Facing his biological father, Gao Zhang could only lower his head obediently and roll his eyes covertly.
"The official family has paid great attention to the affairs in the northwest for many years. My father heard that the Imperial City Department has sent many spies to sneak into the territory of Xixia..."
"Speaking of which, Zhang'er, you have made great contributions here..."
In Xixia, all military divisions are planting a large amount of cotton. As for Duan's Trading Company, doing business in Xixia was very successful.
Gao Qiu also learned from officials that behind Duan's Trading Company was actually the Imperial City Department.
"...Since you went to Jiangnan, your father's three yamen Imperial Guards in Bianliang, Tokyo, have chosen the best among them, and selected 50,000 Imperial Guards, and your Uncle Liu will manage and train them."
"The military training method used was exactly that of Zhang'erqin, and it was very effective. After Liu Fa returned to the army, he also joined this army as the deputy commander."
"In addition, I am preparing for my father to let Yang Zhen, Yao Pingzhong, Liu Qi, and Miss Fang's brother Fang La all join the imperial army and hold important positions."
Hearing this, Gao Zhang reacted immediately and raised his eyes to look at his biological father.
He saw his own father continuing to burn paper money there, and said calmly.
"My son is both civil and military, and his intelligence is astonishing to the world. Officials have repeatedly entrusted you with important positions."
"After you put down the Zhu family's rebellion in the south of the Yangtze River, the official family asked you to be your father. They originally wanted to make you a privy scholar..."
Having said this, his father raised his eyes and looked at Gao Zhang.
"Father, I feel that I have acted too hastily. After all, although you are famous all over the world now, if you are rashly entrusted with important military and state affairs, after all..."
Gao Zhang put down the paper money in his hand and bowed sincerely to his biological father.
"Dad, my child understands that the officials are really impatient, and you still have your father to help my child."
Gao Zhang naturally knew very well how high his master's expectations were for him.
He must have seen that he was already capable of both civil and military affairs at a young age, and could both govern the local area and command an army in battle, so he wanted to let himself control the military and political affairs of the northwest border.
But the problem is that it is not realistic at all for him to be responsible for the military and political affairs in the northwest border. Although he is very prestigious now, his background and strength are not enough after all.
Therefore, my father's operation was the right one. He took a moment to gather those talented generals who had worked with him into a group.
After all, whether it is Yang Zhen or Yao Pingzhong, these two people have obtained the opportunity to be rewarded for their meritorious service under their own hands.
Especially Yao Pingzhong, who was squeezed out by Tong Guan before, is now very grateful to Gao Zhang.
It's not just because Gao Zhang reused him, the point is that he likes to engage in surprise attacks.
Gao Zhang, a child prodigy who was less than half his age, was not only able to understand, but was even able to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this special operations method with him in depth, and help him find and correct deficiencies.
"Look back, remember to walk there more, invite them as guests, and get closer to them, just in case my son wants to go to the northwest.
These 50,000 forbidden troops and these generals are all your confidants. "
"My son has great ambitions, a big mind, and a far-sighted vision that would put his father to shame."
"What a father can do for you is to help you to the best of his ability..."
"Father, you have done a lot for your children."
Gao Zhang's heart was full of warmth, he raised his head and smiled at his biological father Gao Qiu.
"These are all things that my father can do for you. If there are any omissions, you can tell my father that we are a family. After a hundred years as a father, this family will need you to support it, do you understand?"
Feeling the touch of that generous and warm hand on his shoulder, Gao Zhang, whose eyes were slightly warm, nodded vigorously and burned the paper money more and more diligently.
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This made Gao Zhang finally feel the benefits of being a yamen. His own father had been a Taiwei for many years, so he naturally had many means.
Fifty thousand forbidden troops, to be honest, are really not much at all compared to the more than one million and nearly two million troops of the Song Dynasty.
The Western Army of the Song Dynasty alone had more than 200,000 elites, not to mention a large number of local warriors.
However, if these 50,000 elite Forbidden Army can become the core force of Gao Zhang's army to conquer the northwest, it would be very impressive.
Moreover, Gao Zhang had already understood clearly from the hints in his master's words that his master was looking forward to him going to the northwest frontier to create a great cause.
Since last year, Tong Guan had asked to fight in the northwest several times, but his master had temporarily suppressed the request for various reasons. This made Gao Zhang feel a little more urgent.
Although Tong Guan was well versed in military strategy, could Gao Zhang not know who he was?
Typically, if you have merit, it belongs to our family, and if you have fault, it belongs to you.
And those generals of the Song Dynasty who really understood military affairs rarely had the opportunity to stand on the big stage and command operations from a strategic level.
After all, the Song Dynasty was founded on industry, promoting culture and suppressing military force. This is an established national policy.
Moreover, those civil servants were always vigilant. Just think about the fate of Di Qing.
Fortunately, Gao Zhang was very happy that he was the champion of the Song Dynasty, and he could not be more upright and a model civil servant.
Coupled with his military achievements in quelling the Zhu family rebellion in Jiangnan, if one day he leads the army in battle, it will be difficult for civil servants to object.
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The father and son burned paper money to worship their ancestors, while they kept mumbling in low voices.
Before I knew it, the knife of paper had been burned, and there was still some unfinished meaning.
However, considering that his ancestors should also have a peaceful sleep, Gao Zhang and his biological father left the ancestral hall and only walked a few steps.
The butler Fukang rushed over, holding a greeting card in his hand.
"I have met the master, the young master. There is an official who came to pay a visit to the young master..."
"It's so late, who could it be?"
Cai Laoliu and Tong Zhisheng flashed through Gao Qiu's mind for the first time.
Gao Zhang glanced at the greeting card twice, couldn't help but tilt his mouth, and whispered into his father's ear.
Gao Qiu suddenly realized this and couldn't help but curled his lips subconsciously.
"Wu Shangshu is really like a thief when he comes to our house to visit us, haha..."
"That's all, Zhang'er, you can go and do your work yourself. My father has gone to visit your mother and your second brother."
"Okay, I send you off to my father." Gao Zhang obediently bowed to his father, and then followed Fukang and left quickly.
But what my father said is true. The pairing of Wu Zhizhong and Chen Shilang had to do it very late at night every time, just like thieves.
However, considering that these two people care about their reputation, and they don't want people to know about their close relationship with their champion, it is normal.
After all, potential helpers are always more surprising than the apparent platform.
From this point of view, Gao Zhang understood more and more why Wu Zhizhong, a seemingly loyal veteran driver, was able to confront Cai Jingneng and retreat without a trace.
(End of chapter)
