People in the Song Dynasty were lawless

Chapter 98 Jiang Dalang

The inspectors of the Imperial City Department are implicitly affiliated with various religions and nine schools, and there are even many who work as slaves in the homes of various officials like Gui Fanlou, monitoring the movements of officials.

After Zhao Jun gave the order, Cha Zi, who was very familiar with the underground society, naturally volunteered to go to the ghost market.

The next morning, after the exam, Lu Yijian and others came to urge him, hoping that he could continue to study seriously. Zhao Jun ignored him and walked out of Mingde Gate to the outer city.

The Kaifeng Mansion has transferred back all the government officials from the outer city, but now the security in the outer city is much better, because every street is patrolled by Imperial City Imperial Guards, and those who fight and cause trouble are sent to the Imperial Guards Prison in front of the palace. , now the execution room is overcrowded.

Zhao Jun left the inner city all the way and arrived near Datong Gate in the outer city. He had another thing to do today. The Imperial City Department was now in dilapidated condition, so it was necessary to recruit new manpower to expand the size of the Imperial City Department.

At this moment, the area near Datongmen has already become lively, because this is the most important channel trade distribution center in Bianliang. There are dozens of large warehouses around, and there are docks on both sides of the bridge. Countless ships are pouring into the city along the Bianhe River. On the docks of workers moving goods back and forth.

The water of the Bianhe River is slightly turbid, and large boats two or three stories high are densely moored at the pier. There are an endless stream of people selling breakfast, drinking morning tea, and shirtless people around. There are even gambling houses, hook-up bars, and half-open doors. , dedicated to serving workers.

A large number of workers are waiting on the docks, and from morning to evening, a steady stream of ships will flow into the Chase Gate, and these workers all rely on them for their meals.Occasionally, you can see groups of three or five, hostile to each other.

Among the crowd, there was a tall and sturdy worker in his 30s who was sitting quietly on the edge of the pier, waiting for the next ship to arrive. He was sitting or lying nearby, followed by seven or eight shirtless men.

Someone said something in Zhao Jun's ear. Zhao Jun nodded, pointed at the man in the distance and said to Di Qing: "Go and call that man over, and tell him that I have something to see him."

"Yes."

Di Qing walked over.

Then Zhao Jun entered a nearby teahouse and sat by the window on the second floor. The soldiers around him also took up their positions to protect him.

As soon as Di Qing came here, the men around him suddenly became alert and got up from the ground, faintly surrounding Di Qing.

Di Qing was not afraid and calmly walked to the man, lowered his head and said, "My young man wants to see you for something."

The man turned his head and glanced at Di Qing's attire, then said, "Where is your young man?"

"It's on the second floor of the teahouse over there."

"it is good."

The man stood up and said, "I'll go with you."

He is not stupid. If he can let Gong Shengjun serve as a bodyguard, he is definitely not an ordinary yameni. This kind of person cannot be offended.

Soon the man followed him to the teahouse. Di Qing took him to Zhao Jun, cupped his hands and said: "Young man, Jiang Dalang has brought him here."

Jiang Dalang also cupped his hands and said, "Jiang Dashi, the villain, has met Xiao Lang."

"sit down."

Zhao Jun nodded.

Jiang Dalang hesitated a little, then sat opposite him, then bowed slightly and said: "I wonder why Xiaolang called the villain here?"

Zhao Jun said in a deep voice: "Your son and daughter were abducted to Wuyou Cave. I don't know how you found your son, but one of his legs was broken. Your daughter is still missing. There is no way to report it to the government. , Do you want to take revenge?"

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Jiang Dalang's expression changed drastically at first, and then he said: "I don't want to."

"My name is Zhao Jun, I know the Imperial City Division."

Zhao Jun smiled and said: "The officials put me in the Imperial City Division because they know that there is darkness in Bianliang. I am here to clear the darkness. That's why I have a grudge against the Kaifeng Mansion. I just arrested Li Dewen yesterday. You should do this." heard about it."

Jiang Dalang remained silent.

Zhao Jun continued: "Dealing with Li Dewen is just a matter of killing rabbits. My real purpose is to clear away the moths inside the Imperial City Division, and then give Bianliang a bright and sunny day. Now our Imperial City Division is short of manpower, and you are the Kaifeng Mansion And the victims of Wuyou Cave, join me in the Imperial City Division, and I can get you revenge."

"I'll join!"

Jiang Dalang said without hesitation.

"Wise choice."

Zhao Jun laughed.

The Kaifeng Prefecture, in collusion with the underground gangs, has been running rampant in Bianliang for too long, and there are too many grievances that have no place to complain.

The Imperial City Division has been cleared of a lot of moths and is in short supply of manpower, so Zhao Jun plans to find the families of the victims and invite them to join the Imperial City Division and form the Avengers Alliance.

Compared with ordinary police officers, these people are more motivated to investigate Kaifeng Mansion and Wuyou Cave.

However, for most ordinary people, the fear of Kaifeng Mansion and those underground gangs is deeply rooted in their bones. Even if they wear the skin of the Imperial City Division, it will be difficult to change their mindset at once.

So what Zhao Jun is looking for is either a courageous man with a blood feud and a sense of anger in his heart.Either find someone like Jiang Dalang, who is quite prestigious and powerful among the dock workers in Bianliang and knows how much benefit joining the Imperial City Division can bring to them.

"Don't hide it from Zhi Si."

Jiang Dalang said: "I actually joined Guifan Tower."

"Oh?"

Zhao Jun narrowed his eyes. He hadn't heard about this from Cha Zi who was collecting intelligence. He thought it was Jiang Dalang who was doing things covertly.

Then I heard Jiang Dalang continue to say: "There are many clubs on the ground in Nancheng, and filth is rampant. I offended the Lao Dao Society in the first place, and was tripped up by them. The people who found Wuyou Cave kidnapped me while I was at work. Children. I had no way to find Kaifeng Mansion, so I asked for help everywhere, and was recommended by a brother to join Guifanlou. Guifanlou came forward and paid twenty guan of money to redeem my son, but my son had already been beaten by them. A leg was broken, and my daughter was sold to someone unknown to them. There is still no news. I hate them to the core, but the Lao Dao Society and Wuyou Cave are so powerful that I have no choice. If Zhisi can avenge me, , to find my daughter, the villain will go through fire and water, even to death!"

After saying that, he stood up and knelt down on one knee to kowtow to Zhao Jun, acting in a military style.

"Get up."

Zhao Jun pondered for a moment and said, "Since you are from Guifan Tower, can you meet the owner?"

"The owner of the building is never seen. He always gives orders with the whip sticks on his left and right."

Jiang Dalang stood up and shook his head.

"Then can you help me find someone?"

"who?"

"The clan daughter was lost outside Xuande Gate. It should be Gui Fanlou's fault."

"This matter still needs to be investigated by the villain."

After Jiang Dalang hesitated for a moment, he added: "Zhisi, I have a merciless request." "Tell me."

Zhao Jun did not agree and just let Jiang Dalang speak.

Jiang Dalang said: "I have a good friend whose four children were kidnapped by people from Wuyou Cave. After the villain inquired, I found out that those people were imprisoned in the prison of a branch in Wuyou Cave and asked for fifty guan. Where did my friend get so much money? I don't have that much power to break in and rob someone, so I would like to ask if Chisi can take action?"

"Do you know where they are being held?"

"know."

"Okay, take us to have a look."

Zhao Jun did not agree immediately because he was not sure whether Jiang Dalang was reliable.

Although the other party has a blood feud with Wuyoudong, people's hearts can change. What kind of conspiracy would he use if he knew his identity?

If it is a trap, it may be dangerous to break into it.

But it is undeniable that this is an opportunity to go deep underground to see the real situation inside.

The situation on the ground in Bianliang has been almost seen, but the real evil is just the tip of the iceberg, all hidden underground. If you don't take a look, how can you find a way to deal with those people?

The only problem is your own safety.

So Zhao Jun planned to observe from the outside first to make sure that Jiang Dalang had not betrayed, and then bring enough people to break into this dragon's pond and tiger's den. If that didn't work, he could wait outside.

Jiang Dalang was overjoyed when he heard this. He bowed his hands and thanked him repeatedly. Then Zhao Jun asked him to lead the way to see the Wuyoudong branch.

Associations were not prohibited in the Song Dynasty, so there were a lot of Jianghu associations, and there were profit-making and non-profit ones. The profit-making ones were like the tea shop established by Tian Chang and others. These were called "tuan" and "xing". According to historical records, there were "groups" and "xings" in Bianliang 410 four lines”.

Non-profit refers to "social" and "hui". The "social" and "hui" recorded in the Song Dynasty notebooks "Tokyo Menghua Lu", "Fansheng Lu", "Mengliang Lu", "Old Martial Arts" and "Capital Records" There are various types of clubs, and there are all kinds of clubs. Those who perform dramas can form the "Feilu Club", those who play ball can have the "Qiyun Club", those who sing can have the "Yiyun Club", and those who like sumo wrestling can form the "Jiaodai Club". Those who like to shoot crossbows can form the "Jinbiao Club", those who like tattoos and embroidery can form the "Jinti Club", those who like sticks can form the "Yinglue Club", those who like storytelling can form the "Elouch Club", and those who perform shadow puppets can form the "Hui Le Club" " Masters who shave their heads can also form a "Chinese Hair Club", those who do magic tricks have a "Cloud Machine Club", those who love charity have a "Free Life Club", those who write poems can organize a "Poetry Club", and even prostitutes can set up a "Cui Club". "Jinshe". There are all kinds of associations. As long as you can get a few like-minded people, you can set up a "society".

The largest group in the city is the underworld, which is inextricably linked to the gutter rats underground. Jiang Dalang himself has a small society with about [-] people in it, all of whom are dock workers, so it can be considered a small force. .

Unfortunately, compared with behemoths such as Wuyou Cave and Guifan Tower, Jiang Dalang's manpower is completely insufficient. Facing the hatred of Wuyou Cave, he is almost powerless.

Now that he was on the lap of the Imperial City Secretary, Jiang Dalang was extremely excited and took Zhao Jun to the Wuyoudong branch.

After passing Datongmen, we arrived near Biandi outside the city. Bianliang waterways are well-developed and there are countless open channels and culverts. As a result, a huge sewer system has been developed. One of the branches of Wuyoudong is near Biandi, which can be directly connected to the sewer system. To the outer city.

Under the leadership of Jiang Dalang, Zhao Jun and others arrived near the base of the outer city wall to the east of Biandi. They walked along the road from the base of the wall. Outside was the Bianqu moat, with lush vegetation on the bank and greenery covering the sky. There were few pedestrians, and you could vaguely see a thatched hut built on one side in front, with seven or eight men sitting in the thatched hut.

Seeing someone coming, these men all showed wary eyes.At this moment, Zhao Jun and the others also changed their costumes. Di Qing put on a mask to hide the identity of Gong Shengjun, and the rest of them also wore coarse cloth short shirts, pretending to be ordinary people.

After Jiang Dalang arrived, he first clasped his fists at them, and then said: "Jiang Dalang, the yellow-poled stickman of a certain ghost house, it's the same thing as last time. Please see Mr. Liu."

These underground societies have a distinct hierarchy. There are palm sticks, palm whips, and palm knives that act as thugs; there are eagle brothers who act as lookouts; there are kidnappers who specialize in abducting women and children; , and became Gui Fanlou's thug.

When those people saw that Jiang Dalang and the others were approaching with great force, including the twenty or thirty guards brought by Zhao Jun and Jiang Dalang's brothers, there were about 50 to [-] people. They did not dare to cause a conflict, so they said, "Okay, you wait here."

After saying that, someone climbed down from the embankment behind the thatched cottage. Zhao Jun glanced and found that he had only descended to the shore, lifted up the covering grass and got in.

Apparently this is the entrance to Ashoka Cave.

After a while, the man came back quickly and said to Jiang Dalang: "Only you are allowed in."

Jiang Dalang smiled and said: "I have to bring twenty people. Why, Liu Huitou is afraid?"

"Okay, just twenty people."

The man said nothing.

Although it is brave to go to the meeting alone, not everyone is Guan Diye.Therefore, Jianghu rules generally allow the other party to bring some people with them. There are more than 100 people in the Wuyoudong branch, so there is nothing to be afraid of.

Zhao Jun asked his guards to follow Jiang Dalang in and check out the situation inside first.

Jiang Dalang led the people down to the shore and followed the people from Wuyou Cave into the cave. The two sides didn't know what the negotiations were. It took half an hour for him to come out again and leave without any agreement.

The group of people went to the dock again, which was Jiang Dalang's territory. When they arrived in the yard of Jiang Dalang's house, the tail following behind them couldn't get through, so they could talk.

"Chisi."

One of the guardsmen who followed him said with a flushed face: "This Worry-free Cave is too rampant."

"what happened?"

Zhao Jun frowned.

Dutou said: "Down there is the Bianliang water channel. During the period when dozens of people from Wuyou Cave were occupied, many dungeons, grottoes, and residences were built inside. The stench was unpleasant. My subordinates passed by along the way and saw the scene. It’s inhumane.”

"Tell me."

Zhao Jun sat on the chair. Although he did not go down in person this time, he was already mentally prepared.

After Du Tou finished speaking, Zhao Jun's face became ugly.

Even though he was prepared in his heart, he was still offended by this scene. There seemed to be a pressure in his heart that he couldn't get out. After a while, he said: "I will definitely clean up this hell on earth. Jiang Dalang, you have an appointment tomorrow." Then see you later Liu."

"Yes."

Jiang Dalang was also sulky at first, but this time he was overjoyed.

In addition to saving the children of his good friends, more importantly, the revenge of his own children must also be avenged.

But Zhao Jun was filled with anger.

Bianliang has become like this, and those in the court have an unshirkable responsibility.

People like Wuyoudong and Guifanlou were causing harm to the people. When they paid tribute to Kaifeng Mansion, Kaifeng Mansion turned a blind eye to them.

Kaifeng Prefecture then put the money tribute into the pockets of the princes of the Manchu Dynasty, and the people above would naturally protect the worms in Kaifeng Prefecture.

Such layers of cover and bribery, from top to bottom, formed a complete criminal interest.

But it was the people at the bottom of Bianliang who suffered in the end.

Zhao Jun swore that in addition to the cancer in Kaifeng Mansion and the gutter rats below, he would definitely take out the intestines of all the princes in the court, wash them, and dry them in the sun to see how dark their hearts were!
(End of this chapter)