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Zhou Chen immediately thanked him: "Long live the emperor."

The rank of General of the Jinwu Guard is relatively high, but like the Governor of Yingzhou, it is a nominal position. It only has a rank but does not hold real power, and will not be sent to the local area to take up the post.

It is the deputy commander-in-chief of the cavalry of the Imperial Guard who has real power. Although he is only of the fifth rank, because the commander-in-chief of the cavalry of the Imperial Guard is no longer appointed, the deputy commander-in-chief is the actual chief of the cavalry of the Imperial Guard, the real head of a yamen.

As one of the two offices and three yamen, the Imperial Guard Cavalry Office is actually second only to the Palace Front Office and higher than the Imperial City Office. Generally speaking, this organization is mostly staffed by sons of aristocrats, who are the trusted personal guards of the official.

However, as the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery, Zhou Chen is now personally conferred the title by the government and is in charge of the Cavalry Division, which is well deserved.

After conferring the title, Zhao Heng chatted cordially with Zhou Chen for a while before letting the eunuch send Zhou Chen away.

"Congratulations, Lord Marquis, congratulations, Lord Marquis."

The flat-faced eunuch beside Zhao Heng started to flatter Zhou Chen after he went out.

Although he is the inner eunuch next to the official family, he is still very polite and flattering to a powerful lord like Zhou Chen. He can serve the official family, and his ability to observe words and demeanor cannot be underestimated.

"Thank you, Master Cui."

Zhou Chen also responded politely. This eunuch Cui was a close confidant of the emperor. If he could make friends with him, he would naturally do so.

"I will have to trouble you, Master Cui, for your guidance in the future."

"My Lord, you are too polite. You should give me more advice."

The two of them boasted about their business to each other for a while before Zhou Chen left. He was already wearing a purple robe, so even though he had been given an official title, he did not need to wear court robes.

Zhou Chen had just walked a short distance when he suddenly saw Gu Qianfan patrolling the palace gate.

"Deputy Envoy Gu, are you on duty today?"

"Greetings, Lord Marquis. Are you here to see the Emperor today?"

"Well, I am preparing to go to the Ma Jun Division. The government ordered me to run the Ma Jun Division."

"Congratulations, my Lord."

Gu Qianfan immediately congratulated him, but was also very surprised. Zhou Chen had just been appointed as an official and he had real power. It seemed that the government really valued Zhou Chen.

"I have to go to work now. When I have some free time, I will have a good reunion with Deputy Envoy Gu."

After bidding farewell to Gu Qianfan, Zhou Chen came to the Cavalry Division of the Imperial Guard. When he arrived, he found that the entire division was ready to welcome him. As soon as he arrived, he was warmly welcomed.

There are many noble children in the Ma Junsi, and many of them are young people, but none of them is dissatisfied with Zhou Chen, the airborne deputy commander-in-chief.

Not to mention that Zhou Chen now holds a title, just the aura of Zhou Chen as a young general of the Song Dynasty is enough to convince and respect them, so when he took office, he did not encounter any difficulties and handed over the position very smoothly.

"My Lord, you just took office today, and your subordinates would like to invite you to a banquet..."

"How can I let you treat me? I just took office today, so I should be the one treating you. Call all the brothers who don't need to be on duty today, and I will treat you to the restaurant."

Zhou Chen took the initiative to invite everyone to a banquet without waiting for his subordinate Du Yuhou to finish speaking, which put the people in the company at ease.

As a member of the Imperial Guard, he has an extraordinary status, but actually there is not much he needs to do. They are all afraid of meeting a superior who is intolerant of any grain of sand in his eyes. Now that they see Zhou Chen is willing to take the initiative to host a banquet, it means that Zhou Chen is not the kind of person they are worried about.

The Cavalry Department of the Imperial Guard no longer has a commander-in-chief, so Zhou Chen, the deputy commander-in-chief, is strictly speaking the highest commander of the Cavalry Department. There is nothing wrong with calling him "Ma Marshal".

That night, Zhou Chen took his subordinates who were not on duty to one of the best restaurants in Tokyo.

It was because he had just finished mourning, otherwise he would have been ready to take his troops to the Jiaofangsi.

After taking office as the deputy commander of the Cavalry Division, Zhou Chen naturally no longer had as much free time as before. He had to report to the palace on time every day and rarely had a day off in a month.

Training, guarding, etc., although many things do not require him as the horse commander to do them personally, he will still be on duty in the department every day.

After he took office, more and more people came to visit the mansion, especially the sons of nobles, who wanted to climb onto Zhou Chen's big ship. After all, even the imperial guards could not enter whenever they wanted.

However, for some visitors who were not presentable, Zhou Chen asked Yan Bo to decline them on the grounds that he was busy with official duties. He would only personally receive some relatives and visitors of equal status.

Being idle has its advantages, and being busy has its advantages.

But for Zhou Chen, he still wants to be busy now. After all, he has been idle for several years. He still has important things to do. How can he stay idle all the time?

"My Lord, this is from Mr. Ke. Mr. Ke also sent someone to bring you a message, saying that he likes your poem very much."

Zhou Yan brought a man to Zhou Chen. This man was the steward of Mr. Ke's family and he came with Mr. Ke's words.

Zhou Chen said in a deep voice: "Mr. Ke is my mentor. I know that my mentor doesn't want me to visit him in order to avoid suspicion. So I'll trouble Manager Jin to tell him a message: Once a teacher, always a father. If my mentor needs anything in the future, I will obey him without hesitation."

Naturally, he admired this Prime Minister Ke, but now Prime Minister Ke was demoted and was about to go to Leizhou to take up his post. He could do nothing about it because the Hou party was so powerful.

"If Lord Hou said it, I will definitely bring it."

Manager Jin replied respectfully and then left the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery's Mansion.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 983: Famous in Tokyo, Expressing Feelings

The Mansion of the Loyal and Brave Marquis!

After Zhou Chen finished his shift today, he did not go out for a drink with his colleagues, but went straight back to the mansion.

"Meet the master."

In the study, Lei Jiu saw Zhou Chen walking in and immediately knelt on one knee and saluted respectfully.

Zhou Chen waved his hand and said, "Get up."

He walked to the chair in front of the desk and sat down, then asked, "Is it done?"

Almost two months have passed since he ordered Lei Jiu and others to follow Ouyang Xu to Xijing. No letters have been received during this period. Now that Lei Jiu and others are back, it means that the mission should have been completed.

As expected, Lei Jiu immediately replied: "Master, the matter has been settled. Ouyang Xu is dead."

"Okay, tell me the details. Are there any clues left?"

Lei Jiu reported all his experiences during this period to Zhou Chen truthfully, including how he killed Ouyang Xu and how he dealt with the follow-up. He told him everything in detail.

It turned out that after they witnessed Ouyang Xu's death with their own eyes, they did not flee immediately, but stayed in Xijing for a while. After the bodies of Ouyang Xu and his servant were discovered and they were sure that nothing was missing, they dispersed. He returned to Tokyo City with two of his men.

Ouyang Xu was an eighth-rank official after all. Although he was not taken seriously by others, his sudden death still caused a stir in Xijing.

However, when Ouyang Xu and his servant were found, their bodies were already in a terrible state. After investigating for a while, the local authorities confirmed their identities, but did not gain any results. In the end, they closed the case as the result of natural fall and being eaten by wild beasts, and reported it to the court.

Now, I don't know whether this matter has not yet spread to Tokyo or has already spread, but in short, it has not caused any movement.

"You guys did a great job."

Zhou Chen praised Lei Jiu, saying that he was one of the people he valued the most. He was steady and ruthless, and most importantly, he was loyal and would obey orders without hesitation.

"I have now been appointed as the deputy commander of the Cavalry Division. I heard that your brother is on duty in the city guards. I will find a reason to transfer him to the Cavalry Division."

Lei Jiu was overjoyed when he heard this, and thanked Zhou Chen again: "Thank you for your grace, Master."

"Okay, as long as you help me do my job well, I won't treat you unfairly."

"Yes, Master, your life is given by you. I will do my best to complete any order you give me."

"Well, I know you are loyal. Go, take a good rest for a while and spend time with your family. I'm afraid there will be more things for you to do in the future."

After Zhou Chen gave the order, he let Lei Jiu leave. In the future, he would fight with Liao Ting for the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun. These secret guards under his command would definitely become a trump card in his hand in the future, so he always attached great importance to them.

Ouyang Xu's death was indeed good news for him, but it was not worth being too happy about, because he never took Ouyang Xu seriously and thought he was just a clown.

It's just that now that he has dealt with Ouyang Xu, Zhao Pan'er will have no chance to take revenge in the future. But he feels that the absence of Ouyang Xu is a good thing for Zhao Pan'er.

It has been more than ten days since Banzaimian reopened, and business is becoming more and more stable. Although it is not as good as when it first opened, it is countless times better than when it first opened. The most important thing is that it has made money.

Now many of the customers who come to Banzhaimian are regular customers. Some come specifically for Song Yinzhang's pipa music, some come for tea and fruit, and some just come for the Banzhaimian environment.

For example, the most frequent visitors now are Mr. Zhuo Shi and Mr. Yuan Tuntian. These two are simply the half-hidden first and second big brothers on the list. They have come eight or nine times in more than ten days, and each time they stay for a long time, drinking tea and talking about knowledge, and feeling free and easy.

Zhao Pan'er and her daughters respected these two very famous gentlemen in Tokyo. They would arrange seats for them and entertain them warmly every time.

This afternoon, the two of them came together again.

"Thousands of hammers and chisels have dug deep into the mountains, and the raging fire has burned as if it were nothing; I am not afraid of being crushed to pieces, as long as I can leave my innocence in the world."

"This seven-character poem is really well written, especially when paired with Mr. Ke, it has a profound artistic conception and makes people feel awe."

Mr. Zhuoshi slowly chanted out this seven-character poem which has been the most widely circulated in Tokyo recently, his face full of intoxication and admiration.

Yuan Tuntian, who was sitting opposite, also had a look of longing on his face: "Yes, using this poem to describe Mr. Ke is really very appropriate. It explains the old man's life pursuit, but the old man's current experience, alas..."

As the leader of the Qingliu lineage, Mr. Ke has a huge reputation in the literary circles all over the world, not to mention in the city of Tokyo. He is a golden signboard in the literary circle.

Although Mr. Zhuo Shi and Yuan Tuntian are also famous, they are nothing compared to Mr. Ke.

"Mr. Zhuoshi, Mr. Yuan, the poem you are reciting is called Lime Chant, right? We have heard it a lot recently. It is said that this is a gift given to Mr. Ke by his disciples?"

At this time, the guests at the next table interrupted the conversation between the two and asked curiously.

Mr. Zhuo Shi shook his head and said, "You are right. This Lime Chant was written by Mr. Ke's disciple, and this disciple is no ordinary person. He is the current Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery, the Young General of the Song Dynasty, and the General of the Right Jinwu Guard, Zhou Chen."

Although Zhao Pan'er was grinding tea leaves, he was also listening to the discussions of the guests. However, when he heard Mr. Zhuo Shi mention Zhou Chen, he was immediately shocked.

The guests at the table next to him were surprised and said, "Oh, it turns out it's this person. This Lord Zhou is also a disciple of Mr. Ke?"

"Of course. Before he joined the army, this young general was also a successful young man. He was a second-class Jinshi selected by the government."

"No wonder he could write a seven-character poem like Lime Chant. He is truly a young hero who is both civil and military."

The customers in the store couldn't help but marvel at the title. When it came to the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery, some people might still hesitate, but the story of the young general of the Great Song Dynasty was very widely circulated in Tokyo City.

After all, the great victories in the early years of Tianxi were rare great victories during the emperor’s reign, and were widely circulated.

Hearing everyone's discussions, Zhao Pan'er's curiosity grew even more. She had known Zhou Chen for a long time, but she didn't know much about his past. Now that she knew Zhou Chen was so famous, she also became curious.

When most of the guests downstairs had left, she prepared the tea and took it to the table of Mr. Zhuo Shi and Yuan Tuntian.

"Mr. Zhuoshi, Mr. Yuan, I just heard you mention that loyal and brave Marquis. I see you all admire him very much. Is he famous?"

Yuan Tuntian laughed and said, "Madam Zhao, you are from Jiangnan, so you may not know much about Tokyo. This young marquis, no, now you can't say you are a young marquis, this loyal and brave marquis, he is a celebrity in our Tokyo city."

"As a son of a noble family, it is very rare for him to be selected as a Jinshi by the government. Not to mention that he was successful at a young age, but he did not become complacent. Instead, he chose to join the army and go to the border. He relied on his solid military record to achieve great victories. He is truly a young general and hero of the Song Dynasty."

Although scholars were more respected during this period, it did not mean that military generals would be looked down upon. Young generals like Zhou Chen would be respected at any time, even by self-important scholars.

Zhao Paner's face was full of surprise. She really didn't expect that Zhou Chen was so powerful. It turned out that he was not bragging before, but a real victorious general on the battlefield.

Mr. Zhuoshi and Yuan Tuntian both praised Zhou Chen highly, especially the poem "Lime Chant", which they admired even more.

Zhao Pan'er listened to them praising Zhou Chen. For some reason, she felt particularly happy, as if she was being praised herself.

It was late at night and Zhao Pan'er was about to go to sleep when she suddenly heard a knock on the window.

She looked puzzled and approached the window cautiously.

"Don't worry, it's me."

Hearing this familiar voice, Zhao Paner's heart was immediately relieved. She happily opened the window, and then saw Zhou Chen standing outside the window.

"My Lord, why are you here so late?"

Zhou Chen chuckled and said, "Why, you don't welcome me?"

"Of course not. I heard that you have been promoted to an official and are very busy now, so I wonder how you have time to come to me."

"Yes, now I am not as free as before. It is not easy to come and see you. The reason why I come here now is that if I don't come to see you, I won't be able to sleep well tonight."

These words made Zhao Pan'er blush, and she looked at Zhou Chen coquettishly.

"My Lord, you just make fun of me. How can a noble like you lose sleep at night because of a woman like me?"

Zhou Chen immediately retorted: "Don't say that. In my eyes, you are the best. I wish I could bring you back to the Marquis' Mansion so that I can see you every day."

Zhao Pan'er's heart began to beat violently. She was very excited and nervous that Zhou Chen could say such words to her.

The gap between their statuses was too great. Every time Zhou Chen said such sweet words to her, she felt it was too unreal. Even though she was clearly moved, she dared not show it.

"Master Hou..."

Zhou Chen suddenly stretched out his hand, placed it on her lips, and said softly: "Don't be nervous, and don't be afraid. I know what you are worried about, so I am not in a hurry. I will wait for you to get over this hurdle. I will wait for you."

Zhao Pan'er didn't expect Zhou Chen to suddenly say this, and her eyes suddenly turned red.

She thought about what happened between her and Ouyang Xu. She had given so much, but in the end he abandoned her and humiliated her with her past status as a lowly person.

But Zhou Chen was of noble status and knew her past, but he never looked down on her. Instead, he helped her a lot.

Zhou Chen has always been good to her, and she knows that if Zhou Chen was someone equal to her, she would have been moved to throw herself into his arms long ago.

However, the difference in their status always made her suppress her emotions and she dared not show them in front of Zhou Chen.

But now Zhou Chen's words caught her off guard.