"Excellent, excellent! Just as I imagined Han Xin to be. He is indeed handsome and dignified. Long Da, I am very satisfied with how quickly you completed the mission. I will speak with Commander Ying about it another day and arrange for you to work under Eunuch Gao and get some lucrative jobs!"
"Thank you so much for your kindness and support!"
"Hey, we're all working for the Emperor, there's no such thing as promoting or not promoting anyone. Go back and report, I need to have a good talk with him!"
"promise!"
Long Da was so pleased by his promise that he dared not go against his wishes.
He immediately and tactfully left.
According to usual practice.
Once the person is found, it must first be reported to the First Emperor before being handed over.
But when it came to Li Lin, things turned out the opposite.
Long Dayi left.
The atmosphere inside the room immediately turned cold.
Han Xin didn't know how to start the conversation. At this time, he was still in the early stages of his life, and his daily life and mindset were just like that of an ordinary commoner.
Now I've met such a young prime minister.
He was truly panicked.
Her gaze involuntarily darted away from Li Lin.
"Han Xin, are you wondering why I chose you from among the vast sea of people to assist me?"
"......"
"Do not worry, I have summoned you with no ill intentions, but simply because I admire your talent. I once had the honor of passing through Huaiyin County, and at that time, I had already heard of your reputation and was very curious about you. Over the years, I have been keeping an eye on your movements. Through my observation, I can conclude that you are a talent unparalleled in the world. Therefore, I have specifically requested His Majesty to issue an imperial decree to summon you here!"
"Your Excellency, this humble subject has no great ambitions; how could I possibly possess the extraordinary talent you claim..."
If a fellow villager said this, Han Xin would most likely think that the person was deliberately humiliating him.
But that's what the current prime minister says.
That makes it unlikely that they wanted to humiliate him for fun!
He felt a sense of honor, but was defeated by his own lack of self-confidence, believing himself to be nothing but a useless person.
"Hahaha, Han Xin, it's not a pleasant feeling to be the only one sober when everyone else is drunk. I know you have great talent, pride, ideas, ambition, and lofty aspirations, but you lack the confidence to display your abilities. This approach won't work."
"But I was born into a humble family..."
"Background? Do you think a genius can be limited by his background? Han Xin, first of all, you must have confidence. Others may look down on you, but I respect you. Don't be afraid. From now on, work under me. Do whatever you want. Don't be afraid of anyone. If anything goes wrong, I'll take the blame! Just go for it and give full play to your talents!"
"Prime Minister, this humble subject..."
"From this day forward, you will be an Imperial Censor of the Censorate and concurrently a Doctor of the Court of Justice. You may discuss any draft regulations with the Prime Minister without having to report to anyone else!" Li Lin smiled.
Looking at his tense expression, I knew he hadn't completely let go yet.
It was very restrictive.
"This humble citizen..."
"Hmm? Are you still a commoner? You are now an imperial censor. Even if the rank of an imperial censor is not high, you should not refer to yourself as a commoner in front of me. Do you understand?"
"Your humble servant understands!"
"By the way, I know you have a great talent and interest in the art of war. Here is my summary of experience in the art of war over the years. Take a look, and if you like it, you can keep it with you!"
"Thank you very much, Your Excellency!"
Han Xin's gratitude was palpable. To be honest, he had lived an exceptionally humble life all these years.
But at this very moment, someone second only to the emperor suddenly appreciated him, which naturally made him highly vigilant.
What exactly is Li Lin's purpose?
He is unaware of this right now.
But for now, the fact that he was given the official positions of Imperial Censor and Doctor of the Court of Justice upon their first meeting shows that Prime Minister Li was very generous and perhaps he really valued his talent.
"Alright, it's late, and I should return to my residence to rest. You should study this book carefully. If there's anything you don't understand, you can come to my residence to find me anytime. I'll arrange your accommodations tomorrow. You can rest at this inn tonight!"
"promise!"
After saying this, Li Lin left with great satisfaction.
He had anticipated Han Xin's behavior; after all, what intelligent person would open their heart and soul upon first meeting someone?
It's amazing that it could become like this in such a short time.
It was thanks to the First Emperor that he had a great deal of autonomy.
If it were an ordinary prime minister, how could he bestow an official title upon someone upon first meeting them?
Even if Li Si had that power, he probably wouldn't have had the guts.
Han Xin didn't have much interest in reading. He took the book but didn't open it immediately. Instead, he put it aside.
Lying quietly in bed, I couldn't fall asleep as I looked at the starry sky outside the window.
My mind started wandering.
Could this Prime Minister Li really be a prime minister?
Otherwise, where would I find someone who can test me and then bestow upon me an official position so easily?
but.
Is Prime Minister Li, who is so young, really reliable?
Why is he being so attentive to me? What is he after?
I am just an ordinary citizen from Huaiyin County. Perhaps I have some connection with the royal family of Han, one of the six former states, but such a meager connection is not enough to warrant the prime minister of a dynasty going to such lengths for me.
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