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At this time in the Zhao Mansion, Zhao Junchen was sitting in the study, thinking about what happened this morning.
Last night, after Huo Zhengyuan received Zhao Junchen's advice, his long-hidden ambition was inspired, and his behavior changed.
In this morning's court meeting, faced with the criticism of Zhao Junchen from the "Shen Party" people, Huo Zhengyuan changed his usual low-key attitude and became extremely active. He publicly refuted the impeachment of Zhao Junchen by many "Shen Party" officials, and his words It was quite fierce, and he clearly expressed his support for Zhao Junchen.
In addition, Huo Zhengyuan also changed his past weak character. Even in face-to-face conflicts with Lin Wei, the Minister of Rites, Zhang Cheng, the Shaobao, and Zhao Zhenghe, the Shaobao, he would not give in.
Huo Zhengyuan's statement immediately received support from the newly promoted members of the "Zhao Party" such as Situ Han, the left deputy censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, Lin Youlun, the Shaoqing of Taichang Temple, and Wang Xin, the general affairs secretary. Many old people from the "Zhao Party" reacted a little too slowly.
After this incident, everyone in the court knew that Huo Zhengyuan had led a group of former "Yellow Party" officials to defect to Zhao Junchen. As a result, the influence of the "Zhao Party" in the court would further increase. expansion.
This situation naturally caused great shock among the officials. Everyone was secretly guessing about the future changes in the situation in the temple. Zhao Junchen quietly absorbed a large part of the "Yellow Party"'s connections ⊕◇, ▼ The power made all officials in the court dare not underestimate Zhao Junchen.
At the same time, Huo Zhengyuan's active performance and tough attitude also aroused the suspicion and suspicion of the officials in the court. However, they did not know what changes had occurred in Huo Zhengyuan, and his behavior was completely different from the past.
In this way, Huo Zhengyuan stole the show in today's morning meeting, and it was obvious that Huo Zhengyuan enjoyed the feeling of being noticed.
Zhao Junchen was quite satisfied with Huo Zhengyuan's changes.
Now, Zhao Junchen is about to launch a business and tax rectification operation. It is the time to hire people. There are only a handful of smart and agile people like Huo Zhengyuan under Zhao Junchen. If he is only allowed to hide behind him and make suggestions, it will be Somewhat wasted. After Huo Zhengyuan's personality changed, he was now able to stand alone, so Zhao Junchen could relax a lot.
In addition, Zhao Junchen deliberately made Huo Zhengyuan more aggressive and active in order to check and balance Zuo Lanshan, Minister of the Ministry of Industry.
After all, if Zhao Junchen's plan goes well, then Zuo Lanshan will fill Huang Yourong's vacancy and become the new cabinet minister. At that time, as the second-in-command of the "Zhao Party", Zuo Lanshan's status will be reversed will be higher than Zhao Junchen. In this way, Zhao Junchen may not be able to suppress Zuo Lanshan, and the "Zhao Party" will also be in danger of splitting.
Zhao Junchen secretly arranged many things to nip them in the bud, and Huo Zhengyuan was one of them. With Huo Zhengyuan's qualifications, reputation, and intelligence, and the support of those former "Yellow Party" officials, he was completely able to compete with Zuo Lanshan. With the rise of the two, Zhao Junchen can further increase his influence and control over the "Zhao Party" under the mutual checks and balances between the two.
Nowadays, Zhao Junchen has been secretly carrying out the "New Zhao Party Plan", focusing on cultivating young "Zhao Party" members such as Zeng Wei and Liu Zimin, and asking them to deliberately keep a distance from the old "Zhao Party" members to prevent them from being betrayed by those Corrupt officials lead bad things, and when this group of relatively more honest and capable "Zhao Party" officials grow up, Zhao Junchen will be able to completely reverse his disadvantage.
However, it will take a long time for the "New Zhao Party Plan" to be realized. Before that, Zhao Junchen cannot lose control of the "Old Zhao Party".
Therefore, Huo Zhengyuan's future performance is very important to Zhao Junchen.
So far, Zhao Junchen is quite satisfied with Huo Zhengyuan's performance.
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While Zhao Junchen was thinking deeply, Xu Qingyan pushed in the door and reported to Zhao Junchen: "Young Master, I have sent someone to deliver your invitation to the Prince's East Palace."
Zhao Junchen raised his eyes and asked, "Oh? Is there any reply from the Prince's East Palace?"
Xu Qingyan replied: "Then Zhao Shan agreed to the young master's invitation and said that he would go to Tianhai Tower on time to meet the young master at noon today."
Zhao Junchen asked again: "That's it?"
Regarding Zhao Junchen's attitude, Xu Qingyan was a little confused and said, "Yes, Zhao Shancai didn't say much. After agreeing to the young master's invitation, he let our people leave."
Zhao Junchen smiled half-smilingly and said, "Oh? Our Crown Prince didn't say anything? It seems that my alienation plan failed. He really trusts Zhao Shancai..."
At this point, Zhao Junchen shook his head and sighed, and then said: "Actually, His Highness the Crown Prince has many advantages, but he is by no means a good master. If Zhao Shancai follows the Crown Prince, he will not only waste his talents and learning, but his final fate will be It's also worrying, I just hope he can change his mind after meeting me, otherwise... even I won't be able to save him."
Xu Qingyan was a little indignant and said: "Young master, you have recruited Zhao Shancai again and again, and you have thought so much about Zhao Shancai. You are already very sincere. If Zhao Shancai still doesn't know how to praise him, then he deserves to be unlucky, young master." Why should you worry about him?"
Hearing Xu Qingyan's words, Zhao Junchen shook his head and laughed.
But from a certain perspective, what Xu Qingyan said is correct.
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At this moment, there was a sudden knock on the door outside the study, and then Chu Jiayi's voice came: "Master, the tea is ready, do you want me to bring it in?"
After hearing Chu Jiayi's voice, Xu Qingyan immediately fell silent, and a look of caution flashed across his expression.
After all, Chu Jiayi was the secret agent placed next to Zhao Junchen by Prince Zhu Heyu. In front of her, many things were not suitable for in-depth discussion.
At the same time, Zhao Junchen's eyes flashed with thoughts.
For Zhao Junchen, after using Chu Jiayi to deliver wrong information to the prince Zhu Heyu, he had framed the prince Zhu Heyu twice in a row. As a result, Chu Jiayi had lost his use value. After all, the prince No matter how stupid Zhu Heyu is, he will probably no longer trust Chu Jiayi's intelligence after being repeatedly stumbled by Chu Jiayi's intelligence.
What's more, Prince Zhu Heyu now has a counselor like Zhao Shancai. With Zhao Shancai's wisdom, he can naturally see through Chu Jiayi's use by Zhao Junchen at a glance.
As a result, Chu Jiayi's position in Zhao Junchen's heart was a bit embarrassing.
Although Chu Jiayi is very beautiful, a rare beauty, not inferior to Chen Zhirong, and looks pleasing to the eye, Zhao Junchen will not continue to keep her by his side just because of this.
Now, Zhao Junchen has not yet figured out how to deal with Chu Jiayi, but gradually keeps Chu Jiayi away from his study, and asks Chu Jiayi to accompany Cui Qianxue who lives in Zhao's mansion.
However, Chu Jiayi is still responsible for Zhao Junchen's daily refreshments and still has access to Zhao Junchen's secrets.
And now, it's Zhao Junchen's first tea time every day.
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All kinds of thoughts flashed through Zhao Junchen's mind.
But Zhao Junchen's voice was still calm, and no one could hear anything unusual. He just said: "Send it in."
As Zhao Junchen finished speaking, Chu Jiayi had already opened the door and walked in, with her head lowered and tea in her hand.
When she placed the tea in Zhao Junchen's hand, Chu Jiayi did not leave, but showed hesitation.
Seeing Chu Jiayi's appearance, Zhao Junchen asked: "What? Is there anything else?"
Chu Jiayi twisted her eyebrows, seemingly conflicted, but finally said: "Master, Miss Cui Qianxue has been a little depressed these days. Speaking of which, you haven't been with her for a long time since she came to our Zhao Mansion. We’ve been alone together...so, can you take her out to relax?”
Zhao Junchen is not an emotionally dull person, but he pays very little attention to matters between men and women, and it is inevitable that he will be a little slow in responding in this regard.
Therefore, Zhao Junchen did not know that Cui Qianxue's feelings towards him had changed after he rescued Cui Qianxue.
These days, Cui Qianxue behaved strangely in front of Zhao Junchen, always deliberately avoiding Zhao Junchen, but Zhao Junchen thought that this was just Cui Qianxue's self-isolation after being kicked out of the house, and did not think deeply about it.
However, Chu Jiayi has been accompanying Cui Qianxue these days, so she naturally understands Cui Qianxue's thoughts.
Chu Jiayi liked Cui Qianxue's cuteness and naivety. She couldn't bear to see Cui Qianxue looking unhappy, so she made the request just now.
However, on the other hand, Zhao Junchen is Chu Jiayi's enemy, so Chu Jiayi's mood is also somewhat contradictory.
On the other side, after hearing Chu Jiayi's request, Zhao Junchen felt quite strange. He didn't know why Chu Jiayi asked him to accompany Cui Qianxue.
However, thinking that Cui Qianxue was really pitiful after being kicked out of the house, this matter had something to do with her. It was really not good for her to be bored in the Zhao Mansion all day. Going out to relax would also help Cui Qianxue relax her mood, and Since Cui Qianxue is now living in the Zhao Mansion, she should be a little more responsible for her...
So, after thinking for a while, Zhao Junchen nodded and said: "I don't have much to do this afternoon, but I can go out with her to relax, but it won't be too long."
After hearing Zhao Junchen's assurance, Chu Jiayi looked a little conflicted, half happy and half worried, but she still said: "Miss Cui will be very happy when she knows about this. I will tell Miss Cui right now."
After saying that, Chu Jiayi turned and left.
Hearing Chu Jiayi's words, Zhao Junchen was slightly startled and finally found some clues.
Could it be...
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…(To be continued.)
