Chapter 105 Silver Hook Casino
The three-day deadline has arrived, and Min Qiuye reopened the trial. This time the Jinyiwei still attended, but the people from the Dengwenyuan withdrew from the trial. Pang Tiande's death made Hu Zongxian's case lose his clues. After two trials, Min Qiuye submitted the interrogation records to his superiors.
One night, Hu Zongxian was taken to the Forbidden City of Yingtian Prefecture and had a long talk with Zhu Runze all night. What he had discussed was unknown, but the final result was not to be punished by Hu Zongxian, but only asked the Jinyiwei to take Hu Zongxian back to the capital.
Shandong Governor Zhao Zhenji arrived in Yingtian Prefecture, replaced Hu Zongxian as governor and governor, and led the anti-Japanese war in Jiangsu and Zhejiang.
In the next few days, Zhang Youqian and I accompanied Min Qiuye to help repatriate refugees outside Jinling City back to various county government offices. As soon as Min Qiuye came to Jinling City, he solved an urgent problem and gained a foothold in Jinling City. Even the prefect Song was very polite to him.
Outside Jinling City, the last group of refugees packed their luggage and prepared to return. Wu Sanlang brought everyone to say goodbye to Min Qiuye. These days have caused trouble for Lord Min. Min Qiuye waved his hand and said that this is my duty. Songjiang Mansion is very close to Yingtian. If you have any questions after you go back, you can write me a letter.
Over the years, Wu Sanlang has been busy and worked very hard. I have a heart of loving talents in my heart. Now it is the time when Liushumen is employed. After soliciting Min Qiuye's opinions, I expressed my intention to incorporate Wu Sanlang and said: Brother Wu, what relatives and friends do you have in Songjiang?
Wu Sanlang said, "A prodigal son in the world is there, where are there any friends?"
I winked at Zhang Youqian, and Zhang Youqian patted his shoulder and said, "I heard that your brother has also been a captain in Yanggu County. Since you have no business, why not join our Liusanmen Jianghu Department?"
I also said, "Just, as the saying goes, learn literature and martial arts, and the imperial family. Brother Wu is also a martial arts practitioner. If you go back to farm, wouldn't it be burying talents? If you dislike your low position, Zhang Youqian and I recommend it to the capital. Even if you become one of the twelve magistrates, it is not impossible.
Wu Sanlang sighed, thank you for your kindness, but I am tired of the revenge and killing of the world and have no intention of becoming an official.
When I saw him refuse, I no longer dissuade him. As long as Brother Wu is willing, the doors of the six doors of Jinling will be open to you at any time.
When the refugees dispersed, Zhang Youqian and I began to discuss the new policies of the Jianghu Department. Zhuge Shaobing didn't want to care about these things. As the leader in charge, Min Qiuye expressed his affirmation of our reform and encouraged us to let go.
Three days later, an article on "Notice on Implementing the Registration System of Sects in the Martial Arts of Jiangnan" was sent to Jinling City and its surrounding counties in the form of official documents, requiring all major sects in Jinling City to go to the Jianghu Department to handle relevant registration procedures for ten days.
Now there are three major forces in Jinling City, the Wulin Alliance, the Wang family, and the Xie family, which almost monopolize the Jinling Wulin. Some other sects and organizations have more or less surrendered to these three forces.
The major sects responded mediocrely to the filing system. These sects were used to being free and casual, and no one was willing to accept the constraints of the Jianghu Department. After a few days, only four or five inexpensive sects, including the Butterfly Gang and the Dadao Gate, came to register. Of course, under the promotion of Liu Sanjin, the Jinling Beggars' Sect also handled the filing.
I had expected this, but at least I didn't get anything.
I asked Jiangnan and Liu Sanjin to register these sects, issued sect certificates, and conducted continuous reports in "Gaogua Weekly". For these sects that handled the registration, Liushemen required some convenience during the investigation and reduced the share money for one year.
Ten days later, Zhang Youqian and I led six doors to conduct a carpet-style inspection of martial arts halls, dojos, casinos, brothels, etc. in Jinling City. Of course, the investigation was the name of the safety and fire protection of the business premises. For disobedient units, we reported on them and put forward a risk warning for safe travel.
As a result, the Jiangnan martial arts world was in trouble, and the three major forces did not take action, but some sects they controlled began to complain to Liushemen, saying that our Jianghu Department affected their normal operations and caused a certain public opinion influence.
You two are really messing around!
Zhuge Shaobing called us to his office and scolded us.
Our Jinling River and Lake have always been calm, with stable public security and harmonious society. Captain Su, what are you going to do? The capital sent you to experience it, but you are not asking you to make trouble for the Six Gates.
I said that the Wulin Sect registration system was launched a few years ago. Our Jianghu Department also acted according to the system. If Lord Zhuge has any opinions, he can respond to the shopkeeper.
Zhuge Shaobing said angrily, "Please use the big shopkeeper to suppress me." You cadres who are stationed are too ambitious and always like to do big news. I have been in Jinling for so many years, and I have never seen any big scenes. You guys, Tusenbang, Sam Tamst, and Wu Wu. Hurry up and remove the places that are on the blacklist.
I am a little embarrassed, Lord Zhuge, you are interfering with our Jianghu Department's normal performance of duties.
Zhuge Shaobing said, I'm saving your lives. Do you know that the Wulin Alliance has sent someone to find me. If you want to continue to mess around like this, something will happen sooner or later. You should take care of yourself. After that, Zhuge Shaobing rushed away in anger.
Zhang Youqian looked at me, what should I do?
I said that under the current situation, it is really difficult to do something. I will go to Jiangning in a few days. Before leaving, we have to make some achievements. If we continue to do it without any pain, the Wulin League will make a joke. Jiangnan and Liu Sanjin gather their troops and prepare to set off.
Zhang Youqian asked, where to go?
I said lightly, Silver Hook Gambling House.
When Zhang Youqian heard this, he became excited and said that I was familiar with him. I lost a lot of money during this period.
The people gathered, and only four of us, Jianghu Department, and the other constables in the six doors were greeted by Zhuge Shaobing, so they would not let them mess with us. I looked and said, "Let's go."
Most of the casinos in Jinling City are controlled by the Wulin League. Famous families like Wang and Xie disdain for such livelihoods, and the Wulin League has no scruples about this. Since we are determined to act like this, we will first take the Silver Hook Casino.
Yinhook Casino is the largest casino in Jinling City. The shopkeeper's surname is Hong and is named Hong Jinhook. He used to be a thug with Zhao Qiansun. When he got older, he helped Wulin League manage the casino business. This man is cruel and ruthless, and is good at catching up with a smile in front of others and stabbing a knife in the back of others. He has a nickname of smiling tigers and is quite famous in the underworld of Jinling.
The casino guy saw us wearing six doors and came up early and said, "A few men, what wind has blown you, please come inside." I ignored him and walked straight in, shouted, and received reports from the masses that you gathered to gamble here, and had a bad influence. I followed the orders from above to come and investigate.
The guy said, what did you say? How can you call a casino if you don’t gamble?
The guy dealt with us, and a servant next to him went to report the message to the backyard. Not long after, the smiling tiger Hong Jinhook walked out with a smile. I said that I heard the magpies screaming in the backyard, and it turned out that a distinguished guest was coming.
I sneered, I'm afraid it's the crow's call.
The smiley tiger laughed and said that the cha Ye is really good at joking. He casually told the guys to get some chips for the cha Ye. After a while, a guy brought a stack of chips. The smiley tiger said, "The cha Ye are guests when they come, and they just play around today, and we will lose."
As the saying goes, don’t hit people with a smile, let me find fault with you, but this smile tiger is still unwilling to get angry, which makes me feel a little embarrassed.
Zhang Youqian said that since he was here, let’s play some tricks.
I disdained to say, what are we doing? Can you have some professional ethics?
Zhang Youqian said I'm going to see if their casinos have scammed, which violates the professional ethics of the casino.
I said it was right. The two of them took the chips and went to a table to bet. The dealer had already received instructions. When we bought the big one, he would open the big one. When we bought the small one, he would open the small one. Not long after, the chips at our table were piled up into a hill.
The smiley tiger was silent. Not long after, two pretty girls came over and participated. Zhang Youqian was having fun hugging her left and right. Not long after, the two won nearly 200 taels and exchanged the chips for silver.
The smiley tiger asked, are you having fun?
good.
Come and play often in the future.
OK.
We were about to leave, but nothing was right. What were we here for? So we slapped the silver on the table and the Hung Jin hook!
The smiley tiger asked, "What are the instructions for the two officials?"
I said that some time ago, Liushemen issued an official document and asked the casinos in Jinling City to go to the Jianghu Department for registration and filing. Why don’t you go?
The smiley tiger was stunned and used the drag trick. He said, "Official, we have wanted to go long ago. Isn't this a little busy recently? Don't worry, we will definitely go after two days of free time. Zhang Youqian said he didn't have to wait anymore, and we will do it today.
The smiley tiger's face darkened and said, "Master, we welcome you to come and play, but if you want to make trouble, I'm afraid this is not a place. Do you know who the owner behind this Silver Hook Gambling?"
I smiled and listened attentively.
To be honest, 20% of the silver hook gambling houses belong to Lord Zhuge. Didn’t he say hello to you?
I stood up in a panic. According to the Ming Dynasty, officials are not allowed to do business. Please slander us Lord Zhuge! Having said that, I was unsure. With Zhuge Shaobing's nature, he was very likely to participate.
The smiley tiger said, believe it or not, some of you, our boss happens to be here today, so why not ask for a talk inside.
I thought to myself that I was waiting for you. Since I came, I couldn’t go home empty-handed. No matter what, I would have to handle the filing matters today. I asked Jiangnan and Liu Sanjin to wait outside the door, and the two of them came to the backyard with the smiley tiger.
The backyard of the Yinhook Gambling House, the pavilions and pavilions are built in a unique way. Some private rooms are built in scattered inner courtyards, and the noise of gambling is vaguely heard from inside. I thought to myself that the country is in trouble now, and I didn’t expect that there are so many people gambling for fun here.
When I arrived at the back hall, I saw a gentle young man sitting in the main hall, shaking his folding fan in his hand, and said, "Captain Su, are you okay?"
Chapter completed!