Chapter 85 This home is enough for them to shelter from the wind and rain
Na Miantang, the general leader of Tiansheng Gang who was following Wang Yayan, was wearing a black slim-fitting suit, a windbreaker, a top hat, and a white scarf with tassels. He was lingering in the wind, with his clothes slightly lifted, and half a cigarette held between his slender fingers.
, he is really tall, handsome, and suave.
I accompanied the six ponies and looked at him from a distance in the hall. For a moment, I met his eyes and he smiled without leaving any trace.
The hall was already filled with guests and distinguished guests who came to attend the incense hall, as well as relevant personnel presiding over the ceremony.
When opening the incense hall, according to the gang rules, all the old man’s contemporaries and brothers should be present. In the gang, it is called “rushing the incense hall”. The more people who come to the incense hall, the more glorious the old man’s face will be. If no one comes,
Going to Xiangtang means that the old man is out of luck, and the wharf will not be prosperous in the future, and his disciples and grandchildren will be disgraced because of this.
But today, some big-name disciples from Shanghai and other places, many social celebrities, dignitaries, and the heads of the British and French concessions came to attend the incense hall. The hall was almost packed with people who came to the incense hall, like a crowd.
It was a grand social gathering, and some bosses from the concession, who were not invited, took the initiative to post and send gifts to express their congratulations.
When the time came, Luo, the confidant in charge of the ceremony, gently asked the old man for instructions. The old man Wang Yayan nodded slightly, and Luo shouted loudly and solemnly, "Open the mountain gate!"
Na Miantang crossed his left thumb and sat down at the main seat with a serious expression. He looked forward and nodded. The huge hall suddenly became so quiet that only the slight popping of candles could be heard.
"Brothers, please be my eldest brother!"
Zhang Zhuping, a celebrity in the press and the general manager of the Fourth News Agency; Cui Xilin, an officer in the 25th Route Headquarters of the Northwest Army; Ji Ziqiu, a financial dignitary and director of the China Postal Savings and Remittance Industry Bureau; Zhuang Zhujiu, the capitalist, Wei Zuomin, and Chen Shouzhi
; Jiang Dingwen, Han Fuqu, Chen Mingshu, Li Qixiang, Du Fengju, Wang Xiushen and other people from the military and political circles were neatly dressed and came up one by one to bow and salute.
After paying homage, I heard the host’s loud voice again: Brother Lord, please take your seat!
Before the host shouted, the red-carved door of the main hall suddenly opened, and the disciples who were already waiting at the door were waiting for them. Holding red invitations in their hands, the usher led them into the incense hall. Many people were filing in, with serious expressions.
There was only the sound of footsteps and clothes. After the disciples lined up, they knelt down and kowtowed three times to Zu Luo, then kowtowed three more times in front of the old man, and then kowtowed three times to the seniors in the Xiang Hall.
Ring your head.
Everyone knelt on the ground, cheering and kowtowing their heads on the ground. The sound was like a chaotic drum. The ceremony of three kneels and nine kowtows was reduced to three kowtows, but it still lasted for a long time.
Just finished the ceremony.
The master of ceremonies loudly announced again: "Open the incense!"
The incense master waved his hand, and all the disciples lined up in a queue. The incense-making butler divided the Baotou incense that had been placed under the incense table, and each person was given one and took it into his hand.
The master of ceremonies said "kneel down", and everyone knelt down in unison. At this time, two deacons held a copper basin filled with water and asked each disciple to take a sip in turn. This was the old Qinggang rule of "cleaning the mouth."
After finishing speaking, Master Luo cleared his throat and shouted "Question"! This shout was to remind the old man that he could ask questions. Na Miantang, who had always had a straight face, cleared his throat gently and pressed the button
In a pre-rehearsed manner, he asked the many waiting disciples sternly: "Are you joining the gang voluntarily, or is someone forcing you to join the gang?"
Everyone kneeling below immediately responded in unison, "I am willing to join the gang!"
"The gang rules are as iron as steel. If you violate the gang rules, you will be selfless, you know?" the old man asked again.
"I am willing to be bound and swear to abide by the gang rules!" There was another response from the bottom.
After a few questions, the old man Wang Yayan stood up from his chair, and the people in the incense hall on both sides also stood up. The old man commanded the disciples lying on the ground majestically: "If you violate the gang rules, you will be punished according to the family law. Do you know?"
"Know!"
"Can it be done?"
"It can be done!"
The old man was very satisfied with the loud shouts of the disciples. He sat back on his chair and nodded to the emcee with satisfaction. The emcee immediately opened his voice and shouted: "Collect your greetings!"
The two deacons carrying the trays have replaced the red lacquer disks and brought them in front of everyone. The newcomers respectfully put the red stickers into the trays with both hands.
After collecting the red cards, the master of ceremonies shouted again: "Hand out!" Several deacons handed out a small booklet to everyone. The booklet contained the rules of the Qinggang and various "sea bottoms".
Five big roosters with colorful feathers were flapping and wailing in the cage. Na Miantang's blood was already boiling. He remembered that his adoptive father opened the incense hall when he was ten years old. That was the first step his adoptive father arranged for his career today. Today
Seeing this rough scene again, he was still moved by the excitement of blood. All the brothers raised their heads and drank blood together in the hotel, passed over the burning charcoal fire, and made vows together. They had grown up in this atmosphere since childhood.
He likes this kind of masculine pride, which is fiery, joyful and otherworldly, generous and heroic yet as strong as fire.
The master of ceremonies announced: "The ceremony is completed!"
Xiao Ma Liu, Ah Wu Donkey, Niu Ba, and Zhu Tou San officially joined the Tiansheng Gang, and they had a home in the troubled times. This home was enough for them to shelter from the wind and rain.
A middle-aged man came to congratulate him surrounded by a group of people.
I looked at him carefully. He was a short man with a rough and tough appearance. He walked as if there were steel bars on his spine. His steps were long and powerful, and he looked like a capable soldier. His rectangular face had clear outlines, which seemed a bit excessive.
Long, with a wide and long mouth, and under those thick, black eyebrows, the sharp and scrutinizing eyes are intimidating. The appearance of Boss Dai almost everyone present was shocked by those sharp eyes.
At this time, the man was holding the alluring butterfly queen on his arm, with a pair of red and phoenix eyes looking forward to shining brightly.
When Boss Dai arrived, Wang Yaxiang and Na Miantang were very attentive to greet him personally. Boss Dai even stepped forward and held Wang Yaxiang's hand and said, "Brother Wang, I miss you."
Wang Yaxiang hugged him, and Na Miantang told me that this was Boss Dai, the second-ranking figure in the Kuomintang, and his adoptive father. Wang Yaxiang was a close friend many years ago. He had sworn sworn vows with Hu Baoyi and Hu Zongnan as the "Four Sworn Brothers in Huzhou"
, he came to congratulate the church this time.
Wang Yayan conference room.
Na Miantang stood beside Wang Yayan and accompanied Boss Dai. Na Miantang asked me to stay in the inner room and close the door, so I could hear everything outside.
Boss Dai: "Brother Wang, Yunong left home when he was a child, and now he is fortunate to be supported by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek. Since ancient times, it has been said that the king chooses his ministers, and the ministers choose the king. In this troubled world with constant smoke, we must work together to serve the party and the country.
Eradicate powerful forces, serve the country, and strive for the great cause of the nation."
Boss Dai said: "Brother Wang, you know that the situation is getting more and more critical. Since the Japanese occupied our three northeastern provinces in 1931, they have become more and more ambitious and are ready to make moves in the Songlu River. They are also waiting for the opportunity. Now
The time of the world is on their side, and we must take precautions. Before the time of drought is ripe, the top priority is for everyone to unite and prepare to fight against the enemy. I would like to ask Brother Wang to come forward and establish a sufficient force in Shanghai.
The secret special forces are distributed in the west of Shanghai, Pudong and the Suzhou River area to coordinate with the national army in making layout preparations."
Wang Yaxi asked: "How much manpower do you think is enough?"
Boss Dai said without hesitation: "Ten thousand."
"Ten thousand?" Wang Yayan took a breath of air and looked out the window calmly, "Everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of a country. Is it the same with Boss Du?"
Boss Dai looked at Wang Yayan with sharp eyes, as if he could guess the psychology of this close friend, "You are the first ones I found. The three Daxiangs of Sanxin Company have many disciples, but most of them are in casinos, brothels and
People who are accustomed to hanging out in shops can get together to make trouble, but asking them to use guns to fight is really difficult for them. This is a major national event. Before I came, I had asked Chairman Chiang for permission, and he agreed to join the Einsatzgruppe.
After its establishment, all designations, ordnance, and food and salary were issued by the central government."
Na Mian Tang decided to question Wang Yayan on behalf of him: "Uncle Dai, my nephew's question is a bit abrupt, please forgive me."
Boss Dai is a resolute activist and pragmatist, "My nephew says it doesn't matter."
"Thank you, uncle. I must also know that Xu Guoliang, the former director of the Songhu Police Department, Zhang Qiubai, the director of the Anhui Small Construction Department, Zhao Tieqiao, the director of the Shanghai Investment Promotion Bureau, and others were killed. They were all related to the country's adoptive father. There are also rumors in the world that Chairman Chiang was almost assassinated.
It has something to do with us. I wonder how Chairman Chiang decides on these matters?"
Boss Dai smiled bitterly, "These rumors are not credible. Chairman Chiang's original words: 'Wang Yaxi has been operating in Shanghai for more than ten years, and has the support of the Southwest faction. He is definitely an ordinary gang leader. We can have a good talk.
, as long as he promises not to go against us again, everything in the past will be forgotten.'"
Wang Yaxiang neither refused nor agreed, saying: "Brother Dai, thank you Chairman Chiang for your kindness. This is a big matter. Then I will hold a meeting to discuss it. We are united. Brothers are all people with great ambitions, so they must all be together."
The time when great ambitions unfold.”
Boss Dai looked up to the sky and laughed, "Okay!"
Wang Yayan said generously: "My group of brothers have accompanied me through life and death, and this life has not been in vain. Today I will temporarily separate. When we meet again in the future, we must divide the merits and drink three hundred cups."
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After everyone heard this, they all drank it with approval. Then they went their separate ways under the cover of night.
After seeing Boss Dai off, Wang Yaxiang and Na Miantang returned to the room. Wang Yaxiang frowned and punched the tea machine, causing the tea to overflow. "It is possible to resist Japan, but it cannot be used by Chiang Kai-shek."
Na Miantang: "Father, at least you have to make a show of explaining to the authorities. The Chiang Kai-shek has begun to take advantage of our Rensheng Gang. Each of our Rensheng Gang organizations has a mountain name, a hall name, and a fragrant name. The organizational structure is strict.
The number of people under the command is tens of thousands, which cannot be compared with the drunkards and smokers of the Qinghong Gang. This is a fighting force, so Chiang Kai-shek let us be the spearheads."