Chapter 187 Sensitive sense of smell

(Thanks to the monthly ticket of the Light Tea Rumo Brothers) Chapter 187

Meng Jin stood carefully in front of Wang Yue. As a low-level general placed by Wang Yue and Fan Heng in the Jinyiwei, he rarely had the opportunity to face the two bosses in the inner court, but he knew that Wang Yue and Fan Heng must have their own place in their hearts.

At the beginning, Meng Jin was selected from Jinyiwei and sent to the East Factory. Soon after, he was returned to Jinyiwei in the name of a limited quota of Tiqi in the East Factory. Naturally, outsiders did not know the inside story. In fact, in just a few days, Meng Jin's identity changed greatly and was designated by Wang Yue as one of the insiders returning to Jinyiwei.

Meng Jin is obviously willing to accept his new identity. Whether in Dongchang or in Jinyiwei, he is at best an excellent Tiqi, but once he changes his identity, he becomes an important pawn in the eyes of Dongchang. Although this way to ascend to power is dangerous, it is always better than being called to exchange for a mediocre role all his life. Moreover, Fan Heng has also promised that once he makes great achievements, he will ask Jinyiwei again and can be directly promoted after entering the East Factory.

It's just a pity that Moubin is obviously not a fuel-efficient lamp. Any Jinyiweiqi School that was returned after being selected and sent to the East Factory has no chance to enter such a key department as the General Office or the Fusi of North and South Town, and Meng Jin was also transferred to Zhengnanfang Qianhu as a flag school.

Meng Jin is also helpless about such a result. If he can't reach the core government, he can't play an important role. He can only endure it in Zhengnanfang. Three years later, Meng Jin has made no achievements in his detailed work, but he has gained gains in his status as a brocade guard. Unexpectedly, he was promoted to 100 households in Zhengnanfang and was responsible for the investigation. When he dreamed at midnight, he even doubted his original choice.

But Meng Jin knew that he could not have such an idea. He always reminded himself of his special identity, because he knew that any sign of disloyalty to Dongchang, even a little performance, would destroy everything. In the past three years, Dongchang has not blamed him for doing nothing, but has continuously provided him with money to profligate up and down. This is the practice of fishing for big fish on a long line. Behind the warmth is even more powerful pressure.

In many small matters, Meng Jin chose to remain calm, which was also deliberately confessed by Fan Heng. The small things are worthless and easy to expose. However, since the accession of the new emperor, all the personnel placed in the Jinyiwei and the government, including Meng Jin, have been told all the rumors and news about the internal court dispute. Even Shangguan's actions should be reported, that is, to find the reactions of all parties from the news of Rushan.

And Meng Jin was also specially told to pay close attention to Song Nan's reaction, who is closely related to Liu Jin, so although Meng Jin has been squeezed out of the core of Zhengnanfang's power by Song Nan, he has to listen to the wind and constantly look for valuable news.

"Meng Baihu, why did you suddenly come to see our house? You should go to your supervisor Fan." Wang Yue looked at Meng Jin in front of him and asked slowly.

Meng Jin said, "I think this matter should be told to the prince, because I think it's important."

Meng Jin's subtext is that I naturally want to listen to Wang Yue's important things. I was told that I was not worried. Wang Yue's face showed a smile, and there were rumors that Fan Heng was disrespectful to himself behind his back. Although Wang Yue laughed, he was a little uncomfortable. Fan Heng was pulled out by himself, and the East Factory was Fan. Heng presided over, but in fact, his influence in Dongchang is not comparable to Fan Heng. Meng Jin's words also proved this, which made Wang Yue feel quite comfortable.

"Say, what's the matter? Although it's not in compliance, we will tell Governor Fan for you."

Meng Jin hurriedly said, "Thank you, Grandpa. In the past few days, I found that there was something wrong with Song Nan. I chose hundreds of brothers for seven or eight days in a row, as if they were secretly investigating some big case, but all the population was very tight and I couldn't ask any news. The night before yesterday, one of my confidants got drunk with a participating flag officer and knew them. I was checking some people's family property, but the flag officer couldn't tell who it was. He only said that he was told by the above to do as ordered and not ask more questions.

Wang Yue was stunned and said, "Do you want to check the family property? What big news is this? Don't you Jinyiwei often do this kind of thing? Is Song Nan's man short of money and has changed his way to fish for oil and water? It's really inexplicable for you to take such things.

Meng Jin blushed and said, "Prince, listen to your words."

Wang Yue said impatiently, "Just say it quickly."

Meng Jin said: "This afternoon, Song Nan summoned a group of his best friends in Zhengnanfang to close the door to discuss the matter. I ordered people to peep by. Although I didn't hear what they said, when I went out, my men heard Zheng Da, a hundred households of 200 households, inadvertently say something like 'Damingmen' or 'take people'. , humble and stupid, I don't understand the meaning, but I feel that it's important, so I quickly came to ask for it.

"Daming Gate? Take someone?" Wang Yue frowned into a pimple, and his fat face instantly became solemn: "You are under the jurisdiction of the Jinyiwei Gate of Zhengnanfang, which is only the three squares of the outer city. Daming Gate is the imperial city. How can you get your share?"

Meng Jin said, "Yes, his subordinates are also very strange, but looking at their solemn affairs, the secret merchants then began to gather their subordinates. It seems that it is certain that there will be some action; the humble position is wondering whether Song Nan has received someone's order to help get some important people at Daming Gate; his subordinate general They secretly investigated other people's property and felt that it was because they found out that a minister in the court had corrupted the law or something, and they might take people after waiting for officials to go to court tomorrow?

Wang Yue frowned and said, "It's not right. Even if you find out the corruption of the minister in the court, it should not be taken by Zhengnanfang, but should be reported to the Zhenfu Department or Mou Bin, and it should be handled by the chief government officials. Moreover, if you Jinyi guards take the officials of the court, you need to go to the Ministry of Criminal Justice to lead the post. How can such a big thing? There is no sound."

Meng Jin said, "My subordinates are also very confused. Is there anyone who is afraid of frightening snakes? They secretly arranged Song Nan to act privately. If the relationship is too important, Jinyiwei does not need to lead the post every time."

Wang Yue turned his head and thought, "Do you know the details of their investigation of other people's family property? Even a little bit is fine."

Meng Jin frowned and thought about it carefully, and suddenly said, "I remember one thing. It seems that more than a dozen flag schools have been to investigate cases outside Beijing, and it seems that they went to Baoding Mansion."

Wang Yue took a cold breath and said, "Baoding Mansion?"

Meng Jin said, "Yes, it's Baoding Mansion. I remember that it's Baoding Mansion. You said that it's quite unusual for us to reach Baoding Mansion when our Zhengnanfang government office has reached out."

Wang Yueteng stood up and said, "Meng Baihu, I know what you said. After you go back, keep an eye on Song Nan. If there is any news, report it immediately. Our family still has something urgent to do, so I won't leave you."

Meng Jin left and was confused. Although he didn't know what Song Nan was doing, he intuitively felt that something big was going on, so he came to report it. However, Wang Yue didn't seem to pay attention to it, but he also reported what he should report and did his duty. Other things were easy for him to do.

The housekeeper came out with Meng Jin. Meng Jin walked to the gate, but the housekeeper said, "The master ordered you to go out through the back door."

Meng Jin immediately felt that something was wrong. He was already very cautious when he came. As an experienced brocade guard, he would not be followed. Wang Yue specially told the housekeeper to take him out through the back door. Isn't it too careful?

Wang Yue closed his eyes and meditated in the study for a while, and suddenly shouted loudly, "Come on, prepare a sedan chair."

The housekeeper quickly came over and said, "Master, are you going out?"

Wang Yue said, "Don't talk much, change your clothes, and order people to check at the front and back doors to see if there are any idle people."

The housekeeper quickly did so. When Wang Yue put on his clothes, the servants who went out to check came back to report that there was nothing strange everywhere in the front and back doors. Wang Yue was relieved and hurried out of the sedan chair and went north.

In a corner of Chongjiaofang, there is a small riverside trees, and Fan Heng's outer house is in this lush place. Unlike the previous emperor, he is not very diligent in handling political affairs, and the attendants also have more time. Since the beginning of summer, Fan Heng has come to the house almost every day to spend the night, coveted the coolness and comfort of the outer house on the riverside; I'm in a good mood today. I got the news in the afternoon that Li Dongyang will participate in Liu Jin's construction of the leopard house tomorrow morning. Fan Heng is secretly proud and is looking forward to seeing the emperor and Liu Jin eating tomorrow.

Back in the house, he set up a banquet in the yard and called the second and third gear of the East Factory and several close servants with him to drink. When he was drunk, he suddenly heard the servant report that the prince of the ceremonial supervisor had visited him. Fan Heng was shocked. Wang Yue never came to his house. Why did he come to visit him in person tonight?

In doubt, Fan Heng quickly took several subordinates to the front yard. Wang Yue had already stood in the courtyard with his hands behind his hand, empty beside him.

"Eunuch, what wind blew you here? Do you want to have two drinks?" Fan Heng arched his hand and smiled, and several of his men also came forward to salute respectfully.

"Tell them to retreat. We have something to say to you." Wang Yue didn't look back and said coldly.

Fan Heng quickly waved his hand to signal several of his men to retreat. He came behind Wang Yue and smiled and said, "What does Grandpa Wang have to admonish?"

Wang Yue smelled the smell of alcohol in Fan Heng's mouth, frowned, turned his head and asked in a low voice, "Do you have real estate in Baoding Prefecture?"