After returning to the mansion, the more Zhao Wanxian thought about it, the more he felt that he was a little unsure of Ye Mingsheng's thoughts. He immediately called his confidant butler Zhao Wu to ask.
"Where is Song Haibo?"
Zhao Wu heard this and said:
"The commander-in-chief will give a speech at the east gate tomorrow. Lord Song seems to be inspecting the site with the guard camp at the east gate..."
Zhao Wanxian nodded slightly and asked:
"Did you send that landscape painting by Song Xingxuan?"
Seeing Zhao Wanxian mention this, Zhao Wu smiled and nodded and said;
"Sent it! Director Song refused to accept it at first, but after seeing the item, he was very happy, but he was still a little coy!"
I told him that this was not given to him by your Excellency, but loaned to him for appreciation, so Director Song reluctantly accepted it! "
Zhao Wanxian nodded with satisfaction when he heard this. Although he had always been strict with himself, how could he really survive in the officialdom?
In the past ten days, Zhao Wanxian cleaned up a group of Hebei and Yu borers and obtained 600,000 taels of silver. At the same time, he also obtained some very rare treasures. Most of these treasures, Zhao Wanxian, handed them over to the Chief Secretary's warehouse. , but he also kept a few scattered items privately.
Although he hid the things privately, it did not mean that Zhao Wanxian wanted to take them into his pocket. Zhao Wanxian was not really interested in these gold, silver, jade, cultural toys, calligraphy and paintings, etc. He hid the things privately, completely I want to give things as gifts at the right opportunity.
For example, this time Zhao Wanxian was eyeing Song Haibo from the beginning. Zhao Wanxian believed that although the Marshal admired and trusted him now, no one could predict the future. Moreover, he had offended Gu Sansi, so in the Marshal Zhao Wanxian can finally have an ally by his side, someone who can speak for him...
At first, Zhao Wanxian’s target was Ye Cheng, the director of the Attendance Department. Zhao Wanxian believed that although Ye Cheng’s official position was not high, his position was very important. If he could be on good terms with him, he would have Ye Cheng by his side to speak for him in the future. , then you can sit back and relax!
So when Zhao Wanxian was in Liaoyang, he deliberately showed kindness to Ye Cheng, but it was a pity that Ye Cheng ignored Zhao Wanxian's kindness at all. Zhao Wanxian's method was tantamount to flirting with a blind man!
Seeing this, Zhao Wanxian could only give up thinking of a solution on Ye Cheng, and instead focused on Ye Cheng's deputy, Deputy Director of the Attendance Department Song Haibo!
Although Song Haibo is not as important as Ye Cheng, as the deputy director of the Attendance Department, he is also deeply trusted by the commander-in-chief. This time the commander-in-chief visited the south, Ye Cheng stayed in Yi Jing and took Song Haibo with him. This also explains the attitude of the commander to a certain extent!
At the same time, Song Haibo is not as high-minded as Ye Cheng, a distinguished member of the Ye family, so Zhao Wanxian believes that if he deliberately bends the rules as the chief envoy, he will definitely be able to win over Song Haibo!
Therefore, taking these factors into consideration, Zhao Wanxian deliberately kept the landscape painting of Song Xingxuan, one of the six major San practitioners in the previous dynasty. He had already inquired clearly. Although the relationship may be a bit distant over the past three hundred years, Song Haibo was indeed Song Xingxuan. One of the descendants!
More than a hundred years ago, the Song family suffered an accident. In order to survive, the Song family sold all the paintings of their ancestor Song Xingxuan... ···
Later, after the Song family got through the difficulties, they also felt that it was a bit embarrassing to sell all the paintings left by their ancestors, so they wanted to redeem some as family heirlooms. However, Song Xingxuan's paintings have always been highly praised in Shilin, and many people like his elegant paintings. Free and easy style.
Therefore, the price of Song Xingxuan's paintings has always been high on the market, and they will be bought quickly once they become available. Therefore, the Song family's desire to buy back their ancestor's paintings as family heirlooms has never been completed!
Therefore, after encountering Song Xingxuan's paintings this time, Zhao Wanxian deliberately kept them, preparing to use them as a stepping stone to a good relationship with Song Haibo.
Song Haibo, as the deputy director of the Attendance Department, wanted to give him money
There must be too many people giving gifts, but Song Haibo's ability to remain in the position of deputy director also shows that he still has very high requirements for himself. Otherwise, with the commander's character, he would definitely not tolerate Song Haibo. around.
Therefore, if you want Song Haibo to accept the gift, you must give it to him and send it to his heart, so that Song Haibo will never refuse!
And it was obvious that the landscape paintings of his ancestor Song Xingxuan were such a gift that Song Haibo couldn't put down!
Even though he gave the gift away, Zhao Wanxian knew that it was not enough to build a closer relationship between him and Song Haibo. To win over the deputy director of the Attendance Department, he had to carry out further binding of interests!
Thinking of this, Zhao Wanxian ordered Zhao Wu:
"You should contact Song Haibo now and tell me to invite him to have supper at Nanji Restaurant..."
"yes!"
Half an hour later, Zhao Wanxian was waiting for Song Haibo in the private room of Nanji Restaurant. As soon as he saw Song Haibo's appearance, Zhao Wanxian immediately stood up to greet him and said enthusiastically:
"Brother Haibo! I've invited a busy guy like you!"
Song Haibo was really flattered by Zhao Wanxian's call as "Brother Haibo". Although he and Zhao Wanxian were similar in age, Zhao Wanxian was the second-grade chief envoy to Hebei and Henan!
And although Song Haibo, as the deputy director of the Attendance Department, is a close official of the Marshal, in terms of official position, he is just a minor official from the fifth rank. There is a seven-level difference between him and Zhao Wanxian!
Therefore, although Zhao Wanxian sounded friendly, Song Haibo did not dare to go beyond the slightest, bowed and spoke:
"Song Haibo, a humble official, meets with Zhao Bu, the envoy!"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Wanxian waved his hands quickly and said:
"This is not the Chief Secretary's office. Brother Haibo, you don't have to be so reserved. This is a private meeting. I am two years older than you. If you don't mind, just call me Brother Zhao!"
As soon as these words came out, Song Haibo didn't know what Zhao Wanxian was doing, but as the saying goes, you can't hit the smiling person, so he could only bite the bullet and said:
"Brother Zhao!"
Seeing this, Zhao Wanxian also nodded with satisfaction, and then arranged for Song Haibo to sit down and prepare for the banquet. Although it was nominally just a simple late-night snack, with the words of Zhao Wanxian, the chief envoy, Nanji Restaurant immediately reopened. Started fucking in full swing··························
Several master chefs worked hard for a while and finally prepared six hot dishes and two cold dishes. Originally, Nanji Restaurant wanted to continue serving, but Song Haibo stopped them.
Song Haibo picked up the wine glass and said to Zhao Wanxian sincerely:
"The paintings of our ancestors have always been a concern of our Song family. Today, thanks to Brother Zhao, I can admire the paintings of my ancestors. After I appreciate them carefully, I will definitely return the original jade to Zhao!"
After listening to Song Haibo's words, Zhao Wanxian waved his hands and said with a smile:
"This belongs to your Song family. Zhao just borrowed flowers to offer to Buddha!"
Speaking of this, Zhao Wanxian continued with some meaning:
"It's just a painting! We are all our own people! Brother Haibo, you can enjoy it as long as you want!"
As soon as these words came out, Song Haibo's expression moved slightly, and then he and Zhao Wanxian exchanged toasts. Because Zhao Wanxian was willing to bend the knot, and Song Haibo also seemed to be interested in making friends with Zhao Bu, the envoy, so the atmosphere at the banquet was very harmonious!
After three drinks and five dishes, Zhao Wanxian saw that the atmosphere was almost complete. He sighed and asked Song Haibo pretending to be distressed:
"Brother Yu has been in Hebei and Henan for a while. Although he is also very dedicated, he is stupid and still has no clue about the development of Hebei and Henan... ··
"Brother Haibo, you have always been smart and capable, and you have always been by the commander's side, so you might as well give some advice to Brother Yu!"
Song Haibo was able to become the deputy director of the Attendance Department, so he was naturally a good person. He had long known that
Chu Zhao Wanxian must have something to do with him so late, so he had been waiting for Zhao Wanxian to meet him, but what he didn't expect was that Zhao Wanxian was so patient that he waited until now to speak.
Although Zhao Wanxian said that Ji Yuzhi had no clue about his development and asked him to give him guidance, Song Haibo knew in his heart that the reason why Zhao Wanxian came to him was because the commander-in-chief had a cold reaction to the "big gift" he sent, plus the impact of the "dossier case" , that’s why I came to find out about the commander-in-chief’s tone!
After thinking clearly about these, Song Haibo organized his language and said:
"Brother Zhao, you are ridiculous. All I do with the Marshal is serving tea and running errands. How can I understand these military and state affairs? Moreover, the entire Yijing court knows that you, Lord Zhao, are in good hands and have a bright future." The bright future is infinitely better!”
Listening to Song Haibo's perfunctory words, Zhao Wanxian shook his head slightly, and then suddenly changed his voice and said:
"Brother Haibo is dissatisfied with what you said. This time, many people in Hebei and Yu took the blame and resigned. Even the deputy chief minister, Zhao Tao, claimed to be ill and left. We now have many fewer colleagues in Hebei. If there are people like you, Brother Haibo, The joining of such smart and capable people will be a blessing to me, Zhao, and a blessing to the people of Hebei and Henan..."
As soon as these words came out, Song Haibo was confused. He didn't know what Zhao Wanxian meant by saying this. Why did he start recruiting him?
At this moment, Zhao Wanxian continued:
"Brother Haibo, we hit it off right away. I don't know whether I should tell you something or not!"
Seeing Zhao Wanxian acting like this, Song Haibo naturally said:
"Please give me some advice, Brother Zhao!"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Wanxian immediately said with all his heart:
"Brother Haibo, everyone knows that you are a rare talent, but your position is a bit awkward. Your company already has Director Ye Cheng, who is a relative of the Ye family. Brother Haibo, you are afraid of this big mountain. It’s very difficult to overcome!”
Listening to Zhao Wanxian's words, although Song Haibo remained calm on the surface, a fleeting strange color flashed in his eyes.
It can be said that Zhao Wanxian's words have reached his heart. When he was transferred to the Attendant Department, Ye Cheng may have felt that he could not threaten his position, so he was very gentle in his attitude towards him. The relationship between the two of them was also very good. The harmony!
But as he gradually ran some errands for the commander and won his trust, the relationship between Song Haibo and Ye Cheng also became more subtle... ······
Although the two people remained the same on the surface and no conflict broke out, Song Haibo knew very well that if he continued to develop in the Attendant Department, the confrontation between him and Ye Cheng was bound to happen. After all, as the old saying goes , One mountain cannot accommodate two tigers, how can one tolerate others snoring on the side of the bed?
In the Attendant Department, Song Haibo must not be able to defeat Ye Cheng. After all, his surname is Ye, which is a natural advantage. Therefore, when Ye Cheng occupies the Attendant Department position and refuses to leave, and his own upward path is blocked, he must The best way to face him, Song Haibo, is to jump out of the Attendance Department!
Even though Zhao Wanxian hit the mark, Song Haibo naturally couldn't admit what he said. Just when Song Haibo was about to say a few words to push the matter away!
Zhao Wanxian continued to speak:
"Brother Haibo is dissatisfied. I promised Hu Mingyuan to recommend him to the commander-in-chief as the deputy chief envoy, thereby destroying the alliance between him and Zhao Tao. After Hu Mingyuan became the deputy chief envoy, the position of Yujing prefect was vacated. I need I come to Jiyu alone to help me, what do you think, Brother Haibo?"
When he heard the words "Prefect of Yujing", Song Haibo was startled at first and then moved a little. He is a person who likes to take one step and see the next.
Therefore, although the matter of external deployment has not yet been discussed, Song Haibo has also considered the location of his external deployment. Compared with the various central departments of the Yijing court, he personally prefers to go to local prefectures and counties to stay with Ye Mingsheng. For a long time, he knew very well that Ye Mingsheng valued local work experience!
People who were promoted by Ye Mingsheng, such as Zhao Wanxian, Zhang Zhiwen, Qi Dechao, etc., they all have one thing in common.
The characteristic is that they have all had local experience, understand the working methods of local counties, and have made achievements in local counties!
Therefore, if he goes to a local county to stay for a while, it will be very beneficial to Song Haibo's future!
Among the various local prefectures and counties, the conditions in Yujing can be said to be the best, without even adding one or two words!
Not to mention that the prefect of Yujing is a fourth-grade official, who Song Haibo transferred was promoted to the third level in a row. Just say that Yujing, as the capital of Hebei Province, has no shortage of money or people. As long as he works hard and achieves political achievements, it is not a matter of fact. This is a very difficult thing. After working as the prefect of Yujing for a few years, you will be able to serve as a frontier official without any accident!
This can be said to be the most perfect gold-plated position for Song Haibo. Therefore, facing Zhao Wanxian's recruitment, Song Haibo had to admit that he was indeed a little tempted... ····
