Chapter 264

Shengshi is the first time to take over the task of supervising foreign businessmen. Before that, Pan Guan had mentioned the details of the prosperous times in detail, including: the barbarian merchants should carry no more than five servants, and all murderous weapons and firearms were not allowed to be carried to the province. Before and after the "door", we must send reliable people to guard it. If it is locked at night, foreign businessmen should not be allowed to go out.

Hearing that Qin Tian was stunned secretly, he dared to feel that foreign businessmen came to Daqi to do business without personal freedom at all? Compared with the treatment that foreign businessmen received in China in the previous life, Qin Tian was filled with emotion.

Seeing Qin Tian's face full of surprise, how could Pan Guan not understand what she meant, and said with a smile, "The head of Qin doesn't know anything, there were foreign 'terrorists' and 'smugglers' mixed in with these foreign businessmen who took the opportunity to spy on the reality of our country. The court also had no choice but to do it.”

"So it is." Qin Tian smiled.

"The Qin family doesn't need to be too nervous. After all, there are very few cases of 'spies', and most of them are legitimate businessmen. As long as the Qin family sends people to take care of Gilson these days, there will be no What happened." Pan Guan thought for a while, and then said, "Well, you guys have little experience in this area, so I'll borrow a few more experienced people for you. There won't be any mistakes if you think about it."

Pan Guan is the master of this business, and Shengshi is this time. If something goes wrong in Shengshi's hands, he can't get rid of it.

Hearing what he said, Qin Tian was overjoyed and thanked Pan Guan in a hurry.

"Since the opening of the customs, what mistakes have been made among the foreign businessmen?" Qin Tian asked.

Pan Guan's face darkened, and he sighed: "Three years ago, a foreign businessman guarded by a businessman slipped out of the Yiguan, 'privately' traded with outside businessmen, and was arrested on the spot. The foreign businessman was only sent out of Daqi, and he will never be able to come to Kai again, but the businessman had all his property confiscated, and then the businessman died in depression”

"The rules of the imperial court are so strict, and a slight inconvenience could lead to the end of the family's 'destruction'. If this is the case, why are there so many businessmen who have sharpened their heads and want to obtain business qualifications?"

Pan Guan smiled: "The Qin family sees the dangers of doing business, but more people only see the huge profits of being a businessman. People die for wealth, and birds die for food. How many people in this world can really see through fame and fortune?"

Qin Tian nodded and said with a smile, "Thank you Pan Guan for your suggestion."

"Tell me about two characters, but Pan doesn't dare to take it," Pan Guan laughed. "There are not many people who Pan Mou admired in his life, but the talents and characters of the virtuous couple made Pan have to write a service character."

"Pan Guan has won the prize." Qin Tian smiled.

After receiving Pan Guan's advice, Qin Tian was more cautious about supervision.

Moreover, she always felt that this trip to Suizhou always revealed a strangeness, and she couldn't tell what was wrong, which made her feel uneasy. Especially the sudden abdominal pain last time, she felt that it was not easy. She was pretty sure she hadn't eaten anything like Ginger or leeks before her performance, so how did she get poisoned?

She deliberately asked the doctor to inquire about the 'medicine' and 'sex' of the Ginger Herb, knowing that if the Ginger Herb was 'mixed' with tea, the 'medicine' and the 'sex' would attack very quickly.

Qin Tian couldn't help thinking of the cup of tea she drank in the middle of the performance. Did someone play a trick in it? Qingliu had prepared the tea. Qingliu had no doubts. Someone took the opportunity to do something while she was chatting with the guests, but there were foreign businessmen, traders, translators, and their servants. It's not easy being a cheater.

However, it should be the opponent who wants to spoil her performance this time, either Yang Guan or Zhuang Mingxi. Of the two, her suspect is more inclined to Zhuang Mingxi.

This 'woman', as long as there is no place for her to be clean, it seems that her decision to help Pan Guan win the title of general merchant is correct. When she is done with the task at hand, she still needs the place of right and wrong in the courtyard. Zhuang Mingxi is not afraid of her, but Nicholas Tse...

There are too many headaches, but what should be done should be done well.

She asked Hai Fu to lead people to guard the Yi Pavilion. They sent someone to guard at Gilson's 'door'. At night, no matter it is the room 'door' or the big 'door', it will be locked. If Gilson had to travel, he would be accompanied by Haifu, which was called protection, but was actually surveillance. Fortunately, foreign businessmen seem to be accustomed to these actions of Daqi, so Gilson did not complain, on the contrary, he cooperated with all the actions of Haifu.

Two days passed peacefully and calmly. On this day, when Hai Fu and Gilson were traveling, Gilson was almost hit by a carriage because of his carelessness. Fortunately, Hai Fu rescued him in time, but because of saving him, Hai Fu Fu injured his 'leg', and the work of supervision could no longer continue, so he had to go home to recuperate.

Qin Tian had to send another person to take Hai Fu's place. At first, Qin Tian was a little worried, but for the next two days, Gilson was still very cooperative, and when he saw Qin Tian, ​​he asked Hai Fu's injury with concern. Slowly, Qin Tian calmed down.

Seeing that the 'deal' with Gilson was about to end, Shengshi could safely send the foreign businessman away and end the business perfectly, but unexpectedly, something unexpected happened.

This accident happened so suddenly.

It was in the middle of the night when the incident happened. Qin Tian and Zhuang Xinyan were still fast asleep. Qin Tian was suddenly awakened by a loud noise. Qin Tian got up from the 'bed' and saw someone lighting a lantern in the yard.

In surprise, Qin Tian asked, "Who is in the yard?"

Lian 'Hua' replied from outside the 'door': "'Milk' and 'Milk' are slaves." Lian 'Hua' was a maid she bought after she came to Suizhou.

"What happened outside, why is it so noisy?"

While talking, Qin Tian put on his clothes. At this time, Zhuang Xinyan was also awakened by his actions. He watched Qin Tianxia lay down on the 'bed' and lit the lamp before asking, "What's wrong."

Qin Tian shook his head and said he didn't know.

'Door' Wailian 'Hua' replied: "I don't know, but Sister Qingliu went out to check... Oh, Sister Qingliu is back..."

As soon as Lian'hua's voice fell, Qingliu's panicked voice came: "Da*' milk', it's not good, the officers and soldiers surrounded our Zhuang Mansion, and the deputy ambassador Liu is now waiting in the hall, saying that he wants to Please go out with the eldest young master and the eldest young master."

Deputy Ambassador Liu? Qin Tian was secretly shocked because she knew that Deputy Ambassador Liu was a military officer directly under Nicholas Tse. What exactly did Nicholas Tse want to do?

Qin Tian was shocked and angry, "You go out first and greet Mr. Liu, and the eldest young master and I will go out immediately."

"Yes" Qingliu replied.

After Qingliu left, Qin Tian first explained the general situation to Zhuang Xinyan. Zhuang Xinyan frowned. After the two got dressed, they went to the hall together.

The hall was brightly lit, with more than a dozen officers and soldiers standing around. Deputy Ambassador Liu stood in the center of the hall with a gloomy expression. He was wearing bright armor with a large knife hanging from his waist. His big hand with thick black knuckles rested on the dark handle of the knife.

Power to 'force' people.

There were more than a dozen officers and soldiers holding torches standing outside the courtyard. The blazing fire made the courtyard as bright as day.

Seeing this posture, Qin Tian and Zhuang Xinyan looked at each other, and their hearts were not good.

Seeing them come in, Deputy Ambassador Liu said nothing, waved his hand, and shouted: "Take Qin Tian, ​​the principal of Shengshi away."

As soon as the words fell, two officers and soldiers came out immediately, holding Qin Tian from left to right.

When Zhuang Xinyan saw that Qin Tian was being bullied, he immediately stepped out and 'forced' the two officers and soldiers back with two palms, protecting Qin Tian behind him.

Deputy Ambassador Liu pointed at Qin Tian and the two with wide-eyed eyes, "Master Qin, if you go against the government, your sin will be added one more level."

When the rest of the officers and soldiers saw Zhuang Xinyan's bravery, they all "swish" and pulled out the big swords around their waists.

The hall was tense with swords drawn, and the atmosphere was like a taut string. But Zhuang Xinyan didn't have the slightest fear of "color", his eyes were sharp like a knife, and he swept across the faces of the officers and soldiers, and the officers and soldiers did not dare to step forward for a while.

Qin Tian didn't want to make things worse. She walked out from behind Zhuang Xinyan, looked at Deputy Ambassador Liu and said, "Master Liu, why do you want to arrest me? You have to give me an explanation."

Deputy Ambassador Liu put his hands on his hips: "Is Gilson a guest of your prosperous world?"

Qin Tian thought that Nicholas Tse was deliberately making things difficult, but he didn't expect that it would involve Gilson.

Beside him, Zhuang Xinyan's face changed slightly.

"Yes, my lord, Gilson is our guest of Shengshi, what happened to him?" Qin Tian asked.

Deputy Ambassador Liu sneered twice: "How did you supervise? Do you know that tonight when I was ugly, Gilson slipped out of the Yiguan with bad intentions, and was discovered by our patrolmen on the spot. During the battle, Gilson killed one of our officers and soldiers. , Now we suspect that Sheng Shi Tong is traitorous to the enemy, and now we are just taking you back for questioning.

"Pass...cooperate with the enemy and betray the country" Qin Tian immediately broke out in a cold sweat, this is the crime of punishing the nine clans

The blood on Zhuang Xinyan's face on the side also faded in an instant. He turned to look at Qin Tian, ​​and his fingers were cold.

"Take the Qin family down," Deputy Ambassador Liu shouted.

Qin Tian was stunned. She had not recovered from the shock of "cooperating with the enemy and betraying the country". The officers and soldiers came to pull her, but she did not respond.

But at this moment, Zhuang Xinyan suddenly said: "The principal of Shengshi is me. If you want to arrest me, you will also arrest me."

"Everyone knows that your wife is in charge of Sheng Shi, not you." Deputy Ambassador Liu looked at Zhuang Xinyan and said solemnly.

"Xinyan, don't say anything..." Qin Tian hurriedly stopped him. If Zhuang Xinyan fell into the prison, he didn't know how he would be treated. How can she rest assured?

However, Zhuang Xinyan ignored her and continued to say to Deputy Ambassador Liu, "My wife is only in charge of the tea business, and I have always been in charge of the supervision. The adults should contact me if you want to ask questions."

Zhuang Xinyan looked directly at Deputy Ambassador Liu, and said coldly, "We Shengshi are businessmen assigned by the imperial court, so it's better to follow the rules."

Because it is about Qin Tian's safety, Zhuang Xinyan speaks with great care today. Although some words are still vague, Deputy Ambassador Liu still understands them.

"Xinyan, don't talk 'random'..." Before Qin Tian finished speaking, he was interrupted by Zhuang Xinyan, he looked at Qin Tian and said calmly, "You don't need to say anything, the one who supervises Gilson is I, not you." As he said, he clenched Qin Tian's hand, and there was an eager look in his eyes. As if begging her to stop talking.

Qin Tian didn't know what to do for a while.

Deputy Ambassador Liu watched Zhuang Xinyan quietly for a while, and then ordered: "Take him away."

The officers and soldiers swarmed up, tied Zhuang Xinyan's hands, and walked out with him in between, Qin Tian hurriedly followed behind.

The last officer and soldier pushed her impatiently, Qin Tian fell to the ground and watched Zhuang Xinyan being taken away by the officers and soldiers. No matter how she called, he never turned around.

"Big *'milk', big *'milk'." Qingliu rushed over to support Qin Tian, ​​Qin Tian took Qingliu's hand, and tears burst out: "How could this happen?"

Qingliu cried and said, "Young Master 'milk', 'milk', you have to cheer up a little, now the only one who can save the eldest young master is the eldest young master's 'milk' and 'milk'"

Qin Tian woke up suddenly, she wiped the tears from her face, opened her eyes wide and looked at the dark night ahead: "Yes, now is not the time to cry, I have to save Xinyan..."

"Qingliu, order someone to give me the car, I'm going to the Governor's Mansion"

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Popular science: My background of 'trading' with foreign businessmen is borrowed from Guangzhou Thirteen Lines. The following is the information from Baidu.

During the Qing Dynasty, the activities of foreigners in Guangzhou were strictly restricted. In the 24th year of Emperor Qianlong's reign, Li 'Shi' Yao, the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi, made a statement: "Afterwards, the barbarian merchants came to Guangdong, and ordered the merchants to bring the goods to Yi and others, sell them quickly, return them to the original, and order them to buy the goods and return to the country with the original ship according to the time limit. . Immediately, because the foreign goods were difficult to sell for a while, and the originals could not be recovered, they had no choice but to keep the eastern Guangdong. They also ordered the foreign merchants to live in the 'gate' of Macao, and 'handed over the goods to the merchants to sell them on behalf of them, and returned the price in silver. Next year, the order will take the country's foreign ship to return to the boat." "When the barbarians came to Guangdong, they were ordered to live in the shops of the current merchants and let them choose to live in apartments. If the house was insufficient, the bank was also instructed to rent the house on its own, and to assign guards, so that they could do it exclusively. , no more than five people, all murder weapons and firearms are not allowed to be carried to the province. Instruct businessmen, businessmen, etc. to be more disciplined, and do not allow Han 'traitors' to enter and leave the barbarian hall, and make 'pay' yin*. Even if you buy and sell goods, you must also Let the merchants handle it, and allow 'transactions'...they go to the front and back of the 'door', and I will be honest and step up to guard. If you have to go out for other things, the businessman and businessman must also accompany him.