Lin Yu has always had good luck with women.
Unexpectedly, Wang Zhonghou took a liking to her again this time.
This old man has a good plan. In name, he is the governor, half a rank higher than the other party. He never expected that the other party would want to be his grandfather!
This is absolutely outrageous!
However, Lin Yu has high emotional intelligence and knows how to refuse tactfully.
"General, I am already married, and I am an unreliable person with too many female confidantes. I am not worthy of Miss Wang. But rest assured, I enjoy making friends. We are all young people, so we will definitely get along. If she encounters any difficulties when she goes to Shanghai, I will do my best to help her!"
Lin Yu's words both humbled himself and refused the other party's kindness, while at the same time agreeing to the other party's request.
Upon hearing this, Wang Zhonghou didn't know what to say, but he felt a little regretful.
"Oh dear, I just want to hold my great-grandson as soon as possible. My granddaughter has such high standards that she doesn't even look at most people. Anyway, I hope Governor Lin can give her some consideration!"
It seems the old man was still somewhat unwilling to accept it.
"Yes, yes, General, don't worry. There are plenty of outstanding men in this world. I'm just lucky to have become the governor. If I disregard my family background, I'm just an ordinary person. Besides, being in a powerful clique, one can't do whatever one wants in marriage. One of us represents the Fengtian clique, and the other represents the Central Army. If our two families were to marry, what would the other ministries think? What would the cabinet think?" Lin Yu reminded him.
Wang Zhonghou was taken aback.
That's true!
The alliance between the two war zones would be a strengthening of the military, which would likely cause other departments to be wary and even isolated. Furthermore, if other war zones followed suit, the military would inevitably descend into chaos sooner or later.
Wang Zhonghou sighed and nodded, saying, "I was too hasty, Governor Lin, please don't take offense!"
"No, no, alright, old general, you've had quite a bit to drink. Let's call it a day. I'm heading back now; I have to get to Shanghai tomorrow!" Lin Yu said, standing up and putting on his trench coat.
"I send you!"
Wang Zhonghou dared not presume to act rashly, and quickly stood up. Together with Fang Zhonghe, they escorted Lin Yu to the door.
Only after the others had left the compound did Fang Zhonghe slowly speak, "General, do you really think this person can gain a foothold in Shanghai?"
"What? Are you doubting the Grand Secretary's judgment?" Wang Zhonghou frowned.
Fang Zhonghe quickly lowered his head, "Your subordinate dares not, but Your Excellency is far away in Yandu and may not know the situation in Shanghai. Those ancient martial arts relatives are unfathomably powerful and cannot be controlled by our military! Otherwise, we would not have allowed Lü Yanlong to be so arrogant!"
Wang Zhonghou sighed, "I am well aware of the strength of the ancient martial arts relatives, but I still choose to trust Grand Secretary Pang. He has risen from humble beginnings to where he is today, so his abilities are extraordinary. How could he not be good at recognizing people? More importantly, don't forget who is behind Grand Secretary Pang?"
"Since ancient times, emperors have guarded the nation's gates. Have any ancient martial artists ever dared to overstep their bounds? The difference in strength between ancient martial arts divine bloodlines is enough to prove it! Even if these ancient martial arts relatives have benefited from the era's economic boom and risen to the top, they will eventually be swept away! Look at the dynasties throughout history; when the southern barbarians were rampant, the northern spears would immediately sweep south and plunder everything! Money is just paper! What good is a powerful economy if the emperor is still around? He can reshuffle the deck at any time! We just need to do our job; the rest is not for us to worry about! Cough cough cough!"
At this point, Wang Zhonghou began to cough violently.
"General!" Fang Zhonghe exclaimed with concern.
Wang Zhonghou waved his hand, "It's alright, I know my own body, I can live another year or two without any problem!"
“But your hidden injury… I’ve heard that Governor Lin is a highly skilled physician. Why don’t you have him examine you and prescribe a medicine?” Fang Zhonghe suggested.
Wang Zhonghou waved his hand, "No need. A person's lifespan is determined by Heaven. If your lifespan is not long enough, even if you jump off a building, someone will catch you. But if your lifespan is long enough, even a thousand-year-old ginseng cannot save your life!"
"When I was young, in Yandu, I met a diviner who predicted everything in my life, whether it was my official career or my calamities, and everything he predicted came true! For decades, there has not been the slightest error!"
"Now, there is only one last important matter left!" Wang Zhonghou said calmly.
Fang Zhonghe trembled and asked, "What is it?"
Wang Zhonghou smiled and shook his head, his eyes deep and thoughtful, as if he had detached himself from everything. He looked up at the bright moon and said calmly, "The most important things in life are nothing more than life and death! For some, life is heavier than Mount Tai, for others lighter than a feather! It is said that a scholar will die for one who understands him. Grand Secretary Pang has been kind to me and has helped me. My life, marked by courage and integrity, has been quite remarkable! Since I have been loyal to others, I will do my best. I will naturally stand firm in my post until the very end. I do not seek eternal fame, but I also cannot allow future generations to say that I, Wang Zhonghou, am just an ordinary and mediocre person!"
“This time, you will deploy 30,000 troops to garrison at Hunshan, while I will lead 10,000 elite soldiers to lie in wait at Jiangpu. You will be in the open, while I will be in the shadows. If there is any disturbance, we will immediately launch a pincer attack and besiege the city! This time, I will be the spear for the emperor!” Wang Zhonghou’s eyes flashed with determination.
Fang Zhonghe's body trembled. "General, is it really going to come to this? In the past century of peace, there has never been anything of this scale..."
Wang Zhonghou shook his head solemnly, "You think they wouldn't dare? Hmph, these beasts are wolves in sheep's clothing, trying to split our Great Xia. They've been slowly boiling the frog in water all these years, not realizing that the time has come to an end! As the saying goes, drastic medicine is needed for a serious illness. Without paying the price in blood, the long-accumulated silt simply cannot be cleared!"
"Do you think the Grand Secretary trusts Governor Lin, who is just a child? Is it only because of his outstanding abilities?"
"You need to understand, he has the entire Fengtian clique behind him. His father is the number one warlord who commands the legendary Iron Pagoda army and has a million-strong force! With just one word from Lin Yuanlong, the territory can be divided into north and south in an instant! That's power, and that's the source of this young man's confidence!"
"He's someone who was never born to run in the rain. No matter how outstanding or resilient he is, he'll always have a way out in his heart! In critical moments, he'll find it hard to be determined to fight to the death! That's when I need to step in!"
Fang Zhonghe's pupils dilated. "General, could it be that the letter the Grand Secretary gave you the other day..."
Wang Zhonghou nodded. "That's right! At the crucial moment, I will be the sword, helping Governor Lin clear all obstacles! After all, we are living in a peaceful and prosperous era, and we cannot judge this by war. If we want both a turbulent time and a peaceful one, then someone must make some sacrifices to maintain dignity! Otherwise, after the smoke of war clears, the country will be broken and the people will be scattered. Then there will be no winner in this war, and regardless of justice, it will be a disaster for the country and the people!"
Upon hearing this, Fang Zhonghe froze completely.
His eyes shone with unparalleled reverence. He slowly took two steps back, knelt on one knee, and declared in a resounding voice, "Zhonghe is willing to follow the Commander-in-Chief, even unto death!"
Wang Zhonghou nodded with satisfaction, gazing at the twinkling stars in the sky, and murmured, "Father, this prosperous age is as you wished! But my life has been like walking on thin ice. Tell me, will I be able to reach the other side this time?"
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