Ming Dynasty: At the beginning, the house was ransacked and the ancestral temple was burned down.

Chapter 141: Whatever the means to achieve the goal! The ruthless man possessed the body and headed towards the Japanese!

The Ministry of War Yamen.

Zhang Chonghui returned to this place again and came in again.

Not only did he come in again, this time, Zhang Chonghui also entered the official office inside the yamen.

"Shilang Song, how about this "Artifact Manual"?"

Zhang Chonghui asked Song Yingchang, the right minister of the Ministry of War, who was reading the "Artifact Manual" carefully.

Song Yingchang didn't answer, but his heart was already overwhelmed with admiration!

Apart from anything else, the new and improved guns in "Artifact Spectrum" are really excellent. And now that the war is approaching, at this most critical juncture, this "Artifact Book" is like providing help in the snow!
At the same time, Song Yingchang was also surprised in his heart. Zhao Shizhen was a mere registrar of Honglu Temple, but he was not even a commoner.

How could such an 'ordinary' person be able to design such advanced and powerful guns?
While Song Yingchang was shocked, the right minister of the Ministry of War, who was regarded by outsiders as a reserved and taciturn man, was also thinking about it in his mind.

Song Yingchang knew very well that Zhang Chonghui brought Zhao Shizhen to present this "Artifact Book" for a purpose.

Seeing that the "Artifact Book" was about to be set on fire, Song Yingchang did not panic and remained calm. He looked at Zhao Shizhen, who had a look of panic and confusion on his face, and joked with a smile:
"Master Zhao, your heretic son-in-law has already taken advantage of your father-in-law. You really dote on him."

"Oh, then I'm relieved." Zhang Chonghui looked relieved, but then he said again: "But I still hope that Song Shangshu can say a few kind words in front of the Holy Lord, is that okay?"

Zhao Shizhen was excited, but he was even more grateful to his son-in-law Zhang Chonghui. After all, if his son-in-law hadn't forced him to come to Song Yingchang, with his aloof and irritable temper, he would not have come to 'beg' for Song Yingchang who looked down on him even if he was beaten to death. Of the 'Jinshi masters'.

Song Yingchang nodded happily: "Of course."

But Song Yingchang is different. Today, Song Yingchang is a celebrity around His Majesty the Emperor, and one of the few major ministers who can meet the Emperor in person.

As for the purpose... Song Yingchang probably guessed it.

"I also want to go on a mission." Zhang Chonghui said concisely and concisely.

"Oh, it's settled so quickly." Zhang Chonghui just nodded disapprovingly, as if he didn't care at all, and asked instead:
"So my father-in-law presented the "Artifact Manual". Shilang Song, you should be able to say some kind words for him in front of the emperor and help him get promoted with this merit, right?"

At the same time, Zhao Shizhen, who seemed calm and calm on the side, was actually extremely excited inside.

Song Yingchang's meaning is obvious: This messenger has no place for you.

Song Yingchang wanted to refuse, but the 'fat' had already 'grazed' his lips. It would be a pity to let it slip away at this time!

"You!" Song Yingchang gritted his teeth for a long time before saying angrily: "You are really unscrupulous!"

"In the evening, Shi Shangshu met a man named Shen Weijing." Song Yingchang said to Zhang Chonghui:

Zhao Shizhen was really angry. He was so angry that Zhang Chonghui didn't even discuss it with his father-in-law.

Zhao Shizhen was very excited, excited about his upcoming promotion!

As soon as the question was posed, before Zhang Chonghui could answer it, Song Yingchang hurriedly interrupted and deliberately said: "No, your good son-in-law didn't discuss such a big matter with you?"

Zhao Shizhen, who realized that he had been tricked by his son-in-law, was extremely angry. He was so angry that without saying a word, he stepped forward and snatched the "Artifact Book" from Zhang Chonghui's hand that was about to be destroyed by fire!
"You really disappoint me!" Zhao Shizhen was so angry that his voice was trembling. He didn't expect that Zhang Chonghui's 'real purpose', besides helping him get promoted, actually wanted to be that bullshit messenger!
Nowadays, everyone in the civil and military dynasties does not know that this 'messenger' is a being who is going to die. Only fools go there!

"You don't have the right to ask?" Zhang Chonghui said, putting the "Artifact Manual" on the candlelight aside, and threatened: "What now? Do you have the right to ask?"

I'm even more angry that it's almost the end of the year, and it's only a few days away from the originally scheduled wedding day, but at this critical moment, his son-in-law is actually rushing to die in a foreign country! ?
Zhao Shizhen didn't know what Zhang Chonghui meant by doing this. He, who had always been irritable and irritable, was now blinded by anger. He even said harsh words to Zhang Chonghui:
"If you don't want to enter the door of my Zhao family, just say so! What a bullshit promotion! I don't care about such a broken official! From now on! You will never step into the door of my Zhao family again!"

But Zhao Shizhen knew very well that with his "meager" status as the chief registrar of Honglu Temple, His Majesty the Emperor, who was too lazy to even go to court, would simply ignore his petition. Maybe His Majesty the Emperor would also reprimand him for neglecting his duties and not doing his 'duty' while on duty.

This is also the main reason why Emperor Wanli Zhu Yijun placed full responsibility for the war to aid the DPRK in the hands of Song Yingchang, the right minister of the Ministry of War, instead of Shi Xinglai, the minister of the Ministry of War.

Zhao Shizhen was completely dumbfounded. He had no time to refute Song Yingchang's teasing. He just asked Zhang Chonghui: "What is going on? Are you going to be an envoy? What kind of envoy?"

"Well, thank you in advance." Zhang Chonghui said.

After Zhao Shizhen scolded him, he turned around and left angrily. Naturally, the "Artifact Manual" was also taken away by him.

wrong! It's a scam!
However, it's already too late!

"Song Shilang, it's useless." Zhang Chonghui smiled strangely and secretly threatened: "I know the temper of my father-in-law best. Now unless I can coax him back, I will give him his bad temper. If I stay in Honglu Temple all my life and do nothing, I will not hand over the "Artifact Manual" to you, let alone cooperate with you. "

At this time, Song Yingchang had already realized that something was wrong, but it was already too late. When he wanted to go out to 'pursue' Zhao Shizhen and left the "Artifact Manual" behind, Zhang Chonghui stopped him.

Song Yingchang was not surprised. He had already expected that Zhang Chonghui would make conditions. He did not say anything, but quietly waited for the other party to speak before rejecting.

Zhao Shizhen left angrily, and Zhang Chonghui didn't say anything from beginning to end, let alone stop him.

After all, the war is about to begin, and the Ministry of War is very busy. Shi Xing, the Minister of War, is a person who can only 'talk', while Song Yingchang, although taciturn, is really analyzing the current situation and the war situation.

Although he had already read "Artifact Spectrum", Song Yingchang only had a superficial understanding of the manufacturing and design of firearms.

Song Yingchang also didn't expect that Zhang Chonghui would resort to any means to risk completely offending his father-in-law in order to lose his position as a 'diplomatic envoy'. This kid is crazy!
The key is that he, Song Yingchang, unconsciously helped the other party with a 'push'!
"So, Minister Song." Zhang Chonghui ignored Song Yingchang's anger and asked with a smile: "Now, do you have the right to ask the diplomatic envoy?"

"Song Shilang, now that my father-in-law's conditions have been negotiated, let's talk about mine next." Zhang Chonghui said and snatched the "Artifact Manual" from Song Yingchang's hand.

"Moreover, Shangshu Shi also directly determined that this person will be our envoy from the Ming Dynasty to North Korea to negotiate with the Japanese country."

Song Yingchang was obviously stunned for a moment, then nodded and said: "Of course, if the firearms in Master Zhao's Book of Divine Weapons are really as powerful as described in the book, then he has created innovations for the weapons of the Ming Dynasty and established For his great contribution, even if I don’t speak well to the emperor, the Emperor will definitely reward him with a promotion.”

However, Song Yingchang was dumbfounded.

However, this excitement soon turned into shock and disappointment!
Because Zhao Shizhen's beloved son-in-law Zhang Chonghui actually made another condition to Song Yingchang, a condition that stunned Zhao Shizhen!

"Didn't I say that there is already Shen Weijing." Song Yingchang refused: "Moreover, the matter of the envoy is the sole responsibility of Shi Shangshu, and I have no right to interfere."

Song Yingchang made it clear that he was making a fire, but just a moment after finishing the fire, he realized something was wrong!

Since ancient times, literati have looked down upon each other, and the officialdom of the Ming Dynasty was filled with the most elite scholars. Hai Ruiju's family background was looked down upon by others, let alone someone like Zhao Shizhen who was promoted to an official position just because of his "good calligraphy" to win the "temporary favor" of His Majesty the Emperor?

This 'real diplomat' who had been depressed in Honglu Temple for more than ten years was so excited that he almost shouted out!
Got promoted? Can you finally get promoted?
Zhao Shizhen never dreamed that his 'hobby', which he usually indulges in with nothing to do, could actually earn a future for himself?
It's not like Zhao Shizhen has never thought about personally presenting this "Artifact Manual" to His Majesty the Emperor.

If it really wants to be implemented, it must have the active cooperation of Zhao Shizhen, the designer of "Artifact Spectrum".

Song Yingchang knew very well that "The Artifact Book" was not only a great opportunity for Zhao Shizhen to be promoted, but also a great opportunity for him to make meritorious deeds and even join the cabinet!

But now Zhao Shizhen was so angry that his good son-in-law ran away. Although Song Yingchang wanted to "join the cabinet", it was absolutely impossible for him to lower his stature and "beg" Zhao Shizhen.

The only way, I'm afraid, is...

"Let me tell you the truth." Song Yingchang sighed helplessly and said: "Originally, Minister Shi wanted to choose you to be the diplomatic envoy, but the Director of Ceremonies specifically said hello, so... you know "

Song Yingchang made it very clear that when the Chief of Ceremonies said hello, it was His Majesty the Emperor who was saying hello.

"I understand." Zhang Chonghui didn't seem surprised, and added: "Since Shen Weijing is already a diplomatic envoy, then I can only assist you as a diplomatic 'deputy envoy'. This shouldn't be difficult for you, Mr. Song, right?" "

Song Yingchang frowned and said directly: "It's enough to die for one person. What else do we need as deputy diplomatic envoy? I don't understand why you rush to die."

"Whether you die or not is my business. All I ask is if you can help me do it?" Zhang Chonghui only asked.

Song Yingchang was silent. In fact, he felt that he should be able to do it. After all, the so-called 'deputy envoy' was just a 'foil'. I think he could do it if he just said a few words to His Majesty the Emperor...right?

But... "Zhang Chonghui, I actually admire your courage." Song Yingchang said straightforwardly: "But after you are a guilty minister, even if you are really capable of making meritorious deeds, it will not be of much use."

"Thank you very much, Mr. Song, for your kind words." Zhang Chonghui bowed to the other party and said again: "So, you can help me get a deputy envoy position, right?"

"Yes..." After Song Yingchang nodded helplessly, he couldn't help but complained: "I just want to have a good talk with the Holy Master. Who told you that you are Zhang Juzheng's grandson and you have made me look so coquettish for nothing, alas..."

"How could it be that all this arrogance was in vain?" Zhang Chonghui smiled meaningfully and said: "When the matter is completed, you may be the next chief minister of the cabinet."

Song Yingchang's heart skipped a beat, and then he calmly asked about the business, "Can you coax your father-in-law?"

"Of course." Zhang Chonghui said calmly and confidently: "To untie the bell, you have to tie the bell. No one can do it except me."

"Hahaha!" Song Yingchang laughed a few times and said with unclear meaning: "You are really willing to go out and do whatever it takes to achieve the goal. You are really like your grandfather!"

Zhang Chonghui knew that the other party was ridiculing him, so he only said: "Then I will take it as the Minister of Song. You are praising me."

Song Yingchang smiled strangely: "If you say yes, then so be it."

At this point, the conversation between the two can end.

But before Zhang Chonghui left, he left Song Yingchang with this sentence:

"Shilang Song, see you in Korea."

Song Yingchang did not answer, but looked at Zhang Chonghui's back and smiled in his heart:
"Then you have to live until that time!"

……

Zhao Shizhen, who had been furious all the way, regretted it shortly after stepping out of the Ministry of War Yamen.

It's not that he regretted missing out on a great opportunity for promotion due to a moment of impatience. What he regretted was the "last" cruel words he said to his son-in-law Zhang Chonghui.

"Ahhh!" Zhao Shizhen was going crazy in his heart: "What can I say? I can call him a beast! Why do I have to say such cruel words as to tell him to never step into the Zhao family again!"

Zhao Shizhen knew very well that although Zhang Chonghui, the visiting son-in-law, usually seemed polite and obedient, the more "soft" a person looked like, the more ruthless he was when he turned out to be cruel!

Now that he, the father-in-law, has made such harsh words of not letting his son-in-law in, if the other party really refuses to come in, then...

Along the way, Zhao Shizhen specifically ordered the carriage driver to 'drive slower'.

However, the speed of the carriage was almost slower than the speed of walking, and there was no sign of the son-in-law catching up behind him...

Seeing that the Zhao family's gate was approaching, but there was still no movement behind him, Zhao Shizhen felt even more congested.

But the harsh words have been put aside. With Zhao Shizhen's arrogant character, it is impossible to go back.

"Master! My uncle is catching up with me!"

The coachman's voice suddenly sounded, and Zhao Shizhen suddenly became excited!

……

"Hmph! Why are you chasing after me? Aren't you going to be a messenger? Go! What? Without my "Artifact Book", you can't even die?"

Zhao Shizhen crossed his hands on his chest and turned his head away with an unhappy expression, as if he really didn't want to see Zhang Chonghui, and he didn't say anything nice.

Regarding this, Zhang Chonghui also looked guilty and said: "My father-in-law, it's my fault that I didn't discuss it with you beforehand. It's all my fault. I understand that you are angry, but before I go to North Korea, I still want to explain one thing to you. "

"What? Are you going to North Korea again?" Zhao Shizhen was confused. Could it be that his son-in-law didn't come to apologize to him and then gave up on being that bullshit messenger?
"Well, I want to go, and I must go!" Zhang Chonghui said seriously.

"What about Ying'er?" Zhao Shizhen's eyes widened: "What do you want my daughter to do?"

Zhang Chonghui sighed helplessly: "I feel sorry for Ying Niang, but I can't help it. I can't watch my uncle living outside without caring."

"Ah?" Zhao Shizhen was confused: "What did you say?"

Zhang Chonghui explained: "To be honest, I have inquired about the whereabouts of my fifth uncle, and he seems to be in North Korea now."

"What? My uncle is in North Korea?" Zhao Shizhen was shocked: "How could he go to North Korea? Is he fake?"

"No! It should be true!" Zhang Chonghui's face exuded hope, and he sighed in an instant:
"My fifth uncle has disappeared for nearly a year. The government can't find him, and there is no news anywhere. I can only entrust Yu Shenxing and the others to help find news about my fifth uncle.

Hard work pays off. A few days ago, Yu Shenxing sent someone to tell me that he finally found the whereabouts of my fifth uncle. I heard that he is now in Pyongyang, North Korea!

But now the city of Pyongyang... has been occupied by Japanese slaves... I'm afraid my fifth uncle has been... captured by Japanese slaves... alas... it's all my fault..."

By this time, the corners of Zhang Chonghui's eyes were already wet, and he looked so heartbroken that he was about to cry.

Zhao Shizhen was completely dumbfounded. How on earth did his uncle fly all the way to Pyongyang, North Korea?

However, it was too late for Zhao Shizhen to be surprised. As the saying goes, a man will not shed tears easily. Now his son-in-law was about to cry. He was so confused that he didn't know how to comfort him. When his mind was confused, he stretched out his sleeve to wipe away his tears.

"My father-in-law!" Zhang Chonghui stopped his father-in-law's stretched out sleeve and said firmly:
"Uncle Wu is the uncle who loves me the most! I can't just watch him wandering around! And I myself put up lights and decorations and get married! I can't do it!
So no matter what, I must go to North Korea! I must find Uncle Wu! I want to meet people! die! I want to see the corpse too! I can't let my uncle die in a foreign country!
Father-in-law, this is all my fault. I am sorry for you, and even more sorry for Yingniang! But I can’t even forgive my own conscience! I believe you can understand me, right? "

Having already said this, what else can Zhao Shizhen say?
If he tries to persuade his son-in-law again, won't Zhao Shizhen become a heartless person?
After all, the 'real purpose' of my precious son-in-law even risking his life is to go to a remote place to find his biological uncle!
So affectionate and righteous! Zhao Shizhen just cried to death...

"But a good son-in-law..." Zhao Shizhen looked worried: "What if you..."

"Don't worry, my father-in-law." Zhang Chonghui noticed the other party's concerns and replied, "I can come back."

……

Facts have proved that Song Yingchang still has two skills. He actually 'persuaded' Emperor Wanli and successfully made Zhang Chonghui the so-called 'deputy diplomatic envoy'.

It is worth mentioning that Wang Xijue, the chief minister of the cabinet, fell ill shortly after learning the news. It is said that the condition was so serious that he could not even get out of bed.

Emperor Wanli refused to let Wang Xijue resign. In the cabinet, the position of chief minister was still signed by Wang Xijue.

……

In the twentieth year of Wanli, late July.

After struggling for nearly a month, the Ming Dynasty finally cobbled together an "envoy group" to negotiate with North Korea and Japan.

In addition to the 'diplomatic envoy' Shen Weijing and the 'deputy envoy' Zhang Chonghui, the Ministry of War also temporarily recruited two 'bodyguards' in the envoy group.

These two bodyguards, one is Zhang Jianxiu who 'went north to look for his brother', and the other is Qin Liangyu who 'went north to look for me'.

In addition, this team also 'inexplicably' has an extra 'bodyguard captain' - Luo Sigong.

……

In the twentieth year of Wanli, July 29th.

The Ming Dynasty's "envoys" headed north, to Liaodong, and to North Korea!

Go to the Japanese slaves!

(End of this chapter)