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Although Zhao Deqing looked flustered, sweating profusely, and looked like he was letting Zhao Junchen scold him with his head hanging down, there was still no reflection in his expression. Instead, he seemed to be dealing with it perfunctorily.
Obviously, Zhao Deqing still did not realize the seriousness of the matter, and thought that he only needed to be scolded and it would be over.
After all, Zhao Deqing would never have thought that Zhao Junchen would go to war just because of a list of recommendations for admission to the Imperial College.
Seeing the change in Zhao Deqing's expression, Zhao Junchen smiled coldly and said, "I remember not long ago, you were so boastful, saying that the reason why you could assume the position of head of the Zhao family was all because of your own mind and spirit. Fair... However, the matter of recommending the children of the Zhao family to enter the Imperial Academy is not only related to the personal future of the children of the Zhao family, but also to the future prospects of the Zhao family in Yangzhou. It is the most important thing, but among the recommendation lists drawn up by you , but most of them are uneducated and incompetent, and most of the Zhao family's children who are truly talented and learned have been abandoned by you like nothing. Let me ask you, when you were drawing up the list, where was your magnanimity and fairness? ! Without the matching mind and fairness, how can you still assume the position of the head of the Zhao family?"
Zhao Junchen's words were obviously openly questioning the rationality of Zhao Deqing's position as the head of the family. Zhao Deqing's complexion suddenly changed, and the panic in his heart instantly expanded several times.
It was only then that Zhao Deqing finally realized the seriousness of the matter.
It's a pity that Zhao Deqing is not a quick-witted person. Although he finally realized the seriousness of the matter, he was panicked. But there is no way to turn it around at all.
What's more, Zhao Junchen would not leave him any chance at all.
Zhao Deqing didn't wait for an explanation. Zhao Junchen's expression became even more stern, and he asked again: "Hmph! If I guess correctly, those unlearned and unskilled Zhao family members you recommended to me must be members of the Zhao family who are close to you. , and those children of the Zhao family who have real talents but have been abandoned by you must be members of the Zhao family who are estranged from you, right?"
This kind of thing can be known after a quick investigation. How could Zhao Deqing dare to deceive Zhao Junchen? It's just that it's up to now. Zhao Junchen clearly wanted to take action on Zhao Deqing, so how could Zhao Deqing dare to admit it?
Therefore, although Zhao Deqing wanted to defend himself, under Zhao Junchen's questioning, he was still speechless and did not know how to speak.
Seeing Zhao Deqing's appearance, a look of disdain flashed through Zhao Junchen's eyes, and he sneered even more, saying: "For some own interests. However, he abandoned the overall interests of the family and ignored them. Not only did he use power for personal gain and nepotism, but he also You are the one who secretly suppresses young talents within the family. How dare you claim to be fair and magnanimous? With a family head like you, no matter how much I support you, the Zhao family in Yangzhou will never have any future. In this case, Why should I bother to support you in the future?"
Speaking of which. Zhao Junchen's tone was no longer excited, but contained disappointment and indifference. But it made the surrounding Zhao family, old and young, even more frightened.
After saying this, Zhao Junchen said nothing, ignored the explanations and consolations of the elders of the Zhao family, left the stunned Zhao Deqing, and just stood up and left.
After Xiao Wenxuan and Su Xiqing's suggestions, coupled with Zhao Junchen's own observation and judgment, Zhao Junchen did have the idea of replacing the head of the Zhao family.
However, it was not convenient for Zhao Junchen to handle this matter personally.
First of all, the ceremony for Zhao Junchen to recognize his ancestors and return to the clan has not yet been held, so Zhao Junchen is not yet a member of the Zhao family in Yangzhou. From this aspect, although Zhao Junchen has high power and position, he is not qualified to choose the head of the Zhao family. pointing fingers;
Secondly, Zhao Junchen had just arrived in Yangzhou and had just reconciled with the Zhao family in Yangzhou. Before he could recognize his ancestors and return to the clan, he suddenly replaced the head of the Zhao family. Once this matter spread, it would not be good for Zhao Junchen's reputation. ;
Thirdly, with Zhao Junchen's current status, he was just the head of the Zhao family, so there was no need for Zhao Junchen to take action himself.
Therefore, Zhao Junchen just used the topic this time to express his attitude to the Zhao family, that is - in Zhao Junchen's eyes, Zhao Deqing is no longer suitable to be the head of the Zhao family. If Zhao Deqing continues to be the head of the Zhao family, position, then Zhao Junchen will no longer support the Yangzhou Zhao family!
In fact, in this world where interests are paramount, if the strong want to deal with the weak, they don't need to take action personally. They only need to express their attitude.
Then, either to add insult to injury, to compete for benefits, or to flatter the strong, many people would naturally rush forward to help the strong solve their troubles.
Although Zhao Deqing is the head of the Zhao family and has been in this position for many years, when he suddenly becomes an obstacle to the Yangzhou Zhao family, the other members of the Yangzhou Zhao family will inevitably abandon him without hesitation.
Zhao Junchen's support is of great benefit to the Zhao family in Yangzhou. Naturally, there is no need to mention it. In order to gain Zhao Junchen's favor, sacrificing one or two Zhao family heads is not a very important matter to the rest of the Zhao family. .
Therefore, when Zhao Junchen made his attitude clear and stood up to leave with an unfriendly expression, some of the elders of the Zhao family looked at Zhao Deqing with gradually meaningful eyes, and Zhao Deqing's fate was already doomed at this moment.
In fact, this matter ended faster than Zhao Junchen expected.
Just an hour later, several elders of the Zhao family suddenly visited Zhao Junchen and announced that the Zhao family had just held a clan meeting—it was said to be a clan meeting, but it was actually a criticism meeting against the current head of the Zhao family, Zhao Deqing. In the clan At the meeting, the elders of the Zhao family reviewed Zhao Deqing's "misdeeds" over the years, and unanimously concluded that Zhao Deqing was no longer suitable to serve as the head of the Zhao family.
Then, amidst the public outrage, Zhao Deqing lost his position as the head of the Zhao family without any resistance.
Zhao Deqing has been the head of the Zhao family for twenty years and has naturally cultivated many close friends in the Zhao family. However, during the clan meeting, it was Zhao Deqing's "cronies" who were the most active and most decisively hostile to Zhao Deqing. Obviously, these people wanted to prove their support to Zhao Junchen through their performance. Position - In the eyes of these people, since Zhao Junchen can give them greater benefits, then there is no need for the former master Zhao Deqing to exist.
When the elders of the Zhao family described the scene at the clan meeting to Zhao Junchen in detail, although Zhao Junchen had expected it, he still felt a little emotional.
Under absolute interests, things like family affection, kindness, and stance are indeed unreliable.
While Zhao Junchen was feeling emotional, an elder of the Zhao family cautiously asked Zhao Junchen for instructions, saying that the candidate for the next head of the Zhao family had not yet been determined, and he hoped that Zhao Junchen could give some "suggestions."
Although it is a "suggestion", under the current situation, Zhao Junchen's "suggestion" is no different from an "appointment".
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