Li Zhi, don't be a coward

Chapter 454 Power is locked in a cage

Half an hour later, Li Qinzai saw Song Sen.

I haven't seen him for a few days, but Song Sen seems to have changed a little. This guy has gained weight.

The ugly cheeks are more rounded, and the cheeks are slightly bulging, looking like an angry puffer fish, but not as cute as a puffer fish, ugly and cute, giving people a strange impression.

Call him ugly, he has flesh on his face, and there is an inexplicable simplicity in his ugliness.

Say he is simple and honest, but he is ugly.

In a simple open-air restaurant in Jingfang, Xishi City, Chang'an, Song Sen saw Li Qinzai and saluted hurriedly, but he didn't hear anything for a long time. When he looked up and saw Li Qinzai staring at him, Song Sen couldn't help being confused.

"Uh, Uncle Li?"

Li Qinzai sighed, and said, "What have you eaten recently? This fat-headed person is ugly at first, but now he is ugly, fat and greasy, and he really can't stand it anymore."

Song Sen wasn't angry at all, he laughed and said, "Thanks to Uncle Li, I've been promoted."

"Oh? It's not easy, why did you get promoted?"

"Xiaguan used to be the deputy head of Baiqi Division Chief An, but now the word 'deputy' has been removed, haha, haha."

Li Qinzai also smiled: "Congratulations, please treat this drink, Ah Si, let the shopkeeper serve good wine, and say hello."

Song Sen said with a smile: "It should be, it should be, and the promotion is all thanks to the blessing of County Uncle Li."

"What do you mean? What does it have to do with me?"

"The last time I was tired of winning the case, the officials arrested the leader of the case, Wang Fusheng, and made great contributions to clearing up the grievances of the two princesses. Your Majesty not only promoted me to an official position, but also gave me a hundred crowns of gold."

"Hehe, others don't know, but I remember Li Xianbo's kindness. Wang Fusheng was found out by Li Xianbo, and he collected the net under your arrangement. I just took advantage of it."

Li Qinzai cheered up: "I am overjoyed, among other things, I will share half of the bounty His Majesty gave you, isn't it too much?"

Song Sen's expression froze, is there really such a shameless person in the world?

yes, there is.

"Cough, it's not too much, it's not too much at all. After a short stop, the officials will send fifty guan to Li Xianbo's residence." Song Sen managed to squeeze out a smile.

Li Qinzai laughed loudly, and patted him on the shoulder: "You're funny, can I see this little money?"

Song Sen breathed a sigh of relief, and couldn't help taking out a handkerchief to wipe the cold sweat off his forehead.

Li Qinzai sneered: "Look at your unpromising appearance, you are so frightened by dozens of coins, and you are also in charge of Baiqisi, have you not made money?"

Song Sen smiled wryly and said: "To tell the truth, Li Xianbo, the Baiqi Division is directly under the control of His Majesty. Apart from the salary, there is really no lucrative money on weekdays. The rich officials in the Tang Dynasty are all in the court and local areas. We don't see much light." Most of the official offices are miserable."

"I'll give you a part-time job later. Have you heard of my family's ice cube business? Your Majesty is also a part of it. Let me say hello to Xu Jingzong. You Baiqisi will send a few people to stay in the Western Regions to find out who secretly If you want to trip up my family's business, it's okay to make a small report."

"As long as Baiqisi has done the work, you will not be allowed to work in vain. I will give you Changan Baiqisi [-] guan benefits every year. You can distribute the benefits, how about it?"

Song Sen was stunned for a moment, then overjoyed, he hurriedly saluted: "Thank you, thank you Li Xianbo for your generosity, I will definitely send the most capable people to the Western Regions to do my best for Your Majesty and Li Xianbo."

Although Baiqisi is an eagle dog of the Tian family, it is really not a fat department. The salaries of officials and subordinates are strictly determined by the imperial court, and Baiqisi's salary is paid by the palace, which is Li Zhi's personal pocket. of.

And Baiqisi has neither the power of interrogation nor the power of conviction. They are only responsible for the investigation, which is incomparable with the factory guards of the Ming Dynasty hundreds of years later.

When power is locked in a cage, one can imagine how miserable Baiqisi is.

Li Qinzai's sudden promise of benefits, to Song Sen, the newly appointed manager, is like rain from the sky, and fire when dry wood meets fire.

The annual subsidy of [-] guan, all distributed by Song Sen, is of great benefit to Song Sen's complete control of Chang'an Baiqi Division.The favor is too great, if it is not inappropriate, Song Sen would like to give Li Qinzai a knock before he is reconciled.

After laying the groundwork, Li Qinzai leisurely talked about the business.

"My cousin was framed for no reason and was imprisoned in Dali Temple. 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 promised just now, he still replied: "I know, the court has turned upside down about this matter, and countless courtiers go to the court to impeach brother Li Sima every day. , and it is getting worse and worse, Baiqisi has noticed it a long time ago."

Li Qinzai asked: "Is there any other signs, for example, impeachment of my cousin is just the beginning, what people really want to deal with is my grandfather, the British Duke, or... me?"

Song Sen smiled wryly and said, "The lower officials really don't know. Without His Majesty's will, the Baiqisi would not dare to monitor the activities of the officials indiscriminately. What we inquired about was nothing but gossip from the government and the public."

Li Qinzai nodded. Unlike the factory guards in the Ming Dynasty, the Baiqisi still had integrity, at least the Baiqisi during Li Zhi's period.

According to the real history, after Li Zhi's death, Baiqisi belonged to Empress Wu. At that time, what they did had the charm of factory guards in the Ming Dynasty, and they became more and more lawless.

Of course, the so-called "plum blossom inner guard" recorded in unofficial rumors, knocking on the blackboard, there is no such thing in history, it is fabricated.

"Help me check it out. My cousin has been imprisoned unjustly. The matter must be investigated. No matter who dares to touch my Li family's misfortune, this matter will definitely not be resolved." Li Qinzai's tone became colder.

Song Sen showed a look of embarrassment, and said in a low voice: "Uncle Li, the Baiqisi didn't obey the emperor's order, so he dared not do anything."

Li Qinzai glanced at him: "Did you dare to accept the money, but dare not to do the work? Lao Song, has your integrity become fat on your body?"

Song Sen said with a wry smile: "Uncle Li, forgive me, but I won't take the money, okay? If there is no order from His Majesty, the subordinate officials will be accused of crimes, and if they fail to become officials, they may even go to jail. What is the use of taking money?" .”

Seeing the displeasure on Li Qinzai's face, Song Sen also felt a little guilty, so he said: "Li Xianbo has a deep personal relationship with His Majesty, why don't you go to the palace and ask His Majesty to agree to mobilize the Baiqisi. The officials must go through fire and water for Uncle Li."

Seeing Song Sen's resolute attitude, Li Qinzai could also see that although this guy is greedy for money and has selfish desires, he still has a bottom line.

I have to say that this kind of person looks naughty, but he is actually quite valuable, and he can be dealt with.

"That's all, I'm going to the palace to meet His Majesty, you wait for the order." Li Qinzai said helplessly.

Song Sen bid farewell.

Just two steps after saluting, Song Sen turned around again, looking at Li Qinzai hesitant to speak.

Li Qinzai's heart warmed up. He had known each other for a long time. After all, he was friendly. Although Yu Gong was not legal, Song Sen still had his own selfish intentions. 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 while, Song Sen finally spoke: "When I first arrived, I heard from the noble family that there were souvenirs for me..."

"Huh?" Li Qinzai's expression immediately became dull.

"So, I want to ask, can you return the souvenirs?" Song Sen said coyly.

Li Qinzai was furious: "What kind of special local products..."

Picking up the little ponytail under his buttocks, he waited to open him up. Song Sen was shocked, and ran away in panic, covering his head.

(End of this chapter)