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"Actually, there were not only three secret suicide letters written by Zhao Shancai before his death, but a total of four!... Your Highness, you might as well take a guess. Zhao Shancai handed over his fourth secret suicide note. In whose hands?"
When speaking, Zhao Junchen's voice was soft and gentle, and his attitude seemed casual, but his eyes were as sharp as knives, staring closely at Zhu Heyu's face.
According to Zhao Junchen's always bad temperament, this is often a sign that he thinks he has the ticket to victory.
As Zhao Junchen finished speaking, Zhu Heyu's expression suddenly changed again. He was just pretending to be shocked at first, but at this moment, it turned from fake to real!
Zhu Heyu never expected that Zhao Junchen not only knew far more information than he expected, but also had some information that even he didn't know at all!
Zhu Heyu's expression kept changing, and he murmured to himself: "There is a fourth letter? There is a fourth secret letter of Zhao Shancai's suicide note? No wonder...no wonder..."
Then, Zhu Heyu raised his head and looked at Zhao Junchen, and asked again: "No wonder Zhao Gechen is such an old god, but before Zhao Shancai died, he handed his fourth secret letter of suicide note into Zhao Gechen's hands? I remember When Zhao Shancai was most seriously ill, he only left the Prince's East Palace once, and the reason he left the Prince's East Palace that time was precisely to meet with Zhao Cabinet Minister!"
Zhao Junchen nodded with a smile and said: "You guessed it right, Zhao Shancai's fourth secret letter of suicide note was indeed handed over to me!... With His Highness the Crown Prince's knowledge, he should have guessed part of Zhao Shancai's original plan, right? ?”
Having said this, Zhao Junchen continued with a slightly deliberate and exaggerated tone of admiration: "That's right! Before Zhao Shancai died, he made a plan, a hidden and clever plan! And the purpose of this plan The core content is exactly those secret suicide notes with different contents!
After he handed these secret suicide notes to His Majesty, Wang Baoren, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and this cabinet respectively, all parties were affected by the contents of the secret letters and more or less changed their initial thoughts and judgments! In this way, the situation in the temple will be directed in the direction he expected!
Haha, Zhao Shancai is really a rare genius. Even though he is no longer alive, he can still have such a profound influence on the direction of the government. Both the people's hearts and the current situation are all calculated by him!
Even though I have vaguely guessed his general thoughts, even though His Majesty has always been stubborn and suspicious, and even though Wang Baoren is a selfish person, his judgment has been affected by him! This is because, after everyone read the secret suicide note that Zhao Shancai gave to them, they all thought that the proposal written by Zhao Shancai in the secret suicide note was the most beneficial to them... In this way, everyone was unaware of it. was used by him.
But if the situation in the temple is allowed to continue to develop in the direction he leads, then at certain critical moments in the future, some of the foreshadowing he has laid out will play a role in turning things around, and the situation in the court will be turned upside down. Variety! At that time, Your Highness, you...maybe become the final winner! "
Hearing Zhao Junchen's chant-like praise, Zhu Heyu's expressions became more and more changeable.
Zhao Junchen's statement was slightly exaggerated, but it also confirmed Zhu Heyu's premonition during this time.
As a result, Zhu Heyu became even more unwilling to hand over the secret suicide note in his hand to Zhao Junchen. This was not only Zhao Shancai's hard work before his death, but also Zhu Heyu's hope of becoming the final winner. .
Therefore, after Zhu Heyu's expression changed again for a long time, he finally regained his original composure and calmness, and said: "I didn't expect that Zhao Gechen knew so much, far more than me! It's only my fault that I was I'm still immature, so even though Zhao Shancai is planning a big plan for me, he doesn't dare to let me know the whole story. Now I still need to know some things from Zhao Gechen, which is really shameful!"
At this point, Zhu Heyu changed the subject, continued to look at Zhao Junchen, and asked: "In other words, after my father, Wang Baoren, Zhao Gechen, and I each received a copy of Zhao Shancai's secret suicide note, Each holds part of the secret plan formulated by Zhao Shancai, and only by knowing all the contents of these four secret suicide notes can we get a glimpse of the full extent of Zhao Shancai's plan, but is that so?"
Zhao Junchen nodded and said leisurely: "Yes! I know one part of Zhao Shancai's plan, and His Highness the Crown Prince also knows the other part. Both of us know that part of Wang Baoren's plan, and I can roughly guess it." The content of the secret suicide note obtained by His Majesty, but we don’t know the part that the other party has!
Zhu Heyu's expression suddenly turned cold and he asked: "So, Zhao Gechen wants to get the secret suicide note in my hand, and then you can spy on Zhao Shancai's overall plan, and then you can take advantage of the opportunity to make profits. Even stealing all the results, but is that so?
However, since Zhao Gechen understands how important this plan is, it is not only related to all Zhao Shancai's hard work before his death, but also related to my future success or failure, but he still wants to ask for it from me. Don't you think this request is too much?
This time I visited the Zhao Mansion and wanted to form an alliance with Zhao Gechen, it was indeed with great sincerity. However, if Zhao Gechen felt that I was weak and could be bullied and was trying to push my limits, then I would have no choice but to part ways with Zhao Gechen! "
When expressing his stance, Zhu Heyu's attitude was extremely firm.
After Zhao Junchen's explanation, Zhu Heyu became more and more aware of the importance of the plan that Zhao Shancai made for himself before his death. In addition to being grateful for Zhao Shancai's good intentions, he secretly made up his mind to never stop this matter. Not compromising with Zhao Junchen, even if the alliance plan with Zhao Junchen fails because of this!
Otherwise, if Zhao Shancai's plan is handed over to Zhao Junchen, it will not only fail Zhao Shancai's hard work, but also affect his own final chance of winning.
On the other side, upon hearing Zhu Heyu's rejection, Zhao Junchen showed no sign of anger at all, and just said: "I am not forcibly asking His Highness the Crown Prince for the secret letter of Zhao Shancai's suicide note. Give it to me to take a look, and I will agree to the alliance between the two parties! At that time, since you and I are already allies, I will naturally do my best to assist His Royal Highness, which is completely consistent with Zhao Shancai's plan.
Moreover, I will also give the secret suicide note in my hand to His Highness the Crown Prince for viewing. As for the secret suicide note received by His Majesty, I have guessed the general content and can also tell His Highness the Crown Prince! In this way, both you and I will be fully aware of Zhao Shancai's overall plan. If His Highness the Crown Prince is afraid that I will steal the benefits, there will be many opportunities for surveillance in the future, and no one will suffer, right? "
Hearing Zhao Junchen's proposal, Zhu Heyu hesitated for a moment, but finally shook his head firmly.
Seeing that Zhao Junchen attached so much importance to Zhao Shancai's plan, Zhu Heyu became more and more convinced that this plan must be of great importance and significance, and as Zhao Junchen said, once this plan goes smoothly, Zhu Heyu will Even if Chu didn't know the full contents, he would still be the ultimate beneficiary. Under such circumstances, how could he be willing to let Zhao Junchen know the full contents of the plan and increase the variables for nothing?
Seeing Zhu Heyu shaking his head firmly in rejection, Zhao Junchen sighed softly.
Then, there was an obvious hint of sneer and sarcasm in Zhao Junchen's expression, and he chuckled: "At the beginning, I always admired Zhao Shancai, but now I am unwilling to speak frankly for the sake of the deceased, but it seems that It was my attitude that caused His Highness the Crown Prince to have some strange misunderstandings... In this case, I have to speak frankly!"
After a pause, Zhao Junchen said in a lecturing tone: "I have to say, Your Highness, you are too superstitious and too dependent on Zhao Shancai! This is not the quality that a prince should have!
Indeed, Zhao Shancai’s plan is extremely subtle and hidden! Indeed, these secret suicide notes from Zhao Shancai have quietly changed the situation in the temple! Sure, the plan has good intentions... but will it actually come to fruition? Tell you, it’s absolutely impossible!
The so-called 'ingenious tips', the so-called 'exhaustible strategies', the so-called 'knowing things like a god', this kind of thing can only appear in the inside, and it will never happen in reality! No matter how sophisticated a person's original plan is, various accidents will occur during execution, and unknown variables will always appear. It must be revised at any time, otherwise it will inevitably fail halfway!
Plans cannot keep up with changes, mistakes can lead to thousands of miles of mistakes, no one can calculate everything, and the expectations and results of a plan are often diametrically opposed... These are the most profound truths I realized while presiding over the military administration in the northwest frontier! Therefore, even if I completely ignore Zhao Shancai's plan, there is no way his plan will succeed. At most, it will only produce some positive effects. Even if it is self-defeating, it is not impossible!
Haha, Your Highness, do you think I want to know Zhao Shancai’s overall plan to gain benefits and steal results? Big mistake! From beginning to end, I didn’t pay much attention to this plan that was bound to fail! I just see it as a variable! I also have some plans in progress. I want to know Zhao Shancai's overall plan. I am just worried that if Zhao Shancai's plan gets out of control, it will affect my plan. I need to take precautions in advance, that's all!
I have to say that your and Zhao Shancai’s ideas are too naive! He actually pinned his hopes for success on a so-called 'plan' that was extremely variable and whose success or failure was unknown. He even regarded it as a trump card for a comeback. This kind of performance was completely unqualified! "
As Zhao Junchen said, Zhu Heyu had always been dependent and superstitious on Zhao Shancai. After hearing Zhao Junchen's disparaging remarks, he immediately showed an unconvinced expression.
Before Prince Zhu Heyu could retort, Zhao Junchen sneered and said: "If you are still dissatisfied, let me ask you... did Zhao Shancai predict that I would lead the border troops on the three sides of Shaanxi and Gansu to annihilate the Mongolian coalition forces? What happened? Did you predict that the imperial court was counterattacking the grassland to retake the Hetao? And did you predict that I have now joined the cabinet to assist the government? And how far-reaching these things have been on the situation in the temple, your highness, of course you understand , when the situation in the temple has undergone such a huge change, how can Zhao Shancai's plan not be affected? How can it succeed in the end?"
Hearing what Zhao Junchen said, Zhu Heyu, who was about to argue, immediately shut his mouth, but he was completely unable to refute.
The development of the temple situation during this period of time, whether it is the central government's purge and rectification of the six departments in Nanjing, Emperor Deqing's settlement of accounts with several vassal princes, or the seventh prince Zhu Hejian's coming to the forefront, and it was handed over to Zhu Heyu in Zhaoshan. It was mentioned in the suicide note and secret letter. It was obvious that Zhao Shancai had predicted the occurrence of these situations and had made certain arrangements.
But only Zhao Junchen led troops to annihilate the Mongolian coalition forces on the three sides of Shaanxi and Gansu, and a series of subsequent effects caused by this incident - such as the imperial court sending troops to regain Hetao, Zhao Junchen's entry into the cabinet to assist the government, and the household affairs. The various chaos in the Ministry and Emperor Deqing's early suppression of Zhao Junchen were all of great significance and far-reaching influence, but there was no mention of them in the secret suicide note that Zhao Shancai gave to Zhu Heyu. Obviously, Zhao Shancai didn't expect it at all!
If these things did not affect Zhao Shancai's plan at all, even Zhu Heyu, who had always been superstitious about Zhao Shancai's mind, would not believe it at all.
Therefore, as Zhao Junchen said, under the influence of more and more unknown variables, no matter how sophisticated and concealed Zhao Shancai's plan is, it will inevitably go astray, fail completely, or even become self-defeating. Condition.
Seeing that Zhu Heyu kept silent and his eyes seemed to be wavering, Zhao Junchen said nothing more and just asked: "Now that I have made it clear, His Highness the Crown Prince is willing to hand Zhao Shancai over." Did you give me the secret suicide note for you?"
Zhu Heyu pursed his lips and remained silent for a long time, his expression full of struggle and contradiction.
In the end, Zhu Heyu slowly left, but did not answer Zhao Junchen's question. Instead, he said goodbye to Zhao Junchen and said: "Please allow me to go back and think about it carefully... But please rest assured Zhao Gechen, I will definitely give it to you before tonight." Zhao Gechen gave an accurate answer."
Zhao Junchen was not surprised, he just nodded and said: "My promise is still valid. As long as you give me the secret letter of Zhao Shancai's suicide note, I will agree to form an alliance with you and will do my best to assist you. I will give you the secret suicide note in my hand to read."
Zhu Heyu nodded, and after bowing his hands to Zhao Junchen, he did not stop any longer and left the Zhao Mansion with a thoughtful expression.
And just after Zhu Heyu turned around and left, a hint of a "scheme succeeded" smile appeared in Zhao Junchen's eyes.
If nothing unexpected happens, Zhu Heyu will soon hand over Zhao Shancai's secret suicide note to Zhao Junchen, and Zhao Junchen will soon know the overall plan that Zhao Shancai made.
In the previous conversation, Zhao Junchen did not lie, but he also concealed part of the truth!
Because of Zhao Junchen's variables, Zhao Shancai's plan is indeed prone to deviations, but this does not mean that Zhao Shancai's plan is without merit.
In fact, in Zhao Shancai's plan, there is a part that is one of Zhao Junchen's most wanted goals now, and will completely affect the direction of the temple situation!
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However, it was said that after Prince Zhu Heyu left the main hall of Zhao Mansion, aide Niu Fude came out from behind the screen again.
Watching the departing figures of Crown Prince Zhu Heyu, Niu Fude sighed with emotion: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's visit is somewhat sincere, and he is not as stubborn and thoughtless as the legend says. Instead, he seems to be very reasonable and easy to talk to!"
Obviously, Zhu Heyu's performance this time made Niu Fude feel good.
Zhao Junchen glanced at Niu Fude and chuckled: "My power and influence have become stronger, and his power and influence have become weaker, so of course he has become reasonable."
Niu Fude didn't know how to respond for a while. After a long time, he asked: "Master Zhao, do you think the prince will compromise?"
Zhao Junchen nodded and said: "He will, because he has no choice!"
Just as Zhao Junchen expected, in the evening of that day, Prince Zhu Heyu rushed to Zhao Mansion again and asked to see Zhao Junchen.
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