Noon had just passed, and the sun was blazing.
In the Sea Sand Gang's encampment, there were figures standing on the huge martial arts field. These were all members of the Sea Sand Gang and Bamboo Flower Gang. There were 12,000 people.
Almost all of the middle and higher-ups of the Sea Sand Gang had been massacred by Kuo Zhong. Only a few scattered soldiers were left, and the top ones among them were third-rate experts.
Although the Bamboo Flower Gang had not been massacred, their overall quality could not compare to the Sea Sand Gang. To put it bluntly, they were all a motley crew.
There were so many people standing here, but no one dared to complain, because everyone knew the fierce reputation of Kuo Zhong and Xu Zhiling. The former stained the long street of Jiang Du with blood, and the latter killed Yin Kaishan, the leader of Bamboo Flower Gang.
In the main hall of the courtyard, Kuo Zhong was meeting with a group of higher-ups of the Bamboo Flower Gang.
Apart from the military advisor Shao Lingzhou, there were also the heads and deputy heads of the Rain Bamboo Hall, Clear Bamboo Hall, Dew Bamboo Hall, and Wind Bamboo Hall.
Everyone had already witnessed Xu Zhiling's strength. Facing Kuo Zhong, who was even more notorious, no one dared to look down on him. Instead, their attitudes became more and more humble.
"Military Advisor Shao."
"Those few over there should be the rising stars of your Bamboo Flower Gang, right?”
Looking around at the crowd, Kuo Zhong immediately saw the few young men who did not fit in.
"Yes!"
Although Shao Lingzhou was also at the early-stage Zongshi realm, he did not dare to be arrogant at all and replied respectfully.
"Crash!"
In an instant.
Kuo Zhong frowned slightly. A stream of scorching Genuine Qi surged toward the four young men standing beside him.
The expressions of the four young men changed drastically. Before they could react, their internal strength was sealed by true qi.
"Young Master Ling!"
"Take these four guys outside.”
"Also, all those who have internal energy must seal their meridians.”
"The last 5,000 people will stay.”
"Alright."
Xu Zhiling immediately responded and brought Gui Xiliang, Xing Rong, Bai Rong, and Mai Yunfei out of the main hall.
Then, the twelve thousand people standing on the training field watched helplessly as the meridians of the third-rate experts were sealed and they stood with them.
Xu Zhiling, who was standing with his sword in hand, personally stood at the side, watching these people basking in the scorching sun.
"Sir, we…"
Shao Lingzhou personally witnessed his disciple and the outstanding young men in the sect being taken away, and his expression was somewhat anxious.
"Let's put aside your matter for now and talk about it when everyone is here.”
Kuo Zhong, who was sitting at the head of the table, waved his hand and said casually.
Thud!
Hearing this.
The higher-ups of the Bamboo Flower Gang were shocked, and they could not help but reveal puzzled expressions.
The Sea Sand Gang had been exterminated. If they appeared here, who else would come?
Advisor Shao Lingzhou seemed to have thought of something. His eyes flickered as he stood with his hands behind his back.
"Young Master Zhong!"
"The people from the Giant Kun Gang are here!"
At this moment, Fu Junhao walked in from outside and said softly.
"Yes."
Kou Zhong nodded slightly and put down the teacup in his hand. He looked at the people outside the door with a responsible expression. There was a middle-aged man, an old man, and a young girl.
If his guess was correct, they should be the Kun Peng Sect Master Yun Yuzhen, the Elder Chen Laomou, and the Vice Sect Master Bu Tianzhi.
In the original novel, Chen Laomou and Bu Tianzhi had both joined the marshal's army and became Kuo Zhong's assistants. As for Yun Yuzhen, she was Kuo Zhong's first woman.
However, the timeline of the original novel was much later than the present. At that time, the Giant Kun Gang was threatened by the Sea Sand Gang. In order to protect this foundation, Yun Yuzhen wandered among Dugu Ce, Xiang Yushan, and others. The world heard of his debauchery, and he was also known as the 'Pink Gang Master'.
Of course, the current Yun Yuzhen was still a weak woman who had just taken over the Giant Kun Gang. Her skin was as fair as snow, and her eyes were like clear water. She was extremely beautiful, like a pearl that was glowing with light. There was also a virgin innocence between her brows.
Many people present couldn't help but cast sidelong glances at him!!!
"Yun Yuzhen, Chen Laomou, and Bu Tianzhi of the Giant Kun Sect pay their respects to the Saber King!”
"You guys are smarter than I thought.”
Kuo Zhong's oppressive gaze fell on the three of them and he said indifferently,""If it had been a little later, the Sea Sand Gang would have been your example.”
Boom!
Yun Yuzhen and the other two trembled, their eyes filled with fear.
"From now on, Sea Sand Gang, Bamboo Flower Gang, and Giant Kun Gang will be merged into Double Dragons Gang.”
"Shao Lingzhou is the leader of the Twin Dragons Gang."
"The Twin Dragons Gang has four divisions: Earth, Water, Wind, and Fire.”
"Luo Xian and Bao Baiyou are the Earth Hall's head and deputy hall masters, Zuoqiu Bi and Ye Bingchen are the Water Hall's head and deputy hall masters, Tong Changfeng and Yan He are the Wind Hall's head and deputy hall masters, and Shen Beichang and Luo Feng are the Fire Hall's head and deputy hall masters.”
"Yes."
Shao Lingzhou and the others were overjoyed and hurriedly replied loudly.
If three of the eight gangs and ten sects were merged into one, the Double Dragons Gang would become the top three.
Being a higher-up of such a powerful gang was much more promising than being a higher-up of the Bamboo Flower Gang.
I'll give you a year."
"The Twin Dragons Gang withdrew from Jiangdu Prefecture, developed shipping, and controlled River East.”
Kuo Zhong said in a deep voice with a burning gaze.
Now, the Sea Sand Gang, Bamboo Flower Gang, and Giant Kun Gang had already been annexed by him. Yuwen Huaji would definitely not sit idly by.
Therefore, the Double Dragons Gang had to withdraw from Jiangdu, and the Jiangdong area across the river was the best choice.
Furthermore, River East was close to the East Sea, so it was very convenient to travel to Goguryeo, Silla, Baekje, and even Japan.
Historical experience had proven that sea trade was the most profitable trade channel, but this required a powerful sea force.
The three gangs of the Sea Sand Gang had been involved in sea transportation before, so it was not difficult for them to shift their focus from river transportation to sea transportation.
"My lord!"
"But we don't have a battleship. If we encounter pirates, I'm afraid…"
Shao Lingzhou revealed a bitter smile.
Although the Great Sui Dynasty did not prohibit private development of river and sea trade, it did prohibit the flow of warships.
Most of their ships were cargo ships with two to three thousand cargoes. If they were to face pirates, they would not be able to bear the consequences.
"Who says there isn't?"
"We have the Yellow Dragon Ship, don't you think so, Elder Chen?”
Kuo Zhong glanced at Old Mou Chen and said meaningfully.
Chen Laomou was one of the few skilled craftsmen in the Great Tang, and his mastery of the Mohist School was no less than Lu Miaozi's.
The reason why the Giant Kun Gang could remain one of the eight gangs without a backer and not be annexed by the Sea Sand Gang was that they controlled a naval fleet. The Yellow Dragon Ship, Pingcheng Ship, and Yalong Ship were not inferior to the warships built by the Great Sui government.
"Yes."
Chen Laomou had no choice but to make an introduction in front of everyone."Five Yellow Dragon Ships and over a hundred Pingcheng, Yayu, and other warships.”
As soon as he finished speaking.
Shao Lingzhou and the others all revealed expressions of great joy.
Although the Yellow Dragon Ship could not compare to the Five-Tooth Warship, it could still carry more than a hundred soldiers. With the addition of more than a hundred Pingcheng Warships and Qihua Warships, it was a naval fleet of more than three thousand people, which was enough for the Twin Dragons Gang to dominate the East Sea.
"Since that's the case, let Old Chen accompany you to take over the Giant Kun Gang and integrate the Sea Sand Gang and the Bamboo Flower Gang.”
Waving his hand, Kuo Zhong ordered.
"Yes."
Shao Lingzhou and the others hurriedly escorted Old Mou Chen out of the Sea Sand Gang's encampment.
Only Yun Yuzhen and Bu Tianzhi were left standing alone in front of the hall.
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