Han official!

Chapter 13

The village is surrounded by walls and gates, and is equipped with a bullet room where the village officials handle daily official business. It is located in the school on the left and right sides of the gate.

To expose, to criticize.

The bullet room was usually used to identify fugitives, search merchants and pedestrians entering and leaving the neighborhood, verify the authenticity of the talismans they held, and observe the words and actions of those entering and leaving.

Anyone who enters or leaves the temple outside the designated time, whose attire is not in accordance with etiquette, or whose behavior is suspicious must be reported to the head of the pavilion immediately.

According to Han law, the clerks in the prison had to be more cautious at night to prevent anyone from climbing over the walls of the neighborhood, destroying the alleys, or opening the doors. Once discovered, they would be immediately arrested and handed over to the head of the pavilion, and imprisoned in the pavilion prison, waiting for the order from Chang'an to sentence them to tattooing.

The Duting had great power. The county had a county prison, and the Duting also had the right to detain people.

The pavilion is called An.

"Go to Ting'an and find that female entertainer."

Ji Shaogong ordered, "How can we drink without having fun? Yesterday we caught a courtesan who was trying to climb over the wall of the official market. She used to work at the Music Bureau and is skilled in playing the flute and qin. We've summoned her to entertain Mr. Guo."

When Guo Jie heard the word "jiqin", his heart skipped a beat and he quickly tried to stop her: "Today I just want to drink and chat with you, not listen to music. Besides, I have some small matters to discuss with you in detail, which is not suitable for outsiders to be present."

It’s not that I don’t want to listen to the music.

I don't dare.

The qing is a bronze musical instrument, a sheet of bronze that is hung like a bronze chime. The musician strikes the bronze qing with a hammer, producing a clear and beautiful sound.

The qing is not only similar in style to the chimes, but is also a kind of music for palace banquets in terms of ritual system.

Before the Western Han Dynasty, qing was a kind of music played by princes, and ordinary people were not allowed to listen to it privately.

If Guo Jie dared to listen to the female entertainer playing the gong, he would be sentenced to death. This would be a more serious crime than killing someone in the street.

"That's fine."

Ji Shaogong nodded secretly. Chang'an was not like Chen County, and one did need to be cautious in doing things. "What brings you to Chang'an this time, Mr. Guo? I heard that you declared in the Extraordinary House that you wanted to be a guest. Are you trying to emulate Ju Meng, the heroic hero of the previous emperor's time, and gain fame among the princes?"

Ju Meng is a hero respected by all the knights in the world. The princes of the Liu family always treat Ju Meng with courtesy. Many heroes in Chang'an want to become the second Ju Meng and receive courtesy from the princes of the Liu family.

While Ji Shaogong was speaking, he flicked the wide sleeves of his linen robe, signaling several black-robed clerks in the chamber to go out for the time being, patrol the shops, and investigate illegal activities. It was inconvenient for the two to have their conversation heard by outsiders.

Several minor officials in black robes were very tactful. They bowed solemnly to Guo Jie, bent their waists and retreated step by step, leaving the left school room at the gate and walking into the right school room to continue drinking.

"Try some horse wine."

Ji Shaogong stood up and walked behind a pile of wooden and bamboo slips, brought out a bowl of Laoma wine, and said with a smile, "I heard you wanted to buy the chef's Laoma wine, but was refused. Liushi has a wide variety of goods, so I found a Hu merchant and bought a bowl of Laoma wine. It's made from cattle and sheep from the rich and lush Beihai Sea, and it's hard to find in Chen County in Guandong."

The night was cold, and river firewood was burning on the horseshoe stove in the ammunition room. The room was warm as spring. A large cauldron was placed above the stove, and hot soup was bubbling and emitting white steam.

Ji Shaogong took out an exquisite bronze bell with a flat mouth, a narrow neck and a round belly, a straight-walled ring foot, and a bronze button cover. He placed it in the hot soup and wine in the large cauldron, and then placed a whole bowl of horse-brewing wine on the food table in front of him.

He himself only drank inferior millet wine and said with a smile, "Gentleman, please take a sip quickly. It took a lot of effort to buy this Zhonglao horse wine. It is not easy to find even in the nine markets in Chang'an. Most of it is sent by foreign merchants to the homes of the rich and powerful, and rarely sold in the market."

Guo Jie looked at the horse-brewing wine on the table, which gave off waves of fragrant cheese aroma. He then glanced at the millet wine on Ji Shaogong's table. He felt complicated and felt a lump in his throat.

According to historical records, Guo Jie was hunted by the government and fled to Ji Shaogong's home. Not only was he not released by Ji Shaogong, he also hid Guo Jie. In order to cut off the clues of the government's pursuit, Ji Shaogong actually committed suicide.

"I've come to Chang'an on a matter of life and death." Guo Jie spoke his mind freely before him. "You know I've committed many blood debts over the years. After the current emperor ascends the throne, he will certainly exile powerful people to Maoling. If those blood debts are reported, a hundred heads would not be enough. So I thought of buying a title to atone for my sins before the name Guo Jie appears on the exile slips, to avoid being reported."

Guo Jie's name was very useful in Chen County, and he also had a certain reputation in Henei County, so he would not be reported by the knights-errant.

The situation in Chang'an was quite different. Many impoverished knights were eager to become famous, and stepping on the head of the hero Guo Jie to become famous in Chang'an was a good way to become famous.

Ji Shaogong's face turned stern, and he looked even more anxious than Guo Jie. He tapped the food table with his fingers, thinking of a way to atone for his sins as soon as possible.

But based on what he knew about Guo Jie's crimes, the amount of money required would be a huge sum.

The migration of Maoling under the mausoleum-town system was like a ring-handled knife hanging in the air, which could fall at any time and take off Guo Jie's head.

Urgently need to buy a title to atone for sins!

"also."

A ruthless look flashed across Guo Jie's face. "There's another pressing matter at hand. The Yang Di Yuan clan will arrive in Chang'an soon. Compared to me, a lone hero from Chen County, the Yang Di Yuan clan is a powerful force in the prefecture and county. They have a large number of men and ample wealth. We need to make plans early. First, we must survive the Yang Di Yuan clan's revenge, and second, we must completely eradicate them."

"Dutingzhang."

Ji Shaogong said in a deep voice, "Mr. Guo, when he first arrived in Chang'an, he performed the heroic feat of fighting a fierce tiger with his bare hands. Leveraging on Bianhu's reputation, he sought to become the Chief of the Chang'an Police Station. Mr. Guo, don't underestimate the position of Chief of the Police Station. Chang'an is a county in the capital, and the Chief of the Police Station can bring many advantages."

He dipped his fingers in millet wine, drew a rough sketch of Chang'an on the dining table, and gave a detailed introduction to the power of the Dutingchang.

Chang'an City has eight streets, nine alleys, nine markets and sixteen bridges.

There were eight main streets running through Chang'an, each with a Duting. Four of the nine markets were within the city of Chang'an, each with a Duting, for a total of twelve Dutings.

There are 106 villages in Chang'an, and each capital governs more than ten villages.

There is a pavilion called Ting'an.

There were dozens of guards at the pavilion and two to three hundred executioners.

"A village like yours?"

Guo Jie's eyes lit up. "I thought the head of a village was just a minor official, but I never imagined he was in charge of at least ten villages and thousands of people. He's truly worthy of being the capital county where the emperor resides."

He was even more shocked in his heart: So, the rank of Chang'an Duting is higher, Xiangting is the police station, Chang'an Duting is the director of the higher-level county public security bureau, and he also has a separate private prison. He also has the right to interrogate some cases with lighter sentences. The law enforcement power, judicial power, and imprisonment power are all in the hands of one person. Chang'an Duting is a powerful department that brings together multiple departments such as the county public security bureau, court, detention center, armed police force, etc., and its power is terrifying.

"good."

Guo Jie clapped his hands and said, "With the reputation of being able to fight tigers with bare hands, you are indeed qualified to be promoted to the position of Pavilion Chief, but you still need the support of the noble."

A word from a noble person.

Guo Jie and Ji Shaogong both looked embarrassed. Based on their real skills in wrestling and swordsmanship, no one was more qualified than Guo Jie to take the vacant position of the Chief of Gaojie.

However, the two had never made the acquaintance of the powerful people in Chang'an, and were in an awkward situation where no one recommended them.

"Guo Haoxia has a refined taste."

At this moment, a familiar voice came from outside the bomb room where the cold wind was howling.

(End of this chapter)