There are quite a few place names named after the word "kou" in Beijing. Xinjiekou, Jiaodaokou, Zhushikou... But to be the most famous among them, Caishikou must be the first.
The main reason why Caishikou has a unique reputation is that it was the place of execution in the Qing Dynasty. As we all know, on August 13, 1898, Tan Siping, one of the "Six Gentlemen of 1898" who was convicted of the Reform Movement, died here.
In fact, in ancient my country, the execution ground was mostly located in crowded and prosperous areas. For example, in the Yuan Dynasty, the execution ground was located in Chaishi (today's Jiaodaokou area), and in the Ming Dynasty, it was located in Xishi (today's Xisidong area). This is the so-called "execution enters the city. "Abandon it from the public", so this is the reason why the execution ground was set up at Caishikou.
But to be honest, in 1977, the real appearance of Caishikou was just a T-junction. The road heading north towards Xuanwumen was considered wide, only wide enough for two or three cars, let alone the east-west road.
Even the later famous overpass at the T-junction intersection had not yet been built. Even the Caishikou Department Store was still a small shopping mall selling ordinary department stores, not even close to the "No. 1 Golden Store in Beijing".
However, since this place is at the junction of Guang'anmen and Xuanwumen, and is basically located in the center of Xuanwu (district), shops, restaurants, cinemas, bookstores, schools, and bathhouses are lined up in rows, bustling and bustling all day long, and it is still considered Nancheng.
A relatively prosperous commercial district in the area.
Among all the businesses in Caishikou, the two most worthy of mention are the two time-honored brands "He Niantang" and "Nan Lai Shun".
"Heniantang" was built in the third year of Yongle in the Ming Dynasty (1405). It has a history of more than 600 years, 15 years earlier than the construction of the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. It is also said that the plaque on its shop is for the Prime Minister of the Ming Dynasty.
Handwritten by Yan Song himself.
"Nan Laishun" was founded in 1937. It was originally a small restaurant opened in Tianqiao Fair Market. It was moved to the opposite side of the Caishikou T-junction on the eve of liberation. Nan Laishun's dishes are characterized by "exploded, grilled,
Shabu Shabu is famous in Beijing and is also known as "the place with the most flavor snacks in Beijing".
As of now, although it has been renamed "Shengli Snack Bar" due to the "Movement", since it is nearing the end of the "Movement", many traditional dishes and snacks have been restored, and it has once again become a famous restaurant in Nancheng.
So every day when dinner comes here, there is basically no room at the dining table and all the guests are full. The guests who eat there are all not soft-hearted. Nancheng's playful, ruffian, and Buddha will all come here at the same time after toiling in their respective territories every day.
Get together here.
Especially at night, you see, as soon as it is time to get off work, various "players" and "Buddhas" from all walks of life in Xuanwu District will happily occupy every corner of the restaurant with their day's harvest, chatting and whistle.
Those who are guilty of verbal abuse regard this place as a place for recreation and a good place to show their faces.
The scene of eating and drinking, the numerous acquaintances and friends, the generosity of the money spent, and even the level of the "Pan'er" and "Tiaoer" in the "circle" around you are all reflections of the strength of each "player".
It was precisely because of this understanding that on March 26, 1977, when it was getting late, Hong Yanwu and Chen Liquan came to the door of the "Shengli Snack Bar" after getting off work.
They majestically smashed an iron nail with a brick on a wooden telegraph pole at the entrance of the store, and then hung a jujube rolling pin tied to a rope on the nail.
The light red rolling pin is hung very high and is close to the cliff of the road. People who come to the restaurant to eat, walk or drive by can see it.
In the eyes of ordinary people, although this kind of behavior is a bit weird, it is not too shocking. But when the "players" and "Buddhas" passing by here see it, it is not surprising.
It’s less of an earth-shattering event than a change of dynasty!
There are actually people here, openly "setting up sticks"!
The jokers who were standing on the street of Caishikou at that time were all dumbfounded when they discovered this scene one after another.
Soon, people who were familiar with each other began to tell each other. These three people gathered together in groups, pointing and watching every move of Hong Yanwu and Chen Liquan from a distance. Whose move was it?
My heart is not at peace.
From the 1960s to the 1970s, the specific social environment was rich in "碴甛儿". Because there was no entertainment and no way to consume, "碴锛儿" was the only fashionable thing that was popular, and it was very popular.
Only when you are idle will trouble arise. If trouble arises, then the score will be high or low.
And because it is an extraordinary era, most of the people who can wander to extremes in this period have an unpeaceful mentality and are full of rebellious psychology against society. They think that society is unfair, and there is no one who has not fought hard with real swords and guns.
?So the real "old guns" are basically all products of this era.
Comparison is always a human characteristic. Dissatisfaction is a manifestation of unwillingness.
There are only two outcomes, either to carve out a bloody path, to be awesome and powerful, or to belong to the Public Security Bureau and completely "break" into the circle.
Because of this, over time, most people have learned their lesson, and all feel that it is no longer a problem to continue doing this. Although the temptation to become the overlord of one party is still not small, the more likely thing is that either
If you become a grandson to the police, you will be crippled.
As a result, the "players" on all sides who have achieved some success have gradually begun to restrain their "discipline" with a tacit understanding, and they have shifted more energy to how to protect their own one-third of an acre of land, and
How can I let my subordinate "Buddha" make more money?
It can be said that in the past one or two years, the forces of all parties have gradually become peaceful, and their control over their opponents has increased simultaneously. Therefore, there are only a few opportunities for the new generation to take the lead, that is, if some "player owners" accidentally "break"
"Going in will create short-term power gaps in some places.
It's just that the bosses who can "get rich" now are far more nimble than the older generation in the past, and they know better about using opportunistic ways to win the competition.
So once there is such an opportunity, the player who wants to take the lead will either completely surrender to the famous forces, or ask for the support of a certain already famous "player" on the condition that he regularly gives people the opportunity to seize the opportunity.
This is a rare opportunity to confirm your status.
In essence, "Gongzi" and "Bacha" have this kind of relationship. "Er Head" came to ask Hong Yanwu for help, which also proves the universality of this situation. At the same time, it is also due to the change in the general climate of the overall "player" circle.
Only "Gongzi" and "Bacha" would be willing to maintain the status quo of only occupying half of Route 40.
Therefore, as in the past, the situation of relying solely on one's own strength, daring to openly "set up a stick", and announcing the establishment of a force by setting off a bloody storm has basically disappeared.
Therefore, at that time, all the "players" on the streets of Caishikou looked at Hong Yanwu and Chen Liquan, two young people who were not very young, being so flamboyant, arrogant and unscrupulous. Who can believe it?
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However, nothing is impossible. All of this really happened under the eyes of many "players".
"Holy shit, am I dazzled? This isn't the 'stick stand' that 'Brother Pao' said!"
"Nonsense, do you look like a rolling pin seller?"
"'Lao Mohe', where do you think these two boys are from? They are trying to 'change the story', they are quite domineering!"
"This is a sour thing to say. 'Two gold', it's no use if you are angry. If you have the ability, go over and show it."
"This guy never does anything that sucks him to death."
"Fuck you, come on. You drank too much the day before. Did you say you were going to get a 'Yao Zi' at the front door sooner or later?"
"'Fourth', you are talking about virtue, are you sincerely trying to trick me? That is 'Yao Ye', I even toasted you with a glass of wine, I have always respected you..."
"Look at your promising performance, I owe you my fingerprints next time."
"It's almost done! Don't be too joking, I'm really worried about you..."
At this time, the majority of people on the streets of Caishikou were naturally the "little jockeys" and "little Buddhas" who had little knowledge and were at the bottom of various gangs. Although they were all unconvinced, few of them dared to interfere.
Most of them wanted to watch the excitement and entertained themselves while making noises.
The few remaining players, the real "players" with names, became more serious than ever just because they recognized the two people in front of them.
"Ciermei", the sidekick of Tianqiao's "little landlord", had a red face with excitement, and "Big Buddha" and "Ma Laosi" who worked for Niujie's "Baoqiang" were rubbing their hands together.
Go, "Baofu", the right-hand man of the "big old fart" in Guang'anmen, was burned by the cigarette butt he was about to smoke and couldn't feel anything at all. The "Da Minzi" of Tianning Temple stretched his neck like a goose and shook his head.
To and fro.
Especially for "Xiao Leizi" who lives in the Caishikou area, the two veins on his temples are jumping up and down.
As the local "land master", he was the first to react and immediately waved to one of his men. After whispering a few words, the man ran away and quickly disappeared into the alley north of the street.
Anyone with a discerning eye will know that he sent someone to deliver a message to his elder brother "Old Ghost".
As the saying goes, the number one scholar in an industry is the best, and Caishikou's "Bazi" and "Old Ghost" are well-known and long-lasting figures in the "player" circle.
His name is Yeshenko, and his nickname comes from the fact that he is a mixed-race man with Russian ancestry. Perhaps it is because of his "fighting nation" gene that he has experienced a bloody storm, but his status in the world has always been unshakable and he has a firm grip on the world.
Nancheng is the most prosperous commercial district, and there are three bus lines No. 2, No. 6 and No. 109 passing through Caishikou.
In terms of qualifications, "Old Ghost" can be regarded as one of the earliest "old gunners" who came out to work. Not only can he calculate and follow rules, but he is also very "local". He also has the largest number of people under his command. Brother No. 100 is very convinced.
He is respected by everyone in both districts of Nancheng and is an absolute elite in this field.
It is precisely because he is here that everyone has to give some face, so even though the market entrance is so crowded and lively, it is not chaotic here, and there are rarely any big fights. Instead, it presents a
This is a rare situation of stability and prosperity. Perhaps this is like the fact that no one will ever dare to steal in front of an old thief's house. It can be regarded as the effect of "a good man protects three villages".
To be honest, Hong Yanwu often heard about the deeds of this "old master" in Caishikou when he lived in Caishikou and studied with Master Yu. Later, after he became a Taoist, he did not dare to offend easily. It is rare.
It can make him admire him from the bottom of his heart. Although he has no contact with her, he is a special case who can always get along peacefully.
However, there has been no conflict. After all, it only represents the past. No one can predict what will happen tomorrow. Today is an extraordinary period. Hong Yanwu and Chen Liquan are both nervous. If "Xiao Leizi" moves here, he will naturally not escape.
After their observation, Chen Liquan immediately reminded Hong Yanwu.
"Xiao Wu, it seems that someone has sent a message to the 'Old Ghost'."
Hong Yanwu looked in that direction again, but did not answer directly. Instead, because of his understanding of the future, he deliberately reminded Chen Liquan.
"Hey, the one leading the team for 'Old Ghost' today is 'Xiao Leizi'. Quanzi, you should pay more attention to this kid in the future, he has a bright future."
Because the answer was not what was asked, Chen Liquan couldn't help but be stunned, and then said, "You can also tell fortunes? Then if you do the math again, what will be the reaction of the other masters standing there? They look at us, they don't seem to be big.
It feels right."
But Hong Yanwu was obviously confident about Chen Liquan's worries.
"It doesn't matter. In fact, I know that all of them are dissatisfied, but I am sure that not many people will dare to take the initiative to fall against us on this occasion. Because their biggest problem is selfishness! These grandchildren are more sophisticated than the others.
, who can’t see the indomitable attitude of the two of us! As long as they are not fools, 250, no one will commit crimes against the wind. Even if you really want to ask the "Biazi Adze" to find us for the old debt, you have to give up first, and do your best first.
After some calculations, I wish I could ask others to charge first and then take advantage of it myself. Therefore, those who can jump out must be dumb people who can't get on the stage. In fact, you don't have to worry too much about the 'old ghost', we are just
There is no inherent conflict of interest in borrowing his land, so as long as we follow the rules, why can't he make it easier?"
Indeed, Hong Yanwu's words are extremely reasonable and reasonable.
A stupid person cannot be the "player", and the people who have been in the circle are all too shrewd. The people who hang out on the road are all smart people.
Everyone "wakes up" and thinks they are smart. They know more clearly that "standing up" is tantamount to announcing that a war is about to begin to compete for spheres of influence. If there are no interests involved, there is no need to go to the battlefield first for others!