Start with detective Li Yuanfang

Chapter 26 Congratulations to Yuan Fang Jie Brown's entry into office!

"Yuan Fang is exceptionally talented, and his martial arts is extraordinary. My inner guard still has the secret scriptures of various families, which will definitely help you to a higher level."

Seeing that Li Yan was obviously moved, Qiu Ying struck while the iron was hot.

However, Li Yan was taken aback by these words, and suddenly understood something.

He pondered for a while and said, "Uncle Qiu, I want to think about it for a night!"

"Okay, I'll wait for your response."

Qiu Ying was slightly disappointed, but she also appreciated the prudence of not making an immediate decision in the face of temptation, so she got up and left.

Li Yan sent him away, and when he returned to the courtyard, he found the dumb uncle standing under the apricot tree, with the cuff of his severed arm fluttering gently, he couldn't help asking: "Master, were you ever a member of the inner guard? What you taught me The true biography of martial arts all comes from the collection of inner guards?"

Uncle Dumb's eyes showed memories, he nodded, and wrote on the ground: "Once you enter the inner guard, you will have no turning back, or one day, you will become like me, you have to think clearly!"

Li Yan understood what Uncle Dumb meant.

As an official, the risk factor is very small. When working as an internal guard and fighting abroad, life and death are often separated.

"I am not afraid of danger!"

Li Yan shook his head, his eyes flickered with murderous intent for the first time: "But those who hurt Master, I will take revenge!"

The dumb uncle showed a gentle smile and wrote: "I was injured by the Turkic people. The Turkic people have been destroyed by your grandfather, and the revenge has been avenged."

"it's not finished yet!"

Li Yan knew very well that it would not be long before the Turks would revive.

This is also the characteristic of the grassland people. The wild fire is endless, and the spring breeze blows and regenerates.

But the conversation was over, he asked the mute uncle: "Master, do you think the current inner guard has a future?"

Uncle Dumb thought carefully, and wrote slowly: "Now the emperor's foundation is permanent, there is no need to worry about the internal guards seizing power, and he will entrust him with important responsibilities if he wants to be external."

Based on the knowledge of later generations, Li Yan also thought this way, and asked: "The internal guards have been abolished for many years, how much strength is left?"

Uncle Dumb didn't hesitate: "All over the government and the public, hands and eyes open to the sky."

The internal guards of this era are not secret agents hidden in the dark, but official status in the open.

Although more than ten years ago, with the suicide of the grandson Wuji, the entire establishment of the inner guard was directly cut off, but most of those personnel are still serving in the court.

Now that the inner guards are back up again, even if these former colleagues cannot return, as long as they give some help appropriately, it will be very scary if they add up.

Li Yan had an idea in his mind: "Then my Tang Dynasty is now fighting Hu Fan's espionage, how will the outcome be?"

The dumb uncle shook his head and stopped writing.

it is more than words.

If he hadn't been hammered too hard, presumably Li Zhi would not admit his mistake and reactivate the inner guard.

Sure enough, there is no free lunch in the world. The internal guards must be promoted quickly and make meritorious deeds, but it is accompanied by huge conflicts and dangers.

It is inevitable for all the surrounding clans to hate it and kill it quickly.

"Since I'm not the notorious internal guard of the plum blossom, and I'm promoted quickly, isn't that suitable for me?"

Li Yan caressed the handle of the chain knife lightly, and smiled: "Master, I'm going back to sleep, so I can recharge my spirits!"

The dumb uncle looked at him with emotion and relief in his eyes.

When a child grows up, even if an elder has a thousand words, in the end it will only be reduced to two words: "Go!"

Li Yan returned to the room, hung up the knife, collapsed on the bed and fell asleep.

The long night is finally over.

……

Day two.

The rooster crowed, and Li Yan's biological clock woke him up on time.

After a simple wash, he walked towards the courtyard gate.

Ever since he got the cloth from Qiu Ying, he has not been at a disadvantage. Eating is no longer simply to fill his hunger, but to have food delivered around him.

Of course, breakfast is nothing more than a big feast, and there is nothing outlandish, that is, golden crispy sesame seed pancakes, served with a large bowl of soft noodle soup (bótuō).

"Guest, breakfast is here!"

Since he got up very punctually every day, just as he arrived at the courtyard gate, a young man in shorts was waiting there with hot food.

This is the takeaway brother of the store.

Don't underestimate them, Gao Huan, the founder of the Northern Qi Dynasty, worked as a courier in Luoyang City.

Of course, Gao Huan brought letters, and these little brothers brought food. They walked around the streets and were well-informed. They were really excellent spies.

I don't know if he has the awareness to join the inner guard, but what comes to Li Yan's mind is to develop an informant.

"Dizzy..."

Li Yan shook his head with a broken smile, and gave his little brother three coins as a reward.

“Everything goes well with the guests!”

The little brother accepted it readily. Although this guest was not particularly generous, he was easy-going and made him feel respected.

But just as he turned around, he found a person standing quietly ten steps away, staring at him with sharp blade-like eyes.

This person is dressed in a gown, a brocade belt around his waist, and a silk-woven Futou on his head. He is well-dressed and has sharp eyes.

"My lord, everything is going well!"

As soon as the takeaway boy saw this person's sharp eyebrows, he knew it was difficult to get along with, so he bowed and left in a hurry.

The man ignored him, his burning eyes fell on Li Yan, and he looked carefully: "Last night, I heard my third uncle praised Liu Lang. I thought it was a bit biased, but seeing is better than seeing. Liu Lang, even a humble Guizhou capital, can be treated so courteously. Naturally, he can succeed." event."

At the end, he arched his hands and saluted solemnly: "Qiu Shenji, I met Li Liulang!"

Li Yan narrowed his eyes a little, and said politely: "Li Yan, the character Yuanfang, I met Brother Qiu!"

Qiu Shenji beckoned, and the two imperial guards walked out carrying a box, explaining, "Third Uncle asked me to deliver the official uniform, and I hope Liu Lang will forgive me."

"Official uniform?"

Li Yan knew that Qiu Ying was showing her sincerity, but she was still surprised by the efficiency.

Even if you don't go to the Ministry of Officials for the election, you even delivered the official uniform overnight, it's too fast!
Qiu Shenji said: "As long as the appointment of the internal guard is confirmed, everything should be done quickly. As long as Liu Lang nods, the household registration will be transferred out of Guzang County and sent to Chang'an to determine the rank of the official."

"The matter here is in a hurry, and it's a little crude. After the formalities in Chang'an are completed, there are still salaries, military equipment, land, houses, and other miscellaneous things to receive."

After listening to Qiu Shenji's detailed introduction, Li Yan knew that after becoming an internal guard, he not only received salary, but also work clothes, equipment, land, villa, and meal allowances. He was short of a wife.

The other Li Yan is not clear, but judging from the level of meal allowance, four sheep per month, Wu Dewei's treatment far exceeds that of a normal ninth-rank official, almost equivalent to a seventh-rank official.

Now that this is mentioned, Li Yan asked curiously: "How are the inner guards divided?"

Qiu Shenji said: "There are five positions in the internal guards, the highest is the chief of the big cabinet, who controls everything; the second is the chief of the cabinet, who is in charge of one party's important affairs, and can decide the affairs of the foreign race; the next is the military envoy, who is in command along the way and responds to the situation..."

"Ji Yishi has Wu Dewei under his command. This is the backbone of the internal guards. Check and make up for leaks, and do things cheaply."

"Under the Wudewei are the patrolling soldiers, who are selected for the selection of the elite guards. The dark lines discovered by the Wudewei are also among them. They are not awarded ranks, but they all have the opportunity to perform meritorious service."

Li Yan nodded slightly.

Judging from this model, the members of the inner guard are similar to the selection of special forces in later generations, and they also shoulder the responsibility of the National Security Agency.

The requirements of ordinary officials are not to seek merit, but to seek no faults. Not making mistakes is a kind of credit.

But the internal guard must make clear achievements in order to be promoted and raise salary. This is a job with a high risk factor and good benefits, which is also normal.

Looking at Li Yan's eyes that were not afraid but eager to try, Qiu Shenji smiled and said: "It seems that Liu Lang has already made a decision..."

After finishing speaking, he opened the box himself, and said loudly: "Congratulations to Li Wuwei on his release from Brown Shousan!"

Brown is the clothes worn by civilians. Xie Brown means to take off the coarse cloth clothes of civilians and put on official robes.

Many scholars have worked hard all their lives to take the imperial examination just for this moment of glory.

Although Li Yan didn't have the kind of obsession that lasted for decades, he couldn't help stretching out his hand at this time, and took out the official uniform very gently.

The moment Qiu Shenji's official robes blocked the sight of both parties, jealousy appeared on his face, and soon disappeared, replaced by a smiling congratulations.

And Li Yan came to the house, put on a handsome official uniform, combed his hair to look like an adult, stood in front of the bronze mirror, admiring himself.

There is no gorgeous decoration in the official uniform, just light blue, but this color is enough to show his identity.

On formal occasions, ancient times had strict requirements on dress, no matter how rich the common people were, they had to wear low-level clothes, otherwise they would be arrogating.

Officials can wear the clothes of ordinary people, as long as they like it.

This is the most straightforward manifestation of class.

"Green and noble, I'm just getting started, I have to work hard!"

Li Yan's sense of substitution has deepened again, we ordinary people have also become officials, the taste is really not bad.

After enjoying himself, Li Yan was full of energy: "Did Qiu Geling call me over?"

Hearing the change of his address, Qiu Shenji changed accordingly: "Qiu Ge leader sent Li Wuwei to the Neiwei garrison to assist in the interrogation of the Tibetan spies."

Li Yan nodded: "Okay, let's go!"

He acted vigorously, greeted the dumb uncle in the house, picked up his breakfast and left.

Qiu Shenji had already prepared the horse, and the two got on the horse and ran all the way.

On the way, I happened to pass by the academy, and students from Liangzhou, professors and doctors were also riding on tall horses.

But seeing the two of them walking quickly, especially the leader Li Yan who was wearing an official uniform, he hurriedly gave way to both sides of the road.

The double happiness came when, out of the corner of Li Yan's eyes, he happened to see the doctor who looked down on him at the beginning, staring at him in a daze.

Hey, what a coincidence!
Li Yan slowed down his horse a little to let the other party see more clearly.

Yes, yes, that's me.

You who were yesterday were indifferent to me~
The me I am today is beyond your reach!

(End of this chapter)