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Wonderful!
After thinking that he understood Zhao Junchen's hint, Gu Quan only felt that Zhao Junchen's plan was a great one, which could greatly make up for the shortcomings of "Zhao Party" and expand the influence of "Zhao Party" even more.
So, Gu Quan nodded again and said, "As your Excellency said, if the court was too involved in Su Changzhen's case and even arrested all the officials in Nanzhili, it would be a bit too much and not enough. Your Excellency, please rest assured, I am the official I know in my heart that I will definitely be lenient to those officials who show remorse!"
According to Gu Quan's thinking, Zhao Junchen's so-called "officials who are repentant" are probably "officials who are willing to seek refuge in Zhao's party."
Therefore, when Gu Quan spoke, he also emphasized the words "repentance", indicating that he had guessed Zhao Junchen's thoughts.
However, Gu Quan thought he had guessed Zhao Junchen's true intention, but this time he still didn't guess it right, at least not completely.
Seeing that Gu Quan only noticed the four words "repentance" but ignored the other conditions, Zhao Junchen frowned slightly and said: "They are those officials who have committed minor crimes, have little public resentment, and have a sense of repentance!" Only when all these conditions are met can we get extra lenient treatment. If some officials commit extremely serious crimes and the public resents them, then even if they are repentant, they will never show mercy! The scale involved in this, you can We must take good care of it and never let those corrupt officials who have committed the most heinous crimes escape justice, otherwise the people's resentment will not be vented, but it will ruin major events."
As he spoke, Zhao Junchen's expression was quite serious.
Although today's "Zhao Party" is full of corrupt officials and ministers, most of these "Zhao Party" officials are officials from the capital. Even if they engage in corruption, bribery, and amassing money, they only harm the interests of the imperial court and do not directly harm the government. The interests of the people will not cause too much public resentment, and even if the court investigates, it will not be easy to find evidence.
But Su Changzhen and his cronies are different. As local officials, these people often face the people directly. When they engage in corruption and bribery, and impose excessive taxes, they will also directly harm the interests of the people. Therefore, they have greater public resentment and anger. It's heavier and easier to catch.
Zhao Junchen was unwilling to choose Su Xiuning as his first wife because Su Changjin was prone to getting into trouble, and once something happened to him, it would be easy to implicate Zhao Junchen and become Zhao Junchen's vulnerability!
In fact, this is also the main reason why the "Zhao Party" has been unable to expand its power outside the capital - local officials who are willing to join the "Zhao Party" are often corrupt officials who can easily be caught. If Zhao Junchen takes them in, , on the contrary, it will allow political opponents to seize the opportunity, and the local officials Zhao Junchen really wants to recruit are often not from the same party as the "Zhao Party".
Now, Zhao Junchen certainly wants to take the opportunity to recruit some Nanzhili officials for his own use. In this way, Zhao Junchen's officialdom layout will have a fulcrum in Nanzhili. In the future, after the "United Shipping Company" is officially put into operation, these people will also be able to provide Some boost.
But Zhao Junchen's targets are only those local officials who have not committed serious crimes, have little public grievances, and know how to restrain themselves. Even if something happens to such people in the future, Zhao Junchen can easily deal with them and have some training value, but Zhao Junchen will definitely not Being willing to include those officials who have committed serious crimes, have serious public grievances, and do not know how to restrain themselves in their affairs into the "Zhao Party" is simply causing trouble for themselves.
Therefore, seeing that Gu Quan did not fully understand what he meant, Zhao Junchen emphasized it again!
On the other side, after Gu Quan heard Zhao Junchen's emphasis again, he found that he still had not guessed all of Zhao Junchen's thoughts. He couldn't help but panic, and nodded quickly: "I see, I understand, I will definitely follow your instructions!" "
Seeing Gu Quan like this, Zhao Junchen sighed slightly in his heart.
After all, the talents of the "Zhao Party" are still too few. Only a few people such as Huo Zhengyuan, Chen Dongxiang, and Zuo Lanshan can be used. However, this matter is not suitable for them to come forward, so Zhao Junchen can only reluctantly reuse Gu Quan. However, seeing Gu Quan's performance, Zhao Junchen felt a little uneasy.
Fortunately, Zhao Junchen still has some back-up preparations, otherwise Zhao Junchen would rather give up this opportunity in Nanzhili.
Zhao Junchen did not show his disappointment, but continued to give instructions: "In addition, when you go to South Zhili this time, you must also help me pay attention to the movements of the 'United Shipping Line'. Although this 'United Shipping Line' It is directly responsible to the Ministry of Household Affairs, and it can be regarded as being established by me personally, but after all, it is far away in Nanzhili, and a lot of information still needs you to witness with your own eyes on my behalf."
With that said, Zhao Junchen told Gu Quan some details about the "joint shipping" matters, and Gu Quan naturally agreed to all Zhao Junchen's instructions and patted his chest and promised to complete Zhao Junchen's mission.
After hearing Gu Quan's assurance, Zhao Junchen also showed a look of trust.
After everything was explained clearly, Zhao Junchen finally remembered some of his personal affairs and said: "By the way, Su Changzhen's daughter Su Xiuning has some friendship with me. Now Su Changzhen has committed a crime and is responsible for the crime." Extremely, I'm afraid Su Xiuning will also be implicated. You can help me take care of her secretly when the time comes, so she won't be wronged."
Zhao Junchen's order was originally just a casual mention of old friendship, and he didn't pay much attention to it. However, Gu Quan thought too much, thinking that there was something between Zhao Junchen and Su Xiuning, so he took it seriously and took it seriously. The importance of Zhao Junchen was placed at the same level as Zhao Junchen's other instructions, so he quickly and solemnly agreed.
However, these misunderstandings by Gu Quan caused some unexpected situations in the future that Zhao Junchen did not expect, but these are things for another time and will not be mentioned for now.
However, when Zhao Junchen gave all the instructions, Xu Qingyan suddenly entered the living room and reported to Zhao Junchen: "Master, Mr. Li Chuanwen Li just sent a message, saying that he has something to ask to see the master. Master, you Should I see him now? Or see him after dinner?"
After hearing Xu Qingyan's report, Zhao Junchen showed a serious look on his face and said, "Oh? Mr. Li wants to see me? Of course he should meet me now! Mr. Li is old and we can't keep him waiting."
Xu Qingyan nodded, and then turned to invite Li Chuanwen.
On the other side, when Gu Quan saw this situation, he couldn't help but be curious and asked: "Sir, who is Mr. Li Chuanwen and Mr. Li? How can he get such attention from you?"
Zhao Junchen smiled and explained: "This old Mr. Li is the most famous master in Jiangsu and Zhejiang. He has assisted two local governors successively. He is experienced and seasoned. When I followed His Majesty on his southern tour a few days ago, I also It took three visits to the thatched cottage to invite him out of the mountain. Now he is the head of the staff in my house and has been assisting me these days."
After hearing Zhao Junchen's explanation, Gu Quan couldn't help but attach great importance to Li Chuanwen. As the head of the staff in Zhao Junchen's mansion, such a person must be Zhao Junchen's most trusted person. If he could befriend him, it would be very important for Gu Quan's career. There are great benefits to development.
Not long after, Li Chuanwen arrived at the living room of Zhao Mansion. After saluting Zhao Junchen, he said with a serious face: "Sir, I came to ask you for leave. My brother back home is seriously ill, and the whole family is in chaos. I need to go back to Nanzhili to handle some housework, please allow me."
After hearing Li Chuanwen's request, Zhao Junchen looked considerate and nodded: "If that's the case, then of course I have no reason not to allow it..."
As he said that, Zhao Junchen suddenly turned his head and glanced at Gu Quan, and said: "It's a coincidence that the person next to me, Mr. Gu Quan, will also go to Nanzhili to handle some official business recently. Why don't you two go together? This way We can also take care of each other.”
Obviously, Zhao Junchen was not confident about Gu Quan's ability from the beginning, so arranging his aide Li Chuanwen to go to Nanzhili with Gu Quan was one of Zhao Junchen's insurance measures.
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ps: Well, third update! There will still be 2~3 updates tomorrow!
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