The Bridal Wear Maker Chapter 2

The Northern Pacification Office was located in the north of the imperial city.

Close to a corner of the inner imperial city.

As the morning sun shines down, you can see the red bricks and green tiles of the Beizhenfusi seem to be sparkling.

Entering the Beizhenfusi, you can see neatly arranged weapon racks on the wide martial arts training ground, and the weapons on them are shining with a cold light.

Hundreds of strong Jinyiwei were practicing martial arts in the training ground.

The sound of "Haha" shook the air.

It has a tendency to soar into the sky.

A hundred feet away from the martial arts training ground, separated by more than a dozen brick walls, stood an extremely conspicuous tall palace. The roof of the palace was covered with glazed green tiles, and on the eaves and corners there were mighty beasts, which were finely carved and solemn.

The entire Beizhenfusi exudes a solemn and heavy atmosphere.

At the same time, there is also a hint of solemnity.

"That is the meeting hall of our Northern Pacification Division, outsiders are not allowed to approach.

"If you haven't been informed, don't go near there on weekdays. Otherwise, you will be charged with the crime of stealing secrets, thrown into the imperial prison, and tattooed. Even if you can get out alive, your life will be over."

Zhou Deming took Lin Yan past the martial arts training ground and explained to him some things he needed to pay attention to.

This will prevent Lin Yan from causing trouble.

Lin Yan looked curious: "Uncle Ming, what is tattooing?"

Zhou Deming explained: "They tattoo words on the face of the criminals and then cover them with special ink. Unless you destroy half of your face, you will never be able to wash it off in your lifetime. Anyone who looks at you will know that you have committed a crime."

Lin Yan nodded.

Express that I understand.

Continuing along the walkway on the west side of the martial arts training ground, the two soon saw many Jinyiwei wearing Feiyu uniforms and embroidered spring swords on their waists running fast.

"Quick! Quick! Get to the Shili Pavilion in the east of the city as fast as possible. We must not let that person get away!"

"Hurry up! Everyone, run!"

Zhou Deming stopped the Jinyiwei who was shouting: "Old Chen, what happened?"

Chen Zhong had a solemn look on his face and glanced at Lin Yan who was standing next to him.

"I shouldn't say more about this, but Xiao Yan is one of us, so I'll tell you. It's suspected that someone appeared at the Shili Pavilion east of the Imperial City with Yan Nantian's treasure map."

"What?! Hero Yan's treasure map?!"

Zhou Deming exclaimed.

Lin Yan's heart was also shaken violently.

Was there really Yan Nantian in the ancient dynasty?

Then are there also Yao Yue and Lian Xing, two beauties recognized by the martial arts world?

Chen Zhong did not continue to speak, but patted Lin Yan on the shoulder, "Xiao Yan, do well in the test. Your uncle Ming and I will celebrate for you at Dejuxuan tonight. The three of us, uncle and nephew, will have a few drinks."

Lin Yan clasped his fists: "Okay, Uncle Zhong."

Nodding, Chen Zhong ran after the dozens of Jinyiwei who had already run ahead.

Lin Yan asked tentatively: "Uncle Ming, who is this Yan Nantian?"

Zhou Deming looked full of admiration and excitement.

"Speaking of Hero Yan, he is a great hero who is worthy of heaven and earth. He has never done anything shameful in his life. He is an unparalleled hero who has never been seen before and will never be seen again.

"More than a hundred years ago, when he last appeared in the eyes of the world, he was already one of the ten best swordsmen in the world, and his cultivation was so terrifying and powerful that it was unimaginable."

Lin Yan was surprised: "More than a hundred years ago?"

That being said.

Yao Yue and Lian Xing, these two great beauties in the martial arts world, even if they were still alive, would they have already turned into old witches?

Although they practice Mingyu Gong, they can remain young forever.

but...

It’s so scary to think about it!

Zhou Deming nodded: "Yes, more than a hundred years ago."

"That time, Master Yan killed a contemporary demon and saved the martial arts world from disaster. Afterwards, he left behind a treasure map. People speculated that if they could get the treasure map, they would be able to inherit Master Yan's martial arts and learn the Wedding Clothes Divine Skill, Divine Sword Skill, and the Southern Heaven Divine Fist.

"In the following one hundred years, many bloody battles took place in the martial arts world, all for the treasure map.

"And Master Yan is also the master I admire most in my life! He is loyal and righteous, and has unparalleled martial arts skills. He is simply a role model for our generation. I still remember what the storyteller said..."

Zhou Deming paused and smiled awkwardly.

"Look at my bad habit. I can't stop talking about Master Yan. I won't say any more.

"Come on, I'll take you to the test first.

"Your inheritance documents were submitted half a month ago, and the assessment task has been delegated to General Gu. You just need to demonstrate the Eighteen-Move Embroidered Spring Sword Technique to General Gu.

"Of course, your uncle and I have already taken care of it. You are only taking the test as a formality, so don't be nervous."

Lin Yan nodded.

He was not worried about the assessment, but was always thinking about Yan Nantian's treasure map.

Some even wanted to go and take a look.

but.

The Jinyiwei has intervened in this matter.

If he follows again.

Misunderstanding is inevitable.

I can only wait until I meet General Gu, take the assessment, and officially become a Jinyiwei.

Along the way.

Zhou Deming introduced some situations in the Northern Pacification Office to Lin Yan.

"Don't underestimate Xiaoqi. He is at least an eighth-rank official, registered in the imperial court, with a monthly salary of ten taels of silver, plus various subsidies, which adds up to about three hundred taels of silver a year. In addition, there are some shady incomes, which are not less than his salary.

"If you come across a lucrative job like confiscating property, you can earn enough for several years at a time.

"There are also ten Tiqi under your command. Once they are trained, they will become your ten personal guards. There are many benefits to them."

Zhou Deming introduced as he walked.

He himself is Xiaoqi.

So I am very clear about every intricate thing involved.

As for Chen Zhong whom I just met.

Like Zhou Deming, he was also a small flag officer before, but he made great contributions in capturing bandits half a year ago, and he knew people above him, plus a general flag officer died gloriously in that battle.

Therefore, Chen Zhong was naturally promoted to the position of general flag.

However, Chen Zhong was a nostalgic person and did not become estranged from Zhou Deming and the old drunkard just because of his promotion to the position of general flag bearer.

It’s precisely because of Chen Zhong’s relationship.

Zhou Deming dared to say that Lin Yan's inheritance of the small flag was just a formality.

Lin Yan just listened.

He was not surprised by the shady dealings in official circles. On the contrary, in his opinion, they were all very normal.

only...

Xiaoqi earns so much every year, how come the old drunkard can't even afford a decent house?

Did you use it all to buy alcohol?

What a spendthrift!

"I'll tell you something else."

Zhou Deming introduced enthusiastically.

After all, Lin Yan is his nephew, so as an uncle he naturally has to take good care of him.

"We, the Northern Pacification Division, have a total of 25,000 Tiqi, most of whom are second-rate warriors and a few third-rate warriors.

"Above are the small flags, totaling 2,500 people, mostly first-rate warriors and a small number of second-rate peak warriors, occasionally there are one or two innate realm, but these people will be promoted quickly as long as there is a vacancy in the general flag position.

"After all, even among the generals, only one-third of the people can reach the Xiantian realm.

"The centurions above the general flag must be innate masters.

"A thousand households requires the realm of a half-step grandmaster.

"To pacify the country, one must be a master.

"The positions of Qianshi and Tongzhi value the corresponding ability to handle affairs more than their cultivation, so there is no rigid requirement for cultivation.

"And the commander needs to be a grandmaster.

"Of course.

"These are just the requirements for cultivation. Merits and various abilities to handle affairs, etc., must also be included in the assessment scope. Only after a comprehensive assessment can the size of a person's position be determined.

"As for those of you who have just inherited the position, you don't have to worry too much.

"Depending on the position, one can have one to several years to improve their cultivation strength. After the time limit, if they still cannot meet the corresponding cultivation requirements and have no particularly outstanding performance, they will be demoted.

"You have a year to improve your strength, take your time, don't rush."

Facing Zhou Deming’s explanation and comfort.

Lin Yan didn't explain anything.

Just nodded.

Zhou Deming continued: "There is another point you need to understand. Although our Northern Pacification Division has a staff of more than 20,000 people.

"But these 20,000 people are not all in the Imperial City, but are scattered throughout the dynasty, carrying out various tasks. The number of Jinyiwei stationed in the Northern Pacification Division of the Imperial City is about 5,000.

"The Southern Pacification Office is responsible for supervising our Northern Pacification Office.

"so!

"Don't offend the people from the Southern Pacification Division, especially people like us who are in low positions. They have no scruples when it comes to making trouble.

"If we become centurions or centurions, those people in the Southern Pacification Office won't dare to provoke us easily.

"in addition!

"Because of different duties, the number of people in the Southern Pacification Office is much smaller, only more than 2,000 people, and the permanent staff is less than 800, which is incomparable to our Northern Pacification Office.

"In addition, there is a general commander above the Southern and Northern Pacification Offices.

"He is a mysterious master. A few years ago, the commander-in-chief captured and killed a murderous and treacherous master with just one move!"

When he said this, Zhou Deming became a little excited.

"Oh, yes, a little more.

"Our main duty as Jinyiwei is to restrain the martial arts world. As for monitoring the civil and military officials and the people of the world, most of them are done by the people from the East and West Factories.

"As for investigating major cases, the Six Gates do most of the work.

"Of course, at certain times, we, the Jinyiwei, will also undertake some major cases and monitoring tasks, and even cooperate with people from the Six Gates, the East Factory, and the West Factory.

"Anyway, you have to remember!

"The first duty of our ancient dynasty's Jinyiwei is to obey the orders of the emperor and restrain the martial arts world!"

As they were talking, the two of them turned down a corridor.

Zhou Deming pointed to the yard ahead.

"We're here. General Gu is in front of you. When you become a junior flag, General Gu will be your immediate superior. Don't bump into him after you go in."

Lin Yan nodded.

He naturally understood this kind of thing, and he did not become arrogant just because he already possessed the maximum level of the Wedding Dress Divine Skill.

After all, there is always someone better than you.

Who knows if the person standing opposite you is a hidden master?

Just like Lin Yan.

With the full-level Wedding Dress Skill and the minor accomplishment of the Eighteen Moves of Embroidered Spring Sword Technique, his cultivation level has reached the Grandmaster realm.

And he is a very young grandmaster.

Who would have thought that he possessed such terrifying strength?

In this world.

The Grandmaster is already a powerful figure who can dominate the world, and is often a big shot at the level of the leader or elder in each major sect.

The innate realm below the grandmaster realm consists of various masters.

And the vast number of martial arts people.

Most of them are below the innate level.

The number of people who can reach the innate realm and above will definitely not exceed 10%.

but.

Even if it's only 10%.

Considering the huge number of warriors in the entire ancient dynasty, it is also an astonishing number.

Lin Yan knew very well that although he was already a master at the grandmaster level, he did not have much practical experience after all, and he did not know many martial arts moves.

There is someone in the Jinyiwei who can kill him.

There are definitely more than three or five.

arrogant.

It will only lead to a miserable death.

In a blink of an eye, Zhou Deming had brought Lin Yan to the courtyard where General Gu Zhang was.

"Your subordinate Zhou Deming, I am here to see the General Flag Officer!"

Zhou Deming bowed and clasped his hands.

Lin Yan followed suit.