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Zhao Junchen has always believed that throughout the ages, all those who have achieved great things, although strength and ambition complement each other, but there is also a distinction between priority and importance, strength creates ambition, ambition comes from strength, only their own strength to a certain extent, ambition will expand and grow. (The fastest update speed is on the Aishang Novel Network biquge.info)

Inflated ambition without the guarantee of strength is not "ambitious." Rather, it is "beyond our means." Although the times create heroes, the premise is that the so-called "heroes" themselves have enough strength and preparation to be created.

After a short contact at the Deqing Birthday Ceremony, Zhao Junchen was already convinced that Zhu Hejian did have some kind of ambition, and he was not a person who was immeasurable, otherwise he would not have been able to endure behind the back of the crown prince Zhu Heyu for so many years, so where did the strength foundation that supported his ambition come from?

In today's Ming Dynasty, the forces of foreign dynasties have long been divided up by Zhou Shangjing, Shen Changmao, Huang Yourong, and Zhao Junchen, and the prince's party has also gained a firm foothold in the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and Zhu Hejian has no room for interference at all.

Of course, it is also possible that Zhu Hejian had the support or promise of a foreign courtier, such as one of Zhou, Shen, and Huang. But with the heartfelt means of Zhou, Shen, and Huang, it is impossible to truly support a powerless and frail prince, otherwise it is better to support a younger prince. Therefore, even if this kind of support or promise really exists, it is only speculative at best, and it is even more impossible for Zhu Hejian to regard it as a guarantee of his own strength.

As for the army's allegiance to support, it is even more unlikely. The military system of the Ming Dynasty is perfect, and the power has always been monopolized by the emperors of the Ming Dynasty.

If you put aside the civil and military forces of the outer courts, then the only thing left is the eunuch power of the inner court.

In the Ming Dynasty, the eunuchs in the palace were in charge of the twenty-four yamen of the inner court, the power of the long, can be called the most of the previous dynasties, although since Emperor Chongzhen killed Wei Zhongxian, its power and influence have been reduced again and again, and even will be purged and rectified at every turn, but it is still impossible to ignore, the reason why Zhao Junchen was eager to have a good relationship with the eunuchs in the palace was out of this consideration.

It's just that, with Zhu Hejian's prestige status, is it possible to get the support of the eunuch forces in the inner court?

If it had been a day ago, Zhao Junchen would definitely have thought it was impossible.

But now, the eunuchs in charge of the palace actually concealed the news from Zhao Junchen that Zhou Shangjing was going to accompany him on the southern tour at the same time, and this news was finally given to Zhao Junchen by Zhu Hejian, so that Zhao Junchen passively owed Zhu Hejian a favor.

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“…… This Zhu Hejian, as the only adult prince in Beijing, is even more convenient than the crown prince Zhu Heyu to enter and exit the palace and win over the eunuchs in power, and under the current system of the Ming Dynasty, if Zhu Hejian wants to realize his ambitions, win over the eunuchs of the inner court, and get the support of the eunuchs of the inner court, it may also be his best way out, although it is difficult, but if you think about it carefully, it is not completely impossible, as long as the means are appropriate......"

“…… Compared with Zhu Hejian, those eunuchs in the palace are full of fear of the crown prince Zhu Heyu, and it is very possible that Zhu Heyu will continue to suppress the power of the eunuchs in the inner court after succeeding to the throne......

Thinking of the conversation with Zhang Xiu, the eunuch of the Yangxin Palace a few days ago, the eunuchs in the inner court had completely different views and attitudes towards the two brothers Zhu Heyu and Zhu Hejian, as well as Zhu Hejian's behavior of deliberately cultivating good karma in the inner court over the years, Zhao Junchen couldn't help but think thoughtfully.

"Young Master, Young Master!!"

Just as Zhao Junchen was thinking about it, Xu Qingyan's soft call next to the sedan chair finally brought Zhao Junchen back to his senses.

Just now, Xu Qingyan was scolding the eunuchs in the palace for not following the rules and not doing things after receiving the money - the corrupt officials also have their own rules, and even pay more attention to the rules than ordinary people, the most important of which is to do things after receiving the money - but scolding and scolding, he found that Zhao Junchen was not listening, but just sitting in the sedan chair thoughtfully, his face seemed to be dignified, and he seemed to be surprised, thoughtful, and seemed to be smiling.

When he came back to his senses, he saw that Xu Qingyan was looking at him worriedly, as if he was afraid that he would be angry, Zhao Junchen couldn't help but smile and said softly: "Qingyan, you send someone to send a letter to the eunuchs in power in the palace, just say that this matter, I need them to give me an explanation." ”

Hearing Zhao Junchen's order, Xu Qingyan couldn't help but be stunned, frowned, and said, "Young Master, just ask this and it's over?" They took the money and didn't do anything, so it's not too much for us to retaliate, just send a message to ask, as long as there is an explanation, I'm afraid it's too weak, right? If you let those eunuchs think we're bullying ......"

Xu Qingyan was halfway through his words, but was interrupted by Zhao Junchen waving his hand.

"I told you, don't call 'eunuchs' in the future, if those eunuchs know about it, the relationship with them that has been repaired with great difficulty will be completely over." Zhao Junchen glared at Xu Qingyan and said slowly: "No matter how you look at this matter, it is strange, I didn't retaliate, but just let them give an explanation, not to show weakness, but to test, it is to knock the mountain and shake the tiger, I want to see what can be knocked out in the end, if I can really knock out something, I also want to see if those things are consistent with my guess." ”

Hearing Zhao Junchen say this, Xu Qingyan frowned, he obviously didn't understand Zhao Junchen's words.

However, seeing that Zhao Junchen was serious, Xu Qingyan still nodded yes.

Seeing Xu Qingyan like this, Zhao Junchen nodded with satisfaction, but a trace of regret flashed in his eyes.

Today's Zhao Junchen has long been stiffened by Li Dai, and the reason why he still treats Xu Qingyan like a brother and a friend, and lets him always follow him, is because Xu Qingyan is loyal, in this world, the person who is most unlikely to betray Zhao Junchen is afraid that this Xu Qingyan is in front of him; The second is because Xu Qingyan is attentive, or Xu Qingyan has great trust in Zhao Junchen, what Zhao Junchen commands, he will do with his heart, and never doubt or hesitate.

And loyalty and intentions are also the two most important requirements for Zhao Junchen when choosing his subordinates.

It's a pity that these two points are also Xu Qingyan's only benefits, more are disadvantages, he doesn't learn and has no skills, he is impulsive, he is arrogant, and his ability is only average, although Zhao Junchen has deliberately cultivated these days, although some things have been planned for a long time, he will still patiently analyze and explain with Xu Qingyan, just to let Xu Qingyan grow, but after such a long time, it still has little effect.

Sighing secretly, Zhao Junchen closed the curtain on the sedan chair, leaned back in the sedan chair, closed his eyes and continued to ponder.

"The first time we met, this Zhu Hejian showed me goodwill, which made me doubt his attitude and thoughts, and the second time we met, this Zhu Hejian took the opportunity to express his position and ambition to me, and made me owe a favor, so the next time we meet, should he show me his hole cards?"

"It's a pity, it's inconvenient for foreign courtiers to contact these princes, if they come and go, I'm afraid it won't take half an hour for Emperor Deqing and Prince Zhu Heyu to get the news, if it's secret, it's too risky, once discovered, even if there is nothing to do, it can't be said at all, and it will touch the bottom line of Emperor Deqing, otherwise I really want to communicate more with His Royal Highness the disabled prince......"

Between thoughts, a smile appeared on the corner of Zhao Junchen's mouth, although it was a smile, it was very cold.

"However, if he can really get the support of the inner court forces in the whole world without realizing it, the methods of the city government are too terrifying, even if I want to cooperate with him in the future, I have to guard against it, but it is not the best target for support......"

After thinking about it, Zhao Junchen opened the sedan curtain again and asked Xu Qingyan: "Qingyan, I asked you to send someone to collect the news of the Seventh Prince Zhu Hejian a few days ago, and now you can do it?" ”

Xu Qingyan hurriedly said: "Young master, I have always asked people to collect information, but this Seventh Prince Zhu Hejian has always been low-key in doing things, even the people around him, although our people have been trying their best to investigate, but they can't collect any useful information at all." ”

Zhao Junchen nodded, didn't blame, just said, "Don't get in the way, send the information you collected to the study when you go back." By the way, I also sent some news and materials from other princes who are still in Beijing today. ”

………

Just when Zhao Junchen was pondering the Seventh Prince Zhu Hejian, the Seventh Prince Zhu Hejian had already returned to his mansion outside the palace.

Now Zhu Hejian has become an adult, although he has not been crowned king because of his frail and sick, but he is still not suitable to live in the palace anymore, Emperor Deqing gave him a good mansion, every day he entered the palace to greet his father and mother and concubine, to study in the prince's study, and the rest of the time has been staying in this mansion, rarely going out, extremely low-key.

Zhu Hejian was personally sent back to the mansion by the crown prince Zhu Heyu.

When they came to the gate of the mansion, the two got off the sedan chair separately, looking at Zhu Hejian's pale face, Zhu Heyu sighed, he had always been as strong as him, and at this time, there was even a trace of pity flashing between the gods.

"You have always been in poor health, and today's father's birthday ceremony, not to mention the noise, made you stand for a full afternoon, which really hurt you."

Hearing Zhu Heyu's words, although Zhu Hejian's face was full of exhaustion, he still forced himself to smile and said: "Your Royal Highness the Prince, you are too worried, my father's birthday, all kinds of etiquette must be observed, if I can't abide by it as a son, how can I set an example for the ministers?" ”

Zhu Heyu shook his head and smiled bitterly: "You, you also attach too much importance to the word 'li', since I was canonized as the prince, because of this word of ceremony, you have never even called me the fifth brother again, always referred to as the prince, but it seems to make our brothers separate." Today, even for the sake of this courtesy, you still go to talk to Zhao Junchen's corrupt official, that kind of person is despicable and dirty, and you are not afraid of affecting your reputation. ”

After Zhu Hejian coughed twice, he gasped for a moment, and then said slowly: "I call you His Royal Highness the Prince, not because of your birth, but still to set an example to everyone, to establish authority and morality for you, not to be sloppy, as for me to talk to Zhao Junchen today, it was just to thank you, how can it affect your reputation?" What's more, what reputation do I have for such a sick man......"

Halfway through the words, Zhu Hejian coughed again, and his face became more and more pale.

Seeing Zhu Hejian like this, Zhu Heyu couldn't help but be anxious, and hurriedly grabbed Zhu Hejian's arm, and was about to help Zhu Hejian enter the house to rest.

It's just that such an action was stopped by Zhu Hejian waving his hand.

"His Royal Highness the Prince, it's not too early, you should also go back to the East Palace to rest, I'll just go back to the house myself, I can't delay your business......"!

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