Hundreds of households in Liaodong, covering the light with one hand

Chapter 305 Undercurrents in the Capital

When Qiu Tong walked to the entrance of the Zhenfusi Yamen, the main entrance of the Yamen opened wide, and dozens of guards in royal robes galloped out on their horses, heading towards the south of the city.

"What's going on? This is," Qiu Tong frowned and looked at his colleagues who were walking away.

"I heard that something happened in Mr. Xu's house last night. This morning, the newly married Ninth Concubine was found unconscious on the couch by a servant, while Mr. Xu disappeared mysteriously." A colleague at the door came forward to answer Qiu Tong's question. .

Xu Xianchun?
  The corners of Qiu Tong's mouth twitched subconsciously.

Unfortunately, Xu Xianchun's body is now buried in his yard.

Thinking of Li Qingsong's harmless face, Qiu Tong shivered for no reason: He kidnapped Xu Xianchun last night, he shouldn't have left anything behind, right?

"Master Qiu!"

At this moment, several officials from hundreds of households came riding horses from a distance.

From a distance, he got off his horse and bowed to Qiu Tong.

"Master Zhao, Master Sun, Master Qian, hello!" Qiu Tong also suppressed his nervousness, put a smile on his face, and returned the gift.

Now Qiu Tongnai is a popular person around Mr. Tian. Five hundred taels of gold can be exchanged for the position of construction factory supervisor. No matter how you put it, it is like sending money to Tian Ergen's door.

Serving your boss well, isn't this the prerequisite for prosperity?

Therefore, the entire Zhenfu Division was also closely fawning over Qiu Tong.

Several people complimented each other and chatted for a while, then they heard someone coming out of the Yamen.

"Master Qiu!" Tian Ergen's attendant walked out of the yamen. When he saw Qiu Tong, he hurriedly took two steps forward: "Master Tian is waiting for you over there, follow me quickly!"

After hearing Tian Ergeng's summons, Qiu Tong did not dare to neglect, said goodbye to a few colleagues, and followed the attaché to the Yamen.

Tian Ergen likes to smell musk, so where his office is, there are exquisite copper stoves placed in the four corners of the house, which are constantly scented with musk day and night. At the same time, there is also an exquisite gilt hollow copper stove placed in the upper left corner of his desk. So that Mr. Tian can wake up at any time.

"Sir, Qiu Tong has arrived," the attendant's voice came from outside the door.

"Come in," Judging from his tone, Commander Tian was not in a good mood.

Qiu Tong lowered his head and entered the room: "I pay homage to the commander!"

With a creak, the door was closed from the outside.

For a moment, the room was filled with smoke, filling Tian Ergeng, who was sitting behind the table, with mystery.

"Qiu Tong, you didn't handle this matter cleanly today!" Tian Ergen asked as soon as he opened his mouth.

Qiu Tong, who was already on tenterhooks, felt his legs weaken and almost knelt down: Could it be that Xu Xianchun's affairs were discovered?
  "Send a gift, blatantly deliver it by carriage, and go through the main entrance?" Tian Ergeng stared at Qiu Tong for a long time. When Qiu Tong was sweating profusely and could hardly bear it, he suddenly grinned and said: "Being eccentric in your actions is unexpected. good!"

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"Your Majesty has worked hard for the imperial court, and has been eating and sleeping all day long. I have given you a little thought, and what can others say? Even if it is passed to the emperor, I have to exaggerate it, Ming Dynasty's loyal minister!" After Qiu Tong came to his senses, Immediately, a set of smooth combos was presented, and Tian Ergeng, who was shooting directly, was in a good mood.

"If everyone could be as courageous as you, I wouldn't have to worry so much." Tian Ergeng suddenly thought of something and frowned slightly: "Especially Xu Xianchun, something suddenly happened at this time! Really? More than enough trouble!"

News of Xu Xianchun's disappearance has spread to a small area in the capital. Even Emperor Tianqi was a little surprised after hearing the news this morning - he heard that Wei Zhongxian deliberately revealed the matter to Tianqi. After all, at this time, the struggle between the eunuchs and Donglin factions has become fierce, and any disturbance will , the other party can shift the responsibility to the other party.

"Master Xu's disappearance is indeed strange," Qiu Tong nodded sympathetically: "Maybe it was really the fault of those rotten scholars in Donglin!"

"It doesn't matter. Governor Wei will handle this matter. You don't have to worry about it. This kind of thing is not something you and I can get involved in." Tian Ergen waved his hand and asked Qiu Tong to sit down: "I asked you to come because there are other reasons. Things are ordered.”

"That's what my Lord ordered me to do! I'm so embarrassed!" When it was time to show his loyalty, Qiu Tong was not stingy at all.

"Well," Tian Ergen nodded, thinking that the five hundred taels of gold made the commander of the Jinyiwei quite satisfied: "You have to give Jinyiwei, Dongchang, and the palace a good job in building the factory. ! There can’t be any sloppiness!”

Staring at Qiu Tong, Tian Ergen said solemnly: "At the end of June, Princess Ningde is getting married. I heard that the Qi State Council went to Beijing from Zhucheng to marry Princess Ningde and stayed in the capital for more than a month before returning to Zhucheng in Shandong again. And this one In a month, the emperor will hold several banquets and entertainments on three dragon boats. Therefore, your task is the top priority! Don’t be careless in the slightest!"

When Qiu Tong heard this, a flash of lightning suddenly flashed in his mind: Qi Guogong will go to Beijing in June? At that time, if something happened to the three big ships.
  For a moment, Qiu Tong's mind flashed to the scene of the capital flowing with blood: Duke Guo of Qi wouldn't go on a killing spree in the capital, would he?

"Qiu Tong, what are you thinking about?" Tian Ergeng was a little dissatisfied with Qiu Tong's dazed behavior.

When the boss talks, the subordinates should always follow the train of thought in order to record and learn. How can they still be stunned?

"Sir, I just thought that if the Duke of Qi returns to the capital, then the capital will be in deep trouble again."

Before Qiu Tong finished speaking, Tian Ergen raised his hand to interrupt and shouted in a low voice: "Is this something you can say?"

"From today on, Jin Yiwei's three, four, and eight division yamen will all be under your control. They will be stationed at the construction factory twelve hours a day. You can't be careless in the slightest, and you can't let any suspicious people enter the construction factory! Do you understand? "Tian Ergeng gave Qiu Tong an order again.

Qiu Tong stood up suddenly, bowed and clasped his fists and said: "Don't worry, sir. From now on, I will eat, drink, and have sex in the construction factory, and I will never leave even half a step! Until the princess's wedding is over!"

It was not until Qi Guogong left the capital.

Qiu Tong added silently in his heart.

"Yes." After hearing Qiu Tong's assurance, Tian Ergen nodded with satisfaction: "Go ahead. Tomorrow I will accompany the Governor to inspect the construction plant. Remember to be prepared and go down."

After waving his hand, Qiu Tong was dismissed.

When Qiu Tong left, Tian Ergen's nose twitched, his eyes narrowed slightly, he leaned on the chair and did not move for a long time.

"Something happened to Xu Xianchun. Who is behind it?"

After a while, there was a sound of footsteps outside the door: Sir, the prince has sent someone to call you for questioning.

Prince?
  Wang Tigan!
  Tian Ergen opened his eyes and immediately sat up: "I will change my clothes and go right away!"

Wang Tiqian's status in the inner palace is somewhat special. As the eunuch in charge, his status is higher than that of Wei Zhongxian, but his actual power is far inferior. At the same time, he is not completely dependent on Wei Zhongxian. Most of the time, the two have a cooperative relationship.

After all, the emperor cannot be left alone by one person.

For Emperor Tianqi, both Wei Zhongxian and Wang Tiqian were just tools for controlling the court.

At this sensitive time, what was the purpose of Wang Tiqian sending someone to pass on Tian Ergen?

With no time to think, Tian Ergen could only get up and go.

(End of this chapter)