"Master, Lin Gouguan and Lin Xiaowu are now more and more strict in controlling the Lianghuai Salt Industry. It is getting harder and harder for brothers to produce salt, but Master still wants us to gather in Yangzhou. Why is this?"
"Why, of course they are gathering people to make trouble and threaten the government!"
"Ah, leader, if it comes to fighting in the rivers and lakes, none of the brothers will be afraid. But when it comes to gathering a crowd to make trouble, many brothers are unsure. I heard that Lin Xiaoxiao has great martial arts skills and has many elite men under his command. He also has Heying.
I am worried about the support of two families who are guarding thousands of households and providing support for thousands of households..."
"The people are afraid of officials, but when there are too many people and they cause trouble, officials are also afraid! What's more, Elder Zhang, don't you understand? Our Wenxiang Sect has more than 6,000 people at this time, and there are only so many people in Yangzhou City.
No matter what officials come to our place, they won’t dare to do anything to us!”
"It's not just Yangzhou! When we didn't have the uprising, how many believers were there in Chang'an City? Didn't the government turn a blind eye?"
In a secret but exquisite courtyard, four big men stood in the room, and an old man sat in the middle, drinking tea leisurely.
This old man is none other than the leader of Wenxiang Sect, Demon Emperor Ye Changkong.
And those four big men are naturally the four elders of Wenxiang Sect.
Demon Emperor Ye Changkong is fifty-eight years old this year. Thirty years ago when the Wenxiang Sect rose up, he had already become a messenger of light in the sect. Now, thirty years later, his martial arts have become more refined and his management power has become stronger. For
This time, everyone gathered to enter the city with full confidence. Ye Changkong did not pay attention to Lin Zhao, who was feared by everyone.
Therefore, there is a superior air in his speech and behavior.
The elders nearby all spoke in agreement, with politeness and awe. After finishing their words of flattery, someone next to them said in a low voice:
"His Majesty, this Lin Xiaoxiao is not an ordinary person. He is just a few thousand soldiers from Heying Garrison and Caobiao. I'm afraid he is no different from being useless. But with the help of his management of the dock, he has gathered a lot of strength."
Hundreds of people, plus the salt guards who patrol the Salt Censor's Yamen, are all smart and strong, but I'm afraid it's too dangerous. Leader, no matter what, we have to take precautions in advance."
The elder Zhang who expressed concern just now spoke again.
Ye Changkong smiled leisurely and said:
"Why are you not prepared? The person you sent out to keep an eye on every day is just a preparation, isn't it? Don't look at Lin Zhao's martial arts skills and powerful power, but don't forget that he is young. He is also afraid after killing someone.
, Killing the people of the Wei family was just a temporary act of passion, so they must have been afraid. Otherwise, looking at those salt merchants who are extremely wealthy, wouldn't they have taken action long ago?"
"Didn't we always send people to keep an eye on them? Why didn't you drive them away from the Yanxunshi Yamen? Lin Ruhai is an official, so he naturally pays attention to the official reputation. If he does such a reckless thing, he will definitely be reprimanded by the superiors. So Lin Ruhai
The puppy has gathered so many people, which proves that the Lin family is afraid, so he hired these people to protect him!!"
Hearing what the leader said, everyone felt that it made sense and couldn't help but nodded. Even Elder Zhang also agreed with his face.
Seeing that everyone was already convinced, just when he was about to speak, he saw the front door suddenly pushed open, and a young and strong man stumbled in.
"Xiao Huo, what's wrong with you!"
Several people asked at the same time, it was Huo Dongfei, a disciple of Ye Changkong, the leader of Wenxiang Sect, and one of the most powerful protectors in the sect.
Huo Dongfei's usual fierce appearance was completely gone, and he said in a panic:
"Leader, elders, Lin Zhao is leading a large group of people towards us."
"What?"
Ye Changkong, who was talking eloquently, felt like he had been slapped hard on the face.
But who can care about this at this time? The Wenxiang Sect is becoming more and more powerful in Yangzhou City, but the government is indifferent. I thought it would slowly accumulate power and invade the salt affairs as before, but I didn't expect that Lin Zhaohao
Sudden attack without warning.
"Hurry up and close the door and call the congregation!!"
Ye Changkong immediately made a decision and shouted loudly.
Although the door of the house was closed, Ye Changkong's internal energy was superb, and the sound had already reached the door, and the believers outside quickly closed the door.
Everyone in the room stood up and looked outside nervously. Ye Changkong's eyes were filled with anger as he stared at the closed door and said in a voice:
"He is just a small salt official. Does he really think that he is so skilled that he can be unscrupulous? Aren't you afraid of us making trouble?"
"The two rivers are transferring salt to the Yamen, so please open the door quickly!!"
Almost at the moment the door closed, dense footsteps sounded outside, and someone shouted angrily outside. The faces of dozens of young and strong congregants in the courtyard suddenly changed, and they didn't know what to do at this time.
, all turned their heads to look at the door, but what could Ye Changkong and these people do?
Of course they can rise up to resist, but wouldn't the Wenxiang Sect be exposed to the government?
You know, there are more than 6,000 people in the city!
"Put the door up and let them in!"
Huo Dongfei shouted loudly, his tone full of panic, and it seemed that he had completely lost his sense of control.
"Boom!"
The gate of the house shook suddenly and made a loud noise.
The door made of thick wood weighing several hundred kilograms was suddenly knocked open, and Lin Zhao stood with his hands behind his back and strode in.
He glanced around, and everyone in the yard couldn't help but take a step back.
It seemed that this heavy door, which weighed several hundred kilograms, was pushed open by Lin Zhao.
This person has profound inner strength, so much so?
At this time, the door of the house was already wide open, and Ye Changkong walked out with his men.
Lin Zhaoshenhou also rushed in with a group of salt men armed with spears, swords and shields.
"Captain Lin, our brothers are law-abiding and good people, and we have no grudges against you, the Liangjiang Salt Transport Envoy, and the Yamen. You came here with great fanfare and used your power to suppress me. What do you mean?"
Ye Changkong said coldly.
He had good reasons for saying this.
Because in order to gather people to cause trouble, he has stopped all private salt sales. The believers who entered the city were all innocent people according to the officialdom. Few of them had ever met the officialdom, but they had all participated in the fighting in the world.
Smart and strong.
"Master Ye, you have no say in whether you, a group of association members, are law-abiding and good people. The laws of the Great Zhou Dynasty come from the emperor and the court, and are determined by Dali Temple. Whether you, a group of association members with a history of rebellion, have committed any crime,
Dali Temple and the Emperor have the final say."
As soon as these words came out, everyone in the Wenxiang Sect fell silent.
Lin Zhao behaved like a court official. He was not arrogant, but he was also domineering, leaving everyone in the Wenxiang Sect almost speechless.
After Lin Zhao said this, he said no more and glanced behind him.
Gu Haiquan, who was following him, understood and took a step forward to shout: "Now you are surrounded, everyone is kneeling on the ground, otherwise we will treat you as a serious crime of treason and we will not kill you!"
The words made it clear that the Xiang people in the Wenxiang Sect were frightened when they saw such ferocious officers and soldiers. They didn't know what to do at first. After hearing these words, they all knelt on the ground.
There were only Ye Changkong and a few elders, and the protector looked ferocious and furious.
Gu Haiquan waved his hand, and dozens of officers and soldiers immediately tied up the congregants and dragged them away. Dozens more people armed with spears and swords surrounded Ye Changkong and others.
An elder said in a low voice: "Captain Lin, not to mention that we are all good citizens, even if someone falsely accuses us of rebelling, it is still the responsibility of Yangzhou Magistrate and Jiangdu County Government. Why do you Yanyun Government arrest us? Even if you arrest us
, we don’t accept it either, I’m afraid the people of Yangzhou won’t accept it, and if you go overboard, I’m afraid the Yangzhou government won’t be happy either!”
Lin Zhao looked at their righteous and awe-inspiring looks and smiled slightly: "Our Salt Transportation Yamen is indeed only responsible for salt affairs, but I think you bunch of Xiangxiang cultivators are rebellious and you must not be good people.
If there is an attempt to smuggle official salt, it would not be a bad thing to kill him casually."
Lin Zhaodayi said solemnly: "In this way, I have an explanation with the imperial court, six thousand believers can be dealt with, and the Yangzhou government also takes it into consideration, wouldn't it be wonderful?"
Ye Changkong raised his head with a sinister expression on his face and said in a harsh voice:
"Captain Lin, I have six thousand followers in the Wenxiang Sect. Aren't you afraid that the crowd will get angry and cause chaos in Yangzhou?"
"Don't be afraid, we can kill them all!"
Lin Zhao replied calmly, ignoring the stunned people, and just said to Gu Haiquan: "Except for a few leading people, tie up all the people in this house and drive them out of the city, and then conduct an inventory of the entire city. From now on, inside the city
There must be no one who believes in Wenxiang Cult!"
A person behind Ye Changkong said anxiously: "You bitch official, you have such a stinky mouth! You are full of nonsense. With your method of confusing right and wrong, how can you say no? You have no evidence at all. You are talking nonsense on paper.
No proof, whatever you say is fine, I, the Wenxiang Sect, will go to Yangzhou Magistrate and Liangjiang Governor’s Mansion to beat drums and complain!"
Although it is a bit ridiculous for cultists to beat drums and complain, but if people really want to do this, they must do it according to the rules.
"Haha!" Lin Zhao laughed loudly: "As long as it involves the Lianghuai Salt Service, our Salt Transportation Yamen is the king of law!"