"Thank you for the inspection and maintenance."
After the show was over, Zhang Xing, who was waiting outside, saw Bai Yousi come out and hurriedly stepped forward to express his gratitude. He knew very well that if Bai Yousi hadn't taken the initiative to protect him in the end, Chai Changjian would have really become more serious. Come on, even if you bite to death and stabilize yourself in the end, you still have to peel off the skin.
"I protected you well, but you also protected yourself."
Bai Yousi stopped and looked back. "I don't want to say anything unnecessary, but in this case, if you were at a loss, I would not be so straightforward, let alone directly transfer you to my patrol team... There is no need for any thanks between us."
"Yes." Zhang Xing looked as normal and just climbed up the pole. "My subordinates know that we are all our own people."
Bai Yousi has not yet replied to what he said. Several Baishou and several Jinyi patrolmen who followed Bai Inspector all looked at each other...as if one of them had never seen such a person before. .
"Zhang Xing." Bai You thought about it for a while and then took the initiative to mention it. "There is a reason why I brought you here with Qin Bao that day and didn't let you join the patrol...because until now, you still can't remember which unit or team of the middle base army you are in, and the middle base army There is no Zhang Xing on the list of the base army, so this matter cannot be passed so easily."
"It's my fault." Zhang Xing sighed slightly, as if he was blaming himself. "But after I was injured, I really couldn't remember it. The name Zhang Xing was indeed called by my brother... I can't say it was a similar name, but the last name was definitely correct. At most, it was the chapter in the article."
"I can't believe what you said, and I can't believe it either." Bai Yousi laughed.
"Inspector, just trust me as a human being." Zhang Xingtian puffed up his chest shamelessly, causing several young people behind the female inspector to pout.
"You stay here to watch the whole case. Someone will ask you to join the team in a few days." Bai Yousi smiled again, said no more, and left with his sword.
After Bai Yousi left, the seven or eight knights in brocade clothes who were following behind him did not follow. Instead, they came forward to greet Zhang Xing under the leadership of a man with a black ribbon.
Among them, there are some people I have seen, such as the black man named Hu Yan; there are also people I have not seen but heard of, such as the young man named Li Qingchen, who always likes to bully Qin Erlang; I have never seen or heard of it, such as a tall man named Qian Tang with white ribbons.
These people have different grades and attitudes.
For example, Hu Yan, with a black ribbon, was considered the eldest brother in the team in terms of his age, his status was Bai Yousi's deputy, and his rank was at the sixth level. He was considered to be different from everyone else, so he just said a few words and left.
Among the people below, those who were older and seemed to have families, almost everyone was enthusiastic... Some people praised Zhang Xing for carrying his body thousands of miles away to send his friends back home; some people just noticed that Zhang Xing had something to say with the inspection, and just said Inspection inspections recognize heroes with a keen eye.
But those young people can't help but make some mistakes. Some people made sarcastic remarks, said their names and left directly; some people said simple words, secretly exerted force on their hands, and even faintly used their true energy to force Zhang Zhang. In turn, it cools him down; there are also people who speak extremely enthusiastically, but no matter how they sound, there is always a hint of yin and yang in them.
The only exception is naturally Qin Erlang.
Qin Bao was so moved that he almost shed tears when he saw Zhang Xing being crowded around by those young people. However, he still had work and only said he would meet again in a few days.
Just like that, after a while, Bai Yousi and his party left cleanly.
Zhang Xing could have left directly, but he was always thoughtful in messy places, so he went back to the wine shop, and then he didn't see Chai Changjian, but another Heishou. After a polite conversation, they learned that Wang and Shen were directly arrested and sent to the prison. Bai and Chai said hello to Xiaoyu, and they went back directly after they said they were safe.
When I went out at this time, I found that the street cleaners who had been sitting there all day had already scattered around outside Feng's house and were talking among themselves. At this time, I saw Zhang Xing coming out from a distance, but no one came forward. Do the words again.
This treatment was almost the same as that of Han Min who killed his friend... Obviously, no one among these people suspected that Zhang Xing was responsible for the crime. They only regarded Zhang Xing as a detective arranged by Zhongzhen Fusi.
Sitting as a detective is also against the loyalty of the world.
Of course, Zhang Xing didn't bother to explain at all. Not only did he not care, but more importantly, he was unfamiliar with it.
In fact, thanks to Lai Bai Yousi's efforts, the major case involving Feng Yong and his wife was eliminated this time, and Zhang Xing felt relieved at the same time. In the evening of that day, when I returned to Xiuyefang, I was full of tea and food, lying down and reading a book.
However, after the gate was closed, I had just quickly read the first book "Wandering Dragon Meets the Phoenix" to follow the plot, and the second book "The Legend of the Heroine Li Yue, Part 2: Falling Dragon Zhige" only opened the first two pages and read the beginning. , an uninvited guest who is not a guest comes uninvited.
"Brother, what do you mean?"
Zhang Xing opened the door and was extremely surprised to see Brother Liu, the owner of the shop, carrying a pot of wine and a can of pickled radishes, followed by his little daughter holding a pot of simmered broth. "I just ate it, it was at your stall."
"Come to congratulate me on your promotion." Boss Liu laughed in response. "There happens to be a pot of old duck soup with pickled radish. It doesn't take up much space in my stomach. I'll sweat at night... won't you let me in?"
Zhang Xing smiled bitterly and could only quickly welcome the other party in.
After setting up the tables and chairs in the courtyard, putting down the bowls and chopsticks, and setting up the small charcoal stove, Brother Liu's youngest daughter Fenniang immediately left. Only Fangzhu Liu and Zhang Xing sat across from each other. One started to warm the wine, and the other started to drink. Add pickled radish to the duck soup.
"Brother is really well-informed." Zhang Xing secretly ate a piece of sour radish and felt that his mouth was full of saliva. It was sour and refreshing without adding old duck soup. "I'll know the news at noon right now. I'll come over as soon as the gate is closed..."
"I have been working as a local official for more than ten years. I have no other skills. I always know the news around here quickly... If you want to inquire about things around here, you can come to me." Boss Liu poured a cup of his own. Drinks were pushed and kept flowing from mouth to mouth. "Actually, at noon, the female inspector from the Ji'an Hou family came forward to close the case, and the news spread in the afternoon. But at first, I thought that the case was just solved. It wasn't until just now that I found out that Brother Zhang is from the Ji'an Hou family. Because of the relationship, he is actually going to be transferred to Jinyi Patrol... No wonder friends from Jinyi Patrol have been coming here before."
Zhang Xing originally wanted to explain, but then he thought that the explanation was useless, so he simply followed his words and said: "I want to be transferred there, and it is indeed a white inspection relationship, but from the East Town Fusi to the Central Town Fusi, all He is still an ordinary sergeant, not even a rank, so how can he be promoted?"
"Look what I said, brother, you were also the vanguard of the Fifth Army. Do you think the leading soldiers in this army, the garrison digging holes at the front, and the black armor cavalry in front of the Zhu Kingdom's tent are the same thing?" Liu said. The old man laughed when he heard this. "The three major town Fusi in Jing'an... The West Town Fusi is high, the Middle Town Fusi is hard, but the East Town Fusi is weak... He jumped from the coolie Dongzhen Fusi to the Zhongzhen Fusi who specializes in major cases. The future of the Zhenfu Division has suddenly opened up, not to mention you are still so young? I have told you before that you want to have a big situation. "
Zhang Xing laughed again after hearing this, because it was hard to say anything else. Hao Hao, who had been working as a street tiger for more than half a month, had already inquired about the Jing'an Terrace matter, so he knew very well that what the other party said was absolutely correct.
Let’s also say that among the three major towns and Fusi in Jingantai, Dongzhen Fusi is in charge of both the capital and local security. They have a large number of people, and even most of the black ribbons are considered to be Dongzhen Fusi’s plate. The combined strength is actually not bad, and there are also high-level officials. Six Zhu Shou and one Shaocheng are here... But the terrible thing is that the prefectures and counties of Hei Shou have no subordinate relationship with each other, and the channel for promotion is not in Dongzhen Fusi, so the power is too dispersed.
Even if there is a Zhu Shou in each of the six cities of the Eastern and Western Capitals, Taiyuan, Yedu, Chengdu, and Jiangdu, they can only do their best in their own bathtubs.
In sharp contrast is Zhongzhen Fusi.
The number of people in Central Town Fusi is far less than that of East Town Fusi. It only has two strongholds in the East and West, but it has three huge magic weapons.
One is the special case system. If there is an imperial case, or a major case that alarms the Nanya Xianggong and Beiyagong, and needs to be investigated, Zhongzhen Fusi will usually be ordered to do so, and then Zhu Shou will be assigned to take charge of the special case;
The other is the notorious Jinyi patrol system. Inspector Zhu Shou often leads this group to patrol states and counties of varying scope from time to time. It has the meaning of tracking down fugitives, suppressing powerful people, and gathering forces across borders to handle major cases. , and also means to review and supervise the local black ribbons where Dongzhen Fusi belongs... At the same time, a secret that is not a secret is that there are often rumors that they also have the responsibility of searching for local officials and garrison intelligence and summarizing it for the palace. ;
The last one is that in the east and west capitals, Zhongzhen Fusi has its own prison department and prison.
In a word, very good and powerful.
As for the Fusi of Xizhen, the Fusi of Xizhen is located in Xiyuan. It is in charge of the other two divisions of Jing'antai, the Forbidden Army, and the military law of the inner court. It also specializes in managing the files of Jing'antai, the Forbidden Army, and Beiya. There are even rumors that Xizhen There is a Fulong Guard under Fu Si who are all high-level practitioners. They are very small in number, but they directly obey the orders of the saint... So of course they are also very powerful, and everyone avoids them... But the prerequisite is that they are in the palace. Determined to clean up Jing'antai or the Forbidden Army, otherwise they will rarely appear.
According to historical experience, usually when there are emperors and courtiers, they will take the lead in washing the land.
As for why this situation is happening, Zhang Xing can probably guess a thing or two after reading several history books about this world.
To put it bluntly, it was still because of the existence of Zhenqi and practitioners that the punishment department, Dali Temple and the royal guards in the traditional sense had to pinch their noses and separate their efforts to form a new department to carry out specialized duties. But this kind of powerful secret service was naturally in line with the imperial power, so as the imperial power developed, they in turn strengthened themselves through dynasty changes and internal struggles, and finally swallowed up departments like Dali Temple, and even suppressed the Ministry of Justice. , forming the Jing'an Terrace that is currently parallel to the Yushitai and slightly higher than the Liubu Terrace.
In other words, Jingantai is not divided into three, but three powerful departments are living together.
"It's true that the Jinyi patrol is better than the street-cleaning tiger, but I really can't imagine the big picture." Zhang Xing laughed dryly, picked up the wine glass, and socialized for a while. "In this world, it's good to be able to survive and make a living."
"Brother, why do you have to be so self-effacing?" Master Liu didn't agree at all. "You followed the daughter of the Marquis of Ji'an family and got on the big ship..."
Zhang Xing wanted to continue to be perfunctory, but suddenly his heart moved slightly, so he drank it all in one gulp, and asked instead: "Speaking of which, I remember that I have been in Dongdu for at least twelve years?"
"good."
"That being the case, I want to go on a royal patrol. Do you have any protective talismans for me?" Zhang Xing asked seriously.
"What protective talisman?" This time it was Fangzhu Liu's turn to be stunned.
"In local terms... When local officials take office, they often have to inquire about the wealthy local families first. Over time, each place has its own jingle and small note-like conventions. When a new official takes office, he must first inquire about it. I've seen it." Zhang Xing didn't even blink. "Brother, haven't you heard of it in Dongdu?"
Master Liu thought for a moment, nodded first, and then shook his head heavily: "What you are talking about should exist in theory, but I have never heard of it in the Dongdu for more than ten years."
Zhang Xing was surprised for a moment.
But soon, he came to his senses: "I understand, at the feet of the emperor, there are relatives of the emperor, plus several surnames from Shangzhu and Guandong. It is obvious right now... Dongdu does not need these things."
"No." Fangzhu Liu shook his head. "I won't be too pretentious. You will understand as soon as I tell you... If it is as you said, the protective talisman can be made up, and the current situation is that between civil and military forces, between east and west, that is, between the Shangzhu Kingdoms There is always a fight with Wang from Guandong."
Zhang Xing was slightly startled, then smiled bitterly.
"Twenty years after the establishment of the Eastern Capital, there has been a war of fire and water for twenty years. Innocent people in the workshops below are often implicated, and there is no way to avoid places like the Jinyi Patrol." Liu Fangzhu lowered his voice slightly and continued. . "Besides, if it were before, I would have advised you not to get on the ship easily, but since you have been from the Marquis of Ji'an for a long time, you should know that the Bai family is also a descendant of one of the eight Shangzhu Kingdoms in the past. You yourself I’ve already boarded the ship...Isn’t it a joke that I’m still thinking about the official amulet at this moment?”
Zhang Xing suddenly understood when he heard it, and then he followed the other person's words and remembered the conversation he had with Bai Yousi in the courtyard last night, but he was also speechless.
However, after a long pause, the two of them drank a few more drinks and ate some sour radish. The atmosphere was a bit tipsy. Zhang Xing couldn't bear it for a moment, and finally came to persuade him: "Brother, since you know that this thing is not Ansheng Why don't you leave? That Feng Yong is so slippery, he was ready to go back to his hometown before he died."
Brother Liu was slightly drunk, but he remained silent when he heard the words. He thought for a while before shaking his head: "It's different if you can't leave... If you want to leave if you have deep roots, it's risky in itself. Feng Yong doesn't just do it for Did you lose your life? And for a low-income person like me, I can naturally leave, but where can I go after leaving Dongdu? It’s just a day’s work as a street official and a day’s work of beating gongs to clean the streets.”
Zhang Xing sighed.
"A man, you are still so young, why are you sighing?" Upon seeing this, Master Liu came to persuade him. "It's hard to go back to bad times, but everyone has their own way of living. People like us naturally keep to ourselves and live a good life. Young people like you who have the ability and character don't care where they end up. , no matter what situation you encounter, it doesn't matter if you just use your skills and show your pride and character? You must know that it is because of people like you that people like us can have some peace and quiet and steal a sunset. , come and have a bowl of sour radish and duck soup."
Zhang Xing just thought it was funny at first... After all, he knew that the other person's hands had deep calluses, so he might not be hiding it... But after thinking about it for a moment, he felt that no matter what, his words were just for encouragement. , he is always sincere and kind to himself.
What's even better is that although the other party's words are casual, they are very consistent with the solemn words Bai Yousi said yesterday. It's just that one is speaking from a strong point of view, and the other is speaking from a weak point of view, both of which are to persuade him not to Look forward and backward, hold true to your heart, and move forward boldly.
Thinking about it this way, it turns out that I am not happy enough thinking about it here, and I am a bit inferior.
As soon as he thought of this, Zhang Xing stretched out his hand to twist the sour radish, took a sip and then raised his glass: "Brother said it well, my talents will be useful, and I will come back after all my money is spent! The road ahead is open, why bother looking forward and backward? I thank you today. Brother encourages me, please keep an eye on me in the future to see if I have lost my character and pride!"
After saying this, he actually raised his head and drank it all in one gulp, which made Master Liu from the opposite side burst into laughter and slapped the table with the empty bowl.
