Chapter 78 Cheng Hongnian’s plan

Back at Baihusuo, Lin Mang was still thinking about this matter.

A White Lotus sect branch has thousands of people. If only the Jinyi Guards are dispatched, they will need at least one thousand-household station, plus the cooperation of the local thousand-household station.

Even if this is a joint operation by all parties, it should be led by a deputy Qianhu.

There will never be good things without a reason in this world. If there is, it is 100% a trap.

But if Cheng Hongnian really wanted to harm himself, there would be no need to protect himself in the matter with Zhao Jingzhong this time.

"grown ups."

Seeing Lin Mang return, Tang Qi hurriedly greeted him and said respectfully: "The gifts are ready. They are a pair of calligraphy and paintings that were found from the Zhou family, and two pieces of fine ink stone."

Lin Mang put back the chaotic thoughts in his heart, shook his head, and stopped thinking about it.

He rode out of Fusi, Beizhen, and went straight to the Xichang station.

…

West Factory,

A Xichang eunuch walked into Chen Ju's office room and said respectfully: "Sir, a member of the Jinyiwei family came outside, his surname is Lin Mang, and he said he has some case proceedings to tell you."

After writing the letter, Chen Ju felt a little surprised, pondered for a moment, and said, "Bring him to see me."

"yes!"

After a while, Lin Mang followed a West Factory eunuch outside the hall.

Lin Mang walked in, raised his hands and saluted, "Lin Mang has met Admiral Chen!"

Chen Ju chuckled lightly, looked Lin Mang up and down, stretched out his hand and said, "Sit down."

"When I first met you, I felt that you were an extraordinary person. Now, in just a few months, you have actually stirred up the storm in the city."

Chen Ju's face showed emotion.

He has met a lot of people, but this was the first time he saw someone like Lin Mang.

In his eyes, he could not see the awe of power.

Even royal power!

No matter how you look at it, Lin Mang doesn't look like a madman.

Lin Mang stood up and cupped his hands and said: "I came here this time to thank you specifically for taking care of my subordinates and for helping me many times."

Chen Ju chuckled and said, "It's just a small matter."

"I'm not just helping you with some things. I also have my own considerations."

"Just like what happened this time, how did you know that I didn't profit from it."

Chen Juxian glanced at what Lin Mang brought and was about to speak, but Lin Mang was one step ahead of him.

"Sir, I just picked this up near the West Factory. Since no one claimed it, I took it upon myself to bring it back. I'd like to trouble you to keep it for you so that we can find the lost owner."

Chen Ju was stunned for a moment, and a trace of obvious astonishment flashed in his eyes.

Chen Ju looked at Lin Mang in surprise.

To be honest, this was the first time he had seen such a different rhetoric.

No wonder his adopted son wanted to introduce him to the West Factory several times.

Chen Ju nodded and said nothing more.

The two talked for a while, and then Lin Mang got up and left.

Looking at the departing figure, the smile on Chen Ju's face disappeared little by little, and he whispered to himself: "Cheng Hongnian, what on earth are you planning..."

The Zhao Jingzhong incident this time is by no means as simple as it seems.

Lin Mang was able to stay safe and sound, in addition to the efforts of many parties, partly because Cheng Hongnian gave up some benefits.

This is how it is in officialdom.

There are no absolute friends or enemies, there are only interests.

…

evening,

Lin Mang unexpectedly received an invitation.

Looking at the invitation in his hand, Lin Mang felt a little headache.

He is now very resistant to these banquets.

Not a good thing!

However, he also knows that in the officialdom, various social banquets are indispensable.

Even if you are the chief minister of a dynasty, you still need to attend the royal banquet.

If it was an ordinary banquet, he would have declined.

But this invitation cannot be easily rejected.

The people who sent the invitation were from Xichang, Chen Juyizi and Li Jinzhong.

Only now did he know that the man he met when he first entered Beijing was actually Li Jinzhong.

If he remembered correctly, the famous 9,000-year-old man was called Li Jinzhong before he changed his name.

It is impossible for someone to be accepted as an adopted son by Chen Ju, so there is no one else but him.

"well……"

Lin Mang sighed softly, gave instructions to Tang Qi, and rode out of Fusi, Beizhen, towards Yunxi Tower.

…

at night,

Yunxi Tower is brightly lit.

Lin Mang stood up and dismounted, and the boy outside Yunxi Tower immediately came to greet him, saying with a flattering face: "Sir, I will lead your horse to the backyard."

These people who hang out at the bottom have long developed a pair of "fiery eyes" and the ability to recognize people.

Lin Mang glanced at the boy unexpectedly.

After taking just two steps, a figure with a delicate face walked out quickly, with a smile on his face.

"Master Lin!" Li Jinzhong said with a smile, "Long time no see."

Lin Mang also cupped his hands and said with a smile: "Master Li, I didn't know the identity of Master Li last time, so I was presumptuous."

"Haha!" Li Jinzhong chuckled and pulled Lin Mang inside very enthusiastically.

The two of them walked all the way to the private room on the third floor. Li Jinzhong explained with a smile: "The chef in Yunxi Building is extraordinary in cooking, so I made the decision to book it here."

"Master Lin won't blame you, right?"

Lin Mang smiled and joked: "If Master Li hadn't invited me to this Yunxi Building, I probably wouldn't have been able to come."

The smile on Li Jinzhong's face became stronger and stronger, and he was obviously in a good mood.

As a eunuch, he is sensitive by nature.

Many people are respectful on the surface, but secretly act like a castrated dog.

But he could feel that Master Lin did not look down upon him because he was an eunuch.

Li Jinzhong was so excited that he directly picked up a glass of wine and said loudly: "Mr. Lin, I toast you this glass of wine!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he drank it down in one gulp.

Lin Mang also drank heavily.

Li Jinzhong put down his wine glass and said with a smile: "The reason for inviting Mr. Lin here this time is for the White Lotus Sect. This time, I will be in charge of the West Factory. I hope we can have a happy cooperation in the future."

Lin Mang was stunned for a moment, with a look of surprise on his face, and said in confusion: "Master Li, how did you know that I am the person in charge of the Jinyi Guard this time?"

Li Jinzhong said casually: "I knew it three days ago."

Lin Mang's eyes narrowed slightly.

Li Jinzhong smiled and said: "Come on, Mr. Lin, use your chopsticks."

After saying that, he started eating without any hesitation.

Seeing this, Lin Mang no longer had any scruples.

Anyway, someone is treating you, so if you don’t eat, you won’t get it for free!

…

In the blink of an eye, two days have passed.

At the Fusi martial arts training ground in Beizhen, Lin Mang led his men to come.
To be continued...