Chapter 304: Shock
Zhang Songlin, Minister of the Ministry of War, was born in a poor family.
Of course, this so-called humble family does not mean poor. In fact, his family is very rich.
Nobility and wealth are sometimes completely different concepts.
The noble one must be rich.
Those who are rich are not necessarily noble.
So starting from Zhang Songlin’s grandfather, he worked hard to get into the business, and Zhang Songlin was also a man of success. He came from a scientific background, and after entering the officialdom, he had money to pave the way. He was cautious all the way, and finally walked step by step. He has reached the position of a third-grade official.
But he was able to become the Minister of War because he had no influence in the army and was not proficient in military affairs.
It is like a joke that the Minister of War of a country is actually a layman in the military.
But this is the current political norm in Da Qin.
Zhang Songlin not only sat in this position for a long time, but also sat extremely securely.
How could a person who was only able to pass the exam and have been in the official circles for so many years be a real waste?
It’s just that he hides it very deeply.
Unknown to outsiders, this person has been managing his own power and creating his own small circle like a hard-working little bee.
Yangguan Ma Dacheng has always been his important ally.
Through Ma Dacheng, he established a relationship with Li Dachui and Tai'an City.
Over the years, he has earned countless amounts of money through this line, but this money has not entered the Zhang family, but has been distributed outside.
The Zhang family does not lack money. What the Zhang family needs is the strength to respond to a hundred calls.
Zhang Songlin indeed lacks influence in the army, but over the years, a large amount of money has been dispersed to build military arsenals, military workshops, craftsmanship camps, and military armament depots all over the world. into his own circle.
Within these areas, Zhang Songlin has established his kingdom, and his direct descendants have controlled these places without everyone knowing.
If it is a time of peace and prosperity, the biggest role of these people is to make a little money through corruption, but if troubled times come, it will be different.
Zhang Songlin can easily make a large amount of ordnance, food and grass disappear without a trace. As for where they went, the world is in a mess, can they still find out?
This person is actually extremely keen on politics. Perhaps since he took up the position of Minister of the Ministry of War, he has discovered that there is a problem with the Daqin building and is in danger of collapse, so he began to manage it deliberately.
The reality is that he made the right bet.
Controlling these things will double his worth, turning him from a dispensable guy to a hot commodity.
It's just that until now, many people have not realized this problem.
Zhang Songlin is going to use these things to choose a future for the Zhang family.
Betting at this time is almost a kind of gambling. It has been waiting for several generations. If you lose, you will not be left alone.
The Zhang family is not like the Hongnong Yang family who can place long bets, and everyone is proud of being favored by them. They also have this confidence.
The strength of the Zhang family can only allow them to choose one. Once they make a choice, there is no way back.
So Zhang Songlin is still hesitating.
Choice has always been a difficult problem.
For now, it seems that Linghuye is the most promising.
If Linghuye can capture Luoyang in one fell swoop this time and advance to Chang'an, then choose him and help him.
Wu De's visit made Zhang Songlin a little surprised and a little scared at the same time.
There are no good people in Black Ice Terrace.
Especially after Kou Zhong died unexpectedly in Luoyang, Heibingtai, which had lost its backbone, was like a mad dog, constantly baring its teeth at the enemies they considered.
They are not just threats, but they will attack them when they spot them. Those who are targeted by them will be punished horribly.
And Wu De is now the most powerful person in Heibingtai.
Just the inspection brigade running rampant in Chang'an City is enough to scare everyone.
"Dad, do you want to deploy manpower and call Mr. Han and others just in case?" His son Zhang Rui asked anxiously.
Mr. Han’s name is Han Qinhu. He is a martial arts figure that Zhang Songlin has recruited into his house. He is very skilled in martial arts. Although he is still a little short of the ninth level, his skills at the top of the eighth level are also a well-known brand in Chang’an. , and there is not just one such person in the mansion, but a group of them. Zhang Songlin shook his head: "Who is Wu De? Where is this place? Simply relying on force cannot solve the problem."
"What if Wu De uses violence?"
"If Heibingtai wants to attack us, then we are surrounded outside in the morning. How dare Han Qinhu and the others confront the army?" Zhang Songlin glared at his son: "I just want you to practice martial arts since you were a child. There is something really bad about strengthening your body. It can give you some self-defense skills, but it doesn’t mean you can train all your muscles in your mind! ”
Zhang Rui's face turned red.
There is nothing I can do. There are five brothers and sisters in total. Except for myself, all of them are good at reading. They are the second sister and the younger sister. Before they got married, they were also famous talented women in the capital. But I didn’t know that they were in my mother’s womb. What went wrong when I was studying? It can only be said that I barely got started in reading. Compared with others, it is far behind.
However, the martial arts cultivation level is Xuanyuan 7th level, and among the younger generation, she is also the most beautiful one.
"Go and ask Commander Wu to come!" Zhang Songlin took a deep breath. It's a blessing, not a curse. It's a curse that cannot be avoided. He has always been cautious. He is a well-known harmless gentleman in the court. There should be no one. Target yourself.
Standing in front of the main hall door, Zhang Songlin stood with his hands behind his back.
Originally, with his status, he really didn't have to go down to the hall to greet guests, but now the situation is unclear. Wu De seems to have a low position but he is really powerful. With Zhang Songlin's attitude towards others, he is unwilling to take any risks. .
Wu De and a follower came with their heads held high.
"The humble abode led by Commander Wu is really shining brightly!" Zhang Songlin, standing on the steps, clasped his fists and smiled.
Even if he was polite, he did not lose his status. Zhang Songlin was indeed very good at keeping things in perspective.
Wu De laughed and returned the favor: "If Zhang Shangshu's residence is still shabby, then Wu's home can only be described as shabby."
The two looked at each other and smiled. With this dialogue, Zhang Songlin basically confirmed that the other party had no ill intentions. The situation is unclear now. Although Wu De holds great power, his life should not be easy at the moment. It is also okay to form alliances everywhere to seek support. It should be done accordingly.
Now that Changan still has some strength and the ability to choose, who is not doing this kind of thing?
One after another, the two of them entered the lobby. When they saw that Wu De's entourage also walked straight in, Zhang Songlin frowned slightly and felt a little strange.
"Commander Wu, please take a seat!" Zhang Songlin extended his hand to greet him.
Wu De did not sit down, looked at Zhang Songlin and said: "Zhang Shangshu, I came today just to introduce someone to you. I am not the host and guest!"
Zhang Songlin's heart skipped a beat, and his eyes fell on the man beside Wu De. He had an extremely ordinary face, with no characteristics, the kind of face that would be forgotten once you see it.
Who is this person?
Seeing Wu De's eyes falling on his son Zhang Rui standing at the door, Zhang Songlin did not hesitate, turned to Zhang Rui and said: "Go out and look around, don't let irrelevant people get close!"
< br>Zhang Rui hesitated for a moment, then turned around and walked out.
“Commander Wu, don’t you know who this is?”
Li Dachui took a step forward with a smile and said: "Zhang Shangshu, Li and you have actually been friends for a long time. Our two families have been doing business for many years, but for many years, Li has not entered the customs without permission, so I have never had a chance to meet you, but this time I finally came to Chang’an and came to see you as soon as possible.”
The smile on Zhang Songlin’s face froze instantly.
We have been doing business together for many years,
We are visitors from outside the customs,
In fact, there are only a few people who are qualified to say this to me,
And the person who brought him here was Wu De.
At this moment, countless people and things passed through his mind like lightning, and finally settled on one name.
He looked at the other party and asked tentatively: "Li Dachui, Li Duhu?"
The Andong Protectorate and Anxi Protectorate outside the pass were re-merged into the Beiting Protectorate. The decree for Li Dachui to assume the post of Protector-General has been issued. As a military institution, the Ministry of War initiated the initiative for the Protector-General's Office.
It’s just that he never expected that Li Dachui, who is now the number one person outside the customs, would actually enter the customs?
Li Dachui's current status is the same as Ling Huye's in the past.
Zhang Songlin blinked and looked at the other party in disbelief, then turned to look at Wu De.
"Zhang Bingbu is really powerful. He guessed my identity right away!" Li Dachui passed his right hand across his face, and a new face appeared in front of Zhang Songlin: "This is my true appearance. It’s not a lie. I entered the customs in secret this time. I didn’t want too many people to know about it, so I could only meet Zhang Bingbu in this way. Please don’t be offended.”
Zhang Songlin took a deep breath! With a tone of voice, he suppressed the horror in his heart, and looked at Li Dachui and Wu De with particularly solemn eyes.
Linghuye came and took advantage of the opportunity to move in and occupy the east and west of the river. Tens of thousands of troops were watching eagerly and might move south at any time.
But Li Dachui is not idle either!
And it seems that Li Dachui’s plot is even deeper than Ling Huye’s, right?
Wu De, the most powerful leader of Heibingtai at the moment, has actually hooked up with the other party a long time ago.
This is really unexpected.
"Li Duhu, this is really surprising. I never thought that you would enter the customs at this time?" Zhang Songlin shook his head.
"The heroes in the pass are gathering together. Wouldn't it be a pity not to come and take a look?" Li Dachui said with a smile: "Especially heroes like Zhang Bingbu are the ones I want to get to know. Otherwise, if I miss it, Li will regret it."
(End of this chapter)