Nowadays, the relationship between the imperial court and Jianghu gangs is gradually changing.
This has led to increasingly severe official suppression of some disobedient gangs.
People are driven by interests, even in ancient times.
In order to survive, some gangs began to seek transformation.
As for the method of transformation, it is nothing more than finding a protective umbrella within the imperial court.
Give them money and concubines, and they will give them whatever they want.
With the protective umbrella in place, those gangs can be considered successful in their transformation.
They can still continue to do business that undermines national interests, and no one will find out about them anyway.
Even if he is found out, he still has a protective umbrella over his head. Who can do anything to him?
Of course, if some people succeed in transformation, there are bound to be others who fail in transformation.
For example, a gang called Qingcheng Foot Gang in Chang'an City was very unsuccessful in its transformation.
If we say this old gang leader of the Qingcheng Xingjiao Gang, he was also a fierce man who rose to fame in the world in the early years.
With only a pair of iron fists, he made a name for himself in the troubled times of the late Sui Dynasty.
He also recruited a group of traveling men who carried loads for dignitaries and established this traveling gang.
The work he does on weekdays is nothing more than delivering goods to some wealthy families. The model is somewhat similar to the escort agency in the early years.
In recent years, this footwear business has become very famous in the world because of its reliable work and reasonable prices.
However, as Li Chengqian reformed ships and developed water transportation in recent years, the work of the foot gang became increasingly difficult.
After all, the speed of land routes is far inferior to that of water routes.
What's more, waterways can transport much more goods than land routes.
In the past two years, the reason why this foot gang has not collapsed is because it relies on the name of the old gang leader.
But how long can those so-called names last?
Moreover, this gang is unlucky. Not long ago, the only daughter of the old gang leader’s family was raped. A dandy from a powerful family in Anseong fell in love with him.
Recently, the dude has colluded with neighboring gangs and frequently suppressed the industries run by the gang.
As a result, the Xingjiao Gang now has no source of funds at all, and many disciples within the gang have begun to switch to other gangs.
…
Looking at the gradually dilapidated courtyard in front of me, I then listened to Li Tingxue's story.
Li Chengqian also lamented: "The world is unpredictable. When people leave, the tea is cold. When they are rich, people are warm, but when they are poor, the world is cold. No one can blame it."
Hearing this, Li Tingxue sighed softly.
"When the Xingjiao Gang was at its peak, the old gang leader bought real estate in many places in the city."
"But in recent years, because the funds within the gang have been unable to move around, all the real estate has been sold, and now only one compound is left."
"Fortunately, this compound is big enough, and it is also a long-established gang."
"Many gang members are three generations old and rely on the old gang leader for their livelihood. No one is willing to take them back even if they disperse."
"Nowadays, there are still about 200 people left in this industry, but they are all old, young, sick and disabled."
She turned back and glanced at Li Chengqian: "It seems that within two months, this foot gang will be erased from the records of Dali Temple..."
Li Chengqian chuckled, looked back at his sister, and asked, "Sister, why did you bring me here? Do you know the old gang leader?"
"I'm not familiar with the old gang leader, but his daughter and I are close friends."
Li Tingxue glanced at Li Chengqian: "I brought you here today just to get you acquainted."
Before the two of them could enter, a group of strong men suddenly came towards them.
When these guys got together, they made a huge noise.
Just barely
The words that he was about to get into a fight were written on his face.
Seeing these two people standing in front of the Xingjiao Clan compound, one of the men came forward and said with a sinister expression: "If you don't want to get into trouble, just get out of here."
Seeing the guy being so aggressive, Li Chengqian was about to get angry when Li Tingxue grabbed his arm and pulled him back to make way for him.
Seeing that these two people knew each other so well, the man just snorted coldly, and then he called the men behind him and walked into the compound of the Foot Gang.
Seeing that Li Tingxue was still standing there, she had no intention of going in to watch the fun or leaving.
Li Chengqian tilted his head and said, "It seems that my sister's best friend is really in trouble." .??.
"Didn't I tell you that there is a dandy in the city who is obsessed with my best friend?"
Li Tingxue smiled and said: "This friend of mine is truly a top-notch beauty. It would be strange for a woman like her to hang out with a bunch of rough guys in the world without getting into trouble."
"Why don't you go and do a favor?"
Li Chengqian raised his eyebrows and asked, "Sister, are you really planning to take me to watch a show here?"
"if not?"
Li Tingxue chuckled again and said, "Even if she is my best friend, she has to deal with some things by herself. Is it possible that I can still help her for the rest of my life?"
"Okay, okay, what you said makes sense."
What can Li Chengqian say to Li Tingxue?
He could only do what Li Tingxue said, even if he felt a little unhappy, he still had to watch from the side.
However, he couldn't help but said: "But to be honest, sister, I have grown up so big, and no one except my father has ever scolded me in front of me. I feel really unhappy..."
"Feeling unhappy?"
"It's easy to handle. Wouldn't it be nice to go hit someone and relax for a while?"
Li Tingxue also winked at Li Chengqian.
"ah?"
Li Chengqian He raised his eyebrows and looked at his sister: "Didn't you say you wouldn't help?"
"Just because you don't help, doesn't mean you can't hit them."
Li Tingxue raised the corners of her mouth and slowly looked towards the corner of the street.
Following her gaze, Li Chengqian suddenly saw more than thirty men standing there.
These individuals have an aura that is obviously different from the gangsters, and there is a hint of arrogance in their iron blood...
this……
Before Li Chengqian could figure it out.
Li Tingxue had already raised her feet and walked towards a nearby alley.
Seeing her leaving, Li Chengqian hurriedly caught up: "Sister, wait for me, why are you going..."
"Take you to beat someone!"
Li Tingxue smiled evilly at Li Chengqian and then stopped talking.
Her expression was almost the same as Li Chengqian's silly smile, a smile with evil intentions.
As long as these two sisters show such smiles, someone will definitely be in trouble.
…
It is actually not true at all to say that beauty is a disaster.
If it weren't for the veteran gang leader of this foot gang, who had a daughter that even Li Tingxue praised as a top-notch beauty, the gang wouldn't have been suppressed so miserably.
And the girl named Bai Rong is indeed not simple either.
Not only can he preside over a gang like a man, but he can also raise a sword and fight with others.
If it weren't for this woman-like appearance, she wouldn't have been able to become best friends with Li Tingxue.
However, this girl has a very similar shortcoming to Li Tingxue.
That means she is too beautiful.
If she is ugly, no one in this circle will do anything to her. Even if she makes a huge fuss, who will take a second look at her?
But this guy has the appearance of a moon-shy beauty and the temperament of an unruly wild horse. How could he not be remembered...