"So what if they're in the First-Rank Realm? The court has plenty of experts like that.
Would they dare defy the court? The Six Fan Gate alone could crush them.
Never mind the Dragon-Robe Guard under the emperor's personal command," Wan Hansong said.
"I'm only afraid they'll make trouble in secret and keep the Tang Family Army from earning military merit.
Then, my lord, you'll have backed the wrong horse, and someone else will take the governor's post.
Once you lose this chance, my lord, I'm afraid you'll never find another opportunity this good in your lifetime," Li Jingyuan said.
"Are you actually suggesting that I sell myself to the Tang family?" Wan Hansong froze, then fixed Li Jingyuan with an icy stare.
"I believe Tang Wen was right. If you back the Tang family, my lord, your chances of becoming governor will reach eighty percent.
Besides, the Tang family has money. They can help you climb higher, step by step.
When that time comes, never mind governor-why not governor-general, or even one of the Ministers of the Various Departments?
Once you're enjoying such glory, my lord, what does it matter if you're a Tang family servant?
Besides, the Tang family couldn't possibly go around announcing that you're their servant.
You can sign a contract with Tang Wen forbidding him from disclosing this at will," Li Jingyuan said.
"You insolent bastard! What nonsense are you spouting? Get out!" Wan Hansong slammed the table, his lungs nearly bursting with rage.
"On the surface, I'm the Wan family's secretary, but am I not also their servant?
But who knows? And even if they do, what of it?
When you enjoy glory, my lord, so do I. When hardship befalls you, I suffer alongside you.
I'm proud to be your servant. Whatever others