Red Heart Survey

Chapter Seventy-Three

Jiang Wang and others left, and the miners slowly surrounded them.

Hearing Ge Heng's screams behind him, Zhang Hai's eyelids twitched.

Even Qianqian, who had been loveless all day long, became a little nervous.

In any case, watching an extraordinary monk being knocked down in front of the extraordinary, it is hard not to feel fluctuated in his heart.

Only Hu Shaomeng controlled his expression very well, and he couldn't see his state of mind.

...

It was still the same room as before, but this time it was Jiang Wang who was sitting in the main seat.

Priorities are reversed.

Shuanzi and Xiaoxiao also followed, made tea for everyone, and stood in the room waiting for orders.

"Sit down." Jiang Wang said lightly, then looked at Guanshi Hu: "Sit down, too."

"Oh, oh!" It took Guanshi a long time to come to his senses, and he sat on half of his buttocks cautiously.

Hu Shaomeng glanced at the other two extraordinary monks, and sat down first, with a relaxed posture.

As soon as Xiangqian touched the chair, he slumped down like ooze. Zhang Hai was sitting upright, with a tense expression.

But Jiang Wang's next question almost made them jump.

"Tell me, how did Xie Hao die?"

There were four extraordinary monks stationed before the Hu's Mine, and the one who left was named Xie Hao.

That is, the original owner of the small courtyard where Jiang Wang lives now.

When this question came out, everyone was shocked.

Xiao Xiao bit her lower lip violently, so that she could not make a sound.

According to the mining field, it was Xie Hao who was frightened in the match more than half a year ago, so he left without saying goodbye.

This seems reasonable.

But they can't explain a problem.

Since the mine is so dangerous, how can a person like Ge Heng who has perverted desires and loves to enjoy himself, and a person like Zhang Hai who is obsessed with alchemy and wants to reach the sky in one step, stay safely?

One and a half Dao Yuan stones a month, who can encourage anyone to take risks? A monk like Qianqian who is always loveless may not care much about danger, but he doesn't care much about Dao Yuanshi either.

Hu Shaomeng came back suddenly and said that the mine would be shut down. Except for Ge Heng who asked why it was earlier, no one else had any objections.

It shows that they have a tacit understanding before.

This tacit understanding is the problem.

Regardless of the exchange of eyes between these people, Jiang Wang said directly: "Don't try to deceive me."

"The purpose of my visit must be clear to everyone. Although the Chongxuan family has a great family and business, they don't care about the loss of a lapis lazuli vein, but this does not mean that the Chongxuan family can tolerate fooling and deception."

"Please remember, for the Chongxuan family, the lapis lazuli vein is not important, it is important not to be fooled."

Jiang Wang glanced at these extraordinary monks: "Then, who will speak first?"

At this time, he has already shown his strength, not to mention the power of the Chongxuan family. Although this gaze is calm, it seems to be extremely heavy when it presses on everyone.

"Messenger." Hu Shaomeng forced a smile and tried his best to keep his bearing: "The situation of this matter is actually..."

"You don't have to say it first." Jiang Wang raised his palm and interrupted him.

Turning the palm over, he made an inviting gesture to Zhang Hai: "Zhang Hai, you speak first."

"Ah? Ah." Zhang Hai was called out suddenly, and he shuddered: "This..."

He didn't need to look to know that at this time, Hu Shaomeng's eyes must be fixed on him.

"Don't worry, think slowly. Think about Ge Heng."

Since he decided to keep Ge Heng, he simply took advantage of the situation and targeted Ge Heng to scare the chickens and bully the remaining people.

This is based on absolute strength advantages.

Even if the few extraordinary monks in front of him swarmed up, Jiang Wang was enough to crush them.

Although Hu Shaomeng is also at the Heaven-reaching Realm, there is also a gap in the same realm. He is confident that he can suppress this person.

But first pretend to let them speak freely, and then stop Hu Shaomeng from speaking when he speaks, and let Zhang Hai speak first. It is nothing more than a small means to strengthen authority and control the situation.

He was not very familiar with these aspects before, but after being in contact with Chong Xuansheng for a long time, he gradually understood.

The reason why Zhang Hai was chosen as the breakthrough point was because in Jiang Wang's view, among the extraordinary monks present, this person had the weakest character.

The delusion of reaching the sky in one step is entrusted to the elixir. But there is no effort for it, only some insignificant efforts.

I was dawdling in the mine, relying on a meager one and a half dao yuan stones per month to invest in elixirs. One furnace after another, day after day. This obsession is more like an escape, a kind of self-hypnosis.

It seems that they have their own firm goals and pursuits, but in fact, it is better to live forward and live clearly.

No matter how this kind of person usually behaves, he is fundamentally a weak person.

Jiang Wang said slowly: "I am a kind person myself. But when I do things for the Chongxuan family, sometimes I may not be able to be lenient. After all, eating the king's salary is a matter of being loyal to the king. What do you think?"

"Yes Yes."

Zhang Hai lowered his head, his expression struggling.

But everyone could see that he couldn't be silent for too long.

"Let me tell the truth, I killed Xie Hao!" Hu Shaomeng said suddenly.

Jiang Wang looked at him quietly for a while, then turned around and said, "Everyone else go out."

Everyone filed out, and soon there were only Jiang Wang and Hu Shaomeng left in the room.

One sits on the head, and one sits on the right side of the head.

Each with different thoughts, facing each other from a distance.

"I've been waiting for you to take the initiative to tell me."

Jiang Wang first said: "You know, I could have separated you and asked each of you one by one. Some people would not be able to bear the pressure. But I don't want to create an atmosphere of interrogation and treat you as a prisoner."

"After all, the Hu family is the operator of the corresponding affairs of the Chongxuan family here, and the cooperation has lasted for a long time. Despite such things happening in the mine vein, I still have expectations for you."

He stared at Hu Shaomeng: "So, what do you want to tell me?"

"Thank you, the messenger, for your understanding." Hu Shaomeng smiled wryly, and then said, "I killed Xie Hao because I had no choice but to do so. He had the duty to guard the mine, but instead of being loyal to his duties, he helped outsiders steal the lapis lazuli."

"The envoy should know that the lapis lazuli is precious and the output is very limited. In the year with the highest output of such a large lapis lazuli vein, only six pieces were produced. And only Xie Hao stole thirteen pieces! You have also seen how slack the other extraordinary monks are, and they are not useful at all. Xie Hao used his unique Taoism to steal ore veins when I was away, which led to the premature depletion of the lapis lazuli veins. When I found out By the time it was too late."

"There is evidence for all of what I said, and the ore used by my Hu's mine itself is clearly recorded in the accounts. The messenger can check it at any time. I concealed this before. I really feared the punishment and dared not Face it. But you said, should he be killed?"

Hu Shaomeng spoke in great detail and seemed to be very sincere. After saying this, he felt relieved: "Of course, now you are the envoy and you are fully responsible. If you represent the Chongxuan family to deal with anything, Shaomeng will take care of everything."

The accounts he said were with Manager Hu, and Jiang Wang had already gone through them secretly, so there was nothing wrong with them.

In other words, even if there is a problem, it is impossible for people to easily see it.

At this time, Jiang Wang was noncommittal, but asked, "Who are you referring to as outsiders?"

The reason why he chose to show his identity directly was not only to keep Ge Heng on the spot, but also another very important reason:

As soon as Hu Shaomeng came back, he closed the mine and drove away the extraordinary monks. But in Jiacheng, Mo Zichu, the son of the Mo family, guessed who he was as soon as he met him, so it didn't make much sense to hide his identity.

On the contrary, he needs to show his identity as the envoy of the Chongxuan family to calmly grasp the situation. Turn passive into active again.

Hu Shaomeng hesitated for a moment, then said: "At present, it should be the Mo family from Jiacheng. But I'm not completely sure."

"evidence?"

"I only found out later. Before Xie Hao came to the mine, he had worked in Mo's family. And from the Mo family's channel, there was azure marble."

"The clues are clear. Why do you say you can't be sure?"

Hu Shaomeng smiled wryly: "The whole Jiacheng is named Mo, so I have to be careful."

Could it be that the Mo family really did this behind Mo Zichu's back?

The Mo family that controlled Jiacheng couldn't tolerate Qingyang Town being controlled by other forces. After Mo Zichu got the support of Dongwanggu, they had the confidence to fight against the Chongxuan family. Finally, they couldn't hold back?

This seems reasonable, but it does not stand up to scrutiny.

Through the roundabout method of drying up the mine veins, the Zhongxuan family automatically gave up Qingyang Town. Of course, it is a method that can be carried out under the table without directly tearing the face.

But is it really worth it to dissatisfy Chongxuan's family?

Seeing that Jiang Wang was silent for a while, Hu Shaomeng asked again: "It is a fact that the lapis lazuli veins are exhausted now. We can slowly investigate the responsibility, but it is a waste to keep so many people for nothing. According to the envoy's opinion, should we first put The mine is closed?"

This advice is also sound.

But Jiang Wang refused without hesitation: "Isn't there still half a year's output? If we close the mine now, where will those miners go to find jobs?"

"Although it is said that there is still half a year's production, it is impossible to produce any more azurite. For the Chongxuan family, this place is worthless." Hu Shaomeng looked embarrassed, but still said: "But the envoy is solely in charge of this place. , whatever you decide.”

"Then listen to me."

"Naturally, the envoy has the final say. In addition, the conditions in the mine are difficult. After the envoy investigates the clues, it is better to go back to Qingyang Town with Hu, so that I can do my best as a landlord."

"No need. My generation of practitioners, where is it not practice?"

"The envoy is really a role model for our generation. But..." Hu Shaomeng said again: "After all, this place is remote. If there is any news from Jiacheng, I'm afraid I won't be able to learn it immediately at the mine."

"Don't you still have Mr. Hu?" Jiang Wang picked up the teacup casually: "Why don't you go back and rest first. Also help me pay attention to the movement of Jiacheng."

Hu Shaomeng didn't show any emotion on his face, he just said: "That's fine, that's fine. Then I'll take my leave first."

"No."

Looking at Hu Shaomeng's leaving back, Jiang Wang was thoughtful.

So think I'm leaving the mine?

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