From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

It is not difficult to win people's hearts. In the final analysis, it is nothing more than clear rewards and punishments, and the hope of promotion, with silver and money.

However, few people can afford silver and money. If Zhou Yuan did not have the royalties for "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", he would not be able to suppress the local snake.

Of course, it is not so easy to really make these subordinates disciplined, obey orders, and obey orders.

Zhou Yuan is not in a hurry. He has plenty of time to slowly grind with these people, not to mention that with the other party's wisdom, he is not worried at all.

Giving a cold face to the new superior and giving up at the beginning, such an opponent is really not worthy of attention.

On the contrary, the captain needs to be appeased!

After distributing the rewards, Zhou Yuan and his subordinates learned about the situation of the Inspection Department, and did not wait for the remaining twenty people.

So he went directly to the captain's house to meet Ye Mian.

The captain looked very calm, and just said slowly: "I will give you money as soon as I take office. Captain Zhou is a rich man after all. He is so generous, why worry that his subordinates will not obey his orders."

The tone is neither salty nor bland, and it is hard to tell the emotion.

Zhou Yuan smiled bitterly and said, "I was forced to do so. I just arrived in Lin'an. If I don't use some tricks, I'm afraid I will be sidelined by my subordinates."

"If you do this, it will be embarrassing for your colleagues, which is not what Zhou Yuan wants."

Ye Mian chuckled and said, "That's your ability. They can't blame you. The court doesn't pay salaries, which is also for the overall situation."

Zhou Yuan thought about it, then shook his head and said, "Not paying salaries for one or two months is fine, but not paying salaries for four months is unreasonable."

"I want to write a letter immediately and send it to Jinling to ask the Southern Pacification Office to pay salaries, but I don't know the address and contact information of the Southern Pacification Office, so I can only ask the Qianhu Lord to come forward."

Ye Mian was slightly stunned, nodded and said, "I'll host you tonight to welcome you."

"Thank you, Lord Ye."

The two smiled at each other, no need to say more.

The seemingly plain words are actually full of information.

Zhou Yuan was parachuted into the position of centurion, which means he has some background. He rashly said that he wanted to write a letter to the Southern Pacification Office of Jinling, which means that his background is in the Southern Pacification Office, which is to express his sincerity.

The matter of salary payment is of great importance and cannot be decided by ordinary people, so the object of the background can be accurately determined by the Pacification Envoy.

Asking Ye Mian to write the letter is to give him the credit for the salary payment.

A newly appointed centurion got the salary in half a month, which not only proved his ability but also impressed the people below.

Of course, Ye Mian would accept this favor.

That's why he proposed to welcome Zhou Yuan in the evening, meaning that I admire this centurion very much, and you other people had better not go against him.

The two people helped each other.

So Zhou Yuan certainly would not refuse to attend the banquet. When night fell, he followed Ye Mian to the box of the Fortune Building.

In addition to the centurion, the other two deputy centurions also arrived, and the six centurions were also present.

There were nine people in total, and the table was full. It was quite lively.

But when Zhou Yuan saw Lord Wang Ang, he was still stunned.

Damn!

Half a month ago, this guy was promoted for his merits, and he didn't expect to come to Lin'an Prefecture to be a deputy captain. Damn, fate is really wonderful.

Wang Ang was also very happy. He knew Zhou Yuan's background and Zhou Yuan's ability. He was eager to work with his good brother and eat meat together.

At least at the dinner table, the nine people were harmonious, talking about love and work, and it was very lively.

"A new courtesan has come to the Peony Tower by the West Lake. She is so beautiful that she has charmed countless scholars after only one appearance."

"It's a pity that she doesn't see outsiders and can't even get an appointment. The young master of the Wu family wants to take her as a concubine and offers her 40,000 taels of silver."

Wang Ang was so drunk that his face turned red. He couldn't help laughing and said, "Captain Zhou, you and I have just arrived in Lin'an. We must go and see her."

Everyone at the table laughed.

Zhou Yuan narrowed his eyes and said, "I have a fierce wife at home, and I am a son-in-law. I am afraid I dare not go!"

Everyone's face did not change when they heard the son-in-law. How many Jinyiwei have a good family background?

If they had a good family background, they would come to do this? They all went to study.

Everyone chatted casually, and Zhou Yuan ran to the front desk on the pretext of going to the toilet.

"Boss, I'll pay the bill and top up three thousand taels of silver. I'll put it on the old gentleman's account. He'll use it later."

There are many ways to bribe. Zhou Yuan is not stupid enough to give silver. The two are not familiar with each other. If you give it directly to others, they won't accept it, and they dare not accept it.

Giving it in this way is the best.

Ye Mian can spend it himself or withdraw the money from the account.

Of course, it is not easy for ordinary people to withdraw it, but who is Ye Mian? Jinyiwei. The shopkeeper dare not refuse it even if he has ten courage.

So a mealAfter the meal was over and everyone went downstairs, Ye Mian called Zhou Yuan alone.

He was also very full, patted Zhou Yuan on the shoulder, and said: "It's a good thing for young people to be aggressive, and they will have great potential in the future. I am old and have no luck."

"It is said that there are many underground casinos in the south of the city, and there are people who cheat money, rob money, hire thugs, and kill for money!"

"There are also a lot of silver in the gambling house that comes from unknown sources. The former Captain Xiao did not deal with it. We are sharing the worries for your majesty, so we can't ignore it."

Zhou Yuan said seriously: "Please rest assured, Captain, I will do my best to kill all these rats in Lin'an Prefecture."

Ye Mian smiled and said: "Be cautious. To be able to open a casino in such a place, you must have a great background."

Does it mean that you have a background? I'm not afraid of it. I'm working for Lord Xiong.

Zhou Yuan's show of goodwill really got a response from Ye Mian. It is obvious that he has a big fish if he handles this case.

If he succeeds, the benefits will probably be great.

"It's late at night, my old bones can't stand it anymore! I'll go back first."

He got on the carriage and suddenly said, "The trial centurion of the Inspection Department was stabbed before and has never recovered. He is not young anymore, so it's time for him to retire."

Zhou Yuan smiled and said, "That's right, it's better to enjoy his old age. Why stay here and suffer."

The carriage sped away. Zhou Yuan took a deep breath and whispered, "Old fox."

In his opinion, the Lord Ye in front of him was really capable, otherwise he would not be so smooth in doing things.

"Brother Zhou! Nice to meet you!"

Lord Wang Ang sent the others away, and hurried to Zhou Yuan, laughing: "Our fate is destined by heaven. Just now, Lord Qianhu was here, and I haven't drunk enough. Come with me to the Peony Tower to drink."

Zhou Yuan laughed: "Lord Wang, we are colleagues now."

"But I won't go to the Peony Tower. I have a fierce wife at home! Besides, I am not a person who visits brothels. I have always been very pure."

Zhou Yuan was mainly considering that it was not a good idea to go to the brothel on the first day of his appointment, and wait until Lord Ye left.

Lord Wangwang had no choice but to say in a low voice: "The new courtesan in the Peony Tower is very beautiful, but it is said that she is not young anymore, almost nineteen years old."

"She is also a newcomer to Lin'an Prefecture. She is very talented and writes well, even better than men."

Zhou Yuan's face changed. Damn, Lord Wang, you are so awesome. You gave me such a big gift!

"Besides you, does anyone else know her?" Zhou Yuan asked hurriedly. Wang Ang whispered, "You and I are the only ones from Yunzhou. How could anyone else know her?" "But if you are investigating her, her identity cannot be concealed." "If Lord Ye values ​​you and knows that you and she are good friends, he may not investigate." Zhou Yuan nodded immediately and said, "Let's go to Peony Tower!" He did not expect that the new courtesan in Peony Tower was actually Cai Ni.