Chapter 1708 It’s time to stand in line
The Marquis of Linhuai took Zhu Ping’an to the Shazhou Commandery to report. Before they reached the Commandery, they heard fierce quarrels coming from inside. One was tougher than the other. They refused to give in to each other. As soon as they heard the voices, they knew that the two parties involved in the quarrel were Zhao Wenhua and Zhang Jing.
"Governor Zhang and Master Zhao are still so energetic." Linhuai Marquis said with admiration.
Aha?!
Zhu Pingan almost jumped up to his waist, your focus is so amazing.
"Since yesterday, Governor Zhang and Mr. Zhao have been quarreling continuously over issues such as the shape, scale, and process of the sea sacrifice. It is really admirable that they can continue to quarrel with such energy today."
Lin Qiao Hou said further.
Well, from this perspective, it can indeed be said that he is full of energy...
Zhu Pingan twitched the corner of his mouth.
After reporting, entering the account, and reporting in, the arrival of Zhu Ping'an brought the fierce quarrel in the handsome account to an end temporarily.
However, Zhu Pingan still has a big head.
The commander's tent has been clearly divided into two factions. One faction is Zhao Wenhua and Hu Zongxian, yes, there are only two of them; the other faction is Zhang Jing and the big bosses in Jiangnan, including the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Rites, The top leaders of the six ministries including the Ministry of Industry and many military generals, to be precise, everyone except Zhao Wenhua and Hu Zongxian.
The Marquis of Linhuai walked into the commander's tent and naturally stood with the generals and behind Zhang Jing.
Shit, what should I do if you leave?
Zhu Ping'an suddenly had a headache. If Linhuai Marquis stood in line like this, he would be left out and highlighted.
Zhu Pingan noticed that everyone's eyes were focused on him. Zhao Wenhua looked expectantly. Although Zhang Jing's eyes were as calm as water, they were also looking at him, waiting for his choice.
Zhu Ping'an felt that everyone's gaze was like a high-temperature ray, and he seemed to be a roasted pig...
There was no hesitation anymore, he had to take advantage of the moment to stand in line with the Marquis of Linhuai. When the time comes, make a decision immediately, otherwise the longer you stay, the more embarrassing your situation will be. Zhu Pingan knows this well.
But, I understand, how should I stand in line?!
Stand in Zhang Jing’s first team?!
Zhao Wenhua must be annoyed in his heart. He went out of his way to win over her when he first came here, but now he is directly on Zhang Jing's team. If he is hated by the petty and vengeful Zhao Wenhua, there will definitely be a lot of trouble in the future.
But standing in Zhao Wenhua’s first team?!
Zhao Wenhua’s first team consists of four people including him and Hu Zongxian, and everyone else in the handsome tent is standing behind Zhang Jing.
The reason is very simple. The county magistrate is not as good as the current one. Even though the strict party behind Zhao Wenhua is the first person in the court besides the emperor, Zhang Jing is now the well-deserved first person in Jiangnan. He is hanging around in Jiangnan officialdom. Everyone has to hold their breath, even if they want to curry favor with Zhao Wenhua and the strict party, they dare not stand up openly. Otherwise, Zhang Jing would kill them before the Yan Party could promote them and make them rich.
What if you don’t stand with anyone, neither Zhang Jing nor Zhao Wenhua, but stand alone?!
Haha, this method may seem smart, but in fact it is a way to kill someone. They are both opportunistic and swaying, and they will be disgusted by both parties. If there is a chance, they would not mind giving it a slap.
So, we can only...
"Master Zhao, student Zhu Pingan led 800 elite Zhejiang troops and were ordered to come and report." Zhu Pingan first reported to Zhao Wenhua as a student. Originally, he It was Zhao Wenhua who ordered the transfer, and Zhao Wenhua was also the chief priest of this sea sacrifice, so it didn't matter if he was the first to report to him.
Zhao Wenhua saw Zhu Ping'an calling him Master Zhao, and was the first to report to him after entering the commander's tent. He couldn't help but nodded with a satisfied smile on his face, "Zi Hou, I decided to temporarily transfer you to Zhejiang this morning. The army came to assist in the sacrifice to the sea, but we didn’t expect them to arrive at the sandbank so quickly. It was a hard journey.”
“Soldiers take it as their bounden duty to obey orders, so how dare they say it’s hard work.”
Zhu Ping'an regarded himself as a soldier. He reached out and patted the cotton armor on his body, making a metallic collision sound and replied loudly.
"Haha, what a soldier who takes obeying orders as his bounden duty. Even with his armor and zodiac signs, he can't conceal his demeanor as a Confucian general. The Ming Dynasty needs young people like you who know the general situation." Zhao Wenhua nodded appreciatively to Zhu Ping'an.
When Zhao Wenhua was talking about general knowledge, he glanced at Zhang Jing, and his tone was a bit yin and yang.
"Master Zhao has received the award, and Ping'an is not worthy of it."
Zhu Ping'an said modestly, and then Zhang Jing handed over his hand in greeting, "Your Majesty, Zhu Ping'an, pays homage to the Governor."
Immediately afterwards, he bowed to Zhang Zhengtai and others behind Zhang Jing, saying, "Greetings to Mr. Zhitai."
After the ceremony, Zhu Ping'an stood beside Zhang Zhitai as a matter of course and said Sirs and the generals are greeting each other. I am standing in line at the table. I am the acting deputy envoy. It is reasonable to stand next to the chief envoy.
Seeing Zhu Ping'an standing on Zhang Jing's side, Zhao Wenhua looked slightly surprised, but he didn't say anything and didn't care too much in his heart. Just now, Zhu Ping'an called him Master Zhao and was the first to say He reported it and obviously respected his status as the officiant. Like some people, who insist on their own identity, oppose me everywhere, and have no respect for my status as a person who sacrifices to the sea! There are other people who can't see the situation clearly!
However, these people can't see it either. After understanding the situation, they were just afraid of Zhang Jing's status as governor.
In other words, they are not standing with Zhang Jing, but with the governor. So, if the governor is not Zhang Jing, but me, Zhao Wenhua, then everyone will surrender at my feet, and the credit for suppressing the Japanese in Jiangnan will be well deserved by me, Zhao Wenhua. I will take this as a step forward and wait until that old guy Li Ben gets old. After returning home, there will be a vacancy in the cabinet for a cabinet minister.
Please help me put in a good word in front of the Holy One. With my contribution to the general administration of Jiangnan and the elimination of Japanese pirates, the Holy One will definitely allow me to join the cabinet.
When you join the cabinet, you are in a very popular position.
Speaking of which, that old boy Xu Jie and I were born in the same year. If he can join the cabinet, so can I, Zhao Wenhua.
I, Zhao Wenhua, am as talented and capable as he is!
Well, my adoptive father is old. Although Donglou is very smart, he is not suitable to stand in front, and Donglou’s qualifications are not as good as mine. When the adoptive father retires from the court due to old age, he will become the number one member of the strict party. If the entire strict party is used by him, it will be so beautiful that I can't even imagine it.
When he thought of this, Zhao Wenhua couldn't help but feel short of breath.
A child can be taught. When Zhang Jing saw Zhu Ping'an on his side, he nodded slightly to express his satisfaction.
At the beginning, when Zhu Pingan called Zhao Wenhua Master Zhao and reported to Zhao Wenhua, Zhang Jing said in his heart that it was impossible not to be disappointed. However, seeing that Zhu Pingan just reported to Zhao Wenhua, he did not hesitate. Hesitantly stood on his side, feeling relieved.
You made the right choice.
I was not disappointed. (End of chapter)