"I found that there are a few people who seem to be peeping and following us." Qiao Xiao said.
"This is strange. Why are they spying on us? Although I, Bu Feng, have been leading people to Yanling for some time, I have not made any grudges with anyone." Bu Feng said.
"Could it be that someone is eyeing Mr. Tang? You see, the owner who can offer 300,000 taels is a wealthy owner. Could those people be robbers? Step on the plate first, and then rob after we are on the road." Ge Ziyun
said.
"Probably not, this is Yanling City, there are police officers and police officers, they don't dare to mess around.
Moreover, there are many people in Yanling City who are richer than our master.
For example, among the bank owners and big families, none of them have tens of millions of taels of wealth." Bu Feng shook his head.
"Look, I'm here to buy Qianbafang.
The asking price of three hundred thousand taels is indeed not high, but in these days, of course, the lower the better.
And Qianbafang is close to the bustling area and is in a good location. There should be others who want to buy it.
However, everyone wants to lower the price, so it will be difficult to sell this workshop." Tang Wen said.
"Master, do you want to say that those who spy on us are our business rivals?" Ge Ziyun asked.
"It's possible! They want it too, but they always want to lower the price.
If they buy it from us, their plan will come to nothing. Naturally, they will have to keep an eye on us first.
As for robbers, I don't think they look like them.
After all, this is Yanling City, not a wilderness." Tang Wen said.
"Then master, you have to be careful, this is their territory." Bu Feng said with some worry.
"What are you afraid of? If you dare to come, your feet will be broken and your hands will be broken." Qiao Xiao said aggressively.
"Let's go visit Mr. Yang in the afternoon." Tang Wen said.
"That's right, we have to show them that we also have a backer. Even if we want to take action, we have to weigh it carefully." Bu Feng nodded.
"That's not necessarily the case. They are the Wang clan who were born and raised in Yanling City.
When it comes to our friendship with the yamen, we are definitely not as good as theirs.
Perhaps, Capt. Yang has a better relationship with them. Moreover, even if we rely on Capt. Yang, the county magistrate's office is much bigger than Capt. Yang.
For example, Tongzhi, Tongpan, Juncheng, Baihu, garrison, etc.
Yang Baotou is just an eighth-grade petty official, not as good as a prison official in the county governor's house." Ge Ziyun said.
Each prefecture and county under the Chu State Province has six rooms, namely the official, household, ritual, military, punishment, and work rooms, which correspond to the six central ministries.
For example, the person in charge of arrests at the county level is called the execution room, the county level is called the punishment history, and the provincial level is called the inspector.
The Sea Saint City in charge of the six southern provinces is called the Criminal Division, and those that rise to the national level are called the Criminal Department.
The superior of Yang Yun, the head catcher, was Xing Shi, a seventh-rank junior official, but still older than Yang Yun, the eighth rank. The superior of Xing Shi was Tong Sen.
The general magistrate of a prefecture is an official of the sixth rank, the tongzhi is a bigger one, the fifth rank, and the higher level is the prefect or prefect, all of whom are fourth rank.
Of course, for example, Mr. Yi from Jiangzhou Prefecture, the provincial capital, is half a rank higher and is a third-grade official.
"Let's do it step by step, starting with Yang Captou." Tang Wen waved his hand.
"Master, I'll just catch someone and question him," Qiao Xiao said.
"Yeah, that's fine, but be gentle and don't kill him." Tang Wen nodded.
"Understood." Qiao Xiao nodded and hurried away.
After lunch, Bu Feng came over nervously and said, "Master, Qiao Xiao hasn't come back yet. Has something happened?"
"Probably not. He is very skilled and there are not many people in Yanling City who can defeat him." Ge Ziyun shook his head.
"Don't be arrogant. In this world, many masters don't like to be in the limelight. There are many people who are hiding dragons and crouching tigers. Bu Feng, you should send someone out to look for it immediately. Just go to Qianbafang to inquire about the situation." Tang Wen shook his head.
Not long after Bu Feng left the house, he turned back and said, "Sir, Captain Liu is here. He said he was ordered by Capt. Yang to contact you. You happen to be in the city, so I brought him here directly."
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"Tell him to come in." Tang Wen said, and soon, Team Leader Liu came in.
"Sit down, Team Leader Liu." Tang Wen pointed to the chair and said.
"Master Tang, Mr. Yang said that he has something to discuss. Please come over immediately." Liu Bantou said, because he had been to Koh Samui before, so of course Tang Wen had seen it.
Bantou Liu knew that Tang Wen was a baron, and that this man was rich and generous, and he seemed to have a good relationship with Capt. Yang.
Naturally, he didn't dare to sit down, and even knelt down to bow to him. So, Tang Wen hurried to the governor's house.
"Is Qiao Xiao your subordinate?" Yang Yun asked as soon as he saw Tang Wen.
"Yes, my personal guard. Didn't you meet him last time?" Tang Wen nodded.
"This is troublesome." Yang Yun frowned.
"Did something happen to him?" Tang Wen was stunned and asked quickly.
"He got into a fight and was caught by people from Six Doors. Although he is locked up in our cell, I don't have the right to let him out. So, quickly call Team Leader Liu to come over and inform your people. I didn't expect you to
In the city." Yang Yun said.
"Does Liumen care about trivial matters like fighting?" Tang Wen was dumbfounded.
"We just happened to meet each other," Yang Yun replied.
"What's going on?" Tang Wen asked.
"I don't know either, but the man at the six gates is named Kang Qingfeng, and he is a deputy director of the Provincial Hall.
When he caught someone, he threw him in jail and told no one to get close to him.
Even I can't get close, so there's nothing I can do if I want to ask anything." Yang Yun said.
"You are a head catcher and a Wu Jinshi. You are just a deputy chief of the six sects. Don't you even deserve to be given face?" Tang Wen asked.
"It's useless! My words are of little use in Yanling City.
However, Liu Men is our agent's superior.
They have great power, and they will also intervene in any case, including important cases, even in military matters.
What does my little head catch mean?
If it's the chief arrester of the Provincial Penalty Office, it might be of some use." Yang Yun said with some bitterness.
"Does it work, Lord Taishou?" Tang Wen asked.
"Of course Mr. Zhang's words are useful. Are you familiar with Mr. Zhang?" Yang Yun asked.
"Not familiar!" Tang Wen shook his head.
"Then it's going to be big trouble. Those people at Six Gates are ruthless. Even if you give them a trial for nothing, something will happen.
Even if he is released, he will probably have to lie in bed for a year and a half. If he is unlucky, he will lose his hands and feet, or even lose his life.
Not to mention ordinary people, even small officials like us, if they beat us to death, our death would be in vain, it would be almost like killing a chicken.
Back then, the prefect of Hongchuan was arrested for being involved in a case.
Finally someone proved his innocence and he was released.
But he was beaten to a disability and had to spend the rest of his life in bed.
They didn't take any responsibility for that matter and let it go.
So, in their eyes, there is only the court and nothing else?
To be honest, Sir, although you have a title, your title is too low.
In addition, since you have no real power, they look down on you." Yang Yun said.
Next door! Isn’t this the same as Jinyiwei East Factory and West Factory?
"What if my title can be mentioned as earl?" Tang Wen asked.
"Of course that would be better. After all, Qiao Xiao is your subordinate, the head of the earl's bodyguard, so their attitude will be better.
Of course, it's just a little better.
If the earl has real power, that would be a different matter." Yang Yun said, "By the way, I have to say congratulations to you when I talk about this."
"Congratulations, congratulations to what?" Tang Wen was a little confused.
"Last time you killed seventy-two pirates, but that was seventy-two military exploits.
I submitted it to Mr. Zhang, who applied for it.
As a result, your title has been promoted to a second-class baron due to your military exploits.
I originally planned to come to Koh Samui in a few days to deliver the official document on the title change.
In addition, there is a token.
It’s better if you’re here now, I’ll take you to Mr. Zhang to get it first.”
Yang Yun frowned again and said, "However, even if you are a second-class baron, Kang Qingfeng will not give you any face.
Unless you are promoted to earl, well...this matter will be troublesome.
However, Mr. Zhang has also been having a headache recently because of the war in the northwest.
I haven't collected enough money yet, so if you ask him to come forward, he probably won't have time."
"Then let Mr. Yang introduce Mr. Zhang. I want to apply immediately." Tang Wen cupped his hands and said, so the two of them went straight to Zhang Hongjiang.
Zhang Hongjiang was processing official documents, but Tang Wen saw him directly.
Zhang Hongjiang is a thin, middle-aged man who looks quite dignified. He is not the chubby and greasy official with a big belly.
In the past, the prefect of a county was also in charge of the military affairs, and even the troops and horses of the county were under their control.
Therefore, the prefects at that time could also be called the small officials of the frontiers, while the governors were called the big officials of the frontiers.
Later, there was a rebellion by the prefect. After that, the prefect of the county was deprived of his military power, and his power was naturally weakened a lot.