Starting from the Greyhound, seventy-two changes

It was New Year's Eve before the 15th, and red peach charms were still hanging on the courtyards and windows of Yaowang Hall.

In Shang Yunfang's small yard, there are two evergreen pines and cypresses.

When Chen Ku asked what the Xingbang Consultation Conference was.

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He was also thinking in his mind.

This guild consultation meeting sounds a bit like everyone is here to discuss something.

He was in a daze subconsciously.

It turns out that doing business in Baojiao County is so harmonious?

Shang Yunfang said slowly and leisurely:

"The Bank Negotiation Conference is not a gentle, respectful and accommodating place, let alone a place to treat guests to a meal. It is a truly dangerous place."

"Huh? What should I say? Please ask the master for advice."

Chen Ku pricked up his ears:

"Is it possible that the Consultative Conference was actually a place for fighting?"

"Although it missed, it was still close. The sword and gun were not seen, but it was more dangerous than the sword and gun in person."

Shang Yunfang slowly drank a cup of tea, and then said in a story-telling tone:

"All of this starts from the time when the major gangs in Baojiao County were first established. That was more than a hundred years ago. By the way, weren't you doing business with Chaitiepu and the Zhao family of Guxiangmen before? Have you ever had a gambling fight at the Big Pier?”

"Yes, it is said that it was the method used by the major forces in Baojiao County to resolve conflicts and conflicts at the beginning of their development." Chen Ku continued what his master said.

Then asked:

"It seems that all the major forces in Baojiao County were very fierce and fierce in their fights long ago. How come I have never seen any conflicts between Daxing Gangs now? "

The last time a fight almost broke out was when Huang Muchia came to ask for an explanation for Huang Gun's death.

But that time, Chen Ku finally tasted it.

Huang Muxia brought his disciples here just to give himself a step down. If Liangjiang Guild Hall and Yaowang Hall were to merge, Liangjiang Guild Hall would not be qualified.

This is not just a gap between top players.

The reason why Yaowangtang can be called the three giants in the city along with the other two major forces is not only because of the great master Yang Luchan.

The number of top masters in Tongmai Realm far exceeds that of Liangjiang Guild Hall.

Therefore, Yang Luchan made a plan for Huang Muxia that day and gave him a step. He was very obedient and slipped down the step.

"Wherever there are people, there are grievances. The so-called grievances are nothing more than competition for interests and different positions. You want to make money, and I also want to make money. Everyone's position is correct, but in the process of making money, you seize my interests. This is Killing people's wealth is like killing their parents, so at the beginning of the Great Ji Dynasty, major gangs fought to seize territory, resources, and business... I don't know how many people died."

Shang Yunfang's eyes showed helplessness about that time, and then said slowly:

"But just as the general trend of the world often establishes order out of chaos, in the troubled times of dynasties in the world, after experiencing fighting and killing, and the people's deprivation of life, there will always be some new order, although the essence of dividing the spoils cannot be changed. , but at least it can avoid many unnecessary sacrifices. Therefore, after thirty years of fighting and killing, the industry gang consultation conference was established through the mutual compromise of the leaders of each industry. "

"The Bank Negotiation Conference is mainly led by the government and presided over by the county magistrate. The members are composed of representatives from all the trade gangs and shops in Baojiao County, large and small. It is held once every four years. It is aimed at ensuring that there is no need to use swords or guns. , through the form of meetings, exchange of interests or concessions and compromises, to resolve a series of frictions and contradictions that have occurred in the past four years. After the meeting, the final decision will be made by the government in accordance with the new rules and agenda of the meeting. To divide the industry’s resources in the next few years.”

I heard the master talk about the content of the Xing Gang Consultation Meeting.

Chen Ku couldn't help but raise his eyebrows: "This sounds a bit too ideal, right? Can the conflicts accumulated every four years be reconciled so easily? I can understand and believe in the exchange of interests, but when it comes to some conflicts that require another One side 'gives in' and 'compromises' for no reason, who will compromise?"

Shang Yunfang wants to say something more.

suddenly,

Yang Luchan's laughter came from outside the hospital:

"As expected of my disciple, his brain is like a flash of light, and he can figure out the most critical points in one go."

Chen Ku heard the sound.

He immediately turned around, looked at the tall old man approaching, and hurriedly saluted:

"Master."

Yang Luchan waved his hand, indicating that there was no need to be polite.

Then he held the tobacco pot bag with his other hand, took a big puff of dry tobacco, exhaled the smoke, and smiled and cursed at Shang Yunfang:

"Old Shang, don't talk to our disciples about those stupid things. This kid is very smart."

"Don't I just have to explain it clearly step by step?" Shang Yunfang rolled his eyes and said angrily: "Then let me tell you."

Chen Ku immediately looked at Yang Luchan and acted as if he was all ears.

Yang Luchan took another big sip, puffed out the cloud, and smiled bitterly at Chen: "Don't be confused by Lao Shang's complicated statement. They are all to deceive outsiders. The so-called truth about the consultation conference of the industry is actually It doesn’t deviate from the simplest truth in the world at all, that is... the truth is to have a big fist!"

"It makes sense to have a big fist?" Chen Ku thought thoughtfully: "This...could it mean that a certain party in the Xinggang Negotiation Conference gave in and compromised because...it was forced by the fist to compromise?"

"Otherwise, what else could it be? Just because another person has a good-looking face?"

Yang Luchan said with a smile:

"This is what I understood when I first attended the conference. Before a conference I attended, there was an escort from the escort agency who bit me. The relationship between Yaowangtang and his escort agency was because of a family in the forest. Not letting go of the ownership issue, how much did their escort agency invest in that mountain forest back then? In the middle, I, Yaowangtang, took people there first, and then bought the land at a low price, so they asked me, Yaowangtang, to compensate me. Do you think this Is this reasonable? Ordinary people should think it is very reasonable, right..."

Chen Ku's eyes widened.

Yaowangtang fought over them, robbed the land and beat people, and the other party demanded compensation, which did sound reasonable.

"Hahaha, look, this kid really reacted like this."

When Yang Luchan saw Chen Ku like this, he laughed and said:

"This is the reason why the Banks and Gangs Consultation Conference is held. This is the reason. The so-called Banks and Banks Consultation Conference is to make those hooligans who do not deserve to be put on the stage and bully the market become more refined. To put it nicely, they are called all walks of life. It can be solved through negotiation, but in fact, it is no different from fighting with gangsters. It is still a simple matter of "whoever has the bigger fists and speaks louder will take the lead."

Chen Ku suddenly realized it and said, "Is that so?"

"So, you might as well take a guess, how did I deal with the prickly guy from the escort agency at the meeting?" Yang Luchan asked with a smile while smoking his cigarette.

Chen Ku made a bold idea and said, "How did you deal with it?"

"I immediately left my seat, turned half a circle, came to him and slapped him, and slapped the little brat under the table." Yang Luchan said with a smile: "Then say something to him, 'Let's go out now. Duel, if you can slap me back, the forest will be returned to you."

Chen Ku was speechless and said, "Can it still be like this?"

Yang Luchan said: "Isn't it still like this? Yes: it is always like this. The law of the jungle is the same everywhere. If the guy in your hand is tough, you can eat better."

"I am stronger than you, more powerful than you, and yet I am willing to kneel down and share a piece of pie with you. How is this possible?"

Chen Ku couldn't help but asked out of curiosity: "But isn't this conference hosted by the government? I heard that the county magistrate is also present. Doesn't the government care?"

"Why should the government take care of it? Can the taxes paid by his small escort agency in a year be as much as the tax paid by my Yaowangtang?"

Yang Luchan said slowly:

"Since ancient times, the Yamen has been open to the south. If you have reason or money, don't come in."

Chen Ku asked: "But if you use your power to bully others, won't you also be bullied by others?"

"Is there any place in the world where there is no such thing as bullying others? And who dares to say that he is in a high position, rich and powerful, and will not squeeze the living environment of others?"

Yang Luchan said slowly:

"This world is cruel. There are people with saintly hearts, but they can't change people's self-interested instincts. When you are alone, you don't have to bully others. But when you sit in a high position, what you represent is not yours alone. It’s not about profit, but there are countless mouths waiting for food. At this time, it depends on whether you choose to feed the people around you, feed and expand your own power, or share the bread with others. "

It is not that Chen Ku did not understand these principles as a person in his two lives. He couldn't help but exhale and said: "This is probably the person who steals the hook will be punished, and the person who steals the country will be martyred."

"Children can be taught."

Yang Luchan smiled slightly and said:

"The strife between gangs is like the annexation between princes. There is nothing new under the sun. The power conflicts in Baojiao County are just a microcosm of the conflicts in the world. Think about it, there are many princes, and a certain There is a piece of land in a certain place with abundant resources and talented people. Two princes want to grab it at the same time. Of course, the prince with the big fist has the final say. After grabbing it, his people will not call him a bully, but will praise him for opening the frontier. A great leader of Tutu."

"Therefore, it is always a truth that the fist is big enough. It is big enough to seize the country and the country and become the emperor. It is small enough to bully the market and become a tyrant."

"As for, will you be bullied by someone more powerful?"

Yang Luchan blew out a puff of smoke and said:

"Isn't it that when we practice martial arts, we can strengthen our bodies step by step, constantly strengthen our fists, and climb to the highest level step by step?"

"What if I can't climb that high?" Chen Ku couldn't help but ask.

There was a hint of helplessness in Yang Luchan's eyes, and he said: "If you have confidence in yourself, go to a higher and bigger world. If you don't have confidence, just stay in a small place and be the first. See how big the world in your heart is."

Chen Ku fell into thinking.

He couldn't help but recall his previous experience of collecting herbs in the countryside.

Individual households, registered households, landlords...

Layers upon layers of social class.

This has been true in past and present lives.

He was convinced that he was just an ordinary person who was afraid of both death and trouble. He definitely didn't have the ability to change his life. People like that were too tired. In this case, he could only blend in and prevent himself from being bullied for the rest of his life. role, enjoy vested benefits, and stay on top of things.

But Chen Ku still has a problem:

"But Yaowangtang is not the only one in Baojiao County? What if there is a conflict between giants at the same level as Yulonghui and Chaitiepu?"

"This is why during the conference, young disciples are selected as representatives to attend the conference."

Yang Luchan said slowly and leisurely:

"In life, young age, old age and death are the laws of life. Even if you reach the fifth level with the highest martial arts cultivation level in Baojiao County like me, and live for more than a hundred years, you will eventually die one day. Have you heard that, In a large family, it is not a good thing for the old to live forever. When the old die, new life comes. This is a symbol of the endless life of a family, which is called 'the generation of talented people'."

As he spoke, the cold wind blew in the small courtyard, but he looked down at the muddy soil in the garden, where the buds after the New Year were hidden.

Finally, the same gaze fell on Chen Ku.

Shang Yunfang was finally able to intervene at this time.

He coughed softly and said:

"Young people are the future, the old people will eventually withdraw from the stage. Therefore, whose young people are more promising is also a way to show the size of your fist and push you young people to the conference. Going up, on the one hand, allows you to experience it in advance.

On the other hand, the hall wants to use you as the 'new muscle' to show off to other gangs in the conference.

At that time, how you perform at the guild conference will symbolize whether Yaowangtang's fist will still be strong in the next four or even forty years. "

Chen Ku felt a pressure for no reason.

Then he asked:

"Me? Haven't you decided yet?"

"With two of us jointly recommending you, you are a sure shot." Shang Yunfang said: "One of the disciples of the three major shopkeepers will definitely be pushed out this time. This is also a common practice. The three young shopkeepers in the future will Here, one of them must have a local from the bottom.”

After listening to the two masters' words, Chen Ku actually had the confidence to establish himself as one of the three future shopkeepers.

He couldn't help but say:

"I'm afraid someone will be jealous of me."

Today, Zhang Renying, the disciple of the second shopkeeper, realized that he was a threat to him, so he deliberately targeted him.

To put it bluntly, it is still a conflict of position and interest.

"What are you afraid of?"

Yang Luchan said:

"I have great confidence in you. If you use your strength to crush them, you won't have any dissatisfaction."

Chen Ku coughed and said:

"Okay, let me, disciple, think about it."

"What to consider?"

Yang Luchan put his hands behind his back and said:

"Before coming here, I have already handed your name to the three shopkeepers. Today is the tenth day of the lunar month, and the general meeting will be held on the fifteenth day. It is best to elect the representatives today."

"Choose today?"

Chen Ku was surprised.

Just finished saying this.

clang!

The bell in Yaowang Hall rang.