Elder Zhuque's expression has become very solemn, but at this time, it is naturally difficult for him to go out.
There was silence in the hall, and the atmosphere seemed quite solemn. After a while, Bai Shenghao's voice was heard: "The Shenhou Mansion is going to summon eight gangs and sixteen sects to go to Xichuan to deal with the Black Lotus Sect?"
"It's not about dealing with it, it's about annihilation." Qu Xiaocang said with a smile: "Although the Black Lotus Holy Sect dominates the western border, it will be easy to eradicate the Black Lotus Holy Sect by gathering eight gangs, sixteen sects and heroes from all walks of life."
Bai Shenghao sneered and said: "Captain Qu, the eight gangs and sixteen sects are spread far and wide. It will take a lot of time to gather so many people. And as far as Bai knows, the Black Lotus Holy Sect is no better than the Tiger Shark Sect back then. The Tiger Shark Sect There are only two to three hundred people in total, but the Black Lotus Holy Sect is far more than that."
"What does Master Bai mean?" Qu Xiaocang asked slowly.
Bai Shenghao said: "I don't dare. Even if Bai is just a helmsman, it doesn't matter if he really has any ideas." After a pause, he asked: "Has Lieutenant Qu sent someone to contact other people? "
"Your Beggar Gang is the largest gang in the world. Naturally, I want you to know about this first." Qu Xiaocang said: "Next, the Shenhou Mansion will send people to notify the eight gangs and sixteen factions. Originally, the imperial court could easily wipe out the gangs by sending troops. The Lotus Saint Sect, but the Black Lotus Saint Sect is also in the Jianghu after all, and the Jianghu is the Jianghu, and Shenhou also hopes that the Jianghu people will solve the matter themselves and try not to involve the court."
Qi Ning secretly laughed inwardly. Although the Shenhou Mansion was under the banner of Jianghu, it was actually a court bureau. The officials of the Shenhou Mansion all received salaries from the court, and the Shenhou Mansion took the lead in dealing with the Jianghu forces. The Black Lotus Holy Sect was also grateful for Qu Xiaocang's bold statement that the imperial court was not involved.
Bai Shenghao didn't say anything, and Qu Xiaocang continued: "I came here today because I hope you will tell Elder Zhuque about these things. The leader of your gang, Shenlong, is nowhere to be found, so the Lord Shen's intention is to still hope that you can inform your gang. Xiang Gang Leader, Shenhou is waiting for your visit at the Shenhou Mansion at any time."
"Bai will convey Captain Qu's words to Elder Zhuque." Bai Shenghao said: "As for the leader of the gang, I can't guarantee it."
Qu Xiaocang smiled and said: "That's okay. The Eight Gangs and Sixteenth Sect will get the news soon, and the leader of the gang will know it sooner or later." Then he heard Qu Xiaocang say: "The wine and food have gone cold. I'm really sorry. Very, Qu won’t bother me anymore and I’ll visit you another day.”
"Qu Xiaowei, go slowly. I'm sorry Bai didn't send me off!"
Hearing the sound of footsteps, and then the sound of the door opening, Elder Suzaku waited for a moment, and then turned out from behind, with a solemn expression. Qining followed Elder Suzaku to the table, and soon saw Shangguan Lingfeng and several others. The members of the famous gang came in and closed the door. Elder Suzaku asked in a deep voice: "He left?"
Shangguan Lingfeng said: "We have already gone out."
Bai Shenghao's expression was also serious, and he said softly: "Elder, have you heard everything?"
Elder Suzaku nodded slightly. Shangguan Lingfeng and others still didn't know the situation. Bai Shenghao gave a brief explanation. Shangguan Lingfeng changed his color slightly and said, "Is the Shenhou Mansion going to use iron-blooded writing?"
"Master Marquis, Shenhou Mansion claimed that the epidemic was caused by the Black Lotus Holy Cult. What do you think?" Elder Suzaku looked at Qining: "Did Swing Yi really escape prison in Shenhou Mansion?"
However, Qi Ning knew that this matter was of great importance. The Shenhou Mansion placed the blame on the Black Lotus Holy Cult and even summoned forces from all over the world to jointly suppress the Black Lotus Holy Cult. Qin Ning could not figure out what was behind this. The Beggar Gang is the largest gang in the world. Although the negotiations between the Shenhou Mansion and the Beggar Gang were strange, he still couldn't get involved too much. He didn't say much and just nodded slightly.
Seeing Qin Ning nod, Elder Zhuque's expression became even more grim.
Shangguan Lingfeng said: "Elder, the Black Lotus Holy Sect is the enemy of our Beggar Clan. This time the Shenhou Mansion is about to contact the eight gangs and sixteen sects to deal with the Black Lotus Holy Sect. We cannot miss it."
"Missed it?" Bai Shenghao said indifferently: "Qu Xiaocang came to the outpost in person. That must make our Beggar Gang take action. We can't miss it even if we want to."
Elder Zhuque pondered for a moment and then said: "For sixteen years, the world has been peaceful and peaceful, without any major troubles. The eight gangs and sixteen factions have not gathered together for more than ten years. I think there was still a Huangshan Meeting back then, and all the factions gathered in Huangshan. Discussing major affairs in the world...!" At this point, he was thoughtful.
"Will Huangshan be a Jianghu conference?" Qining asked.
Bai Shenghao had great respect for Qi Ning and immediately explained: "The Marquis does not know something. Before the establishment of the Shenhou Mansion, the court and the Jianghu were two different worlds. At that time, the various gangs were not as independent as they are now, and they competed with each other. Territory, fire and vendetta, are fought every day, so some knowledgeable people have made a rule that the Huangshan Conference will be held every three years, and the grievances and grievances of various gangs in the Jianghu will be resolved at the Huangshan Conference as much as possible."
"Oh?" Qi Ning said: "In this case, the Shenhou Mansion's imposition of the Iron-Blooded Inscription is a great merit for Jianghu."
Bai Shenghao smiled lightly and said: "Master Hou, the Iron Blood Law set by the Shenhou Mansion really changed the landscape of the world. Each gang guarded their own territory and followed the rules. In the past sixteen years, there has been almost no major change in the landscape of the world. ." After a pause, he said with a smile: "But such rivers and lakes are no longer rivers and lakes. People in rivers and lakes pay attention to gratification and grudges. Even if you are born in a poor family, if you have a certain skill, you can achieve a career in the rivers and lakes and join gangs. Establishment of the sect, but with Iron Blood Wen, all of this is impossible to exist.”
Qi Ning nodded slightly, and Shangguan Lingfeng said beside him: "In today's world, if you are obedient enough, as long as you follow the rules set by the Shenhou Mansion, you will be able to prosper in the world, otherwise... hehe...!"
Elder Zhuque suddenly said: "This matter is of great importance. We must summon all the helmsmen of the Southern Qisu Branch to discuss it. In addition, we must also inform the gang leaders as soon as possible. Master Bai, please arrange the manpower to go quickly and inform the helmsmen of the Southern Qisu Branch." Captain, let them enter Beijing as soon as possible."
Qi Ning knew that these were all internal affairs of the Beggar Clan, and he did not want to interfere too much. He held his hands and said: "Elder Suzaku, brothers, I still have something to do, so I will leave first. I will come back to invite the brothers."
Elder Zhuque knew that Qi Ning was also trying to avoid suspicion. However, although Qi Ning was benevolent to the Beggar Clan, he was still a member of the imperial court. Qi Ning did not want to get involved in this matter. The Beggar Clan was happy to see it, but did not force him to stay and gave it away. He said: "Master Hou, you are the great benefactor of the Beggar Clan. We beggars don't know anything else, but we have clear grievances. If you have any help in the future, just ask."
Qining smiled and nodded.
Bai Shenghao personally escorted Qining out of Luogu Lane. It was still early at this time. Qining was wondering about the strangeness all the way. He walked to a fork in the road unknowingly and was about to go back to the Hou Mansion. Suddenly he glanced at another road and followed it. That road can lead to the Qinhuai River. I suddenly thought of Zhuo Xian'er and felt a little ashamed.
After discovering the epidemic on Zhuo Xian'er's boat, Qining made some arrangements and promised to go back to see Zhuo Xian'er as soon as possible. Several days had passed and the danger of the epidemic in Beijing had been lifted, but he almost forgot that there were still people on the Qinhuai River. A Zhuo Xianer.
He hesitated for a moment, then finally turned the horse's head and headed towards the Qinhuai River.
After Zhuo Xianer captured Hua Fei, he had three days to belong to Qining. Now that the three days have passed, I don't know how Zhuo Xianer is doing now.
He had told Duan Canghai to send someone to take care of Zhuo Xianer and not let other men board Zhuo Xianer's boat. However, the capital was in chaos these days, and he didn't know whether Duan Canghai An sent people to take care of him.
When we arrived at the bank of the Qinhuai River, it was still early and there were no birds singing or dancing at night against the red and green trees. Boats were moored on both sides of the Qinhuai River. Only after nightfall, when guests were welcomed on board, would we go boating on the river.
However, the plague has just subsided, and many people know that the Qinhuai River is a place where the plague is rampant, so for a while, it is much cooler than before.
Riding a horse and riding slowly along the river bank, although there are many painted boats on the Qinhuai River, each boat has its own characteristics and is as unique as possible. Moreover, each boat has a flag flying, so that people can identify who it belongs to. In fact, it is not a shameful thing to hang out in a romantic place at this time. On the contrary, literati like to claim to be romantic in a romantic place, so in the eyes of many people, hanging out in a place with fireworks is actually a kind of elegance.
After walking for a while, I saw Zhuo Xianer's painting boat leaning on the shore not far in front. I urged my horse to go over. At a glance, I saw Wang Xiang, the steward of the painting boat, standing at the bow, leading two people to clean the deck of the painting boat. , Qi Ning rode on the horse and shouted towards the boat. Wang Xiang heard someone shouting and turned around to look over. When he saw Qi Ning, he was startled for a moment, then immediately ran to the side of the boat, raised his hands to Qin Ning and said: "Master Hou!"
Qi Ning was riding on the shore, not far from Wang Xiang. Although he wanted to know Zhuo Xianer's condition most, he couldn't ask the first question. He asked with a smile: "How is the situation here? Have you all taken the antidote?" ?”
Wang Xiang said respectfully: "Master Hou, only Xu Qian couldn't hold on... The others took the antidote in time and are all safe and sound. Master Hou, everyone knows that you are the one who administers the medicine on behalf of Heaven, and everyone's lives belong to Master Hou." I can’t thank you enough for saving me.”
"Applying medicine on behalf of heaven is naturally the blessing of the emperor." Qi Ning thought that Xu Qian was infected too early and could not be rescued in time, so he had no choice but to ask: "Is Miss Xian'er on the ship? I'll come over and take a look at the situation. How about it." He got off his horse and tied the horse's reins to the willow tree on the bank.
Wang Xiang said: "Master Hou, Miss Xian'er passed away a few days ago."
Qi Ning was about to get on the boat. Hearing what Wang Xiang said, he was startled and frowned: "She's gone? Where did she go?"
"Youngster, I don't know either." Wang Xiang said, "Miss Xian'er said she had to leave for a while because she had something to do. She asked us to take care of the boat. We didn't dare to ask more about the girl's whereabouts."
Qi Ning never expected that Zhuo Xian'er was not here. He frowned and asked, "Then when will she come back? Is she okay?"
"Don't worry, Lord Marquis, the girl is in good health." Wang Xiang said: "The girl only said she would be away for a few days, and I don't know when she will come back. However, the girl asked us to take care of the boat, and she should be able to return in the next two days. Do you want to, Lord Hou? Come up for a cup of tea?"
"Then... Did Miss Xian'er mention me?" Qining's mind had already seen the face of that beautiful woman who looked like hibiscus rising from the clear water. For some reason, Qining felt a little disappointed when he learned that Zhuo Xian'er was not on the boat.