Jingantai is only two or three square meters away from Beishi City and can be reached in a short time.
Bai Yousi and others entered Jing'an Terrace and went straight to the Black Tower. The scenery along the way was still the same. Countless patrols, clerks, and servants came and went in a hurry. Black and white ribbons could be seen everywhere. No matter who it was, Bai You saw
Si Si's group also saluted and greeted him as usual, and the group from the second patrol group also returned the greetings as usual.
The atmosphere was so harmonious, and both parties were dressed in the same style, which made several people feel a little secretly sad.
Of course, we are all adults, and it is possible that both parties knew it well and then did not show it.
"I know that Inspector Bai and the second patrol team are coming today, so they are waiting here. Thank you for your hard work."
Unexpectedly, after entering the Black Tower, the person who came to greet him was actually Zhu Shou, and an acquaintance of Zhu Shou, Cao Zhongcheng's second adopted son Xue Liang...
I don't know if it was an illusion, but Zhang Xing seemed to have seen the other party smile at him after he said this.
"Xue Zhushou." Bai Yousi responded seriously. "This inspection of the six counties of Huaiyou has been successfully completed. The official inspection summary document is here and has been signed by me. Many previous documents in Huankou Town have also been returned in time.
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Bai Yousi stopped mid-sentence because the other party didn't accept her paperwork at all.
"That's right." Xue Liang tied up his hands and smiled dryly. "Zhongcheng suddenly went to Nanya for something. He asked me to wait for you here. I asked you to wait for him to come back and hand over the matter in person."
Bai Yousi was stunned, and everyone else was also stunned... Although Fulongwei also belonged to the Jingantai establishment, the gap between the three major towns and Fusi should not be too obvious... Among them, no matter how you calculate it, for the childless middle
As far as Prime Minister Cao Lin was concerned, only Zhongzhen Fusi was more like his direct son.
As for Bai Yousi, who had been the flagship of Zhongzhen Fusi in the past few years, and was transferred due to the dispute in Nanya, he definitely had to explain it in person and do it more tactfully.
In this case, the female patrol inspector didn't think too much and just asked a few of her subordinates to wait outside in the small courtyard of the second patrol team.
Qian Tang, Zhang Xing and others had nothing to say, so they handed them over and left on the spot.
"Zhang Baishou wants to stay." Xue Liang suddenly stopped this action. "Zhong Cheng named..."
At this moment, everyone couldn't help but become surprised and suspicious.
"It's a good thing." Seeing this, Xue Liang simply made it clear to Zhang Xing. "This time, the incident of the Long Whale Gang was reported. Zhongcheng liked it very much. He read the document over and over again, and then repeatedly praised Zhang Sanlang for being a man who does great things.
Anyone who has the ability should ask Zhang Baishou face to face."
Bai Yousi and Zhang Xing knew about the term "discussing merit" and immediately looked at each other, thinking that they were going to be promoted first and then transferred to another position.
The others were all officials and could not be too dull, but they quickly realized that Zhang Baishou was going to be promoted!
All I can say is that although I have been mentally prepared, it is really amazing to jump from patrolling to white ribbon and then to black ribbon in just one year.
"That's the case." Bai Yousi thought for a moment, then laughed too, but then told the others, "You might as well stay together and listen to Zhongcheng's teachings."
Others quickly responded.
In this way, seven or eight people sat down together and waited quietly, but it was not until the evening, when they were almost drowsy, that they suddenly heard the ringing of the copper bells above the black tower, and then they all cheered up and all
I knew that Zhongcheng was back.
Xue Liang did not hesitate, stood up first, and led several people from the second patrol team up to the fifth floor to meet Zhongcheng.
And just as they reached the second floor, at the open door of the black tower, two tall men suddenly walked in.
One of them, everyone could see clearly, was Sima Zheng, who they had met many times before, while the other person was similar in stature to Sima Zheng, but he wore a silver-gray mask that covered most of his face, and then let his hair down.
The slightly exposed eyes are extremely lively.
When this man and Sima Zheng saw Bai Yousi, they immediately raised their hands to say hello, but their exceptionally fair skin was revealed from the back of their hands.
Bai Yousi looked at the two people, and seemed to have realized something, but he didn't return the greeting. He just nodded slightly and went directly upstairs. The other patrolmen quickly followed, and Xue Liang could only follow in a hurry.
superior.
Zhang Xing, on the other hand, couldn't help but take another look at the masked man.
After all, when Sima Zheng, Bai Yousi, and this person came to the Caolin Pagoda together, it was nothing more than a handover matter. Sima Zheng was resigning from Fulongwei's post and transferred to the regular army, and Bai Yousi was
If you go to Fulongwei for regular inspection, then this man should be the one to replace Bai Yousi and become the new inspector of Jing'an Station.
Considering this person's age and the way he got along with Sima Erlong, he is probably another disciple of a noble family with advanced cultivation.
As expected, the Wei Dynasty was full of talented people.
As for why all the children of powerful families are so outstanding... what can I say? In the Imperial Academy, the majority of people are from the capital. After several generations, most of the final prime ministers will be from the capital... This has been the case since ancient times.
"They're all here."
When we got to the fifth floor, we saw the emperor's uncle in purple robes, the Grand Master, and the Prime Minister of Jing'an Taichung, Cao Lin, sitting in his seat. He was looking at something at the desk. Then he saw someone coming and put down the document in his hand.
Come laugh. "Thank you for your hard work."
It must have been a long time since he heard this title. Bai Yousi was obviously not used to it, so he quickly bowed and handed over his hand: "It is my duty to do my duty."
As for the rest of the people, including Sima Zheng and the masked man, they all looked at him in awe.
Zhang Xing was even more serious.
He had no choice but to go to Jianghuai. He had just seen the power of the masters of condensing pills. An ordinary Zuo Youxian who was condensing pills flew for a while and spent a lot of energy, and then he was stabbed with a big hole in the back of his heart. He was still able to do it.
After holding on for such a long time, this level of cultivation is really not something that can be built on.
How much more so when a great master is in his tower?
However, Cao Lin was really casual today. He nodded and pointed casually:
"Sima Zheng, Zhang Changgong, you two are dealing with Sisi. This matter should be explained in detail, but the three of you are young people and have similar family backgrounds. You must be familiar with each other. If you have any questions, we will leave later.
Okay, just deal with it privately... Once it's done, send me a document tomorrow or the day after to report it, and then everything will be fine, so I won't ask you one by one."
This is the so-called handover, and it is indeed relaxed.
However, there is no doubt that everyone in the second patrol group, including Qian Tang, is more concerned about the name Zhang Changgong. Almost everyone seems to be suddenly enlightened. Even Zhang Xing has a feeling that this is indeed the case.
Zhang Changgong was born in the Zhang family in Hedong. He was the distant nephew of Zhang Shizhao, the minister Zuocheng, and a certain Zhang Zhuguo. He ranked third on the list of talents.
In addition, his biological grandfather Zhang Bofeng was another one of the eleven great masters in the world. He was known as the Master of Jin Ge and was the master of both books and halberds.
One more thing here, the Zhang family in Hedong is a very interesting family.
First of all, this family is too big. Although they all claim to be Hedong Zhang, they were divided into five houses early in the troubled times. Most of the people in the north house are still in Beihuang; the south house once traveled south with the Southern Tang Dynasty and then returned, and now stays in Jing.
Xiang; Xifang made his fortune in Xiliang, which is where Zhang Shizhao was born; and then there is the Zhongfang, which is here in Dongdu; as for Zhang Changgong himself, he was born in the ancestral home of Ximachuan in his hometown.
The five families must have different interests and different economic bases, but they recognize each other, help each other, and their bloodline is clear, so they are still relatives.
Secondly, this family pays equal attention to civil and military affairs.
No matter which house, at least the three houses in Zhongyuan, they are very concerned about the education of their children, but they never demand all-rounders. Those who can read should study, those who want to lead soldiers should become soldiers, and those who want to practice should practice.
For several generations, more than a dozen prime ministers, five or six grand masters, and grand masters emerged from various courts in troubled times.
What’s even better is that when the north was divided into two, and the previous dynasty established a political system of eight pillars and a dozen generals in Guanzhong, the Zhang family in Hedong was actually one of the original founders.
Among the fourteen core characters is a member of the Hedong Zhang family, who is a standard Yiwei general.
Therefore, everyone has to pinch their noses and admit that they are a standard member of this Guanlongmen valve system, even the founders.
Zhang Bofeng, the current great master of the Zhang family, was also a scholar who went into battle in his early years... Especially in the battles in the later period of Emperor Shenwu of the Eastern Qi Dynasty that determined the general trend of the world, he participated in almost the entire process.
After the world gradually stabilized, he calmly resigned from office and returned to his hometown in his prime. He sat firmly in Hedong for decades, opened a hospital and taught Taoism until now.
However, this Grand Master is indeed a bit older, and he was shot in the left shoulder by an arrow from the Eastern Qi general Shenjian Hulu Mingyue in his early years. The wound has been repeated all year round, so it is said that he is probably the weakest Grand Master.
, and it is very likely that he will be the first Grand Master to be removed from the list.
But again, the people below cannot explain what exactly is the realm of a great master.
Turning back to the present, as for Zhang Changgong, he is naturally the leader and spokesperson of the Zhang family in Hedong, and he also has a very famous deed. Yes, because he is so handsome, his family background is extremely good, and he has an extremely good horse.
The majestic Silver Dragon Horse often causes traffic accidents, so he has to wear a mask to see people.
All I can say is that Jing'an Station needs a good-looking waitress.
The old lady Bai Yousi is getting older, so she can only invite a new pretty girl to come.
Just when Zhang Xing was thinking wildly, he never expected that after Cao Lin said this briefly, he didn't say much at all. Instead, he just paused slightly and pointed directly at him, this little white ribbon:
"Zhang Xing, come forward."
Zhang Xing was startled, but he could only hurriedly step forward and salute under the attention and surroundings of many experts: "Zhongcheng."
Unexpectedly, Cao Lin, who was originally very kind, looked at the person in front of him and sighed heavily. After being silent for a long time, he slowly spoke with an extremely soft tone: "Zhang Xing, do you know that I have never liked you?
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"My subordinates probably know a little bit." Zhang Xing's scalp was numb and he could only lower his head and say something.
"Then do you know why?" Cao Lin continued to ask from the front.
"I probably know a little bit." Zhang Xing tried his best to answer. "One is that I act a bit like Xianggong Zhang, and I can't blame the Prime Minister for nothing..."
As soon as this statement came out, there was no telling how many Zhu Shou and how many Black Shou were around, and quite a few people coughed in embarrassment, but Cao Lin did not refute.
"Besides, I am unruly at heart and often do things that are out of line." Zhang Xing continued.
"Yes, everything is on point." Cao Lin sighed slightly. "The former is nothing more than a temporary temper. After all, I am incompetent in Nanya, and I and Mr. Zhang are just discussing things, and it is not true.
Political opponents... The latter is indeed my biggest taboo in my life. I hate people who do not follow the rules... But at the same time, I admire you very much... Do you know why? "
"Subordinate... I'm guessing that when I like to go against the rules, I also like to make new rules randomly?" Zhang Xingzhen didn't dare to tell lies, so he could only tell his guess.
"That's right." Cao Lin suddenly stood up after a few words, causing the bells in the tower to ring. "You raise your head."
Zhang Xing quickly stood up straight and raised his head, but became nervous again.
"You are really like Zhang Shizhao." Cao Lin paced with his hands behind his hands, speaking seriously in the tower. "I don't like you, but I have to admit that you are talented and always do things right.
Very good... In the case of Nancheng, you made a bunch of forms in order to kill people properly, but it turned out that they were still using them in the Black Tower, and you planned to continue to use them, and even use them in all the official offices of the Wei Dynasty. That's okay
, it’s just that it lacks a pattern...
"But when it came to Jiangdong, the eight families in Jiangdong were raided without permission. As soon as I heard it, I knew it was your idea, Sisi. I didn't like it very much. But thinking about it afterwards, it would prevent the country from getting into trouble and stabilize Jiangdong. This is the most suitable... This has already revealed the pattern. On this point, I will speak impartially today, not to mention that Sisi is not as good as you, there are not many people in the entire Jing'an Taiwan who are worse than you.
"As for riding down the mountain alone and driving the tiger across the river, let alone the matter. But what really made me make up my mind was your behavior on Huaishang this time... Zhang Xing."
"My subordinate is here." Zhang Xing responded quickly, and at the same time he began to panic unconsciously. He always felt that the atmosphere was not like a simple promotion.
"I ask you, are you doing this because Du Po Zhen has something to do with you, and in order to give him a head and tail, you just mentioned the matter of Mangdang Mountain to Chen Ling and the Long Whale Gang? You were in Mangdang Mountain
Did you have an agreement with him, did you receive his favor, or did you already know him?"
"Yes... we have an agreement with him!"
"His heart can be killed."
"yes."
"You were the one in the Huaiyou League at Huanshuikou alone in Huanshui, under the guise of inspecting your home? You were not present at all when the inspection was conducted at your home?"
"yes……"
"Very brave..."
"yes."
"But you did a good job, a very good job... You dug out this line with Zuo Cai, cleaned up the Dongyi people's arrangements in the Huai River, and also cleaned up the Jianghuai River that was originally a mess.
The gang has sorted it out, allowing our Jing'an station to directly control the situation in Huaishang, and even made progress. In the end, we personally killed Ziwu Sword Zuo Youxian... These days, I am here, and I often come to see you one by one.
Arrangement, thinking about it one by one, I can't think of a better result, a strategy that is more beneficial to the country. Especially when I think about it, the great governor of Dongyi made such a secret line under my nose, but I didn't even think about it.
The more I think about it, let alone notice it, the more valuable I feel about you!"
"It's all a coincidence... I also checked the accounts and guessed that Zuo Youxian was a Dongyi spy." Zhang Xing explained immediately.
"Isn't it true that you are serious about checking accounts?" At this point, Cao Lin finally walked over from behind a few cases. "I said before that you were a dragon-slaying man, and you were somewhat vindictive... But after this incident,
I sincerely believe that your future is no less than that of the three people behind you, and you are a talent who will join Nanya sooner or later...a person who is truly qualified to weigh the world and set the rules for the Wei Dynasty in Nanya."
"Zhongcheng is so impressed." Zhang Xingqian laughed for a while.
It was really only half a laugh, and he stopped immediately after imagining the expressions of the Zhu Shou and Hei Shou behind him. On the contrary, he began to panic in his heart.
"It's not a compliment, it's the truth." Cao Lin stopped in front of Zhang Xing and sighed. "I often think, how wonderful it would be if young talents like you could be used by the country? Wouldn't the world be at peace? The late emperor had
You have said this to me many times. However, I was clearly taught by the late emperor, and you were clearly dangling in front of my eyes, but after I realized that you had such ability and structure, my reaction was already a little late... You have been outstanding from the beginning to the end.
They are the people brought by Sisi, are they also going to Fulongwei this time?"
"This is natural." Zhang Xing had already begun to sweat.
"So, I thought of a way, a way that doesn't violate the rules, doesn't hurt the harmony, and doesn't go against your will, but can still keep you." As he said that, Cao Lin put his hands behind his hands and asked again.
Previous step.
Zhang Xing was already in a state of confusion, but he instinctively looked at the great master, uncle and ruler of the current dynasty who was almost approaching.
Sure enough, Cao Lin stretched out an ordinary palm from behind, and spread it flatly in front of the little white-shoued man in front of him: "Sisi and the others are still confused, but with your wisdom, they have already
You've already guessed it, right? Zhang Sanlang, you have no father and I have no son, how about being my son?"
Zhang Xing had already guessed this meaning, but facing the palm extended by the other party and hearing these words that seemed to be familiar to him, his ears could not help but buzz, and he lost his composure for a moment.
I really don't blame him, because even he himself, just after going upstairs, thought that today's protagonists would be those three leaders of famous families and heroes in the world.
Who would have thought that the great master, the pillar of the country, and the important minister of the royal family would think so highly of a humble and humble official like him?
