Seeing the hesitation on Zhao Junchen's face, Zhan Shanchang, who had already used all his cards, couldn't help but become extremely nervous. */.//*
Now whether he lives or dies depends on Zhao Junchen's thoughts.
However, after pondering for a long time, Zhao Junchen suddenly asked: "Sir Tong Huantong, although he is the general affairs envoy of the general affairs envoy, he is afraid that he cannot fully control the general affairs envoy, right?"
Hearing Zhao Junchen's question, Zhan Shanchang trembled, hesitated for a long time, and finally replied: "Your Excellency is wise, it is indeed true. The left and right general officials of the General Secretary have their own backers, and Master Tong cannot control them."
Zhao Junchen nodded to express his understanding.
In fact, this is a natural thing. The General Affairs Department not only manages the circulation of memorials between the central government and local governments, government and people, but also has the power to submit and refute memorials!
What is a memorial and a refutation? The so-called filing of memorials refers to the memorials submitted by ministers to the emperor; the so-called refuting refers to the improper edicts returned to the emperor and the refuting of the memorials sent by the ministers to the emperor.
It can be said that if you control the general affairs envoy, to a certain extent, it is equivalent to controlling the emperor's eyes and ears. It is easy to reverse right and wrong.
There are too many people watching such an important yamen, such as the chief minister of the cabinet Zhou Shangjing, the prince Zhu Heyu, and several other cabinet elders. Although Tong Huan is the top official of the general affairs department, his backer is only Wen Guanliang. How can we fully master it?
Not to mention being completely in control, it would be good if Tong Huan was not ignored by the people below.
However, even so, if Tong Huan can really take refuge in Zhao Junchen, it will still be of great help to Zhao Junchen.
Without him, this yamen is too important. If he missed this opportunity, Zhao Junchen didn't know how long he would have to wait before he could reach out to the General Affairs Department.
Thinking like this, looking at Zhan Shanchang's nervousness and apprehension in front of him, Zhao Junchen couldn't help but smile. Just as he was about to say something, he saw a servant of the Zhao family rushing over. After entering the main hall, he reported to Zhao Junchen: "Master, Wen Mr. Ge sent someone to send a message, saying that Mr. Wen Ge has been thinking about you since you have been away from Beijing for two months. Now that you have finally returned to Beijing, Mr. Wen Ge wants to hold a banquet to wash away the dust for me."
While talking, the servant held the post in front of Zhao Junchen.
Zhao Junchen took the post, opened it, and couldn't help but smile again. He threw the post aside and said to Zhan Shanchang: "Mr. Wen Ge is very clear-sighted. I'm afraid he already knows about you coming to my place. At this time, I sent you the post, but the drunkard’s intention is not to drink.”
Zhan Shanchang said quickly: "Master Zhao, you must save the official. What a cold and hypocritical person Wen Guanliang is! He didn't blame the official on the official, and he didn't want you to save the official! Such a person, Such a narrow-mindedness is simply unheard of! My lord, you have great ambitions. With such a big heart, you will definitely try every means to suppress me in the future. In this case, my lord, why should you care about his thoughts?"
Hearing what Zhan Shanchang said, Zhao Junchen was slightly startled and couldn't help but glance at Zhan Shanchang.
This Zhan Shanchang actually saw that he wanted to make friends in the court and form his own faction.
However, Zhan Shanchang was worried in vain.
In fact, Wen Guanliang's post strengthened Zhao Junchen's idea of saving Zhan Shanchang.
Therefore, after Zhao Junchen pondered for a moment, he said: "Don't worry, I will help you this time, and I will ensure that you are fine, and I won't ask for your money. However, as for the General Secretary Tong Huan, how do you think about it?" Are you sure you can convince him to join me?"
Hearing what Zhao Junchen said, Zhan Shanchang couldn't help but be overjoyed. His originally pale face flushed instantly. After a long time of excitement, he calmed down and said repeatedly: "I am 100% sure. After this incident, Tong Huan was already disheartened by Wen Guanliang." Cold, and he is like a lower official. In the past, he had offended several other cabinet elders to death because of Wen Guanliang. If he still wants to secure his position, he can only rely on you now. With the lower official on the side to persuade him, he will definitely not There is a loss.”
Zhao Junchen nodded with satisfaction and said, "In that case, then go ahead."
Hearing what Zhao Junchen said, Zhan Shanchang couldn't help but be stunned and asked blankly: "Sir, what do you mean?"
Zhao Junchen frowned and said: "Didn't you say that you are 100% sure that you can persuade Tong Huan to join me? Then go become a lobbyist now."
Zhan Shanchang hesitated and said: "But, sir... what should we do about the lower officials? Now His Majesty has sent the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of Personnel, and the Ministry of Punishment to jointly investigate the Qiu Wei of the three provinces. The prince's people will keep a close eye on this matter. Now this matter is causing trouble again." It's so big that I can't hold it down! Sir, is there anything you can do to save me?"
Zhao Junchen said leisurely: "Are you talking about Qiu Wei's fraud? Just do whatever you want. Investigate if your majesty asks, and keep an eye on the prince's people if they want. We don't have to do anything now, just wait and see the fun." "
Hearing what Zhao Junchen said, Zhan Shanchang was completely confused and asked: "My lord, didn't you say that you want to protect the official? If this matter is found out, your majesty will be furious and I will be the official... I will be the official..."
Seeing that Zhan Shanchang still didn't understand, Zhao Junchen sighed, frowned and explained again: "Since this matter has already started, don't try to suppress it. If you want to save your life and official position, not only can't suppress this matter, but also Try your best to help make the matter bigger. Only when the matter becomes bigger and there is an uproar between the government and the public, can this matter be easily solved."
Zhan Shanchang was stunned again, and then with a look of surprise in his eyes, he asked: "Sir, are you saying that once things get serious, Your Majesty will help cover it up?"
Zhao Junchen nodded and said leisurely: "Throughout the ages, it has been a custom in official circles that small things should be handled in a big way, and big things should be handled in a small way. Your Majesty cherishes your face. Once this matter gets serious, your Majesty will definitely be furious at the beginning, but after being angry, he will You will consider the impact of this incident. If too many officials are implicated in this fraud case, and the central area is overrun with people in the end, the people will not only not be grateful to the court, but will feel that the court is really harboring evil and that Your Majesty has raised A group of corrupt officials were recruited. In this way, although Your Majesty handled the case, killed the corrupt officials, and restored justice, it would be detrimental to the reputation of the court and Your Majesty. At that time, if there is any official who talks to Your Majesty again, A few words, what do you think His Majesty will do?"
Zhan Shanchang hesitated and said: "Your Majesty is wise, and I admire you. However, I am worried that once this matter gets serious, even if your Majesty wants to cover it up, you will definitely find some scapegoat to vent the public's anger. If..."
Zhao Junchen waved his hand and said: "The matter has reached this point. There is no way to explain it without killing a few people. The academic and political affairs of Shanxi, Shandong and Henan must not be preserved, but that's it. We can't go any further." If we make trouble, it won't be good for anyone. Do you understand what I'm saying?"
Zhan Shanchang gritted his teeth and said, "I understand, I will find a way to keep those academics and politicians secretive."
Zhao Junchen nodded and said, "As long as you understand, in fact, when that time comes, even if those academics and politicians want to say something, no one will listen."
With that said, seeing Zhan Shanchang still standing there frowning and hesitating, Zhao Junchen asked: "Don't worry, I won't let anything happen to you. You go to see Tong Huan first. Didn't the General Secretary report to the people in all directions?" Is it the duty to advise and appeal against civil lawlessness? It is very useful now."
After hearing what Zhao Junchen said, Zhan Shanchang was still a little worried, but he couldn't think of a better way, so he could only nod and leave.
Looking at Zhan Shanchang's leaving figure, Zhao Junchen suddenly laughed at himself.
In his previous life, he was a civil servant. Although he didn't like intrigues and struggles for power, he more or less understood many things, and this "knowledge" can now be used.
On the other side, Xu Qingyan listened for a long time. After seeing Zhan Shanchang leave, he asked Zhao Junchen: "Master, do you really want to take care of this matter? What if you offend Wen Guanliang? Just for half the Ministry of Rites and a person who cannot control the general affairs department. Tong Huan is not worth it."
Zhao Junchen smiled and explained: "I know, I thought so too originally, but Wen Guanliang's post made me think more clearly. Qingyan, in your opinion, why does Wen Guanliang not want me to keep Zhan Shanchang?"
Xu Qingyan hesitated and said, "Is he afraid of affecting his reputation? If he gives up without saying anything about someone he can't protect, but you still protect him, young master, what will other people think of him?"
Zhao Junchen nodded and said with a smile: "That's true, but on the other hand, if he can't save Zhan Shanchang and gives up on Zhan Shanchang, but I save Zhan Shanchang instead, what will the officials in the court think of me? Now I I have the intention to make friends, but due to lack of influence, I can only make small fuss. The Qiuwei fraud case in the three provinces is an opportunity. As for Wen Guanliang, feel free to offend him. Although I have the intention to make good friends with all officials, But in the officialdom, how can you not offend someone? If the benefits are greater, what if you offend him?"
Xu Qingyan suddenly realized and said: "Master, are you buying horse bones for a thousand dollars?"
Zhao Junchen smiled and said, "That's what I mean."
Xu Qingyan had a look of admiration on his face. After a few words of praise, he suddenly remembered something and asked Zhao Junchen: "By the way, Master, has the matter of His Majesty's southern tour been resolved? Should we also go on an inspection tour with Your Majesty next spring? Jiangnan?"
Hearing what Xu Qingyan said, Zhao Junchen frowned.
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