Chapter 202: Tianzhang Yuan hit people with the 'ball', Qingdeng was hugged by Tianzhang Yuan [5000]
"Nishino-kun, long time no see~~"
As my grandson said this, he calmly sat down directly opposite Nishino.
Nishino looked at my grandson with careful eyes.
"...My grandson, what a coincidence. I never expected to meet you here."
The name of the famous "Katsu no Ryū", my grandson Chutaro who has secured the top spot among fire thieves just by his brains, is there anyone in Edo who doesn't know it?
There are often ignorant fanatics there who make nonsense: Why is my grandson Chutaro, who has no good martial arts skills, named "Dragon"? Why is he named before the highly skilled Kanazawa Chusuke and Mizushima Rensaburo?
Regarding this, the following old saying is really appropriate to explain: A layman can see the excitement, an expert can see the door.
A knowledgeable person like Nishino knows clearly in his heart: My grandson is undoubtedly the number one general among thieves and thieves!
Fire to thieves is changed to the army, the army is an organization, and organizations need to be managed.
And management ability...my grandson happens to be the leader among them!
On weekdays, my grandson is not only responsible for leading a team under his command to detect cases, but is also responsible for overall coordinating all paperwork and logistical transportation of the gangsters.
The recent battle against the Kaibi Bandits profoundly demonstrated my grandson's superb organizational and management abilities.
In management science, every time the number of people under management increases by an order of magnitude, the difficulty of management increases exponentially.
Some people only take dozens of people out for outings, but accidents happen frequently, and some even fail to hold a gathering for just a few people.
However, my grandson was able to drag hundreds of rough samurai from Edo to Kai. Not only did they arrive on time without any non-combat attrition, but he also maintained very strong morale and strong combat effectiveness.
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After arriving at the front line to suppress the bandits, the entire army did not even need to rest at all. They could fight immediately after being pulled out.
From the time of departure to the return of the troops, the entire army was fully clothed, well fed, and well supplied with ammunition.
Be it food, clothing, swords, guns, arrows and bullets, all materials are continuously supplied to the front line without interruption - these are all the credit of my grandson.
Logistics and transportation is a complex university subject.
It's not as simple as just writing a letter to the rear, and then the people in the rear will immediately follow your order and deliver all the supplies you want to the designated location.
The Edo shogunate is no longer the "war machine" that wiped out all the unconquered people three hundred years ago.
The current Edo Shogunate exudes the smell of decay from top to bottom.
Officials are unable to do anything, and they are the first to blame others.
The officialdom under the Edo shogunate was even more like this.
In order to maintain their dominance, the Tokugawa family deliberately created a serious phenomenon of redundant officials.
From Lao Zhong at the top to Tong Xin at the grassroots level, there are a large number of people who hold concurrent posts.
The Tokugawa family's intention is obvious: to disperse power so that the people under their command cannot form a joint force.
The daily governance of Edo is one of the typical works.
The entire Edo was divided into three areas: the samurai area where samurai lived, the temple area where temples and shrines were dedicated, and the town area where residents lived.
The governance structure of each region is different.
The temple area is under the jurisdiction of the temple shrine, and the town area is under the jurisdiction of the shrine.
The execution office has no right to intervene in all affairs of the temple grounds. If a criminal escapes from the town to the temple grounds, the official officers of the execution office are not qualified to chase the person into the temple grounds and arrest the person. They must obtain permission from the temple administration.
Entering the boundaries of the temple grounds.
Power has been dispersed to this extent, and the Tokugawa family still feels it is not enough.
The Edo Administrative Office was split into the Northern Administrative Office and the Southern Administrative Office, and the two administrative offices took turns to serve on a monthly basis.
The maximum number of temple priests is 4, which means that at any time, there are at least 4 temple priests in the shogunate, and they take turns to work on a monthly basis. Each temple priest only needs to work for 3 months of the year, and the other 9
I have been resting for months.
Most of the official positions in the Edo shogunate were like this, and everyone took turns taking turns on a monthly basis.
Although redundancy has many benefits, its side effects are also severe.
The biggest disadvantage of redundant officials is the appallingly low administrative efficiency.
If you tell the bureaucrats at the rear, "Send the rice here at noon tomorrow," they will drag their feet until half a quarter before noon tomorrow, and the rice delivered will either be out of date or not enough.
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If you approach them aggressively to settle the score, they can come up with a thousand reasonable and legitimate reasons to explain to you that they have no choice but to do so.
After a lot of effort, you finally succeeded in persuading the other party to help raise military rations, but within a few days, it was time for the changing of the guard once a month! The other party went home to rest, and another person came to contact you, and then the new one came up
People don’t agree with your food-raising plan... Well! All the matters discussed in advance are cancelled, and negotiations have to start from scratch again!
Without any means or ability, it is impossible to let these decadent bureaucrats who spend all their skill points to fish in troubled waters work hard for you.
The donkey who can only take half a step forward with a whip is much better than them. At least the donkey will really move forward after being whipped and will not go back.
After sending troops to Kai, my grandson faced such a suffocating situation - yet he was able to overcome all these difficulties.
After discovering that the snow would arrive earlier this year, he immediately started to collect cotton-padded clothes. Within a few days, all the soldiers in the army were wearing warm cotton-padded clothes. Ordinary people may not be aware of this, but people like Nishino
For an active official who has seen too much darkness in the officialdom, my grandson's ability to "reach out for food and you will get food, and reach out for clothes and you will get clothes" is simply unbelievable.
Compared with the logistics coordination ability of "whatever you want, you will get it", my grandson's organizational management ability, which can organize hundreds of wolf-like warriors into organized transportation, does not seem so dazzling.
Those who are good at fighting have no great achievements - my grandson is such a "good at fighting".
It is precisely because my grandson is behind the scenes that Aoto, Kanazawa and others on the front line can fight the enemy without any worries.
This is why throughout the ages, when discussing merit and rewards, people who don't show much face and seem to have no sense of existence are always ranked first in the credit book.
Xiao He of the Han Dynasty was like this, Sun Wuji of the Tang Dynasty was like this, and Li Shanchang of the Ming Dynasty was like this.
Ordinary people don't understand the true power of my grandson.
Therefore, the public often only regards my grandson as a "famous detective" who is very good at solving serious cases.
Of course, my grandson’s criminal investigation skills are also very sharp.
According to legend, except for getting up to eat and go to the toilet, my grandson was able to work continuously for three days and three nights without stopping - of course, this is just a "legend". Whether this is true or not, Nishino doesn't know clearly.
"Ms. Teshiro~Ms. Teshiro~"
My grandson's signature drawl attracted Nishino's attention.
"Coming, coming!"
The sound of light footsteps pattering, from far to near.
"Please have a cup of black tea."
"Okay! Do you need refreshments?"
"No need. I don't like eating while drinking tea."
"Okay! Please wait a moment, the tea will be here soon!"
"Remember to add more tea leaves to make the flavor stronger."
As my grandson said this, he reached into his arms and prepared to take out his wallet to pay.
However, he had just had time to take out half of his wallet when a strong arm suddenly handed Miss Teshiro several copper coins.
"I paid for his tea."
Nishino said.
The Teshiro girl doesn't care who pays the money, as long as she has the money, she can take it.
"Okay! Thank you for your patronage!"
Miss Teshiro took the copper coins, smiled sweetly at Nishino and my grandson, and then walked away with cheerful steps.
My grandson watched Miss Teshiro leave and stuffed his wallet into his arms.
"Oh~ Mr. Nishino, why are you embarrassing me like this?"
"Don't worry."
Nishino said calmly.
"This tea money can be regarded as my gratitude to you."
"Thank you?"
"My grandson, thank you for your help a while ago."
"Huh? A while ago? Help? When have I helped you?"
My grandson tilted his head in confusion.
"Thank you for the information you provided on the day the bodies of the Kanazawa brothers and sisters were discovered."
Although I have heard my grandson's name for a long time, Nishino has never established a personal relationship with him because of the different departments he belongs to.
It wasn't until a while ago, when he went to the place where the Kanazawa brothers and sisters were killed and was ordered to supervise the case, that the two had their first communication.
At that time, my grandson arrived at the murder scene one step ahead of Nishino.
After Nishino arrived, he briefly and comprehensively informed Nishino of the fatal injuries he had observed on the Kanazawa siblings, the general physical signs of the murderer, and other information.
Nishino inquired about it afterward: After my grandson arrived at the site, he didn't even bend down, let alone observe the scene carefully. He just stood upright and swept around casually - just
That's all.
Just by scanning the surroundings from a standing position, you can collect so much information... Nishino cannot help but admire this kind of eyesight and sharpness.
"Oh, that one~"
My grandson grinned.
"It's just a trivial matter. Mother needs to express her gratitude to me so solemnly."
"Anyway, even without my help, you will be able to collect that information very quickly with your ability alone~~"
"My grandson..."
When Nishino was about to say something more, my grandson smiled and waved his hand, interrupting him.
"You don't need to call me 'sir'. You and I are basically the same age, so we can just treat each other as equals~~"
"...Okay then, my grandson, why do you have the time to drink tea here? As far as I know, shouldn't Huofu Thief Kai be very busy recently?"
Nishino explained his doubts in euphemistic words.
The government office reformed by Huo Fu thieves was attacked head-on by a mere four unknown warriors - the aftermath of this incident is still shaking the whole of Edo to this day.
This is a huge "black swan" event that has never happened since the days of the Huo Fu Thieves Reconstruction Team.
In the past, there was the "Akaban annihilation of the family", and in the latter, there was the "Headquarters attack", and the thieves were replaced... Especially a senior leader like my grandson, he should be very busy trying to calm down the incident right now, right?
My grandson seemed to have expected Nishino's question. He looked calm and smiled slightly:
"I thought those things were so boring, so I ran away~~"
"……ha?"
Nishino was silent, and after a while, he said "ha".
For a moment, Nishino wondered if he had heard wrongly.
To Nishino, who was obviously shaken to the point of asking a rhetorical question, my grandson still looked calm and composed. He continued in a more joking tone:
"In the final analysis, I have no interest in finding out the real culprit of 'Red Feather Killer Eucalyptus' and the pitiful appearance of our government office~~"
"In comparison, I want to know who killed Kanazawa-kun and Miss Kanazawa~~"
"Do you want to avenge your friend?"
Kanazawa Chusuke and my grandson were officials in the same dynasty, and they had such a deep friendship that they would have trouble sleeping and eating without avenging each other, which is normal.
But who would have expected, my grandson actually shook his head gently.
"Not really."
"Although my relationship with Kanazawa-kun is indeed quite good, I am not here for any grandiose reason like 'avenging him'."
"The reason why I would drop all the work at hand and want to know who killed the Kanazawa brothers and sisters is simply because - I am very curious."
"……curious?"
Nishino reiterated the words my grandson just said in a tentative tone.
"Yes. Curiosity, that's all."
At this time, the black tea ordered by my grandson arrived.
"Come! Sir! Be careful! It's hot!"
"Thanks."
After my grandson took the tea cup, he didn't blow on it and just started sipping it.
He seemed to be very satisfied with the taste of the tea. After taking the mellow tea into his mouth, his eyebrows raised in a happy arc.
"That's right, Nishino-kun, there's something wrong with what you just said~~"
"I didn't come here just for tea."
"To be honest, it's a perfect coincidence that I can meet you here."
Having said this, my grandson slowly put down the teacup in his hand.
"This teahouse is really nice. Not only does the tea taste great, but the view is also impeccable."
In an instant, the corners of Xishino's eyebrows twitched slightly.
He slowly raised his eyes with one part surprise, one part surprise, and two parts indifference.
When he raised his gaze, he was greeted by eyes with a strange smile that were looking straight at him.
"Nishino-kun, you must have the same reason as me to drink tea here, right?"
"..."
"Criminals always return to the scene of their crimes, am I right?"
"..."
Suddenly, silence dominated the small space centered on Nishino and my grandson.
About 5 seconds later, two laughters sounded almost simultaneously, breaking the silence.
"Oh……"
"Hee...~"
Nishino smiled.
Although the corners of his mouth were just slightly curved, he was indeed smiling.
This is a smile that comes from the heart, as if seeing a friend.
However, the two of them looked at each other and smiled only for a while.
My grandson picked up the teacup and took another sip of tea calmly.
"Let's not talk about this for now... Nishino-kun, I am quite lucky. I have gained something before the stool under my butt is even hot."
After saying that, an intriguing color appeared in my grandson's cheeks.
Nishino didn't answer... This was not because he was pretending to be cold, but because he couldn't care less about talking to my grandson now.
Nishino and my grandson, they were all looking straight at each other - but in reality, they were all paying attention to everything going on at the discovery scene out of the corner of their eyes!
At this moment, I saw a tall and tall warrior walking around furtively on the small river embankment.
Sometimes he squats down.
Sometimes he stands still.
However, no matter where this person stands, he always faces the same direction - the land filled with the blood of the Kanazawa brothers and sisters!
"What a pity. I wanted to drink more."
The very next moment my grandson finished speaking——
Katcha!
Katcha!
Nishino and my grandson grabbed their sabers and rushed downstairs!
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at the same time--
Edo, Tsukinomiya Shrine, Aoto's room——
Winter, winter, winter, winter, winter...
A rhythmic knock on the door interrupted Qingden's thoughts.
"Sheng Qing, are you awake? Is it convenient for me to come in?"
"...Please come in."
Qingden replied.
"Then I'm rude."
With the sound of the door being pulled open, the pale yellow warm sun poured into the room along the crack in the door, illuminating Qingdeng's face.
Because he had been in a dark environment for a long time and his eyes were not accustomed to bright light, Qingden subconsciously lowered his eyelids and filtered the light with his long eyelashes.
He turned his head and looked towards the door.
Due to her status as a nun, she had to shorten her ponytail and tie it behind her head, her white kimono that was so white that it was almost reflective, and her spotless purple hakama.
Familiar attire.
Familiar people.
The warm sun came from behind this person, enveloping her entire delicate body in a soft halo of light.
"Your Highness, why are you here?"
Tianzhangyuan did not immediately answer Qingdeng's rhetorical question.
She looked at the flat, untouched quilt and Qingdeng, neatly dressed and sitting cross-legged by the window, with a look of surprise on her face.
"Sheng Qing, didn't you sleep all night?"
"Huh? Ah, that's right."
Roughly speaking, Qingdeng had not slept for 2 days and 2 nights in a row.
This is not because Qingdeng suffers from insomnia.
It's simply "Shen Brain + 9" at work.
With the blessing of "Shen Brain + 9", even if he hasn't touched the pillow for 2 days and 2 nights, Qingden still feels full of energy and his brain is not tired.
"..."
Tianzhangyuan stared at Qingdeng's face thoughtfully.
Suddenly, as if she had made up her mind, she took a deep breath and walked slowly towards Qingdeng——
"Sheng Qing...don't be sad..."
As Tianzhangyuan spoke, she leaned down and hit someone with the ball - she opened her arms like a mother bird, hugging Qingdeng with neither heavy nor light force.
The wonderful touch was continuously transmitted to Qingdeng's chest.
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There is no 8,000 today...forget it, I seem to have said this too many times, I'd better just apologize obediently (Leopard Head Crying.jpg)
Sorry! (Put out the leopard head.jpg)
Oops, the author may be cursed. There are always special situations happening every day that affect my updates... (Leopard Death.jpg)
