Chapter 144: Hexian's Activities 2
Just like that, originally, Dan Guanjia had not planned to do this for so many years, but because of this kind of private request, he has been able to do this business until now.
Moreover, in the later period, Steward Shan and his people were no longer satisfied with simply buying and selling people. He and the Zhang family opened several brothels in the state capital closest to Hexian.
The self-production and self-sale have become an industrial chain. And the trade of human beings is not only in Hexian County, but also in many other remote places.
The routine is the same and familiar. They follow the same pattern in other places and soon make this industry chain of human trafficking flourish.
As for the man who was sold, it was even simpler.
Let's say the General's Mansion needs to recruit some soldiers. There are countless people who want to go. Being able to enter the General's Mansion and serve as a soldier can be said to be the best choice for many men from poor families.
Maybe some people are still thinking that if they can get some opportunity, they can get promoted and make money.
However, Butler Shan and his people don’t want everyone. They need to choose those who are strong and healthy, and they cannot be the only son in the family.
Because the government soldiers are also soldiers, if something happens, the only son in the family will be gone. Such a family may bring big trouble.
Each of the selected men gave his family twenty taels of silver as a buyout fee for ten years.
They cannot go home within these ten years. After ten years, if they can come back, they will receive a severance pay.
As of this year, it has only been nine years since the first batch of men were sold, so the families of these men have not come to look for them or make a fuss.
The general's mansion didn't need to recruit its own soldiers. The soldiers of the major families were all assigned by the emperor. However, people in small places like Hexian County, even people in the capital city might not know about these situations.
So where were these men eventually sold to? !
Of course, they were sold to mines, and they were some private mines.
The account book shows coal mines, salt mines, and an iron mine.
Whether those who were sold are still alive, or how many are still alive, even Butler Dan himself probably doesn’t know.
"Butler Shan, I admire you a lot. Although you did bad things, you have a very good reputation in He County. Especially among those poor families. You sold their children, and they are grateful to you. Do you enjoy this feeling? ! "This is a typical example of someone who is sold but still helps others count money.
Song Qingci had to admit that if Shan Huairen were put in modern times, he would definitely be a good candidate for pyramid schemes.
Or he can go directly to northern Myanmar, where the industrial park is more suitable for him to shine.
"Young Madam, whatever you say is what I agree with." When Shan Huairen heard Young Madam mention the Zhang family, he did not feel any ripples in his heart.
Since the young lady could find this account book, it proved that his secret room must have been discovered. It was not difficult to find the Zhang family in Hexian County through these account books.
As long as that person is safe.
This is the same thing again! Song Qingci felt that his temper had really improved recently.
"Do you think these are the only account books I have?!" The account books are just physical evidence, and there is room for rebuttal if you really want to. However, how could Song Qingci do things only to this extent?
"Yinxing, go find Fengyi and ask him to bring the person up."
"Yes, I will go right away." After receiving the order, Yinxing opened the door and went out quickly.
This is her time to perform well! Besides, she also has to do her part in punishing bad guys!
"Sister-in-law, can these people be rescued?" While waiting for someone, Shan Xi gently tugged at Song Qingci's sleeve. She looked at her with expectation in her eyes.
Song Qingci shook his head, "Many of them can't. It's been too long." This is the truth. Whether it's the women or men who were sold, in the brothels or in the mines, only one in ten of them are still alive.
"Then can those who were sold recently be saved?!" Shan Xi still did not give up. Those who have been sold for too long cannot be saved, but there is still some hope for those who have been sold in the last one or two years. Those people are really too pitiful.
"Yes, someone has gone to look for it." Song Qingci had asked the people of Fengxue Tower to look for it as soon as he got the account book, but so far, only three people have been found.
"Really?! That's great! I hope they can be found safely!" I heard bad news all day. Now hearing such news is enough to make Shan Xi happy.
"Sister-in-law, you are so kind!"
"Hey, hey, don't cry." Song Qingci looked at Shan Xi's tears and was completely stunned.
What's going on? Why are you crying just like that?
Song Qingci was a little overwhelmed by Shan Xi.
At this time, Lou pulled Shan Xi back and said, "Don't cause trouble for your sister-in-law. She still has things to do. Just sit still and listen and learn."
Lou felt that she was not capable of teaching her daughter how to run the household, but Ah Ci was a capable person. It would definitely be a good idea for Xi'er to learn more from her.
"Madam, the person has been brought here."
Feng Yi walked into Jing'an Hall carrying a thin young man who looked like a scholar.
He threw the scholar to the ground, bowed, and stepped aside.
The scholar fell heavily to the ground, groaned, and was unable to straighten up for a long time.
Song Qingci looked at Shan Huairen and asked, "Butler Shan, do you know this person? !"
Shan Huairen became visibly panicked from the moment this scholar-looking young man was brought in.
However, he still managed to calm down and said stubbornly, "I... I don't know him!"
I can't admit it, I absolutely can't admit it. If I admit it, everything will really be over.
Song Qingci approached the scholar, stepped on his right hand, and pushed him away. "Butler Shan, you don't know him, so his life or death has nothing to do with you, right? ! "
The scholar's hand hurt so much that he screamed. The saying "the fingers are connected to the heart" is no joke.
What's more, it was his right hand that was chased away. He was a scholar and would take imperial examinations in the future. If his right hand was disabled, what would he use to take the exams in the future!
"It hurts! It hurts so much! Let me go! Please let me go! My hand! My hand!"
His shouting did not make Song Qingci loosen his feet, but instead he chased him even harder!
Shan Huairen suddenly wanted to rush up and push Song Qingci away, but was stopped by Feng Yi.
Halfway through the run, Yin Xing found out that what he wanted to do was interrupted by Feng Yi, and he glared at him fiercely!
Who made him so fast? She can also protect the young lady well!