Peerless Pirates

Jiang Ning, Chief Inspector of Tingshan Hospital.

The name "Bie Yuan" means a house that belongs to the same owner besides the main house. However, Tingshan Villa is actually a restaurant. It turns out that this place was originally the outhouse of a large family in Jiangning City, so it was named Tingshan Villa.

Later, after it was taken over by others, it was transformed into a restaurant. The general layout has not changed, the lotus pond, weeping willows, etc. have maintained their original appearance, and the name of Tingshan Villa has also been retained.

Tingshan Villa is not far from the Martial Arts Academy, and Song Zheng is familiar with it. When Song Zheng was competing in martial arts, he drank here with Li Denian, Zhu Youzhan, Gu Zhengjie and a group of friends. The environment inside is quiet, with the sound of silk and bamboo, and is similar to the Martial Arts Academy inside and outside.

There is a world of difference. In addition, Tingshan Villa is located on a higher ground and is located in a corner of Jiangning City, so it is very popular with those who want to find peace and tranquility.

Song Zheng came here for an appointment with Duan Ren. The last time he met with Li Hongniang, Song Zheng asked her to replace Duan Ren and wanted Zuo Si to provide materials about the Dark Eagle in each state. These materials are no longer useful to Zuo Si now.

Big. Because Zuo Si focuses on

In the army, the possibility of conflict with Yousi is less. But for Song Zheng, it is much more useful. If each group establishes a torture hall, it will definitely not be harmonious. It also needs to be cleaned up like the generals of each group.

State organizations.

Song Zheng asked Shuiding to start working on this, but due to lack of materials, he could not quickly establish the authority of the execution hall. Yesterday, Li Hongniang passed the news through Hu Qiang that Zuo Si Duan Ren would personally negotiate with Song Zheng

talk.

Just after Youshi, Song Zheng took Cai Yong and eight other guards to the gate of Tingshan Villa. The guards were Cai Yong and other ordinary people. Ding Long was sent to Liangzhe Road by Song Zheng as the deputy commander and punishment hall

Commander, Cai Yong, whom he absolutely trusted, stayed with him. In addition, there were several guards

It was Lu Chun and Xiao Bei who selected them from the escort bureau. Naturally, Lu Chun and Xiao Bei strongly supported You Si's selection of soldiers in the escort bureau. They selected 300 people from thousands of escorts and recommended the ones with the best performance.

To Song Zheng. After Song Zheng investigated the origins of several people, he was confident in employing them.

"Xiao Lang!" A big man ran over at the door with a smile on his face.

"Brother Pang!" Song Zheng said happily, waving his hand to stop Cai Yong who stepped forward to stop him. It turned out that the person who came was Pang Zhen, one of the Pang brothers. Zuo Si also made major adjustments this time, and Pang Xun went to Luoyang Pass.

Pang Zhen followed Duan Ren back.

"Ha, we haven't seen each other for more than a year." Pang Zhen hit Song Zheng's chest, "You are getting stronger and stronger, kid."

"It's been one year and two months." Song Zheng said with a smile, "The last time I met Brother Pang was in the early spring of last year, and it will be this summer in a blink of an eye. Brother Pang, you returned to Jiangning without informing me.

I can catch the wind for you."

"Isn't it busy? There are a lot of things going on over there and on our side. I thought that after being busy for a while, I asked Brother Pang to get together."

"Okay! I'll be the host!"

"Of course it's you! We haven't seen each other for a few years, but your kid ran ahead of us and became the number one scholar in both civil and military affairs. Okay!"

"That's right! Look who your brother is!" Song Zheng said proudly.

"You said you were fat and you were out of breath. Come in quickly. The adults are waiting inside."

"Okay, Brother Pang, please!"

"Master Song, please!" Pang Zhen said with a smile, which was actually a bit funny.

"Let's go in together!" Song Zheng took Pang Zhen's hand and walked into the other courtyard together.

Cai Yong and others behind him looked at each other in confusion. A newly joined guard named Xiaoyao asked, "Brother Cai, who is this man? Why are you so familiar with Chief Song?"

Cai Yong glared, "Don't ask anything you shouldn't ask! Can I just ask about the young master's affairs?"

Xiao Yao quickly lowered his head, not daring to say anything. In fact, Cai Yong was also curious, but he was a steady and resourceful man. Compared to Ding Longlai, he was only slightly inferior in skill, but he was much more loyal than Ding Long, and he admired Song Zheng more.

Therefore, Song Zheng also appointed him as his head guard.

Cai Yong and others were confused, and the two Zuosi secret soldiers behind Pang Zhen were also surprised. As Duan Ren's chief of guard, Pang Zhen also led seven or eight people to protect Duan Ren. Don't look at Pang Zhen smiling at Song Zheng.

, but he was much stricter with the guards he was in charge of. These two secret guards had never seen Pang Zhen smile so happily.

Song Zheng and Pang Zhen walked arm in arm, like a pair of good friends. They walked through the willow path, crossed the pond, and walked into the Qingyu Pavilion near the water.

"Master Duan!" After entering the room, Song Zheng quickly saluted the old man on the chair. Duan Ren also stood up and stepped forward to return the salute, "Come, Master Song, take a seat quickly."

Speaking of which, Song Zheng and Duan Ren only met once, but they were very familiar with each other. They had not seen each other for several years, and Duan Ren had a lot of gray hair on his head, but his spirit was still strong.

After Pang Zhen sent Song Zheng into Qingyu Pavilion, he withdrew from the latest chapter of Ba Sui. Cai Yong and others did not follow, but worked with Pang Zhen to arrange manpower and be on guard. Now, Duan Ren and Song

Zheng is considered a high-ranking member of the party, and since he is doing a demanding job, he is naturally very careful. Even the food, wine, and tea must be sent in by Pang Zhen after they have been tested with a silver needle.

After the greetings, Duan Ren sighed, "I knew from the beginning that Xiaolang was not a creature of the pond. In just a few years, Mr. Song took charge of the right department. But Duan only gained a few gray hairs. Time is not forgiving.

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Song Zheng knew that Duan Ren was not having an easy life. Jiang Kui's defection before, and Zuo Si's rectification later, were both major events. The former greatly damaged the vitality of the Imperial City Division, while the latter's initiative to delegate power hurt his muscles and bones. Which one, too?

Duan Ren has enough work to do. Especially recently, Huan Xing has been making constant moves to suppress old people and install direct relatives, so Duan Ren has to deal with him in many ways.

"Master Duan is in his prime, how can you say you are old?" Song Zheng said with a smile, "Looking at your energy, you are better than me, but I am very worried."

"Who isn't?" Duan Ren said with a bitter smile, "You don't have to be humble. Two heads forced the old fox Lu Junqing to retire, and Huang Song moved his seat. Life is much easier, but I keep cutting off the flesh."

"Well, I know my own family affairs, so I don't mind mentioning it. Come on, Mr. Duan, I'll toast you."

"Okay, let's have a drink. Mr. Song is famous for his talent in both civil and military affairs. It's an honor for Mr. Duan to have a drink with you."

"Master Duan, you are embarrassing me, I was your soldier back then."

"Stop talking, stop talking, drink!" Duan Ren laughed and drank the whole drink in one gulp.

After chatting for a few more words, the two of them turned to the main topic, and their expressions became serious.

"Master Song, I have informed the prince about what you asked the matchmaker to tell you, and the prince agreed." Duan Ren's voice dropped an octave.

Song Zheng heard what he said was not so happy, and knowing that there was more to come, he smiled and said, "Thank you for the humble post, Your Majesty. Once I am done with this, I will visit Your Majesty."

"Yes. Your Majesty is also very concerned about you. However, I also know that you are busy and the current situation is quite inconvenient, so I asked me to give you a message and ask you to do a good job."

Song Zheng raised his hand in the direction of the palace, "Song was born under the prince's care and has been taken care of by the prince for many years. He is always grateful and will never forget it! Please tell Mr. Duan to tell the prince."

Duan Ren nodded, "My lord, I saw you right. However, Duan has been in some difficulties recently, and I would like to ask Mr. Song for a personal favor."

"Master Duan, please tell me. But I have been ordered to do my best to serve you." Song Zheng knew that this was the other party's condition. As for whether it was Pang Hui or Duan Ren, there was no difference.

"When the Right Secretary Zheng Huanxing took office, he brought more than 40 people with him. Except for 10 people who stayed with him, the other 30 people were sent to border passes and important military towns. These people were very mysterious and seemed to appear suddenly.

. I want you to check the origins of these people."

Song Zheng was surprised, "Forty people? So many? Is there no clue at all?"

Duan Ren nodded, "When these people reported to Zuo Si, the materials were very simple. For example, the place of birth only stated a certain road and a certain state. There was no detailed address or family information. Even so, it may not be true.

And now that Zuo Si is only focusing on the army, it is quite inconvenient to investigate. Therefore, I need to ask Master Song for help."

Song Zheng nodded and cursed in his heart, these people are so shameless, learn from me. When Ding Long, Cai Yong and others entered Yousi, Song Zheng only wrote roughly. However, they were originally in the army, so they must have

There is information left with the city guards, and as long as you put some effort into it, you can still find it. Unlike Huan Xing's men, who almost appeared out of thin air.

After hesitating for a moment, Song Zheng said, "Huan Xing was originally the magistrate of Taiping Prefecture. Mr. Duan didn't let anyone go to Taiping Prefecture to take a look? Or check the relevant information of the Imperial City Division of Taiping Prefecture."

Duan Ren shook his head, "Taiping Prefecture belongs to Gyeonggi Province. The commander of the Imperial City Department is named Ping Xizhi. He has always behaved quite well. Two years ago, he reported Huan Xing's information and said that he had paid four hundred and eighty taels in bribes. You know, although it's big

Qilu has regulations on accepting bribes, but accepting bribes

Four hundred and eighty taels is not a big deal for a magistrate. Moreover, Taiping Prefecture is right on the edge of Jiangning City, and Huan Xing himself is not involved in the Prime Minister's Mansion or the Prince's Mansion, so we did not touch him here. Apart from these, other

There’s nothing special about it.”

Song Zheng snorted lightly. He knew that Duan Ren was telling the truth and asked, "Is there anything unusual about Huan Xing's promotion?"

Duan Ren shook his head, "He was a first-class Jinshi in the twelfth year of the late Emperor's Dali. He himself also practiced martial arts. After becoming a Jinshi, he served as county magistrate in Dangtu. Two years later, he was promoted to county magistrate. Five years later, he was appointed magistrate of Taiping Prefecture.

It has been more than seven years now. During his tenure, he was very vocal in politics. But this time he was suddenly appointed as Zuo Si Jianzheng, which was completely unexpected."

Song Zheng nodded, "This should be the Queen Mother's order, but someone should have recommended this person to the Queen Mother. What Mr. Duan wants to find out is who recommended Huan Xing to the Queen Mother?"

Duan Ren couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed. He had forgotten that the person in front of him was a popular person in front of the little emperor, and he was very clear about the reasons behind the rectification of the Left and Right Division.

"Mr. Duan has put me in a bit of a quandary due to the matter involving the Queen Mother." Song Zheng stood up, poured wine for both parties, and said slowly, "Besides, Huan Xing brought only forty people, including thirty.

The people were divided into various places to gather troops in important towns. Even if I wanted to investigate, it would be difficult to start."

Duan Ren took a breath and said, "Of course this won't make things difficult for Mr. Song. I just want you to check the two key people around him. One of these two people is named Meng Guan and the other is Lian Yu. Among them, Meng Guan

He is Huan Xing's chief of guard, and Lian Yu is responsible for Zuo Si's sentencing inspection. According to my observation, he relies heavily on these two people."

Song Zheng thought for a while, "That's fine. As long as we find out the origins of these two people, Master Duan will be able to follow the clues and find the people behind them. However, since these people are so careful, it will be quite difficult.

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Duan Ren smiled and said, "The materials we gave Mr. Song took a lot of effort."

Song Zheng was stunned for a moment, then started laughing, and Duan Ren also laughed. The two foxes, one old and one small, had finally reached an agreement.