From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Chapter 170

At the Shangshu Mansion, Wu Qingrong was also shocked after hearing the news.

He stared for a long time before he asked in confusion: "Did you hear it clearly just now?"

"Sir Wu, I heard it clearly. Zhou Yuan, the newly appointed North City Military Commander, beat Cao Ning and detained him."

"One guard of the Fifth Army Camp died. Hundreds of people went to ask for an explanation, and more than a dozen were beaten to death. Moreover, the Left Wing Governor Zhang Xiang came in person, but was scolded away."

Wu Qingrong couldn't help laughing and said, "It's interesting, it's interesting. I didn't expect that the new southerner was still so stubborn that he dared to kill people from the Fifth Army Camp."

The old man next to him laughed and said, "It's a relief, but the Earl of Yong'an will definitely not let it go!"

Wu Qingrong snorted and said coldly, "The Zhejiang Party has indeed gone too far in recent years. Relying on They are powerful in the court, and they are arrogant and domineering in their actions. They often boss other departments around. Now a young man from the south who doesn't know the rules has come and has controlled them instead. "

"I don't know what Cao Ye dares to say about privately transferring troops to the capital, or the inner city. Does he dare to make a big deal about this? Your Majesty usually doesn't care because he doesn't want the court to be turbulent, but if these things are put on the table, can the Censorate sit idly by?"

The old man nodded and said, "Sir Shangshu is right. Cao Ye is also an old fox. This time he was fooled by the new scholar. I guess he won't suppress him forcefully, but he will act secretly."

Wu Qingrong frowned and whispered, "Over the years, my Chu Party has become increasingly weak. It's not easy for a talent to come. He fought and won in the chaos of Liangjiang. He is only 18 years old and has a promising future. "

"If we don't protect this kind of person, who should we protect?"

"Go, send someone to tell Zhou Yuan that Beicheng Bingma Division is an important military base and it has been handled well this time."

"Let him take full charge of Beicheng Bingma Division. We will not interfere in the appointment and removal of positions, and the General Office will not interfere either."

Speaking of this, Wu Qingrong smiled and said, "He can win this battle because Cao Ye does not understand him. If he can use Beicheng Bingma Division to block Cao Ye's subsequent tricks, it means that he is a real talent."

"At that time, I will pay special attention to him and promote him as soon as possible to become a new star in the political arena of my Chu Party."

The old man couldn't help but said excitedly, "Lord Wu is wise. My Chu Party has been... for many years. There are no talented people, and there is a lack of successors. Now there is such a talented person, which is really a great joy. "

Wu Qingrong said: "You should also say hello to the prince consort. After all, he is the chief of the Wucheng Bingma Division. Even if it is a nominal position, he is still the honorary ruler. Send him some gifts. Be generous this time. "

The old man nodded and smiled: "The prince consort loves opera culture, especially Kunqu Opera. This time, when the two Jiangs were in chaos, the Jinyiwei seized the costumes worn by the famous Kunqu Opera artist Jiang Xiaolou. I will send them to the prince consort later. "

Wu Qingrong couldn't help patting the old man on the shoulder and laughed: "You are also an old fox, haha!"

...

"Bang!"

The valuable blue and white teacup was thrown to the ground and shattered into pieces.

Cao Ye's hair and beard were gray, but he was energetic, his face was full of anger, and his eyes were full of murderous intent.

He looked at the kneeling people in front of him and said coldly: "You are really a bunch of good-for-nothings! A scholar from the south, a young scholar, has fooled you around and lost more than a dozen lives. Why didn't you die?"

The strong man knocked his head on the ground and gritted his teeth and said: "General, I deserve to die. Please punish me."

Cao Ye said angrily: "You deserve to die, but you are not stupid. You are just useless. After all, you are the spear and stick instructor of the Five Army Camps. You can't even beat other people's guards. Do you still have the face to brag about your martial arts in the future!"

The strong man didn't dare to breathe. He was also wronged. His martial arts were indeed very high, but the opponent was simply not a human being!

Cao Ye looked at Zhang Xiang, and the more he looked at him, the angrier he got. He couldn't help but say, "That bastard Zhou Yuan is now eager to burn incense for you and worship you. If you hadn't led people there, it would take at least three months for the other party to conquer the North City Army and Horse Division, and at least a lot of money would have to be invested."

"Now it's good. With your fuss, others have won their hearts with just a few words. You have earned face, and you don't have to spend money. The loyalty of the group of soldiers to him has reached its peak."

"You went there to help, right?"

Zhang Xiang was stimulated by these words, and tears were about to come out.

Angry! So angry!

Being insulted by a southern kid, and being scolded again when he came back, the key is that he helped the other party a lot.

He was really angry, and couldn't help but roar: "Master! That bastard used a dirty trick! I didn't expect him to be so brave..."

"Bullshit!"

Cao Ye was furious and said, "If he is not smart, can be promoted to Shenjing at the age of 18 without any merit? Do you think the situation in Liangjiang is that easy? "

"Arrogant! Underestimating the enemy! Domineering! What stupid things have you done in these years!"

Speaking of this, Cao Ye took a deep breath and said slowly: "It's good to have such a person to remind you, otherwise you may cause a big mess in the future."

Zhang Xiang said anxiously: "My Lord, this matter can't be let go. If I can't get back the lives of more than a dozen brothers, I will be in trouble!"

"You still know that it's in trouble!"

Cao Ye cursed: "The dignified Left Wing Commander of the Five Military Camps was frightened and fled in panic by a commander of the North City Bingmasi, do you have any shame! ”

He had cursed enough and his anger had almost subsided, so he waved his hand and said, "Take the money to redeem Ning'er. After he recovers from his injuries, send him to the military camp. If he doesn't hone his skills, he will be useless."

"As for that Zhou Yuan, hum, he is just a young boy. I have many ways to deal with him."

"Shi Jin, haven't you been in contact with the gang in the north of the city? Give them some money and let them make some trouble recently!"

"That Zhou guy doesn't know the dire situation in the capital. Let him have a taste first. "

……

In the Beicheng Bingmasi, more than 2,000 soldiers stood on the square.

They were excited, their faces were excited, and they were panting as they looked at the more than 30 figures on the stage.

Those were their colleagues at ordinary times, playing cards together, bragging together, and listening to music in the brothels together.

Now they were standing on the stage, all meritorious officials, and they were to be rewarded.

The Beicheng Bingmasi had not been rewarded for many years, and even the salary was often delayed.

Zhou Yuan said loudly: "Among these more than 30 people, four are squad leaders. From now on, they are squad leaders. The monthly salary will be based on the standard for the squad leader, and it will be implemented from this month."

"And the three months' salary reward will also be based on the standard for the squad leader, and it will be given now!"

The people on the stage were very excited, and the people below were also fascinated.

Zhou Yuan said loudly: "Cao Ning was corrupt, and the Beicheng Bingmasi had no money left, but this is something I, the commander, should solve, and you don't have to worry about it. ”

“It is my unshirkable duty to solve your money and salary problems and open up a path for your promotion!”

“Dayong! Bring up the silver I just exchanged!”

Guan Dayong was holding a large plate filled with silver.

The monthly salary of the soldiers of the North City Military Department is four taels of silver, which is about the same as that of the Jinyiwei of Lin'an Prefecture. However, this is the capital city, and the cost of living is high. In fact, these four taels of silver are barely enough to make ends meet.

The captain is five taels, the lieutenant is six taels, and the captain is eight taels.

The clerk is much higher, after all, there are only four people, and it is twenty taels.

The next one is the commander-in-chief, who is a powerful figure, with a monthly salary of forty taels of silver. This is not low. You can live a well-off life in the capital city. If you save money for a few years, you can get a living. , and you can buy a small courtyard.

Of course, for powerful people, salary is no longer the main income. There are many ways to make money.

More than 30 people, three months' salary, in fact, does not cost much.

According to the standard of 30-man squad leader and 4-man squad leader, the total is only more than 500 taels of silver.

For Zhou Yuan, this is nothing, but for these soldiers, seeing the silver being distributed like this is really too greedy.

After distributing the silver, Zhou Yuan said loudly: "Everyone in the North City Military Department bows to the meritorious official! "

He was the first to bow down, and the others were startled and quickly followed suit.

Countless people were moved. They had made great contributions, and even the commander bowed to them?

They wished that the person on the stage was them!

And the people on the stage, their faces flushed, and their eyes were filled with tears.

Holding the silver in both hands, they had sworn countless times in their hearts that they were willing to die for the commander.