Jackie Chan's Son-in-Law

Chapter 87 Undercover?

Chen Qing was a little confused.

He knew that the chubby boy had gone to the palace to see the emperor today, and that his own affairs were very likely to be heard by the emperor.

But I didn't expect it to happen so quickly!
Judging from the timeline, the chubby boy should still be in the palace talking to his "Emperor Brother." While the two brothers were talking, the people from the Northern Garrison came knocking on their door.
It should be understood that, in a sense, these people from the Northern Garrison Command were the real "Imperial Guards"!
The Yiluan Division was basically just the Yiluan Division.

It's understandable that the Northern Garrison Commander noticed him, but the fact that they suddenly sent a commander of a thousand men left Chen Qing somewhat puzzled.

This Commander Yan is definitely in the top ten in the Zhenfu Division, or even in the top five!
I am still an unknown nobody. Is it necessary for the top figures of the Northern Garrison to come and see me?
This kind of scene.

It's way too much like a traditional Chinese novel.

His mind raced, and after a long while, he looked at the middle-aged man before him and asked, "Lord Yan, may I ask how the Zhenfu Division wants me to cooperate?"

"This is simple."

Yan Qianhu stroked his chin and looked at Chen Qing, then smiled and said, "The Zhenfu Division is already investigating who stole the manuscripts from your bookstore. They will soon have a general idea. Once we find out who is responsible, we will arrange for you to make contact with the cultists."

"Your printed chivalrous books are very popular in the capital. The pamphlets printed by those cultists this time are also doing well. If nothing unexpected happens, they will find a way to continue producing them."

"Once you meet, they will most likely want to cooperate with you."

Yan Qianhu looked at Chen Qing and continued, "At that time, you can either inform us or learn more about the White Lotus Sect."

"When the time is right, find a way to notify the Zhenfu Division. The Zhenfu Division will step in and eliminate these White Lotus rebels."

Chen Qing's eyes widened: "Commander Yan means I should go undercover?"

"Undercover?"

After thinking for a moment, Yan Qianhu smiled and said, "That's a reasonable way of putting it. But don't worry, we have people from the Zhenfu Division inside the White Lotus Sect. All Young Master Chen has to do is cooperate with our Zhenfu Division."

"The Zhenfu Division will make the corresponding arrangements as to what exactly needs to be done by Young Master Chen."

Chen Qing looked at Commander Yan and asked, "Do I have the option to refuse?"

"Have."

Commander Yan smiled and said, "If Young Master Chen refuses, the Zhenfu Division will assume that the manuscript that the White Lotus rebels obtained in advance was provided to them by you, Young Master Chen, rather than stolen by them."

Chen Qing sighed and cupped his hands, saying, "I am willing to cooperate with the Zhenfu Division."

"it is good."

Commander Yan clapped his hands and laughed, "Young Master Chen is indeed a clever man."

He looked at Chen Qing and said solemnly, "The White Lotus Rebellion has been a menace for many years. Even if we can't wipe them out in one fell swoop this time, as long as we severely damage their influence in the Zhili region, we will have succeeded."

"When the time comes, the Garrison Command will not forget your contributions, young master."

Chen Qing looked at Commander Yan and asked, "Lord Yan, I have a few questions I'd like to ask."

Yan Qianhu lowered his head and sipped his tea: "Just ask."

Chen Qing gathered his jumbled thoughts, considered his words, and then asked, "I've heard from a friend that the Zhenfu Division doesn't handle reports to the authorities or criminal cases, only imperial dispatches. How come this time..."

Commander Yan shook his head and said with a smile, "Young Master Chen, you've misunderstood this point. We do not accept reports from the common people, and we only handle imperial orders. However, suppressing religious bandits is one of the imperial orders of the Northern Garrison."

He looked at Chen Qing and said solemnly, "Two years ago, His Majesty ordered the Northern Garrison to suppress the rampant White Lotus Rebellion in Zhili."

"For the past year or two, the Northern Garrison has been working on this matter, but there haven't been any significant results yet. Including asking Young Master Chen for help this time, it's also to complete the task assigned by His Majesty as soon as possible."

"In order to suppress the White Lotus Rebellion in Zhili."

Commander Yan said calmly, "The Northern Garrison Command even specially set aside an entire commandery to handle this matter."

He looked at Chen Qing.

"I am the commander in charge of this matter. I have been tracking the White Lotus Rebels for over a year."

Chen Qing nodded, having roughly figured out the logic behind the matter.

He paused, then asked, "Lord Yan, I am just a commoner. It is risky for me to get involved in this matter. You also have the Northern Garrison Command..." Commander Yan took out a plaque from his pocket and handed it to Chen Qing. He smiled faintly and said, "Our Northern Garrison Command has many overt and covert networks outside, in addition to the several commanders' offices within it. If Young Master Chen is willing, you will be one of our Northern Garrison Command members from now on."

"Wait until the White Lotus Sect is wiped out."

Commander Yan stood up and said, "I will personally lead you into the Northern Garrison, and I will not let you start as a captain of the strongmen."

"I will definitely give you an official position."

At this point, he looked at Chen Qing and said with a smile, "Young Master Chen, you've come to the capital for these very things, haven't you?"

Chen Qing's expression turned strange.

His mind raced with various thoughts, and it took him a while to finally understand.

I'm afraid... I'm afraid my "Brother Shen" had already informed the Zhenfu Division of my situation long ago.

Or perhaps, the Northern Garrison had already sent people to investigate him on his way to the capital with Prince Jiang; otherwise, it would be unlikely that Commander Yan would know so much about him.

Seeing that Chen Qing remained silent, Commander Yan looked at him and said solemnly, "His Majesty is also very concerned about this matter. If this matter is handled well enough, His Majesty may personally meet with you."

“At that time, Young Master Chen will not necessarily have to serve as an official in the Northern Garrison. If His Majesty makes other arrangements, Young Master Chen will still be able to find his own future.”

Chen Qing's trip to Beijing was to find a way to advance his career. He even decided that if he couldn't find a way to climb the ladder in two or three years, he would return to Jiangnan and start his own "business".

He even prepared for a long-term operation in the capital.

But to my surprise, just a few days after arriving in the capital, this "stepping stone" had already come knocking on my door.

Although it wasn't as glamorous or prestigious as the civil officials of this era, and didn't have the same social status, it was still a pretty good path for someone like Chen Qing who had no official rank.

Chen Qing didn't say anything more, but simply clasped his hands in a fist salute: "I will do my best to assist the Zhenfu Division in completing the great task of suppressing bandits!"

"it is good."

Commander Yan clapped his hands, and soon a young man of about eighteen or nineteen years old entered from outside. This young man was about the same height as Chen Qing, handsome, and dressed in black. After entering, he bowed to Commander Yan and clasped his hands, saying, "Father!"

Commander Yan pointed at him and said to Chen Qing, "This is my son, Yan Cong. He is currently working in the Northern Garrison Command and is a captain."

The soldiers of the Beizhenfusi Thousand-Household Garrison are different from those of other Thousand-Household Garrisons. The lowest-ranking soldiers here are called Lishi or Xiaowei.

It wasn't an official position.

Only the ranks of junior officer, general officer, centurion, and chiliarch were considered legitimate official positions.

“From now on, my son will represent the Northern Garrison Command to communicate with Young Master Chen and exchange information. If Young Master Chen has anything to say, he can tell him.”

"He will inform the Northern Garrison Commander on behalf of Young Master Chen."

Chen Qing glanced at Commander Yan, then at the young Imperial Guard, and silently cupped his hands, saying, "I understand."

He bowed to Yan Cong and said, "Chen Qing, Chen Zizheng."

Yan Cong returned the greeting to Chen Qing, but didn't say much, only uttering two words: "Yan Cong".

Chen Qing remembered his appearance, turned around, cupped his hands in farewell to Commander Yan, and Commander Yan did not stop him, watching him leave.

When Chen Qing reached the entrance of the house, he suddenly looked up at a burly man waiting at the door. The man smiled faintly and bowed, saying, "What a coincidence, Brother Shen is here too."

It was Shen Long, the commander of the Yingtian Yiluan Division.

Shen Qianhu felt a little guilty and returned the greeting with clasped hands: "I'll explain things to you properly another day, brother."

As he spoke, he looked up at the mansion and said with a wry smile, "Lord Yan is looking for me. I'll go in and see him first."

As he spoke, he clasped his hands in a fist salute to Chen Qing and strode inside.

"Brother Chen, wait for me to come out!"

(End of this chapter)