Chapter 230 Upgraded to four levels in a row, the Empress’s Shangfang Sword
“Go back now?”
Zhao Duan opened his mouth but did not say these words.
I realized that I had no chance to meet Zhang Tianshi today.
However, considering that the two disciples of the Heavenly Master have taken care of everything, there is no regret.
He immediately stepped forward, mixed in with the palace attendants, and followed the empress.
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Deep in the courtyard.
The big banyan tree swayed in the wind, making a mysterious and distant rustling sound, as if every leaf contained the weight of time.
Zhang Yan stood with his hands behind his hands and looked out of the courtyard, as if looking at the scenery.
Jin Jian held her chin, sitting on her little stool, her long hair hanging down the back of her head, her eyes divergent, and she murmured:
"Master, this disciple still doesn't understand what Zhao Duan said. What did Fifth Senior Brother understand?"
The tall old Celestial Master, wearing a black priest's robe that fell softly to the floor, looked indifferent: "He understood what he needed to understand and said what he needed to say."
Jin Jian raised his head, glanced at the old man, and suddenly poked his lungs: "Master, did you not understand either, so you said these mysterious words to fool me?"
"..."
Zhang Yan sighed, shook his head and said solemnly: "You should learn from Zhao Duan how to talk to elders."
The girl who was criticized for her low emotional intelligence hugged herself aggrievedly and drew circles on the ground with one foot:
"Can't my disciple learn this?"
The old Heavenly Master looked helpless as he thought about his disciples.
The bigger ones are better, but the smaller ones are less worrying than the others.
Seeing the wilting appearance of the immortal girl, she couldn't bear to reprimand her, so she could only sigh and said: "That's all, go out and find Senior Brother Qi."
Jin Jian raised his head and said blankly: "Are you looking for him?"
"No," Zhang Yanyi said calmly: "He gathered a crowd to make a noise and ordered the heavenly book to be copied a hundred times. This monthly salary is gone."
Hum, listening to your words can defeat countless masters... Okay, that's great.
"oh."
Jin Jian stood up quickly, turned into a ghost and floated out. He was afraid that he would also be fined a monthly salary.
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In the carriage returning to the palace.
Zhao Duan was able to ride with the empress again.
I don't know why, but this time, the look in the eyes of the empress opposite him made him feel confused.
"His Majesty?"
Zhao Duan was so worried that he couldn't help calling softly: "You asked me to come in. Do you have something to give me?"
Today, she was dressed as a Taoist nun. Her brows were dotted with red cinnabar, and she was covered with a green robe. Her face was pale and crystal clear, and her cool and earthly temperament pursed her lips. She was still recalling the previous scene in her mind.
She was quite unfamiliar with the "knowledge" explained by Zhao Duan, and she didn't know much about it.
But since Gongshu Tianyuan is so enthusiastic, it can be seen that there must be something worthy of praise.
Originally, she was amazed by his ability to come up with strategies for governing the country.
But now I don't think about it, with the craftsman god, I can also talk about many insights.
Xu Zhenguan really wanted to ask how to do it.
But after thinking about it for a while, I also knew that the answer must be a kind of random thinking, which was boring and could only be attributed to genius.
This type of people is not uncommon in the long history.
Like herself, she is one.
It's just that a "generalist" like Zhao Duan is different.
Now, I remember that before the two of them were in the carriage, they mentioned Gongshu Tianyuan.
He also said that that person was not easy to get in touch with, and thought that this little forbidden soldier wanted to cling to him and was out of his mind.
As a result, he turned around and was slapped in the face... He was called out, and he suddenly came back to his senses.
"Well...I do have something I want to tell you."
Xu Zhenguan was in a daze, as if he had made some decision.
"Your Majesty, please tell me that I will not give up even if I die." Zhao Duan expressed his loyalty.
Xu Zhenguan smiled faintly and played with a brocade box in his hand, which contained the top-grade green elixir refined by Tianshi Mansion.
However, this pill was meant for her in this realm, but Zhao Duan couldn't use it yet.
At this time, the snow-white catkins brushed against the brocade box, and he said in a casual tone:
"Speaking of it, you have made many contributions during these days. Although I have given you some rewards, they are all external things. It is time for you to use your official position and rank."
Zhao Duan was stunned, unexpectedly attacked unexpectedly, and said in surprise:
"Your Majesty, do you want to promote me?"
"You don't want to?" Xu Zhenguan teased and said:
"I heard that many people in the capital are making excuses for your mere sixth-rank official title. In my opinion, it is quite appropriate to be promoted to a fourth-rank official to command your affairs."
Genuine fourth grade!
What concept?
You must know that the local prefect is also of the fourth grade, and the Imperial Academy’s sacrificial wine is also of the fourth grade.
Zhao Duan was confused. There were eighteen official ranks in Dayu. In addition to genuine officials, there were also subordinate officials.
Zhaoya Jisi is a sixth-grade military attache. Now that he has been promoted to the fourth grade, he has crossed three levels and been promoted to three levels in a row?
No, to be precise, it was four levels in a row!
What kind of promotion speed is this?
You know, unless you are in war, promotion of military attachés is very slow, one step at a time.
It had only been three months since Zhao Duan became the Chief of Police?
If you put it on others, your butt has not yet settled down, but he has risen again.
"Thank you for your grace!"
Zhao Duan took a deep breath, but unfortunately it was not convenient in the car, so he had to clasp his fists and salute. Well... although he doesn't mind kneeling down or something...
The corners of Xu Zhenguan's mouth were slightly raised, and his snow-white fingers crossed the brocade box, like holding a cat, but it blocked the flattery that came with him:
"Stop trying to flatter me. I will not give you a promotion in vain."
Zhao Duan was stunned for a moment, and then he remembered that the official position he was promoted to by the empress was "to command people's affairs."
They both belong to the rank of military general and are the deputy of the third-rank commander.
A commander with five thousand soldiers and horses...
"Where will your Majesty transfer me? I think it would be good to be in the imperial office..."
Zhao Duan probed.
He said in his heart that he would never be promoted to Ma Yan's deputy.
It feels like there is no actual change.
Xu Zhenguan glanced at this evil-minded guy and said amusingly:
"Don't worry, Lihuatang is still yours, and the position of White Horse Supervisor is still there. This command does not require you to actually become an officer...it just makes it convenient for you to do something."
There was no shortage of ordinary officers in the Yu Dynasty, and Xu Zhenguan certainly would not waste his wealth by throwing such a useful lackey to manage military affairs.
Huh... I'm shocked. I finally conquered the country in Zhaoyamen... Zhao Duan asked in confusion:
"What does your majesty want me to do?"
Xu Zhenguan looked serious and put the box in his hand aside:
"Do you still remember the case of the firearms craftsman?"
She sighed softly: "At that time, there were clues that there were officials in the Privy Council who were suspected of defecting to Prince Jing's palace. I ordered Xue Shence to conduct a self-examination. I was very dissatisfied with the result."
Zhao Duan perked up and said:
"Your Majesty wants me to go to the Privy Council and find out the white-eyed wolf who has taken refuge in Prince Jing's Mansion?"
Xu Zhenguan shook his head and said: "The Privy Council has already alerted the snake. It doesn't mean much if you go there. But in the case of the firearms craftsman, it is impossible for only two or three people to do it. I suspect that there is a nest of snakes and rats in it." .
Therefore, I want to send you to the Shenji Camp to check for clues and see if you can find anything. It just so happens that you have made many meritorious deeds, so it is appropriate for you to be given the title of commanding officer and serve in the army for a period of time. "
Shenji Camp...the source of the disappearance of the firearms craftsman...is also the place where Zhang Changji served...belongs to the "Beijing Camp" and is responsible for guarding the capital...and Zhaoyamen, both belong to the "Forbidden Army"...
Well, that's the trickier part.
After moving, the journey to work has become longer anyway... It might as well be that the old home is closer to Jingying...
Relevant information appeared in Zhao Duan's mind, he exhaled silently, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty has your destiny, and I am willing to do my best."
Well, anyway, it’s just a temporary job for a few days...
"It's just...it's been so long, I'm afraid the clues have been cut off." Zhao Duan frowned.
He did not forget that Ma Yan led the imperial office to investigate the case of the firearms maker for a long time, and Xue Shence later investigated it himself for two months.
No matter how stupid the mole who took refuge in Prince Jing's Mansion is, it's time to put the finishing touches on it.
Two words:
Difficult!
Xu Zhenguan's slender eyebrows also frowned slightly, knowing that the task was difficult.
It was also Zhao Duan's successful efforts in catching the imperial eunuchs, which gave her some hope.
At this moment, he said seriously: "I know that this matter is difficult. It is much more difficult than sending you to the Yamen in the first place. After all, the army is not as exclusive as the Yamen. Even if you are also from the Forbidden Army, you will inevitably be targeted.
Therefore, I don’t require you to do anything this time, just do your best.
In addition, give your ministers the power to supervise the army. If anyone stops you, you only need to report their name.
If you are below the fourth rank, I won’t ask you any reason. As long as you tell me your name, I will dismiss him from office! "
As long as you write your name, you will be dismissed!
No matter the reason!
Zhao Duan's eyes lit up. This was Shang Fang's sword. He confirmed:
"No evidence is needed for dismissal from office?"
Xu Zhenguan looked at him with a smile and nodded in agreement: "Below the fourth rank, no evidence is needed. Above the fourth rank, if there is evidence, you can be allowed to act conveniently. Even if Xue Shence files a lawsuit in front of me, this is the same sentence. How? ?”
Inexplicably, there was a bit of murderous aura lingering in the carriage.
Zhao Duan suddenly realized that after reorganizing the court, the empress finally had her hands free and was ready to attack the general group.
And he is undoubtedly the best vanguard.
Zhao Duan felt a surge of blood for no reason, and in his mind, the scene of Xue Shence and him looking at each other at the imperial party's small court meeting emerged in his mind.
"My lord, take the order!"
Zhao Duan exhaled and said, and then asked:
"Your Majesty, may I ask when the appointment will be issued?"
Xu Zhenguan smiled slightly, with unrivaled elegance, but did not answer.
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Privy Council.
As the highest military institution in Dayu, this yamen has a very different temperament from that of civilian yamen.
Looking from a distance, there is a sense of solemnity.
In the main hall, there is a huge splash-ink painting with a large horizontal banner in the center of the wall, which is a scene of a battlefield with thousands of horses galloping and thousands of troops fighting for change.
On both sides of the square table are wooden shelves with military books.
There are all pens, inks, paper and inkstones on the table, but they are arranged neatly.
Nothing messy at all.
All the scribes in the courtyard knew that their Privy Council was strict in running the army, especially in details.
At this moment, he is known as the "Great Yu Military God", and his cultivation is as majestic as his official position.
Wearing the second-grade crimson robe of a military attaché, with a square "lion" pattern embroidered on the chest, he has a fair complexion and a short beard under his chin.
He was about forty or fifty years old. Although he was no longer youthful, the handsome Xue Shence could still be vaguely seen sitting on a big chair with an upright posture and looking through official documents.
Suddenly, there were rapid footsteps outside the door.
Outside the threshold, a pair of military boots stopped.
(End of chapter)