Tang Rong held Qin Xiao's wrist and said softly: "The water in the south of the Yangtze River is deep. In fact, until now, I haven't even fully understood the situation in Suzhou. Brother Xiao, the Queen Mother Association may really take action in the south of the Yangtze River. If you
If you feel that there is indeed danger, it is better to leave this place as soon as possible."
"If the Queen Mother Society really takes action in Jiangnan, I just can't leave." Qin Xiao stared into Tang Rong's eyes and said softly: "Xiling fell into Li Tuo's hands, and many people I care about died there.
In the hands of the gang, so from the day I left Xiling for Beijing, I made up my mind to return to Xiling and chop off Li Tuo's head with my own hands."
Tang Rong frowned and said: "However, Xiling has been in rebellion for several months, and the imperial court does not seem to have made any big moves. In fact, I don't think the imperial court has any plans to regain Xiling at the moment."
"If Jiangnan is in chaos, the recovery of Xiling will be far away." Qin Xiao sighed: "Sister Rong, if you make a contribution in eradicating the Queen Mother Society in Jiangnan this time, you may have the opportunity to advise the court on the layout of recovering Xiling, but Wang
If the mother association really messes up Suzhou, it will soon spread to the entire south of the Yangtze River. If there is a problem with the empire's wealth center, there will be no possibility of using troops against Xiling."
Tang Rong said with concern: "I know your ambition, but... if the big men don't touch the Queen Mother Society, how can you be their opponent? The method used to deal with Dong Yuan this time is ruthless and well-planned.
At least on the surface, they have conclusive evidence, which shows that the power of the Queen Mother Society in Suzhou is no small matter. Brother Xiao, I'm just worried that you are no match for them."
Qin Xiaowei pondered for a moment and then said: "Even if I can't eradicate the forces of the Queen Mother Society entrenched in Suzhou, I still want to find out what conspiracy they have next. If they just leave like this, I won't be able to explain it to the court. Sister Rong,
If you leave Suzhou, can you come with me?"
"Of course I am willing to go with you." Tang Rong said with a bitter smile: "But if I really leave with you, you and I will not be able to live in peace from now on. Mr. Da will not let me go easily, and there will be a steady stream of troubles in the future.
And then. The most important thing is that Mr. Da will keep an eye on you. I'm just worried that he will write your name in the book of life and death. If that happens, I will harm you."
"Are you going to be controlled by him for the rest of your life?" Qin Xiao clenched his fists and sneered: "Sooner or later I will find Mr. Big."
Tang Rong shook his head and said: "Don't have such thoughts, brother Xiao, listen to me. And I have not always been controlled by him. This time when I came to Suzhou, Mr. Da also had someone tell me. If I have been in Suzhou in the past three years,
If things are done properly and no mistakes are made, you can give me my freedom and I will no longer belong to Mr. Da in three years."
"He really promised that?"
"That's true." Tang Rong said: "Although Mr. Da is ruthless, he is very trustworthy in what he said." He hesitated, a slight blush appeared on his cheeks, and said softly: "If you don't dislike me in three years,
, I will go find you."
When Qin Xiao first saw Sister Rong outside the customs, he was astonished and fell in love with her. If he could be with this beautiful woman, he would naturally wish for it, but when he thought about having to wait three years, he felt a little depressed.
"Don't be anxious." Tang Rong naturally saw Qin Xiao's depression and said with a smile: "What's yours is yours, and what's not yours is useless. It's useless for you to force me. Since I promised you, I will naturally go find you when the time comes.
You, you are now a famous figure in Kyoto, and it will be easy to find you."
Qin Xiao sighed: "But in these three years, are you going to stay in Suzhou like a prison cell?"
"Compared to being with Bai Jingzhai for more than ten years, three years is not a long time for me." Tang Rong said with a smile: "I'm just worried that you will think that I am old and sallow, and you will no longer look down on me. Once I am by your side,
Come on, you ignore me."
Qin Xiao held Tang Rong's little hand with both hands, shook his head and said, "You know I will never do it."
"I'm just kidding you, I know my brother Xiao will never dislike me." Tang Rong looked at Qin Xiao with a smile.
Both of them looked at each other silently, feeling uncomfortable at the thought of being separated for three years.
"I...it's time for me to go," Tang Rong said quietly.
Qin Xiao held her hand tightly and said, "You said you have two hours. It's still early, so there's no rush to leave. I...can I still go to you when I'm in Suzhou?"
"Don't." Tang Rong said sternly: "If you often go in and out of the pawn shop, the people in the pawn shop will definitely become suspicious. I told you that there are people in the pawn shop who hold the book of life and death. These people are the people Mr. Da trusts most.
, they are called night owls. They have been trained to track and assassinate since they were young. They are much more ferocious and cruel than ordinary assassins. The people in the pawn shop are under his surveillance. Once they violate Mr. Da’s wishes, even the people in the pawn shop will be killed.
No one will be lenient. As for the customers doing business with the pawn shop, if there is a suspicious person who threatens the pawn shop, the night owl will record the other person's name in the book of life and death. In the end, he may not do it himself, but if the name is recorded,
He's almost a dead man."
Qin Xiao has known about Mr. Da's existence for a long time. Tang Rong mentioned it many times when he was in Xiling.
This man is extremely mysterious, but his hands and eyes can reach the sky. Qin Xiao knows that the world is huge, and there are naturally many strange people and strange things. He really can’t understand why this gentleman has such energy, but he also understands in his heart that with his current strength, I am afraid that even
No one is qualified enough to be Mr. Big’s enemy.
"Since Mr. Da has made a promise, let's wait for three years. It won't be long." Tang Rong forced a smile: "My sachet is on your body. When you see it, just think that I am by your side."
Qin Xiao smiled bitterly and sighed, suddenly thought of something, and asked: "Sister Rong, there is something else I want to ask you about."
"You've asked about a lot of things." Tang Rong said quietly, "What is it? Tell me?"
"Do you know anything about Taihu Pirates?"
Tang Rong smiled and said: "There are many files in the pawn shop. After I came to Suzhou, I would look through the files in the secret room of the pawn shop when I was bored, and I learned a lot about it. There are also many files on the Taihu pirates in the pawn shop.
Why do you suddenly ask about the Taihu Pirates?"
"Because judging from the current evidence, Linghu Xuan is probably General Kuhai."
"Linghuxuan is General Kuhai?" Tang Rong frowned and said, "There is no record of this in the files, but if Linghuxuan is really General Kuhai of the Queen Mother Society, it is really beyond my expectation."
"Why?"
"Back then, the officers and soldiers encircled and suppressed the Taihu bandits, and the Taihu fishermen suffered heavy casualties. Fortunately, Linghu Xuan came to the capital to complain, and the imperial court intervened in the matter, and the truth came to light." Tang Rong explained: "After that incident, Linghu and his son had actually become
After Linghu Xuan became the master of Taihu Lake, many poor people took refuge in Taihu Lake, and Linghu and his son were happy to accept it. After Linghuxuan took over the control of Taihu Lake, his power became stronger and stronger. According to records in the archives, there are currently tens of thousands of pirates in Taihu Lake and hundreds of ships.
Hu Xuan even secretly forged weapons on Taihu Island and selected young men for training. Many important islands on Taihu Lake have built fortifications. Compared with the Taihu fishermen who were surrounded and suppressed by officers and soldiers in the past, Linghuxuan's current strength is incomparable.
"
Qin Xiao frowned and said, "Linghu Xuan is making weapons on the island?"
Tang Rong nodded and said: "There are all kinds of people who seek refuge in Taihu Lake. In addition to some poor people who really can't live, there are also many people who have no way out. These people are either heavily in debt or have offended big shots. Some even have to hide.
There are many craftsmen among the criminals being pursued, and these people are treated very well in Taihu and are protected by Linghu Xuan."
"What is the purpose of Linghu Xuan hoarding weapons and training young men?" Qin Xiao frowned and said, "Is he really General Kuhai with evil intentions?"
Tang Rong thought for a while and then said: "Of course it is possible, but it may also be to guard against the Jiangnan family."
"oh?"
"Not only the Suzhou family, but also the Seven Jiangnan surnames have always regarded the Taihu pirates as a thorn in their side." Tang Rong sighed softly: "In fact, many people who were enemies of the Seven Jiangnan surnames had no choice but to defect to Linghu Xuan's feet. Some even
Many people took large sums of wealth to seek refuge because they knew that Linghu Xuan and the Seven Jiangnan Surnames were life-and-death enemies and took refuge at the feet of Linghu Xuan. Linghu Xuan would never hand them over to the Seven Jiangnan Surnames." Indifferent.
Yixiao: "Everyone thinks that when the Taihu fishermen rebelled, they were forced by Suzhou local officials. In fact, the Jiangnan family was among them. The Taihu fishermen occupied Taihu Lake and harmed the interests of the Jiangnan family. Therefore, the Jiangnan family used local officials to eradicate the Taihu fishermen. You
It is impossible that the imperial court did not know that the Jiangnan Family was involved, but the Jiangnan Family was a local snake in Jiangnan. If they really tried to move them, Jiangnan would be in chaos, so they killed some local officials to appease the Taihu fishermen and calm down the matter. However, the Jiangnan Family was unscathed.
.”
Qin Xiao thought that the Jiangnan family wanted to kill all the fishermen in Taihu Lake back then. It was natural that Linghu Xuan and the Jiangnan family were now life-or-death enemies.
"Linghu Xuan's control of Taihu Lake should actually be tacitly approved by the imperial court to check and balance the Jiangnan aristocratic families." Tang Rong said slowly: "Linghu Xuan trains young men, builds defenses, and hoards weapons. In fact, in my opinion, it is not
It’s hard to understand. The Jiangnan family’s desire to eradicate the Taihu bandits has never disappeared. Linghu Xuan knew this very well. In recent years, the imperial court needed the Taihu bandits to restrain the Jiangnan family. The Taihu bandits could be considered as having enough food and clothing, but who could guarantee that they would do so?
Has it always been like this? If one day the Jiangnan family really convinces the court to mobilize troops to suppress the border, will the Taihu pirates just wait to be captured? Make preparations in advance, just in case, I would do the same thing in my place."
Qin Xiao nodded and said: "So what Linghu Xuan did may be to cope with future dangers?"
"At least this possibility is relatively high." Tang Rong said: "Of course, the pawnshop did not record that Linghu Xuan was not General Kuhai. After all, if he really was General Kuhai and involved the Queen Mother Association, the pawnshop would not be involved, nor would the pawnshop
His identity as General Kuhai will be recorded in the pawnshop files. If he is a member of the Queen Mother Society, he secretly trains troops and builds weapons. Of course, it is also possible that he waits until the time is right to try to rebel. Both possibilities exist. I have no conclusive evidence and cannot
I’ll give you a definite answer.”
Qin Xiao nodded slightly, thoughtfully.
"Okay, little guy, I really have to leave." Tang Rong stood up, picked up the bamboo hat, looked at Qin Xiao, and said with some reluctance: "Just wait for me."
Qin Xiao also stood up and opened his arms. Tang Rong hesitated for a moment, then finally came closer and pressed into Qin Xiao's arms. Qin Xiao hugged Sister Rong's soft body, but felt extremely reluctant to let go, and said softly: "
Three years is three years, even thirty years, I have to wait for you." But I was thinking in my heart that three years is too long. If there is a chance to find out Mr. Da and get rid of him, Sister Rong will naturally be able to do it as soon as possible.
Return to yourself, but of course you cannot reveal such thoughts to Tang Rong.
Sister Rong rested her head on Qin Xiao's shoulder, her beautiful face filled with warmth.