As Shen Hao expected, although Cao Guobang's anger could be clearly felt, the other party had no intention of falling out or breaking his skin.
Even when Shen Hao finally said the four words "everyone gets what he needs", he didn't react violently. On the contrary, he looked relieved.
Shen Hao left a Thousand Miles Note to Cao Guobang, but the imprint of this Thousand Miles Note was not Shen Hao's, but an unknown casual cultivator. It belonged to an untraceable Thousand Miles Note, and was used to target people like Cao Guobang who were not the best. Known "informants" are used for communication.
Cao Guobang did not hold on to his own excuses, because he knew that as long as the Black Flag Battalion still wanted to get information from him, they would not discredit him, and would even defend him to secure his position as left prime minister. . Although I feel uncomfortable in my heart, I have to say that being able to stand with something like a vicious dog like Black Flag Camp is definitely beneficial to Cao Guobang, who is currently competing fiercely for the position of left prime minister.
Once upon a time, Cao Guobang felt helpless because of his age. He always lamented that time flies and life is short, and he also felt sorry for himself. But now I can't tell whether my old attitude is good or bad.
Cao Guobang had thought clearly before that because of his age, it would be difficult for him to secure the unexpected position of left prime minister. After all, the emperor's thoughts were not on him, and he would not be able to sit for a few more years. But now, because of his age, the Black Flag Battalion does not have to worry about his backlash, but will help him, which in turn gives him a better chance to secure this position.
This positive and negative situation made Cao Guobang extremely conflicted.
There are also many worries. It's not that he's worried about the present, but he's worried about the future. To be precise, after he retires in a few years, will the Black Flag Camp really help him cover up everything and allow him to have a good death?
I heard that the person named Shen has always had a good reputation... I should trust him... right?
Shen Hao's credibility is a very mysterious thing. He himself doesn't know when to speak up and when not to speak up. Maybe it depends on his mood? It's just that the rumors outside are quite accurate.
Meeting Cao Guobang does not mean that the matter is over. To realize this investment, what is needed is for Cao Guobang to stabilize his position as left prime minister, and the investment will be recouped in two or three years.
So I need to give Cao Guobang some help.
The special nature of the Black Flag Camp is destined to not be suitable for directly supporting people. Not to mention whether the emperor will go crazy, even the civil and military officials in the temple will be upset.
However, there are still many ways to do it secretly without directly taking a stand. Even if there are ways to avoid exposing the Black Flag Camp itself, it is not even difficult.
Just like the method used to help Zhu Shou become the Lord of the Yaxing of Fengri City in the past, there is no need to directly help Zhu Shou do anything, he only needs to get rid of those who pose a threat to Zhu Shou. At that time, Zhu Shou will be the only choice, and it will naturally be stable.
Of course, what was applied to Zhu Shou cannot be completely copied to Cao Guobang. Because currently the biggest threat to Cao Guobang's position is none other than Bai Changqing. Unlike those who stripped skin and bones of Yaxing, Bai Changqing was not someone who could be dealt with casually. Shen Hao had warned Wang Jian about this before, so naturally he would not do anything now.
So the goals will change and require some stretching. For example, if you can't touch Bai Changqing, then go and touch those who support Bai Changqing. Those who stand in line in aristocratic families and temples don't need too many. Just pick five or six of the black ones from Heishui's archives and let Cao Guobang handle them by himself. The effect will definitely be very good.
By then, Cao Guobang's momentum will be strong, while Bai Changqing's will be weak. In addition, the people who sided with Bai Changqing will be dug out for dirty things, and the corresponding emperor will also have some bad opinions about Bai Changqing himself. Besides, how many years can Cao Guobang stay in the position of left prime minister even if he doesn't give up the throne? At that time, the emperor will most likely think: Forget it, let’s observe it for a few more years.
Therefore, Cao Guobang, who has been called a "stable" person all his life, became the emperor's only choice in a short period of time.
After Shen Hao explains these things, Heishui will naturally look for opportunities to get in touch with Cao Guobang, and then hand over the names and relevant evidence of the people who can be used as sandbags for Cao Guobang. Then you can watch Cao Guobang perform.
Dealing with traitors and changing targets, a series of things that had always been under Shen Hao's control suddenly changed, so much so that even Shen Hao felt caught off guard.
Bai Changqing came to the door.
The concierge outside said that the chief official of the local government office in Fengri City wanted to see something. Shen Hao was still surprised at the time. He had never had any dealings with this newly appointed local government official. At the beginning of his tenure, Shen Hao went to a banquet and had a drink.
He was confused in his heart, but he had to give face to someone who came to visit him in person, so Shen Hao made tea and waited in the public room. But what was waiting was Bai Changqing, who came in with the officer in charge.
Bai Changqing wore the robe of a government official and put makeup on her face. After coming in, she wiped it off and greeted Shen Hao with a smile.
"Bai has met Mr. Shen."
"Shang Shu Bai?!"
The two of them greeted each other, and the official in charge slipped away and went to the porter's cabin, leaving the public room behind. He didn't want to hear any secrets between Bai Changqing and Shen Hao.
In the public room, the expression on Shen Hao's face was out of control when he saw Bai Changqing. He never dreamed that Bai Changqing would find him and come to him in the same sneaky way as now. It seems that the plot is repeating itself. When he went to see Cao Guobang before, maybe Cao Guobang felt the same way as he does now?
"Master Shen seems to be surprised to see Bai?" Bai Changqing smiled calmly. He brought a chair himself and sat down opposite Shen Hao's desk.
"Sir Bai's sudden visit, the official was indeed a little surprised." Shen Hao laughed, got up and poured a cup of tea for Bai Changqing, then returned to his seat and sat down, and said tentatively: "I don't know why the master came here suddenly. Why? In fact, you only need to say hello, sir, and your subordinates will go to the Hubu Yamen to take orders."
"Haha, if there is official business, Bai will naturally meet Mr. Shen in a formal setting. But this time Bai came here for personal matters, so he had no choice but to choose to meet in this way. Please forgive Mr. Shen." After Bai Changqing finished speaking, he turned to Shen. Hao cupped his hands to apologize.
"This... Mr. Bai is too polite. I don't know what it is. Please just say it's okay." At this point, Shen Hao was also feeling a little nervous, thinking to himself, right?
Bai Changqing nodded and said: "Bai came here for the two wives of the family. I would like to ask Mr. Shen to give them a way out."
When Shen Hao heard this, his eyes twitched subconsciously, and he thought, "Sure enough."
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