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Before you know it, it's getting late, the moon is hanging on the branches, and the night sky is quiet, but for many, tonight is destined to be a sleepless night. (The first text is published in the reading room biquge.info)

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In the main hall of Zhou Shangjing, the first assistant to the cabinet, Zhou Shangjing sat in the main seat and was slowly sipping tea.

In front of him, Song Qiwen, the secretary of the ministry, was sitting aside.

Song Qiwen was relatively young among the important ministers of the Manchu Dynasty, less than fifty, elegant in appearance, calm in temperament, and always valued most by Zhou Shangjing.

As Zhou Shangjing's most powerful general and confidant in the court, Song Qiwen was loyal to Zhou Shangjing, and in recent years, he has firmly controlled the vital yamen of Zhou Shangjing's ministry.

Over the years, no one can count how many Zhou Shangjing's protégés and former officials have been placed in the hands of the Manchu Dynasty, the local center, and the various yamen.

It is precisely because of the officials in hand that Zhou Shangjing can calmly deal with it in the court, and no matter how much the other pavilion elders toss, they can't threaten his position.

Song Qiwen's importance to Zhou Shangjing is self-evident, but in front of Zhou Shangjing, Song Qiwen does not have the slightest sense of pride.

At this time, there was silence in the main hall, Zhou Shangjing was slowly sipping tea, but he didn't say a word, but Song Qiwen was not the slightest dissatisfied, just waited respectfully.

Because Song Qiwen knew that Zhou Shangjing was thinking about the problem.

After a long time, Zhou Shangjing slowly put down the teacup in his hand and finally spoke.

"You think you've heard all about what happened today, right?"

Song Qiwen nodded yes and said: "Yes, Zhao Junchen has created a substitute for soaphorn, which seems to be called pancreas, and it is said that the profit prospects are quite impressive. There is also the fraud case in the three provinces, which was also closed in advance under Zhao Junchen's construction, and Zhan Shanchang, who was originally the most suspected, actually escaped a catastrophe, but now the whole dynasty is up and down, and many people are surprised by this matter. ”

Zhou Shangjing smiled, with a little admiration, and said slowly: "This Zhao Junchen, what he has done these days has been beyond the expectations of the old man one after another, when he opened Yuerong Fang, the old man thought it was just a charming thing, but he didn't expect that he could really play tricks." There is also the fraud case of the three provinces, which was also solved by him quietly and skillfully, and now the whole court is up and down, after this incident, I am afraid that many officials are ready to move and want to take refuge in him. ”

Song Qiwen shook his head disapprovingly, and said: "Now the temple is up and down, the key yamen, and the distribution of forces have long been stable, and even the prince Zhu and Yu can't interfere. ”

Hearing Song Qiwen say this, Zhou Shangjing frowned slightly, did not refute, but did not agree.

Song Qiwen was puzzled: "However, is that pancreas really that valuable?" It has been less than ten days since the deadline of the gambling contract between him and the prince, and if he loses the gambling contract, then Zhao Junchen has been working hard these days, and he is just working in vain. ”

Zhou Shangjing smiled faintly and said: "With bait, you don't have to worry about no big fish taking the bait, this bet should be won by Zhao Junchen." ”

After a pause, Zhou Shangjing said again: "The old man called you here at this time, not because of these things, but because the old man got the news, this evening, Zhao Junchen and Wen Guanliang met in Tianhai Tower, and the two sides broke down, and finally broke up." ”

Song Qiwen was not surprised, and chuckled: "This is a matter of course, Zhao Junchen protected Zhan Shanchang, pried Tong Huan away, and let Wen Guanliang lose face, so how could Wen Guanliang give up?" If neither of them would budge, there would be a dispute. ”

Speaking of this, a trace of eagerness flashed in Song Qiwen's eyes, and he asked Zhou Shangjing for instructions: "As the so-called river mussels compete, the fisherman profits, and then Wen Guanliang and Zhao Junchen will have an open and secret battle, all of which are flawless and rare, and the opportunity is rare. Shousuke-sama, what do you mean? ”

Hearing Song Qiwen say this, Zhou Shangjing's expression was a little solemn, and after a moment of silence, he said slowly: "The old man called you here this time just to tell you, this time the battle between Wen Guanliang and Zhao Junchen, you have to restrain our people, never participate in it, let the two of them fight each other." ”

Song Qiwen was stunned for a moment, and he didn't understand why Zhou Shangjing made such a decision, but he had always obeyed Zhou Shangjing's words, although he was puzzled and a little unwilling, but he still agreed.

Song Qiwen's doubts and unwillingness, Zhou Shangjing understood it, and a trace of exhaustion flashed on the old man's face, and he sighed softly, but still explained: "The old man also knows that this opportunity is rare, but compared with this, the old man wants to take this opportunity to see some things clearly." ”

Song Qiwen didn't ask, just looked at Zhou Shangjing quietly, waiting for Zhou Shangjing to explain further.

Zhou Shangjing seemed to be preoccupied today, and after a moment of silence, he asked, "Qiwen, in your opinion, how does His Majesty view Zhao Junchen today?" ”

Song Qiwen pondered for a moment and replied: "Between the government and the opposition, it is rumored that Zhao Junchen is the illegitimate son of His Majesty today, but according to the lower officials, for this point, His Majesty is afraid that he will not care too much, Zhu Heyu is the righteous concubine of His Majesty, and he is also the prince of the rightful prince, but he has been suppressed by His Majesty over the years, so it can be seen that His Majesty does not take this kind of thing to heart." ”

Zhou Shangjing nodded and motioned for Song Qiwen to continue.

Song Qiwen continued: "However, this Zhao Junchen has always been the most pleasing to His Majesty, and he is responsive to His Majesty's requests, if you talk about the art of financial management, it is unmatched by the whole dynasty, since he took charge of the household, His Majesty has rarely bothered about the matter of silver, and now he is gradually inseparable from him, and he is so favored by him, probably because of this, right?" ”

Zhou Shangjing sighed and said, "Look at things, it's still too short-sighted. ”

Hearing Zhou Shangjing say this, after being slightly stunned, Song Qiwen bowed his head and said, "Please also ask Lord Shoufu to give instructions." ”

Zhou Shangjing said slowly: "You said that you are short-sighted, because you underestimated the current majesty. Today's majesty, reigning for more than 30 years, although there is no achievement, but whether it is a temple or a place, it has always been stable, and there is rarely any chaos, you have read through the history books, you can see how many emperors can do this? ”

Seeing Song Qiwen's contemplative face, Zhou Shangjing said again: "Today's Majesty, when it comes to governing the country, it is far inferior to the previous emperor, but when it comes to controlling the ministers and the emperor's mental skills, it is still above the previous emperor. And the emperor's means, focusing on balance, the harmony of the Manchu Dynasty, and the integration of hundreds of officials, have always been the last things the emperors want to see, only factions fight, you live and die, for the emperor, this country can sit steadily. Why did the old man keep Wen Guanliang, Shen Changmao, and Huang Yourong in the cabinet? It is precisely because of this that it is easy to kill the three of them, but if he really does that, his majesty will definitely have trouble sleeping and eating, treating the old man as an enemy, and trying his best to deal with the old man. ”

Speaking of this, Zhou Shangjing sighed faintly and continued: "However, Wen Guanliang, Shen Changmao, and Huang Yourong, these three people, have the support of His Majesty, and we have the tolerance, but they have not been able to achieve the climate for a long time, and now above the temple, it seems that the three of them can be on a par with me, but what is the actual situation, after such a long time, I am afraid that anyone with a discerning eye can see it, and where can they hide it from His Majesty today?" ”

Hearing Zhou Shangjing say this, in connection with the previous conversation, Song Qiwen's body was shocked, and he asked incredulously: "Lord Shoufu, do you mean that His Majesty intends to support Zhao Junchen to replace Wen Guanliang, Shen Changmao, and Huang Yourong to compete with Lord Shoufu?" ”

Zhou Shangjing shook his head and said in a deep voice: "Regarding this, the old man is not sure, and it is just speculation, Zhao Junchen is too young after all, and in the eyes of His Majesty, he may not be able to bear such a heavy responsibility, but what happened today seems ordinary, but when you think about it carefully, it is intriguing." ”

Under Song Qiwen's puzzled gaze, Zhou Shangjing slowly explained: "Under the persuasion of Zhao Junchen, His Majesty closed the fraud case in the three provinces in advance, thus protecting Zhan Shanchang, this matter just happened in the afternoon, you can get the news normally, the old man can get the news is normal, Wen Guanliang can get the news is normal, but now the shape is that not only our people have got the exact news, but in the middle of the afternoon, most of the people in the Manchu Dynasty have got the exact news, and by this time tomorrow, I'm afraid that this matter will spread all over the capital, Qiwen, who do you think will reveal such news? ”

Song Qiwen was taken aback, and subconsciously said: "Your Majesty xià ......"

Zhou Shangjing nodded, and said in a deep voice: "This kind of thing, maybe only His Majesty will do it, he is increasing his prestige for Zhao Junchen." This time Zhao Junchen and Wen Guanliang are fighting, the reason why the old man doesn't let you interfere is to see one thing clearly, this fight, will His Majesty be happy to see it happen and help Zhao Junchen suppress Wen Guanliang? will still try their best to prevent it and maintain the balance of power between the two sides. ”

Having said this, Song Qiwen had already figured it out, and said: "If His Majesty is happy to see it happen and helps Zhao Junchen suppress Wen Guanliang, then it proves that Lord Shoufu's guess is right, and he is not satisfied with the current shape of the court, and is ready to support Zhao Junchen, replace Wen Guanliang, Huang Yourong and Shen Changmao, and compete with Lord Shoufu; If we try our best to stop it and maintain the balance of power between the two sides, then we are overthinking. ”

After a pause, Song Qiwen continued: "However, according to the lower officials, the former is more likely, His Majesty will never increase the prestige of Zhao Junchen for no reason, and the whole dynasty, if you want to find someone to replace Wen Guanliang, Huang Yourong, and Shen Changmao, although Zhao Junchen is still young, he is the best candidate." But Lord Shoufu doesn't have to worry, Zhao Junchen is just a child with a yellow mouth, and his foundation is still shallow, even if he gains momentum for a while, where is Lord Shoufu's opponent? ”

Zhou Shangjing glanced at Song Qiwen and shook his head, a trace of disappointment flashed in his expression, but it was more severe and dissatisfied.

Noticing Zhou Shangjing's expression, Song Qiwen knew that he must have thought something wrong and said something wrong, so he hurriedly lowered his head and said: "The lower officials are shallow, and I also ask Lord Shoufu for guidance." ”

Zhou Shangjing frowned, stared at Song Qiwen for a long time, and then said slowly: "If you can only think of this, then don't think about developing in the future, otherwise it will only harm others and yourself." The reason why the old man was suspicious of His Majesty's method and was not sure was because if His Majesty really planned to do this, then in his heart, he was afraid that he would already have the intention of killing Zhao Junchen in the future. ”

Song Qiwen was taken aback, he was not a stupid person, hearing Zhou Shangjing say this, after pondering for a while, he had already figured out what Zhou Shangjing meant, and a chill flashed between his expressions.

Zhao Junchen is too young, just in charge of the household department. But if at such an age, he is already growing in power in the court, forming his own faction, and even being able to compete with Zhou Shangjing, then, in a few years, when Emperor Deqing dies and the new emperor succeeds to the throne, how much will Zhao Junchen's power swell? And how can the new emperor who succeeds to the throne sit firmly on the throne?

By that time, what is the old Zhu family? Or Zhao Junchen's?

Regardless of whether Zhao Junchen is the illegitimate son of Emperor Deqing or not, his surname is Zhao and not Zhu!

On this point, Emperor Deqing could not have imagined.

Therefore, it is conceivable that in the next few days, the more Emperor Deqing will support Zhao Junchen, the more it shows that Emperor Deqing is determined to kill Zhao Junchen!

Although Zhao Junchen is said to be Emperor Deqing's favorite minister, if it is for the stability of the country, it is possible for Emperor Deqing to do whatever he does.

However, at this moment, after Zhou Shangjing's reminder, Song Qiwen still has to think more far-reaching.

This time, Zhao Junchen protected Zhan Shanchang, made a signboard among the corrupt officials of the Manchu Dynasty, and won prestige, but the Qing officials and virtuous ministers of the Manchu Dynasty will be even more disgusted with Zhao Junchen because of this. It is conceivable that even if Zhao Junchen expands his power in the future, the officials gathered under him will only be corrupt officials and traitors, and as Zhao Junchen's power in the court and the central government becomes greater in the future, his reputation among the government and the opposition will become more and more disastrous.

In this way, if you can kill Zhao Junchen and get rid of Zhao Junchen's party in the future, whether it is Emperor Deqing or the new emperor who succeeds to the throne, you can win great prestige.

In addition, Zhao Junchen and the crown prince Zhu Heyu are notoriously bitter enemies, although Emperor Deqing has been suppressing Zhu Heyu and supporting Zhao Junchen for various reasons, but if he is doing this at the same time, he secretly has the intention of killing Zhao Junchen, so for Zhu Heyu's succession, is he also determined?

After all, although Emperor Deqing didn't like Zhu Heyu, Zhu Heyu was still the prince after all, and it was impossible for Emperor Deqing not to think about him!

And the most important thing is that if Emperor Deqing really wants to support Zhao Junchen to compete with Zhou Shangjing, then in the final analysis, supporting Zhao Junchen is just a means, and Emperor Deqing's ultimate goal is to suppress Zhou Shangjing, so in the eyes of Emperor Deqing, how does he view Zhou Shangjing?

Thinking of this, as Zhou Shangjing's right-hand man, Song Qiwen couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart.

No wonder Zhou Shangjing was so cautious, and he didn't even care about hindering Emperor Deqing's southern tour, it turned out that he still had such considerations!!

On the other side, Zhou Shangjing watched Song Qiwen's face change, knowing that Song Qiwen finally understood his thoughts, sighed softly, and said, "So, wait and see." ”

While speaking, Zhou Shangjing stood up tremblingly, turned around and walked towards the mansion, leaving Song Qiwen with a cold face in the main hall.

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