However, to work under Eunuch Han, one must first obtain his approval.
Yang Sheng smiled and bowed, saying, "Then I'll have to trouble Captain Zhang."
Seeing Yang Sheng's appearance now, Zhang Meng found it hard to imagine that this young man with a warm smile had just cleaved a group of people in two like the King of Hell, turning the battlefield into a slaughterhouse.
The headquarters of the Imperial Guardian Bureau is located outside the Imperial City. It is made entirely of red bricks and tiles, and with the Imperial City as a backdrop, it looks quite impressive.
Yang Shenglian and the other three waited outside, curiously looking around.
Yang Sheng now feels that the token given to him by Fatty Wang is still somewhat useful.
If it weren't for that token, Yang Sheng would probably have started as an ordinary martial arts practitioner with no real status.
A nobody from the martial world is much further from the emperor, and he might have to put in even more effort to get close to him.
Now that I hold an official position, although it is not a high rank, I am still considered a member of the imperial court, so I have a ready advantage no matter which side I choose to join.
Inside the main hall of the Imperial Guard, an old eunuch dressed in a blue brocade robe with snow-white hair was leisurely sipping tea while listening to Zhang Meng's report.
"So if it weren't for the help of those thieves' corps, you wouldn't even have been able to get the Youth-Preserving Pearl back?"
Han Gonggong glanced at Zhang Meng, which immediately made Zhang Meng break out in a cold sweat. He quickly lowered his head and admitted his mistake.
"Forgive me, Father-in-law, I never expected that a youth-preserving pearl would attract the people of Grand Tutor Cai and the Eighth Prince."
Eunuch Han held the pearl that shimmered with a pale purple light and snorted softly, "This Youth-Preserving Pearl has some effect of reversing aging. It is said that if you put it in your mouth after death, your body can remain incorruptible for ten thousand years."
This item is meant to be presented to the Empress Dowager. Our dynasty governs the country with filial piety, so who wouldn't want to curry favor with the Empress Dowager?
"Our acquisition of this item has brought honor to His Majesty. If the Eighth Prince were to obtain it, His Majesty would lose face, and we, along with the Imperial Guard, would suffer utter disgrace!"
"Yes, yes, father-in-law, don't worry, this kind of thing will not happen again."
"By the way, Father-in-law, Yang Sheng from the Thieves' Bureau, along with his subordinates, all want to join the Guardian Bureau."
Eunuch Han snorted: "The Imperial Guard isn't a place anyone can just walk into. Have you investigated their background? Are there any problems?"
Zhang Meng quickly replied, "It's already been checked, and his background is relatively clean."
These men used to roam the martial arts world, but were later recruited into the Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
However, the current Prefect of Jingzhao, Wang Chaozhi, is weak-willed, and his subordinates in the Bureau of Criminal Investigation are also timid and hesitant in their work. Yang Sheng must have felt that there was no future for him, which is why he came to seek refuge with you, Your Excellency.
Moreover, this person is quite capable; it's worth considering recruiting him into the Guardian Division.
After all, he had been saved by this person, and Zhang Meng was very grateful for the favor.
While ensuring the authenticity of the story, they also said many good things about Yang Sheng.
"Since you've put it that way, then bring him in and let him have a look."
A moment later, Yang Sheng entered the main hall, clasped his hands, and bowed to Eunuch Han.
"Your subordinate greets Eunuch Han!"
With a half-smile, Eunuch Han said, "I'm not your superior yet, so there's no need for me to call myself your subordinate."
Do you know what kind of people make up my Guardian Division?
Only the elite Imperial Guards, the city's guards, and those secret agents trained from childhood to be loyal to the royal family—only these people are qualified to enter the Imperial Guard Division.
What gives you the right?
"Please forgive my bluntness, but the current strength of the Guardian Division is sufficient for defense, but insufficient for offense."
The Eighth Prince was courteous to scholars, and Grand Tutor Cai held immense power in the court; naturally, some people took the initiative to seek refuge with them.
If I could join the Imperial Guard, I would undoubtedly be your sharpest blade, slaying all your enemies and clearing all obstacles for you!
Eunuch Han sneered: "Boy, don't be so sure of yourself. I have plenty of rivals."
Can you conquer the Golden Horde in the north, recover the nine provinces of the north, and restore the glory of our Great Zhou?
Can you lead an attack on the Jurchens and slay their leader?
Can you quell the rebellion of the Thirty-Six Great Bandits in the Central Plains and the Miao People's Holy Duke?
If you want to join the Guardian Division, start with small tasks.
Huang Yunchang has been acting very strangely lately. I'll give you three days to take care of him.
If it's done, you'll be a captain in my Guardian Division.
If you can't handle it, go back to your thief-catching department and keep catching thieves!
As he spoke, Eunuch Han tossed a token to Yang Sheng.
Yang Sheng accepted it and bowed, saying, "Thank you, Eunuch!"
Although Eunuch Han gave him a few words of advice, the final task was clearly an opportunity for him to join the Guardian Division in a straightforward manner.
After all, the Guardian Division requires not only to be able to fight and kill, but also to be good at handling affairs.
As Yang Sheng walked out of the main hall, Ye Meiniang and the other two hurried over and asked, "Boss, how did it go?"
Yang Sheng waved the token in front of the three men and said with a half-smile, "Although it's all settled, from today onwards, we are officially the eunuch faction."
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