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Chen Dongxiang, the current Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Works, is in the prime of life, shrewd and capable, and has outstanding political achievements, and is a rare capable general in the DPRK, but he is too ambitious, cold-hearted, and naturally rebellious, which is easy to make people feel disgusted. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

This person was originally a close confidant of the former cabinet elder Wen Guanliang, but when the party dispute between Wen Guanliang and Zhao Junchen was at its most intense, he took the lead in betraying Wen Guanliang, and also used demagoguery, coercion, inducement and other means to win over a large number of "Wen Party" officials, including Zuo Lanshan, to betray Wen Guanliang and take refuge in Zhao Junchen with him, stabbing Wen Guanliang in the back, and single-handedly causing the sad situation of Wen Guanliang's betrayal and separation.

It can be said that if it weren't for Chen Dongxiang's betrayal, Wen Guanliang might not have lost to Zhao Junchen in the first place.

However, no one would like a traitor who sells his boss for glory, so although Chen Dongxiang is the first person who Zhao Junchen has contributed to the overthrow of Wen Guanliang, after he defected to Zhao Junchen, he was not reused by Zhao Junchen, and it is not an exaggeration to say that he was treated coldly.

Under such circumstances, Chen Dongxiang once again resolutely betrayed Zhao Junchen, secretly took refuge in Zhao Junchen's main political enemy at that time, Huang Yourong, and provided Huang Yourong with a lot of information, so that Huang Yourong easily got rid of many "Zhao Party" officials, and once gained the upper hand in the party struggle.

It's a pity that because of the rectification of commercial taxes, Huang Yourong was implicated, and soon fell into bad luck, and his status was in jeopardy, at such a time, Chen Dongxiang turned around and returned to Zhao Junchen's disciples, and also persuaded many "Yellow Party" officials to join Zhao Junchen, so as to atone for his crimes.

Seeing that Chen Dongxiang had won over many officials to join the "Zhao Party", Zhao Junchen did not pursue Chen Dongxiang's betrayal, but Chen Dongxiang's position in the "Zhao Party" became more and more marginalized.

The above is all the impressions that Emperor Deqing has had on Chen Dongxiang recently.

Moreover, these are also news deliberately leaked by Zhao Junchen.

It was precisely because of these impressions that Emperor Deqing immediately frowned subconsciously after hearing Zuo Lanshan's recommendation.

After all, Chen Dongxiang's various performances during this period of time, it is not an exaggeration to say that he is a "slave with three surnames", and it is naturally difficult for Emperor Deqing to have a good impression of such a person.

In fact, a slave with three surnames who repeatedly betrayed his master is not liked by anyone, not only Emperor Deqing, but now the attitude of the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty towards Chen Dongxiang is disdainful and alienated, even those traitorous and corrupt officials who are good at disguise, few people are willing to put on a good face for Chen Dongxiang.

So, Emperor Deqing asked, "Chen Dongxiang?" Don't you have a better candidate? ”

To be honest, Zuo Lanshan also looked down on Chen Dongxiang a little, and was even more reluctant for Chen Dongxiang to take over the position of the secretary of the Ministry of Industry, but this was Zhao Junchen's decision, and Zuo Lanshan did not dare to disobey it now.

So, Zuo Lanshan said according to Zhao Junchen's explanation: "Your Majesty, Chen Dongxiang's ability to govern the office can be described as a leader in the Yamen of the Ministry of Industry, and his political performance is also good, but he has not been reused over the years, and has even been excluded and suppressed by many people, so the minister also wants to give him a chance. ”

Zuo Lanshan's explanation can be described as high-sounding, but Emperor Deqing still heard the hidden meaning of Zuo Lanshan's words.

Lack of attention, exclusion and suppression, lack of talent, gratitude and retribution......

After connecting these key words together, Emperor Deqing thought that he had guessed Zuo Lanshan's thoughts - it was obvious that Chen Dongxiang had been excluded from the "Zhao Party", and not only did he not have any loyalty to Zhao Junchen, but even had a lot of resentment, so if Zuo Lanshan arranged for Chen Dongxiang to take over the position of the secretary of the Ministry of Industry, then Chen Dongxiang would definitely be grateful to Zuo Lanshan, and become Zuo Lanshan's most staunch ally in the "Zhao Party", and fight against Zhao Junchen together with Zuo Lanshan......

After thinking of this, Emperor Deqing's brows softened slightly, but he still had some doubts in his heart, and asked again: "Although Chen Dongxiang is capable, he has a rebellious personality, but he is not easy to control...... Are you sure? ”

Zuo Lanshan still followed Zhao Junchen's instructions and said: "The minister has been friends with him for many years, and he understands his temperament, but he is also six or seven percent sure, although it is not high, but the minister thinks about it, this Chen Dongxiang is the most suitable person." ”

It seems that among the "Zhao Party", Zuo Lanshan can only win over Chen Dongxiang as an ally, and Zhao Junchen's control over the "Zhao Party" is higher than imagined...... However, this Zuo Lanshan is also useless, obviously he is the number two person in the "Zhao Party", and his seniority in the court is higher than that of Zhao Junchen, and he can't even find a hardcore supporter in the party, so he can only find Chen Dongxiang to make up for it, but because of this, he can't let Zhao Junchen's power expand further......

Hearing the meaning of Zuo Lanshan's words, Emperor Deqing nodded slowly, constantly calculating in his heart.

After a while, Emperor Deqing said slowly: "Thinking about it like this, Chen Dongxiang is indeed a suitable candidate, I remember that he also had the experience of serving in the local government in the past, and he has made outstanding achievements over the years...... In this way, after you go back, give me a note, in which I list in detail the reasons why Chen Dongxiang is the secretary of the Ministry of Industry, and I will also use this note to probe the minds of other cabinet elders, if they are not too opposed, this matter will be settled...... However, after Chen Dongxiang became the secretary of the Ministry of Works, you must take advantage of the opportunity, and you must not live up to my good intentions......"

"Your Majesty, the minister will never dare to live up to the Holy Hope!"

Zuo Lanshan hurriedly replied.

At the same time, Zuo Lanshan's mood became more and more depressed.

All the reactions of Emperor Deqing were expected by Zhao Junchen, if nothing else, Zhao Junchen's plan this time would be successful again.

Zhao Junchen's repeated successes and exhaustive strategies were like a boulder pressing on Zuo Lanshan's heart, making Zuo Lanshan feel that it was probably impossible for him to get rid of Zhao Junchen's control in his life.

In the past, when Zuo Lanshan was not an old cabinet minister, he didn't have this feeling, he only felt that there was nothing wrong with following Zhao Junchen, at least Zhao Junchen was also generous, willing to benefit his own people, and he was the second person in the "Zhao Party", and he had never been treated badly.

But now, after becoming the elder of the cabinet, Zuo Lanshan's thoughts have quietly changed, and he always feels that he is quite restrained and depressed by Zhao Junchen's control, like a prisoner.

Therefore, Zuo Lanshan always has an urge to break the shackles and break through the cage from time to time.

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Putting aside Zuo Lanshan's change of mentality.

At the same time that Emperor Deqing was teaching Zuolan Mountain the opportunity, at this time in the Zhao Mansion, Zhao Junchen was also having a secret conversation with Chen Dongxiang.

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…… (To be continued.) )