Chapter 192 Bloody Rivers and Lakes 1
The same situation was unfolding among several other underworld gangs, primarily the Sand Boat Gang and the Flying Eagle Gang. They had the largest membership and the most experts. But the Hongyun Gang was the strongest, and each gang sent its experts up the Yangtze River in search of the Zhao brothers.
Hong Batian sent his daughter to follow his eldest disciple, Qu Xuesheng. Hong Batian's daughter is called Hong Feiyan. She is 17 years old this year, has a good figure! Beautiful face! Vitality! These are all fucking shortcomings in this era!
Yet, Hong Feiyan was still well-liked by her fellow apprentices. Hong Batian, Gang Leader Hong's most prized disciple, Yucheng, was particularly favored by Hong Feiyan. Hong Batian knew this, but he didn't want his daughter to marry him. He preferred that his daughter marry an ordinary man, not one to lead a life of constant suffering. He specifically asked his eldest disciple, Qu Xuesheng, to take his daughter with him, so he could rest assured.
Hong Batian wanted his daughter to go out for a walk, but he didn't want her to participate in any assassination. He privately found Qu Xuesheng and said, "Xuesheng, Master only has this one daughter! You must keep a close eye on her and make sure nothing happens to her! Take her out to play and relax!"
"I understand, Master!" Qu Xuesheng agreed with his head down.
"Well! My daughter has a stubborn temper. I didn't want her to go out, but she begged me, so I took her out for a walk. As long as you can bring her back safely this time, you will be the head of Jiangyin!" Hong Batian showed no temper at all when talking about his daughter, and was no different from a father who doted on his daughter.
The Jiangyin Hall Master, who had promised Qu Xuesheng the position, was also a lucrative position within the Hongyun Gang. He owned numerous properties, shops, and even controlled a dock. It was a bonanza of wealth! Qu Xuesheng was thrilled to hear this; it was no less than being the Gang Leader. He promised, "Master! Don't worry! I will definitely bring my junior sister back safe and sound!"
In this way, Qu Xuesheng took the unhappy Hong Feiyan by boat from Jiangyin to Nanjing. They planned to stroll around Nanjing and then go west, such as to Anqing, Chongqing or even near Chengdu.
The rest of the brothers had a much harder time. They were sent out to inquire about the whereabouts of Zhao Xiaofei and Zhao Xiaokun. Many people had their drawings of the brothers, and they followed the drawings to search for them. Uh... why does it feel like these brothers are wanted criminals? Even the Ming Dynasty's constables didn't work as hard as they did.
In Nanjing, Princess Kunxing Zhu Mianzhu was listening to Li Zichu's report in the living room.
Li Zichu knelt on the ground and said, "Your Highness! We've got all the information. The gangs that want to kill the prince are all on the list!"
"Plan to kill them all! No need to leave any alive! It's best to frame the Donglin Party members and prevent them from causing trouble for us!" said Zhu Mianzhu.
"I understand!" Li Zichu heard the cold voice of the princess sitting up there. Was this still the gentle and beautiful princess he had heard of before? She seemed a bit like Wu Zetian. He couldn't help but shudder in his heart!
"Is there anything else?" Zhu Mianzhu continued to ask when she saw that Li Zichu did not leave.
"Your Highness Princess, there have been too many official expenses recently. Please allocate some money to the Jinyiwei!" Li Zichu said.
"Go down and ask Xiao Si for it, and tell him that I agree!" Zhu Mianzhu said.
"Thank you, Your Highness!" Li Zichu excitedly took the order and went out.
Watching Li Zichu leave, Zhu Mianzhu touched her belly and said to the child, "Your mother and your father want to fight for a bright future for you. At least, you won't have to worry about your life after we're gone! These damn guys still want to fight your father? Maybe in the next life!"
Li Zichu was overjoyed to receive the silver and immediately returned to the town government. This time, he could hire a few skilled fighters and try to send them to carry out the assassination mission.
In the town government office, Li Zichu sat in the main hall, finished his tea, and said to the crowd, "Recently, some scoundrels have been trying to assassinate the prince! You've all heard about it, right?"
"Your Excellency! We have all heard about it! Without the prince, we, the Jinyiwei, would not be where we are today!" said a Jinyiwei general flag.
The others nodded. These days, whoever gives money is their master. How can these loyal dogs not be anxious when their master has something wrong?
"Okay! Then listen to my orders, Wang Hu! Take three hundred people to Anqing to intercept and kill the people from the Shachuan Gang. Make sure to kill them all! Leave no one alive!" Li Zichu said.
"I obey your command!" Wang Hu took the order and left.
"Qi Dahai!" Li Zichu continued to call out names.
"I am here!" Qi Dahai said.
"I'll give you 500 people, go to Jiangyin! Make sure to eliminate the people from the Flying Eagle Gang!" Li Zichu said.
"Yes!" Qi Dahai said.
Li Zichu fell silent here. Everyone was still thinking about who to send to eliminate the Hongyun Gang. At this moment, Li Zichu said, "As for the Hongyun Gang, I will personally lead the team to wipe out their base in Wuhu!"
In Wuhu City, Hong Batian felt uneasy all day. He hadn't felt this way in all those years! He had gone to the Liyuan Opera House this morning to listen to some opera and relax with his favorite actress. As soon as he left, he felt something was wrong. He shouted to his disciples, "The wind's strong! Let's go! Let's go to the Liyuan Opera House!"
Not long after they left, a group of Jinyiwei armed with embroidered spring swords came from across the street.
Seeing something wasn't right, these men suddenly became alert. They stood back to back, knives drawn, ready to strike. They could strike, but who was it? What did the Jinyiwei do? Chopping someone with a knife was basic skill!
Just as the gangsters were about to retreat to the Pear Garden, the gates opened. Hong Batian smiled. It seemed his love for his lover had paid off! He could consider making her his wife when he got back!
Just as he was feeling most proud, the doors flew open. Revealing himself was none other than his lover, the Kunqu opera actress Xiao Shuixian. But behind her stood a row of Jinyiwei. A small flagman commanded, "Shoot!" Hearing the order, they raised their guns and began firing.
Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bursts of gunfire hit people. A large number of core members of the Hongyun Gang were knocked down. These were basically the backbone of the Hongyun Gang.
But even so, the old man Hong Batian relied on his rich experience in the martial arts world and first lay on the ground to escape. Then he ran west and jumped into the water with a splash.
Hong Batian is a very good swimmer, like a reincarnated fish. If he fell into the water, he would be gone. When the Jinyiwei came over with guns, they looked down and saw no body! And where was the body?
Li Zichu noticed someone running away and slapped his forehead. "It's over! The prince is in danger!" Everyone around him thought, "This adult's reminder made them feel they were wrong. This means they let Hong Batian escape. He will definitely take revenge!"
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