Both sides exchanged polite words.
Wang Tongzhou didn't mention why Zheng Xiong came here.
Zheng Xiong, however, didn't have the patience to continue talking nonsense with him.
After a few pleasantries, he went directly to the topic and said to him.
"I won't say any more polite words. I'm here today to discuss something with you. I need your help. Please see if it's convenient."
The Military and Horse Division was not an agency directly under Yingtian Mansion, so Zheng Xiong spoke in a polite manner and did not act like an official.
Wang Tongzhou didn't dare to be careless when he heard Zheng Xiong's words.
After all, whether others are polite or not depends on one's own status. No matter what, one has to listen.
Now that people are giving face, Wang Tongzhou quickly answered.
"Your Majesty, please tell me that as long as we, the Soldiers and Horses Division, can help in this Yingtian Mansion, it is our duty to do so. Your Majesty, just send them."
Wang Tongzhou was very tactful and assured Zheng Xiong, but he was not sure how much he could believe what he said.
Zheng Xiong didn't take it seriously, nodded, and continued.
"The arrest of gamblers some time ago was an unintentional move. However, after investigation, we discovered that there are countless such evil places in Yingtian Mansion."
"This gambling den is harmful to others and benefits ourselves. Many families have been destroyed and many people have died. Since I am the governor of Yingtian Mansion, I must not allow this harmful place to exist."
"Today, I have collected the location of some gambling houses in Yingtian Mansion, and I want to cooperate with your Military and Horse Division to completely eradicate this harmful place. Do you have any problems here?"
Although Zheng Xiong's words had a discussion tone, Wang Tongzhou heard something different from them.
Damn bloodline suppression, damn level suppression, and places like gambling houses are targets of attack.
So Wang Tongzhou thought for a while and said.
"But according to your Majesty's instructions, as long as your Majesty gives the order, all the soldiers and horses will be at the command of Mr. Fu Yin."
At this time, Zheng Xiong came to the door. Wang Tongzhou could not refuse openly, but only promised steadfastly.
Zheng Xiong was very satisfied with Wang Tongzhou's attitude and nodded.
"I just came here to give you a notice today. In the next two days or so, you, the Military and Horse Division, will make preparations, mobilize your manpower, and wait for my notice."
"There is no other problem. It's just that this operation, I will tell you. Don't let the news leak out."
Zheng Xiong's last addition was to give himself some insurance and a warning.
After all, everything is ready.
But there is no airtight wall in the world. It doesn't matter if one or two escape, but if nothing is gained, then Wang Tongzhou will have to bear Zheng Xiong's wrath.
These words are both a reminder and a threat.
Wang Tongzhou was helpless. What he said before was too full, and now he couldn't even go back on it.
"Don't worry, sir. I will definitely keep my mouth shut and won't ruin your good deeds."
After repeated confirmations and Wang Tongzhou's sworn assurances, Zheng Xiong finally left with satisfaction.
Seeing Zheng Xiong leaving, Wang Tongzhou secretly complained in his heart.
They are all people who cannot afford to offend.
As a sixth-rank official, I can only be an angry little daughter-in-law, listening to orders from my superiors.
Just following Zheng Xiong's orders will inevitably offend a large number of people.
Zheng Xiong is a powerful official, so maybe he is not afraid of offending others.
But since he is in a humble position, others may not be able to cause trouble for Zheng Xiong, but he will definitely be troubled.
It was the lesser of the two that harmed each other. Wang Tongzhou sat and thought for a long time before he came up with a more perfect plan.
In the evening, a group of people from the Soldiers and Horses Division gathered together.
One by one, they all brought back the captured gamblers and gambling house operators with smiles and put them in jail.
It turned out that the man below was happily reporting the process of catching the gambler with Wang Tongzhou.
Wang Tongzhou was absent-minded. After listening to this man's report, he didn't say much.
Instead, he inexplicably told him about the matters that Zheng Xiong had come to give him.
"Ying Tianfu Zheng Fuyin is here today. You also know that, but before leaving, he gave us a difficult problem. Please give me a reference."
The man asked without doubting his presence.
"My lord, please tell me."
Wang Tongzhou told this man what Zheng Xiong had ordered.
"It's just that Zheng Fuyin has a list of gambling houses. It's only for the past two days. We need the cooperation of our Military and Horse Department."
"These people have more or less backgrounds. We can't afford to offend them. Let's see if there is any good way to avoid offending them both."
After hearing this, the man's eyes rolled around.
"Sir, please forgive me for my inability to answer this question."
"The security patrols in Yingtian Mansion are all within our jurisdiction. The governor is dissatisfied with the gambling house in Yingtian Mansion, so it is his duty to come to us."
"If you please one party, you have to offend the other party. This is the best of both worlds. The ability of the subordinate officials is limited. I really can't think of it."
When Wang Tongzhou got the answer, he sighed sadly, but he was secretly happy in his heart.
"Forget it, this matter needs to be kept secret. You are not allowed to talk about it with others. That's it, you go ahead!"
"Yes, my lord."
After Wang Tongzhou waited for this person to leave, his expression changed from the previous sadness and showed a faint smile.
When I thought about being proud, I even hummed a ditty.
But after this person left, he led another person to a hidden corner, not knowing what he was talking about.
After the two of them finished speaking, they left.
In the palace, Mao Xiang was standing quietly waiting outside the palace. Suddenly, a voice came from behind, whispering something to Mao Xiang.
After a while, Mao Xiang looked serious and walked towards the hall.
Lao Zhu was reviewing the memorial. When he saw Mao Xiang coming forward, he asked lightly.
"What's the matter?"
"Your Majesty, Ying Tianfu Yin Zheng Xiong went to the Military and Horse Department today. In about two days, he asked the Military and Horse Department to cooperate with the government office to clear out some gambling houses."
"A few days ago, the government's police officer was also collecting information about gambling houses, but only part of it was collected."
"I think there should be some connection between the two."
Hearing this, Lao Zhu became slightly interested, put down the pen and paper in his hand, stretched his muscles, stood up and said.
"Hey, I didn't expect that Zheng Xiong is not afraid of offending anyone at all!"
"Since he wants to cure the gambling den, and we agree with him, let's help him."
"Did your spy outside get any news?"
Mao Xiang responded calmly and was prepared before replying to Lao Zhu.
"Zheng Xiong met with Wang Tongzhou, the commander of the Military and Horse Division today, and Wang Tongzhou informed one of his subordinates about the incident and gave him some instructions."
"In addition, over at Yingtian Mansion, the list of gambling houses given by the arrester are all small gambling houses, opened by people from all walks of life, with little connection between them."
After listening to Mao Xiang's additional explanation, Lao Zhu's mood was no longer beautiful.
I originally thought it was the beginning of a king, a big move, and Zheng Xiong must make big moves.
This is the result.
It’s not that Zheng Xiong is ineffective, it’s that his subordinates are ineffective and the information collection is not in place!
