Regarding Meng Ming's assassination in Yangzhou, the court and the Yangzhou government were greatly shaken, and they also attracted great attention. Because Lu Yijian of the Political Affairs Hall was in Yangzhou at this time, and the Yangzhou Zhizhou was famous, he came to the scene of the assassination and witnessed what happened at the scene.

Lu Yijian was also furious and demanded a thorough investigation of the case, and Liu Quande, the criminal prison officer (local judicial director) in Yangzhou, was ordered to solve the case within a time limit, and demanded that the mastermind behind the scenes be traced.

On this day, Meng Ming was in the yamen of Yangzhou Zhizhou, and there were Lu Yijian, Qian Weiyan, Sheng Ming and Yangzhou's judicial officials. At this time, Lu Yijian sat in the middle of the lobby, and the others sat down in order on both sides, mainly to listen to the facts and progress of Meng Ming's assassination.

Liu Quande stood up from his seat at this time and said, "Lu Xiang, the attack on Meng Yuma was really an accident. This was caused by the violent debt collection of the Yangzhou Boat Gang, and it happened that Meng Fuma was present, witnessed what happened, and intervened to stop this atrocity. The people of the Yangzhou Boat Gang held a grudge and retaliated wantonly afterwards. This is the result of the investigation of the case by the lower officials in the past few days. Meng Ming also made it clear that the results of Liu Quande's investigation were true.

But Meng Ming got up again and said: "I don't know if Lord Liu has investigated the Yangzhou Boat Gang, not only the mastermind of this incident, but also whether the gang leader and his subordinates have conducted an investigation. Ben Ma believes that this is not only a simple case of forcible murder, but also a vicious political incident in which the Yangzhou boat gang defied, provoked, and attacked the government. ”

At this time, Sheng Ming also got up and said: "Lu Xiang, what Meng Juma said is right, Xia Guan was at the scene of the incident, especially experienced the extreme danger of the scene, the group of murderers of the Yangzhou Boat Gang is simply a group of outlaws, even the official and the catcher dare to cut and kill." If it weren't for Meng Yuma's quick decision and great might, I don't know how many officials would have spilled blood on the spot, just ask who gave this group of murderers the courage and shelter. The Yangzhou Boat Gang has developed rapidly in recent years and has become the largest underground force in Yangzhou, and this case has exposed the face of the Boat Gang's evil crimes, and it simply has the confidence to confront the government. Therefore, this official suggested that we should dig deep into the inside story, expose its criminal nature, prevent it from becoming bigger, endanger the stability of Yangzhou, and resolutely ban it if necessary. Sheng Ming was about to say something, but was interrupted by Qian Weiyan.

I heard Qian Wei say in a weird manner: "Sheng Zhizhou, in Yangzhou, there is such a horrific case under your rule, I think you can't escape the blame, and you can't escape the responsibility of dereliction of duty for improper governance." ”

At this time, Lu Yijian interrupted Qian Weiyan's topic, and said in a deep voice: "Lord Qian, it's an exaggeration, for the official side, how can there be no sudden natural and man-made disasters." The most important thing is to see whether the person in charge can cope with the changes and check the gaps. Whether it is a dereliction of duty or not, it is judged by the imperial court. The top priority now is to thoroughly investigate the boat gang, thoroughly investigate its criminal deeds, eradicate the masterminds behind the scenes, and restore Yangzhou to a prosperous situation. ”

Another picture at this time: In the gang hall of the Yangzhou Boat Gang, the gang leader Chang Chuanming sat in the main hall, and the elders, helmsmen, hall masters, and deacons in Yangzhou were all summoned to discuss matters.

Chang Chuanming thought about things with a solemn face, and the lobby was a little noisy and noisy at this time, and everyone in the hall was talking about it. I saw Chang Chuanming wake up and turn around, looking at the commotion below, he couldn't help frowning, and coughed violently, and the following suddenly quieted down.

I only heard him speak: "I am calling everyone here so urgently now to tell you a bad news, it is a matter of life and death for my gang, and my gang will face the fate of being banned and disbanded by the government." ”

As soon as he finished speaking, the people below suddenly fell into chaos, and most of them had unbelievable expressions. One of them was just about to stand up and ask a question, but before he could say anything, he was stopped by Chang Chuanming.

I saw Chang Chuanming say: "Lord Liang Helm sits down first, don't mess up, listen to me first, according to the report, Wei Yushui, the master of Jingwutang in Yangzhou, led the crowd to attack the officials and officials, causing several deaths and injuries. Now that Wei Yushui has been taken down by the government, I think it won't be long before the government will summon me and others to go to the government for interrogation. Therefore, I called all the principals of each hall to discuss this matter, and came up with a way to survive this disaster of extermination. ”

At this time, after hearing the news, most of the people in the hall were also helpless and panicked. The Liang helmsman who was stopped just now stood up again at this time and walked to the front desk.

Then he clenched his fists and said: "Helper, the Jingwutang under the jurisdiction of his subordinates actually had this incident, and now his subordinates don't know anything, but the responsibility of his subordinates is also unforgivable, and please punish the helper." But there is still something unclear about his subordinates, why Wei Yushui attacked the official errand, and whether there is a secret in it. After he finished speaking, he half-knelt on the ground, waiting for the delivery.

Chang Chuanming looked at him at this time and said: "Lord Liang Helm, step back first, and then discuss the punishment later, and now the top priority is to discuss the countermeasures." Lord Lin Duo ordered him to retreat.

Another person stood up and said: "Helper, I don't think you can let Lin Changqing go so lightly, if it weren't for his usual negligence in disciplining his subordinates and conniving at his subordinates to do a lot of evil, he would have caused such a catastrophe." ”

At this time, several people stood up to accuse the Lin Helm Master of his crimes, and several people stood up to intercede and argue for the Lin Helm Master; The two parties immediately quarreled, refused to give in to each other, and even shouted and tore each other. It seems that the Yangzhou Boat Gang is also divided into factions, and it is not monolithic. At this time, Chang Chuanming, who was sitting on the top position, looked at the chaotic scene below and was immediately furious.

He got up and said sharply: "That's enough, stop for me, and if you don't stop, you'll be served." Now that the boat gang is in a critical moment of life and death, everyone is still forming gangs and attacking each other, what kind of system has it become! Seeing him shout loudly, the people who were tearing and scolding immediately stopped, and returned to their seats in disheveled clothes, but they were still hostile to each other.

At this time, a bald old man dressed in plain clothes and quite benevolent stood up and said, saluting Chang Chuanming and said: "Helper, the old man said a few unkind words, I don't know whether to say it or not." ”

Chang Chuanming obviously respected the old man very much, and he also got up and saluted: "Master doesn't have to be polite, just say it directly." ”

I saw the old man say: "This disaster belongs to the old man's bluntness, and the helper and everyone here have an unshirkable responsibility. Even if the disaster does not happen this time, it will inevitably happen in the future, it is only a matter of time. Look at the extent to which many gangsters are now domineering, opening casinos, lending usury, bullying men and women, and running rampant in the streets, don't you see? It's not that you can't see it, it's just that it's a short-term protection, but these people have paid a lot of money, so they just turn a blind eye and let them do whatever they want, and finally caused such a catastrophe. My godbrothers in the gang are law-abiding and never do these illegal things. As he spoke, he coughed.

Everyone in the hall, including Chang Chuanming, did not refute him, and he looked willing to be trained, and he was very concerned about his body at that time, and when he saw that he was coughing, they went to condole one after another.

The old man coughed for a while before he came to his senses, he looked at everyone, and saw the people around him in front of him, all of them looking worried and anxious, and his heart couldn't help but warm, and he was suddenly moved.

He persuaded everyone to return to their seats, and said, "At a time when the survival of the boat gang is at stake, my brothers will definitely protect your integrity. Now the top priority is to go to the government, and the gang must put out a scapegoat, who must be at the helmsman or elder level. Then there is the trust relationship, spending a lot of money to deal with the people of the government, so that we can reduce the responsibility, and it is best to fall into the responsibility of negligence. But I have to plan for the worst, in case the government takes the opportunity to disband the boat gang and arrest everyone, I also guarantee that you can get out of the way, everyone will go back to pack up at this time, send your family to a safe place, and come back when the wind has passed. ”

When Chang Chuanming and the others heard this, they immediately felt confident and did not panic. In the end, Chang Chuanming discussed the candidate for the guilt, and the undisputed candidate was of course Wei Yushui's boss Liang Changqing, who was concerned about his own net worth, and Liang Changqing's supporters were all scattered and drew a line with him, and finally Lin Changqing became the culprit in this case.

After the group of people finished discussing, Chang Chuanming asked everyone to disperse, and everyone hurried home, packed up the softness, dismissed the family, and was prepared.

Chang Chuanming and Lin Changqing were still staying in the lobby to prepare for the summons of the government at any time, and at this time, Lin Changqing hung his head, like a mourner.

Chang Chuanming comforted him and said: "Master Liang Helm, this is something that can not be helped, at this time, you can only bear the blame, but don't worry, I will take care of your family, and treat it as if it were my own relatives." Lin Changqing also seemed to accept his fate, and he also thanked Chang Chuanming for his kindness.