Not long after sending off the British Duke Zhang Ying, Wei Xiaobao arrived.
"Brother, what other positions do you have?”
He did not stand on ceremony and went straight to the point with a smile.
"There are still many more. The Jinyiwei commander position has always been vacant. Do you have a suitable candidate?" Shen Yan asked.
Wei Xiaobao thought for a moment and said,"No need for that." A thousand households, a deputy thousand households will do."
"Alright." Shen Yan nodded.
"My Commander, you finally look like a noble."”
Shen Yan asked Abby to prepare a table of food and wine.
He called Wu Sidao over to accompany him.
Wei Xiaobao had long wanted to meet this genius advisor, so he was very polite and respectful to him.
Of course, Wu Sidao had long heard of the infamous East Yard Supervisor Wei Xiaobao.
Both of them were from Jiangnan, so they became familiar with each other after a few drinks.
"Eunuch Wei, after today's conversation, I, Wu Sidao, finally know how much the world has slandered you.”Wu Sidao sighed.
Although they had only known each other for a short while, he had always been very confident in his judgment of people.
He had originally thought that Wei Xiaobao was as evil, vicious, and cunning as the rumors said…but now that he had seen him, he had completely changed his mind.
"Haha, Mr. Wu, you might not believe me, but I, Wei Xiaobao, have done many bad things over the years. But it also protected many good people." Wei Xiaobao felt as if he had met a confidant.
"There are many people in the world who say that I, Wei Xiaobao, am such a bad person, but they never know how hypocritical those people are and how vicious they are behind my back.”
"I'm just giving him a taste of his own medicine.”
"Of course, I never thought that the world would understand me and know this.”
Wu Sidao nodded. He believed that Wei Xiaobao was telling the truth.
"Alright, there's no need to act like a daughter.”Shen Yan smiled and dissuaded them.
"Yes, drink. It was not easy to meet a genius like Mr. Wu. Today, he had to get drunk.”Wei Xiaobao was delighted.
However, the three of them quickly talked about the remaining positions in the Embroidered Uniform Guards.
"Brother, you will soon understand the difficulties of officialdom. The two positions today were entrusted to me by Qin Fugui and the assistant minister of the Ministry of Personnel.”Wei Xiaobao laughed.
"Just like your poker card, even if it's a small card, it might be of great use at a critical moment. He needed to give them some benefits. Otherwise, it would be impossible to just let Malatou not eat grass.”
Of course, Shen Yan understood what she meant.
Those people under him dared to work hard for him. Didn't they want to make a name for themselves? Do you want to bring honor to your ancestors?
Soon, the three of them talked about the position of Commander Qian of the Embroidered Uniform Guards.
This was one of the three big shots of the Embroidered Uniform Guards.
Until now, Shen Yan was still empty.
Wei Xiaobao thought for a moment and looked at Wu Si,"Who do you think is most suitable for this position?”
Wu Sidao stroked his beard and smiled,"In my opinion, this position is the best investment.”
"Now, one of you is in charge of the East Chamber and the other is in charge of the Jinyiwei. Moreover, you have the help of the British Duke and Six Fan School. It could be said that his status was revered and no one could shake him.”
"But you still need to consolidate your strength. Therefore, using this position to invest was the best choice.”
When Shen Yan and Wei Xiaobao heard this, their eyes lit up.
"Please enlighten me, sir."
"Eunuch Wei, do you have any reinforcements? Now, although you are all favored and trusted by the current Emperor, you are still the same. But the one in charge of the internal and external affairs of Ming was still the cabinet.”
"The young emperor will inherit the throne, and the power of the cabinet will definitely expand unprecedentedly.”
Wu Sidao had hit the nail on the head. This was what Wei Xiaobao had been worried about these days.
"Therefore, finding an ally in the cabinet is the top priority for the two sirs.”
"However, this important figure in the cabinet must first have a good character. Moreover, he must have the ability, great potential, and ambition.”
When Wu Sidao said this, Wei Xiaobao's eyes lit up."Now that Mr. Wu said so, I really have a candidate in mind.”
As the commander of the Brocade Guards, Shen Yan was in charge of all the confidential secrets of the Ming Dynasty. He could guess who this candidate was.
Yu Pu, age thirty-seven years old, Wuwei thirty years of second-class Jinshi background, Hanlin Academy bachelor.
Now, at such a young age, he was already the Crown Prince's junior teacher, junior tutor, and one of the current cabinet elders.
His teacher was the current Chief Assistant of the cabinet. With so many identities, it could be said that one day, he would become the Chief Assistant of the cabinet.
Although he was the prime minister's favorite student and was recommended by the prime minister to enter the cabinet, he was not only the prime minister's disciple, but also the prime minister's disciple.
However, his political ideology was incompatible with the ideology of the Prime Minister of the Cabinet. Instead, it was somewhat similar to the ideology of his teacher's sworn enemy, the Deputy Prime Minister of the Cabinet.
As a result, he was no longer favored by his teacher, and at the same time, he was viewed with hostility by the opposing forces.
Yu Pu was in a bad situation.
Usually in the cabinet, he was like an invisible person.
According to some rumors, he might be kicked out of the cabinet after the new emperor ascended the throne.
Moreover, if nothing unexpected happened, this matter had already become a foregone conclusion.
The once bustling scene in front of his residence could only be described as empty.
For a person with such ideals and aspirations, this kind of blow could be imagined.
"Is this person really going to be kicked out of the cabinet?”
Shen Yan looked at Wei Xiaobao.
"He's no longer a teacher in the East Palace, what do you think?" Wei Xiaobao smiled and nodded.”
"In that case, isn't this a natural ally that can be formed?”Shen Yan's eyes lit up.
"You're too naive, brother," said Wei Xiaobao with a laugh. My East Chamber and your Jinyiwei have a terrible reputation in the Shilin. Even if that Yu Pu is dismissed, he might not be willing to collude with us.”
"Brother, you should read more books. That was not called colluding with evil. That's called like-minded."
"Alright, I'm cultured," Wei Xiaobao said helplessly. Why don't you think of an idea? How can we make him ally with us?”
"I'm lazy. With Mr. Wu around, there's no need for me to think.”Shen Yan smiled and looked at Wu Si.
Wu Sidao frowned and said,"There is, but it's a little despicable."”
As soon as he finished speaking, Wei Xiaobao and Shen Yan burst into laughter.
"Haha, Mr. Wu, isn't that what the Embroidered Uniform Guards and the East Hall are best at? When will we ever use open and aboveboard methods?”
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