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After hearing Emperor Deqing's instructions, Zhao Junchen couldn't help but be stunned, and felt a little surprised in his heart.

Today, Zhao Junchen has completely recognized his position in the mind of Emperor Deqing - a favored minister who is used to collect wealth and carry the black pot, and seems to be a confidant, but in fact he has not been completely trusted by Emperor Deqing.

For example, Hong Jin, the commander of the Jinyi Guard, Wang Shou, the secretary of the military department, and Liang Fuchen, the governor of the three sides, are the real officials of the "imperial party", and Zhao Junchen is at best only a marginal figure in the "imperial party".

However, the "hidden secret" that Shen Changmao is going to tell next will undoubtedly be an extremely sensitive and confidential matter, the less people know about it, the better, it stands to reason that Emperor Deqing should hide it from Zhao Junchen! However, Emperor Deqing deliberately left Zhao Junchen to observe, which naturally surprised Zhao Junchen.

However, in an instant, Zhao Junchen also understood Emperor Deqing's thoughts.

Last night, Zhao Junchen presented the letter to Emperor Deqing, listing in detail the situation before and after the Suzhou Rebellion, so that Emperor Deqing mistakenly thought that Zhao Junchen was well aware of this matter, and now Shen Changmao claimed that there was another secret in the matter of the Rebellion, and Emperor Deqing naturally needed Zhao Junchen's circumstantial evidence in order to avoid being deceived by Shen Changmao.

Next, Zhao Junchen thought that all the news about the Suzhou Rebellion was sent to him by Zhou Shangjing after he secretly formed an alliance with him, but he admired Zhou Shangjing's calculations more and more - obviously, Zhou Shangjing had already calculated this, so he would spend a lot of effort to buy himself in the first place, just to foreshadow today's situation!

Now. Only when he gets his own circumstantial evidence, the "hidden feelings" in Shen Changmao's mouth will be convincing!

Between thoughts. Zhao Junchen glanced at Zhou Shangjing, and saw that Zhou Shangjing's expression was very contradictory. It seems that he is still annoyed by Shen Changmao's decision, although his plan succeeded, but there is no flaw in his expression, such a deep city is even more shocking.

"This Zhou Shangjing really counted everyone into it...... Well, I'd like to see what you're up to! ”

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Soon, all the ministers left the temporary imperial study. Only Emperor Deqing, Zhou Shangjing, Shen Changmao, and Zhao Junchen were left.

Until today, Zhao Junchen did not know that Shen Changmao was bought by Zhou Shangjing, but it was obvious that Shen Changmao did not know about Zhao Junchen's secret alliance with Zhou Shangjing.

Therefore, when there were only four of them left in the room, Shen Changmao glanced at Zhao Junchen, his expression was still a little hesitant, and he said to Emperor Deqing: "Your Majesty, there is a secret in the heart." It's best if as few people know about it, although Lord Zhao is an important minister of the imperial court, if he stays here to observe, it is still a little inappropriate......"

Emperor Deqing waved his hand and said, "It's okay." Xichang has been secretly tracking down the rebellion in Suzhou, and Zhao Junchen's mouth has always been firm, and I am very relieved of him. ”

said. A trace of impatience flashed in Emperor Deqing's expression, and he said, "Now." I just want to know, Shen Ge Lao, what you said about the hidden secret. What the hell is going on! ”

After Shen Changmao was silent for a moment, he suddenly sighed and said slowly, "Your Majesty, don't you think it's strange? It's been years since the Wokou had been in trouble, so why did they suddenly come to attack? In addition, the two Japanese ships entered the territory of Suzhou along the Yangtze River without the slightest warning in advance, why is this? You must know that since the implementation of the policy of banning the sea, in order to prevent ships from entering and leaving at will, we have stationed a naval barracks at the mouth of the Yangtze River, and there are 3,000 naval troops in it! The two Japanese ships are both big ships, and it stands to reason that their appearance can never be concealed from the patrol army, but in fact, when the Japanese ships entered and exited the Yangtze River, they were not hindered in any way, and this thing can be described as very strange! ”

Emperor Deqing's eyes flashed thoughtfully, and then he turned his gaze to Zhao Junchen, hoping to get Zhao Junchen's explanation.

Zhao Junchen took a step forward and explained: "Your Majesty, this matter is also strange, and he deliberately sent Xichang Fanzi to inquire, the three thousand sailors at the mouth of the Yangtze River are under the jurisdiction of Jiangyin Military Town, and according to Fang Hui, the commander of Jiangyin Military Town, the Japanese Kou seem to know their patrol time and patrol route very well, and they actually found the gap between the two battalions of sailors to change their defenses very accurately, and entered the Yangtze River unknowingly!" ”

After getting Zhao Junchen's explanation, Emperor Deqing seemed to be a little dissatisfied, and turned his head to look at Shen Changmao, motioning for Shen Changmao to explain further.

Shen Changmao sneered: "I'm afraid this is Jiangyin Junzhen's prevarication, how can it be trusted?" In fact, if the minister expected it to be true, the officers and soldiers of Jiangyin Military Town would have already been bought! Those two Japanese ships were deliberately put in! ”

This time, without waiting for Emperor Deqing to say, Zhao Junchen had already taken the lead in questioning: "Shen Ge Lao, your inference is a little taken for granted, right?" Jiangyin Military Town is stationed at the mouth of the Yangtze River, responsible for coastal defense and sea ban, and all fishing boats and merchant ships entering and leaving are under the jurisdiction. If the Japanese want to buy the Jiangyin Military Town, they must need a large amount of silver, but if they have such a large amount of silver, why should they become pirates? Besides, even if the officers and soldiers of Jiangyin Military Town are a little erosive, they are by no means fools, how could they put the Japanese in the Yangtze River for a little money? Once there is an accident, Jiangyin Military Town will definitely not be able to get rid of the relationship! The stakes in this, can't you understand Shen Ge Lao? ”

On the side, Emperor Deqing nodded and said, "Zhao Junchen is reasonable!" Shen Ge Lao, do you think that Jiangyin Military Town was bought by the Japanese Invaders, but there is conclusive evidence? ”

Shen Changmao still sneered: "If it's just that Jiangyin Military Town was bought by the Japanese Bandits, it's just a trivial matter!" The minister would not be so cautious, and only dared to report this matter to His Majesty alone! In fact, according to the information collected by the minister, it was not the Japanese who bought the Jiangyin military town, but someone else! It was this person who not only bought the Jiangyin military town, ignored the policy of our dynasty's maritime ban, and used smuggling to make huge profits, but also colluded with the Japanese to harm Suzhou for some purposes, and the Jiangyin military town was also set up by this person, thinking that the two Japanese ships were just ordinary smuggling merchant ships, so they were released into the territory without any inspection, which caused the Japanese rebellion in Suzhou! ”

Emperor Deqing frowned, vaguely guessed something, and asked, "Oh? This person is so capable, not only can he buy the military town, but he can also collude with the Japanese bandits, but I don't know where it came from? ”

In the eyes of Emperor Yi Deqing, the origin of this person is probably very sensitive. If it weren't for this, Shen Changmao would not be so cautious, and Zhou Shangjing would not regard it as his hole card for turning the tables!

However, Shen Changmao reported a very unfamiliar name: "This person's name is Qian Xianru, and he is the shopkeeper of a ship company!" ”

"Oh? The shopkeeper of a mere ship company has such great ability? Emperor Deqing questioned coldly.

Shen Changmao's expression remained unchanged, and he just said slowly: "Although this person is not a big person, the boat company behind him has a deep background, which makes people dare not underestimate him." ”

"What ship? Why don't I know? Emperor Deqing asked again.

Shen Changmao replied: "This boat company was originally called 'Six Kings Boat Company', but now it has been renamed 'Eight Kings Boat Company'. ”

"Eight kings? It's a big breath! What is the origin of this ship? ”

When asking, Emperor Deqing's expression seemed to be disdainful, but he vaguely felt a trace of uneasiness in his heart.

At this moment, Zhou Shangjing, who had been silent, suddenly spoke.

"The reason why this boat company is called 'Eight Kings Boat Company' is not because it has a big mouth, but because it lives up to its name! Because, there are eight shareholders behind this ship, all of whom are the vassal kings of our dynasty! They are the King of Lu, the King of Su, the King of Liao, the King of Zhou, the King of Dai, the King of Ji, the King of Ding, and the King of Yong! ”

"What!?"

After hearing Zhou Shangjing's explanation, Emperor Deqing only felt that his head was dizzy!

At the same time, Emperor Deqing finally understood what Zhou Shangjing's hole cards were!

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…… (To be continued.) )