Just because Zhao Jingzhou saved Cheng**, he was promoted to general and led 3,000 soldiers. This gave him the opportunity to gradually be rewarded with a title of nobility based on his military merits and become a general stationed at Zhenbei Pass. No one could replace him.

But Zhao Jingzhou was only the general of Zhenbei Pass.

The supplies of Zhenbei Pass depend on the support of the three provinces behind it.

The governor of these three provinces was named Governor-General Dingbei.

Zhao Jingzhou always wanted to be the governor, but the ministers in the court felt that Zhao Jingzhou posed too great a threat and refused to let him become the governor. They placed the Governor of Dingbei behind him, on the one hand to support Zhao Jingzhou and on the other hand to guard against him.

Zhao Lin was only eighteen years old, but he was already the governor.

Comparing yourself with others will only make you angry.

Even though he was his own son, Zhao Jingzhou felt a little jealous at this moment.

"Like father, like son." Ji An said, "Those old guys have always been wary of you and didn't dare let you become governor, but they didn't expect your son to become governor first. If they knew the truth, wouldn't they be furious?"

Zhao Jingzhou said proudly: "My offspring will naturally not be bad."

Ji An taunted, "Zhao Lin won't acknowledge him. If you don't acknowledge him quickly, it will be too late when he becomes prime minister."

Now, outsiders can only say that Zhao Jingzhou is lucky.

But if Zhao Lin is recognized after he enters the central government and the cabinet, others will laugh at Zhao Jingzhou for being blind.

Zhao Jingzhou smiled slightly and said, "No rush."

Ji An was shocked and said, "Isn't it urgent? Once he joins the cabinet, he will be your superior. You will have to bow to him and won't have the chance to acknowledge him. Don't feel embarrassed to bow your head. He is your own son. How can a father compete with his own son, right?"

Zhao Jingzhou shook his head and said, "You only see the present, not the future."

Ji An was puzzled and asked, "Later? What do you mean later?"

Zhao Jingzhou asked, "How do you think Zhao Lin became the Governor of Jiangbei?"

Ji An said without hesitation: "Of course it is to win the emperor's favor."

Zhao Jingzhou asked, "How much time does the emperor have left?"

Ji An was shocked: "You mean..."

Zhao Jingzhou nodded and said, "That's right. Zhao Lin's position as governor, and even prefect, was a gift from the emperor. Otherwise, he would still be copying books in the Hanlin Academy. If His Majesty passes away and Prince Yu takes the throne, will he tolerate a teenager like him continuing to serve as governor?"

Zhao Jingzhou openly referred to Prince Yu as the future emperor.

Ji An said, "But Zhao Lin has already defected to Prince Yu."

Zhao Jingzhou shook his head: "Zhao Lin is not really surrendering, and Prince Yu is not really using him. They are just deceiving and using each other."

Ji An was surprised: "How did you know?"

Zhao Jingzhou said proudly, "No one knows a son better than his father. Zhao Lin is doing so well now and has already joined the Crown Prince. Why did Mingzhu switch to Prince Yu after just a few words? She must have ulterior motives. Besides..."

Zhao Jingzhou said, "I just received a letter from the undercover agent next to the Crown Prince. Zhao Lin has already told the Crown Prince about the fake surrender."

Ji An praised: "He is really your son, as cunning as you."

"Unfortunately, he is still too young and doesn't know what people hate. This time, let me, as his father, teach him well. He doesn't understand the politics yet." Zhao Jingzhou said.

Ji An sighed: "How long are you two going to keep quarreling? You are obviously father and son, but you act like enemies. When Zhao Lin knows the truth, he will definitely hate you even more."

Zhao Jingzhou said indifferently, "Whether you hate me or respect me, it doesn't matter. What matters is that he knows that without me, he is nothing."

Ji An was speechless and said, "Sister-in-law wants you to ask the emperor to give Chen Han an official position. What do you think we should ask for him?"

"Neither," Zhao Jingzhou said without hesitation. "Chenhan is still young. If he becomes an official now, he'll lose control. He should take it slow and study more in the Hanlin Academy. After a few years, when His Majesty passes away and Prince Yu ascends the throne, it will be his time to shine."

Ji An said: "If you make such an arrangement, I'm afraid he won't appreciate it."

Zhao Jingzhou said calmly, "He will know how good I am to him from now on."

After receiving Zhao Jingzhou's reply, Han Yuehua became furious.

"What can you learn in the Hanlin Academy? Is there anyone like him as a father?" Han Yuehua cursed.

Zhao Chenhan was also unhappy.

Zhao Lin was already the governor, and his status was higher than Zhao Jingzhou's. However, Zhao Jingzhou actually let him train in the Hanlin Academy and wait for Prince Yu to ascend the throne.

What's the point of him being an official after Prince Yu ascends the throne?

What he needed was this period of time to make a name for himself and make contributions. When Prince Yu ascended the throne, he, Zhao Chenhan, would be a loyal minister, not Zhao Jingzhou's son.

There is a big difference between the two.

But Zhao Chenhan pretended not to care and comforted Han Yuehua: "Dad must have his reasons for making such an arrangement. Let's wait and see. Wait until my eldest brother-in-law ascends the throne. When the time comes, what official position I will take will be decided by my eldest brother-in-law."

Han Yuehua snorted and said, "When the time comes, if you want him to give you a governor, he'll also give you a governor."

Zhao Chenhan smiled and said, "That's settled then. Mom and Dad will bring it up when the time comes."

Han Yuehua smiled and tapped Zhao Chenhan's forehead: "You little rascal, you are here to deceive your mother."

Zhao Chenhan laughed.

As soon as they left Han Yuehua's yard, Zhao Chenhan's face immediately darkened.

Zhao Lin was already the governor, but he was still copying books. He couldn't tolerate this gap.

They are of the same age, Zhao Lin is just a little better than him, so why can Zhao Lin be the governor and he, Zhao Chenhan, can't?

Now the whole capital is talking about Zhao Lin, the new governor. They all say that Fu Chengwang has good vision. Who still remembers him, the runner-up?

Zhao Chenhan found Du Yun and said, "I want to be an official, but my father won't let me. What can you do?"

Du Yun laughed and said, "Your Highness, are you going to compete with Zhao Lin? Don't even think about it. You can't win."

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