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When Huo Zhengyuan received Chen Dongxiang's secret letter, he thought he had found the means and opportunity to turn defeat into victory, and rushed to Huang Yourong's house in a sedan chair with great joy. Zhao Junchen happened to lead a group of friends out of the Meridian Gate and arrived. Outside the palace. 【Read the latest chapter】
Seeing Huo Zhengyuan's joyful expression when he got into the sedan chair, a glint flashed in the eyes of Zuo Lanshan, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, and he reminded Zhao Junchen thoughtfully: "Sir, looking at the joyful look of Academician Huo, it seems that he is What happy event has happened?"
On the other side, Zhan Shanchang also frowned slightly and said softly: "Yes, we have been fighting with Huang Yourong's party in the past few days. Although the results are not many, we still have the advantage after all. It stands to reason that Huo Zhengyuan is at this time He should be worried, but why was his expression so cheerful when he left just now? Could it be that he discovered some turning point? "
After hearing the reminders from Zuo Lanshan and Zhan Shanchang, all the "Zhao Party" officials, except Zhao Junchen and Chen Dongxiang, showed worried expressions.
After all, Huang Yourong has been in power in the court for a long time and has accumulated deep prestige. Even though he is currently at a disadvantage in the party struggle, the officials of the "Zhao Party" still dare not underestimate him and are always subconsciously worried about Huang Yourong's counterattack.
As for Zhao Junchen's instigation of Chen Dongxiang to infiltrate Huang Yourong's family, no one except Zhao Junchen and Chen Dongxiang knew about it. So when I saw Huo Zhengyuan, who was supposed to be worried, he looked extremely happy. Without knowing the exact reason, I was naturally worried, worried that maybe Huang Yourong's group had found a way to turn defeat into victory.
However, Huo Zhengyuan's mood changed. Although others could not figure out the reason, Zhao Junchen naturally knew the reason. After all, Chen Dongxiang sent the secret letter to Huo Zhengyuan. It was entirely due to Zhao Junchen's instructions.
However, Zhao Junchen did not intend to explain the reason to them.
Zhao Junchen would only let his officials know the part of his various plans that they should know, but he would always hide things that were beyond their rights and responsibilities and only let them be part of the plan. part of the plan, not the whole point of it. Only Zhao Junchen knows the entire plan, and only Zhao Junchen can take charge of the overall situation.
For Zhao Junchen, this is a habit with mixed pros and cons.
The advantage is. In this way, Zhao Junchen can firmly control the forces under his sect, and no one can replace Zhao Junchen's leadership position in the party.
even. If things continue like this. As Zhao Junchen's prestige in the party gradually increases, and the officials in the party develop the habit of relying on Zhao Junchen, in the future, even if Zhao Junchen temporarily loses power in the court, he can still maintain his position in the faction. leadership position.
But the disadvantage of this method is that if something happens to Zhao Junchen himself and he is unable to take charge of the overall situation in a short period of time, the party power that Zhao Junchen has painstakingly managed in the government will be affected. I am afraid that it is likely to disintegrate in an instant and be wiped out in one day, even if Zhao Junchen comes back again in the future. But it can no longer be as beautiful as before.
Zhao Junchen knew this very well, so he was always the most cautious in his actions.
At this time, after hearing Zuo Lanshan and Zhan Shanchang's worries and reminders, Zhao Junchen smiled slightly and said calmly: "You two adults, don't worry, I will send Xichang spies to find out. If it is Huo Zhengyuan and Huo University, It is a happy event indeed for Shi Shi, and as colleagues in the DPRK and China, we should also find a way to congratulate him. However, I think that under the current situation in the DPRK and China, Huang Yourong and his party will not be able to make any big waves."
Seeing that Zhao Junchen was full of confidence and looked calm, all the "Zhao Party" officials were convinced and said yes.
"If there is an adult with insight into thousands of miles, and if the Xichang Yamen can do the inspection on your behalf, then it will be absolutely foolproof." Zhan Shanchang also seized the opportunity to please and complimented.
Zhao Junchen nodded slightly, and then said to the officials around him: "In that case, all your lords, please stop gathering here and go back to your respective yamen offices. Although there have been constant disputes between the DPRK and China in the past few days, your lords must not delay your respective work." It is your duty, otherwise it would be difficult for me to be on your Majesty's side."
In this party dispute, Huang Yourong and his party met every day after the morning court to discuss secretly and did not even take care of their official duties in the court. However, Zhao Junchen and his officials did not distract from their official duties at all. Next, they still handled the affairs of their respective yamen with all their heart and soul, but they seemed to be more at ease.
As a result, when this situation fell into the eyes of others, whether it was Emperor Deqing or the officials in the court, they could not help but look at Zhao Junchen and his cronies.
After hearing Zhao Junchen's instructions, all the "Zhao Party members" naturally agreed one after another, and then went to the Yamen to work.
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But it was said that Zhao Junchen said goodbye to all the friends in the court and returned to the mansion in a sedan. However, he had just got off the sedan and before entering the mansion, he saw a steward of the mansion hurriedly came to Zhao Junchen, as if he had encountered something. Important things.
Arriving in front of Zhao Junchen, the steward reported softly: "Sir, when you were going to court, a guest came to our house. He claimed to be a staff member of Mr. Liang, the governor of the three sides, Liang Fuchen, and he also brought Mr. Liang's name card. He said that he wanted to see the master because he had something important to do. I didn't dare to neglect him, so he welcomed him into the house and entertained him. Now he has been waiting for you, master, for a long time."
After hearing the steward's report, Zhao Junchen was slightly startled and asked: "People from Liang Fuchen, the governor of the three sides? Why are they looking for me?"
The steward lowered his head and said: "This villain doesn't know much about me, and I dare not ask him casually... Master, do you want to see him?"
Zhao Junchen originally just asked casually, not expecting to get an answer from the man in charge. After hearing the steward's inquiry, Zhao Junchen nodded and said: "Of course I want to meet him. Liang Fuchen is a local feudal official anyway, and his rank in the court is not lower than mine. I'm afraid his people are coming to see me." If something big happens, how can I not see it?"
While answering, Zhao Junchen frowned slightly. There was a flash of thought in his eyes, and he secretly recalled all the information about the governor's office of the three sides and Liang Fuchen, the governor of the three sides.
The position of governor of the three sides was established during the Jiaqing period. Its purpose was to prevent the Mongolian tribes from invading southward, coordinate the deployment of military towns in Shaanxi and Gansu, and use this to consolidate the stability of the Ming Dynasty's northwest frontier.
Because of this, the governors of the three sides have great powers. They have an overview of the military and political affairs of Shaanxi, Gansu, Yansui, and Ningxia, and have the power and responsibility to command the military and civilians of the three towns of Shaanxi, although the land of Shaanxi is not rich. But the governors of the three sides were definitely the most powerful frontier officials in the Ming Dynasty.
In fact, since the establishment of the position of governor of the three sides, it has been the most valued by emperors of all generations. The successive governors of Sanjiang, such as Yang Yiqing, Qin Hong, Wang Qiong, Zeng Mian, etc., were all famous ministers in the Ming Dynasty. They all passed through this position before they began to rise to the rank of general, prime minister, or high position. The subject of human affairs.
And the current Trilateral Governor. It was Liang Fuchen.
Based on Emperor Deqing's imperial mentality. To be able to hold this person in such an important position and to command more than 100,000 elite border troops shows that this person was deeply trusted by Emperor Deqing; and the northwest frontier has been stable over the years, although the Mongolian tribes still enter the country every year After the autumn, he would go south to plunder, but he rarely heard of any mistakes in the war in the northwest, which is enough to illustrate this person's ability.
It can be said that if nothing unexpected happens, then Liang Fuchen's term as governor of the three sides will end. Returning to the center of the imperial court will inevitably lead to further promotion, and even joining the cabinet and becoming prime minister will not be a surprise.
so. Hearing that it was Liang Fuchen who sent someone to ask for an audience, Zhao Junchen naturally did not dare to neglect at all.
But at the same time, Zhao Junchen was also wondering in his heart. He and Liang Fuchen had never had any friendship, and there was no overlap in their rights and responsibilities. Why did Liang Fuchen suddenly send someone to ask for a meeting with him? Could it be that something happened in the northwest frontier?
While he was thinking secretly, Zhao Junchen had arrived at the living room of the mansion. When he looked up, he saw a middle-aged Confucian scholar sitting in the guest seat. When Zhao Junchen appeared, the middle-aged scholar The Confucian scholar obviously recognized Zhao Junchen's identity and quickly stood up to greet him, his expression extremely respectful.
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"My Excellency, Xu Wenqing, is a staff member of Mr. Liang, the governor of the three sides. I have met Zhao Shangshu and sent my regards to you, Mr. Zhao, on behalf of my family, Mr. Liang."
While speaking, Xu Wenqing knelt down and kowtowed, and he did so before Zhao Junchen could stop him.
Zhao Junchen walked quickly to Xu Wenqing, helped him up, and said with a polite smile: "Mr. Xu, you're welcome. We are just meeting each other in private now. There is no distinction between superiority and inferiority. There is no need to pay such a big courtesy." , you and I are free to do whatever we want. Come on, come on, sit down and talk."
While being polite, seeing Xu Wenqing's expression becoming more respectful, Zhao Junchen thought to himself: "Although this Xu Wenqing is just Liang Fuchen's guest, he is here on behalf of Liang Fuchen after all, and he is so polite to me now. I'm afraid Liang Fuchen sent him to see me this time because he has something to ask of me."
While thinking about this secretly, Zhao Junchen and Xu Wenqing had already seated the guests and hosts, and after ordering the servants to serve tea, Zhao Junchen smiled at Xu Wenqing and said, "Speaking of which, Mr. Liang and I have been friends for a long time. I have great admiration for his achievements in the northwest over the years. However, he is divided into central and local governments. Mr. Liang is busy with official duties and rarely returns to Beijing, but he has no contact with others. I have always regretted this. Yes. Now that Mr. Liang has sent Mr. Xu to see me, I think that Mr. Liang still has Zhao Junchen in his heart, but that is enough to comfort me."
Xu Wenqing quickly said politely: "Zhao Shangshu, you are really serious. My Lord Liang has the same thoughts as you. He has long wanted to have a close relationship with you and admires what you have done in the court. However, the opportunity to meet him is really limited." There are many, but they can't get what they want. Originally, Lord Liang had the opportunity to return to Beijing on His Majesty's birthday this year. At that time, he was still thinking about meeting Zhao Shangshu, but he didn't expect that there was something strange happening in the Northern Mongolian Tatars. But he didn’t dare to leave easily, and because of this he missed the opportunity to interact with you, Mr. Zhao. Mr. Liang regrets this, and he still complains about it from time to time.”
Zhao Junchen nodded and smiled. After taking a sip of tea, he finally got to the point: "I don't know what the purpose of Master Liang is for sending Mr. Xu to see me this time?" (To be continued...)
