"Your Excellency, please wait a moment. I'll take this back and place it properly first!"
"Hahahaha, you'd better put this pot away carefully. Judging by its appearance, that old monk must have spent at least thirty to forty years to cultivate it to this state!"
Seeing that Han Mo seemed to have something to say to Liang Shicheng, Han Jiayan found an excuse and walked out of the room.
Liang Shicheng understood his intentions and smiled, not refusing.
"Do you have something you want to tell me, kid?"
After Han Jiayan left, Liang Shicheng looked at Han Mo with a smile.
"It's nothing else, really. I just have my eye on the position of Shao Yin of Kaifeng Prefecture..."
Han Mo did not hide anything from Liang Shicheng and spoke frankly.
"You fellow, your appetite is quite large!"
Upon hearing this, Liang Shicheng couldn't help but laugh.
He naturally understood that Han Mo wasn't referring to himself taking the position.
After all, Han Mo had done such an excellent job in the southeast. Even if he himself agreed, the Emperor would not.
The entire court was in need of money right now. Han Mo had only been there for a short time, and in such a short period, he had already raised so much military funding for the court. This achievement made all the civil officials in the court feel ashamed.
"I've made Your Excellency laugh, but this is a rare opportunity!"
Han Mo smiled and did not deny this fact.
"Who have you taken a liking to? This position is not easy to fill. Just dealing with the matters of monks and Taoists is enough to cause a headache right now!"
Although Liang Shicheng was involved in the incident caused by Lin Ling Su this time, he did not intend to personally step in and help Lin Ling Su deal with the monks.
His goal was to admonish the monks, not to make mortal enemies with them. This distinction was important.
"The former Investigator of Kaifeng Prefecture, now the Yuanwailang of the Ministry of Revenue's Department of Granaries, Zhang Shaoyou!"
"Zhang Shaoyou?"
Upon hearing Han Mo's words, Liang Shicheng frowned.
"What does Your Excellency think?"
"Are you willing to give up his current position?"
The position of Yuanwailang of the Department of Granaries was a truly lucrative one. Although the position of Shao Yin of Kaifeng Prefecture was indeed enticing, the position of Yuanwailang of the Department of Granaries was also exceptionally sought after!
"This position will naturally be managed by Master Fan!"
"You rascal!"
Hearing this, Liang Shicheng chuckled again. This kid didn't want to let go of either side.
"I can't help it, Your Excellency. At this time, people are already banding together. If I don't leave myself some room to maneuver, I'm afraid I'll just be kicked around like a ball."
"I can't help you much with this matter, do you understand?"
After hesitating for a moment, Liang Shicheng looked at Han Mo again.
"I only need Your Excellency to speak a few kind words at the critical moment. As for the rest, I have my own arrangements!"
Seeing Liang Shicheng's furrowed brow, Han Mo immediately understood his unspoken meaning. It seemed he didn't want to get too deeply involved in this matter.
However, this suited Han Mo's intentions perfectly. After all, if Liang Shicheng exerted too much effort, one favor might not be enough!
"It's good that you understand. I have this matter in mind, but you must understand that no matter who wants to secure this position, the matters of the monks and Taoists must be dealt with!"
"This kid already has a plan."
"If that's the case, then there's no problem! By the way, I've already taken care of Li Gang's matter for you. I shouldn't need to intervene with the Ministry of Personnel, right?"
"Thank you, Your Excellency. I'll handle the Ministry of Personnel myself!"
Hearing Liang Shicheng's words, Han Mo was truly overjoyed. It was truly double happiness today!
Although it was a bit unscrupulous to poach Li Gang to his side like this, thinking of Li Gang's emaciated body that night, Han Mo couldn't bother with such details.
Li Gang had the talent of a prime minister. Han Mo urgently needed someone mature and steady by his side to help him manage the overall situation.
As long as he helped Han Mo set up the framework, the remaining matters would be much easier.
Even if the court situation changed later and Li Gang was transferred back to court, Han Mo wouldn't be in a panic.
"With Cai You out of the picture, the court situation is about to undergo further changes. My health is not as good as it used to be, and there's not much more I can help you with. You need to grow up quickly."
Since the Emperor had confided in him last time, Liang Shicheng's regard for Han Mo had clearly risen to a new height.
However, in the end, Han Mo was still a young man. Seeing his confident demeanor, Liang Shicheng couldn't help but pour a bucket of cold water on him again.
"Your Excellency is joking. With your health, I think you could wrestle two tigers to death. How can you be old?"
"Hahahaha, you rascal!"
Hearing Han Mo's words, Liang Shicheng couldn't help but burst into laughter. Although he knew the kid was flattering him, he couldn't help but feel a surge of secret joy.
Looking at this handsome young man, Liang Shicheng couldn't help but sigh with emotion. Indeed, like father, like son, like son of a mouse can dig holes!
Although this kid looked young, he was meticulous in his actions. If it weren't for his excessively young face, it would be difficult for him to believe that this fellow was actually just a youth who hadn't yet come of age.
"It's only a few days until New Year's Day. Brother Mo, won't you be turning twenty this year?"
After taking a deep breath, Liang Shicheng suddenly changed the subject and asked.
"Isn't that right? Look at my hair, I've started growing gray hair this year!"
"Are you saying I'm old?"
Seeing Han Mo's playful demeanor, Liang Shicheng glared at him.
You're not even twenty, and you're talking about gray hair now. Isn't that asking for trouble?
"No, no, how could I mean that? I'm just lamenting my premature aging!"
"Your father is far away in Mengzhou at this time. It seems he won't be able to make it to your capping ceremony, will he? Do you have a courtesy name?"
"I don't have a courtesy name yet. Why don't Your Excellency bestow one upon me?"
Since things had reached this point, Han Mo seized the opportunity.
Originally, this matter should have been handled by Han Jiayan or Han Rui, but if he could use this opportunity to further improve his relationship with Liang Shicheng, it would be greatly beneficial to his future development.
"Do you truly mean that?"