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Zhao Junchen didn't know that by chance, he had been targeted by a desperado.
Ironically, the target of this desperado was originally Zhao Shancai, and Zhao Junchen met Zhao Shancai specifically to save Zhao Shancai's life today.
Now Zhao Junchen is only thinking about how he should persuade Zhao Shancai next, so that Zhao Shancai can "abandon the darkness and turn to the light", abandon the prince Zhu Heyu, and switch to his sect. He has no idea that the danger is gradually approaching.
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But he said that when Zhao Junchen and Zhao Shancai entered Tianhai Tower, they went straight to the private room on the second floor under the hospitality of the shopkeeper of Tianhai Tower.
Zhao Junchen can be regarded as a regular patron of Tianhai Tower. He often entertains officials from the court and central government in this restaurant. In addition, Zhao Junchen himself has a distinguished status, so the shopkeepers of Tianhai Tower do not dare to neglect it. When Zhao Junchen and Zhao Shan entered the elegant hall, After a while, all the dishes and drinks were ready.
Zhao Junchen nodded slightly to express his satisfaction, then waved his hands, and Xu Qingyan, the shopkeeper and the clerks of Tianhai Tower left in good faith.
For a time, only Zhao Junchen and Zhao Shancai were left in the room.
Zhao Junchen and Zhao Shancai sat at the dining table. No one spoke at first, they just looked at each other.
Zhao Junchen's eyes were full of scrutiny, while Zhao Shancai's eyes were full of calm.
After a long time, Zhao Junchen suddenly sighed and said: "After His Majesty returned to Beijing, you were immediately impeached by the imperial censor, and therefore lost your official position and reputation. I was originally worried that you would be hit hard and never recover, but look at you. It's not affected at all, and there aren't many changes compared to the past, so I feel relieved..."
Zhao Junchen's tone was full of concern. If ordinary people heard it, they might be moved.
However, Zhao Shancai still looked calm and said: "Sir, you overestimate the students. After hearing the news for the first time, the students were also at a loss for a long time. But since things are doomed, even if they cry to the sky and seek death, they can't do anything. Restoration can only be looked down upon, so students have no choice but to accept the reality, find another way, and start over..."
Zhao Junchen said with a smile: "You are too modest for your talent. 'Accepting reality' is easy to say, but not easy to actually do. It is even more difficult to be willing to start over after accepting reality... If I encounter When it comes to Shancai's situation, I'm afraid he's just hanging around and waiting to die, but it's not as far away as Shancai..."
From a certain perspective, Zhao Junchen's words are not self-effacing.
If he suddenly loses power one day, it means that Emperor Deqing has abandoned Zhao Junchen, and Zhao Junchen has completely lost his ability to resist. Under such circumstances, Zhao Junchen is completely a fat sheep waiting to be slaughtered. At any time, the end of the house confiscation and execution will come. At that time, if Zhao Junchen shows an attitude of waiting to die and surrendering, he will still have a glimmer of hope. On the contrary, if Zhao Junchen shows that he becomes more courageous with every setback, The good quality of not being willing to fail, the only remaining glimmer of hope is completely lost.
Zhao Junchen had seriously considered these things a long time ago.
Then, without waiting for Zhao Shancai to speak, Zhao Junchen said: "However, twenty years of hard study in the cold window have been lost in one day. Although you are willing to start over, it is hard work after all... So, Shancai If you are willing, I have a shortcut here that will allow you to restore your official position and fame in a short time, and even get more... But I wonder if you are willing to accept it, Shancai?"
Obviously, Zhao Junchen was trying to lure Zhao Shancai.
After hearing Zhao Junchen's persuasion, Zhao Shancai smiled calmly and said: "Shortcuts often mean rugged roads, and students prefer the smooth road. Students can only accept the kindness of adults."
After getting Zhao Shancai's answer, Zhao Junchen shook his head again and sighed.
In fact, Zhao Junchen also understood that Zhao Shancai could not be moved by "inducement". Zhao Shancai was by no means the kind of vulgar person who would be driven by fame and fortune, but Zhao Junchen was a real vulgar person, so when the matter came to pass, it was still I can't help but try this method.
After thinking about this, Zhao Junchen shook his head and sighed, and said: "Just now, I saw that Shancai you didn't change much after you encountered setbacks. I was still a little happy in my heart. I felt that Shancai you really have an extraordinary character, but Now I hope that you, Shancai, will be disheartened and demoralized by these blows. In this case, it will be easier for me to convince you today."
Indeed, if Zhao Shancai was severely hit by the loss of his official position, it would mean that he valued his official position and fame very much, and that he was a person who valued fame and wealth. In this way, Zhao Junchen wanted to take him under his sect. , it will undoubtedly be much easier.
However, if Zhao Shancai is really a vulgar person who values fame and wealth, Zhao Junchen may not go to great lengths to recruit him.
The contradictions in world affairs are evident from this.
On the other side, after hearing Zhao Junchen's sigh, Zhao Shancai smiled again and said: "My lord, I am very grateful to you for the importance you attach to your students, but I hope you will forgive me. There are many things that students will not care too much about even if they lose them." , but there are some things that students will never give up no matter what.”
After a pause, Zhao Shancai seemed unwilling to say anything more on this topic, but suddenly changed the topic and said: "However, in your eyes, sir, the students have not changed much during this time, but in the eyes of the students, My lord, you are just the opposite. Ever since you got the authority to rectify business taxation, your personality has changed drastically. You no longer restrain your arrogance, but act with great arrogance. You even had an affair with Shen Shoufu without giving in. conflict..."
While speaking, Zhao Shancai asked Zhao Junchen in a conclusive tone: "Mr. Zhao, are you so confident that through the rectification of business taxation, you can soar into the sky and even get rid of His Majesty's shackles? According to students, the business tax rectification matter, no matter whether it is ultimately successful or not, will be harmful rather than beneficial to you. Among them, if this matter fails, that's it. At most, my lord, you will lose some of your holy family and power. , but if the business tax rectification is successful, then you, my lord, are about to face a disaster. From your perspective, my lord, you must also know this. In this case, why are you so confident, my lord?"
Hearing Zhao Shancai's rhetorical question, Zhao Junchen's eyes flashed with surprise.
Zhao Shancai's vision and wisdom are indeed extraordinary, and he can still see this.
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ps: I had a lot of housework today and was tired all day long. I only had a little free time after nine o'clock in the evening. At the same time, my mind was drowsy, so I only managed to write a small chapter. Please forgive me! But there will be a small explosion tomorrow, and there will be three updates!
…(To be continued.)
