In the evening of another day, the dock coolies who had worked hard all day bought a big cake and a piece of pig head meat and wolfed them down; the shop assistants who had worked hard all day packed up the goods in the shop, opened the door of the shop, and set up a stall to sell.
The vegetable vendors also hurriedly sold the remaining vegetables at low prices, and then hurried back home; even in most restaurants and restaurants, the guests paid the bill in a hurry, for fear of leaving late and not getting home before the curfew.
But there was one place that was bustling with people and bustling at this time, completely different from other places.
"Brother Huang, look at the feasting and feasting on both sides of the Qinhuai River, how beautiful it is!" A young man who looked about seventeen or eighteen years old pointed at the brothel in front and said to a young man next to him.
The young man called Brother Huang was younger, probably only fifteen or sixteen years old. It was probably the first time he had seen this kind of battle. He was a little confused for a while. After a while, he said: "Brother Lu.
"This is really, really..." He stuttered as he didn't know what to say. Then he realized that his reaction just now was too corny, and he felt a little embarrassed.
His father used to be the commander and magistrate of the capital in the Bashu Capital Division, and was recently transferred to the capital to serve as the governor of the capital; his grandfather once served as a stay-at-home guard for the Central Capital, and was highly praised by Zhu Yuanzhang; so he is also a descendant of an aristocratic family, but at this time he seems so "informed"
.
Brother Lu smiled and said, "Brother Huang, you don't have to be like this. It was the same when I first visited the scenery on both sides of the Qinhuai River." After that, he explained a few words to Brother Huang, which finally made Brother Huang feel better.
At this time, Brother Lu noticed that the people walking around were all walking in a hurry, and said to Brother Huang: "Brother Huang, the curfew is coming soon. Although people of our status are not afraid of the police patrolling at night, it will always take some time. We
It’s better to leave quickly.”
When Brother Huang heard about the curfew, he immediately trembled. It probably brought back his bad memories before, and then said: "Then let's go quickly."
The two hurriedly walked a few steps and entered a brothel. On the plaque hanging high in this brothel, there were three big characters written on it, which were very clear under the light of the red lantern: Phantom Pavilion.
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Gradually, the sky became completely dark, and all the people returned to their homes. Except for the footsteps of the night police and the sound of the watchman's gong, there was no sound on the street.
But suddenly, from the residential alley not far from the Qinhuai River, irregular but extremely dense footsteps were heard in the distance. And the footsteps were getting closer and closer, and soon, countless people wearing dark blue clothes
Appeared in this alley.
Although the footsteps of these people were chaotic, no one spoke, making them appear quiet and chaotic at the same time.
After a while, a young man wearing the uniform of a sixth- or seventh-grade civil servant came over, panting, and stood panting in front of the policemen. There were also two people also wearing the uniform of a sixth- and seventh-grade official following him.
behind.
After a while, I regained my breath, and the leading official said: "Police officers, Mr. Fu Yin ordered us to inspect all the brothels, flower boats, and yachts on both sides of the Qinhuai River."
"Since the late emperor abolished government-run brothels, a large number of private brothels have appeared on both sides of the Qinhuai River. However, evil is breeding among them. I am afraid everyone has heard of these brothels forcing good girls into prostitution and taking advantage of their power to bully others. Maybe you have also recognized those who have been harmed by them.
People."
"Now the big bones in the city have been executed, and all the subordinate officials who colluded with them have been dealt with. We have investigated the whole city again, cleared out all the gangsters and bullies, and returned the people to a bright future."
"But the brothels are still at large. Now, it's time to clean up the last place in the city that harbors filth and evil!"
As soon as Li Guan's words, which he had learned from Yang Zirong, came out, the policemen present became a little excited.
During these days, Huang Huai has implemented Yunxi's guiding ideology and strengthened the "ideological and political education" of these policemen, making them realize that as policemen, they are not just making a living, but just like the legendary
Like 'Bao Qingtian', he is the 'Little Qingtian' in the place he patrols; his actions are also similar to those of a chivalrous knight. Although these teachings did not last long, they still had some effect on them.
Moreover, when Zhu Yuanzhang was still there, Yunxi carried out "ideological and political education" similar to that of the Jiangwu Hall in the Shang Twelve Guards. These policemen transferred from the Beijing Guards all had the training to "defend the Ming Dynasty and be the masters of the Ming Dynasty."
It is easier to receive education from the guardian than from the government.
Moreover, brothels have always had a bad reputation among ordinary people and ordinary military households. Of course, there is also a feeling of sour grapes, but everyone is convinced that brothels are harboring evil and evil. That's why their mood is so easy.
Being picked up.
Li Guanjian had already aroused their emotions and ordered while the heat was on: "Group a team of twenty people to search a brothel. Those who search the flower boats will not be busy for the time being and wait on the shore."
"First drive away the guests in the brothel and record their names. Don't be afraid of the officials, even officials from Yingtian Mansion. After the late emperor abolished the government-run brothels, he also issued an order prohibiting officials from going to and from the brothels.
Those who violate the rules will be severely punished. Please record the list and I will report it to Your Majesty. Your Majesty will definitely punish them severely!"
"And as I say earlier, if there are officials who indulge themselves without permission and leave anonymously, they will be expelled from the police force once exposed, and their relatives who serve in the military will also be implicated."
"Second, check for prohibited items. There may be people in brothels who dare to use prohibited items. If they are discovered, they will be recorded. Mr. Fu Yin will definitely punish them severely!"
"Third, check the prostitutes to see if they have forced girls into prostitution. If there are girls in brothels who have forced girls into prostitution and abducted women, report it to the officer on the spot. The officer will handle the case on the spot and will never tolerate it!"
Li Guan paused and then said: "I also know that most of these brothels have some thugs, and they may not let you in. I said here that the waist knives and paper armors allocated to you tonight are not
Decoration! If anyone dares to stop it, life or death will be a concern!"
"..."
Li Guan gave some further instructions on discipline and told them: "If anyone is slacking off and not investigating carefully, and is discovered by the officer or others, he will also be expelled from the police force, and his relatives who serve in the military will also be implicated."
Finally, Li Guan warned them: "Don't be greedy for money, don't be obsessed with beauty, don't be afraid of power, for everything, you will have the support of Mr. Fu Yin."
Then according to the previously discussed arrangements, allocate manpower to search the brothel.
