The next day, in the morning, it was still very lively. 【Read the latest chapter】
In the Hall of Supreme Harmony, Huang Yourong's group first launched an attack, impeaching Zhao Junchen for secretly changing the accounts and committing fraud in the Ministry of Accounts, and obstructing the imperial court's investigation of the Accounts Department. Zhao Junchen's group counterattacked, saying that the change of accounting methods by the Ministry of Accounts was already an issue in the court. There has been a public discussion, and His Majesty has approved it. The impeachment of Huang Yourong and his party is purely unreasonable and sowing trouble.
Then, Zhao Junchen and his party began to impeach Yan Pengfei, Huang Yourong's minister of the Ministry of Justice, for bullying the people and occupying people's houses and fields, damaging the reputation of the court and making the people resentful. They seemed to bite Yan Pengfei and never let go. Huang Yourong's party retorted, saying that Zhao Junchen was making trouble out of nothing and deliberately framed his colleagues.
In the end, with words flying everywhere, neither side could do anything to stop the other.
In short, the party struggle between Zhao Junchen and Huang Yourong is still going on fiercely. Considering the great power of both parties, the officials in the temple watched the two parties arguing with each other as if they would never stop, and they couldn't help but feel frightened and frightened. It will implicate myself, and I am looking forward to it with relish.
After all, the situation above the temple has been peaceful for too long.
As for the party dispute between Zhao Junchen and Huang Yourong, no matter who wins in the end, the long-stable balance of power between the DPRK and China will inevitably be broken.
At that time, the distribution of interests among the hundreds of officials in the court will more or less change. It has a far-reaching impact. Therefore, in the temple, from Emperor Deqing to the hundreds of officials in the court, there will be no doubts about this party struggle. The results are all looking forward to with mixed emotions.
but. Generally speaking, in this party struggle so far, Zhao Junchen's faction has the advantage. After all, Zhao Junchen's faction had already brought down Tang Zheng, the left minister of the Ministry of Industry of Huang Yourong's faction. Now he is still holding on to Yan Pengfei, the right minister of the Ministry of Justice, chasing him fiercely, and he is on the offensive. Looking back at Huang Yourong's faction, although they checked the accounts with the Ministry of Household Affairs, no one knows that this matter is destined to end in vain. After being attacked by Zhao Junchen's faction, they have not been able to effectively counterattack and are just on the defensive.
Being able to have an advantage in party disputes with a senior official from the DPRK and the Central Government. However, Zhao Junchen also inadvertently made many people look at him with admiration. As a result, many people's minds have quietly changed, so I won't mention it.
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But he said that Chen Dongxiang, the right minister of the Ministry of Works. During the morning court today, although they were still following Zhao Junchen and Huang Yourong's faction to compete with each other, they were not as active as usual, and their words were not as sharp as usual. It seems like they are just making up the numbers. It was just mixed in the chaotic dispute between the two parties, but no one noticed it.
After the morning court ended, it was already approaching noon due to the stalemate between the two factions, Zhao Junchen and Huang Yourong.
The scorching sun of early spring was warm and pleasant, but when Chen Dongxiang left the palace, he had no intention of enjoying it. Instead, his brows were furrowed and his expression seemed ordinary. But he seemed to be thinking a lot.
After greeting several close colleagues, Chen Dongxiang walked to his seat in the sedan chair.
Saw the appearance of Chen Dongxiang. Chen Shou, the chief attendant who was waiting next to the sedan chair, hurried forward to greet him and asked, "Sir, are you going to court? Today's morning court ended late. Do you want to go to the Yamen of the Ministry of Industry for work first? Or go directly back to your home for lunch?"
Although Chen Dongxiang has a slightly gloomy temper, he has always acted decisively. However, when he heard the questions from his long-term follower Chen Shou, he was a little hesitant and did not answer for a long time, which made Chen Shou feel strange.
While hesitating, Chen Dongxiang pinched his sleeves. There was hidden a secret letter sent to him by Huo Zhengyuan, the great scholar of Wenyuan Pavilion, last night.
The content of the secret letter was nothing more than that Huang Yourong, the elder of the court, had always valued Chen Dongxiang and intended to make friends with him. Obviously, considering the current hostile relationship between Zhao Junchen and Huang Yourong, this was a letter to incite rebellion.
In addition, in the secret letter, Huo Zhengyuan also proposed to host a banquet for Chen Dongxiang at noon today in the private room of Yuokelai Restaurant, hoping that Chen Dongxiang could attend the banquet.
And this secret letter is the reason why Chen Dongxiang was a little dull in the morning today and was hesitant about where to go.
Finally, after Chen Dongxiang pondered for a moment, he said in a deep voice: "It's better to go back home for dinner first."
Seeing that Chen Dongxiang had finally made up his mind, Chen Shou quickly agreed, opened the sedan curtain, and waited for Chen Dongxiang to enter the sedan.
Sitting in the sedan chair, Chen Dongxiang closed his eyes slightly, thinking deeply in silence.
The enclosed sedan chair gave Chen Dongxiang a sense of security that no one could pry into, allowing Chen Dongxiang to think with peace of mind and calmly sort out his thoughts.
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About half a year ago, Chen Dongxiang was still a subordinate of Wen Guanliang, the old man in the original pavilion, and he was deeply valued by Wen Guanliang. Then, because Zhao Junchen insisted on protecting Zhan Shanchang, Wen Guanliang's faction became hostile to Zhao Junchen.
At that time, Chen Dongxiang considered that Wen Guanliang was old and could no longer protect his officials for a few more years, and that Wen Guanliang was also a bit mean and ungrateful, so he did not hesitate at all when facing Zhao Junchen's instigation and solicitation. , betrayed Wen Guanliang without hesitation, not only turned to Zhao Junchen, but also instigated the rebellion of the entire Ministry of Industry.
It is a pity that although Chen Dongxiang made outstanding achievements in Zhao Junchen's overthrow of Wen Guanliang, Zhao Junchen has always disliked Chen Dongxiang. Although Zhao Junchen did not express it clearly, Chen Dongxiang knew it very well.
As for the reason, Chen Dongxiang also understands it very well.
After Chen Dongxiang took refuge in Zhao Junchen, he discovered that although Zhao Junchen had brought down Wen Guanliang, his foundation was shallow and he had some indigestion. Especially after annexing Wen Guanliang's forces, Zhao Junchen's subordinates suddenly Most of them are former "Wen Party" officials who came to join Wen Guanliang!
Among these officials, whether they were Zuo Lanshan, Gu Quan, Li Lide and others who took refuge later, or Zhan Shanchang, Tong Huan and others who took refuge first, because of similar backgrounds and circumstances, they all subconsciously formed a group and worked together. Retreat together.
Seeing this situation, Chen Dongxiang, who was already somewhat ambitious, was naturally ready to make a move, and then contacted and instigated all parties to alienate the relationship between the officials and Zhao Junchen, intending to build his own reputation among these people, and in the future. When the time comes, Zhao Junchen can be replaced.
After all, at that time, Chen Dongxiang still looked down upon Zhao Junchen, thinking that Zhao Junchen was useless except for being a saint, and he obviously had no vision or means. Even if Chen Dongxiang didn't have him, even Wen Guanliang wouldn't be able to fight against him. maybe.
Chen Dongxiang's underestimation of Zhao Junchen eventually became the main reason for Chen Dongxiang's current embarrassing situation - Zhao Junchen not only quickly integrated the factions under his sect, but also used various means and benefits to make Zuo Lanshan and Zhan Shanchang After everyone was convinced, Chen Dongxiang's plan naturally came to nothing.
What Chen Dongxiang did in those days also fell into the eyes of Zhao Junchen, which made Zhao Junchen think that Chen Dongxiang was naturally rebellious and difficult to control. Naturally, he was treated coldly, and many confidential matters were not explained to Chen Dongxiang. .
Also because of Zhao Junchen's indifferent attitude towards Chen Dongxiang, after falling into the eyes of Zuo Lanshan, Zhan Shanchang and others, in order to prevent Zhao Junchen from doubting himself, they all took the initiative to alienate their relationship with Chen Dongxiang.
Up to now, although Chen Dongxiang is still nominally one of Zhao Junchen's confidants in the court, Chen Dongxiang knows that he has become the most unpopular marginal figure in Zhao's party, and may even be squeezed out by Zhao Junchen at any time. Outside of Zhao Dang, his position is really embarrassing.
It was precisely because of this situation that Chen Dongxiang was so hesitant when faced with Huang Yourong's solicitation and rebellion.
Chen Dongxiang is an ambitious person, but now that he is under Zhao Junchen, he feels more and more that he cannot realize his ambition.
According to Chen Dongxiang, if he could betray Zhao Junchen and join Huang Yourong, it might be a way out.
But, is this really a good choice?
More than half a year ago, Chen Dongxiang betrayed Wen Guanliang and took refuge with Zhao Junchen. Now, Chen Dongxiang has once again faced a similar decision as before.
However, compared with the last time when he had no hesitation, this time Chen Dongxiang was full of hesitation.
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While Chen Dongxiang was thinking secretly, time passed by inadvertently. Soon, the sedan landed, and then the voice of Chang Sui Chen Shou came from outside the sedan.
"Master, we're outside the mansion, it's time for you to get off the sedan."
As Chen Shou's voice came, Chen Dongxiang, who had been hesitating for a long time, flashed a hint of gloom and determination in his eyes, as if he had finally made up his mind.
After Chen Dongxiang got up and got out of the sedan, he did not walk towards his house. Instead, he stopped, turned around and looked at the sedan he was riding in quietly.
Seeing Chen Dongxiang's appearance, Chen Shou was curious and felt that Chen Dongxiang's performance today was really weird. However, seeing Chen Dongxiang's serious expression, he did not dare to disturb him easily.
While Chen Shou was looking curiously, he saw Chen Dongxiang slowly patting his sedan. Although his expression was solemn, he had a strange smile on his face and whispered: "Indeed, when you reach your destination, it's time to get off the sedan. Otherwise, it is not a problem to always sit in a sedan chair and not get off when it is time to get off, but it is swaying, and the sedan chair may overturn at some point."
After saying this, Chen Dongxiang turned around and walked into the house without hesitation.
While walking forward, Chen Dongxiang whispered to Chen Shou: "After returning to the mansion, you go and prepare a carriage, and then you and I take the carriage and leave from the back door of the mansion. I want to go to Yue Ke Lai to have a banquet with guests. Keep it secret and remember not to make it public.”
Seeing that Chen Dongxiang was serious about what he said, Chen Shou quickly agreed: "I understand."
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ps: The second update today, there will be a 5,000-word chapter in a while!
...(To be continued...)
