The guards in the Leopard Room have replaced the latest fire guns. The reason for doing this is actually to prevent the future when the struggle between Zhu Houzhao and the civil service group reaches a fever pitch. If someone takes the risk, there must be at least absolute safety in the Leopard Room.
First, let Jiang Bin and Yang Tinghe fight each other, and then increase the combat effectiveness of the Leopard Room. Zhu Houzhao asked Zhao Changge with a sincere face: "National Master, what should I do next?"
Zhao Changge smiled, then looked at Zhang Yong who was waiting on the side: "Zhang Yong, your relationship with Yang Yiqing should be pretty good, right?"
Zhang Yong was a little unsure about the purpose of Zhao Changge's question, so he did not dare to answer easily. He thought for a long time before carefully replying: "Although I know Yang Yiqing, I have never communicated with him on weekdays."
After all, Yang Yiqing is also a civil servant. Zhang Yong is worried that the imperial master is planning to deal with Yang Yiqing. If he says that he is familiar with Yang Yiqing, he will dig a hole for himself. Don't forget that Yang Yiqing has been demoted by Zhu Houzhao.
Zhang Yong knew very well that his Majesty did not like Yang Yiqing very much, especially after Yang Yiqing offended his two favorites, Jiang Bin and Qian Ning, Yang Yiqing was kicked out of the court.
"As far as I know, you should have a good relationship with Yang Yiqing. The two of you teamed up to bring down Liu Jin..." Before Zhao Changge could finish his words, Zhang Yong explained in horror.
"Master Imperial Master, this is a misunderstanding. I have never cooperated with Yang Yiqing. Liu Jin fell because he betrayed His Majesty's trust in him. It was because he himself did too many outrageous things."
Zhao Changge smiled: "You don't need to be too nervous. Besides, the relationship between you and Yang Yiqing has been very good in history. You guys dealt with Liu Jin together at the beginning, and you also kept in touch after he left the court."
Zhang Yong has been secretly observing Zhu Houzhao's expression. Fortunately, Zhu Houzhao didn't seem to have much emotion after hearing this.
"If history had not changed, Yang Yiqing would have been reused after Zhu Houcong ascended the throne, and after he was reused, he was appointed by Zhu Houcong as the chief minister of the cabinet. He also presented a memorial to vindicate you. Because of his support, you would be re-employed after Zhu Houcong ascended the throne. Later, he took charge of the imperial prison and admiral of the regiment. Even after your death, he helped you write your epitaph, which was full of regrets and praises for you."
Zhang Yong swallowed a mouthful of saliva and looked at Zhu Houzhao very nervously. He knew very well that Zhu Houzhao was very hostile to the civil service group, but he dared Yang Yiqing to come so close. Zhang Yong felt that Zhu Houzhao would definitely be furious next, and even him The future is going to be bleak.
But who would have thought that Zhu Houzhao didn't mind this at all. The eunuch he clearly trusted was so close to the people in the civil service group, but Zhu Houzhao was not angry at all. This made Zhang Yong feel that the majesty in front of him became more and more strange.
"Master, you specifically mentioned Yang Yiqing at this time, but because this person can help me?" Zhu Houzhao didn't care what Zhang Yong was thinking now, but became interested in Yang Yiqing.
"Yes, although Yang Yiqing is also in the civil service group and even has a lot of influence in the civil service group, this person has a different personality from Yang Tinghe. Yang Tinghe is too pedantic, while Yang Yiqing is more tactful in comparison. He knows how to compromise. As long as the result is good, he will be willing to bow to the imperial power."
"Oh? So what the Imperial Master means is that I should reuse Yang Yiqing?"
"It must be reused. Now everyone in the civil and military circles of the court knows that Your Majesty wants to take back power, and Yang Yiqing was also kicked out of the court by you. If you suddenly recall Yang Yiqing and have great trust in him, what do you think the other people will do? think?"
Zhu Houzhao's eyes lit up: "They will think that Yang Yiqing has taken refuge in me!"
"Yes, Yang Yiqing is influential and knows how to advance and retreat. Even if he does this, he will guess why you are doing this, but he probably won't care. It is even possible that he will really be willing to surrender to you wholeheartedly. In addition, His influence in the court is not low. Let him compete with Yang Tinghe, and Jiang Bin will also interfere with it. The melee between the three parties will make no one dare to go too far. In this way, the balance is maintained. At this time, the imperial power is highlighted. It’s important because the imperial power can break this balance at any time, so your right to speak will definitely become more and more important.”
After hearing this, Zhu Houzhao clapped his hands and laughed: "Wonderful, wonderful! I know what to do next. Zhang Yong, you immediately go to convey my decree and summon Yang Tinghe to the palace to see you. I must make good use of Yang Aiqing."
Zhang Yong's head was buzzing at this time. He thought that being close to Yang Yiqing would annoy Zhu Houzhao. Who knew that Zhu Houzhao was not only not angry, but also wanted to reuse Yang Yiqing. While he was confused, he was also happy. No matter what, Yang Yiqing's return to the court is also good for Zhang Yong.
Of course, Zhang Yong had a deeper understanding of the status of Imperial Counselor Zhao Changge in His Majesty's heart. Even if he was the civil servant that Zhu Houzhao hated the most, Zhu Houzhao had no doubts about re-employing him just because Zhao Changge spoke. This trust made Zhang Yong feel envy.
When Yang Yiqing received the imperial edict, his first reaction was not to be happy, but to be very vigilant. After all, he was kicked out of the court by Zhu Houzhao before, and now Zhu Houzhao called him back for no reason, and he was praised in the imperial edict, which made Yang Yiqing feel very strange.
He glanced at Zhang Yong, then winked at Zhang Yong, led Zhang Yong to the side and asked softly: "Eunuch Zhang, your Majesty, what is going on?"
Although Zhang Yong is an ally with Yang Yiqing, he knows better where he should stand. So he didn't go into too much detail about Yang Yiqing. He just smiled and said, "Master Yang, His Majesty knows that you are a capable minister, so he thinks of you."
Yang Yiqing didn't believe Zhang Yong's words at all. He frowned and looked at Zhang Yong and asked: "Eunuch Zhang, Yang knows that His Majesty will never do useless work, but please still ask Eunuch Zhang because of the tacit understanding between you and me in the past. Give Yang a few words of advice.”
Zhang Yong thought for a while and said with seriousness: "Mr. Yang, your Majesty really wants to use you this time. Let's just say one more thing. Your Majesty likes loyal people the most."
A loyal person? Do you want me to take sides?
Yang Yiqing had a straight face and didn't know what he was thinking.
"By the way, Mr. Yang, we have another piece of advice for you. The National Preceptor is extraordinary and plays a very important role in His Majesty's heart. If you meet him, you must get closer to him."
"National Preceptor? Has Yang been away from the court for too long? When there was an additional Imperial Preceptor in the court, maybe His Majesty also started to like the alchemist."
"Bah, bah, bah, Master Yang, please don't talk nonsense. The Imperial Master is a man of real ability, definitely not an alchemist. If Master Yang is lucky enough to meet you, you will be grateful for what our family said to you today. As for the rest, we I can’t say much.”
