There is a street at the junction of the west city and the south city of Chang'an City. It is called Ginkgo Street because of the growth of several ginkgo trees.
Since it is a street, it is naturally spacious, and it is close to the nobles in Xicheng, so there are many shops here.
Not just shops, there are also many brothels, gambling houses, and restaurants.
In fact, where the nobles live, the back streets are filled with family members who follow them to make a living. They help each other and bring the nobles' children here to play.
With their support, as long as the store environment is not too bad, everyone can make a fortune. The same is true here on Ginkgo Street. There are brothels, gambling houses, and restaurants, and business is booming.
Yue Yang is a Jinyiwei here on Ginkgo Street. He used to be just the lowest school captain, following the senior soldiers who had already joined Jinyiwei on errands.
Because he met the conditions due to his age, he became a member of the first batch of military training.
He is a down-to-earth person who doesn't like to talk much. He can also endure hardships and stand hard work during training. He is highly regarded by Kou Zhong and others.
Therefore, after completing the training, he was among the first batch to be transferred to the Police Department, and then became the first batch of uniformed guards to patrol the streets.
Everyone wants to make progress. As a down-to-earth person like Yueyang becomes the first batch of Jinyiwei to be promoted, he will naturally be valued by the people above him. As long as he works hard and doesn't make mistakes, he will be promoted and raised salary.
Therefore, some people are envious that Yueyang can start working as an intern on the street so quickly.
When I followed the veterans of Jinyiwei on the streets, I didn't even have the qualifications to speak. In addition, I couldn't stand the behavior of those veterans, and I felt really aggrieved.
But now when he walked out onto the street, not only were his clothes clean and he looked energetic, but after a severe beating, he cleaned up a bunch of misbehaving bastards, which also made Yue Yang feel proud and proud.
Watching the Jin Yiwei patrolling the streets, not only the eyes of the people on the street were filled with awe, but also the shopkeepers working in the shops along the street greeted each other with smiles and cordiality in their words.
The value that Jinyiwei demonstrated during this period made the shop owners and shopkeepers who were accustomed to paying protection fees feel deeply cordial.
Because since Yueyang and the others came to the streets, they dealt with several thieves, eliminated several beggar gang leaders, and resolved several disputes, so everyone's attitude towards him has naturally become much better. Even in the morning, there is a breakfast shop.
People came up and offered snacks.
This feeling of being respected is really refreshing.
Of course, Jin Yiwei did not do these things in vain. Every household handed over "safety money", which was uniformly distributed by the Police Department. Although everyone did not get much, they worked with great determination.
Because I don’t feel cowardly.
Moreover, because of Yueyang's diligence, Qianhu from the Police Department even praised him by name at the training ground. It is said that even the real coach of Jinyiwei, Mr. Lin Zhaolin, knows his name.
Once a good reputation spreads, there will naturally be prospects for promotion.
Some people say that he will be able to raise the flag next year.
Therefore, during this period of time, Yue Yang could not suppress the joy between his eyebrows and his eyes, and he was very happy.
"The weather is getting hotter and hotter now. I heard that Lin Tongzhi has applied to His Majesty to provide high-temperature subsidies to our soldiers patrolling the streets."
Yueyang's two street patrol companions, one named Zhang Qing and the other Sun Li, are both talkative and like to inquire about news. Naturally, they show off their good deeds.
The one who spoke was Zhang Qing.
Yue Yang glanced at him and said nothing, but his eyes lit up.
Sun Li didn't hear the news and was a little confused: "Of course this is a good thing, but we are military soldiers of the Imperial Guard. Although His Majesty is arbitrary, but after all, civil servants control military affairs. Will the civil servants agree to this proposal? They have not seen any high temperatures. What about subsidies?”
After Yue Yang heard this, his heart tightened.
Although their status is low, they do not understand the affairs of the court.
But now that civilian officials are in power, they value the public integrity of the government, and the fear and suppression of military personnel have never stopped.
Xiaokang, the hereditary first-class viscount Marquis Xiaokang, the grandson of Duke Xiu who made military exploits in Hei Liao some time ago, can be said to be a role model for military men. Now isn't he being impeached by those civil servants one after another and forced to retire and return to Beijing?
Civil servants themselves have never seen such high-temperature subsidies, so how could Jin Yiwei enjoy them?
But Zhang Qing laughed and said: "Don't you know that Lin Tongzhi, our Jin Yiwei, is your majesty's philanthropic boy and the most trusted by your majesty. He cleaned up the salt merchants in Yangzhou back then, and now he is in charge of the capital's crackdown and fights for our Jin Yiwei's appearance. Your majesty relies on him." He will naturally agree to his application."
As he was talking, he suddenly felt that there were more people in front of him. Yue Yang looked up and saw a group of people gathered in front of a courtyard in a narrow alley next to him. From the crowd, he could faintly hear noisy voices, and there were women. cry.
Yue Yang and the other three looked at each other and hurried over.
The doors of the houses on both sides of this narrow street are closed. Occasionally, someone opens the door and peeks outside, then closes it hurriedly.
Opposite is a teahouse, and standing at the door of the teahouse, and surrounding the door of the house opposite, are some servants in blue robes and small hats, as well as some burly men in smart clothes, and they are making a lot of noise at this time.
"Miss Chen, don't worry about it. You are going to enter the Earl's Mansion, wearing silk and satin, and eating delicacies from the mountains and seas. It is no better than this miserable life. Come on, let it go..."
"Get out of the way! If you come any closer, girl, I will die for you!!"
"Miss Chen, your parents couldn't afford to pay back the money they borrowed. If they wanted to put it elsewhere, they would have confiscated your house a long time ago. By then, your family of three will have to go to the streets to beg for food. This is because my employer is kind enough to give you the contract." Being in Uncle Ding Yuan's house is a blessing from heaven!"
"...That's right, when the time comes, you will enjoy the blessings of cultivating immortality with our Mr. Hou, becoming an immortal, and enjoying wealth and wealth. Why are you so disdainful..."
"My aunt is innocent and is not going to be sold to others for waste! Don't come here!!"
A flurry of advice was mixed with a woman's shrill scream. At the door of the house, there was a gray-faced middle-aged man standing by the door, and a wailing woman was grabbing him and beating him.
In the teahouse opposite, there was a young gentleman sitting there, surrounded by people, but no one sat down. It was obvious that this young gentleman had a very high status.
However, this young man's face was not very good. His face was gray and his eyes were sunken. He looked like he had drunk too much. He was leisurely and at ease, with a smile at the corner of his mouth: "A martyr girl is good, a martyr girl is good. Only rouge horses have the flavor of conquest. Those obedient girls are good." It’s no fun to play with such honest women. The women from Dazhou are just more enjoyable than the women from Chahar.”
"Jin Yiwei is on an errand, and everyone who has nothing to do with it must disperse, otherwise be careful and ask questions!!"
It was noisy inside, and someone was heard shouting angrily outside. Everyone on the street knew what the patrolling guard did, and they dispersed immediately. If he ran slowly, he would be beaten twice with a leather stick, but he didn't The pain didn't go away even after it dispersed, but I looked at it from a distance again.
But those servants turned a blind eye, and a big man standing in the yard turned around, saw Yue Yang and others, and shouted coldly: "Kill to pay for life, debt to pay for debt, and selling girls for no money, this is a matter of course.
, even if you Jin Yiwei are here, you still have to be reasonable!"
His words were gentle, but full of momentum, like thunder, which shocked Yue Yang and the others.
However, Yueyang and the others were also trained. They quickly calmed down and pointed at the big man and said: "Let me be clear. We are cracking down hard now. The Jinyiwei will investigate and deal with all those who set up traps to deceive people. If you are accused of deception and abduction,
, there are many of you in the imperial mausoleum outside the city!"
The big man was startled, his brows slightly furrowed, and he was about to speak.
Suddenly, the young master's voice came from outside the door: "It's interesting, it's interesting. At the emperor's feet, the imperial guards are so dedicated. Old Hu, show the Chen family's contract of sale to Fanzi. If they understand, let them go!"
Miss Chen was holding a pair of scissors to her neck. When she saw the soldiers in uniform, her eyes lit up and she hurriedly shouted: "Master Jun! Master Jun! They lured my father to gamble. He lost money and borrowed a donkey to roll around."
Damn it, I borrowed fifty taels of silver, and within half a month it turned into five hundred taels. If you can’t pay back the money, you have to use me to offset the debt..."
Speaking of which, is there anything else you don’t understand?
"Here, you set up a trap, and the crime will be increased. If you tear up the contract, retreat, and never come here again, we can pretend that nothing happened. Otherwise, this will be a robbery of a common woman."
Yue Yang took a step forward and said coldly.
"What!"
While he was talking, the young master had already walked into the yard, patted the folding fan gently on the palm of his hand, and said with a condescending look: "Even a small fan in the capital dares to show off in front of me. Old Hu, give them to me."