As early as the Sui and Tang Dynasties, because the canal ran through the north and south, Jinmen was the only place to pass through. To transport grain and goods, and for officials to come in and out, sedan bearers and porters were needed to carry them. So porters who specialized in transportation gradually appeared. This is Jinmen.
The origin of Menjiexing.
After the Ming Dynasty, Jinmen developed into the center of water transportation, sea transportation, and salt transportation in North China. The number of porters increased and a large-scale porting team was formed.
Later, in the Qing Dynasty, the official demarcated the area with the four city gates of Jinmen and established the "Four Mouth Foot Shop". From then on, the foot shop began to pay "subsidy" to the government, otherwise it could not open. The "Si Kou Foot Shop" was later subcontracted
For private operations, this phenomenon of big bosses colluding with the government to control the "official business" continues to this day.
Not everyone can do a lot of things if they want to do it. After all, with such a big piece of cake, how can the underworld bosses turn a blind eye to it, except for the official government?
Most of the leaders in foot gangs, big and small, are the leaders of various gang organizations. Hong Gang, Qing Gang, Zhongyi Society, Santonghui, as long as they are a gang, they all want to come to foot gangs to get a piece of the pie, because foot gangs are so profitable. From a small age
This can be seen in Geng Liangchen.
So, the Foot is not a simple gang, let alone an industrial union. It is a behemoth of government and business gangs intertwined together, and it is a deformed and complex organization.
Moreover, the travel industry has its own complete system internally. The official name of the travel industry externally is the Jinmen Transportation Industry Association. The chairman of the board of directors is Ba Yanqing, known as Mr. Ba.
Uncle Ba has four general leaders, who are in charge of the four docks respectively.
Each general leader has a number of top leaders, and each of these top leaders has his or her own sphere of influence, which is equivalent to sitting on the ground.
Under the big boss, there are bosses at different levels, such as the shop boss, the small boss, the car boss, the gentleman, and the street boss, who are responsible for different functions and powers.
For example, the bartender is equivalent to the store manager of a foot shop, responsible for contacting merchants and soliciting work; the little bartou directly manages Liba; the handler is responsible for managing cars; the gentleman is responsible for accounting; and Zhanjie is responsible for monitoring Liba and merchants.
, are not allowed to move "privately"...
The biggest reason why these leaders of all levels and sizes from different power backgrounds can stick together closely is of course interests.
All the bosses of the foot industry have their own shares and privilege certificates. This thing is called "lot", and all the bosses are divided according to the lot every month.
If you don’t sign, you will have no money; if you don’t sign with the right person, you will have no money. Different signs will give you different amounts of money.
There are more than 70,000 people walking in Jinmen. There are about 10,000 people who are eligible to get lottery tickets and money. The rest are all the lowest level Liba.
Liba is the existence of being exploited.
If the transportation fee for a piece of goods requires an ocean, the footwear industry will ask the merchants for two oceans. After layers of exploitation, the only amount given to Liba is a dime.
On this dime, 7 cents were allocated to the foot trip. Counted as car rental fees and protection fees, Lipa only got three cents.
So Lipa is really hard, but in these days, it’s good to have a bite to eat. Even though Lipa is so hard, there are so many people rushing to do it, and even some people who want to do it can’t get a place in the queue. I think Even if you are exploited, you can't squeeze in.
Geng Liangchen is the lowest-level Liba, and the leader he follows is surnamed Li, named Li Yukun. This man is a gentry from Wangcun, and his family has been engaged in the footwork industry for generations. His uncle became the leader of the martial arts industry. Zheng Shanao became his master and became a true disciple of his martial arts school. With this relationship, the Li family occupied the Feng Shui land of Dingzigu, and their business was very prosperous.
Everyone knows that there are "four major difficulties" in Tianjin, which refers to the four civil associations in Tianjin, namely "Martial Arts, Jiuxing, Gangs and Huazi".
Wuxing is at the top of the "Four Difficulties", because Wu Xing is so good at fighting, and martial arts are practiced these days, and the status of martial artists is also very respected.
Therefore, even if the three Wang brothers covet the place Dingzigu, and even if the three Wang brothers are supported by Jia Changqing, the 22nd class of the Qinggang "Tong" generation, they have nothing to do with Li Yukun, because he dare not offend Zheng Shanao people.
Until a few months ago, Li Yukun's biological uncle passed away.
And he died in a careless and glorious manner—died among the flowers and willows.
Zheng Shanao, who has always been concerned about face, was very angry about this and felt very embarrassed. After learning about this incident, he directly expelled Li Yukun's uncle from the school. He didn't even look at him when he was buried, and just pretended that he was no longer an apprentice.
As soon as the backers of the Li family fell, the three brothers of the Wang family, who had long been thinking of selling out, could no longer sit still. After several tests, they confirmed that Zheng Shanao had really broken off their relationship with the Li family. They had no scruples and immediately entangled their subordinates. More than three hundred young men came straight to the footsteps of the Li family.
Although Li Yukun lost power, he still had a few friends. He learned the news before the three Wang brothers set off, and was extremely anxious. He immediately went to ask the chief executive to make the decision for him, but he did not want to be rejected.
Then he looked for a group of people, but no one of importance came, but a "gangster in robes" came forward.
Seeing that the three Wang brothers were about to knock on the door, Li Yukun was ill and rushed to the doctor, so he had to bring this man back with him, treating a dead horse as a living horse.
Who is a "robed gangster"?
They are also people in the foot trade, but these people are neither the leaders of the foot trade nor the bag bearers. They are not engaged in production, and they only make money with their mouths.
These gangsters in robes are often people with wide connections and good words. The way they make money is to stand up for others and mediate disputes.
Normally, everyone gives them face because they know too many people and are well-informed. Even if you don’t use them, it’s best not to offend them. This kind of people don’t accomplish enough and are more than capable of ruining things.
These gangsters in robes also have ways to deal with those who don't want to give face to the victim. They will either kneel down and kowtow and beg, or they will act crazy and act stupid, falling to the ground foaming at the mouth, pretending to be dead and frightening. They may even act recklessly and stab themselves with knives while standing in your house.
Often the person involved is afraid of trouble and life, so he has no choice but to compromise.
People love and hate people like robed gangsters at the same time. What they love is that they can really help sometimes, but what they hate is that they are really despicable and annoying.
The reason why they are called "robed gangsters" is because in order to distinguish themselves from other gangsters and gangsters, these gangsters often wear robes and hold folding fans, pretending to be polite and nondescript.
Now, in Su Yi's sight, Li Yukun, the boss, was talking to the gangster in robes. Li Yukun's face was full of gratitude and he bowed to him repeatedly, but the gangster in robes comforted him and patted his shoulder. He didn't know what to say to him.
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At the door of the foot shop, dozens of Lipas gathered together with panicked expressions, looking at Li Yukun not far away and talking in low voices. Su Yi was mixed in among them, wearing a short coat and shorts, plus straw sandals, the standard attire of a coolie.
"It's Lao Hai and Biao Zi who are so smart that they led their own people to the throne a long time ago! I heard that Xiao Qing and Dazhu have already relied on Mr. Hu, the big boss of Dongmen. Mr. Hu is a big shot in the Three Trade Unions.
You said these two people are so sharp. With this kind of relationship, it didn’t leak out at all before..."
"The tree fell and the monkeys dispersed. The Li family's backstage collapsed. We should evacuate as soon as possible! It's better now. The money and goods have been deducted by the owner. We are in a dilemma. We can't leave even if we want to. Alas! Now I just hope that this robe can really work.
, Otherwise, we will really be doomed!"
“It doesn’t matter! How proud is the robe? How can he be as proud as a golden shack that earns a fortune every day? I think the boss is also confused and let people pay a sum of money in vain..."
The two people talking were two small bosses in charge of Liba, one of whom was Geng Liangchen's "immediate boss", known as Brother Kuan.
Brother Kuan looked worried. After saying this, he turned around and warned Su Yi and others: "Listen to me. Don't be stupid later. Rush forward. The business belongs to the boss, but your life is your own! Brother Wang Shihai
The three of us are determined to capture Ding Zigu, and the Li family cannot be relied upon... Please listen to my instructions later, and no one is allowed to move, otherwise it will harm all of us!"
Having said this, Brother Kuan paused and his eyes fell on Su Yi's face: "Xiao Geng, why are you pretending to be confused? This is you! You kid has always been restless, but this time you have to stay calm for me! I
I’m telling you, no matter who is in charge, we can’t do anything wrong to you, so don’t be stupid and work for someone named Li.”
Su Yi sneered: "I'm not stupid."
“You are not stupid, you are stupid! How about calling you a stupid person?” someone joked.
Su Yi glanced at this man with a smile. This man was originally full of sneer, but when Su Yi looked at him like this, his heart trembled, and his expression suddenly froze.
At this moment, I saw a group of people on the street coming towards this direction in a menacing manner. Wherever they passed, pedestrians were making trouble and dust was rising.
“Come on, come on! They are really coming!”
Liba exclaimed, and everyone was restless and commotion.
Li Yukun, who was not far away, hurriedly ran over upon seeing this, with a trembling tone, and shouted in a high voice: "Men, my Li family has never treated you badly in daily life, and I have not given any eldest son to you."
Don't worry! I will also show my expression during the holidays. Today my Li family is in trouble. I don't ask the men to live and die with me, Li Yukun. I just hope that if there is a fight later, the men can help me.
strength!"
“Don’t worry, I won’t let you sacrifice your life. I, Li Yukun, will be at the forefront!” Li Yukun gritted his teeth, “If anyone can help me defeat Wang Shihai, I will reward him with five hundred oceans!”
Although it is said that there must be brave men under the heavy reward, but no one is greedy for the money, which is unrealistic after all.
No matter how good the money is, it is not as good as your own life.
Li Yukun said something, but no one responded to him. Everyone looked numb and showed no reaction.
Because everyone knows that Li Yukun is just struggling to his death.
Rumble...
It is hard to imagine that more than 300 people just walked out of the earthquake.
Soon, these Liba people, who were armed with axes, machetes or pickaxe handles, led by a few people, rushed to the door of the footpath.
The leading man has triangular eyes and a unibrow, and looks very ugly. This man is Wang Shihai.
The two people on both sides of him are very similar to him, almost carved out of the same mold. They are his brothers, the eldest brother Wang Shijiang and the younger brother Wang Shiyuan.
As soon as a group of people rushed forward, the gangster in robes laughed loudly and greeted them affectionately, "The three eldest brothers of the Wang family", and opened his arms to welcome them.
Unexpectedly, Wang Shihai seemed to not be able to see him. He waved his arm and shouted: "Smash it!"
“Ouch!” More than 300 people shouted in unison, with a terrifying momentum.
The robed gangster was stunned when he saw Wang Shihai playing with him, and he reacted very quickly. He took out a gong from his waist like a magic trick and started banging it hard.
Standing here is me, Liu Haiqing! Liu Haiqing, a good walker, is my brother in charge of the east gate, and there are cousins in the patrol room! The brothers of the Wang family are very proud, and I, Haiqing, don’t say anything when they see me! Don’t be confused by others, otherwise you won’t be offended.
I can't fight with him?"
As soon as these words came out, the people behind Wang Shihai stopped one after another and looked at each other, all a little embarrassed.
Although the gangsters in robes are annoying, their status and strength are really not enough. Most people really don't dare to offend them and don't dare to be remembered.
Wang Shihai was a little annoyed and shouted: "Liu Haiqing, you have nothing to do here, please leave immediately!"
Liu Haiqing continued to play the gong with a smile: "Ask me to leave, but I can't leave. I'm not idle when the Li family invites me. I'm not a mangy dog. I can't say too much. I just ask my brothers to raise their hands and listen to me."
Walk!"
“What if I don’t listen?” Wang Shihai sneered.
咣咣壣……
Liu Haiqing then sang: "Don't listen to Haiqing..."
“If you have something to say, can you please stop singing?” Wang Shihai interrupted.
"Okay!" Liu Haiqing put away the gong with a smile, "Since Brother Wang has spoken, Haiqing will do it! Brother Wang, since you are willing to listen to me and give me this face, then Haiqing will have something to say directly..."
This Liu Haiqing is indeed a gangster in robes. He speaks clearly and logically.
What he expressed was also very simple. Li Yukun was self-aware and knew that without the Li family's backing, the business would definitely be unsustainable.
But Li Yukun would definitely not want a good car shop that cost a lot of money to be taken away by your Wang family for nothing.
Why don't you, the Wang family, show your favor and pay some money, and let the Li family sell this business to the Wang family?
As for the price, the Li family didn't dare to ask for more, and the Wang family didn't want to be short of that much either. Everyone was kind and transferred the sale without losing face.
Liu Haiqing looked like he was concerned about the reputation of the three brothers of the Wang family. It was as if the three brothers would gain a good reputation for benevolence and righteousness by just plucking a hair. The Li family would also be grateful for the kindness of the Wang family, and there would be retribution in the future...
It is really like a lotus flower, and it really made both the eldest brother and the younger brother of the Wang family feel excited.
Only Wang Shihai sneered again and again: "I won't give you a penny! Liu Haiqing, don't say I don't give you face! As long as you don't care about this matter today, I, Wang Shihai, will invite you to book a reservation at Dengyinglou! You should have the intention,
You are absolutely indispensable! But if I give you face, you can’t help but give me face! I am bound to get this T-shaped footwork!"
Liu Haiqing asked: "Brother Wang, is it true that we can't discuss it anymore?"
“No need to discuss!” Wang Shihai said coldly.
Liu Haiqing turned around and bowed deeply to Li Yukun, who was frightened at the side: "Boss Li, I blame my surname Liu for being incompetent and overestimating myself. I'm sorry for you! You promised me a thousand yuan in cash, but I have no shame to take it."