Chapter 162: Persuasion and Hole Cards.
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"What!?"
After hearing Zhao Junchen's words, all the "Zhao Party" officials in the main hall couldn't help but be surprised.
Zhao Junchen, who has always been introverted and low-key, when did he become so ambitious? Not only do you have to compete for power with Shen Changmao and Huang Yourong at the same time, but even Zhou Shangjing has to provoke together?
Isn't this looking for death?
Thinking that the "Zhao Party" faction in the future would be counterattacked by the three elders, everyone was pale.
After Zhan Shanchang and Zuo Lanshan glanced at each other, Zhan Shanchang finally spoke first: "My lord, let's do this...... Isn't it too much of a hurry? โ
Zuo Lanshan also nodded again and again, and said, "Yes, my lord, why don't we come step by step?" Tearing up face with the three pavilion elders at the same time, with the influence of our current power, I'm afraid we won't be able to cope with it. โ
Gu Quan also said in the future: "Actually, this Huang Yourong and Shen Changmao are okay to say, we are not afraid of them after all, but Zhou Fu ......"
As Zhan Shanchang, Zuo Lanshan and Gu Quan opened their mouths to express their opinions, all the "Zhao Party" officials expressed their approval, but only Wei Huai from the West Factory showed a thoughtful look and did not express his opinion.
Although everyone objected, Zhao Junchen looked confident, and after smiling lightly, he explained: "Actually, the current temple situation was created by Zhou Shangjing, because in today's situation, we people, Huang Yourong and Shen Changmao, cannot threaten Zhou Shangjing at all, and His Majesty will not be overly suspicious of Zhou Shangjing, and Zhou Shangjing can firmly control the overall situation." to obtain the greatest benefit, so he will inevitably try his best to maintain the current temple situation.
And if we want to expand our power, we will break this situation. will inevitably usher in Zhou Shangjing's suppression. It can be said that if we want to succeed, no matter how cautious we are, we will be hostile to Zhou Shangjing sooner or later. In this case, why should we worry about whether we will offend Zhou Shangjing? Since you want to make some trouble, then you might as well make it bigger, since sooner or later you will be suppressed by Zhou Shangjing. Why not fight him from the beginning? โ
Although Zhao Junchen said so, these reasons still could not convince everyone. All the officials of the "Zhao Party" were also worried, silent and did not approve.
After all, Zhou Shangjing has been at the helm of the court for decades. Its power is imposing. It has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, Zuo Lanshan and Zhan Shanchang are even more aware of Zhou Shangjing's powerful methods, and now Zhao Junchen wants to rashly oppose Zhou Shangjing, how can they take it lightly? Resolution?
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Seeing that everyone couldn't make up their minds, Zhao Junchen frowned slightly, and couldn't help but sigh secretly.
He had a reason to do it, but because there were so many secrets involved. But I couldn't tell them after all.
In fact, the reason why Zhao Junchen wanted to provoke Zhou Shangjing, Huang Yourong, and Shen Changmao at the same time. It's not that Zhao Junchen doesn't know the height of the sky, but Zhao Junchen understands that after the crown prince Zhu Heyu starts the commercial tax reform, the imperial court will inevitably be in chaos, and in this case, whether it is Emperor Deqing or Zhou Shangjing, for the sake of the world, they will inevitably do their best to stabilize the situation and prevent any more variables, which will further disturb the situation.
At that time, if Zhao Junchen wants to take advantage of the chaotic situation to fight for power, he will inevitably be suppressed by the joint efforts of Emperor Deqing and Zhou Shangjing, and if he wants to gain any benefits, I am afraid it will be impossible.
Therefore, Zhao Junchen had to rush to clash with the three pavilion elders before the chaos in the form, and only in this way could the situation be further muddy; In order to make the shape of the temple further break away from the control of Emperor Deqing and Zhou Shangjing; in order to expand their power in the next chaotic situation and seek more benefits for themselves.
The most important thing is that once the crown prince Zhu and Yu started the commercial tax reform, even if Zhao Junchen offended the three elders, no matter how unfavorable he was, under the mentality of Emperor Deqing and Zhou Shangjing to maintain stability, it would be easy to get out of this conflict and never lose anything.
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But with such considerations, Zhao Junchen could not make it clear to the "Zhao Party" officials after all.
However, Zhao Junchen's next plan must have the full cooperation of these people.
Therefore, after Zhao Junchen hesitated for a moment, he finally decided to show some of his hole cards to make Zuo Lanshan and Zhan Shanchang feel at ease.
In fact, since Zhao Junchen entered the temple, Zhao Junchen was deeply worried about Zhou Shangjing's scheming and scheming, and Zhao Junchen was deeply worried and frightened, just in case, Zhao Junchen had prepared a few hole cards to deal with Zhou Shangjing. Although these hole cards are not enough to shake Zhou Shangjing's foundation, they can also make Zhou Shangjing compromise at a critical time.
So, between the silence of everyone, Zhao Junchen slowly spoke.
"Ladies and gentlemen, have you ever thought about why there was so much resistance when Your Majesty wanted to tour the south, until I returned to Beijing and solved the silver money of the southern tour, and finally came to a conclusion?"
Hearing Zhao Junchen suddenly mention irrelevant things, everyone couldn't help but wonder, Li Lide subconsciously said: "Isn't it because of the prince's strong opposition?" If it weren't for ......"
Halfway through the words, Li Lide was suddenly stunned, because Li Lide suddenly thought that with the influence of the crown prince's influence in the court, it was impossible to stop Emperor Deqing.
Those who can do this are full of people up and down, and only Zhou Shangjing can be assisted.
Therefore, Li Lide asked: "My lord, do you mean that it is Zhou Shangjing?" โ
Zhao Junchen nodded with a smile and said, "Yes, if it weren't for Zhou Shangjing, who also opposed His Majesty's Southern Tour, how could he have been at a stalemate in the first place?" It's just that the prince's attitude is the most ji1iรจ, which makes Zhou Shangjing's opposition less conspicuous, but don't you adults think it's strange? You must know that over the years, as long as Zhou Shangjing's interests are not touched, Zhou Shangjing will rarely oppose His Majesty's mind in person. โ
Hearing Zhao Junchen say this, all the "Zhao Party" officials were thoughtful.
Indeed, when Emperor Deqing wanted to tour the south, the fundamental reason for the resistance was not the opposition of the prince's party, but because of Zhou Shangjing's opposition! Only Zhou Shangjing can hold on to Emperor Deqing in the temple.
But why did Zhou Shangjing oppose Emperor Deqing because of the matter of the southern tour? This is for Zhou Shangjing. offended Emperor Deqing in general, but there was no benefit, it can be said that there are many harms and no benefits.
See everyone pondering. Zhao Junchen continued: "There is an even stranger thing, after the southern tour was confirmed, why did Zhou Shangjing give up the good errand of staying in Beijing and serve as an assistant to the government, but instead had to accompany the driver to the south?" What's in it for him? โ
Hearing Zhao Junchen's inquiry, the "Zhao Party" officials were stunned again.
The advantage of accompanying the southern tour is nothing more than adding some holy grace to the officials of the DPRK and China. With Zhou Shangjing's current status and power, how can he care about this holy favor? However, the errand of staying in Beijing as an auxiliary government is in power. It is easiest to seek benefits, but Zhou Shangjing actually took the initiative to give up, which is even more unusual.
Just when everyone was secretly thinking, Zhao Junchen reminded: "Everyone must know. The eldest grandson of our Fu Lord, Zhou Suhai and Lord Zhou. He is now serving as the governor of Suzhou. Because several of Zhou Fu's sons either died early or lacked ability, this Lord Zhou Suhai is now deeply valued by Lord Fu, and it is even very likely that he will be the next head of the Zhou family. โ
Hearing the hints in Zhao Junchen's words, everyone's expressions changed.
Zuo Lanshan asked cautiously, "My lord, do you mean...... There is a big accident in Suzhou, which will endanger Zhou Suhai's career. So he was pressed down by the assistant lord, but once the majesty was on a southern tour. But it is very likely to be exposed, so Lord Fu will do his best to stop His Majesty's southern tour, and after failing to stop it, he wants to accompany him on the southern tour? โ
Zhao Junchen didn't admit it, but he didn't deny it, he just looked unfathomable, and said with a smile: "There were rumors among the people that there were Japanese robbers in Suzhou a few days ago, because of the lack of preparation of the local yamen, those Japanese robbers even invaded the city of Suzhou and plundered it, although they were finally driven away, but the east of Suzhou City was already a mess. โ
Speaking of this, Zhao Junchen shook his head and sighed: "However, after all, it is just a folk rumor, after all, the imperial court has not received any news, and it must be fake, otherwise, Zhou Suhai and Lord Zhou's career will be completely ruined." Speaking of which, the scenery and humanities of Suzhou are the most desirable, and now that they are about to tour the south, the official can take the opportunity to accompany His Majesty to visit. โ
Hearing Zhao Junchen say this, all the Zhao Party officials looked uncertain.
If Zhao Junchen's hint comes true, then using this as a hole card, even if Zhou Shangjing can't be defeated, it is enough to make Zhou Shangjing give in.
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In the end, although the officials of the "Zhao Party" were still a little uneasy, at the insistence of Zhao Junchen, they finally agreed to Zhao Junchen's next plan.
When they left the Zhao Mansion, everyone looked solemn.
After all, they were going to be hostile to the three pavilion elders at the same time, although Zhao Junchen looked confident, but they were still a little uncertain.
When everyone left, among the main halls of the Zhao Mansion, only Wei Huai stayed, as if he had something to report.
Zhao Junchen's expression was also a little solemn, he looked at Wei Huai in front of him, and asked slowly: "Those refugees gathered outside my mansion to beg me to uphold justice, who was bewitched, can the Xichang find out?" โ
Wei Huai shook his head, nodded again, and said, "I haven't found out, but I can probably guess who is behind it." โ
Zhao Junchen was stunned for a moment, frowned, and said, "What do you say?" โ
Wei Huai explained: "There are some clues found on the Xichang side, but after these clues are halfway chased, they are all broken and can no longer be pursued, so there is no way to find out who is behind the scenes." But ......"
When Wei Huai said this, Zhao Junchen had already understood what he meant, and after sighing, he said: "However, let you Xichang not understand the roots, the forces that can do this, as far as I know, there are only three factions in this Beijing." And among these three factions, the only one who has the motivation to do so is Zhou Shangjing. โ
The three factions mentioned by Zhao Junchen refer to Emperor Deqing, Zhu Hejian, the seventh prince, and Zhou Shangjing.
But Emperor Deqing never expected Zhao Junchen's reputation to be reversed, and the seventh prince Zhu Hejian did not need to do so, only Zhou Shangjing could take advantage of Zhao Junchen's reputation to improve and divide the relationship between Zhao Junchen and Emperor Deqing.
It seems that when Zhao Junchen was going to make a move on Zhou Shangjing, Zhou Shangjing was also going to make a move on Zhao Junchen.
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ps: First update. (To be continued......)