Chapter 449 Wang Xuecheng’s ambition!

In the study room of the Governor's Mansion.

An hour ago, Wang Xuecheng, who had just returned to Dongning from the palace, was bowing and reporting to Ye Mingsheng in front of him.

"Reporting to the commander-in-chief, after Shen Jianzhong and Wang Kangxin were defeated, I negotiated with officials from all sides in the palace and explained my position. With the cooperation of General Yuan Song, I demanded a compensation of one million taels of silver from the palace..."

"However, due to the financial difficulties of the imperial capital, only 700,000 taels of silver are available in cash out of the one million taels of silver. The remaining 300,000 taels of silver will be delivered to us at a rate of 100,000 taels per year over the next three years!"

"And as the interest on these three hundred thousand taels of silver, the palace will give our army one hundred palace maids every year for three years!"

Having said this, Wang Xuecheng, who was bending over, raised his head slightly, as if he wanted to secretly observe Ye Mingsheng's expression, but to his disappointment, Ye Mingsheng was still leaning on the armchair with his eyes closed, looking expressionless.

Although he had no idea what Ye Mingsheng was thinking, Wang Xuecheng hesitated for a moment and then carefully considered his words before explaining:
"Sir, the palace has not been peaceful in recent years. Peasant uprisings have never stopped in various places, and God has not been kind to us. There have been droughts, floods, and locust plagues. The people in various places are ragged and have to eat their own children. Therefore, the palace really can't provide any extra food..."

"I have tried my best to get the compensation of one million taels of silver. I have squeezed every last drop of money out of them. I really have no other choice but to accept the palace maids as interest. I have already made an agreement with the palace officials that these 100 palace maids must be young and virgins!"

"Although I came back in a hurry this time, I also brought back a few palace maids from the palace. I wonder if you are interested..."

Ye Mingsheng didn't say anything when he heard this, but just looked at him. Seeing this, Wang Xuecheng immediately understood what he meant.

Ye Mingsheng still recognized Wang Xuecheng's work ability. He started from Gongdu, so he was very familiar with the difficult situation in Gongdu. Before, Ye Mingsheng expected the compensation to be around 700,000 taels. Therefore, the fact that he was able to extort one million taels of silver from Gongdu this time gave Ye Mingsheng a big surprise.

As for the palace maids, they were also a nice addition. Unlike modern society, in feudal society it was normal to reward subordinates with maids. Moreover, as a new and young regime, Ye Mingsheng's Fengwu Army regime had many young generals and officials, who were full of vigor and vitality.

Therefore, rewarding them with the maids presented by the palace is also a very good way to win them over...

After a pause, Ye Mingsheng ordered:
"In that case, let's do this. The maids from the palace will be handed over to Gu Sansi to deal with. Let him distribute them to the meritorious officers and soldiers. The compensation from the palace will also be brought back to the treasury as soon as possible!"

"As ordered!"

Wang Xuecheng was happy to see that Ye Mingsheng approved his plan.

Glancing at Wang Xuecheng, Ye Mingsheng asked with a smile:

"You did a good job in the palace this time. Tell me, is there anything you want?"

Wang Xuecheng felt a little complicated after hearing this. He believed that Ye Mingsheng must know what he dreamed of, and now that Ye Mingsheng said this, it was very likely that he could not meet his requirements, so he wanted to give him some material compensation... Thinking of this, Wang Xuecheng felt a little disappointed, but still said:
"It is my lifelong honor to serve the Lord Governor. I dare not ask for more!"

Hearing Wang Xuecheng say this, Ye Mingsheng looked at him deeply, and then said leisurely:
"I know you've always wanted to replace Huo San and take the position of director of the Coordination Office!"

These words hit Wang Xuecheng's heart directly. Wang Xuecheng immediately knelt on the ground, knocked his head to the ground and said in a deep voice:
"How dare Xuecheng do this? Xuecheng only wants to assist Director Huo and contribute to your great cause!"

Ye Mingsheng smiled and shook his head when he heard this:

"hypocritical!"

Hearing these two words, Wang Xuecheng was even more panicked. He didn't know what Ye Mingsheng was thinking. Just when he was at a loss as to what to say to Ye Mingsheng, Ye Mingsheng came over, helped him up from his kneeling position, and said earnestly:
"Do you know why I didn't let you be the director of the Coordination Office?"

After hearing Ye Mingsheng's question, although Wang Xuecheng wanted to know the answer, he subconsciously wanted to refuse and cover up. However, facing Ye Mingsheng's captivating eyes, Wang Xuecheng could no longer say the words that were on the tip of his tongue. He had a premonition that today's conversation with Ye Mingsheng might change his life...
Realizing this, Wang Xuecheng hesitated for a moment, and finally decided to make up his mind and whispered:
"I don't know!"

Seeing that Wang Xuecheng had finally learned to be honest, Ye Mingsheng pointed at his head and said seriously:
"Because you are very useful here, the Coordination Office may not be the best place for you!"

Wang Xuecheng was stunned when he finished speaking. The next second, he understood the implication of Ye Mingsheng's words, and his eyes suddenly showed surprise.

He is different from Huo San, who was born in the outlaws and has been in the underworld since childhood. He was born a scholar and won honors. He was forced to give up the imperial examination because of being implicated. As a scholar who has been learning the way of sages since childhood and dreams of teaching everyone and benefiting the people, Wang Xuecheng has never wanted to be a big spy chief!

As for wanting to be the director of the Coordination Office now, it’s only because he knows that there are too many negative stories about him that are difficult to clear, so he has to settle for the second best option...
Patting Wang Xuecheng on the shoulder, Ye Mingsheng said with a smile:

"Our army will soon enter the pass, and the Coordination Office still needs you, do your best! If you don't let me down, I won't let you down either!"

Hearing Ye Mingsheng's words, Wang Xuecheng's eyes turned red and moist, and he knelt on the ground again and said sincerely:

"Your Excellency's kindness is so great that I will never be able to repay you even if I die a thousand times! I will go through fire and water without hesitation!"

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(End of this chapter)