Han Shizu

Chapter 1399 The imperial city envoy and his adopted son
The Si Yamen of the imperial city is naturally within the imperial city, located in the southeast, close to the palace city, and adjacent to a central government office of the imperial court.Compared with the introverted and low-key Wu Desi, the Huangcheng Division is obviously more ostentatious. The gates are beautifully decorated with bright colors, which attract people's attention.

As an envoy of the imperial city, Zhang Dejun is a humble servant in front of the emperor, but in front of the officials of the imperial city department, he is the master who controls their future, fate and even life and death.Moreover, because he is an eunuch, he is even more intimidating, which can be regarded as a kind of status blessing.Those who are willing to be driven by eunuchs like cattle and horses are indeed not people with much integrity.

In the back hall, the furnishings are luxurious, even a little extravagant. The floor is completely covered by exquisite carpets, smoke is curling up from the smoker, and there is a light and pleasant aroma in the air. The spices used are obviously expensive.

Zhang Dejun was sitting behind the desk, carefully reading through the large number of secret reports submitted by his subordinates, tirelessly and patiently, hoping to find some valuable news, some news that would interest Emperor Liu.

What people fear and criticize most in the Imperial City Division is that these secret minions, with their pervasive and omnipotent espionage capabilities, have seriously violated the privacy of the officials and people in the capital, and have always cast a dark cloud over the heads of the court ministers. , It is even difficult for them to know how many people they have exposed.

Compared with the Wu De Division, the biggest difference between the Imperial City Division may not be that the eunuchs are in power, but that there is no bottom line in the process of spying, surveillance, and intelligence gathering.

As for this point, the Wu De Division presided over by Li Chongju has more energy, resources, and power, but it always abides by the rules and rarely oversteps.

In contrast, the Secretary of the Imperial City did not have so many scruples. He did things with a strong purpose and almost no restrictions on his means. Zhang Dejun was Emperor Liu's domestic slave, and he was sure of one thing, that is, if Man Chaoxun Nobility and ministers have nothing to hide in front of the emperor, and there is no privacy, so Emperor Liu is also happy to see it.

And precisely because he understood Emperor Liu's psychology, Zhang Dejun appeared so arrogant and even unscrupulous in his actions.With different identities and different positions, Zhang Dejun has no moral pressure and is not afraid of offending others. He always understands in his heart that as long as he is on the side of Emperor Liu, he can guarantee his power and wealth.

What's more, isn't that the purpose of Emperor Liu's establishment of the Imperial City Department, which he will be in charge of?

"Hehe." As if he had discovered something interesting, Zhang Dejun couldn't help chuckling twice. The laughter was not loud, but it was slightly sinister.

"Father!" A figure flickered, and a call with obvious awe sounded, drawing Zhang Dejun's attention back.

The person who came was a middle-aged man, about 30 years old, with a long and narrow face, fair complexion, and a few short beards on his chin. He looked more temperamental.Wearing a set of official robes with the logo of the Imperial City Division and six-rank accessories, this is already a middle-level official of the imperial court.You know, even Zhang Dejun, the envoy of the imperial city, is only set at the fourth rank.

His name is Wang Shouzhong, he is the highest-ranking marriage officer of the Imperial City Department, Zhang Dejun's capable subordinate, and of course the most important thing is that he is Zhang Dejun's adopted son.

The more he has nothing, the more he longs for something, probably for this reason, these years, Zhang Dejun finally couldn't hold back, adopted four adoptive sons, changed their names and surnames, and used them as family heirs.

The four sons are called Wang Shouzhong, Wang Shouyi, Zhang Jinren, and Zhang Jinjie. Zhang Dejun also put his heart into choosing the names. To the second king and the second Zhang, Zhang Dejun's original surname was Wang, and it was only because he was adopted by an eunuch with the surname Zhang. Zhang, will not change his surname until his adoptive father dies

And these four prostitutes were all arranged under the imperial city's office, serving as marriage and investigation officials, and they all became Zhang Dejun's important wings, and he relied heavily on them on weekdays.

As for this Wang Shouzhong, he is the oldest one, and he is only ten years younger than Zhang Dejun. There are many people in Beijing who ridicule such a father and son pair.

For the behavior of these four people who forgot their ancestors, they were even more mercilessly criticized. Of course, behind those ridicules, there may not be no admirers.It's not just anyone who can fall into Zhang Dejun's eyes, but for most people, if they recognize their father, they will be able to get riches, wealth, power and official career at their fingertips, such an opportunity is also rare.Those who really benefit from it will not care about some rumors.

"What's the matter?" Facing his adopted son, Zhang Dejun didn't show much affinity, but showed it with an awe-inspiring majesty.

Wang Shouzhong bowed his body and said: "The fourth brother has done his best to report. He has returned to the capital from Hexi, but he failed to find the two highnesses. He let the people of Wu Desi make a contribution. He feels ashamed and apologizes to you." !"

Hearing this, Zhang Dejun smiled and waved his hands: "Answer him, it's all right! As long as the two Highnesses are safe, I think he has tried his best. I sent him there. It was just an experiment. I am glad I got it, and I lost it." No problem! Compared to Wu Desi, it is indeed difficult for us to perform outside of Beijing! Let him return to Beijing with peace of mind!"

"Yes!" Wang Shouzhong replied: "In addition, I stayed in Hexi as long as possible, and found out some things. About Wu Desi Hexi, who found the two His Highnesses this time, everyone knows Wang Yinwu!"

"Why, seeing someone's great achievements, are you jealous?" Zhang Dejun said lightly.

The corners of Wang Shouzhong's mouth curled up slightly, and he said seriously: "Fourth brother said, this Wang Yinwu has a close relationship with Hexi's military and government, especially Lu Duoxun, who was known in Hexi before, and even cited as a confidant. He has a close relationship and frequent acquaintances! "

Listening to his words, Zhang Dejun was obviously interested, looked at Wang Shouzhong, and listened to him continue.Noticing Zhang Dejun's reaction, Wang Shouzhong also followed closely: "The fourth brother thinks that it is a taboo thing to form a secret relationship with ministers. This Wang Yinwu has such a close relationship with Hexi's military and government, and it is inevitable that he will be involved. Whether to investigate deeply, maybe we can find something. A windfall."

Hearing this, Zhang Dejun thought about it seriously for a while, and couldn't help but shook his head: "As soon as he has made a great contribution, we go to find trouble. Even if this is reported to the officials, it will be difficult to get support, and it will even be associated with the imperial city, martial arts. The dispute between the two divisions of Germany and Germany feels that we are deliberately attacking.

It's not enough to report this kind of thing, it's just some specious things.As for Lu Duoxun, the officials are very fond of this person, and the family members are prosperous, so it is inconvenient to offend him for the time being! "

"Father is wise! Let's put this matter aside first?" Wang Shouzhong asked for instructions.

"Put it down for now!" Zhang Dejun affirmed.

"Has the matter of the dog meat restaurant been dealt with?" Zhang Dejun asked suddenly.

Upon hearing the question, Wang Shouzhong replied: "I have already investigated, and the source of the dog meat in this restaurant is mainly purchased from a dog merchant. The dog merchant's surname is Zhou, and he is just a rascal in the capital."

"Then where did this man's dog come from?" Zhang Dejun asked immediately.

"It seems to be sold from the countryside!" Wang Shouzhong didn't notice Zhang Dejun's gradually gloomy face.

"Then how do you deal with it later?"

Wang Shouzhong was taken aback, and said: "It's just a dog meat restaurant, there is nothing worthy of attention, so I withdrew the person."

"This is what you do!" Zhang Dejun stood up abruptly, and stared at him fiercely: "The things that the officials have told you allow you to be so perfunctory and slack!"

Seeing this, Wang Shouzhong was startled, knelt down on the ground, and apologized in a panic: "My son is wrong, please punish me!"

"Let me tell you, don't think it's just a little bit of dog meat, and then feel that it's insignificant and don't care about it!" Zhang Dejun stared at him coldly: "If the official asks me one day, how do you want me to reply, using your excuses? Or lie to deceive the officials?"

Sweat was already forming on his forehead, Wang Shouzhong kowtowed vigorously, and hurriedly promised: "My son will immediately send more people to investigate the situation clearly!"

After staring at him for a while, Zhang Dejun finally withdrew his gaze and waved his hands: "Get up!"

"Thank you, father!" Wang Shouzhong stood up and breathed a sigh of relief.

"Get ten sticks yourself!" Zhang Dejun said lightly again.

"Yes!" Wang Shouzhong didn't hesitate at all.

(End of this chapter)