Chapter 211: A Different Bottom Line (Part I).
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"Master Fu, do we know that the border defense of the Ming Dynasty is unstable, and if this continues, it will inevitably change in the future, but we can only watch it?"
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Hearing Zhao Junchen's inquiry, Zhou Shangjing was slightly stunned, and then glanced at Zhao Junchen quite meaningfully, his eyes were full of exploration, and he seemed to have a little surprise.
I have to say that Zhao Junchen's question, as well as the deep meaning contained in it, were somewhat unexpected by Zhou Shangjing.
In other words, Zhou Shangjing didn't expect that in the depths of Zhao Junchen's heart, there were still some consciences and innocence that only belonged to the "political family"!
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In fact, before Zhao Junchen returned to the capital, in order to protect himself in the future, and in order not to be at the mercy of others to become a pawn puppet, he was determined to become a "politician" instead of a "politician" -- this is the path and direction that Zhao Junchen chose for himself.
For Zhao Junchen, "politician" and "politician" are two completely different identities, as well as two completely different choices and paths, although they are often confused.
As for the safety of the country and the lives of the people, in the eyes of politicians, they are just dispensable embellishments.
The so-called "political family" has noble feelings, is dedicated to the country and the people, and even sacrifices himself when necessary; What he does is only to realize those almost unrealistic ideals and ambitions in his heart. They are perfectionists, and perfection is somewhat simple.
But in history, although most of the "political families" have been famous for thousands of years. But most of them are dead, and some of those "politicians" may be more notorious than Zhao Junchen today, but most of the time, they are alive and well.
Therefore, since understanding the difference between the two, Zhao Junchen is determined to be a selfish "politician". He was not a noble and great "politician" - because he had no ambition to change the times, nor did he feel that he was capable of doing so, he just wanted to protect himself. I just want to live comfortably and steadily in this era.
Therefore, he can only and only want to be a "politician", a selfish "politician"!
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And Zhou Shangjing, as the most successful minister of the Ming Dynasty and the ups and downs of the sea for decades, is naturally the most successful and pure politician - the difference between a politician and a politician. Zhou Shangjing's understanding is also more profound than Zhao Junchen's.
In Zhou Shangjing's eyes. It is actually very simple to distinguish whether an official is biased towards a politician or a politician, as long as it depends on what kind of choice the official will make when he encounters something.
There are generally two options:
The first is, "What can I do in this matter?" ”
The second is "What can I gain in this?" ”
Two options. There is only one word difference in expression, but the meaning is very different!
Officials who choose the former. He is a noble and great politician, and the first thing he thinks of when he encounters something is to give - no matter what this dedication means to him!
The official who chooses the latter is a selfish politician who, when confronted with something, thinks of only interests -- interests that belong only to him!
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Originally, according to Zhou Shangjing's observation of Zhao Junchen during this period of time, he thought that Zhao Junchen was now a qualified politician -- at least, these days, Zhao Junchen could slap the horse with Emperor Deqing without changing his face, he could frame the Qingliu Qing officials in the court without hesitation, and he could do whatever he did in order to fight for power and profit -- everything he did had nothing to do with morality, and everything he did was just to fight for his rights, interests, and status.
Therefore, after hearing Zhao Junchen's inquiry, Zhou Shangjing was so surprised.
Zhao Junchen's question means that deep down in Zhao Junchen's heart - at least in this matter - the position is more inclined to "what can I do" than "what can I get".
This is Zhao Junchen's subconscious instinctive reaction, but because of this, he can't fake it!
Although the current erosive status quo of the defense of the three frontiers in the northwest is shocking, if it is to be reversed, it will inevitably violate the taboo of Emperor Deqing, and will even be suspected by Emperor Deqing day and night, that is to say, for Zhao Junchen, this is a completely thankless thing.
But Zhou Shangjing didn't expect that he had clearly explained the pros and cons of the matter so clearly, but Zhao Junchen subconsciously planned to do something for this!
At least, after hearing Zhao Junchen's subconscious inquiry, Zhou Shangjing already understood that at least at this moment, at least in this matter, Zhao Junchen's mentality is not like a qualified politician, he forgot the instinct of a politician who seeks advantages and avoids disadvantages!
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"I thought that Zhao Junchen was a cold-hearted person, and after going through the ups and downs of the Huan Sea these days, he was already as hard as iron, but he didn't expect that after learning about the crisis in the northwest frontier, he would still have some conscience and impulses in his heart, but it was unexpected by the old man, it seems that he is not as selfish as he has shown these days...... I will have to re-evaluate this child in the future...... However, if he makes good use of this mentality......"
After hearing Zhao Junchen's inquiry, Zhou Shangjing secretly thought in his heart, and there was also a flash of laughter in his originally dim old eyes.
Although Zhao Junchen's foundation and qualifications are not yet shallow, his power in the court has been developing rapidly these days, first annexing most of the forces of the former cabinet old Wen Guanliang, and now he is chasing and fighting hard against the current cabinet old Huang Yourong to gain the upper hand, if it continues like this, sooner or later in the future, he will eventually become Zhou Shangjing's opponent in the court.
Since it is an opponent, it must be a good thing to take the opportunity to understand a little more.
Therefore, although he does not plan to meddle in the affairs of the Northwest Defense, Zhou Shangjing is very satisfied with the harvest of meeting Zhao Junchen today.
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On the other side, after Zhao Junchen subconsciously asked, Zhou Shangjing did not answer, but just looked at himself thoughtfully, a smile flashed in his eyes, and he suddenly realized what the problem was.
This subconscious inquiry fell on the ears of Zhou Shangjing, an old fox, but it showed his eagerness to solve the current situation of erosion in the northwest frontier, and he actually exposed his true thoughts.
After all, compared with Zhou Shangjing, Zhao Junchen is still a little immature.
In regret, Zhao Junchen was just about to say something, when Zhou Shangjing suddenly spoke.
"The method is not necessarily without ...... But it depends on Junchen, whether you dare to try. (To be continued......)