In the Xiao Qinyan assassination incident and the Night Banquet Incident, in addition to the heavy losses suffered by the Qingliu line, the Dianqian Division was also seriously damaged. The deputy capital commander and Du Yuhou, as well as countless Dianqian Division officials, were all imprisoned.
However, the Dianqian Division was still the emperor's own army after all. After thinking for a long time, the officials finally decided to promote Zhou Chen to the position of deputy commander of the Dianqian Division.
Although he was only the deputy capital commander, because the current Guodu commander was ordered to reflect at home, after Zhou Chen was promoted to deputy capital commander, he had nominally become the actual commander of the Dianqian Division.
This matter made the civil servants in the court very dissatisfied, and they objected one by one. However, because Xiao Qinyan did not come forward, they could not form a consensus at all. In the end, the officials made a decision and the matter was settled.
In less than a year, he was promoted to the deputy commander of the Palace Department. Although they were both in the third yamen, Zhou Chen's rank had been promoted several levels in a row.
Now, he has almost reached the pinnacle of martial arts in the Song Dynasty. In fact, he is not even thirty years old yet, so he can definitely be regarded as a proud man of heaven.
Since he was promoted, Zhou Chen would not be stingy, so he directly called the subordinates who had been guarding Ma Junsi to go to Jiaofangsi to celebrate, which could be regarded as a farewell.
Of course, Zhou Chen's subordinates would not dare to deny Zhou Chen's face. Although Zhou Chen has been transferred to the Palace Front Division and can no longer take care of the guards and soldiers, Zhou Chen has been promoted, and there may be requests for Zhou Chen in the future, so
Instead of becoming distant, each one of them became more enthusiastic.
One of the purposes of going to the Jiaofang Division is to treat guests, but there is another purpose, and that is to complete the side quest.
Speaking of which, so far, he has not completed the side mission of Goulan Listening to Music.
One thousand times only counts once per day, so he has at least one thousand days to go to the Jiaofang Division. He never had a chance before, but now he finally has a suitable excuse. Of course he has to complete this side mission.
The Jiaofang Division is an official department under the Ministry of Ceremonies of the imperial court, so it is normal for officials to go to the Jiaofang Division. Many officials will also go to the Jiaofang Division to entertain others.
After all, compared to the brothels outside, the standards of Jiaofangsi are higher, because many of the women in Jiaofangsi come from official families. Madams and ladies who were inaccessible in the past can now only be paid for.
Money brings contact, and of course people will flock to it.
Zhou Chen has done this kind of thing like listening to music on Goulan before, but this is indeed the first time in this world.
Because it was Zhou Chen who reserved the venue, the Jiaofang Division immediately started preparations after receiving the news. Zhou Chen was now a powerful figure in the court. Of course, the chief officer of the Jiaofang Division did not dare to offend, and he also wanted to fawn over him, so he immediately
All the pillars of the Jiaofang Department shouted out.
Although Zhou Chen was mainly here to complete the task today, as a veteran, he was naturally familiar with such occasions. There were also two young, beautiful and sparsely dressed women serving him drinks.
There were also many songs and dances, and all the subordinates who were entertained by Zhou Chen had a great time. When they got to the back, they all left with one or two women in their arms.
In the end, only Zhou Chen was left.
"Master Marquis, aren't you going to rest?"
The two women beside Zhou Chen looked at Zhou Chen with watery eyes, as if they were willing to take advantage of him.
Zhou Chen took a sip of wine with a calm expression and said, "No, you two can go down. I want to listen to music, so go ahead and make arrangements."
The two women, who had high hopes, were immediately filled with disappointment when they heard this.
They were specially selected and arranged by Yuan Shizun, the chief official of the Jiaofang Division, and they were all perfect. They all knew who Zhou Chen was. As long as Zhou Chen said a word, they could escape from the misery of the Jiaofang Division at any time.
So they served wholeheartedly and wanted to curry favor with Zhou Chen.
But although Zhou Chen also touched them, he didn't take them back to the room like other men did, and even let them leave, which made them very disappointed.
But no matter how unwilling or disappointed they were, they did not dare to disobey Zhou Chen's order and could only leave the private room with resentment.
It's not that Zhou Chen has become a gentleman, but that he is preparing to get married to Zhao Pan'er, and before that, he doesn't want to do anything to regret Zhao Pan'er.
Besides, although these two women are both good, he is also a person who passes by among the flowers. He also has the ability to sit still and calmly, so he can easily hold back as long as he is willing.
Soon a new woman came in to perform for Zhou Chen. After two shows, an acquaintance suddenly came in.
Zhang Haohao!
Yes, it was Zhang Haohao whom Zhou Chen had met several times.
Zhou Chen didn't expect to meet Zhang Haohao. Zhang Haohao is different from ordinary official prostitutes. She is a singing girl and is very famous in Tokyo. She is an oiran who is qualified to perform as an entertainer without selling her body. She does not need to stay in the Jiaofang Division.
Serve people.
"Greetings to Marquis Zhongyong."
"Zhang Haohao, I met you at Xianggong Xiao's residence, and I must have played the accompaniment for you before."
Seeing that Zhou Chen still remembered him, Zhang Haohao hurriedly said: "Master Hou has a sharp eye. It was Sister Yinzhang who went to Xianggong Xiao's mansion last time to help me."
Chapter completed!