"Dad, why are you here?"
Yang Douzhi, who was accustomed to drinking in his own apartment in the Imperial City Division, raised his eyelids and saw his godfather Yang Jian appearing outside the house. He was so excited that he quickly stood up and saluted.
Yang Jian raised his hand to help this capable and capable godson, who was now making great achievements in the management of the Imperial City Division.
"Get up, you've done well these days."
"My godfather is so complimentary. This kid is also taking advantage of his godfather. It was only after listening to your godfather's guidance that I achieved what I have today."
Yang Jian smiled with satisfaction and sat down on the main seat without hesitation.
"That's because your kid is smart and knows that dad will not harm you. Dad came here today to obey the official's decree."
"Please godfather, please make it clear."
"Did you know that our champion has been awarded the title of governor of the two Zhejiang roads?"
"Of course I know, but unfortunately my position is low and my position in the Imperial City Department makes my son too embarrassed to go to the palace to congratulate me."
"Well..." Yang Jian nodded, raised his eyes to look at his godson, and then spoke slowly.
"The officials took great care of him. After being appointed as the governor of Liangzhe Road, they were worried that he would go to Liangzhe Road. Those local officials looked down upon him and made it difficult for him."
"That's why I gave him the imperial sword. I was afraid that he was far away in Zhejiang and Zhejiang and worried about his safety. Therefore, I specially ordered the Imperial City Secretary to send capable detectives to the left and right. Firstly, he would obey the orders of the champion, and secondly, he would protect the champion. Public safety..."
"Is the Imperial City Department responsible for this?"
Yang Douzhi raised his head with astonishment on his face and looked at his godfather. This is unprecedented.
This kind of operation made Yang Douzhi a little suspicious. Could it be that the prodigy and number one scholar Gao Zhang was the long-lost illegitimate son of an official family?
Otherwise, why would he think so carefully about Gao Zhang? This is really not like the behavior of the Emperor of the Song Dynasty who only wanted to play chess, calligraphy, painting and practice cultivation.
Seeing the shock on his godson's face, Yang Jian couldn't help but twist his lips. He knew very well that in the eyes of the official family, this beloved disciple who was as talented as him was definitely closer than his own son.
Seeing the strange expression on his godfather Yang Jian, Yang Douzhi bowed his head and bowed.
"It's the kid who lost his temper. The kid really didn't expect it to be like this."
"It doesn't matter, let alone you. Even if our family hears the news for the first time, it won't be much better."
Having said this, Yang Jian's eyes once again fell on his godson Yang Douzhi.
"Godfather, Zhao Yaban was accompanying Duke Zhuangyuan before. Do you need the child to be poisoned? I'll call him here and follow the instructions of godfather."
"No need for now, our family wants you to go in person this time."
"Godfather?!" Yang Douzhi's expression that seemed a little disappointed just now was suddenly filled with surprise.
Think about how much achievements Zhao Yaban achieved after following Gao Zhang for only two months.
Even though at least half of it would be given to his superior, Zhao Adban was not only promoted to military attaché, but even received personal commendation from the official.
This made Yang Douzhi quite depressed, but there was nothing he could do about it. After all, he knew very well that he was the chief officer of the Imperial City Department.
As long as Zhao Yaban is still running errands in the Imperial City Department, the military attache will only be under him.
I don't want to make achievements, and I also want to be favored by officials. However, as a eunuch, I have almost no chance to follow the No. 1 Duke.
In the Song Dynasty, besides the royal family, who else could control the eunuchs?
But what his godfather said really surprised Yang Duzhi. After all, he knew very well that his godfather couldn't joke with him about such a thing.
Seeing Yang Douzhi's appearance, Yang Jian nodded and said solemnly.
"Our family begged the officials for a long time, and the officials agreed..."
"Godfather, you are so kind to your children..."
Yang Douzhi immediately fell to the ground, almost crying with excitement.
Looking at his godson, Yang Jian couldn't help but subconsciously touched his old face, which felt slightly hot.
If the officials didn't love Gao Zhang enough and gave Shang Fang the sword, they would still worry that Gao Zhang's life would be threatened.
After all, the Jiangnan area is not that stable, and Xiao Gao is still a child.
So after the officials thought about it, they naturally thought of their own secret service, the Imperial City Division.
After all, the Imperial City Secretary is the emperor's eagle dog, and he only takes orders from him, the emperor of the Song Dynasty.
Therefore, the officials informed Yang Jian and asked the Imperial City Department to send capable people. Yang Jian naturally recommended his godson.
Of course, the reason is very simple. He is his godson and a eunuch in the palace, so he is more trustworthy.
After all, it wasn't because I had spent so much time and effort, but because the officials were more interested in Gao Zhang, the number one scholar.
After Yang Jian helped Yang Douzhi up, he spoke seriously.
"This time you are following Duke Zhuangyuan. Please remember that you must not make decisions without authorization. You must listen to Duke Zhuangyuan in everything."
"Even if he asks you to search for evidence of the Hangzhou magistrate's crime, just do it..."
"Ah, this..." Yang Douzhi looked at his godfather in confusion.
Yang Jian lowered his voice and began to explain carefully in Yang Douzhi's ear.
The two of them stayed in the room for almost an hour before Yang Jian stood up and flicked the dust on his clothes.
"Next, just follow Duke Zhuangyuan and do things with your heart. Our family will look after the Imperial City Division for you."
"I understand, kid. Thank you godfather for your advice." Yang Douzhi supported Yang Jian and walked slowly outside the house.
Not far away, Yang Jian stopped and spoke to Yang Duzhi again.
"You are still young, not much older than the Number One Scholar. Whether you can take over our position in the future depends on yourself."
These meaningful words made Yang Douzhi, who was in his twenties, feel his heart beat wildly.
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After sending his godfather away, Yang Douzhi returned to his room, picked up the wine bottle, and drank a few sips of it proudly before calming down.
Then he started to rub his hands together excitedly and started walking around the house. His godfather had revealed too much information to him, which made Yang Douzhi even more excited.
Thinking about it, it was because Zhao Yaban worked with Gao Zhang, the number one scholar, that he was able to get promoted and make a fortune, and he could actually have such an opportunity. If he didn't seize it, it would be unforgivable.
"Come, go, tell the officials, come to our house quickly, we have something important to discuss."
The officials at the door obeyed the order sternly and ran away quickly. Not long after, officials from the Imperial City Department came quickly on foot.
Not only Zhao Adban, the second assistant officer, was present, but also the five commanders of the Imperial City Division, including the custody officer, the escort officer, Qianxing, Houxing, the contract surveyor, the personal attendant officer, and the six commanders of the personal officer. Everyone in Bianliang, Tokyo, has gathered here.
(End of chapter)
