It turned out that Zhu Gui had been having a headache about Hu Shidao's placement ever since he took refuge in Prince Dai's Mansion.
He obviously lacked trust in Hu Shidao, and the other party also expressed his unwillingness to be a normal businessman.
After thinking about it, Zhu Gui arranged a job for him as an intelligence dealer.
On the one hand, this was done to accommodate Hu Shidao and the salt gang members who followed him.
On the other hand, it is also to prevent possible dangers.
Unexpectedly, Hu Shidao was really good at such a shady job.
Not only because he has accumulated a large network of relationships throughout Shanxi over the years, but also because of his ruthless character.
And this time he had the Dai Wangfu as his backer, so his actions were bolder than before.
Zhu Gui also turned a blind eye to this.
Finally, Hu Shidao caught a big fish this time.
On the one hand, he ordered people to send information to the Prince Dai's Mansion, and on the other hand, he personally followed the Fang family housekeeper to the Mongolian territory.
And he hasn't stopped yet.
You must know that the Salt Gang also did business with the Mongols in the past, but it was not as big as the Fang family.
So he found an acquaintance, and then, just like he did when doing business in the past, he bargained with the other party and took the opportunity to gather information.
Unexpectedly, he came empty-handed this time and promised empty promises. However, these Mongolians actually let him get some useful information based on the past relationship between the two parties.
It seems that the Mongols still don't know that the Salt Gang has been wiped out.
After spending a few days among the Mongolian tribes.
Only then did Hu Shidao realize that the Mongols were going to make big moves recently.
The reason is that the cavalry from several nearby tribes are gathering here.
Although Datong Prefecture has been harassed by the Mongols from time to time, it has never been on such a large scale.
Hu Shidao returned to Datong Mansion that night, went to Prince Dai's Mansion in person, met with Zhu Gui, and told what he had seen along the way.
Zhu Gui was also very surprised when he heard this.
He originally thought that the Fang family only had some business dealings with the Mongols, but now it seems that Fang Shiru wants to use the Mongols to make a big move.
He immediately sent for Xu Yingxu. At this point, he had to cut through the knot quickly and force out the Fang family's conspiracy.
If something really happened to Datong Mansion, given the attitude of the old man Zhu Yuanzhang towards him, he might not even be able to save his life even if his vassal status is small.
Xu Yingxu came over overnight, and after hearing the details, his expression changed drastically.
"My lord, what are you going to do?"
"What should we do? Of course we should lead people to seal down the Fang family and seize Fang Shiru to question him clearly."
Zhu Gui said solemnly.
"But if there is no evidence now, Fang Shiru won't admit it, right? Public opinion will be unfavorable to the Dai Wangfu by then." Xu Yingxu hesitated and said.
"It doesn't matter, a little reputation can't compare with the thoroughness of Datong Mansion. If it is really a misjudgment, I will go to the court to ask for punishment."
At this time, Zhu Gui didn't want to play the reasoning game in the novel.
"Okay, I'll go mobilize the manpower right now."
Xu Yingxu left.
After Zhu Gui waited for a stick of incense, he could no longer sit still. He immediately called his soldiers and asked them to gather all the soldiers and move toward the Fang family under the cover of night.
It was already late at night, but the lights in Fang's house were still brightly lit.
In the Fang family's courtyard, carriages filled with food and weapons were being prepared for departure.
When Fang Shiru saw this scene, a look of pain appeared on his face.
"This is all for the future of the Fang family. Butler, what's going on over there at the city gate?"
"Sir, the soldiers on duty today have been bribed by us, and there won't be anyone on duty for the rest of the night," the housekeeper said bitterly.
Fang Shiru nodded, "Let's go."
The back door of Fang's house opened wide, and carriages filed out, making a "squeaking" sound.
When Zhu Gui rode his horse to Fang's house, he happened to see the last carriage disappearing around the corner.
"You lead people to intercept the convoy and bring it back. You go notify General Xu and ask him to lead people to block the four city gates. No one can leave Datong Mansion."
Zhu Gui issued orders to his soldiers.
And he himself broke into Fang's house with only two personal soldiers.
Fang Shiru was sitting in the yard drinking tea.
This day was crucial to the Fang family, so he had no intention of sleeping.
Soon, there was a noise outside the hospital.
As soon as he stood up, the courtyard door was pushed open and several Fang family nurses were thrown in.
Then Zhu Gui walked in.
"Acting King?"
Fang Shiru's eyes widened with a look of disbelief on his face.
Has the matter been exposed? The other party has come to arrest him?
"Clan Chief Fang is so cheerful. He is still drinking tea so late."
Zhu Gui walked over and said calmly.
Fang Shiru noticed that there were only two soldiers behind the young prince, and felt a little relieved.
"I wonder if the King of Dai comes to my humble residence late at night, what can I learn from you?"
Zhu Gui sat down, poured himself a cup of tea, and said: "The Fang family owns the largest rice store in Datong Prefecture, right? The drought in Datong Prefecture is serious this year. I predict that the production will be severely reduced. I am afraid that there will be a famine by then, so I
I want to buy some grain from Patriarch Fang in the name of the Datong Chamber of Commerce."
"Buying food?"
Zhu Gui's words made Fang Shiru suspicious.
Did you come to his house so late just to buy food?
He had a vague feeling in his heart that the person coming was not good.
Moreover, most of the Fang family's granary has been spent on the Mongols, and he simply cannot provide enough food now.
"Your Majesty, let's discuss this kind of thing during the day. I will go to the Chamber of Commerce to discuss it with the Prince in detail. The price can be easily negotiated."
He just wants to send Zhu Gui away now. As long as this night passes, everything will be easy.
Zhu Gui heard the words, but did not speak. He was still drinking tea slowly, as if waiting for something.
After a while, there was a sound of footsteps outside.
Hu Shidao pressed the Fang family's housekeeper into the yard.
"Your Majesty, I have captured this thief."
Hu Shidao pushed the Fang family housekeeper, whose face was covered with scars, in front of Zhu Gui.
Zhu Gui was unmoved and seemed to have expected all this.
But Fang Shiru on the side was frightened.
He even took a few steps back, but he couldn't say anything to the housekeeper. He just picked up a long knife from the weapon rack in the yard and slashed at the housekeeper.
In his opinion, as long as the housekeeper is dealt with, even if the king suspects him, he can't do anything to him.
But his sword was blocked by the soldier standing behind Zhu Gui with a flintlock rifle.
The housekeeper was so frightened that he turned pale and quickly kowtowed to Zhu Gui and shouted: "Your Majesty, spare your life. The common people are just following orders. Fang Shiru asked me to do it. He wanted to unite with the Mongols to kill the Prince."
When everyone present heard this, they were all shocked.
"Oh, tell me more specifically, how does he want to kill me?"