Zhu Ping'an had expected Zhang Jing's anger, after all, Zhang Jing was known for his strong character.
However, the angrier Zhang Jing got, the deeper his memory of the incident became, and the better the effect was.
So when Zhu Ping'an saw Zhang Jing angry, he was not nervous but rather a little excited.
"Master Zhang, your words are too kind. How could I try to please you, and how dare I make fun of you?" Zhu Ping'an shook his head vigorously, looking at Zhang Jing, who was obviously angry, and explained seriously, "I really congratulate you, Master."
Here we go again!
You kid, do you really think I, Zhang, am a clay Buddha who has no temper? Zhang Jing's face became even more drawn!
"I have been dismissed from my post. Sir Zhu, you come to congratulate me. Isn't this just making fun of me, Zhang?!"
Zhang Jing looked at Zhu Ping'an with a cold face, his eyes seemed to be sparking with sparks, and his words were filled with uncontrollable anger.
"Please calm down, sir. There is nothing to worry about. Why don't you listen to my explanation?" Zhu Ping'an said softly with a smile.
"Hmph, let's see how you can quibble." Zhang Jing snorted. There was really nothing to do. Everyone at the table was busy toasting Chen Hong and others. He was ignored like air. It would be okay to listen to this kid.
"Master Zhang, do you still remember that more than a month ago, I went to the Ministry of War to visit you and read the detailed files on the Japanese invasion at that time. You asked me what I thought about the current Japanese invasion and what was the first priority in my plan to destroy the Japanese?"
Zhu Ping'an put down his wine glass and asked softly.
After hearing Zhu Ping'an's question, Zhang Jing's thoughts were led back to more than a month ago...
"Can your regiment be trained to fight now?"
"Your Excellency, the Zhejiang Army under my command has only been trained for more than half a month. It is only in the embryonic form of an army and has not yet been formed. Its combat effectiveness is limited and it is difficult to fight... Despite this, I guarantee with my life that the Zhejiang Army will respond to the call and fight, and swear to complete the mission at the cost of my life!"
Thinking of this, Zhang Jing's face became even more unhappy. At that time, he thought that this boy was very honest, a simple, honest and responsible person... Now it seems that, huh, I was blind! This boy has a name of Zihou, but he is not honest.
Zhang Jing snorted, and continued to think. Hmm, I figured it out. I asked him again about the plan to destroy the Japanese. What was the first priority
I also asked Hu Zongwan this question, and Hu Zongwan's answer was very pragmatic: to mobilize troops.
This guy's answer was different from Hu Zongxian's. He said unified command was the only way. He also said that the governor of Zhejiang was not enough and the governor of Jiangnan should be appointed and given military and financial powers...
Humph, at that time I thought this kid was too young, too fanciful, and too unreliable!
Now it seems that, as expected, this kid is really unreliable!
However, what does this have to do with today's events? Is this guy trying to change the subject?!
"So what if I still remember it? What does this matter have to do with your making fun of me?!" Zhang Jing said unhappily.
"Sir, I replied at that time that the first priority of destroying the Japanese is unified command, and if unified command is to be achieved, it is necessary to establish a governor-general to govern the military and financial affairs of the provinces in Jiangnan. Today, only more than 100 Japanese pirates landed in Shangyu, and traveled thousands of miles in Zhejiang and Nanzhili, destroying countless cities and killing countless families. The local government along the way fought on their own, all of them were in disgrace and suffered heavy losses, so that 57 Japanese pirates were so arrogant that they attacked the secondary capital Yingtian, which made our Ming Dynasty lose face! Your Majesty is wise. Since you have determined the rewards and punishments for officials in various places, you must have seen the problems of fighting on your own, scattered troops, and inconsistent command in various places; now, the Japanese invasion in Jiangnan is becoming more and more serious, from Shandong in the north to Guangdong, Guangxi and Qiongzhou in the south, all of which are within the range of Japanese pirate harassment. It has become a major threat to our Ming Dynasty. Relying on one place is simply unable to resist the harassment of Japanese pirates. Since Your Majesty has seen the problem, how can you not solve it? Therefore, it is inevitable to add a governor-general in Jiangnan."
Zhu Pingan explained with confidence.
"That's just wishful thinking on your part." Zhang Jing shook his head. "The governor of Jiangnan is such a powerful position, how can it be established just like that?"
Zhu Ping'an smiled slightly and continued, "Sir, this is not just my wishful thinking. My chief teacher Xu Jie and I had a correspondence a few days ago. In the letter, Xu Jie said that when Your Majesty asked about the Japanese pirates in Jiangnan, Xu Jie suggested to Your Majesty to add a governor-general to supervise the military affairs of the six provinces of Nanzhili, Zhejiang, Shandong, Guangdong and Guangxi, and the annex, and to delegate the power to mobilize troops and raise funds, act according to convenience, and unify the dispatch and command."
"Haha, Lord Xu is really brave." Zhang Jing couldn't help but be stunned for a moment when he heard this and commented.
"Haha, His Majesty also said that Commander Xu is courageous. However, His Majesty also said that Commander Xu is not courageous enough and his vision is not big enough. His Majesty also assigned Huguang to the governor-general and granted the governor-general the power to make decisions on the spot. He can act as he sees fit whether it is mobilizing troops or fighting." Zhu Ping'an continued.
"Ah?" Zhang Jing was shocked when he heard this. He did not expect that His Majesty not only agreed to establish the Governor-General of Jiangnan, but also expanded the jurisdiction of the Governor-General of Jiangnan. Your Majesty is truly a heroic ruler.
However, thinking that he had been dismissed, Zhang Jing shook his head, smiled self-deprecatingly and said, "Even if a governor is appointed, so what? It has nothing to do with me. I am just a dismissed person."
"Sir, in terms of your familiarity and understanding of the Japanese invasions in various parts of Jiangnan, and your familiarity and understanding of the military affairs of various provinces in Jiangnan, who can compare to you, the Minister of War of Yingtian? Moreover, you have been the governor of the military affairs of Guangdong and Guangxi, and quelled the rebellion of the Yao people. Later, you devised a plan to pacify the Kingdom of Annan, and then quelled the rebellion of the nine chieftains of Si'en and the people of Qiongzhou. You are familiar with military affairs, have rich experience, and have outstanding military achievements. If there is a governor-general of Jiangnan, you must be the first choice."
Zhu Ping'an counted on his fingers, analyzing Zhang Jing's advantages one by one, and finally gave the conclusion with a firm look on his face.
Hearing Zhu Ping'an's analysis, and recounting his own achievements like a treasure, Zhang Jing's dead eyes could not help but ripple a little, but soon returned to silence, and sighed dejectedly, "What if I am familiar with the Japanese pirates and the military affairs of various places? What if I have made some insignificant achievements? Lord Zhu, don't underestimate the heroes of the world. There are many people who are qualified to be the governor of Jiangnan. I, Zhang, am just a dismissed person now. I am the least likely to be the governor of Jiangnan."
It was a bit surprising that Zhu Ping'an knew him so well and knew all about his past and achievements.
However, what does it matter if I am familiar with it, or if my analysis seems to be well-reasoned, I have already been fired...
Although I am willing to work, I have been fired. What's the point of being willing? I should go home and spend more time with my wife.
"It is precisely because you have been dismissed that I am more certain that the Governor-General of Jiangnan is you!" Zhu Ping'an said with certainty.
It is precisely because I was fired that I am more certain that the Governor of Jiangnan is me?!
Zhang Jing was stunned when he heard this, and couldn't help but pull the corner of his mouth downwards. What kind of genius logic is this
I am not sure who can be the Governor-General of Jiangnan, but I am sure it will not be me, Zhang!
How can I, who has been dismissed from my post, serve as the Governor-General of Jiangnan