Coming out of the Privy Council, Bai Zhizhan realized that he was covered in a cold sweat, even his undershirt was soaked through.
He drank three cups of tea, answered three questions.
What exactly was Xue Yuanzheng scheming?
When it came to the last question, or more precisely, before answering it, Bai Zhizhan had a feeling in his heart that Xue Yuanzheng was testing him.
Perhaps, Xue Yuanzheng had also asked Liu Xiangzhen the same questions.
A consultation on strategy?
Was Xue Yuanzheng, a person of such cunning and prowess, seeking advice from a newly promoted Navy Major General?
Even if Bai Zhizhan had some insights, compared to Xue Yuanzheng, they would seem very naive.
Definitely, it was not a consultation but a way to test Bai Zhizhan.
To become the Imperial Navy Commander, one must possess a sharp strategic vision, otherwise, at best, he would only be a competent officer.
But why think so much?
