Chapter 548 Probation Period
When the granary of the Hubei Northern Army was burned, everyone knew that it was done by the wizards of the Tuo Yu tribe. Liang Cheng even sealed off the city and had people search the city for a while. Later, in order not to affect the normal lives of the people, he stopped sealing off the city and instead conducted a secret investigation.
In the end, naturally, nothing was gained. Liang Cheng was even depressed about this, and he accidentally uncovered several spies in the army, including the real spy of the Jun tribe who was found that time.
But Zhang Zhiyao just said it himself that the granary was burned because Zhang Dong brought back a woman.
What kind of woman
She had heard Shengze talk about the wizards of the Jiayu tribe, all of whom were men, and she had never heard of any female witches.
Shen Qingqian couldn't figure it out, so she decided to go back and tell Sheng Ze at night, letting them worry about it, as she was more suitable for farming.
Let's talk about two things separately. Zhang Zhiyao returned home in a rage. He didn't even have time to drink a sip of the water brought by the servant before he called Zhang Dong into the study.
"At this point, there are some things I can no longer hide from you."
Hearing this opening remark, Zhang Dong unconsciously stood up straight, "Dad, go ahead."
"I've been in the army these days because I have completely handed over the political affairs of northern Hubei to Liang Cheng." Zhang Zhiyao said this calmly.
In the past half month, he has been in the army every day. Liang Cheng has not restricted his freedom of movement. As long as he does not leave the barracks, he can move around freely.
Zhang Zhiyao never thought that one day he would be completely convinced by the strict military discipline and hard training of the Hubei Northern Army.
As a man, everyone has great ambitions. He has become a big official and holds great power, but now he has to give it up. No one would feel comfortable about it.
In order to save his life, he did make up his mind to surrender, but he was not completely committed in his heart.
But now, he was really impressed by Liang Cheng and the Crown Prince whom he had never met before.
Being in his position, he can see through many things. Although Sheng Ze's identity has not been exposed yet, he has already gained considerable reputation in the army.
If he makes any achievements in the future, when his identity is exposed, he dares to conclude that he will be the one that the entire northern Hubei army will support.
"What did you say, Dad?" Zhang Dong's eyes widened in astonishment, and then he said bitterly, "Dad, you are confused!"
His father is the emperor's man. Even if he hands over the military affairs of northern Hubei to him, he will not be able to gain the full trust of Liang Cheng and others. He may even be in danger of his life.
Zhang Zhiyao waved his hands and sighed, "I know I'm gambling, but what can I do? The current situation is like this. The emperor has already given up on northern Hubei. If I don't take the initiative to find a way out, what awaits us father and son is a catastrophic disaster."
Zhang Dong was stunned. His father had said last time that the late crown prince was still alive. If this line of thought were followed, Liang Cheng was obviously the late crown prince's man.
Are they going to change sides now?
No, looking at his father's expression, they have already changed sides!
"No wonder you didn't let your son come in to find you, it turns out..." Zhang Dong muttered to himself.
Because his father was under investigation by Liang Cheng's faction, he could not act rashly, and even his own son could not see him.
Zhang Zhiyao patted his shoulder, which was rare. "Remember, never mention the past again. Dong'er, it's time for you to grow up."
Dong'er is Zhang Dong's nickname.
Zhang Dong was a little flattered when he suddenly heard his father calling him by his nickname.
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