Li Guolou was freed. Zhao Yao from Yipintang arrived and everyone stopped talking nonsense. Zhao Yao came with his two eldest brothers, Wang Yougong and Li Guolou, and they cherished each other.
The stranger's name is Liu Huan, who was the former accountant of Yipintang. He used to be the third child, and he is still the third child now.
Wu Defu wants to deal with Yipintang because Yipintang did not send protection money to the Yamen in the past. The original Yipintang gang leader Xiancheng Li relied on someone from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and ignored him. Now through the cooperation between inside and outside, Yipintang's territory is once again controlled by Wu Defu
.But there are also consequences, that is, confrontation with the people from the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs is divided into two parts. One is in charge of the inner courtyard of the palace, and the other is in charge of the Manchu life in the capital. It is called the Zongrenfu. It is also controlled by the chief eunuch in the palace. The two parts are not subordinate to each other. The part of the palace is financially independent and separate from the treasury.
, that is, the small treasury of the royal family. Chen Kuiyuan, the great eunuch who manages the life of the Manchus in the capital, has extended his hand to the public security of the capital. Of course, the Ministry of Punishment is indignant at this kind of over-the-top behavior. Now to let Yipintang change its door and bow down to the subordinates of the Punishment Department is tantamount to fighting with the great eunuch.
Chen Kuiyuan fell out.
The Zongren Mansion has a very heavy burden to manage the Manchus. Manchus have special privileges if they can have children and raise them. They get monthly money, so they can live like ordinary people. The state has to subsidize these Manchus for thirty or forty years a year.
Ten thousand taels of silver, this is a matter of course on the surface, but secretly the clan government also uses its privileges to place Manchus in every yamen, which is tantamount to a rationing system. Even if they don't work, they have to keep these Manchus alive. (That is,
The work priority mentioned in later generations.) The good jobs in the Qing Empire and the fattest jobs were all done by Manchus, just like the guards who looked after the money in the treasury were all Manchus.
Wu Defu did not directly take over the territory of Yipintang, but allowed Yipintang to continue to exist. He had his own reasons. After the ceremony, everyone took their seats separately. Wu Defu said: "How is Gang Leader Zhao? Are there any difficulties?"
Zhao Yao glanced at everyone in embarrassment and said: "There is no problem here in Tianqiao. There are just a few casinos. The brothel said that they were originally members of the Qinggang. Now they want to make it clear to me that in our Yipintang territory, money will be paid.
He was not under our supervision anymore. Someone from the Ministry of Internal Affairs sent him to us directly because he was afraid that the eunuch Chen Kuiyuan was playing dirty tricks and sent Manchus to cause trouble. The brothers had just calmed down and were unwilling to fight desperately."
Wu Defu said: "I have sent more people to your territory. If the Manchus come to make trouble, give me a good beating. If the trouble comes to the court, someone will stand up for you. Our ancestors have long wanted to teach those bastards a lesson. If they make trouble,
The palace is not afraid either."
The three eldest brothers of Yipintang looked at each other with joy. They were most worried about the national policy. If the higher-ups favored the Manchus, they would not dare to fight against the privileged Manchus. Wu Defu had clearly told them that the national policy was not
The Manchus will protect the Manchus. The Manchus who become local hooligans will disgrace their ancestors and will be beaten even if they are caught in the Yamen.
Wu Defu looked around and said, "What do you think of the Qing Gang's move?"
Yao Cuo said: "It's clear that I won't give Gang Leader Zhao face, and the payment is just a cover. Without a younger brother to support me, who will listen to the orders then. Soon those restaurants won't even pay Gang Leader Zhao."
Everyone said it was reasonable. The Qing Gang had many people and strength, so they liked to play dirty tricks.
Liu Huan looked at Li Guolou lewdly and said: "Brother Yao is right, and we think so too, but now that our Yipintang has just been reorganized and has fallen out with the Qinggang directly, I'm afraid we don't have enough strength."
Li Guolou sat aside, wishing he could hit Liu Huan on the nose. It was obvious that he liked to go to the husband's palace. Looking at his expression was really disgusting.
Li Guolou couldn't help but asked: "What's going on at the smoking and gun restaurant?" He knew that one-third of the smoking and gun restaurants in Yipintang's territory were owned by Yu Hanbing from Ge Laohui, and he was still very concerned about Yu Hanbing's movements.
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Zhao Yao raised his head and smiled: "Oh, I forgot to mention that Yu Hanbing, the owner of Lepiaopiao Smokehouse, said that he has given up and wants to sell his six smokehouses on our territory to us at a cheap price. I also want to ask for two instructions.
Brother, do you want to take over this situation? I'm afraid that if we move, other gangs will be jealous and come to find trouble with us."
Wu Defu laughed and said: "Gang Leader Zhao, just accept it. This is a big gift from the third brother, and it will also be considered as some settlement expenses for you."
Zhao Yao and others quickly clasped their fists and said in unison: "Thank you, third brother."
Li Guolou smiled casually and said: "You're welcome, I'm my brother." He felt awkward in his heart, and he was his brother! He killed his brother, and now he is telling lies, and human life is as cheap as food. The gangster needs a big brother, and he will replace him immediately.
A way of living, what is revenge for brothers? There is nothing but mutual use and exchange of monetary benefits.
Wu Defu gave Li Guolou enough face, turned his head and asked: "Third brother, what do you think we should do about the Qing Gang's actions?"
Li Guolou glanced at Wang Wu and said: "It depends on when the militia will be ready. We can do it in one go. If there is a protracted war, I'm afraid they will all be deserters. The first step is to be patient."
Wang Yougong suddenly stood up and said anxiously: "Brother, I'm afraid that this won't work, and my subordinates will be even more dissatisfied. A younger brother has already led his troops to defect to other places. If Gang Leader Zhao doesn't tell me, I must tell him that Yipintang has already
It’s a matter of life and death.”
Wu Defu's anger rose in his heart. Zhao Yao came to report the good news but not the bad news. Such a big thing was only revealed by Wang Yougong now. But now that Zhao Yao has just taken the position of the gang leader of Yipintang, it is understandable that people are dissatisfied.
Wu Defu suppressed the anger in his heart, looked at the dejected Zhao Yao, squeezed out a smile and said: "Gang Leader Zhao, we have just started cooperating, and there is a long running-in period. Are you not allowed to know this in the future?"
Zhao Yaodao: "It's the eldest brother, the second brother. I just want to talk about it later. I don't want to hide it from the eldest brothers. You can't hide this kind of thing, right?"
Yao Cuo said angrily: "Who are these bastards? I'll clean up their place first."
Wu Defu said: "Brother, you must not do it. Cleaning up the place now will make Gang Leader Zhao even more ugly. People in Yipintang will look down on Gang Leader Zhao. Either come hard and kill them all, or talk about brotherhood and let them kneel down in front of Gang Leader Zhao."
Raising the name of Gang Leader Zhao is the key."
Li Guolou glanced at Zhao Yao and said: "In my opinion, Gang Leader Zhao is not strong enough. Brother, second brother, since we can't interfere, we will come secretly and ask Wang Wu to bring some people to help Gang Leader Zhao. First, let's kill Gang Leader Zhao."
Our territory is stable, and if other gangs dare to cause trouble, we will not hesitate to intervene."
Liu Huan looked at Li Guolou with a smile and said: "Well, the method suggested by the third brother is better. I support the idea of the third brother. I admire the third brother for his literary and military skills."
Li Guolou quickly waved his hand and said: "Butler Liu, don't flatter me. We are all family members. There is no need to be polite. Just say whatever you want."
Liu Huan said in a long voice: "A hero comes from a young age. Third brother is so young, he will definitely be able to rise to prominence in the future."
Wu Defu poured cold water on him and said, "I don't think so. Third brother likes to offend people too much. He already has a family and it's hard to return. Living among people is not a bad thing."
Being an official requires being strict in speech and not expressing opinions easily. A roly-poly is more concerned about things that have nothing to do with him and does desk work until midnight. Li Guolou does not have these characteristics.
Li Guolou accompanied everyone with a fake smile, his teeth were a bit sore when he smiled, and his temper broke out again and again. How many people had he offended? He was happy to be promoted to a Bodhisattva, which is really not his character. He is still suitable for rushing to the front, and he is reckless and passionate.
It's the real him.
Yao Cuo said: "Wang Wu, can you pull out a team of troops now?"
Wang Wu stood up and puffed up his chest and said: "Brother, there is no problem, let me take action. We are familiar with Gang Leader Zhao's territory. This piece of fat meat cannot be given to outsiders at any cost. Brothers also want to live a good life."
Yao Cuo nodded and said: "Okay! Gang Leader Zhao, I've handed over Wang Wu to you. You have to clean up those rebellious people. The more ruthless you are, the people in the Qing Gang will be submissive. If you give people some room now, they will do it in the future."
It will crawl on your head. Since you are not familiar with it, you don’t want it, and you don’t want anyone who is just turning around.”
Everyone looked at Yao Cuo with admiration. This is the style of a big brother. He can't wait for his opponent to make the first move, then attack directly and kill his opponent with one move.
Zhao Yao's face turned red with excitement. He had been waiting for this opportunity for how many years. The secret of being an official was hidden in the First Grade Hall. He never thought that one day he would be the boss of the First Grade Hall. A scholar would die for his confidant. He stood up from the ground with a fierce look in his eyes.
He said: "Don't worry, big brother, second brother, and third brother. I will do a good job and clean up those traitors. In less than a month, I promise to make Yipintang look brand new."
Wang Yougong and Liu Huan couldn't bear it. Some of the people who clamored to find another place had not really turned against each other, but they just didn't want to recognize Zhao Yao as their eldest brother. But Zhao Yao would definitely kill him in order to gain fame.
The person that eldest brother Cheng Liye killed first was definitely not a kind-hearted person.
Li Guolou looked at Wang Wu. He was the one who dragged Wang Wu to this pirate ship. If he kills people to get fame, Wang Wu will become an ambitious man. Li Guolou's heart is worried, he can't control other people's
Desire and ambition, one day Wang Wu will be independent. With so many ambitious people together, constantly shuffling and reorganizing, how many people will become enemies? Now we drink and hug together, but for the sake of profit, these people
They will part ways eventually, and there will be no permanent friends. How many friends will he see fall in front of him?
Li Guolou saw Wu Defu looking at him. The two of them smiled slightly and each had his or her own plans.
Yao Yong walked in and invited everyone to sit down in the dining room of the inner courtyard. Yao Cuo and Wu Defu invited Zhao Yao to walk in the middle and treated Zhao Yao very affectionately.
Wang Yougong walked to Li Guolou and said: "Little Lizi, we didn't decide the winner last time. This time we have to compete at the banquet. You can't run away this time."
Li Guolou blinked and stared at Wang Yougong and said, "Ah, are you still not convinced?"
Wang Yougong slapped his waist and said: "Of course, little Lizi, we were careless last time and didn't bring a gun. If I meet you again, I will bring a gun to you no matter what."
Li Guolou Buchi said: "I know you are a sharpshooter, but I am fast. If we really fight, you will still lose."
Yao Cuo said angrily: "You two are not allowed to say such hurtful words. There are few of us now, so you bring guns to drink. I won't say anything. When there are more people in the future, you are not allowed to bring guns into the door during meetings or drinking. This is
The rules should be written in the gang rules."
Wu Defu said: "It makes sense that you can't bring weapons with you when you see your superiors. From now on, you will automatically disarm your weapons when you enter the door. Do you understand?"
Everyone responded with a bang, agreeing with this idea. Drinking will ruin things. If any brother gets drunk and shoots indiscriminately, the joke will be big. What's more, if someone's heart changes, how many lives will a gun kill?