Chapter 73: The Yuetang River Tide, what is it all about! On the river, the waves were surging and the scene was quite terrifying. There are fences on both banks, the water is rushing fast, and the sound is like thunder. If you walk too close, you can't hear what people are saying. Today's two sides! The people of Yuetang River all rushed over, tens of thousands of them, and looking from high above, it looked crowded. Not so lively! At the river crossing, a huge floating bridge was slowly rising, eighty or ninety feet long. Thousands of laborers were pulling it with all their might. They gritted their teeth, their clothes soaked with sweat, and shouted powerful slogans. "one--" "two--" "rise--" Looking at the floating bridge being raised, the people exclaimed in surprise.
One man felt regretful that he had signed up too late. Today's reward for pulling the bridge was too high, ten taels of silver a day, which was simply a sky-high price. There were children riding excitedly on the shoulders of adults, looking over the crowd in front, and through the gaps between the heads, they saw a row of gold-plated and silver-inlaid Mo Daos that exuded a chill. Entrance to the bridge. Three thousand armored and sword-wielding guards stood on both sides, leaving a path leading to the floating bridge. Just now, a few ignorant perverts wanted to squeeze into the side passage to "show off their power", but as soon as they stepped in, they were grabbed by the guards with shining swords, with looks of fear on their faces, and pressed into the prison cars on both sides. Some people applauded! Many people passing by were speculating about today's unusual event. What is the matter! Even the brothels and restaurants in Yuetang River are closed today! Not far away, dozens of restaurants set up banquets that stretched for more than ten miles, all of which were free for people to eat and drink. Most of the brothels and restaurants in Yuetang River are owned by Qin Wuye. A group of women covered in gauze sang and danced like fairies on a platform built on the side of the floating bridge. The oiran, who is rarely seen in normal times, is also able to show up and attract everyone's attention. Behind the stage. A beautiful lady asked "Sister, who is here today? Why is it so lively?" A beautiful woman with a white comb and a jade hairpin in her hair shook her head slightly. "Don't ask if you shouldn't ask!" "But my godfather has ordered that there must not be any mistakes." Several beautiful ladies quickly agreed, as they naturally knew who the "godfather" was. Behind the stage.
Only the beautiful woman was left. She stood alone in the corner, gazing into the distance at the side of the bridge. There was a sedan chair parked quietly there, with a dozen men standing respectfully on both sides, not daring to make the slightest mistake. The person in the sedan chair is his "godfather". The boss of both the black and white worlds in Guangdong and Guangxi, Qin Xiaowu, also known as Qin Wuye. In the eyes of outsiders, this name might just be a flattering word among the gangsters, but for this woman, she knows the weight of these words. In the Yuetang River area, you may not worship the prefect, but you must worship the Fifth Lord. Otherwise, you can’t get anything done in this world. The real local tyrant! No matter they were heroes in the martial arts world or officials in the imperial court, they all had to give him some face. Today, General Yue Tangjiang respectfully calls his adoptive father "Fifth Master" when he sees him. Even when the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi came to visit, his adoptive father was still lying in bed. The woman was able to live so well in Yuetang River, and she was able to protect more than a hundred sisters under her command, and gain a foothold in this prosperous and mixed place without being persecuted. It was because she called him "godfather". Yesterday, my adoptive father came back from Guangling in a hurry, and he couldn't hide the joy on his face. The woman hadn't seen her adoptive father so happy in ten years. Following the instructions of my foster father. Free food and drinks at all restaurants for three days. The casino was closed for three days. All the singing girls from the brothels in the city have been invited to perform on stage today. And the godfather himself! I took a shower and changed clothes early this morning, and was waiting at the entrance of the floating bridge as soon as the rain stopped. Although the woman was curious about who could make her adoptive father pay so much attention to her, she was well aware of his authority and rules and did not dare to ask more questions. She remembered that when the prime minister visited the court, her adoptive father never showed up. What kind of person could make his adoptive father behave like this? The woman didn't think about it any more. Follow the instructions of your godfather and make sure nothing goes wrong. …… …… On the viewing platform of Yuetang River. It is a twelve-story building, rising higher and higher, with the highest point reaching more than twenty feet.
From here you can watch the rise and fall of the river tide. The scenery is superb. But poor people are not eligible to enter, and there are soldiers stationed there all year round. At the highest point of the River Viewing Platform, four people were standing by the railing. Leading the group was a white-haired old man, who looked energetic and still strong. On the left is a fair-skinned man in a mang robe, holding a piece of paper with the words written on it. "King Lu Chen, the four seas are one." On the right is a middle-aged Taoist holding a whisk, with an immortal look. The last person was a dark-skinned man in a short shirt, who looked like an ordinary farmer. The Taoist priest smiled and said to the dark-skinned man, A Mang: "Amang, are you really going back home to farm?" The dark man waved his hand. The Taoist priest nodded. "You are the one with the strongest murderous intention among us. I don't believe you can go home and farm." The dark-skinned man touched his head, showing his big teeth, and said with a smile: "The young guard said I should get married and have children. Not only did I farm, I also had several children." After hearing this, the Taoist was speechless. The man in the robe came over at this time. The red robe made him look extraordinary. He laughed and said, "Ah Mang, even if Shao Bao asked him to die, he would not hesitate." "When Shao Bao retired, he told the twenty-six of us to go home and enjoy life and start a family. I'm afraid only Ah Mang really listened to him." The vigorous old man turned around and said with a smile: "My sons all have sons, but you guys don't even have wives." The old man took a look at the note in the hand of the man in rough robe. "This matter has nothing to do with me. When the young master comes to question me, you two should give me up." "Then don't blame me for not being loyal to the underworld." The Taoist smiled after hearing this, looked at the dark-skinned man and said: "Amang, if we are brothers, let's share the responsibility!" The dark man spat. "I don't know you two, so don't try to get close to me. If the young guard gets angry, I won't be able to handle it." After hearing this, a trace of sadness appeared on the Taoist's face. He was not at all worried about the rebellion in the court, but he was only worried that the Shaobao would be angry.
Shao Bao's military orders are as heavy as a mountain, and he will get angry soon. Thinking back to those years, he felt scared. The man in the python robe patted the Taoist priest on the shoulder and said jokingly: "Don't be afraid. If something happens and the young master gets angry, you can handle it alone. It's enough for us to show our appreciation." Upon hearing this, the Taoist priest could no longer hold back and started to curse: "You are such a good person, Yu Xu. This plan was originally proposed by you, but now you have turned against me." "The note in your fish's belly is nothing, but the stone tablet I carved that says 'The Great Emperor Ziwei has come down to earth to rule the world' is a bit exaggerated." "I'm really afraid that the young guard will chop me down. When that happens, don't blame me for being the first one to betray you." Yu Xu smiled and shook his head, no longer paying attention to the Taoist's complaints. Leaning on the railing, I look out at the rolling river. The Yuetang River originates from the Western Regions and flows eastward into the sea with great momentum. He said softly: "The young master has no interest in this vast country, so as a servant, you have to worry more." When Yu Xu was young, his family was poor. In order to survive, he was sent to the palace to become a eunuch. The emperor was hunted in the north wind, and Yu Xu escaped from the palace. It was a very difficult journey, as he was only eleven years old at the time. This world is more cruel than you can imagine. He begged for food and suffered humiliation along the way. I thought my life would be filled with suffering, but I was chosen by Lu Chen among a group of refugees. Back then, Shao Bao was among a group of yellow-faced beggars. He took his hand and said: "Although he is young, he is patient and will definitely be able to stabilize the rear in the future." "follow me!" Yu Xu still remembers Shao Bao’s extremely bright eyes. A scholar dies for a confidant! How dare a man forget his gratitude! Yu Xu said to himself: "Is it an exaggeration to say that the Emperor Ziwei came down to earth to rule the world? I, Yu Xu, have always believed that Shao Bao is Ziwei who came down to earth." The dark man asked curiously: "Xiao Wu, why did you go there alone to wait for Shao Bao?" The old man looked at the bridge entrance and said: "Let him be. Xiaowu is just like that. He was with Shaobao the longest and had the deepest feelings for him." The dark man retorted: "Xiaowu has been the longest, I have no problem with that, but I cannot accept the relationship aspect." The old man just smiled. All of them would do their utmost to serve the young master.
…… …… There is a platform below the river viewing platform. There are nine people above, most of whom are local officials from Yuetangjiang. They knew their own status and dared not go up any further. The last of the nine people is Su Lie, Su Zinyin's father. At this moment, he looked a little anxious. It wasn't until the guards brought news that his expression improved. My daughter Su Zinyin is fine! The message said: His daughter brought a few gangsters with her and asked to borrow a floating bridge to cross the river to Beijing. Jianghu? Cross the river to Beijing. Su Lie couldn't help but feel a little confused. (End of this chapter)