Traveling through time and space to become a child, supporting the family by catching fish and shrim

Yao Jianxin was inquiring about Xie Qinghuan's past, while Chen Lang was in the county government office, asking the supervisor Wang Yunzhang and the county magistrate Chang Anmin about Song Ke's past.

The two adults invited Chen Lang to the county government office to discuss "advertising laws" with him.

Since Chen Lang was the first to propose the advertisement, his opinion should also be consulted on the relevant legal provisions.

Although Chen Lang knew some regulations of modern advertising law, it was obviously impossible to copy these regulations to the Great Yan Dynasty.

For example, copyright could not be implemented at all in the Great Yan Dynasty.

Because the Great Yan Dynasty had a huge mountain that could not be climbed over, and that was imperial power.

If the emperor took a liking to Chen Lang's winemaking technology that day and ordered the royal winery to brew wine directly without Chen Lang's consent, Chen Lang would not have asked for any copyright fees.

If you really want to demand copyright fees, there is only one way: rebel.

In addition to the emperor, the royal family also has privileges in this regard. However, logically speaking, as long as Chen Lang is strong enough, he can also compete with these people. However, when facing the emperor, there is really no room for negotiation.

This is also the reason why ancient craftsmen valued their skills so much that they would not pass them on except to direct descendants.

Because once it gets out, it no longer belongs to you, and you won't be able to get any real benefits from those who learn it.

If we want to protect "originality" and there is no way to collect copyright fees, we can only increase the rewards for originality.

The three of them discussed this point alone for the entire morning, but they still couldn't come to a conclusion.

Chang Anmin took a sip of tea and said with emotion, "Chen Erlang, now you know why those people in the Procuratorate are so afraid of advertising."

"There are not only huge interests involved, but also huge loopholes. If not handled properly, the consequences will be disastrous."

Chen Lang said, "That's true, but I believe the people in the Procuratorate are against the advertisement more out of protecting their own interests, and they haven't thought too much about it."

Wang Yunzhang laughed and scolded, "You kid, you still hold a grudge."

"Don't forget, the two inspectors from the Censorate played a huge role in Ling Zhen's downfall. If they hadn't forcibly dug up the Ling family's cellar, they wouldn't have discovered that Ling Zhen had hidden tens of thousands of taels of silver there."

Chen Lang chuckled and said, "But they didn't give me a share of this tremendous achievement."

Wang Yunzhang looked at Chang Anmin and said, "Look at how petty this kid is."

Chang Anmin said, "Let's not talk about the past. Let's focus on getting this bill ready and present it to His Majesty and the ministers in the cabinet."

"If they don't agree, the advertisement will have to stay in Linshui. This is a huge loss for Dayan."

Wang Yunzhao rubbed his temples. "I've been talking all morning, and my head feels like it's going to explode. I have some things to do at the Market Control Office, so I have to go back."

"Let's discuss this tomorrow. There's no rush anyway."

Chang Anmin said, "Okay, I'll have someone escort Lord Wang back to the market office."

Chen Lang said: "Wait, my lords, I have another question."

Chang Anmin asked, "What?"

"Was the transfer order for the two lords to Guangling Prefecture forged by the Imperial City Bureau?" Chen Lang asked.

Chang Anmin tapped his fingers lightly on the table and said, "At present, all suspicions point to the Imperial City Bureau, but the key problem lies in the lack of evidence."

"Plus, Song Ke is dead, so there's no one to question. This matter can only be left unresolved."

Wang Yunzhang raised his eyebrows and said, "Chen Erlang, I heard that you were at the scene when Song Ke died?"

Chen Lang remained calm and said, "Yes, the student was shopping with his wife and daughter at the time and happened to witness everything."

"Did you see the assassin's appearance clearly?" Wang Yunzhang asked.

Chen Lang shook his head: "No, the assassin who escaped was masked the whole time, but the one who died should be a sergeant."

Wang Yunzhang said, "It's the Dingbian Army."

"The Red Lotus Cult is truly terrifying. They've even infiltrated the Dingbian Army."

"Right now, Lord Zhu and General Pei are not in Linshui, so the Dingbian Army is unable to clean up its ranks. Once they return, it will be impossible to catch the traitors of the Red Lotus Cult."

Chang Anmin's expression also turned serious: "According to investigation, the core members of the Red Lotus Cult are all former soldiers of the Zhongwu Army."

"They hate Your Majesty, and they also hate Duke Zhu who disintegrated the Zhongwu Army."

"If we don't find them, I wish the Duke of Jun good health..."

Wang Yunzhang's expression changed slightly. "Could it be that the Red Lotus Cult was responsible for Duke Zhu's serious injury this time?"

"Among the three armies, only Duke Zhu was injured. The other two armies' commanders were unharmed."

Chang Anmin said, "If that's the case, then it makes sense for General Pei to leave the city."

"I hope Duke Zhu can return safely. Linshui and Dayan cannot do without him."

Chen Lang said, "Then why would the Imperial City Division target me? I have nothing to do with the Red Lotus Cult."

Before he met Li Qing, Song Ke had already used Ling Zhen to deal with him. This meant that Song Ke's actions against him, at least from the beginning, had nothing to do with the Red Lotus Cult.

What's more, when Song Ke died, he never saw Li Qing's true face, so he probably didn't know that Li Qing was the assassin who assassinated him.

Since he didn't know Li Qing's true identity, then if he recognized Li Qing as his sister, there would be no collusion with the Red Lotus Cult.

This question has troubled Chen Lang for a long time. Although he would suppress it every time he thought of it, there was still a knot in his heart.

If you don't unlock it, it will pop up suddenly and be quite annoying.

Chang Anmin and Wang Yunzhang looked at each other and felt that Chen Lang's question was quite complicated.

"You said that Song Ke once invited you to join the Imperial City Bureau? Tell me how he invited you." Chang Anmin said.

Chen Lang recounted the conversation between Song Ke and himself that day in as much detail as possible.

After all, there was a time in the past when it was difficult to repeat word for word.

However, Chen Lang remembered Song Ke's last words very clearly.

"He said he didn't want to see me in jail in the future."

"Could it be that the officials who were brought down because of me, such as Ji Jiahui and Ying Shan, and their people behind them, have entrusted the Imperial City Bureau to deal with me?"

Chang Anmin pondered and said, "That's impossible. The Imperial City Bureau belongs to His Majesty. No one else can command them except His Majesty, let alone let them do their job."

"However, your question will become a completely unsolved case, just like our trip to Guangling Prefecture. Because of Song Ke's death."

Wang Yunzhang comforted him, "Chen Erlang, don't worry too much. With Song Ke's death, the Imperial City Division in Linshui County will be leaderless. They will most likely retreat to Qinzhou Prefecture and won't bother you again."

"If the Imperial City Bureau comes to trouble you again in the future, remember to tell us. With the two of us here, the Imperial City Bureau can't do anything to you."

Chen Lang bowed and said, "Thank you, my Lords."