Half an hour later, Li Qinzai saw Song Sen.
After not seeing each other for a few days, Song Sen seemed to have changed a little. He had gained weight.
The ugly cheeks are rounder and slightly bulging. They look like an angry puffer fish, but they are not as cute as puffer fish. They are cute and cute, giving people a strange impression.
Call him ugly, he has flesh on his face, and there is an inexplicable sense of honesty in his ugliness.
Call him honest, but he is ugly.
In a simple open-air restaurant in Jingfang, Xi City, Chang'an, Song Sen hurriedly saluted after seeing Li Qinzai. However, he didn't hear any movement for a long time. When he looked up and saw Li Qinzai staring straight at him, Song Sen couldn't help but be confused.
"Uh, County Uncle Li?"
Li Qinzai sighed and said, "What have you eaten recently? This fat guy was just ugly originally, but now he is ugly, fat and greasy. I really can't stand it anymore."
Song Sen, however, was not angry at all. He chuckled and said, "Thanks to County Uncle Li, I have been promoted from a low-ranking official to a higher official."
"Oh? It's not easy. What promotion did you get?"
"Xiaguan used to be the deputy head of the Hundred Cavalry Division, Chang An, but now the word 'deputy' has been removed, haha, haha."
Li Qinzai also smiled: "Congratulations, congratulations, you can buy this drink, Ah Si, let the shopkeeper serve the good wine, Sanlejing greets you."
Song Sen smiled and said: "It should be, it should be. The promotion to lower official is all thanks to County Uncle Li."
"What do you mean? What does it have to do with me?"
"Last time in the Weisheng case, I made a great contribution in arresting the leader of the case, Wang Fusheng, and cleared the grievances of the two princesses. Your Majesty not only promoted me to an official, but also gave me a hundred gold coins."
"Haha, others don't know, but I remember County Uncle Li's kindness. It was County Uncle Li who found out Wang Fusheng and closed the net under your arrangement. I just took advantage of him."
Li Qinzai perked up and said, "I'm so happy. If nothing else, I will share half of the bounty your Majesty gave you. Isn't that excessive?"
Song Sen's expression froze. Is there really such a shameless person in the world?
Yes, there is.
"Ahem, it's not too much, not too much at all. I'll send the fifty pieces to County Uncle Li's house as soon as I stop my official duties." Song Sen tried his best to squeeze out a smile.
Li Qinzai laughed loudly and patted him on the shoulder: "I'm kidding you, can I see this little money?"
Song Sen breathed a sigh of relief and couldn't help but take out a handkerchief and wipe the cold sweat from his forehead.
Li Qinzai sneered: "Look at your worthless appearance. You are so scared of tens of thousands of dollars. You are now in charge of Baiqisi. Have you never made any profit?"
Song Sen smiled bitterly and said: "To be honest, Mr. Li, Baiqisi is directly under the control of His Majesty. Apart from salary, there is really no money and money on weekdays. The rich officials of the Tang Dynasty are all in the court and local places, and we don't get much exposure." Most of the government offices are having a hard time."
"I'll give you a part-time job later. Have you heard about my family's ice business? Your Majesty is also a part of it. I'll say hello to Xu Jingzong. You Baiqisi will send a few people to the countries in the Western Region to find out who is secretly doing this. Anyone who wants to cause trouble to my business should just make a small report."
"As long as Baiqisi does the work, I won't let you work in vain. I will give you Chang'an Baiqisi a benefit of 5,000 guans every year. How about you distribute the benefits as you see?"
Song Sen was stunned for a moment, then he was overjoyed and hurriedly saluted: "Thank you very much, thank you County Uncle Li for your generosity. I will definitely send the most capable people to the Western Regions to serve your Majesty and County Uncle Li."
Although Baiqisi is a Tianjia hawk, it is indeed not a fat department. The salaries of officials and subordinates are strictly customized by the imperial court, and Baiqisi's salary is paid out of the palace's funds, which means Li Zhi pays it out of his own pocket. of.
The Baiqisi had neither the power to interrogate nor the power to convict. They were only responsible for detective investigations, which was incomparable to the factory guards of the Ming Dynasty hundreds of years later.
When power is locked in a cage, you can imagine how miserable Baiqisi's life must be.
To Song Sen, the newly appointed chief, the benefits suddenly promised by Li Qinzai were like rain falling from the sky, or dry wood meeting a raging fire.
The annual allowance of five thousand guan, all distributed by Song Sen, is of great benefit to Song Sen's complete control of Chang'an Baiqisi. The favor was so great that if it wasn't inappropriate, Song Sen would have liked to kiss Li Qinzai.
After setting the stage, Li Qinzai talked leisurely about the business.
"My cousin was framed for no reason and sent to the Dali Temple prison. Do you know about this?" Li Qinzai asked slowly.
A trace of hesitation flashed across Song Sen's face, but when he thought of the benefits Li Qinzai had just promised, he still replied: "I know, this matter has caused a huge commotion in the court, and countless courtiers come to impeach your brother Li Sima every day. , and it is getting worse, Baiqisi has noticed it a long time ago."
Li Qinzai asked: "Are there any other signs? For example, the impeachment of my cousin is just the beginning. What they really want to deal with is my grandfather, the British father-in-law, or...me?"
Song Sen smiled bitterly and said: "I really don't know, without His Majesty's order, Baiqisi wouldn't dare to randomly monitor the movements of Baiqisi. What we find out are just rumors from the government and the public."
Li Qinzai nodded. Unlike the factory guards in the Ming Dynasty, Baiqisi still had integrity, at least that was the case with Baiqisi during Li Zhi's time.
According to the real history, after Li Zhi's death, Baiqisi returned to the Empress Wu. At that time, what they did had the charm of the factory guards of the Ming Dynasty, and they became more and more lawless.
Of course, the so-called "Plum Blossom Internal Guards" recorded in unofficial histories and rumors, knock on the blackboard, there is no such thing in history, it is a fabrication.
"Help me check it out. My cousin has been imprisoned unjustly. The matter must be investigated clearly. No matter who dares to bring bad luck to my Li family, this matter will never be resolved." Li Qinzai's tone became colder.
Song Sen looked embarrassed and said in a low voice: "Uncle Li, Baiqisi has not obeyed the emperor's order, so he doesn't dare to do anything without permission."
Li Qinzai glanced at him: "You dare to accept the money but dare not do the work? Old Song, has your moral integrity turned into fat on your body?"
Song Sen smiled bitterly and said, "Excuse me, Mr. Li, but I won't accept the money, okay? Without His Majesty's will, the subordinates will be charged. If they fail to become officials, they might even go to jail. What's the use of taking the money?" .”
Seeing the displeasure on Li Qinzai's face, Song Sen also felt a little guilty, so he said: "County Uncle Li has a very close personal relationship with His Majesty. Why don't you take the trouble to go to the palace and ask for His Majesty's permission to mobilize the Baiqisi? With His Majesty's decree, I will The official will definitely go through fire and water for County Uncle Li."
Seeing Song Sen's resolute attitude, Li Qinzai also saw that although this guy was greedy for money and had selfish desires, he still had a bottom line. The bottom line could not be shaken, and it would be useless no matter how many benefits he gave.
I have to say that this kind of person may seem slippery, but in fact he is quite valuable. He can deal with it.
"That's all, I'll go into the palace to see His Majesty right away. Just wait for the decree." Li Qinzai said helplessly.
Song Sen said goodbye knowingly.
After taking two steps after saluting, Song Sen turned around again and looked at Li Qinzai, hesitating to speak.
Li Qinzai's heart felt warm. They had known each other for a long time and they had a friendship after all. Although Mr. Yu was not legal, Song Sen's selfish intentions were still towards him. He hesitated to speak, obviously intending to provide some private help.
In addition to legal principles, there should be human feelings.
Li Qinzai looked at him expectantly.
After hesitating for a long time, Song Sen finally spoke: "When I first came here, I heard from your family that you had souvenirs for me..."
"Huh?" Li Qinzai's expression immediately became dull.
"So, I would like to ask if the local specialties... will be returned?" Song Sen said coyly.
Li Qinzai was furious: "What a special local product..."
He picked up the ponytail from under his buttocks and prepared it for him. Song Sen was shocked and ran around in panic with his head in his hands.
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