"So there are only two voices now? One is leaning towards Cao Guobang, and the other is leaning towards Bai Changqing?" Shen Hao put down the copper bar in his hand and asked Wang Jian, who was standing with his hands tied in front of him, quite unexpectedly.
Wang Jian's visit today was not an important matter, but a monthly routine, to give Mr. Shen a summary of all aspects of Blackwater, both internal and external, this month. What I just mentioned are some relatively noteworthy contents about Blackwater's secret agents.
"Yes, sir. Judging from the information we have received so far, it is not only these two voices in the temple, but His Majesty also seems to have this idea. Especially for Bai Changqing, in the past two months, His Majesty's intention to take the exam has become more and more obvious. . Moreover, at the beginning of last month, the former left minister of the household department was replaced by a counselor who was highly regarded by His Majesty when he was the prince. Now he plays a leading role in the household department. This should be a preparation for the subsequent personnel changes. "
Although Blackwater's intelligence cannot be said to be "all-pervasive", it can be said to be "seeing in all directions and listening in all directions." Now, based on the intelligence obtained from various places and the four departments using the information accumulated in the documents to conduct deductive analysis, The conclusions drawn are generally not too far off.
Shen Hao smiled and said: "First there was Ye Lansheng, and then Lu Liang. It seems that His Majesty was already wary of the bag of manpower he had. But Bai Changqing was lucky. Every step along the way seemed to be on the right foot. In the key point, it's just right. No matter what, keep an eye on this person."
"Sir, please rest assured. Bai Changqing is guarded by our gold medal spy. Now he has fully integrated into the Bai family. If there is any trouble, he will report it back as soon as possible."
Hearing what Wang Jian said, Shen Hao also thought of the spies around Bai Changqing. He still remembered that those two sisters had put a lot of thought into Heishui. They were the first knock on the door for Heishui to spread his business.
"Well, it's good that you have an idea. But you also need to keep a close eye on the secret agents. The positions of dignitaries and prime ministers can change. Even if the secret agents are rivets, they should always pay attention to whether they are rusty or not, so as not to make mistakes at critical moments. .”
Wang Jian bowed and said that Blackwater actually had relevant preventive measures, and also observed and analyzed secret agents on a regular basis. On the one hand, it is ability, on the other hand, it is loyalty. Whenever there are signs of substandard performance or erratic behavior worthy of discussion, corresponding judgments will be made, and then corresponding adjustments will be made based on the judgment results, either erasing, transferring, or correcting.
In fact, the spies that Black Water spread out have been purged several times in Wang Jian's hands. It's just that these things belong to Heishui's daily life. They usually just tell Lord Shen a result, and the specific details don't cause trouble to Lord Shen.
The human heart is never a measure of loyalty in Black Water, only actions and facts are.
Whether it is beauty, poverty, money and comfort, or even plainness, these may change the agents' minds and give them thoughts that are contrary to their identity.
Just like crops getting pests. The same goes for secret agents. This is an unavoidable problem. Just pay attention to it and clean it up from time to time. It's just a daily routine, not a big deal.
"Cao Guobang and Bai Changqing, what do you think of Heishui now?" Shen Hao had to pay attention to the currently vacant position of left prime minister.
Cao Guobang was originally a tool man, but Lu Liang was forced to die of illness unexpectedly, which immediately raised Cao Guobang, a tool man, to a height that did not belong to him. He is senior, well-connected, and tactful without any merit or fault. His qualifications must be passable, and he can slide from the right to the left without any constraints in the middle.
It seems that Cao Guobang's appointment as leftist prime minister has become a "fait accompli"?
And looking at Bai Changqing, it seems possible, even not bad. He is also very good in terms of qualifications. He has experience in a low-level yamen, and has worked in the position of Minister of the Ministry of Revenue for many years. He has reached the peak of all aspects of human relations, and although he is not young, he has some cultivation skills. He can work for another dozen or two years. Ten years is out of the question. Physically, he is definitely much better than Cao Guobang.
The most important thing is that Bai Changqing stood in line early! He started taking sides even before the emperor ascended the throne or even won the imperial examination. This iron-like Conglong Zhigong is not a bit thicker than Cao Guobang.
The contest between "Cao" and "Bai" has just begun, but the outcome will affect the temple situation of the entire Jingjiu Dynasty for the next five years or even longer. Therefore, this is not only a matter of concern to the civil servants, but also to the military and Xuanqing Guards. The whole country is paying close attention to it.
As a special entity for internal inspection and external investigation, the Black Flag Camp naturally needs to conduct detailed follow-up on the selection of dignified left prime ministers. Even what they need to follow up is not only the "left prime minister position itself", but also need to understand what forces and interpersonal relationships are mixed in this power struggle. In the future, these things will be included in the document library so that they can be used as a more comprehensive basis for analysis and deduction.
Even as far as Shen Hao is concerned, he prefers someone who can easily control the trends to take over the post of left prime minister, or to take over the post of left prime minister in the future.
Compared to Shen Hao, who is easier to grasp the trends, Cao Guobang or Bai Changqing?
Naturally, it is easier for Bai Changqing to grasp the trend.
What is worth noting here is that Shen Hao wants to "master the trend" rather than master Bai Changqing.
Although there is only a difference between two words, it is a bottom line that Shen Hao must adhere to. Keeping track of a minister's movements or every move can be regarded as the daily intelligence collection of the Black Flag Battalion, as well as a way to pave the way for external investigations. But if you have all the ministers in your hands, that is another matter. It is an act of overstepping the imperial power and exceeding the bottom line of power given by the emperor.
And Shen Hao's confidence came from the two gold medal spies beside Bai Changqing. Moreover, they still have a personal relationship, so it is naturally easy to grasp Bai Changqing's movements.
As for Cao Guobang. This former right-hand prime minister and tool man has always had a low sense of presence. Even in Heishui's documents, he is the type of person who is approaching old age. Therefore, the early deployment of intelligence did not cover him. This made Cao Guobang, who was suddenly promoted to the top, become Heishui's "blind spot". It is a bit improvident and unrealistic to hope that the intelligence will be followed up later.
"Write down the current trends in the palace and temples. Try to find out who among the civil servants thinks privately. Then divide the factions. Who supports Cao Guobang, who supports Bai Changqing, and what are His Majesty's intentions. These are all The deduction path should be established as soon as possible.
Then, we need to help Bai Changqing at the right time. As long as he can become the left prime minister, the future civil service trends of the country will be much more transparent to us.
So, you should understand how to do it, right? "
