Taoist palaces are constantly inspected, loose on the outside and tight on the inside.
The fourth night.
Inside the inspection room.
The Taoist founder breathed a sigh of relief and looked at the commendation order that had just been handed out in his hand.
It is clearly written on it that in order to thank the previous patrol room for rescuing layman Li Huoyun, Tan Yangzhou Yamen added an additional temporary position for Mingjing Palace.
"Okay, okay...it's really good..." Taoist Kaishan smiled broadly on his face.
This temporary position came at a perfect time.
"In addition, there is a thank you gift of three hundred taels sent by layman Li Huoyun himself." Xiaoyun on the side reminded in a low voice.
"Money is a trivial matter. There is one more temporary position, especially in prisons. This is an important job. How many people try to squeeze people into the prisons, but they can't. I didn't expect that there will be one more person this time."
He skillfully took out the charcoal and wrote the name of the recipient below the commendation order: Xue Ning.
"Xue Ning has given me a lot of good things in succession. This time it will be an advantage for him. It is also good luck for this kid to have such good things happen to him."
All kinds of big and small things often happen in the Mingjing Palace. After all, the martial arts sect is a big sect like Tan Yang.
The masters in the palace had to go out from time to time to mediate the disputes between the parties.
Some gangs and families would occasionally come to visit and ask the Palace of Mirrors to come forward to gain people from the officialdom.
Overall, the Palace of Mirrors can be regarded as a celebrity group that is half official and half worldly.
"Master, that Zhang Ying has made meritorious deeds again. We won't give you any benefits, just in case people get suspicious..." Xiao Yun reminded softly from the side.
"Benefits?" Taoist Kaishan issued the commendation order and said nonchalantly, "Then I'll give him twenty taels of this month's salary."
"Master, why don't you mention your duties?"
"What are you doing with the promotion? If he runs away, where will I find such a capable subordinate? It's better to keep him and suppress him, and he can make more contributions to me."
The Kaishan Taoist calculated it very clearly.
As for the reason for suppressing people?
Just say that young people should practice more and accumulate experience.
"But... if he finds out, are you unwilling to take action?" Xiaoyun was a little worried.
"Not taking action would be dereliction of duty. If the rules of the Taoist palace are enforced, it would cost him half his life. He has no choice but to do his best." Kaishan Taoist smiled nonchalantly.
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The story of rescuing people at night was not widely spread in the Palace of Mirrors.
The upper echelons of the palace deliberately suppressed such negative news so as not to affect stability.
So everyone just knew something happened that night, but no one knew what happened.
Zhang Rongfang didn't care either. He received a reward from the patrol room afterwards, and this month's regular payment will be two taels more.
It's better than nothing.
He didn't care either. Maybe the person he rescued was stingy and was only willing to give a little money.
What he cares about now is merit. If he keeps accumulating like this, it won't be long before he can be promoted again.
What he wants is to quickly rise to a high position step by step. Obtain more resources and power, and then he can be exposed to more superior martial arts.
By then the money will naturally come.
May 19.
Zhang Rongfang came out of the letter room. He had just written a letter without leaving an address and sent it to his master.
I just don't know if it can be delivered.
After all, the situation there is a bit strange.
On his way here before, he was attacked by Qishan. Judging from the strange behavior of the master.
It is very likely that something will happen to Qinghe Palace in Huaxin County today.
After all, Qi Shan is the person who oversees Tang Sha.
After gathering his thoughts, Zhang Rongfang walked along the path on the left side of the temple to the disciples' room at the rear.
In the Tai Chi dojo in front of the temple, there was a group of bald monks wearing gray and red monk robes, talking with the master of Xuanxin Hall and other senior officials.
Looking from a distance, it seems that the atmosphere is a bit solemn.
Zhang Rongfang just glanced at it and walked back without looking further.
Walking back all the way, we were almost reaching our own courtyard.
He suddenly slowed down and stopped.
In front of the gate of his courtyard, a tall and thin young man in brocade clothes was standing.
There were two strong guards behind the young master, both armed with swords. They looked quite impressive.
These days, not everyone's bodyguards have the authority to carry a knife.
For ordinary wealthy households, the servants at home can only carry sticks.
The young man in brocade looked around, looking very uneasy.
At this moment, he suddenly looked back and saw Zhang Rongfang gradually approaching.
A smile suddenly appeared on his face and he rushed over quickly.
"Brother Dao! Thank you for your help earlier! My dear, Li Huoyun! I came here to express my gratitude in person today!"
Although Li Huoyun was drugged at the time, his consciousness was not hazy.
On the contrary, because of the panic in his heart, his consciousness became clearer at that time.
Therefore, he knew that if Zhang Rongfang hadn't noticed something was wrong and suddenly attacked, the evil man would have to let him go if he didn't want to die together.
It's really hard to say what will happen to him after that.
After all, his father has offended too many people in his life. There are too many people who wish that his family would not be spared.
"Li Huoyun? Were you the drunk one that night?" Zhang Rongfang looked at the other party carefully, and then he also thought about it.
"Brother Dao, have you remembered!?" Li Huoyun was overjoyed, clasping his hands into fists, and bowing down seriously.
"That night, if Brother Tao hadn't noticed something wrong, I might..."
"It's my responsibility, no need to thank you." Zhang Rongfang nodded and said indifferently.
"I don't know where your hometown is? From your accent, it doesn't sound like you're from near Tanyang?" Li Huoyun asked.
"I came here from Huaxin County, and I haven't been here very long to say the least. In fact, Brother Li's matter will be fine even if other senior brothers and sisters take action." Zhang Rongfang said gently.
"That's right, in terms of force alone, there are many masters in the Mirror Palace, so there is no need to worry. The key is Brother Dao's keen sense of discovery and courage to take action!" Li Huoyun said seriously.
"In my opinion, in the entire Mingjing Palace, although there are people with higher martial arts skills than Brother Dao, no one can match you in terms of keen observation!"
This guy is so bragging...
Zhang Rongfang's own face felt a little hot.
"No, no, Brother Li is too high-minded. There are so many masters in the Mirror Palace. How can I, an ordinary martial artist, be able to compare like this?"
"Brother Dao, there is no need to belittle yourself. With Brother Dao's keenness, prudence and decisiveness, in the future, there may not be a place for Brother Dao in this Mingjing Palace.
No, maybe in the future the Taoist brother's reputation will be spread throughout the Taoist sect on Pingyu Road..." Li Huoyun sighed.
"I've passed it. Brother Li, I'm going to kill him with you." Zhang Rongfang waved his hand quickly.
Next, Zhang Rongfang also invited the other party to the courtyard and sat down on a stone bench to rest.
The two chatted for a while, mainly because Li Huoyun was a little curious about Zhang Rongfang's daily routine.
Most of the time he asked, and Zhang Rongfang answered.
After visiting the simple room where Zhang Rongfang lived, Li Huoyun sighed in his heart.
"Brother Dao is really dedicated to martial arts and has no distractions. I really admire him!"
When I think of Zhang Ying, after receiving his three hundred taels in return, he still lives in such a small room and maintains such difficult living conditions.
He also took the initiative to give up the temporary prison position given by his father to another person.
Such high moral integrity...
He felt more and more admired.
"How can this be considered difficult?" Zhang Rongfang smiled and didn't take it seriously.
From the chat just now, he learned that the Li Huoyun in front of him seemed to have an extraordinary family background.
When this person talks, he doesn't pay much attention to many people and things that ordinary people respect. When talking about many things, he often appears arrogant.
"Brother Dao, there is no need to be humble. I have met many real masters, and most of these masters have one thing in common. That is the ability to endure loneliness."
Li Huoyun sighed.
"Many of these masters don't care about wealth, beauty, and wine. They only care about what they have around them."
He looked at Zhang Rongfang, intent on persuading him to take a job at his father's side. What was most lacking in the prison were such bold, careful and decisive people.
If Zhang Ying is willing, he can definitely help his father share a lot of pressure.
But when I think about Zhang Yinglian's previous temporary job quota, it was all transferred to the person named Xue Ning.
Then you know that the other party may not have this intention.
That's right... If you don't even care about three hundred taels of silver, how can you care about the thirty-two-month temporary position in the prison?
At that moment, he suppressed these words in his heart.
After chatting with Zhang Rongfang for a while, the two became more familiar with each other, and even the titles were changed to big brother and brother.
Not long after, Li Huoyun saw that a lot of time had passed, so he stood up and left.
The two of them walked outside the courtyard gate together.
Li Huoyun looked back and handed over his hand.
"Brother Zhang, there's no need to send him off. If you have time, you can come to Li's Mansion in Huaijing, Fengyang District as a guest. I will sweep the bed to welcome you!"
"Huo Yun is so polite. I'll definitely do it when I have time." Zhang Rongfang returned the gesture and clasped his fists.
If others just say a few polite words, he will naturally not take it seriously.
Immediately, Li Huoyun took two servants with him and then turned around and left along the alleyway.
Zhang Rongfang watched the other party's back disappear before returning to the courtyard.
Touching the dry money bag, he sighed. It's really difficult to make money on your own these days.
Walking to the stone bench, he waved his hand to brush away the fallen leaves on the stone table.
Suddenly there was a rush of footsteps behind him.
He turned around and saw Li Huoyun running back panting, holding on to the courtyard door, raising his head and looking at him seriously.
"Brother Zhang, although I know you will probably refuse, I won't be willing to ask it myself."
"What's so urgent?" Zhang Rongfang asked doubtfully.
"My little brother would like to ask, since Brother Zhang doesn't want to come to the prison to take up a post, why not come to my Li family and be my little brother's companion?"
Li Huoyun said seriously.
"I know that Brother Zhang may not care about that little money, but if I have someone as sharp and decisive as Brother Zhang around me, I may be able to sleep much more soundly at night."
Zhang Rongfang was stunned for a moment. Leaving aside Bian Wu, he felt keenly that there seemed to be something in the other party's words.
"You mean, what kind of prison job is this?"
"Is it the temporary prison quota that my father gave to the Mirror Palace patrol license before?" Li Huoyun replied. "Didn't Brother Zhang transfer it to a person named Xue Ning?"
He sighed: "Then Xue Ning must be a close friend of Brother Zhang, right? Such temporary job quotas can be transferred to each other."
Thinking of this, he admired Zhang Rongfang's noble character even more.
Zhang Rongfang narrowed his eyes slightly, and a large number of thoughts flashed through his mind.
But his face remained calm.
With a gentle expression on his face, he said to Li Huoyun: "Speaking of which, I don't know what the return gift you mentioned before, Huo Yun, was."
Li Huoyun was stunned for a moment, and then realized something.