The Suzhou Prefectural Office, which is only two streets away from the Governor Yingtian, is decorated with lights and traffic tonight, and is very lively.

The old lady of the Suzhou prefect celebrated her birthday banquet for a full month. Her parents from eight counties and one state under the jurisdiction of Suzhou Prefecture, the gentry, merchants, and families with fame were invited. Even the leaders and gang leaders of the black and white sects who wanted to make a living in Suzhou came to congratulate her. Even if she couldn't come, she sent people to send gifts early to avoid losing etiquette.

Someone exposed this incident to the Governor Yingtian Zhao Jinlian. The Governor suppressed this incident on the grounds that "Suzhou Prefecture enjoys the people and is inconvenient to interfere." After all, he only celebrated his mother's birthday two days ago, and earned more than 100,000 taels of silver inside and outside. He was an official in the court, so he was very particular about turning a blind eye. He only allowed the state officials to set fire and not allowed the people to light the lamp. The Governor would not do it. However, he secretly felt that Zhou Xiao's appearance was too ugly. He was subordinates, gentry, three religions, and nine ranks, and he refused to refuse anyone, and some of them lost the identity of an official.

Don’t you know that Zhou Xiao himself has troubles. The governor guarded the emperor and herd the emperor, and he made a lot of money. The following several government offices, garrisons and generals made a move. Zhou Xiao had to make money by making money, so he could only transfer these fees to the gentry layer by layer. Either plunder the neighbors and gentry, find a reason to repair them, and ask them to spit out some gold and silver; or they would eat the grain of the Yin and the Year of the Horse and collect taxes for the Year of the Dragon. It is said that the Taicang Mansion had already collected the taxes during the Kangxi period. If that was true.

Fortunately, there is paradise above and under Suzhou, the capital of Suzhou is a prosperous place in the south of the Yangtze River, a land of fish and rice, a developed commerce and handicraft industry. In addition, there has been no war on the border over the years, and the people have been used to accepting it. As long as they have food to eat, they will not rebel. If they catch up with the desolate land on the western frontier, such as Yinyang City, if this tax collection law is already empty, nine out of ten households and rising up.

The official positions of Suzhou, Yangzhou, Changshu, Jinling, Songjiang and Hangzhou have always been rich. If it weren't for the strong relationship in the court, the backers were very large, or the money was spent, it would be difficult for ordinary officials to come here. It is said that the previous prefect was transferred to the Ministry of Rites as a member of the Ministry of Rites, and just moved, he hired ten large ships. For a time, there were many flags on the Grand Canal of Beijing and Hangzhou, which was very spectacular. The censor submitted an impeachment to the court. As a result, the prefect ran to the home of the Grand Governor Yuwen Tianlu overnight and knelt all night, crying and regretting his past. After donating nearly half of the property, the Grand Governor suppressed the memorial.

The Ming Dynasty established the country with military power and governed the country with civilization. Military generals have always had a low status in the court, but the Grand Governor Yuwen was an exception. This Grand Governor who made great contributions in the Jingnan Dynasty was powerful in the court and was named Duke Anguo by the court. If it were the court at the beginning of the founding of the country, he would have been named King of a different surname. Even so, he would have been almost one person in the court, above ten thousand people, and even if he was a Grand Grand Secretary of the Cabinet, he would have avoided three points.

Before leaving the door, Fan Wuchang thought about it over and over again, changing his previous satin gown with a straight blue cloth, with two patches on his cuffs. First, he was not fame and fortune, and if he was dressed in such occasions, he would easily be caught by others. Second, he thought that he was not going to show off his wealth, and if he dressed too brightly, he would easily be targeted by others.

Xiao Jinyan was asked to change into the costume of a servant. His original clothes were covered with patches and holes, so he couldn't go out. On the other hand, Li Qingcheng was still dressed in a rich young man, a brocade blue gown, a bright yellow jade pendant on his waist, a handsome and elegant outfit. Zhao Langjiang didn't care about these things, but he was still wearing animal skins and hair disheveled, dressed as a gangster. However, before leaving, he still placed the long sword in the inn.

The four of them came to the prefect's office. On such an important occasion, the second housekeeper in the government office was too busy and transferred several policemen from the government office to help welcome the guests.

The guests are also divided into different levels. If the visitor is an official with an imperial decree or title, or a governor, or a colleague nearby, Zhou Xiao will be greeted by himself from the main gate. If the officials of the lower county or subordinates in the government, according to the position, the Grand Housekeeper and the Second Housekeeper will be greeted by the Second Gate. Like Fan Wuchang, the leaders of various major gangs are not at the turn of the main gate, and the deacons from the government office will be greeted by the side gate.

It happened that the two men who were greeting the three at the side door were the two men who sent the invitation two days ago. When they saw Fan Wuchang, the tall men laughed and beat him up and said: It turned out to be Boss Fan. We brothers are still wondering what happened to Boss Fan’s family this time, and they can’t come anymore.

Fan Wuchang laughed and said, "What are the two men talking about? The Lord of the Mansion is the parents of our Suzhou Prefecture. If there is a happy event at home, we came here because the blue smoke came from the ancestral tomb. We have been blessed with the blessings we have cultivated for several lifetimes."

Gao Cop asked, "Your ancestral grave is on fire? Why is it smoking?"

"No!" Fan Wuchang said, "I'm just an example."

"Sir, I said that if you have fun at home, you won't need it. We, Lord Zhou, don't need one or two people to come to see you."

Fan Wuchang thought to myself that I hadn't come last month, so he was named by Zhou Bapi. If he was not tactful this time, if he really wanted to repair me, he would find any reason to destroy my family. What's more, not long ago, Zhao Langjiang broke into the prefect's office late at night, put a big knife on Zhou Xiao's neck, and let him out. Now Zhao Langjiang is still in Suzhou, so he naturally does not make any move. If Zhao Langjiang leaves one day, this matter will not be over. It's better to take the opportunity to repair Zhou Xiao this time, so as not to remember that day and have to settle the score again.

Li Qingcheng said on the side, "Shopkeeper Fan, don't pretend to be confused because you understand. These two people want to be favored by the adults."

Fan Wuchang's monkey spirit, how could he not know about this? In Suzhou Prefecture, it is hard to see the King of Hell, and the little ghosts are even more difficult to deal with. They deliberately made things difficult for them to go in easily. Thinking of this, they took out two taels of silver from their arms, pretended to go forward, put their left hand on their shoulders, and rache with their right hand, stuffed the silver in them, and whispered: "I'm a little bit of a word, please give me tea."

Gao Chau's expression was then slightly relieved. While we were talking about how we were embarrassed to accept the favors of Manager Fan, we put the silver into our arms. The two of us laughed, hugged each other and welcomed Fan Wuchang and others to the backyard.

Zhou Xiao was the head of a state and lived in Suzhou Prefecture.

The design of the government office is extremely exquisite, with the front yard office and the back yard private residence, which is a four-entry yard. The first entry is the prefect who meets guests and serves gifts. The second entry is the guest hall, study room, the third entry and the fourth entry are the inner house and living places, the rockery, flowing water, garden, and the layout is arranged in an orderly manner.

This banquet was held at the front of the backyard. The well-known gentry and officials in Suzhou City were invited to the upper room, while the rest of the merchants, sects and declining gentry sat in the courtyard, with clear levels.

The courtyard is equipped with a high-rise platform. Now there are not many guests. The opera troupe from Kunshan County is singing on the stage. Xiao Jinyan didn't hear clearly what it was. It seems that a widow named Li Ersao is about to remarry or something.

Gao's officer took Fan Wuchang to accompany the gift. Xiao Jinyan put the gift box to his servant and said, "A golden Buddha's head."

A servant sang a promise, "Shopkeeper Fan of Suzhou City, I'll give you a golden Buddha!"

During the meal, someone recognized Fan Wuchang. Seeing that he was so generous, he thought that this iron rooster had changed his temperament and gave such a valuable gift. Then he thought, by the way, I heard that he had a lawsuit not long ago and almost threw his life in it. After this difficulty, this is considered to be a light-hearted view of money and spend money to buy life.

Gao Cha said, "Shopkeeper Fan, in addition to kowtowing the old lady in person today, the adults also invited the top Yang Xiaoxiao from the newly opened Tianxiang Building. This time you are here. I will arrange a seat for you later."

Xiao Jinyan muttered, "If you know that a piece of iron lump can watch the show, you shouldn't have gone to the Tianxianglou two days ago."

"What did you say?"

Xiao Jinyan said in a row, "I said I have long admired the name of Yang, the Tianxianglou, and I ask my great blessings. I have the fate to meet you today. I am really lucky in my three lives."

At this time, someone shouted, "Sir Fan! Sitting here!"

Upon hearing this, Fan Wuchang sat at the table not far away. He saw that he was dressed in clothes and was probably from the world. Fan Wuchang did not know these three people, but in such an occasion, there was a person who knew him, who was always better than nothing, so he took the three of them and looked at each other with a blank look on his face.

The leader said, "Sir Fan doesn't know us anymore?"

Fan Wuchang said in confusion: "Those three?"

The leader laughed and bowed, saying, "It's such a noble man who forgot about it. Five years ago, we kidnapped your young master."

Fan Wuchang looked dark and really wanted to have a life of his life. It turned out to be the three ghosts in Jiangnan.

The eldest brother is full of evil deeds, Zhang Liang is very good at martial arts, the second brother is Feitian Rat, the second brother is extremely good at light skills, the third brother is not ignorant of money, Pang Chuntian, and his thief is unparalleled. These three are famous Jiangyang thieves in Jiangnan. They do business to rob families and houses. They specialize in choosing Jiangnan's big families and commit crimes repeatedly. They robbed ten-year-old Fan Xiaodao that year. If it weren't for the Xiaoyao's expert to rescue him, Fan Xiaodao would almost die. Because of this, Fan Wuchang made up his mind to let Fan Xiaodao go out to learn his skills.

In recent years, the three ghosts in Jiangnan have disappeared and rarely appear in the world. I never expected to encounter them on such occasions.

When the enemy meets, they are extremely jealous.

Fan Wuchang was about to get up, but Zhang Liang quickly held him down. Fan Wuchang was a little panicked, "What do you want to do?"

Gou Buli said, "I'm a little tight recently and I want to borrow some money from Boss Fan."

Fan Wuchang said he would not borrow it.

Zhang Liang said, "The son-in-law is almost fifteen or sixteen years old this year?"

Fan Wuchang said, "Yeah."

"Then don't blame the brothers for being polite."

Fan Wuchang nodded, "You're welcome, Xiaodao's unfilial son is now learning the arts of Xiaoyao School. You want to see him and beat me to death."

Pang Chuntian laughed, "I said Boss Fan is fearless. It turns out that the son has become a famous teacher. However, after running away, my son cannot run away, and after running away, the monk cannot run away, and today I will tell you, your Fan family, we will go and make a decision."

Fan Wuchang glanced at Zhao Langjiang. Zhao Langjiang understood it, sat next to him, held a wine glass, and put it in front of the three of them, "Drink."

The three ghosts in Jiangnan said, "We don't have the same thing as you interrupt when we talk here."

Zhao Langjiang slapped him backhand, "I'll let you drink."

The three ghosts could not dodge, and each of them was slapped in the face, and they were furious. They were about to turn over the table and kick the stool, but they found that Li Qingcheng and Xiao Jinyan had already stood behind them. Li Qingcheng folded the fan to hold their backs. As long as they vomited internally and externally, they would be disabled at the least, and they would be killed on the spot. The three of them knew that they had encountered tough problems and dared not move around.

Xiao Jinyan laughed, "Let you drink."

The three of them dared not resist, so they quickly picked up the wine pot and killed it one by one. Zhao Langjiang felt that it was not enough, so they carried three jars of wine and said, "Drink again." The three of them killed it honestly, Zhao Langjiang took the wine again, and the Jiangnan Three Ghosts said, "We really can't drink this hero."

Zhao Langjiang slapped the table, and the three of them were so scared that they continued to drink. Before the banquet began, the three of them were already drunk and were drunk. Fortunately, there were many people in the yard, so everyone did not pay attention to this place.

Xiao Jinyan said, "As the saying goes, drink less alcohol, eat more vegetables, and you can't reach it, stand up. Why do you drink so much?"

The three ghosts were sobbing, "You let them drink."

Li Qingcheng said coldly, "We ask you to die, you can die too."

The evil spirit was full of anger, but the acupoint was controlled, and he said coldly, "Brother, we three ghosts are famous and famous in the world. It seems that you are also a man in the world. You can stay in the front line of your life and meet again in the future. There is no need to be so extreme in doing things. What's more, now we are Yixiaotang people. You are too bullying people like this, aren't you afraid of being an enemy of Yixiaotang?"

"I said why did you come to such a place? It turned out that you were a lackey for Zhao Wuji. No wonder, no wonder!" Li Qingcheng said to himself.

At this time, a sudden gust of fist wind came from behind him. Li Qingcheng and Xiao Jinyan became alert. Before he could turn around, he slapped his hand backwards, and took a move with the sneak attacker. He took two puffs and the two took a few steps back. Xiao Jinyan only felt his blood surging all over his body, and he was lucky enough to resolve the discomfort in a moment. Li Qingcheng was obviously not feeling well.

The two looked at the person who came with a vigilant look on their faces.

A Taoist priest wearing a golden beam crown and a Tai Chi robe stood behind him, said "Huh" with a squinted look on the two of them, and said proudly: "Among the young people in the world, those who can take Zhao's three successful attacks are also considered the best. I wonder what they call them, and what school they mastered?"

Xiao Jinyan's heart was so bad. It turned out that this person was Zhao Wuji, the leader of Yixiao Hall, one of the eight evil kings of the Demon Sect. He didn't expect that his strength was so terrifying. Among the younger generation, Li Qingcheng was on the list and was considered one of the most masters in the world. Although Xiao Jinyan was unknown on the list, his martial arts skills were also at the level of the fifth and sixth grades of Zhixuan. Unexpectedly, it was so difficult to connect Zhao Wuji's three successes with joint efforts.

Didn't Zhao Wuji know that Zhao Wuji was also secretly surprised. When he saw the three ghosts in Jiangnan being bullied, he got angry and approached quietly, preparing to teach a lesson. If he was an ordinary person, he would have to turn back first and then fight. He punched quickly, and both of them would be injured even if they were not dead. Unexpectedly, before the fist wind arrived, the two young people had a sense of response, and directly greeted each other. He had a head-on fight, but he was not injured. At this age, very few people did this. They were either famous in the world or masters, and then they tried.

Xiao Jinyan is going to fight, no sect, no name, no name, not worth mentioning.

When Zhao Wuji heard this, he had a murderous thought in his heart, but when he came to the prefect's office tonight, there was something else, so he held back his mind and said, "Since the two of you are unwilling to tell me, Zhao will not force me. If Zhao takes action later, he will accidentally kill you. When he sees the King of Hell, don't forget to tell him that the people with the lives of you and others will be named Wuji."

Xiao Jinyan laughed loudly, "It turns out it's Master Zhao of Yixiaotang. Don't worry, you don't have other skills. You are still a bit conceited." Having said that, Xiao Jinyan was also worried about one of the eight evil kings in the world.
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