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As early as 30 years ago, when Emperor Deqing had not yet ascended the throne, Liang Fuchen was already Emperor Deqing's most trusted minister, and he has always been loyal and hardworking over the years. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 ｉｎfo

With Liang Fuchen's seniority, in fact, he could have entered the cabinet and auxiliary government, if he wanted to stay in the center of the capital, no one could force him, at the same time, the harsh environment of Shaanxi and Gansu was well known, but Liang Fuchen for the overall situation of the court, but also in order to stabilize the military power of Emperor Deqing, but in Shaanxi and Gansu three sides of the stay is nearly ten years, the credit is greater than anyone else, but the benefits of the harvest are very few, but Liang Fuchen has never complained.

Emperor Deqing's performance was also seen by Emperor Deqing, so Emperor Deqing's trust in Liang Fuchen was far better than others, and he regarded Liang Fuchen as his real confidant.

After Liang Fuchen entered the palace to meet him, Emperor Deqing was also very happy in his heart, and soon separated the Seventh Prince Zhu Hejian, the crown prince and prince Wang Baoren and others, leaving only Liang Fuchen to talk alone, and his attitude was also very open and honest, and he did not hide his true thoughts.

"In the past two years, the situation in the temple has changed, Huang Yourong, Wen Guanliang and others in the cabinet have fallen, Zhou Shangjing has also lost the position of the first assistant, but Zhao Junchen has risen rapidly and become his own faction, the situation in the court has been turbulent, and the center and the place are a little unstable, even I am occasionally unable to control the overall situation......"

In front of Liang Fuchen, Emperor Deqing did not hide his mental and physical exhaustion, his demeanor and tone were tired, and he said slowly: "I also know that there are some hidden dangers in the border situation now, and you are inseparable from the three sides of Shaanxi and Gansu to control the overall situation, but I still transfer you back to Beijing, because the center of the capital is the foundation of the country, if the center of the capital is slightly chaotic, the whole country will be in chaos, so I need you to help me control the situation." ”

Speaking of this, Emperor Deqing shook his head even more, sighed and said: "I can now understand that the relationship between the emperor and his courtiers is often a natural enemy, no matter what kind of trust and importance I give them, they will still have their own little abacus, and if they have a little bit of their own interests, they will immediately be separated from me...... Therefore, Liang Fuchen, I will inevitably rely on you more and more in the future, and you must not let me down. ”

Liang Fuchen was the same age as Emperor Deqing, he was also in his early fifties, his hair was gray, his beard was a little messy, his weather-beaten face was covered with deep wrinkles, he was very tall, slightly emaciated, if it weren't for an official uniform, he would look no different from an ordinary old peasant, but his expression was resolute and cold, and his eyes were shining, but it would give people an indescribable pressure.

After hearing Emperor Deqing's words, Liang Fuchen said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty is at ease, the minister will definitely do his best to share your Majesty's worries!" ”

Unlike other powerful ministers in the temple, Liang Fuchen has always been not good at words or debate, and he has never been boastful or eloquent, but as long as he has promised it, then he will definitely do his best.

Emperor Deqing knew Liang Fuchen's character very well, and after hearing Liang Fuchen's assurance, his expression also flashed with relief.

Then, Emperor Deqing asked, "Do you know the recent changes in the situation in the temple?" ”

Liang Fuchen nodded and said: "Before the minister went to Beijing, he had already inquired with the new governor of the three sides, Wang Zheng, and he already knew it. ”

Emperor Deqing also nodded and said, "Since you already know it in your heart, then I don't need to waste my words." Your tasks in the temple in the future are mainly three points, the first is to weaken the influence of Zhou Shangjing's power as much as possible, Zhou Shangjing has been in power for many years, if it continues, the court will only know Zhou Shangjing and not me; The second is to stare at Zhao Junchen for me, although this person's power cannot be compared with Zhou Shangjing, but he is too young, if he is allowed to develop, he will be more troublesome than Zhou Shangjing in the future, and finally it is to help me control the cabinet, but this matter is not in a hurry, you can take your time. ”

After hearing Emperor Deqing's order, Liang Fuchen's brows furrowed slightly.

In Liang Fuchen's view, Emperor Deqing was so eager to deal with Zhou Shangjing and suppress Zhao Junchen, which was too eager, and it was not conducive to the stability of the country.

Zhou Shangjing is certainly a powerful minister, but he is also the pillar of the imperial court, except for Zhou Shangjing, there is no one else in the Manchu Dynasty who has the same experience, vision, and prestige as Zhou Shangjing, who can stabilize the situation in the temple and plan the direction of the imperial court; As for Zhao Junchen, he is also indispensable, if it were not for Zhao Junchen's hard work and bold development, the court's money and grain turnover would have collapsed long ago.

In the end, Liang Fuchen did not directly refute Emperor Deqing's statement, but said: "The minister thinks that no matter what Your Majesty thinks of Zhou Shangjing, he is already dying, and it is difficult to hold on for a few more years...... Your Majesty, with all due respect, the imperial court is currently inseparable from Zhou Shangjing. ”

Speaking of this, Liang Fuchen hesitated for a moment before adding: "In addition, before the imperial court's money and grain are completely full, I am afraid that it will not be able to do without Zhao Junchen." ”

Liang Fuchen's questioning did not cause Emperor Deqing to be unhappy, but made Emperor Deqing nod his head again and again in agreement.

However, Emperor Deqing did not change his mind, but said: "I naturally understand these truths, I have already thought about the replacement for Zhou Shangjing, it is you Liang Fuchen!" With your qualifications, prestige, vision, and means, and with my full support, there will be no problem in succeeding Zhou Shangjing in the future. As for Zhao Junchen...... At present, I just don't want his power to expand too quickly, and I plan to suppress it a little, and I won't really deal with it yet, after all, the imperial court's commercial tax rectification, Sichuan salt reform, and agricultural rectification and other things are still inseparable from him. ”

Hearing Emperor Deqing's explanation, Liang Fuchen was stunned again, but he didn't expect that Emperor Deqing valued himself so much, and actually regarded himself as Zhou Shangjing's successor.

At the same time, Emperor Deqing's evaluation of Zhao Junchen is also thought-provoking.

The imperial court is still inseparable from Zhao Junchen, because the imperial court's commercial tax rectification, Sichuan salt reform, and agricultural rectification and other things still need Zhao Junchen to preside, so what if the imperial court's commercial tax rectification, Sichuan salt reform, and agricultural rectification and other things are all over? Does Emperor Deqing not need Zhao Junchen?

At the beginning, Zhao Junchen's position in the heart of Emperor Deqing was very clear, that is, the fat pig in captivity in the imperial court, and from time to time he had to carry the black pot for Emperor Deqing and attract public anger......

In this regard, Liang Fuchen has always been insightful.

But now, as Zhao Junchen's power grows greater, but Emperor Deqing is still at the peak of the Spring and Autumn Period, if Emperor Deqing keeps Zhao Junchen until the new emperor ascends the throne, I am afraid that the new emperor will be difficult to deal with Zhao Junchen, so that Emperor Deqing's positioning of Zhao Junchen seems to have undergone many changes.

Listen to the meaning of Emperor Deqing, now Zhao Junchen is to the imperial court, similar to the Warring States period Shang Yang to the Qin State, from attracting public resentment to attracting official resentment, Emperor Deqing wants to use Zhao Junchen to reform the Ming Dynasty's maladministration, and after the maladministration is reformed, the court's money and food are certainly abundant, but Zhao Junchen has become the finger of Wanfu, and then he can be discarded casually.

Although Emperor Deqing did not say it explicitly, it seems that this is what he meant.

After perceiving Emperor Deqing's thoughts, Liang Fuchen was neither overjoyed because of Emperor Deqing's importance to himself, nor sad because of Emperor Deqing's attitude towards Zhao Junchen, he still looked calm, but was silent for a moment, and then slowly replied: "Since Your Majesty has already considered it in your heart, then the minister will rest assured!" ”

Emperor Deqing said with a smile: "I value you far more than a hundred officials, you must do things seriously, of course, I will also give you full support, you don't have to have any scruples." ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" After Liang Fuchen thanked him, he changed his words again and said: "Your Majesty, there are still some concerns in the minister's heart, but it is a matter of Shaanxi and Gansu!" There has been a drought in Shaanxi and Gansu for three consecutive years, and the people are almost unable to make ends meet. In addition, the northern Mongolian Tatar territory is also a serious disaster, the past two years have been repeatedly invaded, and the ministers have finally blocked them outside the pass, but the major military towns on the three sides have gradually been unable to maintain, and now after Wang Zheng Wang replaced the ministers as the governor of the three sides, it will take a while to be able to familiarize himself with the military and political affairs of the three sides. The minister implored His Majesty to allocate a large amount of grain and grass and elite soldiers to the three sides of Shaanxi and Gansu to prevent internal and external troubles! ”

Hearing Liang Fuchen's suggestion, Emperor Deqing was silent.

After a long time, Emperor Deqing said slowly: "Rong Zhen will consider this matter!" It is feasible to transfer soldiers to the three sides of Shaanxi and Gansu...... But the imperial court does not have any more grain and grass at present. ”

Liang Fuchen couldn't help but be stunned and asked: "As far as the minister knows, in recent years, under the management of Zhao Junchen, the treasury has been getting better day by day, why is there no grain and grass turnover?" ”

Originally, Liang Fuchen thought that the imperial court would have some difficulties that he hadn't thought of!

However, Emperor Deqing's next answer made Liang Fuchen's heart suddenly cold!

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