The big bandit in the Red Mansion robbed Lin Daiyu at the beginning

Master Qian waved his hands repeatedly and said he dared not.

Then he said directly without keeping anyone in suspense,

"Sir, Lord Lin has now established a certain relationship with the people of Qingfeng Village."

"Otherwise, he wouldn't be distributing invitations so freely now that he's back. This shows that these invitations must have the shadow of Qingfeng Village."

"Before, we in Yangzhou were unable to communicate with Qingfeng because of its rapid rise and strength."

As he spoke, he pointed to the invitation in Li Kui's hand.

"Now, isn't this opportunity here?"

Li Kui's eyes lit up when he heard this and he nodded slightly.

The more Master Qian spoke, the more excited he became.

"Also, if Lord Lin hasn't prepared for this year's salt tax, he must have come back this time to leverage the power of Qingfeng Village and make some plans."

Li Kui frowned.

"If Lin Ruhai can raise enough salt tax, then I..."

It seems that he saw Li Kui's hidden worry.

Master Qian bowed and said,

"Don't worry, sir. Qingfeng Village is indeed powerful, but those salt merchants are not so easy to deal with."

"That's taking money out of their pockets! If Lord Lin just talks without any evidence, he'll probably be in big trouble!"

When Li Kui heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up.

He punched the palm of his left hand hard with his right fist.

"well said!"

Then he said to himself,

"No matter what Lin Ruhai wants in Yangzhou, he will inevitably have to come to me."

"I only need to pass on a message through him to the Qingfeng Village behind him."

"If we can take Qingfeng Village under our control, we will be making a fortune. Why should we care about the salt tax?"

Upon hearing this, Master Qian quickly stood up and bowed to Li Kui.

"Your Excellency's insight is profound. I am truly far behind!"

Li Kui laughed and waved his hand.

"Ah, this is all thanks to Master Qian's strategic planning, otherwise I would still be in the fog!"

The fat and powerful look on Li Kui's face clearly showed that he enjoyed the flattery from Master Qian very much.

Master Qian smiled and shook his head, then said,

"Your Excellency is so kind!"

"However, I have heard some news that I would like to share with you, sir."

Li Kui smiled and stretched out his hand.

"Master Qian, please speak."

Master Qian nodded, then said seriously,

"Although your Excellency's strategy is excellent, I have heard that before Lord Lin dispatched his troops, he secretly reported the matter of Qingfeng Village in Yangzhou to the imperial court..."

Upon hearing this, Li Kui's expression suddenly became serious.

Then he narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at Master Qian warily.

Master Qian's heart tightened, and he said hurriedly,

"I also heard from a returning soldier. He accidentally overheard the conversation between Lord Lin and his official family."

Li Kui's expression relaxed slightly.

Officials' secret reports are equivalent to military secrets.

If Master Qian, who is by his side, can grasp this information at any time, then he will really have to consider whether he still needs Master Qian.

After hearing this, Li Kui nodded slightly.

"So, now is not the time for me to contact Qingfeng Village?"

Master Qian stretched out his finger, tapped the table lightly, and nodded.

"At this time, my lord, you should be cautious."

"If the imperial court really sends a large army to wipe out Qingfeng Village, I'm afraid that since you have such a close relationship with them..."

The rest of the words were not spoken.

Li Kui, however, could understand the unspoken meaning in his words.

He frowned and thought for a long time, then nodded slowly.

"Master Qian's words make sense!"

"I know what to do!"

Master Qian hurriedly bowed and clasped his fists.

"My lord, you are wise!"

……

On Qingfeng Village.

In the back mountain of the courtyard where Li Qingfeng lives.

In a secret base, the sound of clanging bells continued.

Xiao Ai led Qingfeng Li into the cave.

The route is heavily guarded.

Seeing Li Qingfeng and Xiao Ai coming, all the guards stood at attention and saluted.

Qingfeng Li nodded poetically.

After entering the stone door of the cave, the cramped view suddenly became clear.

A huge cave that could accommodate hundreds of people suddenly appeared before their eyes.

The cave was brightly lit with torches, and many craftsmen were working hard there.