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In fact, after knowing Zhao Junchen's plans, not only Gu Quan, Zhan Shanchang, and Liu Changan, but even Zuo Lanshan, the secretary of the Ministry of Industry, also had a sense of awe for Zhao Junchen.

This can be seen in the change in their attitudes.

When Zhan Shanchang, Gu Quan, and Liu Changan faced Zhao Junchen, their attitudes became more and more humble and cautious, and they no longer dared to be proud and ask for benefits; And the attitude of Zuo Lanshan, the secretary of the Ministry of Industry, was also much more cautious, and he felt that he had lowered his posture, and he no longer dared to rely on his official position to be the same as Zhao Junchen.

After all, no matter how Zhao Junchen explains, there is one fact that cannot be concealed no matter what.

That is-Zhao Junchen's means are superb, far superior to others, and in Zhao Junchen's various schemes, the existence of these people is just a mere chess piece, and once the chess piece provokes the master, it will become an outcast at any time!

So, they will be in awe, and rightfully so.

However, "reverence" does not mean "loyalty" and often also means distancing.

But Zhao Junchen didn't care about this.

If you want to get the loyalty of a gentleman, it is not enough to rely only on the word "awe", but if you want to get the obedience of the villain, in addition to the relationship of interests, the word "awe" is the most important.

Like Zhan Shanchang, Gu Quan, Liu Changan and others, although they are not pure villains, they are not gentlemen, and the fundamental reason why they defected to Zhao Junchen is only because of the relationship of interests, if there is a greater temptation of interests one day, they may not betray Zhao Junchen.

Therefore, Zhao Junchen's various statements today are precisely to establish prestige and make them have a sense of awe for themselves. They will also be more obedient to themselves and dare not betray easily.

In fact, before that, the "Zhao Party" was essentially just a loose alliance of interests, not a powerful political group, and Zhao Junchen was able to become the leader of the "Zhao Party". It's just because Zhao Junchen can seek the greatest benefit for everyone.

It is precisely for this reason that before this, Zhao Junchen's control over the "Zhao Party" was not very strong, and if he wanted to take any action, he often needed to convince other "Zhao Party" officials that he did not have the ability to say anything.

Therefore, Zhao Junchen has always wanted to establish his prestige and strengthen his control over the "Zhao Party".

However, Zhao Junchen used to be both prestige and strength. All of them are deficient, and if they blindly establish their prestige, it will only backfire and make the officials of the "Zhao Party" disgusted.

But now, the timing is right - when Zhao Junchen accompanied him on his southern tour, after the "Zhao Party" officials lost Zhao Junchen's protection, they were bullied like lost dogs. Zhao Junchen's importance has been undoubtedly demonstrated, which has increased Zhao Junchen's prestige in disguise.

Furthermore. Zhao Junchen is about to take over the rectification of commercial taxes, and his power will inevitably rise, so Zhao Junchen's strength is gradually sufficient.

Therefore, now is the best time for Zhao Junchen to establish his prestige!

At the same time, Huang Yourong is about to fall and lose power, and Zhao Junchen is out of various considerations. At that time, Zuo Lanshan's status on the surface is already higher than that of Zhao Junchen, which may cause a chaotic situation in the leadership of the "Zhao Party", and Zhao Junchen chose to establish his prestige at this time. It is also to prevent this from happening.

Today, Zhao Junchen explained in detail all his plans, in fact, it is to hint to everyone a fact - my means, mind, and ability are far higher than yours, which can not only protect you from fail, but also let you die without a place to be buried, this is all in my thoughts! Therefore, you should not have any careful thoughts in the future, just listen to my leadership!

Of course, Zuo Lanshan, Zhan Shanchang and others were still unaware of Zhao Junchen's thoughts, only Huo Zhengyuan, a scholar, noticed a little, but Huo Zhengyuan not only did not feel disgusted by this, but a trace of appreciation flashed in his eyes.

For personality reasons, Huo Zhengyuan did not want his future leader to be a weak person.

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Next, Zhao Junchen began to discuss with everyone the plan to annex the "Yellow Party", which was roughly nothing more than a rebellion, bribery, and suppression of dissidents, and there was no need to elaborate.

But he said that at this moment, in the capital less than thirty miles away, all forces were also brewing their own plans.

In the prince's east palace, Zhu Heyu learned that Emperor Deqing was now in Tongzhou and was about to return to the capital, so he hurriedly recruited the "prince. The many members of the party deliberated on countermeasures.

Among them, in addition to the Pavilion Elder Cheng Yuandao, the Young Fu Guo Tang, the Metropolitan Procuratorate Zuodu Yushi Lu Chunxiao and others, the Seventh Prince Zhu Hejian is also impressively listed!

I don't know when it began, the seventh prince Zhu and Yu have already obtained the "crown prince. The party "recognized and trusted all the people, began to attend in a grand manner" Prince. party" various gatherings, blatant for the "prince. The party "advised, and" the prince. All the officials of the party also took this for granted, and already regarded the seventh prince Zhu Hejian as the "crown prince. party" is the second-in-command, second only to the crown prince Zhu and Yu.

In fact, the crown prince Zhu Hejian can be said to have great trust in the seventh prince Zhu Hejian, and he also obeys Zhu Hejian's advice. It is not an exaggeration to say that the real controller of the party.

At this time, Zhu Heyu and Zhu Hejian sat on the main seat, while Cheng Yuandao, Guo Tang, Lu Chunxiao and others sat on both sides.

I saw that Zhu Heyu's originally resolute face was full of sadness at this time, and he said slowly: "My father has now come to Tongzhou, and he will return to Beijing tomorrow!" It's a pity that our plan to rectify the commercial tax, not only did not reap any results, but also made the temple situation chaotic a lot, tomorrow after I see my father, I will inevitably be blamed, I am not worried about the reprimand of the father, only worried that our fortunate achievements these days will be ruined, and the business tax rectification will end without a problem, so how can it be good? ”

After speaking, Zhu He shook his head and sighed.

In recent days, Zhu Heyu has finally taken control of the temple as he wished, and began to handle government affairs according to his own ideas, but it is precisely because of this that Zhu Heyu finally realized his former superficiality. found that the political situation of the imperial court could not be settled by virtue of righteousness.

Therefore, today's Zhu Heyu is gradually maturing, and many ideas are not as naïve as before.

In fact, after this incident, Zhu Heyu may gradually grow into a qualified heir to the emperor.

It's a pity. There is really not much time left for Zhu Heyu to continue to grow.

On the other side, after hearing Zhu Heyu's sigh, Lu Chunxiao said angrily: "It's only to blame the officials below for bullying the superiors and subordinates, and the yang and the yin are disobedient, and they dare to obstruct the decrees of the imperial court. Locally, it has become a dead letter! In this way, how can we reap the benefits? ”

Pavilion elder Cheng Yuandao also shook his head and said: "There are huge flaws in the commercial tax of our dynasty, so we must make drastic rectifications, but if our rectification does not receive any results, but only causes political chaos, but we cannot get the support of His Majesty, I am afraid that all our efforts these days will be put into waste!" This is the case. It's annoying......"

Guo Tang hesitated for a moment and said, "What is Your Majesty's mind?" We don't know yet, maybe Your Majesty may not support us......"

On the other side, hearing everyone's gossip discussion, Zhu Heyu's brows gradually wrinkled.

Without him, although there are many opinions of the people, most of them are useless. It's just some complaints and speculations.

Today's Zhu Heyu is gradually becoming more practical, and he hopes to hear some effective suggestions than complaining and speculating!

So, Zhu Heyu turned his gaze to Zhu Hejian, the seventh prince beside him. I look forward to Zhu Hejian's advice.

After noticing Zhu Heyu's gaze, Zhu Hejian first coughed lightly twice, and then asked: "These days, I have been recuperating in the mansion, and I don't pay much attention to the situation in the DPRK and China. ”

After hearing Zhu Hejian's inquiry, everyone, including Zhu Heyu, was a little embarrassed.

After all, under Zhu Hejian's plan, everyone first undermined the Shen-Huang Alliance, broke through Huang Yourong's obstruction, and then forcibly suppressed the objections of hundreds of officials, and smoothly implemented the decision to rectify commercial taxes......

It can be said that in the early days of the rectification of commercial taxes, "the prince. Under the assistance of the Seventh Prince Zhu Hejian, the party can be described as smooth sailing and has not encountered any obstacles.

It's a pity that Zhu Hejian's physical condition is not good, and after doing this, his body naturally "can't hold on", so he no longer participates in the "Prince. party", peace of mind to recuperate.

At that time, the overall situation of the imperial court was completely in the hands of the "prince. party "in the hands," the prince. The party "everyone is also full of confidence, feeling that in such a situation, even without Zhu Hejian's help, it is enough for them to exert their strengths.

However, since then, "the Prince. The party "turned out that everything was not going well, and the rectification of business and taxation not only did not see any results, but the situation in the temples became more and more chaotic," said the prince. The party's "good situation" is also gradually lost, and today, "the prince. The party "seems to be in control, but in reality it is struggling."

In short, "the prince. After the party left Zhu Hejian's assistance, not only did it achieve nothing, but it also gradually lost its original advantages, and it was impossible to defend Chengdu.

In this way, after hearing Zhu Hejian's inquiry, everyone was naturally a little embarrassed.

Seeing everyone's expressions, a trace of disdain flashed in Zhu Hejian's eyes, but on the surface, he still looked calm, just sighed lightly, and said slowly: "Alas, commercial taxation is the most sensitive place in my dynasty, and if you want to rectify it, it is indeed not an overnight thing, and it is inevitable to encounter some setbacks, so although the current situation is not good, it is no wonder that you adults, but if this situation falls into the eyes of my father, it will only end up with an incompetent evaluation, so our top priority, Or try to get the understanding of my father, let us continue to preside over the business and tax rectification, and then find another way to reverse the situation......"

Zhu Heyu's eyes lit up, and he only felt that Zhu Hejian's analysis was to the point, and he finally heard some useful suggestions. So he hurriedly asked, "Oh? Gain your father's forgiveness? Seventh brother, do you have a specific way? ”

Zhu Hejian lowered his head slightly, as if he was contemplating, but in fact, he covered up the faint excitement in his eyes by hanging his head.

Zhu Hejian has coveted the position of the prince for a long time, so naturally he will not really help Zhu Heyu turn the situation around.

In fact, Zhu Hejian would only propose a plan that seemed good, but the crown prince Zhu Heyu really acted according to the plan. Then Zhu Heyu's fate will only become more embarrassing.

This "beautiful plan", Zhu Hejian has been preparing for a long time!

However, just as Zhu Hejian was about to speak, a eunuch of the East Palace hurriedly came to the side of the crown prince Zhu Heyu and reported to Zhu Heyu: "Your Highness, someone who claims to be a student of the former crown prince and prince He Ming, and the leader of the current branch palace examination, is named Zhao Shancai, and wants to ask to see you. ”

After hearing the report, Prince Zhu and Yu were slightly stunned. said: "Zhao Shancai? Didn't he follow his father on a southern tour? Now I should be driving in Tongzhou, how did I come to the capital? ”

On the other side, Lu Chunxiao, the left capital of the Imperial Palace, was overjoyed, and said: "Your Highness, that Zhao Shancai is a closed disciple of He Ming's predecessors, and he has inherited He Ming's predecessors' imperial mental arts. And he is also one of our own, and now he has come to the capital. It must be to solve problems for His Highness, why don't we recruit him in? Maybe he will have a way to solve the current problem! ”

The crown prince Zhu and Yu had also met Zhao Shancai a few times, and they had a good impression of Zhao Shancai, so after hearing Lu Chunxiao's suggestion, he immediately nodded and agreed, and said, "Since this is the case." Just invite Zhao Shan to come in and speak. ”

On the other side, after hearing Lu Chunxiao's proposal, a gleam flashed in the eyes of the Seventh Prince Zhu Hejian, and he fell silent.

Zhu Hejian was also a student of the former prince and master He Ming, and he knew that He Ming's power and scheming skills were unfathomable. It's a pity that Zhu Hejian is not the prince, so He Ming has never been waiting to see Zhu Hejian, and has never taught Zhu Hejian his true talent and learning, but Zhu Hejian is talented in the way of power and strategy, and it is with a little fur taught by He Ming, he has developed to this point!

However, it is precisely because Zhu Hejian knows that He Ming is terrible, so when Emperor Deqing recalled He Ming to serve as the crown prince and teacher again, Zhu Hejian did not stop doing two things, and sent people to pretend to be bandits to intercept and kill He Ming's family on the way, because Zhu Hejian knew very well that once the prince Zhu Heyu got He Ming's assistance, then his ambition would never be realized.

It is precisely because of this that although Zhao Shancai is not famous now, as He Ming's closed disciple, Zhu Hejian does not dare to underestimate him at all.

Therefore, Zhu Hejian suddenly fell silent - the "seemingly beautiful plan" he conceived, and he wanted to hide it from the "prince. It is not difficult for the party's officials to be officials, but they may not be able to hide it from Zhao Shancai, if they boldly bring it up at this time, they may be exposed by Zhao Shancai!

On the other side, while waiting for Zhao Shancai, Zhu Heyu also asked Zhu Hejian for his idea again, but Zhu Hejian just said that he hadn't conceived it properly and wanted to think about it for a while, but Zhu Hejian planned to make a decision after seeing Zhao Shancai's true skills with his own eyes.

Then, Zhao Shancai quickly appeared.

With the aura of He Ming's closed disciple on his head, although Zhao Shancai is shallow and young, "Prince. "Everyone looked up to him, and when Zhao Shan appeared, everyone's eyes were also gathered on him.

Under the attention of everyone, Zhao Shancai's expression was calm and calm, but he walked quickly to the crown prince Zhu Heyu, bowed and saluted: "Student Zhao Shancai, this is polite!" I've seen His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and I've seen all of you! ”

Prince Zhu Heyu asked, "Shancai, aren't you accompaniing?" Your Majesty is still in Tongzhou now, and you won't be able to return to Beijing until tomorrow, why did you come back early? If you let others know, I'm afraid you will be punished by the officials. ”

Zhao Shancai shook his head and sighed: "I heard that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has rectified the business tax, how can Shancai still sit still?" After arriving in Tongzhou, he left the southern patrol team privately and hurried back to the capital! However, Shancai's status is low, and the southern patrol team has a huge number of people, although Shancai is absent, it may not be discovered. What's more, if the crisis of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince can be relieved, even if Shancai is punished by the officials, everything will be worth it. ”

"Crisis? How? ”

The crown prince Zhu Heyu has indeed grown a lot, and he was sensitive to the seriousness of Zhao Shancai's words, and hurriedly asked.

Zhao Shancai sighed again and asked, "In recent days, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has been busy with the rectification of business and taxation, so I'm afraid he hasn't paid too much attention to His Majesty's southern tour, right?" ”

The crown prince Zhu Heyu was slightly stunned, nodded and said: "That's true, during this time, I was focused on the rectification of commercial taxes, and I didn't pay attention to the details of my father's southern tour, what's wrong?" Could it be that something happened to the emperor during his southern tour? ”

Zhao Shan saw the sluggish appearance of the crown prince Zhu Heyu, subconsciously sighed again, and then said: "Prince, do you really think that Your Majesty's southern tour is just for fun?" In fact, His Majesty's southern tour has another profound meaning, and the situation in the imperial court is also about to change dramatically because of this. ”

After hearing Zhao Shancai's explanation, Prince Zhu and Yu were stunned again, and asked, "What do you mean?" Let's talk about it in detail! ”

Then, Zhao Shan asked the crown prince Zhu Heyu and the "prince. The party explained in detail the fighting game between Emperor Deqing and Zhou Shangjing, the first assistant, during the southern tour, and the deep meaning of Emperor Deqing's intention to take the opportunity to bring down Zhou Shangjing.

Hearing the open and secret battles between Emperor Deqing and Zhou Shangjing, all the "princes. The party officials were all shocked, they didn't expect that Emperor Deqing's southern tour plan had such a deep meaning!

At the same time, the battle between Emperor Deqing and Zhou Shangjing can be described as extremely exciting, although everyone only inquired afterwards, they were also thrilled.

Therefore, when Zhao Shancai finished speaking, everyone was shocked, and many people showed a trace of unfinished expressions.

Seeing that everyone was only listening to the story, but they didn't realize the seriousness of the matter, Zhao Shancai only felt angry, and said: "Your Majesty and Zhou Shangjing have been fighting secretly for many years, and it has always been Your Majesty's long-cherished wish to bring down Zhou Shangjing...... In this way, the annoyance in His Majesty's heart can also be imagined, His Royal Highness the Prince, you have ruined Your Majesty's plan to bring down Zhou Shangjing, and Your Majesty is now extremely dissatisfied with you, and it is by no means a few words of reprimand that can be passed......"

Speaking of this, Zhao Shancai's expression became more and more solemn, and he said word by word: "In the eyes of Your Majesty, Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince is now more than successful and more than defeated, to put it seriously, Your Majesty may have the idea of changing the reserve, maybe ......."

Hearing Zhao Shancai's words, including the crown prince Zhu and Yu, the "prince. Party officials realized the seriousness of the matter.

Especially after they heard the word "change of storage", they all looked flustered and pale!

The position of the prince is the "crown prince. The most fundamental interests of the party, if Zhu Heyu loses the position of prince, it means that the entire "prince. The party "is going to disappear!"

Before that, they always felt that no matter how serious the matter of commercial tax rectification was, at most it would be a few reprimands from Emperor Deqing.

And just in the "Prince. When everyone panicked, Zhao Shancai said again: "So far, although the situation is serious, it may not be impossible to recover!" ”

As Zhao Shancai's words fell, a trace of murderous aura suddenly flashed in the eyes of the Seventh Prince Zhu Hejian!

In Zhu Hejian's opinion, this Zhao Shancai in front of him must not be kept!

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In fact, because of the lack of updates, the results of this book are very poor, and the insects code words every day, largely just to escape reality and change their mood.

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There is no business today, and there are relatives to help with family affairs, so I also wrote more to thank you for your love.

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…… (To be continued.) )