Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 2230 Arrogant
Chapter 71 Arrogance

Before noon, there was heavy rain in the city of Suzhou, and there were few people on the streets and alleys.

In this kind of weather, people would naturally stay at home and seldom go out unless necessary. The dignitaries were in high spirits, and the heavy rain seemed to be able to create an atmosphere of isolation. Three or five went to the brothel Chu hall together in the rain, hugging the prostitutes they liked for half a day to enjoy themselves...

Therefore, the business nearby is deserted and quiet, only the gambling houses and brothels are the most lively.

Since the opening of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in the Sui Dynasty, Gusu Changmen, which is adjacent to the Grand Canal, has become an important waterway and material distribution center in the Jiangnan area because of its convenient location. Bustling and bustling.

Of course, among them, Suzhou and Hangzhou, which have been prosperous and peaceful since ancient times, are the leaders.

The southeast is well-shaped, and the three Wu cities are metropolises. "Hangzhou is beautiful and healthy, and the people of Su are rich and prosperous."

In the canal in the rainstorm, the water waves are surging and mighty, but it presents another kind of magnificent waves other than the bustling noise in the past. Several fast boats with pointed white sails are galloping in the wind and waves, and the bows of the boats are blooming. The waves docked steadily at the wharf outside Changmen.

Putting on the springboard and getting down, dozens of soldiers with helmets on their armor and their horses went up and down from the boat to the pier. Then, with an order, dozens of people turned over and jumped onto the horses in a uniform manner, with a vigorous posture and a murderous look.

"Enter the city!"

The leading lieutenant gave an order, and dozens of cavalry rode their horses with whips and ran towards Changmen.

Changmen is one of the eight gates of Suzhou City, located in the northwest of the city. "阊" means to clear the weather, and it means that Wu will be blessed by the gods and become stronger and stronger day by day.And because Wu wanted to destroy Chu, the gate faces the state of Chu, so it was also named Brochu Gate. Since ancient times, it has been the center of water transportation in Suzhou City. Most of the land vehicles, horses, and water boats stop at Changmen, and all goods are in the gate. Changmen operates, gathers and disperses, is prosperous and densely populated.

After the canal was built in the Sui Dynasty, this place became the waterway hub and material distribution center of the entire Jiangnan area, where merchants gathered, shops stood everywhere, eaves converged, and tiles and scales spread.In the corner of the city, there are pavilions and pavilions, with no gaps.The horses and horses cover the lids, the pots, cups, and boxes are galloping across the thoroughfare.

Even in such a stormy weather, you can still see the wind and flow in the water alleys, boats traveling in the mountains, boats carrying prostitutes, filing among the green waves and vermilion pavilions...

However, with the arrival of this team of cavalry, the bowl-sized iron hooves stepped on the bluestone slabs, and the accumulated rain splashed, and the crisp sound became a thunderous sound, which spread far away through the rain curtain, awakening everyone. This famous city in Wuzhong dormant in the rain.

Dozens of cavalry were like a gust of wind, and they came under the city gate in a short time.

The inner city gate of Changmen is adjacent to Changmen Street, and there is a tower above it, which is similar to the tower of Panmen.The gate of the outer city is close to the suspension bridge, the urn city is rectangular, and there is another set of city inside the urn city, which is majestic and firm, unbreakable.

The soldiers guarding the gate of the city had already been alarmed by the earth-shattering sound of horseshoes in the rain, and they all lay down on the city in the rain to look down. Waist, step forward to block.

"Who is coming? Please dismount quickly, and explain why you are here!"

The gatekeepers were also very polite. Although they didn't know where the cavalry came from, they galloped through the rain and smashed their helmets. They must have important military duties and they couldn't offend them. They yelled loudly from a distance.

Dozens of riders did not slow down their horses in the rainstorm, and the sound of roaring hooves was like thunder rolling in the sky, and that fierce and brave momentum was like Mount Tai pressing down on the top!
The gatekeepers panicked. Could it be that this team of cavalry wanted to force their way into the city?

Seeing the cavalry in front of him rushing like a storm, the horseshoes stepped on the bluestone slabs and the rain splashed and splashed.

At the moment when he was about to hit the gate of the city and refused to repel the horse, an order sounded suddenly, dozens of cavalry reined in, the horse neighed and stood up, and the bowl-sized iron hoof waved twice in the air. The hoof landed and snorted.

The soldiers guarding the city were already sweating and thirsty, and the leader of the corps leader was still a bit monochromatic. He stepped forward tremblingly, and said boldly: "Brothers..."

Before he could speak, the captain on the opposite side took out a token from his pocket and threw it over, saying loudly: "I am Pei Su, the captain of the Royal Navy, and I came to the city on business in the name of the governor of Su, and it has nothing to do with anyone." Wait, everyone get out of the way!"

The corporal hurriedly caught the token, took a closer look, and confirmed that it was a navy token, and without asking why the other party entered the city, he quickly ordered his subordinates to move all the sharp horses away and let them out of the city gate.

Dozens of cavalry rushed into the city aggressively beside him.

"Look at this posture, I'm afraid it's not a good thing!"

"I know that their sailors are always domineering, but this city of Suzhou is also the ruling place of Jiangnan. It would be too rude to gallop into the city like this!"

"I'm afraid you're not a fool, are you? The navy is in the name of the royal family and backed by powerful officials such as Fang Jun. After going to sea, it will be their world. All merchant ships in the entire south of the Yangtze River have to rely on them for food, so it is arrogant. Some, who dares to say half a word?"

"This is reasonable. If anyone dares to offend the navy, unless your family does not go to sea to do business, you may not know when the merchant ship will encounter pirates, and the ship and cargo will be lost. People and money will be lost. of."

……

Hearing the whispers of the soldiers behind him, the corporal chief frowned and pondered, and immediately said: "It's good to keep an eye on this side, I'll go to Biejia's mansion and let me know."

Everyone naturally said yes, watching the corporal leader leave quickly, someone secretly spat and scolded: "Plaguing flattery and sycophancy, how shameless is the mother?"

Someone whispered: "What's the use of face? As long as I can be promoted, I can dedicate my wife to Shangguan..."

*****
Wu Zixu began to build the capital of Wu like heaven and earth, and Changmen is the first gate of the city's "Qitongchanghe".

There is an urn city in Changmen, which is divided into inner and outer city gates. Dozens of cavalry crossed the urn city. After entering the city from the inner city gate, they set foot on Changmen Street.There are many shops on both sides of the street. Although Huating Town occupies the advantage of the city, but after all, the time is short, and it cannot be compared with this powerful city that has become the center of Jiangnan since the Spring and Autumn Period.

Someone was standing on the side of the street in the rain. Seeing these cavalry galloping on the long street, they immediately jumped up and waved their hands, because the cavalry came to a narrow alley.

This alley is named "Zhuanzhu". It is said that Zhuanzhu once lived here, hence the name.

Zhuan Zhu, the "King of Assassins", held the Yuchang Sword in his hand, and struck at King Liao of Wu with a thunderous blow, which was so powerful that it killed King Liao Wu "through his armor." If you don’t deceive your aspirations, your name will be passed down to future generations, so it’s not absurd!”

The alley is very narrow, deep and long. The torrential rain falls in the alley and gathers into a stream. The mighty rainwater on the ground flows wantonly, and it has long covered the moss-covered stone slabs.

Pei Su stood on the horse, let the rain wash his helmet, and asked in a deep voice: "How many exits are there in this alley?"

The person who led the way replied: "There are only two exits, one south and one north. However, there are many houses in this alley and the situation is mixed. Once the person escapes over the wall and escapes into another courtyard, it will be very troublesome to arrest him. There is too much movement. I'm afraid it will arouse the dissatisfaction of the governor's office."

Pei Su didn't take it seriously, the Governor's Mansion?

The governor is also one of us. As the governor of Suzhou, Mu Yuanzuo has relied on Fang Jun as his backer to become his "king of the south of the Yangtze River" all these years, and he has even clinging to the thigh of the prince. Now that such a big case happened in Huating Town, Fang Jun's future was at stake. Could it be that he, Mu Yuanzuo, dared to sit idly by?

What's more, once Fang Jun is punished by His Majesty, Mu Yuanzuo, the governor of Suzhou, may not be able to sit still.

How many pairs of eyes are staring at such a fat man...

Pei Su was not afraid of causing disturbances in the city of Suzhou, he only cared about arresting the suspect.

"Did you recognize that person?"

"Naturally."

"Very good! You go in with us and identify him. Even if you turn this house upside down, you must arrest him!"

Pei Su gave an order and waved his big hand: "Rush in!"

Dozens of cavalry dismounted one after another, some stayed behind to take care of the horses, some went directly to the other end of the alley to block the road, and the rest ran into the alley vigorously. wooden door, swarming in.

Seeing such an arrogant posture, the guide couldn't help swallowing.

He was just an official in Huating Town. Although he knew that the navy soldiers were always aggressive and domineering, he never thought that they would be so domineering. This is Suzhou City!

Pei Su said with a cold face: "Stay behind me, show me carefully, if you let the suspect get away, I will take your skin off!"

The official was so frightened that he quickly responded: "Here! Captain, don't worry, as long as that person appears in front of Xiaguan, he will definitely not admit his mistake!"

Without further words, Pei Su stepped into the alley, stepped on the stagnant water, and swaggered into the gambling house in the alley.

The casino is already in chaos.

All kinds of gamblers were betting in full swing, some shouted with excitement, some sighed and sweated profusely, and they were suddenly rushed in by a group of wolf-like soldiers.

(End of this chapter)