"What a pity! What a pity!"

In a courtyard in Xicheng, Beijing, there are lotus leaves and fields, and the cool breeze blows on my face. In the pavilion by the pool, someone is playing chess.

After a long time, a white piece fell gently and the chess game came to an abrupt end.

A gentle young man opposite Qi Wu sighed slightly and scattered the scattered chess on the table with one hand: "After all, it's a failure, and this manpower is still hard to defeat the heavens!"

"Young master's chess power is rarely an opponent. Qi Wu is overestimating his ability, so how can he fail in his attempts!"

The young man raised his head and glanced at Qi Wu indifferently: "I'm not talking about this game, and you don't seem to have the awareness of making a chess piece!"

Qi Wu pursed his lips and lowered his head, but a look of disapproval passed in his eyes.

"This incident was a thrilling controversy, but it was just that he had just taken the other party's official position. I'm afraid that Master Xu would not be very satisfied with this result!"

"But for Qi Wu, this result is already the best!" Qi Wu smiled slightly: "When Xu Bai left the position of Jinyiwei, he would naturally not bite me, nor would he ruin the grand affairs of the young master. Now, he is a mere prince's servant, but he has no reputation to point fingers at me in the Salt Administration!"

"This is also a test between the prince and Xu Youzhen, but we were affected by this pond. As long as they don't fight to our heads, what does it have to do with us if they fight to death!"

The young man smiled slightly: "I have nothing to do, I just want to live a more comfortable life. However, if someone really thinks we are easy to bully, then he has made a wrong idea!"

"I believe that the prince must be clear this time. Some things are really untouchable!" Qi Wu nodded: "It's just a pity that I didn't kill the snake. If Xu Bai couldn't turn over, it would be even better. People like him shouldn't give him any chance to make him come back!"

"I can't get up!" The young man looked at Qi Wu with a smile: "In this matter, even if the party would rather reduce the accountability of Xu Bai, he would confirm the impeachment of his affairs, which would cut off the possibility of his recovery, and his official reputation would be damaged. Even if the prince ascended the throne in the future, such a person would definitely be unanimously opposed by the court and the public. Those guys there may not be fighting or killing them, but these strategies are considered, but even if Xu Bai is vulgar, it is hard to get rid of!"

"Okay!" He shook his head: "Since this matter has been settled, you will go back to Shandong in a few days. The food that should be cooked is ready, so don't make any mistakes. This time I will come forward to help you, and it will be the last time to help you. If I have to work hard for the sake of money, you will not be of much use!"

"Thank you, young master!" Qi Wu nodded: "Qi Wu followed the instructions of his master and would not make any mistakes in the future!"

"That's the best!" The young man waved his hand: "You go!"

He bowed and left the pavilion and left the courtyard. Qi Wu breathed a long sigh and a smile appeared on his face.

The streets outside were full of traffic, just like the bustling day. He led two people to walk slowly along the long street and enjoyed the scenery around him along the road.

It was the first time he had the time to experience the prosperity of the capital after so long in Beijing. It was a pity that he was not yet a prosperous middle-aged man in front of him, but he was just a passing visitor in the prosperity. But it didn't matter. In time, he believed that he would definitely be among the people among them.

Mr. Xu has to go there again. Although he may not be able to meet Mr. Xu, Mr. Xu has done a lot of efforts in this matter. No matter what their considerations are, they have helped him a lot. The thank you gifts that should be given at this time must not be missed.

It's a pity that this expense is destined to be paid out of your own pocket. According to the little money you earned in Shandong, in this capital, it is really not enough for you to spend so much.

Should I maintain it for a while? The last time I hurriedly asked the other party to meet, the other party was still very proud of his face. Even if the other party did not help, the other party’s identity in the Eastern Palace will be very useful to his future, and this relationship cannot be lost.

While watching around, thinking about his own thoughts, he unknowingly arrived at the inn where he settled.

This time he entered Beijing, he did not dare to live in an ordinary inn, but in the inn of the Ministry of Rites. This is for safety reasons. After all, everyone here is considered to be from the court, and some people will be afraid even if they want to do something excessive.

This is the best thing in the capital. If it is unscrupulous, it is really unscrupulous. However, if you have some concerns, you have to consider what you have done and others will react after seeing it. Now Qi Wu feels that he is definitely not one of the unscrupulous people, but he asks himself that he can still make people feel a little afraid.

Before he could enter his yard, someone told him that in his yard, there were guests waiting for him.

He was slightly stunned, calmed down a little, and walked in.

The guest was a middle-aged scholar and seemed to have some inconvenience in his eyes. When the other party looked at him, Qi Wu always felt that the other party seemed to be looking behind him.

"I don't know if the Lord is..."

"Mr. Qi!" The middle-aged scholar bowed to him slightly: "I am Tong Xian, just an unknown person in the Eastern Palace!"

Qi Wu suddenly became a little nervous, but a smile appeared on his face: "It turned out to be Mr. Tong, Mr. Chen, how good is Mr. Chen. I was drinking with Mr. Shen a few days ago. Is he asking me for something?"

"In the eyes of Lord Zhan, there is no small person like me!" Tong Xian smiled slightly: "Tong came to visit Lord Qi this time, just talk to Lord Qi, and it has nothing to do with Lord Zhan!"

Qi Wu's smile slowly calmed down: "Since it was not sent by Mr. Chen Zhan, then I'll dare to guess it, is it Xu Bai and Xu Sheren?"

The smile on Tong Xian's face remained unchanged, but he did not answer Qi Wu's words. Qi Wu's heart skipped a beat and knew that he had guessed it.

"This is the inn of Honglu Temple. No matter what Mr. Tong wants to do, he must think clearly that Xu Sheren has just been removed from the position of Jinyiwei by the court. If there is any bad news, it will be bad for Xu Sheren!"

"Sit!" Tong Xian pointed to the chair in front of him: "Just say a few words, Lord Qi is thinking too much! If someone really does not favor Lord Qi, he will definitely not choose this place, right?"

Qi Wu took a deep breath and sat down in front of the other side.

"Mr. Qi, your inspection of the Nanjing Liujiagang inspection of Lianghuai Transportation Department cost 8,000 taels of silver and a bottle of half a man-high coral. This is a big deal. I calculated that this is probably more than ten thousand taels of silver!"

Qi Wu's face turned dark. Whoever knew about this kind of thing?

"When Lord Qi was promoted to the judge of the Yunshu Department, this number increased by at least three times. Lord Qi was obviously good at making money in the position of the Lianghuai Department of the Yunshu Department. As for how much it cost, it is not clear to seek the position of Deputy Envoy of the Yunshu Department of Shandong Department. However, according to some of my unreliable guesses, no matter how small it is, it will not be less than 100,000!"

Qi Wu didn't say anything, his eyes were already looking at the other person like a knife.

"Of course, the price of the official in the Yunshu Department is a little more expensive. After all, it is easy to get money from the Yunshu Department. You can't get what you pay for the money, and you can't adulterate it!"

"What do you want to say? Just say it straight. I'm not interested in listening to you talking nonsense here. If you or the person behind you want to blackmail me something, then I have to tell you that you have made a wrong idea. The official position of the court is not measured by money. I have served in the past few years, and I have been standing straight and not doing these evil ways!"

He said coldly: "The things you talk nonsense are all nonsense by yourself, but there is no evidence at all!"

"Don't worry, listen to me and finish it slowly!" Tong Xian smiled slightly and said calmly.

"Although the Jinyiwei is not as easy as the officials of the Yunsi Department, it has great power and supervises all officials. Therefore, if you are promoted to the Jinyiwei, in addition to your own ability, the cost may not be less than that of the Yunsi Department!"

Tong Xian calculated by his fingers: "I won't say anything that is too small. A Jinyiwei's hundred households are not the kind of vain title. In the capital, it should be roughly the same as your inspection price. Of course, fewer ones are not in the capital, but the fewer ones are limited; while a Jinyiwei's thousand households are more clear. If you rely on a strong position, you can start with 30,000 taels of silver. If you rely on a poor family, you can start with at least 50,000 taels of silver. If you are worse, it is not surprising to spend 100,000 taels of silver if you want such a position!"

Tong Xian turned his head to look at Qi Wu: "If you are a commander of the Jinyiwei, you are still in charge of a whole Nanzhen Fushi. If you want to get to this position, it may not be effective if you spend a lot of money. Means, luck, connections, and backers are not missing. The most important thing is that you have the royal favor..."

Qi Wu already understood what the other party meant. He clenched his fists and left suddenly, "Are you threatening me for Xu Bai?"

"I dare not, there is still a royal law at the foot of the emperor. How dare Tong threaten the imperial court to be appointed? "Tong waved his hand first: "I'm just here to ask Lord Qi for our Lord Xu. Lord Qi's ability will destroy Lord Xu's future from now on. I wonder how much money Mr. Qi intends to pay us Lord Xu?"

"Pay money?" Qi Wu stared at him and suddenly burst into laughter: "He Xu Bai is arrogant and domineering, and has aroused public anger. He lost his official position. Now he is going to ask me to pay for money? Mr. Tong, are you sure you are not here to make me laugh?"

Tong Xian kept looking at him like this, and when he finished laughing, he nodded: "Mr. Xu is also uneasy. Lord Qi, please take care of it. But Lord Xu also said that everyone had a little unhappy about the affairs of the court. The court dealt with it and was removed from his official position. He also accepted it. However, Mr. Xu's family had no livelihood since then. After thinking about it, he could only find Lord Qi. Anyway, Lord Xu said that he was very idle recently, so he was not afraid to find something for himself!"

"This is a trick to me, it's true that it's a gangster!" Qi Wu shook his head contemptuously.

"I have brought the words, Lord Qi, where are your reply?" Tong Xian seemed to have not heard his words.

"No! Get out!"

Qi Wu said a few words from his teeth: "If you have the ability, ask him to come and find me!"

"Okay, I'll disturb you, say goodbye!" Tong Xian stood up, bowed his hand, and walked out.

Outside the inn, when I saw Tong Xian come out, a capable young man came over.

"This is the first errand that Lord Xu has given you. You and your people are watching. No matter what, Qi Wu cannot escape your sight!"

"I understand, please don't worry, sir!"

"Where is Lord Xu now?"

"My lord has given instructions. If the master of the lord is finished, please go to the Nanzhen Fushi Department to meet him!"

Tong nodded first, and took the two young men around him slowly towards the Jinyiwei Nanfusi.

In the lobby of the Fushi Department of Nanzhen, Xu Bai and Zhao Huchen were sitting face to face, whispering something. Outside the lobby, someone came to see Xu Bai from time to time, from thousands of households to the general flag. These people already knew that their Lord Xu had now left their posts, and they dared not discuss the right or wrong of this matter, but at this moment, Xu Bai came here and they came forward to see him.

Please see me frequently, and the conversation between Xu Bai and Zhao Huchen was interrupted from time to time, but even so, it did not disturb the two of them at all.

"The arrest of the guys who went to Shandong was an order directly issued by the Eastern Palace. I personally took people to do it. Not to mention that they dared to turn black and white in the matter of being promoted. On weekdays, they would check a few guys from the Northern Fushi Department. As long as they were willing to investigate, they would not be afraid of not being able to find out the problem!"

"The prince is venting his anger for me, but the Beizhen Fushi really has to beat him up. They dare to turn against each other this time, so next time, they will dare to do something. The prince doesn't like this feeling of being uncontrollable!"

"Then let's continue the big investigation?" Zhao Huchen nodded: "However, Lu Gao may not buy it. He dare not turn against us, so he dare not protect them. However, if he continues to big investigation, he is afraid of trouble!"

"That's what you need to consider. You have to figure it out. Now the Nanzhen Fushi is yours!" Xu Bai smiled: "The main significance of the existence of Nanzhen Fushi is to add to the Beizhen Fushi? You have been in Beijing for the past two years, so you won't even learn the ability to add to the chaos!"

"Then you are really not in charge?" Zhao Huchen looked a little distressed: "In Tianjin, you have spread a stall and built another hundred household office in Shandong. Now you are throwing it all over to me. I want to make trouble for the Beizhen Fushi and clean up these things. I am very busy!"

"I probably won't care about the affairs of the Nanzhen Fushi in the future. Even if there is something wrong, I will come to you directly!" Xu Bai smiled: "After all, this is also considered the yamen of the court. I have no official position and I can easily be criticized for pointing fingers here. However, if I don't care about this official business, it doesn't mean I don't care about it anymore. After all, I have the title of the prince's servant, and I can't do anything else. I can still do some small things!"

"Then you are here today, aren't you just coming to see me? Is there something to ask?" Zhao Huchen nodded thoughtfully and smiled at Xu Bai.
Chapter completed!