In just a short moment, Ji Yunzhang's expression changed instantly.
There are doubts, confusions, and confusions.
He sat down slightly cautiously and hesitated to speak to Xiao Chen: "Xiao Yuanjian, in fact, the student is here this time..."
Xiao Chen saw that she was struggling to speak, so he spoke directly for him: "I want to ask why I recommend you?"
Since he was so straightforward, Ji Yunzhang had nothing to worry about, and said frankly and vaguely: "Indeed, the student has not done anything to please the adults. This seems a little unlike your style."
Xiao Chen chuckled lightly, "You get first place every year, and you are considered smart. Otherwise, just guess."
"Let's see if I saw the wrong person!"
He looked at Ji Yunzhang playfully, with a hint of ridicule in his words.
After thinking for a while, he asked calmly: "Is it because of the princess's grace?"
After thinking about it, the first empress died, and his biggest supporter in the palace was the favored sixth princess.
Xiao Chen snapped his fingers without thinking, "Yes, you got the answer right, it's because of the Sixth Princess!"
"I am a person who repays kindness. If the princess is good to me, I will be good to you. Isn't this reasonable?"
That's what he said, but Ji Yunzhang always felt that what he said was only one of the reasons, and it was too one-sided.
However, he was sensible and didn't ask any more questions, because Xiao Chen didn't intend to say more.
It's just that Xiao Chen's reputation has been really bad recently. Just talking about accepting gifts from students, honest officials would definitely turn them away, but he accepted them all and even took the initiative to hint.
For such behavior, even if he recommended him to watch, Ji Yunzhang still looked down on him from the bottom of his heart.
Or is this all the result of his deliberate disguise?
Ji Yunzhang racked his brains and couldn't figure it out. In the end, he could only look at him tentatively: "Xiao Yuanjian, you are highly regarded by His Majesty. The current situation in the court is like this, and all the forces are cooperating with each other. Don't you plan to Want to step in?"
Hearing this, Xiao Chen glanced at him sideways.
Just this glance made Ji Yunzhang feel slightly guilty. Could it be that his little thoughts were noticed by the other party?
Xiao Chen was not a fool, so he blatantly tested him and couldn't tell.
He just sneered, "What do you think is the benefit of stepping in?"
Ji Yunzhang replied seriously: "Now the power of the imperial court is divided by Zhang Dongyang, but he has ruined the glory of the Zhou family, so he has achieved today's achievements."
"But anyone with a discerning eye knows very well that the person who made the greatest contribution to the annihilation of the Zhou family is actually you. The current Prime Minister Zuo is just doing the finishing work."
"He does not take credit for your achievements, including his prestige and power in the court today, which originally belonged to you."
"According to the students' opinion, you should actually be the most influential figure in the court..."
Xiao Chen didn't know whether to laugh or cry at his words.
Good boy, I just pushed you to the position of minister, and the next second you started to set a trap for him?
But it also shows that Yuan Zhang is a smart and clever person, and such a person has the ability to secure his current position!
Xiao Chen did not answer his question clearly. Instead, he looked at him with a smile and suddenly asked coldly: "Let me ask you, do you think the current situation in the court is good or bad?"
Ji Yunzhang was slightly surprised, but still answered calmly: "Now the court is divided into three forces: Qingliu, Zhuoliu, and the Emperor."
"The three rows check and balance each other and interact with each other. The three pillars are the most stable situation, but..."
He looked at Xiao Chen, "Their three-legged alliance only stabilizes the situation in the court, but the stability of the country requires a capable person who is outside the situation!"
"And you...are undoubtedly the best candidate!"
This guy is indeed very discerning and well-organized, and he can analyze the situation in the court incisively and vividly.
Xiao Chen clapped his hands and said, "Yes, he does have ideas and foresight, and he did not disappoint me."
He stood up and patted Ji Yunzhang on the shoulder, saying seriously: "Young man, you are young and promising. With your financial wisdom, as long as you work hard, your future will definitely be limitless!"
Xiao Chen almost directly transferred Zhao Xifeng's words to him.
Anyway, he can't eat this pie alone!
Of course, Ji Yunzhang was very impressed by this and nodded repeatedly: "Don't worry, the student will definitely live up to your expectations!"
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Two days passed, and all the vacant positions in the court were filled, and many new faces suddenly appeared.
Some old officials are extremely busy. They are busy trying to curry favor with newcomers and establish relationships every day.
Xiao Chen still maintained an aloof attitude. Even if it was his nephew or Ji Yunzhang who was personally recommended, he didn't say a few words.
The first thing in the morning every day is to go home and soak your feet, and then have a full body massage. The main thing is to enjoy it.
On a good day, Chen Jin came to visit again.
After experiencing Zhang Dongyang's criticism of him in front of the civil and military officials of the court, Chen Jin has been keeping a low profile in the past two days.
When they met him in the palace, they didn't even exchange a few words. It is estimated that Zhang Dongyang's incident had a big impact on him.
"Eunuch Chen, what kind of wind has brought you here again?"
Xiao Chen quickly ordered: "Come here, prepare a foot bath for Eunuch Chen."
Chen Jin originally wanted to refuse, but couldn't bear Xiao Chen's over enthusiasm.
Regardless of what he should say, he sat down with his butt there, stretched his feet inside, and then two maids gave him a pedicure and massage. It was so comfortable!
"Master Xiao, you still know how to enjoy life. To be honest, His Majesty is not so leisurely."
Are these words knocking him?
Xiao Chen smiled and said nothing, "So, why does Eunuch Chen come here specially?"
"What else could there be? Of course it's for the land enclosure case that Zhang Dongyang tried before."
"That guy is just stubborn. He thought he would be more at ease as the prime minister, but he still clings to that matter!"
Through Chen Jin's words, Xiao Chen suddenly realized that his co-author Zhang Dongyang was promoted to a first-rank official and had more authority to investigate, and he was actually staring directly at Chen Jin for investigation.
Now Chen Jin can't escape. She is tortured by him every day, and she is still busy cleaning things in private.
The reason why he told Xiao Chen frankly about these things was because he felt that Xiao Chen and him were the same.
Otherwise, why would you not want to make progress and think about being a court judge who makes money?
"Hmm... This is indeed more in line with Zhang Dongyang's character. He is as stubborn as a donkey and will not give up until he achieves his goal."
He looked at Chen Jin and said in a lowered voice: "However, His Majesty seems to be very partial to you. Even if he does find something, I guess nothing will happen."
Chen Jin rubbed his temples: "How can things be so simple? Do you think a eunuch like us would really dare to do that kind of encirclement of land? Not for the sake of the emperor!"
