Young Master Gao? Call me Little Grand Secretary!

When Gao Zhao returned home that day, it was already late at night. Before he could catch his breath, he was pounced on by Feng Sanniang!

This caused him to be listless when he went to the Gatekeeper's Office the next day, and he even felt a dull pain in his lower back...

Gao Zhao was indignant; he was still just a child!

How could those old women treat him like that!

When we first met, everyone was shy and timid, blushing and their hearts would race at the slightest teasing. How wonderful!

Unlike now, they're like wolves and tigers, wanting to squeeze him dry!

I was so naive that I fell for their tricks and got my body taken by those old women, ruining my reputation!

Indeed, a skilled hunter often appears in the form of the prey!

To cope with these formidable enemies, I need to strengthen my physique!

After handing over the token, he entered the palace, pondering how to strengthen his physique as he walked.

Going to work every day consumes too much of his time and energy, so the path of physical exercise is no longer viable. He can only rely on gratitude points!

Every day, those on duty at Chongzheng Hall can indeed gain some points by being kind to others, but as everyone knows, there are many treacherous officials in the Song Dynasty who do not know how to be grateful, so the gratitude points they gain are very few and far between!

We still need to think of another way!

He dragged his aching back and slowly moved along the palace path. The imperial guards on both sides secretly glanced at him when they saw his listless appearance.

Gao Zhao was completely unaware of this, preoccupied with thinking of a solution. He hadn't helped the poor for so long, and wondered what would happen if he tried a different approach to make money.

However, on the other hand, although poverty breeds cunning, wealth does not necessarily breed conscience. After accumulating gratitude points for so long, it turns out that the poor are the most cost-effective!

This means he will have to spend more money!

I've spent a lot of money renovating my house and buying furniture lately, and now I only have a little over 5,000 yuan left. Just thinking about it makes me panic! I'm so anxious!

To alleviate his anxiety and to help the poor, he felt it was necessary to shut down the den of iniquity!

I scouted the place yesterday...I surveyed the situation, and this den of iniquity must be very wealthy!

If I were to use this ill-gotten wealth to help the people, that would be a great act of righteousness and immeasurable merit!

Now there are two obstacles preventing him from doing good deeds and accumulating merit. One is that there are many thugs in the den of iniquity, who are not easy to deal with!

Even if Lu Zhishen were to charge headlong into battle, whether the fat monk could win and retreat completely was not important. What was important was that Fu Jin would definitely run away with the money!

Then all that work will have been for nothing!

Another problem is the difficulty in handling the aftermath. The last time they destroyed the Beggars' Gang's hideout, although they offended Wuyou Cave, the actual losses they caused were limited. As long as the people forget about the Beggars' Gang after a while, they can still make a comeback.

The other party would naturally not make a big fuss over such a small matter and offend Gao Qiu!

But this time the damage is really huge, and the other party will definitely not let it go. At the very least, they will have to seek an explanation from Gao Qiu!

If an exchange of benefits cannot be made, it cannot be ruled out that the other party might resort to underhanded tactics against you!

To obtain their donations, he needed to use Lu Zhishen, but Lu Zhishen's physique was too conspicuous, making him too easy to spot. Making a move would expose his identity, and then they would find him...

So this guy is a complete waste!

He's useless at everything, but he's number one at eating meat!

Thinking about the experts around me, there really isn't a suitable candidate!

Lin Chong is timid and definitely wouldn't dare to do this. Even if I forced him to do it, he would most likely just go through the motions and end up messing things up, only trying to save my own life!

Zhou Ang is certainly bold, but he'll definitely report me immediately...

Damn it, where are my trusted men?!

All we can do now is have Shi Qian continue to gather intelligence and gain a deeper understanding of the situation at the den of iniquity, and then we can make a plan and see if there are any other options.

Alas, it's so difficult to do anything in the Song Dynasty. There are obstacles everywhere, and it's hard to move an inch. Even someone as strong as me can only choose to swallow my anger and lie low!

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After arriving at the Gemensi (a government office) and clocking in, Gao Zhao, as usual, began to prepare for the day's work. There was no need to rush, as the court assembly had not yet ended. He just needed to arrive before the Imperial Palace after the Emperor had finished his breakfast.

As they were leisurely organizing the documents, the Deputy Envoy of the Imperial Palace Guard entered with one other person. Everyone immediately stood up and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Deputy Envoy Shi!"

"Hehe, everyone, no need for such formalities!" Vice Envoy Shi smiled kindly, waved to the crowd, and then gestured to the person beside him, saying, "I've come today to introduce a new colleague to everyone. This is Wei Xun, the newly transferred Xuanzan Sheren of my Eastern Shangge Gate Division!"

All eyes turned to the man named Wei Xun.

He was in his thirties, of medium build, with a gentle smile, and seemed very approachable.

Wei Xun stepped forward and bowed to the assembled officials and clerks, his voice steady and measured: "I am Wei Xun, and I have been transferred to the Eastern Upper Gate Office as a Xuanzan Sheren. I hope you will give me your guidance on the various formalities and procedures when I work with you in the future."

The officials of the Imperial Guard returned the greeting with clasped hands, saying, "You're too kind, Lord Wei."

Gao Zhao mingled in the crowd, bowing respectfully as usual, but inwardly alarm bells went off instantly.

He glanced at Wei Xun without changing his expression, his mind already made up.

This newly appointed Xuanzan Sheren is most likely the close friend Zhao Dunwen had mentioned before, a person with whom he had a deep friendship and who was calm and capable!

Vice Envoy Shi then introduced with a smile, "Wei Sheren originally served in the Western Upper Gate Guard, so he's practically one of our own. He has repeatedly rendered meritorious service and has only recently been transferred to his new post. You should all consult him frequently!"

Everyone bowed again and agreed, and Gao Zhao was now certain of his guess.

Deputy Envoy Shi nodded, his gaze sweeping over Gao Zhao with an ambiguous meaning, before instructing, "The original Assistant Envoy, Zhao Dunwen, will be temporarily replaced by Attendant Wei!"

Everyone accepted the order again, and subconsciously glanced at Gao Zhao.

Those who can survive in the Imperial Palace are all shrewd and resourceful. Moreover, being located in the capital, they are well-informed and had heard about this news long ago.

Today is simply confirmation!

Zhao Dunwen had previously targeted Gao Zhao, but Gao Zhao turned the tables on him, causing Zhao Dunwen to lose face and be suspended from his post and fined, making him a laughing stock!

Now that his friend has taken over, I'm afraid he's up to no good!

It looks like there's going to be some excitement at the Gatekeeper's Office!

It seems Gao Zhao's days ahead will not be easy!

Gao Zhao looked up and met Wei Xun's gaze. Their eyes met, and he smiled slightly, showing no fear whatsoever.

A superior may have a great advantage if they want to deal with their subordinates, but does a superior have no weaknesses? Does he have no concerns?

Certainly not!

For the leaders who are truly in charge of the Gemensi, they don't care about the power struggles between their subordinates, but there is a premise: it must be within a controllable range!

If it exceeds this range, it will affect stability!

At that time, both Gao Zhao and Wei Xun will be held accountable!

Gao Zhao will naturally be seen as a troublemaker and will not get a good outcome, but in the eyes of the leaders, Wei Xun will also be labeled as lacking management ability!

This is a lose-lose situation!

Gao Zhao's smile grew even brighter, his eyes filled with inquiry: Are you willing to give up your future for Zhao Dunwen?