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This time the secret passage was not very far. The front suddenly became very open and the only basement appeared again. Looking around, there was no way forward.

Tao Jin gestured for everyone to look at the opposite wall.

Jing Chunxi was still being pulled by him, and Ah Qi also moved back when he saw this. The two of them continued to stare at the place where Tao Jin's feet were standing.

Both of them knew that there was another mechanism in the basement, and it must be right under his feet.

As expected, they guessed it right. Even the method of activating the mechanism was exactly the same as the previous one.

After Tao Jin completed the four movements, another secret door slowly opened before everyone. This time, the door was larger and taller than the previous one, and the secret passage ahead was also wider.

The attendant continued to lead the group in. Jing Chunxi moved his hands and feet, but was caught by Tao Jin. Although Ah Qi didn't understand why, he didn't follow them out and stayed quietly.

After the last person left, Tao Jin looked at the two of them and whispered, "Exit from here and you will see the last two doors. The mechanisms are all in the same place."

After saying that, he continued to stand there and repeated the previous actions.

This time Ah Qi was not calm.

After watching Tao Jin complete all the actions, Qi ran towards the open secret door without any pause and looked out, wanting to find out what was going on.

Although Jing Chunxi's hand was held tightly, he led his men forward without hesitation.

As another crisp sound of a door opening was heard, everyone felt a bright light in front of their eyes. It was completely different from the candlelight inside and was too bright. Like a conditioned reflex, everyone covered their eyes with their hands for fear of being hurt.

Tao Jin said from behind: "Everyone get out! This is the last door."

But this time no one acted immediately, but paused for a moment.

After their eyes had adjusted to the intense light, everyone was led by their followers forward, following the bright light. This time, after climbing a few steps and taking less than ten steps, they suddenly saw a clear view ahead.

It was only then that everyone realized it was daytime.

The place where they were should be the backyard of a house, and the terrain of the backyard was obviously much lower than that of the front yard.

The last door they came out of slowly closed behind them without anyone noticing. Looking back, there was still no gap or trace, and it became an ordinary wall.

Tao Jin whispered, "This is a house in Dangyang Lane, very close to the East City Gate and not far from the Xunyang River Wharf.

Larger merchants in Jiujiang usually bought large houses here, though many also rented them. Goods shipped in from the Xunyang River were usually first stored in this alley before being shipped to the city in batches.

There are very few residents near this alley, and most merchants only leave one or two security guards to guard their goods."

This time, Tao Jin signaled Jing Chunxi to walk in front of everyone, and Ah Qi quickly followed.

They walked through the backyard, came to the second yard, and stopped.

The passage from the second courtyard to the front yard was separated by a thick wooden door. Now the door was locked and it was quiet with no one around.

The house was obviously built to be used as a warehouse, and was obviously different from the courtyard houses we usually live in. Each room was built as large as possible, with a large area.

The wide passage for carriages to enter and exit is directly opposite the main gate of the house and is paved with thick bluestone slabs.

The whole house does not have any fancy decorations, and the warehouse almost completely utilizes all the space outside the passage. The overall embodiment can be summed up in four words - "simple and practical".

Tao Jin whispered to Jing Chunxi and Ah Qi, "The two guards guarding the gate are my men and can be trusted absolutely.

The two shops we run in Jiujiang County are completely hidden from public view. There are not many goods coming in and out, and they are only delivered every few days.

The store's goods are usually only stored in the front yard's warehouse, so you can use the second and back yards as you please."

After a pause, he added seriously, "But porcelain, tea, and grain cannot be left out in the open right now. We must be careful about their transportation and storage.

As soon as the goods enter the backyard, they are immediately transported to the first basement by our own people for storage. No matter what happens inside, no one outside will make any noise. "

This means allowing them to make more use of the spacious basement.

Both nodded.

Tao Jin then called out, "A Qi!"

Ah Qi responded immediately. Although he lowered his voice deliberately, it was still very loud. It sounded as if the person who assigned the task was his original general leader.

"Who will be responsible for connecting here in the future? Go to the front with Qingfeng to get to know each other and get the key." It was not until then that everyone knew that the person who had been leading the way and lighting candles in the front was called Qingfeng.

"Yes!"

Chongsan responded immediately, running forward from behind to stand beside Ah Qi. He felt that he was about to do something big, so he stood straight, ready to take orders at any time.

Qingfeng took out the key and opened the thick wooden door. Chongsan went over to help push it open, and then immediately followed.

Ah Qi also wanted to follow, but after thinking about it, he looked at Jing Chunxi hesitantly.

Jing Chunxi said, "Seventh Uncle, July, and September will all go."

She didn't have a specific plan for how to use the secret passages and basement next, nor had she decided on a specific person.

With so much porcelain and tea to collect in the future, it's not just a matter of handling one or two batches, and there must be enough manpower. She doesn't think that Chongsan will be the only one who will be connected here in the future.

Anyway, the people she trusts the most and has confidants in are these few people, so it’s always better to have more contact with them.

The three of them ran out quickly after receiving the order.

Soon after, the others followed them to the front yard.