I am a temporary worker in Jinyiwei, how did I become a powerful official?

Chapter 128 Dad, Dad, You are my real dad, no, you are closer than my real dad ( words)

When Lin Shisan mentioned Xuanfu, Zhang Bo's heart moved.

This old drunkard knows more about the political situation than his apprentice Lin Shisan.

Lin Shisan said, "There is something strange. When the young shopkeeper Lu Yi gave me instructions, he mentioned that the former Jinyiwei officer Shen Lian was in Xuanfu and Baoan Prefecture."

A series of people and events flashed through Zhang Bo's mind: the defeat of Yingzhou, Yang Shun, Lu Kai, Yan Song and his son, Shen Lian, and Xuanfu.
These things and these people are all related.

Zhang Bo said, "How about I go with you to Xuanfu to catch insects?"

Lin Shisan was surprised: "Ah? Come with me to Xuanfu to catch insects? Catching insects is a tough job. There is no endless wine to drink or women to warm your bed in Xuanfu."

Zhang Bo smiled and said, "I have been in Yihonglou for more than 40 years. It is time for me to go out of the capital."

Zhang Bo was worried about the matter of catching bugs in Xuanfu, which was related to the struggle for military power in Xuanda. The water was too deep, and Lin Shisan, a greenhorn, could not grasp it.

Lin Shisan said, "Okay. But before you can leave the capital, you need permission from the superiors in the Northern Department."

Zhang Bo said, "Don't worry about it. I'll go talk to Lu Bing."

Lin Shisan was surprised: "Master, why do you call the chief manager by his name?"

Zhang Bo said: "I'm used to calling him by his name. In my eyes, Jinyiwei has only one chief manager - Lord Chang Feng."

Back when Liu Jin was defeated and Zhang Cai died, it was the old marquis Chang Feng who saved his life.

Lin Shisan left Yihong Tower and went to the Northern Pacification Office to take up duty.

Young shopkeeper Lu Yi found him again.

Lu Yi said: "I will give you another task when we go to Xuanfu."

Lin Shisan bowed and said, "Young Shopkeeper, please give me your instructions."

Lu Yi told the whole story: "It doesn't matter whether you can catch the top-grade short-winged stove cricket or not. This is just an excuse for you to go to Xuanfu."

"Lu Kai, the Grand Inspector of the Yan Party, impeached Shen Lian for colluding with the evil Yan Hao, saying that Yan Hao recognized Shen Lian as his master, and Shen and Yan teamed up to sell border army intelligence to Altan Khan."

"When you go, you must find a way to catch the evil Yan Hao and clear Shen Lian of the false accusation."

"Lu Kai is just a minor inspector. Behind him stand the governor of Xuanda, Yang Shun, the elder Yan, and the younger elder Yan. If you do this, you will definitely offend the Yan family."

"I heard that you are planning to arrange a marriage with the Yan family recently. If you don't want to offend the Yan family due to personal feelings, just tell me. I will send someone else."

This was Lu Yi's test of Lin Shisan, and Lin Shisan knew it very well.

He bowed his head and said, "Young Shopkeeper. Water has its source, and trees have their roots. My roots are in the Jinyiwei and the Lu family. I will never compare myself to other people."

"Besides, it is the duty of the Royal Guards to protect loyal officials. I will definitely fulfill my duties and clear the wrongs for Shen Jingli."

Lu Yi nodded: "You are a sensible person. Very good. But I also want to tell you a few words from the heart."

"Your roots are neither in the Jinyiwei nor in the Lu family."

Lin Shisan was stunned: "Young Shopkeeper, please explain clearly."

Lu Yi said: "Your roots are in the Yongshou Palace in Xiyuan, with the emperor! Whether it's the Jinyiwei or the Lu family, they are all the emperor's trusted servants."

"I told you clearly. It was the Emperor's will to protect Shen Lian."

"The Yan family can kill any official in the world if they want? Then will the world be ruled by the Zhu family or the Yan family?"

"The Emperor still wants to use the Yan family father and son, but he cannot let them get too rampant."

"An obedient dog is a good dog. If a dog doesn't listen to its owner and bites people, it should be punished."

Lin Shisan was not afraid that Lu Yi would deceive him. He only needed to go to his "uncle" Lu Fang to verify whether it was Emperor Jiajing's intention to protect Shen Lian.

Lu Yi said again: "Remember. Xuanda is Yang Shun's territory. Yang Shun is a ruthless person. There is no guarantee that he will not attack the Royal Guards and the Imperial Palace. You have to be careful."

Lin Shisan said with a smile, "Young shopkeeper, I went to Xuanda to catch short-winged crickets. Catching insects does not affect Governor Yang in any way. Why would he attack me?"

Lu Yi nodded in satisfaction: "Yes, you went there to catch bugs. It has nothing to do with Yan Hao, Shen Lian, or Lu Kai."

"Oh, by the way, Yang Bo's relative is Wang Chonggu, the Ningxia Censor. Wang Chonggu has a nephew named Zhang Siwei. He passed the imperial examination the year before last and is a scholar in the Hanlin Academy."

"Today, Yang Bo recommended him to leave the academy and appointed him as the director of the Military Affairs Department. He was also sent to Xuanfu to survey the terrain in the name of the Ministry of War. You must pay attention to this person."

Lin Shisan blurted out: "Jiangchen Party?"

Lu Yi nodded: "Yes, Zhang Siwei is a real Jiangchen party. Yang Bo has been managing Xuanda for many years. Many of Xuanda's generals are Yang Bo's former subordinates."

"Zhang Siwei went to Xuanfu, even though he was only a sixth-rank official. Some of the generals and officers below him would follow his lead."

"It's true that you saved Yang Bo's life in Xiangshan. But this involves the issue of military power at the border, so you better be careful."

"It is still unclear whether Zhang Siwei is a friend or an enemy. We also have no idea of his intention to go to Xuanfu. Everything depends on you to listen with your ears and experience with your heart."

Lin Shisan was in a state of panic. The Yan Party, the Jiang Chen Party, and the Jinyiwei had all come to Xuanfu, a place that was a must-fight for military strategists.

This mission is probably more complicated than going to Jiangnan to look for the white deer.

Lu Yi added: "Oh, of course, it would be even better if you could really catch the best short-winged stove cricket and make the emperor happy."

After leaving Lu Yi's duty room, Lin Shisan thought to himself: Uncle Zhang followed me to Xuanfu, it seems that he smelled the smell in advance. He knew that things were too complicated and I was too young.

At the critical moment, he, as my master, really stood by me.

Sun Yue came forward and said, "Master, I will go to Xuanfu with you this time to make a little fortune."

Lin Shisan advised him: "You are not going out to make a fortune this time. You might lose your head if you are not careful. You just married a wife who is sixteen years old and took four concubines who are as beautiful as flowers. You should stay in the capital and have a good family." Sun Yue was puzzled: "It's just catching a bug. Why would I lose my head? After all, we are two little grasshoppers on the same rope."

"It's not the behavior of a hero to shrink back when faced with danger."

"Looking for Ye Wulong, catching Sun Wukong, looking for the golden turtle, looking for the white deer. When have I not gone through fire and water with you, Master? Aren't we still living well now?"

"Who knows, maybe our horoscopes are perfect. Together, we can turn misfortune into fortune, turn disaster into blessing, and get promoted and make a fortune."

"Once we are separated, we will both be in trouble. We will choke to death while drinking water or drown in the toilet."

At this point, Lin Shisan couldn't stop Sun Yue any longer: "You have a point. Okay, you come with me to Xuanfu."

Sun Yue asked: "Master, when do we set out?"

Lin Shisan said: "Ten days later."

Sun Yue said: "Then I will ask you for ten days' sick leave."

Lin Shisan asked: "What do you want to do with sick leave?"

Sun Yue smiled lewdly and said, "My family just married a wife and four concubines. Before I leave the capital, I have to have some good time with them to have more children!"

The next day, Lin Shisan went to Yan's house to find the housekeeper Yan Nian.

Yan Nian's position in the Yan Mansion far exceeded that of the housekeeper. Huicuixuan, located to the east of the Yan Mansion, was his residence.

Lin Shisan bowed and said, "Dad."

Yan Nian made Lin Shisan completely confused: "How is this generation calculated? When did I become your father?"

Lin Shisan smiled and said, "My son married your granddaughter, so you are my father-in-law. A father-in-law is also a father, just like a real father, or even closer than a real father. It is only appropriate for me to call you dad."

"father!"

Yan Nian took a breath of cold air.

He has been in the Yan Mansion for so many years and has seen too many shameless and despicable officials.

In terms of shamelessness, this young man in his twenties is really hard to beat. No wonder he was able to rise to prominence in less than a year and become a popular celebrity.

Yan Nian gave a thumbs up and said, "You are a talent! You are really a talent! If my granddaughter marries into your family, she will definitely benefit from you as her father-in-law and live a life of wealth and luxury."

Lin Shisan smiled and said, "Dad, you are wrong. It is our Lin family that wants to benefit from you. Everyone knows that although you are a commoner, you are a well-known figure in the officialdom of the capital."

"My future depends entirely on you, Dad!"

Yan Nian said: "No, no. Your future depends on the cultivation of the elder and your personal efforts. I dare not be arrogant."

Lin Shisan started to talk about business: "I checked the almanac. The day after tomorrow is an auspicious day, suitable for engagement and marriage. I have an errand to go out of Beijing recently, and I will leave in nine days."

"I'm thinking of giving the engagement gift tomorrow and holding the engagement banquet the day after tomorrow. What do you think, father?"

Yan Nian nodded: "Yes, yes. But Thirteen, the engagement banquet must be low-key. The chief steward of the cabinet and the emperor's messenger are getting married. If it is too ostentatious, it will be an eyesore to some people."

Lin Shisan nodded: "I understand. Then we will only invite close relatives and set up six tables?"

Yan Nian said, "Well, it's fine to invite relatives. Don't invite any officials. And any gifts will be rejected."

"There are so many ways to get rich. Let's not rely on this to make money."

Lin Shisan smiled and said, "Dad, you are really thoughtful! It's settled then. The engagement gift will be given tomorrow, and the engagement banquet with six tables will be held the day after tomorrow."

Originally, Yan Nian felt more and more uncomfortable when Lin Shisan called him "Dad".

On second thought, it didn't seem like he was at much of a disadvantage if the new celebrity from Yongshou Palace called him dad.

Yan Nian smiled and said, "From today on, we are a family. If you have any problems in the future and it is not convenient for you to ask the elder or the young elder directly, you can ask me to do it."

"Although I have no official position, I still have some respect in the official circles of the capital."

Lin Shisan clapped his hands and said, "Hey. With your help, my future career will be bright and prosperous."

"I have to burn incense and worship Buddha every day at home, praying to the Buddha to bless you with blessings as long as the East Sea."

Yan Nian interrupted his magpie-like singing: "May you live as long as the evergreen pines on the southern hills. I know. You have a mouth that can really make fish jump out of the water."

"Okay, let's get down to business."

Lin Shisan was stunned: "Business?"

Yan Nian sat on the chair and drank a sip of tea: "Young Lord, I heard that you are going to Xuanfu recently?"

Lin Shisan nodded: "Yes. The higher-ups sent me to Xuanfu to catch the best short-winged stove crickets and present them to the emperor."

Yan Nian said: "Well, the young minister asked me to tell you. It's okay to go to Xuanfu, but don't get involved with Shen Lian."

"The Shen family is our Yan family's enemy. You have to distinguish between the distant relatives and the distant relatives."

Lin Shisan immediately expressed his opinion: "Hey, Shen Lian is a turtle bastard!"

"He used to work in the Experience Division. I went to him to get my badge, and that drunk guy vomited all over my face. I was so disgusted that I couldn't eat for three days and three nights."

"I am close to the Yan family, but distant from him. I am close to the Yan family, but distant from him."

"Don't worry, Dad. If I can't even tell the difference between close and distant relatives, I'd have lived for twenty-one years in vain!"

(End of this chapter)