Shen Hao had received suggestions from Jiang Cheng before.
The implication is that people who came from Jingxi are now very powerful in the entire Xuanqing Guard system, including not only Jiang Cheng, the governor of Jingxi, but also Shen Hao, the commander of the Black Flag Camp. But in order to have a wider network of contacts, I insisted that Shen Hao make plans early and take advantage of the opportunity of breaking up the Qin family in Jingbei to cut off some of the fat meat of Jingbei Xuanqingwei and eat it himself.
Shen Hao agreed with this, but he had his own rules in his heart.
Managing connections is what Jiang Cheng likes to do, and Jiang Cheng is very accurate in judging people and does not follow the narrow paths. He just follows the connections above to manage relevant connections. This way, the results are quick and the risks are low.
But Shen Hao has little interest in managing connections. He was looking at the personnel vacancies in Jingbei just to prepare for Heishui's tentacles to penetrate, not to mention running anything by himself.
To be honest, Shen Hao really despises these so-called connections. He is different from Jiang Cheng. His cultivation cannot stay at the Yuan Dan realm forever. Even now, it seems that it is not impossible for him to reach the Xuanhai realm within a few years. So you ask Shen Hao, a monk who is very likely to be in the Xuanhai realm in the future, to have fun with a group of people who are in the fourth and fifth grades in their career. Isn't it boring?
In the circle of monks, the fundamental belief is still fists. When his cultivation level can no longer rise, Shen Hao may consider building some connections. As for now, forget it.
However, Shen Hao was still surprised. He didn't expect that Jiang Cheng was so capable that he could actually "place a bet" in advance without offending Pang Ban, which just happened to give Liu Yang, a person with potential who had been hidden by Pang Ban, Hit. In this way, I don’t say how much benefit Liu Yang can bring to Jiang Cheng in the future, but he can definitely be called a "one of his own" in the same line.
By opening up the situation in Jingxi and adding Jingbei, this is considered to include half of the territory of the old Jing Dynasty. Afterwards, if Jiang Cheng wants to gain some benefits for himself and his people or prepare some escape routes, there will be more ways.
Wang Jian is with Shen Hao, and they have been together all the way. His future, and even his wealth and life are firmly tied to Shen Hao, so he is also on Jiang Cheng's line, but the relationship is different. On the first floor, Shen Hao will prevail.
"Sir, we currently have eight of our own people in place. According to your instructions, they are not important positions, but they are the kind that cannot be avoided, such as the desk clerk, the logistics purchasing deacon, etc. In addition, Liu Yang's adjutant is also there Our people.”
A trace of pride flashed across Wang Jian's face when he said this. Blackwater is currently developing very fast, and a lot of the credit is his. Now he can properly place spies into Jingbei Town's Fushi Yamen and various positions where eyeliners are needed. , these are the results of the long-term development and growth of Blackwater.
"Very good. With these people here in the future, we will know in advance what the Xuanqing Guards are going to do in the Jingbei area. But you have to explain to them. Everything is mainly a bystander. If there is no order, let these people Don’t do unnecessary things without permission, just do your current job step by step.”
"Don't worry, sir. My subordinates have already given instructions to them. Look more, listen more, and talk less."
"Well, these are all details, but we still can't be careless." Shen Hao paused and asked in passing: "There is news about the candidate for the governor of Jingbei. What about the candidate for the high position in the imperial city?" What? Is there any new news?"
Wang Jian's smile did not change. He naturally knew that Shen Hao was asking about the suspenseful position of left prime minister. Did Cao Guobang pick up the fallen peaches and completely secure the position of left prime minister, or did Bai Changqing, the Minister of Household Affairs, take over?
"Sir, there is currently a lot of news about the position of left prime minister in the imperial city. There are many different news from various channels. But only the palace has been mediocre. Especially not long ago, a large number of the former emperors were killed in the palace for unknown reasons and left behind. Among the eunuchs, everyone inside was in danger and no news came back.
Therefore, there is currently no relevant reliable information. However, the two secret agents lurking on Bai Changqing's side sent back a lot of information that could be used for analysis. "
"Oh? Tell me about it." Shen Hao had a deep memory of the two spies beside Bai Changqing. After all, Blackwater had just started to set up a stage at that time. He had personally watched the training of those two people, so they were considered official members of Blackwater. The first gold medal agent sent out. Of course, the relationship between Bai Changqing and Heiqiying has been stable since then, and the two spies have not been used much in the future except for playing a key role in the imperial examination at that time.
Wang Jian: "According to the news from the spies, Bai Changqing currently has many more errands in his hands that do not belong to the Ministry of Household Affairs, and are all sent directly from the palace.
According to the official procedures of the state and the dynasty, although the six ministries often cooperate with each other, there are very few cases of direct intervention beyond their authority. Not to mention that His Majesty transferred the copper bars directly from the palace. This has never happened before and is also against the rules. "
"Transferred directly? What are they?"
"Except for the affairs of the Ministry of War, there are also documents from other departments. The most common ones are personnel appointment and dismissal notes from the Ministry of Personnel, which contain His Majesty's personal advice."
Officials?
Shen Hao was silent for a while, took a sip of herbal tea, and said with a smile: "How did Bai Changqing respond? Is there any relevant information passed on?"
Wang Jian shook his head and said: "That's not true. Every time Bai Changqing takes the note away in the morning. So there is no information about his reply to His Majesty. But my lord, Your Majesty even asks Bai Changqing for advice on the appointment and dismissal of personnel in the court. What do you think? Do you want to promote Bai Changqing to the position of left prime minister? If Bai Changqing really takes the position, will Cao Guobang directly retire or return to the position of right prime minister? "
"The Ministry of Personnel...the place where the future of officials from all over the world gathers, such an important place!" Shen Hao sighed. Indeed, the importance of the bureaucracy is related to the legitimacy of high-level power, and it is also the key to controlling the entire civil service group. When Ye Lansheng was in power, a large part of his power was built up by the officials he cultivated. The reason why Ye Lansheng has such great prestige in the civil service group is largely because he controls the staff.
As an official, who doesn't want a bigger official position? Right? Naturally, it is necessary to maintain awe and expectations for the officials who are issued official hats.
After being silent for a while, Shen Hao shook his head and said: "Although it seems that His Majesty likes Ye Lansheng, letting him take care of other affairs should be a reflection of his weight. But...Cao Guobang also has merit. , and is already sitting in that position, how can he change his order at night? The official career has always been about progress, not retreat, and it is impossible for Cao Guobang to go back and become the right prime minister.
Unless...Cao Guobang takes the initiative to retire. Then Ye Lansheng can be pushed to the front desk by His Majesty. "
