Before Li Qingchen's soldiers had been brought back, or in other words, the day he left, the situation in Huankou Town was already showing signs of getting out of control.
There is no other way. The order of the Jianghu has been maintained in Huankou Town for five or six years. Suddenly it will become the order of the imperial court. Even if it is only temporary, it is bound to cause backlash and conflicts. This is undoubtedly the responsibility of Zhang Xing and Zhang Baishou.
He must take control of the situation as soon as possible, otherwise with the concentration of people in the world, not to mention turmoil, even Zhang Sanlang's life will be in danger.
Therefore, on the second day after Li Qingchen left, Zhang Xing walked out of the three-story attic arranged by the Long Whale Gang, regardless of the insufficient number of knights in uniforms under his command. While the Zuo brothers still had absolute power in Huankou Town,
Officially and publicly, in the name of the imperial envoy, the Long Whale Gang is required to stop any activities, seal off buildings, hand over account books, store storage, and provide a list of all members of the gang.
The original words are:
"The imperial court received a report from enthusiastic people, saying that the Changjing Gang had colluded with the Mangdang Mountain bandits, guarded theft, sold private salt, smuggled Dongyi, Yao Island and other major illegal matters. After the decree of Nan Yajun, it was transferred to Jing'an Taiwan for supervision. Jing'an
Taichung's Prime Minister Cao Gong once again issued a decree and sent the second patrol team to conduct a special inspection. The patrol team arrived and suspended all official and private business of the Long Whale Gang in accordance with the law, banned buildings and ships, inspected the account books, warehouses, and inspected the gang members.
Anyone who disobeys will be regarded as treason and will be killed without mercy..."
These words were written into a notice, copied into four copies, and posted in the center of Huankou Town, in front of the official road channel in the north, in front of the gate of the Long Whale Gang, and at the Dukou Market...
Then?
Then he was immediately torn apart by a group of heroes.
"Who tore up the notice?" Zhang Xingduan, who had just asked Boss Zuo to convene an expanded core meeting of the gang after posting the notice, sat at the head of the guest seat in the lobby of the Long Whale Gang. Regardless of the gloomy look on Boss Zuo's face at the main seat, he directly went over to the crowd.
Ask questions.
But as expected, everyone in the hall fell into silence for a while. From the gang leader down, countless deputy gang leaders, elders, helmsmen, guardians and some deacons who were lined up in order all remained silent.
This seemed to make everyone feel relieved and feel a strange sense of security.
"It's weird." Zhang Xing wasn't angry at all, he just smiled as he served tea. "In broad daylight, these places were packed with people. Less than a quarter of an hour after we were there, when we went back, they were all gone... Why?
Will anyone see it?"
Boss Zuo didn't say a word. Zuo Caixiang, who was on the island at Xiapi Black Shou, where Zhang Xing started, managed to say something: "Zhang Baishou, maybe this is a sign of people's disfavor."
But the next moment, a young deacon standing opposite deputy gang leader Fan Shiyong suddenly came out and respectfully handed his hand: "Reporting to the gang leader, Zhang Baishou, Zuo Heishou, I don't know where else, but the one in front of the gate of our gang, I
I saw with my own eyes that it was done by Han Yun, the protector of the gang, Feiyunzhang...and this person knew that he had committed a crime and did not dare to come to the conference at all. He seemed to be planning to abscond."
After saying this, there was another moment of silence, but immediately, the hall began to buzz with an uncontrollable buzz. Almost everyone was whispering and discussing.
As for the young man, he just lowered his head and remained silent.
Gradually, except for this young man, almost everyone gradually focused on the gang leader Zuo Caihou, and a few people also focused on his third brother. Heishou Zuocaixiang of Jing'an Taidong Town Fusi, only Zhang
Acting as if nothing happened.
Finally, the hall became quiet again.
"Deacon Wang, you..." Boss Zuo clutched the corner of the desk, as if he wanted to say something, but he didn't know what to say.
"Zuo County Prosecutor!" Zhang Xing suddenly interrupted the other party with a loud voice and called out to another person. "Now that you know who it is, please enforce the law impartially and bring him here... You are the current supervisor, this is
That's your duty."
Zuo Laosan was silent for a while, unable to reply, but he did not move at all, just like a wooden man.
Zhang Xing was not angry at all. He just called the names of several officials through Zuo Laosan: "General Manager Liu Qi, General Manager Ma Qi... I am here under the orders of our Prime Minister Jun. In accordance with the Jing'antai family law, I am here."
I am the biggest one. I am going to step aside for the time being and ask you to bring the traitors who tore up Nanya Jun’s order and Zhongcheng Jun’s order! If you want to see them alive, you want to see their corpses if you die! Otherwise, the family law will be on you!"
The two commander-in-chiefs of the county had no choice but to stand up after hearing half of the story. When they heard the last word, they handed over their hands and accepted the task. Then they invited the deacon who had come out to accompany them, and then turned around and led the local people of Xiapi County.
The net street tiger is out.
People always take chances. When the two commander-in-chiefs went out, everyone just said nothing, as if they were thinking that they could not find the person at all or could not capture them, so they continued to delay.
However, only a quarter of an hour later, the two commanders turned back, and a dozen street tigers behind them directly dragged in a tightly bound gangster... This
What does the speed, this result, and the appearance of Deacon Wang just now mean? Many old Jianghu people know it for themselves.
Not to mention what everyone thought, I just said that the wealthy man was dragged in, but he didn't stop at all: "Bah, Jinyi Dog! Others are afraid of you, but I, Feiyunzhang Han Yun, will not be afraid of you... Just seven
Eight people, with empty words, are going to destroy the foundation of our Long Whale Gang. Do you think you are a god? When our second master comes back, one by one with a sword..."
Let's say that after the person was dragged in, the two commander-in-chiefs did not care about the person at first. Instead, they each threw a big knife with a gold ring and a pile of paper-like objects into the lobby. At this time, they heard the chatter.
The inside became increasingly unclean, so he turned back, and then Ma Zongqi took action and struck hard with the embroidered knife and scabbard, directly hitting the ribs, and then the Feiyun Palm immediately became like a person out of water.
He fell to the ground like a prawn and curled up in pain, but four or five street tigers behind him stretched out their feet, shouted in unison, and stepped on his back, making him unable to move.
"Zhang Baishou."
There was a slight silence on the field, and the two general banners continued to look at each other. This time, the slightly older Mr. Liu handed over his hand and replied. "Feiyunzhang Han Yun brought it, and there are both witnesses and material evidence. He himself admitted it, and also
They tried to resist with weapons, but our weapons were confiscated."
Zhang Xing nodded, stood up slowly, and walked over, as if he wanted to check evidence or interrogate him in court. However, after he walked over, he actually picked up the golden handle on the ground in the lobby of the Long Whale Gang.
Huan's big sword comes.
Zuo Caihou, Zuo Caixiang, as well as the elites in the gang who knew the trick, as well as several Jingjiehu who were right next to Zhang Xing, almost all opened their eyes. Then some people wanted to speak, some wanted to get up, and some wanted to leave.
Touch the weapon behind you.
But it was too late.
Zhang Baishou, who picked up the golden ring sword, seemed to be a different person. Suddenly, he was very fast and his movements were agile and powerful. He just summoned his true energy, and then he slashed hard at the neck of the person on the ground in front of him.
And as soon as the sword fell, it was just like beheading at Caishikou, and Feiyunzhang's head rolled out seven or eight steps away. Blood spurted out from the neck, making the ground covered in bright red.
At this moment, Zhang Xing killed someone and then looked around in a familiar warm breath and blood.
I saw Zuo Caihou and Zuo Caixiang already standing up, but they just stared at this scene in confusion.
From the deputy gang leaders on down, there were obvious stratifications. Some people were frightened and lost consciousness, shrinking back in their chairs; some were furious and drew their weapons directly; but more people just sat there without saying a word.
, or stood up, or held the sword, remained silent with different attitudes, and also expressed shock.
As for Qin Bao and other members of the Jing'an Taiwan patrol team, when someone showed their weapons, they drew their embroidered swords early and came out to confront the gang members.
Even this group of more numerous Jingjie Tigers, after Zhang Xing raised his sword and turned around, followed the white ribbon's gaze, and under the leadership of the two generals, they each drew their swords and turned outward to protect them.
This name represents Jing'antai, and may also be the mere white ribbon of the imperial court's final authority here.
Of course, the few street-cleaning tigers who stepped on the corpse seemed a little nervous and panicked. One of them even staggered due to the blood under his feet when he retracted his foot and took out the knife.
"Everyone."
After Zhang Xing glanced around, he ignored the tension at the scene and raised his voice to make a declaration. "The notice was torn up and all the words can't be read clearly. In this case, I will say it again... I don't want to kill anyone, let alone see blood.
It flows like a river... But the more this happens, the more I have to use this person's life to warn you not to take any chances!
"The Long Whale Gang is naturally a huge source of livelihood and glory for you, but for the imperial court, it really means nothing!
"It's like you all rely on Mr. Zuo in the end. His cultivation is as high as the sky. For me, he is also a big shot whose life is at stake and I don't dare to offend him. But if I don't do these things, the court can still ask me.
Life! And faster and more efficient!
"This is the same as you. You are only afraid of Zuo Laoer, aren't you afraid of Yitian Sword? Are you afraid of the Long Whale Gang, not the imperial army? The Jiangdu Camp in Jiangdu County, the Xuzhou Camp in Pengcheng County, and the Donghai Lake in Donghai County
Master, which one lacks tens of thousands of elites, and how far away is it from here? Is this land of the Yangtze and Huaihe Rivers the domain of the Wei Dynasty? Where are your private properties? Do you really want to abandon everything and become a fugitive?
"Besides, wasn't the business done by the Long Whale Gang leaked from the imperial court? The imperial court only wanted to deal with the Long Whale Gang, but did it ever say that it would abandon the Huankou business and not allow anyone to take over and continue the business? Are you so tense?
,What are you planning?!"
Zhang Xing finished speaking in one breath, then turned back to look coldly at Zuo Caihou and Zuo Caixiang. Sure enough, just as he thought, although these two people looked pale and had unwavering expressions, they did not take the initiative to say anything or defend.
Thanks to this, most of the gang members who originally went to touch weapons took the opportunity to put them down. Those who were armed with weapons became even more panicked and hesitant because of Zhang Baishou's unilateral output on behalf of the imperial court.
On the contrary, the other powerful figures in the gang except Fan Shiyong became anxious for a moment as the last words were revealed.
"Put away your weapons and wash the ground!" Zhang Xing sighed and threw down the golden ring knife. "While I can still make the decision, let's try to put peace first..."
"I dare to ask Zhang Baishou, how can peace be the most important thing?" After receiving the signal, the deputy gang leader Fan Shiyong, who appeared to be the calmest on the surface, but was actually already anxious, spoke decisively from his position, but it delayed everyone to put away their knives.
"It's very simple. While investigating the case, at the same time, we summoned Jianghuai heroes, held a Jianghuai conference, formed a new gang, and took over the Huanshui business." Zhang Xing said it as soon as he said it, causing an uproar again. "No delay in doing either."
"Quiet, quiet!"
Fan Shiyong couldn't bear it any longer. He immediately stood up and scolded him. Then after a moment of silence, he couldn't wait to ask. "Zhang Baishou, after forming a new gang and taking over Huanshui, will you handle it yourself, or will you be assigned by Jing'antai?"
"I'll tell you the truth." Zhang Xing calmly handed over his hand and replied. "We don't care who will lead the new gang. They must be elected by themselves at the Jianghuai Conference... Only in this way can the second master of the Zuo family be silenced and convinced.
We will only give the new gang the business of transporting Huanshui trackers and the right to station in Huankou Town, and will not interfere with the Huaishang business; the new gang will make their own profits and distribute their own resources, and they will also be conscious about their personnel, but they need to let people from Jing'antai often
The station will audit the accounts, and 20% of the profit will be distributed to the headquarters of Jingantai in the east capital... Correspondingly, if someone dares to use illegal means to replace it, there will be experts from Jingantai to explain it!"
After everyone listened to these words quietly, they burst into laughter and started talking, regardless of the fact that there was the Zuo gang leader above and the headless corpse and his head below.
After a while, another deputy gang leader with a gray beard stood up helplessly under the urging of several colleagues, raised his hands and asked: "Zhang Baishou... there are two more things, please be sure to reply... Is there a time limit for this gang leader?"
If he is old or old or sick, how to decide the next leader of the gang? Is it Jing'antai who has the final say? Secondly, it's not that we look down on Zhang Baishou, we know better than anyone else how powerful Zhang Baishou is, but this kind of thing needs to be done by a real big shot.
Guarantee, you must establish the rules before they can be passed on, right? I wonder who will be the guarantee?"
"That's a good question." Zhang Xing raised his hand and pointed. "He's deputy gang leader Yue, right? Let me tell you clearly. First, the gang leader will be for five years. After that, the Jianghuai Conference will be held again, and everyone will nominate him again. Jingantai will not
Interference, only ratification; secondly, I tell you clearly that I personally have direct words with my family Bai Xunjian during this trip. Bai family is of noble descent, the legitimate daughter of the Nanya Government, and the second most talented Yitianjian.
, come and be the backer of this first-of-its-kind example for everyone!”
The atmosphere became more lively.
However, at the same time, just behind Zhang Xing, several local Jing Street Tigers from Xiapi were still holding white blades, stepping on a pool of blood, and had an embarrassing confrontation with some middle- and lower-level young deacons and guardians of the Long Whale Gang behind them.
But the big guys in the first few rows seemed to have forgotten all about them, and Zhang Xing didn't even have time to look back.
After a while, another villain who looked like a helmsman stood up: "There is only one last question left. If what Zhang Baishou said is correct, I, the Fifth Zhaoming, am willing to lead my old brothers from the Black Sand Gang out and directly listen to Zhang Baishou's arrangements... Zhang Baishou, this
What exactly is the charter of the Jianghuai Conference?”
"It's simple."
Zhang Xing looked around and blurted out.
"First of all, as long as any gang around Jianghuai has a hundred people to regulate it and put up fifty taels of silver as a guarantee, they can directly sign up to participate in the Jianghuai Conference.
"Then these gangs compete with each other and select nine gangs, and the gang leaders of these nine gangs automatically get one vote.
"Then, each of the nine people has one vote, and they can choose the last person... This person is the one certified by the imperial court and protected by Jing'an Taiwan. He can lead his own gang to eat alone, or
You can join with other gangs to make a fortune, or even form a big gang with nine gangs to eat together, and the court will not care, as long as the water is flowing smoothly."
Several deputy gang leaders and helmsmen hesitated to speak.
"I know, wait until I finish." Zhang Xing waved his hand to stop him. "The hurdles are like this...
"First, no matter how the gangs merge together, they can only be used from the nine Jianghuai gangs. If you have the ability to be alone, it is your ability, but if you want to make a fortune together, you must prove your strength in the Jianghuai Conference
The nine major gangs that have been selected will be the guarantee... Otherwise, why bother to select nine gangs?
"Second, when the conference decides on the Nine Gangs, it will be done in the form of a competition... You are the experts on how to do it satisfactorily, and you don't need me to teach you... The only thing I want to emphasize is that peace is the most important thing in everything.
, everyone only competes for the title during the meeting, and does not fight for the title. It is your ability to defend it based on your reputation... In a word, don't kill people, don't bleed, and stop it. Peace is the most important thing... Because I can't afford the court to deliberately provoke Jiang Huai.
A hero's crime!
The last one, I have to say what Inspector Bai and I want, we just want stability, we just want the court to have peace of mind, we just want everyone to unite and eat this bowl of rice in peace and not to rebel.
!”
Upon hearing this, Deputy Gang Leader Fan, who had long been unable to hold himself back, took the lead in handing over his hand: "If Zhang Baishou has such a charter, we are willing to hold this Jianghuai Conference!"
The other deputy gang leaders also said yes.
The situation has actually turned around.
However, at this moment, Zhang Xing looked at the person in the front seat who had been deliberately ignored, and then slightly cupped his hands: "Left Leader... I am calling for attack instead of defense... Otherwise, it is not enough to open up the situation.
do research."
Zuo Caihou sneered: "Zhang Baishou is a good tactic... After the Mangdang Mountain incident, everyone couldn't figure it out. Are the bosses on Mangdang Mountain just trash? Only today did I know that it was not that they were not good, but that Zhang Baishou lived up to his expectations.
The dual names of Desperate Saburo and Yitian’s Think Tank...use offense instead of defense, and there is also a echo of light and shade, right? They didn’t lose unfairly, and we didn’t lose unfairly.”
Zhang Xing was not angry at all, but continued to maintain a polite attitude: "Leader Zuo... If it is finally found that your Long Whale Gang is innocent, and your brothers want to come to the Jianghuai Conference, I will also be happy to see it happen."
Zuo Caihou and Zuo Caixiang were both startled, and couldn't help but look at each other quickly, but soon, the former sneered again: "Jing'antai has determined that our brothers are at fault, how can we end up innocent?"
With that said, the eldest brother took the lead, followed by the younger brother, and walked away directly.
Zhang Xing didn't care at all, but wiped the blood under his feet, walked up directly, took the main position, and then came back to the left and right to hold hands. He was extremely polite and sincere: "Everyone, the Zuo gang leader and Zuo Junjian are willing to retreat.
Accept the imperial court's investigation...I will temporarily use this place to coordinate with the Long Whale Gang, allocate manpower and property for investigation, and at the same time supervise the convening of the Jianghuai Conference...What do you think? Some people think it is inappropriate."
It was Deputy Gang Leader Fan who took the lead, stepped out in a serious manner, bowed his hands in salute, and said: "I am willing to listen to Zhang Baishou's orders!"
The rest of the people were scattered, hesitating for a while, but they couldn't hold it any longer, and suddenly a swarm formed, rushing to salute and say yes.
But at this time, Zhou Xingfan once again couldn't hold back, and took the opportunity to complain to the deacon of the Long Whale Gang opposite, whose hands were almost sore: "What are you doing with the knife? The people above are imitating the Zen position of Qing Emperor! You can't say it." We have to work together in the next few days! Aren't you tired?"