20 years of the Republic of China

Chapter 701: Rumors outside the law
Upon hearing this, Daqiganzi became furious, his face turned from red to purple, and his back teeth were chattering.

He was also nervous.

During the Marshal's birthday banquet, the disciples committed crimes in defiance of the law, which was already causing trouble for the Jiang family. Now it is involved in the South Railway Concession, so the trouble is naturally even greater.

It can be predicted that the more difficult the Jiang family becomes, the more this account will be held against him.

How can the flagpole not be anxious?
Thinking of this, his blood rushed back and he immediately raised his knees and legs and kicked his young disciple hard in the ribs.

"You bastard, you really made me proud! Not only did you betray your teacher and ancestors, you also became a traitor!"

"Traitor?"

This stigma is too heavy to bear for a lifetime.

The young disciple refused to admit it, covered his ribs with his hands, and cried out in grievance, "Master, I just sold the things to them, how can this be considered a traitor?"

"Bullshit, you still dare to quibble!" The big flagpole scolded, "You are arm in arm with the Japanese devils, breaking the rules of the underworld. If you are not a traitor, what are you?"

"Master, I don't have any..."

When the young disciple saw that his master was really angry and had no one else to rely on, he was immediately frightened to the point of becoming weak and unable to stand up.

The big flagpole was still not satisfied, so he raised his hatchet, pointed at the table, and shouted, "Stop talking nonsense, take your hands out, I'm going to clean up the mess today!"

"Okay, okay!"

Wen Tingge suddenly interrupted and snorted, "Old Qi, you only remember to torture your apprentice now, what were you doing before?"

The big flagpole looked ashamed and stammered, not knowing what to say for a moment.

Wen Tingge continued, "I am here today on behalf of the boss to solve the problem, not to watch you teach your apprentice a lesson. Hurry up and get down to business!"

"Okay, okay!" The big flagpole hurriedly apologized with a smile, then glared at the little apprentice, "Did you hear me? Master Wen is asking you a question! Who did you sell the jade carving to? Tell me now!"

The young disciple did not dare to hide it and immediately confessed: "I sold the things to Qingqiu Society."

"Qingqiu Society?"

This name was unfamiliar to everyone, and everyone was a little confused when they heard it.

Wen Tingge had less and less time in Fengtian, and he was even more confused. He frowned and asked, "Where is Qingqiu Society?"

The young apprentice said tremblingly, "It's over there in the West Pagoda, in a big opium den on Gaoli Street."

"That means you sold the things to the Koreans?" Daqipole finally breathed a sigh of relief.

In his opinion, as long as the buyer is not Xiao Dongyang, the matter can still be eased.

Although the Koreans are no pushovers, at least we can still deal with them. If the goods were captured by the Japanese devils, we would have to leave it to fate.

But then again, no one was sure where this opium den, "Qingqiushe", came from.

This is understandable.

After all, the South Railway Concession has always been a tough nut to crack for the Jiang family.

Jiang Lianheng firmly sat in the leading position of Fengtian. Although his hands and eyes had already infiltrated the Japanese Concession, his influence was ultimately limited and could not be compared with that of the old city.

The South Railway Concession already has the momentum of an "independent kingdom", and the West Tower area can even be called a "country within a country".

Since the fall of the peninsula, a large number of Korean refugees, laborers and patriots have poured into the area outside the Great Wall.

After these people came to Fengtian, most of them lived near the West Pagoda. Over the years, the crisscrossing paths gradually formed a Korean Street with a very exotic atmosphere.

At first, the Koreans who immigrated outside the Great Wall were quite pitiful and usually behaved themselves.

Everyone has lost their country, their families and their homes, and they are displaced. They have only left their hometown because they had no choice. They are already content with being able to make a living, and naturally they cannot cause any trouble.

But in the past two years, these Koreans have become increasingly arrogant.

The root cause is that the problem still lies with Xiao Dongyang.

It turned out that two years ago, Toyo built a building on the east side of Naniwa Square in the Minami Railway concession, named: Toyo Takushoku Co., Ltd.

It was this company that moved a lot of Koreans from the peninsula.

These Korean bastards, unlike the members of the "Yilietuan", had no intention of restoring their country. After arriving in Fengtian, they did nothing but serve the little Japan as lackeys.

Just like the "red-headed Indians" in the British Concession, the Koreans who moved outside the Great Wall also had an inexplicable sense of superiority.

They consider themselves to be "second-class citizens", whose status is second only to the Japanese but far higher than that of the local Chinese. They can be regarded as the perfect representatives of taking advantage of the power of others.

The little Japanese did favor them in every way. Whenever they had a conflict with the Chinese, the Chinese would be severely punished, while they could act as if nothing had happened.

Over time, Korea Street became increasingly exclusive, forming a world of its own.

When Wen Tingge heard the word "Xita", his brows furrowed deeply, and he immediately asked, "Who is the boss of Qingqiu Society?"

The young disciple swallowed his saliva and stammered, "I... I only know that his last name is Song, he is in his forties, and he has strong shoulders."

"You bastard!" Big Flagpole cursed. "What did I teach you? You sold the goods and you don't even know the buyer's name. Are you crazy about money?"

So, accepting a disciple is a big deal!
When teaching and learning, one must keep one's eyes open. If one only has ability but no brains, not only will one not become useful, but will also bring disaster to the school.

Wen Tingge was too lazy to pay attention, and then asked: "Besides the surname Song, what else do you know about the boss?"

The young apprentice thought for a while and said, "Also... although he runs a tobacco shop, he also lends money to people. As long as you have something good as collateral, you can go to him to borrow money regardless of whether you have a guarantor or not. It's convenient and hassle-free, and there aren't so many rules."

"Mortgage?" Big Flagpole's eyes lit up, finally expecting good news. "Since it's mortgaged, it means there's still a chance to redeem it!"

“But I sold it to him…”

"If you don't speak, no one will treat you as mute!"

The big flagpole cursed a few more times, really disappointed in him.

Wen Tingge shook his head and said, "I'm not asking what kind of business he does, but I'm asking if you know what the background of that Korean guy is?"

"This... this I don't know even more."

The young apprentice hung his head dejectedly, and the big flagpole was so angry that he rolled his eyes.

Wen Tingge had no choice but to turn around and ask his attendants: "Does anyone here know the details of the boss of Qingqiu Society?"

Everyone shook their heads in confusion, except Yang Lazi, who responded, "I went to that brothel before and saw it once. It's not very big and looks ordinary. It seems to have just opened in the winter of last year. As for the details of the owner... I guess Second Master should know." As he spoke, he came over in three or two steps, bowed his head, and explained quietly:
"Second Master once went there to settle members of the Righteous Group."

Wen Tingge suddenly realized and said hurriedly: "In that case, let's quickly invite the Second Master over! It will be convenient to discuss with him if we know him well, so that we don't have to make a wasted trip later!"

Yang Lazi did not dare to delay and immediately accepted the task. He turned around and rushed out of the room, hurriedly looking for Wang Zhengnan to come to the rescue.

Wen Tingge was not idle either. He tapped his walking stick and asked the young apprentice, "How much did you sell the jade carving for?"

"Two thousand..."

"Where's the money?"

The young apprentice slumped on the ground, pointed at his ankles, and said, "It's tucked in my socks. I have one thousand yuan here, and the fifth brother has another thousand yuan."

Upon hearing this, Daqiganzi immediately ordered people to search out the stolen money.

When I took it in my hand, I found that it was actually the "gold note" issued by the Bank of Korea.

Of course, although it is called "gold note", it is actually the currency of the small East that is secretly controlled.

Daqiganzi stacked the stolen money and placed it on the table, then said, "Master Wen, the problem today is my fault. I will personally accompany you to redeem the things later. I will make up for the difference. But after I get the things, I beg you to help me and let me meet the boss."

Wen Tingge nodded, raised his walking stick, pointed at the master and apprentice on the big flagpole, and then leveled it and swept it.

"When the Second Master comes, you two will go and redeem the things. The others will stay here with me and wait for news. According to the family rules, if the things are redeemed, only the culprit will be punished. If the things are not redeemed, then everyone will be punished together."

Everyone was speechless.

After a moment's silence, he couldn't help but glare at his junior fellow apprentice, and his expression of resentment was clearly revealed.

This was exactly the result the Jiang family wanted - regardless of whether the jade carving could be recovered, there was already a rift between the brothers, and it would be difficult for them to reconcile as before.

As time passed, Daqiganzi and others couldn't help but feel impatient.

After waiting for two cups of hot tea, Wang Zhengnan finally hurried over.

Not only him, but Xifeng, who lived nearby, also brought people over to inquire about the situation.

As soon as the two entered the room, they saw bloodstains on the table and knew that the culprit had been identified. On the way here, they had heard Yang Lazi give a general account of the matter, so they did not ask any more questions.

Speaking of Qingqiu Society, Nanfeng indeed knew something about it, but judging from his expression, the matter seemed a bit tricky.

"Qingqiu Society?" Wang Zhengnan shook his head and sighed, "Alas, this is not easy to deal with!"

Daqiganzi's heart was in his throat, and he asked hurriedly: "Second Master, have you heard of this person?"

Wang Zhengnan responded, "I've heard of him, but I've never dealt with him. His name is Song Lucheng, and it seems he just came to Fengtian last year."

"He's only been here for a year, and he's already opened an opium den. It's not as simple as just having money!" Li Zhengxi echoed.

"of course!"

Wang Zhengnan nodded and muttered, "This Song Lvcheng has a background. I heard that he seems to have two brothers. One works as a translator at the Dongyang Police Department, and the other is a manager at the Goryeo Bank. He is also well-connected in the military and police circles. He is definitely rich and powerful. Although he came late, he is also considered a figure in the Xita area."

"So is he a businessman or a gangster?" Wen Tingge asked.

"It's hard to say. I don't have any acquaintances who can connect me to him, but he has a good reputation."

"how to say?"

"From the rumors I've heard, it's said that he values ​​righteousness over money, is kind and generous, and is quite generous. He rarely says 'no' to anyone who asks him for help."

"In that case, Song Lucheng should not be difficult to deal with!" The big flagpole seemed to see hope again.

Unexpectedly, Wang Zhengnan poured a bucket of cold water on him.

"Difficult! Song Lucheng is a very difficult person to deal with. At least that's what I heard!"

Everyone was a little confused and couldn't help but whisper: "What did you just say..."

"Well, although he is a righteous man, he only treats his fellow Koreans with a good face. If the Chinese want to deal with him, he will always ignore them!" Wang Zhengnan said with a wry smile, "You also know that the Koreans have bad tempers and are stubborn. They rely on the support of the devils and usually don't take others seriously!"

Li Zhengxi thought for a moment and asked, "Second brother, can you lend me some help from those Koreans you settled earlier?"

"hiss--"

Wang Zhengnan hesitated for a moment, and finally waved his hand and said, "I don't dare to look for him. This Song Lvcheng is not the same as them. He is a courier for the devils. Do you understand?"

Li Zhengxi immediately understood.

The members of the "Yi Lie Tuan" were hiding in Fengtian to hide their identities. If they were accidentally exposed, not only would they be in danger, but they might even implicate the Jiang family.

Wen Tingge asked again: "Since he runs a tobacco shop, then the local products in his hands are not ours?"

Wang Zhengnan shook his head repeatedly and said, "Song Lvcheng is underwriting for the Japanese. The goods he has are all military products. He doesn't need to buy Jiang's insurance at all."

When everyone heard this, their faces gradually became gloomy.

There were no acquaintances to intercede for him, and no interests to restrain him. What's more, Song Lucheng was not on good terms with the Chinese, and he had the favoritism and care of the little Japanese behind him. If he wanted to redeem the jade carving, he could only act according to the other person's mood and expression.

You know, the jade carving was just sold this morning, and the owner hasn't even had the chance to warm up to it yet, and now they want to redeem it. No matter who it is, they wouldn't be happy.

Having said that, the task assigned by Jiang Lianheng had to be done.

Wang Zhengnan thought about it again and again, and finally stood up and said, "There is no other way now. We can only try our luck."

"I'll go with you!" Li Zhengxi stood up and said.

Wang Zhengnan thought about it and did not refuse, so he said: "Okay, Daqiganzi and his apprentice, plus Yang Lazi and Lao Jie, we will go there. Don't bring too many people to avoid counterproductive effects. When we get there, try not to talk and let me talk to him."

No one had any objection.

After all, whenever the Jiang family wanted to discuss business, it was Nanfeng who came forward. He was a kind person and knew how to negotiate.

Wen Tingge naturally had to stay here and guard the remaining few disciples on the flagpole to prevent them from taking the opportunity to escape.

"Then let's go now!" Li Zhengxi said worriedly, "If that Korean guy sells the things to the Japanese, things will be even more difficult!"

The big flagpole nodded repeatedly and said hurriedly, "Please wait for me for a moment. We can set off again after I have prepared the money."

After saying that, he turned around and jumped onto the earthen kang, opened the big suitcase, fiddled with it for a while, and then changed into a big cotton-padded jacket. He followed Wang Zhengnan and Li Zhengxi, and headed towards the South Railway Affiliated Land under the stars and the moon...

(End of this chapter)