late Qing Dynasty arrest

Early in the morning, Li Guolou hadn't had breakfast yet, so the guy came, and the two of them were drinking soybean juice, which made Li Guolou worry about it.Na Bazi came to complain, and he told Li Guolou all the matters about the Zhenbaoxuan shop and the decoration of Baozhi's room.

Li Guolou didn't listen to a word, how could he think about such troublesome things.

After a lot of trouble, Li Guolou picked up the quarrel and said, "I'll take care of the people on the top of the bus for you, and the people below will make things difficult for you. I don't care about my business. As the saying goes, Yan Luo is easy to talk, but little ghosts are hard to deal with. This is the person who does things. The biggest difference between you and a braggart is that now is the time to test your ability. Take a step back and you will go back to the past, collect some small money, idle around all day, you can bubble up everywhere, and no one takes you seriously. Go further and you It’s a celebrity who is clanging in the capital. There are backers in the palace, brothers in the yamen, and Wang Wu will support you in the future. Whoever dares to provoke you, you will give him a shiver and beat him to death!”

That bastard was eating fried dough sticks, he laughed and said: "I just came to listen to you to say a few words of encouragement. My family members don't know what I'm doing now, and they think I'm busy outside, making trouble for others. I Listen to what you say, don't dare to tell my sister, lest her big trumpet be blowing outside, I am a person who does not speak inside and out."

Li Guolou interjected: "Hey! When it comes to your sister, you're too rude. Your sister is already a big girl. You still won't find her a husband's house, and you won't even give her a dowry."

Does a woman have status in her husband's house in the future?Just look at a dowry.For a dilapidated Manchu family like Caijin's, it was a bit difficult to marry a girl.Although Manchus have intermarried with Hans, most of the women still have to marry Manchus and become big wives. This is still a heavy burden on the family such as money, and it is difficult to find a suitable man.

Na Bazi replied: "Didn't I keep saving money for my sister? I will marry my sister in two years, and practice cross-legged exercises at home all day. Alright, I'll send my sister here, ready-made for the wedding night in the bridal chamber. Ahhh! You see, the second brother has slipped up again, so hurry up and turn the rudder!"

Li Guolou had no choice but to shake his head, his mouth was smelly, and there was no limit to talking any more.

Li Guolou asked that bastard again about worshiping his godfather, but that bastard didn't know much about this kind of thing, so he brought it up to Huang Tianba's Thirteen Taibao, anyway, the apprentice of the gang boss was his godson.

Na Bazi said: "There are many such things. In the future, you will also worship your godfather. The rules above are different for each gang. The gang that is more serious will have a big scene of entertaining guests at the incense hall, and the gang that is more careless will kowtow." It's over. You don't have any disciples and grandchildren now. If you admit it, you will admit it. Others will not gossip. When you have a high status in the future, this kind of thing can't be sloppy. Only the Thirteenth Taibao, that’s rare, all of them have famous names and have their own initials. If you have hundreds of godsons, then you’re not godsons.”

Li Guolou asked, "What's that called?"

Na Bazi sneered and said, "That's another name for the shopkeeper, it's not uncommon."

Li Guolou understood, nodded and said, "Oh, so it's different from calling Big Brother. Big Brother can be recognized casually, but godfather can't be casually done."

Na Bazi said: "I'll let you go outside to have a look and see what kind of rules are the best. You can't bear the complicated rules of the house. Kowtow three times too casually. Don't do this kind of thing in the future. Xiao Liuzi If you come to do this, it must be taught by the second grandma. She is the only one who has been in the rivers and lakes and knows the tricks. You must never get on the boat of the second grandma in the future. This is a master who only recognizes money but not people. , the vision is higher than the top, and the food is from the top big families. I will take care of the second grandma, and I will help you hold the money."

Li Guolou chuckled and said, "We are also the masters of the top rich households. Haven't you turned a crow into a phoenix?"

Na Bazi smiled and said: "Little Li, to be honest with you, I haven't slept for two days and two nights. I didn't explain it clearly to you. I thought it was a dream. I finally saw An Dehai yesterday, and I couldn't help but feel that way." To be admired, I used all kinds of martial arts. An Dehai's face never showed any expression, but he nodded and praised me. He also said that if I entered the palace early, I would have a bright future. Who am I? No one can match my skills, and finally let me be a godson!"

Li Guolou asked, "How much money did you spend?"

Na Bazi lowered his voice and said, "3000 taels, plus a long scroll of Zhao Mengfu."

Li Guolou nodded and said: "Second Grandma is quite good at life. I don't need to worry about Baozhifang's business in the future, and you can take care of it. You have to control your mouth and don't go to the teahouse anymore. What's the matter?" Let’s chat casually. I’ll introduce you to a few fake foreign devils in the future. They also like to collect antiques.

Nabazi leaned close to Li Guolou's ear and said, "Actually, there are many antiques that are not sure, so we should sell them as real ones. We have no way to distinguish the fakes made by the ancients."

Li Guolou looked at that bastard's face with treacherous eyebrows and mouse eyes. He knew that people in the antique business were also making fakes. "Ancients" are people who cannot be seen by others. There must be several such "ancients" in Zhenbaoxuan.

Qian Shuiping came in and wanted to make tea for Li Guolou and Nabazi, but Li Guolou stopped them. They didn't have time to chat, and a few words during breakfast were enough.

Li Guolou said: "Tomorrow at noon, you will invite Uncle Li to dinner, and Chen Xiangfang will also go. I will talk to Uncle Li myself about the back door. If it doesn't make sense, you two can't blame me. Why did you think it up? Well done." Open another door in the back garden, just for the convenience of the guests, didn't you think about letting others gossip?"

Na Bazi hastily shied away and said, "I didn't come up with it. Dare I not listen to Sister Chen's words? Giving convenience to others is convenient to myself. This is a win-win solution. Can't you even see this?"

Li Guolou was left speechless by the bazi, and Qian Shuiping looked at him with a smile on the side.Thinking of seeing Chen Xiangfang tomorrow, Li Guolou felt warm in his heart.

Li Guolou and Na Bazi left the yard side by side, and had their hair cut and haircut together at Wangji Shave Shop. They got ready and bid farewell.

Today Li Bao was on duty in the yamen, and he was going to be at midnight in the morning, but Li Guolou's official position was low, and it was not his turn to show his face in front of Mr. Bao.So he was not in a hurry, wearing a satin jacket, registered his identity in the gate room of the yamen, and stepped into the Tianzihao compound.

Yao Cuo has three teams under him, and Li Guolou is the leader of Team C. His men are all in the westernmost room, including him, there are ten people in total.

Amidst the congratulations, Li Guolou took a bag of broken silver from Ai Hai.Weighing the weight in his hand, he asked, "How much?"

Ai Hai leaned into Li Guolou's ear and said, "It's five taels of silver in total, don't pretend to take it, keep it well, this is the rule."

Although everyone is crying for poverty, but wearing a tiger skin, the money can still be scraped together.

Li Guolou casually threw a bag of broken silver on the table, and said: "Brothers have worked hard, since everyone has given me a gift, I will say a few big words here. You are all people without background, come here Being on my team is my blessing and your luck, as long as you don’t betray Team C, treat me as an officer. From now on, I’ll cover you, and I won’t have a few hundred taels of silver in my pocket from now on, I’m your grandson.”

Except for Ai Hai and Ma Dequan who were serious and still standing still, the other seven people had shouted "Mr. Li! Mr. Li!" and began to show their loyalty. Their eyes were full of desire, which was the desire for money.Among them, Jin Er was the first to pull out the dagger, knelt down on one leg, slashed his arm, and swore to curse.

Li Guolou looked at Jin Erzi and couldn't help but smile wryly, elder brother Yao made a mistake and didn't want Jin Erzi to be his attendant.Just because Jin Erzi wanted to follow his second brother Wu Defu, and some wanted to betray his elder brother Yao Cuo.Unexpectedly, the eldest brother Yao Cuo and the second brother Wu Defu reconciled as before, and kicked Jin Erzi to him with one kick.

Jin Erzi is a nail, and he will kill Li Guolou at any time. It may be the eyeliner arranged by Yao Mi or Wu Defu. Li Guolou can't refuse, so he can only swallow this bitter fruit.Show favor!Li Guolou can only do this now, and there is no other way if he is not familiar with it.

A grateful face appeared, Li Guolou helped Jin Erzi up, and told Jin Erzi not to draw the knife casually in the future.

Li Guolou helped Jin Erzi bandage the wound on his arm with his own hands, thinking in his heart: the atmosphere in the yamen is really bad, how can he show his loyalty and use the gangster's tricks, and he will talk to Jin Erzi alone later.This kind of habit can't be fostered in the yamen. If the chief knows, he will think he is a member of the gangster.

What Li Guolou didn't know was that Jin Erzi did this on purpose. He just wanted to push Li Guolou to death in the gangster's seat, and he had an ulterior purpose in his heart.Unexpectedly, Li Guolou was very vigilant and did not encourage this trend to spread in the C team.

Li Guolou still cared about Jin Erzi, some people could tell the essence of a person just by meeting him, and he didn't like Jin Erzi from the bottom of his heart.

After an awkward love affair, Li Guolou continued: "I don't like to leave my back to the enemy, so I want to see that you are all heroes who dare to fight and kill, protecting your brothers. If you just want to wear tiger skin To scare people, I have to tell you that Squad C is not suitable for you. Of course, I will not ask you to submit any certificates like the gangsters. You must exercise your body, practice martial arts well, and practice marksmanship accurately. , I’ll stay, don’t make friends with me if you don’t practice well, you give me five taels of silver, I’ll give you ten taels of silver, and leave quickly. I’ll accept the money on the table, but I won’t keep it in my pocket, I’ll give it all to you. You buy food. From now on, I will see your murderous spirit in the practice room, and if anyone is lazy, I will let him watch the night."

As soon as they heard about the night watch, these police officers immediately changed their faces. This is the most boring thing, and they are deserted and useless. They are almost watchmen. This is what the worst people in the yamen do.Of course, it's not counted when it's the turn of the night watch.

Ai Hai interjected: "What Mr. Li means is that from now on, as long as you practice the exercises in the morning, the lunch will be provided by Mr. Li."

At this moment, several other police officers shouted together, someone bought lunch every day, and immediately became full of energy.Everyone is saying that they haven't been to the practice room for a long time, and they really don't have time!Now that there is a caring officer, I can only risk my life to practice kung fu well.

Li Guolou stared at the nine subordinates. Their soap clothes were worn out and their bodies were thin.This is a difficult time, the country is at war, and the people are suffering from poverty, and these catchers who were originally considered superiors don't have much money, they are exploited layer by layer, and they are only a little better than ordinary people.If someone invites them to have a free lunch, they are willing to sweat and practice.If they spend a little more money, these people are willing to bleed and die.Li Guolou was glad that he had caught up with the good times, and without spending too much money, these people would become weapons in his hands, and these nine subordinates were the capital for him to gain a foothold in the yamen of the Ministry of Punishment.