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After questioning, without waiting for Zhou Shangjing to answer, Emperor Deqing continued: "Do you know how serious the crime of deceiving the emperor is? Even if you are a minister of the court and a veteran of three dynasties, you cannot bear such a crime alone!"
The intimidation was very obvious in his words and demeanor.
However, Zhou Shangjing's expression remained calm and composed. Facing Emperor Deqing's stern questioning, he only replied slowly: "Your Majesty, since the trip to Slender West Lake, I have also repeatedly asked about the rumors of Japanese pirates in Suzhou. Zhou Suhai also specially sent people to secretly investigate, and there is absolutely no such thing! After all, once the Japanese pirates ravaged Suzhou, it would definitely have a wide impact. Even if Zhou Suhai deceived the old minister with luck, the old minister secretly sent people After the investigation, there should never be any clues.”
While Zhou Shangjing was answering, Zhao Junchen secretly observed Emperor Deqing's expression. But after Zhou Shangjing refused to admit it, Emperor Deqing's eyes actually flashed with a hint of joy.
Logically speaking, in the face of such obvious evidence, Zhou Shangjing's stubborn refusal to admit it was not only a crime of deceiving the emperor, but also contempt of imperial power. Emperor Deqing should be furious at this time.
Therefore, after seeing the change in Emperor Deqing's expression, Zhao Junchen couldn't help but feel a little strange, and he didn't know what Emperor Deqing had in mind.
However, the joy in Emperor Deqing's expression only flashed across his face. After a short moment, Emperor Deqing's expression had been replaced by natural anger. He stared at Zhou Shangjing with cold eyes and said in a cold voice: " Can’t find any clues? Just now, in that side hall, the cries of the people were all seen and heard by you and me. Aren’t those clues?”
After a pause, Emperor Deqing continued to sneer: "A few days ago, the little girl singing by the Slender West Lake was talking about the Japanese pirate rebellion in Suzhou. What you said at the time was that these were just Beggars pretend to be poor when begging. I thought that you were a veteran of three dynasties and would never deceive the emperor, so I believed you. However, similar things happened again and again before my eyes, and you let me How can I believe your words? How do you plan to explain the people in the side hall who have been harmed by Japanese pirates and are crying now?!"
Facing Emperor Deqing's increasingly severe questioning, Zhou Shangjing still looked calm and said: "Your Majesty, I think this matter is very strange. I'm afraid there are many hidden things in it. It should not be credulous. It should be investigated carefully before proceeding." Make a conclusion.”
"You still want to conduct a detailed investigation? Okay! I will let you conduct a detailed investigation! In the next three days, you can mobilize the personnel of the third division, the accompanying officials, and the local government in South Zhili at will! Such a huge Is your strength enough for you to find out the details? Since you are a veteran of three dynasties, I will trust you again and see what you can find out! If you can't give me a reasonable explanation in the end. Then Don’t blame me for punishing you for deceiving the emperor!”
After saying that, Emperor Deqing tossed his sleeves and walked away, and Zhao Junchen quickly followed, uttering words of comfort and flattery in his mouth, leaving only Zhou Shangjing who was silent.
On the surface, Zhao Junchen looked confused and confused at this time, as if he didn't understand what was going on, and seemed to be panicked by the conflict between Emperor Deqing and Zhou Shangjing, but in fact, Zhao Junchen's heart was filled with confusion. He was secretly shocked. I just feel that Emperor Deqing's methods are too ruthless and cruel - Emperor Deqing's plan is not only aimed at Zhou Shangjing, but also intends to wipe out the entire Zhou Party!
Last time, by the Slender West Lake. The little girl who sang about the Japanese pirate rebellion in Suzhou was obviously deliberately arranged by someone sent by Emperor Deqing, just to trap Zhou Shangjing and connect various hidden secrets in Suzhou to Zhou Shangjing, so that Zhou Shangjing could not sacrifice Zhou Suhai to save his life. After the incident, Zhou Shangjing will inevitably be accused of deceiving the emperor and covering up.
But this time, in the main hall of Canglang Pavilion. Those people who suddenly appeared and cried miserably were obviously also deliberately arranged by Emperor Deqing. Then Emperor Deqing could use the title to ask Zhou Shangjing to lead a thorough investigation in the name of "I believe in you again." Suzhou Japanese pirates incident, in this way, after the Dong Chuang incident, not only Zhou Shangjing will be questioned, but those Zhou Party officials who helped Zhou Shangjing cover up the incident will also be implicated! Then, all the Zhou Party officials will be affected. In the end, the entire "Zhou Party" will be destroyed by Emperor Deqing in one fell swoop. Zhou Shangjing will also be charged with "forming a party for personal gain"!
Emperor Deqing's chain plan was both a conspiracy and a conspiracy. It was not very clever, but the link after link was necessary to attack Zhou Shangjing. As long as Zhou Shangjing still wanted to keep his eldest grandson Zhou Suhai, then Zhou Shangjing would He had to jump into Emperor Deqing's trap and risk everything!
"Although Zhou Suhai is Zhou Shangjing's eldest grandson, is it worth putting his decades of hard work in danger just for him? Zhou Shangjing made such a choice because he was confident that he could resolve this disaster. , or is he really old and confused?"
Thinking of this, Zhao Junchen couldn't help but turn his head and glance at Zhou Shangjing, only to find that Zhou Shangjing's expression was still calm, and his seemingly dim old eyes were also full of depth.
"I want to see what Zhou Shangjing is going to do next!"
Zhao Junchen thought again.
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While thinking secretly, Zhao Junchen followed Emperor Deqing to the corner of the corridor and left Zhou Shangjing's sight.
Then, the original anger in Emperor Deqing's expression suddenly disappeared, and was replaced by a thoughtful expression.
This time, Emperor Deqing naturally prepared many back-ups in order for Zhou Shangjing to successfully take the bait and get the entire "Zhou Party" into trouble. However, he did not expect that none of the back-ups were used, so Zhou Shangjing took the bait. Got it!
Although the plan went smoothly, it was so smooth that it made Emperor Deqing feel faintly uneasy and felt that things were not that simple.
After all, with Zhou Shangjing's eyes, it was impossible not to see Emperor Deqing's calculations, but even so, Zhou Shangjing still jumped into the trap without hesitation, which only shows that Zhou Shangjing has some trump cards that can turn defeat into victory.
However, Emperor Deqing couldn't figure out what these trump cards were.
Although Emperor Deqing's plan has just begun and he also has his own trump card, this feeling of uncertainty still makes Emperor Deqing feel unhappy.
Therefore, for Emperor Deqing, the top priority was to send factory guards to strictly investigate all Zhou Shangjing's actions during this period to find any oversights he had made.
So, after pondering for a moment, Emperor Deqing turned to Zhao Junchen and said: "Junchen, I want to be alone for a while, so you don't want to accompany me and go do your own thing."
Zhao Junchen knew that Emperor Deqing had many arrangements that were not convenient for him to know, so he could not stay with Emperor Deqing, so he did not bother, and after agreeing, he turned around and left.
Emperor Deqing, on the other hand, still had a pensive expression and slowly walked towards the temporary official apartment.
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However, Zhao Junchen did not go far after leaving Emperor Deqing. He only came to the garden of Canglang Pavilion and secretly thought about the next change in the situation.
However, just as Zhao Junchen was thinking, a bald head that appeared and disappeared not far from Zhao Junchen caught Zhao Junchen's attention and interrupted Zhao Junchen's train of thought.
It turned out that Master Hui Bao, the abbot of Nanchan Temple, looked flustered at this time, and kept peeking at Zhao Junchen, as if he wanted to talk to Zhao Junchen, but was afraid of disturbing Zhao Junchen.
Seeing Hui Bao's appearance, Zhao Junchen smiled slightly and guessed what Hui Bao was thinking at this time, so he waved to Hui Bao, and then Hui Bao trotted all the way to Zhao Junchen.
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ps: The great helplessness in life is that even if you try your best and give everything, you can't change anyone's mind. "Understanding" is easier said than done! The word "misunderstanding" is always easier said than done! Then, at a certain moment in our lives, it will suddenly become a deadlock that cannot be resolved no matter what!
During this period of time, Chongzi has been exhausted physically and mentally due to family chores, which has also affected his writing ideas. I only updated one chapter last month, and the quality is very poor. I'm really sorry. Although the matter has not been resolved, the bug will resume normal updates next! Because the bug suddenly appeared, writing turned out to be a viable way to escape reality! wry smile!
Many times, when reality cannot be reversed no matter what, escaping does not mean weakness, but is the only choice.
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...To be continued.
