Lin Zedong helped Zhang Yan, but Zhang Yan didn't know that as soon as he left, Lin Zedong went to the general's mansion and handed the pamphlet he had given as a return gift to Song Qinghe.
In fact, Zhang Yan's idea is very simple. He just doesn't want to go to Song Qinghe so as not to bear an excessive debt of favor. Compared with Song Qinghe, Lin Zedong's favor is obviously much better. And when parting, Lin Ze
Dong's words "I accept this love" can be regarded as a statement of attitude, and the favor accounts of both parties were evened out with a pamphlet.
However, Zhang Yan didn't know how close the relationship between Lin Zedong and Song Qinghe could be. He thought that Lin Zedong would keep the pamphlet privately and would not show it to others easily. But this was not the case.
Song Qinghe is the only staircase for Lin Zedong, and he can't do it unless he helps him. The higher Song Qinghe rises, the more promising Lin Zedong will be. Lin Zedong himself understands this very clearly. So even if
It was the kind of good thing in the booklet with infinite uses. He didn't think about keeping it for himself, but shared it with Song Qinghe.
Asking for credit, for Lin Zedong, this is a great opportunity to increase his weight in Song Qinghe's mind, and he can also show his loyalty, so why not?
"Zhang Yan gave you this just to keep his family safe?" Song Qinghe put down the booklet without a name on it and took a deep breath to calm down his mood. He hadn't been in such a mood for a long time.
Well, the last time was when I obtained a high-grade combat skill.
"Yes, sir. Zhang Yan first asked his subordinates to help take care of his family. After his subordinates agreed, he took this booklet out as a return gift. He probably wanted to use this to settle the debt he owed." Lin Zedong said slightly.
Standing in front of Song Qinghe with his waist hunched over, he recounted everything that had happened before.
Song Qinghe smiled and said: "Doesn't he know the weight of this thing? Haha, using the method of commanding troops to become a handsome man in exchange for the favor of a mere city guard officer? Tsk, but it is in line with their miscellaneous knowledge.
Pulse’s strange behavior.”
"What your Excellency said is true. My subordinates are also thinking about finding supplies for Zhang Yan from other places, so as not to appear that we are taking too much advantage and miss the mark in the future."
"Yes, it's rare for you to think like this. When you interact with people from the Xue Xue family, you have to be measured. Their behavior may seem crazy, but in reality they have their own measures. If you want a long-term relationship, you can't always take advantage.
Didn't you say that he mentioned the case he carried before? You can find him some support in that area."
"But sir, if we directly intervene in the local government affairs, I'm afraid..."
"Who said we should intervene directly? Langyuan City belongs to Beijiang County. The county governor Xiao Wangcheng and I were at the same time. I heard some time ago that he was doing rectification in Beijiang County. He not only wanted to suppress the power of the local gentry but also clear up some backlogged cases.
, to revive the reputation of local officials. Wouldn’t it be just right to hand Zhang Yan’s case directly to him?”
When Lin Zedong saw that Song Qinghe was preparing to expose the matter to the magistrate of Beijiang County, he remained silent. He had vaguely mentioned it to Zhang Yan before, saying that it was best to reverse the case from top to bottom.
Only then will it be strong enough and not repeated. If it can be done directly from the Beijiang County Sheriff's mouth as Song Qinghe said, then it is basically a rush down the river, and no one in Langyuan below can fool him.
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"But you can't ask Zhang Yan directly for this matter. It's best to take a roundabout way and find a suitable opportunity to tell him. That way it won't seem abrupt and he will remember it more clearly."
Lin Zedong understood, smiled and flattered him with "Sir, you are so smart."
Song Qinghe went on to say: "But it's a pity that we can't keep him. It's been one year now, and he will definitely leave when the two-year period of the forced conscription order is up. It's a pity.
But fortunately, there is still a good relationship left. I think it will be an extra opportunity for him in the future."
Song Qinghe looked at the nameless booklet on the table, and his heart became even more intense. He secretly thought that he had really come to the right place to visit Yubei Mountain. Could it be his blessed place?
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Seven days later, Langyuan City.
Zhou Cang got up early in the morning, washed up and put on a military attaché robe, with a sword on his waist. Even though he had not gone to battle to kill the enemy for many years, he still had a lot of evil energy left on his body. Now he wears this city guard uniform.
The official robe is even more majestic.
"Sir, the carriage is ready, shall we set off now?"
"Well, let's go."
Zhou Cang doesn't like riding horse-drawn carriages very much. It's too slow, so it's easier to ride a horse. But today he has to go into the city, and his status makes it better for him to choose a horse-drawn carriage instead.
In fact, the city guards usually stay in the camps near the city and rarely go to the city for business. And after all, Zhou Cang is not on business today, but is doing a private matter under the guise of business, or in other words
Help an old friend with some personal errands.
After entering the city, heading west, you can see from the shops along the road that the west side of the city is not a place where wealthy people stay.
"Sir, there is Zhuzui Alley ahead. The road there is too narrow and cars can't get in. Do you think you can call out that Zhang family member..."
Before the adjutant could finish his words, he was interrupted by Zhou Cang who opened the curtain and walked out of the car, saying: "Since we are almost there, I naturally want to go in and sit. Let's go, just walk."
"It's my lord!"
At the moment, two personal guards opened the way, followed by two more arch guards, and the adjutant on the side followed and led the way. The group of people pressed down on the street so that the passersby around them lowered their heads and did not dare to look around. After Zhou Cang and his party passed by, they turned to look curiously.
Guess what these soldiers are doing in Zhuzui Alley?
The alley is not too dirty, but the road is really narrow. Only two people can walk side by side in the alley, and if there is one more person, they will have to stagger sideways.
It was the busy time in the morning, many doors were open, and people inside were busy going out to make a living. As a result, when I looked up, I was startled, and I quickly retreated back into the door, looking at him with puzzled and curious eyes.
Zhou Cang in military robes and his party walked by.
"Are these people city guards? Is the one in the middle an official?"
"That's the city guard! The leader of a thousand people! The biggest official among the soldiers in Langyuan!"
"Good boy! Why does such a big official come to our Zhuzui Alley?"
"I don't know. Hey, it stopped! Isn't that the Zhang Shun family?"
"I heard before that Zhang Yan, the youngest son of the Zhang family, was sent to the frontier army to die. Not only was his crime cleared, but he also gained merit and came back in exchange for two pieces of fertile land. I didn't believe it at first, but looking at it, this battle was probably aimed at Zhang Yan.
Right? After all, aren’t city guards also members of the military?”
"Hey, it can't be right? Isn't the Zhang family amazing?"
The neighbors in the alley are familiar with each other. They can't hide who beats their children, whose husband and wife have conflicts, or even who has a good meal. The Zhang family was guilty of beheading before, and everyone didn't want to see it.
, but who would have thought it had only been so long? Even a big shot like the city guard came to visit in person. Could there be such a strange thing happening in the world?!