Luo Youdu gently blew the fire seal and burned Lin Renzhao's letter.
Thinking about the contents of Lin Renzhao's letter, Luo Youdu put the dried paper ashes into five parts and rubbed them gently in his hands. Zhao Kuangyin's hand was really long and stretched out to him.
Jiao Jixun did not reveal his true intention and let Lin Renzhao block him back.
Lin Renzhao was not sure who Jiao Jixun introduced him to.
But Jiao Jixun admired Zhao Kuangyin very much, often said good things about him, and said many times that he would introduce them to him.
Lin Renzhao clearly sensed that Jiao Jixun was subtly trying to influence him.
Therefore, the letter speculated that the person Jiao Jixun introduced to him was either his own relative or a relative of Zhao Kuangyin.
Luo Youdu still agreed with Lin Renzhao's judgment. After all, Zhao Kuangyin did have a sister, the one who was married to Gao Huaide in history and who was still unmarried to him.
In addition to the three most eye-catching divisions of the Great Zhou Army, the most conspicuous thing is the expansion and development of the Great Zhou Navy.
That is an army located outside the Third Division.
Now that his close friend Jiao Jixun has become the commander of the navy, with Zhao Kuangyin's ambitious methods, there is no reason why he should not develop his tentacles in that direction.
From Zhao Kuangyin's perspective, it is not surprising that he chose Lin Renzhao.
This historical Taizu of the Song Dynasty may not have the intention to challenge Guo Rong, but he is definitely not willing to be inferior to the three of them and silently develop his own strength.
but……
Luo Youdu smiled "hehe" and couldn't say anything else.
Lin Renzhao is not a person who is motivated by interests.
Historically, he was a loyal man who risked the lives of his entire family in order to give Nan Tang Bo a small chance of survival.
It's a pity that Li Yu not only didn't dare to use it, but instead believed the slander and poisoned Lin Renzhao to death.
He had already received Lin Renzhao's good guy card. Zhao Kuangyin's attempt to focus on Lin Renzhao was doomed to be in vain.
Don't think that Jiao Jixun, the commander of the navy, can overpower Lin Renzhao, the commander of the navy.
Although Jiao Jixun was the official commander of the navy, Lin Renzhao was responsible for the training of the navy.
He is just a name.
only……
Guo Rong randomly selected a navy commander who was Zhao Kuangyin's best friend.
The connections of the old Zhao family are really scary.
It's really not an accident that Zhao Kuangyin can wear a yellow robe.
With such an opponent, we cannot take it lightly.
Luo Youdu thought to himself.
"It seems we have to speed up Zhang Yongde's strategy!"
Luo Youdu patted the dust on his hands and narrowed his eyes.
at the same time.
Zhao Kuangyin also received the news that Lin Renzhao was in love, and shook his head regretfully.
Lin Renzhao left a deep impression on him. If he could get his help, it would undoubtedly be even more powerful.
Although Jiao Jixun said in his letter that he was confident of persuading Lin Renzhao, verbal friendship could not compare to the relationship between in-laws.
Zhao Kuangyin used the "in-law alliance" to play new tricks. The sons and daughters of the Zhao family married high-ranking military officials.
Not to mention the background of his Zhao family, just listing these relatives is a considerable strength.
"Jiro!"
Zhao Hongyin found Zhao Kuangyin in the study with the help of Zhao Kuangyi.
"Father, if you are not resting in bed, what are you doing here?"
Zhao Kuangyin called out and stepped forward to help him.
Zhao Hongyin felt unwell half a month ago and saw many doctors. Even Guo Rong sent an imperial doctor to treat him, but he just didn't feel better.
The Zhao family has secretly made preparations for the funeral.
Zhao Hongyin ignored Zhao Kuangyin's words, but said: "When do you have to consider the official's temperament? You have been with him for so long, and you still don't know?"
"Don't look at him who handles government affairs wholeheartedly and leaves general affairs to Wei Renpu and Luo Youdu. After a year at most, he will lose his patience and send troops to make meritorious deeds."
"Mr. Miao said, it's best to get a spot in the inspection before the next expedition. In this way, you are expected to become the commander-in-chief of the army. Our Zhao family can also gain a firm foothold in the court, and maybe you can be like Fu Yanqing.
The same, finally being sealed and made king."
The Mr. Miao mentioned by Zhao Hongyin, whose name is Miao Xun and whose courtesy name is Guangyi, studied under Patriarch Chen Tuan. He was good at astronomical fortune-telling and was good at strategy.
He got to know Zhao Kuangyin when he was traveling in the world. Now he serves as a judge under Zhao Kuangyin and is his chief adviser.
Zhao Kuangyin looked a little embarrassed.
His current situation is very embarrassing, neither good nor bad.
In terms of status, after the Battle of Huainan, he has been promoted to the fourth most powerful figure in the Zhou army, tied with the veteran Xiang Xun.
But his biggest problem is nothing else but that he is the fourth child.
The army of the Great Zhou Dynasty currently consists of the three chiefs of the third division, Li Chongjin, Zhang Yongde, and Luo Youdu, and then there are four, five, six, and seven... all the way down.
There is not much difference between the fourth child and the eighteenth child.
But there is a gap between the fourth child and the third child.
Not among the top three, except for the higher salary, there is almost no difference.
Zhao Kuangyin wanted to go further, so he had to replace his boss Zhang Yongde.
Therefore, Zhao Hongyin, Zhao Kuangyi, and Miao Xun all felt that it was time to squeeze out Zhang Yongde.
Without squeezing out Zhang Yongde, Zhao Kuangyi would not be able to fully control the Dianqian Division and become the commander-in-chief of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
Zhao Kuangyin had a very complicated heart regarding this. Zhang Yongde treated him very well and always regarded him as his successor to train.
When he married the third queen of the Zhangde Army Jiedu Wangrao, Zhang Yongde gave thousands of gold, silk and silver coins to support him.
It is not an exaggeration to say that Zhang Yongde's kindness to him is as great as a mountain.
Now that he was about to attack him, Zhao Kuangyin could not help but hesitate and make up his mind.
"Brother!"
Zhao Kuangyi said: "It's not that you have to deal with Zhang Dianshuai, but that the officials have to deal with Zhang Dianshuai. Isn't it because the officials promote your brother in this way just to let you replace Zhang Dianshuai? Zhang Dianshuai is the son-in-law of Emperor Taizu, and he is also Emperor Taizu's subordinate."
Sir, how can the officials not be afraid?"
"It is a great righteousness to share the worries of the official family, but it is a small righteousness to express personal feelings."
"How foolish it is to sacrifice great righteousness for small righteousness!"
No one but Zhao Kuangyi could express ingratitude so freshly and refinedly.
Zhao Kuangyin said in a deep voice: "This is not a matter of righteousness or small righteousness. I am worried that once I take action, I will not be able to turn back. Zhang Dianshuai's strength should not be underestimated. Don't steal the chicken but lose the rice, causing discord among the front officials and the people of the palace."
Discrete.”
"The official family can tolerate discord among subordinates, but it cannot tolerate the corruption of state affairs because of discord."
"Father, Saburo, I am not acting out of emotion, but I dare not act hastily."
Zhao Hongyin let out a long sigh and said: "Erlang's concerns are reasonable. This matter really cannot be taken lightly. It would be bad if the officials are dissatisfied. Unfortunately, my father's body, I don't know if I can survive until I see you become the third minister."
A day in the life of a commander."
Zhao Kuangyin said resolutely: "Father, don't worry. I think I am not inferior to Ambassador Li and Commander Zhang. I will not be inferior to them in the future. The King of Wei is my goal."
Zhao Kuangyi said at this time: "Actually, brother, there is no need to openly fight with Zhang Dianshuai, just do it secretly."