Although the Zhang Family is of a military background, Zhang Yanting possesses genuine literary talent and scholarly knowledge.
Ling Hua spent more than an hour discussing with him in Zhang Yanting's study and gained a deeper understanding of his talent and character. She had a general plan for his future official career, combining his scholarship.
After learning about him, she felt that Zhang Yanting was suitable for entering the Ministry of War.
Zhang Yanting, hailing from a military family himself, had sufficient understanding of military affairs. Combining military and civil governance, his entry into the Ministry of War couldn't be more fitting.
And Xiao Zhen also needed someone in the Ministry of War; he needed military power.
