Rise From the Humble

After Zhu Ping'an left, Deputy Bai showed a look of sudden recollection. He turned to Zhang Chufeng and said, "Sir Zhang, you just asked Mr. Zhu to go to the Ministry of War to report the emergency military situation. Now I suddenly remembered Mr. Tai Tai asked you this morning to ask Hu Zongxian's patrol office to discuss matters related to the patrol next year. Didn't Hu Xunxian reply that the Ministry of War sent a letter this morning to invite the Ministry of Household Affairs, the governor of Jiangsu and Zhejiang, and other officials and some generals to gather to discuss military affairs? I'm afraid he doesn't have time in the morning. Will he come to the Yamen to discuss it another day? They should be meeting at the Ministry of War to discuss military matters at the moment. Mr. Zhu will go over now, right?"

"Oh, how could I forget this?" Zhang Chufeng said as if he suddenly remembered after being reminded, slapping his thigh.

Forgot something.

You did it on purpose, right? Your memory is notoriously good in our yamen. You remember all the little things about rotten millet clearly. What’s more, this happened this morning, less than a quarter of an hour passed. How could you? I may forget it, but what does it have to do with me? Just forget it.

Deputy Bai glanced at Zhang Chufeng and smiled slightly, but did not expose Zhang Chufeng's lame lies.

Yes, Deputy Bai was right, Zhang Chufeng did it on purpose.

Just now, he urged Zhu Pingan to go to the Ministry of War to report quickly, just because he wanted Zhu Pingan to report this urgent military situation that would make the whole world ridiculous before the meeting of the Ministry of War ended, so that all the officials at the gathering could hear Zhu Pingan's urgent message. Military intelligence, so that Zhu Ping'an would be embarrassed in front of all officials.

There are so many yamen. If Zhu Ping'an loses face today, it will spread throughout all the major yamen in Yingtian tomorrow, and the officialdom of Yingtian the day after tomorrow.

Zhang Chufeng smiled again after patting his thigh, and then said, "However, this is good. The Ministry of War, the Ministry of Households, the governor, the censor, and the generals gathered to discuss military matters, which must be related to the Japanese invasion. Zihou's That urgent military situation is related to the Japanese pirates who have landed in Yu, so we can take advantage of the meeting to brainstorm ideas, and save a lot of time and money to run away. It is said that it is better to catch up early than to catch up with the timing. This is the truth. "

Deputy Bai smiled slightly and said nothing.

"Although Zihou's inference is a bit unbelievable, this possibility cannot be completely ruled out. You should all study it further when you go down." Zhang Zhitai picked up the tea cup and said to Deputy Ambassador Bai and Zhang Chufeng.

"Haha, Zi Hou's inference is quite interesting. I'll find time to study it when I go down." Deputy Bai stood up and nodded with a smile, and then said goodbye to Zhang Zhengtai. Serving tea means seeing off guests. How can an old man like him be in an officialdom? I don’t know.

"Master Nie Tai, Master Bai, what are you still studying? Zihou's inference is too bizarre. How is it possible that less than a hundred Japanese pirates dare to attack the giant city of Yingtian? This is simply nonsense."

Zhang Chufeng also followed Deputy Bai and stood up to say goodbye to Zhang Zhengtai. However, as he stood up to say goodbye, he shook his head disapprovingly. In his eyes, Zhu Pingan's inference had no research value and was just a joke.

After leaving the door, Zhang Chufeng asked Deputy Bai, "Master Bai, do you really want to study Zhu Ping'an's outrageous inference when you go down?"

"Yes, but I have to find time to research. I'm so busy with work lately, I'm afraid it'll be hard to find time."

Deputy Bai smiled slightly.

"Haha, then I'll be like Mr. Bai and 'find' time to study." Zhang Chufeng had an epiphany and laughed.

Zhu Ping'an left the Yamen of the Provost and Inspector General Office and rushed to the Yamen of the Ministry of War without stopping. When he arrived at the Yamen of the Ministry of War, he got off his horse.

"Master Zhu, you are here." The officer on duty had received Zhu Pingan last time. He recognized Zhu Pingan at a glance and came forward to say hello.

"Oh, you are Zhang Yuan." Zhu Pingan had almost a photographic memory and recognized the officer.

Zhang Yuan was surprised when he heard Zhu Ping'an call out his name, "Master Zhu, you still remember my nickname. It's such an honor."

"Haha, you introduced me to Zhang Shangshu last time. How could I not remember?" Zhu Pingan smiled slightly, and then said seriously, "Zhang Yuan, I have urgent military information to report to Zhang Shangshu today. Please come in." Common knowledge."

"Master Zhu, you are serious. Please wait in the guest room for a moment, and I will go in to report." Zhang Yuan responded, paused, and then reminded Zhu Pingan, "However, Master Shangshu is meeting with the Ministry of Revenue at this moment. The few adults here include Mr. Li, the governor of Zhejiang, Mr. Hu, the censor of the patrol, and some generals are gathering to discuss military matters. I don’t know when Mr. Shangshu will receive you, Mr. Zhu."

"I saved it." Zhu Pingan nodded, "If you can help me, please go in and report."

Zhang Yuan responded and went in to report. Before leaving, he told other Yamen officials to take Zhu Ping'an to the guest room to wait.

Zhu Ping'an followed another officer to the guest room to wait, and asked him on the way, "Who is Mr. Li, the governor of Zhejiang, who Zhang Yuan just said?"

"Back to Mr. Zhu, Mr. Li, the governor of Zhejiang, whose name is Li Tianchong, took office yesterday. Before that, Governor Li served as deputy military envoy of Xuzhou. Some time ago, Mr. Li led his troops to repel several groups of Japanese pirates in Tongzhou and Rugao areas, with outstanding achievements. , His Majesty specially promoted Mr. Li to the position of governor of Zhejiang, and he took office yesterday."

The guard explained.

Zhu Ping'an nodded. It turns out that Mr. Li Tianchong took office yesterday. He was training troops at the Taohua Festival, so it was normal for the news to lag behind.

Although Zhu Ping'an has never met Li Tianchong, Lord Li, in modern times, he also knows the general deeds of Lord Li. Lord Li is a famous anti-Japanese general and a good official. Because of his meritorious service in the fight against Japanese aggression, he was promoted to the governor of Zhejiang. But it's a pity that he could have shown his talents on the anti-Japanese stage, but his luck was bad. Historically, he and Zhang Jing were brothers, and they both fell to the same tragic end.

We must try our best to change this period of history and avoid tragedies.

The more capable people there are.

The sooner the Japanese plague can be eliminated, the sooner the people along the coast can live a stable and stable life.

When Zhang Yuan went in to report, the meeting was in progress. Zhang Jing was still a little unhappy, "Didn't I tell you not to interrupt if there is nothing urgent?"

"Sir, please calm down. Mr. Zhu Ping'an, the director of Zhejiang's Prosecution and Prosecution Commission, has an important military report. I dare not delay it."

Zhang Yuan explained hurriedly.

"Oh, in that case, you did the right thing." Zhang Jing nodded, his expression improved, and he even encouraged Zhang Yuan, and then explained to him, "Since it is an urgent military situation, please quickly invite Mr. Zhu to come forward Come. Mr. Zhu knows the military, and after reporting the emergency military situation, he can also attend the meeting."

"Yes." Zhang Yuan accepted the order.

Soon, Zhu Ping'an, led by Zhang Yuan, arrived at the meeting place. After reporting, he entered the meeting hall.