The Historical Development of Slang

Northeast bandits in the whole Republic of China can be roughly divided into three types. The first kind is pure bandits, that is, red beard. These bandits range from hundreds to more than ten, and their main activities are smashing rich households, robbing businesses, tying people's tickets, beating officers and soldiers, and burning and killing them during the period. 19 15, during the robbery in Hunjiang county, Jilin province, the gangster "flying on the ice" found an old lady wearing a gold ring, but she couldn't take it off, so she cut off the old man's finger with a knife and took it away. 1924 The gangster Wang Lin's men framed a girl named Wei in Ant River. The girl's parents are redeemer and sell blood to collect money. By the time we had enough money to redeem our daughter, the girl had been spoiled by gangsters and threw herself into the river. His father bled to death and his mother was hanged in grief and indignation. A good family is ruined like this. The second is armed bandits. Most of these bandits have political backgrounds or purposes. Or revenge on society, or revenge on officials and gentry; Some borrow bandits to develop their power, hoping to recruit an official; Some take refuge in the Japanese army and do evil for the tiger; Those who are liquidated by the land reform of the people's political power should engage in class revenge; Those appointed by the Kuomintang are determined to destroy the revolution. About this kind of bandit, let's introduce it below. The third kind is called the bonzi hand. The bandit didn't have a gun, only a stick to rob the road; The number of people is small, sometimes 1 person, sometimes a few people, and sometimes they get together. Most of them robbed single pedestrians and small families. The bandit, also known as "Liu Zi", has a relatively complete set of organization and rules. Its main leader is called "big boss" or "big shopkeeper", and internally it is called "big brother". There are two shopkeepers below. Further down is the "four beams and eight pillars". The four beams are divided into four inner beams and four outer beams, which together make up eight columns. The following gangsters are generally called "young children". Li Siliang refers to the spear head, grain table, water fragrance and stacking. The gunner is responsible for enforcing the law, so he must be "straight" (accurate in shooting) and hit every shot. When facing the enemy, he can decide the whole situation with one shot at the critical moment. The food counter is responsible for the storage and supply of food and vegetables. People who eat at home should also check whether the household has infectious diseases and whether the food is toxic. Shuixiang is responsible for distributing and standing guard. Every time he demolished a kiln (occupied the next place), the first thing he did was to put a clip (sentry). It is the strategist and chief of staff in the valve who turn over the crib. He knows astronomy above and geography below. Before acting, he wants to predict bad luck; When in danger, he should pray for God's blessing. The outer four beams refer to the shopkeeper, flower tongue, signer and word maker of Miaozifang. Miaozifang is the box office, where there are tickets. Most of its stores are ruthless, cutting their ears and noses when urging tickets, and they are not soft; If the overdue ticket is not redeemed, it will be torn up by him and his men. Hua Tuozi is responsible for delivering letters and going to the victim's home to negotiate. Such people should be good at finding out the victim's family background, be eloquent and ask the other party for more money. Others are called inspectors, who are mainly responsible for investigating the targets and routes of robbery to ensure foolproof. The typist is responsible for writing and ink. He is responsible for writing letters to the victims and dealing with the outside world. Some printers can also carve and imitate other people's handwriting. Because the number of valves is different and the scale is different, these eight columns are also part-time or omitted. Because of the large number of horses, some have special "horse numbers" to take charge of horses and vehicles. There are a lot of jargon and slang among bandits in Northeast China, which reflects the rules and taboos within their organizations and the mentality of bandits. For example, being a bandit is called "making a living", being in this business for a long time is called "hanging up", robbery is called "desertion" and "smashing kiln", robbery is called "don't be an enemy", murder is called "inserting people" and sharing money is called "picking pieces". They are afraid of the word "death", so they are called "sleeping" when they die, and "lying on the bridge" when they sleep; Also avoid the word "guilty", so it is called "eating"; The word "squatting" is forbidden in prison, so lighting a lamp is called "going to court in Liangzi" and "pointing out the child", and setting fire to it is called "releasing Liangzi". Those who commit these taboos will be beaten and scolded and killed. Once, a child saw a person eating and asked, "Are you eating corn?" The man flew into a rage and said, "no, I ate wood!" " "This man is a bandit, because the word" bag "around him is also taboo. There is another slang for bandits in Northeast China, which is called "Sanfanzi". Qu Bo's novel Lin Yuan records many times when he entered the Tiger Mountain. For example, "Where did the mushroom slide? What is the price? " "Heavenly King Beggar Woody, Baota Town River Demon" and so on all belong to this category. During the "Cultural Revolution", even 3-year-old children all over the country said a few bandit slang words because of the spread of the Peking Opera "Taking Tiger Mountain Outward". But it is actually a very complicated matter, with a lot of routine content and some impromptu questions and answers. For example, ask: Why are you blushing? I feel refreshed. Q: Why is it yellow again? A: Cold-resistant wax. This is the case. This kind of bandit can't be used flexibly without three or five years' experience. In the struggle against bandits, Yang Zirong was able to master and use it quickly, which fully demonstrated his great wisdom and courage. Some bandit leaders in the northeast often bring a small bronze Buddha, which is said to be called "Damodolo" and is their "god". Xie Wendong, a bandit in Heilongjiang, is like this. He often worships bronze buddhas, divines divination, starts classes and decides good or bad luck. In many literary and artistic works, gang leaders are imposing and bossing around. In fact, according to people who have been leaders of Hu bandits, bandits lead Hu bandits just like wolves, and they are always on tenterhooks. Because not only some leaders may not obey the big boss, but they may also usurp power at any time; Even ordinary young people, angered, will immediately move their knives and guns regardless of the consequences. Therefore, the general gangsters are silent. One is that they are very shrewd, and the general gangsters are unpredictable, only awe; Second, you can secretly find out who may have different ambitions, whose words and deeds are abnormal and what countermeasures to take. Many gangsters have no one to talk to all their lives. Surrounded by a large group of gangsters, living and dying alone. Generally, bandits in Northeast China have a Qinglin number, which reflects the characteristics, customs and intentions of the bandits' life. For example, Fight China, Fight Jiuzhou, Fight North Province, Orient, and Dominate the Sky reflect the arrogant ambition of bandits. "Good Green Forest", "Good Castle Peak" and "Good Songjiang" reflect the regional environment of bandit activities; Flying on the Grass, Wild Goose in the Clouds, Pangolin and Victory in a Hundred Wars all embody the fantasy and desire of bandits. Some use bandit leaders, nicknames or names after removing surnames as Greenwood numbers, such as "Old North Wind", "Little White Dragon", "Liu Er qianzi" and "Sun Changhai". Some also made use of the characteristics of this bandit to report. For example, more than 50 bandits under Qu Zhenguang, the bandit leader of Hunjiang River in Jilin Province, walk like flying, that is, report themselves as "rolling thunder"; White horse Zhang obviously rides a white horse because the gangster's surname is Zhang. Bandits believe that "you can't get rich without nicknames", so even a small gang of one or two people should have a number. Meet on the road, repay the enemy, catch and kill each other; It is friendly and peaceful. They also reported to the villagers when they smashed the kiln. One of them has the spirit of "being a hero", and the other is to make a name for himself and attract lawless people to defect. Bandits in the northeast often have some rules that can't be robbed. For example, mourning, postman peddling, going to the village to practice medicine, fortune telling, widowhood and loneliness, cart shops, coffin shops, etc. are all within the regulations. In the early years of the Republic of China, the famous horse and the "White Horse Chapter" of Greenwood Newspaper personally ordered 13 commandments to bind his subordinates. Among them, it is stipulated that the main cigarette in this mountain is Pegasus brand, and those who smoke this cigarette in other places must help each other, and offenders will immediately stop supplying; Kanto is adjacent to foreign countries, and foreigners can not only leave, but also must be secretly protected to avoid unnecessary diplomatic incidents; Anyone who wants to climb the mountain (the smallest bandit) must be introduced by more than 20 people in the mountain and be recognized as a teacher. Only after the teacher promised that he could enter the mountain. This mountain is invaded by false media (other bandits), so we must try our best to rescue it, and offenders will be severely punished; The leaker kills without forgiveness; Those who draw lots to execute the death penalty, although their flesh and blood relatives can't lend leniently, will be killed if they retreat or let go vertically; 90% of the business trip income, 20% to the public, one eyeliner, four pools, one contribution reward, and one pension for the families of brothers who died or were injured over the years; People who enter the mountains can make a living properly, but they can't do anything, especially not be officials. Those who serve in the mountains will be killed without forgiveness.