"What you practice is the Cao Family Tiger Wing Sword?"
Di Jin looked at the token and fell silent, but Di Xiangling suddenly spoke and looked at Lei Cheng, who was sitting silently next to Lei Jun.
Lei Cheng still looked as naive as he did in the academy, with a small nose and small eyes, as cramped as a 200-pound child. But in Di Xiangling's eyes, he could see the martial arts in his walking, sitting and lying down. posture, and it is also a family skill.
When he heard the other party mention his martial arts background, Lei Cheng was stunned and subconsciously looked at his brother: "Second brother, this person is so powerful! I should fight...but I can't!"
Lei Jun hesitated, smiled and comforted: "Don't be afraid! We are friends, not enemies, so why worry about whether we can beat him or not?"
Lei Cheng snorted, nodded, and then relaxed.
With this interruption, most of the power created by the other party had been reduced by half, and Di Jin pushed the token back: "Although I am a scholar and have not yet achieved fame, I also know that the official position of the Imperial City Department is to be in charge of palace confinement. Zhou Lu is a guard, what business is there here that requires the Imperial City Secretary to investigate?"
Lei Jun said sternly: "The Imperial City Department also has spies and scouts, who are responsible for monitoring the movements of enemy countries. Since the founding of our dynasty, the Liao people have repeatedly invaded. Although we have an alliance, they are still evil!"
Di Jin's face became serious: "Is the woman you are looking for a spy from Liao?"
"good!"
Lei Jun nodded: "Battlefield scouts explore the enemy's troop formations, food storage, geography and human relations. However, the spies of the two countries use all possible methods. The clouds are treacherous and dangerous, and the battle between Song and Liao... …In fact, it never stops!”
This is indeed true.
Later generations evaluated the Song-Liao-Chanyuan Alliance as a century-old peace that was hard-won. However, in fact, there were many overt and covert fights in the middle, and even more money was added in the middle to barely satisfy the appetite of the Liao people, and finally they remained peaceful.
The alliance between the two countries has only been concluded for more than ten years, and the Liao Kingdom is actually quite ready to make a move. It has wanted to invade south several times. We are brothers openly, but secretly they are stabbing each other like crazy. It is normal for them to send all kinds of spies into each other's territory. things.
Seeing Di Xiangling's expression become solemn, Lei Jun felt relieved and was very satisfied with the reaction.
Unexpectedly, although Di Jin's expression changed, his tone remained firm: "Thank you Brother Lei for your kindness. I want to pass the imperial examination and become an official in the imperial examination. I don't seek any other way!"
An official position recommended by the Imperial City Secretary?
Sorry, I don't want it!
Any hesitation is a denial of one's own ability and disrespect for Jinshi.
Lei Jun frowned, his eyes changed, showing a sharp look.
But at this moment, Di Jin changed the topic again: "However, everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the world. Since it is related to the safety of the family and the country, if you want to capture the Liao spies, I will do my best!"
Lei Jun was stunned.
This result was beyond his imagination.
It was originally expected that either the other party would be tempted by the official position, agree to come down, and be used by the Lei family, then everything would be easy to deal with later.
Either the other party refuses outright, and then some tactics will be resorted to. The secrets of the Imperial City Division are not so easy to know.
But now Di Jin refused half of it and agreed to half of it.
He was not prepared to accept the recommendation of the Imperial City Chief Officer, but he agreed to help catch Liao spies?
What kind of number is this?
"Every man is responsible for the rise and fall of the world. I praise this very much!"
Lei Jun couldn't make up his mind for a while, so he could only say obedient words without any effort, and he quickly calculated in his mind, and finally decided to go back and ask Lei Hu: "I'm afraid I can't make the decision, so I have to go back and ask Jia Yan for advice. "
Di Jin smiled slightly: "Then say hello to Lei Yuanwai for me!"
Lei Jun took it easy, stood up with Lei Cheng, bowed and left. Looking at the two people's backs, Di Xiangling's expression became solemn: "I have heard of the Imperial City Division, but I didn't expect that the Lei family has such an identity... …”
Di Jin sighed: "It's not surprising!"
To be honest, it is not that surprising that Lei Hu, a wealthy private person who has business dealings with the Xia people and is also the head of five guilds, is actually a member of the imperial court.
He had previously felt that the other party's business war was too unscrupulous, either because of self-aggrandizement and arrogance, or because he had other confidence and was not worried that wealthy private households could touch him.
Now the answer is revealed, it is indeed the latter.
Imperial City Division!
Is this organization great?
Seems very strong!
Those who achieved great things in the past dynasties had intelligence systems and spy agencies to eavesdrop on the enemy and monitor their subordinates, but they could not be brought to the forefront and did not leave formal records in historical materials. The Imperial City Department of the Song Dynasty was the first to have formal establishment and records. A registered secret service agency.
However, many people in later generations like to compare it with the Jinyiwei of the Ming Dynasty. This is unnecessary. In essence, both are indeed privileged institutions established to consolidate imperial power. However, the power of the emperors of the Song Dynasty and the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Is that the same?
When the Jinyi Guards of the Ming Dynasty went to the local area, all the officials in the border areas had to be called "Shangshi". The imperial power authorized them to kill first and then report. For a long period of time, they were all majestic.
Song Huangcheng Secretary went to the local area to handle cases. As long as he did not follow the rules, he might be arrested by the local civil servants for interrogation and escorted to the capital. Some even simply chopped them off at the local level. Quan didn't know that they were minions sent by the emperor.
Not only the local treatment, but also the future of a court organization can be seen from the treatment of the chief officer. The famous commanders of the Jinyi Guards in the Ming Dynasty include Mao Xiang, Ji Gang, Yuan Bin, and Jiajing's grandma. Brother Lu Bing, let’s look at the Song Dynasty’s imperial city affairs. Can you name a person?
The kind of male protagonist in a TV series who was born as a second-class Jinshi and went to the Imperial City Department to handle cases. He was so majestic and feared by both officials and people. It was just a joke caused by dynasty misalignment and should not be taken seriously at all.
So if Di Jin is now a high school Jinshi, Lei Jun will not show off his belt in a threatening manner.
But he is not yet a Jinshi.
The Imperial City Division still has a great deterrent effect on military attaches, ordinary officials and civilians.
After all, their immediate superiors are the emperor of the day, but Zhao Zhen has not yet taken power, so it is the Queen Mother Liu E who controls the Imperial City Division?
"It won't be an organization in the form of Plum Blossom Internal Guard, right?"
"In any case, there is no need to offend the Imperial City Division head-on, but you should not get too involved with this kind of organization!"
Di Jin's refusal just now was not just playing hard to get, but he really didn't want to let the Imperial City Secretary be promoted to an official position. That official position may seem tempting, but the road ahead will be much more difficult. How can you lose a big deal for a small amount?
With this purpose, if the Lei family wants to ask him for help, it depends on the situation;
But if you want to seduce him to use him completely, there is no way!
If he really wants to fight, he will not have any foundation in Bingzhou now.
After explaining this attitude to her sister, Di Xiangling smiled: "As long as you don't covet the benefits of the Lei family, it will be easy to handle!"
Di Jin nodded: "If you don't have desires, you will be strong. Let's carry on as usual!"
Life returns to normal.
In the afternoon, practice martial arts and read books.
In the evening, go to bed at nine o'clock.
No longer worried about the truth, I slept soundly and sweetly. I woke up in the morning and brushed my teeth and washed my face. I had just finished eating and the book boy had already arrived.
Lin Xiaoyi immediately reported the latest news to the academy: "Sir, the truth has spread. Guo Langjun has returned to the academy, and the mountain chief is also back. He wants to see you!"
Di Jin thought to himself that the headmaster of Jinyang Academy was really arrogant. Things related to the reputation of the academy had only returned now, but it was considered a win. He changed into a neat and clean robe and went to pay a visit.
But as soon as he arrived in front of the academy, he saw a luxurious carriage that seemed to have been waiting for a long time.
The boy moved the horse stool to the ground, and as the curtain was lifted, Guo Chengshou came down and bowed in salute: "This time to clear up the grievances, the kindness is as heavy as a mountain. Brother Shilin is courageous, clear and capable of breaking. My father wants to recommend him. Help you to become an official!"
