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"Lord Zhao, Your Majesty has a decree to ask you to go to the imperial study to meet you."

Hearing Zhang De's words, Zhao Junchen nodded thoughtfully, then turned around and whispered to Zuo Lanshan and the others: "Now that the shape of the court is chaotic and complicated, I can't sort out my thoughts for a while, you tell us to go down, let our people not act rashly for the time being, it is good to fish in troubled waters, but if the water is too deep, maybe you will drown, so we should be careful at this time." ”

When Zuo Lanshan, Zhan Shanchang and others agreed, Zhao Junchen followed the eunuch Zhang De in the direction of the imperial study.

While walking, Zhao Junchen pondered the reason why Emperor Deqing summoned him this time.

Today's morning court, the crown prince Zhu and Yu once again caused a lot of trouble because of his "naïve sense of justice", once it is not handled well, the asano shape shì will be turbulent, and there may be some big chaos at that time.

At this time, Emperor Deqing did not look for Zhou Shangjing, Huang Yourong, and Shen Changmao, the three powerful parties to negotiate, compromise and make concessions, and secretly trade, but instead summoned Zhao Junchen to meet him as soon as possible, which seemed very strange.

Since these days, although Zhao Junchen's power and influence have been increasing day by day, the trouble caused by the crown prince Zhu Heyu this time is too great, even if Zhao Junchen tries his best, there is no possibility of change and reversal, and Emperor Deqing should be very clear about this.

So, what was the reason why Emperor Deqing summoned Zhao Junchen alone at such a sensitive time?

"Could it be...... Emperor Deqing found out what and began to suspect me? ”

Thinking of this possibility, Zhao Junchen couldn't help but pause slightly as he walked towards the imperial study. There was a solemn look in his eyes.

But in just a moment, Zhao Junchen was already back to normal.

"Don't win. Thinking about defeat first" - this is one of the political qualities that every far-sighted politician must have.

And Zhao Junchen did the same, at the beginning of the implementation of the plan. Zhao Junchen has already considered all the changes and countermeasures.

Therefore, although Zhao Junchen was not shocked!

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At the same time, in the imperial study, Emperor Deqing sat behind the imperial case, but his brows were tightly locked, his face was solemn, and he was worried about what happened to the court this morning.

Speaking of which, Emperor Deqing has not been in such a dilemma for many years as he is today.

Emperor Deqing never imagined that the crown prince Zhu Heyu would be so reckless after returning to Beijing, and there was no room at all. Taking the opportunity of the trial and handling of the "Southern Tour Preparation Fraud Case", he not only swept away the local officials between the northern and southern direct subordinates, but also impeached the three major cabinet elders of the DPRK and the Central Committee in public!

At this point, there is no room for manoeuvre!

Therefore, Emperor Deqing must face two choices next - either fully support the impeachment of the crown prince Zhu and Yu, and take the opportunity to attack the power and prestige of the three elders, or make every effort to stop the actions of the crown prince Zhu and Yu to prevent the chaos caused by this incident from further expanding.

Other than that, there is no other option. Otherwise, it will only make the crown prince Zhu Heyu and the three major pavilion elders unconvinced, and it will be difficult to control the middle of the court at that time.

It's just that the first option will make the central shape shì turbulent. The second option is to destroy Zhu Heyu's prestige as a prince.

Therefore, Emperor Deqing only felt a dilemma between two sides at this time. I don't know what to do for a while.

At the same time, he did such a stupid thing to the crown prince Zhu and Yu. Forcing himself into such a situation again, Emperor Deqing was even more angry.

Originally. Emperor Deqing sent the crown prince Zhu and Yu to leave Beijing to handle the case, hoping to take this opportunity to exercise the mind and means of the crown prince Zhu and Yu, so that the prince Zhu and Yu could learn some of the wisdom necessary for the emperor in the battle of wits and courage with the corrupt officials!

I never thought that it would be counterproductive, not only did the prince not make any progress, but became more and more stubborn and reckless, and caused such a big trouble in the court this morning!

It's just that Zhu Heyu is the biological son of Emperor Deqing and the crown prince of the Ming Dynasty after all, so even if Emperor Deqing doesn't like him anymore, even if he is very angry with his recklessness and uprightness, he must help him wipe his ass at this time!

However, because of this incident, Emperor Deqing also began to wonder if it was a good choice for him to insist on establishing Zhu Heyu as the prince? With such an innocent and upright heart as Prince Zhu and Yu, can he really govern the Ming Dynasty in the future?

The concept that had been adhered to was slightly shaken at this moment.

It's just that such an idea was quickly left behind by Emperor Deqing, and Zhu Heyu was the eldest prince of Emperor Deqing after all; Second, among the princes of Emperor Deqing, except for the seventh prince Zhu Hejian, the talents and means of the other princes are not as good as Zhu Heyu, and Zhu Hejian's body has always been sick and weak, so in addition to Zhu Heyu, Emperor Deqing has no better choice now.

"I can only teach and change step by step, hey, I really don't know why he developed such a temperament, it's really a headache, like today's matter, once it is not handled well......"

Emperor Deqing sighed and shook his head slightly, his brows furrowed even more.

At this time, the eunuch Zhang De entered the imperial study and reported to Emperor Deqing: "Your Majesty, Zhao Junchen and Lord Zhao are here." ”

Emperor Deqing raised his head, an inexplicable gloomy color flashed in his eyes, and said, "Let him come in." ”

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As Zhao Junchen had guessed, Emperor Deqing had already begun to suspect him.

Because, if it weren't for Zhao Junchen's sudden serious illness, it would not have been the turn of the prince Zhu Heyu to be responsible for the preparations for the southern tour, and then Zhu Heyu was deceived by the corrupt officials, so he naturally did a bad job, and then his reputation was greatly damaged!

Then, because of Zhao Junchen's construction, Emperor Deqing asked the crown prince Zhu Heyu to personally take charge of the "Southern Tour Preparation Fraud Case", but the result was that the crown prince Zhu Heyu was hostile to hundreds of officials in the court because of this, and then it was another trouble!

In this way, first the prestige was damaged, and then the officials were hostile, how could Zhu Heyu's position as the prince be stable?

It can be said that it was under Zhao Junchen's "sudden illness" and "advice" that the crown prince Zhu Heyu walked step by step to today's predicament - what made Emperor Deqing even more helpless was that the prince Zhu Heyu himself was still ignorant of this!

And Emperor Deqing is proficient in the emperor's mind and has always been suspicious, so at this time, he will naturally be suspicious of Zhao Junchen.

Therefore, Emperor Deqing must investigate clearly, in the process of the crown prince Zhu Heyu step by step towards today's predicament, what is Zhao Junchen's position? What kind of mindset do you have? And what role does it play?

This is also the reason why Emperor Deqing suddenly summoned Zhao Junchen!

If Zhao Junchen can't eliminate Emperor Deqing's suspicion today, then it can be expected that Emperor Deqing will inevitably reserve a cell for Zhao Junchen in the prison! And soon, Zhao Junchen will live in it!

After all, the current Zhao Junchen does not have the ability to resist Emperor Deqing at all.

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Then, under the scrutinizing gaze of Emperor Deqing, Zhao Junchen walked into the imperial study, and saluted Emperor Deqing respectfully: "Minister Zhao Junchen, meet Your Majesty, long live my emperor!" ”

Emperor Deqing nodded and said slowly, "Get up." ”

"Thank you." Zhao Junchen's face was calm, he slowly stood up, and asked, "I don't know what happened when Your Majesty summoned the ministers to see him?" ”

Emperor Deqing asked rhetorically: "What do you say? ”

At this time, Zhao Junchen naturally didn't pretend to be confused, and nodded: "Your Majesty is for the things that are going up this morning?" Hey, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is really reckless. ”

Emperor Deqing snorted lightly and said: "You don't need to say this, I naturally know that the prince is reckless, and I will also have some guidance in the future, but I invited you to meet you this time, but I want to know, what do you think of this matter?" The crown prince arrested more than 70 local officials in one go, and impeached three cabinet elders in public, once this matter is not handled well, it will make the government and the opposition turbulent, I have the heart to calm this chaos, but I don't know where to start, so I want you to help me come up with ideas......"

Speaking of this, Emperor Deqing paused slightly, then looked at Zhao Junchen's expression with blazing eyes, and said: "Also, although the prince is stubborn, he usually knows how to measure, and today he is so reckless, I always feel that things are a little strange, and I think that someone may be secretly adding fuel to the fire, Junchen, you are in charge of the West Factory, do you have any news about this?" ”

Here it comes!

Zhao Junchen was shocked in his heart, and understood that Emperor Deqing was testing himself.

Emperor Deqing's inquiry was clearly to make Zhao Junchen come up with an idea, as if he was interested in Zhao Junchen, but if Zhao Junchen lost his vigilance because of this, there were flaws in his answer, or he showed some kind of intention, then what greeted him next would be a catastrophe!

However, on the surface, Zhao Junchen seemed to hesitate, and after hesitating for a moment, he reported to Emperor Deqing: "Your Majesty, if you say so, is it possible that you are suspicious...... East Factory? ”

"East Factory?" Emperor Deqing was slightly stunned, what he said just now was to test Zhao Junchen, but he didn't expect Zhao Junchen to suddenly mention Dongchang.

"Yes, Your Majesty, it's the Dongchang Yamen!"

Zhao Junchen seemed to have strengthened his judgment, nodded seriously, and replied in a stern tone.

"Misfortune leads to the east" is exactly the response policy set by Zhao Junchen for today's situation!

And Dongchang is the scapegoat that Zhao Junchen has been preparing for a long time!

"Did you get any news from there? Let's take it into detail! ”

Emperor Deqing frowned, as if he had thought of something, and commanded with a solemn expression.

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…… (To be continued......)