Hearing Li Xiaotian's eloquent words, Lei Ming nodded thoughtfully. Suddenly, he thought of something and shook his head: "No, Lei's Chamber of Commerce has strict regulations. The chamber of commerce is not allowed to interfere in the internal affairs of any country. It only conducts business, not
If he is found to be involved in politics, he will be kicked out of his house at least, and dealt with according to the laws of the country at worst. I think he is a smart man and will not do such a stupid thing."
"Rules are always broken by smart people. You are right, he is a smart man." Li Xiaotian retorted.
Lei Ming was silent for a moment and said: "I still have reservations about him. After all, all of this is just your unilateral speculation unless you can produce substantive evidence."
"It's normal for you to have such thoughts." Li Xiaotian expressed understanding, paused, and then said: "I have a feeling that the water in this Youzhou is much deeper than other states, and the state's pastor Fan Tong is far from being comparable to those city lords. For
Just in case, please don’t reveal what you just talked about.”
After finishing speaking, Li Xiaotian and Geng Nian looked at Lei Ming in unison.
Lei Ming was shocked when he saw the strange looks from the two of them, and said: "No way, I've been with you for so long, and you still don't know who I am. I'm famous for being strict with my mouth, and yet I'm still..."
If you don’t trust me so much, alas, you still paid by mistake after all.”
Geng Nian looked at Lei Ming's humorous appearance. In addition to the suspicion just now, Geng Nian's eyes also contained the word "idiot".
Li Xiaotian knew that Lei Ming had understood what he meant, but the atmosphere was a bit serious just now, so he wanted to lighten the atmosphere and responded with a joke.
"It's not that we don't trust you, but we don't trust your mouth." Li Xiaotian said half-heartedly.
Lei Ming said: "But my mouth is also part of my body, so you just don't trust me."
At this time, Geng Nian suddenly hummed.
Lei Ming said with a slight disappointment: "Look, honest people have admitted it."
"Our mouths are part of our bodies, except for your mouth. Haven't you noticed that what you say often goes against the brain?" Li Xiaotian asked after explaining.
Lei Ming thought about it carefully and realized that it was indeed the case.
Li Xiaotian looked at Lei Ming who was convinced and fell into the burden he had buried. He couldn't help but sigh at his quick thinking. If he were not a monk, he would definitely be a leader in cross talk.
"It seems that your suspicion is not unreasonable. Therefore, I forgive you for your just reasonable offense." Lei Ming put on a magnanimous look, and then continued: "However, I must solemnly state one thing.
His mouth is absolutely reliable, as there are famous sayings to prove it.”
"Which sentence, why don't I know it?" This aroused Li Xiaotian's curiosity. He thought he had read many books and searched through the knowledge reserves in his mind, but he really didn't know which famous aphorism could clear his innocence.
"The most talkative mouth is the most reliable mouth. How about you accept it?" Lei Ming said proudly.
Geng Nian, who has always been as steady as a rock, did not hide the expression of wanting to be stabbed on his face at this moment.
Li Xiaotian felt instantly petrified and said: "Is this a famous aphorism made by you?!"
"No, no!" Lei Ming waved his fingers, transformed into a private school teacher, popularizing knowledge, and said: "You must have heard this saying, the most dangerous place is the safest place, and the most talkative mouth
It is the most reliable mouth, and it is a famous aphorism derived from this sentence."
Facing Lei Ming's strong words and forced explanations, Li Xiaotian was speechless. He thought to himself, if Lei Ming was not a monk and the two formed a cross talk group, he would be teasing and Lei Ming would be the compliment, which would surely resound throughout the mainland.
"It makes sense." Geng Nian said suddenly, putting away his murderous intention as usual.
Li Xiaotian looked at Gengnian dumbfounded, as if asking, are you serious?
Li Xiaotian sighed helplessly, because Geng Nian's expression really couldn't be more serious, and he couldn't help shouting in his heart: "I, Li Xiaotian, am so virtuous and capable that I can have two great generals!"
Fortunately, the butler arrived in time, said that the private room was ready, and led everyone to have a rest, thus ending this embarrassing and terrifying topic.
On the way to the wing, Geng Nian suddenly asked Li Xiaotian quietly: "Why?"
When asked why, Li Xiaotian was caught off guard and looked confused.
Geng Nian saw it and explained: "Why the opposite?"
Li Xiaotian suddenly realized, like waking up from a dream, enlightened, suddenly enlightened, it turned out that this cold-faced general was still struggling with the burden he had specially buried for Lei Ming, so he had to explain clearly without tears: "Because most of them
Sometimes, duplicity is everyone's habit, so it applies to anyone."
Geng Nian suddenly made a clear sound.
This once again deepened Li Xiaotian's impression of Geng Nian as a "great smart man".
As soon as he entered the wing, Li Xiaotian breathed a sigh of relief. Looking at the pile of account books on the table, Li Xiaotian randomly selected five years of accounts to check. After all, Fan Tong dared to take the initiative to send the account books to him, and he could basically be sure that these account books were 10% correct.
There is no problem in eight or nine, but just in case, you still have to go through the process and put a little effort into it.
After spending nearly an hour, Li Xiaotian finally finished reading the selected account books. As he expected, there were no problems with the account books.
After putting down the account books, Li Xiaotian began to recount the unusual things that happened in Youzhou.
First, a large number of young and capable laborers are missing and their whereabouts are unknown.
The second point is that Geng Nian discovered that the aura of Fan Tong, the governor of Youzhou, was abnormal. The aura of an abnormal monk was weak, but it definitely existed. And the governor of Youzhou was not a monk. What kind of strange aura was exuding from his body?
The third point is that there is also a Lei's Chamber of Commerce in Youzhou, and the shopkeeper Lei Yu's cultivation speed is abnormal, and his wealth is also abnormal, far beyond what the land of Youzhou can provide.
To sum up the above three points, it is almost certain that Youzhou Prefecture Mu Fantong has an ulterior interest relationship with Lei Yu, the Lei Chamber of Commerce. Just imagine, a D-level chamber of commerce in Youzhou can obtain even more wealth than a C-level chamber of commerce.
, there is no collusion between government and business, who believes it?
Unfortunately, they are all conjectures and no real evidence can be found. The most troublesome thing is that there is no direction to find evidence and no clue.
"Again, it's useless to think too much. Let's go to the city tomorrow to walk around and explore the city atmosphere first." Li Xiaotian thought to himself, then he went to bed and sat cross-legged, taking out the top-quality small crystal element that was about to have little energy left.
Stone Yinqi practice.
The next day, early morning.
The sun is shining, the air is fresh, and the warm breeze is intoxicating.
In March, especially in the south, this is a rare and good time for spring outings.
Li Xiaotian, Geng Nian and Lei Ming were wandering around in the spring-filled city streets. In order to have fun freely, Li Xiaotian also specially gave the accompanying imperial guards a holiday. Otherwise, the three people's trip would become twelve people, and they would definitely meet
It's eye-catching, so how can we talk about it? Secondly, the home-searching team entered the city for the first time without the task of searching homes. In addition, they have been exhausted physically and mentally from the ascetic journey. It is time to take a break from the busy work and give them a good holiday to combine work and rest.
"With so many villages missing, this Youzhou city is bustling with people. It seems that no one in Youzhou has disappeared, and no one seems to know about the disappearances around Youzhou." Lei Ming couldn't help but look at the hustle and bustle on the street.
Let out a sigh in your heart.
Li Xiaotian said: "This is normal, and it further proves that the disappearance of laborers is closely related to Fan Tong."
Lei Ming asked: "How can you see it?"
"So many people have disappeared in the villages around Youzhou City, and they are all young and strong laborers. In this social society where rumors are flying all over the sky, isn't it strange that such a terrible and real anecdote has not been spread to Youzhou City? It can only be explained.
The source of information was cut off, and who could do it so cleanly, except the Zhou Mu of Youzhou with his hands covered?" Li Xiaotian thought confidently.
"You talk a lot in your analysis, and you are right." After hearing this, Lei Ming hesitated.
Um?
Li Xiaotian asked dissatisfied questions.
"I mean your guess is very reasonable, the sentences are fluent, and the logic is clear. However, I still want to ask, there are so many ready-made labor forces in Youzhou City, and if a few disappear without anyone noticing, it shouldn't be a big problem.
Right?" Lei Ming gave a perfunctory compliment and asked the question again.
Li Xiaotian replied: "You are asking a good question, but you are asking a wrong question."
Lei Ming was a little dissatisfied and said: "Brother Lu, you are boring. To be honest, are you targeting me? These days I have been with you, you have made me doubt life. Why can't I even ask questions now?
Well, just tell me that I have a problem. Today, if you can’t explain why, give me a satisfactory and reasonable answer, I won’t be done with you.”
Li Xiaotian smiled helplessly and said: "Since it is unknown to gods and ghosts, how can it be discovered by you and me, and by the people in Youzhou City?"
Geng Nian, who had been watching the battle with great interest, suddenly agreed: "There's nothing wrong with it."
Lei Ming took a deep breath, made a questioning sound, chewed carefully what Li Xiaotian had just said, and said speciously: "The truth seems to be so reasonable. Fortunately, your answer is not satisfactory."
After Lei Ming finished speaking, he thought in his mind: "Damn it, what's going on recently? Forget it, you don't mean what you say. Now you can even say such contradictory things with confidence. You have to buy some walnuts when you get back."
Eat snacks.”
While chatting, the three of them came to the lakeside in the city unknowingly.
There is a signed rock beside the lake. The rock is white and round in shape, with three large characters "Crescent Lake" carved on it. The traces are gray. At a glance, it really looks like a fifteenth full moon.
Although the signed white stone is round, the Crescent Lake is curved, with pointed ends and a sunken middle, shaped like a ship and the moon, which is true to its name.
The lake is like the moon, but it is quite large. It is surrounded by various tree species, including pink peach trees, willow trees in green skirts, plum trees with silver flowers, etc. Bees and butterflies are lingering around, competing for beauty, especially the trees beside the lake.
Down below, people are coming and going, staying, playing, or admiring the scenery. There are boats dotted in the lake, and mandarin ducks are in pairs. It is indeed a beautiful natural picture of a Jiangnan water town full of spring.