Rise From the Humble

The Marquis of Linhuai took Zhu Ping'an to the Shazhou Commandery to report. Before they reached the Commandery, they heard a fierce quarrel coming from inside. One was tougher than the other and refused to give in. As soon as he heard the sound, he 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 Ping'an almost reached his waist. Your focus is too shocking.

"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's really admirable that they can continue their quarrel with such energy today."

Marquis Linqiao said further.

Well, from this perspective, it can indeed be said that there is a lot of energy...

Zhu Pingan twitched the corner of his mouth.

Reporting, entering the account, reporting in, Zhu Ping'an's arrival brought the fierce quarrel in the handsome account to an end for the time being.

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 from the south of the Yangtze River, including the top leaders of the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Rites, and the Ministry of Industry. Many 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.

Damn it, what should I do if you leave?

Zhu Ping'an suddenly had a big headache. Linhuai Marquis stood in line like this, which made him stand out.

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 high-temperature rays, and he seemed to be a roasted pig...

There was no need to hesitate any more. He had to make a decision now, when the Marquis of Linhuai had just taken up his position. Otherwise, the longer he stayed, the more embarrassing his situation would be. Zhu Pingan knew this well.

But, I understand, how should I take sides?!

Team up with Zhang Jing?!

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 on Zhao Wenhua’s team?!

There were only four people in Zhao Wenhua's team, including him and Hu Zongxian. Everyone else in the commander's tent stood 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. Anyone who lives in the officialdom of Jiangnan has to look up to him. Zhang Jing sighed, even if he wanted to curry favor with Zhao Wenhua and the strict party, he would not dare to stand up openly. Otherwise, Zhang Jing would kill them before the Yan Party could promote them and make them rich.

What if I 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 to report." Zhu Pingan first reported to Zhao Wenhua as a student. Originally, he was transferred by Zhao Wenhua's order, and Zhao Wenhua was also the chief priest of this sea sacrifice. It's okay if one reports 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, "Zihou, this morning we temporarily mobilized your Zhejiang army to assist in the sea sacrifice." , I didn’t expect you guys to arrive at the sandbank so quickly, it’s been a hard journey.”

"Soldiers take obedience to orders as their bounden duty, so how dare they talk about 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, a good soldier 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 too ashamed to deserve it."

Zhu Pingan said modestly, and then Zhang Jing cupped his hands in greeting and said, "Your Majesty, Zhu Pingan, pays homage to the Governor."

Immediately afterwards, he bowed to Zhang Zhengtai and others behind Zhang Jing, saying, "Greetings to Master Zhetai."

After the ceremony, Zhu Ping'an stood beside Zhang Zhengtai as a matter of course, and greeted the adults and generals on the side. I am the team standing at the table. I am the acting deputy envoy. It is reasonable to stand next to the chief envoy.

Seeing Zhu Pingan standing on Zhang Jing's side, Zhao Wenhua looked a little surprised, but he didn't say anything and didn't care too much. Zhu Pingan called him Master Zhao just now and was the first to report to him. He obviously respected it. He has lost his identity as the officiant, unlike some people who insist on their own identity, contradict me at all times, and have no respect for my status as the person who worships the sea! There are other people who can't see the situation clearly!

However, it's not that these people can't see the situation clearly, they are just afraid of Zhang Jing's status as governor.

In other words, they were not standing with Zhang Jing, but with the governor. Then, 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.

Entering the cabinet, he is a very popular minister.

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, the adoptive father is old. Although Donglou is very smart, he is not suitable to stand in the front, and Donglou's qualifications are not as good as his own. 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.

Children can be taught. Zhang Jing saw Zhu Ping'an on his side and 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 stood up for himself without hesitation. On this side, I feel relieved.

You made the right choice.

I was not disappointed.