Quick Transmigration: Survive to the End

Wang Xiang and Zhan Zheng have differing opinions?

Yinyin raised an eyebrow: "Big brother, has the next generation of the Wang family grown up?"

Therefore, in the year or two after Ding You returned, Wang Xiang, who had always been on the same side as Zhan Zheng, suddenly began to openly oppose his proposal.

You should know that in the past, when they encountered such disagreements, they would always sit down and discuss and resolve them.

If it weren't for the fact that Prime Minister Wang had other ideas, it would have been difficult for him to do something so blunt. After all, in the eyes of outsiders, both of Zhan Zheng's wives were daughters of the Wang family, and their interests were inextricably linked to the Wang family.

Zhan Zheng was clearly satisfied with Yin Yin's reaction: "She hasn't fully grown up yet, but the Wang family has indeed produced a promising talent who has caught His Majesty's eye. Now she often goes to the palace to serve His Majesty."

This time, Gu Anzhi reacted quickly and said to Yinyin, "It is Wang Shidu. His many insights are very good. His Majesty has praised him several times and intends to have him enter the Ministry of Personnel next year."

First, they'd be sent to the Ministry of Personnel; if they performed well, they'd be transferred elsewhere. Finally, they'd assess whether they were all-rounders or only specialized in one area. This training process was similar to Zhan Zheng's in the past.

If this guy doesn't die halfway through, he'll definitely become Zhan Zheng's rival in the future. After all, Prime Minister Wang's attitude has already been made clear; with him behind him, this scion of the Wang family will receive far more guidance than the average person.

However, Yin Yin believed that even when facing Prime Minister Wang, her elder brother would not lose.

After all, although the plot won't specifically mention whether a certain Lord Wang became an official, it will definitely make clear things like the Tataka's large-scale invasion, the capture of multiple cities, and Zhan Zheng and Gu Anzhi leading troops into battle.

Therefore, this time, the Prime Minister's opposition was absolutely wrong.

Thinking of the war that was only briefly mentioned in the drama but would actually happen, Yin Yin thought for a moment and said, "Now that the world has been at peace for a long time, apart from the border, the local militias in many places are seriously neglected, and there are many cases of people drawing salaries without working. If something happens, I'm afraid we won't be able to rely on them. His Majesty is young and ambitious, so why don't you bring this up, brother?"

The emperor and most officials did not pay attention to the problem of the Tatars. What use would Guang Zhanzheng's efforts be? The Tatars' large-scale attack was difficult to change. It would be better to focus on local strength instead, so as not to let the Tatars advance all the way and capture several cities, plunging the people into misery.

Upon hearing Yin Yin bring this up, Gu Anzhi was taken aback at first, then said, "Yin Yin, the matter of the local military forces involves too many things. If my brother-in-law suddenly proposes a change, I'm afraid..."

"I understand," Zhan Zheng interrupted Gu Anzhi before he could finish speaking, and answered Yin Yin seriously, "I'll think about it again when I get back, and I'll let you know if I have any news."

Gu Anzhi stopped speaking, feeling surprised, and suddenly realized that Zhan Zheng not only listened to Yin Yin's opinions on life matters, but also on important court affairs.

Mobilizing local troops is a risky move that could easily provoke a public outcry. If it leads to a local mutiny, even if the abbot vouches for Zhan Zheng, the emperor will not hesitate to send him out to quell the public anger.

Even so, Zhan Zheng did not hesitate at all and agreed immediately.

Gu Anzhi felt he finally understood why Yinyin was so perceptive about important court affairs—it was all thanks to her brother-in-law's guidance and doting!

No wonder that in Yin Yin's eyes, although his status was gradually increasing, he was still no match for his brother-in-law.

Gu Anzhi was lost in thought and didn't pay attention to what Yinyin and Zhanzheng were saying next to him.

Yu Miaoqi noticed his distraction but didn't remind him.

By the time Yinyin and Gu Anzhi left in the afternoon, Zhan Zheng had already told her about most of the major events that had recently occurred in the court.

Back at the Ning'an Prince's residence, Yin Yin removed her hairpins and jewelry, dismissed the servants, and then asked Gu Anzhi, "You've been thinking all the way here, have you come up with anything yet?"

“I’ve figured it out,” Gu Anzhi looked up at her. “I am clearly your husband, yet I treat you worse than your brother-in-law. From now on, I will definitely learn from my brother-in-law.”

"Don't worry, Yinyin, I will find a way to bring up the matter of the local garrison with His Majesty."

Yinyin unconsciously curled her lips, but refused without hesitation, saying, "My brother must have his own way. Your status is different. It would be inappropriate to mention the imperial guards in front of His Majesty."

If the emperor suspects that Gu Anzhi has ulterior motives, then there will be a lot of trouble ahead.

"You should remain as cautious as ever and follow His Majesty's lead; you can't go wrong."

Gu Anzhi comforted her, saying, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing and I certainly won't arouse His Majesty's suspicion."

Even after saying this, Yin Yin still disagreed.

"You are His Majesty's good younger brother. No matter what the situation, you should always listen to him. Don't change this because of me."

Yinyin extended her index finger and gently pressed it against Gu Anzhi's lips, silencing his objection: "If you want to compete with your elder brother, you might as well tell me more about the news in the court."

"Although my subordinates can provide me with a lot of information, you can tell me far more than they can."

In the past, Gu Anzhi would have agreed, but he would have hesitated. But now that he knows Zhan Zheng discusses his ideas and plans with Yin Yin, Gu Anzhi has found a new way to get along with Yin Yin, so he readily agreed.

Therefore, when the emperor rejected Zhan Zheng's proposal again, Yin Yin knew the whole story almost as soon as Gu Anzhi returned. She even saw how Wang Xiang and his confidants refuted Zhan Zheng in court, how they put the emperor on a pedestal, and how they made the emperor, who was originally hesitant, full of confidence and no longer took Da Da seriously.

This was not only a point of contention for Zhan Zheng's faction, but also for Gu Anzhi, who had heard Zhan Zheng and Yin Yin's analysis.

Driven by personal selfishness, he wanted to suppress Zhan Zheng and force him to make way for his own nephews and nieces, thus ignoring potential dangers and disregarding the safety of the nation.

How can such a prime minister be worthy of being the head of all officials?

Seeing Gu Anzhi still angry, Yinyin could only advise, "Prime Minister Wang is very powerful. Although my elder brother has divided and swallowed up many of his followers over the years, the Wang family's influence is still there. It is expected that he can command a large following in the court."

Gu Anzhi exhaled a breath of stale air, put his arm around Yin Yin, and said, "People used to say that Prime Minister Wang was the backbone of the country, but now it seems that the difference between a backbone and a parasite is just a thought away. Prime Minister Wang is getting old."

Yinyin patted his back, her eyes calm.

In this era, it is common for families to pass down their traditions from generation to generation, with elders paving the way for their descendants.

Gu Anzhi wasn't unaware of these things before, but what changed his mind was the key change in his identity.

He was once an unfavored prince, dependent on the crown prince. National affairs were both very close to him and very distant. Even if he knew these unspoken rules, he would only remain silent.

Now he is the Prince of Ning'an, the emperor's most favored younger brother, and a participant in the court. It's normal that he would find it difficult to accept the same unspoken rules.

If he continues to turn a blind eye as before, then Yin Yin should re-evaluate him.