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Chapter 823 Song Baihu

Han Gang lived with Han Xia and her two younger brothers for a long time. As a woman, Han Xia has always been in charge of the internal affairs of her elder brother and younger brother. Now that she has become Mrs. Dingbei Hou, she will take over the internal affairs of the Hou Mansion.

Managing a small family is different from managing a large family. However, Wang Tong's mansion is governed by the marching law, and everything is simple and fast, and there is nothing complicated.

Moreover, Zhang Hongying had been with Steward Widow Ma for a short time, and with her assistance, Steward Han Xia did not expend too much effort.

Among the wives and concubines that Wang Tong married this time, Song Chanchan was the one who was not very proficient in housework. Song Chanchan was the daughter of an official when she was a child. The old relatives and friends of the female family members of such criminal officials will not abuse and criticize them harshly.

Therefore, they mainly learn various skills of piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. After a few years like this, Zhang Han has already gained power, and Song Chanchan can open the Qin Pavilion by herself.

On days like this, running a business and dealing with people from all walks of life is Song Chanchan's main job every day, and later added intelligence gathering and spying.

She does a lot, and it can't be said that she is at ease, but these things she does have nothing to do with housework, they are all done by men, so some people joked that Song Chanchan is a hundred households in the Department of Public Security and Wang Tong's subordinates. Commander, among the guests who go to the Qin Pavilion, some who are of sufficient status often call Song Chanchan "Song Baihu", which is considered a joke.

It was then, and now that she is a married woman, she always has to do things like housework, not to mention that Song Chanchan is not a big wife, so she naturally has her share.

But the crux of the problem is that Song Chanchan doesn't know how, which is really embarrassing, but Han Xia knows from Han Gang and Zhang Hongying's ears that Song Chanchan is not just in charge of a brothel, but also has official duties under Wang Tong.

The order of names had already been decided, so there was no need for Han Xia and Zhang Hongying to fight for anything, but Song Chanchan herself felt a little uneasy.

Wang Tong wouldn't criticize him either. After the first few days of the wedding, he called Song Chanchan to have a private conversation. It is said that the husband and wife are close, but Song Chanchan was very reserved in front of Wang Tong, even though it was in the study. Private conversation, but it still seems to be very respectful and respectful like Wang Tong's attitude when he was questioning him in the past.

In fact, in the past, Song Chanchan was calmer in front of Wang Tong, but now that they are close, she is reserved on such occasions.

Seeing Song Chanchan's performance, Wang Tong found it quite interesting, and said with a smile:

"It's my own family now, you seem to be guilty of acting like this, look at Hongying, anyone can see the smile on her face."

Zhang Hongying's happiness is indeed undisguised. People inside and outside can see the girl's happiness, but this kind of frankness has made many people have a good impression of her. Even if she is utilitarian, such frankness shows that she Don't do evil to others, don't worry about anything.

"The second lady said on the day of her marriage that she prayed to God and worshiped Buddha because she wanted to marry the master. How can she be unhappy now that her wish has been fulfilled? The concubine is the one who is afraid. I didn't expect such an arrangement in the palace. The master is What a character, but he was almost dragged down by the concubine."

Song Chanchan knelt down while talking, Wang Tong sighed and said:
"You think too much, this matter has nothing to do with you, get up and talk, it's too raw."

In this era, it is not uncommon for concubine Ji to kneel and talk to the master's family. Wang Tong obviously didn't realize this. When Song Chanchan stood up, maybe she knew how to take care of herself in a brothel, and she couldn't say too old because of her age. Song Chanchan was delicate and charming, a little more attractive than the young Zhang Hongying and Han Xia.

When Song Chanchan stood up, Wang Tong stopped to look around, and said in a deep voice:
"It's good for you to marry in. I also need a trusted family member to help me with some important matters. Han Xia and Zhang Hongying have seen too little. They can't do these things. You have to arrest them."

After hearing what Wang Tong said, Song Chanchan felt much more at ease and showed a cautious expression. Wang Tong said:
"There are also some parts of the Department of Public Security in the capital that I can command. This part, together with the Qin Pavilion and the brothels and gambling shops in the capital, is a big network that is densely covered in the capital. All these information are gathered at the Department of Public Security. You If you are familiar with the ways inside and can use the people inside, you have to manage these things.”

Seeing Song Chanchan listening carefully, Wang Tong continued:
"Jinyiwei's various departments, as well as the Public Security Department and Dongchang, I can also know the news of their arrests, but after all, this is an official business relationship, and there are various inconveniences. In my current position, I need to More information, do you understand?"

Song Chanchan hurriedly bowed down and said respectfully:
"My concubine understands."

The expression and tone are not between husband and wife, but between the superior and the subordinate. Wang Tong shook his head again and said with a smile:

"You are managing this stall for your man, not for business. Only I can know the important things, do you understand?"

Hearing Wang Tong say "your man", Song Chanchan showed a little smile on her always reserved face, and said softly:
"What the master ordered, I must do it with my heart."

"I will give you a sum of money here. Use your former subordinates more. You must be reliable and don't let other people intervene. Although Mr. Yang, Zhang Shiqiang, and Sun Dahai are trustworthy, this is our private property. It’s better to make a difference, Xiaoxia and Hongying, don’t tell them either.”

Hearing this, Song Chanchan was pleasantly surprised from the bottom of her heart. Having such a secret errand that only she could know meant that she had a certain status in Wang Tong's heart. Girls, no matter what kind of girls they are, always have something small in their hearts. Care about.

However, Song Chanchan's knowledge is also unusual. A big boss in a high position in the capital has such a network at hand, so he can ask for information for himself, or do some private things. Wang Tong is now in this position, and it is necessary to have such an organization.

Thinking of Wang Tong's trust in her, Song Chanchan hesitated for a while, and said in a low voice:

"There are some things that I don't know whether to say or not."

"I've said it many times, you and I are a family now, if you have something to say or not, just say it!"

Wang Tong said something with a smile, but Song Chanchan leaned forward this time, with a fragrant breeze blowing against her face, but what Song Chanchan said had nothing to do with Fengyue Yingni.

"Master, His Majesty's previous order, the changed order at the wedding, and sending the master to investigate the case in the south of the Yangtze River, you must be careful!"

After Song Chanchan finished speaking, she looked at Wang Tong's expression, Wang Tong just nodded and said:
"Go on."

"As the concubine is Mrs. Dingbeihou, the capital's uproar is a joke. Such a thing, the master will not feel comfortable. Naturally, the palace knows that the master is uncomfortable. If the master resists the order or harbors resentment, the court will think that The master is proud of his achievements, and there will be further suppression. The master obediently accepts the order, which makes the palace feel at ease, and uses a playful method to withdraw the order, but he is not at ease with the master, and will send the master to Jiangnan to let the master There is no way to completely grasp the capital yamen.

Wang Tong looked at Song Chanchan and nodded slowly, and said in a deep voice:

"You think more carefully than them. Most of us here only know resentment, but don't know the intention behind these actions. It's good that you can think of these."

"Master, what are we going to do now!?"

"How to do it, the current action is to do nothing, to do nothing. I am still the Marquis of Dingbei of Daming, the commander of Jinyiwei. If I do it, I will immediately lose my reputation and my family."

Wang Tong said firmly.

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"Six ministries in the cabinet, hundreds of officials in the government and the public, I have given out so many salaries and subsidies, but it has been so late to ask you to run an errand, and I have to choose someone myself!"

In the side hall of Fengtian Gate, Emperor Wanli scolded angrily, the ministers below just bowed down to apologize, Emperor Wanli glanced around, and said again:
"I can only rest assured that such a matter is handed over to Wang Tong. Wang Tong, I will send you to Jiangnan to investigate this case. You can be sure!"

Wang Tong went out and bowed to accept the order, and answered:
"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, I will definitely investigate this matter and get to the bottom of it."

The arrangement for Wang Tong to go to the south of the Yangtze River had already been made during his marriage. Now that the emperor and his ministers are doing this feat, the court ministers are just watching with cold eyes.

Wang Tong's response is also a routine, but the Emperor Wanli who said these words paid close attention to the expression on Wang Tong's face to see if he had any wrong precautions. The result was the same as the observation during this period. usual.

If one is a shrewd person who has been in the ups and downs of the officialdom for decades, it is not difficult to keep his expression still. For a young man in his 20s, it is not easy to hide his emotions and anger. Wang Tong can't see any difference from before. Wanli The emperor breathed a sigh of relief, but he also regretted his previous actions more and more.

After talking about this matter, the courtiers dispersed, but Wang Tong was left behind. Emperor Wanli took a sip of hot tea and said:
"When I go to Jiangnan, I don't have to find out anything. I just go for a walk and relax."

Seeing that Wang Tong was about to ask a question, Emperor Wanli waved his hand and explained:
"What else can we investigate about those things in the Xu family? There are accumulated cases from ten or twenty years ago. After an investigation, I don't know how many entanglements have been caused in the capital and the local area. Why bother? You are going to Jiangnan this time, to a few wealthy people. Take a look at the prefectures and counties, since Tianjin Wei can collect so much tax, there is no reason why the land of Suzhou and Hangzhou can't collect it, you go and find out for me."

Jiangnan is the most wealthy in the world, but the tax is far inferior to his wealth, and there are many officials and eunuchs there, most of them rely on their fame to avoid tax, but the tax is getting less and less.

According to the past, Emperor Wanli could only accept it, but seeing Tianjin Wei handing in so much money made him feel unwilling.

(End of this chapter)