He led Lao Huo to apply medicine for his wounds. The newly appointed Qianhu hadn't come down yet, but the inner west city was one of the more important guard posts in the entire capital. If there was an extra vacancy this time, there would probably be enough people to fight for it.
When Liu Chengfeng and Lao Huo returned to the guard house, the rewards from the palace and the waist badges of hundreds of households, as well as documents were also distributed. The previous official Wang also put on a flattering smile when he saw him and asked Liu Chengfeng to
Chengfeng went to the custody room and sat down, while carefully pouring tea for Liu Chengfeng, he said: "Master Baihu, the commander-in-chief just now has given instructions. You, Baihu, are still hanging here in the inner west city. For this reason, we
A special place has been opened in Qianhusuo. From now on, it will be under the jurisdiction of Liu Baihu, and the manpower has been allocated. Here is the roster, please check it with Liu Baihu."
Liu Chengfeng glanced at Secretary Wang, then stopped taking the list and said with a smile, "I'm not used to Secretary Wang being so enthusiastic."
Secretary Wang immediately became embarrassed and apologized: "Sir, if I have offended you in any way before, please forgive me."
Liu Chengfeng said calmly: "That's all, I won't mention the past."
Secretary Wang was so frightened that he broke into a cold sweat, and Liu Chengfeng began to look at the roster. Although he was from a hundred households, there were not many people under his banner, only sixty-three people, and these were all from each hundred households.
Most of the personnel transferred were good and bad, but fortunately Liu Chengfeng was not picky. The majesty of the Jin Yiwei did not depend on force, but on the skin on their bodies and the Jin Chun Dao on their waists. Ordinary people saw it.
Who dares to be dissatisfied with the captain who is wearing a flying fish uniform and armed with a brocade knife?
However, the area under Liu Chengfeng's jurisdiction is actually near Taixue. There are exactly three streets next to Taixue, which mainly sell books, literature and calligraphy. There is a prosperous place on the outermost edge called Fireworks Alley.
, this Fireworks Alley, as its name suggests, is where the most high-end brothels in the capital gather. It is said that there are countless dignitaries coming in and out, and the wealthy people who spend a lot of money are like crucian carp crossing the river. When Liu Chengfeng set up his calligraphy stall, he
I heard people mention this place, but it was shabby at that time. I only know that it is a gathering place for rich people with bright clothes and angry horses. Ordinary people may not be able to enter the Qingguan gate even if they have a year of faith.
Liu Chengfeng thought to himself: "This is a good place." After saying that, he smiled at Secretary Wang and said: "Call everyone on this roster, I want to do it myself. By the way, there is one more thing.
Lao Huo's contribution to the Imperial Academy this time is not small. Didn't the commander send word to give him a reward?"
Although Lao Huo is timid and fearful, he gritted his teeth today and refused to frame Liu Chengfeng's friendship. Liu Chengfeng finally remembered that in Liu Chengfeng's impression, although Lao Huo was honest, he was the most trustworthy.
Chengfeng had no reason not to give him a reward.
Secretary Wang laughed and said: "Of course Lieutenant Huo has meritorious service. Most of the time, the Zhenfu Division is also discussing it. A small flag can't escape."
Liu Chengfeng knew that promotion was not an easy task. The reason why he was promoted to three levels in a row was because of the emperor's decree. However, within the guard, promotions would not be issued so quickly, especially now that the Jinyi Guard had originally
It's just torn apart. We have to balance everyone's interests. There won't be any appointment within ten days and a half.
Liu Chengfeng knew that he couldn't get anything out of asking a clerk, so he and Lao Huo waited in the custody room. Secretary Wang summoned the school captain. What happened just now was really thrilling to Lao Huo.
It was like a roller coaster, falling into hell and rising to heaven. He still hasn't recovered yet.
Liu Chengfeng saw his stunned look and didn't say much to him. Lao Huo was excited, so how could he not be excited? Not long ago, he was the son-in-law who was looked down upon by everyone, but now, he finally caught him
With the opportunity, he had a mentor who was a minister, became a royal guard, and even wore the flying fish uniform given by the emperor. The former down-and-out scholar has now become a not inconsiderable figure in the capital. This kind of future and future
The feeling of having it in your own hands is extremely satisfying.
Liu Chengfeng took a few sips of tea before he calmed down. Secretary Wang had also returned and said, "Sir, the captains have arrived."
Liu Chengfeng nodded and took Lao Huo out with him. Outside the Qianhu House, many lieutenants had gathered. They were all in the same uniform and wearing Jinchundao. At this time, he met Liu Chengfeng.
When the wind came out, he didn't appear to be active. Instead, he reluctantly saluted Liu Chengfeng in a casual and sparse manner and said, "I've met Mr. Bai Hu."
When Liu Chengfeng saw this, his pride immediately dispelled. He glanced at these people and found that these captains were full of complaints, as if Liu Chengfeng owed them money.
Liu Chengfeng coughed and said a few words to them, nothing more than to do a good job in the future, and then sent them all away. Then he pulled Lao Huo aside and said: "Lao Huo, please tell everyone up and down the guard station."
You are all familiar with everything. Let me ask you, why did those captains look so lazy just now?"
Liu Chengfeng was a bit blind to things in the guard house. He knew a little about the establishment and other things, but he didn't understand many of the unspoken rules in the guard house. Lao Huo was different. Although he had done nothing in his life, he
After all, I have been here for a long time and know a lot about many things.
Lao Huo cheered up and said: "Brother Liu... Mr. Liu, this matter is actually a matter of course. Sir, do you know that there is a lot of money and water in our Inner West City Baihu Office, such as Zhao Baihuo near Xici Hutong?
Over there, tens of thousands of taels of silver are brought in from merchants every year. Everyone in the household is fat and big-eared. Even a small captain can earn dozens or hundreds of taels of silver a year.
It's just a piece of cake. As for the other hundred households, most of them are like this, some are less, but not much less. Because of this, in our inner west city, the life of the school captain is the best.
Yes. But..."
Lao Huo paused deliberately, and then said, "But the situation around the Imperial College is different. Not to mention the streets under its jurisdiction, there are few alleys. Apart from the Imperial College, there are only three long streets. Those selling literature, calligraphy, and books
The neighbors all have small businesses, and most of them are run by scholars. For more than half a year, they can't even make a thousand taels. The captains of our hundred households are transferred from all over the country.
No matter what, we have dozens or hundreds of taels, but when it comes to doing things in the hands of adults, we can only sit back and have nothing. Without oil and water, how can we live on salary alone? Mostly because of this, everyone is full of resentment."
Liu Chengfeng listened carefully to Lao Huo's words, and seemed a little uncomfortable with Lao Huo calling him "sir", but he did not correct Lao Huo. Liu Chengfeng thought for a while and said: "Isn't there another Fireworks Alley? That's the capital.
It is one of the liveliest places in the country and has the most abundant oil and water. Even if you pluck a hair from there, it is enough to feed them."
Lao Huo's expression changed and he said: "My lord, I don't know. Fireworks Alley is different from other places. In other places, our Jinyiwei can still get involved, but that Fireworks Alley is not something that Jinyiwei can take advantage of. Think about it,
How many wealthy officials and families have entered there? Which one of those big brothels does not have one or two people watching? In addition, it has always been within the scope of Dongchang, so Dongchang can make some money, but as for our guards,
So..." Lao Huo laughed self-deprecatingly and continued: "It has long been worse than before. When Emperor Chengzu was here, we Jin Yiwei covered the sky with one hand. After that, the previous emperors ascended the throne and finally still had a little prestige. But in the Hongzhi Dynasty,
Even if there is a little bit of oil and water, it is not our turn. The captain in the guard station wears a flying fish suit and goes out to scare ordinary people. It is not a problem. However, there are more wealthy people than dogs in this capital. If you are not careful, you will kick the iron plate.
You must not touch it, especially places like Fireworks Alley."
Only then did Liu Chengfeng understand that Fireworks Alley was an iron plate. Jinyiwei had not been doing well over the years, and all the benefits and profits had been taken away by Dongchang's fans. In this way, even though he had taken office, he still had to suffer from the northwest wind.
, I have no money in my hand, and there is no money to be made. Not to mention that I will be looked down upon by others, even the people working below are lazy. After all, everyone has to make a living, and they also have wives and children. They really rely on the salary in the health center.
We have been starving to death for a long time. Now that everyone is working under Liu Chengfeng, they have to watch their wives and children starving. No one has the intention to serve him loyally.
Liu Chengfeng thought for a while and said, "What if we kick this iron plate?"
After listening to Liu Chengfeng's words, Lao Huo was so frightened that his face turned green and said: "Sir, this is absolutely impossible. More than ten years ago, there were hundreds of families who wanted to take food from Dongchang, but it turned out not to be the case.
Captured by the banzi? He was beaten half to death and was even accused of being exiled for three thousand miles! The banzi is different from the captain. They are people from the palace. If we robbed them of their money and water, wouldn’t we be the same as those from the palace?
My father-in-law, are you taking the food?"
Liu Chengfeng smiled faintly and said, "I'm joking." But he thought in his heart: If he doesn't steal other people's wealth, he will have to rely on others for the rest of his life.
I have lived half of my life and have been a human being for two lifetimes. Isn’t that enough?