Chapter 174

Generally speaking, Qinjiang River is different from the "wide, broad and unobstructed" of Lanjiang River system. Its upstream water source is not very abundant. Due to the large change of terrain drop at the source, the upstream flow section is extremely turbulent and dangerous, while the depth of the middle reaches is different and there are many silting places. In history, there have been flood diversion and interruption of flow in the middle and upper reaches due to drought, However, the abundance of Lianhua Lake water system in the middle and lower reaches has greatly guaranteed the smooth water transportation in Yingzhou and Qinzhou!

When the boat came out of the Jinghe River, there were also scenes of mountains and rivers, but when we arrived in Qinzhou, we knew that the mountains were dangerous and towering, which was far from being comparable. Zhang Zhou could not help thinking of the poem "the gate of heaven interrupts the opening of the Chu River".

"Hard work!" said Tang Si Niang. She chose to pick up her daughter in person. Zhang Zhou had no objection.

"It's all right. Anyway, I can accompany you more when I have time. We'll be on our honeymoon!"

"What does honeymoon mean?"

"It means that people in love travel together!"

Tang Si Niang's face showed joy.

This double meeting was a great success, and Kyushu Commerce officially replaced fuguitang. It is recognized as one of the three major businesses of the Tang Dynasty side by side with jinyinxiang and Xinglong society.

Wei Wuyi also officially settled in Suzhou to start the management of the chamber of Commerce. Zhang Zhou originally planned to take her with her. She refused on the grounds of being anxious to take over the business. I must also know that there is too little time between Tang Si Niang and Zhang Zhou.

Qu shisan came over, saluted Tang siniang, and then reported to Zhang Zhou.

"I have measured the water depth of the river here. The Shizhang cargo ship we developed has no problem passing under full load!"

The Qinjiang River has a wide water area, and what will restrict large ships is the depth.

"Transportation is the foundation of our development. We should be more open-minded and diligent in exploration! We must not take it lightly!"

"Don't worry, sir, I will organize people to carefully explore the Qinjiang River waters to ensure the safety of shipping!"

"Where is your cousin now?"

"They have been active in Qinzhou recently. I have sent someone to contact. No accident, you can see people at the wharf!"

Now, Ma Heizi and Huo Jike have been leading the "Yasha" in turn to provide security for water transportation in Kyushu, train troops and combat bandits.

There is only one Wharf in Qinzhou, which is quite wide and flat compared with other places. All the supplies needed by a state, as well as the docking and supply of incoming and outgoing ships, should stop here.

Although simple, it is much more lively than expected.

Ma Heizi had been waiting on the dock and saluted Zhang Zhou who got off the ship, and Zhang Zhou came forward and gave him a bear hug. They haven't seen each other for a long time!

Ma Heizi was good at the beginning, but after taking over the "Yasha", he was under great pressure. Although there are rules and regulations, which of those men is not a refined and outstanding person? So he is also trying to improve his ability in all aspects! If one works hard and studies the most, it is difficult to compare with Kyushu's business.

"My body is strong again! Hey, this scar on my face..."

Zhang Zhou found the scar on his face.

"Nothing! It was accidentally scratched the other day!"

Zhang Zhou could see that it was caused by a knife wound, but he didn't say it! In Kyushu business, "Yasha" is the hardest and most risky! Nevertheless, the internal staff who want to join are still in droves, and the selection is also very strict. So far, no one has left voluntarily except the injured. This is inseparable from its absolutely favorable treatment and the "brainwashing and Instigation" of horse sunspots.

"Why are there so many people in Wulin!"

Zhang Zhou saw many figures with swords on their backs. People in the Wulin can't compare with ordinary Jianghu people in appearance.

"In a few days, fuyunding will hold a martial arts competition between famous sword Valley and Wuxia mountain. It is said that both sides pay much more attention than in previous years, and the color is not small, so many Wulin people come to see the excitement. Usually the wharf is very cold, how can there be so many people?"

"No wonder! Is fuyunding far from here?"

"Not far away, fuyunding is located by the Qinjiang River. It takes less than half an hour to go upstream by boat. Are you interested in seeing it?"

"Look at the time! Go and see it in time!"

As they walked, they talked.

"Tell me what you know."

"It's very complicated! I used to think it was just some ordinary bandits who robbed business trips in the past by using the complex geographical environment of Qinzhou, but now the situation is much more complicated!"

Zhang Zhou was not surprised.

"Go on!"

Ma Heizi said quietly, "Sir, do you see some old guys sitting over there?"

Several rustic rural old men squatted on the roadside, seemingly chatting idly. There was nothing special.

"Well, what's the matter?"

"Nine out of ten old men are the eyes of gangsters. What I do not know is what I am in Qinzhou City, but these villages outside can be called bandit village,"

"Are they the eyeliner sent by those villages?"

"Yes, I know from the captured mountain bandits that they can't rob any ship. They will choose the target according to the situation! In addition to the official ship, they basically adopt the principle of three out of ten!"

"He knows about sustainable development! Then, behind these bandits, they should be organized!"

"Well, we have found that there is an organization called Qunying Association, which is deploying this matter in general!"

"Qun Ying Hui?" Zhang Zhou has never heard of it.

"The Qunying club is very secret. Ordinary mountain bandits can't touch it at all, but they will rob according to the amount allocated to each village by the Qunying club every month. If there is any violation, there is only a dead end!"

"It seems that the other party has great strength!"

"Because the terrain is steep and the environment is complex, and it is difficult for us to seek help locally, so far we have targeted a small group of thieves who attacked the fleet. We are also worried about heavy casualties and did not attack those villages! But it still aroused the other party's vigilance. We almost entered their trap and broke two brothers a few days ago!"

After all, to protect the safety of their own fleet is not worth causing large-scale casualties.

"Then, your current situation is not safe. Why not report it?"

Zhang Zhou was dissatisfied. Ma Heizi quickly explained: "this adult can rest assured that the mountains in Qinzhou are complex, dense and steep. It's not easy for us to find them. It's also difficult for them to find us! Besides, this opportunity for military training is very rare..."

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The most commonly used word of horse sunspot is "complex". The heart is complex! The situation is complicated! The terrain is complex! Then look up at the mountains in front of you, which are green and thick, dense jungle, strange and dangerous, and continuous side by side, which makes people feel some unfathomable.

"It's about two or three days from the wharf to Qinzhou Fucheng. It's also the only official road for vehicles in Qinzhou!"

"What about the state and city?"

"Once, it's no different from a larger town. Chang and Miao are the most powerful in the city. I doubt that the leader of Qunying association may be Chang's family!"

"What did the Miao family develop on?"

"People in Qinzhou are extremely wary of outsiders, so it's hard to find out. Besides, we are basically active along the river, so it's not clear what the Miao family does for a living, but the Miao family has absolute weight in Qinzhou!"

"What about the government?"

"Just decoration!"

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"You should be more careful yourself! I'll go directly to the state city. You stay at the dock for the time being. If you have anything, it's convenient to contact!"

"Adults should be more careful!"

Zhang Zhou nodded. This time he accompanied Tang Si Niang to pick up his daughter. By the way, he learned about the actual situation in Qinzhou. He should not cause any trouble. Although the situation in Qinzhou may be more complicated than expected, he is also confident to make some plans!

Some things need crowd communication to contribute to development, while others need strict self blockade and refuse external discovery to prevent disclosure. Qinzhou's mountains, geography and transportation meet his requirements for privacy!

Zhang Zhou was accompanied by seven or eight boats and horses. In addition to the necessary guards, the rest formed a team of more than 100 people and left the wharf. There is only one way to the state capital along the only road in Qinzhou. There is no need for a guide at all.

The so-called official road is that it can be wider and smoother than the mountain road. Steep peaks on both sides, jagged rocks, dense forests and ordinary animals!

He thought of Lu Fengqiao's evaluation and thought that in this era of cold weapons, this terrain, for the offensive side, is a way to die!

"Is your elder martial sister from QinZhou?"

"My elder martial sister came here after she got married!"

"What do you think? You can't find a better place to marry?"

"Hehe, it's not all what you think! My elder martial sister and his father-in-law met in the Jianghu, and they are also an enviable couple of immortals! Later, because my brother-in-law returned to Qinzhou to take over the ancestral business, my elder martial sister followed!"

"What's the last name of your brother-in-law?"

"Surname Miao!"

"Oh, or a big family?"

Tang Si Niang had not heard his conversation with Ma Heizi before, nodded and said, "yes, my brother-in-law's family is quite powerful in Qinzhou, otherwise I don't trust to host my daughter here!"

The two men were talking. The Pathfinder in front returned and reported that the State Army had set up a chuck to check!

Zhang Zhou did not expect such a situation, and Tang siniang and others accelerated to go.

If a pass is built on this road, it can definitely be conducive to invincibility, but no one builds it. What blocks the road is an ordinary wooden pole and more than a dozen state armies!

Because Zhang Zhou was very strict with his subordinates for bullying, the pioneers didn't have any dispute with the State Army!

At the beginning, Zhou Jun's expression was still very cold, a business attitude! But when I saw a crowd of people opposite, I couldn't help but be a little alarmed!

One by one, they live a low-key life in the state city, because ordinary people can't provoke them.

In recent days, the newly arrived officials didn't know what the wind was. They began to set up cards here and said that they should strictly investigate the people who entered the state city. If they were not accompanied by the master of the Chang family when they took office, they would not listen to this man's random instructions.

Zhang Zhou handed the waist token to the leading soldier in the State Army!

"Ah! It's rude. I didn't expect that the Marquis came to Qinzhou. I'll give way to the Marquis!"

In addition to unlucky officials in Qinzhou, no big officials have ever been here. Although I don't know what Zhang Zhou does, my waist token can't be fake. Lord Hou, that's the absolute big man, who can't provoke your existence.

Just when the soldier was very polite and wanted to lift the pole and let people go, a voice came out from the shade of the tree.

"Who allowed the release?"

The soldier was stunned and embarrassed. The Marquis couldn't afford to offend. This young superior, who had an unusual relationship with the Chang family, couldn't afford to offend either. You know, what does the Chang family represent in Qinzhou? Some colleagues in the government office lost their lives to prove it!

Finally, the pole was not lifted.

Zhang Zhou narrowed his eyes and saw the young official coming out of the shade of the tree, Chen Liang!

Chen Liang, who offended himself, was expelled from the school, demoted and released!

"It's Lord Chen. I didn't expect to see you here because of the high mountains and far waters!"

"Hehe, isn't this the Marquis of Kyushu? Is it a narrow road for friends?"

"Chen Liang, Ben Hou is going to Qinzhou City. You'd better let him go quickly! Lest everyone's face be ugly!"

"Hahaha! I dare not stop where the Marquis wants to go! But these people behind the Marquis have the right to make an inventory!"

Although Zhang Zhou determined that the card here was not for himself, Chen Liang clearly wanted to embarrass himself!

"Chen Liang, do you think Ben hou can't clean you up in Qinzhou?"

"Hahaha! Why did the Marquis say this? Did the Marquis think that in Qinzhou, the law of the court could be ignored?"

Telling the law of the Tang Dynasty in Qinzhou is a sneer at joke! But none of the state troops felt funny. They saw that the young boss was determined to embarrass the young Marquis opposite!

"Lord Hou is a decisive man. The lower officer knows very well, but he doesn't know. Does Lord Hou dare to kill us all in this deserted field today?"

The nervous sweat of the dozen state troops came out and looked at Zhang Zhou together, for fear that the Hou ye, who was as heavy as water and narrowed his eyes, would suddenly wave his hand and kill! In Qinzhou, the life of a state army will never exceed the value of a horse, and it can be discounted with numbers!

But Zhang Zhou finally just said a word.

"Let him check!"

Almost everyone was stunned. Unexpectedly, Zhang Zhou recognized counsellor, and no one questioned. Get off the horse one by one and accept the inventory. Fortunately, Chen Liang has a sense of propriety. He didn't tell Tang Si Niang how to let go directly! Maybe he knows that this woman is the bottom line of Zhang Zhou!

More than a dozen state armies really admire their superiors' performance! And no matter how sad it will be in the future, at least today is really a long face!

Chen Liang looks like a business. He checks carefully, but he doesn't make any small moves out of nothing! It took an hour to pass.

"Chen Liang! Are you happy today?"

Chen Liang didn't understand why Zhang Zhou suddenly asked for a moment, but he quickly reacted and laughed: "Marquis! It's naturally a happy thing to be able to act impartially! I just don't know whether he is equally happy to meet such a loyal official as me?"

"Unhappy! Because I'm very careful!"

"Then Chen Liang can't help! By the way, kindly remind the Marquis that the Marquis had better be careful in Qinzhou, otherwise it's easy to get into trouble!"