Chapter 36 Great Voyage Gift Pack
"Bad luck!"
Jia Lian was full of anger, but he could only walk out of the inner room in a huff.
Wang Xifeng would not let him touch her today.
Even the maid Ping'er, whom he had coveted for a long time, Wang Xifeng was wary of Jia Lian as if she were a thief.
Although Jia Lian was the high and mighty Second Master Lian in front of outsiders.
But in the house, Wang Xifeng's temper was stronger than Jia Lian's, and she would not let him take a concubine.
For Jia Lian, it would be better to kill him directly.
Just when Jia Lian was feeling a little uncomfortable, the servant beside him said mysteriously: "Second Master, I heard that there is a beautiful cook in the kitchen, do you want to go and see?"
Beautiful cook?
Hearing these words, Jia Lian immediately got angry.
"Let's go and see!"
According to Wang Xifeng's words, Jia Lian never refused beautiful women.
The original words are: no taboos on dirty and smelly food!
At the same time.
Lin Chen, who had separated from Wang Xifeng before, did not plan to visit Heshen's house.
He did not expect that the clues of this case were actually obtained from Wang Xifeng, a woman.
Not only that.
[Red apricots cheating on the wall, congratulations to the host for getting the reward package]
Tsk.
Lin Chen looked at the line of words prompted by the system, and his mouth twitched slightly.
"Open the gift package."
Lin Chen had previously guessed what the gift package could get.
Now he can use this to judge whether it is correct or not.
[The gift package has been opened]
[Obtained 20,000 tons of refined gunpowder]
[Obtained 500,000 taels of silver]
[Obtained three sailing battleships during the Age of Discovery]
[Obtained 1,000 Spanish flintlock muskets]
Lin Chen looked at the things he got from the gift package from Wang Xifeng.
"This confirms my guess." Lin Chen said thoughtfully. "But last time it was a rebellion package, is it a great voyage package this time?"
He took a look at the sailing battleship in the backpack.
This wooden warship existed in the Great Navigation Period and was the main battleship used by maritime powers such as Spain and Britain at that time.
The length of the ship is about 70 meters, with a full load displacement of more than 3,000 tons, equipped with a full 100 guns, and can carry 800 crew members.
In comparison.
Li Tang also has naval ships in the inland river.
The most famous one should be the tower ship. Compared with the sailing battleship, the two are almost the same in size, but the different combat environments of the two lead to a world of difference in performance!
However.
If the sailing battleship is placed on the inland river, its terrifying 100 guns may not find any rivals.
After all, they are not things of the same era.
The things opened in this gift package are of little use to Lin Chen at the moment.
The only thing worth noting should be these 1,000 flintlock rifles.
This thing is hundreds of years more advanced than the matchlock gun that Xiao Zhao got from the previous gift pack, but Lin Chen can't find a good opportunity to use it.
"Let's wait and see."
Lin Chen comforted himself and headed towards the Sitong Chamber of Commerce.
This Sitong Chamber of Commerce is quite famous in the capital.
Because it has relations with many Sichuan and Shu businesses, it has issued Sitong bills of exchange.
The so-called Sitong bills of exchange are actually a kind of Jiaozi.
The Chamber of Commerce that can issue Jiaozi, you can imagine how strong the other party is.
"Prince Duan?"
Lin Chen's face showed an inexplicable color.
This Prince Duan, Lin Chen knows it very well.
Prince Duan, his name is Zhao Ji.
Yes.
If Lin Chen guessed correctly, it was the famous Song Huizong.
This Zhao Ji's father was also one of the kings of different surnames enfeoffed by the first emperor of Li Tang.
However.
Compared with the other six kings of different surnames, Zhao Ji's father seemed to have learned from the deeds of Emperor Gaozu of Han and decisively handed over the military power.
Thus, he became a rich and noble prince in the capital.
In order to commend the example, the former emperor of Li Tang gave the prince constant rewards every year and tacitly allowed him to do business.
Who would have thought that before the former emperor raised the knife, he had already passed away.
I don't know what Zhao Ji's father thought when he heard the news.
Of course.
This prince also died of illness in the same year and month, allowing Zhao Ji to inherit the throne.
It was just like Zhao Ji's temperament that Lin Chen knew well.
He liked painting and writing, and he liked Cuju even better.
If we want to investigate whether Zhao Ji had anything to do with the theft of Beida Cang, Li Zhao might not be able to deal with it.
After all, Prince Duan didn't seem to be a threat.
Moreover, if Prince Duan had any accident, what would the other six kings of different surnames think?
Did it give the other party a good excuse to start a war?
"No wonder Zhuge, the old fox, said he would never get involved in this case."
Because if this case is not handled well, it is likely that Li Zhao will throw it out as a scapegoat.
Have you not seen the reason of Chao Cuo, the minister of Emperor Jing of Han?
Thinking of this, Lin Chen felt a little tricky.
However.
There are no other clues at the moment, so he can only go to Sitong Chamber of Commerce first.
Lin Chen felt that Li Zhao also had some calculations in this matter.
Otherwise, he would not have ordered Shangguan Wan'er to take charge of this case.
Lin Chen, who came all the way to Sitong Chamber of Commerce, looked up at the large courtyard attic in front of him.
In order to show its financial strength, the Sitong Chamber of Commerce also carved a photo with golden nanmu.
The four large gilded characters: Sitong Chamber of Commerce!
You must know that golden nanmu was a royal tribute in ancient times. If outsiders used it, it was against the rules and the nine clans would be executed.
The Sitong Chamber of Commerce was not shy about it, which shows how much favor the Prince Duan received from the previous Emperor Li Tang.
The Chamber of Commerce servant in front of the door saw Lin Chen coming in and hurried forward to greet him with a kind attitude.
"Sir, do you want to withdraw money or arrange for the escort of goods?"
Lin Chen was amazed by the introduction of the servant.
The business covered by the Sitong Chamber of Commerce is so complete!
Deposit silver and withdraw money with Sitong bills.
You can also detain valuables. If they are lost, the Sitong Chamber of Commerce will compensate twice.
There is even a business similar to express delivery!
That is what was commonly known as escort in ancient times.
After listening to the description of the servant, Lin Chen's eyes had a hint of surprise.
However.
The servant saw that Lin Chen was indifferent and understood.
"Sir, please go upstairs to discuss in detail."
Immediately, the servant led Lin Chen to the second floor.
Just look at the second floor, the interior is more luxurious than the first floor, and it is also quieter, with few guests.
Various antiques and decorations, as if they were free, were used as decorations.
From this, we can see how rich and powerful the Sitong Chamber of Commerce is.
Hmm? !
Lin Chen suddenly noticed that there was a group of martial artists on the second floor!
This was the first time that Lin Chen saw martial artists in the capital.
Just look at this group of martial artists wearing uniform light white cotton robes and swords at their waists.
Especially the two people leading this group of martial artists.
A man and a woman.
Huh?
Lin Chen looked at the middle-aged man, who was elegant and had a decent face. He was also wearing a robe.
Next to this middle-aged man, there was a woman who was quite beautiful.
The gentleman was also quite sensitive. After noticing Lin Chen's gaze, he nodded and smiled.
Seeing this, Lin Chen politely returned the greeting.
But he saw.
Among this group of martial artists, there was a handsome young man with a miserable expression, as if he had a deep hatred with someone.
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