Under Du San's story, Li Ling and the others finally realized what crisis the Cao Gang is facing now. It can be said that this disaster is far beyond their imagination.

At the beginning, the situation was similar to what Li Ling knew. The Cao Gang was plotted by the Dajiang Gang. First, there was a problem with the branch in Huainan. A brother was captured. Yang Qinghou led people to rescue him. As a result, the Yangzhou Gang was attacked again, which made him have to bring a few brothers back to rescue him, but he hit the enemy's mind. Not only did he hurt many brothers, but Yang Qingxiao and others fell into the hands of the Dajiang Gang. He was the only one who broke through the siege under the protection of a few masters.

But the disaster had just begun. Just after they escaped from Yangzhou, they encountered continuous pursuits and assassinations. In the Jiangnan area, they were dangerous everywhere and everyone was the enemy. Especially at that time, the Luotian Sect was extremely powerful in Jiangnan, and with the intention of making arrangements, it was even more difficult to defend. They could only fight to the death and escape by chance.

"I thought I could be safe after leaving Jiangnan, but unexpectedly, after entering the Huainan territory, we were surrounded by local officials and soldiers. They were prepared for a long time and did not leave any room for us to escape. Even if the brothers can fight, they are still at the end of their strength. How could they be the opponent of thousands of officials and soldiers? In the end, seeing that the situation was over, the gang leader could only lead us to surrender..." Speaking of this, Du San's face was full of resentment and self-blame, and his breathing became rapid.

Li Ling listened quietly, but his brows became tighter and tighter: "How could the Huainan official army interfere in such grudges in the world? Also, according to reason, they should not dare to have any connection with rebellion like Luo Tian Sect."

Facing Li Ling's question, Du San could not give an answer, and said, "I don't know this, maybe it's because of another reason. However, it is inevitable that they will collude, otherwise we would not have been defeated so miserably."

Yang Qingxiao followed and said, "I know this. A few years ago, the government of Lianghuai wanted to interfere in the shipping of our Cao Gang, but my brother pushed him back. As a result, there was something wrong with both sides. They originally planned to split the Cao Gang, but this conspiracy was broken by my brother."

This also reminded Li Ling that he had an intersection with them because of the civil strife of the Cao Gang in Taipingdu? Thinking about the experience of the Cao Gang over the years, we can understand why the Huainan official army suddenly took action.

The Cao Gang, or the Caohe Shipping under their control, has always been a big fat meat that can make any local officials jealous. The benefits it can bring are not comparable to that of a local governor. Not to mention the influence and power, the profits it can bring through the Caohe Shipping every year are enough for any local high-ranking official to be jealous.

So Liu Runsheng, the governor of Jiangnan, would think about plotting against the Cao Gang, and later the senior officials of the two Huai Rivers would also attack the Cao Gang. In addition, this time... every man was guilty of being innocent and was not strong enough. The Cao Gang, which naturally became the target of all forces fighting for action.

Du San continued: "At that time, in order to save our remaining brothers, the gang leader agreed to surrender. The officials who led the team here also promised not to kill us, but only took us away and took us into custody.

"But even so, they would not let us go. They kept forcing the gang leader to hand over the many branches and important brothers on the Caohe River, and to give up the business and rights on the Caohe River. The gang leader was vain and tried to contact the brothers outside and planned to save himself.

"As a result, after the news was passed, there was no further information. It was not until a few days ago that I ventured out of the detention and asked my brothers who were still hiding outside carefully. I realized that during these days, they had sent more than 20 people to Jiangnan to seek help from you, but they all went away and never returned..."

Li Ling's eyes flashed, and then he understood: "It should be that your men and whereabouts were taken by others, and they were all intercepted and killed halfway."

"I think so too. There have been traitors in my gang. I have already explained everything so that the Huainan government can make arrangements calmly and slowly drag them down to force the gang leader and others to submit."

"Then how did you find this place safely?" Yang Qingxiao heard it, found an inconsistent place and asked cautiously.

This question really stopped Du San. He went back to Jiangnan for help all the way, really neglecting his own safety. Fortunately, Li Ling quickly explained to him: "It's very simple, because after the Jinling Incident, the Dajiang Gang and Luotian Sect who intercepted and killed brothers from the Cao Gang outside were all caught by us. The rest of the rest were not enough, so how could he dare to attack Brother Du San again?"

"The Dajiang Gang and Luotian Sect have been caught in one go?" Du San was shocked when he heard this. He could hardly believe his ears and asked loudly.

"Yes, you are only hiding along the way, obviously you didn't ask more. More than half a month ago, these two parties tried to join forces to attack my Jiangnan taxes and Jinling City, and they were completely wiped out by the governor." Li Ling smiled and said.

"No wonder... I'm wondering why the guards over there suddenly became relaxed, and they made me return to Jiangnan without any danger along the way. So that's it." Du San said, and his spirit was even more refreshed. "You know so clearly that you must have made contributions to this matter. Please save the gang leader and the others!" As he said that, he stood up and knelt down for Li Ling.

Li Ling hurried forward and grabbed him: "What do you say? Don't say that I was a sect of the Cao Gang, and you still need to help me. Even if you don't have these things, I will not sit idly by the relationship between Qingxiao and me." After pausing, he helped the person back to the chair, and then he said seriously, "You have said so much, but haven't told me how dangerous Brother Yang and the others are."

Du San smiled embarrassedly, but his heart was very calm: "I heard from others, after all, the gang leader is not locked up with us. I only know that once the gang leader truly surrenders and hands over everything, they will inevitably kill people to silence them. Those officials are both greedy and cruel, and are even more unruly than those of us, the gang leader... I don't mean to scold you for your sins."

"It's okay, what if Brother Yang and the others don't explain?"

"During this period, while the gang leader and many of the backbone brothers in the gang were detained by them, those officials have sent people to lobby and win over the rudders of the branches. In addition, they have also despicablely suppressed each other with their power, forcing the gang brothers in the gang on both sides of the Caohe River to break away from our relationship. Now they have attracted a lot of people. Once more than half of the brothers in Huainan turn against the water, I am afraid..."

Although he didn't finish his words, Li Ling also understood. Once the Cao Gang in Huainan became the leader, they would have no worries and naturally would not leave Yang Qinghou as the hidden danger to live.

Yang Qingxiao also immediately understood the seriousness of the matter, and her pretty face turned pale: "Li Lang..." Her eyes were red, and she looked at Li Ling with a beacon. Seeing this, the latter immediately held her hand: "I will definitely find a way to save them. These guys are so lawless. As officials, they don't want to serve the country and the people, but they do murder and kidnapping. They must not be spared!"

After getting Li Ling's comfort, Yang Qingxiao felt a little relieved. After Li Ling made a promise, he suddenly remembered another point: "Even if you fell into the siege at the beginning and didn't have time to resist, have you never thought about saving yourself? As far as I know, there are many masters in the Cao Gang, such as the senior Mu Dantianmu, who is one of the few powerful figures in the world. If he wants to save people, it shouldn't be difficult?"

The answer to Li Ling is Yang Qingxiao: "Li Lang, we dare not do this."

"Hmm? What do you say?"

"Our Cao Gang is different from other gangs. From the beginning, we connected hundreds of thousands of brothers and sisters upstream and downstream of the Cao River to survive, so that we can deal with the government and get the benefits we deserve. Therefore, our Cao Gang is rather a gang in the Jianghu Gang, but more of a big family, with all the brothers having families by their side. This advantage is that it can make the entire Cao Gang more united, but the disadvantage is that once people really hold on to their life gate and hold on to our relatives, we will be powerless to resist.

"Now it seems that the families of many important figures in the Jiangnan region of my Cao Gang have been taken away by them, so I can't contact anyone. Uncle Mu is the most filial, and Grandma Mu is already in Yangzhou for retirement..."

Li Ling nodded, his expression became more and more gloomy. Huainan was really given guidance from experts this time, and he was determined to eat the entire Cao Gang. Not only was Yang Qinghou, the leader of the gang, trapped him in their hands, but even the others, because their family was controlled, could only be bound by them.

This is the real disaster of the Cao Gang. Compared with the previous storms, this incident was enough to completely overturn the entire Cao Gang, becoming the bag of some officials in the Huai River, and responding to the verdict. As for Yang Qinghou, he would be eliminated without mercy after they achieved their goals.

"I understand. I will come up with a way to save them as soon as possible and never let those guys' conspiracy succeed." Li Ling made a statement again.

Seeing him say this, Du San and Yang Qingxiao both felt relieved, especially the latter. Over the past few days, they had seen Li Ling overcome difficulties and forced many enemies to a dead end. She firmly believed that Li Lang would definitely do what he said this time and help the Cao Gang survive this disaster.

At this moment, Li Ling asked someone to arrange Du San to live in the office of the government office. After comforting Yang Qingxiao, he himself thought about it in the public room for a while. But in the end, there was no proper countermeasure.

This matter is really difficult. What's more important is that he is far away from Huainan and has a higher status than himself. Whether he takes the official route or the Jianghu route, he seems to be unable to rescue Yang Qinghou and the others.
Chapter completed!