Chapter 158: The Determination of the Way.
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"Don't kneel, get up and talk!"
After what he said just now, Emperor Deqing seemed to have finally been persuaded by Zhao Junchen, his expression was a little relaxed, and after looking up at Zhao Junchen meaningfully, he said slowly
Hearing Emperor Deqing say this, Zhao Junchen hurriedly put on a grateful look, and after saying "Thank you, Your Majesty", he struggled to get up
It's just that he has been kneeling for too long before, and now Zhao Junchen's legs are sore, numb, and unconscious, no matter how he struggled, not only failed to stand up, but also almost fell a fart
Zhao Junchen's funny appearance made Emperor Deqing laugh, and his mood improved a little, and he ordered the eunuchs who were waiting beside him: "Don't just look at him, go and help him up."
Seeing that Emperor Deqing's expression was gradually slowing down, the eunuchs in the Yangxin Palace breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that Zhao Junchen's pass was over and after hearing Emperor Deqing's orders, they didn't dare to slack off, and the two eunuchs quickly came to Zhao Junchen's side and helped Zhao Junchen up
However, although Zhao Junchen was helped up by the eunuchs, his legs were still sore, and he was still a little unsteady on his feet
Seeing Zhao Junchen's bitter face, his figure swayed, and he clutched the eunuchs around him tightly and didn't let go, Emperor Deqing shook his head helplessly, and ordered: "Move him another stool and let him sit down and talk."
Hearing that Emperor Deqing wanted to sit down, Zhao Junchen naturally couldn't ask for it in his heart, but his expression was full of panic, and he said in a loud voice: "In front of Your Majesty, in the Palace of Heart Cultivation, how can the minister sit down?" Just stand up, your legs and feet will be fine for a while, and you won't get in the way, please rest assured."
Emperor Deqing snorted lightly and said, "You dare to dismiss my face in public in the early dynasty, but now you don't dare to sit and talk to me?" If you want to sit, you will sit, what is hypocritical! ”
Between Emperor Deqing's words, a eunuch brought a round stool, and after Zhao Junchen said a few more words, he finally sat down
After Zhao Junchen sat down, Emperor Deqing glared at Zhao Junchen again and said, "You can still make up so many high-sounding excuses!" It's obviously because the Metropolitan Procuratorate has been in trouble with you and your friends these days, and you want to take the opportunity to take revenge, but it seems that you are thinking about the prince everywhere! In recent days, you haven't increased your eloquence in other skills, but you have become more and more sophisticated! ”
After that, without waiting for Zhao Junchen to refute, Emperor Deqing waved his hand and said: "But these reasons you made up are still reasonable after all, and you can be regarded as helping the prince in the court this morning, so I will let you go ......once."
Speaking of this, Emperor Deqing's face was slightly cold, staring at Zhao Junchen's eyes, and he continued: "My tolerance for you is limited to this time, and I will not take it as an example!" If you make a private claim without greeting me like you do today, or even embarrass me in front of hundreds of officials, I won't just let you kneel until your legs are sore! I say that, do you understand!? ”
Zhao Junchen nodded again and again, and said, "The minister understands that this will never be the case in the future."
Saying this, Zhao Junchen secretly added in his heart: "I did this today, firstly, because I had no choice, and secondly, it was also to test your reaction, and in the future, before the power was formed, I really had to do it more obscurely."
Emperor Deqing didn't know what Zhao Junchen was thinking, but after hearing Zhao Junchen's assurance, his expression was slightly softened, and he said seriously: "Junchen, don't blame me for being too mean to you, this is what I value you!" Now that the whole court is full of people, I only trust you the most, if even you are against me, I really don't know who to trust anymore, I know that you have your difficulties, but you must also understand my difficulties! ”
Zhao Junchen nodded, his face showed gratitude, and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty's kindness to the minister, the minister knows it well in his heart, how dare he disobey it?" Please also rest assured that the minister has already made a mistake today, and will never embarrass His Majesty again in the future."
Saying that, Zhao Junchen cautiously tried again: "However, what do you think of those mentions just now?" ”
"You mean, the Qingliu forces around the crown prince are the only ones?" Emperor Deqing frowned slightly, nodded in a deep voice: "Although it is alarmist, there is indeed some truth in the clear stream around the prince now, there are indeed too many, and the impact on the prince is indeed too great
After the death of Xiao Taishi, I consulted the prince about the candidate for the next crown prince and prince, but I didn't expect the prince to recommend Wang Baoren, the secretary of the Nanjing Ministry of Officials, thinking that this should be Xiao Wenruan's idea before his death
However, Wang Baoren was demoted to Nanjing because of his sins, and I didn't like him very much, so I was a little hesitant at first, but after hearing you say this, I was a little moved, if Wang Baoren served as the prince's teacher, not to mention the prince's help in other aspects, it could also balance the Qingliu forces around the prince."
While Emperor Deqing was speaking, Zhao Junchen listened calmly, but he secretly sighed in his heart
Hearing Emperor Deqing mention Wang Baoren again, Zhao Junchen frowned even more
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Previously, Zhao Junchen's temptation and hint to Emperor Deqing was actually Zhao Junchen's self-recommendation, which was to show Emperor Deqing that he wanted to reconcile with the prince and even assist the prince!
Now it is obvious that the crown prince is hostile to the major forces in the court, and if he just relies on the support of Qingliu, it will not be enough to succeed! And it will also cause the Qingliu forces around the prince to dominate!
If Zhao Junchen can take refuge in the prince, he can not only help the prince turn the situation around, but also help balance the clear stream forces around the prince, which can be described as killing two birds with one stone! There are pros and cons!
If Emperor Deqing agrees, then Emperor Deqing is in charge, coupled with Zhao Junchen's full cooperation, it may not be impossible to resolve the hostility of Prince Zhu and Yu towards Zhao Junchen!
After understanding his disadvantages at both ends of the snake and mouse between the imperial power and the vassal power, this is Zhao Junchen's last test of Emperor Deqing!
And Emperor Deqing's answer will determine the path that Zhao Junchen will choose next!
Is it completely dependent on the imperial power and loyally continuing to do things for Emperor Deqing?
Or completely abandon Emperor Deqing and learn from Zhou Shangjing to move towards the path of the powerful ministers?
The former has a smooth and smooth road, while the latter has a thorny and difficult road!
But the choice of the road is not in the hands of Zhao Junchen!
However, for Zhao Junchen's hint, Emperor Deqing gently bypassed, and instead mentioned Wang Baoren!
Obviously, Emperor Deqing wanted Wang Baoren to take on the role of this counterbalance and clear stream!
As for Zhao Junchen, Emperor Deqing didn't seem to think about it at all!
Although Zhao Junchen didn't have much expectations, after understanding Emperor Deqing's attitude, he couldn't help but feel a little disappointed in his heart
In fact, Zhao Junchen also understood the reason why Emperor Deqing thought so
Zhao Junchen is too young, and now the power in his hands is too influential, and his reputation is not good
Emperor Deqing's positioning of Zhao Junchen should be similar to Cai Jingzhi to Song Huizong and He Shen to Qianlong, focusing on use to help the emperor attract public resentment and carry the black cauldron, and check and balance the factional forces in the temple, but it will never let Zhao Junchen gain power for a long time
If Zhao Junchen and the crown prince Zhu and Yu come together, there are many benefits, but with Zhao Junchen's current age and power, if Zhao Junchen is allowed to gain power for a long time, who knows what kind of process will be shown in the future? When the crown prince Zhu and Yu ascend the throne in the future, I am afraid that they will not be able to control Zhao Junchen
So, for Zhao Junchen? Thinking. Thinking about the real Tai Qiang for the badger g? br/>
"It seems that from now on, I must no longer blindly rely on Emperor Deqing, and I have to find a way to get rid of the influence of Emperor Deqing and show my own influence after all, the two sides will break up sooner or later! And before that, no matter what, I have to find a way to gain power that can compete with the imperial power! ”
After thinking about it, Zhao Junchen knew that his decision would lead him to a completely different path from now on
If it is said that Zhao Junchen before just wanted to survive in the gap between the power of the minister and the imperial power, and carefully focused on self-preservation, then from this moment on, Zhao Junchen has already made up his mind? ahref='/txt/16711/4977324/'>. At some point in the future, there will be a complete break with Emperor Deqing! Then go to the road of traitorous ministers and chaos!
It's a difficult road, but Zhao Junchen has no choice!
Perhaps because of the preparation, when he made such a decision, Zhao Junchen was actually in a calm mood!
In fact, many things have been thought of for a long time, and now they are just to confirm it
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On the other hand, Emperor Deqing didn't know that it was because of his attitude that from this moment on, Zhao Junchen was already completely desperate for him!
But Emperor Deqing knew that Zhao Junchen would have such a hint
In order to appease Zhao Junchen, Emperor Deqing's expression became more and more relaxed, and said: "Junchen, I know, because of the prince's hostility towards you, you have been a little restless these days, after all, he is the prince, the future emperor, if the crown prince ascends the throne in the future, you are worried that you will end up unbearable, but like this?" ”
Zhao Junchen bowed his head and said: "The minister doesn't dare to think like this, the minister only knows that as long as you are loyal to your majesty, your majesty will never treat you badly."
Emperor Deqing nodded and said, "It's good that you understand this, you are loyal to me, how can I treat you badly?" I also understand the prince's dissatisfaction with you, but you can also rest assured, in the future, before the prince ascends the throne, I will issue a decree for you, unless you commit the crime of rebellion, otherwise there is an edict in hand, which is enough to ensure that you enjoy your old age in peace! ”
Emperor Deqing's promise is wonderful, but an ethereal? ahref='/txt/16711/7O2O7O4/'>. How many new obstacles are exposed? br/>
What's more, Zhao Junchen has long known that in Emperor Deqing, there is absolutely no good character of "keeping promises".
But between his expressions, Zhao Junchen showed excitement and gratitude, regardless of the fact that his legs were still a little sore, he bowed to Emperor Deqing again, and cried: "Minister...... Thank you, Your Majesty! ”
Seeing Zhao Junchen like this, Emperor Deqing showed a satisfied look and said: "You still have a long way to go in the future, how to go depends on yourself."
Yes, the road is still long, how to go, it depends on Zhao Junchen himself
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Outside the noon gate, Xu Qingyan looked anxious
He has already gotten the news that Zhao Junchen was embarrassed by Emperor Deqing in front of him in the early court today, and after the next dynasty, he was called by Emperor Deqing to the Yangxin Palace for questioning! I don't know what kind of punishment we will usher in!
Now that the early dynasty has been dispersed for a long time, Zhao Junchen still hasn't left the palace for a long time, and Xu Qingyan is extremely worried
Just when Xu Qingyan was anxious, Zhao Junchen finally appeared outside the noon gate
Xu Qingyan hurriedly greeted him and asked repeatedly, "Young Master, are you okay?" His Majesty may he punish you? ”
Zhao Junchen smiled: "It's okay, this matter has already passed, I am just a temptation, and it has not touched the bottom line of His Majesty, how can he punish me?" Explain it clearly and it's over."
Between speaking, Zhao Junchen's expression was as restrained and indifferent as ever, but Xu Qingyan didn't know why, he always felt that there were more inexplicable changes in Zhao Junchen
Zhao Junchen didn't know what Xu Qingyan was thinking, but while walking towards his sedan chair, he ordered: "Qingyan, not today?" ahref='/txt/16711/7o2o261/'>. Sister Pa plays Ben Zhi Kui Kui Ji Ji >Ji
With the change of position and path, the goal of the Zhao Party also needs to change!
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ps: This chapter, including the previous foreshadowing, is a turning point in the plot of this book, from this chapter onwards, Zhao Junchen will completely abandon the identity of a "speculator" and begin to move towards the road of regent of the minister! However, the text of this chapter, no matter how the worm writes, I feel that the taste is wrong, I wrote it, deleted it, and wrote it six or seven times before and after! Today's content bugs are still not satisfied! It can only be regarded as smooth, but I don't want to delay it any longer, so it's still passed on! I hope you will forgive me!
There's one more chapter today!
…… (To be continued......)