Among the ways to make money in the knife shop, there are three ways that are the most capable of making money. The first is to confiscate smugglers; the second is to release water money; the third is the money shop.
In fact, Qianfang and Shuiqian are very compatible, and the two paths often overlap. Therefore, there are also people from the knife studio who put water money in the money shop. More often than not, Qianfang itself is also releasing water money.
The person who releases water by himself in the Qianfang is called a scraper. Release and collect water, such as scraping intestines and washing marrow. As long as you don't pay back the money you owe, unless you have an outrageous background like Zeng Fei, the oil will be squeezed out of your bones to pay back.
The walkers are the thugs who patrol the Qianfang to watch the scene. Deal with those who rely on their abilities to make a fortune or cause trouble. At the same time, you also need to be wary of some unexpected situations, such as killing scenes between sword dens, roving bandits with malicious intentions, etc.
Under normal circumstances, the waist knife plays these two roles, either releasing water and collecting water as a gut scraper, or wandering around the field to deal with various emergencies.
Bailang thought that going to Qianfang was a rare good job. Compared with other waist knives who often have to fight against the gangsters who come and go in and out of the city or the unruly smugglers and rats, there is not much blood in the money shop. It can be said to be a relatively safe place among the safe.
Moreover, Qianfang Qianfang has the word "money" in its name, so there is no need to say more about how rich it is. Rewards from high-rollers, daily profit sharing, water money in and out, tea fees, etc., there are many items, and they are all oil and water allowed by the knife shop.
Of course, a good place like Qianfang is not something you can go to just by grabbing a knife. This local relationship seems simple but is actually complex. It is not only the division of interests among the red swordsmen in the sword hall, but also the demonstration of the interests and status of the swordsman Tang Yan against his subordinates. Both inside and outside are based on seniority.
If Bai Lang hadn't directly become Liu Xu's disciple because of Zhou Dong's relationship, he wouldn't have been able to go to the Daqianfang that was about to be merged this time, even if he had settled Zeng Fei's mess. He can go now because he has merit and represents the interests of Liu Xu's lineage.
But he could go if he could. Bai Lang had no idea that he would go to Qianfang not to be a scraper or a waiter, but to be a prisoner!
As the name suggests, the Zhentang is the person who holds the place.
To be a town hall, in addition to having to convince the public in the intricate relationship network of Qianfang, it also requires skill and strength. He needs to be able to control the scene, and he also needs to be able to control the hallway and the scraper below him. In other words, without involving the actual operation of the Qianfang, the Zhentang is the biggest leader in terms of collecting and releasing water and guarding. Even the entire Qianfangli Town Hall can be ranked among the top three.
Bailang had heard Zhou Dong say a lot about Qianfang when he was with Zhou Dong in the past, and knew that in most cases the three important positions of Qianfang's shopkeeper, treasurer, and town hall were held by the red swordsmen in the knife studio. Or the senior and powerful Yao Daozi can take over. No matter how you look at it, the position of Zhentang is not suitable for a newcomer like him.
There is nothing simple about this.
Bailang felt anxious and asked tentatively: "Master Liu, how capable is this young man? How can He De sit in the position of the leader? I'm afraid this will embarrass you, Master Liu!"
Let’s explore the bottom first and then talk about retreating. Even if you really go back to the lobby or have a bowel scraper, you won't feel any unwillingness, and you will even feel more at ease. Because that is the position he should be in under normal circumstances, not the current "township" position that seems to be beautiful but is actually full of trouble.
Liu Xu sat back on the chair with a smile, and then remained silent for a while before speaking: "Bai Lang, what do you think is the most important thing in a knife studio?"
"The little one thinks that strength is the most important thing."
"Yes, strength is the most important thing in a sword studio. But there are many types of strength. Cultivation is strength, numbers are strength, and sword appreciation can also be regarded as a kind of strength here. No Those with strength can only stay away from nourishment and get involved in the swords, swords, shadows and the grinding of life and death. Either they die halfway, or they continue to become stronger and "strength" during the grinding and get rid of the past.
Do you think the two money shops in Dongshi have been doing well for decades before, so why do they suddenly want to merge? "
Master Liu spoke calmly with a smile, and paused. He did not wait for Bai Lang to answer, but continued to give the answer himself: "Because of strength. The two Qianfangs are the two forces in the sword hall. When they are balanced, they will naturally be at peace with each other. It's okay, but once one party is too weak, do you think the other party will look at the fat on their lips and remain indifferent?
That's why there are two money shops merged into one.
And you represent me, the lineage of the Affairs Hall. When dividing the benefits, it is natural that a location in the town hall is needed to have sufficient weight.
As for whether you can control the situation, that's your business. I'm giving Zhou Dong some face, and I'm also giving you a chance. If you seize it, you will become famous in the knife studio. You will soar into the sky, and you will have to struggle for at least ten years less than others. If you can't sit still, no one else can take your seat in the hall from me, so I'll just replace you.
After each passing, you should be able to tell clearly who feels the most uncomfortable and who is the most regrettable in the end, right? "
"Boy, you can tell the difference clearly." Bai Lang didn't expect that Liu Xu would suddenly say so many weighty and meaningful words. I didn't know how to respond for a while. At the same time, he also understood that he could no longer refuse the position of "town hall". If you refuse again, you will be disrespectful of flattery. It will be impossible to stay in Liu Xu's lineage in the future. And in his words, Liu Xu directly demonstrated the "strength" of his lineage, so powerfully that Bailang inevitably felt a little more worried.
"Okay, now that you can tell the difference, are you going to wait until Qianfang merges to go there, or are you going to go there in advance to help?"
"I want to go there as soon as possible, firstly to get familiar with the environment, and secondly to see how many unconvinced people want to give me some power."
"Are you confident?"
"I will not embarrass Mr. Liu!"
"good!"
Liu Xu asked Bailang to retreat after a few words of encouragement. He still has a lot to do. Although Bailang's appointment as the new Qianfang Town Hall is a big deal, it doesn't mean that Liu Xu will always protect him. The words have been said and the road has been paved. The rest depends on how Bailang, who Liu Xu had no choice but to give him high hopes, does. Whether it is good or bad will take time to verify.
After leaving the entrance of the main hall, Bai Lang, who should have been ecstatic, couldn't get excited anyway. He was not even as happy as when he came. Instead, he felt uneasy, with heavy shoulders and thin ice under his feet.
After thinking about it, Bailang didn't go home. Instead, he came out of Ma Sheng Alley and went to look for Zhou Dong on the streets of Dongshi.
When they found Zhou Dong, he happened to be going to have a drink, so the two of them found a tavern and sat down together.
"I heard that you bought a dead man's house?" Zhou Dong asked first as soon as he sat down.
