"Master Chief Assistant, do we know that the Ming Dynasty's border defense is unstable and things will inevitably change in the future if this continues, but we can only watch helplessly?"
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Hearing Zhao Junchen's question, Zhou Shangjing was slightly startled, and then gave Zhao Junchen a thoughtful look, his eyes full of exploration, and seemed to be a little surprised. 【Read the latest chapter】
It has to be said that Zhao Junchen's question and the profound meaning contained in it were somewhat beyond Zhou Shangjing's expectations.
In other words, Zhou Shangjing did not expect that deep in Zhao Junchen's heart, there was still some conscience and innocence that only belonged to a "politician"!
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In fact, before Zhao Junchen returned to the capital, in order to protect himself in the future and not to be manipulated by others and become a chess puppet, he had determined to become a "politician" rather than a "politician" - this It is the path and direction that Zhao Junchen chose for himself.
For Zhao Junchen, "politician" and "politician" are two completely different identities, as well as two completely different choices and paths, although some people often confuse them.
The so-called "politicians" are always mature and rational, and only have interests in their eyes. As for the safety of the country and the lives of the people, in the eyes of politicians, they are just dispensable embellishments. Everything they do is just to make themselves climb higher. , go further and get more benefits.
The so-called "politicians" have lofty feelings and only serve the country and the people, even at the expense of themselves when necessary; what they do is only to realize the almost unrealistic ideals and ambitions in their hearts. They are perfectionists, perfect and somewhat naive.
But in history, although most "politicians" have been famous throughout the ages. But most of them die with their eyes open, and some of those "politicians" may be even more infamous than Zhao Junchen today, but most of the time, they live a happy life.
Therefore, since understanding the difference between the two, Zhao Junchen has determined to be a selfish "politician". Rather than being a noble and great "politician" - because he has no ambition to change this era, nor does he feel that he has such ability, he just wants to protect himself. I just want to live comfortably and steadily in this era.
Therefore, he can only and only want to be a "politician", a selfish "politician"!
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Zhou Shangjing, as the chief minister of the current dynasty and the most successful powerful minister in the history of the Ming Dynasty, has remained standing in the officialdom for decades. He is naturally the most successful and purest politician - the difference between politicians and politicians. Zhou Shangjing's understanding is deeper than Zhao Junchen's.
In Zhou Shangjing's eyes. It is actually very simple to distinguish whether an official prefers a politician or a politician. Just look at what choice the official will make when encountering something.
There are generally two choices:
The first is "What can I do in this matter?"
The second one is "What can I gain from this matter?"
Two options. There is only one word difference in expression, but the meaning is vastly different!
Officials who choose the former. He is a noble and great politician. When encountering something, the first thing he thinks of is his contribution - no matter what this contribution means to him!
Officials who choose the latter are selfish politicians. When encountering something, the first thing they think of is their own interests - only their own interests!
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Originally, based on Zhou Shangjing's observation of Zhao Junchen during this period, he thought that Zhao Junchen was now a qualified politician - at least these days, Zhao Junchen could flatter Emperor Deqing without changing his expression. He does not hesitate to frame the upright officials in the DPRK, and he can use any means to fight for power and gain - everything he does has nothing to do with morality, and everything is just to fight for his own rights, interests and status.
That's why Zhou Shangjing was so surprised after hearing Zhao Junchen's question.
Zhao Junchen's inquiry means that deep down in Zhao Junchen's heart - at least on this matter - his position is more towards "what can I do" rather than "what can I get".
This was Zhao Junchen's subconscious reaction, but precisely because of this, he couldn't even lie!
Although the current corrupt status quo of the northwest trilateral defense is shocking, if you want to reverse it, you will definitely offend Emperor Deqing's taboo, and even be suspected by Emperor Deqing day and night. In other words, for Zhao Junchen, This is completely thankless.
But Zhou Shangjing didn't expect that even though he had made the pros and cons of the matter so clear, Zhao Junchen was subconsciously planning to do something about it!
At least, after hearing Zhao Junchen's subconscious question, Zhou Shangjing understood that at least at this moment, at least in this matter, Zhao Junchen's mentality was not like that of a qualified politician. He had forgotten to seek benefits while avoiding The bad instincts of politicians!
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"I originally thought that Zhao Junchen was a cold-hearted person, and after going through the ups and downs of the officialdom these days, his heart was already as hard as iron. But I didn't expect that after learning about the crisis in the northwest border defense, he would still have some thoughts in his heart. His conscience and impulse are beyond my expectation. It seems that he is not as selfish as he has shown these days... I will have to re-evaluate this son in the future... However, his mentality , if used well..."
After hearing Zhao Junchen's inquiry, Zhou Shangjing thought secretly in his heart, and a smile flashed through his originally dim eyes.
Although Zhao Junchen has little foundation and qualifications, his power in the court has been developing rapidly these days. He first annexed most of the influential disciples of the former cabinet minister Wen Guanliang, and now he is pursuing and occupying the current cabinet minister Huang Yourong. Shangfeng, if it continues to develop like this, sooner or later, will eventually become an opponent that Zhou Shangjing cannot be underestimated in the court.
Since they are opponents, it is definitely a good thing to take the opportunity to understand them better.
Therefore, although Zhou Shangjing did not intend to interfere in the northwest defense affairs, he was very satisfied with the results of today's meeting with Zhao Junchen.
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On the other side, after Zhao Junchen asked subconsciously, he found that Zhou Shangjing did not answer, but just looked at himself thoughtfully, with a smile flashing in his eyes, and he immediately realized what the problem was.
This subconscious question fell in the ears of the old fox Zhou Shangjing, but it showed his eagerness to solve the current situation of corruption in the northwest border defense, and actually exposed his true thoughts.
After all, compared with Zhou Shangjing, Zhao Junchen is still a little immature.
Regretful, Zhao Junchen was about to say something when Zhou Shangjing suddenly spoke.
"There may not be a way...but it depends on Junchen whether you dare to try it." (To be continued.
