When I woke up in the morning, it was already three o'clock in the morning.
Shen Hao shook his head, still feeling a little bloated and painful. He drank too much yesterday.
He grabbed the teapot from the table and took two sips. He took a deep breath and finally regained consciousness.
Shen Hao didn't stay overnight in Laifeng Tower last night. He knew his habit. If there was a woman next to him when he woke up in the morning, he would have to spend the whole morning tormenting her. He has something to do today and cannot delay casually.
I just washed my body with cold water from the well in the yard, put on clean clothes and went out. Today I have to go to the guardhouse to talk to Chen Tianwen. I can't forget to go to the peak just after I won the prize.
Entering the guardhouse, Shen Hao clearly felt that many people were looking at him, and some even whispered to each other. He guessed that the previous reward had spread. After all, such a generous reward was rare.
Knock on the door.
"Please come."
"General Qi, are you still busy?"
Chen Tianwen put down the pen in his hand, raised his head with a smile, and pointed to the chair next to him for Shen Hao to sit on.
"Shen Hao, have you got all the rewards?"
"I got it. I just came to thank the general for taking care of me." Shen Hao did not sit down in a hurry, but stood honestly.
Chen Tianwen laughed and said: "You Shen Hao are a man of real ability, who do you need to take care of? This time you have made the contribution by your own ability, you don't need to thank me!"
Shen Hao felt something was wrong when he heard this, but he didn't have time to think about it, so he quickly said: "General Flag, what are you talking about? If you hadn't been helping me with support from the front, I wouldn't have been able to look at it these few times. , How can you accomplish anything? You still have good leadership."
This is the truth. If Chen Tianwen hadn't approved three thunder talismans for Shen Hao, Shen Hao would probably have hiccupped by now. Not to mention that so many experts came to reinforce him later, otherwise it would not be easy to catch Qingjiang He.
As he spoke, Shen Hao took out a small copper box from his arms and placed it on Chen Tianwen's table without leaving any trace.
"I have no way to thank you. I can only borrow flowers to offer to the Buddha. I also ask the general flag not to be dissatisfied."
Shen Hao is here to maintain the relationship, and empty talk is not enough, and money and the like are not available, so only the Xiao Pei Yuan Dan that he got yesterday is suitable for giving as a gift.
After receiving two pills, Shen Hao could still accept giving one away as a gift. Although he was still extremely reluctant to give it up, who made him rootless and helpless? If you don't do this, you won't be able to survive in the scene.
But unexpectedly, Chen Tianwen pushed the copper box back.
"General Flag, you..."
Chen Tianwen shook his head and interrupted: "I know the current atmosphere is not very good, but I won't compete with you for the elixir. And you paid for this with your life. Am I still considered a human being if I take it? Put it away and don't let it go. I'm angry!"
The righteous words made Shen Hao a little confused. This was not the Chen Tianwen he had in mind. When did the general banner become so righteous and awe-inspiring?
But having said that, looking at the other party's stern face, it didn't look like he was showing off, so Shen Hao could only take the copper box back in a dignified manner.
Seeing Shen Hao take back the box, Chen Tianwen had a smile on his face again, and continued chatting with Shen Hao as if he were just having fun. It seemed that he was particularly busy today?
"Shen Hao, I remember that your ancestral home is Xinliang City, Jingzhong, right?"
"Huh? Yes."
"When I was thirteen, I studied abroad and became a monk. When I was eighteen, I joined our Xuanqing Guard in Licheng. It has been eight years now. When you first arrived at the guard, you followed the boss, right?"
"Yes, I followed Boss Qi for three years. After Boss Qi left, I followed you."
"Yes, it's been so many years. I always rely on you a lot."
The more Shen Hao listened, the more uncomfortable he became. Chen Tian asked what did these words mean? Why did you suddenly become so polite?
"General Banner, I don't believe you are saying that! It's true that I have learned a lot from you, otherwise I, Shen Hao, would still be an ordinary soldier, and I don't know whether I am alive or dead."
Chen Tianwen smiled happily and did not comment on Shen Hao's words. After a pause, he suddenly asked: "Now that your abilities and qualifications are sufficient, have you ever thought about taking on some things too much?"
Is this... about to be promoted? !
But after a second thought, Shen Hao rejected the idea directly.
The Licheng Guardhouse is now a mess. From the hundred households down to the school order, it is full of staff. Even if someone wants to promote Shen Hao, there is no room.
"General Qi, my subordinates don't quite understand what you said."
"Is there anything you can't understand about this? Let me tell you clearly. Your ability is obvious to all and your loyalty is high enough, so the institute is going to put some extra burden on you. Do you have any personal thoughts?"
Is this really a promotion? !
"But, Commander-in-Chief, this, isn't this going to transfer me out, right?"
"Ha? Hahaha! What are you thinking about? How can a talent like you be transferred to someone else to benefit others? I mean to promote you in our guardhouse. Do you have any ideas?"
"My subordinates must obey the arrangements, but it seems that there are no vacancies in our office?"
"There is indeed no vacancy now, but there will be one soon."
"?" Shen Hao didn't quite understand, and he was wondering if any of the commander-in-chief was going to be transferred away?
Chen Tianwen shrugged, spread his hands, and said, "Don't look at me. This is Master Baihu's wish. I don't know exactly what will happen at that time. Master Baihu just wants me to talk to you first." , if you have no objection, Master Baihu will talk to you personally."
I’ve been working on it for a long time and the root is here! Shen Hao felt a little unsure. No wonder Chen Tianwen was so strange today. It turned out that he was ordered by Tang Qingyuan.
But how did Tang Qingyuan get promoted?
"Well, it's better to come early than to come by chance. Master Baihu happens to be in the public house today. I'll take you there."
Chen Tianwen was very positive. Although he did not get specific information from Tang Qingyuan, he had plans in mind. Now Shen Hao is a small flag officer. After being promoted one level, he will be the general flag officer of the seventh rank. Then he will be his colleague on an equal footing with Chen Tianwen. It’s not for anything else, just to keep a line now so that we can meet each other in the future.
Many things would be much easier to do if there was an extra ally in the guard station.
...
Knocking on the door of Tang Qingyuan's public house, Chen Tianwen came often, but this was the first time for Shen Hao, and he was a little cautious for no reason.
"Well, Lao Chen, I'm sorry to trouble you. You should go back first and I'll talk to Shen Hao alone."
"Ah? Okay, sir, I'll take my leave now."
"Um."
Chen Tianwen had just led Shen Hao in, but was sent away by Tang Qingyuan without saying a few words. He was probably confused.
Tang Qingyuan sat on a chair, and after finishing what he was doing, he raised his head and looked at Shen Hao, who was slightly reserved.
"Mr. Chen Qi must have been angry with you about the matter, right?"
"Yes."
"That's good. But have you ever thought about why the good thing about promotion will fall on a rootless and helpless flag official like you instead of looking for those noble children with prominent families? Is it because of your Shen Hao's ability? So much better than them?"
"This... I don't know, I hope you can clear up my doubts."
"It's very simple. I need someone with both ability and a simple background to help me. You happen to be my best choice at the moment."
As Tang Qingyuan spoke, he took out a piece of information from the drawer and handed it to Shen Hao.
"Take a look first, and then we'll talk about the rest after you've finished."
