When Cao Wenbing returned to the Espionage Division, he summoned several giants under his command, including the commander Wu Daquan, the pacification envoy Lejin, and the Beizhen Fusi Qianhu Jiang Zhijie and others. He knocked on the table with a gloomy face, and the others were silent. After a long time, he said in a cold voice and with anger: "Our spy department is dedicated to spying on information, and now someone has actually mixed in." This time Liang Wendao died in prison, and the emperor was furious. Therefore, today I have summoned you to come and prepare to announce something. ”

Several people stood up in unison and shouted: "Please instruct your lordship, your subordinates will go to the soup and fight the fire, and they will not give up!" ”

Cao Wenbing raised his hand to signal him to sit down, and said lightly: "Don't be careless about this time." If something goes wrong in the future, you and I will have to eat and hang. After you go back, check on your subordinates, especially those who have joined the Espionage Department in the past two years. No matter who is the slightest suspect, all of them will be sent to the official to go to the edict prison. Remember, whoever has an accident with his subordinates in the future will be blamed. ”

"Yes, sir!"

Cao Wenbing glanced up and said, "Jiang Zhijie and Master Wu stay, and everyone else should go back." If you have any clues, you must report them to the official. If anyone dares to hide it from the official, the official will let him walk around without eating! His eyes swept over everyone like a knife, making everyone sweat on their foreheads, and they didn't even dare to say. They all know that the well-known "Living Hades" in front of them is not only ruthless to outsiders, but also to their own people.

"Zhijie, the Beizhen Fusi you are in charge of has always been very good. How's it going, haven't you been doing anything lately? Cao Wenbing asked with a smile on his face and in a relaxed tone, not seeing the murderous spirit just now.

Jiang Zhijie was not as rude as usual, but bowed down and replied respectfully: "Thanks to the blessing of the lord, everything is fine in Beizhen Fusi, there is no big mess." He hesitated for a moment before continuing: "Just a few days ago, there was a hundred households named Xue Pingchuan under the subordinates of Xiaguan, who took people to Huai'an Mansion to eliminate the rudder of the Blood Hand Alliance. Who knew that the strength of the rudder was quite strong, and it actually made Xue Pingchuan and his party suffer a big loss. Although they worked very hard, and finally strangled the Huai'an branch of the Blood Hand Alliance, and also killed the unborn Arhat, one of the four major Arhats under the Blood Bodhisattva, they were still severely reprimanded by the lower officials. Xue Pingchuan is young and vigorous, and he knows that it is hard to meet hard, which leads to greater damage to his subordinates. ”

Cao Wenbing had already understood the situation, and the facts were indeed not bad as Jiang Zhijie said. He smiled and said, "Young man, it's normal to be a little angry, but don't beat it too hard." If they all want us to be as cautious, then no one will want to fight for their lives in the future. ”

"What the adults teach me is that the lower officials will pay attention to it in the future." Jiang Zhijie didn't say much, he knew that Cao Wenbing couldn't have left him just to say this.

Sure enough, after Cao Wenbing took a sip of tea, he said casually: "Zhijie, what do you think about letting Xue Pingchuan be the deputy Qianhu?" This official feels that he is brave, resourceful, and driven, and it is worth cultivating well, and he will definitely be a good hand in the future. ”

Jiang Zhijie's face was a little embarrassed, and he opened his mouth to refuse. "My lord, this Xue Pingchuan is only twenty-five this year, is he too young? As the saying goes: If there is no hair on the mouth, the work is not firm, and the lower officials think it is better to let him go through a few more years. Of course, if the adults think it's okay, the lower officials are also in favor. ”

Cao Wenbing put down the teacup, stroked his palms and said with a smile: "Everyone says that you Jiang Zhijie is fair and selfless, and does not make profits for yourself. Okay, this official is insightful. However, only this newborn calf will not be afraid of tigers, and if it is a little bigger, it may be possible. Don't worry, with us old guys watching from above, this Xue Pingchuan won't make any trouble. He turned his face to Wu Daquan, the commander next to him, and asked, "You said yes, Lord Wu?" ”

Wu Daquan is already dying, and he has long been unable to ask about the spy department. If it weren't for the blessing of his ancestors, the position of the commander of the spy department would not have fallen on his head. He stroked the gray beard under his chin, nodded with a smile like Maitreya Buddha and said: "My lord is very right, the old man thinks that the capable person must ascend to a high position, so that the spy department will prosper." ”

"Then, the subordinate obeys the order!" Jiang Zhijie bowed and retreated.

Cao Wenbing picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea, but did not make a sound. The same is true of Wu Daquan next to him, as if he stayed just to drink tea. Half an hour later, the tea was also brewed and brewed, and then Cao Wenbing spoke: "Lord Wu, Liang Wendao died in the edict prison, Situ Lei is to blame!" ”

Wu Daquan's face was calm, his voice did not fluctuate, and he said: "Master Cao, although the old man has long since asked about the spy department, he has also heard about this matter. Situ Lei can't be blamed entirely on this, after all, it was the adult's subordinates who were on duty in the edict prison that day. ”

"There were spies mixed in with the edict in advance, and Situ Lei couldn't have been completely unaware. If he really didn't know, then he shouldn't be in charge of the edict. ”

Wu Daquan didn't get angry at all, but asked calmly, "Master Cao, spies have also been planted in the spy department, do you know?" ”

"You!" Cao Wenbing stood up and looked at Wu Daquan fiercely and said, "This official gave you face before, so he didn't transfer Situ Lei away. This kind of thing happened this time, if he is still in charge of the edict, how can you convince the people of the spy department! ”

Wu Daquan put down the teacup, looked at Cao Wenbing and said, "Lord Cao, the old man stopped asking about the spy department seven years ago, and I believe you haven't forgotten what the reason is." Why do you bother the old man's nephew who can't do anything? If it weren't for the fact that he was so brave and ruthless when he was young, he was hurt by others, so that his mind changed greatly, how could the old man let him stay in a place like the Imperial Prison. ”

Cao Wenbing re-established his chair and said, "Since you say so, the official can not embarrass him, but the official also has a condition." ”

"My lord, but it doesn't hurt to say it!"

"This official will send everyone to the prison deputy thousand households. What will be like in the future, let them each rely on their abilities, and you and I will not interfere. ”

"Good! Then the old man took his leave. Wu Daquan got up and bowed, and then walked out of the room.

Cao Wenbing stared at Wu Daquan's back, his eyes gloomy.

Xue Pingchuan came out of Jiang Zhijie's public house, and he was already so happy that he couldn't see his teeth, and when he saw people, he said that he would invite him to dinner in the evening. He came to his own land, gathered his men together, and announced: "From Ming'er onwards, this official is the deputy thousand households of the Fusi of Beizhen. He was surprised to see his subordinates, and he was even more excited.

Several clever lieutenants had already shouted, "Congratulations on your ascension!" The others shouted in a calamity.

A small flag asked: "My lord, you have been promoted, who will be in charge of our hundred households in the future!" You can't abandon your brethren! ”

Xue Pingchuan waved his hand and said, "Don't worry, everyone. In the future, your hundred households will be Xue Pingchuan. Hahaha...... It's still my own people. ”

Everyone gathered around and patted the horses, only the few Xiaoqi who were usually embarrassed by Xue Pingchuan had extremely ugly faces.