The Soldier of the Red Mansion

Chapter 64 The choice of fate

Wang Xin met with Dai Wei, the Sima of the Eastern Army.

The information leaked by Dai Wei was not good. The deputy inspector wanted to make an example of Zhang Can, so he not only dealt with Zhang Can seriously, but also contacted Datong to find out who Zhang Can belonged to.

That's okay.

Zhang Can was kicked out by Datong, unlike himself who was sent from other places.

So it would be fine if the deputy officer did not contact Datong. At most, he would be fired. But if he did contact Datong, since Zhang Can was abandoned by the people in Datong, not only would he have no backers to protect him, they would probably take advantage of his misfortune.

Wang Xin could guess how Datong would shift the blame to Zhang Can.

This is what it means: if nothing goes wrong, it's fine, but if something goes wrong, it's all over.

The wall fell and everyone pushed.

For the sake of Zhang Can's life, he had no choice but to give it a try.

I have only met the admiral once.

Above the admiral is the Jiedushi. The admiral replaced the Jiedushi after the reform of the Beijing Camp. His power is much smaller than that of the Jiedushi, but it is also a top-level military officer position.

Luo Ming, a general in Zhejiang, took charge of the anti-Japanese war and turned the southeast upside down.

Wang Xin had no confidence that he could meet the admiral, and he was even less sure that he could convince the other party.

I waited in the side room for a full half hour.

The clerk comes in.

Seeing the regret on the clerk's face, Wang Xin knew something was wrong.

The clerk smiled and said, "The Admiral has too many people to meet today and can't spare the time."

This is rejection.

Wang Xin stood up and prepared to leave.

The clerk grabbed Wang Xin and said with a smile, "Mr. Zhu wants to see you. Come with me."

"Which Zhu Sheren?"

Wang Xin couldn't remember this person.

However, seeing the expression on the clerk's face, one could guess that this person was of some importance.

"The governor's son, Zhu Shenggong, is a secretary of the Central Secretariat. He works in the government office and observes government affairs. Many of the governor's affairs are handled by Zhu Shenggong."

The document explained it clearly in a few words.

It turns out that he has a great background.

The Zhongshu Sheren is a sixth-rank official, even if it is a nominal position, but he has a father who is a governor. When the son inherits his father's business, his status will only be higher than his own, not lower, not to mention his father's connections.

Wang Xin didn't know why he wanted to see him, but he didn't really care.

I didn't offend anyone in the Beijing camp.

It has something to do with me too.

So there is no need to be humble.

People don't offend me, I don't offend people.

After many twists and turns, they arrived at a quiet courtyard in the government office. Along the way, the clerk whispered to them, "Mr. Zhu likes to be addressed by his official title, so when we get here, you can also address him as Mr. Zhu."

Wang Xin nodded.

After a while, he followed the clerk into the house.

The clerk's status was different from Wang Xin's. He was a servant, so he was extremely respectful. He whispered to the red sandalwood and jade screen, "Sheren Zhu, Commander Wang is here."

Wang Xin glanced inside the house.

It’s quite simple.

"Please sit down, please sit down." A man came out. He was estimated to be around thirty years old, wearing a long gown. He had a kind face and was not too arrogant.

"Zhu Sheren."

Wang Xin clasped his fists and saluted.

The man came forward enthusiastically, pulled Wang Xin to sit down, and ordered someone to serve tea.

Before the clerk left, he silently looked at Wang Xin.

Who is this Dusi?
"What's your relationship with Zhang Can?"

Zhu Shenggong asked readily.

Unable to grasp the other party's intentions, Wang Xin did not dare to speak rashly and said cautiously, "We were both training in the Right Town and have a good relationship. I learned that he had offended the deputy magistrate, so I came to plead for him."

Make the matter a personal one.

Zhu Shenggong said to the inner room without hesitation, "Send someone to bring Zhang Can over and tell Zhu Zhen that the matter is over."

A scholar came out from the inner room, bowed to the two of them, and then left the room.

Wang Xin was stunned.

I have no idea what Zhu Shenggong is up to.

He solved such a big trouble so easily, which was equivalent to doing a favor for me. I owed him a big favor.

Zhu Shenggong didn't care what Wang Xin thought.

He said carelessly, "But you also have to give Zhang Can a proper lesson. He's too unruly and doesn't control his words. Not only will he get himself killed, but he'll also get others implicated."

This is true.

It was my own fault that Zhang Can walked out today. If Zhang Can commits a serious crime in the future and is implicated, I will have no way to escape and will have to suffer as well.

This is why officials are only willing to add icing on the cake, but not to provide timely assistance.

Because helping others in times of need may lead to freezing to death.

To be honest, if I hadn't heard Zhang Can's call yesterday afternoon, I wouldn't have worked so hard. There's nothing I can do about it. I'm just kind-hearted. I have to change this bad habit someday. I clearly came to Beijing Camp just to lie down.

"I will have General Zhang Canqian come to personally thank Mr. Zhu for his kindness."

Wang Xin spoke carefully.

"Need not."

"I won't see him."

Zhu Shenggong stared at Wang Xin as if he were looking at a beautiful woman. Wang Xin's alarm bells went off.

This guy won't be a good person.

Don't blame yourself for being upset.

Wang Xin's face darkened.

Zhu Shenggong didn't understand why Wang Xin seemed unhappy, so he asked curiously, "I've heard some news these days about Wang Dusi's great achievements. He wiped out 2,000 Japanese pirates with only three of his own men. Could this be true?"

"Is it fake?"

Wang Xin breathed a sigh of relief. It was best to have no trouble. He was not afraid of trouble, but he also hated it. It turned out that it was because of his work in suppressing the Japanese pirates, so he asked back.

Zhu Shenggong pressed on, "Is this really not a lie?"

Everyone has good news.

Even a defeat can be turned into a victory.

For example, when the Huns invaded, after they finished looting and retreated outside the Great Wall, the officials could write a victory report, saying that they had made meritorious contributions in defending the city. The generals also wrote a victory report, saying that they had defeated the Japanese pirates.

As for whether the court believes it or not?
That depends on each person's abilities.

So whether it is a good thing or a bad thing is just a matter of words.

Zhu Shenggong knew Wang Xin.

In his early twenties, he was very young, had deep connections, and was extremely courageous.

He killed two thousand enemies, but only three of his own soldiers died.

The fact that he dared to write the victory report like this shows that this guy is ignorant.

impetuous.

This is what Zhu Shenggong thought at first.

"What the military report said is true. Yingtian Prefecture also sent people to check the heads, and there are indeed 2,000 Japanese pirate leaders." Wang Xin explained honestly. Anyway, that's what happened.

Zhu Shenggong smiled.

"I was drinking with someone a few days ago, and during the banquet I heard Jia Lian talking about Wang Dusi. At first I thought it was an exaggeration, but Feng Ziying also confirmed it to be true. That's why I have been curious and wanted to meet you. Today, I happened to learn that you were coming to the government office, so I invited you to see me."

Understood.

It turned out to be the case.

"Although the Japanese pirates are ferocious, they are actually very weak. If the southeast had not been at peace for a long time and city walls had not been built in various places, the Japanese pirates would not have had the opportunity to wreak havoc." Wang Xin did not seek credit for himself.

When Zhu Shenggong saw Wang Xin's behavior, he became even more convinced.

"I met Wang Dusi today, and his reputation is indeed well-deserved."

"Don't dare to take it seriously."

Another moment.

The man who had left came back, smiled at Wang Xin, and told Zhu Shenggong, "Zhang Can is here, do you want him to come in?"

Zhu Shenggong didn't even ask Wang Xin, but shook his head and said, "I won't see him."

Then he said to Wang Xin, "I haven't prepared anything for today. Let's wait three days. I'll invite Jia Baoyu, Jia Lian and the others to come along and have a drink with Wang Dusi so we can have a good chat."

"I obey your command."

Wang Xin did not refuse.

Knowing that Zhu Shenggong had something else to do and caring about Zhang Can, he stood up and said goodbye.

After Wang Xin left.

The man sat down and said, "This man doesn't have superhuman powers. I really can't believe that he is the famous General Wang in Yangzhou."

"The real person never reveals his true identity."

"This man entered the room with an extraordinary demeanor, neither humble nor arrogant. If he wasn't extremely confident, how could he behave like this? I think he lives up to his reputation. It is precisely because of his inner strength that he is not moved by external things."

That person didn't expect Zhu Shenggong to have such a high evaluation.

Although my young master is impatient in doing things, he is actually quite knowledgeable. It is very likely that he said so.

The man sighed, "Something must happen in the southeast. If that's the case, this person might be needed. Recruiting a few of them in advance can be considered as preparation. I just didn't expect it to happen so soon."

Zhu Shenggong snorted coldly.

"If I don't do this, those noble sons will find me."

"They have the best information."

"It's a pity for Zhongliang."

Zhu Shenggong looked regretful.

"Speaking of loyal and honest people, Zhang Can is one of them." The man said with a smile.

"What kind of loyal person is he?"

Zhu Shenggong looked at him with disdain.

The man was not surprised. His young master always looked down on the children of nobles, but in fact he wished he was the same. On the contrary, he was always complaining about the world, but was extremely impatient with the common people. It was a pity that Wang Xin's surname was Wang.

Now that the emperor is supporting the nobles again, the military generals all have opportunities. It depends on who can seize them.

It's a pity for Luo Ming.

Why bother.

Not only will you ruin your bright future, but you may also lose your life.

After all, the emperor emeritus has the final say in the court.

The most admirable person has to be the Prime Minister Zhou Daofeng. The friendship between the emperor and his subject has lasted for decades. He can make things happen with a wave of his hand. His eyes are very sharp.

But think of the situation in the Beijing camp.

The man frowned, his face full of worry. "The Southeast has been fighting against the Japanese for many years, and has suffered many casualties. If Dong Weng goes to the Southeast, I'm afraid it will be very dangerous."

"Who goes and who doesn't is determined by the higher-ups. We can only rely on fate. We'll just have to take it one step at a time."

"If you leave well, you will be blessed with a wife and children; if you leave badly, you will be doomed to eternal damnation."

"My father is also so worried, so he is busy selecting talents from the army and strengthening the training of our troops." Zhu Shenggong shook his head. If he had listened to me earlier and gathered more trusted subordinates, there would be no need to dig a well when thirsty.

(End of this chapter)