Even when the Yellow River is frozen during the New Year, goods still flow to and from Guanzhong via the ancient trade routes. More than half of the goods are collected and distributed at Fangjiawan Wharf. On the one hand, the water and land transportation here is convenient, and on the other hand, due to proper management, the business tax is fair. , wages are high, making it the most prosperous place around Chang'an. Its population density and wealth accumulation are even greater than those of some upper counties in Guanzhong.
Li Daoli and his son gathered all the family soldiers and servants in the mansion, including hundreds of people, and walked south along Zhuque Street out of Mingde Gate, heading straight to the dock.
Li Jingshu suggested that everyone bring weapons and swords. The reason was that the dock was Fang Jun's territory. If he went to rescue Li Shaokang, there would be a conflict. He was prepared, but was severely stopped by Li Daoli...
This trip can only be done while Fang Jun is in the palace and there is no one at the dock to take charge of the overall situation, so as to catch him off guard. But if there is a serious conflict, what is the use of such a small number of people in his family?
It is impossible for such a huge dock not to have soldiers from the Fang family to maintain law and order. They are all veterans who have been on the battlefield...
As expected, just as they arrived at the pier, more and more people, horses and vehicles gradually began to appear. Their group of more than a hundred people immediately attracted the attention of the surrounding people. As they got closer and closer to the pier, many suspicious and wary eyes were cast on them.
The manager of the Gaoping County Prince's Mansion had already taken the initiative and bribed the porter to find out the situation. When he saw Li Daoli and his people coming, he immediately went to greet him and reported in a low voice: "Fang Er did bring people here at midnight last night, so stop here." There was a commotion in a warehouse not far from here for a while, but no one knew what happened."
Li Daoli had a gloomy face and urged: "Lead the way quickly!"
He can indeed bribe some porters, coolies and even stewards from various aristocratic families to transport goods here, but this is Fang Jun's territory after all. Not only does he have his own soldiers to maintain order, but even these porters and coolies are all Duan Fang Jun's. Jobs, if there is a conflict, the hundreds of people he brought will be drowned in an instant.
"Here."
The group of people walked through the bustling dock and walked quickly among the mountains of goods. After half an hour, they arrived at a warehouse area. When they looked up, they saw that they were densely packed with countless warehouses.
The rent of these warehouses alone is enough to make Fang Jun make a lot of money every day, and after one year, it is an astronomical figure...
"What are you doing? It's a big warehouse, no one can stop here!"
Three or five big, muscular men came over, all carrying sticks in their hands. They were obviously the people guarding the warehouse.
Li Daoli asked the steward: "How far is it?"
The steward said: "It's in the back room of the second row of warehouses."
Li Daoli looked at the several strong men getting closer and closer, took a breath, and said in a deep voice to the left and right: "Ignore these people, rush over!",
We must see Li Shaokang as soon as possible. If we go early, we might be able to see him alive. If we delay, something might happen.
"Here!"
The soldiers looked at each other, then suddenly ran away, rushing into the warehouse area like a swarm of swarms. The steward ran in front and led the way, heading straight for one of the second row of warehouses.
"Alas! Stop! Do you really want to die?"
"Someone is coming! Someone is breaking into the warehouse!"
"Dudududu!"
One of the muscular men actually took out a whistle and blew it in his mouth. The sharp whistle suddenly spread far away. The warehouse area that had been peaceful before suddenly became noisy. More and more people came running over after hearing the whistle.
support.
Li Daoli had already run into the warehouse area with the support of several soldiers, and then he saw a few soldiers standing in front of a warehouse door in the back. The military uniforms they wore were very different from those of the regular army of the Tang Dynasty. It was obvious at a glance that they were inevitable.
They are navy soldiers.
right here!
Seeing that several soldiers had already drawn their swords, Li Daoli shouted loudly: "Charge in!"
More than a hundred domestic soldiers and servants rushed forward with "hu la la". A few soldiers turned around confused and didn't know what was going on. They hesitated whether to go on a killing spree. The warehouse door behind them had been knocked open...
Li Daoli walked quickly to the door and looked inside. His eyes went dark and he couldn't breathe. He staggered and almost fell over. Fortunately, the soldiers around him had quick eyesight and quick hands to hold him up.
Li Jingshu had already let out an "ouch" and rushed in with three steps at a time.
This is an empty warehouse. A big pit was dug in the ground. A coffin was placed inside. The lid of the coffin was thrown aside. You can clearly see a person lying in the coffin...
Li Daoli regained his breath, and tears suddenly flowed from his eyes. His mouth trembled and he cursed: "You two thieves in the house, I will fight you till death, till death!"
I pity my dear grandson. He was in his prime, but he was brutally killed by two thieves. If I had come a step later, I am afraid that he would have been buried. I would never even see his grandson's stone capital in this life. It's really true.
So vicious...
"Ah! Father, Shaokang is still alive!"
"ah?!"
Hearing Li Jingshu shouting in the warehouse, Li Daoli quickly shed tears and walked into the warehouse tremblingly. He saw several soldiers jumping into the coffin, lifting the tied up Li Shaokang, untying the rope, and pulling down the coffin.
Mouth rags.
"Wow~~"
When Li Shaokang saw his grandfather and his father coming to save him, he burst into tears, his voice filled with sorrow and sorrow.
He really thought he was about to die. When he suddenly saw his relatives when he was extremely frightened, he was naturally so excited that he couldn't help himself...
Li Daoli took a deep breath, quickly recovered, and said hurriedly: "This is not a place to stay for a long time, let's go quickly, let's go home!"
However, when Li Jingshu helped her son out of the warehouse, she found that the surrounding area was already densely surrounded by soldiers, porters, and coolies. She was so frightened that Li Jingshu swallowed hard, her two legs trembled, and her heart skipped a beat.
Li Daoli raised his eyebrows and said loudly: "I am the king of Xiangyi County and the king of the clan! Fang Jun has committed a heinous crime by imprisoning the clan's children. I will go to the palace to report to your majesty later. Please leave quickly and don't get into trouble."
, leading to the destruction of the entire family!”
However, no one was afraid, and no one cared about him as the king of the clan. Someone sneered and said: "You old thief is really blind. Don't you see where this is? How dare you come here to steal, you don't know whether to live or die!"
"Everything here belongs to Fang Erlang. If this old dog steals the things, how can we explain to Erlang?"
"Everyone rush forward together to catch these people and send them to the government to report them!"
Seeing the crowd begin to slowly move forward, Li Daoli was sweating profusely. These mud-legged people usually took care of Fang Jun's job. When something happened, they naturally turned to Fang Jun. Most of them didn't even know what the words "clan king" meant.
What, once it rushes forward, the consequences will be disastrous.
At this time, someone suddenly said loudly: "Erlang has given an order before. If anyone comes to take away the murderer of the Fang family's elder brother, let them go. Erlang will personally come to the door afterwards to seek justice from him!"
"What?! Someone actually assassinated Mr. Fang?"
"Mother! This old thief is a county king. No wonder the clan has rebelled and rebelled one after another. It turns out they are all thieves!"
"Everyone, since the old thief belongs to the clan, even the law can't do anything to him. Didn't Dalang's death be in vain?"
"If Erlang comes to ask for justice, he will be harmed by him no matter what!"
"Why don't we beat this old thief to death right here and avenge Dalang! There are hundreds of thousands of us here. If the law doesn't punish everyone, what can we do to me?"
"You're right, beat him to death!"
Watching hundreds of porters, the coolies were incited and rushed forward like a tide. The faces full of poverty and suffering were filled with anger. All the people in the Dongping County Prince's Palace were trembling with fear.
Just as I don’t know who shouted, even if hundreds of thousands of people here really beat them to death, it would be unfair to the people. Can we still expect the "kind" Emperor to massacre his people and avenge the Dongping County Prince's Palace?
If he doesn't accuse the Prince of Dongping County of an unfounded crime and appease the public's anger, then he is considered a good emperor!
"Stop it! Everyone, retreat! Erlang has an order, let them go!"
"Who dares to disobey Erlang's military order?"
A group of soldiers separated from the swarming crowd, shouting loudly as they walked, and finally frightened the crowd on the verge of an outbreak.
One of them walked to the door of the warehouse and said loudly: "Erlang said that every injustice has its owner and every debt has its owner. This matter may not have been done by the Dongping County Prince's Palace. When he investigates clearly, he will do his best to take revenge! Now, get out of here!"
How can Li Daoli care about his face and dignity?
He quickly called his son to help his grandson, and trotted away with a group of family soldiers, fearing that these soldiers could not suppress the angry crowd...
As for whether Fang Jun would knock on the door afterwards, he didn’t care. The worst he could do was to recruit Li Shenfu. Anyway, Li Shenfu was the mastermind behind this incident. He was the real mastermind. How could he let the Dongping County Prince’s Mansion bear the responsibility for the house?
Jun's anger?
Besides, Li Shaokang was carrying out the plan secretly. Why he leaked his secrets and was captured by Fang Jun's men and escorted to Chang'an? Li Shenfu also needs to explain this matter.
You want to use Fang Yizhi's death to anger Fang Jun, and then use the blood of the clan children to drive a wedge between Your Majesty and Fang Jun, but you can't throw away my direct grandson from the Dongping County Prince's Palace and sacrifice it, right?
The population of my family has been very low. Three generations have passed down the inheritance. You, Li Shenfu, are trying to cut off the inheritance of the Prince of Dongping County, you blood heir!
This matter will never stop.
*****
Outside Chengtian Gate.
Today, the snow is beginning to fall, and the sun is shining. It is a rare warm sunny day in winter. The tall and heavy Chengtian Gate resists the north wind. Standing under the palace wall outside the gate, let the sun shine on your body, making you feel warm.
Fang Jun stretched out, looked at Li Xiaogong and Li Yuanjia, and then asked Li Shenfu: "How does the Prince of Xiangyi County plan to give an explanation to the Fang family?"
Li Shenfu shook his head and said: "It's not me who wants to give an explanation to the Fang family. This matter has nothing to do with me. It's Prince Dongping who wants to give an explanation to the Fang family."
Fang Jun looked at Li Xiaogong.
Li Xiaogong rubbed his temples and looked at Li Shenfu helplessly: "Uncle, let's end this matter. Don't get entangled anymore. Since we have made a guarantee in front of His Majesty, we must quickly come up with an attitude to solve the problem."
, otherwise my nephew will go home and ignore this matter again."
He was also a little annoyed, and there was one more thing he didn't say out of concern for Li Shenfu's face: Without His Majesty and I holding him down, believe it or not that Fang Er would turn around and burn down your county prince's palace?