A few days later, a brand new command was in the heat. Naya was established. This command was nominally in command of all the fighting forces in Italy. A large group of officers, large and small, who had never heard of before, were crammed into this command, and it was claimed that it had drawn up a battle plan to hold the port of Savona. The world-famous Zhang Cheng only fell to the honor of a front-line commander.

There is no way to do this, Zhang Cheng's military exploits cannot be erased and replaced. His name has even been heard in the ears of Shoufu and His Majesty the Emperor, and no matter how much credit is grabbed, it will not be able to rob him.

It's just that these are not what Zhang Cheng wants. Of course, the navy, which knows everything, must be constantly sarcastic and ridiculed the army. It's just that for some reasons that everyone knows, they don't tell the truth either. Profit is something that needs to be maintained by all who receive it. The Navy's ass is not to say how clean it is.

The routs of the Sardinian army were given a respite and regrouped under the command of the distraught Count Cavour to defend the city of Turin.

In fact, anyone with a discerning eye can see that there is no need to continue the war when it has reached this point. Then there's the matter for the diplomats. The Sardinians, who lost their pants, could only let the Ming Empire pinch and rub it at this time. In this era of reality, no one will come out for the sake of the loser to offend the powerful.

The native expeditionary force did not board the ship and departed, but came with a senior diplomat. The next battle is at the negotiating table

Wang Fan, a native of the imperial capital, is only in his thirties this year and is already an assistant to the foreign minister of the Ming court. Born in a noble family in the imperial capital, he is also one of the top families in the Ming Empire, and one of the important members of the Wang family.

Of course, like all those outstanding talents, Wang Fan is also the concubine of the Wang family. With his outstanding ability, he has become an important minister of the imperial court, a typical young man. This negotiation with the Sardinians was presided over by Wang Fan.

The profession of a diplomat is easy to say and do. The strength of the country is strong, and the waist of a diplomat is naturally very hard, as long as he puts forward conditions and forces others to agree. If the strength of the country is insufficient, no matter how strong that person's ability is, it is of no use. Think about Gu Weijun at the Paris Peace Conference.

And Wang Fan, as a diplomat of the empire on which the sun never sets, came to negotiate with the enemy country under the condition of a complete victory in the army, and his mood was naturally too good to be better. Evenly, Zhang Cheng is also very appreciative and grateful to Zhang Cheng for obtaining such a favorable negotiating position for him.

"I'll be honest." Wang Fan, who had a cigarette between his fingers, chuckled and looked at Zhang Cheng on the side, "When I first learned that Liu Yue's idiot was defeated, I was very worried. It's not that we're going to lose, it's that the defeat will give the Europa countries a morale boost they shouldn't have. After speaking, he took out a cigarette from the cigarette case and handed it to Zhang Cheng.

Zhang Cheng took the cigarette and lit it silently, without saying anything. The assistant to the foreign minister who talked to him alone naturally did not talk about these things. After the appetizer, it's time to get down to business.

"We are very strong in every aspect, and no country will be our opponent if we fight alone. But. Wang Fan took a deep breath, his face turned heavy, his eyes looked at the front-line headquarters not far away, and the corners of his mouth hooked up a faint mocking smile, "If all the enemies unite and work together, coupled with our own internal struggle, it will be really dangerous." ”

Zhang Cheng's hand holding the cigarette paused slightly, his eyes drooped, and he responded indifferently, "I am a soldier, I will only fight." I don't understand what you're saying. This is something you should think about. ”

"Hahaha." Wang Fan laughed and shook his head, "You are the most successful businessman I have ever met, and the best soldier I have ever met." He raised his hand and pointed to his eyes, and said with a deep gaze, "Your eyes tell me that your heart is big." ”

Zhang Cheng raised his eyelids and glanced at him, his gaze was as sharp as a knife.

"Don't be angry." Wang Fan smiled and waved his hand: "I don't mean anything else." Few young people nowadays are as outstanding as you. Those who come from civilian families basically have no future. Most of the people from wealthy families and families are unworthy of cultivation. A small number of elites must also think about the interests of their own families first, and people who truly serve the country and the people are almost impossible to see. ”

"You're also from a big family." Zhang Cheng's body loosened slightly, and a smile appeared on his face.

"Yes, so do I." Wang Fan responded with a smile: "However, many things will not be understood without personal contact." If you have the opportunity to contact it in the future, you will naturally understand. Okay, let's not talk about that. I have come to you on the trust of men. ”

Zhang Cheng smiled, "Please speak." ”

Wang Fan squinted his eyes and looked at Zhang Cheng, "I am now visiting you as a representative of the royal family in the imperial capital, and the Wang family has a proposal I want you to consider." ”

Zhang Cheng looked at Wang Fan indifferently. Although he had already guessed what was going on in his heart, he still had to wait until Wang Fan himself said it.

"The Wang family is one of the top existences in the empire, and you should be able to understand this without me saying anything." Wang Fan said with a calm expression, "The Wang family is very optimistic about your future and wants to cultivate a young handsome man like you. The current patriarch of the Wang family has a niece and granddaughter, who is twenty-eight years old and has just been admitted to the imperial capital Ewha Womans University this year. is knowledgeable and reasonable, and she is a real lady. The Wang family intends to marry you, what do you think? ”

After Wang Fan finished speaking, he looked at Zhang Cheng with a serious expression, waiting for his reply.

"Really?" Zhang Cheng wanted to laugh out loud for no reason. The bloody plot in this kind of TV series really exists, and it really happened to him.

Of course Zhang Cheng of the imperial capital knows. It was really one of the top few top families in the Ming Empire.

Unlike several other big families that rival the wealth, the strength of the Wang family is more reflected in government affairs. The ancestors of the family have served as the first assistant to the imperial court three times, and there are countless ministers and governors of important colonies in various positions. The protégés and connections in the family are all over the world. The current patriarch is even serving as the chancellor of the exchequer, and he is ambitiously trying to pull the head of the horse down. He is one of Shousuke-sama's biggest political enemies.

If there is anything that a top family like the Wang family lacks, it is the lack of voice and influence in the army.

In this era, if a big family like them wants to do something important, they must have the support of the army. However, it is a pity that the children of the Wang family have always been specialized in government affairs, and those who can stand out in military affairs are absolutely rare.

Zhang Cheng's rise like a comet is completely different from the perception of the outside world in the eyes of real discerning people and smart people.

Zhang Cheng, who has achieved a brilliant victory, may be just an excellent soldier in the eyes of others. But he came up with a variety of tactics. Tactics including artillery area coverage shooting, anti-tank trenches, infantry trench attacks, infiltration tactics, armored vehicle assaults, etc., are absolutely unparalleled achievements in the eyes of those who know it! And these are all tested by the reality of this war. And this is not counting the anti-submarine weapons that he supplied to the Navy, as well as aviation doctrine.

None of the big men who can really sit in a high position step by step and hold great power are fools, and if they are fools, they will not be able to play. It has long been eliminated in the fierce competition. Zhang Cheng, who has no background in power and stands out completely on his own strength, is a blue-chip stock with excellent performance in their eyes, and it is also the original stock that is about to be listed. If this kind of business is not rushed, who is embarrassed to say that he is a smart person?

Zhang Cheng has been valued by many bigwigs in the army. With the help of this great victory, he will inevitably be prosperous in the army in the future. Only with the support of a top family like the Wang family, it is not impossible to hold power in twenty years. People who really have the strength that others can't compare with will definitely come out strong!

Wang Fan was ordered to find Zhang Cheng, which is a kind of investment in the future of the Wang family. The Wang family, which lacks the support of the army, wants to train a spokesperson in the army by themselves. Zhang Cheng, who has no background, is definitely an excellent target. If it weren't for the fact that the patriarch of the Wang family had no daughters and granddaughters of appropriate age, it would not be the turn of the nieces and granddaughters in the side house to do the marriage.

"First of all." Zhang Cheng raised his hand to cover his mouth and coughed, with an indelible smile in the corner of his eyes, "I am very grateful to the Wang family." Hearing Zhang Cheng say this, Wang Fan breathed a sigh of relief for no reason. looked at Zhang Cheng's gaze and suddenly became different.

That's right, with the support of the Wang family, with Zhang Cheng's military exploits and ability, he will definitely make great achievements in the army in the future, and being a general or something is just the easiest thing. However, once a family like the Wang family is contaminated, where can it be easily shaken off?

Once the power of the Wang family was borrowed, it was also a marriage. That is equivalent to leaving a deep imprint of the Wang family on his body. Other forces will naturally follow the rules. Zhang Cheng never wanted to get rid of the control of the Wang family again. Of course, there will be no less benefits to be enjoyed. It's the same with other families. And without strong support, it is simply impossible to rise to a high position in the hierarchical emperor ** team. After hundreds of years of consolidation and rigidity, the superstructure of the Ming Empire has long been deeply rooted and unshakable!

"But." Zhang Cheng pursed the corners of his lips, his eyes were full of confidence, "I don't need any help, let alone such a love and marriage." I will take everything I want! No handouts from anyone are needed. ”

"Are you sure you know what you're rejecting?" Wang Fan looked at Zhang Cheng with a cold face, with a hint of coldness in his voice.

Zhang Cheng narrowed his eyes, raised his chin, and looked at Wang Fan with a calm expression, "I know." A great opportunity to save me a lot of trouble and get up and running quickly. There may also be a lifetime of inexhaustible glory and wealth, and a beautiful wife who is knowledgeable. Speaking of this, Zhang Cheng smiled and turned his head to look at the headquarters not far away, and shook his head slightly, "There is also support that this kind of thing will not happen in the future." He turned his head to look at Wang Fan again, his eyes were full of determination, "I know all this." ”

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