Song He is a famous rich man in Hu County, known as the Song official. He is in the clan and is also called "Song Si Master". A person like this will not have any contact with the undercover officials from the capital. At first, Jin Chunzhong thought that he had exposed his wealth, but was targeted by local tyrants. He sent someone out to inquire and realized that he might have guessed wrongly.

It is said that one of Song He's sisters is the wife of Yincuo, the eldest son of former Prime Minister Yin Wuhe. Yin Wuhe has passed away and his family is still an official in the capital. With such a backer, it is no wonder that the Song family is highly respected locally.

Jin Chunzhong felt a little strange. With the status of the Yin family, his daughter-in-law must be the daughter of a noble family. No matter how rich the Song family is, he is still a commoner, and it is inconsistent with the prime minister's family.

Jin Chunzhong didn't have time to inquire carefully. In the evening of that day, Song He sent the housekeeper to the inn to invite guests from other places to the banquet.

Jin Chunzhong accepted the invitation, but felt a little funny. Although he was not a high-ranking official in the court, he was a close minister around the emperor and his sister was a concubine. In the capital, many officials wanted to curry favor with him but could not get the chance. A local rich man far away in Hu County made airs in front of him.

If Song He doesn't know his true identity, he is used to being arrogant and can't stand outsiders to spend money in the county. If he knows, he is too stupid.

The banquet was arranged in a local private prostitute's house, with no decoration at the door. Kim Chun-chung is the son of a nobleman. Although he had no status in the circle before, he had seen the world. As soon as he entered the door and saw the servants and mothers welcoming each other, he knew that this was not a serious family.

The owner did not go out to greet him. Jin Chunzhong was taken into the living room and a sumptuous banquet was set up. A beautiful woman stood up and greeted him with a smile, but she still did not see her owner.

"Where is the Grand Official Song?" Jin Chunzhong raised his hand and signaled the woman not to get close.

The woman was tactful and smiled and said, "The Fourth Master will arrive soon. Why don't the official sit and wait? Let's talk casually. Did the official come from another place? Visit relatives or friends?"

"Passing by in business."

"So that's it. Huxian has no specialties. Others just leave after staying for a night. The officials stayed there these days. Do you have a good relationship? Tell me who it is, maybe we know each other."

The woman tried hard to make a conversation, but Jin Chunzhong responded perfunctorily and finally asked, "How long have you been here?"

The woman raised her hand and raised her three fingers, "I have been tired of staying for three years. I want to go to the prosperous years, but unfortunately no one recommends me. Where are the officials going? I am lonely on the road, do you want someone to accompany me?"

Jin Chunzhong wanted to inquire about clues about Yang Feng's family, but after hearing that she had lived for only three years, she lost interest, and stood up and said, "If Master Song comes, please tell him, I'm very busy."

The woman hurriedly got up, grabbed one of Jin Chunzhong's arm, winked at the old lady frequently, and said, "Officials, don't hurry to leave. Officials, Song, came, and thought that the slave was not well received..."

Jin Chunzhong was not polite, and reached out to push the woman. The two of them were tearing each other. When someone walked in outside the door, he laughed and said, "What kind of fist is this? I'm the one."

The man was in his forties, tall and strong, wearing a silk cloak on the outside and a tight military uniform on the inside. He also had a loud voice and a beard on his face, which showed a bit of heroic momentum.

The woman breathed a sigh of relief, and at the same time she also let go of the guest's arm and smiled: "Second Master, the guest is leaving, I'm here to stay."

Song He was polite to the woman and bowed to Jin Chunzhong: "Hu County is located in a remote area, and there are only such broken flowers and willows. Wan Wang's brother is forgiven."

The woman blushed and sat awkwardly aside, not daring to say anything more.

Jin Chunzhong returned the greeting, "You are kind and grateful, and you have only one thing to wonder: Do you recognize me?"

Song He laughed, "Who doesn't know the famous Jin Xuanyi in the world? I'm sorry, I recognized my brother after a few days, and I'm not respectful."

The envoy of Xuanyi is a temporary position, and Jin Chunzhong has already handed over it. Now he is just an ordinary scattered cavalry attendant.

The other party recognized his identity, and Jin Chunzhong no longer covered it up. He glanced at the other people in the room. Song Hexin understood it and shouted: "Everyone is out, this is a distinguished guest from the capital. You can just take a look, you are not qualified to serve."

The woman and the servant both smiled and left the room, obviously they were used to being scolded.

Jin Chunzhong had only one follower and stood at the door without moving.

Song He invited the guests to sit down and picked up a glass of wine, "There is nothing good in my county, please ask me to chat with me and drink a glass of thin wine."

Jin Chunzhong held the wine glass in front of him and said, "Talk about it first, then drink, otherwise I will feel uneasy."

Song He laughed again, put down his wine glass and put away his smile, "Brother, I'm not polite anymore. Brother Jin came to our Hu County to do things for the superiors, right?"

Jin Chunzhong was shocked. As far as he knew, the emperor had only issued orders to him. At that time, there was no one around, and even the few followers who followed him were not aware of it. How could Song He know? Could it be that the power of the Yin family is still there and he can still find out the secrets in the palace? But what can Yang Feng's family have to do with the Yin family?

Seeing that Jin Chunzhong was silent, a smile appeared on Song He's face, "I'll just say it bluntly. Brother Jin offered the price yesterday. No problem. Although Huxian is small, he can make up this little silver, but he just can't get the silver for a while. Brother Jin said, where to send it? Beijing or Luoyang? People will never be one day later when they arrive."

Jin Chunzhong was stunned and found that he might have guessed wrongly, "I have to know what these silver are used to buy. If the ship of goods is so valuable, I will go and add another batch."

Song He laughed loudly whenever he was embarrassed, "Brother Jin is really good at talking." His laughter came quickly and went quickly. "When it comes to this, does Brother Jin still understand what we want to buy in Huxian? Why did Brother Jin come, so we naturally have to buy something."

Jin Chunzhong was even more puzzled, but his face remained silent. He thought for a while, "Since you know who I am doing for, you should understand how much I have to do. One transaction may cost me my life."

"Brother Jin is too worried. We are not asking Brother Jin to do anything or say anything, just say 'Nothing is abnormal'."

Jin Chunzhong spent several days in Hu County, but he didn't see any abnormalities. He remained silent and waited for the other party to reveal more content.

Song He leaned forward, "Brother Jin has followed the top for a long time. Others have been promoted to the title. Brother Jin is still an attendant, why?"

Jin Chunzhong himself was unwilling to be an official, and the emperor wanted him to go to the Ministry of Justice, but he refused. He just occasionally cooperated with the prisoners, but then said, "Why?"

“No one in the court.”

Jin Chunzhong frowned slightly, and Song He explained with a smile: "Brother Jin is leaning against the big tree, but he must be covered with branches and leaves on the trees to enjoy the cool air. Like King Donghai and Mr. Cui, who are not relatives and friends in the court? They were promoted but Brother Jin stopped, so this is the reason."

A local rich man could say such words. Jin Chunzhong became more and more surprised. He turned his head to signal to the entourage at the door, asked him to retreat, and then bowed and said, "I'm sorry that I don't know Mount Tai. Which branch is the official Song Dynasty climbing?"

The Yin family has no such ability. Jin Chunzhong believes that Song He has other support behind him.

"Haha, Brother Jin doesn't ask, I don't say it. Since I asked, I'm not to hide it. Former Prime Minister Lord Yin is the father-in-law of the sister-in-law."

Jin Chunzhong was disappointed and forced a smile, "So that's it, why didn't Song official come to Beijing?"

Song He saw Jin Chunzhong's coldness, "It turns out that he is the person around His Majesty, and his vision is high enough. The former prime minister is not the current prime minister, so what if Lord Yin's son comes forward in person?"

Kim Chun-jung did not deny it.

Song He continued: "I can't say something clearly. I just ask Brother Jin to read more after returning to Beijing. Lord Yin has passed away, but the Yin family has not collapsed."

"Is Yin Xiang's eldest son working in the Ministry of Rites?" Jin Chunzhong remembered that Yin Wuhei's eldest son was named Yincuo, who was in charge of a free position in the Ministry of Rites, but he was only a fifth rank, so he was considered a small official in the capital.

"That's right, Uncle Yin is the husband of the sister-in-law. But please ask Brother Jin to take a long-term view. In less than three years, Uncle Yin will definitely be promoted."

Jin Chunzhong nodded with a smile.

"Brother Jin doesn't believe me?" Song He glared at his eyes, looking like he was about to get angry.

"It's not that I don't believe it, it's just... I first arrived at the noble place and didn't understand the customs here. How high is the official of Song Dynasty who thinks is considered a 'big official'?"

Song He was slightly stunned. Such questions looked down upon others, so he laughed louder and said, "Brother Jin is cautious. He still refuses to believe me in the end. It is right. Song's despicable husband in Hu County is regarded as a hero. In the eyes of the capital, he is just an ordinary person. Let me talk about one person. Brother Jin thinks it is big enough."

Song He reached out and dipped a little wine, wrote a word on the table, with more strokes. Jin Chunzhong twisted his body before he could see clearly that it was the word "Jiang".

"Jiang's Ministry of War?"

There were several ministers in the court named Chiang, the highest official position was the Minister of War, Ju Ying, and Jin Chunzhong thought of him first.

Song He nodded, "My sister married Uncle Yin as a wife. Uncle Yin's daughter married into Jiang's mansion. She is as close as a family. As for Lord Jiang, I don't need to say more, right?"

Jiang Juying was in charge of the Ministry of War for more than ten years and was not from a noble family. However, she was related to all the major tribes in the court. She was indeed a "strong branch" on a big tree.

Jin Chunzhong smiled, picked up the wine glass and drank it all. Song He was overjoyed and immediately drank a drink with him, "Brother Jin is a wise man. Unfortunately, there is nothing good here, but by chance, a stunning beauty came from the capital a few days ago and was sent to Brother Jin's room later. If you can see it, it would be nice to warm the bed."

Jin Chunzhong shook his head and refused, "I appreciate it. I can't speak well, Brother Song doesn't have to bother."

The two of them whispered and talked, and the more they talked, the more they became more and more speculative. After three rounds of drinking, Jin Chunzhong asked, "Don't blame me for being too careful. I have to ask more questions. These 100,000 taels... Will Jiang's Ministry of War recognize it?"

"Of course, why are I spending 100,000 taels of silver in vain? Are I idle?" Song He was a little drunk.

"What does Chiang's Ministry of War want me to say in front of His Majesty? Brother Song also has to remind me that you should not take the money and do things well, but cause trouble."

Song He said with his tongue wide, "It has nothing to do with Lord Jiang... but he will thank Brother Jin. Anyway, Brother Jin just needs to say to the emperor... that everything is normal in Huxian County, and... it's fine."

No matter how much Jin Chunzhong tempted him, Song He refused to say more, but just persuaded him to drink and say some vulgar words about women.

After drinking for more than an hour, Jin Chun said goodbye.

Several of his entourages were not idle, and as soon as they returned to the inn, they said to him: "It turns out that this Song He is not a big shot. His sister is a concubine for Yincuo, so he is shaking his majesty in the county."

Jin Chunzhong became more and more confused. Who was Song He talking for? What did the emperor think the emperor was investigating? (To be continued.)

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