In fact, this matter does not require a meeting with the village owner. He could ask his brother-in-law in pairs, and he would naturally get a definite answer. However, what Xu Zizhen considered was that the waters of Taihu Lake are vast, and it is close to the three prefectures of Suzhou, Changzhou, and Huzhou. Doing business is difficult.
You have to have a good relationship with both the black and white. If you stop being a policeman and focus on business in the future, then it will be of great benefit to have a good relationship with the Taihu Water Village.
Furthermore, a year later, the Kingdom of Jin invaded, and the two Huiqin clans were captured. The Southern Song Dynasty officially began. The treacherous officials in the court were in power. Qin Hui held power for decades. Good generals like Yue Fei who served the country loyally could not escape death. So what about Wen Chengyan?
I'm afraid he won't be an official for long. In this case, he, a little catcher, will naturally not be able to work anymore. You have to leave more escape routes for yourself.
The next day, Xu Zizhen got up early and rushed to Taihu Lake. He Liangliang was already waiting there. Not long after, a small boat slowly rocked out from the reed swamp. There was only a man dressed as a fisherman on the boat.
He has a dark complexion and a strong build, and looks like an honest countryman.
"Brother-in-law." He Liangliang called out obediently.
The fisherman nodded, glanced at Xu Zizhen, and said calmly: "Come up."
Xu Zizhen didn't say much and jumped on the boat. Just as He Liangliang was about to follow, the fisherman waved his hand: "Don't go, keep it."
"Ah?" He Liangliang suddenly panicked and said anxiously, "Brother-in-law, I... I'll just go and have a look."
His brother-in-law glanced at him without saying anything, but Xu Zizhen didn't care. He patted his shoulder and said, "Go back. They won't leave this lake full of fish, shrimp and bastards to eat me."
He Liangliang felt uneasy and whispered again: "Brother, please don't talk nonsense when you get inside."
Xu Zizhen didn't take it to heart: "Okay, you can go back."
The boat sailed unhurriedly into the depths of Taihu Lake. After an unknown amount of time, it went around a reed swamp. As far as the eye could see, there were white flowers everywhere. Xu Zizhen saw this kind of beauty for the first time and couldn't help but look at it curiously.
People all around were praising him from time to time.
He Liangliang's brother-in-law didn't know what to feel when he saw his nonchalant look. The Taihu Water Village was well-known in the Jiangnan area, and he didn't know whether he really had the courage and courage, or whether he was completely unaware of the power of the water village.
It wasn't until an unknown amount of time passed that the boat entered a narrow waterway. After circling seven or eight times, the vision suddenly became clear. A wide stretch of water appeared in front of Xu Zizhen. There was a small island in the distance, and the island was surrounded by thick wooden piles.
Surrounded by rows of sharpened moso bamboos, the sharp points face the outer circle, obviously to prevent enemy attacks.
There is not a single ship around the entire island, but Xu Zizhen believes in this illusion. If there are really officers and soldiers coming to attack, I am afraid that with the sound of a gong, speedboats will emerge from every invisible corner.
Come.
He Liangliang's brother-in-law swung the boat to a fence on the edge of the island and shouted: "The guests are here, open the door!"
Xu Zizhen also looked up and saw no one inside the fence, but it still creaked and slowly opened, revealing a straight waterway inside.
The boat went straight in, and as soon as it entered, the fence behind it was closed again. At this time, countless figures suddenly appeared on the shore on both sides, each holding a long bow and a steel knife, forming a neat and majestic formation, staring at Xu Zizhen on the boat with bright eyes.
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Xu Zizhen couldn't help but secretly praise: "So domineering! Is this really a water bandit?"
Not long after, a magnificent building appeared in front of us, with red bricks and blue tiles, flying eaves and dragon ridges, standing like a miniature palace in the center of the island.
He Liangliang's brother-in-law stopped the boat and waved his hand: "Please."
Xu Zizhen stepped out of the boat, looked curiously, and followed him inside. Two rows of fishermen holding spears were already lined up at the door. They all stood as straight as pines with their eyes fixed. When Xu Zizhen came closer, they suddenly shouted in unison.
, the spears in their hands faced each other to form a spear array.
Xu Zizhen had seen this scene on TV a long time ago, and he had been prepared before coming. However, he couldn't help but feel chills when this formation was before his eyes, with the bright gun head above his head. This kind of pressure was something he had never experienced before.
He had, but he was never willing to give in. Although cold sweat broke out on his back, he still pretended to smile coldly with disdain and walked forward with his head held high.
Not far from the entrance is the hall. There are more than a dozen men dressed as fishermen standing on both sides. They are all full of energy and sharp eyes. They are obviously boss-level figures. At the end of the hall, there is a yellow rosewood in the middle.
Sitting on the chair was an old man who was nearly sixty years old. He narrowed his eyes and looked at Xu Zizhen who came in.
For some reason, when Xu Zizhen looked over at him, he had the illusion that he was being stared at by a wild beast. The light on his back was extremely uncomfortable, but now he had to hold on and simply squinted his eyes.
I looked back.
The old man suddenly clapped his hands and laughed: "Haha! Okay, this guy is brave, I like him!"
When he smiled, Xu Zizhen suddenly felt that the pressure on his body was relieved. He breathed a sigh of relief and secretly cursed: Old bastard, are you going to show off your power to me?
The old man laughed for a while, then his face suddenly darkened again, and he sneered: "Boy, you're the one who said you were going to hold the shit pot that robbed the fishing village on my head, right? You're not a coward!"
Xu Zizhen chuckled, sat down on a chair next to him, and said carelessly: "Old man, don't scare me. I'm a coward and can't be scared. What I said is true, but
If I didn't say that, would you always be willing to see me?"
The old man was obviously taken aback, and then laughed loudly: "Okay! I haven't seen a boy as courageous as you for a long time." He paused and then said, "But you are wrong about one thing. If I hadn't known about you earlier,
As for the kid, I'm afraid I would have thrown you directly into Taihu Lake to feed you to the bastard."
He sounded like an old man and a young man. Xu Zizhen felt awkward listening to it, but at the end he was stunned: "My business? Old man, what do you know about me?"
The old man smiled and said: "Didn't I just say that you are brave? You dare to break into the thieves' den alone and rescue so many girls. Based on this alone, I can't treat you to a drink of Taihu Lake water... Come on, get the wine!
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Soon someone brought out a big jar and placed it on a small table in front of the old man. As soon as the mud seal was opened, a strong aroma of wine came out. Xu Zizhen sniffed and praised sincerely: "
Good wine!”
The old man snorted: "Nonsense! This is what I saved for marrying my daughter, what could be wrong? Pour the wine!"
Someone placed a row of celadon ocean bowls on the table next to him. One bowl after another was filled, and the old man pointed his hand: "Come here!"
Xu Zizhen raised his palms: "Wait a moment!"
The old man raised his eyebrows: "What?"
Xu Zizhen said calmly: "I have to make sure that the robbery of the fishing village yesterday has nothing to do with you before I can drink this wine with you. Otherwise... I'm sorry, I can't make friends like you."