The Big Landlord

There is no shortage of people with both talent and appearance in Kyoto, and this one in the teahouse is just that.

The man's eyes first fell on Zhou Xun, and then he saw Tang Shi, and he couldn't move his eyes away.

Tang Shi stood outside the teahouse, looked up at the young master on the window sill on the second floor, and smiled at him.This person seemed to be thin-skinned, and he seemed a little ashamed when he saw it like this, so he turned around immediately.

Zhou Xun stood here, unable to continue the book. The shopkeeper of the teahouse really wanted to cry, and really hoped that the Buddha would leave quickly, so as not to ruin his business.

"Let's go, let's continue to have a look." Tang Shi left the teahouse and walked forward.

"Uncle Zhou, if they talk about you like this, are you really not afraid that one day you will really make them unable to survive?" Li Shao felt that the Commander of the Guards was not aggressive enough to deter the common people at all.

Zhou Xun shook his head, "It's not that the common people are not afraid of us, but that they have someone backing them up. Just now, that son is the son of the Shangshu family of the Ministry of Punishment. He is there, what else can we do? Is it possible to arrest all the people in the prison?" go?"

Minister of the Ministry of punishment?Isn't it his fourth senior brother Ji Ting?His senior brother was the fifth-rank minister of Dali Temple three years ago. Later, Xu Chengming was promoted to become Minister of Dali Temple, and Ji Ting became Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment. The promotion was still very fast.

Li Shao understood what Zhou Xun said, but he just felt that someone would ignore the power he had always yearned for, and he felt a little uncomfortable.

"Don't think too much about your little head." Tang Shi could see his thoughts, "Even the emperor is controlled by others, let alone you, Uncle Zhou, and the others are just the emperor's courtiers."

Zhou Xun coughed, and it seemed a bit uncomfortable to talk about the emperor in front of the emperor's guards.

"I don't think Brother Zhao and Brother Zhou are alive like the ghosts in the rumors. It's too scary to talk about gold." Wei Cong suddenly sighed.

Tang Shi felt that his schoolmate was sometimes brilliant, but sometimes cute and innocent.

"The Guard Command Division has existed for a hundred years. It is not a day's cold to freeze three feet. It is not overnight that this rumor has reached this point. It cannot be said that the two you know are not bad people. All other commanders are good people. No matter what Everywhere, there is a distinction between good and evil."

Zhou Xun nodded, "What Mr. Tang said is very true. We are an institution to punish corrupt officials, but no one can guarantee that there will be no corrupt officials among us."

Wei Cong suddenly realized something, but then he had some doubts, "Then if one of you corrupted the law, who will punish him?" Presumably the emperor didn't have the energy to investigate it himself?

Zhou Xun smiled, "That's a good question." The Guard Command Department is an extremely hierarchical organization, and the commander can be said to have the sole power. The relevant orders of the emperor are issued through him, and the words of the subordinates are also passed through him. It reached the emperor's ears, so if a command envoy is corrupt and perverts the law, no one can really control it. This is why basically the previous command envoys have not ended well.

On the one hand, there are too many people offended, and on the other hand, in order to consolidate their position, the commander who took office later will usually report the relevant matters of the predecessor to the emperor. If he really did something unforgivable, then the former commander will be punished.

But even so, there is no way to curb human greed.

"No one's power will always be in his hands. Once the power in his hands is gone, what is waiting for him will be..." Zhou Xun stopped talking, after all, he is still Zhao Jin's subordinate now.

He knew that Zhao Jin wanted to resign, and probably guessed the reason why Zhao Jin wanted to resign. He was single-handedly picked up by Zhao Jin. Three years ago, he was just a small local official, and now he is in the guard commanding department in Kyoto. It was also because of Zhao Jin's appreciation that he really didn't want to see the young Zhao Jin end up like that.He said these words to let Tang shi understand, and hoped that Tang shi could think about it for Zhao Jin.

"I didn't expect the famous Zhou Qianshi to have such an awareness." A voice came from behind, and Tang Shi and the others knew without looking back that it was the somewhat arrogant young man in the teahouse just now.

"Master Ji." Zhou Xun turned to look at him with a serious face, "That's ridiculous."

Ji Heng's stature is about the same as that of Tang Dynasty, and his appearance is delicate and elegant. He is well-known in Kyoto for his talent. His father Ji Ting used to be Tanhua Lang, and his mother is also a well-known talented woman in Kyoto. The combination of these two, Ji Heng has been fascinated since he was a child, and he is also very good at reading. Amazing, becoming famous as a teenager is one of the best even in Kyoto.

Originally, it was nothing. With his talent and good looks, he has as many admirers as a crucian carp crossing a river.However, he has a very stubborn father.

What does Ji Ting say?In fact, it is not impossible to be the champion with his talent, but he is a bit stubborn, maybe the first emperor didn't like such a person, so he only gave him a spot as a candidate.After being an official for so many years, he was only a fifth-rank Dali Temple Minister, and was not promoted by the new emperor until three years ago.

As we all know, it may not have been a day or two since he and the Commander of the Guards have been doing well.He used to be the Minister of Dali Temple, and now he is the Secretary of the Ministry of Punishment, both of which are related to the law.He has always felt that arresting people has to be done according to the law. The people in the Guard Command Department are a bunch of bandits. It is really outrageous to arrest people by force without going through any procedures. Moreover, even if some officials really want to punish , but officials also have the face of officials. Every time a person from the Guard Command Division arrests them, the scene is horrible. It really loses the image of an official. It hasn't been changed, it's really outrageous.

Under the influence of his father, Ji Heng is also not used to the Commander of the Guards. He often writes some notebooks and takes them to the teahouse to let people talk about them. There is nothing to do with him.

Ji Heng looked at Zhou Xun, who was half a head taller than him, with a fierce look, snorted softly, then turned to Tang Shi, with a polite tone, "Next Ji Heng, what's your name? What's your relationship with him?" When he saw Tang Shi Born extraordinary handsome, with a gentle and quiet demeanor, he had a good impression of him, but seeing that he was walking with Zhou Xun, he wanted to comfort him, in case such a good person was ruined by the guard commander.

If Tang shi knew what was going on in his mind, he would probably be dumbfounded.

"Brother Zhou was my friend when I was in the Tang Dynasty."

Ji Heng immediately raised his eyebrows. Although it was the first time he saw Tang Shi, he seemed to have a good impression of Tang Shi, and he really didn't want Tang Shi to join forces with the guard commander.

"You must have read a lot of poetry and books, right? Then why go with him? Don't you know the reputation of the Guard Commander?"

Tang shi's other things are easy to talk about, but he is more defensive.Now that Zhao Jin is the commander, scolding the commander is scolding Zhao Jin. Of course he doesn't want to.Hearing what Ji Heng said, he was suddenly displeased, but it didn't show on his face.

"What's wrong with the Commander of the Guards punishing corrupt officials and restoring the morale of the court?" He frowned slightly, "Are you willing to see a situation where corrupt officials run rampant in the court and the people are fish and meat? Mr. Ji, are your remarks too biased?"

Of course Ji Heng disagreed, "Haven't you heard of their evil deeds?"

Seeing that he was young, Tang Shi must have been infected by rumors, "Then have you seen it in person? If you haven't, then what reason do you have to despise the Guard Commander?"

Ji Heng choked, this is a well-known thing, do you still need him to see it in person?Why did he want to watch such an unsightly scene?

Tang Shi lowered his eyebrows coldly, "You didn't even go to see it yourself, how can you conclude that the people in the Guard Command Division are as terrifying as evil spirits? You have already made up your mind, so how can you be fair? Since you can't do it yourself If you are fair, then what qualifications do you have to judge others?" There are so many people in this world, who are not upright themselves, but insist on pointing fingers at others, demanding others with the highest moral standards, but turning a blind eye to their own mistakes.

Ji Heng's face suddenly seemed to be scalded by boiling water, which made him extremely uncomfortable.Everyone in the Commander of the Guard scolded him, and everyone feared him like a tiger, so why can't he say anything?

Regarding this, Tang Shi only had four words to send him: it's all used to it!

The confrontation between the two attracted a large group of onlookers. Some people still couldn't understand Zhou Xun after listening to it, while others began to think deeply.Indeed, the rumors are there, and they are used to using this kind of thinking to evaluate the Commander of the Guards after listening to them. There will always be one or two cancers.

"However, the law cannot be abused. The actions of the Guard Commander are simply bandits. Regardless of the image of the court, let's just talk about how they arrested people. You don't need me to say more about this?" Ji Heng looked at with a red face Tang Shi, "Haven't you ever thought about how many people were tortured into tricks? There are also some officials who have made great achievements, and they also arrested them. Isn't this an abuse of power?"

Tang Shi didn't know much about the former Guard Commander, but the current Guard Commander is Zhao Jin. Of course, he believed in Zhao Jin's character, and Zhao Jin would never arrest people randomly without any evidence.

"Mr. Ji, the Guard Command Department is the same as other places. It is normal for officials to be mixed. I think you are exaggerating the mistakes they may have made in the past. But has Dali Temple not sentenced in vain? Has the Ministry of Punishment ever tried to extract confessions by torture? No one The place is completely spotless, Mr. Ji, it's useless to talk too much, I'll take my leave first."

He can't change this deep-rooted concept for a while, and it's meaningless to talk too much, so he thinks that time will go back soon.

Ji Heng stood in the same place and pondered, seeing Tang Shi about to leave, he rushed after him, "No, I must make it clear to you today!"

Tang Shi felt that this Ji Heng's temperament must have inherited his four senior brothers, all of whom were very stubborn.

Tang Shi smiled and said, "Are you sure you want to follow?"

Ji Heng was puzzled, "What's the problem?"

"I'm going back to the Guard Command Department, would you like to take a look with your own eyes?"

Ji Heng was so excited by Tang Shi, he immediately raised his face, "Just go, I'll go and see for myself today!"

Zhou Xun couldn't laugh or cry, if the other brothers knew that the son of Ji Shangshu's family had gone to Sili, he would definitely be beaten.I hope that when the time comes, the Commander will be able to give himself a fair word in the face of Mr. Tang.

Several people came back the same way and came to the Guard Command Division. This is not the first time Ji Heng saw the gate of the Guard Command Division. Before, he would not take a second look, but now, he just wants to see clearly, to see them How is the case handled.

Of course, Zhou Xun couldn't really bring them into the imperial prison, and it happened that Zhao Jin came out of the imperial prison at this time.

Zhou Xun hurried over to tell him the situation. After Zhao Jin heard this, he didn't go to see Ji Heng, but came to Tang Shi with a gentle smile: "Go to my place, I'll show you some files. .”

Ji Heng frowned and took a few steps back when he smelled the strong smell of blood on Zhao Jin's body, and Wei Cong was no exception, but he didn't show a disgusted expression, "Brother Zhao, why do you have such a strong smell of blood on your body? Isn't it hurt?"

Before Zhao Jin could speak, Ji Heng pinched his nose and said, "Don't you know that people in their guard command department have this smell all year round? Where is the prison? There is blood all over the ground."

Wei Cong shook his head, "There are corrupt officials inside, they should be locked up inside, right?"

Tang Shi stopped the two of them from continuing to argue in a timely manner, "Didn't you say that you want to learn more about how the guard commander handles the case? Then come along." He glanced at Ji Heng and walked side by side with Zhao Jin.

While Ji Heng was ashamed, he admired Tang Shi a lot. After all, he could bear the smell of blood. It could be seen that Tang Shi was really good, but he was still lacking.Thinking of this, he put down his hand pinching his nose, and followed behind them pretending to be calm.

Zhao Jin's office was burning with cold incense. After he changed the commander's official uniform into a regular uniform, he took out a few files and showed them to several people in Tang Shi.

Several people were very interested, and they all turned the pages and watched intently.

With a glance at ten lines in Tang Shi, he basically understood the contents of the dossier.It clearly lists the specific amount of corruption by an official, how and the evidence of corruption.In fact, everyone in the world thinks that the Daowei Commander arrests people indiscriminately, but in fact, the Guard Commander will bring them to justice only after he has definite evidence.But is the evidence so easy to obtain?Just look at the scars on Zhao Jin's body.

In the past, Ji Heng only heard about the domineering and overbearing style of the Commander of the Guards, but he never seriously thought about the advantages of the Commander of the Guards. Lawlessness is the bitter blood and tears of many people.

Now, Ji Heng only read one book, and he was deeply touched. What touched him was not the ability of the commander of the guards, but the fact that so much dirt was hidden in this prosperous and peaceful world.He is a son of Shangshu, well-clothed and well-fed, with many servants. He has never known the suffering of the people, and he has never known that just one corrupt official can make so many people homeless, and that only one corrupt official can embezzle so much silver.He really didn't know at first.

He would not suspect that the dossier was a forgery. These things were presented to the emperor in person for the purpose. The commander of the guards would not publicize many things to the world, but only reported them to the emperor. This was already saving face for the officials.

Ji Heng read all the files that Zhao Jin brought over, and then looked up at Tang Shi, "I didn't know this before."

Wei Cong was also absent-minded, "I don't know either."

So what about those officials who criticized them?Do they know?Could it be that they are so angry because they have a guilty conscience?Ji Heng thought a lot in an instant, but he didn't dare to think deeply.

Zhao Jin took the file back and looked at Tang Shi, "It's getting late, do you want to go back for dinner?"

Tang Shi nodded.

After Ji Heng left the Guard Command Department in a daze, Tang Shi and the others returned to the Zhao Mansion.

When Zhao Xu saw them coming back, she ordered the kitchen to serve the food. She looked at Wei Cong's dull face and lost in thought, and thought it was amusing, so she wanted to tease him.

"Wei Cong!" Her voice was a little loud, "You didn't go to my brother's place and you were scared to death, did you?"

Wei Cong was taken aback, and came back to his senses, "I'm not scared, I'm just thinking that the world has many misunderstandings about the Commander of the Guards, and I used to be one of them, and I feel ashamed."

Tang Shi was happily eating at the side, thinking that simple scholars like Wei Cong and Ji Heng would be the best way to coax him. Although the world does have many misunderstandings about the Commander of the Guard, the Commander of the Guard still has powerful power. The bloody horror is still unacceptable. The saliva of the world cannot shake the guard command department in the slightest. Only the emperor can be shaken.

Zhao Jin looked at Tang Shi's little appearance of stealing joy, and his heart was overflowing with love. He immediately put down the bowl and chopsticks, and said with a solemn face, "Tang Shi, I have something to tell you, and you can go to my room after dinner .”

Tang Shi's mouth was full of food, and he looked at him with wide watery eyes with a puffed face, showing doubts.Zhao Jin glanced at him and went back to his room first.

Tang Shi finished cooking with doubts in his stomach, and walked slowly to Zhao Jin's room, thinking along the way, Zhao Jin couldn't be more awkward because of Wei Cong saying that he had slept with him in the morning, right?

Thinking of this, he opened the door and entered, and saw Zhao Jin lying on the soft couch by the window, reading this book, and this book was "Return to the Furnace".

Zhao Jin saw him and waved to him, "Come here."

Tang Shi rolled his eyes and sat down on the chair in front of him, "You should call the puppy?" Let him go and he will go, so how shameless he is?

Zhao Jin knew what he was thinking when he saw him like this, so he sighed helplessly, got up and walked in front of him, and easily picked him up and put him on the soft step, "It's my fault, I apologize?"

"Okay, just apologize, I'll listen." Tang Shi lay lazily on the couch, staring straight at Zhao Jin who was above him. Zhao Jin felt that the little tiger was seducing him.

He bowed his head and kissed Tang Shi's mouth, "Well, I'm done apologizing."

Tang Shi couldn't do anything with his thick skin, so he stretched out his hand and pushed him, "I just finished eating, and you pressed me so hard."

Seeing him frowning, Zhao Jin immediately turned over and lay side by side with Tang Shi.

"You spoke for us in the market today?" Zhao Jin held his hand, "Aren't you afraid that it will be heard by your three senior brothers?"

Tang Shi closed his eyes. He felt a little dizzy just after eating, and his voice revealed a lazy taste, "I hear it when I hear it. No matter what they think of me, I don't care."

"When are you going to visit them"

"Tomorrow." Tang Shi suddenly smiled when he remembered something, "Speaking of which, Ji Heng is still a generation younger than me."

Zhao Jin also smiled, and raised the book in his hand, "You haven't finished this book yet, when are you going to continue writing?"

Tang Shi opened his eyes, "I already have a draft, and I've started to write it recently."

"What are you going to write? Can you tell me something?" Zhao Jin approached Tang Shi's ear and asked in a low voice. His voice was like mellow and gentle wine, which made Tang Shi's heart skip a beat.

Tang Shi turned over and lay directly on top of him, condescending, "You really want to know?"

Zhao Jin put his arms around his waist, "Of course."

Tang Shi smiled seductively, "It's not impossible to tell you, but I have a condition, and you have to agree to it."

Zhao Jin knew that he must be thinking of something, but he was willing to play around with Tang Shi, "Let's hear it."

Tang Shi leaned down, his eyes locked with Zhao Jin's, and the tip of his nose touched Zhao Jin's, "How about meeting me Dun Lun once?"

He said it so shamelessly.In fact, this is also understandable. He lived for 28 years in his previous life, and he had never tasted any meat. In this life, he finally found a partner. Now he has everything. How can he be worthy of himself if he doesn't enjoy himself in time?

He is sixteen, and he can start a family long ago in this world. He likes Zhao Jin, and Zhao Jin also likes him, so why not?

Zhao Jin looked at Tang Shi quietly, and asked in a hoarse voice, "Are you serious?"

Tang Shi didn't speak, and directly lowered his head and sealed Zhao Jin's lips. He first licked and sucked slowly on his lips, and Zhao Jin obediently let him do whatever he wanted on his lips.Gradually, Tang Shi was no longer satisfied with such a shallow contact, so he skillfully stretched out the tip of his tongue to pry open the opponent's lips, broke into the opponent's territory, and invited him to play and dance with him.

He heard that Zhao Jin's breathing was obviously getting heavier slowly, and the hands clasped around his waist were getting harder and harder.

But just when Zhao Jin was about to fight for the dominance, Tang Shi suddenly stopped. He walked away from Zhao Jin's lips, curled his lips into a smile, stretched out his pink tongue and licked his own lips. The pupils shrank slightly.

"Are you still going to Sili in the afternoon? I won't delay your official duties." He quickly got down from the couch as he spoke, his eyes fell on Zhao Jin's slightly raised indescribable place, smiling so much that Zhao Jin really wanted to catch him Come here and give me a good spanking, "Lend me your study room, I'm going to write a book."

He walked towards the door, just stepped out of the threshold, and then poked out half of his head again, "You can solve it alone, Commander-in-Chief."

Zhao Jin looked helplessly at the closed door, and then at his indecent state. The more he thought about it, the more determined he was to deal with Tang Xiao. This little tiger ran away after teasing someone. The little tiger didn't know how to restrain himself after punishing him severely.

In the afternoon, Zhao Jin went to the Guard Command Department again. Tang Shi shut himself up for a long time and finally finished writing the article.When it was time for dinner, Zhao Jin sent a message, and the emperor called him into the palace again, and he could not come back for dinner.

Tang Shi chatted with Wei Cong and Li Shao after dinner and went back to Zhao Jin's room to sleep.When I fell asleep in the middle of the night, I found Zhao Jin back in a daze, and was about to open my eyes to say hello to him, when my lips were blocked by the hot lips of the other party.