Zhu Che's face darkened and he scolded angrily: "The counselors will tell you what they have to say, why should you speculate on your colleagues like this?"
"Don't make false accusations with empty words!" Wang Zhengui became anxious and stood up to confront him.
"What are we falsely accusing?" The counselor suppressed his blush. "Even you people have created cliques in the academy. Isn't it to subvert the academy? His surname is Wang, who tricked him into going to the Experience Department of Governor Song and cutting off If there is news from the government, if things continue like this, he will definitely collude with the government and destroy our academy!"
Without waiting for Dukes Zhu and Song to speak, Wang Zhengui handed over to Song Zhang: "Since all my colleagues have such big objections to me taking charge of the Experience Department, I will resign from it. I just have time at home and save a lot of trouble. I kindly ask the Vice President allow."
Song Zhang was aroused by these words and became angry. He first told Wang Zhengui, "It's none of your business." Then he looked straight at the troublemakers: "Jin Gui is a loyal and upright person. Mr. Zhu and I are both I know his sincerity. Are you saying that I am blind and blind?!"
"this……"
"Okay," Zhu Che interrupted the topic seriously, "for a small personal grudge, the atmosphere of the academy has been ruined. I don't want to see such malicious speculation in the future." After that, Song Zhang left with a wave of his sleeves. Also following behind him.
The group of counselors couldn't help but look embarrassed in the room, and walked out without saying a word.
Wang Zhengui saw that only a few of his confidants were staying here, so he raised his head and asked coldly: "I just kept my head down and didn't see anyone clearly. I wonder how many people are involved? Who are they all?"
The confidant clasped his fingers and said: "There are four people, Han, Liu, Zhao and Ma, who all serve as counselors."
"These four people were promoted by Deputy Xia Meng, and they have worked hard and accomplished great things. They have finally prevented me from controlling the situation, which is detrimental to me. This incident can be used as an excuse to get rid of them and replace you."
The eyes of all the confidants shone brightly, and they said in unison: "We are willing to listen to the prince's orders!"
Wang Zhengui waved his hands hurriedly: "Hey, I'm not going to cause a bloody storm. There's no need to be so loud and make people hear. You go and catch up with Zhu Che first. This person is stupid and has no plan. If you persuade him to abolish the four counselors, you will definitely follow." "
"What if he doesn't agree?"
"Then...find a solution."
Zhu Che saw someone chasing behind him from a distance, so he stopped and called for the person to come over.
When the confidant saw Zhu Che, he knelt down and said: "Mr. Zhu, although I am a newly elected scholar who has just entered the academy, I still know how to correct the atmosphere. I dare to speak out, but I hope you will not convict me."
"Say it."
"Mr. Wang is the pillar of the academy. Everyone, young and old, women and children, knows that he is easy-going and kind-hearted. Now he is subject to groundless accusations without punishing the people who caused the trouble. It really chills the hearts of the righteous people in Suzhou. If this trend starts, , all parties are united and opposed to each other, and resentments arise one after another. I really don’t dare to think about the future of the academy, where it will go..."
Song Zhang was extremely moved after hearing this, and patted Zhu Che's arm, hoping that the latter would accept his advice. But Zhu Che resolutely implemented his principles: "Our academy has always been a place where everyone can speak freely. We will not use punishment or retaliation just because of a few quarrels. This is the foundation of the academy, an unshakable foundation. You are new here Yes, I don’t understand the rules. Zhu understands it, but please keep it in mind from now on and don’t say this again.”
"I..." The confidant turned to Song Zhang, hoping to get his sympathy.
"Go back." After Zhu Che said these words, he grabbed Song Zhang and left without giving the man a chance to say more.
"How could it be..." Wang Zhengui seemed to be angry, but in the end he calmed down and slowly said the next words, "This is the reason."
"Yeah, that's unreasonable!" Everyone defended him, "Please come up with a plan, we are ready!"
Wang Zhengui closed his eyes: "Although this academy has Zhu Che's so-called foundation, it does not have any explicit laws or rules. We can take advantage of this loophole and collect the faults of the counselors for 'bad conduct.' For this reason, we have to remove him from the list. We are the ones who are in charge of it. Once the decision is made, we are 100% sure."
"But when it comes to making a strategy, there has to be a clever plan, and the word 'strategy' must be used." Wang Zhengui smiled slightly, "Let's use 'Build the plank road in the open and cover the warehouse in secret'. We will speed up the negotiation with the government and let Zhu Che devote himself to it." If you invest in it and use your hands to cover up the news, the whole plan will be airtight."
All the confidants praised Zhengui's plan and implemented it.
Tomorrow morning, Wang Zhengui went to meet the prefect again. The two had not seen each other for a long time, so they confided in each other and explained all the clever strategies they had set up, which further strengthened the prefect's determination.
He said goodbye to the Yamen, and shortly after returning to the academy, he heard messengers knocking on the door. He hurriedly greeted Zhu Che and served tea in the main hall.
The messenger said: "Master Futai asked me to ask Mr. Zhu if he has thought about the further direction of the academy? If he is sure, he should go to the Yamen for an interview so that Suzhou can find peace as soon as possible."
Zhu Che was overjoyed and held the messenger's hand repeatedly: "Thank you for sending the messenger. Zhu has been looking forward to this day for so long, and now he is finally invited by the government. It is a great honor. However, due to the rush of the matter, our hospital has not yet completed the writing. I need to delay for a while. I wonder if I can wait for an hour or two? "
The messenger smiled and said: "The government has said that as long as Mr. Zhu is willing to condescend to negotiate, it will not be a problem to wait for you for a year and a half."
"Thank you for sending me. Please choose a place to rest. I will discuss it with you all."
Zhu Che invited Wang Zhengui alone to the inner study and discussed with him: "Today's request from the government should not be rushed. The opinions should be gentler so as not to embarrass both parties. What should Jin Gui do?"
"Sir, unlike Xia Yuanlong, your suggestions are all for the better. If they are all good, can the government refuse to agree?" Wang Zhengui stopped and asked Zhu Che: "I don't know your ultimate goal... What is it?"
"Order the government to send an official to supervise the affairs of the academy, for the purpose of picketing. By the way, they can get rid of the control of Nanjing Weihuai and go their own ways!" Zhu Che said his goal with great enthusiasm.
"Then just say this."
"According to this?" Zhu Che looked into his eyes eagerly.
"It's done in one go." Wang Zhengui nodded calmly.
"Mr. Zhu, a famous scholar from Suzhou, has arrived!" a clerk shouted in a high-pitched voice. Zhu Che led Song Zhang, Wang Zhengui and others up the stairs, straight into the court hall, and bowed to the officials with confidence.
"Welcome!" The prefect responded with a smile and ordered chairs to be brought to show everyone in the academy their seats.
Zhu Che sat down and saw long sandalwood tables on the left and right sides. Standing in front of the tables were about a dozen clerks specializing in record-keeping. They all held their brushes and stared closely at the scroll-sized paper. and a row of ink-colored inkstones.
The government officials put on the official uniform of the prefect, raised their sticks and shouted "Mighty", and the court negotiation officially kicked off.
