Guanzhong Tomb Robbery Notes

"Jin is a fortune teller in Jianghu. He usually works alone, but he is very powerful when he forms an organization. It's called the Jiang Xiang faction."

The Jiang Xiang faction was once prosperous.

He considered himself the prime minister of all factions in the martial arts world, and because he relied on physiognomy to set up his schemes, he was called the Jiang Xiang faction.

He uses feng shui, fortune-telling and other means to set up scams, and his tricks are even more powerful than those of Lan Dao Qianmen.

Pi refers to the people who sell medicine in the world, the most representative of which is the one who sells dog-skin plasters.

Cai refers to magic tricks and acrobatics, such as the various circuses and human-snake performances that were popular at village fairs.

Gua is a kind of performance that makes a living by performing tricks, and can be seen in some performance venues.

Heng means robber, and also refers to bandits who rob houses.

Ge is a liar.

Lan was a gambling cheat, and later on he became a con man, committing big frauds.

"Some people also think that the robbery was too unskilled, so there's also a theory that it was Jin Ge Lanrong."

"Bringing in the Jiang Xiang faction, who orchestrated the scam, and listing them alongside the con men, swindlers, and thieves, will make the technical content more compelling."

"Speaking of which, the three families of Jin, Ge and Lan have different paths leading to the same goal: to commit fraud..."

Old Li knows everything about the underworld, and he can talk about it in a very knowledgeable manner.

I was so fascinated by what he said that I followed him into the restaurant without realizing it.

It's a state-owned dumpling restaurant.

It was almost time to get off work, and the salesperson leaning against the counter turned his face away when he saw us come in.

"I didn't see what time it was before I came to eat."

"Do you know that eating at this time will delay my get off work?"

"We have nothing left here, you can find another place to eat."

Don’t believe it, many people in state-owned stores had that kind of service attitude at that time.

When I'm in a bad mood or about to get off work, I never show any good face to customers.

"Is this how you serve the people?" Cui Hao said angrily.

The waiter spat on the ground: "Pah."

"This is how I serve you. You want to bite me? Hey, Lao Li, when did you come back?"

The waiter was halfway through scolding when he looked up and saw Lao Li and immediately smiled.

From their charming smiles, one can tell that the relationship between the two is not ordinary.

Old Li grinned and said, "I just got back. As soon as I got back, I wanted to see you."

"My brothers and I are all hungry, hurry up and make something good."

"You're such a bad boy! I'll have the kitchen prepare dumplings for you right now."

The waitress walked towards the kitchen, twisting her waist in a very sexy way.

Lao Li waved us and said, "Sit down, everyone."

"It's like being at home here. Don't be shy."

Cui Hao touched his thumbs together and asked, "Is this the one you were talking about?"

"Hey hey hey."

Old Li smiled and nodded, then hugged Cui Hao and whispered, "Well, just tell me if it looks good or not?"

"Don't be fooled by your age, when you get into bed..."

"Cough cough." I coughed twice.

He signaled to Lao Li with his eyes that Jiang Nanle was still beside him.

Don't speak dirty words and scare the little girl.

Lao Li immediately changed the subject: "After you finish eating, come to my house to get the book. Return it to me after you finish copying it. Our agreement is fulfilled."

"Ok?"

I shook my head and said, "We've only just started. You still want to take me to see your fellow villagers who will be receiving the goods."

"That's no hurry."

"I have to notify them. It will take some time for them to arrive."

"Leave me your address and I'll have Ershuan notify you when the time comes."

"That's okay too."

We made an appointment and started chatting.

Soon the dumplings were served and we gobbled them up until our stomachs were full.

Lao Li paid the bill and took us to his house.

After twisting and turning in the alleys of the shantytown, we finally arrived at Lao Li's house.

It is a self-built house with a brick and wood structure and asbestos tiles.

"My place is too small, otherwise I would let you stay here."

"The book is in the room. I'll get it for you."

"I'll get you out before it gets completely dark."

"If it's any later, my old face won't work."

Old Li went into the house and fiddled with it for a while, then took out a yellowed book and handed it to me.

The book is a linear engraved version, and it looks very old.

I put the books in my bag and packed them, and Lao Li saw us out.

I had just walked a few steps out of the door when I heard a shout.

A few young men in their twenties were chasing and hacking at two men in their thirties with knives in their hands.

The knife chopped down and blood appeared. In the blink of an eye, both men were lying on the ground.

They looked at us and shouted for help.

"Help! Help us!"

"Help!"

"Who will rescue you in Daobei? Keep on chopping!"

After the leading young man finished shouting, he raised his hand to smooth his hanging hair.

He looked at us with a grin on his face.

I protected Jiang Nanle behind me and held the hilt of the knife.

We don't cause trouble, but we are not afraid of trouble either.

Cui Hao swallowed his saliva, his eyes darting around, trying to find something useful to attack from the side of the road.

Lao Li held down my hand holding the knife.

Then he put on a smile and said to the young man, "It must be Zhenhai? I am your Uncle Li."

The young man came over with a smile: "Hey, Uncle Li, long time no see."

"Are you back with another big deal? These guys look a little unfamiliar."

"I don't have any big business, it's all just a low-cost business. Come and have a cigarette."

Old Li took out a cigarette and handed it to the young man to light it.

The young man tilted his head back and took a puff of his cigarette, two puffs of white smoke came out of his nostrils, and he looked at me with squinted eyes.

"Zhenhai, these are all my brothers."

"I've just accepted him to help with the work. He's very sensible and knows what to say and what not to say."

After saying this, Lao Li winked at us.

I nodded and said, "We were just passing by and didn't see anything."

"Haha, okay, you're sensible."

"My name is Wei Zhenhai. For Old Li's sake, if Daobei needs anything from now on, please let me know."

"Thank you, Brother Wei." I bowed.

Wei Zhenhai nodded in satisfaction, walked back and kicked the two men lying in a pool of blood a few times.

After being kicked, their bodies twitched and they could no longer make any sound.

It's obviously a bad situation.

"Walk."

Wei Zhenhai waved his hand and left quickly with the guys.

We didn't expect to witness a murder as soon as we went out.

My heart is beating wildly at this moment.

Lao Li took a deep breath, pulled my sleeve and said, "Let's go, hurry up."

We followed Lao Li and left quickly, not daring to look at the two people lying in a pool of blood.

Only after we walked into the north gate tunnel in one breath did we begin to breathe heavily.

"My mother!"

"I just thought you were talking nonsense, Brother Li, but I didn't expect Daobei to be so chaotic!"

"It's a blatant murder!" Cui Hao couldn't help but say.

Old Li smiled bitterly and said, "The people in Daobei are complicated and chaotic."

"In the past two years, the young men who have returned to the city and are unemployed are all sitting around at home with nothing to do. Isn't this just making things even more chaotic?"

In fact, it’s not just Xi’an.

There were too many unemployed young people in that era, and many idlers appeared everywhere.

For example, the famous "little bastard" in Beijing.

After several crackdowns, the situation gradually improved.

"Do you understand what I just said now?"

"They're all reckless and reckless people. It's better to give in than to be attacked. Especially when you encounter them in groups, there's no shame in giving in."

"That's right, don't believe what Wei Zhenhai just said."

"If something happens in Daobei, don't mention his name!"

I wondered, “Why?”