late Qing Dynasty arrest

Yao Cuo's home was in the southwest of the capital, where the Manchu people lived in the red flags. When the Manchus entered the customs, they lived separately from the Han people. More than 200 years have passed, and this taboo has long been broken. Manchus and Hans have long lived together, and Bingmasi Hutong is where Yao Cuo lived.Li Guolou looked at his pocket watch, and it was already past noon. The capital is too big, so he will report to his superiors today, and it is impossible to report to the Yamen again.

Li Guolou knew that the Qing Empire was currently austerity, and the funds allocated to the six ministries were seriously insufficient, and each chief had to eat empty quota, and the yamen was extremely short of staff.He was about to be taken up by the officer Yao Mio to two-thirds of the vacancy, so what should he do if he meets Master Shaoqing Bao to check?

Ma Dequan told Li Guolou that everyone knew well that the 20 vacancies were filled by local hooligans in Li Guolou's jurisdiction, that is, gang members.

On the carriage, Li Guolou asked: "Ma Dequan, will these members of the Green Gang commit crimes?"

Ma Dequan said: "Generally, they don't commit crimes in the areas under our jurisdiction, and their elder brothers don't allow them. Rabbits don't eat grass beside their nests. Besides, they also have legitimate businesses, and some of them are already in good business. The Green Gang is actually the most peaceful gang in the capital. But those Small gangs fight and kill endlessly. Especially the western carriage business and the drug business, these two businesses are making money every day. All the big sects are jealous, and they are already jealous. Every day the Yongding River There are corpses everywhere. Who is the dead? You can tell at a glance, there are tattoos on the arms. Because of this kind of case, the yamen is already smoking, and it can't be broken. Mr. Bao has been troubled by this kind of gang case all day long. "

Li Guolou asked: "Isn't it important to negotiate in Jianghu? It's enough for the bosses to draw up the territory."

Ma Dequan sighed: "Negotiation is useless. Now it's just a random word. Some people are carrying a flag of the Green Gang. In fact, they have become independent a long time ago. They are together during the Chinese New Year worship and ancestor worship. The cold gang leader can't obey. Everyone, each sub-helm, each street is fighting on its own. Some people are deliberately causing trouble, we can only pretend to be stupid and stay out of the way. Waiting for them to fight their own way, today we have solved a case, Xu Xiaohu will carry it Lots of serial murders."

The meat bun in Li Guolou's hand fell onto the carriage, because Ma Dequan was so frightened that he couldn't hold it anymore.

Ma Dequan continued: "As for Man Youli's inability to escape the crime of being an accomplice, he has already been imprisoned, how can Mr. Bao's killing stick fail? This is to tell the Ax Gang to be more honest, otherwise the Yamen will have a sweeping raid across the city." .”

Li Guolou nodded and said: "It makes sense! Man You is not a good person, and it is right to make him suffer. But will he be beheaded?"

Ma Dequan said in a low voice: "I think as long as the Ax Gang subdue first and stop causing trouble, Lord Bao will let Man Youli go back. If not, Man Youli can only accompany Xu Xiaohu to the execution ground."

Li Guolou sighed: "This is the blue sky!"

Ma Dequan rolled his eyes at Li Guolou and said, "Xiao Lizi, you have to remember that Mr. Bao is already the most honest official in the Qing Empire. Think about us, the world is as black as crows."

The two covered their mouths and sniggered, and looked at each other. They didn't expect to become good brothers after fighting side by side in one night.

Li Guolou warned: "Ma Bing, leave immediately after seeing Brother Yao, and say that there is still something to do in the yamen. You can't speak, I'm afraid you will talk nonsense."

Ma Dequan said: "Don't worry, Brother Yao doesn't even look at me, he has already put me on the death list, I will leave without smoking."

Li Guolou glanced at Ma Dequan and said, "I can see that you must not be a good guy. Brother Yao knew about your unclean hands and feet. Who betrayed you? I can guess that. Don't think that it's just a matter of buying you a drink." My friend, it's time to fall."

Ma Dequan turned pale with shock, and exclaimed, "Xiao Lizi, you are really a detective! We didn't even talk about it, and you just saw through my background. How did you know?"

Li Guolou laughed, and said, "Ma Bing, I'll tell you when you kill someone one day. Now you can only guess by yourself."

Ma Dequan laughed and said: "You have a bright mind, and you are good at doing things. Although I can't talk, my heart is like a mirror. For a person like you, one day you will betray Brother Yao. If you don't believe me, we can bet."

Li Guolou shook his head and said: "Ma Dequan, you are wrong. Why would I care about Brother Yao's position? Even if Brother Yao has a hundred wrong people, I can't kill the man who dug the well. I am free and unrestrained, This is the life I like, I want to climb up, and I want to be promoted to the third rank. Do you understand?"

Ma Dequan said: "Xiao Lizi, I didn't see anything else. You don't need to learn the lie of the official. Today, the second grandma's request to you is sincere and sincere, and she wants to keep you. , I can tell, you will be the second grandma's first little husband-in-law from now on."

Li Guolou smiled casually, and said: "Mabing, this kind of joke is not funny at all. There is already smoke coming out of my buttocks, how can I light a fire again. Don't talk about it in the yamen, it will easily make Brother Yao Misunderstanding. Telling jokes is not suitable for you. The ultimate goal you are pursuing is the horse catcher who suffers from hatred and deep hatred for the people and eliminates harm for the people. From now on, you will develop in this way and follow the route of the bottom people. Let those poor people have something to tell you. The division of labor and cooperation is to find their own position. Understand?"

Ma Dequan understands it, but he feels a little uncomfortable, and he can't help complaining: "Xiao Lizi, then I will have fewer chances to ask for hard work, and sometimes I have to pay back. This position is easy to find, but the money flows out of my hand." gone."

Li Guolou laughed, and said: "Don't worry about horse cakes, we are grasshoppers on a rope, we live and die together, we will benefit from you."

Ma Dequan has tied his fate to Li Guolou. He has been reborn and is no longer a low-level commoner who looks poor.One night changed the fate of many people, and Ma Dequan was the beneficiary among those inside.He doesn't have to worry about being kicked out of the house by Yao wrongly. He has a big brother who can take refuge in him, and his life will be better in the future.The person sitting opposite is his loyal master.

Ma Dequan involuntarily showed his slave face, nodded and smiled at Li Guolou, this is the standard face of the Qing Empire.Who wouldn't do this trick?Then with some strength, with some strength, you will be a coolie for the rest of your life.

Yao Cuo seldom reports to the yamen now, he is now in his own school, and officials sent from above like Mr. Bao don't care about him.How can you control him?With so many cases in hand, Master Bao could only watch Yao Cuo drift away if he casually said something was wrong.

An iron-clad official, like Bao Yi, has a term of office, and he pats his ass and leaves once every five years.As a subordinate, as long as the filial piety is in place, the case will have an explanation.Bao Yi can no longer ask his subordinates to do anything?In turn, what can he give his men?It seems that he still owes his subordinates a lot of things, even the most basic living facilities.Everyone's salary cannot be fully paid, and if you can get half of your salary a year, you have to thank the officer for his kindness.There are many yamen servants and part-time jobs, which is the biggest difficulty facing the Ministry of Criminal Justice today.

Yao Cuo is considered lucky. He has his own territory, which has been exploited layer by layer, and there is still plenty in his hands.He is already very satisfied with ten taels of silver falling into his pocket every month.Coupled with the fact that he was involved in official affairs, his small life was quite nourishing.Yao Cuo opened a teahouse in the front yard, and his subordinates report here every day.The current establishment of 120 people, including Li Guolou who reported yesterday, has 49 subordinates.

Regarding the murder of Wei Wenshao in the Weifu Bieyuan on Bolan Street, Yao received the news as soon as he woke up, but he had to wait for the final result.Master Wu will rush to interrogate the case, so he doesn't need to worry about it.Wu Defu is his sworn brother, and the two are wearing a pair of crotch pants.There are informants in the yamen, and there are elite soldiers and generals under him. Yao Cuo, as usual, drank a pot of tea after lunch and digested his stomach.

After noon, Yao Cuo's shrimp soldiers and crab generals had already dispersed. In the Spring Breeze Teahouse, only Yao Yong and Yao Yong were lying on a table and dozing off.Yao Yong is actually a buddy in the teahouse. He doesn't need to pay wages, and someone works for his family.

Yao Cuo was a little annoyed, Jin Er felt that the case happened in the yamen for trial today, but he didn't come to report, this kid wanted to change the court, to flatter Mr. Wu.This is also something that can't be helped. The big lang washes the sand and only sees the newcomers laughing, but the old ones cry.Since Li Guolou has been favored by Mr. Bao, if he doesn't say anything, Bao Tong will also drug him.

Employers are not suspicious, and sure enough, the newcomer Li Guolou came to Daochunfeng Teahouse to report. Yao Cuo saw it, and a gratified smile appeared on his face.

Ma Dequan yelled: "Brother is good!" Then he added: "Dayong, here is a pot of green tea. No! Here is a pot of Biluochun, and Xiao Lizi treats you."

This is the money for meeting members every day, and the money for a pot of tea is ten times that of outsiders. Every subordinate can find their own position.Ma Dequan found Li Guolou a seat in the highest rank, and he escaped today's money.

Li Guolou took off his hat, bowed his head and laughed loudly: "Brother, little brother is here."

Yao Cuo gave an "um" and glanced at an empty seat beside him.

As soon as Li Guolou sat down, Yao Yong put the teapot on the table and said, "Xiao Lizi, thirty Wen."

Li Guolou didn't understand for a while, thinking he heard it wrong, "Ah! How much?"

Ma Dequan interrupted and said: "Little Lizi, I think you are quite rich. Thirty cents can't be lost to you, and there is no credit here." Then he said: "Brother, I have changed my mind and will look after Lizi for you in the future. You What do you think?"

Ma Dequan sold Li Guolou as soon as he entered the door, confessed to Yao Cuo first, and then wanted to do his best for his elder brother Yao Cuo.To put it bluntly, he told his elder brother Yao Cuo that he wanted to restart his career as a fast catcher under Li Guolou.

Li Guolou did another stupid thing. He was thinking that since it was a member's money, [-] Wen a day would be [-] Wen a month.

Li Guolou didn't understand the rules, so he took out a silver note of one tael and said, "Brother, I will pay one month's tea money first." Then he said, "Dayong, I will reward you for the extra money."

Yao Yong left with a dazzled smile, and Yao Cuo had a better impression of Li Guolou all of a sudden. Li Hongzhang's people are rich, so he can rely on the Li family in the future.This is the largest tree in the Qing Empire, and it can also sprout descendants.You can't treat Li Guolou as a "dog". This is a friend, and you should support him.