The Heavens of Film and Television: From Serving as a Soldier

Chapter 158 Beginning

The next day, it was nearly noon, and the front door of Tianbao Silver was deserted. Two guys were sitting on the bench, chatting while basking in the sun. Suddenly, something blocked the slanting sunlight. The waiter raised his head. Three people wearing bamboo hats and blue cloth trousers stood against the light, looking at them quietly. The waiter stood up quickly: "You three gentlemen, are you okay?" The leader asked: "Is Boss Ma here?" The waiter was stunned for a moment, then nodded: "You are..."

The leader whispered: "Jin Mulan wants us to withdraw money." The waiter hurriedly said: "You three, please come in. Our boss is waiting for you." The three of them walked into the bank quickly. The two guys hurriedly moved the stools into the room, looked around, hung up the sign "Chinese Closed" and quickly closed the door.

The three men in Tsing Yi who had just walked into the main room of Yinhao were Yu Feng and his two followers. As soon as the door curtain was lifted, the bank owner Mazi Ma Wu walked out quickly and shouted: "General Yu." Yu Feng nodded and sat on the chair.

Ma Wudao: "Didn't you go to the Turks and come back so soon?"

Yu Feng said: "The things over there have been taken care of. The vanguard of Modu's army will arrive in Youzhou in five days. Therefore, within five days, our brothers will sneak into the city one after another. Are you prepared? how's it going?"

Ma Wu said: "General, don't worry, the food, horses, vehicles, and accommodation are all ready and waiting for the brothers to arrive."

Yu Feng nodded with satisfaction: "Okay. From today on, the Tianbao Silver No. will be closed. This place will become a temporary central army, waiting for the arrival of the Turkic army, and they will cooperate with each other to capture Youzhou! Huh, this old fox Di Renjie never dreamed that we have secretly Lie down at his side.”

Mazima Wu smiled evilly and said happily: "In five days, this will be our world!"

Yu Feng ordered his men: "Immediately send someone to deliver a letter to Jin Mulan and inform her of all the situation."

At the same time, in the main hall of the Governor's Mansion, You Governor Shi was reporting to Judge Dee on the latest results of a thorough investigation of bank accounts in the city. Di Gong raised his head and asked: "Tianbao Silver Number?"

Chang Shi, who was sitting across from him, nodded: "Exactly. Since your Excellency ordered a secret investigation of all banks and banks in Youzhou City, I have not dared to slack off. I have worked with eight yamen including Yin Cao, Fa Cao, Liang Cao, and Gong Cao to jointly investigate. Twenty-one banks and banks in the city were investigated, and no problems were found in their books. However, the day before yesterday, Liang Cao joined the army and found his humble position. He said that Tianbao Bank had recently spent a large amount of silver, from eighteen grain stores in the city. The warehouse purchased a large amount of grain. We also purchased a warehouse in Xiguan. I felt that this matter was unusual, so I came here to report to your lord."

Judge Di asked: "How many people are there in this Tianbao Bank?"

Chang Shi said: "There are only about thirty people including the boss and the assistants."

Judge Di said: "That means they are not hoarding food for their own use. What does a banker need so much food for?"

Chang Shi said: "I feel it is strange, so I reported this matter to your lord."

Judge Dee nodded: "Okay, well done! If all officials worked conscientiously like adults, would the world be in peace?"

Chang Shi said: "Your Excellency, you have given me a reward."

Judge Dee smiled and said: "We cannot relax on this matter and continue to investigate."

Chang Shi said: "Please rest assured, sir. In that case, I will resign from my humble position."

Judge Dee nodded. Changshi stood up and walked quickly to the door.

"Wait a minute." Judge Dee thought of something again. Changshi stopped.

Judge Dee was thinking. Chang Shi said: "Sir, do you have any other instructions?"

Mr. Di pondered and raised his head and said, "You don't need to worry about the Tianbao Bank. I will take charge of the investigation and continue the investigation."

Chang Shi was stunned and quickly said: "Yes."

Di Gong stood up and said: "From now on, you will be the acting governor of Youzhou, with full authority to handle all government affairs."

The chief historian was delighted and pretended to be humble: "Sir, my ability is limited in this humble position, so I'm afraid it's difficult for me to take on such an important task."

Duke Di smiled and said: "You don't have to refuse if you trust the people you employ. After the matter is over, I will recommend you to the emperor as the governor of Youzhou."

Chang Shi was overjoyed and hurriedly knelt down on his knees, his voice trembling with excitement: "Thank you, Sir, for your cultivation!"

Judge Dee said: "Get up. Get up. It's almost time to close the net. I'm afraid I have to devote more energy to deal with it. You go ahead."

Chang Shi agreed and exited the door. Judge Di frowned and kept muttering to himself: "Tianbao Silver, Tianbao Silver." Suddenly a clear picture flashed in his mind: that day when Zhao Chuanchen was being interrogated at Donghua Hall at night, when Zhao Chuanchen said: "... When the governor asked his humble official to deposit the consolation money in his own name in Tian——", he was killed by a murderous hand.

Di Gong's heart suddenly enlightened: "Tianbao Silver Number!" He slammed the table and said to himself excitedly: "I understand! It turns out that Hu Jinghui just didn't want me to hear the words 'Tianbao Silver Number' , so he brutally attacked Zhao Chuanchen! Di Chun!"

Di Chun walked in quickly and called: "Master". Judge Di couldn't restrain his excitement and said loudly: "I finally understand. Who transported the official silver out of the city? It was the Tianbao Silver Number!"

Di Chun felt as if he was in a fog: "Sir, what's the Tianbao Bank account? Did you ask me to withdraw the money?"

Di Gong laughed loudly and gave him a slap on the head: "The donkey's lips are not the horse's mouth!" Di Chun also laughed.

Di Gong said: "You should find a few people right away and put on makeup to monitor Tianbao Bank. If there is any movement, report immediately." Di Chun said "yes" and went out quickly. No question.

Footsteps sounded outside the door, and Li Yuanfang walked in quickly: "Sir, I'm back."

Judge Dee smiled and said: "It's been a hard journey. Is Guanyin settled in?"

Li Yuanfang said: "It has been handed over to the Treasurer and Yin Cao for acceptance."

Judge Dee said: "It was well done. How is the princess doing?"

Li Yuanfang shook his head and sighed: "This aunt is really difficult to take care of. She is picky and picky, making people confused." Judge Dee smiled and said: "She was kidnapped and locked up in a cave. She didn't see the light of day for a whole month. She was depressed. , which is also understandable.”

Li Yuanfang smiled and said: "Yes. Now the princess has stayed at Donghua Hall."

Judge Di said: "Let's go and have a look." After saying that, the two of them came to the East Flower Hall.

The princess sat in the main hall and looked around: "Well, it looks pretty good here."

The maid brought tea, the princess took a sip and asked, "Why don't you see Master Di?"

Before he finished speaking, the guard outside the door sang loudly: "Master Di is here!"

The princess smiled and called "uncle". Judge Di smiled and said: "Qingxia, are you satisfied here?"

The princess said: "At least it's much better than in that cave." Judge Dee couldn't help but smile.

The princess also realized that what she said was inappropriate, so she quickly covered her mouth and said with a smile: "I just can't speak. Uncle, please don't mind."

Judge Dee smiled and said: "I am a young person, how can I care about a few kid's jokes?"

The princess said sternly: "Since my little girl was rescued in the cave, I haven't thanked my uncle for saving my life." As she said that, she knelt down and bowed deeply.

Judge Dee hurriedly said: "Oh, get up quickly. Get up quickly. The old man can't afford such a gift as the princess."

The princess stood up with a smile: "Uncle, when will we return to the capital?"

Judge Di said: "This...I still have some things to finish. After finishing them, I will personally send you back to Chang'an and hand you over to your father."

The princess pouted: "Okay then." She glanced at Li Yuanfang from the corner of her eyes and said with a smile: "Uncle, there is one more thing I want to ask you, but I'm afraid you won't agree."

Judge Dee smiled and said, "You've already said that. Even if I don't want to agree, I'm embarrassed. Tell me, what's the matter?"

The princess said: "I want to keep this Li Yuanfang by my side for my use. Do you think that's okay?"

Judge Dee was stunned. Li Yuanfang was shocked: "Princess Princess, I, I..."

The princess's face darkened: "What are you doing? You don't want to serve me, do you?"

Li Yuanfang said awkwardly: "Of course not, it's just..."

Di Gong waved his hand, interrupted him, and said with a smile: "Okay, that's it. From now on, Yuan Fang will stay with you."

In the garden, Judge Dee was striding among the flowers and rockeries. Suddenly he noticed someone behind him. He quickly stopped and looked back. Not far away, Li Yuanfang was following him unhurriedly.

Judge Di said: "Hey, Yuan Fang, why did you come out again?"

Li Yuanfang frowned and said, "Sir, can you please let me stay with you?"

Judge Dee smiled: "You have a heavy responsibility to protect the princess. Why are you acting like a child?"

Li Yuanfang said: "But sir, she, she is too difficult to take care of!"

Judge Dee patted him on the shoulder: "Yuanfang, the case has reached the final moment, but it is not over yet. Anything can happen now. The reason why I let you stay with the princess is to protect her. safety."

Li Yuanfang said: "But, how could it be unsafe for her to stay in the Governor's Mansion?"

Di Gong said earnestly: "Yuanfang, more than ten years ago, the emperor relied on false accusations from his sycophants and used various excuses to massacre a large number of princes surnamed Li. Only a few people can survive to this day. Princess Yiyang is one of them. . This time, she was kidnapped by gangsters, but miraculously survived. This can not but be said to be Li Tang's luck. We must never let her have another accident. You must know that you are protecting the heir surnamed Li, and you are safeguarding Li Tang’s artifact!”

Only then did Li Yuanfang understand Di Gong's good intentions. He nodded and said solemnly: "Sir, you don't have to say anything, I will go back right now!"

Judge Dee nodded, with a smile on his face.

……

Natural home.

E Lai hurriedly came over and said, "The bad guys have sent news that the Turkic army has set out, and Jili Khan is leading the soldiers to recover."

Zhang Yang waved his hand and said, "Don't panic, it seems Jin Mulan is about to take action."

"Pass my order. Everyone will be wearing armor tonight and waiting for orders."

"Yes."

(End of this chapter)