MTL - Bourne: Command and Conquer-Chapter 855 , Yangzhou, land deed, salt stamp

Chapter 855, Yangzhou, land deed, salt stamp

 Ashore.

At this time, the sun was setting in the west.

 Zhang Yong looked at his watch, it was almost seven o'clock. Soon it will be dark.

 It is the sixth month of the Gregorian calendar, and the days are long and the nights are short.

However, at this moment, there is something else happening in Yangzhou.

 Various lanterns are lit quietly. The two sides of the canal are decorated as if it is the Lantern Festival.

 “Yang Zhi.”

"arrive."

"What's the date today?"

 Switch to gold symbol. There are actually quite a few.

 In June, as long as there is air conditioning, a mobile phone, a computer, and the Internet...

 “June…”

“You are a salt merchant from Lianghuai and a thin horse from Yangzhou, don’t you?”

 Because this is Yangzhou! The prototype of Dream of Red Mansions.

"Know."

 Zhang Yong licked his lips subconsciously.

“That’s tens of millions of silver dollars?”

I didn’t expect that when I came to Yangzhou this time, I would be able to enjoy such beautiful scenery.

 There seems to be no festivals in June. Is it the Dragon Boat Festival?

It’s not right either…

 Zhang Yong’s face was expressionless.

 Entering Baoshan and returning empty-handed? That's absolutely impossible...

 It’s not that I don’t want to. There is no money. Incapable of doing anything else.

 Many money signs. Densely packed. A dazzling array of items.

"Roughly the same."

 He didn't find it strange.

"oh."

 “Shaolong, do you feel strange?” Chen Shutong interrupted with a smile.

 “Look at this street.”

Wow, it seems that Yangzhou is richer than Hangzhou?

 “There are many rich people here.”

Fireworks come to Yangzhou in March. Why? Isn’t it because of the sensual dogs and horses here? The salt merchants in Yangzhou were so rich that they developed many interesting entertainment projects. And for these salt merchants, as well as the officials in charge of salt administration, there was the famous Yangzhou Shou Ma...

 Zhang Yong looked around curiously.

How luxurious is it in Dream of Red Mansions? In reality, Yangzhou is ten times more luxurious.

 Actually, he is a very boring person. This is true in past lives and in this life.

 The wind leaves traces, and the geese pluck their feathers...

“This street used to be the property of the Tao family.”

 “Silver. Two.”

"oh?"

 Having money means you have everything…

“The fifth day of June in the Gregorian calendar.”

 In Tianjin Wei, tens of millions of silver coins could be copied from the homes of several big traitors. What's more, Yangzhou has a profound cultural heritage?

  Involuntarily began to make wrong decisions...

 So, after coming to this world, work hard to make money.

 Various information comes to mind. Understand that you may have entered a cornucopia.

"What?"

 But wherever Zhang Yong visited, he had to scrape three feet of the ground...

 Having no hobbies. No skills.

“It feels very beautiful. I haven’t seen it anywhere else.” Zhang Yong said honestly. Enjoy the beautiful scenery with your eyes.

"Although it is not as prosperous as before, the foundation is still there." Chen Shutong said intentionally or unintentionally, "There are eight major merchants in Yangzhou City, all of whom are worth tens of millions..."

  Not keen on traveling either. Like to stay at home.

 Everything else is optional.

"Wait a minute." Zhang Yong interrupted, "What unit are you talking about?"

"oh?"

 Zhang Yong raised his telescope.

 Hey guys, what a street! So long. There are shops on both sides.

 They used to be salt merchants, but now they have become big landowners. Keep up with the times. Looking at the endless flow of people, you know that business is definitely not bad.

Hmm, remember.

 But let’s get down to business first. talk to you later.

 “Over there.”

 The nightingale leads the way.

 She is actually quite familiar with Yangzhou.

Zhang Yong then deeply doubted whether THT also had a base in Yangzhou.

 Fang Muyu’s “hometown” seems to be Yangzhou…

 In other words, these spies really have a very deep understanding of Chinese culture. I am also quite familiar with many cities. There are spies infiltrating coastal cities. Some even go very far inland. Yijia New Year is it. They all ran to Sichuan. It is thousands of miles away from the coast.

Since Japanese spies are found in Chengdu and Chongqing, they are probably also found in Kunming and other places in the southwest. Needless to say, Central China and South China. To put it bluntly, it is really full of spies. It’s impossible to catch them all. However, this also means that this is a long-term and stable income.

Catching spies when you have no money can ensure daily expenses, ensure the food, clothing, housing and transportation of your subordinates, and prevent them from starving to death...

 “It should be nearby.”

"good."

 Zhang Yong silently monitors the map.

By this time, the sky was completely dark. The streets were brightly lit and crowded with people.

After all, it was the most prosperous city in the world back then!

 Lianghuai salt merchants…

Yangzhou Shouma…

 There are so many money signs that it feels like money is everywhere in Yangzhou City!

 After switching to the gold mark, the number is still quite a lot. The nearest one is only a few dozen meters away, and it seems that you can see it within a few steps.

 Secretly resentful…

That money sign is really useless. It’s so densely packed that it’s better to have none…

  There are hundreds of money signs within the map display area with a radius of 550 meters. Numb.

 Suddenly…

ˆ System information is passed and the money sign is cancelled.

 Zhang Yong:…

 No, I'm just complaining. Don’t really cancel!

 However, it was useless. The system has been cancelled. I guess I also feel that there are too many money symbols and it is impossible to identify the real target. Nothing is worse than nothing.

"faint…"

 Zhang Yong had no choice but to accept the reality.

never mind. Just keep the gold mark. The map has indeed become much cleaner.

 I also met many beautiful girls on the road.

 It’s a pity that I don’t have time to mess around with women for the time being.

 He is here to do the dirty work. Doing things in the dark. Ordinary people have no idea.

Even if there are gunshots or explosions, they will be interpreted as firecrackers.

 Leading the team forward silently. Take the back alleys.

 There are some gold symbols and weapon symbols appearing here and there on the map. But nothing intensive.

 Zhang Yong speculated that since it was the nest of Japanese spies, there must be many weapons.

 As for whether there is gold, I don’t know. Probably not.

There are a few scattered red dots. Most likely a spy.

 Let's deal with them after the business is done.

 Suddenly, a red dot entered the edge of the map. Also comes with a gold mark.

Huh?

 Japanese spy? Got gold on you?

 Zhang Yong quickly assessed the situation around him and then raised his telescope.

Very unexpected. It's actually another acquaintance.

 That kind of thing I haven’t seen in a long time.

who? Yoon Tae Suk.

Look carefully, yes, it is indeed Yin Taixi.

 He has marked it.

This guy drives a black Steerpunk. hey-hey. It's Stypunk again.

Stepunk stopped in front of a restaurant. Yin Taixi got off the car. Sure enough it was him. The appearance hasn't changed much from before. Carrying a briefcase.

 There is a good show.

 Zhang Yong's mind immediately became active.

 You can attack spy dens or something like that in the middle of the night.

 Now, let’s deal with Yin Taixi first. This guy is a first-rate tycoon. There must be oil and water.

 The map reminds you that the briefcase has a gold mark.

However, there are no red dots in the restaurant.

 What is he here to do?

 Meeting people?

 Just right. Catch them all. Then the briefcase was confiscated.

Ha ha.

Perfect.

 Every time he goes out, if he doesn't make some extra money, Zhang Yong feels that he has suffered a big loss. This time is no exception.

Since you have encountered it, you must squeeze the oil out of the stone.

 Immediately waved his hand and arranged for arrest.

 He himself quietly approached the restaurant and took a closer look.

 I discovered that the person who connected with Yin Taixi was not an ordinary person. He is a chubby middle-aged man.

 This middle-aged man was wearing a fine silk gown and looked very rich. Next to it lay a dark ink-colored cane. It seems to be a valuable thing.

 Looks like he is rubbing two iron gall bladders in his hand? seems like it. Silvery white. Round.

Beside the crutch, there is a rattan box.

 There is no gold mark.

 I regret it, I shouldn’t have canceled the money sign!

  If there is a money mark, you can at least accurately determine whether there is money in the rattan box.

 Well now, I can only rely on guessing.

 Outside the restaurant, there are more than a dozen bodyguards. Three of the bodyguards were armed.

"It's Shen Gongbao..." Nightingale said suddenly.

 “Who?” Zhang Yong was stunned.

 Thought I heard wrongly.

 Have all the gods appeared?

 “Shen Zhongyu, nicknamed Shen Gongbao.”

"what for?"

“The third eldest son of the Shen family. When he was young, he was the top military scholar in the Huaihe and Huaihe regions.”

  "Oh..."    Zhang Yong counted the time silently.

 It seems to have been more than twenty years since the fall of the Qing Dynasty.

 “Shen family, one of the eight major merchants.”

"oh…"

 Zhang Yong observed silently.

  What is the purpose of the Shen family's secret contact with Yin Taixi?

I found Shen Gongbao pushing the rattan box to Yin Taixi's feet.

Yin Taixi picked up the rattan box. Carry it in your hand. Weigh, weigh. Then let it go.

 Afterwards, the two chatted happily.

 Zhang Yong was thoughtful.

Oh, is this considered a successful transaction?

What kind of deal did the Shen family and Yin Taixi have?

Do they know that Yoon Tae-seok is a Japanese spy? Probably don't know. If you know, you are a traitor.

Although Zhang Yong is greedy for money. However, we will not do things that harm good people.

If the Shen family was simply deceived, of course they are not guilty. However, if you know that Yin Tae-seok is a spy and still associate with Yin Tae-seok, there will be some problems.

Wait patiently.

 Yin Taixi will definitely say goodbye.

Then…

　　block him on the road.

 Another red dot appears on the edge of the map.

 Have weapons symbols. Came by car too. But there is no label.

 He also came towards Yin Taixi.

Zhang Yong raised the telescope and found a black Buick car. But I can't see the people inside clearly.

 A few minutes later, the Buick sedan arrived next to Steppank. Stop. Then the headlights flashed.

 In the restaurant, Yin Taixi and "Shen Gongbao" continued to talk.

 Then, Yin Taixi stood up and said goodbye.

 Shen Gongbao sent him to the door of the restaurant.

At this moment, the spy in the Buick car opened the door and got out.

 Zhang Yong's eyes suddenly flashed.

 Something is going to happen.

 The spy has a gun in his hand.

 Humbling to see the model number clearly in the dark. But, he was indeed carrying a gun.

 You don’t get off the car early, you don’t get off late, but you get off at this time?

 Still carrying a gun?

 Every idiot knows what a spy is going to do.

Sure enough, the Japanese spy quickly raised his gun and shot at Shen Zhongyu.

"Snapped!"

"Snapped!"

 The sound of gunfire was heard.

 Shen Zhongyu was caught off guard and was shot on the spot.

 Yin Taixi in front of him quickly retreated. Then get in the car. Not on Stypunk. It was a Buick.

Hold a briefcase in one hand. Carrying a rattan box in one hand.

drive.

 Leave.

 And the spy continued to shoot.

At this time, Shen Zhongyu's bodyguard also reacted. He quickly drew his gun and fired back.

"boom!"

"boom!"

 The sound of gunfire was chaotic.

The Japanese spy was also shot soon.

 Zhang Yong:? ? ?

what's the situation?

 Is this an assassination? seems like it.

 But the assassin was also killed? The assassin didn't even escape?

Yin Taixi was the only one who ran away?

This assassination...

 It seems that the technical content is not enough!

 The assassin actually didn’t run away. He also hung up on the scene.

 I always feel like I’m not very smart…

 But let’s forget about it for now. Let’s go after Yin Taixi first.

 Zhang Yong had already prepared for the four directions in which Yin Taixi might escape.

 As a result, Yin Taixi came towards him.

 “Bang!”

 “Crash…”

 There was a chaotic sound.

 The truck pushed out from the side intercepted the Buick sedan.

 The carts are loaded with heavy bricks. The Buick sedan was roughly stopped on the spot.

 “Boom…”

 The Buick sedan hit the wall.

Yang Zhi and others rushed forward.

 Successfully pulled Yin Taixi out of the car.

Yin Taixi himself is still a little confused. Not fully awake yet.

 Zhang Yong took his briefcase over first. Then pick up the rattan box as well.

 Okay, don’t worry about what’s inside for now, it’s all yours now.

Sure enough, if you catch the fat sheep, you will have enough to eat.

"It's you…"

 At this time, Yin Taixi gradually woke up.

 He actually recognized Zhang Yong immediately.

 Zhang Yong:…

  Sloppy.

 Failed to put on the headgear in time.

 Forget it, just recognize it if you recognize it. Anyway, we are already acquaintances with Yin Taixi.

"haven't seen you for a long time."

 Zhang Yong replied with a smile.

　　The main theme is a harmless little white rabbit.

"you…"

Yin Taixi closed his eyes tightly. Wishing myself to pass out.

real. Might as well faint. do not know anything. Otherwise, he could not predict what would happen next.

“I didn’t expect you to be in Yangzhou.” Zhang Yong said calmly.

Yin Taixi didn’t speak.

 He didn't want to say anything. Just want to pass out.

 It’s a pity that he is sober.

 Zhang Yong picked up the briefcase and opened it.

 Sure enough, there are gold bars inside. There are also a large number of banknotes.

 Gold bars are five large yellow croakers. Heavy. One piece weighs 300 grams.

 So, catching Japanese spies is a daily task. As long as there are spies, they will not starve to death. Income is stable. Although not high.

 A rough count of the banknotes. The number of discoveries was gratifying. There are actually more than fifteen thousand.

 Swallow it all without thinking.

 It just so happens that the space he currently carries with him is completely adequate.

Happy.

This trip to Yangzhou is not in vain.

 The main course hasn’t been served yet, so it’s good to have an appetizer first.

 Opened the rattan box again.

A bit disappointed.

 There are no gold bars in it. There are no banknotes either.

 They are all kinds of paper vouchers.

 There is an ocean of letters at the bottom. But not many.

 If there are too many, it would be impossible for Yin Taixi to lift them with one hand.

 So, you can ignore it for now.

Looking at those paper vouchers, you found that the one above seems to be a land deed? Picking it up and thinking about it carefully, I found that it was indeed a land deed.

That’s weird, why is there a land deed?

 Looking at the bottom, it seems to be Shiohiki? There are dozens of them.

not sure. Traditional Chinese characters. Very complicated. What is certain is the word "salt". What he was thinking of was Shiohiki.

 That’s weird, a land deed? Dozens of salt quotes?

do what?

 Selling land? Selling salt?

 The Shen family needs to sell land? Are there any salt guides in this era?

  Don’t know why.

 “This is the manor title deed.” Nightingale interjected.

 “What’s so special?” Zhang Yong didn’t understand.

 The land deed is the land deed.

 What’s so special?

What about the manor?

 “It can be bought and sold freely. It is very valuable.”

"Yeah?"

“Look at this manor, it covers an area of ​​one hundred acres. According to the current market price, it’s at least three thousand oceans.”

 “That salt leads to…”

 “This is not Yanyin. It is Yantiao. It is circulated within Yangzhou merchants.”

"how to use?"

“This salt stamp states that it is 100 dan. That is ten thousand catties. It is worth about 500 oceans.”

 “Is the price of salt so cheap?”

"It has nothing to do with the price of salt. Now the eight major merchants are no longer engaged in the salt business. This is just a way of calculation among them. Salt stamps are the currency in internal circulation. The price of a hundred tons of salt stamps is five hundred oceans. . If it is a thousand tons of salt coupons, it is five thousand oceans."

"Yeah?"

 Zhang Yong nodded thoughtfully.

 Then he reacted, the spy knows more. I don’t understand anything. She knows everything.

 Okay, let’s understand one thing.

that is-

These are all money! They are all valuable! You can use it as money!

okay. He just needs to know this.

 All that's left is how to continue to torture Yin Taixi and how to continue extracting oil.

  【To be continued】

 (End of this chapter)