Chapter 202

A group of nearly a thousand people in Wu Wang's residence meandered south. Accompanied by Li Ke, Xue Rengui, Yin Yang, Yu Wen, Hong Tai and Pang Fei, Qin mubai didn't feel bored. After all, it's the will of a 30-year-old. I can bear this little bit of separation. After the sorrow of his youth, Qin mubai quickly adjusted his mood and began to look forward to the next stop of his life.

From ancient times to the present, there are many places connected with officialdom. It is not uncommon for Beijing officials to go down to local areas for further study, make some achievements, and then go back and be promoted. Qin mubai knew that he was now standing at a crossroads and could not tolerate any mistakes. If you do well, you will have a bright future. If you make mistakes, you will certainly have bad luck.

After all, I offended others when I was in the court!

Xiangzhou, as Li Ji, a great strategist, said, is a place for ancient strategists. Xiangzhou was also known as Xiangyang in ancient times. Xiangyang County is located in the Central Plains, connecting the Han River, Nantong to jing'e, West to Han Shu, and east to Wuyue. It is the hub of the Central Plains.

Xiangzhou has a lot of water, and water transportation is quite convenient. A Han River lies in front of Xiangzhou. Since ancient times, the Han River has been a natural military barrier and a way to make money. Speaking of Han River. It is worth mentioning that it originated in Hanzhong, which was the birthplace of the Han Dynasty.

Han, the title of a nation. Han nationality, Chinese, Chinese characters, Chinese culture There is no need to repeat. As for the Han River, Chinese people from ancient times to the present have naturally devoted more feelings to it.

All the money, grain, cloth and iron in Jingxiang area passed through Xiangzhou, and both water and land could be transported to Guanzhong and taxed to the imperial court. The salt industry in Wu Yang area also relied on the water transportation here, and started from Xiangzhou to the southern states and counties. So. Xiangzhou's water transport terminal can be said to be world-famous, which has become an important financial revenue of Xiangzhou.

Therefore, Xiangzhou is not only an important town in the Central Plains and a must for military strategists, but also a piece of fat rich. If it were not for a prince like Li Ke, how could he easily win such a fat official position as governor of Xiangzhou?

Naturally, the more prosperous and prosperous the place is, the more mixed up the dragon and the snake, and there are all kinds of people. Just the water transport terminal. It's very complicated. No matter whether it's officers or soldiers, or civilians or hooligans, who doesn't want to get rich here? Moreover, when it comes to salt, rice and iron, which are monopolized by the imperial court, there must be such activities as salt lords and private merchants. In the long run, a lot of underground "Greenwood gangs" have emerged in Xiangzhou. In fact, they are gangsters with the nature of underworld who seek benefits here. However, the government and the army secretly communicated with them, turning a blind eye to the money and taking what they needed.

Then there are those old aristocratic children living in Jingxiang and local officials, gentry and powerful people, many forces intertwined, a small Xiangzhou seems to be a small place, but it is not as simple as it seems. There are policies at the top and Countermeasures at the bottom, which has been the case since ancient times. If it's not for a man of ability, it's hard to bear to come here.

Li Ke talked with Qin mubai all the way. Obviously, he knew Xiangzhou very well. It turned out that he had worked in Anzhou before, and he could go down the Han River to Anzhou, not too far apart. I know a lot about the people in this area.

"It seems that our trip is not easy, your highness." Qin mubai said with a smile, "now I understand why the emperor simply allowed me to go with you. You're an assassin. It's not easy to suppress these local snakes in Xiangzhou without the help of the army! "

"Very true." Li Ke said with a slight smile, "when you get to a local county, it's not like the capital at the foot of the emperor. To put it mildly, there is no tiger in the mountains, and the monkey is king. Perhaps a little squire here would praise the emperor every day, but he felt that he was the most upright person in this area. "

"It's not surprising." Qin mubai said, "among a group of people, if they are used to receiving tributes or giving orders, they are easy to be complacent after a long time. Moreover, the people standing at the top of the mountain and the people standing at the foot of the mountain look small to each other. "

"Oh, that's wonderful." Li Ke said with a smile, "it seems that you have already become an expert?"

"Not really." Qin mubai said, "when we come to a new environment, we have to adapt to it for a while. I only heard that Xiangzhou's water transport terminal is the most prosperous and complex. Why don't we take a few people to disguise themselves and make an inquiry first. There is no news more accurate than what I saw with my own eyes. "

"Good." Li Ke agreed without saying a word.

A few days later, he took charge of Xiangyang County according to Xiangzhou. Li Ke called Quan Wanji and asked him to lead the troops to Xiangzhou. Li Ke, together with Qin mubai, accompanied Xue Rengui, Yin Yang, Pang Fei and Yu Wenhong Tai. They disguised themselves and boarded a boat at a caotou, and went south along the Han River.

It was early spring, and the east wind on the river was very cold. A large sail passenger ship, which is commonly seen in the south, sailed downstream in the wind and waves, accompanied by more than ten people, mostly peddlers and travelers.

Although Li Ke and Qin mubai changed into ordinary official clothes, their detached temperament could not be concealed. In addition, the four people who were with them were all powerful and non ordinary people, especially Yuwen Hongtai, who was as big as a devil. Therefore, no one talked to them all the way, let alone made trouble.Yuwen Hongtai, a rough and reckless man, was very upset when he got on the boat. His feet were unsteady, just like a little daughter-in-law's house, and his face was a little white. On the ship has been silent, not many hours, suddenly in the big vomit.

Such a big guy, actually seasick!

"Woo I knew I was not coming! " Yuwen Hongtai wants to cry without tears. When the boat goes all the way, he vomits all the way, crying like a child, which makes all the people on the boat laugh.

Down the river, there is still a hundred miles of water to Xiangzhou. The big sail passenger ship docked at several docks along the way. Pick up and drop off. Qin mubai and others have also seen Xiangzhou's water transport terminal, which is indeed extremely prosperous and lively. Whether it is day or night, there are always passenger ships or cargo ships berthing. The cooks who take over the work here are waiting day and night, and it is often seen that the government officials maintain order here. Occasionally, we can see some brave people shuttling among the crowd in the cabin. They are treated like gods and dare not offend them at all.

"The water transportation in Xiangzhou is very important because it is related to the salary tax of the imperial court and the transportation of salt and iron." Li Ke said, "since the founding of the Tang Dynasty and even before the Sui Dynasty, salt lords were rampant in the area of Jingxiang, and countless salt taxes flowed into the hands of salt Lords. In addition to selling illegal salt, the salt lords also organized a group of people to gather together, unite with the government and private iron, and run rampant in the countryside to bully the good. In troubled times, the behavior of these salt Lords is reasonable, and some of them are also for fighting against tyranny. But now that the country is in peace and prosperity, and the people are in peace and prosperity, these guys can't do much good. They just want to make ends meet, so they can't tolerate them. "

Qin Mu nodded and said, "I've heard about the prosperity of Jingxiang for a long time, but it's not as simple and peaceful as I thought. For so many years, the salt Lords have been fighting endlessly, almost keeping pace with the royal law, and the local government seems to have nothing to do with them. This time we come here, if we can wipe out the salt lords, it may be a good achievement. "

Li Ke said with a smile: "look, I'm thinking of the same place again. If we do things that others can't do, that's a good performance. We need to have a deep understanding of how powerful and difficult the salt lords in Xiangzhou are. "

Later, Li Ke asked the boatman and learned that there was a famous ferry in Xiangyang County ahead. It is one of the largest water transport terminals in Xiangzhou. Li Ke said: "let's get off the boat there and have a look. It doesn't matter if we stay for a day or two. Anyway, if we are in Xiangzhou, we should visit the people's livelihood."

"Not bad."

Soon the group got off the ship. Yuwen Hongtai's legs were in a dilemma. If Xue Rengui had not helped him, he would have fallen into the river.

It was dawn, but the eight ghosts had already been busy.

Passenger and freight ships. It's very fine. On the left is a passenger ship stopping for a while to load and unload passengers, and on the right is a larger cargo ship. If you look around, boats and sampans are all over the dock within a few miles of the water. Some officers roar to direct the boats to come into the harbor and dock. At the dawn of such a cold early spring, many coolies wear short cardigan, roll up their trousers, barefoot and open their chests. Yo, drink and carry the goods to the shore. Next to it is the thin head of piecework, which should be used to settle wages.

Qin mubai and his party came ashore from the passenger terminal, but they didn't meet any other people except those who got on and off the ship. All the way around a big bend, people want to go to the freight terminal to see what happened. Unexpectedly, the two yamen officers at the entrance came out and stopped them.

"Stop, which ship are you the owner of?" The Yamen servant looked at several people warily and asked.

"Oh That one. " Li Ke pointed forward and said with a smile, "brother Guan, please let me in. Our goods are being unloaded

"Ho!" The Yamen servant sneered, "where is the floating wave boy? This is not the land of willows in Fenghua lane. Is it the place where you have fun? Let's go, let's go, don't force the official to turn his face around! "

"What do you mean?" Li Ke's face sank. "My ship is unloading. Can't I go in to see it?"

"Let you go, you go!" The Yamen servant was impatient. Shen shouts, "do you have to seek bad luck here?"

"Wait a minute." The other yamen servant next to him seemed to be more clever. He looked at Li Ke and others with unusual clothes. Maybe they were some big people. He pulled the evil yamen servant aside and apologized, "what's the matter with this gentleman going to the wharf?"

"Didn't I just say it all?" Li Ke didn't get angry and asked in a calm voice.

"Lang Jun is joking. Is Mr. Lang a businessman from other places? " The Yamen servant gave a smile. Obviously, there was some sarcasm, but he said politely, "every owner who goes in and out of baguidu must have a special token from the county government. Needless to say, you can go in and out freely at any time. Mr. Lang Have you ever understood? "

"What, a token?" Li Ke was stunned for a moment, then he said with a dry smile, "that's all. I forgot for a moment. When I go back to your county, I will ask for it. What a nuisance! Goodbye

The evil yamen servant sneered: "Zhou Laojiu, what nonsense do you have with these rascals? It's quiet to go straight away with a stick. "Qin mubai and others are here to find out. They have been observing from the side. It was Yuwen Hongtai who had vomited all the way. Although his body was empty, his temper just pressed his stomach. At this time, he could no longer restrain his anger. Hula rushes forward, waving the palm of a Pufan. One palm to that evil yamen face, roared: "find clean up right, I complete you!"

With a loud cry, the evil yamen servant fell to the ground like a concrete slab, which shocked all the people around him. Several yamen soldiers rushed over with their swords and sticks, and the whole dock suddenly seemed to burst open.

Li Ke, Qin mubai and others are also a little angry, but after all, they are the masters of the province, and they do not want to make more trouble. So he rushed Yuwen Hongtai back.

Li Ke scolded: "Yuwen Hongtai, are you confused or something? No matter what the priority is

Qin mubai, however, said with a slight smile: "young master, you should be happy when you come. It's not bad for Hong Tai to make a mess. It's like taking out a hornet's nest. You have to have a hand to test it, right

"Oh Li Ke smiles and stops talking. Looking at a group of people around in front of me, I cut my hands on my back and laughed at them.

The evil yamen servant was pulled up from the ground. He was afraid that he would fall and hurt himself. He always covered his head and wailed. Zhou Laojiu, who was next to him, seemed to be a leader. He hurried to persuade those passionate brothers who wanted to fight behind him. He came to Li Ke and said, "young master, you are also a person who knows that Dali is not an ordinary person. How can you have such a fierce and stubborn person? It's inconvenient to cause trouble on the wharf. Go away quickly! "

"You are an easy man." Li Ke said with a smile, "after all. If I don't go today, what will happen? "

Zhou Laojiu twisted his brows, and seemed to show a trace of anger. He said impatiently, "we are busy. You'd better not keep pestering. Otherwise, it is possible to be killed at this dock. Let's go, let's go

"Ha ha, it's interesting!" Li Ke laughed, "what is the royal law of the Tang Dynasty. Do you want to be killed if you break into the water transport terminal? I really want to open my eyes today! "

Qin mubai, who was next to him, laughed and said, "young master, you are so elegant today. We will accompany you. This elder brother Zhou is a good person, and we don't embarrass you. Why don't you ask your brother to step down and let me wait to have a look? "

"Oh, you are so ungrateful!" That week, Lao Jiu bit his teeth and scolded him bitterly. He took a step back. With a sudden wave of his hand, "drive them away!"

A group of Yamen servants are about to rush up with their swords, guns and sticks. Li Ke suddenly yells, "stop!"

In a daze, the Yamen servants actually stopped. I can't help but wonder in my heart: what a great prestige! It's bigger than the county magistrate's style!

Li Ke felt very good when he calmed these yamen servants. He said with a smile, "are you in such a hurry to let us go? Are you the eight ghosts crossing the river. What's so shady? As officials, are you selling private goods to commit crimes? "

"Son of a bitch, nonsense!" The Yamen servants were stunned at first, and then roared angrily, "get out! Otherwise, take all of them and go to your big prison! "

"Ha ha, fun Li Ke clapped his hands and laughed. He stepped back and said with a smile to Qin mubai and Xue Rengui, "it's your turn. In other words, I really want to know which one of you is more aggressive in fighting? "

"He should be more agile." Qin mubai also laughed and followed Li Ke to step back, "what about Yin Yang and Hong Tai? Which round can I get my hand? Hong Tai, one is ten! "

"It's killing me!" Yu Wen Hong Tai thunder a huge roar, will rush forward to start to hit people. The Yamen servants felt that it was dark in front of them, and a big black bear had rushed forward, which scared them a little bit.

Without waiting for Yuwen Hongtai's fists, there was a bigger commotion on the other side of the wharf. The roar was like thunder, and the sound of sword slashing came out of the air. A few ships also seem to have been overturned, big bags of goods fell into the water, causing a huge splash.

"Well, it's more lively there than here!" Li Ke and others stood on tiptoe to wait and see.

The Yamen servants also couldn't help looking back and visiting nervously. Yu Wenhong Tai was stunned for a moment with a fist: "such a big move?"

"Bang bang -" just then, a series of loud noises suddenly sounded on the dock. On a boat watching tower beside the grating platform, a man roared: "the wharf has changed, the wharf has changed!"

All the Yamen servants were under the spell. They immediately left Li Ke and others behind and rushed to the dock regardless of everything. Only two or three people were left at the entrance to pull up the fence and hold up the sword. They refused to give in.

"There seems to be a good play. It's a good time for us to come." Li Ke laughed a little evil and hooked his finger to Yuwen Hongtai, "it's your turn to play. Hong Tai. You can't be stopped by this broken wooden fence? "

"Ha ha --" Yu Wen Hong Tailei roared, just like a locomotive, and then hit the fence. A loud crash accompanied by the fear of Yamen wail, a fence fell. Although Yuwen Hongtai was huge, he was extremely agile. He rolled up on the spot, and each of the left and right picked up a yamen servant who had been knocked over. He threw him away, clapped his hands and said, "young master, this road is open, please!"Qin Mu Bai then laughed: "young master, we this is nothing to look for trouble?"

"Definitely not." Li Ke said, "we are here to see the excitement!"

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