Xu Youzhen was right, Menda would definitely come looking for him, but Menda was not eager to know the result.
Because he didn't need to know the result from Xu Youzhen's mouth.
Dongchang specifically targeted the vassal kings from various places. Of course, special care was taken of the famous ones like King Qin and the vassal vassal.
In the eleventh year of Chenghua, when Zhu Gongxi ascended the throne, the imperial court rewarded more than 20 palace servants from Prince Qin's palace to serve him, while the other elderly palace servants were transferred away.
These more than twenty palace people are all Dongchang's secret agents.
They occupy various important positions in Prince Qin's palace, and the news is transmitted very quickly.
After all, Zhu Gongxi was young and didn't know that things in the world are impermanent and that the big intestine wraps the small intestine. He didn't have a good look on these palace people, and he didn't think that these palace people would have any impact on him.
Of course, it was rare for Zhu Gongxi to be confused. Even if he knew it, he couldn't do anything. The large Qin Palace was like a luxurious prison. The prince living in the palace and the prisoners living in the prison had nothing but the Except for better treatment, there is no difference.
Not long after Xu Youzhen left the Prince of Qin's Mansion, a young eunuch also left the Prince of Qin's Mansion, found Menda, and told Menda all about the conversation between Xu Youzhen and Menda in Chengyun Hall.
After hearing this, Menda felt very conflicted. On the one hand, he felt relieved and on the other hand, he secretly regretted it.
After getting the result, Menda took his entourage to Guanyi.
He knew that Xu Youzhen was waiting for him...
After arriving at Guanyi, Menda met Xu Youzhen, but this time Xu Youzhen was more enthusiastic than the last time.
When he heard Menda coming, he went out to greet him with a smile, then took Menda's hand and entered the official post.
This unexpected enthusiasm left Menda a little overwhelmed.
After the two people sat down, they first exchanged greetings. Even though they had just met last night, and even though they were still unfamiliar strangers until now, when they exchanged greetings, they were like old friends they hadn't seen for many years, full of joy. and unrestrained.
When the awkward chat was almost over, Xu Youzhen got to the point and said with a smile: "Last night, I was still very worried, fearing that His Highness King Qin would not comply with the new tax system. When the time comes, it would be very ugly, and It has defiled His Majesty’s sanctity.”
"But I met the King of Qin today and had a pleasant chat with him. The King of Qin is also a person who knows the general situation. After I finished explaining my intention, he agreed and was willing to cooperate with the court officials to call all the other princes and generals. .”
After hearing what Xu Youzhen said, Menda smiled and replied: "His Royal Highness King Qin really agrees?"
Xu Youzhen nodded: "I really agree."
Menda still smiled: "You didn't say anything?"
Xu Youzhen raised her eyebrows: "I didn't say anything."
"Censor of Xudu, that's not right. To be honest, there are people in the Dongchang Palace of Prince Qin, and what they said is different from what you said." Menda said with a chuckle.
After listening to Menda's words, Xu Youzhen looked at Menda and said seriously: "Men Tongzhi, what do you mean? Don't you believe what I said? You think everything I said is false."
Menda was stunned for a moment when he saw Xu Youzhen's expression changed. Then he wanted to say something, but Xu Youzhen waved his hand to stop him.
"No matter what they tell you, it doesn't matter, and I don't want to hear it. What I say is important."
"As I know, the ministers are there to help His Majesty handle errands and relieve worries, not to cause trouble. As long as the Qin Palace agrees with the imperial court's measures and does things according to the imperial court's wishes, we should do more rather than less."
"Although you are on an errand for His Majesty, it will be good for you to be smarter and more flexible to achieve your goals without resorting to fighting."
"Censor of Xudu, please don't be angry. You are right. One more thing is worse than one less thing. This is what Your Majesty wishes." Menda said quickly.
"I hope that my colleagues will be able to do what they say..."
"The censor of Xudu, I understand that I will never stand in the way. I will only assist in this matter and will not make my own decisions."
Menda also understood a little after hearing this. Xu Youzhen was beating herself up, fearing that she would do something bad.
In fact, according to Zhu Jianshen's character, even if he knew what Zhu Gongxi said, he would not make a fuss after achieving his goal. Xu Youzhen was sure of this, and Xu Youzhen had no intention of hiding it from His Majesty the Emperor, based on the memorial he wrote, but It records in detail the conversation between him and Zhu Gongxi.
What he was worried about was that Menda had sent another memorial, exaggerating and deliberately provoking it, making the matter full of variables.
Seeing Menda say this, the smile on Xu Youzhen's face returned.
"Since Meng Tongzhi said this, I really have something to do for Mentongzhi." M.biQuge.biZ
"What's the matter?"
"Bring all the princes and generals above lieutenants to the palace of King Qin. In half a month, I will ask King Qin to say hello to these clans, so that we can handle things in a reasonable and orderly manner. according to."
"Censor of Xudu, His Majesty's decree has not yet arrived. It would be a big sin for us to move the vassal king rashly, and it is not a little too hasty to do so."
Xu Youzhen smiled when she heard this, and calmly took out the secret letter brought by Menda from her arms.
"Strike while the iron is hot. King Qin has now agreed to settle the matter quickly, report the good news to the court first, and let many vassal kings know about it. In this way, the affairs of the court will be easier to handle, and His Majesty has already sent this letter There is a decree in the letter, allowing me to handle this matter with full authority."
"If your colleagues don't believe it, you can take it apart and take a look."
After Xu Youzhen finished speaking, she pushed the secret letter forward.
Menda saw Xu Youzhen's actions and hurriedly waved his hand and said: "Censor of Xudu, this is given to you by your Majesty. How dare you look at it? Of course I trust the Censor of Xudu. The only reason why I have such doubts is that I'm afraid of causing unnecessary trouble to Xu Du Yushi."
Menda said sincerely, and Xu Youzhen was happy to hear it. He took back the secret letter, put it back into his arms, then looked at Menda and said, "Do you know why I have reached this position today in just ten years?"
"Of course I am loyal to His Majesty. It can illuminate the sky and the earth, and the sun and moon can be seen." Menda threw another rainbow fart.
"Of course, loyalty to His Majesty comes first, but loyalty that is only expressed through words is not true loyalty."
"True loyalty means knowing His Majesty's thoughts and difficulties. When His Majesty encounters difficulties, he takes risks and does things that he cannot do for His Majesty. Even if he is accused in the future, he will never regret it."
After Xu Youzhen finished speaking, she stared at Menda in front of her, observing Menda's reaction.
At this time, Menda did not notice Xu Youzhen's gaze, because he was deeply attracted by Xu Youzhen's last words.
People are selfish.
What is the purpose of being an official? Is it really to make decisions for ordinary people and benefit one party? Of course, the world does not lack such people, but Menda is a martial artist, how could he have such a high ideological consciousness.
Even though Menda's first thought was to be loyal to His Majesty, in the final analysis, compared to his loyalty to His Majesty the Emperor, he still felt that the satisfaction that power brought him was more unstoppable.
Menda is not a lecherous person and does not love money. He just likes power and the feeling of being able to influence life and death, so he is ruthless and devoted to promotion.
And Xu Youzhen's last words were telling him how to climb up the fastest.
His Majesty the Emperor is the Heaven of the Ming Dynasty.
As long as you take the blame for Heaven, God will have mercy on you and grant you the power you have longed for.
"I only said these words to you. We all know each other. Do you know why?"
After Menda heard Xu Youzhen's words, he suddenly came back to his senses, and then hurriedly asked: "Why?"
"Because my identity has been restricted, your Majesty will not let me do things that I shouldn't do in the future. But there must always be someone like this beside you. From my perspective, your majesty is I want to use you, but you are too smart. You don’t know when to pretend to be confused, and you don’t know when to be smart. Pretend to be smart. Although you and I don’t have much contact, I am very accurate in judging people. You Have you been spending these days in great fear..."
Menda's social practice was surprisingly rich, but in front of Xu Youzhen, there were still some shortcomings. Xu Youzhen also made him hang up in a few words.
"If you are willing to be a person like me, I can help you get what you want. Otherwise, if it's just you, you won't be able to turn around within ten years."
After listening to Xu Youzhen's words, Menda hurriedly said: "Please ask the censor of Xu Du to help me. I am not serving you for my own selfish desires, but to do my best for your majesty. The censor of Xu Du should know that Zhu What kind of person is the commander? With the Imperial Guard in his hands, he won’t be able to help His Majesty much at all.”
"Having said this, you still won't pretend to be confused. What does it mean to not have selfish desires? If you want to get promoted and get rich, isn't this just selfish desires?"
"Now that I am sitting in this position today, I still dare to say that I am loyal to His Majesty just for my own selfish desires."
"What are you pretending to be? It's so tiring. Is it for yourself? It's not embarrassing. His Majesty can give you whatever you want. But it depends on you whether you are strong enough and have the ability to catch it."
After Xu Youzhen said these words, she stood up.
"My sect, please go down and do your work. Within half a month, all the clan members of King Qin's family will be brought to King Qin's Mansion. I believe that Jin Yiwei can do it after they have been deployed in Shaanxi for so long."
After saying that, Xu Youzhen raised her feet and left, leaving Menda sitting here alone, silent and confused...
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