Li Xiang really came to the right place today. As soon as the two of them found a place to sit down, someone behind them started talking about this matter and even mentioned the name Batu.
"That's not the case. This is framing the Prince of Tang. Don't talk nonsense, kid. Batu's family is not ordinary people. If something like this is discovered, the whole family will suffer."
The other middle-aged man lowered his voice. It was obvious that this guy was quite experienced. The young man just now must have believed everything he heard, so he spoke without restraint. It was also obvious that he had never suffered any loss. If he had suffered any loss, he would never dare to talk about the nobles so recklessly in broad daylight.
"These things are not so easy to find out. They must have done it perfectly. The Batu family has always controlled our trade routes to the Tang Dynasty. They transport so much goods back. If Zhidaobao opens a business here, how will they make money? Who among us will buy their products?"
Listening to the young man say this, Li Xiang felt that there was some truth to it. Generally, when something happens that cannot be traced back to the source, whoever benefits the most is the most likely to be the one who made the most money. This is also a proven axiom in modern society.
Of course, you must find out the biggest beneficiary, both the one on the surface and in secret. Only then can you be considered to have found him, rather than just finding the one on the surface. If that is the case, you will still not find the real murderer in the end.
Li Xiang listened for a while with his ear tilted. Most of the information was hearsay and there was not much useful stuff. However, Li Xiang remembered the surname Batu.
"Send someone to investigate the big merchants in Western Turkestan to see who frequently travels inland."
Li Xiang was drinking mare's milk while talking. Long San made a series of gestures to the outside. To others, it seemed as if he was sitting here without moving, but in fact, he had already passed the message. The system of transmitting messages between soldiers was so magical. Some people might not understand it, but they could all see it clearly.
When Li Xiang finished his meal, another person had already come over. They had already figured out the problem that Li Xiang wanted to check. The speed could be said to be very fast. When they received Li Xiang's order, these people would find the results at all costs, otherwise the speed would not be so fast.
Batu... Rohe... Gertu...
Li Xiang got these three names. These three families were all big businessmen in Western Turkestan, and they also had their own status in the officialdom of Western Turkestan. These three were tribal leaders. In addition to running their own tribes, they also had several caravans.
These caravans are all heading in different directions, but the main direction is Chang'an City. Just as the people who were having dinner just said, their biggest profit is selling goods from Chang'an City to this side, and the most profitable of these goods are the goods that have been treasured.
Although they had to spend a huge amount of money to auction them in Chang'an City, or even buy them second-hand from others, the prices were already extremely high, but as long as they were transported to the capital of Western Turkestan, they could make several times the profit. This had been verified countless times, so even if they had to hold back a large amount of funds, they were willing to do this.
But if Zhidaobao opens a store directly in the capital of Western Turkestan, then their advantage will no longer exist. No matter how much money they have or how familiar they are with the roads, people will no longer ask you for help.
Theoretically, these three companies are indeed suspects, but no evidence has been found yet, and Li Xiang doesn't dare to act recklessly.
"Send someone to keep an eye on some of the people working for these three companies to see if anyone is involved in this matter."
Li Xiang believes in one thing: if you do something wrong, you must use several wrong things to cover it up. As long as this matter is related to you, then we will keep an eye on you 24 hours a day, and sooner or later the flaw will be revealed.
This trip to the city was still fruitful. At least I got to know these big merchants. If the relationship between Western Turks and the Tang Dynasty breaks down, the three of them can make money like before. This is also a considerable gain.
When they returned to the military camp, Eunuch Han also found some clues. Although a lot of things were deleted, Eunuch Han still found some traces from the existing information. The Western Turks said that they interrogated more than 40 people in total, but according to some evidence of Eunuch Han, at least more than 50 people were interrogated.
"How did you find that out?"
Li Xiang looked at Eunuch Han's report and said with some confusion in his heart. After all, Li Xiang also looked at some important information, but did not find anything.
"Your Highness, you see, they must have just revised these documents. The ink marks on both sides are different. There are also a few pages missing in the middle. Although they tore them very cleanly, some traces were still left. Also, in the confessions of these two people, the name of a third person has appeared. Although they erased this third person's name, if you look at it from the back, you can still see some traces."
Han Desi was an old hand, so when checking these materials, he was more careful than anyone else. He did most of the checking himself, and he also taught the clerks around him how to do it. These people rechecked according to Han Desi's method and finally found something wrong.
As expected, these materials have been processed, and it is very likely that they will change the direction of our investigation. It is also possible that they are actively guiding us. In any case, they must have concealed a lot from us.
"Your Highness, should we investigate secretly or ask them directly?"
Eunuch Han looked at Li Xiang without saying anything. He didn't know what Li Xiang would choose.
Li Xiang suddenly remembered the saying that only children would make choices, but if it were an adult, they would definitely want both.
"Go down and select someone, tell them your suspicions, and then have them investigate. No matter the cost, they must clarify your suspicions. If you need to find someone, find that person. If you need to find something, find that thing. Spare no expense to resolve these suspicions."
When Li Xiang said these words, Old Han thought that Li Xiang was going to do it in secret. Who knew that when he just walked out of the tent, Li Xiang ordered someone to send a letter to the Prime Minister's residence to meet with the Prime Minister.