Songhu 16 shops, also known as 16 shops wharf.
The reason why Songhu was fought over by the various empires was not only because of its special strategic location, but also because of the Shiliupu Pier.
This was the starting point of Songhu's finance and also the pocket of money.
From the beginning of its establishment, there was a saying.
Whoever controlled the sixteen docks would have the wealth password.
Now, the Shiliupu Port had already been divided by various forces in Songhu County.
Among them, the largest local boss in Songhu County, Huang Jinrong, controlled five docks.
Heaven and Earth would control the four docks.
The remaining six docks.
The Jiang family had two, and the Zhao family had one.
Those large and small merchant associations and power alliances jointly operated the other three.
"Songhu is a small place, but it's like a tiger and a dragon.”
On the bank of Huangpu River, Jiang Haifeng leaned against a pillar.
The smoke from the cigarette in his hand was blown away by the airflow carried by the rolling river before it could even take shape.
The current dock was not as prosperous as the later generations, but it had the vicissitudes of history.
There was no need to look closely to see the dark brown mark on the shore.
It was blood.
Murder and burying corpses in Huangpu River was a well-known fact in Songhu.
Some people said that there were countless gold and silver treasures hidden under the Huangpu River, which had fallen down from the docks over the years.
However, there were more corpses and bones than gold, silver, and treasures.
They were densely packed and countless.
"Eldest Young Master, they are here."
Just as he was thinking about it, he suddenly heard footsteps behind him.
The leader was a middle-aged man with a scar on his face, wearing a black tunic suit.
Scarface, that was his name.
Jiang Tianwen told him that the scar-faced man was the most loyal person in the entire Jiang Residence.
As for the reason, Jiang Tianwen didn't say it, and Jiang Haifeng didn't ask.
However, Jiang Haifeng could tell that the scar-faced man was definitely not a good person.
The most obvious thing was not the scar on his face, but the calluses on his hands.
He had played with guns before, and that was a mark that a shooter could never erase.
In the future, a gunner who could have such calluses would, without exception, be called a Soldier King.
Jiang Hai Feng had always suspected something.
The Jiang family had been relying on firearms to build their family up until now. It was impossible for them not to have firearms and ammunition.
However, in his memory, no one in the Jiang family had ever practiced the spear.
There were only two possibilities.
Either Jiang Tianwen was really a stupid person, or he had hidden himself well enough.
Ever since the conversation in the hall and the appearance of the scarred face, Jiang Haifeng was sure that it was the latter.
His father was pretending to be a pig to eat a tiger.
It was just that it was hard to say what he was pretending to be.
Behind the scarred face were two young men in linen clothes.
"Greetings, Eldest Young Master."
"Eldest Young Master."
The two of them walked to the shore and cupped their fists at Jiang Hai Feng. Then, they sized up Jiang Hai Feng with surprise.
Rumor had it that this young man in front of him was a second-generation heir who did all kinds of evil.
But now, it seemed that something was wrong.
People at the bottom were the best at observing people's expressions.
Evil people who did evil, rich children who bullied others, and lower-class people who bowed down to them for a bite of food.
Every person had a different temperament.
However, the young man in front of them gave them the feeling that he was an abyss.
That's right, it was the kind of abyss where one could not see the bottom from the edge of the cliff.
They had felt it on Jiang Tianwen before.
However, it was not as intense as it was now.
Jiang Haifeng quietly put out the cigarette butt in his hand.
"Uncle Scarface said that the two of you are in charge of dispatching the dock workers?”
In the future, this kind of person should be called a foreman.
However, it was different in this era.
All the workers at the dock were forming gangs.
The workers from the two docks of the Jiang family formed the Jiang Union.
The Jiang character represented the Jiang family.
It could also be considered as borrowing power.
After all, with such a title, they could avoid a lot of trouble in the city.
"Eldest Young Master is overestimating us. We're just making a living.”
Jiang Hai Feng narrowed his eyes.
"There are many places in the world where you can make a living. Now that the Jiang family's dock is closed, what are you going to do?”
The two men were stunned.
The Jiang family's dock was about to close?
"Young Master, is it because of the ten boxes of firearms?”
"Damn it, those bastards, the firearms were shipped up by us in crates. How many goods came, how many goods left. There's absolutely no deviation. If they were forced into a corner, I would smash their embassy tonight.”
Jiang Haifeng looked at the two of them and raised his eyebrows."You can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want. Attacking a foreign embassy will cost you your life.”
Yang Tie laughed." Eldest Young Master, you must be joking. As long as the Jiang Family Head says the word, forget about attacking the embassy, even if you want me to go through a mountain of knives or a sea of fire, I will not hesitate."”
"Aren't you afraid of death?" Jiang Hai Feng asked curiously.”
A worker should not be paid for his work to this extent.
Yang Tie shook his head. Four years ago, my father fled to Songhu. If it wasn't for the Jiang family's head taking us in, my father would have died of illness at that time, and I wouldn't be alive now.”
Jiang Hai Feng fell silent and then looked at another person."What about you?"
Zhang Hu cupped his fists." I'm the same as Brother Yang. The only difference is that I don't have parents. I've been begging at the pier with the Jiang family since I could remember." Whoever destroys my rice bowl will take my life.”
Jiang Hai Feng took a deep breath.
His father seemed to be up to something big.
The workers at the Jiang family's dock seemed to have been indebted to Jiang Tianwen.
Moreover, their fates had been completely linked to the Jiang family over the years.
If Jiang Tianwen was just a businessman, he wouldn't be so scheming.
Jiang Haifeng glanced at the scar-faced man and saw a subtle smile on his face.
Jiang Haifeng calmed down and waved his hand.""The two of you, I called you here today for nothing else. I just want you to go back and pass on a message to your brothers.”
"The closure of the Jiang family's dock is already set in stone. It will stop operations from tomorrow onwards. If he remembered correctly, there were 2,153 people recorded in the Jiang Union.”
"From today until noon the day after tomorrow, those who want to leave to make a living elsewhere can receive ten dollars as a subsidy. Of course, those who don't want to leave can stay. I'll find another way for them. However, the following work may be harder and more tiring than before, and there might not even be a salary.”
Hearing Jiang Haifeng's words, Yang Tie and Zhang Hu were stunned.
"Eldest Young Master, this is…"
Jiang Hai Feng shook his head." Don't ask. Just do as I say." Give me a list of people who are willing to stay at noon the day after tomorrow. As for the allowance for those who leave, I will ask my father to send it to you. You will be directly responsible for this matter.”
The two of them looked at each other, then gritted their teeth and nodded.
As he watched the two of them leave, the scar-faced man sat on a pile of goods at the side, a large piece of money constantly moving between his fingers.
"Are you picking people?"
"Why don't we exchange secrets?" Jiang Hai Feng asked with a faint smile. The first question is, how did you make my father trust you so much?”
The scar-faced man turned to look at Jiang Hai Feng and shook his head with a smile."No, if Eldest Young Master wants to know, you can ask Old Master directly.”
Jiang Hai Feng shrugged and thought for a moment before he smiled and said,""My father must have been planning something, right?”
The scarred face stood up from the junk pile and put his hands in his pockets.
"Eldest Young Master, don't ask. When the time is right, Old Master will tell you.”He paused for a moment and looked at Jiang Hai Feng. The smile on the scar-faced man's face gradually disappeared and became a little serious."Of course, the prerequisite is that you have to be able to take on this responsibility.”
These words were somewhat meaningful.
Jiang Haifeng looked sideways at the Huangpu River in front of him and took a deep breath.""The wind is blowing."
A gentle breeze blew, as if it was about to set off a stormy sea.
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