With Wen Guanliang giving up, when all officials in the DPRK and the Central Government thought that the matter was over, the situation suddenly changed. (Please use the pinyin domain name of this site to visit us.)
I saw Mr. Shen Changmao suddenly coming out and accusing Wen Guanliang: "Mr. Wen, it's not me who is talking about you. How can such unconfirmed rumors be reported to His Majesty without investigation? If it disturbs the morale of the people, It caused chaos in the court, what should we do? Mr. Wen Ge, you are a veteran minister in the court, how can you act recklessly and act recklessly?"
Just after Shen Changmao finished speaking, Mr. Huang Yourong also came out and said: "Your Majesty, Mr. Wen Ge is actually not to blame for this matter. Mr. Wen Ge has always been in poor health. Now he is older and has low energy. It is inevitable to be confused and negligent. Although this time it was a little more reckless, it did not have any impact. Please keep in mind that the old Wen Ge faction has the heart to serve the country and give you a lighter punishment."
As Shen Changmao and Huang Yourong came out to speak, officials from the two groups also came out to speak, either supporting Shen Changmao or supporting Huang Yourong. The previous silence and strange atmosphere changed. Above the court, there were actually It became quite lively.
Although Shen Changmao's group was blatantly criticizing Wen Guanliang, Huang Yourong's group, although they seemed to be speaking for Wen Guanliang, were actually more ruthless. The implication was that Wen Guanliang was too old to be reused and should retire and return home. !
Moreover, whether Emperor Deqing had the intention to punish Wen Guanliang was originally just a matter of debate. However, after Huang Yourong interceded like this, it seemed that Emperor Deqing was determined to convict Wen Guanliang!
Seeing that Shen Changmao and Huang Yourong, who had already reached a tacit understanding with him, would act like this, Wen Guanliang's body trembled again and his face became extremely pale.
Before, he had always hoped that Shen Changmao and Huang Yourong would add insult to injury today. In the end, the two old foxes Shen Changmao and Huang Yourong did indeed add insult to injury. However, Wen Guanliang never expected that the target of the two of them was not Zhao Junchen. But himself!
Wen Guanliang, Shen Changmao, and Huang Yourong, although there were frictions among the central temples and often fought for power and gain, more often than not, they still united to fight against Zhou Shangjing.
But now, the former allies are becoming the vanguard in dealing with Wen Guanliang, but Zhou Shangjing's group is silent at this time, just acting as bystanders.
In fact, in recent times, Zhou Shangjing's faction, which was originally active and strong, has often behaved like this for some unknown reason.
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Seeing the sudden change in the situation in the court, Zhao Junchen was also shocked, but in the blink of an eye, he understood the thoughts of Shen Changmao and Huang Yourong.
When Zuo Lanshan, Gu Quan and others betrayed Wen Guanliang one after another, Wen Guanliang's decline was obvious, and in a short period of time, no one in the temple was qualified enough to speak for him.
Although Shen Changmao and Huang Yourong often cooperated with Wen Guanliang, in the final analysis, they were still in a competitive relationship. At this time, how could they not take the opportunity to step on them?
What's more, once Wen Guanliang loses power, the position of the second assistant in the cabinet will be vacant, and both Shen Changmao and Huang Yourong will have the opportunity.
The most important thing is that Wen Guanliang has been in officialdom for many years. His cronies include not only Zuo Lanshan, Gu Quan and others, but also the well-oiled salt class officials, local yamen, and some people who are not yet qualified to be in the court. Ban Dan, a very important official in the capital, had many disciples of Wen Guanliang. If Wen Guanliang lost power, Shen Changmao and Huang Yourong would also have the opportunity to divide these forces.
In this way, it is natural that Shen Changmao and Huang Yourong would take the opportunity to attack. Although the person they originally planned to deal with was Zhao Junchen, in officialdom, enemies and friends often change faster than the blink of an eye.
Seeing Wen Guanliang standing here alone, facing countless open and hidden arrows, none of the officials spoke for him. Even some of his former disciples, such as Zhan Shanchang and Chen Dongxiang, took the opportunity to add insult to injury. Zhao Junchen actually I feel that Wen Guanliang is a little pitiful.
While Zhao Junchen sighed secretly, Emperor Deqing finally spoke.
"What Wen Aiqing said today was that she only focused on serving the country. How can I blame you? However, Wen Aiqing has been busy with government affairs for these years. She is indeed tired and is not young. If Wen Aiqing is willing, she can rest for a while. Of course, this It's up to Wen Aiqing to make the decision, I won't force you."
Emperor Deqing's tone was gentle, but Zhao Junchen always felt that Emperor Deqing's words seemed to have something else in mind.
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After the next court, all the officials left one after another. Too many things happened in the morning today. First there was the confrontation between Zhao Junchen and Prince Zhu Heyu, then there was the sudden big change in the power of the central government, and finally there was the cabinet. It took them a long time to digest the fact that Old Wen Guanliang was besieged on all sides, so when all the officials left, they all looked strange.
Among them, Shen Changmao and Huang Yourong also kindly congratulated Zhao Junchen on his promotion to the position of Minister of Household Affairs before leaving.
As the officials left one after another, the number of people in the Hall of Supreme Harmony became smaller and smaller. Wen Guanliang, who had been standing there without moving for a long time, finally made a move.
His face was pale, as if he had aged more than ten years, and he no longer had the power and confidence he had before. As if he had lost his soul, he walked step by step towards the outside of the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
"One bad move and you lose everything." It seems too plain to use this sentence to describe Wen Guanliang today.
Zhao Junchen did not leave, but looked at Wen Guanliang quietly, but Wen Guanliang ignored Zhao Junchen's gaze.
However, when Wen Guanliang passed by Zhao Junchen, Zhan Shanchang, who was standing next to Zhao Junchen, suddenly sneered: "Mr. Wen Ge, it is true as you said, you can revisit the dishes when they are cold, but people make wrong decisions. Can’t do it again.”
Wen Guanliang slowly turned his head, glanced at Zhan Shanchang, and then at Zhao Junchen. His eyes were calm, he didn't say anything more, and he just left.
As if he didn't want Zhao Junchen and the others to look down on him, after Zhan Shanchang's words, Wen Guanliang actually became more arrogant and his steps became much smoother.
After Wen Guanliang left, Zhao Junchen glared at Zhan Shanchang and scolded him softly: "He has fallen down and can't get up. Anyone with eyesight can see that. At this time, why do you have to step on him again?" A kick? Does it make sense?"
"Haha, Junchen, why do you think Wen Guanliang fell down?"
Before Zhan Shanchang said anything, Zhou Shangjing's voice suddenly came to mind beside Zhao Junchen.
Zhao Junchen turned around and saw that Zhou Shangjing had arrived beside him at some unknown time. At this time, like Zhao Junchen, he was watching Wen Guanliang leave.
"Please give me some advice, Mr. Chief Assistant."
Zhao Junchen bowed respectfully.
Zhou Shangjing did not speak, but just glanced at Zhan Shanchang.
Zhan Shanchang knew what was going on. After being slightly stunned, he said goodbye to the two of them and left.
For a time, only Zhao Junchen and Zhou Shangjing were left in the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
"Junchen, do you think, why did so many people suddenly attack Wen Guanliang in the court today? Why is Wen Guanliang's situation so unfavorable?"
Zhou Shangjing asked another question.
"Please give me some advice, Mr. Chief Assistant."
Zhao Junchen still didn't answer.
Zhou Shangjing smiled slightly, his old face showing the vicissitudes of life, and said slowly: "It's not because Shen Changmao and Huang Yourong added insult to injury, but after Zuo Lanshan and the others took refuge with you, Your Majesty suddenly felt that Wen Guanliang was no longer worth using."
While talking, Zhou Shangjing patted Zhao Junchen on the shoulder and walked towards the outside of the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
"Keep in mind what Wen Guanliang is like now, to prevent yourself from ending up in the same fate...Also, in order to celebrate Junchen's promotion to the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, I have sent someone to give you a gift..."
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