Chapter 4: Break out with great force

  Tian Ronghao took over the wooden box with a surprised face, but didn't expect it to be very heavy, almost falling down. He then used his arm to hold it and opened the lid.

  "With a hiss, Tian Baihu and the people behind him all took in a breath of cold air. They had done many things to seize and arrest, and they were knowledgeable about such matters. Naturally, they recognized what was in front of them - it was gold! Tian Ronghao estimated the weight, roughly ten or more kilograms, which would be at least one thousand several hundred taels of silver."

  Although the Jin Yiwei were powerful, under the emperor's feet, dragons and snakes mixed together, they didn't dare to be too arrogant. The benefits weren't as many as outsiders saw, from the Jiajing era onwards, the biggest external affairs also became fewer and fewer, everyone was relatively austere. As for Nan Yue and Macau, the journey was long and distant, and it was also thought to be a place of malaria, so Wang Li was sent there.

  It turned out that in Macau, the wealthy Chinese and foreign merchants were involved in many shady dealings. Wang Li had received a lot of benefits from them. The subordinates who followed Wang Li to Macau returned and spread the word, which eventually attracted people like Liu Xinyong.

  So much silver, for Tian Ronghao and his ilk, is also a substantial sum of money. Moreover, in front of everyone, this young man Wang Tong clearly explained the cause and effect, that Wang Li borrowed from him, now that the person is dead, the debt is cleared, it's reasonable and fair, no one can say otherwise.

  Brocade-clad guards held significant power, and although the hundred households' ranks were not high, their actual authority was extremely heavy. Those who could reach this position were all clever and cunning individuals. Tian Ronghao's heart felt heavy, but he looked at Wang Tong standing in front of him and asked in a low voice:

  "What else did your dad say?"

  Wang Tong went "thud" and knelt down, knocking his head several times, and said with a sob:

  "As for what the deceased father said, he said that as a humble and lonely person with no one to rely on, he hoped that you, sir, would take care of me. He also wanted to ask if I could fill a vacancy in the Imperial Guard, so that my uncles from my mother's side could look after me..."

  What was said was sad, but Wang Tong felt extremely lucky in his heart. He had gambled correctly; people in the officialdom indeed knew this hint, and for no reason, they had added a sum of money, which meant that the other party must have some request. Sure enough, Tian Ronghao asked back.

  One thousand six hundred taels of silver in exchange for a Jin Yiwei's quota, this price is really hard to say whether it's expensive or cheap, only the person involved can feel if it's worth it or not.

  "Mr. Tian, isn't Wang Tong a bit too young?"

  No one had expected that the first to speak would be General Liu Xinyong, and this Liu Xinyong was full of questions, but couldn't see any ulterior motives, however it confirmed Wang Tong's idea.

  Tian Baohu turned his head and gave a cold glance, Liu Xinyong's heart trembled, knowing that he had spoken rashly. Tian Baohu spoke in a calm tone:

  "What's the big deal about being thirteen? Your nephew wasn't already serving in the army and getting paid at eleven?"

  Liu Xinyong hung his head in regret and didn't dare speak again. Tian Ronghao turned to Wang Tong and said solemnly:

  "You're all from the same family, if your dad wants you to continue eating this salary, after understanding these things, go find me and I'll give you a position as a clerk!"

  The lowest-ranking members of the Brocade Guard were called Lishi, and those with slightly more seniority became Xiaowei. Upon hearing Tian Ronghao's words, Wang Tong felt a sense of relief in his heart and heavily kowtowed.

  No one was willing to stay in the mourning hall for long, and since it had been decided, everyone turned around and left. As they were about to exit, Baihu Tian Ronghao suddenly turned around and casually asked:

  "Return all the silver coins to me, how will you little kid eat and use them? How much money is left?"

  Wang Tong was taken aback and knelt down to answer:

  "There is still over a hundred taels of silver left, which will be enough for living expenses after deducting the grain allowance."

  Tian Ronghao smiled and nodded, turning to leave. Wang Tong stood there for a moment, stunned. The cold wind outside the mourning hall blew in, giving him a chill.

  It was the final Q&A, and it made him sweat all over his body. Taking out so much gold at once had already moved Tian Baihu's mind, thinking of probing how much silver Wang Tong still had in his hands. If there was more, he might also have the idea of stealing family property. However, Wang Tong reacted quickly and reported a number that wasn't worth taking action on. Everyone thought the child was innocent and wouldn't lie, which inadvertently avoided a great disaster.

  The Embroidered Uniform Guard had no vacancies, and if there were any, they would be filled by their sons or nephews. However, after the Zhengtong period of the English dynasty, selection began among the common people, but later the system deteriorated, and it often happened that the Embroidered Uniform Guard had sons or nephews who could not fill the vacancies, which were taken over by others.

  After finishing the white matter and entering the earth for peace, Wang Tong still had 420 taels of silver left in his hand, which he hid under the secret compartment in his bedroom.

  He knew the expenses when he was dependent on his father, and the Wang family's food and clothing were already considered upper-middle-class households. The annual expenditure was less than ten taels of silver, so these 420 taels could do a lot, but just sitting back and enjoying it wasn't a long-term plan, and it was impossible to make a living in this world.

  Major events in life should be done on a grand scale, but Wang Tong was alone and miserable. After staying at home to mourn for seven days, he went to the Brocade Guard to sign up for duty.

  Although the Embroidered Uniform Guard was also a guard corps, due to its special functions and composition, it did not concentrate on garrison. Members of the Embroidered Uniform Guard lived at home except for special institutions, went to work every day, and several thousand people could not report to the South-North Patrol Office if they all went there.

  So as usual, the Jin Yiwei of the capital would gather at their respective hundred-man units to await orders and assignments.

  On October 2nd, Wang Tong got up very early. Modern experience told him that on the first day of work, he must arrive early and give his superior a good impression.

  Although the clothes on his body were half old, they had been washed and dried early, and Wang Tong tidied them up before going out.

  The area under Tian Ronghao's jurisdiction was nearby, and it only took a short while to walk from home to the Tian family compound. When they left, the sky was just beginning to brighten up, and when they arrived at the entrance of the Tian family compound, no one could be seen yet. Wang Tong wasn't in a hurry, so he waited slowly there.

  The first person to see him was a white-haired house servant from the Tian family, who inquired about his purpose and then turned back. Before long, another person came out and led Wang Tong inside.

  Nata Ryoko was wearing casual clothes and practicing boxing in the courtyard. When he saw Wang Tong coming, he was slightly surprised, but immediately nodded in approval.

  The people around Tian Baohu are often rough and have a strong market air, very sloppy. Wang Tong's collection is clean and neat, with warm and elegant manners, looking at it feels comfortable, plus the good relationship of having thousands of silver taels, naturally leaving a great impression.

  After instructing him for a few sentences, Tian Ronghao arranged for someone to take Wang Tong to the Jin Yiwei Jingli Si government office in Xicheng to receive his waist card number uniform, and also had him complete the procedures before returning to receive his official duties.

  After passing through the Xunwu Gate, he returned to the west city of the capital with his waist card and a set of travel clothes, but the sun had already slanted to the west.

  The time for sending out errands had passed, and the front gate of Tamba Koji's residence was as deserted as it was in the morning. A middle-aged man was waiting at the gate.

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