Chapter 12 Chapter Twelve

Two miles to the south, in a thatched hut by the river, Zhang Qiushan performed exercises silently in the dark to heal his wounds. To cultivate to the level where foreign bodies and poisons can be eliminated from the body, even those with enough talent need to work hard for sixty years.But at the age of more than 20 years old, he has cultivated to such an impossible state. This is a thatched hut for the villagers who come and go to work here to rest. It is built with reeds and can be used to shelter from wind and rain. There are no residents within three miles. Mrs. Ge's mother and daughter guarded around to protect him, and they had always doubted that the earth could perform powers to eliminate the poison left by the poisonous dragon's palm, so the little girl was anxious and sneaked into the shed from time to time to check, like ants on a hot pot.

Mother, do you want to help him with true energy?She appeared next to Naimu and said anxiously: It seems that he has difficulties, a bit like the phenomenon of being unable to climb a building with true energy, only sweating Daughter, if you care about it, you will cause chaos. Don't be too smart to help.Mrs. Ge patted her on the back and said in a calm tone that reassured her: If he is not sure, he will never risk his life.Is it difficult to heal wounds with innate qi, but getting rid of foreign objects is a life-threatening risk. If you make a mistake, you will be disabled even if you don’t die. Foreign objects will block or destroy meridians. Even your father has not cultivated to this level realm.I think he must have the confidence to succeed, and anyone who wants to help him will fail to succeed.Set your mind to it and stop thinking about it.

Mom, how long will it take? who knows?I'm afraid even he himself can't estimate it.Daughter, you care too much about him, sometimes you will make mistakes. Daughter should care about him I know, but my mother can only tell you that you are still young, don't be too early Mother, maybe my daughter is a little girl, the words are not expressive: no matter what, the daughter really likes him very much Thank you pictorial? daughter doesn't mean that Well, well, mother is just reminding you that emotional matters cannot be forced, you must be prepared in your heart, and when you can't get back your heart, you will suffer.Mrs. Ge said earnestly.

Niang means At most, he treats you as a naughty little sister, you are already small. this He slipped away in Yangzhou freely and without care, just because he regards you as his little sister, so he has no burden, no concern, no attachment in his heart, don't you understand? daughter is growing up Don't be impatient, be ashamed!Mrs. Ge scolded with a smile: I think you really need to be disciplined, you have repeatedly sneaked away and caused trouble, now you have more reason to go crazy mother! Fang's nurse, who was on guard at the south end of the shed, suddenly gave a signal.

Surrounded by waist-length grass, the snow has not yet melted, and the field of vision can be as far as about a hundred paces, but if you don't pay attention, it is difficult to see people approaching quietly.The cold wind howled and the dry grass swayed, and the sight was easily disturbed. After a while, someone stood up from more than ten steps to the south, and then seven people appeared one after another, all wearing gray clothes and a sleeveless leather jacket in the shape of a vest. The eight people divided each other, and slowly approached the hut. Mrs. Ge stood up tall, standing ten steps away from the shed.

Don't get any closer, lest you get misunderstood.Mrs. Ge said in a deep voice, "Is there something wrong with you all?" Huh!It's a woman.The leader let go of his hand on the sword target, probably thinking that a woman is not worthy of a sword: who?Make a name so as not to be mistaken. There is no need to show your name, why don't you express your intention first? On Beiguan Avenue, four people were killed. We are the investigators of the murder and are searching for the murderer nearby.In the middle of the night in the wilderness, a woman like you appeared here, she must be from the martial arts world.

He was originally a martial artist. Ask the girl your name and your name. Sorry to say. snort!Then, the girl's suspicion is serious, and the old man must get to the bottom of it. As the leader approached, he waved his hands and ordered his seven companions to follow, and the eight slowly approached, creating a tense atmosphere. Your Excellency's tone is not like that of a gentleman, but a bit like that of a robber.Mrs. Ge raised her sword slowly: "Whoever gets closer, don't blame the old man for not forgiving under the sword, everyone will be responsible for life and death."

The other party replied with action, the three people in the middle let out a deep yell, and the three swords rushed forward like waves, the sound of sword energy breaking through the wind was like ten thousand hectares of pine waves, each of them used their internal strength to control the sword, and started a group fight against a woman, without martial arts The demeanor of a friend, you can tell whether it is good or not by looking at the situation. Mrs. Ge rushed up in anger, and the wind and thunder suddenly rose at the point where the sword was raised, and a turbulent wave was attacked out of the air, wedged into the mountain of swords where the three swords surged.

Clanking and golden sounds are deafening, and in the wild dance of sword light, the figures are divided into four parts, and the outcome of one move has been decided. If you talk about light punishment, you will definitely die next time.Madam Ge returned to her original position and said coldly. All three of them had swords in their right flanks, which injured their muscles but not their bones. The small wound nearly frightened the courage of the three of them. The mighty sword shadow couldn't be sealed and couldn't dodge, and cut into the air with a single blow. If they intended to kill, the three of them might not be spared.

The other five people were taken aback, they forgot to help their companions, and forgot to swarm up and fight hard. They were stunned, as if they still didn't believe that the three masters could kill each other when they met each other. How could this be possible? A whistle came, and the eight people retreated slowly in embarrassment. When Mrs. Ge heard the whistle, she was no longer relaxed, she calmly raised her sword and stood down the door to wait for the enemy wholeheartedly, and sent out a signal that the enemy was approaching. Suddenly, an electric rainbow rose from thirty steps away, like a long rainbow passing through the sky, and it shot at a frightening speed, and it arrived in the blink of an eye.

Mrs. Ge's skirt fluttered, her body moved her sword hair, and her unique move was "Surging Waves". With countless thrilling brilliance, she used her real talents and learning to go all out. Several soul-stirring sword cries erupted, and amidst the roar of wind and thunder, the figures of the two separated sharply to both sides. Evenly matched, the strength of the sword is indistinguishable. It was a skinny old man with gray braids, who floated a foot away and took root on the ground. The long sword flickering in his hand still gave off a faint dragon chant. It turned out to be the temptress of the secluded city in the sea.The skinny old man said in a deep voice: "The Twelve Swords of Jingtao really deserves its reputation."Mr. Fu, it's time for you to show up. If it drags on, the night will be long and the dream will be full of dreams. I will leave this shrew to you! Two people wearing strange robes, one black and one white, walked slowly side by side from more than ten steps away. They seemed to exude the breath of death, and their gloomy appearance was also full of frightening ghosts. The old man should really come forward.The white-robed man named Fu said as he walked: The swordsmanship of Canghai Youcheng is nothing special, what is useful is Xuanmen's practice of Qijue Xue Xuantian magic, the old man's Tai Chi magic, self-confidence and Xuantian magic The grasp of rivalry. My True Monarch Hundred Poisons can put this temptress in a life-or-death dilemma.The weird man in the black robe said: Mr. Fu, why waste your primordial energy and go all out?This is the bravery of a man, let Pindao stretch out a little finger to turn her into a cartilaginous beauty without any effort at all, wouldn't it be wonderful?However, people I want. The title of True Monarch of Hundred Poisons surprised Mrs. Ge. This old Taoist who plays poison is called Qingsong, his Taoist name is Pingfanfan, and he is known as the ancestor of poisons, so he is nicknamed the True Monarch of Hundred Poisons, but no one knows about his Taoist name Qingsong, not many people know. Among the characters in the way of demons, every demon boss calls himself the demon of demons, and it is inevitable that he is suspected of selling himself and boasting. And this True Monarch of Hundred Poisons can indeed be called the devil among the devils without any shame. Humans and animals suffer when he casts poison, and it is really easy for him to kill thirty or fifty people at a time.When he said that he would deal with Mrs. Ge with force, he was already too polite, and he regarded Mrs. Ge as a strong enemy. Mrs. Ge has been around the Jianghu for a long time, paying attention to the situation in the Jianghu, she has seen a lot, so she naturally knows about the True Monarch of Hundred Poisons, no wonder she was surprised. She also knew who Mr. Fu was in the white robe, and that strange white robe made one's heart shudder.Bai Wuchang Yinfu has a strange surname and a scary nickname. When they appear at night, they usually wear silver strange robes, and only wear white robes when walking outside during the day. So seeing silvery white at night really makes the masters and celebrities of the Jianghu tremble with fear. He is a notorious murderer in the underworld. Although the means are not far from each other. Man, of course I will give it to you unconditionally. Your True Monarch Hundred Poisons has a lot of requirements on the choice of the cauldron. Any woman is fine, as long as it is a woman.Bai Wuchang laughed strangely, and what he said was full of evil: But the old man insisted on seeing the power of Xuantian God, you have to give Yin a chance to loosen his muscles and bones. All right!How about three tricks?The king of all poisons backs down. The three moves are just right, this way, if Yin is defeated, he will be able to hold on to his face, so that he will not be embarrassed by one move. less nonsense!up! With a strange cry, Bai Wuchang swung the Yama Wang Ling fiercely upwards. This kind of heavy weapon from the outer sect is not far from the Yanling Dao in appearance, the difference is that the tip is triangular like a scepter, so it is called Hades Order. Mrs. Ge's sword is more than twice as light, how can she compare with a man's arm strength? But she had no choice but to take it.If Bai Wuchang fails in his charge, he may take the opportunity to rush into the hut. Zhang Qiushan, who is persecuted in the hut, will die, so she has to accept the move. The sound of the golden cry and the sound of the air explosion shook wildly, and the sword command entangled wildly for a moment, the sudden roar was deafening, and then there were two terrifying golden sounds, sparks flew, and the withered grass fluttered, suddenly the wind stopped the thunder. Mrs. Ge took three or four steps back, her feet were flimsy, her body seemed to be half a foot shorter in an instant, and she was on the verge of falling with her sword. Bai Wuchang took five steps back, bent his right knee and landed on the ground, Yama Wang Ling was powerlessly leaning aside, his body was steaming with mist. Tai Chi magic power is enough to rival Xuantian Shengang.Bai Wuchang's voice changed completely, and he stood up with difficulty: The so-called Unrivaled Mysterious Art of Canghai Youcheng is somewhat exaggerated.Old Daoist, give me three more chances. no.True Monarch Hundred Poisons categorically refused: If both of you are hurt, my loss will be great, where can I find a cauldron with such wisdom roots?You stand aside for me. Beside Mrs. Ge, the second aunt Yang Bi'e, the nanny Fang Shi, and the little girl Ge Peiru appeared. Two swords and a rhinoceros dagger were deployed to cover Mrs. Ge's breath adjustment. It was obvious that the situation was not good. Can't be all stuck here.Madam Ge said weakly: Sister-in-law Fang, take Peiru away quickly. Mother, my daughter won't leave.Ge Peiru gritted her teeth and said: If you want to die, die together, my daughter Hahaha, the True Monarch of Hundred Poisons on the opposite side laughed wildly: The life and death controlled by Pindao's subordinates, even Lord Yama dare not fight with Pindao.You, Pindao has taken a fancy to you few good cauldrons, even if you are doomed to die in the third watch, the King of Hades would not dare to send envoys to arrest your souls Behind the four girls, Zhang Qiushan suddenly appeared. Old way, really?Zhang Qiushan's energetic voice was deafening, and he surpassed Mrs. Ge: I, Thor, don't believe it.Hades can't control you, but gods don't allow you to torture ghosts at will.Your hour has come, demon. Thor?Bai Wuchang on the side blurted out in surprise. The name of Thor really has the power to shake people's hearts. True Monarch Hundred Poisons snorted, but seemed to have some scruples and didn't dare to push forward.According to the rumors, Thunder God's domineering weapon, the thunder ball, can be as powerful as a hundred steps away, and the throwing distance is also the range of power. If it is hit, it is guaranteed to fly blood and flesh, and the power of the explosion is frightening. Pindao also doesn't believe that Thunder God can manage my affairs with True Monarch Hundred Poisons.True Lord of Hundred Poisons said sharply: You are not a god, you are also driven by flesh and blood. When I know that you are the True Monarch of Hundred Poisons, you are already half dead.Zhang Qiushan rushed to say: You will not have the opportunity to take the upper hand and release poison, or kill people with poison at close range. I can kill you ten feet away, but you will never kill me with poison three feet away, unless you can Get the upper hand in time. Don't blow your air, the poor can be um, the poor can be three feet away, eh The last cry was shrill and ear-piercing, and the swaying figure suddenly turned around, not daring to use the vertical jump technique, and ran wildly, as if seeing a ghost, while running, his figure was crooked, like a drunkard. Bai Wuchang and the other eight people felt bewildered when they saw Zhenjun Hundred Poisons making strange noises while speaking, and his body trembled from time to time, but they still couldn't figure out why. thing.They were surprised when Yaodao turned around and staggered to escape. Thunder God said that you can kill people ten feet away. At present, the distance between the two sides is about forty feet, Yao Dao not only did not make a move but ran for his life, the way he fled clearly showed that he was injured. This is not just pretending, the old man is not someone who just throws in the towel and runs away. The first person who jumped three feet and fled was Bai Wuchang. None of the eight people were stupid, and they flew away like a flock of frightened crows. Are you okay?The little girl was overwhelmed with surprise, she retracted the dagger and hugged Zhang Qiushan. The innate qi is more pure.Zhang Qiushan approached Mrs. Ge with her arm: Auntie, is it okay? fine.Ge Tianren withdrew his sword and smiled wryly: Bai Wuchang's Tai Chi magic is indeed the strongest enemy of Xuantian Shengang, I almost destroyed the door.oh!What did you use to scare the demon away?You don't know how to use black magic, do you? There are a few boat nails on the pillars of the shed, but unfortunately they are short and small, less than three inches. It is not difficult to kill ordinary people from four feet away, but it is even more difficult to kill a master like Baidu Zhenjun who has the body protection of Tai Chi up. Zhang Qiushan said again calmly: I took advantage of his speaking and hit his lower yin first, cutting off his Chongmai Zhoutian path.Then Jiuwei and Zuoqimen, and finally penetrate Shenguan acupoint with full force.If what I expected is correct, Yaodao's belt is equipped with a protective object such as an iron mirror. The needle may have penetrated the navel mirror, and it is impossible to judge whether it can penetrate the navel.I never use hidden weapons to kill people, and Leizhu is not used to kill people.But to deal with a murderous person like True Monarch Hundred Poisons who will be poisoned to death by him at close range, we have to use hidden weapons to calculate him Will he die? I can't die, and I have to be careful against him in the future.The four boat needles all hurt the acupoints, but the injuries were limited and could not kill him.Aunt Ge, thank you for coming to the rescue, I am very grateful.Let's take the risk to stop them again Brother Zhang, you don't have to say thank you.Mrs. Ge stopped him from continuing to thank you: You save the little girl first, I haven't thanked you properly yet! Aunt followed Xiaopei? yes!She sneaked out of the inn, and I knew where she was going to find you. It is a well-known fact that the magic claw cold darts claimed to deal with you.I was one step late, the little monster followed a group of people to go around the north of the city, fortunately, I caught up in time, I didn't expect that the people who caught you were actually people from the Tiandihui. I'm afraid it's not from the Tiandihui.Zhang Qiushan's words were astonishing. no?they have identified I believed it too, but What's suspicious? No matter what type of hall the Heaven and Earth Society opens, especially the external law hall that deals with outsiders, which is close to the punishment hall, it is impossible for someone to tie the knot in the dark to grasp the sky that is like the outside world.After all, the society is well-organized and disciplined, with a clear banner and a secret society with powerful potential forces as a lone minister. That would cause the brothers in the congregation to suspect each other, leading to the evil result of alienation.So I suspect that they may not be from Tiandihui, although there is nothing wrong with their dress and manner.I am no stranger to the details of the Tiandihui, but I just feel something is wrong. then your guess is I can't think of it, but there will be a day when the truth will come to light in the future.oh!Xiaopei, did you find the sack I was carrying? Is there someone inside?Ge Peiru asked. Yes. The man died.The little girl sighed: the hound found the sack first, and the people who followed the dog immediately attacked with hidden weapons and dragged him out. It was hopeless.I thought it was you, and I was about to jump out to fight them, but when I heard someone call it wasn't you, it almost scared my soul out.you you calm down.Zhang Qiushan patted the little girl on the shoulder: The danger is over, I have to thank you very much. Who is that man?Madam Ge asked. The traitor of the Small Knife Club, Lu Yidao Lu Quan, also known as An Qinglu, is one of the top ten killers with hidden weapons in Jianghu. Huh!How do you walk with him? God Claw Cold Dart sent him to trap and kill me, but he didn't know his real identity.I want to cross the river, it will be corrected soon, you should return to the city as soon as possible OK!You want to slip away alone again?I don't.The little girl jumped up and shouted: I must go with you, otherwise Girl, don't make trouble.Mrs. Ge stopped: Brother Zhang, the wind is raging and the waves are fierce, how do we cross the river in the middle of the night?If it is not necessary, it is not advisable to take risks. Let's talk about things tomorrow, okay? Tomorrow, fifty thousand taels of ill-gotten wealth will be wasted. What?Fifty thousand taels of ill-gotten wealth? Yes. Tell me! It is the secret expenditure silver allocated from the inventory of Yangzhou government.The emperor of the Manchus is very hateful. He will eat us Han people. The local taxes and taxes are not reserved for local use.The local government has no money to do anything convenient and beneficial to the people, so they have to set up a name to apportion it to the people. The local officials are all Han Chinese, and the people hate the government but not the emperor. Do you think it is poisonous?Now the Yangzhou government treasury actually set aside 50,000 taels of silver for secret expenses. No one who knows the official rules would believe it.I believe it, so I'm going to find out.Lu Yidao had a friend in the Yangzhou Inventory Ambassador's Office, who knew about the transfer of money, and exchanged the news for his life. I promised to let him escape after Yin Zi's confirmation, but he was still killed. Not far away, a grass tip moved, and a figure in a gray robe stood up. Don't get me wrong, it's a friend rather than an enemy.The gray-robed man screamed urgently. Zhang Qiushan is already like a ghost, appearing on the left side of the gray-robed man. They were four or five feet away, and even Mrs. Ge didn't see how he was approaching. Anyway, he just felt blurred and he appeared in five feet. He will change?The frightened Mrs. Ge blurted out: How is that possible? Zhang Qiushan was also a little startled, he only felt a movement of divine intent, the moving figure was at will, action and divine intent merged into one, this is the dream of martial arts practitioners, the elusive so-called realm of Tongxuan, the so-called ground movement of Taoist alchemists The achievement of the immortal is also a realm that he dare not dream about. He was a little awakened, he had told Miss Ge earlier that the innate qi was a little more pure, but he didn't expect it to be more pure than imagined. The poisonous dragon palm gave a heavy blow, and the poison in the palm penetrated deep into the various meridians in his body. At the critical moment of life and death, in order to save himself, he used the essence of the primordial spirit to purify the various meridians, and he penetrated the profound entrance of life and death. It was like experiencing a catastrophe. Daoxing is three points deeper. Taoism attaches great importance to catastrophe and can survive one catastrophe. As a result, there are two extreme situations. One is that the Dao foundation is completely destroyed and one has to practice again; There is a huge difference between this retreat and advance. After going through this catastrophe, he was fortunate enough to obtain the latter result, which is tantamount to reborn, and entered the hall that surprised even him. If the man in gray robe had uttered a moment later, he might not have been able to yell. What kind of friend are you?Zhang Qiushan asked coldly, with his palm on his chest, ready to stretch out at any time, to control the gray-robed man within the power circle. A life-and-death friend.The man in gray robe said calmly. I do not know you. When you saved Miss Ge, you saved another person at the same time oh!Oh it's you.Zhang Qiushan eliminated his hostility. The old man's surname is Yin, Yin Xiaoxiao. Xiong Yinjiang?Zhang Qiushan was taken aback. Yes, Yin Er. Yin Er, the third patriarch of the Little Sword Society?Is the wind rustling and the water cold? It is old.What's a shame is that the old man plotted against people all his life, but he was careless for a while, and was foolishly overturned by people using the floating fragrance.The ensuing tragedies made the old man heartbroken. The Sanchahe Tawan incident almost wiped out the elites of our club.The members of the alliance sent by the Jiangning side of the Tiandihui also unfortunately lost all their casualties. This hatred is unforgettable.The old man is investigating this matter, and he also hopes to express his gratitude to my brother. Don't take it to heart, I didn't mean to save my senior, it was just by the way.Zhang Qiushan shook his head and smiled wryly: I have never asked about the matters of the Guild and the Tiandihui, and I have limited knowledge of you, so I have no appetite for forming gangs.The Sanchahe incident, I didn't know anything about it until I left Yangzhou.Unexpectedly, as soon as they arrived in Zhenjiang, someone accused me of being the culprit who betrayed the news of the alliance between the two sessions.Not long ago, Tiandihui set up a battle of nine elders to testify against the crimes of the subordinates, which is really inexplicable.Senior Yin, you also need to testify bro don't get me wrong real? The Association has known for a long time that there are a group of extremely mysterious people in the Jianghu who secretly communicate with the government and deal exclusively with the Manchus.The two highest rewards for the Manchus are, one is to tell a change, and the other is to propose that the Manchus and Hans are different, and the person who engraved books and publishes them.Reporting changes, including recruiting rebels, rumors about destiny, forming associations, etc., Tiandihui and My Little Swordsmanship are the top ones on the blacklist.Lu Yidao is a prospective student of our association, and he did know many foxes and squirrels of various religions in the past, and he knows that the Yangzhou government's inventory of silver is not groundless.The old man guesses that this batch of money may be related to the incident of the Sanchahe incident, can my brother ask the old man to go together to find out what happened? this I swear to God Senior Yin, please don't do this.Zhang Qiushan grabbed Yin Xiaoxiao who was kneeling and swearing: I believe that senior is sincere, so let's find a boat to cross the river and discuss it on board. There are old people in Jiangbin, and there are Clippers available. Here we go. And me?The little girl jumped up and shouted that she was going to act wild. You and your aunt go back to the city to rest.Zhang Qiushan flatly refused. You you don't want to drive me away, you Brother Zhang, it's good to take her to see her.Mrs. Ge said: I believe you can take care of her.This girl has a lot of eyes, and if she gets into trouble, it will really affect your work. Take people to fight the disaster?Zhang Qiushan pinched the little girl's cheek: You are an expert in extortion.All right!But you have to behave yourself, if you don't change your frizzy temper, sooner or later there will be a catastrophe. I'm changing, don't you feel it?The little girl said quietly: I know I'm a bit willful Just know.Zhang Qiushan said sincerely: People will grow up. If you live one more year, you will know more experience and insight in life. People who risk their lives must restrain their shortcomings in temperament.I have a promise to your mother, so you have to listen to me, you know? Well, well, people just listen to you!The little girl didn't bother to listen to his lectures, she just knew that she could go with him and was satisfied. It's really girls outward.Madam Ge half-truthfully said: She has never been so obedient in front of me along the way.Brother Zhang, please do everything! Auntie, if my nephew can return safely, Xiaopei will be by my nephew's side as well.Zhang Qiushan said solemnly. The overtones also made it clear that if he couldn't come back safely, then it goes without saying. I see what you mean, be careful.Mrs. Ge hugged her beloved daughter, her tone was unavoidably a little strange. There are many rich people in Yangzhou, and the richest are honored by underwriting official salt. The salt tax of a prefecture in Yangzhou is calculated as an annual loss of 1.2 million taels, and every penny and cent must be paid to the capital.However, the tax amount of Yangzhou in the previous dynasty was only 300,000 taels, and the local government could keep two tenths of it. There are twelve giants in Yangzhou that underwrite official salt sales, and they pay about 80% of the tax. These twelve salt companies alone pay one million taels a year, plus other activities, fire consumption, lijin, and donations. It is not surprising that each family pays 150,000 to 60,000 taels a year. At that time, four or five taels of silver could buy an acre of fertile land. Of the twelve big salt companies, ten have warehouse numbers in Yizhen but not in Yangzhou. The salt boat arrives at Yangzhou from the Yunyan River, joins the canal (hezhi river), goes up the river through the Sancha River, and gathers at the mouth of the lower river in Yizhen. , the salt ship uses this place as its distribution center, which is also the location of Shijiayan. The wharf was separated from the water wharf to form another small kingdom, which was controlled by a salt transportation department and supported by troops from the Qibing Battalion at Jiangkou, outside the south gate of the county seat. The Qibing Battalion is garrisoned by the Eight Banners soldiers. There are hundreds of warriors in land and water, led by a guerrilla, who extort regular money from various companies and ships. Of course, they will not come forward to ask for it in person, but use local celebrities and local sticks to act as middlemen. Therefore, the real billionaires are in Yizhen Twelve Ping, not in Yangzhou. Yangzhou is just the location of their other business, and it is just a place to sell money for pleasure and enjoyment. There are many salt warehouses at the Yanyun Wharf, and the workers are busy around the clock. There are still people active in the middle of the night, and thirty or fifty people have mixed in, and no one will pay attention. Some ships come from Hubei, Hunan, and Jiangxi, and there are various dialects that cannot be understood. Who knows who is the old man next to him?Hundreds of ships come in and out every day, and no one knows anyone. At the end of the fourth watch, a fast boat quietly berthed at the West Wharf.No one paid attention to the boat, and the neighbors didn't even bother to say hello. In a large salt warehouse near the west end of the wharf, the door of the warehouse is closed, and there are no more workers' activities, and the warehouse has probably been closed. The account room in the warehouse was brightly lit, more than a dozen strong men were warming themselves by warming themselves by drinking and warming the fire, while three middle-aged men in robes and gowns were clearing up some documents and documents on the case, with quite serious expressions. Near the wall outside the room, fifty sacks were piled up. Looking at the rectangular shape, one knew that it was not a salt bag, but a wooden box inside. The salt bags in the warehouse were piled up like a mountain, and the smell of salt was strong in the nostrils. The salt bags were two or three times larger than the fifty boxes, so it was clear that what was contained in them was definitely not salt. More than a dozen strong and strong men did not seem to have any weapons, and three middle-aged men in robes had one sword and two sabers. There are four large warehouse doors in a row, which are closed with bars from the inside, unless the door is broken into. And this kind of heavy big warehouse door is really not easy to break through, and the collision will alarm the people on the pier. If you break the door in this area like a robber, you will be caught and beheaded. There is no dust-proofing on the roof of the warehouse, and experts only need to climb up to remove the tiles, and then they can open the skylight to enter, which is a breeze. The salt bags were piled up almost as high as the beams, and the man who lifted the tiles and opened the skylight descended without difficulty. More than a dozen people masked with black scarves entered through the skylight above without making any sound, and they were all experts among experts. The space near the account room is not wide, the salt bags are neatly arranged in piles, each aisle is less than eight feet wide, and there is only about two feet of activity space in front of the account room, and more than a dozen strong and strong men sit on the benches in this place Go to drink, rest, or take a nap. Three middle-aged men were at the big table in the long cabinet, talking about some documents in a low voice over the lamp. One of them accidentally raised his head to stand up and stretch, suddenly looked out from a row of windows on the cabinet, and saw several masked men walking out of the aisle between the two piles of salt bags. In the other aisle, a few people walked out, their expressions were calm, their feet were silent, as if ghosts appeared. Huh!The middle-aged man exclaimed: Who is it? More than a dozen strong and strong men outside stood up in surprise, several of them jumped up, and quickly pulled out the hidden sharp daggers from the old sheepskin coat, divided them on three sides, and set up a formation to prepare for it. There were fourteen masked men in total, and only four of them wore different clothes. They were allowed to line up on one side of the warehouse gate calmly, silently, turning a blind eye to the dozen or so big men who were waiting in line, and did not answer. Young people's question. Three middle-aged men hurried out, one of them carrying a paper bag. Who are you guys?The middle-aged man holding the paper bag with his sword in his arms asked in a deep voice: How did you get in here? Never mind how we got in.Zhang Qiushan, who covered his face with a black scarf, said: Are things ready? Huh!Why did you guys come half a watch earlier?The middle-aged man was quite displeased: I must deliver the goods on time, not in advance, you guys Your Excellency, if this kind of matter is handled on time, if the news leaks in advance, will you be responsible, or will I be responsible?less nonsense. no this Then, let's go, and you will be responsible for all consequences.Zhang Qiushan played hard to get: hum!Maybe your side leaked the news, who knows what terrible changes will happen in half an hour?farewell! Dude, don't embarrass me, okay?The middle-aged man was in a hurry, and said in an almost begging tone: I am also following orders, if something goes wrong, wouldn't it be That's your problem, not mine. dude I am also acting according to orders, and I can't stay for a while to avoid changes. Since your Excellency does not change, I have no choice but to leave. In the future Can't you wait for half a shift? Can't wait for a moment, so farewell. The two middle-aged men with swords discussed in a low voice for a moment, whispered to the middle-aged man with swords, and nodded. All right!The middle-aged man with the saber finally gave in reluctantly, and pointed to the fifty sacks of square bags piled up under the wall: All the things are here, you count them first, and then hand them in according to the regulations. Well!have to open and check God!Aren't you just looking for trouble?The middle-aged man cried bitterly: "The things were brought here by someone sent by the ambassador of the Salt Transport Department, Cangchang. I came from Fucheng, and I was only responsible for receiving and ordering them. The people I brought had never touched these things at all. Who knows what's inside?" What items are there?Your man wants to open the inspection, how do I know what is more and what is less?Don't you let your brother talk good and bad? Are you from Fucheng? That’s right, I’m a member of the Interpretation Office of the Criminal Chamber. I’m in charge of communicating with the translators of the Mancheng Garrison. I arrived here the day before yesterday. I’ll only enter the warehouse to receive these things when it’s dark. It’s scheduled to open at five o’clock and hand them over to you. All right!Maybe you don't know the details, click to submit! The middle-aged man took out a half wooden stick that was split into two pieces from the paper bag, on which were engraved strange Manchu characters painted in vermilion, and half a piece of mulberry paper that was also written Manchu characters, and put them on the cabinet. Next, check the token first.The middle-aged man said: Please take it out and check it together. Zhang Qiushan was dumbfounded, where is the token from him? Half a wooden sign and half a mulberry paper document, he must have the other half of the sign and the other half of the document, and both parties must be compatible. did not bring.He bit the bullet and said: Just leave it to us, why bother? God!Don't you mean to want my head?Without a token, how can I explain when I go back?you less nonsense! They are thieves, false receivers.The middle-aged man with the sword drew his sword and shouted angrily: Capture them, no matter whether they live or die. As soon as he rushed towards Zhang Qiushan and raised the saber, a masked man on Zhang Qiushan's right flicked his right hand, and the lightning flashed away. It is a small flying knife, the assassination stunt of the brothers of the small knife club, the knife is shot at close range, and the lightning flashes quickly, with a hundred shots. The saber pierced the middle-aged man's right shoulder well, although it is a heavy point, it is not fatal, the right half of the body loses the ability to move, and it is extremely accurate when pierced above the point, the blood will not seep into the chest and lungs, and it will not even become disabled if it is treated properly. Ah, the middle-aged man shouted, the knife missed and fell to the ground, but he was still rushing forward, and was knocked unconscious by the masked man's palm. In this moment, eight people fell down with bang bang puff. The middle-aged man with the sword only struck a sword, but Zhang Qiushan grabbed his right wrist and his left hand around his neck. He hung up and threw it like a goose, and was immediately kicked unconscious by the masked Ge Peiru. The twelve masked men, including Yin Xiaoxiao, only wounded and knocked people unconscious with flying knives, and had no intention of fighting for their lives with the daggers of the big men. After a while, the other eight big men fell down. Ready to welcome the receiver.Zhang Qiushan ordered: These people should be dug up and hidden away, and the most important people will be taken away for interrogation in the future. Everyone hastily started to deal with the captives. Yin Xiaoxiao unwrapped a sack, and inside was indeed the government-designated silver box recast by the Department of Salt Transport.Prying open the box, twenty ingots of fifty taels of patterned silver are shining brightly. Fifty boxes, each box with one thousand taels of silver.Wenyin, also known as official silver, is a common silver tael cast by officials; but it is used to pay taxes, and it also needs to be charged for fire consumption and damage. After opening the rear storage door, the twelve people were busy for a while, quickly moving fifty boxes of silver onto the ship one after another.Soon, the salt warehouse returned to silence. The watchman patrolling the streets knocked out the sound of the watchman at the beginning of the fifth watch. On the pier, there are still people busy, and some boats are burning incense and worshiping the gods, preparing to set sail. The darkness before dawn came, and it was three o'clock at five o'clock. In the distance, the morning bell of the temple was faintly heard, breaking the silence before dawn. The clouds are heavy and the wind is black. Sixteen people dressed as porters swaggered outside the barn door.A porter stepped forward, grabbed the door knocker, and knocked three, two, three, eight tones for a three-section signal. Those inside took off the heavy door bars and opened the heavy barn door. please come in.said the person who opened the door, stepping aside. The lights were bright, and eight lanterns were lit all around. Outside the account room, Zhang Qiushan and Yin Xiaoxiao brought three companions to welcome the guests. Please check the token.Zhang Qiushan took out half a stick and half a document and put them on the cabinet: You are really on time. All sixteen porters came in and kept looking around. The leading porter took out the other half of the wooden sign and the other half of the document from his pocket, and the two sides merged very well. What about things?asked the porter. Zhang Qiushan took the token and pointed to the fifty packets of salt piled up under the wall. That is, click here to pay, and you count to see if the quantity matches.He followed closely to the right of the head porter: the ones who are inspected and accepted by the next one are just these fifty bags, and they belong to you. Ten porters stepped forward without hesitation and pushed the salt bags without hesitation. A bag of salt weighs one hundred and sixty catties, and it really takes a strong man to get it. Usually, two people lift it up and put it on the back of one person to carry it. wait!The leader of the porters stopped his companions from carrying the salt bags, and there was suspicion in the eagle's eyes: No, the instructions I have received are that each bag weighs about sixty to seventy catties. Not satisfied with how much?Zhang Qiushan said disappointedly: "The instructions I have given are these fifty bags. Whether you want to follow them or not is up to you." Since the other party didn't know what was in it, it meant that it had nothing to do with the 50,000 taels of silver. Disappointed, the other party has planned very carefully and is an expert in crime. If the other party really withdraws the salt, he will be even more disappointed! A porter who had been standing at the back of the crowd suddenly came out of the crowd and reached out to pat the salt bag. It is salt.The porter stared at Zhang Qiushan and said. Maybe it's the salt.Zhang Qiushan pointed to the mountains of salt bags all around: unless those bags were not filled with salt. Your Majesty really wants you to hand over these fifty bags of salt? I didn't say salt.Zhang Qiushan said calmly: Anyway, I don't know what is in it, I only know that I was ordered to hand over these fifty bags of goods. As for what is inside, I don't know. asshole. What?you scold You heard me clearly, so please recruit, who is playing the old trick of stealing dragons and turning phoenixes.The porter grabbed Zhang Qiushan by the collar and said sharply: "The promise conveyed by Duoduo of the garrison mansion, and the token of reward handed over by him, clearly stated that it was fifty thousand taels of silver. Is it silver in your bag?" oops!You let go Zhang Qiushan screamed: none of my business asshole!The garrison mansion itself has no money, so of course the inventory of Yangzhou mansion is designated to be paid in advance, and the mansion's inventory naturally does not have such a large amount of silver, so the salt transportation department raises it on its behalf, and first draws from the salt tax, and orders the top ten salt companies to pay in advance, and then pay in advance. Supplementary deduction.So it takes five or six days to get it done.That's why we plan to deliver here.Tell me, you bastard, what's wrong?Treasury?Salt Transport Division?Each salt number?explain! The fault was with me.張秋山說：原來你知道內情，像這種牽涉到五萬兩銀子的大事，豈能派一些完全不知情的人來搬取？官司你打定了 噗噗兩聲悶響，兩記短衝拳全搗在挑夫的小腹上，左手扣牢了對方抓領的手，對方無法倒下。 挑夫呃了一聲，左手食中二指點在他的七坎大穴上。 他感到身軀一震，護體神功居然有撼動現象，這位挑夫的點穴勁道十分驚人，是高手中的高手。 這瞬間，四周電虹來勢如狂風暴雨。擠在一團的十餘名挑夫，想躲也力不從心，狂叫著中刀掙命。 噗一聲響，他的右肘攻出，來一記兇狠的霸王肘，力道如山。 呃挑夫支撐不住了，肘骨大概有幾根受損，內腑必定受傷，人向下挫。 交給你了。他將挑夫向尹蕭蕭一推：二爺，知道該如何循線追查嗎？ 尹蕭蕭先將挑夫一掌劈昏，屈膝下拜。老弟雲天高誼老人家淚下如繩：二百一十三名男女老少九泉得以瞑目 二爺，好自為之。他急急扶起尹蕭蕭：這該可以洗雪晚輩的嫌疑，逐一循線追索必可將罪魁禍首找出來的，祝你們成功。 老弟 張秋山一拉葛佩如的手，三兩閃便消失在倉門外。 辰牌末，渡船靠上了西碼公渡口碼頭。 這是府城至對岸瓜洲渡的渡碼頭，也叫京口渡或蒜山渡，渡船一次往返，需一個半時辰。 十餘里寬的江面，風浪稍大使險象橫生，航線隨潮水而上下移動，載車馬的大型渡船，單程就需要一個時辰。 葛佩如緊挽著張秋山的手，得意洋洋地通過收渡錢的柵口，能平安地往返，她心滿意足，畢竟曾經與心愛的人一同歷險，雖則這次幾乎無險可言。 張秋山卻有點失望，對方策劃得太周全，未能捉住重要的人物，小刀會追查便得多費不少工夫。 那麼，天地會在這期間，很可能再向他採取行動，他的處境依然兇險，除非他能硬下心腸大開殺戒。 他不能殺天地會的人，儘管他對幫會的組織有反感。 秋山哥，不要躲到城南山區裏去嘛！小姑娘興致勃勃地說：沒有甚麼好怕的到城裏的京口老店去，我娘替你預訂了上房，他們敢在城裏撒野嗎？ 在揚州有人敢撒野，在鎮江他們難道就怕了不成？你沒忘了你是在客店被擄走的吧？ here 鎮江比揚州複雜十倍。他笑笑：歹徒惡棍也多十倍。我有事，不能躲在城裏避禍。 那你要 我要找一個老混蛋，老漢奸，老兇魔，他也絕不會放過我，很可能比我找他更迫切，他怕我把他的混帳事公諸天下，必須盡早殺掉我滅口。 我在郊區等他，可不希望走在大街上，被人在後面捅一刀，或者撤一把入鼻封喉的奇毒，你明白嗎？ 是飛龍天魔嗎？ 你記性不差。 certainly.小姑娘毫不臉紅地說：而且我很聰明機警。你所說的話，我都會記在心裏。 what do you?記話的葫蘆？他調侃小姑娘：我的話你最好不要記，因為我見人說人話，見鬼說鬼話。你從北門進城，我繞過西門往南走，小心啦！ Ha ha!我跟定你了。小姑娘欣然大笑。 What?you 你不敢進城，我娘那邊你不交代？如果我獨自進城出了意外，你沒忘了你向我娘所提的保證吧？ 這罷了，你這鬼丫頭難纏得很，先到城南，晚上我再送你回城。 這還差不多。小姑娘得意地說：秋山哥，人家肚子餓了嘛！早膳還沒著落呢！真該在瓜洲進食的，都是你，要十萬火急趕路又趕渡船。 向南岔出一條大道，繞城而行，左面是城壕，右面里餘是漕河出口的京口閘，附近野林竹叢遍佈，路兩側視界有限，平時就很少有人行走。 到京口驛進食，我請你吃綠楊春的精緻點心。他信口說：我上一次途經鎮江，曾經在綠楊春太快朵頤。careful! 隨著他的叫聲，挽了小姑娘的小腰肢飛退兩丈外，反應之快，匪夷所思，心字仍在耳際，人已遠退止步。 三道電芒從路右的竹叢內飛出，一枚接一枚向前移，假使他不退而向前縱躍，絕難完全避開三枚暗器的襲擊，向後退，暗器便追錯了方向。 該死的鼠輩無恥地偷襲，給我滾出來！小姑娘冒火地大罵，驚出一身冷汗。 那是三枚小銀梭，也叫梭子鏢，第一枚幾乎貼她的酥胸掠過，危機間不容髮，難怪她心驚。 這瞬間，她突然發覺腰肢一鬆，挽著她的手不見了，扭頭一看張秋山也不見了。 他快得像個鬼。她心中暗叫。 竹叢後方，突然傳出張秋山的一聲怪笑，然後竹叢簌簌急動，竹葉紛落，強勁的氣流撼動竹叢，像是驀地颳起一陣怪風。 她知道，張秋山正向竹叢用劈空掌攻擊。 她心中一動，飛躍而進。 竹叢側方人影暴起，森森冷電入目。 Well done!張秋山迎著斜方向攻來的劍虹一掌虛攻，強勁的氣流更猛烈一倍。 破空而至的劍虹突發龍吟，一聲嬌呼傳出，撲出的身影一頓，隨即倒退入竹叢，枝葉搖搖。 噗一聲，背部撞在一株竹幹上，向側反彈。 Huh!It's you?張秋山大感驚訝。 是江南一枝春，由於風帽掩耳已經放下掩住口鼻，所穿的又是長褲短襖，所以男女難辨，要不是那一聲驚呼是女性嗓音，怎知是男是女？ 張秋山記性特佳，聽出是江南一枝春的聲音。 江南一枝春穩下身形，似乎已把張秋山志了，一聲怒叫，重新挺劍衝出。 我是張秋山。張秋山急叫。 劍尖距體約尺餘，張秋山正要側閃。 劍突然頓止，劍氣徐消。 江南一枝春本來放射出怨毒冷電的明眸，突然換上了笑意。 Yo!It's you.江南一枝春劍垂身側徐徐走近：你也從揚州趕來了？ Huh!路姑娘，你不知道我來了？he asked in surprise. 嘻嘻江南一枝春笑聲悅耳極了：怪事，我該知道嗎？是不是你認為我對你有好感，所以 我那敢有這種念頭呀？張秋山也笑：我是江湖浪人，你是江湖浪江湖女傑，走在一起，蜚短流長就令人受不了啦！我是男人還無所謂，你是女人 What nonsense are you talking about?江南一枝春掀起風帽掩耳，白了他一眼，眉梢眼角流露出女性的風情。 我知道你在三山園，與長春公子在一起，你那位風流倜儻的武林公子，正唆使一些無聊鼠輩計算我，我不信你不知道，除非你不在三山園。 Yo!How ugly are you?甚麼我的風流倜儻武林公子？你得解釋明白 秋山哥小心小姑娘急叫。 葛小姑娘站在一旁，看張秋山與江南一枝春又說又笑，男的嘻皮笑臉，女的似在眉目傳情假嬌假噶，她愈著愈冒火，打破了醋缸子。 在她的心目中，張秋山是她的伴侶。至於張秋山怎麼想，她以為一定是相同的：我喜歡他，他當然也喜歡我。 這種想法很危險，不成熟，一廂情願，這是尷尬年齡的少年男女們的通病。 所以，她像一頭急將發威的雌虎，就在她即將爆發的瞬間，她發現了令她震驚的跡象。 江南一枝春的劍尖有聚勁的現象，鋒尖待升。 江南一枝春的媚笑，仍然掛在臉上。 隨著叫聲，她以前所未有的奇速，拔出了神犀匕，身形突進，化流光猛地一拂。 錚一龍吟，江南一枝春驟然升起、刺出的劍，被神犀拂中重新下沉，鋒尖觸地。 這電光石火似的剎那，江南一枝春的左手同時扣指彈出，一縷罡風虛空射向張秋山的眉心要害。 張秋山就在指風及體前一剎那，險之又險地左移三尺，但劍尖重新疾沉時，劃破了他的褲管。 一聲怒叱小姑娘奮起攻擊，神犀匕形成萬道霞光，向江南一枝春連續吞吐，她怒極狂攻聲勢空前猛烈，每一匕皆貼身發招，凌厲無匹銳不可當。 江南一枝春連封十八劍，快速地閃退，竟然連反擊一劍的機會也沒抓住，封架得十分吃力，劍氣擋不住匕首的透入。 有幾次她幾乎被鋒利的匕首傷及右肩肋，險象橫生，長度幾乎超過匕首一半的劍，佔不了絲毫優勢。 錚一聲劍匕再次接觸，小姑娘銳氣不繼，劍才能脫出糾纏，兩人的距離拉開了 張秋山到了小姑娘身旁，伸手把她拉住了。 算了，小佩。張秋山說：長春公子即將親自出馬了，咱們留些精力對付他，這位路姑娘替他打頭陣，為朋友赴湯蹈火值得原諒。 江南一枝春知道對付不了葛小姑娘，不再逞強，臉上冷厲的神色，突然消失不見。 我不是替長春公子打頭陣。江南一枝春收了劍，臉上明媚動人的微笑：他也不想有失身分出面找你的晦氣，無仇無怨無憑無據，他得保持風度。我找你，是想試試你的真才實學，想知道你來鎮江有何圖謀，希望不要影響我在鎮江的活動。Well!You're amazing. 誇獎誇獎，但是，比你仍然差了一截。張秋山指指裂了三寸長破口的褲管：你那一劍，在下幾乎無法躲開，右膝差點兒就被你割裂了。世間恩將仇報的人為數不少，似乎你江南一枝春不是這種人，但 甚麼恩將仇報？江南一枝春一怔：你是說我嗎？要不就是你信口開河，你不知道自己到底在說些甚麼。我江南一枝春久走江湖，結交了不少朋友，也樹了不少強敵，恩怨分明，這也說是我頗有人緣的緣故，自問不曾做出恩將仇報的卑劣事情，你怎麼胡說影響我的聲譽？ 張秋山審視對方的眼神變化，找不出可疑神情，略一思忖，有點恍然。 那天晚間他救醒的六個人，大概神智還沒復生，便碰上了兩個蒙面強敵襲擊，江南一枝春被一個蒙面人帶走，很可能江南一枝春根本不清楚當時所發生的事，所以不知道是被他所救。 好好好，我道歉。他放棄將那晚發生的事故說出的念頭：在下也沒指證你是恩將仇報的人。不管你是不是替長春公子找麻煩而來，在下不介意。你已經證明武功比在下高明，應該滿意了吧？ 你滿意，我卻不滿意。葛小姑娘沉聲說：秋山哥，她用詭計偷襲你，下手毒得很，這怎能證明她的武功比你高？Pooh!她配說比你高明？我要向她挑戰，我要她灰頭土臉，我要 說要就要，猛地身劍合一發起急襲，神犀匕再次發威，像是無數電虹經天，疾衝而上。 江南一枝春吃了一驚，來不及拔劍，以金鯉倒穿波身法倒躍而起。 一陣枝葉搖擺，倒飛入竹叢，半途翻正身形，手腳並用一沾竹稍，美妙地斜彈而起，兩起落便已飄落在竹叢後，飛騰的身法美妙輕靈，輕功之佳令人大嘆觀止。 葛小姑娘衝過濃密的竹叢，確被江南一枝春的超絕身法所驚，即使能飛越追趕，也無法將人追上了，繞過去更耽誤時間。 你給我記住，妖婦。小姑娘隔著七八丈寬廣的竹叢大叫：下次你再用卑劣的手段計算秋山哥，我一定要把你的手砍掉。 她走了。張秋山說：很可能把長春公子的狐群狗黨召來，咱們趕兩步，以免耽誤早膳。 葛小姑娘曾經聽張秋山提及救江南一枝春的事，那晚她與奶母四個人在廣陵園捕殺，並沒出園追殺歹徒，不曾參與救人的行動，人沒救到手是事實，所以她不計較江南一枝春恩將仇報的荒謬行為。 她憤怒的是，江南一枝春不該笑裏藏刀，與張秋山眉來眼去，卻突然揮劍攻擊，這種女人太可怕，所以她也用突襲作為回報。 要是碰上那甚麼花花公子，交給我。她火爆地說：他算甚麼東西？他憑甚麼理由找你的晦氣？snort!He is here. 兩人一陣急走，想早早趕到京口驛漕河碼頭早膳。