I am Emperor Wanli

Chapter 705: A heavy burden, we are under a lot of pressure!

Ren Boan and Yang Guian stepped forward and bowed, "I pay my respects to the Governor Su."

The person sitting in the room was Jinyiwei Zhenfu Envoy Su Feng. He put down his teacup and laughed, "No need to be polite, sit down first."

"Yes!"

Ren Boan and Yang Guian sat down cautiously in the seats at the bottom, and Su Feng continued.

"You two have made outstanding contributions in the reform of aboriginals in western Hunan and Guizhou, as well as in the defense of Sinan. This time, you have been recommended to study at the Law and Politics College of Wanli University, which is a great step forward."

"I would like to thank Lord Su for his cultivation."

"Why thank me? You are the ones who have worked hard and taken on tasks. Your achievements are obvious to all. How many days have you been in school?"

"To answer your Excellency's question, it has been nine days."

"Are you used to the food and accommodation? You are still members of the Jinyiwei Zhenfu Division. If you have any difficulties in life, feel free to ask."

"Thank you, sir. We are used to it. I have traveled a lot and I am used to it wherever I go."

"Okay. I can't help you with your studies. It all depends on your own efforts. But I can still help you with your life.

This time I went to Beijing to study for about half a year, and my family has settled down."

"To answer your Excellency, everything has been settled."

“Several professors at the Law School also hold the title of Attorney General of the Law Academy. The newly promulgated Six Laws of the Ming Dynasty were compiled by these old professors.

He is very knowledgeable, but he has a bad temper. You should take more responsibility. But don't be afraid, just ask any questions. We come here to study because we don't know anything. If we knew everything, we would be useless.

Is this true? "

"The town envoy is right. That's the truth."

Ren Boan and Yang Guian smiled and nodded in agreement.

During the chat, Su Feng showed concern for their lives and studies, and gave them some encouragement.

Su Feng stood up and clapped his hands, "Let's go, let's go eat with me."

Ren Boan and Yang Guian stood up immediately, feeling a little panicked.

The pacification envoy invited himself to dinner?

There must be something going on here!

Su Feng glanced around and saw the expressions on their faces. He laughed and said, "By the way, let me introduce a friend to you two."

Ren Boan and Yang Guian looked at each other.

What can we say? We can't refuse!
"Yes!"

Ren Boan and Yang Guian followed Su Feng out of the school gate and got on a carriage.

The carriage was moving slowly and Su Feng suddenly asked, "When was the last time Jingxiu and Mu Ping came to the capital?"

"To answer your question, the last time I went to Beijing was in June of the first year of the Wanli reign, which is a year ago."

Su Feng looked at Ren Boan and nodded, "Jingxiu went to Beijing for further studies after the three major cases in Jiangnan. Three months later, I was also transferred back to the capital from Nanjing."

Ren Boan and Su Feng looked at each other and understood each other tacitly.

Yang Guian replied: "Your Excellency, the last time I went to Beijing was in the third year of Longqing, when I was ordered to escort two prisoners to Beijing."

"That's even longer. The capital is just like every other place in our Ming Dynasty. It changes very quickly. One great advantage of fast changes is that past experience is sometimes not that important. New people and new methods are more effective."

What did the pacification envoy mean by that?
Why do I feel that it is full of profound meaning and is enlightening us?

But I am still confused!
Governor of Turbulence, I am a stupid and dull official. It is hard for me to understand what you are saying. Why don't you just hit me a few times?

Su Feng suddenly stopped ordering and asked about other things.

"Mu Ping, did you follow the Fourth Division to ambush Yang Zhaolong's troops?"

"Yes, Lord Su. I was entrusted by the city official Ren Dushi to go out of Sinan City to find the Fourth Division and get in touch with them. I found the Fourth Division east of Meitan, and after getting in touch with them, I asked my followers to return to Sinan City to report the news. I stayed in the Fourth Division as a liaison officer.

I didn’t expect to be involved in the Xiangshuiba ambush the next day.”

"The Xiangshui Dam ambush wiped out the most elite soldiers of the Bozhou Tusi led by Yang Zhaolong in one fell swoop. Yang Yinglong, who was trapped in the Bozhou Tusi City, was isolated and helpless. The First Division, which had rushed thousands of miles, dared to attack the city and conquered it in one fell swoop."

Su Feng sighed, "We Jinyiwei are special. We have always been the emperor's personal army. Therefore, those who have been on the battlefield and experienced blood and fire will be favored by the higher-ups and will be trained with emphasis."

He looked out the car window with a serious expression.

"I am a hereditary centurion of the Raozhou Thousand Households. In the 25th year of Jiajing, my father followed Lu Junmen (Lu Tong), the Duke of Runing County, to attack the pirates' lair, Shuangyu, Ningbo, and defeated the pirates. My father also captured the pirate leader Li Guangtou and the leader of the lair Liu Qi and others alive.

He died in battle in the 40th year of Jiajing's reign. At that time, I had just passed the military examination and inherited the hereditary position. I went to the southeast to carry on my father's legacy and suppress the Japanese invaders.

In the 41st year of Jiajing, I was transferred to the command of General Lu and became a commander for my meritorious service. Unfortunately, I was too young at that time, and I became proud and complacent after my great achievements, and I missed the opportunity to fight because of drinking.

General Qi wanted to execute me according to the law, but General Lu interceded for me. Hu Xiantai and General Qi thought of my father's heroic deeds and could not bear to see his family line die out, so they showed me mercy and beat me with 40 canes, stripped me of my military post, and expelled me from the army.

Ren Boan and Yang Guian listened quietly.

Ren Boan was recruited into the Zhenfu Division by Su Feng, and was recommended to be the chief officer of the Hunan Zhenfu Bureau because of his contributions in the three major cases in Jiangnan.

Yang Guian’s elder brother and Su Feng were once classmates and also family members.

Now that Su Feng is willing to tell the two of them about the past, it is actually a statement: I regard you two as my trusted confidants.

Ren Boan and Yang Guian could both feel what Su Feng was secretly conveying.

I am very familiar with your past experiences. Telling you about my past experience can help us understand each other and promote trust.

"At that time, I felt like the sky was falling. I stayed in Nanjing during that period, feeling confused and depressed, like a dog that had lost its home. General Lu did not forget me. He asked General Qi, who had entered the capital, for help and took the route of the commander of the Song capital.

At that time, Song Dushi was only the commander of the Northern Pacification Division, which was my position. So I joined the Jinyiwei, and after knowing shame, I volunteered to go undercover and became the third leader of the pirates.

After Su Feng finished speaking, he turned and looked at Ren Boan and Yang Guian.

"I tell you all this just to tell you that a hero is not judged by his origin. Now is the new Wanli Dynasty, a time of turbulence. As long as you have the ability and seize the opportunity, you will surely rise to the top!"

The two of them quickly replied respectfully: "We will definitely remember your earnest teachings."

The carriage stopped at Qinglian Pavilion.

It is a well-known restaurant in the capital, but its reputation is not as loud as Taibai and other restaurants. It is also located in a relatively remote area, near Fuchengmen and on the bank of Caohe River in Xicheng District.

As Su Feng, Ren Boan and Yang Guian got off the carriage, a man came up to them.

"Master Su, my master asked the students to welcome you here."

"Thank you, Mr. Shen."

Shen Lingshi?
Ren Boan and Yang Guian looked at each other. Which lord's order is this?
Shen Lingshi led the way, taking Su Feng and the other two up to the fourth floor, turned into the corridor, went straight to the end, and stopped in front of the door of a private room by the river.

Shen Lingshi knocked on the door and said, "Sir, Envoy Su is here.

"Please come in quickly!"

Shen Lingshi pushed open the door, Su Feng lifted his front and walked in first. Ren Boan and Yang Guian followed behind and saw a man in the private room greeted the door, with a tall and imposing figure.

He cupped his hands and said, "Envoy Su, I've finally got you here."

“Haha, I wasted some time to invite them both.

Come, let me introduce you. This is Ren Boan, the chief officer of the Hunan Bureau of the Pacification Division, with the official name Jingxiu. This is Yang Guian, the deputy chief officer of the Hunan Bureau and the head of the Investigation Section, with the official name Muping.

The two men made great contributions in the battles of reforming the native system in Xiangxi and Guizhou and in Sinan and Bozhou, and were recommended to study at the Law and Politics College of Wanli University.

This is Lord Pan, the governor of Shuntian Prefecture."

Ren Bo'an and Yang Gui'an were shocked. Pan Yinglong was a world-famous upstart. Some people listed him with the Governor of Huguang as the Crouching Dragon and the Phoenix, the most dazzling upstart in the Wanli Dynasty.

The person that Envoy Su brought us to see today turned out to be him!

"Your humble servant Ren Bo'an/Yang Gui'an pays a visit to Prefect Pan."

"You are welcome, both of you." Pan Yinglong was very kind and gave them two false supports. "Come, please sit down. Su Zhenshi, please sit down. Ren Dushi, Yang Dushi, please sit down."

The four of them sat down, and Shen Lingshi walked in. "Prefect, Su Zhenshi, the wine and food are ready." He listed the names of the dishes and the drinks, and asked, "Is there anything you cannot eat?"

"No no!"

Ren Boan and Yang Guian followed Su Feng and waved their hands, indicating that they had no taboos.

Pan Yinglong pointed at Shen Lingshi and said, "Shen Wanxiang, also known by his courtesy name Qianhe, is my Lingshi. Ren Bo'an is the chief of the Hunan Bureau of the Pacification Division, and Yang Gui'an is the deputy chief. Qianhe, you have to cooperate with them more in the future."

Shen Wanxiang smiled and said, "It's the prefect. Brother Jingxiu, Brother Muping, I have heard of your great names for a long time."

Ren Boan and Yang Guian quickly stood up and returned the greeting, "Where did Shen Lingshi hear my name?"

"I am a good friend of Li Mingchun and Li Ziming in the same department."

"So you're Mr. Ziming's classmate. What an honor!"

The waiter brought the food and drinks in a stream and closed the door when he left.

Shen Wanxiang stood up and poured a circle of drinks, and Pan Yinglong picked up the wine glass.

"I would like to offer a toast to the three of you first. Jingxiu and Muping, you two have come from afar to study in Beijing. I am the governor of Shuntian Prefecture, so I would like to offer this toast to you all as a host.

please! "

Shen Wanxiang smiled and echoed: "Beijing welcomes you two."

"You are too polite, Mr. Pan. You are too polite, Mr. Shen."

After three rounds of drinks, Pan Yinglong started to talk about the main topic.

"A few days ago, it was the Dragon Boat Festival. Shuntian Prefecture held a carnival in Nanyuan to celebrate with the people. A football match was held in the stadium. It was the final of the Gyeonggi Football League Champions Cup. Did you know about it?"

"In reply to Prefect Pan, I saw it in the newspaper. It was very exciting. Just reading the text was fascinating. To be honest with you, we are fans of the Xishan Wolves. Seeing them win the championship cup this year, we are really honored and excited."

"Haha, that's a coincidence. All the people present today are Wolves fans. There are no spies from the Hammers."

The crowd laughed.

Pan Yinglong continued, "Two days after the fun fair ended, two players from the Hammers team who were visiting Beijing were beaten up in an alley by a group of hooligans in Beijing. They were injured and sent to the hospital. One of them had a leg injury and will never be able to play football again.

This incident was very outrageous. The fans of the Hammers were angry, Luanzhou was angry, and the Shaofujian was angry.

We in Shuntian Prefecture were also angry, and the Xishan Wolves, Xishan Military Academy and the Central Military Governor's Office were also very angry.

Wolves beat the Hammers fairly on the field, and now someone is being so despicable. Isn't this throwing mud at Wolves, Xishan Military Academy, and the Ming Dynasty's army and navy?

At the same time, it is also a slap in the face of our Shuntian Prefecture!"

Ren Boan and Yang Guian blinked their eyes. This bunch of hooligans really don’t know their place.

How dare you be so arrogant under the feet of the emperor? How did you survive until now?

"The matter has been investigated. The perpetrators are An Liang Xing, a tyrant in South City, also known as Yan Zi Men. The leader is Xiu Qi Guang, a native of Cangzhou County in Hejian Prefecture. He has three to four hundred strong thugs under his command.

The reason why they beat up the Hammers was also discovered. An Liangxing was a banker and gambler in the Dragon Boat Race and the Football Champions Cup, but he was not very skilled and did not make much money from the lottery.

For these hooligans and the black hands behind them, not making much money is a big loss. So they vent their anger on the Hammers players. "

As soon as Pan Yinglong finished speaking, Shen Wanxiang spoke.

“It’s just that we don’t understand. Logically speaking, Wolves’ victory is the reason why they didn’t make money as a bookmaker, and the Hammers have little to do with it.

I don’t understand why they take their anger out on the Hammers.”

This is a test for us!

Ren Boan said: "I guess that the Xishan Wolf Team is the Xishan Military Academy, which is under the jurisdiction of the Central Military Governor's Office, and An Liangxing dare not provoke them.

The Iron Hammer Team came from Luanzhou, they are outsiders and are easy to bully. This action is in line with the temperament of these hooligans, they bully the weak and fear the strong. "

Pan Yinglong smiled and nodded: "Mr. Ren has seen it clearly, so I will be relieved to hand this case over to you two to investigate."

Ren Boan and Yang Guian were very puzzled.

"Leave it to us to investigate? The facts of this case are so clear that we only need to send someone to arrest the suspect. I wonder what else you need to investigate? I dare to say that even if there is a hidden story that needs to be investigated, it is not our turn."

Pan Yinglong's expression of approval became even stronger. "Jingxiu's guess is correct. There is indeed something hidden in this case. Qianhe, please briefly show the case to the two of you."

"Yes!" Shen Wanxiang took out two thin pieces of paper and said with a smile before handing them over, "This is confidential."

Ren Boan nodded: "We have learned the Confidentiality Regulations."

Only then did Shen Wanxiang hand it over.

Ren Boan and Yang Guian quickly passed the case around, their eyes flickering.

So that's how it is. But the secret is too big, so big that neither of us can handle it.

Pan Yinglong continued, "You two have also seen clearly that this case is not just a matter of gambling. It is of great importance. The people involved are either rich or noble. If they stamp their feet in the capital, the ground will shake a few times.

The police department of Shuntian Prefecture is a shabby little organization. Even Xiu Qi Guang can't investigate clearly, not to mention the bottomless pool of black water behind it.

Su Zhenshi of the Jingji Bureau of the Zhenfu Division was also a little worried that someone might have something to do with that place. Su Zhenshi and I didn't dare to gamble, so we thought about asking for help from outside.

It just so happens that Su Zhenshi said that you two are capable generals and you are just in Beijing for further studies. You can conduct a secret investigation without attracting attention. "

Su Feng added, "Prefect Pan and I have discussed this case and the behind-the-scenes issues. If we want to get to the bottom of this case and the mess behind it, Anliangxing is a breakthrough point.

Jingxiu and Muping are veterans in dealing with underworld people, and they are definitely competent. You can go ahead and investigate, I will assign trustworthy personnel to you.

I will go to the Law and Politics College to say hello. You have a six-month training period, two of which is for political practice. Investigating this case is like practice.”

Pan Yinglong said: "Shuntian Prefecture will also do its utmost to cooperate. I will specifically ask Qianhe to contact you. If you need anything, just tell him and he will help you solve it.

If he can’t solve it, I will do it. If I can’t solve it, I will find someone who can solve it for you.”

Pan Yinglong cupped his hands and said sincerely, "Jingxiu, Muping, the emperor is still waiting for the final report of this case, so I'll leave it to you two."

Ren Boan and Yang Guian suddenly felt that a burden as heavy as Mount Tai had suddenly fallen on their shoulders!
(End of this chapter)