Wu Shigong put his hands on the big case and calmed down. Now he's not angry at all. Now as an "airborne soldier", he has been reduced to the position of acting commander of the Nancheng Soldiers and Horses Command Division, and he is so young, with no team, no foundation, and no prestige, if he thinks about it from another position, he will definitely not respect such a boss if he is a subordinate. Just look at Xue Qiang and Xue Yong, even these two guards who are counted as their own people look down on themselves intentionally or unintentionally, why bother to demand those outsiders?

And it's useless to be angry now. Because he wants to open up the situation in the Nancheng Soldiers and Horses Command Division, he does not require himself to establish any prestige in front of those subordinates, but at least he must make these subordinates afraid of him. How? In fact, Wu Shigong also knows that the solution is quite simple, that is, to seize the financial and personnel rights of the Terracotta Division. Now, the official seal is in the hands of Wu Shigong, so in legal theory, Wu Shigong can fully grasp the financial power and personnel power of the Nancheng Soldiers and Horses Command Division, as long as he is familiar with the situation and follows the rules, he will definitely be able to grasp the initiative, so there is no need to be nervous (in modern times, grasping the power of organs and units is still these two points, at most in the enterprise multiple sales).

But how? What are the incoming and outgoing payments of the Nancheng Terraching and Horse Command Division? How do your subordinates relate to each other? Do they have backers? What is the size of the backer's background? Now Wu Shigong doesn't know anything. The first priority is to find someone who understands the situation.

Today, the behavior of these subordinates of their own, even if it is not organized, at least some people have carried out a series of activities. And the Xu Yanmu beside him did not act with them, which must have not been heard, indicating that he was the one who was excluded by today's small circle. Maybe his judgment will be a little wrong, and Xu Zhimu may also know about this situation, or maybe he didn't want to offend himself, so he didn't act with them.

In addition, Wu Shigong also understands that these subordinates who are scattered today will definitely not all have the same heart, and there must be some people who follow the crowd. But it's impossible to find these people for a while, so now his hope can only fall on Xu Yanmu.

Wu Shigong wanted to understand that it didn't take long, so he immediately said to Xu Yanmu with a kind smile: "This official took office today, and I originally wanted to invite everyone to have a meal today, but now it seems that there is no need, Xu Yanmu, how about two glasses of wine for the two of us at noon?" ”

Of course, Xu Yimu would not believe Wu Shigong's words, according to the usual practice, he did want to hold a reception banquet for Wu Shigong today, but it was also done by his subordinates to raise money, where is Wu Shigong, the boss, who pays for it. Wu Shigong invited himself to lunch, and the meaning of this wooing was simply too obvious. Should I accept it? Xu Yimu fell into a fierce ideological struggle.

In fact, Wu Shigong had already guessed wrong, and the matter of giving Wu Shigong a dismissal today was caused by Ruan Xiong, the deputy commander, and the other two deputy commanders acquiesced. Xu Yanmu not only knew in advance, but Ruan Xiong also connected himself. Beside Commander Na Li, who was recuperating from his injuries, there were two absolute cronies known as his right-hand man, one was Deputy Commander Qian, who died and was replaced by Wu Shigong, and the other was Xu Yimu (although there is a word "official" in the official position of official, this is indeed an official, not a small official).

In the entire Nancheng Soldiers and Horses Command Division, the location of Xu Zhi's destination is very important. His main duty was to manage the accounts and archives of the yamen, and his cronies who were not in command were not up to the task. This was also a mistake made by Wu Shigong because he was not familiar with the terms of reference of the various officials in the yamen. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been so reckless and so directly wooed Xu Yanmu. But Xu Zhimu didn't know that Wu Shigong had made a wrong act after making a wrong judgment, and he couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

He must be Commander Li's cronies, and Xu Yimu also thought that Wu Shigong knew that he was Commander Li's cronies. Even if he took refuge in Wu Shigong, with his own identity, he would definitely not be trusted by Wu Shigong. Xu Yimu is an old oilman in officialdom, and he has seen a lot of intrigues, so he can't help but think about the most complicated direction in his mind. What is the purpose of Wu Shigong's behavior of wooing himself? Suddenly, he thought of a possibility that could explain the situation. That is, Wu Shigong wants to force himself away, at least to take away most of his power. Because if he refuses Wu Shigong's wooing, it will also give Wu Shigong a reason to clean himself. Thinking of this, Xu Yanmu couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.

In the Yamen of the Soldiers and Horses, the role of the official is very important, but his importance is based on the trust of the commander. If it weren't for Wu Shigong's official seal, the official documents written by Xu Yimu and the accounts he made would be useless. If Wu Shigong only uses the power in his hands to add some blockage to himself, he is most afraid of what kind of anti-corruption work he will carry out and check his previous accounts. No matter how well you do your accounts, you can always pick something out of the eggs. Wu Shigong wants to be ruthless, it is unlikely that he wants his own life, and it is too likely to ask for his official hat.

In an instant, Xu Yanmu figured this out, and he decided that he couldn't offend Wu Shigong. Xu Yanmu immediately responded with a smile: "How can I let Mr. Wu break the bank, come down at noon." ”

It doesn't matter who pays for it, the main thing is that Xu Yanmu responded to his own wooing. Wu Shigong was also not polite to Xu Yimu, and then said: "This official has just taken office, and there are still many situations that I don't understand, so I want Xu Yimu to help me more." It's still early, so let's talk about it casually? ”

"Mr. Wu is polite." It was inconvenient to speak in the lobby, so Xu Yanmu made a gesture to welcome Wu Shigong into the inner hall to talk. Wu Shigong always felt a little unaccustomed to Xu Yanmu's name for himself, calling himself "boss", is he so old? He didn't know that the Ming Dynasty's address to officials was either to directly address the official position, or to call "boss", regardless of whether the other party was young or not. It's not like modern TV dramas to call "adult" at all, which is very rude. In fact, it can be seen from the title that Xu Yimu has actually regarded Wu Shigong as his boss. It's a pity that Wu Shigong doesn't understand this.

Seeing that Xue Qiang and the three of them were still standing aside, Wu Shigong was not angry. He pointed at Xue Qiang and Xue Yong and shouted at them, "What are you still doing standing here?" You two go outside and look at the gate. "Tigers don't threaten when I'm a sick cat. Let the two of them blow the cold wind at the post of the janitor and sober up for a few days.

Xue Qiang and Xue Yong glanced at each other, their faces were happy, and they both thought in their hearts: "It seems that my uncle is still quite good." ”

Shumo on the side was in a hurry, and hurriedly grabbed Wu Shigong's sleeve and said, "Then the young master will give the big seal to the small one." ”

Hey! Didn't you go out today and didn't look at the yellow calendar, it's all yujian ghosts. I didn't even cover the official seal myself, and this kid is going to rob Shumo? Afraid I won't be able to kill you? Seeing that Wu Shigong's face was not good, he seemed to disagree, Shumo was even more anxious, and then added: "The small one must keep the big seal well, the seal is in the people, and the seal is lost." "Wu Shigong is happy, you can make it clear. Is it that serious? Shumo, don't you just want to be an official seal keeper? That's fine. Master, I satisfy you. Wu Shigong took out the official seal from his arms and threw it to Shumo. The book and ink followed the official seal, and it was like tears in my eyes. Wu Shigong, who was watching, muttered straightly, what is there to be excited about?

Xu Yan, who was on the side, was observing his words and expressions, and understood that Wu Shigong was indeed an officialdom novice. For the domestic slaves of officials, the janitor and the palm seal are undoubtedly the two most important golden positions. Gatekeepers can receive red envelopes, palm prints can collect palm print fees, and non-officials' most trusted domestic slaves will not be granted. But looking at Wu Shigong's expression, he obviously didn't understand any of this. Did he just stumble into me? It seems that when we talk, I can just ask and answer questions, and if I have a heart-to-heart conversation, I don't need to talk.

When the three deputy commanders left the gate of the yamen, they gathered together, and their personal soldiers formed a large circle to separate the idlers and others from a distance.

Yu Lian said to Ruan Xiong: "It's not good that my brother doesn't give that kid face today. ”

"It's fine!" Ruan Xiong didn't seem to take today's matter to heart at all, "Anyway, this is all done by the younger brother, and if you pursue responsibility, you can't find the two elder brothers." "Nguyen Hung is certainly not as reckless as he seems. In fact, he also has a plan. If after today, Wu Shigong swallows his anger, then his prestige will definitely be discredited, and in the future, the Soldiers and Horses Command Division will be the world of their three deputy commanders. If they fight back fiercely, with the cronies and prestige of their three deputy commanders, Wu Shigong will not be able to fight them, only he will lose face, and the result will be the same. Even if Wu Shigong's combat effectiveness is super strong, it is nothing more than a defeat for both sides. Wu Shigong's thighs are very thick, and the three of them are not without backers. When the time comes, the backers will sit together and make peace, which is the result of the well water not violating the river water, and maybe they can fight for more benefits. Therefore, the results are always favorable.

"Don't go too far." Zhou Shikun zuihou said. Ruan Xiong and Yu Lian nodded. Ruan Xiong thought in his heart: Old Zhou, don't be serious. The 100 households that fired the cannon today are your son, and I don't believe that your son didn't tell you last night.

Wu Shigong and Xu Yanmu sat down in the inner hall. Wu Shigong asked straight to the point: "Can Xu Yanmu know how many personnel there are in the Nancheng Soldiers and Horses Command Division?" ”

"There were a thousand seven hundred and sixty-two officers, scribes, and soldiers. It is divided into fifteen hundred households. ”

"How are the fifteen hundred households distributed?"

"Except for Commander Ruan, who has two hundred households, the other three deputy commanders have three hundred households, and Commander Li has four hundred households."

Hearing this, Wu Shigong had some questions, and then asked: "Commander Li is injured now and can't be a director, who should manage his four hundred households now?" ”

After hesitating for a moment, Xu Yanmu felt that there was nothing to hide, and replied, "It should be you, the boss." ”

"So is there a problem with asking the 100 households of these 700 houses to have a meeting after lunch?" Since he is his direct subordinate, there is nothing to be polite.

"It should be fine."

During the conversation, Wu Shigong gradually learned that the Nancheng Soldiers and Horses Command Division managed eight squares and 138 shops in the southern city of the capital. This shop should be similar to a modern police station. One of the main commanders and four deputy commanders of the Nancheng Soldiers and Horses Command Division are nominally under the command, but in reality, each is in charge of one piece and does not interfere with each other. Officials with more than 100 households are appointed by the Ministry of War, and commanders cannot be appointed or dismissed at will. At most, appoint and dismiss the general flags and small flags of the 100 households (all of which are official positions in the Ming Dynasty army). So those three deputy commanders don't sell their own accounts, and they can't do anything to them.

The main commander is the one that includes the three southern city gates at the junction of the inner and outer cities of the capital, and the deputy commander who was replaced by Wu Shigong is the one outside the Xuanwu Gate. In normal times, only the commander of the Yamen of the Nancheng Soldiers and Horses Command Division is sitting in the hall, and the four deputy commanders are all working in the office space of their own jurisdiction, and they do not come to the Yamen if they have nothing to do.

Wu Shigong is also very concerned about the related business yamen, and learned from Xu Yan's introduction that the Nancheng Soldiers and Horses Command Division is under the leadership of the Nancheng Patrol Imperial History sent by the Metropolitan Procuratorate in business, and there are many contacts between the East Factory and the Nancheng Jinyi Wei Thousand Households on weekdays, as well as the Chongwenmen Tax Customs. Wu Shigong thought to himself: I have to visit those departments tomorrow. I have to add a military department, which is ultimately my own direct jurisdiction.

Seeing that it was close to noon, the two went out for lunch in a friendly and harmonious atmosphere. When going out, Wu Shigong told Shumo to find a familiar helper from the yamen to lead the way, and called the seven hundred households to let them come to the yamen for a meeting after eating.