Of course, if that were all, Xiao Jing wouldn't have brought him into his inner circle. At most, he would have casually appointed him as a minor official as a grand gesture to attract talent!
The main reason he brought him into his inner circle was that this man was a true talent—and a surprisingly loyal one at that!
[Name]: Deng Ren
[Level]: 73 (11877/14700)
[Potential]: Tier Two (Blue)
[Identity]: Civilian of Da Liu Town
[Loyalty]: 75
[Attributes]: Martial: 5, Martial Intent: 0, Stratagem: 72
[Experience-Based Abilities]: Command: 3, Cunning: 88, Administration: 13, Prestige: 0 (Civilian)
[Hundred Schools Arts]: Scheming (Expert), Cunning (Adept)
