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

Chapter 51 Hu Zongxian took advantage of Lin Shisan
Early in the morning, in the backyard of Feinu Shop on Diaobeng Street.

Lin Shisan was awakened from his deep sleep. He opened his eyes and saw the pretty face of "Big White Dove" looking at him with a smile.

Lin Shisan asked dazedly, "Sister-in-law, is there something wrong?"

The "Big White Dove" laughed and said, "Captain Lin, someone is here to claim the prize."

Lin Shisan rubbed his eyes and said, "Ah, go ahead and claim it. The prizes are all here." After a moment, he came to his senses and stood up smartly, his eyes shining, "Catch the prize? Has anyone caught the tail of the white feather bow?"

"Big White Dove" smiled like a flower: "I have wrapped it up."

As soon as he finished speaking, Pigeon Liu led Jiang Tianyang in. Lin Shisan saw the white feather bow tail on Jiang Tianyang's arm.

He slapped his fat apprentice Sun Yue, who was snoring loudly, to wake him up, then walked over quickly and said, "Brother, you are so lucky!"

Jiang Tianyang asked anxiously: "Sir, can I get the eight hundred taels of silver?"

Lin Shisan said: "Please wait a moment. I will check the pigeon."

Jiang Tianyang first handed the pigeon rope to Lin Shisan, then pinched the pigeon's wings and handed over the white feather bow tail.

Lin Shisan held the pigeon in his left hand and stroked it with his right hand, observing it carefully: "The feathers are like white gauze, the tail is like a bow and arrow, the beak is like blazing fire, and the eyes are like gold. There is no doubt about it, it is this one."

Jiang Tianyang asked: "What about the eight hundred taels of silver?"

Lin Shisan pointed at the small silver mountain on the table and said, "These are all yours!"

Jiang Tianyang put his hand on the small silver mountain and almost fainted from excitement. He staggered, but fortunately Sun Yue supported him.

Sun Yue smiled and said, "Congratulations on your prosperity. If I had so much silver, I would be dizzy too."

Pigeon Liu asked Lin Shisan, "Captain Lin, the pigeon wrapping competition has been decided. We have to have a ceremony to award prizes so that the brothers in the pot and baton business can have some fun. I think we should do it tonight. Can you come?"

Lin Shisan said, "I have to go to Xianliang Temple to report. I don't know if I can come."

"Oh, by the way, there are still fifty taels of silver left for the pea cakes. I'll give it to you to set up a banquet to entertain the pot-making and fighting brothers. They have worked really hard all night."

Pigeon Liu did not refuse: "Thank you."

Master and disciple Lin Shisan left Feinu Inn and headed straight for Xianliang Temple.

In Xianliang Temple, Hu Zongxian was staring at a map of the location of the Zhejiang and Fujian garrisons. Through this map, he seemed to be able to see the mountains, rivers, and military strongholds in the southeast.

Lin Shisan walked in and said, "We have found your precious pigeon. I will return it to Zhao."

Hu Zongxian stood up, his face showing ecstasy: "Oh, Captain Lin, oh no, Brother Lin. You are really smart and capable. You actually found it back!"

This precious pigeon was Hu Zongxian's stepping stone to open the door to the Yan Party and realize his ambitions. He could not hide his joy when he found it again.

Lin Shisan asked: "This precious pigeon cannot be kept in a cage. Do you have a swing stand?"

The swing stand is used to tie parrots, and can also be used to tie white-feathered bow-tailed pigeons.

Hu Zongxian said: "Yes."

After saying this, he took out a set of swing stands from a cabinet. The poles were made of gold, and both ends were decorated with beautiful jade. It was obvious that this was to be given to the Prime Minister Yan Song.

Lin Shisan helped to place the pigeon on the stand. Lin Shisan bowed and said, "I spent one thousand taels of silver from you, Censor Hu. Fortunately, I have fulfilled my mission and helped you complete the task. I will take my leave."

Lin Shisan said "I'll take my leave" but in his heart he was thinking: Should I give him some money or establish a friendship with him?

If Lin Shisan is an expert in dealing with human relationships, then Hu Zongxian is the ancestor of dealing with human relationships.

Hu Zongxian said, "Brother Lin, there is no hurry to leave."

After saying this, he took out a silver note from the drawer under the desk and said, "You have helped me a lot, so this hundred taels is for you to drink tea with."

"Don't complain about it being too little. I've spent a lot of money on socializing in Beijing these days, and I'm a little strapped for cash." Lin Shisan started his usual routine before receiving the reward, saying greedily, "It's just a small thing, how can I dare to ask for more money from you?"

Hu Zongxian stuffed the banknote into Lin Shisan's sleeve and said, "Brother Lin, don't refuse."

Lin Shisan began to shamelessly acknowledge his kinship: "Ah. According to the seniority system in Weizhong, you are my ancestor. My grandfather gave his grandson money as a reward, so as a grandson, I should be respectful and obey."

After saying this, Lin Shisan knelt down and bowed his head, saying, "Grandson thanks grandfather for the reward."

Hu Zongxian didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and thought to himself: This kid has a bright future. In terms of shamelessness, he is quite like me.

Hu Zongxian reached out his hand and helped Lin Shisan up: "If you encounter any trouble in the future, if it is within my authority, just ask. I will definitely help."

Lin Shisan actually shed two lines of tears: "Grandfather, I will benefit a lot from your words."

Lin Shisan should not be a lieutenant in the imperial uniform who raises elephants. He should be an actor in a Kunqu opera troupe. With his superb acting skills, he will surely become famous in the capital.

That night, at the residence of Minister Yan Song.

Yan Song was admiring the white-feathered bow-tailed pigeon behind the screen in his study.

Yan Shifan and Zhao Wenhua were sitting outside the screen.

Yan Song's voice came from behind the screen: "This pigeon is indeed of top quality. The inspector who sent it put a lot of thought into it."

Zhao Wenhua said, "Foster father, Hu Ruzhen has admired you for a long time, and he went to Beijing with great effort to prepare this gift."

"He is a man of good ideas and strategies. It is perfect for him to be the prefect of Hangzhou and let his son take care of the government."

Yan Song, who was sitting behind the screen, disagreed: "You want to exchange a pigeon for the official hat of the prefect of Hangzhou? Wishful thinking."

Yan Shifan echoed: "It's ridiculous to want to be promoted from the seventh rank to the fourth rank by relying on a pigeon!"

Zhao Wenhua's heart skipped a beat: It's over! Hu Ruzhen's efforts were in vain!

Yan Song inside the screen spoke again: "However, he gave this white feather bow tail and helped Yuan Zhi (Zhao Wenhua's pen name) in the southeast. We can't let him come to the capital in vain."

"I will not see this person anymore. Tell the Ministry of Literature to promote him two levels and transfer him back to the Metropolitan Procuratorate as a sixth-rank official."

The duties of the Censorate Experiencer and the Embroidered Uniform Guard Experiencer are similar, both are responsible for managing documents and files.

Zhao Wenhua had no choice but to say, "On behalf of Hu Ruzhen, I would like to thank my foster father for his support."

Yan Song said, "Gather our people in the mansion tomorrow night to discuss the anti-Japanese strategy of Governor Yuan Zhi and the governor of Zhejiang. Call the messenger of Jinyiwei."

Yan Shifan smiled and said, "Dad, do you want to pass on our determination to fight the Japanese to Lu Bing through the microphone, and then have Lu Bing pass it on to the emperor?"

Yan Song remained silent, which was considered as his consent.

Yan Shifan added, "But the messenger was just a small lieutenant. How could the Prime Minister, the officials of various ministries, and the governors of the frontier discuss the strategy of resisting the Japanese invaders? There must be a reason."

Zhao Wenhua suddenly had an idea and thought of a way to help Hu Zongxian meet Yan Song.

Zhao Wenhua said, "I think it's better to tell Hu Zongxian that the pigeon is sick due to the unfamiliar climate. Let him bring the lieutenant who is good at raising pets into the palace to treat it."

Yan Song accepted Zhao Wenhua's suggestion: "Yes. Let's do as Yuan Zhi said."

Hu Zongxian would never have thought that he was able to enter Yan's mansion thanks to the help of the little captain Lin Shisan, who was the messenger between Yan's party and Lu Bing.

Behind Lin Shisan was Liu Shouyou, behind Liu Shouyou was Lu Bing, and behind Lu Bing was the emperor. Lin Shisan's importance was far greater than that rare white-feathered bow-tailed pigeon.

Even Lin Shisan himself did not realize how important this little guy like him was now.

(End of this chapter)