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Compared with Canglang Pavilion, the scenery of the Humble Administrator's Garden is more exquisite and charming, and the layout is more clever. It has a wide pool, lush trees, scattered courtyards, and a cheerful atmosphere. [No pop-up novel website]
Therefore, after Emperor Deqing and Zhao Junchen moved into the Humble Administrator's Garden, they were in a good mood after sightseeing.
But the leisurely elegance was only temporary. As the sky was getting late, Zhao Junchen said goodbye to Emperor Deqing. After returning to the room, he immediately summoned Xu Qingyan and asked him about the current situation and progress of Canglang Pavilion in Nanchan Temple.
After all, the reason why Nanchan Temple is in its current predicament is mainly due to Emperor Deqing's plan, but it is also due to the "contribution" of Zhao Junchen who secretly contributed to the situation.
In addition, the changes in the situation at Canglang Pavilion in Nanchan Temple were closely related to Emperor Deqing's next plan, so after Zhao Junchen came to the Humble Administrator's Garden, he sent Xu Qingyan to Canglang Pavilion to observe the situation.
Zhao Junchen believed that Emperor Deqing would also pay close attention to the situation after he returned to his room. Everyone's leisurely mood was just a disguise. At this time when the outcome was not decided and the situation was unclear, everyone's heartstrings would be tense. , Never dare to relax at all.
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After receiving Zhao Junchen's summons, Xu Qingyan quickly came to Zhao Junchen's room and told Zhao Junchen in detail the changes in the situation at Canglang Pavilion.
After listening carefully, Zhao Junchen smiled softly and said: "As expected, His Majesty is waiting for Zhou Shangjing here! Because the people surrounded Canglang Pavilion, the Japanese pirate rebellion in Suzhou cannot be covered up at all costs. Come on, by that time, Zhou Shangjing will be accused of deceiving the emperor, shielding, forming a clique, etc.! If Zhou Shangjing handles it improperly and causes a civil uprising among the people who surrounded Canglang Pavilion, the entire Zhou Party will be destroyed. Once! Now that His Majesty's plan has been completed, it depends on whether Zhou Shangjing has any trump cards to reverse the situation!"
Zhao Junchen was greatly impressed by Emperor Deqing's layout, but Xu Qingyan disagreed. He curled his lips and said: "Young Master, let me tell you, His Majesty went through too much trouble to deal with Zhou Shangjing! The matter of the Japanese pirates cannot be covered up no matter what. As long as some evidence is found, you can go directly to find Zhou Shangjing's trouble. Why go through so many detours!"
Zhao Junchen laughed and said: "So you are short-sighted and ignorant! Of course, the Japanese pirates can't be covered up in any way. As long as you pay attention, you will always find some ironclad evidence, but then what? These ironclad proofs can only involve the Suzhou prefect Zhou Suhai, but there is nothing he can do about Zhou Shangjing! However, His Majesty has great ambitions, not only against Zhou Suhai, but also against Zhou Shangjing! Not only does he want to bring down Zhou Shangjing, but he also wants to wipe out the entire Zhou Party!"
After a pause, Zhao Junchen continued: "Over the past few days, Your Majesty, he has been making step-by-step calculations, and his methods are really clever... By the Slender West Lake in Yangzhou. He first asked Zhou Shangjing to guarantee that nothing would happen in Suzhou, and after arriving in Suzhou, he Zhou Shangjing was asked to lead Zhou Party officials to investigate the hidden details of the Japanese pirate rebellion, but Zhou Shangjing and all Zhou Party officials were gradually involved in the matter, and they could no longer be disconnected! When His Majesty saw the situation, From Zhou Shangjing down, all Zhou Party officials will be convicted! At that time, the entire Zhou Party will be uprooted, and Your Majesty will have a great victory!"
After saying that, Zhao Junchen suddenly sighed. He added: "It's a pity that the people who besieged Canglang Pavilion were not only taken advantage of, but in order to expand the impact of this matter, your Majesty may have caused a civil uprising. I'm afraid they will encounter a disaster next!" "
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Just as Xu Qingyan nodded in understanding, someone suddenly came to report outside the door, claiming that it was Hui Bao, the abbot of Nanchan Temple, asking to see Zhao Junchen.
After receiving the report, Zhao Junchen thought for a moment and decided to meet Hui Bao.
Soon, Hui Bao arrived at Zhao Junchen's room.
Then. Before Zhao Junchen could speak, Hui Bao knelt down in front of Zhao Junchen with a plop, and said sadly: "Master Zhao! Please save Nanchan Temple! Only you can save us now!"
Seeing Hui Bao's appearance, Zhao Junchen asked knowingly: "What's going on? Your Majesty and I just left Nanchan Temple yesterday, only one day ago. Could it be that Nanchan Temple encountered some trouble?"
Hui Bao nodded repeatedly, and then explained to Zhao Junchen in detail what happened to the people surrounding Canglang Pavilion.
Hui Bao's description was quite pitiful, but Zhao Junchen was unmoved and said, "Since there are people besieging your Canglang Pavilion for no reason, why not ask the Suzhou government for help?"
Hui Bao said: "The people surrounded Canglang Pavilion to see His Majesty and file a complaint. If I informed the Suzhou government and the Suzhou government drove the people back, wouldn't we Nanchan Temple be hindering Tianting?" If I attract His Majesty’s blame in the future..."
Zhao Junchen waved his hand and said disapprovingly: "Master Huibao is overly worried. Your Majesty is the most respected person in the world and the common master of the world. Not only does he have a noble status, but he also has to take care of everything. How can he be seen by anyone who wants to see him? The common people have grievances. You should go to the local government to file a complaint. Even if you want to see His Majesty, you should report it at all levels without breaking the rules. So you can report to the Suzhou Yamen with peace of mind! Don't worry, no one will blame you for blocking Shengting in the future. If If anyone uses this to make things difficult for you, I will naturally bear the responsibility."
After hearing what Zhao Junchen said, Hui Bao had no choice but to agree.
However, vaguely, Hui Bao always felt that Zhao Junchen asked him to report to the Suzhou Yamen for some kind of calculation. However, the status of the two parties was very different, and Hui Bao could only be led by Zhao Junchen.
For a time, Hui Bao regretted even more that he had invited Emperor Deqing to stay at Canglang Pavilion. Who would have thought that Nanchan Temple would be involved in a treacherous and complicated political struggle because of this, and that he could not resist after being taken advantage of?
However, it is too late to regret, and Huibao can only take one step at a time.
Frustrated, Hui Bao had no intention of staying, so he said goodbye to Zhao Junchen.
However, when Hui Bao left, Zhao Junchen suddenly said: "By the way, I forgot to congratulate Master Hui Bao. You have served me well these days, and His Majesty is very satisfied. Now you have made a decree." , I have consecrated you as the abbot of Nanchan Temple! From now on, you will no longer be the abbot of Huibao, but the abbot of Huibao!"
The abbot and the abbot are both the leaders of a temple. They seem to be the same, but in fact they are very different.
The so-called "president" is just the leader recommended by the monks in the temple, while the "abbot" is the leader canonized by the court, who is officially recognized and has many privileges.
In the Ming Dynasty, although there were countless Buddhist temples, there were less than ten temples with abbots. Therefore, the abbot of a temple often became a leader in the local religious community and was supported by the surrounding temples.
After Huibao is canonized as the abbot of Nanzen Temple, the status of both Huibao and Nanzen Temple in Buddhism will increase. This is also the benefit that Huibao is diligently pursuing! It was for this purpose that Huibao tried his best to invite Emperor Deqing to live in Canglang Pavilion.
Now, the goal has finally been achieved, but Huibao doesn't know whether he should be happy or worried.
After all, if we can't survive this crisis, everything will be in vain.
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After Hui Bao left with a complicated mood, Zhao Junchen pondered for a moment, and then told Xu Qingyan: "Go and bring Xiao Wenxuan, Su Xiqing, Niu Fude, Ouyang Bo, Li Chuanwen, and Li Lun to see me. I have something to do." Consult with them.”
While in Yangzhou, Zhao Junchen connected with Su Xiqing and finally formed his own staff team. Among them, Niu Fude, Ouyang Bo, Li Chuanwen, and Li Lun are all the most outstanding figures.
Now, the conflict between Emperor Deqing and Zhou Shangjing has turned from dark to clear. Zhao Junchen naturally found these aides to discuss countermeasures.
Taking this opportunity, Zhao Junchen can also further examine their character, ability, and stance.
After all, the various conflicts between Emperor Deqing and Zhou Shangjing have nothing to do with Zhao Junchen's secrets. Niu Fude, Ouyang Bo, Li Chuanwen, and Li Lun have only been assisting Zhao Junchen for a short time, and their loyalty cannot be guaranteed, but in this matter , Zhao Junchen is also willing to have in-depth discussions with them. Even if they leak the news, it will not harm Zhao Junchen's interests. Instead, he can take the opportunity to test their loyalty.
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ps: Well, keep updating!
…(To be continued.)
