Shuntianfu is on Shusheng Street in the outer city, and Tang Tong's trip is to report to Shuntianfu. The Suncheon Prefecture is in charge of the security of the capital and the seven counties of Gyeonggi, and the parents at the feet of the Son of Heaven are responsible for it. But this official is not good, the whole city is the royal family and the powerful ministers, that one can't afford to offend, if you are not careful, you will stab the big basket, so the grade is also very high, and the low post and high match are the three products.

Shuntian Mansion Yin is a good official and prosperous, and it is difficult to turn over if he offends the powerful for a lifetime. The person who took over the case was a secretary, and seeing that Tang Tong was a thousand presidents, he didn't dare to treat it sloppily. After writing down the facts of the case, the burden did not dare to be handed over, so as not to get into unnecessary trouble. Let Tang Tong wait first, and go to inform Yin Aizheng of Shuntian Mansion by himself, Tang Tong felt that he was troubled at this time, and he wasted his time in vain, and it was already like this, so he could only do things well and do them thoroughly.

It didn't take long for the secretary office to come and take Tang Tong to see Yin Aizheng of Shuntian Mansion. Tang Tong came to the backyard with his baggage and entered a room, Tang Tong glanced at a lot of books, which should be a study. At this time, it was already dark and the government was dispersed, and Shuntianfu Yin was wearing civilian clothes. Tang Tong stepped forward and saluted, "Xiaguan has seen Lord Futai!".

is already an acquaintance, Ai Zheng responded, stretched out his hand and said, "Tang Qian always sits!" Now that I don't work, I don't have to be formal!".

Tang informed Dao Shun Tianfu Yin Aizheng Huai Yu Qicai, the two had already met, and they knew each other. As a rising star of the Qi Party, the backbone talent is now hot. So he waved his hand and said, "Lord Xie Futai!" and sat down in a seat next to him.

I have to ask about the case first, Tang Tong said it in detail, and felt that he hadn't missed any details.

Ai Zheng listened carefully, and after understanding the case, he had to ask some suspicious points, "How many robbers are there?"

"There are more than a dozen people, according to the humble opinion of the lower officials, they should be stragglers or wandering bandits from other places, and they are no longer entangled, and they temporarily want to grab some money to pay for the journey.", Tang Tong said neither humble nor arrogant.

Seeing that Tang Tong's analysis was very organized, Ai Zheng said 'oh', "Why did Mr. Tang Qian say that?".

"Blatantly robbing the road will not be people in the area of the capital, and a dozen people can only be stragglers or bandits.", the answer is very rigorous and polite and thoughtful.

Ai Zheng couldn't help but admire when he heard this, and couldn't help but ask: "According to Tang Qian's final meeting, what should I do next?".

Tang Communication was full of heart, "The robbers fled in the direction of Jingyang, and now they should still be in Jingyang County, the bandit leader was shot in the left buttocks by me, and he will definitely gain something if he goes to the hospital to search for him!".

"Tang Qian is so confident!", Ai Zheng asked with some puzzlement.

"I'm sure of my archery skills, I shot the tendons and veins of his left buttocks and had to be medicated to recuperate, not suitable for a long time to exercise, besides, this is not a big case that will kill people, there is no need to abolish one of my legs, is it?".

Ai Zhengting was very appreciative, nodded and said with a smile: "Insightful!".

"Lord Ai has long thought that it was me who got the axe at the class gate.", he scratched his head a little embarrassedly, looking very abrupt.

"I'm just thinking about this, Tang Qian is always more far-reaching than me, and he is really taught!" , Ai Zheng is sincere, the other party should understand the habits of soldiers and bandits, maybe he has seen it. Just as when the hand is not lenient, this illegal act has also been done, it should be in the war, the rule of law cannot reach.

"Rouran invaded Xuanfu, looted all along the road, the soldiers were hungry, and they had done illegal things, and it was the first time I saw them in the capital.", Tang Tong didn't forget to put on a helpless expression when he said this.

Ai Zheng's heart trembled, and the thoughts in his heart were actually peeped at by the other party, this person is not simple. I had to say lightly: "As long as I don't kill people and set fires, and have a good attitude of admitting my guilt, I will definitely give a light sentence!" ”.

"That's what I mean, even though they behave illegally, they are forced to have no choice but to give them a chance to mend their ways, otherwise it will backfire.".

Seeing that Ai Zheng looked at him with some incomprehension, Tang Tong had no choice but to continue, "Nowadays, the annexation of land at the border has become a trend, the garrison soldiers have no land to plant, and they can't support their families by renting land to plant, and the military salary is deducted greatly, so such a concept has been formed, it is better to rob secretly, and it is a big deal to go up the mountain to be a bandit.".

Ai Zheng has long known about the land annexation, but his official position is not enough to change the status quo, and for those who feel the same way, I want to know how his specific solution is different from his own. So Xiang asked: "Then what is Tang Qian's good plan?" ”。

"Master Ai actually already has it, so I won't be ugly anymore!" , Tang Tong leaned back, he and Ai Zheng had not yet reached the point where they had nothing to talk about, so they had to have some concerns.

"Say whatever! Count me in! Ai Zheng couldn't take care of it at this time, and his face was full of expectation.

"Tell me about it, then?" , Tang Tong said this with the meaning of rhetorical question.

Seeing Ai Zheng nodded, Tang Tong knew that he couldn't say it all, and he couldn't say it all. There is only one way, to make an example of the chickens.".

Ai Zheng knew that this was perfunctory, so it was better to ask, "How to kill, how to set an example?" ”.

Tang Tong didn't understand why he cared so much about his own methods, so he could only say a few more words, "You need cool officials or cadres, the most taboo is honest officials and dirty officials, eat big and feed small, and scare the middle and wait and see.".

As soon as these words came out, Ai Zheng couldn't help but stand up, and the person in front of him actually had the same idea as himself. He hates pretentious and insatiable officials the most, and most admires those who can do things, and although he has prejudices about cool officials, he has not yet reached the point of hating them, because they can do practical things.

I couldn't help asking, "What does this mean by eating big and feeding small?" ”.

Tang Tong just smiled, looked at the baggage placed on the table, "This is the property robbed by the robbers", picked it up, handed the baggage over, "Most of the looted property is here.".

This is obviously a change of topic, Ai Zheng is a little distracted, and then looks at Tang Tong.

Tang Tong understood and immediately explained, "I mean that there will be individual robbers who will hide it privately, and I personally promise not to take it!".

"Tang Qian can always hand it over to the government, how can he do shameless deeds!", said and asked the book office to count and register it, it seems that he will not say anything if he asks.

Tang Tong stopped talking at this time, drinking tea and waiting, not daring to leave without permission.

After the counting, Tang Tong got up to say goodbye, and Ai Zheng personally sent Tang Tong out of the study. Tang Tongsalute, "Lord Futai! Even if there is something to summon, it is incumbent on the lower officials!"

"Thank you Mr. Tang Qian, I will immediately send someone to handle this matter and catch the bandit as soon as possible!".

"Lord Futai is too polite! Thanks again, farewell!"

"Tang Qian is always good to go!".

Tang Tong was thinking all the way about what kind of person Ai Zheng was, ordinary people would not see themselves in the study, one was a distinguished guest, the other was a person who was destined, what kind of person he was, and then he asked about such a reform, whether it was a temptation or a woo, Tang Tong did not know.

Also looking at Tang Tong in the distance, Ai Zhengman is full of appreciation for him, the same political opinions, and similar disposal methods. It's a pity that he is only a military attaché, and he can only support the army, otherwise he is a good colleague and a good partner.

After some days, it was very late for Tang Tong to return to the house, but the shopkeeper Wu was still waiting in the house with a person.

Tang Tong saw the two of them in the living room, and the shopkeeper Wu introduced, "The owner! This is Wei Zonghuai Wei Dongjia in Cangzhou!".

Wei Zonghuai hurriedly waved his hand, "Tang Dongjia!".

Tang Tong stretched out his hand, very sincerely, "Wei Dongjia, please take a seat!".

Lao Jing came to serve tea, and after a while, the shopkeeper Wu spoke, "Wei Dongjia used to be the supplier of Xinglong Changnan Store, and Liang Lao's family was in-laws, and he was afraid of being affected and closed down, but now the situation is clear and it has reopened, and I want to talk about business with the owner at the end of the year.", his eyes were full of desire and luxury.

Tang Tong thought for a while and looked at Shopkeeper Wu, "Do we have contracts with other suppliers?".

"There are not many contracts, most of them are intentions.".

"If there is a contract, you must abide by it, and the rest will be handed over to the Wei Dongjia, and the two will cooperate for a long time in the future!".

Wei Zonghuai immediately stood up when he heard this, he didn't expect Tang Tong to take care of him like this, "Thank you Tang Dongjia!" In order to show my sincerity, I am willing to let Yicheng benefit", I was very grateful in my heart, and kept waving my hands.

Tang Tong smiled heartily, "That's good!" As long as the price is fair, we will buy from Wei Dongjia in the future!".

Wei Zonghuai didn't expect Tang Tong to be so easy to speak, and said loudly: "Tang Dong's family is refreshing!" I'm going to make this friend of Tang Dongjia!", his eyes were full of appreciation, overflowing with words.

Tang Tong hurriedly waved his hand, "I believe in Shopkeeper Wu, the person he introduced is absolutely right!".

Wei Zonghuai looked at Shopkeeper Wu and was happy for him, "Shopkeeper Wu didn't follow the wrong person!", he nodded twice to Shopkeeper Wu, and Shopkeeper Wu also nodded, "Easter!" Go to the supplier to inspect the goods and sign the contract, this is the rule, Wei Dongjia warmly invited, can the owner go to Cangzhou.".

Wei Zonghuai hurriedly looked at Tang Tong, very enthusiastic, "Wei is waiting for Tang Dong's family at any time!".

Tang Tong hesitated, it was really difficult for him to spare time. Shopkeeper Wu looked a little anxious, "The owner! This meeting should be sooner rather than later, or set off as soon as possible.", Wei Zonghuai seemed to be very concerned.

Tang Tong thought about it seriously for a while, but still responded, "How about the day after tomorrow?"

Shopkeeper Wu nodded, "Okay!".

Wei Zonghuai listened, "Then the day after tomorrow, I will accompany Tang Dong's family to go!".

"Good! Set off the day after tomorrow!", Tang Tong nodded, the matter had been agreed, Wei Zonghuai and Shopkeeper Wu got up and said goodbye.

After sending the two away, Tang Tong and Mao Zongxie had dinner. After seeing Lao Jing busy alone, Tang Tong said to Lao Jing: "Shouldn't we hire some servants and maids, seeing that you are busy all day, I don't feel good in my heart!".

"It should have been like this a long time ago, the housekeeper shouted as a housekeeper, there is only one Xiao Ningzi under his command, and he is still taken away by you from time to time.", Mao Zongxie also agreed, and immediately answered.

"Brother Mao! Why don't you find someone to wait for you!", Tang Tong did not forget to tease.

Mao Zongxie did not show weakness, "Then you don't want one?".

"Didn't we say yes, I can't have a woman by my side, otherwise my work will be wasted.".

Mao Zongxie disagreed, "I mean the maid in the house cleans your room!".

"When there are enough people in the house, just let Xiao Ningzi wait for me!", that knew that Tang Tong did not appreciate it.

Mao Zongxie stopped making a sound, and Tang Tong instructed Lao Jing again, "Find a maid for Brother Mao to wait for his living.".

The old man nodded, "I'll do it!".

Tang Tong smiled again and said to Mao Zongxie: "Please also ask Brother Mao for the matter of finding servants and maids!".

Mao Zongxie was full of confidence, "Don't worry! When you come back from Cangzhou, you must have done it!", Tang Tong smiled weirdly.