During this time, Lu Shen did not let his guard down.

The investigation of the soul lock incense was almost fruitless, and Old Doctor Xue came to Lu Mansion again later, sorted out the information he knew about this poison and handed it to Lu Tong, and then helped Lu Shen make a diagnosis to ensure that there were no hidden dangers in his body.

As for the manpower sent by Lu Tong to investigate Beiyan Tieshan City, there will definitely be no response in the past ten days.

On the other hand, after the secret stronghold of the Beiyan Prosecutor's Office in Guangling City was pulled out, those fish that slipped through the net seemed to have disappeared. However, no one can guarantee whether they will be angry and seek Lu Shen to vent their anger, so they must be on guard.

Lu Shen rushed to Linxi's residence in Dongcheng every morning, and returned home in the evening, accompanied by Li Chengen along the road, and more than ten nurses followed in the dark, which can be described as carefully prepared.

It's just that he just left Lu Mansion today, and before he reached the East and West Streets, two people stopped in front of Lu Shen and Li Chengen.

These are two acquaintances, Li Jin and Guo Tai, who belong to the internal guard of the Warp Weaving Division.

"I haven't seen you for ten days, how is Mr. Lu?" Li Jin smiled and saluted.

"Brother Li, Brother Guo, the two of you are good."

Lu Shen deliberately used the tone of a person from the rivers and lakes, mainly because when he was stranded in Guangling Yamen before, in order to avoid misunderstanding, he did not inquire about the specific official positions of these two people in the warp weaving department.

Li Jin's temperament was more familiar, and he said more and more heartily when he heard the words: "It's all good, it's all good." ”

He leaned in closer, lowered his voice and said, "Lord Su came to Guangling today to see Master Lu. ”

Lu Shen had nothing to do, he just wanted Li Chengen to inform Lin Xi, and he instantly woke up again - Lin Xi was a nominal Yan after all, so he didn't need to attract the attention of these elite agents of the Warp Weaving Division, just explain it to her afterwards.

The four of them came to the main street, crossed a narrow alley to the south, and finally stopped outside a very ordinary liquor store.

"Master Lu, please." Li Jin's attitude was quite respectful.

"Please, both."

Everyone walked through the front hall, and Lu Shen found that there was a hole inside, and although the courtyard was not big, it was better than the quiet environment.

There was a table in the shade, and Su Buqing was sitting there, and the wine and food were already prepared on the table.

Lu Shen was a little surprised that he didn't see anyone like the shopkeeper here.

"Don't be surprised, this is an industry of the warp weaving division, and I don't expect it to make much money, just for the convenience of my brothers." Su Buqing's expression was indifferent and smiled slightly.

These words are not only an explanation, but also an indication of his attitude, obviously treating Lu Shen as his own.

Lu Shen walked closer, bowed and said, "I've seen Master Su." ”

"Sit." Su Buqing bowed his head and said to Li Jin: "The two of you take this Li brother to sit outside. ”

After the three of them left, Lu Shen looked at the light food on the table, glanced at the soft sunlight in the early morning, and said calmly: "Master Su, the juniors have already had breakfast. ”

Su Buqing said: "It's just some appetizers, you can just feel free." ”

Early in the morning? The rules of the warp weaving department are so relaxed?

Lu Shen immediately realized that there might be turbulent waves hidden under Su Buqing's calm demeanor.

He remembered what Old Doctor Xue had said before, Su Buqing went to the capital when the affairs in Huaizhou had not subsided, and only returned to Guangling today, most likely because the trip was not smooth, maybe there were some unpleasant experiences in the capital.

As soon as he thought of this, although he still did not move his chopsticks, he filled the cup in front of him with wine.

The smile on Su Buqing's face became thicker, but his words were a little sharp: "Actually, you don't have to be so careless, I appreciate your talent, not to find a sycophant who always thinks about flattery." ”

Lu Shen said calmly: "My lord's words sound like a feeling. ”

Su Buqing was noncommittal, and changed his words: "I know that you are very concerned about the situation in the north, and you originally promised to tell you in time." It's just that because the matter is too treacherous, after confirming the truth, the Governor's Mansion sent the news directly to the capital, and I also learned about it from Lord Tiju, so I can only tell you now. ”

Lu Shen said: "The adults are polite, the juniors are actually just curious." ”

Su Buqing briefly recounted what happened at the border, and finally sighed with a complicated expression: "Who would have thought that Li Xuanan would lead three hundred cavalry, but die in the hands of a reckless man? As soon as he died, the pseudo-Yan's plan to seize the Panlong Pass was declared frustrated, but our strategy of inviting you into the urn was useless. ”

When he said that the person who killed Li Xuan'an was the Northern Ranger Bodhisattva, Lu Shen's eyes couldn't help but fluctuate slightly.

When chatting with Lin Xi about the Bodhisattva Barbarian a few days ago, Lu Shen vaguely felt that her reaction was a little strange, and it was not that he had guessed that the Bodhisattva Man was Lin Xi afterwards.

Now he can almost confirm it.

It is not uncommon for a young woman with a high level of martial arts to be profound, but she deliberately conceals her identity like this, and can summon nearly a hundred reckless masters to intercept and kill the general of Beiyan, and there are not a few people in the whole world.

As the daughter of the Seven Star Gang Leader, Lin Xi obviously met this slightly demanding requirement.

Of course, Lu Shen would not confide in Su Buqing about this matter.

He followed the other party's words and said, "This matter is indeed a pity. However, this time, Pseudo Yan lost his wife and soldiers, and successively lost all the deputy chief of soldiers and horses and three important secret agents who had been lurking for many years, as well as nearly 100 meticulous works hidden in Huaizhou, which is an out-and-out achievement, and the imperial court will definitely reward Governor Xiao and Lord Su. ”

Su Buqing said lightly: "Governor Xiao will not be rare for this little credit, as for me...... After playing the Son of Heaven, Lord Tiju is ready to transfer me back to the capital and be promoted to the post of warp weaver. ”

Lu Shen said happily: "Congratulations to your Excellency on your promotion, but I don't know what kind of post it is?" ”

Su Buqing smiled, and then briefly told him about the internal structure of the Warp Weaving Division.

The warp weaving department is set up to promote one, is three products, and is in charge of the division of a great power.

Mention the three, from the three products, is the deputy of the promotion, the responsibilities of the three are different.

There are four inspectors and four products, who are in charge of the Gyeonggi Division, the Huaizhou Division, the Jingzhou Division, and the Chengzhou Division, and are responsible for the specific affairs of various places.

The status of the Huaizhou inspection school is second only to the Gyeonggi inspection school, not only in charge of all the secret agents in Huaizhou, but also in charge of the detailed work hidden in the territory of Beiyan and even the Jing Dynasty. Of course, the fine work in these two places is also under the direct jurisdiction of the Warp Weaving Division.

For Su Buqing, who has been promoted to Huaizhou Inspection School for five years, with the great contribution he has made this time, it is logical to take a step forward.

After listening to this, Lu Shen asked tentatively, "When do you plan to hand over?" ”

Su Buqing shook his head slightly and said, "I have already declined to promote the adult." ”

Lu looked at each other calmly, and said puzzledly: "Why do you want to do this?" ”

"Now that Pseudo Yan and Jing Chao are ready to move, there is a possibility that the sword soldiers will rise again at any time, if someone else takes over, it will definitely be difficult to preside over the overall situation in a short time, and the slightest carelessness will drag down the border soldiers. I have been operating in Huaizhou for many years, and only I know the hardships, how can I tolerate all my hard work in vain? ”

Su Buqing took a sip of wine and said: "On the fourth day after you and I separated, the eyeliner I stayed in the capital flew a pigeon and passed a book, and secretly reported that someone in the Weaving Department impeached me on charges of arbitrariness, cultivating party henchmen, and colluding with border generals. It is said that because of me, Governor Xiao was also implicated. ”

Lu Shen's expression was solemn, and he unconsciously clenched his cup.

"Huh...... Expected development. ”

Su Buqing was still calm, but a touch of desolation appeared in his eyes: "Among the four major inspection schools, my qualifications are the shallowest and the foundation is the weakest, and now I finally vacate a position to promote points, and of course others don't want me to grab the front." As for the people who secretly spread rumors in the capital, most of them are related to the Pseudo-Yan Prosecutor's Office. Lord Tiju knew this, so he was even more determined to promote me. ”

Lu Shen secretly said that the promotion of the person named Qin Zheng could be regarded as sympathetic to his subordinates, but this could not change Su Buqing's determination.

He muttered: "Your Excellency does not want to get involved in the power struggle in the capital, even if you rise up this time, those who hate you will still not stop. ”

Su Buqing looked at him approvingly, and said, "That's it." This time, I took retreat as advance, and I felt guilty about it, and those people didn't want to stare at my omissions anymore, thinking that they could be cleaner in the past two years. ”

Lu Shen suddenly realized that the other party was not only confiding in him his boredom, but also teaching him some very important truths.

Such an act obviously cannot be fully explained by appreciation.

Su Buqing continued: "I have reported your deeds to Lord Tiju, he appreciates your performance, and also said that whether you are willing to join the Warp Weaving Division or not, we should give you something in return. ”

Lu Shen was stunned, and then shook his head and said: "The adults are very loving, and the juniors are grateful, but the juniors have not made any contributions, how dare they accept this kind of kindness?" ”

Su Buqing said with a straight face: "If you hadn't found that secret letter and destroyed it, how could the Pseudo-Yan Prosecutor's Office fall into a passive situation, and every step of the way since then would it be wrong." If you hadn't controlled Sun Yu in advance, how could Pseudo Yan be forced to step into that trap. You found out about Gu Yong and Ning Li's problems, and reminded me and Xiao Dadu, these details are enough to change the direction of the whole thing. ”

Lu Shen originally wanted to say, obviously you have long suspected Gu Yong, Xiao Wangzhi also discovered Ning Li's abnormality, and now he is pushing the credit to me, what is the reason for such deep affection?

But he also understood that the people above would only believe Su Buqing's words, and there was no point in arguing with him in private.

He only wanted to know now why Su Buqing did this.