Meng Ming was talking to Teng Liqun about the treatment of his mother, Meng Ming only knew at this time that he was only thirty-three years old this year, and seeing that his face was covered with vicissitudes, he must have been tired by life and suffered a lot. The two have two daughters: the eldest is fifteen years old, named Teng Cuizhen; The youngest ten-year-old is called Teng Cuilan.

At this time, Meng Ming felt that Teng Liqun gave him a sense of familiarity, as if he had seen it there, and there was an inexplicable sense of intimacy. Later, the rescue of his wife was from the heart, and it was very natural.

It is said that Niu Dayou and his party limped back with a blue nose and swollen face, and at this time Niu Dayou said in a rough voice: "Brothers, this time, my brother made you suffer, we have to avenge this revenge, we must find a way back, otherwise let those poor haha and mud legs look at our jokes, how will we mix in the future." The four of them echoed in unison.

One of them asked: "Brother Niu, that kid can be hated at any time, but he also gave us medical expenses, in fact, we are all flesh wounds, if everyone can share five or six dollars, it will not be a loss, we might as well find a place to divide it now, otherwise we will be itching in our hearts." ”

Niu Dayou's eyes widened, and said: "Why can't you believe me, I'm afraid that I'm greedy for your money, if I hadn't called you this time, you would have reaped such a good thing, usually we go out to collect debts, at most half a penny, although we were beaten today, it's worth it." “

He said again: "Okay, let's go under the big willow tree and divide the money, today I will take more, I will take seven times, and you will divide the rest equally." The four of them did not object, after all, Niu Dayou was their head, and they each divided five and five, and the rest was consistent, and each of them contributed two hundred wen each, and got a total of two yuan, and went to the tavern to drink and suppress the shock.

They first went to the tavern to drink tea and wait, and waited for about half an hour, until noon, when they ordered wine and food, and waited.

Niu Dayou said: "After we finish eating, we will go on an errand, but we have to tell our hall master about this file, but no one is allowed to mention this medical expense." After all, our Yangzhou Boat Gang stomped on his feet in Yangzhou, and moved three points, and no one dared to provoke our Yangzhou Gang, so that kid couldn't be spared, and that Teng Liqun was also cleaned up. ”

At this time, Meng Ming also asked the guards to make a table of sumptuous wine and food, and then asked the restaurant to send it to his home. From time to time, food and drinks were delivered.

Meng Ming first disinfected Teng Liqun's house at this time, and then put the dining table in the courtyard and put the wine and food, he opened the wine, poured Teng Liqun full of wine, and his two daughters also called the table.

Meng Ming asked about some things about the boat running at the dock, and also learned about the situation of the Yangzhou Boat Gang.

Teng Liqun said to Meng Ming: "At this time, most of the boat owners in Yangzhou have joined the Yangzhou Boat Gang, and each household has to pay the gang fee, and then the freight earned by each household must also be handed over to the boat gang. Although the Yangzhou Boat Gang was originally a mutual aid organization for boat owners, the upper management personnel were uneven, and there was also a situation where the upper level exploited and squeezed the low-level boat owners.

Now the gang rules of the boat gang are becoming more and more stringent, and it has become a hidden underground government organization, although it is now allowed to leave the gang, but it is necessary to pay a huge amount of money to return the gang, saying that the boat owners who have withdrawn from the gang have occupied the resources of the boat gang in vain, and if they want to quit the gang, they will return 20% of the money they have earned over the years to the boat gang, and almost this nearly a year of shipping has run away in vain. ”

Teng Liqun did not join the Yangzhou Boat Gang, because after joining, he lost the right to speak on the ship, and now the gang is basically not allowed to take private work, all of which are contacted by the gang to receive work, and then arranged for the boat owners; There is a lot of work to be undertaken by the gang, but you need to pay a helper fee, and the freight has to be pumped, and it is not better than doing it alone in a year.

Meng Ming now understands that the Yangzhou Boat Gang has become a shackle wrapped around the boatman's body, a bloodsucker on the boatman's body, and has initially had the prototype of Jianghu Tangkou.

At this time, Niu Dayou was in the money bank of the boat gang, and after the delivery was completed, he went straight to the entrance of the hall to see the hall master.

This hall was set up at the back of a casino, and after he showed the seal, he went into the backyard to meet the owner.

This hall master is a sturdy man in a strong suit, his skin is dark and rough, his hands are like dead branches and cracked, at first glance he is a man who has suffered from wind and frost, no wonder most people who are on the boat all year round, the wind and the sun, and the wind and waves are like this. This person has a simple and simple face, but Niu Dayou is cautious and timid in front of this person.

I saw him say, "What is the matter with the big bull?" ”

Niu Dayou hurriedly responded: "Master Wei, I led people to collect debts this time, but I was beaten, and I also reported my name, but the other party didn't listen at all, and it seemed that I had no fear." The little one thought that there must be an inside story, so he came to report it. I saw that Hall Master Wei listened, and his slightly closed eyes suddenly opened, and a flash of light flashed. He inquired in detail about what had happened, and finally he was silent for a moment.

He said to Niu Dayou: "You lead the way and call the brothers of Jingwutang." I'll meet him. ”

Niu Dayou took the order, and after a while, from the back door of the casino, there were more than 20 men in black clothes in strong suits, carrying sticks and machetes, under the guidance of Niu Dayou, led by the master of Wei Tang, towards the shantytown on the bank of the river.

This group of people flaunts their strength and is arrogant, and they do not avoid people's eyes and ears at all. The people in the market took refuge, pointing and talking in the back.

At this time, Meng Ming was still staying at Teng Liqun's house, and he had asked one of the guards to go back to his life, and informed Lu Yijian of the relevant situation, and asked for a few more guards.

He stayed here because he thought that the debt-collecting boat gang would come to take revenge, and he knew that if he left at this time, these people would definitely spread their anger on Teng Liqun's family, so he waited here.

His guards had already returned, and the governor of Yangzhou had also learned of the situation, so he came in person and brought twenty servants. Meng Ming felt that there was some excitement at first glance.

Meng Ming said to Sheng Ming: "Sheng Daren's official affairs are important, how dare I work hard for you in such a private matter, I am really ashamed." ”

Sheng Ming said: "Meng Juma is polite, there are such young people under my rule, and they should be severely punished." ”

Meng Ming asked Sheng Ming to avoid it first, he wanted not to startle the snake, and second, he wanted Sheng Ming to see the arrogance of the boat gang. He told Sheng Ming his thoughts, and Sheng Ming agreed. The fame caused the officials to scatter and hide aside.

At this time, the people of the boat gang had already rushed over, and Meng Ming was standing in Teng Liqun's courtyard. I saw that as soon as this group of people rushed up, they pulled out the fence next to the courtyard and pushed it, and then surrounded the four corners of the hospital, surrounding Meng Ming and the guards in the middle, only to see the honest Wei hall master walking to two meters in front of Meng Ming.

Then he asked in a rough voice: "This little Langjun, who is the person, why did you take care of the idle affairs of my Yangzhou boat gang and beat my gang, please give me a reasonable explanation, otherwise you will have to accept the punishment of my gang." ”

Meng Ming said sarcastically: "I don't know what right Your Majesty has to punish me, do you want to represent the government, do you want to set up a private court?" Besides, what kind of crime should you be guilty of violently collecting debts and robbing people's daughters! ”

When the Wei Tang Master heard this, his face sank, and he said angrily: "Boy, you don't want Meng Lang, and you don't inquire about the prestige of the Yangzhou Boat Gang, the Yangzhou Boat Gang stomped their feet in Yangzhou, and moved three points on the ground; If you offend the people of the boat gang, even if Zhizhou comes, you can't protect you. So don't use the power of your tongue and put down the trick to see the real chapter. Now it's too late to kowtow and confess guilt, chop off a little finger and compensate 500 yuan; Otherwise, you will be stuck with three knives and six holes in your body, and you will lose most of your life. ”

Meng Ming said: "It's useless to say more, there is no way for me to confess, you are not qualified yet." ”

At this time, I saw that the hall master of Nawei was already angry and impatient, and then made a gesture to the people in the gang led by him to see the chopping, and suddenly everyone rushed towards Meng Ming and the others with sticks and machetes.

Sheng Ming saw that something bad was wrong, and then shouted loudly: "Stop, I am the famous governor of Yangzhou, who dares to make a mistake, will be severely punished." ”

Then Sheng Ming called the officials to come forward to suppress these fanatics, and these boat gang members turned a blind eye to Sheng Ming's drinking, and the officials were also unexpectedly unscrupulous, timid.

The people of these boat gang Jingwutang are all brave and ruthless people, and several of them are outlaws who kill people and oversell goods, but I saw that a few people actually attacked the government servants and cut down several at once. The guards, and later a total of ten people, all drew their swords and joined the warband.

Several members of the boat gang rushed through the guards' protective circle and outflanked Meng Ming; At this time, Meng Ming looked calm and unafraid. I saw Meng Ming pick up the pistol from his arms, knock down one with one shot, and then skillfully load the bullets, knocking all the thugs who rushed up to the ground in less than a minute.

The deafening sound of gunfire alarmed all those present, both friend and foe, and they all looked at the boat gang lying on the ground. The power of the pistol was very great, and these people were beaten to a blur of flesh and blood, especially one of them had a head shot and his brain burst out, which was miserable.

Someone vomited on the spot, and the people of these boat gangs were also stupid, stunned on the spot, and forgot to escape. Therefore, the guards on Meng Ming's side took down all these people, and they were all stunned and sturdy. Meng Ming handed over these people to Yangzhou Zhizhou.

At this time, Sheng Ming hadn't woken up from the shock until Meng Ming came to wake him up. This incident had a great impact on him, first, he didn't expect that the Yangzhou Boat Gang would dare to attack the government, which was tantamount to a rebellion; The second is that he didn't expect Meng Ming to be like a divine help, holding an artifact, quickly turning the tide of the battle, and letting these thugs subdue the law.

All this changed so fast, like a passing horse, that he was overwhelmed for a while, and he fell into shock and couldn't extricate himself.