A few days later, Yuqin and the others finally arrived in Wuchang. Since there were many lakes along the Yangtze River in this area, which was part of Yunmeng Daze a long time ago, there was a local gang called the "Jiuhu Gang". It was originally composed of farmers and farmers around the lakes. Fishermen, a mutual aid association formed due to geographical relationships.
Later, as time went by, due to the complex composition of the gang and the mixed membership, it was naturally difficult to control the gang when there were many people. Extortion, fights and other incidents were often heard, and the reputation gradually deteriorated, and it gradually turned into a local bandit gang that harbored evil and evil.
Until about ten years ago, the Jiuhu Gang suddenly changed from its previous ugly state in a short period of time. Not only did the gang restart its business of serious waterway grain transportation, but it also established a good cooperative and mutually beneficial relationship with local farmers and fishermen. There are more restraints and no more bandits and strongmen.
According to what Lu Changge said on the way, it was precisely because King Zhao of Shu took a fancy to the size of the Jiuhu Gang in Wuchang ten years ago that he brought it under his command and sent a capable minister under his command to manage and rectify it. The Jiuhu Gang became what it is today. A gang with strict discipline and many talents.
Today's Jiuhu Gang boss Gu Ruming was the confidant general sent by King Shu Zhao at that time. Lu Changge's trip was to hand Yuqin into his hands.
In the afternoon of that day, Lu Changge received a reply from the Jiuhu Gang, saying that the gang leader knew his intention and asked him to talk to the chief helmsman of the Jiuhu Gang tomorrow. After Lu Changge dismissed the gangster, he returned to the inn and said He said to Yuqin: "Sister Yuqin, I'm going to wrong you for a few days. Are you ready?"
His tone was mixed with a little uneasiness and guilt.
Yuqin smiled and said: "It's okay, let's set off now."
Early the next morning, Lu Changge hired a carriage to travel and tied up the elm piano to hide it from others. At this time, the carriage came to the vicinity of East Lake Chu City, where a huge manor was located. The place was surrounded by water on three sides, and the lakes and waterways were all under the control of the Jiuhu Gang. It could be said that it relied on natural dangers, making it easy to defend but difficult to attack.
As soon as the carriage arrived at the gate, a member of the Jiuhu Gang who was guarding the gate first connected Lu Changge, and then two more people took Yuqin out of the carriage and asked her to follow.
Lu Changge secretly looked at it and saw only a few gang members wearing coarse cloth. The style was simple and mainly for convenience. However, if he looked closely, he could see that they were all neatly dressed. Although their clothes were old, they were clean and they spoke appropriately. They are polite and completely different from ordinary gangs where dragons and snakes are mixed.
Lu Changge couldn't help but secretly admire him. If ordinary gang members could have such rules, let alone people in high positions, it would be difficult for such a gang to succeed.
The two came to the lobby and saw a middle-aged man waiting inside. They saw that he and the gang were wearing similar cloth clothes. Although the style was more detailed, they were not far different. He had a strong build and bright eyes. , has its own majesty.
When Lu Changge saw him, he bowed his hands and said with a smile, "Gu Gu, how are you doing?"
This person was Gu Ruming, the head of the Jiuhu Gang. Gu Ruming also returned the gift with a hearty smile and said: "Originally, the gang affairs have been complicated recently, and I was a little upset, but the deputy master has invited Miss Yuqin for me. Come on, this is a great achievement, the prince is overjoyed, so naturally our subordinates will follow suit!"
Lu Changge also smiled and said: "That's good! In addition, Yangxinlou and Fanzhu also put in a lot of effort to get the person this time. I also ask Gang Leader Gu to put in a good word for me."
Then he turned his eyes, showing a slightly cunning look.
Gu Ruming understood immediately, nodded and replied: "That's natural. Gu will definitely tell the truth. Deputy Pavilion Master, don't worry!"
Then he looked at Yuqin aside, waved to the gang around her and said: "Okay, you can untie Miss Yuqin first. We must treat the prince's guests with courtesy."
Lu Changge did not stop him, and allowed the gang members to untie Yuqin, but Yuqin said coldly: "Forcing a weak woman to be a guest in the house, and supervising her day and night, never leaving, this kind of 'hospitality' I apologize for my insensitivity to Yuqin."
Lu Changge said: "Prince Shu Zhao is graceful and generous, and he always treats others with sincerity. Why should Miss Yuqin worry so much? Just feel free to go to the prince's house as a guest."
Yuqin said lightly: "Since you are inviting guests in this way, Yuqin has nothing to say and can only obey."
Lu Changge spread his hands with a very helpless expression, but he secretly praised Yuqin's acting skills so realistically. If he hadn't made an agreement with her before, he would probably have to hide it from her.
Gu Ruming said: "It doesn't matter. We are talking nonsense now. It is reasonable for Miss Yuqin not to understand. I hope that after arriving in Chengdu, the prince can change the girl's mind."
Then he said to Lu Changge: "Let Gu handle the rest of the matter. The deputy pavilion master has traveled a long distance. Do you want to stay and have dinner with Gu? Although the Jiuhu Gang is not a famous gang, it is doing well. It’s not a day of fine clothes and fine food, but a table of good wine and good food can still be prepared.”
Lu Changge smiled and said: "Gang Leader Gu is too polite. If the Jiuhu Gang doesn't recognize the name of the largest gang in Wuchang, I think most other gangs will not dare to recognize it, but Lu has been involved in a lot of things recently. I'll wait and see. I have to go back to the pavilion to do things, so I won’t bother you this time!”
Gu Ruming nodded, then said goodbye with his hands folded, and said at the same time: "In this case, Gu will not keep the deputy master. If there is anything else that Gu can help with, the deputy master can just send someone to talk to him. .”
Lu Changge also raised his hand and said in return: "Thank you now, Mr. Lu, please!"
He left the Jiuhu Gang without even looking at Yuqin and without looking back.
After leaving, Lu Changge first found a hiding place near the Jiuhu Gang and monitored every move of the Jiuhu Gang. As expected, in less than a day, Gu Ruming's motorcade set off towards Chengdu. Lu Changge Follow closely and wait for the opportunity.
Just as Lu Changge was leaving Wuchang with Gu Ruming's motorcade, Wei Jing, Feng Xinyao and Sheng Xia arrived in Wuchang on horseback. After dismounting, the three wanted to inquire about the Jiuhu Gang.
Wei Jing wanted to first find the diners of Sima's family in Wuchang to inquire about the situation there and the Jiuhu Gang, and see if he could find any traces of Lu Changge and Yu Qin.
Sheng Xiaduo walked in front of the two of them along the way, her pace was hurried, and sometimes she needed to plan the follow-up plan. She also always cherished her words like gold, and would not say another sentence if she could finish the matter in one sentence. Wei Jing knew that she had a cold temperament, and she was not like the Sima family. His position was a bit delicate, so he didn't say much, but Feng Xinyao was not so easily dismissed.
At this time, the three of them were looking for someone in the city. Shengxia was still walking in front. Feng Xinyao grabbed Wei Jing from behind and asked in a low voice: "Hey, Brother Wei, what's going on between you and Sister Shengxia?"
Wei Jing frowned, but did not dare to say anything. He also whispered: "What do you mean by 'what's the situation'? I just want to ask you two what's the situation and why are you going together?"
Only then did Feng Xinyao knock her head and said with a smile: "Yes, I have been so busy traveling and traveling these past few days that I have forgotten to tell Brother Wei in detail that Brother Shaoqi and I have found a place to stay in Xiangyang a few days ago. , I was just thinking about how to contact Brother Wei and tell you the good news."
Wei Jing raised his thumb and praised: "Very good, Miss Feng is really reliable!"
Feng Xinyuan smiled and said: "It's not me who can be relied upon, but mainly because of one of my father's former contacts. That person happens to have some friendship with Brother Shaoqi, and we can trust him, so we asked him to help."
Wei Jing said: "Well, after all, Qihuang Villa is not comparable to ordinary small sects. It has a deep foundation and cannot be defeated so easily."
Feng Xinyao sighed: "Although we have found a place to live, we still have a lot of things to worry about. One time we went out to buy goods, but we encountered strong men blocking the way on the way back. Although Brother Shaoqi is very skilled in martial arts, he cannot do it at the same time. Taking care of these many people, just when we were in crisis, a young girl came to the scene at some point. Her sword skills were very sharp, and she beat the group of robbers until they screamed, and then we got out of the siege. !”
Wei Jing asked: "That person is Miss Shengxia?"
Feng Xinyao nodded and said: "Yes, after we beat the robber away, we wanted to reward her well, but she just said no, and then we asked her which sect she came from, where she lived, and how the villa would be in the future. We came to thank her, but she said that she didn't want to tell her where she was from, but she had nowhere to go now, and she seemed to be unwilling to talk more. We saw her face was confused, as if she really didn't know where to go, so we invited her to stay with us for a few days. Today, let’s think about where to go from now on.”
