The Great Dragon Dynasty was divided into 36 provincial capitals under the world, and prefectures and counties were established under the prefectures, and the size of the prefectures was divided into upper, middle and lower states according to the number of people in the prefectures.

Jinling is the most important area in the south, with a large population and prosperous agricultural commerce, so it is Shangzhou, and the history of Shangzhou Thorn is Qi Run, the official of the Great Dragon Dynasty.

Although Qi Run has not made any significant political achievements since he was appointed as the assassin of Jinling, he is better than being an honest official and is deeply loved by the people of Jinling.

However, although Qi Run is an honest and upright official, he is a little cowardly in character and attaches too much importance to reputation, so he has some shortcomings.

Qi Mansion is located on the Peacock Street of Jinling City, which is the best location in the city, and is only separated by a wall from the Yamen of the Assassin History, which is not only convenient for office, but also highlights the status of the imperial court.

Qi Runding invited Liu Mingzhi to visit him today, because today is the day of the yamen to repair the bath, similar to the weekends in later generations, but if there is an urgent case, the yamen will be on duty normally.

For example, if the rebels are in rebellion, there is a life lawsuit and other major events, the days of Xiumu must also honestly go to the yamen to handle the case, if you slack off, put aside the peace and child's play, the imperial court is located in each state and county of the imperial history and the examination of merit will be recorded, the court is a big stain when the performance of officials is assessed, the light is useless, the heavy is to move to the left.

Qi Run was looking at the files sorted out by his subordinates in the study, and all the files were all records of Liu Mingzhi from childhood to adulthood, including what he had done in Jinling over the years.

The more he looked at the information, the more ugly Qi Run's face became, and the things recorded on it were simply appalling, and Qi Run couldn't help but hesitate whether it was really right to marry his daughter to Liu Mingzhi.

"Liu Zhi'an, Liu Zhi'an, you are really vicious, and you have played such a vicious chess game for this official."

Qi Run picked up a letter, which had a small page full of books, signed by Song Yu, the secretary of the Ministry of War, and Li Yang, the king of Duan.

Probably the meaning is that I heard that Qi Thorn Shi has a woman in the boudoir, and there happens to be a righteous son who has not yet married, so it seems to be a match made in heaven, I hope that Qi Run can be an adult, this matter is not only optimistic about the old man, but Duan Wang Ye also attaches great importance to his little nephew Liu Mingzhi.

Qi Run lamented: "Song Yu, the secretary of the Ministry of War, Li Yang, Duanwang, Liu Zhian, the richest man in Jiangnan, and Liu Mingzhi, the son of a gentleman, are not good people, it seems that they can't get married." ”

A knock on the door interrupted Qi Run's thoughts: "Who?" ”

"Back to my lord, little Song Shan, the old housekeeper Qi said that someone outside the door came to give an order, let the adult go to meet him."

Qi Run was puzzled, herald? I am the Jinling Assassin History, who sent me an order to meet me.

Qi Run suddenly came to his senses: "Could it be the arrow of the Jiangnan Metropolitan Governor's Mansion." ”

"Little ones don't know."

Qi Run tidied up his robe: "Let Qi Yong invite the messenger to the main hall to sit for a while, and the official will be there immediately." ”

Qi Run went to the room to change into a formal robe, and walked to the main hall calmly: "Xiaguan Jinling assassinated Shi Qi Run, I don't know where the order of the Governor's Mansion is?" ”

A white-faced middle-aged man put down the teacup in his hand, and said to Qi Run flatteringly: "Shangguan is Jinling Thorn Shi Qi Run?" Let's ask Gao Yu to pass the order on the orders of the old ancestor Zhou. ”

Qi Run looked at Gao Yu in confusion: "Aren't you from the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion?" ”

Gao Yu took out a gold medal from his arms: "Shangguan misunderstood, we are from Jingshi, and the ancestor in the palace asked us to pass on the message." ”

Seeing the gold medal in Gao Yu's hand, Qi Run's face changed, and he immediately knelt down: "Qi Run, the Jinling assassin under the Jiangnan Metropolitan Governor's Mansion, greets the holy oracle." ”

Gao Yu took out a silk book from his arms, although Li Zheng said that it was the password of the pass, but Zhou Fei naturally could not treat it hastily, in case the little eunuch who passed the order passed on something wrong, the fault was his, the chief of the inner house.

"Jinling's disciple Liu Mingzhi has a lazy personality, and he is ashamed of those who read, and I heard that he is a jade in the mountains, which needs to be polished. Jinling's parents are hereby ordered to strictly discipline and discipline, not to delay their studies, and order them to obey this autumn. ”

"Chen Qirun received the order, and the saint bowed to peace."

Gao Yu carefully helped Qi Run up and handed the silk book to Qi Run, Qi Run didn't dare to be careless, and respectfully took the silk book.

Handing the silk book to the housekeeper on the side, Qi Run took out a silver ingot from his arms and stuffed it, Gao Fei looked left and right without moving, and the silver disappeared without a trace.

"My father-in-law came from afar, and the boat and car were tiring, and the official immediately sent someone to prepare some wine."

"Master Thorn Shi doesn't have to be busy, we have passed on the order and are going back to reply to the order, don't dare to delay."

Qi Run took out another ingot of silver and stuffed it: "Father-in-law, this official is very confused, this Liu Mingzhi is just a student in Jiangnan, how could Your Majesty know about this person and pass such an edict?" ”

Gao Fei accepted the silver again unconsciously: "Lord Thorn Shi, the little one is not very clear, but we heard from the old ancestor that this unicorn Liu Mingzhi has won the heart of His Majesty." It was the right minister Tong Sansi and the left minister Wei Yong both sighed that their son was a strange talent, and His Majesty shouted three times in front of the Manchu Dynasty civil and military forces. Let's see, if Liu Gongzi participates in the imperial examination, it will not be a problem to pay homage to the marquis in the future. ”

Qi Run hesitated: "Your Majesty ordered Liu Mingzhi to participate in the Autumn Festival, but this son does not know the Four Books and Five Classics, how to participate in the Autumn Festival." ”

Gao Fei hesitated, and Qi Run stuffed another ingot of silver.

Gao Fei leaned into Qi Run's ear: "Qi Tingshi, Your Majesty has not yet ordered this matter, and we have also heard that Your Majesty intends to order your chief examiner to preside over this year's Autumn Festival in Jiangnan, saying that you will see Liu Gongzi in the palace no matter what." ”

Qi Run's face was pale, he had to see it no matter what, and it was worth thinking about.

"Lord Thorn Shi, the password has arrived, and we have to go back to reply to the order."

Qi Run nodded indifferently: "Qi Yong, send it to Grandpa Gao." ”

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"Dead sissy, I haven't seen the young master, twist an orchid finger to scare anyone."

Gao Fei stopped the two entourages behind him with a gloomy face: "Boy, be careful of the trouble that comes out of your mouth." ”

Liu Mingzhi looked unhappy: "The little master is in trouble? Smoking the young master's horse and pointing at the young master, you have such a big breath. ”

"Your carriage is in our way, what if we whip him a few times, no one dares to stand in our way."

"Hey, my lord's temper, the streets of Peacock Street are three or four feet long, I can't get away with you little sissies, I have to let my master give way to you, what are you, you don't go to the street to inquire, when will I Liu Mingzhi give way to others in Jinling."

Gao Fei's expression changed, and he looked at the arrogant Liu Mingzhi: "Your Excellency is Liu Mingzhi Liu Gongzi?" ”

"How?"

"I didn't expect to collide with Liu Gongzi, let's apologize to Gongzi, and I hope Gongzi will let us go."

Liu Mingzhi saw that there was no big problem with the horses, and waved his hand impatiently: "Go and go, don't upset the young master." ”

After Gao Fei and the three left, Liu Mingzhi snorted: "I really think that I belong to a crab, I can walk sideways anywhere, if I don't want to meet Master Thorn Shi today, I have to reason with you." ”