In the reception room of the Runan Hou Mansion, there was a handsome figure in a green shirt sitting on the guest seat, as steady as a mountain.

Fifth Xinrou entered the city one day later than Chen Yue. Compared with Chen Yue, who had outstanding achievements, Fifth Xinrou's entry into the capital seemed much duller. He did not cause much trouble in the official circles of the capital. He was only connected to the capital by the Shangguan family's personal butler.

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Half of the merits of defeating the enemy in Nanjiang Road hang on Shangguan Tailei's head, so the fifth is not so dazzling, but in the eyes of some people, this fifth heart is still very important.

Wu Xinrou's eyes were always fixed on the floor, not knowing what she was thinking.

There was a slight sound of footsteps, and Shangguan Taiqing's figure appeared at the door of the living room.

"Greetings to Lord Shangshu!" Wu Xinrou bowed respectfully, with the same respect as he showed to Shangguan Tailei on the Nanjiang Road.

"Please get up, you must be the fifth Xinrou. Tsk tsk, you are indeed a talented person." Shangguan Taiqing looked up and down at the young man in front of him, nodding his head in praise.

The gentle and courteous Fifth Xinrou made the uncle-in-law very fond of him. More importantly, it was the young man in front of him who allowed Shangguan Tailei to secure his seat on Nanjiang Road and hold his hand.

The military power of a hundred thousand troops.

"Your Excellency, this is ridiculous."

"Come, sit down, don't be restrained." Shangguan Taiqing laughed and waved his hand, gesturing for Fifth Xinrou to sit back.

"Your military exploits in Nanjiang Road this time are really not small. It's a bit unqualified for someone as big as you to be placed in Nanjiang Road to deal with South Vietnam. The Empress Dowager and I want you to become an official in Beijing. I don't know what you think.

How about it?" Shangguan Taiqing said with a chuckle.

Fifth Xinrou handed over his hand: "But according to the order of Lord Marquis, Fifth has no objection. As for the victory of Nanjiang Road, it is also thanks to Lord Shangguan for coordinating the overall situation. I, Fifth, am just following orders."

The expression on Wu Xinrou's face was very humble, and she didn't mean to be greedy for success at all.

Shangguan Taiqing stretched his waist happily and said softly: "Tailei has already told me that today's weather in Nanjiang Road depends on your advice, so don't be polite to me. Treat me like a Shangguan family.

It can be said that I have tried my best, and I promise that with my Shangguan family here, I can ensure that you will rise to great success in the capital."

As soon as we met, Shangguan Taiqing made it clear that you are an official of the imperial court and receive the official salary from the imperial court. However, you must listen to my Shangguan family.

"I understand what the Marquis means." Wu Xinrou smiled slightly: "What I want in this life is to be able to make a difference in the officialdom. Lord Hou, don't worry, Wu will do his best for the Marquis! There are some good families.

It’s been too long, it’s time to replace someone.”

Although the fifth words were spoken in a calm voice, one sentence pierced Shangguan Taiqing's heart.

Who do certain aristocratic families refer to? In Shangguan Taiqing's opinion, aren't they the deep-rooted Yuwen family and the Chu party and the Qi party?

"Hahaha! You are indeed a smart man. I like young talents like you!" Shangguan Taiqing threw his head back and laughed. This fifth heart soft is really to his liking.

Moreover, during this year, he sent people to Zhong Nanshan to find out the details of Wu Xinrou. He was innocent and had never interacted with anyone. He was a person with a clean foundation. Because of this, he dared to rest assured.

Use this person.

Shangguan Taiqing could see that Wu Xinrou had some ambitious plans. Looking at the court, who else besides his Shangguan family could allow him to display his talents?

"Master Marquis, I wonder what I need to do if you call me to the capital?" Fifth Xinrou bowed and asked.

Shangguan Taiqing tapped his fingers slowly on the chair handle, and said calmly: "What do you think of the position of right minister of the Ministry of War?"

"The Ministry of War?" Wu Xinrou's eyes paused: "That is the place where the Yuwen family pays the most attention? Does the Marquis want to use the military power of the Yuwen family?"

"Haha, that's right." Shangguan Taiqing nodded, and Fifth Xinrou saw what he meant at a glance, which made him very satisfied.

Shangguan Taiqing tilted his head and said with a hint of sarcasm: "The Yuwen family has been in control of the Ministry of War for some time, so we can't let them hold the military power forever, right? Military power is more secure if it is in the hands of your Majesty.

The original Right Minister of the Ministry of War has reached his age and it is time to step down. And you have made great achievements in repelling the enemy on the Southern Border Road, which is obvious to all in the court. It is reasonable and reasonable for you to appoint the Right Minister of the Ministry of War. I am sorry that they can't find a reason to refute."

Uncle Guo had a sneer on his lips. He had long wanted to take control of the military power of the Yuwen family, and Fifth Xinrou was the most suitable candidate at the moment. He was talented and loyal, and the most important thing was that he had no background, so there was no need to worry about raising a tiger.

Fifth Xinrou stretched out two fingers and said: "The Yuwen family's support in the capital is nothing more than the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Household Affairs. One is in charge of soldiers and the other is in charge of money. Taking away the Yuwen family's military power is equivalent to cutting off their right-hand man.

And now the left minister of the Ministry of War is Zhao Zhongtian of the Zhao family. If I become the right minister of the Ministry of War again, the influence of the Yuwen family in the Ministry of War will be greatly weakened. As time goes by, the Yuwen family will be ignored by us. We will find an opportunity then.

If Yuwen Chenghua is removed from his position as minister, then half of the Yuwen family will collapse."

"Hahaha, it's exactly what I thought." Shangguan Taiqing raised his head and laughed: "My brother is indeed right. With you here, it will be much easier for my Shangguan family to do things."

"Master Hou, you have praised me several times since we met, and if you praise me again, my face will become thicker." Fifth Xinrou spread her hands jokingly.

The smile on Shangguan Taiqing's face became even thicker. This fifth Xinrou was not a nerd, and could even make a few jokes.

Uncle Guo laughed for a while and then said: "To tell you the truth, if you stay in Nanjiang Road, you can choose between the two positions of military envoy and military envoy. But in the capital, the third-rank minister of the Ministry of War is currently

This is the highest official rank I can give you. You can choose to return to Southern Border Road or stay in the capital. I will never force you."

The meaning of Shangguan Taiqing's words is self-evident. One is the second-rank official and the second-rank military envoy, while the minister of war is only the third-rank official, which is slightly lower in official rank. And if he stays in the southern border road,

Fifth Xinrou is a character who is inferior to one person and superior to ten thousand people, but in the capital, there are many people with higher rank than him.

Shangguan Taiqing narrowed his eyes at Wu Xinrou's face, wanting to see what choice this young man would make.

The Fifth Xinrou hesitated for a moment and then chuckled: "Master Hou, I'm afraid that only a stage as big as the capital can allow me to show off my skills. The Southern Border Road is a little too small. And it's too small for my Fifth Xinrou to choose my opponent.

It won't work if you are weak. The Yuwen family is just right, neither big nor small."

"Hahaha!"

Shangguan Taiqing laughed with satisfaction and said: "From today on, you will be the arm of my Shangguan family. If you succeed in the future, you will be able to choose official positions throughout the dynasty!"
Chapter completed!