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At the same time that Zhao Junchen left the seventh prince's residence, University Scholar Huo Zhengyuan and Minister of Industry Chen Dongxiang also started taking action.
On the surface, they followed Huang Yourong's order to contact all "Yellow Party" officials, and were responsible for convincing the "Yellow Party" officials to switch to the chief minister Shen Changmao.
But in fact, Huo Zhengyuan had secretly taken refuge with Zhao Junchen, and Chen Dongxiang was the undercover sent by Zhao Junchen to Huang Yourong from beginning to end. Huang Yourong left the contact and persuasion to the two of them. It can be said that the result has been It's doomed.
Moreover, such a result is destined to be something Huang Yourong and Shen Changmao don't want to see.
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However, after receiving Huang Yourong's instructions, Huo Zhengyuan and Chen Dongxiang began to openly communicate within the "Yellow Party".
At the beginning, Huo Zhengyuan and Chen Dongxiang first summoned a group of "Yellow Party" officials who were close to them and had good personal relationships with them. They gathered in Huo Zhengyuan's house and talked in secret for about half an hour. No one knew that they were in this period. What exactly were discussed during the time.
Then, Huo Zhengyuan and Chen Dongxiang formally contacted all the main officials of the "Yellow Party" in the capital. After another half an hour, the main members of the "Yellow Party" arrived at Huo Zhengyuan's house one after another.
Although, because Huang Yourong was about to fall and had voluntarily given up resistance, the cohesion within the "Yellow Party" had completely disintegrated. Everyone was looking for their own way out, but after receiving Huo Zhengyuan's invitation, the "Yellow Party" "The main officials were still gathered together, and no one was absent.
This is because Huo Zhengyuan is quite famous and well-connected within the "Yellow Party". After receiving Huo Zhengyuan's invitation, the "Yellow Party" officials will inevitably have to show off their face. Secondly, it is also because most of the "Yellow Party" officials are smart. People have roughly guessed Huo Zhengyuan's purpose. They know that Huo Zhengyuan wants to point out a way out for them, but they are not willing to let go of the opportunity.
But he said that it was in the living room of Huo Mansion. Because Huang Yourong, the cabinet minister, Lin Wei, the minister of household affairs, and Zhang Cheng, the young master, were not present, Huo Zhengyuan naturally took the main seat and became the host of this "yellow party" gathering.
When everyone arrived, Huo Zhengyuan's expression was serious. Without too many polite words, he went straight to the point and said to the "Yellow Party" officials: "You must also know the current situation. Mr. Huang Ge is in trouble. I'm afraid he will retire soon. We people have been protected by Mr. Huang Ge for many years. Although we cannot say that we can do whatever we want, it can be considered smooth sailing. But seeing that Mr. Huang Ge can no longer protect us, we people must find a new way out as soon as possible. , otherwise we will have a difficult life in the future."
Just as Huo Zhengyuan finished speaking, a "Yellow Party" official stood up and asked: "Scholar Huo Da, you have always been the 'wise and courageous' of us people. Even in the past, Mr. Huang Ge has always been the best to Da Shi Huo." Listen to your words. Now that Academician Huo has summoned us to discuss a way out, he must have already considered it. Why not speak out and let everyone listen? If there is a good way out, then naturally we will advance and retreat together with Academician Huo. "
As the man finished speaking, a response suddenly echoed in the living room of the Huo Mansion.
Seeing everyone looking at him expectantly, Huo Zhengyuan shook his head slightly and said: "Actually, this new way out was not found by me, but by Mr. Huang Ge! Now we have reached an agreement with Shen Shoufu. As long as we all switch to Shen Shoufu's sect, then Shen Shoufu will accept our surrender without reservation. From then on, the 'Shen Party' and the 'Huang Party' will 'will merge into one place and no longer distinguish each other. Under Shen Shoufu, there will be no difference between us and those 'Shen Party' officials. Shen Shoufu will protect us and reuse us just like Mr. Huang Ge. , treat us as confidants and will never treat us badly..."
After a pause, Huo Zhengyuan continued: "Today, Shen Shoufu is the head of the cabinet, one person is less than ten thousand people, and his status is even more noble than that of Mr. Huang Ge in the past. This morning, he used Shang We have gained a lot of prestige on the tax issue. If we take refuge with Shen Chief Fu, it would be a good choice! At the same time, after Shen Chief Fu gets our support, his power will also increase greatly, and he will not only be able to secure his position as chief assistant. The position is enough to compete with Zhou Shangjing, and after Shen Shoufu's power increases, we will also rise, which is the way to win-win cooperation, what do you think?"
Although Huo Zhengyuan has secretly defected to Zhao Junchen and plans to lead the "Yellow Party" people to defect to Zhao Junchen, but now he is still a "Yellow Party" cadre, and he also relies on this status to summon the "Yellow Party" Everyone in the "Yellow Party", so at the beginning, Huo Zhengyuan could not show his true purpose, but he still followed Huang Yourong's instructions to convince everyone in the "Yellow Party" to defect to Shen Changmao - at least, on the surface it seemed so.
At the same time, after everyone in the "Yellow Party" heard Huo Zhengyuan's explanation, most of them believed that what Huo Zhengyuan said was reasonable and nodded in agreement.
Shen Changmao now indeed has a clear advantage. Even without Huo Zhengyuan's persuasion, many "yellow party" officials present would still choose to join Shen Changmao.
In fact, before and after today's court meeting, some "yellow party" officials couldn't wait to express their feelings to Shen Changmao.
Therefore, after hearing Huo Zhengyuan's proposal, all the "yellow party" officials immediately responded.
"What Academician Huo said is reasonable. Shen Shoufu is now gaining momentum. If those of us defect to the past, we can also get protection and don't have to worry about being suppressed by other factions."
"Yes, with the agreement between Mr. Huang Ge and Shen Shoufu, and with so many of us joining us, I believe Shen Shoufu will also value us and will never treat us badly."
"Master Huo can clearly see that after those of us join Shen Shoufu, it is indeed a win-win situation. At least we no longer have to look at the eyes of those in the 'Zhou Party' from now on."
"Actually, I already had this idea before Academician Huo explained it..."
Immediately, the atmosphere in Huo's living room became much livelier, and most of the "yellow party" officials expressed their support.
However, under such circumstances, some "yellow party" officials remained silent and did not express support. They seemed to have other ideas.
If you observe carefully, you will find that most of these silent "yellow party" officials have close relationships with Huo Zhengyuan or Chen Dongxiang and have excellent personal relationships.
At this time, after Huo Zhengyuan's initiative and the enthusiastic response of most officials of the "Yellow Party", it seemed that it was a foregone conclusion that all the "Yellow Party" would join Shen Changmao's family.
However, at this moment, someone suddenly said: "Scholar Huo's proposal is certainly tempting, but the most critical point of this matter is that Mister Huo is hiding something, right?"
Hearing this voice, which seemed to hold different opinions, everyone present was stunned and turned to look.
Then, they discovered that the person speaking was Lin Youlun, the Shaoqing of Taichang Temple.
At this time, Lin Youlun's expression was full of sarcasm, and his tone was also a bit sinister.
In fact, Lin Youlun and Huo Zhengyuan had a very good personal relationship. Within the "Yellow Party", he had always been a die-hard supporter of Huo Zhengyuan. Everyone did not expect that Lin Youlun would go against Huo Zhengyuan at this time, and they couldn't help but express their feelings again. Stunned.
Surprised and suspicious, the scene suddenly turned cold.
Huo Zhengyuan's expression remained unchanged and he just asked, "Oh? Why did Brother Lin say this? But what do you think?"
Lin Youlun snorted softly and said: "Let me put it bluntly. Everyone knows what Mr. Huang Ge's character is. Now he is in danger and is in danger, but I don't believe that he is at this time. They will also consider the future of people like us! Although Academician Huo said it nicely, the reason why Mr. Huang Ge wants us to switch to Shen Shoufu's sect is probably just a deal between Mr. Huang Ge and Shen Shoufu, right? To put it harshly, Mr. Huang Ge sold all of us to Shen Shoufu in order to get Shen Shoufu's support and smoothly return home. As long as we people join Shen Shoufu, Shen Shoufu will I express my support for Mr. Huang Ge. As for the situation of those of us after joining the sect of Shen Shoufu, Mr. Huang Ge will not care at all. I wonder if I am right?"
At this point, a sneer appeared on Lin Youlun's lips, and he concluded: "In the final analysis, in the eyes of Mr. Huang Ge and Shen Shoufu, we are just goods in the transaction."
After hearing Lin Youlun's words, all the "Yellow Party" officials were somewhat silent.
After all, no one wants to be someone else’s commodity and trade at will.
Therefore, because of Lin Youlun's words, a group of "yellow party" officials who had already made up their minds to join Shen Changmao subconsciously had some resistance in their hearts.
However, just a little resistance will not change their determination.
At this moment, another person spoke.
"Brother Lin, what you said is wrong!"
The speaker was Situ Han, the right deputy inspector of the Metropolitan Procuratorate.
Like Lin Youlun, Situ Han also had a close personal relationship with Huo Zhengyuan.
At this time, it seemed natural for Situ Han to stand up to refute Lin Youlun and support Huo Zhengyuan.
But in fact, few people know that whether it is Lin Youlun or Situ Han, their statements are all due to Huo Zhengyuan's secret arrangements!
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ps: For several days, I can only update a small chapter of two to three thousand words every day. To be honest, Chongzi is not happy. In fact, Chongzi is better at writing large chapters, but Chongzi does not have much time to code. In order to ensure The update is stable, so we can only upload large chapters in separate parts. I know that everyone is not satisfied with reading during this period. Chongzi will try his best to squeeze out time. I am really sorry!
…(To be continued.).
