It turns out that the emperor read the booklet sent by Jin Yuwei, and when he thought of the care he received from the old Zhao Tong when he was a young and down-to-earth prince, he couldn't help but sigh after more than 20 years.

I immediately asked the old eunuch next to me.

This old eunuch also received care from old Zhao Tong, and he secretly placed this note on it.

The old eunuch said that there is also a younger son, and his younger son is observing filial piety in Zhuangzi.

The current emperor Wu Jianshen was very fond of advocating filial piety, and immediately approved the grant of Zhao Xiong's Jinyu Guards to one hundred households.

When Zhezi arrived at the Military Aircraft Department, the ministers in the Military Aircraft Department breathed a sigh of relief when they saw that they were not asking for money. Pan Shien, the Chief Military Aircraft Minister, was very good at flattering.

With some added benefits and a waist card, he is considered to be in the establishment. In this case, Zhao Xiong will have a guaranteed harvest despite droughts and floods, and will have four taels of silver a month, so he will be officially admitted to the establishment.

Zhao Xiong calculated that one tael of silver was still very valuable in the Dakang Dynasty.

At this time, one tael of silver was equal to about 1,000 wen.

Nowadays, the price of high-quality rice is more than 10 yuan per liter, and one liter is equal to 1.5 kilograms. One tael of silver is enough to buy 150 kilograms of high-quality rice.

If when Zhao Xiong came here, rice cost 3 yuan per kilogram, then one tael of silver would be equivalent to 450 yuan now.

Four taels of silver, which is 1,500 yuan.

He has indeed joined the circle of Dakang Jinyuwei, but he just has no real power.

However, in Taierzhuang, thousands of miles away from the capital, Jinyuwei Baihu, who have no real power, are still awesome.

Zhao Xiong walked to the seat and waved, saying:

"Everyone, sit down, sit down. Today is my loving father's red sun. If you are still standing at this time, my father will say that I have neglected everyone..."

The gang leaders who were sitting at the entrance of Xiangrui Hall and on the canal breathed a sigh of relief when they saw Zhao Xiong sitting down, and they all found their own seats to sit down.

There are more than a dozen people at the large round table for the banquet. It is a bit crowded just to sit down, but now anyone who dares to make a mistake is very nervous.

I am afraid that if I do something wrong, I will get into trouble with Master Jiu and I will die without knowing it.

There was no trouble at the banquet. When it was about to end, Director Feng called his wife, Mrs. Jin, to come into the inner hall to talk to Zhao Xiong's mother, Mrs. Wang.

Eunuch Zhang from the tax factory, who had been silent until now, stood up and said to Zhao Xiong with a smile on his face.

"The Za family has recognized a goddaughter, Bai Mudan. I heard that she offended Master Xiong a few days ago. Master Xiong, please be magnanimous and let her go home!"

Zhao Xiong was stunned. Bai Mudan from Wanhua Tower actually followed this dead eunuch. He couldn't help but feel disgusted with Bai Mudan.

But on the surface he smiled and said: "Easy to say, I'll call someone to invite you and send him home."

The fat Eunuch Zhang nodded with satisfaction, and then asked the young eunuch to carry the Zhao family's thank-you gift and walk out of the auspicious hall.

At this time, Li Hai, who was standing next to him, said in a low voice: "My youngest son deserves to die for offending Baihu. This is a small apology. Baihu, please accept it."

With that said, Li Hai took out a few pieces of paper from his sleeves and handed them to Zhao Xiong respectfully with both hands.

Zhao Xiong looked at Li Hai's round face for a while. Li Hai's face was sweating, and his raised hands were shaking slightly.

Zhao Xiong sighed in his heart and thought it was funny.

Wearing this Jinyuwei Baihu uniform, he didn't expect to have such a great aura, as if everything was solved easily.

He really didn’t expect it!

There is no need for him to be vigilant and frightened every day during the past three years.

If he really wants to become a Qianhu with real power, he will not be able to walk sideways in Taierzhuang.

He reached for these pieces of paper and glanced at them. They turned out to be the famous transportation banknotes. The one above was 100 taels, and the total was 500 taels.

This was the first banknote he received in the Dakang Dynasty, and it was almost equal to the 10-year salary of one hundred households. It seemed that Li Hai had been greedy for a lot of money in the past three years!

Zhao Xiong put the banknote in his arms, smiled, patted Li Hai on the shoulder, and said:

"Brother Li, which one of us follows the other, I will ask someone to carry your young master to the side door. From now on, we will have to help each other on the canal..."

Li Hai saw his second son Li Chao who couldn't wake up at the side door of the Zhao Mansion. He looked at the Zhao Mansion with gloomy eyes and gritted his teeth.

He looked up and saw Zhao Xiong on the attic looking at him with a smile. He suddenly fainted like a deflated ball and called two attendants to carry Li Chao aboard.

Zhao Xiong stood in the attic of Zhao Mansion and saw everything clearly. He believed that there was no room for maneuver in his feud with Li Hai.

Before Mrs. Jin and Director Feng boarded the boat, the red-faced Director Feng coughed and patted Zhao Xiong on the shoulder and said:

"You take over the Hanzhuang Gate before the canal is closed, and do the other gates step by step. Before the gates open next year, I will ask Li Hai to hand over the other three gates to you. I am optimistic about you!"

Zhao Xiong was overjoyed to hear this.

He thought the results would not come until next spring when the Grand Canal's locks were opened. Wasn't this a direct job?

It was as if before he walked in, the leader said to him: "Xiao Zhao, you did a good job. Please prepare your speech for the meeting next week! I am optimistic about you!"

At sunset, Director Feng's boat had rowed out of the lake mouth, entered the Grand Canal and slowly disappeared into the darkness.

At this time, Zuo Liangyu was also very happy and reminded:

"Sir, the day after tomorrow is the Hanzhuang Gate Closing Festival, so we need to prepare some things."

"What?"

Zhao Xiong took out a cigarette and gave one to Zuo Liangyu, lit it and took a puff and asked.

Zuo Liangyu said: "Of course it is something to worship the gods. When you arrive at the Hanzhuang Gate, you must hold an opening ceremony. This also tells the people of Hanzhuang Town to see your majesty!

Of course, your prestige has spread in Hanzhuang Town a few years ago, and now you are the Shilihou of Hanzhuang Town."

Zhao Xiong was surprised to find that Zuo Liangyu is now better at flattering than before.

"Also, during the Hanzhuang Gate Closing Festival, our yamen is also responsible for the safety of the festival. The adults are very busy these two days!"

Zhao Xiong nodded. He had read many official documents in the past three years. The Lock Closing Festival is the last time in a year that the lock officials close the gates of the Grand Canal. They will not be opened until the next year.

There is something special about sealing the gate, and Zhao Xiong, who is the gate official of Hanzhuang both officially and privately, has to go.

After returning to the main room and saying hello to his mother and sister, he prepared the official documents and utensils for taking office.

After another day of rain and clear skies, the sun came out.

After Zhao Xiong finished exercising, he returned to his room and was about to drink tea when Zhao Xiaolu walked in with someone.

This person is about forty-one or twelve years old.

He is of medium build, with broad shoulders and thick back, a broad forehead with a few deep wrinkles, and a slender face. He is Liu Er, the father of the dog-legged Liu Sheng.

Liu Er was very respectful. When he entered the room and saw Zhao Xiong, he knelt down and shouted softly.

"My lord, good luck!"
Chapter completed!