Great Blue Night Watchman

On the streets of the capital, Lin Su was walking slowly in plain clothes.

Although the Inspection Department and his team just now were all official articles, as long as you are good at interpreting them, you can still decipher something.

Especially Zhu Shiyun.

Zhu Shiyun was very friendly to him and told him directly that there was not much going on in the first month and you could go home and rest.

What does it reflect?

The adults in the court had no good way to deal with him for a while, so the best way was to drive him away.

That's right. The adults in the court devised a desperate plan to kill him years ago. They tried every possible means to get him to go to Xizhou for inspection. They were sure that they could kill him. What was the result? Xizhou was turned upside down, hundreds and dozens of officials there died, and he, Lin Su, came back alive and kicking.

The pain of the past told them that if there is no better way, it is best not to think about letting him go down there to inspect, as he will kill people!

But Lin Su is very passionate about work. If you don’t assign tasks, I will take the initiative to shoulder the burden myself!

I just want to go on a patrol!

Work makes me happy, work makes me full!

Zhu Shiyun was staying in Lei Zheng's office at the moment, his face turning into bitter gourd...

This guy plans to visit Jiangnan after the Lantern Festival...

This news made Lei Zheng and Zhu Shiyun's hearts tremble...

Especially Lei Zheng, his hometown is also in the Thirteen Prefectures of Jiangnan, and he has never forgotten that after the earthquake in the officialdom of Xizhou, he and Zhang Juzheng fought hard in the Golden Palace.

In addition, the hell this kid went through in the Golden Palace was also due to his literary cleansing of the heart!

With this kid's shrewdness, he could clearly understand that he, Lei Zheng, harbored deep malice towards him.

With this kid's habit of destroying people at every turn, why did he suddenly feel that... a group of people in his hometown were afraid of a disaster...

Sir, the official suddenly thought of a way... Zhu Shiyun raised his eyes, a little excited in his eyes.

What?

A few days ago, didn't the Ancient Kingdom of Nanyang send someone over to invite our country's top scholars to participate in the 'Green Lotus Discussion'? Why don't you suggest to Your Majesty that you send him?

Lei Zheng's first reaction was to shake his head...

Qinglian discusses the Tao, the top scholars from the nine countries and thirteen states gather in the Qinglian Holy Land to discuss the Tao!

Not to mention the fame of the grand event, which is respected by nine countries and thirteen states. Even just participating in it is enough to make a scholar shine for thousands of miles. In order to compete for those seven places, the great scholars at White Deer Academy and Hanlin Academy went crazy, smearing others and promoting themselves, doing whatever they could.

Do you want to fight for such an opportunity to become famous?

Are you afraid that Zhang Wenyuan and Zhao Xun will twist off your head and kick it with a ball?

Zhu Shiyun was anxious: Sir, our top priority is to get him out of Da Cang, and the rest can be ignored... What's more... the poet's Holy Family is in the ancient country of Nanyang, and the people of the Holy Family can only get rid of him quickly. .”

Lei Zheng's eyes lit up...

The Holy Family of Poets?

Lin Su's greatest achievement was poetry, and his writing was colorful, with few exceptions. Such a person was the pride of the common people, but he was also the most intolerable person in the Holy Family of Poetry.

How could they allow others to stand at the top of the poetry world?

How can their glory be shared with others?

Once Lin Su enters Nanyang, he will encounter an unprecedented and all-round attack, including his life and the title of his poem!

As a result, the most bizarre operation began to unfold in the capital...

That is, the senior officials in the court began to show great interest in Qinglian Discussion, and were particularly concerned about the candidates. The reasons on the table were high-sounding. Qinglian Discussion, nine countries and thirteen states participated in it. If you don't go, Yes, you must be a real talent, otherwise, failure will be a small matter, but damage to our country's character will be a big deal...

Lin Su's name was mentioned for the first time...

Lin Su didn't know this. If he knew, his first reaction would probably be disbelief. Would the adults in the court give him such a good opportunity? fart! I don't believe it!

He walked through the bustling East Street and headed towards West Street.

Walking step by step is like a downhill road in life.

There is a saying in the capital: wealth lies in the east, poverty lies in the west, and scholars move northward.

It’s talking about the layout of the capital.

East Street is full of high-ranking officials and wealthy businessmen. Every inch of land is valuable, and everything is sold at a high price. West Street is a slum area, where descendants of down-and-out officials live. Retired generals who have been away at war for many years and who have returned to the capital with injuries and illnesses live here. , a generation of oirans from the East City have read all kinds of things in the world, and they also live here after they grow old and lose their lust. After being severely punished by Jianghu, they will also spend their money to get drunk here...

These people are still from the upper class of West Street.

And of course the lower level.

Ruffians hang out here, gangsters live in ruined temples, and the original aboriginal people in the capital can no longer live here, so they live here...

Here is a huge scar in the capital. As long as you dare to open a hole, all the maggots will be exposed inside, letting you understand that there is more to the world than just the breeze, the moon, and the palaces.

Every day, there are always several bodies dragged out from unknown corners.

Every night, there will always be sad tunes flowing out from nowhere.

This is the basic tone on this huge palette in West City.

How could Deng Hongbo, a third-rank official in the imperial court and the most well-heeled Minister of Household Affairs in the world, live in Xicheng?

From the average person's perspective, this is completely inconsistent with the perception.

But when Lin Su saw the whole Deng Mansion, he felt that he could feel at ease.

why?

This house is really shabby and old, but it occupies a large area. Others cannot see its value because of the cognitive generation gap of the times. People who enter the capital in modern society can despise those who live in courtyards as poor people. ?

Deng Hongbo's house is just a huge courtyard. Oh, no, it seems that there are not only four courtyards, but seven, eight or even ten courtyards! In the house, there are towering ancient trees! There are several big trees, visually estimated to be over a hundred years old! The trees are over a hundred years old. How old would you say this house is? Comprehensive evaluation: This house was obviously not built by Deng Hongbo. He is either a senior gnawing at the elderly, or a fool who dares to be the first in the world and challenge the values ​​of the times...

Lin Su strode away and reached the main entrance of Deng's mansion.

The main entrance of Deng's Mansion still has the style of a court official. The bluestone is the road, the road is quite clean, and the two horse-tying stones are the symbols of the court officials.

Lin Su grabbed the heavy copper ring and knocked it gently twice. The ancient heavy wooden door slowly opened, revealing a thin old face.

Old man, is this the residence of Lord Deng Hongbo?

Yes...Master?

Inspector Lin Su.

It turns out to be the Inspector! The old man bowed deeply and said, My lord, please forgive me. My master is ill today and cannot receive guests.

It's about to close.

Lin Su quickly stopped him: Old man, you just report it, you will make your own decision whether to see it or not!...

Lin Sushuang handed over a greeting note...

Okay, sir, wait a moment! The old man saluted hurriedly, picked up the greeting card and rushed into the house...

Deng Hongbo was lying on his back on the bed with a hot towel on his forehead. Next to him was his wife and two young men, a man and a woman, who were nervously watching a doctor take his pulse.

The doctor waited for a long time and slowly opened his eyes.

Doctor Zhang, how are you doing, sir? the lady asked.

The doctor shook his head gently: Your Excellency should be in good health and does not need any medicine. Let him rest.

The lady felt relieved and presented the consultation fee of one tael of silver: Thank you so much, Doctor Zhang. Qiu Shan, send this to Doctor Zhang.

The young man Qiu Shan saw Doctor Zhang out. As he was about to go out, Doctor Zhang stopped and said, Sir, your Excellency is a scholar. If it is a physical illness, it doesn't matter. But he is not a physical illness, but a mental illness. The heart disease for him is more dangerous than the physical disease. It is useless for the lady to know about this, but the young master must not know it.

Deng Qiushan sighed: This young man naturally knows, but...

At this moment, the housekeeper ran in and said, Sir, Mr. Lin Sulin, the supervisory envoy, is here to visit.

Inspector? When Deng Qiushan heard these three words, his heart trembled slightly. His father was currently under pressure from the government officials. Could it be that forcing him to become an official was not enough and that he should directly use the Supervision Department?

But when he suddenly heard the name behind him, he was shocked: Lin Su?

Yes! Here is the Inspector Lin Su.

Please! Deng Qiushan followed the butler and ran out.

The sound at the door reached the bedroom. Deng Hongbo heard a rough idea and slowly opened his eyes: Who...who is here?

It seems to be the Inspectorate! The girl said, Dad, is it possible that the officials are doing this again? The Inspectorate is being used to investigate daddy's problems?

Nonsense! I act upright and sit up straight, why should I be afraid of the Supervision Department? Deng Hongbo sat up suddenly, and the hot towel on his forehead slipped off.

The girl was shocked...

The lady quickly supported him: Yes, sir, you can walk upright and sit up straight... But now, you can't sit up straight, you should lie down... Jun'er, what are you talking about? You don't know yet. Your father? If he hadn’t been an upright official, how would he be where he is now?

That girl was scolded for no reason and ran away...

Almost bumping into the two people coming from outside, the girl stopped urgently and lowered her head...

Although he just glanced at it, the person he saw was somewhat beyond Jun'er's expectation. Is this the inspector? Why is it a bit subversive of the image? Shouldn't the inspector have a sinister face, slender eyes, and be ready to do something bad and harm others at any time? Why are the young people who come here so handsome and handsome?

Master Lin, my father is not feeling well and is currently lying quietly in his room. How about we allow the students to report to my father first?

good!

Deng Qiushan went in, and Lin Su raised his eyes, just in time to meet Jun'er's smart eyes. Jun'er's sneak peek was seen through, and he became shy and hid in the flower bed behind.

Deng Qiushan entered the bedroom and directly touched his father's eyes: Who is here?

Master Inspector Lin Sulin!

Deng Hongbo was shocked: Lin Su?

Yes! He was wearing casual clothes, and he also presented a greeting card...Dad, please take a look! Deng Qiushan presented the greeting card with both hands...

The supervisory envoy Haining Linsu worshiped...

A small gift: ten jars of Baiyunbian wine, ten bottles of Spring Tears and Autumn Tears perfume, and a set of the Four Treasures of the Study...

Let him in! Deng Hongbo said.

Daddy can't get up right now, so it's not convenient for him to meet guests. Why don't you tell me how to handle the child? It's the same when the child meets him in his study.

In this era, the hospital bed is not an ordinary place. Doctors, close relatives, and attendants are all accessible. It is rude to meet guests in front of the hospital bed.

It doesn't matter! Deng Hongbo said: This boy has caused me to be targeted by the ministers. Do I need to care about etiquette in front of him?

Deng Qiushan didn't know what the expression was on his face, but he could only follow what his father said and go out...

Lin Su smiled and strode into his bedroom.

Deng Hongbo was the only one in the bedroom, and his wife avoided him...

Lin Su slowly approached, Deng Hongbo closed his eyes and ignored him...

Sir, are you really sick?

Deng Hongbo's eyes suddenly opened, and there were flames flying... You still have the nerve to ask! Who is to blame for me ending up in this situation? Isn’t it all you? If you fight with Zhang Wenyuan, we will suffer...

Lin Su smiled: I know you have some resentment towards me... If I help you solve what you are worried about, will this resentment be eliminated?

Deng Hongbo stared at him and spoke slowly: Do you know what worries me?

Lin Sudao: Isn't it just half a month to review the accounts for a year? How difficult is this?

Deng Hongbo snapped: How to solve it?

His bounce was so sudden that Lin Su was startled: Sir, your illness is cured.

Stop talking about other things and tell me quickly, how to solve it?

Lin Sudao: Choose a few trustworthy subordinates and ask them to come over. I will teach them on the spot. As long as they have some arithmetic skills, it is not impossible to review the entire year's accounts in half a month!

Do you know how long it takes to review a full year's accounts normally? Deng Hongbo stared at him.

I don't know! Just tell me how long it will take.

Deng Hongbo is about to fall. You don’t even know the complexity of the accounts of the Department of Accounts, so you still dare to claim this for sure?

Normal review, three months! And this is when the fourth review department is fully staffed and reviews day and night! But at present, it may not be full. The Minister of Revenue deliberately suppressed him, so how could he be given full staff? He can only mobilize thirty or forty cronies at most.

Based on the people you can currently mobilize, how many months will it take to review the annual accounts normally?

At least five months!

It's not a big problem! Lin Su said: I teach them a new calculation method. The calculation efficiency should be improved ten to twenty times. Half a month is enough.

Deng Hongbo's eyes widened and he stared at him: Boy, I don't care if you took me into the ditch on the Golden Palace, but what time is it now? You still dare to talk nonsense...

It doesn't matter whether I dare to believe what I say, what matters is: do you dare to believe it?

Don't dare!

Then do you dare to give it a try?

...

The butler has flown!

Yes, he took off directly from the wall, and he flew quite low. It seemed that he had two jobs, one was the housekeeper, and the other was the guardian. After all, he was a third-rank official in the imperial court, so he had some background.

This steward summoned people with a list written by the Lord himself.

Deep down in his heart, Deng Hongbo firmly did not believe in Lin Su, but at this time, with the mentality of treating a dead horse as a living horse doctor, he still followed the instructions.

Where is Lin Su?

Deng Qiushan led him into the study.

After sitting down with a cup of tea and two seats, Deng Qiushan toasted: Mr. Lin, my father is aloof by nature and doesn't care about trivial matters. If I am rude, I would like to apologize to you on behalf of my father. In fact, the whole Deng family still treats you well. I was so impressed that after the court meeting, my father had several drinks at home and was full of praise for your poems and your integrity.