Tan Zhen smiled and nodded. Qin Fei then noticed that Tan Goudang was not sitting in the main seat today. Instead, sitting in the main seat was an old eunuch with gray hair. He was probably sixty years old and was younger than Qian Gui.
Not a few years old.
Qin Fei recognized at a glance who this honest-looking old eunuch was, and hurriedly bowed and saluted: "Qin Fei, the Imperial City Secretary, has met Lieutenant Liang!"
"Well, I didn't expect you to recognize our family." The old eunuch raised his eyelids and nodded: "This young man has a future."
Tan Zhen chuckled and said: "Lieutenant, please don't underestimate this Qin Fei. He served for the Imperial City Division at the age of twelve and was appointed commander at the age of twenty-two. He is the first in the history of the Imperial City Division."
On weekdays, Qin Fei was very happy with this title and felt that his ability was one of the best in the Imperial City Division. But for some reason today, when Qin Fei heard this title coming from Tan Zhen's mouth, he felt a little harsh.
You should also look at the person you talk to. Tan Zhen and Qin Fei's adoptive father Qian Gui have always been at odds with each other. The two formed two forces in the Imperial City Division, which competed with each other and were considered balanced; Qin Fei also had two conflicts with Tan Zhen.
We went back to dinner and had drinks three times, but those were just for the occasion.
On the contrary, Tan Zhen often let out some hints, hinting that Qin Fei would follow him; Qin Fei was noncommittal, after all, Qian Gui was his adoptive father, and the two forces in the Imperial City Division still had to maintain a balance.
But Tan Zhen moved Captain Liang out today, which surprised Qin Fei.
Tan Zhen was originally a eunuch, so he naturally had many connections within the ban, but Qin Fei never expected that Tan Zhen could actually be related to Liang Shicheng.
Liang Shicheng is also a strange person. He has been able to achieve his current status in more than ten years. Another person would never be able to do it.
At first, he was just a handyman working for Eunuch Jia in the calligraphy and art bureau, and he was unknown.
After the death of Eunuch Jia, Liang Shicheng unexpectedly turned around and became the director of the Literary Library of Ruisi Palace, and was in charge of traveling abroad to convey imperial decrees!
All the imperial orders were handed down by Liang Shicheng and issued to the world. What a shame!
Who among the court ministers dares to underestimate him! He is secretly known as the "Hidden Prime Minister", and even Cai Jing dare not touch him!
For more than ten years, Liang Shicheng relied on the favor of the official family to secretly write his name into the scholar's register, transforming himself into a Jinshi. He was promoted to a higher rank every year, went to the school to inspect the Taiwei, and then paid homage to the Taiwei and opened the official ceremony.
What an honor to be in the same three divisions!
You must know that Liang Shicheng was originally just a low-level eunuch working as a handyman, but now he is on an equal footing with Cai Jing and others, and everyone fawns over him!
No matter what Tan Zhen's intentions were, Qin Fei would not miss this opportunity. He bowed respectfully and said: "It's a false reputation, but it has tainted the Taiwei's ears."
"Hahahaha." Liang Shicheng smiled like a walnut, patted the table and said: "Tan Goudang, I like this young man!"
Tan Zhen smiled and said: "If you can get into the eyes of the Taiwei, you can be regarded as Qin Fei's good fortune. The commander of Qin, sit down and talk."
Qin Fei has been in the Imperial City Division for more than ten years and has seen a lot of things. Tan Zhen showed Liang Shicheng out just because he wanted Qin Fei to show off his strength.
Although Tan Zhen said nothing, the meaning was obvious.
"Don't follow that old guy Qian Gui who's half dead. If you want to have a future, do it with me!"
What followed was an ordinary banquet. Tan Zhen and Qin Fei, one on the left and the other on the right, accompanied Liang Shicheng to drink and talk. They were just chatting after tea and dinner, without any serious topic.
It wasn't until Liang Shicheng stood up at the end that he said to Tan Zhen seemingly casually: "Tan Goudang, you have such a capable young man under you, what do you have to worry about?"
As he said this, Liang Shicheng nodded slightly to Qin Fei, and the two Huangmen officials waited on him and went downstairs.
Although this sentence was said to Tan Zhen, it was actually meant for Qin Fei.
No matter how confused Tan Zhen was, he would definitely tell Liang Shicheng that Qin Fei was from Qian Gui's side.
Qin Fei saw this very clearly.
Tan Zhen bowed to see Liang Shicheng off, and when he came back he sighed with a lot of meaning: "I am afraid there is only one person in our dynasty who has gone from being a handyman to the Third Division of Yitong in more than ten years like Taiwei Liang; even Taiwei Gao has been like that."
Those who have been with me since I was an official and still King Duan also have to accumulate military merits, and their promotion will not be so fast."
Qin Fei naturally knew what Tan Zhen meant. His adoptive father Qian Guiping was very strict. Although he became a commander at the age of twenty-two, he actually paid much more than others.
King Jia has just been promoted to the Imperial City Secretary by the official family. It remains to be seen whether this change will be good or bad for the two existing officials, Tan Zhen and Qian Gui. However, what is certain is that the officials
The power is about to be greatly weakened. Judging from the fact that King Jia wants all the official documents before he shows up, it is certain.
In this situation, Tan Zhen took advantage of Liang Shicheng's connections. With this backer, no matter how bold King Jia was, he would not take action against Tan Zhen.
You know, the official family usually spends much more time with Liang Shicheng than the third son, King Jia.
Although King Jia is favored now, he naturally acts cautiously.
Looking at Qian Gui's side, he seems to be a troubled person, doing whatever he has to do; among the old people in the Imperial City Division, Qian Gui has stayed the longest, but to be honest, Qian Gui is not a eunuch, and it has nothing to do with being in the forbidden area;
In addition, as I get older, ten of the relationships I have known will end up in the coffin first.
Qin Fei is Qian Gui's adopted son. Needless to say, he is on the same front as Qian Gui. However, the future of this front is gradually dimming, which makes him extremely anxious.
What made him even more unhappy was that Ximen Qing and Wu Song suddenly changed their identities and became the newly added commanders and deputy commanders!
And this newly added commander is obviously the manpower prepared by Guan Jiawang!
At this moment, facing Tan Zhen's suggestion, Qin Feifei said politely: "What Tan Goudang said is true. Sometimes all we lack is an opportunity!"
Tan Zhen laughed and said: "Opportunities are everywhere, you just have to seize them in time."
After saying this, Tan Zhen flicked his sleeves, turned around and walked towards the door, leaving a sentence: "Come find me when you have made up your mind."
Qin Fei's heart trembled: "Congratulations to Tan Gou."
Tan Zhen chuckled lightly and also went downstairs.
Qin Fei walked out of the private room thoughtfully, looked at the huge gauze curtain to the north, and walked gently over.
"Commander Qin!" The two guardsmen naturally recognized Qin Fei and saluted hurriedly.
"Pick it up." Qin Fei said softly: "I want to see the scenery."
Without saying a word, the two servants obediently raised the gauze curtains, and the scenery in the forbidden area in the distance was unobstructed. Zichen Hall, Xuyun Hall, Chongzheng Hall, Jingfu Hall, and even Yanfu Palace were all clearly visible.
Qin Fei took a deep breath. Ever since he became a commander at the age of twenty-two, he had even changed his name from Qin Feng to Qin Fei. Wasn't he just hoping to soar into the sky in his official career?
Looking at Commander Qin who was deep in thought, the two officers winked at each other, hung the gauze curtain on the hook, and walked away gently so as not to disturb Commander Qin's thoughts.
At the same time, Lin Lingsu sat down on the futon in the Palace of Shangqing Baolu given by the government, looking at the "Jade Book of the Temple of Heaven and the Sky" spread out in front of her, she also fell into deep thought.
Accompanying me next is naturally Zhang Ruhui, the great disciple of the Shenxiao Sect and leading the Imperial City Envoy.
"Teacher, this disciple has not practiced enough and is really unable to understand our sect's Shenxiao Tiantan Jade Book." Zhang Ruhui lay on the ground and whispered: "I hope the teacher can give me more guidance."
Mr. Tongzhen Daling Lin Lingsu slowly opened his eyes, with royal incense burning beside him, and he had the air of a man among the gods: "This Jade Book from the Temple of Heaven is the treasure left by Master Zhao. Even if it's me,
After studying hard for three years, I finally realized why you are so anxious."
"Disciple doesn't dare." Zhang Ruhui trembled and leaned even lower.
Lin Lingsu sighed softly and said: "Ruhui, you are the great disciple of my Shenxiao sect. When I have free time, I will pick some simple things from this book and explain them to you in detail, but now I feel uneasy."
"Disciples also know some of what the teacher is thinking about." Zhang Ruhui boldly raised his body and said, "I'm afraid it still has something to do with that Thunder God Stone."
Lin Lingsu shook her sleeves and said: "Those who know me are like Hui. But we have to wait for Mr. Liang to go to the Kaifeng Mansion to sue and be convicted. It will take more than a month at least. What will happen in this month?
No one knows the changes, it’s difficult!”
"You can just send your close disciples to keep an eye on Ximen Qing secretly." Zhang Ruhui thought for a while and said, "Disciple sees that Ximen Qing has vowed to open a restaurant in Bianliang, Tokyo, and will have a big fight with Fengle Tower sooner or later. Teacher, don't worry."
"That's not what I'm worried about." Lin Lingsu sighed: "As long as I think of Ximen Qing walking up and down Bianliang Street in Tokyo with that thunder stone, I feel bad."
"If this is really the case, I have an idea." Zhang Ruhui suggested: "Maybe Ximen Qing doesn't know the benefits of the Lei Gong Stone. We can find some means to get the Lei Gong Stone in our hands."
"If Hui has any plans, you might as well speak up."
Lin Lingsu frowned, looked at Zhang Ruhui and said, "If it succeeds, it will be a great achievement!"
"This strategy is actually the same thing as what the teacher wants to do. You can easily do it." Zhang Ruhui smiled and said: "Did the teacher forget the development plan he wanted to carry out?"
"Suppress the Buddha and promote the Tao?" Lin Lingsu said in surprise: "What does this have to do with the Thunder God Stone! But if you have the Thunder God Stone in hand, you can get twice the result with half the effort!"
Zhang Ruhui then said bluntly: "To restrain the Buddha and promote the Tao, the first step is for our Shenxiao sect to recruit disciples and build Shenxiao Wanshou Palace everywhere."
"Ah, this matter is even more difficult." Lin Lingsu frowned when he mentioned this: "Even the government cannot directly allocate large sums of money to build new Shenxiao Wanshou Palaces in various places. This money must be prepared by oneself.
, but it’s a huge headache.”
Speaking of this, Lin Lingsu suddenly remembered something, looked at Zhang Ruhui thoughtfully and said: "It turns out that Ruhui was talking about Five Stone Powder!"