Detective in the Red Chamber

This is really a disaster.

but……

The jailer should be able to guess to some extent that this matter is at the hands of Beizhen Fusi, and even if this is not considered, then Yang Hancai is also guarded by foreign aid hired by himself. How can he blame Wang Biao and take such heavy responsibility on he?

Thinking of this, Sun Shaozong's face sank, and he forced to ask: "Is it really because of Yang Han?"

"This……"

Wang Biao looked around subconsciously, and Sun Shaozong immediately waved his hand to signal others to step back for now.

Only then did Wang Biao continue: "Don't dare to lie to your lord, this matter... this fact is related to the little lady of Fusi in Beizhen."

But it turned out that the Xu family not only hooked up with Wang Biao, a pawn, in just two or three days, even Wang Biao's immediate boss was fascinated.

Later, the other party didn't know how to get it, and got jealous of Wang Biao. No matter what Wang Biao explained, he refused to listen to it. He insisted on finding an excuse and beat Wang Biao severely.

tsk~

What exactly did the Xu family learn in Beizhen Fusi?

How come you only came here for a few days, and you have turned against each other in the prison?

Speaking of...

In this way, Wang Biao must have no hope. Is it really necessary to ask foreign aid to help investigate the case?

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Chapter 743 Disadvantages

Xinghua Hutong in Shanxi Lane.

"Turn left ahead and go to the third one."

Sitting sideways on the shaft of the car, Wang Jin grasped the edge of the carriage with one hand, stretched his neck and gestured forward.

If someone else was driving, he might just sit in the car with the old god present, but Zhang Cheng is the driver who specializes in serving the second master.

The leader's driver is naturally not comparable to ordinary servants.

Therefore, he had no choice but to endure the biting cold wind and sit on the shaft of the chariot to show that he and Zhang Cheng shared weal and woe.

However, Zhang Cheng didn't appreciate it very much, and despite Wang Jin's side-talking along the way, he refused to reveal who would get the second butler's throne.

But after the carriage turned left, it soon came to the gate of a big house.

Call out

Zhang Cheng reined in the reins, scanned the pair of stone lions in front of the door, and asked a little uncertainly, "Is it really here?"

"It's right here, I came here last time."

Wang Jin didn't wait for the carriage to stabilize, so he jumped out of the carriage conveniently, but he didn't think that his feet would slip, and almost sent his head under the wheels. He was so scared that he hurriedly got up, full of kisses and ancestors, and didn't know what it was Who are you scolding.

Yue Mo was startled by the shouting and scolding, and saw that the heavy wooden door parted to the left and right, and a doorman in a green coat and a small hat came out, standing on the steps and looking at Zhang Cheng suspiciously.

"we are"

Zhang Cheng was waiting to give his name and surname, but Wang Jin had already come around from the other side.

"It turns out that Master Jin is here!"

When the little boy saw it was him, he immediately changed his color, trotted forward, clapped his hands courteously and said with a smile: "My master has been thinking about you for the past few days, it just so happens that you are here!"

Wang Jin couldn't help curling his lips when he heard the word master, and opened his mouth to ask, "Is Hong Jiu at home now?"

But it turned out that this magnificent mansion was actually the new residence of the beggar Baochang Hong Jiu.

"Yes, my master is in the mansion right now, please come inside!"

While talking, the little boy slanted his shoulders flatteringly to let the guests in, and when he got to the door, he shouted at the top of his voice: "Hurry up and report to Lord Jiu, Lord Jin from Mr. Shaoqing's residence has arrived!"

I don't know who said yes, and then I heard the sound of footsteps going away.

Wang Jin put on the appearance of an old man, with his chest shy and his eyes fixed on him.

Zhang Cheng did a good job of looking around. Although the courtyard is not comparable to the Sun's Mansion, let alone the Rongguo Mansion that has been run for several generations, it has been neatly tidied up. I'm afraid it took a lot of money to build the fake mountain, lake and rocks. silver.

At that moment, Zhang Chenggong frowned.

Wang Jin didn't know, but he knew what kind of life this Hong Jiu lived in the past, and now he has only been a beggar security chief for two years, and he has saved such a large family fortune!

But with only a group of beggars under his command, how much oil and water can be squeezed out?

Impossible

Thinking of his own indistinctness and hearing the details of the heart-cutting case, Zhang Cheng unconsciously heightened his vigilance.

But they said that the two of them followed the boy to the living room, and after sitting in the upper room for a while, they heard a rush of footsteps outside.

"Sin, sin!"

Before people entered the door, Hong Jiu made two accusations of crimes first, and after crossing the threshold, he bowed to the end and said repeatedly: "In this snowy weather, it is suitable for a villain to go to see Master Jin, but Why bother you!"

In the middle of speaking, he suddenly saw Zhang Cheng beside him, and his eyes widened immediately: "Master Zhang? You are here too?!"

After being stunned for a while, he exclaimed hurriedly and exaggeratedly: "This is really luxuriant, luxuriant!"

Seeing that Wang Jin didn't intend to get up, Zhang Cheng naturally sat firmly on the head, imitating his second master's usual appearance, and said calmly: "Hong Baochang, your house is not shabby. "

It's a pity that he only learned superficially, but forgot the principle of hiding but not revealing, and Hong Jiu saw through his mind right away.

Hong Jiu rolled his eyes, and instead of speaking in a hurry, he turned around and greeted outside, "Come on, get two membership cards."

Hearing the three words of membership card, Wang Jin and Zhang Cheng in the hall looked at each other unconsciously, and thought to themselves, why did they learn the customs of the kiln in this beggar's den?

Needless to say, this membership card system was also created by Prince Zhongshun.

Speaking of which, he invented a lot of new things in the brothels back then, which caused some waves.

It's a pity that Xiao He failed Xiao He, because these things first became popular in the Fengyue field, and other industries were afraid to follow up in time for fear of affecting their reputation.

So to this day, the new style of underwear, together with the membership card, is still the exclusive property of brothels in the middle of the capital. As for places outside the capital, the taboo is not so serious.

Less gossip.

But after a while, a servant of the Hong Mansion brought back two copper cards, with a circle of peonies embossed on them, and a three-digit number in the middle.

Hong Jiu held it in his hand, presented it to Wang Jin with both hands, and said with a smile: "The villain has nothing to show filial piety. Please accept these two membership cards. I treat them as a shame for the villain." gone."

Wang Jin didn't refuse at all, and flicked it with his fingers, and asked familiarly: "Is the discount based on the card, or the point system? Only drinks, or even the overnight fee?"

"Hongjiu!

Hearing the frivolity he said really discredited his family, Zhang Cheng immediately sank his face, rushed to drink and asked: "Where did this thing come from? Could it be that you have something to do with that brothel?"

Hearing the word hook, Hong Jiu said in his heart that it was true, and then hurriedly said with a smile: "Master Zhang misunderstood, this Peony House is a new business I opened, but it is not because I have any connection with others."

Speaking of this, he sighed helplessly: "Master Zhang didn't know something, because of the flood in Hebei three years ago, there were a lot of girls living on the streets in Beijing. Many of them have reached the age of [-] or [-], so why not let them sleep on the streets?"

"For those who know how to love themselves, it's nothing if I pay them to marry a good family."

"But since they are beggars, how many of them can still respect and love themselves all the time? To tell you the truth, I don't know how many have become pregnant in the past year!"

"Let them get married. They are picky and picky. They think they live in poverty. But think about it. If it weren't for the poor, who would be willing to marry a beggar as a wife?"

"Recently, there are even some lazy and stupid women who open their pockets just for a few mouthfuls of good food and dishes. No matter if they are the people nearby or the beggars with their companions, they will not refuse anyone who comes."

"I thought about it, it wouldn't be a problem to continue like this, so I just gritted my teeth and opened a kiln, and let them sell it at a clear price! In this way, I can save some tangles, no matter whether I am a good man or a lonely person in the future, I can have more or less money. rely on."

However, after Hong Jiu's analysis, Zhang Cheng's expression softened a lot, and when he finished speaking, he nodded slowly and said, "If that's the case, you can be considered kind-hearted."

But then he threateningly threatened: "But if you dare to do something like a prostitute behind your back, the second master will definitely not let you go!"

"Look what you said!"

Seeing his stern words, Hong Jiu breathed a sigh of relief, and exaggeratedly said: "Even if the villain doesn't open his eyes, he also knows that Master Sun set up the beggar protection system to prevent crimes. How courageous is the villain , dare to bump into Master Sun's blade?"

As he said that, he took advantage of the situation and talked about some deeds that lead people to be good, with some anecdotes mixed in from time to time, and the atmosphere naturally became more and more harmonious.

Seeing that the show-off was almost over, Hong Jiu changed the subject and cautiously asked: "The two masters came together, must there be some orders?"

Zhang Cheng and Wang Jin looked at each other, Wang Jin was rather displeased, but he got up after all, and went outside to guard on his own.

This was also specifically explained by Sun Shaozong. Wang Jin is quite competent as a concierge, but he just can't control his mouth.

But after Wang entered and left the door, Zhang Cheng said solemnly: "Second Lord praises you, and I have an important errand to entrust to you. If you do well, you may be able to find a decent background."

When Hong Jiu heard this, his eyes suddenly brightened.

Although he is happy and carefree now, even more at ease than ordinary merchants, but after all, he bears the name of a beggar, and whenever he interacts with people, he always feels a head shorter unconsciously.

Therefore, he is a hundred times more enthusiastic about this serious background than ordinary people.

So I hurriedly asked what happened.

"There are two people involved in a murder case"

It turned out that when Zhang Cheng and Wang came here, they planned to entrust Hong Jiu with the task of investigating Wang Erhu's relationship before his death.

After all, Hong Jiu is white, so it is not considered as sending people from other yamen.

Not to mention his usual shrewdness, he has also helped the local government track down pickpocket gangs and human trafficking groups, which can be called a little experience.

Moreover, Hong Jiu's subordinates were either beggars walking around the streets or street rogues. Even if they were noticed, they would not be easily associated with the government.

After Zhang Cheng told the details of the case to Sun Shaozong, Hong Jiu immediately agreed to the matter with a pat on the chest, and personally sent the two of them out.

Back in the mansion again, Hong Jiu was excitedly preparing to select elite soldiers and generals, and when he went to investigate the case with him, he suddenly saw a girl with bright eyes flashing from the sidelines, looking at him hesitantly.

"What's the matter girl?"

Hong Jiu smiled and said, "Could it be that the second son provoked you again?"

The girl shook her head, and finally summoned up her courage and said, "Ninth Brother, can we not open the Peony Building? It is said that you are tired of being a beggar and want to be a beggar."

"You want to be a turtle, don't you?"

Hong Jiu sneered, and reached out to pat Niu'er's shoulder: "The mouths grow on them, how can we control it? Don't you want to plant the land after hearing the crickets?"

"but but"

"Forget it."

A trace of schadenfreude appeared on Hong Jiu's face, and he said triumphantly: "We don't care what they say, but someone can control what they do! Wait and see, it's going to be a while, and those scumbags will lose their heads Now, when you see it, why are you spreading rumors to make trouble!"

Half an hour later, the official office of the Zuo Temple of Dali Temple.

"Hong Jiu also took a place on the pier, and beggars who are willing to work hard to earn money can go there to do the work."

Speaking of this, Zhang Cheng frowned, as if he still had something to say, but he didn't know what else to say next.

Sun Shaozong heard him talk for a long time about how rich Hong Jiu's family was, and about the business Hong Jiu was involved in, so he didn't know what he was struggling with?

Now he smiled and said: "Since he has such a mind, our Great Zhou Dynasty didn't prohibit beggars from doing business, did they? All right, you go down and warm up first, let's go back home earlier."

As he said that, he couldn't help sighing again: "I'm afraid there is still a mess at home to deal with."

After dismissing Zhang Cheng, the smile on Sun Shaozong's face disappeared instantly.

Hong Jiu's matter may be said to be an abuse of power, but under the current situation, it is not too outrageous.

But what is afraid of comparison, Hong Jiu can rely on his status as the security chief to be good at dancing, and he has accumulated a large family business in two years, how can the other security chiefs be willing to take the second place?

Those with brains will walk on the edge of the law like Hong Jiu; those without brains will take risks like Wang Baochang of Jixiangfang and do some deeds that lose their heads.

At the beginning, Sun Shaozong set up the Baojia system because he wanted to see the specific effect first, and then gradually improve it. Who would have thought that not long after, he was ordered to go to Huguang to suppress the rebellion, and the gradual improvement was so natural that it was put on hold.

Looking at it now, the disadvantages of the Baojia system have indeed emerged.

The rights of the security chiefs seem to be small, but they know that they still bear many joint responsibilities, but that small right is the last way of life for many beggars.

Therefore, after a long time, a few beggar security chiefs are equivalent to controlling the power of life and death, and they naturally take whatever they want from the beggars below.

Originally, it was pointed out that local officials can supervise, but it is not difficult to see from the heart-cutting case that the local subordinates have already cooperated with the beggar security chief.

It seems that we must find a way to introduce third-party supervision, and we must also make the post of security chief flowable, so that it cannot be controlled by a small group of people for a long time.

It stands to reason that Sun Shaozong is not in his position now and does not seek his own politics.

But it started with him after all

Let's find a chance to talk about this with Jia Yucun.

By the way, ask that stone nerd.