Among these father-in-laws, the leader quickly congratulated Han Pingzhi and Zhou Yiming: "Congratulations to Mr. Han and Mr. Zhou, you two have successfully completed this arrest operation. It is really gratifying.
If the two men hadn't acted quickly to arrest these spies under such a difficult situation, our country of Chu would have been in a bloody storm, and maybe the emperor would have suffered as well.
The two of you have made such unparalleled achievements, and your future success is just around the corner. "
Although Zhou Yiming has outstanding abilities, extremely high martial arts training, and is eloquent, he has not been in the officialdom for a long time and is not familiar with the ordinary entertainment in the officialdom. Therefore, he did not react at the first time and just stood there. , looked at the father-in-law with a smile on his face, and his heart was full of happiness.
Han Pingzhi has been in the officialdom for many years, and he is very good at these social events. Before the father-in-law finished speaking his congratulations, he immediately handed over his hands, walked to the father-in-law, and said with a sincere smile:
"Several adults said this, Mr. Zhou and I really don't dare to take it. In fact, to be honest, I didn't do anything during this arrest operation. I was just responsible for some co-ordination work. The real hero is Mr. Zhou. Talent is right.
When he and the policemen from the inspection yamen in the south of the city went to Huamanlou to investigate incognito, they found some unusual clues about the oiran, so they followed the clues and discovered this important secret.
As a young man who had just entered the yamen office, Mr. Zhou did not panic after receiving the news. Instead, he calmly commanded his colleagues to blockade the Huaman Building, control all the people in the building, and then single-handedly come to me alone. Deliver letters here.
After all this, Master Zhou also met the most powerful Taoist among these spies when he was on the arrest mission. I don’t need to tell the rest of the story, several adults also know it. "
In fact, even if Han Pingzhi didn't say this, those father-in-laws were very clear about Yi Ming's important role in this arrest. However, the reason why Han Ping said this actually had his own purpose.
On the one hand, his words will make the father-in-laws more impressed by their contribution in this arrest. On the other hand, while highlighting Zhou Ming's contribution, he is also subtly telling the father-in-law, Zhou Yiming has such high merits. In this arrest operation, he can be said to be the first hero, and the second hero in the operation is none other than himself.
After those father-in-laws understood this truth, when they returned to the palace to report the news to the emperor, as long as Han Pingzhi's name was more or less mentioned, his purpose was achieved.
It is difficult for an official who works outside the palace to have contact with the emperor unless there are special circumstances. This has led to many local officials, although they have extremely high official positions and live a life of fine clothing and fine food, but they have never seen the emperor in their lives. face.
If you have never met the emperor, or even the emperor doesn't know who you are, this situation will directly lead to the emperor not trusting you at all, and those powerful officials will not be able to reach that position without the emperor's trust.
Therefore, Han Pingzhi knew very well that no matter how successful this arrest operation was, if he did not take this opportunity to let the emperor know him, as long as the heat of this case subsides after a while, it would be impossible to remind the emperor of him again. It’s difficult every day.
That's why he tried his best to get these father-in-laws to mention their names in front of the emperor. If the emperor remembered his names, he would be promoted to a higher level in the future.
As a rookie in the officialdom, Zhou Ming could not understand Han Pingzhi's many small thoughts. He only thought that Han Pingzhi was loyal enough. When he could take credit for himself openly, he was not greedy at all and gave all the credit to himself.
This made Zhou Ming admire Han Pingzhi's character in his heart, and his favorable impression of him greatly increased.
Faced with Han Pingzhi's praise, Zhou Ming just wanted to say a few words of humility, but in the end he had no chance to speak.
When those father-in-laws saw Han Pingzhi being so humble, they immediately rushed to speak and said: "Master Han, what you said is wrong. Master Zhou's contribution is certainly not small, but for the success of this arrest, your contribution cannot be underestimated.
After we return to the palace, we will definitely report the truth in front of the emperor, and we will never let Master Han's achievements be buried. "
"Several adults are so complimentary." Han Pingzhi looked calm on the surface, but he was happy in his heart. The reason why he said those words just now was for this effect, "I, Han Pingzhi, am so virtuous and capable, how dare I bother you so much?" I am really ashamed to mention it in front of the emperor."
At this time, Zhou Yiming, who was standing aside, was dumbfounded. He thought that Han Pingzhi's move of retreating in order to advance was too high. Just now, he gave all the credit to me in a grand manner and gained a reputation of being humble. He immediately left a good impression on several father-in-laws. If they went back to the palace with this good impression to report, they would naturally say a few nice words for him in front of the emperor.
Once the emperor pays attention to Han Pingzhi, it will be easy for him to get promoted and make a fortune, or even enter the core of power.
After Zhou Yiming was surprised for a while, he immediately remembered this move in his heart, because he knew very well that no matter how powerful he was, no matter how high his martial arts skills were, if he didn't know the skills to get involved in the officialdom, he would be in trouble in the future.
Zhou Yiming imitated Han Pingzhi and exchanged a few words with several father-in-laws. However, whether it was conversation skills or tone of voice, they were far from Han Pingzhi. He didn't even learn a third of his skills.
Zhou Yiming also realized his shortcomings in this area, but he was not discouraged, let alone discouraged. After all, he was still young and lacked experience in official circles. No matter how good his brain was, he would definitely not be able to compete with the fifty-year-old. Han Pingzhibi, who has been in official circles all his life.
After the father-in-laws complimented each other a few words with Yi Ming and Han Pingzhi, they planned to return to the palace to resume their duties, so they all said their goodbyes:
"Master Han, Master Zhou, now that the case has been settled, we will not stay for a long time. The emperor is still waiting for us to return. If we don't return, I'm afraid the Holy Emperor Longyan will be displeased. Then he will punish you and me. I can’t afford the punishment.”
Han Pingzhi and Zhou Yiming did not dare to neglect, and immediately planned to send the father-in-law out respectfully.
Yang Shijun, who had been standing silently at this time, turned green with anger, and the white-clothed guards were also so angry that they had a lump in their throats. The reason was actually very simple. They also participated in this arrest operation and made great contributions.
But when it came time to reward based on merit and get the limelight, the benefits were not shared by them at all. Yi Ming and Han Pingzhi stood in front of them, stealing all the limelight. Amidst the compliments of you and me, these people even Their names were not even mentioned.
If it was just targeting Yang Shijun, the white-clothed guards would be forgiven for it. After all, who made him want to make that damn bet with Zhou Yiming? Their share?
Although the white-clothed guards were full of resentment, their official positions were low and they had no chance to speak on such an important occasion.
The white-clothed guards all looked at Yang Shijun with resentful eyes, hoping that he would stand up and say a few words for the brothers at the critical moment. Even if they couldn't take back the credit, they would at least let others know that they were also responsible for this time. The arrest operation involved sweat and blood.
But to their disappointment, Yang Shijun turned a blind eye to their gazes and did not react at all.
Several white-clothed guards were disappointed and regretted in their hearts that they should not have followed Yang Shijun out to embarrass themselves.
In fact, Yang Shijun had his reasons for not saying a word. After all, when he was in the room just now, Han Pingzhi promised to save him when he knelt down and begged for mercy. If he stood up for himself and his brothers at this time, Competing for credit will undoubtedly destroy Han Pingzhi's good deeds. He may be able to take the credit back, but his life may be lost.
Of course, merit is nothing compared to life.
Yang Shijun also knew that he was very sorry for his brother by doing this. Feeling guilty, he could only lower his head desperately and not look into the eyes of his subordinates.
After paying such a humiliating price, Yang Shijun only hoped that Han Pingzhi could keep his promise and save his life. However, when the father-in-laws were about to leave, Han Pingzhi still had no intention of saving him. This made Yang Shijun uneasy and did not know what Han Pingzhi would do. What kind of medicine is sold there?
Yang Shijun stared at the back of Han Pingzhi's head angrily, thinking, is this kid lying to me? If he really wants to save me, the best time is when these father-in-laws are present. Once they leave, without favorable witnesses, even if the king of heaven comes, it will be difficult to save me.
Seeing that the father-in-laws had already arrived at the door of the Yamen, if there was no further delay, they got on the sedan and left.
Yang Shijun couldn't wait any longer, because he knew very well that as soon as these father-in-laws left, in the Yamen of the General Affairs Office, except for the few subordinates he brought, they would all be Han Pingzhi's people. If Han Pingzhi wanted to go back on his word, it would be easy. He didn't need to make up an excuse. He just had to side with Yi Ming and conscientiously complete the entire bet, otherwise he would be doomed.
Yang Shijun didn't want to take this risk. Even if Han Pingzhi already had a plan to save himself, he would take action and let him implement the plan in advance to avoid long nights and dreams.
Just as the father-in-law and Zhou Yiming waved goodbye and happily prepared to leave, Yang Shijun suddenly took a step forward and said loudly: "Sir, please stay, now is not the time for you to leave."
Zhou Yiming and Han Pingzhi were both stunned. When they turned around and saw Yang Shijun, their eyebrows furrowed.
Zhou Yiming thought to himself, what kind of tricks does this idiot want to play at this time?
Han Pingzhi was so angry that he vomited blood. In fact, he had already mentally planned a way to save Yang Shijun, but it was difficult for him to implement it with several father-in-laws present.
