Struggle in the early Tang Dynasty

Chen Lang said: "The Cao Gang has [-] disciples, and its influence spreads all over the rivers in central Shu, controlling the shipping of the entire Jiannan Road. But my Salt Gang is only mixed in the waters of Yangzhou, and there are only [-] disciples. Comparing the two, the Cao Gang Naturally, it is much stronger than our Yan Gang. But what does Governor Guo mean? No matter how strong the Cao Gang is, so what? This is Yangzhou, not Shuzhong, and not Minjiang River. No matter how long the tentacles of the Cao Gang are, they can’t reach them. Come here, a strong dragon can't beat a local snake, that's all."

Guo Ye still nodded his head, and said deeply: "Yes, it is indeed difficult for a strong dragon to overwhelm a local snake. But what if this strong dragon is a dragon crossing the river? And this strong dragon would rather fight for the loss of both sides than to overwhelm it." How about suppressing the local snake of your Salt Gang?"

There was something in Guo Ye's words, Chen Lang was very puzzled, and continued to ask: "Guo Inspector, if you have something to say, you can say it clearly, so it's not too wordy, are you asking me to guess lantern riddles?"

Guo Ye suddenly raised his voice, and said in a loud voice: "To be honest, the Cao Gang was created by someone Guo in the middle of Sichuan. Hundreds of thousands of disciples listen to my orders, and I am the only one who respects me. As long as the Salt Gang dares to be unfavorable to someone Guo, hum, news Once it is introduced into the middle of Shu, I think the [-] disciples of the Cao Gang will turn into [-] dragons crossing the river. They would rather die together, and they will definitely avenge me. The rivers and lakes are the rivers and lakes. Once the Cao Gang intervenes in the Yangzhou River Basin, you Yan Gang They smuggle salt, and they also smuggle salt; if your salt gang dares to do something, they would rather do it for you than for it. Help disciples can be as happy and comfortable as they are now."

Chen Lang's face changed suddenly, and he shouted: "Guo Inspector, are you threatening me, scaring me?"

But Guo Ye could tell that although the cry was loud, it lacked confidence, and Chen Lang had already shown his timidity.

Not to mention him, even the five hall masters couldn't help but look at Chen Lang in panic.

Guo Ye still wore the faint smile that made people angry, and said: "Master Chen, this is not a threat, but a kind reminder. I am analyzing the pros and cons with you. You bet your entire salt for someone like Ruan Dan." Don’t you think this is a very uneconomical deal for the family fortune of the Cao Gang and the misfortune of five thousand disciples? In fact, why doesn’t Chief Chen think about why the Cao Gang can become so powerful in just a few years, while Yan Help but can't?"

Speaking of this, Guo Ye put away his smile, and said seriously to the five hall masters surrounding him: "Several hall masters, you should also think about it carefully, now we are both beneficial if we cooperate, and it is useless if we divide. Shouldn’t you kill those who betray the interests of the Salt Gang? Mr. Guo is just cleaning up the door for you. If you let this fellow secretly communicate with the Zhang family in Yangzhou, flirting with each other, your bones will be swallowed by others in the future, and you won’t know what’s going on .

Guo put his words here today, as long as Chief Chen is willing to serve as the captain of Yangzhou Zhechong, and the Salt Gang is willing to cooperate with me in serving as the governor of Yangzhou, I will guarantee you that the shortest is two years and the longest is five years. Will become the first gang on the North-South Grand Canal.At that time, what threat will the Zhang family in Yangzhou pose to you? "

Finally, Guo Ye said: "That's all I said, the opportunity is in front of you. Whether you can seize this opportunity depends on your own opinions. If you are still worried about my beheading Ruan Dan, you feel that I have insulted you Gui Gang. Well, just do it, Guo is now deeply trapped in the Gui Gang’s hinterland, and it’s definitely hard to get out of here alive. But if I frown, I’m not the one who pees standing up!”

That's what I said, but now the five hall masters didn't intend to do anything at all. Instead, they looked at the sect master Chen Lang with questioning eyes.

Chen Lang and the five people looked at each other for a while, then suddenly shook his head and waved his hands at them, sighed, and said: "It seems that the leader of this gang should have a good talk with Governor Guo. The five of you step back first, As for the death of Deputy Gang Leader Ruan, it is kept secret for the time being. Do you understand?"

"Subordinates obey orders!"

The five people cupped their hands one after another and replied in unison.

Afterwards, they all looked at Guo Ye thoughtfully, turned around and left the Juyi Hall one after another.

Once the five hall masters left, only Guo Ye and Chen Lang remained in the Juyi hall.

bang~

Guo Ye suddenly dropped the ghost-headed broadsword standing on his chest to the ground, looked at Chen Lang narrowly, and said inexplicably: "Okay, everyone is gone, Lord Chen, don't put on a sullen face and pretend to be The deputy looks like a brother and brother. If I guessed correctly, Ruan Dan is dead, and you are applauding in your heart right now."

Chen Lang was taken aback on the spot, and asked, "Uh...Guo Inspector, what do you mean by that?"

Guo Ye stared at Chen Lang with deep eyes, and growled: "Are you still pretending? You hinted and reminded Guo a few times ago that you just wanted to use my hands to get rid of Ruan Dan, a scum. You don't Do it because you are afraid of being infamous for killing brothers? But don’t expect me to be your gunman, if Ruan Dan hadn’t secretly colluded with the Zhang family in Yangzhou, he would never have become my soul.”

A strange smile suddenly appeared on Chen Kang's tense face, he shook his head and sighed: "Guo Cishi, don't you think that sometimes smart people are the most unlikable people?"

Guo Ye shook his head and said: "The reason why I don't like smart people is because stupid people are afraid of being tricked by smart people. It's a pity that Chief Chen is not a stupid person. On the contrary, you are darker than I imagined. Poor Su Dingfang, an honest person, has always been a fool." I think you are an idiot, alas, I feel really sad for Brother Ding Fang..."

"Hahaha……"

Hearing this, Chen Lang raised his neck and laughed loudly, and said happily, "You are a bit interesting, and I like you more and more. I like it. Okay, Governor Guo, let's have a good chat?"

Guo Ye pointed to the corpse lying on the ground, then pointed to the head of Ruan Dan in the corner, and asked, "Are we talking about this occasion? Chief Chen is not too cautious to panic? And in the middle of the night, there is no good wine and no wine." Good food, don't you feel flustered with a weak mouth? How can we talk about it? Talk about a bird?"

When Chen Lang heard this, he felt that Guo Ye was an unusual person, completely different from the officials he had seen before.

Then there was another burst of laughter, and said: "Hahaha, this is interesting, and you are even more interesting, Guo Cishi. Okay, let's change places and talk while eating and drinking..."

As he said that, Chen Lang stretched out his right hand to grab Guo Ye's arm, and walked out of the Juyi Hall with his arm.

Chapter 750 Entering the government office and handing over

At noon the next day, Guo Ye boarded the boat leaving the main hall of the Salt Gang, ready to go to Yangzhou.

The head of the Salt Gang, Chen Lang, brought twenty of his gang's best fighters along with him.

When the boat propped out of the reeds, Guo Ye suddenly closed his eyes and said to Chen Lang beside him, "According to the rules of the Yan Gang, do you want me to wear a blindfold?"

Chen Lang looked at Guo Ye in astonishment, and couldn't help laughing: "Guo Inspector, what is the relationship between you and me now? Why do you need to wear blindfolds? Aren't you scolding me, Chen Lang? Hehe, since Chen agreed to you as Yangzhou Zhechong Captain, that is the subordinate of Governor Guo. From now on, the five thousand members of the Salt Gang will also be at the disposal of Governor Guo. Could it be that Governor Guo still resents that I poured you alcohol last night and deliberately humiliated someone Chen today?"

Guo Ye smiled knowingly when he heard the words, and slowly opened his eyes and said: "The leader of the Chen clan is serious. With you as the captain of Yangzhou Zhechong, this official is even more powerful. If this is the case, I will not be hypocritical. As long as the leader of the Chen and the Yan gang can sincerely If you sincerely help me, then I will definitely fulfill the promise we made between you and me last night."

Chen Lang scratched the back of his neck, grinned and said, "Guo Governor, don't worry, we sons and daughters of the Jianghu will say a righteous word first, and we will definitely do what we promised, even if we risk our lives to pieces."

Apparently, the two of them drank and had a secret discussion last night, and Chen Lang had already agreed to Guo Ye's invitation to come out of the mountain.

Guo Ye said: "Well, it's not too late, let the brothers put on a boat, we will rush to Yangzhou City now."

Chen Lang hummed, and asked with some concern: "Guo Inspector, is it enough for us to bring 20 people into the city? In case Tong Huan and the Zhang family want to harm us, then..."

"Hahaha, Captain Chen, you think too much!"

Guo Ye waved his hands vigorously, and said with a smile: "We went to the city to go to the governor's mansion to hand over the job of governor to Tong Huan, and it's not like robbing the house. What's there to worry about? Today is different from the past. Captain Chen is now an official of the court. , is no longer the leader of the Salt Gang, don’t show your timidity. Don’t worry, we are not alone in Yangzhou City.”

Seeing Guo Ye opening and closing his mouth and calling him Captain Chen, Chen Lang couldn't help but couldn't get used to it, and said with a sneer, "Hehe, I'm used to drinking and eating meat in big bowls on weekdays, and I'm really not used to it. Cheng, Duyi Follow Master Guo."

Immediately afterwards, he shouted to his subordinates: "Brothers, take the ferry to Yangzhou City as quickly as possible, and follow Mr. Guo to the Governor's Mansion to take over."

"Yes, helper!"

"Brother, sit still!"

When Chen Lang heard this, his face was covered with black lines, and he cursed: "What's the boss, what's the big brother? I want Chen Duwei in the future, don't make people laugh by calling me indiscriminately."

The disciples of the Salt Gang changed their tune again and shouted: "Yes, Captain Chen!"

Only then did Chen Lang laugh loudly and said, "Wow, hahaha, punting, punting, ferrying, let's go!"

Looking at Chen Lang, Guo Ye couldn't help but shook his head and felt ashamed. He was really a ruffian. With his name in Yangzhou Dijie'er as the captain of Zhechong, he should be able to control the situation.

Pitching and paddling, the boat made full use of the reeds, and hurried towards the direction of the Dongmen Wharf ferry.

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After about two hours, the ship arrived at the pier ferry.

Immediately afterwards, pass the checkpoint, and then walk a few miles, pass the east gate smoothly, and enter the blossoming city of Yangzhou.

At this time, it was almost dusk, and it was the time for dinner, and the day and night alternated, which was almost the busiest time of day in Yangzhou City.

At this time, Guo Ye had no time to enjoy the evening scenery of the bustling Yangzhou, so he led his people straight to the Yangzhou government office.

Naturally, some of Chen Lang's subordinates were familiar with the city of Yangzhou, and after walking through the streets and alleys, they soon arrived at the gate of the government office.

There were two yamen guards at the gate of the mansion. Seeing Guo Ye and his party hurrying to enter the yamen, one of them immediately stepped forward and said, "Stop, you are not allowed to enter the important place of the mansion!"

Guo Ye realized that he was wearing casual clothes today, so he had to stop and said: "I am the new governor of Yangzhou, and I am here today to hand over the successor to Governor Tong. Get out of the way, and don't waste my time."

After hearing this, the yamen servant couldn't help being stunned when he saw the aura exuding from Guo Ye's body.But when he saw Chen Lang behind Guo Ye and the twenty disciples of the Salt Gang, all of them wearing straw sandals and carrying bamboo hats, they looked like men fishing on the river, he couldn't help laughing, and said happily: "You bastards are really After eating the bear heart and leopard courage, he dared to pretend to be an official of the imperial court. I really don't know how to spell death. Hmph, most likely you want to go to the government office to meet our Tong Inspector, right? Hurry up and get out, Tong Inspector has no time to see you!"