My father is a Confucian sage, but the system forces me to be a crude warrior

Chapter 309 My father is going to become the Grand Secretary?
"This is not the place to talk."

Zeng Anmin paused for a moment, then said, "Let's find a quiet place to have a proper talk."

Lou Yingqi's expression was also serious. He first looked in Bai Ziqing's direction.

Bai Ziqing's gaze also turned towards this direction.

They were old acquaintances in the imperial court, and the two nodded. Then Lou Yingqi said to Bai Ziqing:

"Lord Bai, please follow me."

"Ah."

Bai Ziqing felt Zeng Anmin's serious gaze, and his face also became serious.

They stayed until their group left in Lou Yingqi's carriage.

The shop owners here then emerged, trembling with fear.

"That young man just now... was actually picked up by the Governor himself?"

"Who on earth is this person?"

"I don't know, but it looks somewhat familiar to me."

"Come on, who doesn't look familiar to you? Your Jin Taiping Trading Company is all shrewd and cunning in business."

"Don't interrupt, I remember now! I saw that person behind Master Shen two years ago!! He... he looks like Lord Zeng!"

"Young Master Zeng?! Could you be the son of Master Zeng from the capital?!"

"It's him!"

"Hi~"

"Old Liu is really something else; he almost arrested Lord Zeng as a spy for the Jiang Kingdom."

“I admire you so much…”

"Uh... please stop teasing me... I even had to pay for a high-quality jade bracelet..."

…………

"Nothing's going on in the court? Your appointment as governor of Fengqi Road was orchestrated by my father??"

A look of astonishment flashed across Zeng Anmin's eyes.

He looked up at Lou Yingqi, puzzled: "What is my father thinking?"

Lou Yingqi gave a bitter smile:
"I have two guesses."

"Firstly, it was because of Li Jian's death."

"He rebelled against the court and intended to commit treason, and the greatest credit for this was given to you, Zeng and your son."

"With Li Jian dead, Zeng Gong, as the biggest beneficiary of this event, had countless retainers flocking to him."

"Besides the gentry of Jiangnan, Zeng Gong has recently gained quite a few more officials under Li Jian's command."

"It can be said that recently, Zeng Gong's influence in the court is no less than that of the Grand Secretary Li Zhen."

"Give Zeng Gong some more time, and he will surely be able to stand on equal footing with Li Zhen."

At this point, Lou Yingqi's gaze deepened as he said:
"Fearing that His Majesty would suspect him, Zeng Gong chose to cut off his own hands and feet and temporarily demoted me to this place."

This possibility...

Zeng Anmin touched his chin.

He felt it wasn't impossible.

Given my father's personality, he has always preferred to play it safe and seek victory through stability.

"And the second one?" Zeng Anmin asked Lou Yingqi.

“Second…” Lou Yingqi’s eyes showed a hint of hesitation. He paused for a moment, then looked up at Zeng Anmin again:

"Secondly..." Lou Yingqi said with a somber expression, "His Majesty has already become suspicious of Zeng Gong, so he issued this decree, firstly to maintain balance and stability in the court, and secondly to give Zeng Gong a warning."

"I think the second possibility is more likely."

"His Majesty suspects my father?" Zeng Anmin's brows furrowed tightly. "My father just helped His Majesty eliminate the traitor Li. All the people in the world are watching. Would he make a move against my father at this time? Impossible."

Upon hearing Zeng Anmin's words...

Lou Yingqi gave another bitter laugh:

"If that were all, it would be fine, but... all of this is still due to my nephew."

“Me?” Zeng Anmin was taken aback.

He looked up at Zeng Anmin with a complicated expression:

"But the Eldest Princess and the Crown Prince's faction have all tried to win them over... well, it's not so much about winning them over, but rather about them all showing an intention to align themselves with Zeng Gong, and..."

He glanced at Bai Ziqing again:
"Moreover, Bai Ziqing of the Imperial City Guard has a close relationship with you."

"My friendship with Quan Fudi is purely platonic and has nothing to do with politics."

Bai Ziqing interrupted Lou Yingqi with dissatisfaction.

"Hehe." Lou Yingqi was too lazy to talk to this political novice, so he just chuckled and looked up at Zeng Anmin: "The Bai family are related to the maternal relatives."

"Um……"

Zeng Anmin already had a plan in mind.

The current empress's surname is Bai.

"Your Highness, His Highness the Crown Prince, Bai Ziqing." Lou Yingqi's gaze had turned serious:
“Apart from them.”

"Your ambiguous relationship with the Xuanzhen Division disciple is now the talk of the town."

"Even if you are exceptionally talented, how could His Majesty not be wary?"

Lou Yingqi's voice was solemn.

Zeng Anmin nodded in sudden realization:
"Indeed."

I must admit, I've been a bit carried away these days.

"So, it's because I've dragged my father down with me." Zeng Anmin paused for a moment.

"Actually, this is a good thing," Lou Yingqi said, looking intently at Zeng Anmin.

"Li Zhen... has grown old."

"Your Majesty also needs someone who can balance Li Zhen and succeed him after he steps down."

?

Zeng Anmin suddenly looked up and stared straight at Lou Yingqi.

“Yes.” Lou Yingqi’s smile revealed a hint of kindness: “Dean Shi is far away in the northern border and does not like politics.”

"The most suitable person to choose right now is Zeng Gong."

"Whoo~"

Zeng Anmin already had a vague idea in his mind.

"So, this is a sign that His Majesty intends to give my father an important position?"

"Yes!" Lou Yingqi's voice was firm, but then he shook his head and said:

"The premise is that Zeng Gong must sever ties with the Crown Prince, the Eldest Princess, and the Bai family."

"Nonsense." Zeng Anmin instantly sensed the problem and looked directly at Lou Yingqi:
"The premise is that my dad has to distance himself from me, right?"

A cold smile played on Zeng Anmin's lips as he looked northward.

"Or is His Majesty forcing me to sever ties with them?"

"My dear nephew is indeed intelligent." Lou Yingqi stroked his beard gently, looking at Zeng Anmin with admiration. "It's a pity my son isn't here. Otherwise, I would have made sure he was here to listen and observe my nephew."

"Please don't belittle me, sir."

Zeng Anmin shook his head.

He felt a little heavy-hearted.

His gaze was fixed on the distance.

If Dad wants to improve.

There are only two paths we can take right now.

First, he had a complete falling out with Bai Ziqing, the Eldest Princess, and Sai Chuxue.

Then my father will definitely be recommended by Emperor Jianhong to become the Grand Secretary!

And he himself could also experience what it was like to be a junior Grand Secretary.

Secondly, it was to completely defeat Li Zhen.

Emperor Jianhong will definitely support someone else to take the throne, and then he will overthrow the person he supports.

The struggle will continue until Emperor Jianhong admits defeat, or until he dies.

"Forget it, let's take one step at a time."

Zeng Anmin sighed inwardly.

A wave of unrest, a wave of up again.

He went to the Southern Dynasty and resolved the strange energy within his body, thus further improving his strength.

They also gained Dongfang Cang's support.

I thought things would be smoother from now on.

Unexpectedly, just as I embarked on my journey home, an even more worrying matter came to light.

"Emperor Jianhong..."

Zeng Anmin remained silent, looking out the window and silently repeating the name in his mind.

(End of this chapter)