Chapter 47: Visiting the Eastern Depot and the Wealthy of Southern City

  Raised her head and said excitedly:

  "Director Liu can go and take a walk on Lu Bing's road, it should be passable there."

  "Is it Lord Lu? He's just a commander of the Brocade Guard at the moment... and only just turned twenty."

  Liu Xueshi stroked his chin thoughtfully, and suddenly his eyes lit up. He raised his head and said hastily:

  "This Lord Lu is someone who has been with His Majesty since he was in hiding at the Xian Wang's residence..."

  Liu Xueshi didn't say much either, he just stood up with a happy face and bowed to Jiang Feng, saying:

  "Today, Jiang Xiao's words have dispelled the troubles in my heart. Such kindness must be repaid heavily."

  Jiang Feng actually didn't know what he was saying, but at this moment, he had a feeling in his heart, as if he had traveled back to the past and grasped history, taking steps forward with a sense of foresight, understanding something, yet it felt refreshing.

  However, when Jiang Feng heard Liu Xueshi say the words "must have a generous reward", he did hang it in his heart and hurriedly interjected:

  "In that case, I won't be polite, there's still one more thing I need to ask you to take care of in five days..."

  After chatting for a while, Jiang Feng finished talking about his own affairs and returned to the gatehouse. However, he felt a bit lonely because Liu Zheng had not appeared again after showing up in the main hall, and Jiang Feng thought that even his beef was tasteless.

  In the afternoon, under Liu Guan's smiling face, Jiang Feng left Liu Xue's mansion. Although entering and leaving were at the main gate, and there were people with smiling faces to welcome and see him off, he felt much less interesting.

  Liu Xueshi sat alone in his study, although the sun was about to set behind the mountains, but the lights inside the house had not been lit yet. Liu Shunhua's face wore a smile, today this reckless Jin Yiwei said these words, if nothing else, at least the next three years of official career will be very smooth.

  Although it is said that scholars are the most valuable in China, and "all things are inferior, only reading books is high", the literacy rate is still low. Although compared to Europe at that time, it was far ahead, the lower class of society would not have contact with much culture, and they were completely ignorant of the various things of the upper class.

  So, Jiang Feng's words over the past two days were all taken by Liu Xueshi as a hint from some high-ranking official in the imperial court. No one would believe that a small patrol officer of the Imperial Guards could have any insight into state affairs, especially when he could even mention the name of Lu Bing, the commander-in-chief of the Imperial Guards. This is probably something that even an old official who has been through many ups and downs wouldn't think of.

  "Unaware of the height of heaven and the thickness of earth, they really think they are guiding others through the maze, how ridiculous."

  Liu Xueshi recalled the favor Jiang Feng had asked him to do, and couldn't help but sneer in his heart. At this time, Liu Guan's housekeeper rushed into the study, saying:

  "Sir, there is a man in common clothes outside who wishes to see you."

  "Didn't I already say that I'm going out to visit friends? Why are you still reporting back to me?" The tone was quite unpleasant.

  "But sir, he said that if this letter of introduction is delivered into your hands, you will see him."

  He finished speaking and handed a note to Liu Shunhua with both hands, Liu Xueshi let out a cold snort, unfolded the note and took a look, his face changed instantly, and he hastily gave orders saying:

  "Please come quickly, please come quickly, come to the main hall."

  The voice was already slightly trembling, and the hand couldn't hold the note steadily, dropping it to the ground. Under the sunset shining into the study, on that simple note, a few words were written neatly: "East Factory Detective..."

  Three days passed, and Jiang Feng still came to the Liu residence every day to keep watch. Sometimes Liu Zheng would sneak over to eat his braised pork belly and cha siu, but perhaps because of what happened that day when Liu Xue called Jiang Feng over, they didn't dare say much to each other. They just silently ate their food, occasionally Liu Zheng would bring over some tea, and the two of them would sit there for an entire morning. When Jiang Feng woke up from his afternoon nap, he was already gone without a trace.

  The wine house thing is still going on in secret, Zhang Liang who came to Jiang Feng's home to fight at night can already take a few punches, of course, Jiang Feng still left some strength.

  On the fourth day, Jiang Feng got up early in the morning and snuggled with Su Guan Yue inside the quilt, the whole house was filled with a romantic atmosphere, and they were delighted.

  On this day, an imperial edict was issued from the palace: Wen Yuan Ge University Scholar Fei Hong, being old and frail, His Majesty sympathized with his hard work in government affairs, specially allowed him to retire and return to his hometown, to peacefully enjoy his remaining years.

  Yang Yiqing, Minister of War, was added as a Grand Academician of the Huagai Temple, in charge of the Ministry of Officials, entered the cabinet to participate in important affairs, and assisted the Emperor.

  Zhang Cong, Right Vice Minister of War, was promoted to Left Vice Minister and still took charge of the Hanlin Academy as the Academician-in-charge.

  Lu Bingzhong is loyal and brave, capable of taking on important responsibilities, replacing Jin Yiwei as the commander-in-chief.

  …….

  Hanlin Shijiang Liu Shunhua, with exceptional talent and learning, was promoted to Hanlin Academy Lecturer (from the original sixth rank to fifth rank, originally Hanlin Shijiang, not Hanlin Shijiang Scholar).

  Many positions changed personnel within a day, but this change did not cause much shock. At that time, the capital was still calm and peaceful. In winter, Beijing's sunrise is very late, but all civil and military officials in the northern city have to get up early to rush to the imperial palace for the morning court session.

  The old men in Nancheng also have to get up early to rush about their livelihood, so before the sun rises, the streets are already quite lively. However, there is an exception - in a part of Nancheng near the city center, there is a neat residential area.

  This is where the wealthy merchants of the capital live, the northern city is where the imperial palace is located, and the surrounding area is either the government offices of various ministries or the residences of officials. There are no ranks, in the Ming Dynasty's social hierarchy "scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants" ranked last can only live in the southern city.

  But they have money in their hands, so they naturally live more luxuriously and comfortably than those poor families. In the capital city, there is a saying "North is noble, South is humble", meaning that the north side of the city is better than the south side. So these rich merchants all live in the northernmost part of the southern city. This row of neat houses is where they reside.

  Next to the North City, there is a very large mansion, which is the residence of Li Zongyun, the largest Nanhuang merchant in Beijing. He is one of the few rich people in Beijing who can be counted on his fingers. Li Zongyun opened a Nanhuang store in Beijing through his relationship with the eunuch guarding Nanjing.

  Although the business was successful and things were going smoothly, every day was still filled with anxiety, because after all, I was just a commoner, and the connections in Nanjing City were beyond my reach. With even the slightest rumor or disturbance, my family's livelihood could be taken over by others.

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