Chapter 174 (1/2)
Generally speaking, Qinjiang River is different from the ”wide, broad and unobstructed” of Lanjiang River system. Its upstream water source is not very abundant. Due to the large change of terrain drop at the source, the upstream flow section is extremely turbulent and dangerous, while the depth of the middle reaches is different and there are many silting places. In history, there have been flood diversion and interruption of flow in the middle and upper reaches due to drought, However, the abundance of Lianhua Lake water system in the middle and lower reaches has greatly guaranteed the smooth water transportation in Yingzhou and Qinzhou!
When the boat came out of the Jinghe River, there were also scenes of mountains and rivers, but when we arrived in Qinzhou, we knew that the mountains were dangerous and towering, which was far from being comparable. Zhang Zhou could not help thinking of the poem ”the gate of heaven interrupts the opening of the Chu River”.
”Hard work!” said Tang Si Niang. She chose to pick up her daughter in person. Zhang Zhou had no objection.
”It's all right. Anyway, I can accompany you more when I have time. We'll be on our honeymoon!”
”What does honeymoon mean?”
”It means that people in love travel together!”
Tang Si Niang's face showed joy.
This double meeting was a great success, and Kyushu Commerce officially replaced fuguitang. It is recognized as one of the three major businesses of the Tang Dynasty side by side with jinyinxiang and Xinglong society.
Wei Wuyi also officially settled in Suzhou to start the management of the chamber of Commerce. Zhang Zhou originally planned to take her with her. She refused on the grounds of being anxious to take over the business. I must also know that there is too little time between Tang Si Niang and Zhang Zhou.
Qu shisan came over, saluted Tang siniang, and then reported to Zhang Zhou.
”I have measured the water depth of the river here. The Shizhang cargo ship we developed has no problem passing under full load!”
The Qinjiang River has a wide water area, and what will restrict large ships is the depth.
”Transportation is the foundation of our development. We should be more open-minded and diligent in exploration! We must not take it lightly!”
”Don't worry, sir, I will organize people to carefully explore the Qinjiang River waters to ensure the safety of shipping!”
”Where is your cousin now?”
”They have been active in Qinzhou recently. I have sent someone to contact. No accident, you can see people at the wharf!”
Now, Ma Heizi and Huo Jike have been leading the ”Yasha” in turn to provide security for water transportation in Kyushu, train troops and combat bandits.
There is only one Wharf in Qinzhou, which is quite wide and flat compared with other places. All the supplies needed by a state, as well as the docking and supply of incoming and outgoing ships, should stop here.
Although simple, it is much more lively than expected.
Ma Heizi had been waiting on the dock and saluted Zhang Zhou who got off the ship, and Zhang Zhou came forward and gave him a bear hug. They haven't seen each other for a long time!
Ma Heizi was good at the beginning, but after taking over the ”Yasha”, he was under great pressure. Although there are rules and regulations, which of those men is not a refined and outstanding person? So he is also trying to improve his ability in all aspects! If one works hard and studies the most, it is difficult to compare with Kyushu's business.
”My body is strong again! Hey, this scar on my face...”
Zhang Zhou found the scar on his face.
”Nothing! It was accidentally scratched the other day!”
Zhang Zhou could see that it was caused by a knife wound, but he didn't say it! In Kyushu business, ”Yasha” is the hardest and most risky! Nevertheless, the internal staff who want to join are still in droves, and the selection is also very strict. So far, no one has left voluntarily except the injured. This is inseparable from its absolutely favorable treatment and the ”brainwashing and Instigation” of horse sunspots.
”Why are there so many people in Wulin!”
Zhang Zhou saw many figures with swords on their backs. People in the Wulin can't compare with ordinary Jianghu people in appearance.
”In a few days, fuyunding will hold a martial arts competition between famous sword Valley and Wuxia mountain. It is said that both sides pay much more attention than in previous years, and the color is not small, so many Wulin people come to see the excitement. Usually the wharf is very cold, how can there be so many people?”
”No wonder! Is fuyunding far from here?”
”Not far away, fuyunding is located by the Qinjiang River. It takes less than half an hour to go upstream by boat. Are you interested in seeing it?”
”Look at the time! Go and see it in time!”
As they walked, they talked.
”Tell me what you know.”
”It's very complicated! I used to think it was just some ordinary bandits who robbed business trips in the past by using the complex geographical environment of Qinzhou, but now the situation is much more complicated!”
Zhang Zhou was not surprised.
”Go on!”
Ma Heizi said quietly, ”Sir, do you see some old guys sitting over there?”
Several rustic rural old men squatted on the roadside, seemingly chatting idly. There was nothing special.
”Well, what's the matter?”
”Nine out of ten old men are the eyes of gangsters. What I do not know is what I am in Qinzhou City, but these villages outside can be called bandit village,”
”Are they the eyeliner sent by those villages?”
”Yes, I know from the captured mountain bandits that they can't rob any ship. They will choose the target according to the situation! In addition to the official ship, they basically adopt the principle of three out of ten!”
”He knows about sustainable development! Then, behind these bandits, they should be organized!”
”Well, we have found that there is an organization called Qunying Association, which is deploying this matter in general!”
”Qun Ying Hui?” Zhang Zhou has never heard of it.
”The Qunying club is very secret. Ordinary mountain bandits can't touch it at all, but they will rob according to the amount allocated to each village by the Qunying club every month. If there is any violation, there is only a dead end!”
”It seems that the other party has great strength!”
”Because the terrain is steep and the environment is complex, and it is difficult for us to seek help locally, so far we have targeted a small group of thieves who attacked the fleet. We are also worried about heavy casualties and did not attack those villages! But it still aroused the other party's vigilance. We almost entered their trap and broke two brothers a few days ago!”
After all, to protect the safety of their own fleet is not worth causing large-scale casualties.
”Then, your current situation is not safe. Why not report it?”
Zhang Zhou was dissatisfied. Ma Heizi quickly explained: ”this adult can rest assured that the mountains in Qinzhou are complex, dense and steep. It's not easy for us to find them. It's also difficult for them to find us! Besides, this opportunity for military training is very rare...”
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The most commonly used word of horse sunspot is ”complex”. The heart is complex! The situation is complicated! The terrain is complex! Then look up at the mountains in front of you, which are green and thick, dense jungle, strange and dangerous, and continuous side by side, which makes people feel some unfathomable.
”It's about two or three days from the wharf to Qinzhou Fucheng. It's also the only official road for vehicles in Qinzhou!”
”What about the state and city?”
”Once, it's no different from a larger town. Chang and Miao are the most powerful in the city. I doubt that the leader of Qunying association may be Chang's family!”