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The dart bureau escorting the snow lotus of the Tianshan Mountains will arrive at the city of Yangzhou at noon the day after tomorrow?

There is no impermeable force in the world, Wei Xiaobao was summoned by Yu Ba and others here, so he was naturally one step ahead of everyone, and after him, the forces of all parties also quickly got the news.

"What? At noon the day after tomorrow, the Tianshan Snow Lotus will arrive in Yangzhou? Quickly, quickly go to find out, is this news true? Ready, there will be a big chaos under the city the day after tomorrow. ”

"If I grab the Heavenly Snow Lotus, my strength will skyrocket, and when the time comes, the martial arts, haha, haha, the Tianshan Snow Lotus is Lao Tzu, no matter who it is, if you rob me, you will die." ”

"Only the Tianshan Snow Lotus can cure my son's illness, if you don't know how to lift, don't blame the old man for being ruthless, hum, my Divine Fist is invincible and returns to the name of Xin Shu, but it is not for nothing!"

"Haha, Tianshan Snow Lotus, hurry up and mobilize more funds for me and wait for the auction. ”

All of a sudden, in Yangzhou City, the news spread, and all forces were in an uproar!

First of all, the wealthy businessmen and officials from various state capitals have mobilized funds to prepare to bid for the Tianshan Snow Lotus at the auction in a few days, and many of them are determined to win! Of course, this kind of idea is better, but compared with the rich businessmen, those people in the martial arts who are poor and do not have much money and are greedy for the Tianshan Snow Lotus are all fierce.

For people in the martial arts, martial arts is their almost obsession in the pursuit, once there is an opportunity to improve martial arts, most people will fight and grab without hesitation, regardless of everything.

For the sake of martial arts, in order to become stronger, they will abandon morality, will give up their lives and forget death, of course, there are also people who can resist the temptation, and this kind of noble people who are in the martial arts, can also keep the moral bottom line, do not rely on martial arts, and rob other people's belongings, are called chivalrous!

In Yangzhou City, in the Qincha Mansion, Wei Xiaobao watched Yu Ba's summons, and was slightly silent, his eyes showed a fine light, and he was thinking in his mind, the day after tomorrow, should he watch a good show in the city, or go out of the city to see, and intervene? This matter needs to be discussed!

"I have spiritual power, I can change my appearance, if I go out of Yangzhou City in another capacity to meddle in this matter, there is naturally no problem, but Tianshan Snow Lotus is not in the hands of the dart game, those people in the martial arts are scrambling, fighting, no matter how much blood flows, it seems to have nothing to do with me? Forget it, or take a look at the city the day after tomorrow?" Wei Xiaobao finally smiled after thinking about it.

Suddenly, at this moment, Shuang'er walked in and said, "Xianggong, just outside the mansion, there is the state pastor of Yangzhou City, General Shiyan, who came to ask to see you, this is his post!"

"Oh, Shuang'er, come out with me to have a look!" Wei Xiaobao's expression moved, and he said immediately.

In fact, it is not too difficult to guess, Wei Xiaobao also has some guesses of his own, and at the moment he brought Shuang'er to welcome Shi Yan, who was dressed in a brocade robe, and the two sides exchanged a few polite words, Wei Xiaobao welcomed Shi Yan's arrival, saying that Shi Yan was full of brilliance, and Shi Yan didn't even dare to say it, and his tone was respectful.

"Brother Shi came this time, I'm afraid it's not as simple as chatting with my brother and me!" After a while, Wei Xiaobao looked at Shi Yan, who was a little anxious, and asked lightly.

He didn't have a bad impression of Shi Yan, he had a good impression, and at the last banquet, the two had a martial arts competition, although that competition was completely unequal, and it was not challenging for Wei Xiaobao. However, as a martial artist, Shi Yan is willing to be close to Wei Xiaobao.

"Oh, little brother, since you asked, I have something to say. Shi Yan glanced at Wei Xiaobao, his words flickered a little, and he was even more helpless, and finally gritted his teeth, but still spoke: "I don't know little brother, have you heard that at noon the day after tomorrow, the Tianshan Snow Lotus purchased by the Heavenly Will Commercial Bank at a high price will be escorted by the Dart Bureau and arrive in Yangzhou City, when the time comes?"

"Oh, I've heard about it, what's this? Doesn't it mean that there will be a big auction to be held in Yangzhou City in a while? I still want to go and see the excitement. When Wei Xiaobao heard that Shi Yan really came for this matter, he couldn't help but move and said deliberately.

When Shi Yan heard this, he couldn't figure out whether Wei Xiaobao really didn't understand, or pretended to be confused, he sighed, with a sad face, and explained: "Little brother, don't you know something?"

Those wealthy businessmen and children of officials from all over the country want to wait for the auction, nothing! Even if they do this, they will make the commercial circulation of Yangzhou City more prosperous. However, some unruly martial arts people, they have no money, but they are extremely fierce and more powerful in martial arts.

In this way, when the dart bureau arrives in the city, before stepping into Yangzhou, I am afraid that they will snatch it, and then the blood will flow like a river, not only will the impact be bad, but I am afraid that these people in the martial arts will kill the red eyes, and once they can't control it at that time, I'm afraid there will be chaos?

As soon as he thought of this, Shi Yan's scalp was numb, because once there was a large-scale martial arts fight outside Yangzhou City, even if this matter did not expand and cause chaos in Yangzhou City, then, for officials like them, it would also affect their political performance and should be investigated.

Originally, if there was a problem in Yangzhou City, he and Wu Zhirong should have carried it together, but Wu Zhirong belonged to the civil official, but he Shi Yan was a military general and was investigated by the imperial court at that time, Wu Zhirong could completely report that there was a riot outside the city, and it had nothing to do with him.

However, when it is Shi Yan's turn here, he must be held accountable! He was anxious about this matter, and he understood that Wu Zhirong and those officials who had a bad relationship with him on weekdays were afraid that they were waiting to see their own good show, and there was no way, Shi Yan thought of Wei Xiaobao to visit!

"Brother Shi, you are the pastor of Shoucheng Prefecture, if you really want to take care of it, why don't you directly send troops to suppress it?" After listening to Shi Yan's complaints, Wei Xiaobao frowned and said in a deep voice.

Hearing Wei Xiaobao say this, Shi Yan's face was even more ugly, and he said helplessly: "Little brother, you don't understand the situation, brother, I look beautiful, I am the defender of Yangzhou Prefecture, but in fact, my subordinates, the defenders of the entire Yangzhou City, are only three thousand, although I also train with heart on weekdays, but our Yangzhou City armory does not have any sophisticated weapons at all."

Even some soldiers, even swords, were brought into the army by themselves before enlisting in the army. War horses are only five hundred, all old and weak, to be honest, now fortunately is not the war period, if it is a war period, there are enemy troops to attack the city, I am afraid that it is Nuo Yangzhou City, ten days will be lost.

In fact, I also want to know where the military salaries allocated by the imperial court every year have gone, which is said to be a large amount, but they have been exploited by civil officials at all levels, and there are really not many that can really be distributed to me? These 3,000 defenders are the only number of people in my Yangzhou City, and I have this little money in my hands, once it is spent.

When the time comes, there will really be an emergency, am I afraid?" Speaking of this, Shi Yan's face was ugly!

Wei Xiaobao's eyes narrowed slightly when he heard this, and said: "Brother Shi, do you mean that the military salaries allocated by the imperial court have been embezzled by civilian officials like Wu Zhirong?

"This kind of thing, everyone is aggrieved, at the beginning, I really sued, but, many officials above, have reaped the benefits of military salaries, how do they care? Those court officials above think about it, anyway, there is no war, this military salary might as well be spent on themselves, and in case there is really a war, or Yangzhou City is lost, they will put the responsibility on the soldiers, and then, at that time, they sent the Eight Banners elite soldiers to suppress the rebellion.

In this way, not only will you dispose of us and others, but you will also be able to reap the credit for yourself in the emperor's place!" Shi Yan said this, his face was pale, revealing a hideous look, and he gritted his teeth and said hatefully.

"How can this be reasonable, then, Brother Shi, are you planning to come this time? What are the difficulties, as long as I can help, brother, I will definitely help you!" Wei Xiaobao looked at Shi Yan and said sincerely.

"Little brother, I think so, there are only three thousand defenders in Yangzhou City, and although they insist on training, they rarely fight, so they must not press this bit of family foundation, the day after tomorrow I want to be in the city, intimidation, put on a posture, if those people in the martial arts don't listen, I have no choice, but when the time comes, the court will investigate it, and I hope you brother?"

"You are Lord Qincha, you are an errand in Beijing, and you are a popular person around the emperor, if you are willing to help me, even if I am held accountable, I think maybe my official position will not be guaranteed, but, at least my life can be saved. ”

"Little brother, I'm going to trouble you this time!" Shi Yan pleaded with Wei Xiaobao.

He really had no choice, otherwise he wouldn't have begged Wei Xiaobao, and he was nervously waiting for a reply at the moment.

"I'm afraid it's not appropriate to do this, not to mention whether I can keep you, but, in other words, because of this, lose your position, Brother Shi, are you willing?" Wei Xiaobao's eyes flashed.

"Uh, what can you do if you're unwilling?" Shi Yan sighed, revealing a dejected expression!

He thought that Wei Xiaobao didn't plan to help him, so he was bitter in his heart and was about to get up and say goodbye.

At this moment, suddenly, Wei Xiaobao's eyes showed a fine light, and he said to Shi Yan: "Brother Shi, brother, I have a way, I don't know if you are willing to fight once and fight with me!"

You have sued civil officials for deducting military salaries, I think, there must be some evidence, right?"

"Brother Wei, do you want to?" Shi Yan's face changed, and he suddenly looked at Wei Xiaobao.

"I think, Yangzhou City, it's time to change the prefect! Moreover, if this matter is successful, I guarantee that you will not only not be held accountable, but you can also be promoted and make a fortune, no matter where else, at least the military salary of Yangzhou City, no one will dare to deduct it in the future, how?" Wei Xiaobao looked at Shi Yan and said word by word.

"What are your plans?" Shi Yan's pupils contracted, his eyes shone brightly, and he said solemnly.

"Brother Shi, you listen to my arrangement, so that when the time comes, I will?" Wei Xiaobao whispered in Shi Yan's ear. When Shi Yan heard this, he didn't understand at first, and his expression was dazed, but then, when Wei Xiaobao explained to the back, he suddenly opened his eyes wide.

Shi Yan's expression was shocked, looking at Wei Xiaobao, he couldn't help but gasp: "This?"

"How is it?Brother Shi?I can't do it!" Wei Xiaobao's face was flat and he said in a deep voice.

"Okay! I'll fight this time!" Shi Yan's face was cloudy, and he finally gritted his teeth.

"Brother Shi, follow my brother and me in the future, I won't let you suffer!" Wei Xiaobao said.

Shi Yan nodded heavily, how could he not understand Wei Xiaobao's words, he was obviously trying to win himself over, his eyes showed some complexity, but he did not refuse, nor did he agree.

He wants to see if this matter will really succeed as Wei Xiaobao said! If he succeeds, he can believe that Wei Xiaobao has this ability to make himself better and better, and if he fails, whether he believes Wei Xiaobao's ability or not, he will have to fall to the ground.

Therefore, he also fought hard this time! Ready to fight for a future for himself!

Shi Yan left, and with a sense of complexity and firmness, he walked out of Wei Xiaobao's Qincha Mansion. ~~~~~~~~ looked at his back as he left, Wei Xiaobao's eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a fine light.

"Hehe, this is an opportunity, not only to shake Wu Zhirong, but also to establish popularity in Yangzhou City, and even to meddle in the army, I want this Yangzhou City, it must be solid in the future!"

Shuang'er went obediently, and it didn't take long for him to come back, and Wei Xiaobao ordered dozens of guards to change into civilian clothes and go out to find out the news in various places in Yangzhou City, teahouses and restaurants, and on the streets.

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The next morning, the sky cleared.

The people of Yangzhou City were very strange, because on this day, very early, they suddenly found that in addition to some officials who patrol on weekdays, there were suddenly a large number of officers and soldiers on the streets, major commercial districts, and shops in Yangzhou City.

These officers and men are not like the people who used to patrol and wait for death, but they are just putting on a show; they are really patrolling everywhere, as if they are looking for bad guys, and they are extremely loyal to their duties! What is the matter? Haven't the officers and men always oppressed us ordinary people? Now they are?

Moreover, many well-intentioned people also found that not only on the streets, a large number of officers and soldiers patrolled the commercial area, but even on the city wall, I don't know when a large number of defenders appeared, and they all looked serious!

"What's going on? The city defense of Yangzhou City has suddenly become countless times stronger, so do you have to fight? However, I haven't heard any news, and now is the era of peace? So what?" This doubt appeared in the hearts of hundreds of people, and one by one they beat drums in their hearts, and their eyes showed curiosity.

If there is a war going on, almost no one will believe it? However, there is a trace of vigilance and faint worry in the hearts of the people; after all, it is not a simple matter for officers and men to be dispatched to strengthen the defense of the city? If nothing happens, the government will never do such useless things

In the city of Yangzhou, a medium-sized teahouse and wine shop is noisy.

Many high-rollers and martial arts men drink here, of course, more are still in Yangzhou City, ordinary people, everyone drinks and eats meat, and they discuss their own topics.

In the window part, there is a table, and a few Yangzhou City gangsters are drinking.

Suddenly, a dark-faced thug, his face turned red, as if he was drunk, and shouted loudly to the people around him: "Brothers, listen to me, today and tomorrow, all at home, no matter what the sound, don't go out, otherwise your life may be in danger?"

"Ahh

"What do you know? Do you know why there are suddenly so many officials on the streets? Do you know why the city defense army has suddenly strengthened several times? Let me tell you, it is because there are a large number of anti-thieves in Yangzhou City at present, so Yangzhou Prefecture Mu and Lord Shi Yan have strengthened the city defense.

These thieves, it is said that they came for money, and they are ready to rob the Tianshan Snow Lotus purchased from outside the territory by the Providence Trading House. When the black-faced brother Wang heard the laughter of his fellow tables, he seemed to have no mouth to hide, glared at everyone, and said loudly.

"Ah, but, what does this have to do with us? Even if the Providence Firm is robbed, it has nothing to do with us?" Hearing this, a person at the table next to him suddenly stood up and asked.

"I heard that this group of thieves is extremely vicious and kills people without blinking, you are sure that after they robbed the Tianshan Snow Lotus, they left obediently, not to rob other rich and noble families in Yangzhou City, and not to kill innocents everywhere, so ah, I think it is better to hide obediently. The black-faced brother shouted.

"But, aren't there any officers and soldiers? aren't they afraid of thieves!" said one of the people!

"Shoucheng Prefecture Mu, Lord Shi Yan is a good official, I heard that there were anti-thieves who made a rebellion, so I mobilized troops and horses as soon as possible, but, have you seen it? My Yangzhou City, now there are only 3,000 defenders, and the weapons and horses are all old and weak, and there are not even many bows and arrows, will the anti-thieves still be afraid?"

"Ah, what you say, is this really the case? But where is the military salary issued by the imperial court?"

"Military salary, hahaha, like a big official like the prefect, who only cares about looting the people's fat and ointment, how can he care about the life and death of our people? I am afraid that one-tenth of the military salary will not be in the hands of Lord Shiyan, so the defenders of my Yangzhou City are weak like this, hahahaha. ”

"Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, this brother said it too well, the daughter of a good family next door to me was forced by the prefect to be a concubine, and the family did not obey, the father and mother were broken legs, and the daughter was bullied in the end, and she still had to be a concubine, hey, so pitiful. ”

"An official like the prefect is really corrupt and perverts the law, which is very hateful, how can it be justified!"

All of a sudden, the crowd in this wine shop was excited, and everyone scolded the corrupt officials.

At the same time, in the entire Yangzhou city, all the prescription positions, lively streets, there are similar things happening, for a while, the people of Yangzhou seem to be aroused hatred for corrupt officials and evil officials, one by one listed the unfair treatment they saw before, but did not dare to say. Among them, there are true and false, but this topic does not stop, and more people are coaxing.

However, fortunately, although the people were sad and hateful, they just said that they did not dare to make any excessive moves, and in this way, few people paid attention to it, and in Yangzhou City, there was a hatred of corrupt officials and corrupt officials, and the emotion of praising the general of Mushi Rock in Shouchengzhou quietly spread

And some people in the martial arts, hearing the news, also walked out of their respective residences, looking at the head of Yangzhou City, those defenders with shabby armor and even lack of bows and arrows, their eyes showed contempt one by one, and some even laughed loudly in their hearts: "Hahahaha, is this the defender of Yangzhou City? Just these wastes, they also want to stop us from snatching the Tianshan Snow Lotus, it's really ridiculous, so it seems that the Qing court's qi is about to run out, hahahaha!"

"Well, with these defenders is not enough to suppress everyone, when the time comes, there will be chaos inside and outside Yangzhou City, so maybe it will be an opportunity? ”

"Even if you can't grab the Tianshan Snow Lotus, it's excellent to get some gold, silver, and wealth!"

"You know, now in Yangzhou City, there are a lot of rich people and officials?"

“”

When the news spread, almost all martial arts people were even more arrogant and unscrupulous.

Originally, I was still a little worried that the Qing court would intervene and suppress it by force, but now it seems that it was worried in vain?

There are only three snow lotuses in the Tianshan Mountains, not everyone can get them, but, in Yangzhou City, there are others, I don't know how many good things, just in the major shops, there are countless of them!

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In the mansion of Lord Qincha, Wei Xiaobao sat on a chair, standing obediently on the side, and the two listened to Zhao Qixian in front of them, and among the respectful reports, it was the turmoil of Yangzhou City.

"My lord, now the people are panicking and resentful, and those people in the martial arts seem to be more arrogant and arrogant, some major shops and shopkeepers have expressed their worries, hoping that the government will give an explanation, what should we do?" Zhao Qixian said respectfully towards Wei Xiaobao.

"What is the reaction of the government?" Wei Xiaobao smiled slightly, and said with a calm face.

"Zhou Mu Shiyan directly admitted to the rich businessman, saying that there are indeed anti-thieves lurking in Yangzhou City, but, even if he fights a soldier, even if he dies on the battlefield, he will fight with the anti-thieves, he will swear to defend Yangzhou City, and even threaten that unless the anti-thieves step on his corpse, they must not hurt a single person, this, my lord, this is too fake, right?" Speaking of this, Zhao Qixian's face was strange, and then he looked at Wei Xiaobao, and said: " As for Wu Zhirong, he watched from the wall, he didn't care about anything, just sat in the mansion and waited for Shi Yan to fall. He seemed to believe that no matter how angry the people were, they would not dare to rebel, and they would not be able to do anything to him.

"Yes, Xianggong, you do this to incite the hatred of the people, but even if they are hatred, what can they do? Without evidence, how can you deal with Wu Zhirong?" Shuang'er said curiously.

"Hehe, this is very wrong, the grief of a small number of people is indeed useless, but once this number becomes thousands, tens of thousands, 100,000 people or more, then there will be an incomparably powerful force, especially don't forget, I am now the identity of the Qincha, I have the right to cut first and then play, as long as there is a common people, or an official, think of reporting to me the corrupt officials and corrupt officials, report Wu Zhirong, and I also give a positive response, immediately this public resentment will erupt, and even those officials who are attached to Wu Zhirong will also turn back, cite evidence, and bite Wu Zhirong! In this way, I will have a reason to deal with Wu Zhirong. Wei Xiaobao's face was extremely indifferent, his eyes narrowed slightly, and he said: "This is the people's heart!"

"The people's hearts are available?" Shuang'er and Zhao Qixian frowned, as if they understood or not.