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Under Huo Zhengyuan's hint, Lin Youlun and Situ Erhan continued to debate fiercely on the pros and cons of the "Yellow Party" people switching to Shen Changmao.

However, how to express the views of the two, how to refute each other's views, which issues should be focused on described, and which issues should be deliberately avoided, Huo Zhengyuan has arranged these things in advance, so the debate between Lin Youlun and Situ Han seems to be fierce, but it is just a script.

At the same time, while listening to this debate, the thoughts in their hearts were quietly guided and gradually changed, and the idea of taking refuge in Shen Changmao was gradually no longer as firm as it was originally.

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I saw that Situ Han still looked determined to take refuge in Shen Changmao, and said: "Brother Lin's words are wrong, Shen Shoufu has been in the sea for many years, and he is naturally experienced and clever, how can he not control the officials under him?" Shen Shoufu is now the time to seek talents, as long as we people take refuge in the past, how can we be treated badly? As long as he can restrain his subordinate officials, we will never have a conflict with those old people of the 'Shen Party'! As for the loss of our interests, it is even more nonsense, now Shen Shoufu is a critical period to expand his power, if we take refuge in the past, it is the golden bones, if Shen Shoufu treats us badly, how to convince the world in the future? Regarding this point, Shen Shoufu must be clear in his heart, but Brother Lin is too worried. ”

Lin Youlun still sneered and said: "If his own interests are not violated, Shen Shoufu can certainly control the officials under him, but now Shen Shoufu's steps are too big, not only want us to take refuge in him, but also use the matter of business taxes to create momentum, I am afraid that there will be many court officials who will take refuge in him in the future." And if we take refuge in him, it will only be a part of it, the icing on the cake, Shen Shoufu may not pay too much attention to us, but will be jealous and deliberately suppress us because of our similar backgrounds and close ties with each other......"

After a pause, Lin Youlun said again: "The most important thing is that. Shen Shoufu has so many officials to take refuge in one breath, it seems that he is certainly powerful, but the power in his hands has not actually increased, how can he distribute the benefits? In this way, everyone can get fewer benefits and opportunities, and there will inevitably be many people who are dissatisfied, and at that time, I am afraid that some of the interests of our people will have to be divided to others! ”

Situ Han said: "Shen Shoufu's power is expanding extremely rapidly now. It may not be impossible to gain more authority......"

However, before Situ Han could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Lin Youlun: "More authority? Where did it come from? Was he able to snatch the Ministry of Officials and the Hanlin Academy from Zhou Shangjing? Or can you snatch the Metropolitan Procuratorate from the hands of the prince? I'm afraid he can't even interfere with Zhao Junchen's household department and the Ministry of Industry! The distribution of power in the imperial court has long been fixed, and no matter how fast his power develops, I am afraid that he will not be able to reap the real benefits! ”

After hearing Lin Youlun's rebuttal, Situ Han was silent, but he acquiesced to Shen Changmao's view that he might not be able to fight Zhao Junchen.

In fact. Not only Situ Han, but all the "Yellow Party" officials did not think that there was anything wrong with Lin Youlun's views.

After all. The "Yellow Party" and the "Shen Party" are also old rivals, and the two sides have fought openly and secretly not a little over the years, and they have always been on an equal footing with each other, but when the "Yellow Party" and Zhao Junchen had a party dispute some time ago, they were suppressed by the "Zhao Party" from beginning to end, so that they were. The officials of the "Yellow Party" also have their own judgments on the comparison of the strength of Zhao Junchen and Shen Changmao.

Although Shen Changmao is now the first assistant of the cabinet, his status is more noble than that of Huang Yourong at the beginning, and his prestige is stronger than that of Huang Yourong at the beginning. But it may not be able to win against Zhao Junchen.

After all, Zhao Junchen not only has superb means, is good at grasping the situation, and has won the favor of Emperor Deqing, but also Zhao Junchen's power is concentrated in the Ministry of Household and the Ministry of Industry, and the two yamen are operated like iron buckets, and it is extremely difficult for outsiders to intervene in them, but they are not like Huang Yourong and Shen Changmao, it seems that the power is huge, but the distribution of power is too wide and extremely scattered, and each yamen has intervened, but each yamen can not establish an absolute advantage, and it is easy to be broken by opponents one by one.

In this regard, Zhao Junchen's solid foundation is actually stronger than Shen and Huang.

In fact, this is also Zhou Shangjing's strength - Zhou Shangjing's power distribution is more extensive than Shen and Huang, and his momentum is also more vast, but Zhou Shangjing's power foundation is very solid, and he has always firmly grasped the two major yamen of the Ministry of Officials and the Hanlin Academy - these two yamen have the responsibility of assessing officials and cultivating officials respectively, so Zhou Shangjing can be a protégé all over the world and stand tall for many years.

After Lin Youlun refuted Situ Han's point of view, he took advantage of the victory to pursue and continued: "Also, Brother Situ don't think that after Shen Changmao became the first assistant of the cabinet, he was really above 10,000 people under one person, how did he become the first assistant of the cabinet, we all know it, but he just picked up a cheap one while His Majesty was fighting with Zhou Shangjing, in terms of strength, scheming, and means, he is far inferior to Zhou Shangjing...... Hehe, he doesn't have the corresponding strength, but steals a high position, how dangerous is this situation, I think Brother Situ, you also know, in my opinion, Zhou Shangjing will sooner or later snatch back the position of the first assistant, at that time, the more beautiful Shen Changmao is today, the more miserable his fate will be in the future, and if we take refuge in Shen Changmao, we will also be implicated at that time, and I am afraid that we will have to find another way. ”

As Lin Youlun's words fell, Situ Han was silent again.

As if it had been pre-arranged, the debate was won by Lin Youlun.

Such a result made the expressions of the "Yellow Party" officials present change.

Obviously, Lin Youlun's views were very weighty, and once again shook their minds to join Shen Changmao.

Then, in addition to the contradictions in everyone's hearts, they finally remembered the host of this party, but they focused their eyes on Huo Zhengyuan.

Huo Zhengyuan has always been the wisdom and courage of the "Yellow Party", and at this time, the "Yellow Party" still wants to hear Huo Zhengyuan's views.

Under the gaze of everyone, Huo Zhengyuan first pondered for a moment, and then asked Zuo Tongzheng Wang Jie of the General Administration: "Lord Wang." What do you think about this? ”

Huo Zhengyuan's inquiry can be described as very exquisite.

At the beginning, under the calculation of the Seventh Emperor Zhu Hejian, Wang Ye, the son of Wang Yi, the general secretary of the "Yellow Party", and Dong Qing, the nephew of Sima Zhuo, the right general secretary of the "Shen Party", had a fierce conflict in the Qinglou, and finally Wang Ye beat Dong Qing to a serious injury. This incident also directly contributed to the rupture of the Shen-Huang alliance, so that Huang Yourong could no longer suppress the plan of the crown prince Zhu and Yu to rectify the commercial tax.

It is precisely because of this that Wang Yi has been the target of the "Shen Party" officials for a period of time, and Huang Yourong is also resentful and does not treat him very well, so Wang Ye is naturally resolutely opposed to the matter of the "Yellow Party" people defecting to Shen Changmao.

Therefore, after hearing Huo Zhengyuan's inquiry, Wang Ye immediately said: "Scholar Huo." Xia Guan thinks that what Lord Lin said is reasonable, if we want to find a new way out, then this way out must not only ensure our immediate interests, but also give us long-term shelter, otherwise we are not worthy of entrusting ourselves to him, and Shen Shoufu is currently in a high position, but there are many hidden worries, but it may not be a good way out. ”

And then. According to the prior arrangement, Huo Zhengyuan's cronies also spoke one after another. expressed opposition to Shen Changmao, and each had a number of reasons.

For a time, the situation reversed, as if opposition to Shen Changmao had become the mainstream idea within the "Yellow Party".

And such a change has once again increased the doubts of the "Yellow Party" about Shen Changmao.

At this time, Huo Zhengyuan nodded. finally made his position clear, and said slowly: "Actually, the matter of taking refuge in Shen Shoufu is just the idea of Huang Ge Lao, but for this idea. Whether it is Lin Shangshu, or Zhang Shaofu, or myself, they don't approve of it, which is why Lin Shangshu and Zhang Shaofu did not attend this party, and now Huang Ge Lao is personally convincing the two of them to ......"

Humans are social animals and are the most likely to follow the crowd.

Because of the argument between Lin Youlun and Situ Han, the "Yellow Party" was already a little hesitant, but at this time, they found that Huo Zhengyuan, a scholar from the university, Lin Wei, a scholar from the Ministry of Rites, Zhang Cheng, a young master, and Wang Ye from the Tongzheng Division, were all unwilling to take refuge in Shen Changmao, and the attitudes and positions of these people naturally played a decisive role.

Although it was Huang Yourong's idea to take refuge in Shen Changmao, Huang Yourong was about to fall, so who would really care about Huang Yourong's thoughts?

As a result, soon a "Yellow Party" official asked Huo Zhengyuan: "Since there are so many hidden dangers in taking refuge in Shen Shoufu, then we don't necessarily have to follow Huang Ge Lao's wishes...... Please also ask Scholar Huo to teach, in your heart, where is the way out for us people? Could it be that he took refuge in Zhou Shangjing? ”

Huo Zhengyuan shook his head and said: "Zhou Shangjing is certainly strong and calculating, but because his strength is too strong, there are not many of us, and there are many of us, and after we take refuge in him, we may not be taken seriously." In addition, Zhou Shangjing has always been a thorn in His Majesty's side and a thorn in the flesh, and His Majesty will definitely have a fight with him in the future...... The most important thing is that Zhou Ge is too old......"

After hearing Huo Zhengyuan's reason, all the "Yellow Party" officials nodded in agreement.

Over the years, Emperor Deqing and Zhou Shangjing have fought openly and secretly, they have all seen it in their eyes, and they are not willing to participate easily, and Zhou Shangjing is indeed too old, and he doesn't know how many years he can stay in office, but he will definitely not be able to shelter them for a long time.

In fact, so far, Zhou Shangjing's age has always been the biggest hidden danger of the "Zhou Party", and everyone with a discerning eye can see this.

Just as everyone was pondering, Huo Zhengyuan said, "As for my thoughts...... It may be sensational to say, but I do have a good reason, and that is...... We might as well take refuge in the 'Zhao Party'! ”

"Zhao Dang? Zhao Junchen? ”

After hearing Huo Zhengyuan's point of view, everyone in the "Yellow Party" was surprised, but they only felt unreliable in their hearts.

Just as Huo Zhengyuan worried in advance, although Zhao Junchen's strength is sufficient, he is too young, too young, too young, too young, and has not yet entered the cabinet, and in the eyes of the "Yellow Party", it is definitely not a good way out.

However, Huo Zhengyuan had already expected everyone's reaction, and he had already made arrangements.

I saw Lin Youlun get up and speak again, and before everyone objected, he asked: "Scholar Huo has always been resourceful and cautious, since Scholar Huo wants to take refuge in Zhao Junchen." I think I must have considered it sufficiently, but I also asked Professor Huo to explain the reason, otherwise I and others would not be able to understand. ”

With Lin Youlun's speech, everyone in the "Yellow Party" also forgot about their opposition and turned their attention to Huo Zhengyuan's reasons.

I saw Huo Zhengyuan looking thoughtful, and said slowly: "I have three reasons; One. Zhao Junchen's rise is still short, although the power has been formed, but the momentum is still shallow, if we take refuge in him, it is the situation of sending charcoal in the snow, and it can also arouse his full attention, and will never treat us badly, and Zhao Junchen's current strength is not inferior to several elders in the court. But it is also enough to protect us and ensure our vested interests. ”

Seeing that everyone looked thoughtful and seemed to be seriously considering, Huo Zhengyuan did not move, but continued: "Second, Zhao Junchen is different from Shen Shoufu and Zhou Gelao, because of the rectification of commercial taxes, the prince's position is already a little unstable, so this way. Zhao Junchen's future situation is very good, and he is not as worried as Shen Shoufu. It's not as far-sighted as Zhou Gelao, and if he can develop in the long run, it will be enough to shelter us for a long time. ”

Hearing Huo Zhengyuan's reason, everyone in the "Yellow Party" nodded secretly.

In the eyes of ordinary people, Zhao Junchen's future hidden danger is only the crown prince Zhu and Yu, and now the prince Zhu and Yu are in big trouble because of the business tax rectification. Then Zhao Junchen is naturally carefree and has a bright future.

From this point of view, taking refuge in Zhao Junchen is not necessarily a bad choice.

Then, Huo Zhengyuan said: "In addition, Zhao Junchen is known for his kindness, and I heard about the officials under him. In addition, Zhao Junchen also controls the two oil and water yamen, the Ministry of Household and the Ministry of Industry, and now he is involved in the rectification of commercial taxes, as long as we take refuge in Zhao Junchen, the benefits are absolutely indispensable. ”

After hearing Huo Zhengyuan's reason, the eyes of the "Yellow Party" lit up again.

After Huo Zhengyuan's reminder, they suddenly found that after they took refuge in Zhao Junchen, they would have so many benefits!

Originally, they were all not in favor of the commercial tax rectification, because the commercial tax rectification would damage their interests, but if they could participate in it and obtain greater benefits, that would be another way of saying it.

Compared with interests and benefits, the original position is not important, and Zhao Junchen's qualifications and age are equally unimportant.

As a result, everyone in the "Yellow Party" was a little tempted.

In addition to being tempted, an official of the "Yellow Party" hesitated: "However, we have just had a conflict with the 'Zhao Party', if we take refuge in Zhao Junchen, I am afraid that it will ......."

Huo Zhengyuan shook his head and said: "On this point, you don't have to worry, we have been attacking each other for too long with the 'Shen Party', and the hostility between each other is too deep, so we are full of contradictions with the 'Shen Party' officials, but the conflict between us and the 'Zhao Party' is still short, and the contradictions between each other are only limited to Huang Ge Lao and Zhao Junchen, and they have not penetrated into everyone, and now Huang Ge Lao is about to withdraw from the officialdom, so the contradiction between us and the 'Zhao Party' naturally no longer exists." ”

At this moment, Chen Dongxiang suddenly spoke: "Actually, a few days ago, someone from the 'Zhao Party' contacted me, saying that as long as I return to the 'Zhao Party', then everything in the past can be blamed for the past." ”

Hearing Chen Dongxiang's statement, the "Yellow Party" officials were in high spirits again!

They didn't know Chen Dongxiang's undercover identity, they only thought that Chen Dongxiang was a traitor to the "Zhao Party", and the contradictions with the "Zhao Party" were very deep.

In addition, Zhao Junchen's attitude is enough to show Zhao Junchen's sincerity.

As a result, everyone in the "Yellow Party" began to seriously consider the matter of defecting to Zhao Junchen, but the more they thought about it, the more they felt that they might be a reliable way out for Zhao Junchen.

Seeing the change in the expressions of the "Yellow Party", Huo Zhengyuan's eyes flashed with a hint of pride again, knowing that this matter had been successful for the most part.

As long as the "Yellow Party" people have such thoughts, even if they can't make a decision immediately, as long as they lead a group of people to take the lead in taking refuge in Zhao Junchen, then there will be a chain reaction immediately.

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PS: This chapter has a lot of words, so it took two days to finish, forgive me.

Well, two-in-one chapter.

…… (To be continued.) )