Zhang Wu and Wang Si were driven out of the prison. Immediately afterwards, three more rules were added to the Tianlao Code, and they were pinned to the top. Early in the morning, the jailers who were working the night shift and were getting ready to get off work, and the jailers who were working the day shift and were getting ready to go to work, saw a big notice posted on the bulletin board as they entered and exited. Submit three new rules. First: He owed more than 20 taels to loan sharks due to gambling and was kicked out of the prison. Second: Because he sold his son, daughter, and wife for gambling, he was kicked out of the prison. Third, those who collude inside and outside due to gambling, eat both sides, accept money and harm people's lives, should be kicked out of the prison! Medical Officer Mu said that gambling could not be controlled. Chen Guanlou admitted that Medical Officer Mu was right. He couldn't control whether the jailers below were gambling. When they were off duty, the jailers went to gambling houses to gamble. This matter was not his business, as his hands were not that long. However, he can make rules and decide what kind of behavior must be thrown out of the prison.
Gambling bears the brunt! After Mu Qingshan's explanation, the jailers completely understood the meaning of the three rules, and they were immediately in an uproar. Whatever you say. It is said that it is well managed! They say mind your own business! Some say it’s too harsh! There is talk about how to regulate it in advance. Some say this is a good trend. Some people say that if you have enough to hold on, whether you owe money or not is none of Tian Lao's business and none of Chen Yucheng's business. There are also people who remain neutral and do not express any opinions. For a time, the jailers who were on duty had no intention of going to work, and the jailers who were off duty had no intention of going home. Everyone gathered together in twos and threes to discuss, and there was a lot of discussion. Xu Fugui took the lead in taking action, "Everyone is here, come, come, come to the meeting. Regarding the three new regulations, I will tell you all about it. Everyone must understand the good intentions of Chen Yuucheng in making these regulations. Be careful. Yesterday, Chen Yucheng had a meeting with us and repeatedly stressed the importance of this matter. Don't take it seriously. " Xu Fugui gathered all his jailers and held a meeting in the guard room. "You must keep these three rules in mind and don't take them seriously. Let me tell you, Zhang Wu Wang Si in the A-shaped prison is a lesson learned from the past. You all know what is going on outside. A month is tiring. You only earn two taels of silver after working hard. In Tianlao, you can easily earn three to five taels of silver, let alone two taels of silver. If you really want to lose this job because of gambling, let me ask you, where can you find such an easy job with lots of money? I've never been too lazy to care about gambling. However, now that Chen Yuucheng takes it seriously, whoever gambles to the point of owing loan sharks, being taken advantage of, and being bribed with a little money... I tell you, no matter where you go, this is a taboo thing, and you deserve to be kicked out. I don't I will intercede on your behalf. Think about it for yourselves, you don’t know a single Chinese character, you can’t endure hardships, and you can’t bear to put in the effort. How can you live without this job? Cherish it! Don't lose your job just for a small profit. These days, it’s not easy to have an iron rice bowl..." Xu Fugui was nagging, just like a mother-in-law, speaking sincerely. He also specifically named Lu Datou's name, "Especially you, Lu Datou, don't think that with Chen Yuucheng as your backer, you can stay out of it. You are the one who gambles the most here..." "Prisoner Xu, please don't accuse me unjustly. Although I love gambling, I have never owed usury, nor have I sold my children or daughters, nor have I killed anyone for money. I, Lu Datou, am indeed a bad person and a gambler, but I He is a gambler with a bottom line. Otherwise, why would Chen Yuucheng recognize me as his brother?" Lu Datou looked righteous and confident, and felt proud rather than ashamed.
Xu Fugui was so angry that he couldn't continue scolding him. Lu Datou is not a doormat. He gritted his teeth and said: "Everyone has seen that Lu Datou has a bottom line in doing things. He does not borrow money at usury, does not ruin his family, and does not cause death. This is why Chen Yuucheng looks at him differently. You all must learn to be more careful, gamble money, and don't risk your job. Lost it." "Prisoner Xu, are you serious this time? Are you really going to be kicked out of the prison because you owe a loan shark?" "This can be fake. When has Chen Yuucheng ever made a joke in his work? If he was really joking, why would he post the three rules on the bulletin board? There are so many people coming in and out of the Tianlao, and anyone who comes in can see that. Three rules. How can it be false if you are so solemn? I tell you, don't take any chances. Chen Yucheng said during the meeting that there is no mercy in this matter, no matter how big the backers are. If one of the three rules is met, they will all be kicked out. There can be gamblers in the Tianlao, but there cannot be any gamblers who have no limits, do not know how to accept the situation, and do not understand restraint. " Xu Fugui gave a speech and achieved initial results. At least the attitude of the jailers in the C-shaped prison is much more correct than when they first saw the announcement. No one dares to take it seriously. Even Lu Datou felt a little weak. If he violates the three rules, his brother Chen will probably kill his relatives as a warning to others. These three regulations were not only spread throughout the prison, but also all the wardens were holding meetings to do ideological work for their fellow wardens. At the same time, this announcement was copied and sent to all gambling houses in the capital, large and small. Jailers are one of the most stable and long-term customers of major gambling houses. Although this group of jailers did not have a lot of money, they had the advantage of having a large number of people and a steady stream of people who came every year. It doesn't make much money, but it's enough to boost your popularity. What are gambling houses most afraid of? What I fear the most is no one, fear of not being popular. If there is no popular gambling house, customers are reluctant to step in. Popularity equals wealth. There was only one table of people gambling, but dozens of people were watching. Even though no one paid, the casino was happy and would not drive anyone out. Are the people watching? That's popularity and wealth. Only with a lot of people and popularity can we attract big customers, prodigals, second-generation rich people, and nouveau riche, all of which are the fish of the casino. Now, Tianlao suddenly issued new rules and sent people to the major gambling houses. The intention is self-evident. The major gambling houses can decide for themselves whether they want to make a long-term profit or a one-time deal. Is it worthwhile to make a one-time deal with the jailer's little money? This is to remind the major gambling houses to be polite to the jailers and not to be so cruel. Without the help of these old gamblers, the popularity of the gambling houses will be reduced by half in the off-season and by one-third in the peak season. It takes time for the newly recruited jailers to become old gamblers. See who can afford it! The shopkeepers of the major gambling houses, looking at the three rules, really have a hard time. Many people who ask the jailer to do things usually go through the gambling house. All of a sudden, the gambling house is caught in the middle, neither left nor right. "What does this new rule of Tianlao mean? That Chen Yucheng deliberately targeted us, am I right?" "That Chen guy is not smart, get him!" "Yes, get him!"