Chapter 68

Turning his head, he glanced at Yang Shouwen, only to find that Yang Shouwen's expression was as usual.

In his mind, the words Yang Shouwen had said when they entered the Python Mountain Workshop echoed again: "Here, you have to be more ruthless, stronger."

Gailaojun loosened his grip on Dongmen Jilang's head and handed the dragon head seal to Huji.

Huji had already prepared a piece of white cloth. After receiving the dragon head seal, she carefully wiped off the blood stains and then covered Dongmen Jilang's head with the cloth. The blood quickly soaked through the white cloth, making it stand out in the firelight. Gailaojun, holding the armrest of the bed, panted for a moment.

"I'm old, just a few hits and I can't move anymore."

Gailaojun said, then took another piece of white cloth from Huji and wiped the blood off his face.

"Alright, do any of you brothers have anything to say? Just say it, I like to hear what you have to say. Don't hide your opinions."

In a daze, Gailaojun seemed to transform back into the Gailaojun who had once wreaked havoc in Changping.

The heads of the various workshops all closed their mouths, looking at each other... Who said that Gailaojun had become timid after being targeted by the authorities? The Gailaojun before them, except for being a bit older, was still the Gailaojun who killed without blinking.

"Da Lang, Er Lang!"

Seeing no one speak, Gailaojun waved his hand and shouted.

Gai Jiayun then accompanied a young man out from the back hall, followed by dozens of people carrying eight chests.

The chests were placed on both sides of the bed, four on each side.

Gailaojun waved his hand, and Gai Jiayun and the young man walked up and lifted the lids of the chests one by one.

In an instant, a dazzling golden light filled everyone's eyes, and exclamations of surprise echoed through the hall...

It turned out that the chests contained ingots of gold.

In the Tang Dynasty, one ingot of gold was 10 taels.

If we consider the exchange rate between gold and Kaiyuan Tongbao in the first year of the Shengli era, one tael of gold was roughly equivalent to 4,500 wen. That means one ingot of gold could be exchanged for 45 guan. Of course, gold was not a circulating currency but a unit of currency used in large transactions.

Gailaojun looked around the hall and said sternly, "These days, the brothers have been having a hard time, and I have seen it all. But the people do not fight against the government. At such a time, if the brothers continue to act recklessly, it's not just a lack of respect for me, Gailaojun, but also a lack of respect for the government, the court, and the Holy Mother and Divine Empress... Haha, what will be the result? I don't need to say, everyone knows in their hearts.

In the past, everyone was used to being scattered and didn't think the government was anything special.

I, Gailaojun, tell you, it's not that the government can't deal with us, but whether they want to, whether they want to deal with us... Damn, how many brothers are there in Changping County? No more than a few hundred, certainly not over a thousand. But the government? Not to mention the 2,000 troops at Juyong Pass, just the civilian soldiers in the county add up to a few hundred.

If we include the fast-acting capture teams and the bailiffs, it would be easy for them to move against us.

Good, you don't think these people are formidable... Is the army stationed in Jixian formidable? Are the troops under the Youzhou Governor's Office formidable? In the past, the government didn't want to take us seriously, so everyone lived a carefree life. But now... If the government wants to cause trouble, one excuse is enough to put all the brothers in the city in jail."

Gailaojun, who had been listless earlier, now spoke with a stern and fierce tone.

In the hall, everyone closed their mouths, standing in place, not daring to make a move.

After Gailaojun finished speaking, he took a deep breath.

He pointed to the eight chests in front of him and said sternly, "Inside these, is what I, Gailaojun, have accumulated over the years. I know the brothers are having a hard time, so I thought of sharing this money with you all to get through these days. There is a total of 1,200 taels of gold and 1,500 guan. The heads of the various workshops can divide it among themselves. Take it back, settle down, and make a living. Consider it a gift from me, Gailaojun.

But I, Gailaojun, will say it upfront, during this time, if I find out that any scoundrel is causing trouble outside, don't blame me for being ruthless. Pass the word around, as long as I, Gailaojun, am in Changping, the brothers won't go hungry. But the condition is that everyone must listen, and if you listen, I, Gailaojun, can be calm."

After Gailaojun finished speaking, he seemed somewhat tired.

And the heads of the various gangs all shouted in unison, "Gailaojun is righteous."

At this moment, no one mentioned anything about Gailaojun stepping down, and no one even glanced at Dongmen Jilang's body.

Yang Shouwen whispered, "Er Lang, did you see that? Gailaojun is a true hero.

From today on, the heads of the workshops in Changping County will not utter a word of opposition to him. He uses both soft and hard tactics, one hand with gold and the other with a butcher's knife. Gailaojun's move is impressive, and it surprises me."

Yang Rui was already stunned!

He was first shocked by Gailaojun's brutal methods, and then dazzled by the golden ingots.

So much so that he didn't even notice when the heads of the gangs left.

In his mind, the scenes of Gailaojun killing and distributing gold kept flashing.

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The Laojun Inn suddenly became quiet.

Gai Jiayun and the young man, who was Gailaojun's eldest son, Gai Jiayun, ordered the removal of Dongmen Jilang's body. Huji then put the dragon head seal back in the box and stood quietly beside the bed, as if she didn't exist.

Gailaojun walked forward with a smile, clasped his hands, and said, "I have kept the two gentlemen waiting!

Unfortunately, a few fleas in the family needed to be dealt with, which delayed your time. Please bear with me."

Yang Shouwen bowed and said, "Gailaojun is too polite.

Haha, when my brother came in, he also encountered a flea, but I have already dealt with it. Please don't blame me, Gailaojun."

Gailaojun was taken aback, then waved his hand, and Huji left gracefully.

"Is this the eldest gentleman?"

"I dare not be called the eldest gentleman. If Gailaojun doesn't mind, just call me Nizi."

Gailaojun laughed heartily, "Eldest gentleman, you are joking. I am just a lowly person who makes a living in the underworld. How can I dare to be on the same level as you, the eldest gentleman?"

"Gailaojun, you are looking down on me."

Yang Shouwen's face turned cold, showing displeasure.

Gailaojun was taken aback, then laughed loudly, "What are you saying, eldest gentleman? How could I look down on you... Fine, since you said it, I will boldly call you Nizi. Please don't take offense."

After saying this, Gailaojun waved his hand and said seriously, "Nizi, let's talk inside."

"Thank you, Gailaojun."

Yang Shouwen, with Yang Rui, followed Gailaojun into a room.

Gailaojun sat directly in the main seat, gestured for the Yang brothers to sit down, and two big men brought in honey water.

It was clear that Gailaojun was a person who knew how to take care of himself.

It was now mid-autumn, and the body was prone to dryness. Drinking some honey water was just right to moisturize the body.

Gailaojun took a sip of the honey water and said sternly, "Alright, Nizi, let's be straightforward. Previously, Er Lang offended the second gentleman, which was his fault. When your father caught my son and me, I had no objections, as we deserved it.

However, this matter is already in the past. I don't understand why two gentlemen, who are worth a thousand gold, would come to this place of dregs to find me?"

Yang Shouwen said, "I came to ask for Gailaojun's help."

"Help?"

Gailaojun laughed heartily, "Nizi, you are an official, and I am a thief. We have always been on opposite sides... I am confused, I really can't understand what I can help you with. If you are here to play or want to be friends with me, I welcome it with open arms. But if you talk about helping, I am afraid I can't do it."

"Gailaojun, I believe you can help, and you definitely can."

"Is that so?"

The smile on Gailaojun's face gradually faded, and a murderous look appeared on his handsome face, with a flash of ferocity in his eyes.

"How do I feel that you, Nizi, are threatening me?"

"Haha, Gailaojun has dominated Changping for over a decade, and even my father praises you as a hero. How could I dare to threaten you?"

Yang Shouwen seemed completely unaware, with a calm expression.

"When I say help, you can also understand it as mutual help."

"Ridiculous, I, Gailaojun, am already in my fifties and have no desire to compete anymore.

Not to mention you, a little boy, even if your father came, what could he do to help me? I have no desires or needs, why would I need help from a little boy? Hahaha, Nizi, you are really amusing, and your words are so witty."