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What are the basic qualities required by a wise man and a counselor?
Guess? Balance of interests? Manipulating people's hearts? Vertical and horizontal manipulation?
neither!
A true wise man and counselor requires only two basic qualities: one is an absolutely neutral self-position, and the other is an absolutely rational and calm mentality!
Regarding these two points, Zhao Shancai has always done well.
Most of the time, Zhao Shancai can put aside his own emotions, likes, dislikes and positions, regard "good" and "evil" as two sides of the same relationship, and look at them with an absolutely neutral stance and an absolutely calm mentality. and analysis problems.
When facing Zhao Junchen, Zhao Shancai also looked at Zhao Junchen with an absolutely neutral and calm eye. He would not be prejudiced because of Zhao Junchen's infamous reputation, nor would he feel biased because of Zhao Junchen's high power and position. Fearful, Zhao Shancai just carefully observed Zhao Junchen's every move, word and deed, and secretly analyzed Zhao Junchen's character, goals and flaws to prepare for the future struggle between Prince Zhu Heyu and Zhao Junchen.
For Zhao Shancai, although today's experience encountered some setbacks, it also allowed him to see more clearly the brilliance of Zhao Junchen's methods, mentality, and talents. In comparison, today's chess defeat was a It doesn't matter, as long as you can win back in the end. It's no big deal if you are schemed against. You can just plot back in the future. You don't need to worry about it, otherwise it will only affect your mentality, and the gain will not be worth the loss.
It is precisely because of this that after being tricked by Zhao Junchen, Zhao Shancai was neither discouraged nor angry. Not only did he remain calm, but he even admired Zhao Junchen's mind and methods.
Especially the process of Emperor Deqing naming "Slender West Lake", Zhao Shancai saw it all. Naturally, he knew that the reason why Emperor Deqing came up with such an elegant name as "Slender West Lake" was all due to Zhao Junchen's reminder. This is enough to illustrate Zhao Junchen’s talent, learning and thinking! Everyone said that Zhao Junchen was just an ignorant jester. Now it seems that it is ridiculous! How could Zhao Junchen be ignorant and incompetent? It’s obviously just hidden too deeply!
In addition, Zhao Junchen misled Emperor Deqing and calculated Zhao Shancai's clever methods in just a few words. These things are enough to show that Zhao Junchen's city government, mind, talents, etc. are all the best choice and rare. Go up and down several times. There are only a few people who can be compared with Zhao Junchen!
"With such brilliant government, means, talent and knowledge, coupled with the world's best financial management skills, although Zhao Junchen is a corrupt official, he is also a rare capable minister! If such a person can do anything for How good it would be for His Highness the Crown Prince to use him! What a pity. He has to be the enemy of His Highness the Crown Prince... In other words, His Highness the Crown Prince cannot tolerate him... What a pity!"
While looking at Zhao Junchen, Zhao Shancai's eyes were full of complexity and he thought to himself.
At the same time, Zhao Junchen also noticed the change in Zhao Shancai's expression. After discovering that Zhao Shancai was plotted by him, instead of being discouraged and angry, he just looked at himself calmly, with a hint of admiration for such an open-minded and calm attitude. Zhao Junchen also secretly admired him!
"It's a pity. With such a calm and open-minded attitude, Zhao Shancai already has the potential to become a top counselor. In addition, he has also inherited the emperor's mental skills from the former prince and grand master He Ming, which makes people dare not underestimate him. ...If he is willing to assist me, it will undoubtedly be even more powerful for me, but such a talent cannot be used by me...It is a pity!"
As if there was a tacit understanding, when Zhao Junchen was observing Zhao Shancai, he was secretly thinking about similar thoughts.
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Although Zhao Junchen and Zhao Shancai have been secretly competing and observing each other. But today's protagonist is still Emperor Deqing.
Next, Zhao Junchen, Zhao Shancai and Zhou Shangjing accompanied Emperor Deqing to visit several scenic spots in Slender West Lake. Emperor Deqing had just renamed "Guarantee Lake" to "Slender West Lake". Such good stories that will be remembered forever made Emperor Deqing's interest in traveling even higher. While playing together, Emperor Deqing could be said to have a constant smile on his face. He could not stop chatting with Zhao Junchen, Zhou Shangjing and Zhao Shancai. Occasionally, He also makes some jokes and is quite approachable.
all of these. They all seemed quite harmonious, as if Emperor Deqing's incognito game today was just an ordinary game.
However, perhaps because of Zhou Shangjing's inexplicable appearance, Zhao Junchen always felt that today's game was not that simple.
Although, during the play, Zhao Junchen had been secretly observing the expressions of Emperor Deqing and Zhou Shangjing, trying to find some clues from the changes in their expressions, Emperor Deqing seemed to be just playing happily and had no other thoughts. , while Zhou Shangjing still looked low-key and restrained. Zhao Junchen did not find any clues in their expressions.
Gradually, it was getting dark, around 1:00 p.m., Emperor Deqing finally visited all the famous scenic spots in Slender West Lake, so he led everyone to the exit of the lake area, preparing to return to the temporary palace in Yangzhou.
Seeing that the game was coming to an end without any unexpected incidents, Zhao Junchen couldn't help but start to doubt his own judgment, thinking that everything was just his own carelessness...
However, at this moment, something unexpected happened suddenly.
At that time, Emperor Deqing was about to leave in a carriage under the courtesy of Zhao Junchen, Zhao Shancai, and Zhou Shangjing. Suddenly, a sad female song came from not far away, which attracted everyone's attention:
“My little girl lives in the western suburbs of Suzhou City;
Lin is on the bank of the Yangtze River, and she was originally a fisherman's daughter;
There are parents, sisters and brothers at home;
Although there are no houses or fields, there are also fishing boats;
Selling fish fat every day, I don’t have to worry about food and clothing;
Father and mother are so loving, sisters and brothers are all dear;
Live without worries, just hope that your family will be safe;
Who knew that there would be many unforeseen events in the world, and Japanese pirates would suddenly invade;
Killed my father and brother, harmed my sister and mother;
Only Pearl managed to avoid the disaster by hiding under the boat;
My father, mother, sister and brother were miserable, and my cries reached my ears.
Biting my lips, holding back tears, my body was motionless, my heart was desolate;
By the second day, everything was a mess;
The whole village is in trouble, and the cry can be heard for hundreds of miles;
The government was afraid of being held accountable, so it concealed the information;
My family is ruined and I am the only one who survives, I am lonely and helpless and no one cares about me;
I also ask all the listeners in the past to take pity on Pearl's injustice in life;
Give me a few coins to help me get through today;
I cannot thank you enough, I will repay you in the next life! "
After listening to the song carefully, Emperor Deqing frowned slightly, while Zhou Shangjing's eyes flickered slightly. As for Zhao Junchen and Zhao Shancai, their expressions changed slightly.
Then, everyone looked towards the direction where the singing came from, and saw a sixteen or seventeen-year-old girl kneeling there, with ragged clothes and dusty face, looking pitiful, singing and begging.
"Zhou Aiqing, listen to the meaning of this girl's song. There have been Japanese pirates committing crimes in Suzhou recently? Why have I never received any news?"
Then, Emperor Deqing looked solemn and turned to Zhou Shangjing and asked.
Following Emperor Deqing's inquiry, a breeze blew over Slender West Lake, causing slight ripples to appear on the originally calm lake.
This seems to symbolize the battle between Emperor Deqing and Zhou Shangjing, which has since turned from darkness to light!
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…(To be continued.)
