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Chapter 1365 Ghost City
At this time, a few people walked over from the outside and stopped outside Mr. Liu's door. They should be the newly added guards.

However, although these people looked quite capable, they were all quite old, not to mention gray hair, and one of them even broke a hand and replaced it with an iron hook.

Looking at these guards who were obviously powerless, and then hearing Master Liu's words, Fang Linyan sighed slightly, nodded and walked out.

Master Liu specially sent them a carriage when they went back, so it took them less than an hour to return to Jimin Medicine Store.

After confirming that his family was safe, but after losing a lot of medicinal materials, Master Huo also had a stone in his heart fall to the ground, and began to ramble about drinking.

After drinking for three rounds, the two parties began to chat about what happened after they separated, because the current communication is not as developed as the later generations after all.

That's why Fang Linyan realized at this time that although he was taking great risks in Nagasaki, Song Yuren's side was also not easy at all, and his activities in Shanghai also encountered great resistance, and even suffered To the assassination.

Fortunately, Song Yuren is not an ordinary person, he has a firmer belief than other officials, even stubborn persistence!So I am still working tirelessly and working hard, and after spending a lot of money, I have made a major breakthrough.

Hearing the news, Fang Linyan was quite excited, and after drinking three cups, he stood up and said goodbye:

"Everyone, I was supposed to conspire with everyone to get drunk today, but I really can't let go of Mr. Liu. There are too few good officials who dare to fight now. Those Japanese lunatics will definitely not let it go. He, I have to go over to the barracks to see if there is anything I can do to help."

After hearing Fang Linyan's words, Master Huo laughed and said:

"Sixth Young Master, you can rest assured that Mr. Liu has dealt with a lot of little devils here, and there is a reason why he is the only one in Tianjin who is willing to drive these little devils out."

After Fang Linyan heard this, his eyes lit up and he said:

"Appreciate further details."

Master Huo said with a smile:
"Master Liu's real name is Liu Jialiang. He has a family history of beating little devils. His father is Liu Mingchuan, a famous general of his generation. He served as the governor of Taiwan for 11 years."

"Since the Japanese invaded and occupied Ryukyu, they have been coveting Taiwan and never forgetting it. They have always threatened and lured General Liu, and they will do everything they can."

"So, Mr. Liu has seen a lot of ghost tricks from the Japanese side! He was just careless when he was attacked before. Now that he has paid more attention to it, he definitely doesn't have to worry about it."

Fang Linyan was shocked. He never expected that Master Liu was the son of Liu Mingchuan!And the latter is a big figure who left a strong mark in history in the late Qing Dynasty.

He is one of the generals of the Huai army, and he made great achievements in the battle against the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. The key is that he defended Keelung, Taiwan during the Sino-French war, and killed thousands of French troops. He set an example and was very tenacious. Great achievements.

It can be said that at least one-third of the international status of the Qing government in the late Qing Dynasty was achieved by Liu Mingchuan, and he has been serving as the governor of Taiwan since then, fighting against the French and Japanese ambitions for Taiwan. The credit is outstanding.

Hearing what Master Huo said, Ah Qi couldn't help but said:

"I heard that when the Japanese failed to bribe them, they used spies to poison Mr. Liu Mingchuan. Although he was not life-threatening when he was treated, he also made him vomit blood, leaving behind the root of the disease. The reason why Mr. Liu died of illness the year before last was also Old wounds strike."

"It is precisely because of these reasons that Mr. Liu Jialiang hates the Japanese deeply. This is a veritable national hatred and family hatred."

"So, when these little oriental devils fled to our Tianjin side, Mr. Liu was very concerned about chasing their butts and kicking them out. If it was someone else, he would definitely turn a blind eye Close your eyes and let it go."

After learning about this series of situations, Fang Linyan was also relieved.

Speaking of it this way, it is obvious that the few guards who were added later seemed to be old and disabled, but they should be the real confidantes in Mr. Liu's hands, and they should have the combat power they can show.

At this time, Fang Linyan finally felt relieved. After all, the Japanese invasion of this "iron army" was fighting in the hinterland of China.

And I have organized in private Ruo Da Dao Wang Wu, Master Huo, and Li San to help. Officially, there are military generals like Mr. Liu who are dedicated to their duties to pursue them. It shouldn't be a problem to form a huge suppression.

A group of people drank happily that night and did not disperse until late at night. Fang Linyan also lived in the Jimin Medicine Store. Of course, Li San took Fang Linyan's money and of course wanted to make more money, so he accepted it half-heartedly. Fang Linyan hired him to do things for him.

As for face, of course it doesn't exist. Li San wouldn't be Chu Liuxiang's colleague if he wanted face.
When he was about to fall asleep, Fang Linyan remembered one thing, that is, he still had two things marked as "precious things" waiting to be cashed out.

These two things are the naginata, Shihua women's room, and a tea set, Huaixue Shengfang.

Its introduction also makes it very clear that as long as it is labeled as "valuable objects", it can be sold in the antique markets of large cities in East Asia, or bartered.

Tianjin is of course considered a big city in the entire East Asia region at this time, and it can be safely ranked in the top five, so

At this time, Fang Linyan was actually in the outskirts of Tianjin, and beside him was Li San, a great expert in selling stolen goods, so he called Li San over and said:
"Third Lord, I have two things here. I need to go to a powerful store in Tianjin to let them have a look. Do you know the way?"

After hearing this, Li San immediately said:
"Is the thing dry or wet?"

Fang Linyan was stunned for a moment, but Li San couldn't help laughing at this moment, knowing that the young master probably didn't understand their jargon, so he said:

"Dry ones refer to licensed products, and wet ones refer to those that may have a problem with their origin and are not visible."

Fang Linyan calculated that these two items were snatched from the Japanese, so there must be something wrong with the way they came from.

But I got it to sell in the market in China, and I also carried my identity as a wealthy (old) son, and now I am still a little famous in the business circle of the capital, so it must not be a big problem, so I said:
"It's all right."

Li Sandao:
"If you're in a hurry, go straight to the ghost market. We'll leave until the fourth watch (around 2:[-] a.m.) and we'll ship the goods when we arrive. You can also try the ear and eye fried cakes and noodle tea over there. That's a must!"

Fang Linyan wondered:
"I thought I had to go directly to the ghost market if there was a problem with the way of origin. Why don't I go if there is no problem?"

Li Sanyi smiled and said:

"My lord, are you an amateur? Now the ghost markets are all opened in the foreign concessions. Those who have to pay for the Indian patrol over there will patrol the streets every day with a bursting gun. , because the law and order on this street is guaranteed, so it is quite popular."

"As a result, many big businessmen in the industry took a fancy to the profits inside, and rented the front door on the street of the ghost market. As soon as the ghost market opened, they opened the door, and then picked a lantern at the door. A thick cloth curtain has to be covered in winter and summer, this is to keep secrets for those who go to the ghost market.”

"Although the prices offered by these ground-floor shops may not be too high, they are good for peace of mind and no future troubles. If something goes wrong later, there is a place to ask someone to reason. In addition, foreigners in the concession will also come to visit, so the business is still good. OK."

Fang Linyan nodded after hearing what Li San said:
"Okay, then let's take a rest first, get up at the fourth watch, and then go to our ghost market in Tianjin."

***
four hours later,

Fang Linyan and Li San have already arrived in the ghost city of Tianjin, and they compared their foot strength on the way. Li San, nicknamed "Swallow", can imagine that his lightness must be top-notch, and it can be said that he needs endurance Have stamina, have speed and have speed.

Compared with it, Fang Linyan still has a clear gap, but Yanzi Li San is amazed, thinking that Fang Linyan is really talented, and he has such foot strength without learning their light kung fu.

If it weren't for the consideration that the sixth young master of the Hu family must have no interest in being a snitch, he might even have thought of taking him under his family.

Why is this early morning antique market also called a ghost market?

The source of this is that in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China, the society was turbulent and the social class changed drastically. What kind of princes and rich people went bankrupt in a blink of an eye.

I have no money or power, and I have to maintain my family's life. I go to the pawn shop in broad daylight. I am afraid that my acquaintances will see that I will lose face, so I put on a hat or scarf in the early morning when there are few people, and sell the family's belongings.

Gradually, this kind of behavior became a climate, because this is where ghosts are active, so the ghost market got its name.

Of course, some people say that fish and dragons are mixed in this ghost market. Compared with the daytime, the light is extremely poor. If you want to buy old things, you will have to test your eyesight and experience. Those who can make a living in it are all worth it. The old ghosts who don't buckle are old in the rivers and lakes, so they are called ghost markets.

When the two arrived at the ghost market, they found that the place was already very lively. The most conspicuous ones were a dozen or so food stalls that only opened their stalls at night. Regardless of the small size of the place, stewed, steamed, roasted, and fried Everything that one expects to find can be arranged properly for the guests.

Along the street, there are a row of stalls. The things on the stalls are real and fake, all rely on eyesight, and the price is usually not open. Both parties count their fingers in their sleeves, and they seem to be dumb. You can also make your business flourish here.

Of course, these street stalls are definitely not Fang Linyan's target, and he has no intention of picking up the wrong ones. He followed Li San to the door of a shop with a thick cotton front with light shining through. Then the two sat down on the stool next to them.

Fang Linyan must have been very alert, and immediately said:

"Anyone in there?"

Li Sandao:
"Yes, the rule of the ghost market is to prevent customers from meeting each other, and when there are customers in the shop, other people will not be received."

Then Li San tilted his head towards the shelf next to him:

"If there are no guests inside, a red lantern will be hung next to it."

As if he had heard Fang Linyan's words, when the curtain moved, a guest came out, wearing a dog fur felt hat common in northern China, and a thick scarf around his neck and nose and mouth, leaving only a pair of red eyes It was exposed outside, and it looked like she had just shed tears.

Immediately after the guest left in a hurry, a young man wearing a melon cap came out and said to the two of them:
"Masters, please come inside."

After walking inside, I found that the interior is quite spacious. In addition to the exhibits in the counter next to it, there are several calligraphy and paintings on the wall. A middle-aged man is looking at a small jar with a candle, looking at it. It looks like it was just received.

After hearing footsteps, the middle-aged man looked up and smiled:
"Hey, third master! What gust of wind brought you, a distinguished guest, here."

Li Sangong cupped his hands and said:

"In front of you, I can't afford to be called a master, but this time I came here to accompany this young master Hu Liu."

After the middle-aged man heard this, he immediately put down the things in his hand, and then cupped his hands:
"My lord, He Jinyong, has met Sixth Master Hu, may I ask if Master Six is ​​here this time to choose something? Or is he going to cash it out?"

Fang Linyan smiled and said:

"It is to realize the things in the hand."

Then he first took out the teacup: Huai Xue Shengfang, and placed it on the table next to him.

This is also the rule in the industry, but any fragile things should not be handed over directly, but should be put aside first, and then others will pick them up.

There are many ignorant people because of this, and the seller deliberately manipulates when passing, so that the porcelain and the like fall to the ground and shatter into pieces.

Then the buyer will face a big problem. The other party will insist that you accidentally broke his family treasure. It is also a muddled case to take it to the Yamen. In the end, maybe the seller will be reasonable and say that he is unlucky. Half of the family is responsible. The buyer has no choice but to pay.

After the buyer gave the money and left, the seller laughed and opened the box next to it, and inside were dozens of "heirlooms" of the same style
For He Jinyong to be able to do business with Li San, he must have both vision and influence. After all, ordinary people can't do things like selling stolen goods. If there is no official background, the family will go bankrupt if something happens.

He Jinyong looked at the cup in his hand, his expression changed from flat at first to surprise at the end, and then slowly turned flat again. Then he was about to speak when Fang Linyan said first:
"Boss He, I have a few words I want to say first."

(End of this chapter)