"What did you find?" Lu Bai asked Zhuang Jinyiwei.
Zhuang Jinyiwei shook his head.
"In Xishuiguan, everyone knows that the official position of the Customs Supervisor is bought. He is also willing to spend money on weekdays, so although his ability to do things is not good, the people below still make do with him, so he stays in Xishuiguan
There has never been anything wrong with the position of Supervisor." Zhuang Jinyiwei said that the officers and soldiers at Shuiguan gave limited information, and there was nothing unusual except that the official position was for sale.
"No, that's not right." Lu Bai felt that what Zhuang Jinyiwei said was wrong.
There should be some exceptions.
"The Customs and Supervision Bureau did not buy an official just to satisfy his official addiction. As far as I know, this Shuiguan is a fat man. This Customs and Supervision Bureau should have made a lot of money out of his position and opened the door for many people."
Yes." Lu Bai said.
Zhuang Jinyiwei felt that this was beyond doubt, "But this is not something we at Nanzhen Fusi can investigate."
If they go to Fusi in Beizhen, they might be able to find out a thing or two. Their past in Nanzhen Fusi will bring people back.
Nanzhen Fusi supervises Jinyiwei, not Baiguan.
Lu Bai nodded, feeling that what he said made sense.
He stood up and said, "Then there is only one clue to find out this Huang Junsheng Jinyiwei."
Zhuang Jinyi thought in his heart that he could only drag Jinyiwei out.
However, the news that Fang Qianhu brought to Lu Bai the next day was very bad, "This is Huang Junsheng's Jinyiwei. The Jinyiwei from Qianhusuo in the west of the city is a general. When I went to Qianhusuo this morning to find someone, they
Qianhu told me that Huang Junsheng has been missing for some time."
"Gone?" Lu Bai put down the tea leaves in his hand and rubbed his temples.
There was so much fun last night that not only Lu Qinghuan couldn't get out of bed, but his body was also a little tired, mainly because he went to bed late.
Fang Qianhu nodded.
He was not in good spirits either. Yesterday, his bones were almost broken due to the torment of the tough little Cui girl. The only good thing was that it started during the day, so he still had the energy to get up and investigate the case this morning.
Lu Bai raised his head and looked at Fang Qianhu suspiciously, "Old Fang, it's not because you didn't do the job well and the Beizhen Fusi blocked us from handling the case, is it an excuse?"
"Unjustly accused!"
Fang Qianhu said hurriedly and took out a letter from his arms, "This is reported by Qianhu in Xicheng, asking us to investigate the disappearance of General Banner Huang Junsheng."
Lu Bai received the official letter, which contained the seal of Qianhu Office, and indeed mentioned that Huang Junsheng disappeared three or four days ago, and he was never seen again. His men went to look for him at home and learned that he had disappeared.
He has been missing for seven or eight days.
There is a saying that this case is indeed under the jurisdiction of the Nanzhen Fu Division.
Not only the disappearance of Jin Yiwei, but also the unexplained death of Jin Yiwei, all cases involving Jin Yiwei are investigated by Nanzhen Fusi.
"Now that one case has not been solved, there is another case." Fang Qianhu said beside him.
He is very happy.
At least this way, Lu Bai wouldn't be staring at his one-third of an acre of land just because he didn't have a case.
"It is also possible that there are two cases. The time when the Customs Supervision Bureau and Huang Jinyiwei disappeared were almost the same, and they happened to be together. This is not a coincidence." Lu Bai said.
Fang Qianhu took a step forward, "Sir, do you think these two people were killed together?"
Lu Bai shook his head, "Not sure yet."
He put away the official letter and asked Fang Qianhu to take Zhuang Jinyiwei to the Xicheng Qianhu Office and Huang Jinyiwei's house to check to see if Huang Jinyiwei had offended anyone.
Fang Qianhu took the order and hurried out, fearing that Lu Bai would follow him and he would have to pay out of his own pocket.
Unfortunately, he left late.
When he walked to the door, Lu Bai reminded him, "Remember that Qingzhuang Jinyiwei and the others are eating -"
Before Fang Qianhu could speak, Lu Bai said again: "I am here to train you. The art of controlling subordinates is a knowledge. You must be willing to spend money to win over people's hearts. Otherwise, if I am promoted in the future, you will get the money."
Who is in charge of Nanzhen Fusi?"
Fang Qianhu believed his evil deeds.
Without money, he wouldn't be able to take charge of the Imperial Guard?
Nonsence!
Fang Qianhu woke up and realized that whoever was going to take charge of Nanzhen Fusi would not be able to make money from a Qingshui Yamen.
He took Lu Bai's words as fart and led people to investigate the case.
However, in order to cause unnecessary trouble, he still decided to invite Zhuang Jinyiwei and the others to dinner. After all, what Lu Bai said was right. Money must be used to win over people's hearts. Only in this way can Lu Bai seize power, make it difficult for Lu Bai to move, and then let him take revenge.
Of course, this plan is still a little rough.
Because Fang Qianhu has not yet figured out how to avenge his son after Lu Bai resigned from the position of Nanzhen's envoy.
If you fight, he will definitely not be able to defeat you.
Lu Bai did not go out to investigate the case.
He sat blankly on the chair, watching a beam of light fall in from the paper window, shining on the dust, dancing above his table.
There are many reasons for the disappearance of the Customs Supervisor. After all, he has money. As the Shuiguan Supervisor, he exploited many merchants, and the officials were also bought. Any mistake among these people could kill him.
But with a Jin Yiwei on board, the water inside immediately became deeper.
It may be that one of the two offended someone, and the other person took care of the other person.
It was also possible that they were conspiring to do something and were killed. Lu Bai couldn't help but think of the mention made by the Guan Supervisor's wife that Huang Jinyiwei had mentioned money when they conspired with the Guan Supervisor.
Of course, there is another possibility, that is, these two people are still alive, and they just stayed together and flew together.
Thinking of this, Lu Bai had a doubt.
According to the wife of the Supervisor of the Customs and Excise Department, Lao Guan used to be a pure businessman. How did he know Huang Junsheng Jinyiwei? Did he know each other after he became an official or before he bought an official? If it was before he bought an official, wouldn’t Lao Guan have the same way to buy an official?
Introduced by Huang Jinyiwei?
Buying an official position is different from buying cabbage. You still need to have some connections.
Lu Bai shook his head. It seemed that he had to go to the Customs Supervisor's house to check for any clues.
As soon as he stood up, some people came into the Nanzhen Fusi Yamen.
From the palace.
The leader was the great eunuch of Baihe Township, the caring eunuch beside the emperor, the one who confided in Lu Bai.
"Master Lu, the emperor invites you to come to the palace to discuss matters, please." Eunuch Bai smiled.
The sky is vast and the earth is vast, and the emperor is the greatest for the time being.
Lu Bai could only nod his head and got on the carriage at the yamen gate.
The carriage was very spacious, with a table in the middle and the chairs and stools on both sides made of soft stuff, making it very comfortable to sit on.
Lu Bai sat on the ground and stretched, thinking that this car was really good, he would have to get one one day.
Eunuch Bai soon came in to keep him company.
He smiled, and like a magic trick, he took out a food box from under the table, put a jar of wine and a few dishes on the table, "Master Lu, these are some dishes made by the imperial dining room in the palace to go with wine. These are Suzhou dishes."
Please try the special Jade House Spring."
Lu Bai was flattered that the eunuch could serve him so attentively and thoughtfully. This was the treatment of an emperor.
Lu Bai took the silver chopsticks and looked at the table. They were all filled with his favorite dishes. It was probably the last time he had dinner in the palace that Eunuch Bai remembered it, "Old Bai, you are interested."
The children on Eunuch Bai's smiling face gathered together, like a flower or a chrysanthemum, "This is all the Emperor's wish. The Emperor values you very much. We are a family, so naturally you will be treated with more courtesy."
Lu Bai took a bite of the dish. Well, it was really delicious. Not only were the ingredients exquisitely prepared, but the texture also suited Lu Bai's taste. Especially the fish, whose bones were cleanly processed, allowing Lu Bai to enjoy it to his heart's content.
Eunuch Bai said with a smile: "Master Lu, your Majesty is the Supreme Being. It is inconvenient to say some things, but I still have my heart. It is all in this meal."
Lu Bai nodded, he realized that he was indeed careful.
He waved the chopsticks in his hand and said, "Lao Bai, don't worry, I will do my best to serve the emperor. You don't even know that I just took over Nanzhen Fusi and now I have two cases under investigation."
In fact, it is a case. The original Jin Yiwei kidnapping case has now become the Jin Yiwei disappearance case.
"By the way, Lao Bai -" Lu Bai took a sip of wine, "Do you know how to buy an official position?"
"Well--"
Eunuch Bai's face twitched, and then his smile returned, "Master Lu, it's not appropriate for you to ask me this."
"It's not very appropriate." Lu Bai nodded.
Eunuch Bai came over and said in a tone of experience, "Why, Mr. Lu wants to buy someone an official position? Although I don't have a way, the people around me should have a way. I can help Mr. Lu, just ask."
Lu Bai actually asked on a whim.
If he were not to be the governor of Nanzhen, he would really like to buy himself an official position, such as in Dali Temple, where he would specialize in judging cases.
Lu Bai waved his hand and then talked about the case at hand.
Eunuch Bai's face twitched again. He realized that Lu Bai was sincerely handling the case. This was troublesome. The emperor's intention was that he would become the Fusi of the South Town and fight with the commander of the Fusi of the North Town. He was still in Jinyiwei Wei.
A nail goes in.
Unexpectedly, this nailer actually devoted himself to nailing things.
However, thinking about the reason why the emperor invited Lu Bai to the palace this time, he felt that Lu Bai was actually quite competent. He was still investigating the case, and he was a dedicated group.
He helped Lu Bai analyze, "It's probably not for the money."
Lu Bai wanted to say nonsense, but now the Guan family has not lost a penny.
"Then there are only enemies, colleagues, or people with interests involved. You just asked the buyer - I think it is possible." Eunuch Bai said.
He lived deep in the palace and was beside the emperor. He experienced a lot of intrigues and intrigues, and he knew very well why he killed people.
"Buying an official position?" Lu Bai looked up at him.
This was actually rejected by Lu Bai. Although buying an official position in the capital was not on the table, it was almost an unspoken rule. There was no need to disappear the Supervision Bureau for something that was an unspoken rule.
Eunuch Bai smiled and felt that he had been of great use.
He said: "Lord Lu, you don't know something. This Shuiguan Supervisor is a big fat bastard."
He pointed in the direction of the Qinhuai River.
The capital was the brain of the Southern Dynasty, and the Qinhuai River was the pipe of the capital, supplying food, drink, and diarrhea for half of the people in the capital.
"There are passenger and cargo ships on the Qinhuai River all year round, with white sails like wings and dancing oars. They transport hundreds of millions of goods every day, which is all money, and the key to their entry and exit lies in the hands of the Shuiguan Supervisor." Bai
The chief eunuch retracted his hand and looked at Lu Bai with a keen eye, "Master Lu, this position is so popular, there is no guarantee that no one will miss it, and then let the Guan Supervisor disappear."
Lu Bai nodded, it made sense, "So the person who sells the official position may also get the person who buys the official position from him."
This is commonly known as killing ripe people.
"maybe."
Eunuch Bai told Lu Bai that there are many ways to buy an official position, and those who sell official positions also fight among themselves.
"Also, sitting in the position of Shuiguan Supervisor is not a one-time deal. It requires tribute from the sun and the moon." Eunuch Bai felt that if the superiors were not satisfied, they might replace him.
All in all, when it comes to buying an official position, there are many people who want to kill the Supervisor.
"Who knows, that's fat and meat on the grill. Everyone wants to squeeze out the fat and water." Eunuch Bai said.
Eunuch Bai still had something to say, that is, there is no money now, and the emperor will not even approve certain appointment memorials, or policy details that are beneficial to certain people. The superiors will follow the deeds, and the selling of officials and titles will naturally be rampant.
When official positions are limited and the number of people who can buy them is unlimited, it becomes normal for some people to move their positions.
Lu Bai was taught a lesson.
He was used to a small place, and he didn't expect that a small official in the Supervisory Department would be so hated by others.
Lu Bai took another sip of wine and brought the topic back, "By the way, why did the emperor summon me to the palace this time?"
Eunuch Bai was amused, "Master Lu, don't you know?"
Lu Bai smiled, it seemed that yesterday's memorial had worked.
Gu Qinghuan had already expected it. When he was still in his arms in a daze this morning, he told him that the emperor would summon him to the palace, and also told him the countermeasures. He insisted on re-investigating Yongle City to hunt down Lu Bai and his son.
case, to avenge Lu Bai’s mother.
"When the time comes, someone will mediate and achieve your goal." Gu Qinghuan still closed his eyes when he spoke.
When Lu Bai heard Lu Qinghuan's lazy look, his heart palpitated.
The palace arrived soon.
Eunuch Bai restrained his smile after getting out of the car, and led a few followers in front, with Lu Bai following behind.
Lu Bai came to the palace for the second time, so it was still a bit new.
As he walked, he observed. Suddenly, after accidentally catching a glimpse of Eunuch Bai's walking posture, he became thoughtful.
Then, he moved his eyes to look at the several young eunuchs who were following him, and saw that they all walked in the same style - a bit like they had been injured in the crotch. When walking, their legs couldn't help but step outward, and they walked in an outward shape.
But it's not the straight-up Chinese character that ordinary people use, but the tight-fitting Chinese character with an egg in it.
Of course, what made Lu Bai's eyes fixed was not their strange walking posture, but their strange walking posture, which reminded Lu Bai of someone - that strange servant girl.
That day, when the maid poured tea and charcoal for Lu Bai, Lu Bai thought she was strange, but he never figured out what was strange about her. Now he knew it was because of her strange walking posture.
The way she walked was almost exactly the same as the way these eunuchs walked.
And her Adam's apple——
Lu Bai remembered that the servant girl's collar was very high and was deliberately used to cover her Adam's apple. This was why Lu Bai felt strange at the time.
"Damn it." Lu Bai stopped, that servant girl was a man!
Or a eunuch!
The crossdresser looks very similar.
Fortunately, Lu Bai and Gu Qinghuan were always careful, and only the talents brought from Yancheng were around to serve them closely. The other servants hired or bought in the capital were all used as handymen.
Lu Bai was a cultivator and played songs and songs with Gu Qinghuan day and night. He was certain that this servant girl had not discovered his relationship with Gu Qinghuan yet.