Take a Door with You

"Dayin records things, and never kneels when seeing officials."

"Doesn't Uncle Duan want to be an official?"

After Lei Meng and Chen Biao left, Cao Xin looked at Duan Chong curiously.

Although he himself does not want to take the imperial examination to pursue an official career, and it is impossible for him to join the Embroidery Department for the time being, it does not prevent him from urging Duan Chong to join.

Think about it, with Duan Chong's strength, it is not difficult to be promoted to 'Iron Talisman Envoy' and 'Embroidered Clothes Division' if he casually makes a few great achievements in the Embroidered Clothes Division.

At the beginning of the establishment of the Xijing Department, there was also hope of winning a position of real power.

Once Duan Chong occupies a high position in the Xijing Department, Cao Xin will be more confident in punishing the villains and doing justice for the sky in the future.

This is called 'Someone in the court likes to commit crimes'!

but--

"Official career is as deep as the sea."

"Where there is freedom in the world."

Duan Chong shook his head and didn't say much to Cao Xin, a child. He sent Cao Xin away before he said to Ning Shuhua with a serious face: "I know that Lei Meng, he is the eldest disciple of Master Lu of the 'Nine Curved Sword'. During the years, he had the title of 'Little Nine Songs', and he has already obtained the true biography of Master Lu."

One of the Seven Sons of Fushan!

'Nine-curved sword' Lu Buyi!

"Is this person actually a disciple of Fushan?"

Ning Shuhua was taken aback.

"There's nothing wrong with that."

"I went to Fushan with my master in the early years, and I met Uncle Lu and Lei Meng. At that time, Lei Meng was young and talented, and everyone focused on him. I was unknown, and I was only behind others."

"So I know him and he doesn't know me."

Duan Chong frowned slightly.

It's not because of the disparity in status that was neglected at the beginning.

but because——

The 'Fushan' where Lei Meng is located and the 'Qishan' where he was born are both one of the 'Seven Mountain Sword Sects'.

Back then, the Tianshan school was famous all over the world, and the martial arts world was respected.

Later, they split, and the seven swords went down to the Tianshan Mountains, each with their unique knowledge, occupied the seven great mountains in the north and south, and founded seven factions——

Qishan, Fushan, Pengshan, Wuxian, Jinhu, Swagger, Qingqiu.

Known as the 'Seven Mountain Sword Sect'.

In the 20 to 30 years since the separation of the seven factions, a whole generation had frictions and conflicts, but they finally moved towards unity.

Being of the same origin, they are naturally close.

Today, for many years, the Seven Mountains Sword Sect has been united with each other.

Although conflicts and frictions are still unavoidable, they are generally consistent with the outside world and have very close contacts.

With Duan Chong's current embarrassing situation, encountering a disciple of the 'Seven Mountain Sword Sect' like Lei Meng is really a disaster rather than a blessing.

"Since Lei Meng is the eldest disciple of Uncle Lu, how can he join the Embroidery Division?"

Ning Shuhua was puzzled.

'Fushan' is now hidden as the head of the 'Seven Mountain Sword Sect', and it is also the first and second rank of the famous sect in the martial arts world, and its every move attracts everyone's attention.

How could he be connected with the imperial court?

"Master Bai, the head of Fushan Mountain, has always been ambitious. In the early years, he was agitating for the unity of the seven factions, reuniting Tianshan, and regaining the supreme position of martial arts."

"Although I have suffered repeated setbacks, my ambition has not diminished."

"Befriending the Embroidery Division may be his next move."

Duan Chong didn't quite understand either.

But for example, a person like 'Lei Meng' would never join the 'Embroidered Clothes Division' privately without the permission of the master, or at least the tacit consent.

Among them, there must be many calculations.

It's just that Duan Chong is now an outcast from Qishan, living in seclusion in the city, far away from the rivers and lakes, and he doesn't know much about the news.

Back to the moment.

"Lei Meng still doesn't know our identities, but he has the dual identities of 'Fushan' and 'Embroidery Division'. Since he has noticed me, he will definitely investigate in the future."

"The situation is not good!"

Duan Chong sighed.

He lives in seclusion in Xijing City, and ordinary people can't find out his details.

For example, Chen Biao.

Such as Cai Shui Gang.

More than two months have passed and no progress has been made.

But if Lei Meng made a move, it would be different.

"Senior brother's going down the mountain is my Qishan internal affairs, even if the Fushan seven sons face to face, I can't control it."

"The Embroidery Department inspects illegal affairs in the Jianghu, and the brothers abide by the rules and laws. If Lei Meng fails to recruit, how dare he harbor resentment and deliberately retaliate if he fails?"

Ning Shuhua was upright without any fear.

...

into the night.

Cao's.

Cao Ren was talking to Cao Xin about the latest news gathered by Lu Damiao and others in the evening.

"The Embroidery Division will establish an official office in Xijing City."

"The head arresters from Luoxiu and Zhige counties were seconded, and the head arresters from the other 15 counties are also on their way. The Xijing Department has made a big move."

"Lu Damiao got the news from Liu Tutou, it is said that the case of 'Tiedan Shenhou' has been handed over to the Embroidery Department, and the Xijing Department is not only recruiting soldiers, but also summarizing various cases, saying that it is going to hit the key points The gangsters in the rivers and lakes are included in the most wanted list, which is called the 'black list' within the Embroidery Division."

"'Tiedan Shenhou' temporarily ranks third in the 'Black List'."

There is a lot of news, most of which revolve around the 'Guo Sheng Case', 'Tiedan Shenhou' and 'Xijing Department of the Embroidery Department'.

From July last year to the present, in more than half a year, the brothers have hired 18 families and sponsored 21 people to enter major martial arts halls to practice martial arts.

The earliest ones have already developed some tricks.

Among them, the outstanding ones, such as Lu Damiao, Xie Changlin, Zou Long and Zou Hu, were managed by Cao Ren to work in Luoxiu County Yamen and successfully broke into the interior.

By Lu Damiao et al.

Through the martial arts apprentices.

Then through their families who walk the streets to make a living.

nowadays--

official.

Rivers and lakes.

marketplace.

Three aspects, three dimensions.

The prototype of an intelligence network has been initially built.

Cao Ren would gather twenty-two people every few days, and sometimes a few boys from each family would also gather for an enlarged meeting. Through the gathering, information from various sources would be collected, so as to learn about all aspects of intelligence.

Most of the time, there is no specific direction, and it is very casual to talk about where it is.

But sometimes Cao Ren and Cao Xin will deliberately guide them to get the news they want.

For example these days.

Most of it revolves around the "Tiedan Shenhou" and "Guo Sheng case". It just so happens that Lu Damiao is following Liu Butou to handle this case, which is the first-hand news.

Coupled with the explosiveness of the subject matter itself, everyone is very interested, usually in the martial arts gym, at home, and occasionally chatting about it.

Diverge.

Recycle.

So that Cao Xin can know the affairs of the world without going out.

This time, he even found out about the 'Embroidery Department' and the 'Xijing Department', which was more than what he learned from Duan Chong and Lei Meng's conversation.

"Embroidery Division."

"What do you think of the Embroidery Division?"

Cao Xin casually learned about the progress of the "Guo Sheng Case", then changed the subject and started chatting about the "Xijing Department".

"What do you think?"

"This seems to be a yamen that specializes in Jianghu cases? Did we talk about it last year?"

Cao Ren didn't understand what Cao Xin meant.

But Cao Ren had heard of the title of 'Embroidery Department'.

Last year, one of the topics he and Cao Xin took the initiative to guide was "Embroidery Department". They chatted for several days in a row, so he had an impression.

"In Daliang, if I wanted to be an official, I had to study for the imperial examination or join the army to fight."

"Now that we have the Embroidery Department, there is another way out."

"I don't have any opinions for the time being, but Lu Damiao, Xie Changlin and the others, in the yamen and in the martial arts hall, are very attracted to the Embroidery Department, even many martial arts masters, many head arresters, and squad leaders. If there is a chance, They are definitely willing to join the Embroidery Department, looking forward to gaining an official position."

Cao Ren thought for a while and said again.

In Daliang, an official-based society, there are thousands of people who want to be sought after even if they are the nine-rank patrol inspector or Ku ambassador.

Anyone who enters the Embroidery Division is expected to be an official, honoring the lintel and honoring the ancestors. Of course, everyone envies and wants to enter.

In a word-

There is no shortage of people in the Embroidery Division!

What they lack is a master, or a 'connected person'.

For example, Chen Biao, he is the deputy leader of the Caishui Gang, he has a lot of power in the Caishui Gang, and has a lot of contacts in Xijing City, so Lei Meng was the first to recruit him.

But connections alone are not enough.

The Department of Embroidery is arresting the murderous masters of the rivers and lakes head-on, and the family must also have strong masters.

So, Lei Meng heard that Duan Chong was outstanding in martial arts, and he could compete 50-50 with the four masters of Cai Shui Gang, and the second one to recruit was Duan Chong.

Unfortunately, Duan Chong declined.

But Duan Chong and Chen Biao are all figures of a certain level.

further down.

For example, Cao Ren, Lu Damiao, Xie Changlin and other young children who have just started practicing martial arts, the Embroidery Division didn't even bother to take a look.

Even for the level of the masters of the major martial arts halls, with good martial arts skills and certain connections, they can only start from the first-level scribes of 'You Xing' at most when entering the Embroidery Division, and most of them still have to start from the lowest level of 'Wrestlers' Wait for the handyman to start climbing up.

On the contrary, Liu Rusong, Guo Sheng and others are head arresters in one county, who have experience in investigating cases and have a lot of contacts in a county. This is the main target of the Embroidery Department. 'Xiaoyin Records'.

But once he joins the Embroidery Department and specializes in Jianghu affairs, in terms of authority, a small seal recorder or even a big seal recorder may not be able to compare with a county head arrester.

chicken head.

Pteris.

It is difficult to choose among them.

It may be difficult for Liu Rusong and others to make a decision for a while.

But Duan Chong, why is he hesitating? !

"Uncle Duan has a mysterious origin, clearly strong but overly cautious."

"According to my guess, I'm afraid I have provoked a powerful enemy."

"Since that's the case, it's better to join the Embroidery Department directly. With the position in hand, even if the enemy comes to the door in the future, the other party will have three points of scruples."

"Even if Uncle Duan gains a certain status in the Xijing Department, and he has hundreds of thousands of stars and warriors under his command, who are as powerful as the leader of a gang, what enemies are there to be afraid of?"

"Uncle Duan will be merciful if he doesn't kill him!"

Cao Xin is teaching Cao Ren his speaking skills.

In any case, always try to persuade. As long as Duan Chong can join the Embroidered Clothes Department, and through Cao Xin's initial intelligence network, as well as his superb latent ability obtained from the 'Primitive Immortal World', it is likely that Duan Chong will be able to shine in the Xijing Department.

The higher Duan Chong climbed, the more powerful he became.

As a disciple, Cao Ren will benefit more and more.

And Cao Xin can follow suit.

Not to mention anything else, just the inside information can make Cao Xin feel like a fish in water.

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