Records of the Human Emperor Chapter 645: Another Meeting with Su Zhengchen (I)

Chapter 645: Another Meeting with Su Zhengchen (I)

Translated by: Hypersheep325

Edited by: Michyrr

If not for Wang Chong, the Annan Protectorate army would have been completely wiped out in the war of the southwest, the Annan Protectorate would have been dissolved, and Zhangchou Jianqiong's foundation in the court would have vanished without a trace.

Not only that, if the Mengshe–Ü-Tsang alliance occupied the southwest, as the one whose primary duty it had been to oversee the southwest, he would bear the bulk of the blame. Even though he had already entered the court, relinquishing his management of the Annan Protectorate to become Minister of War, he would still not be able to escape the fate of his rank being stripped.

There was even a possibility of him being seized and thrown into prison.

The occupation of the southwest was a matter so grave that no minor official or functionary could bear the blame!

It was not one bit excessive to say that Wang Chong had given Zhangchou Jianqiong and the Annan Protectorate army a new lease on life.

"Young Master, Zhangchou has prepared a banquet in his residence. Would Young Master like to accompany this lowly one and allow Zhangchou to welcome Young Master from his travels?"

Zhangchou Jianqiong spoke with incredible meekness and courtesy.

Unless one had personally witnessed it, no one would believe that the grand Minister of War, a first-rank official of the Imperial Court, would bow his head so low to a mere teenager. But as long as one understood the magnitude of Wang Chong's feat in the southwest, they would not think it overboard in the slightest.

"Very well! I will trouble Milord to lead the way!"

Wang Chong smiled and immediately agreed. Zhangchou Jianqiong was the Minister of War and had personally come to greet him at the gate. His good intentions and courtesy were on full display, so it could never be right to refuse him.

"Siling, Yatong, Huang Qian-er, and my good friends, go back first. I will accompany Lord Zhangchou to the minister's residence."

"Yes, Y

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