Chapter 231 Working hard to save money
In the restaurant box, only Xu Jingming, Zhang Ke, and Qian Yan were sitting at the same table.
"Bang bang bang." A knock on the door sounded softly.
“Come in.” Vice Captain Qian Yan said.
Suddenly an old man pushed the door in and saluted the three of them enthusiastically: "My family is very happy to hear that Mr. Wen Jing has taken office. I would like to send you a congratulatory gift." He put a bag of tips on the table. superior.
"Captain, this is the butler of Mr. Yu's residence on Nansheng Street." Qian Yan introduced.
Xu Jingming understood clearly: "It turns out to be Mr. Yu! Mr. Yu is interested."
There are only three officials with some status in his jurisdiction. Of course, the 'officials' mentioned here are all It is at least fifth grade! In the imperial capital, officials below the fifth rank...are really just petty officials, not worth mentioning. The Blood Rain Guards are too lazy to monitor them.
"Young man, please leave." The old man sent a congratulatory gift and immediately left.
Xu Jingming picked up the kit and looked at it. Inside was a stack of gold leaves. He estimated that the total weight of the stack of gold leaves was one or two.
"Ten gold." Xu Jingming was a little surprised and took out a roll of paper from his sleeve. The paper recorded in detail the annual contributions of officials, wealthy families, wealthy businessmen, and gangs in the jurisdiction.
"Master Yu gave you too much." Xu Jingming said.
"To the former captain, Mr. Yu gave 50 taels of silver, and this time it was doubled." Zhang Ke nodded, "It seems that he intends to make good friends with the captain."
Qian Yan He also boasted: "This gift is ten gold. According to the As usual, Mr. Yu will give you this number every year from now on! Mr. Yu is so generous to you, captain."
The three of them were eating and drinking while waiting for others to give gifts, and at the same time checked the list to see who had not given one. , see who gives less!
After eating and drinking for a long time, everything in the jurisdiction was provided.
The Blood Rain Guard’s money is the last thing we should owe!
Don’t dare to miss one!
"The total is two thousand three hundred and fifty taels of silver." Xu Jingming looked at the final total and was in a good mood. He looked at the two captains with a smile, "The next delivery will have to wait until next year, right?"< br>
"Yes, once a year! This is the old rule." Zhang Ke nodded.
Qian Yan whispered in a low voice: "In fact, you can also squeeze and squeeze. Some wealthy businessmen can still squeeze more."
"But that would break the rules." Zhang Ke said, "Spread it out. We have a bad reputation within the Blood Rain Guard, and none of the wealthy businessmen in the imperial capital have anything to do with it. If we get really anxious, we might get into trouble. There might even be killers who come into our house at night, and the rabbits might even bite people if they get anxious. ”
"A bunch of cheap idiots can turn the world upside down?" Qian Yan sneered, "Captain, we can definitely keep an eye on a wealthy businessman! Eat him up and wipe him clean!"
"Remember." Xu Jingming The voice is a bit cooler , Leng Leng glanced at this Qian Yan, "Our Blood Rain Guards have to follow the rules of the Blood Rain Guards when doing things! If you violate the rules... Hum, Vice Captain Qian, don't blame me for turning your back on others!"
Qian Yan was frightened.
I thought that the captain might have a strong backing and background, so I asked the captain to vote for him!
Obviously, this captain really cherishes feathers.
“I understand, I understand.” Qian Yan smiled and said, “The captain’s future is more important.”
“Yes.”
After being in contact for a long time, Xu Jingming discovered Among the two vice-captains under his command, Zhang Ke looks tall and strong, but in fact he has a smooth personality and behaves according to the rules. Qian Yan looks wealthy and smiling, but in fact he is ruthless and ignores rules.
In the Blood Rain Guard, there are many people who ignore the rules.
"Bang bang bang." Someone knocked on the door again.
"Captain, bring the Yaren." A Bloody Rain Guard brought a Yaman.
The Yaren immediately knelt down respectfully: "Young man, I have met all of you adults."
"Captain, this Yaren knows all the people who are selling or renting houses in our jurisdiction. Chu." Blood Rain Guard said.
Xu Jingming nodded.
Now that I have taken office, I cannot live in Fei Mansion forever. I have to move out.
......
With my status, I don’t know how long I can live, so naturally I will not buy a house, but rent it.
The house I rented is within the jurisdiction and is relatively quiet. Just over a mile away, there are restaurants, teahouses and other bustling places.
"The annual rent for such a house is 50 taels of silver. If you buy it, you will need 2,000 taels. It's not easy to live in the imperial capital! The rent is much higher than that of Lanyue City." Xu Jingming looked at this ordinary house The house only has a few rooms, and there is a small martial arts training ground of half an acre behind the house. This is why Xu Jingming rented this house.
The Xueyu guards and auxiliary guards moved furniture, quilts and other daily necessities and quickly arranged them.
"Captain, everything has been arranged." Zhang Ke arranged everything, "Captain, do you really need two maids to serve you?"
"No, remember to buy some good wine for the brothers. "Xu Jingming threw out a broken piece of silver.
“Captain Xie.”
All the Blood Rain Guards responded in unison, all showing joy. They were not happy for the drinks, but because they felt that their 'boss' still valued them, and he was not a stingy character! Some indifferent captains... won't even spend a single coin on their men! It's hard to work under a captain like that.
The auxiliary guards had left obediently long ago, and they had no wine to drink. The Blood Rain Guards and the Auxiliary Guards are at two different levels. How could the Captain of the Blood Rain Guards buy wine for the Auxiliary Guards? Xu Jingming dared to buy it, but the auxiliary guards didn't dare to drink it.
Soon only Xu Jingming was left in the house.
Outside the house door, there are five blood rain guards waiting for a long time! They are responsible for guarding the street and obey Xu Jingming's orders at any time.
"The annual filial piety within the jurisdiction is about 2,300 taels, and the salary is 600 taels. I usually save some money... I'm lucky, I can save 5,000 taels a year. But I You also have to spend money on many aspects. Making friends, entertaining guests, and your boss may have to share some expenses. These expenses are not small," Xu Jingming thought, "In the position of captain of the Blood Rain Guard, it is very good to have 3,500 taels in hand a year. ”
"If you behave properly, it will take you thirty years to earn ten thousand gold!"
"But in the bloody world, with my status, can I live thirty years?"
Xu Jingming shook his head.
As a space citizen player, from the day I took on the role of captain of the Blood Rain Guards, the level of targeting I faced has been increasing.
If you become one hundred households, the targeting will be improved again.
According to the information I collected...the higher the official position, the harder it is to survive for a long time!
"Captain, should we go to Wenxiang Tower?" The voice of his subordinates came from the door.
"Let's go to Wenxiang Building." Xu Jingming was hosting today and invited many captains from Qianhusuo, so naturally they had to arrive early.
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Xu Jingming quickly became familiar with the life of the captain of the Blood Rain Guards. As the captain, he can eat, drink and have fun every day!
Because some of the hard work is done by the auxiliary guards, and the work of monitoring various places is done by the Blood Rain Guards under his command! Only when something big happens, will the captain be reported to him and asked to give orders. In fact, the so-called "big event" probably only happens once every ten to eight days.
“It’s such a relaxing day like this.” Xu Jingming was practicing his marksmanship in the martial arts training ground where he lived. He waited until the sun set before he went out. Immediately, five Blood Rain Guards outside the gate followed him. .
All the way to Jiuweilou.
“Captain.” The two vice-captains, Zhang Ke and Qian Yan, greeted them warmly. Xu Jingming waved his hand, and the five Blood Rain Guards behind him retreated and went to find a place to drink and eat.
Xu Jingming, Zhang Ke, and Qian Yan entered Jiuwei Tower.
Sit down in the corner on the second floor.
“Captain, Jiuweilou’s ‘Jiuwei’ is also very famous in the imperial capital. You must try it.” Zhang Ke said.
"Tell me, what happened in the past three days." Xu Jingming asked.
According to the rules, we meet every three days! The two vice-captains reported on all the work of the past three days. If there is any special event...it will naturally be reported to Xu Jingming as soon as possible.
“In the past three days, things have been relatively safe in our jurisdiction. It’s just about fighting, petty theft, and some of the people who died were gang members, so they’re not worth mentioning. But other people in the imperial capital There are a lot of big things happening here,” Zhang Ke said.
"Tell me and listen." Xu Jingming listened while eating.
As time goes by...
There are more and more guests in Jiuweilou. At the same time, there are performances on the stage, music sounds, as if a stream is flowing through the entire restaurant, and the restaurant guests are also enjoying With this atmosphere.
Xu Jingming is also in a good mood, because the music is good enough, the woman performing is beautiful enough, and the Jiuwei of Jiuweilou is well-deserved.
“Dong, dong, dong.”
Suddenly, the sound of noisy footsteps sounded, which made Xu Jingming frown slightly. A person with a little bit of elegance... When he heard the music, he should walk a little softer. However, the footsteps of this group of people did not restrain at all, and they arrived at the second floor.
The group of people arrived on the second floor. A guard scanned the surrounding area, paused for a moment on Xu Jingming and the other three, and then said: "Dear guests on the second floor, please give up your seats. Quickly. Come downstairs quickly! We will pay for your meal."
"Please."
The guards in gray looked at each table and urged.
"Shen Gong's family?" The guests on the second floor also have some spare money, otherwise they would not come to Jiuwei Building for dinner. But seeing the momentum of this group of people and hearing the name "Shen Gongjia", many guests stood up immediately.
"Captain, this is Mr. Shen's family." Qian Yan whispered, "Let's go."
"Mr. Shen?"
Xu Jingming glanced at this group of people.
This group of people is quite arrogant, even the guards are arrogant!
"The Shen Gong family is one of the top wealthy families in the imperial capital. Even the envoys of the four houses of the Blood Rain Guards would not dare to offend them." Xu Jingming knew very well that the Shen Gong family could rank in the imperial capital. In the top ten, looking at the entire Blood Rain World, they are terrifying forces that are enough to rank in the top twenty.
Even though Fei Qing was behind him, Fei Qing was powerful because the emperor supported him.
The strength of the Shen Gong family is deeply rooted in the family, and the emperors also appease and win over such powerful families.
"Captain." Zhang Keye urged softly, "Let's go."
"Let's go."
Xu Jingming stood up.
If he conflicts with Mr. Shen's family, he will die.
"Brother, are these three people Blood Rain Guards?" A man and a woman were surrounded by people. The woman glanced at Xu Jingming and the others who stood up and left. Xu Jingming and the others were still partially exposed under their robes. Official uniform.
“They’re just a bunch of mad dogs.” The young man glanced at Xu Jingming and the other three with disgust in his eyes, “A large group of Blood Rain Guards are always watching around my house. No matter how you scold them, they don’t say a word. Staring at our home"
"Even the entire imperial capital. , these crazy dogs can be seen in any famous street." The young man curled his lips, "I didn't expect to see three crazy dogs in Jiuweilou today. It's really disappointing."
Xu Jingming, Zhang Ke, Qian. As Yan and the others walked down the stairs, they clearly heard the man say "three mad dogs".
Qian Yan was very calm.
Zhang Ke’s ears turned a little red.
Xu Jingming also frowned.
But the three of them still walked down the Jiuwei Tower.
"There is no one left, junior sister. I will ask the master chef of Jiuweilou to cook in person and bring out their famous Jiuwei for you to try." The young man said with a smile, "It's not anyone , can be cooked by the master chef of Jiuweilou.”
"Oh." The woman was also very curious and enjoyed the favor of her senior brother. The pursuit of the children of Shen Gong's family still made her feel very proud.
On the entire second floor, they were the only men and women sitting, listening to music and enjoying the food, while everyone else stood and waited.
……
Walk outside to the street.
“It’s really unlucky that I bumped into Mr. Shen even when I was having dinner.” Zhang Ke vented his displeasure after leaving the restaurant.
"Can we mess with the children of Duke Shen? In their eyes, we are just dogs." Qian Yan curled his lips.
“It’s a mad dog.” Xu Jingming added.
"Captain, there is no need to be angry. The big shots in the imperial capital generally don't care about us." Zhang Ke said, "This Duke Shen's status in the Duke Shen family is average. The younger generation is not even among the top five. Like him. Brother Shen Gongfu is less than thirty years old, and he is already a second-rank official. He is highly valued by the emperor and has an excellent reputation. He, Gongfu Shen, is nothing and has a very bad reputation. Instead, he is very arrogant in front of us. "
"No matter how arrogant he is, we have to endure it." Qian Yan shook his head, "He is born with a title! There is a huge Shen Gong family behind him! There are many people in the Blood Rain Guard," Zhang Keye said, "There are three in the Blood Rain Guard, and the head of the Shen Gong family is an important official of the empire! If you move your little finger, we will be shattered."
Xu Jingming knew how powerful Shen Gong's family was because he collected information from the Virtual World Network.
Information records.
In a battle for the imperial throne more than three hundred years ago, three thousand dead men from the Shen Gong family participated! A prince he supported was eventually put on the throne. All of the original three thousand dead soldiers were at least second-rate masters!
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Night.
Mr. Shen stepped off the flower boat, swaying and feeling very comfortable.
"Master." The guards had been waiting for a long time.
"Yes."
Master Shen got on the carriage and asked casually, "Miss Zhang family, did you end up in another courtyard?"
"She was killed. His husband, the young lady of this family, has been tied up in another courtyard," the personal guard said in a low voice.
"Well done."
Master Shen raised his eyebrows and felt very good, and lowered the car curtain.
Thinking of the plump young lady from the Zhang family, Mr. Shen felt itchy in his heart.
"Uncle is the same, he only favors his son!" Mr. Shen looked at the carriage, his face suddenly turned ugly, "His three sons are all officials, and the eldest brother is a second-rank official. Third brother is also blood Yuwei Qianhu! What about me? I went to ask for help, and uncle asked me to go to the academy to copy books?” Lord." Shen Gongfu thought to himself.
He was dissatisfied.
Although he is arrogant and wanton outside, he is severely suppressed within the family! He felt all kinds of unfairness!
"I have to support my guards myself! I have to pay for my house with my own money. Hiring a top-notch expert guard will cost you two to three thousand taels of silver a year! Big brother is surrounded by a group of top guards , I want to recruit myself! I can’t even bear to let go of a first-class master." There were all kinds of ferocity in Mr. Shen’s eyes, and many thoughts were emerging.
With his identity, he naturally has to maintain his face, and his monthly expenses are huge. The various expenses imposed on him by the family made Mr. Shen even more dissatisfied.
Suddenly——
Puff puff puff! ! !
Continuous sound.
"Huh?" Mr. Shen's expression changed, and he immediately opened the curtain and saw five guards falling down. The only guard was stabbed in the chest by a gun after holding on for two moves. .
"Ho ho ho—" The guard was penetrated by the spear, and he made a sound of pain. As soon as the spear was pulled out, the guard fell to the ground softly.
Master Shen looked at the man in black in disbelief.
The man in black, wearing a bronze mask and holding a spear, came over.
"Spare your life, this hero, spare your life." Shen Gong Fulian said, "I have money, I have money! Whoever invited you here, I will give you double!"
"Double?" The bronze masked man made a hoarse voice, "Your reward is not low."
"I have some gold here." Mr. Shen immediately He took out the brocade bag from his arms and said, "There is at least a hundred gold here! Also, this piece of jade...is worth at least a hundred gold. I, I...these banknotes I have use the same character code. , it's 'autumn, wind, leaves, snow'"
"No more?" said the bronze masked man, "too few"
"No, no, you send me back, I still have it at home." Mr. Shen said anxiously, "I am a son of Mr. Shen's family, and I have a title. You can't kill me. If you kill me, you will be finished! Heaven and earth... ...You can’t escape.”
“Pfft.”
A flying knife was inserted directly between Mr. Shen’s eyebrows.
Master Shen's eyes widened and he couldn't believe it. Which force was responsible for killing the children of Duke Shen's family?
The bronze masked man briefly inspected the body of Duke Shen, then picked up the brocade bag, jade, silver notes and other items and put them in his arms, and also carried the bodies of two second-rate master guards. Because the other guards were killed by flying knives, these two guards...were killed by guns!
"Whoosh."
Carrying the two corpses, the bronze masked man quickly disappeared.
"Plop! Plop!"
The two corpses were disfigured, tied with stones and thrown into the lake.
The bronze masked man watched the two corpses sink, and the dark lake surface rippled in circles.
"A descendant of the dignified Shen Gong family, so arrogant and grand in the outside world... Is this all you need to carry around with you?" The bronze masked man looked at the brochure, "A horse is not as fat as a night grass, so I will be a Blood Rain Guard for one year. It’s only three to five thousand taels of silver. Of course I have to find another way to make money. Killing this son of the Shen family is not a high income.”
The bronze masked man put away his mask and revealed Xu Jingming’s face.
“This little gold and silver is really disappointing for the reputation of Mr. Shen’s family.” Xu Jingming thought to himself.
Shen Gong’s family is terrible?
As a space citizen player, would I be afraid?
"When can I save 10,000 gold? Well, don't rush! Be cautious of arrogance and impetuosity, be practical, and work hard to save money slowly." Xu Jingming thought to himself, and left in a flash. (End of this chapter)