An official from the Criminal Department of the Great Li once made a very vivid metaphor. Every self-report file in the archives of the Survey and Grinding Division is a short but extremely exciting biography of an assassin.

In an ordinary market inn in the capital city of Qiu State, Su Lang had changed his clothes and returned to this place. There was also disciple Gao You in the room, sitting upright. After all, he was worried that something might happen to his master when he went out, so he couldn't recognize his master for a while.

God, I will bear the blood feud. I haven't learned any true skills yet, so I will embark on the road of avenging my master from now on.

Su Lang took out a wooden box from the package and took out the Four Treasures of the Study. After sitting down, he began to study ink. He closed his eyes and rested for a moment. He dipped his pen in the ink and began to write on the paper about Qiu Guo's trip to the capital and the brothel assassination.

Records of experiences and experiences.

Without asking any questions, Gao You sat on a bench, looked at Su Lang's back, and finally couldn't help but asked softly: "Master, what are you writing?"

Su Lang said: "A detailed record for review by the Da Li Criminal Department."

Gao You said oh, not daring to ask any more questions.

Su Lang hesitated for a moment, then waved to Gao You to sit at the table, and handed over the two pages he had written just before Huang Jie was attacked by the brothel oiran. Su Lang said: "Remember to forget after reading.

"

Gao You carefully read the two pages. In addition to learning swordsmanship and stretching his muscles, he naturally learned some words during this period. The young man said casually: "Master, if it were me, I would have to be extra careful about this oiran."

Su Lang's expression did not change and he asked: "Why?"

Gao You said: "This Huang Jie is obviously an expert in assassination, but in this room with the smallest number of people, the oiran who spends three hundred taels of silver for a night's sleep accidentally woke up? Don't believe it, don't believe me.

She's just a frightened courtesan. Besides

Well, be careful. You can bet on your luck by going to a gambling house, but in this kind of job where your head is tied to your waistband, you can't just gamble your life casually. Since you can't kill someone casually, you have to knock her unconscious immediately.

If the oiran is really a bad person, suppose Huang Jie or

It's either carelessness, or the two parties have known each other for a long time, but they are worried that the walls have ears. For example, master, aren't you just watching him from outside? It doesn't seem right. If they recognize each other, then the oiran can just pretend to be asleep. Can't our martial arts masters gather their voices to make a sound?

It's wrong to speak secretly online, again

No, what if Huang Jie and her were old friends? Storytellers don't always say that they can't help themselves. For example, Huang Jie actually had the worst guess, that her identity as a spy had been exposed, and she had to choose one of the two.

There is only one life left...Master, I was just making random guesses."

In the alley of the boy's hometown, there are many cheap brothels, and prostitutes who sell their goods outside the door, so when I saw the three hundred taels of silver per night written on the paper, my eyelids trembled.

Is that courtesan a woman made entirely of gold?

In the past, when he and Wan Yan passed by the door, they would call them aunt, or the women who called aunt. The young man originally had an ambition to save twenty or thirty taels of silver and send it to them. Master had heard about this,

It's just a show of sincerity. I won't give you even a tael of silver.

Su Lang smiled, nodded and said, "My master did not misjudge you. You are indeed a good material to be a spy."

There is no need for this kid to read what I write later. As for the truth, the Investigation and Grinding Department of the Ministry of Punishment has its own concerns.

Gaoyou scratched his head.

Su Lang deliberately frowned and asked with an unhappy expression: "Why do you have so many strange ideas?"

Gao You looked embarrassed and said truthfully: "Master, being a pickpocket is not easy. Wan Yan and I have been doing this since we were six years old. But without the guidance of a master, we are all self-taught, and we can't judge others."

, if you don’t strike quickly, you will be beaten.

, it was common for him to be slapped around in circles. Wan Yan was kicked very hard once, which caused the root of the disease. So every time he suffered a loss and was beaten until his nose was bruised and his face was swollen, after that the two of us would

You have to add it all up and think about it carefully."

Su Lang smiled and said: "It's true that he is the number one scholar."

Gao You felt relieved. As long as his master didn't expel him out of the house, it didn't matter if he looked down upon him a little.

Su Lang then told the apprentice more about the inside story, "Huang Jie was keeping an eye on those dignitaries of the Qiu Kingdom to kill, so I was responsible for keeping an eye on Huang Jie, in order to prevent accidents and escape some fish that slipped through the net.

Or those officials who have no money to eat or drink?

There may be experts hiding around the police officer. Of course, I also have the intention of supervising Huang Jie to prevent him from having any evil intentions or prohibited actions. The records he submitted to the Ministry of Punishment and the content I gave must be in strict accordance with every detail.

, that’s right, if an official from the Investigation and Grinding Department of the Ministry of Punishment discovers a loophole, it will be re-examined as usual. If it’s a minor case, we need to go to the Ministry of Punishment in Beijing. If it’s serious, someone will be sent directly to us to ask us face to face. Military selection of the Ministry of Punishment

Si Langzhong is the one who is responsible for keeping an eye on me. Zhao Yao, the Minister of Punishment, is an official who keeps an eye on these officials. As for who is responsible for keeping an eye on Zhao Yao, is there such a number one figure in the court now?

,God knows."

Gao You was amazed, "Come to think of it, that Minister Zhao is really a great official."

Su Lang smiled and said, "That's right."

Gao You asked curiously: "This time we attack Qiu State, we have many masters from Da Li?"

Su Lang nodded and said: "Weishi is just a person who does specific things and does not participate in the planning, but it is simple. To give a rough estimate, there are about 500 people in the two lists. Weishi and Huang Jie belong to Dali

Several members of the secret government agencies, including the Bing and Punishment Departments, plus the monks who were temporarily transferred from the military garrison in three states including Hanzhou, whether overtly or covertly, there should be three

About a hundred people.”

Gao You was shocked and said: "So many?!"

Su Lang smiled and said, "Is that much?"

Gao You said cautiously: "With a 50% discount, it will be more than enough to kill all the officials and soldiers in Qiu State within one day, right?"

Su Lang smiled and shook his head.

Gao You asked: "Master, did I say it wrong?"

Su Lang put down his pen and said seriously: "Who is responsible for killing whom does not all depend on the level of the realm. This is one of them. Just like the teacher thinks you are suitable for this profession, it has little to do with Gao You's level at the moment. Every scene

Assassination must not only be done safely and ensure the outcome, but also give Huang Jie and others some experience. This is the consistent purpose of the Dali Criminal Department to train spies. For example, Huang Jie

Jie worked in a brothel for several years in the most despicable profession, which was a kind of experience to become familiar with all kinds of people and the world. In the future, he will change his territory and identity, for example, he will play the role of a rich man who spends a lot of money, or a prince and grandson who wallows in makeup.

His conversation, knowledge, and demeanor are definitely capable of doing the job. He will only act more realistically than he really is. This is the second point."

"The most important thing is the third point. In the future, the 'Huang Jie' people, or you, Gaoyou, can all be officials, and your status will change from dark to bright. Although you are not from the clear path of taking the imperial examination.

, but the Dali Dynasty has two promotion routes specially set up for you. You may even have the opportunity to take charge of the government one day. As far as I know, the person with the highest official status has already become the governor and county governor of the Dali Dynasty.

There seems to be another deputy general from Qizhou."

Su Lang smiled and said: "It is said that our Minister of Justice, Ma Shangshu, has said that there are two types of officials, those who are good at studying and those who are practical in affairs."

However, Master Shangshu added another sentence after that, I am the kind of official who is very good at reading and more pragmatic in work.

Gao You was happy when he heard this, "That Ma Yuan, as I know, is a well-known official. He is the head of the Ma family in Poyang, Shangzhu Kingdom. We in the capital say he is the illegitimate son of Mr. Guan."

Su Lang did not reprimand this apprentice for speaking out loud, no matter how big or small.

Gao You was stunned for a moment, his expression became complicated, and he said softly: "Master, when I used to talk to Wan Yan and the others, every time I mentioned the matter of Ma Shangshu, I always thought it was just a joke to amuse people. Now that I have recognized Master, I know that Zhao

The servant's absence

After seeing the comparison, I suddenly felt that Ma Yuan, since his official hat was bigger than that of Zhao Shilang, must be an extremely scary person. Maybe I would meet Ma Shangshu one day in the future, and he would be able to speak with his tongue.

You can’t straighten your hair.”

Su Lang also found this statement interesting, "It's okay, the chance is slim anyway, and it's hard to be embarrassed. I have never met Ma Shangshu as a teacher, and I have never had the opportunity to chat in person."

Su Lang instantly reached out and grabbed the scabbard on the table, and made a silencing gesture towards his disciple.

There was a gentle knock on the door outside the house. Su Lang changed his voice and pretended to be lazy and asked: "Who?"

There was a charming voice outside the door that could make a man shed a few bones after listening to it, "Master, guest officer in the house, do you want your sister to come in to warm the bed? The price is negotiable..."

The woman laughed to herself as she spoke.

Su Lang looked helpless, but he still breathed a sigh of relief.

With high oil pressure and a low voice, he said in surprise: "Aunt Zhou?!"

Su Lang quickly put away the few pages of paper and hid them in his sleeves. He looked at the wooden box on the table, hesitated for a moment, then opened the door and found that it was indeed Zhou Haijing.

Next to her was a handsome man with a smile, and a purple wine gourd hanging from his waist.

Su Lang was greatly surprised and immediately held up his hands and said: "The second class of the Criminal Department serves Su Lang and has met Cao Shilang."

In the corridor outside the house just now, was it Zhou Haijing who helped Mr. Cao hide the sounds of his breathing and footsteps? Or was it?

Cao Gengxin returned the gift with her hands raised, "I'm glad to meet you. I've heard the name of Qingzhu Sword Fairy for a long time, and it's like thunder to my ears. Miss Zhou and I happened to be passing by, so I wanted to bother you."

It was hard to say who was so irritated with whom. Su Lang turned sideways and let them walk into the house. He gently closed the door. Knowing that too much words would lead to misunderstandings, Su Lang stopped talking.

Cao Gengxin looked at Gao You, held up his hands again, and said with a smile: "Hey, this little brother, at first glance, he is a young handsome man with official aura."

Gao You had already realized what was going on and got up. Without the need for Master to remind him, he had already moved away from the table and stood over the bed.

When he heard the conversation from "Cao Shilang", he didn't know how to respond for a moment, so he had to look at the master, but Su Lang didn't hint anything.

The young man was confused, Minister? Where is the Minister? From the Qiu Kingdom? He can't be as high an official as that Minister Zhao, right? Are all officials so careless? Then Wan Yan and I, aren't we?

Are you born to be a high official? Forget it, Wan Yan, an unloyal bastard, has already gone to the mountains to become a god.

Cao Geng smiled and asked: "Brother Xiao Gao, after seeing Mr. Chen, can you straighten your tongue when speaking?"

Gao You asked in confusion: "Which Mr. Chen?"

Cao Gengxin smiled and said, "He has been to your alley and looked for your Aunt Zhou."

Gao You immediately became happy, "The minister is talking about him, Sect Master Chen. I recognize him. Why don't I recognize him? He is a master of martial arts at first glance. He doesn't talk less... He doesn't talk too much either. Anyway, he is a very amiable person."

The guy wearing cloth shoes, I heard Aunt Zhou say that a thief is as rich as a rich man, oh, if his wealth is not revealed, he will live in the world.

Cao Gengxin laughed and said: "Then what are you afraid of, Master Ma? When we meet in the future, ask him directly if he is the illegitimate son of Mr. Guan. I have been curious about this for many years. If you get the answer, little brother, please remember to tell me."

Just say it."

Su Lang understood instantly and almost couldn't hold back the curse. Was it really him? Did he really take it seriously?

The Green Bamboo Sword Immortal then changed his mind and thought about it. In that sword competition that year, was he still honored despite his defeat?

Even though he knew that the other party was a minister, Gao You couldn't get scared and whispered: "I'm not a fool."
To be continued...