Font
Large
Medium
Small
Night
Prev Index    Favorite Next

Chapter IX Negotiations

After leaving the prison, Wu Chaoyue did not rush home, but took Martin and three other American priests out of the city and once again came to the Shanghai Pier, where fish and dragons were mixed. When he saw the gang thugs, he asked directly, "Are you from the Bailong Society? If not, please tell me where the Bailong Society is? If so, please take me to see your gang leader, King Chuwang, I have something to say to him."

The reason why Wu Chaoyue asked this was of course because Wu Chaoyue had never seen Wang Guochu and had basically never had any contact with Bailong, which was mainly locals in Shanghai. However, Wu Chaoyue did not know the people from Bailong Society, but the people from Bailong Society knew him. So after asking a few people, someone immediately asked vigilantly: "Master Wu, what do you want to do? Our Bailong Society only had a holiday with Double Swords, and there was no conflict with Wu Daotai."

"Don't worry, I'm not here to avenge you." Wu Chaoyue said with a smile: "I just want to meet Brother Wang, discuss something with him, and help me take me to see him."

Respect Wu Chaoyue's comprador grandfather's official position, and hesitated for a few foreigners around Wu Chaoyue. The members of the Bailong Society hesitated for a moment and finally agreed to bring a letter to Wu Chaoyue. As for whether Wang Guochu would like to see Wu Chaoyue, he could not guarantee that Wu Chaoyue nodded and thanked. However, after the Bailong Society members left, a man soon ran to Wu Chaoyue and whispered nervously: "Mr. Wu, why are you here again? Go back quickly, our people dare not show up on the dock today. If you have any danger, no one can protect you."

Guessing that the man must be Liu Lichuan's subordinate, Wu Chaoyue said casually: "I'm fine, you go, hide for a while, it won't take long. I'll keep you from hiding your head and tail like you are now."

The members of the Double Sword Society were very loyal and took the risk to persuade Wu Chaoyue to leave the dock quickly. However, Wu Chaoyue insisted on not listening in order to stop the loss of his own civil forces. The members of the Double Sword Society were very helpless and secretly saw that other gangs had already paid attention to him, so they did not dare to delay. They could only remind Wu Chaoyue to be careful and then quickly escaped to report to Liu Lichuan. However, the members of the Double Sword Society were still a little late to do so. As soon as he left, a few people with green skin looked after him. Seeing that the situation was not good, Wu Chaoyue hurriedly took three American priests to stop the pursuers and asked the green skins in English to delay, and then successfully covered the loyal subordinates' escape.

At this time, the news that Wu Chaoyue wanted to see Wang Guochu was sent to Wang Guochu, who happened to be covering the dock. Although his identity and social status were completely different, Wang Guochu didn't need to pay attention to Wu Chaoyue, the grandson of the Taoist platform. However, because he was surprised that Wu Chaoyue had such courage, and because he heard that Wu Chaoyue had three foreigners around him, he was curious, and finally nodded and agreed to meet him. However, after agreeing, Wang Guochu yelled viciously at the people around him: "Be more energetic! Take out the majesty of our Hundred Dragons Association and let the little slut in Wu know that Shanghai Wharf is not his own!"

With the instructions of Wang Guochu, the Bailonghui thugs, who were already green-faced and fangs, naturally even more twitching, the axe with the axe, the knife with the knife, and took out several privately hidden original pistols. When Wu Chaoyue was brought to the scene, twenty or thirty thugs immediately rushed up, and surrounded Wu Chaoyue, Father Martin and others without saying a word, staring at Wu Chaoyue with fierce appearance, all of them pretending to start a fight with a disagreement.

Not to mention, the Bailong Party’s move is really effective. Even Martin and the other two American priests were a little scared. However, it’s a pity that the Bailong Party’s small scenes are not worth mentioning compared to the spectacular scenes of the film and TV art-processed on them. Therefore, Wu Chaoyue, who had eaten and seen, not only did not show any timidity, but instead sneered and provocatively said: “I have heard that Bailongs are so harsh and timid on the inside. From top to bottom, they are famous for not being brave. When I saw them today, they are indeed worthy of their reputation!”

"Little Bitch, what did you say?" Several members of the Hundred Dragons Association were furious.

"Didn't hear it clearly?" Wu Chaoyue sneered and said, "Am I wrong? We are only four of us and we don't have any weapons. Why are you twenty or thirty of you surrounding us with knives and guns? Are you afraid that we will take the initiative? If you are really afraid of us, why don't you have no courage?"

All the thugs around the Bailonghui thugs changed their faces. Several irritable tempers raised their axes directly. Father Martin next to him was quite loyal and quickly stepped forward to protect Wu Chaoyue, and asked those thugs in English what they wanted to do? Although those thugs were not afraid of offending Wu Chaoyue, they had to consider the consequences to kill foreigners. So they hesitated for a moment and quietly turned to see Wang Guochu's reaction. Wang Guochu hesitated for a moment, then shouted expressionlessly: "Get out of the way, let them come."

When the thugs made way according to the order, Wu Chaoyue stepped forward and walked directly to Wang Guochu. He bowed to Wang Guochu politely and said, "The King's Gang Master, I have long admired Daming."

"Master Wu, you're very irritating." Wang Guochu said coldly: "When you meet, you're scolding us Bailong, you're famous for not being brave. Do you think you have your grandfather and foreigners behind you, so I really don't dare to cut you down?"

"Don't be angry, I'm not scolding you, I'm just telling the truth." Wu Chaoyue said with a smile: "I came to see you empty-handedly. I didn't bring a knife or a gun, nor did I bring any double swords, so I brought three foreign friends with the Bible. You even called people blocking the road and shining, and you were afraid that I would walk directly to you. Can this be called courage?"

Wang Guochu's face also changed, and he snorted: "If Mr. Wu, you are here to declare war on Liu Ayuan, and I hope to fight to the death with our Bailong, then I can promise you immediately."

"Of course not." Wu Chaoyue shook his head and said with a smile: "On the contrary, I am here to be a peacemaker for Shuangdaohui. I advise you to stop fighting. In the future, Shuangdaohui will not violate the waters of the Bailonghuijing well, and will do their own business, get along with each other in a friendly manner, and do not opposite each other. I wonder if the leader of the Wang Gang can give me this little face."

"Hahahahaha!" The members of the Hundred Dragons Association and Wang Guochu burst into laughter. Wang Guochu pointed at Wu Chaoyue and said, "Just rely on you? Why are you? What qualifications do you have to say this?"

"I'm qualified to say this." Wu Chaoyue said frankly with a smile: "Because I want to give the King of Gang Wang and Bailonghui a great gift. As long as you promise to give this face, I will give half of the Bird Party's territory to Bailonghui."

The laughter of the Hundred Dragon Society came to an abrupt end. Wang Guochu was also shocked by Wu Chaoyue's words. He looked at Wu Chaoyue for a moment in surprise. Wang Guochu asked again: "Do you want to give us half of the Bird Party territory?"

"Yes!" Wu Chaoyue and Zheng pointed his head and said seriously: "Last night, the Bird Party in Little Fujian attacked the Double Knife Club, killing people and setting fire. Uncle Ayuan from the Double Knife Club is a family friend of our Wu family, and it is because of me that I have made enemies with the Bird Party. I have implicated the Double Knife Club. So I have to avenge this hatred. I want the little Fujian head and completely eradicate the Bird Party! It is also because of me, you Bailong Society suffered a lot of losses two days ago, but although you suffered losses, you did not take the lead in taking action against the Double Knife Club. I am very grateful for this, so after I eradicate the Bird Party, I am willing to give half of the Bird Party's territory to the Bailong Society as compensation for you!"

"You? Completely eradicate the Bird Party?" Wang Guochu looked at Wu Chaoyue again in surprise and asked, "Just because you, a boy who has not grown any hair, want to completely eradicate the Bird Party? Do you know that Yuan Zuxu behind the Bird Party can't even deal with your grandfather?"

"My grandfather can't deal with Yuan Zuxu because he has a burden to his official position and dare not use some excessive methods. But I am different. I have no official position and no burden to him. I dare to do anything." Wu Chaoyue replied with a smile, and suddenly asked: "Gangmaster Wang, you should have heard of Qingpu's foreign affairs four years ago, right?"

After looking at the three foreigners next to Wu Chaoyue, Wang Guochu understood some of Wu Chaoyue's meaning, and nodded and said, "It's not just that we have heard that there are many people in our Bailong Society. The family was also implicated because of that incident and was forced by the government to pay the foreigners with money."

"It's good if you heard of the King of Gangs." Wu Chaoyue nodded and said, "Uncle Wang, I am a junior. I call you Uncle Wang and tell you the truth. Foreigners have promised to help me with this matter. With their help, do you think I can deal with Xiao Fujian and eradicate the Bird Party?"

Wang Guochu's eyes began to turn around, and he thought for a moment before saying, "Can your face be as big as borrowing troops from foreigners?"

"I'm not hiding Uncle Wang, foreigners really want to borrow warships and troops to help me avenge me, but I don't want to be Wu Sangui, so I refuse." Wu Chaoyue said: "I used another method. I asked foreigners to come forward to complain to the government, forcing the government to arrest Xiao Fujian and behead them, and forcing the government to disband the Bird Party. Uncle Wang, if you don't believe it, you can send someone to the city to see. The two foreigners have already started a fuss in front of Yuan Zuqi's county yamen, forcing Yuan Zuqi to tear up and kill Ma Su, and do your own tricks. Yuan Zuqi is the backstage boss of Xiao Fujian. Others will definitely not be able to force him, but this foreigner forced him - Uncle Wang, do you think he can force him?"

"Is there something wrong?" Wang Guochu's eyes widened and he really sent someone to the city to inquire about the news. However, before much time, the person who went to inquire about the news had already rushed back and attached it to Wang Guochu's ear and muttered quickly. Wang Guochu gradually opened his mouth wide, and then asked Wu Chaoyue in a daze: "How did you ask for foreigners? They actually helped you like this?"

"I didn't beg them much." Wu Chaoyue said with a smile: "In the words of the Qing Dynasty, it was just a reward for my dedication. I paid and worked hard to help them preach on the dock. They all thanked me very much. I also heard that I suffered a great loss in this matter, so I immediately agreed to help me with revenge. Uncle Wang, you have never had much contact with foreigners. You must not know that foreigners are actually very loyal and will repay those who have helped them. Moreover, this matter also concerns whether foreigners can continue preaching on the dock. Of course, they are more willing to help the end."

The subordinates have proved that there were indeed two foreigners making trouble in front of the county government. They saw three blond and blue-eyed foreigners standing beside Wu Chaoyue. Finally, with the painful lessons from the Qingpu lesson plan, Wang Guochu couldn't help but think about Wu Chaoyue's words and promises. After a while, Wang Guochu said: "Big nephew, you have a great face. There are foreigners who are helping you to force Yuan Zuqi to deal with small Fujian, but have you considered it? What if the foreigners can't force Yuan Zuqi? Or what should I do if Yuan Zuqi finds a few scapegoats to get rid of it? The civil affairs power in Shanghai is in the hands of Yuan Zuqi."

"Uncle Wang, don't worry, since I dared to make this move, I'm sure." Wu Chaoyue answered confidently, and said, "Uncle Wang, I know that no matter how scattered I say now, you won't believe it easily. I only ask you for one promise now. After I deal with Xiao Fujian and the Bird Party, I will abandon past grudges with Shuangdao, turn enemies into friends, and join forces to divide the territory left by the Bird Party equally. No one can steal more or suffer losses. Can you not?"

After his eyes rolled around and thought for a long time, Wang Guochu nodded and said, "Okay, as long as you can do it, I will make a drink to apologize to Liu Ayuan and become friends with him again."

"Thank you, Uncle Wang." Wu Chaoyue nodded with satisfaction and said, "But this matter was because I asked, so I had to show off this wine. Then I would like to ask Uncle Wang to give me some face."

Wang Guochu was very pleased and immediately agreed. Wu Chaoyue took the opportunity to say, "Then Uncle Wang, my nephew wants to ask you something today. I hope you will agree. Before this matter is settled, please tell your subordinates, don't rush to attack the double swords, stay at the front line, and meet in the future. Of course, if I fail to fulfill my promise and fail to deal with the little Fujian and the Bird Party, then you can do whatever you want, Uncle Wang, you can't stop you, let alone stop you."

Wang Guochu, who had a private agreement with the Bird Party, was hesitant to plan, and Wu Chaoyue said again: "If you agree, then as a reward, when this matter is done, foreigners will continue to preach on the docks and ask workers to pay more money to study the Bible. I can let your people participate too - Uncle Wang, although it is not much to earn ten cents more, it is not a bad thing to ask your people to get ten cents more each, right?"

"What are you doing to help foreigners preach so hard?" Wang Guochu was not deceived and asked strangely.

"Just like foreigners are trying hard to help me, giving each other face." Wu Chaoyue replied frankly, and advised: "Uncle Wang, you should also learn more about the West. There are many bad people among the foreigners, but there are also many good people. At least the foreign priests on the dock I brought are not unreasonable people. They preach missions just to fulfill their religious duties and want to attract more believers. Uncle Wang, you are in charge of the workers' food, drink, defecation, and commissions for their earnings. Can they believe in monks or priests? They have work to memorize the Bible, and foreigners preach the teachings, and you also take the opportunity to get commissions in the middle. Why can't you figure out this out of the three perfect things?"

"It's not that I can't figure this out." The kingdom told the truth and said, "I and the bosses of several other gangs were worried that these foreign monks took the opportunity to control the Shanghai Wharf and robbed the territory where we were eating. Otherwise, Uncle Ayuan actually said this and promised me to earn more money."

Finally, it was Wu Chaoyue's turn to laugh out loud, laughing very happily, and laughed: "Hahaha, Uncle Wang, it seems that you still don't understand foreigners too much. Foreigners are trying hard to preach to steal your territory. You can think of such a joke! The Shanghai Wharf is only a little bigger, and you can only collect a few taels of silver protection fees a day. Foreigners also value this little money? Do you know that foreigners pull pepper from the South China Sea to sell the Qing Dynasty. As long as they take out a pound of pepper, they will be enough to pay all the manual carriage fees on the Shanghai Wharf! Foreigners transport tea from the Qing Dynasty to the United States, and the money earned by half a box of tea is enough to pay the manual carriage fees on a boat! What is the protection fee you draw in their eyes?"

"Then why do they have to preach?" Wang Guochu became even more confused when he heard it.

"Of course it's for money." Wu Chaoyue said more frankly, "Foreigners want to do business with our Qing Dynasty. Of course, they hope that the bigger the business, the better. However, the Qing Dynasty people don't understand foreigners too much, and they have to consider doing business with foreigners, for fear of being deceived or being implicated, so the foreigners' business is difficult to expand. But as long as the Qing Dynasty people have a better understanding of foreigners' affairs, know that foreigners' goods are actually good and cheap, and they know that they can make money by selling the local specialties they have in their hands to foreigners, so that foreigners' business can make a lot of money by importing and exporting foreigners. Can they be unhappy? Can they not work hard to preach, so that the Qing Dynasty people can know more about them and know more about their real situation?"

"Doing this will be good for you, Uncle Wang." Wu Chaoyue said again: "Uncle Wang, your Bailong will be based on the Shanghai Wharf. If the foreigners have a good business, there will be more workers on the wharf. Uncle Wang, you can charge more protection fees on the wharf. If the foreigners are good, you are good at workers. Why can't you understand such a good thing?"

After thinking carefully, I felt that Wu Chaoyue's words made sense. Wang Guochu immediately shouted injustice: "It's not that I can't figure it out, it's that Liu Ayuan didn't explain it the night before yesterday. He just said that he wanted to give you face and give you an explanation to foreigners the night before, so I suspected that he had bad intentions. If he had explained so clearly earlier, I wouldn't accept his generous gifts, and would there be what happened last night?"

"This is because I, Uncle Ayuan, don't understand this principle either." Wu Chaoyue smiled bitterly and said, "Uncle Wang, we will talk more when we have the opportunity, let me tell you more about foreign affairs, and tell you more about how to make more money and make more money by relying on foreigners. Every land in Shanghai is valuable, and you just want to make a living by taking a commission. It's simply a waste of resources!"

Jiang Xin nodded in agreement with a skeptical moment, and then Wang Guochu said, "Okay, my eldest nephew, since you have said so clearly, I will give you a face. From now on, as long as the people from the Double Swords do not come to cause trouble for us on their own initiative, our Bailong Party will not attack them again, until the matter between Xiao Fujian and the Bird Party has a result."

The Bailong Party, which is mainly locals, has the largest number of people and the strongest strength. What Wu Chaoyue is most worried about is that the relationship between the Bailong Party and the Double Sword Association will continue to be bad, and the trouble will be endless. So after hearing Wang Guochu's promise, Wu Chaoyue was of course overjoyed and immediately thanked Wang Guochu, and then gave up a few more words and said goodbye. Wang Guochu did not try to keep him, so he politely sent Wu Chaoyue away. As a result, after Wu Chaoyue and others walked away, the people next to him asked Wang Guochu: "Gangmaster, do you really believe in the words of this little bastard? Do you really plan to reconcile with the Double Sword?"

"It's not that I believe it, it's that I have to believe it." Wang Guochu whispered to Wu Chaoyue's back, "See, the three foreigners followed him like a classmate, as if they really obeyed his will. If this foreigner must interfere in the affairs of the Bird Party and the Shuangdao Society, Yuan Zuqi may not be able to withstand it, so it's best to wait and see the scenery now and don't rush to take action again. Otherwise, if the foreigner really forces Yuan Zuqi to cut off Xiao Fujian, then we will have a mortal vengeance with Shuangdao Society. At that time, the little slut named Wu will pull the foreigners to punish us again, and we will be even more unable to withstand it."

His subordinates Lianzhe Boss was wise, and Wang Guochu whispered, "Send the order immediately and tell the brothers not to chase and kill the people from the Shuangdao Society anymore. The foreigners have already interfered in this matter. We can't afford to offend foreigners. Let's take a look at the beauty of the wind first. Why don't I have a few foreign friends to support me as my backer?"
Chapter completed!
Prev Index    Favorite Next