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After hearing Emperor Deqing's inquiry, Zhao Junchen couldn't help but look bitter.

Zhao Junchen didn't want to get involved in today's controversy at all, because no matter which side he supported, he would always offend the other side.

Emperor Deqing is Zhao Junchen's current backer, so naturally he must not be offended, and Zhou Shangjing, Huang Yourong, and Shen Changmao, the three elders, are all in power, how can they be offended?

It's a pity that now Cheng Yuandao has entered the cabinet, although there are princes and his party strongly advocating, and Emperor Deqing also supports it, but he can't resist the joint opposition of the three cabinet elders, and his momentum is not as good as that of others.

So, Emperor Deqing found his most favored Zhao Junchen.

At this time, Emperor Deqing's attitude seemed to be peaceful, but his eyes were blazing, but he was forcing Zhao Junchen to express his position.

For a time, the eyes of the people in the court, hundreds of officials in the court, and everyone were focused on Zhao Junchen.

With a secret sigh in his heart, Zhao Junchen came out and said slowly: "Your Majesty, in Yichen's opinion, let's put aside the disputes and doubts about the experience and ability of Cheng Daxue, but the ancestral rules of our dynasty must not be violated. Today, there are only three cabinet elders in the cabinet, which is indeed unruly, so it is imperative to add a new cabinet elder, and in any case, this point is indisputable. ”

Hearing Zhao Junchen say this, the officials of the DPRK and the central government, regardless of whether they sincerely agreed with Zhao Junchen's statement, all nodded in agreement at this time.

The six words "against the rules of the ancestors" are a big hat at any time, and no one dares to wear it lightly on their heads.

After seeing that all the officials nodded, Zhao Junchen continued: "And now, Cheng Yuandao's scholar's knowledge, qualifications, and conduct have been recognized by the whole court, and from these aspects, Cheng Yuandao has the qualifications to enter the cabinet. However, as Zhou Fu and Shen and Huang said, the matter of entering the cabinet cannot only be based on knowledge, qualifications, and conduct, but also on auxiliary political experience and work ability, which is also indispensable, and the minister also agrees with this. ”

After hearing Zhao Junchen's words, Emperor Deqing's face sank, thinking that Zhao Junchen was also going to oppose him, and his eyes towards Zhao Junchen were not good.

However, when he said this, Zhao Junchen suddenly changed his words and said: "But on the other hand, no matter who the new pavilion elder is, he can't just look at his ability and experience, his knowledge, his qualifications, and his conduct are also very important, otherwise he will not be able to convince the public." In other words, only by considering the five aspects of knowledge, qualifications, conduct, ability, and experience can we decide the best candidate. ”

When Zhao Junchen said this, Emperor Deqing had already understood what Zhao Junchen meant, and his expression gradually became relaxed, and even showed a hint of a smile, but he didn't give Zhao Junchen a chance to play Tai Chi, but asked: "Oh? Zhao Aiqing, although your words are reasonable, but after all, you still haven't made a clear statement, I just want to know, do you support Cheng Yuandao's entry into the cabinet? ”

Seeing that Emperor Deqing forced himself to make a clear statement, Zhao Junchen was a little embarrassed in his heart, but his expression was very calm, and he replied loudly: "Your Majesty, the minister means that since there must be a new cabinet elder in the cabinet, and now in the middle of the court, although there are countless talents, but in terms of comprehensive knowledge, conduct, qualifications, experience, and ability, there is no more suitable candidate than Cheng Yuandao University, so the minister supports Cheng Yuandao University Scholar to enter the cabinet." ”

In the end, Zhao Junchen still chose to support Emperor Deqing.

Offending Zhou Shangjing, Huang Yourong, and Shen Changmao, although it is very troublesome, but today's Zhao Junchen is even more inseparable from the support of Emperor Deqing.

Therefore, Zhao Junchen could only make a choice and support Cheng Yuandao to enter the cabinet.

Though. Zhao Junchen did not want to see the crown prince Zhu Heyu increase in power because of this.

But between temples, it is always like this, the position is one thing, and the statement is another.

And Zhao Junchen's words, in addition to supporting Emperor Deqing, are also explaining to Zhou Shangjing, Huang Yourong, and Shen Changmao - now that the cabinet is vacant, there is no more suitable candidate than Cheng Yuandao for a while, and Emperor Deqing has strong support, so it is imperative for Cheng Yuandao to enter the cabinet, even if he opposes it, it is just to delay time.

As for whether Zhou Shangjing, Huang Yourong, and Shen Changmao can accept Zhao Junchen's explanation, it is not up to Zhao Junchen to decide.

On the other hand, Emperor Deqing was very satisfied with Zhao Junchen's statement, and after nodding, he asked Zuo Lanshan, the secretary of the Ministry of Industry: "Zuo Aiqing, you are also one of the six Shangshu, tell me your opinion." ”

Zuo Lanshan, as an official of Zhao Junchen's faction, saw that Zhao Junchen had already expressed his opinion, so he naturally couldn't object, so he said: "Your Majesty, the minister and Lord Zhao have the same meaning, considering all aspects, Cheng Yuandao Cheng University is indeed the most suitable candidate to enter the cabinet." ”

Emperor Deqing turned his gaze, looked at Zhan Shanchang, the household servant, and asked, "Zhan Aiqing, what do you mean?" ”

Zhan Shanchang naturally understood that Zhao Junchen's statement was forced, but as Zhao Junchen's cronies, he needed to be in tune with Zhao Junchen, so he also said: "Your Majesty, the minister also agrees with Lord Zhao's opinion." ”

Then, Emperor Deqing successively questioned Liu Changan, Li Lide, Chen Dongxiang, Gu Quan and other "Zhao Party" officials, and these people naturally agreed with Zhao Junchen's views.

So, because Emperor Deqing always provoked people to ask questions, the people who answered were all in favor of Cheng Yuandao's entry into the cabinet, but Cheng Yuandao was very popular for a while.

After some inquiry, Emperor Deqing's face became better and his mood was much better, and he pretended to nod in a deep voice, and slowly said: "In this way, things will be difficult to do, I didn't expect that Cheng Yuandao's entry into the cabinet would cause such a big controversy. ”

Hearing Emperor Deqing say this, all the officials in the court had strange faces.

Cheng Yuandao's entry into the cabinet, although the prince's party strongly supported it, and Zhao Junchen's faction was forced to agree, but compared with the opposition of Zhou Shangjing, Huang Yourong, and Shen Changmao, the shape is still inferior after all.

However, in the mouth of Emperor Deqing, it turned out to be "half of the opinions, and they couldn't hold each other"!

But Emperor Deqing is the emperor after all, Chrysostom Yuyan, seeing him say this, no one dares to stand up and refute it.

Or, relying on his identity as an emperor, talking nonsense through "Chrysostom and Jade Words" is also part of the emperor's mental tricks.

While speaking, Emperor Deqing seemed to be very embarrassed, as if after thinking about it for a long time, he finally slowly spoke: "Since you Aiqing have different opinions but can't hold each other, I might as well make the decision on this matter...... Speaking of which, Cheng Yuandao has been with me for many years and is an old courtier, so the matter of Cheng Aiqing's entry into the cabinet has been decided, and I also trust Cheng Aiqing's ability. ”

Seeing that some people still wanted to object, Emperor Deqing added in a categorical tone: "This matter is so decided. ”

As Emperor Deqing's words fell, the prince's party was overjoyed, and Cheng Yuandao hurriedly listed "Thank you Lord Longen".

Since then, Cheng Yuandao will fill the vacancy of Wen Guanliang and become the fourth cabinet elder in the cabinet after Zhou Shangjing, Huang Yourong, and Shen Changmao.

And with his help, from now on, the prince's party will inevitably gain momentum.

At least, on the face of it, it is.

Although, Zhao Junchen didn't think that Cheng Yuandao could beat the other three elders.

On the other side, seeing that the shape had been decided, although Zhou Shangjing, Huang Yourong, Shen Changmao and others were unwilling, they could only accept it helplessly.

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And after such a thing, the morning court also returned to calm.

Emperor Deqing inquired about the progress of some of the Chunqiu examinations, and when he saw that there was nothing else to do, he announced that he would go to the court.

It's just that before the next dynasty, Emperor Deqing announced that he would personally go to Xiao Wen Ruan's mansion to visit Fu Ling, such a show of friendship between monarchs and ministers, and the hundred officials in the court will naturally not object.

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Because Emperor Deqing had specially explained to Zhao Junchen yesterday and asked him to accompany him to Xiaofu, so after the morning court, Zhao Junchen did not go to the Yamen of the household department to work, but waited outside the noon gate.

Emperor Deqing seems to have been prepared for today's tour, so not long after the next court, he was already out of the palace.

When the emperor left the palace, he was naturally immense, driving everywhere, idlers were scattered, guards were congregated, whips were sounded to open the road, and water was sprinkled on the street.

Zhao Junchen still couldn't understand why Emperor Deqing wanted him to visit Xiao Mansion together, but he didn't dare to slack off. After seeing the royal crown, he planned to follow in a sedan car.

Unexpectedly, before Zhao Junchen could give an order, he saw Zhang De, the eunuch of Emperor Deqing, come to him.

"Lord Zhao, Your Majesty has a purpose, and your Majesty is specially allowed to enter the Imperial Driving Crown to meet you, and go to Xiao Mansion with Your Majesty." Saying that, Zhang De smiled at Zhao Junchen, and said: "Congratulations to Lord Zhao, sitting in the royal crown with His Majesty, this is a rare honor for a courtier in my dynasty for hundreds of years." ”

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Emperor Deqing's imperial crown is very large, and the inside is like a room, with tables and chairs, and even bookshelves standing aside.

When Zhao Junchen reported it, he got on the royal crown, but he saw that Emperor Deqing was looking at a pair of couplets in his hand, and he seemed to be very satisfied when he read it, and he couldn't help nodding.

Seeing Zhao Junchen coming in, Emperor Deqing put the couplet in his hand on the table and said, "Junchen, come and see, how about this elegiac couplet I wrote for Xiao Wenruan?" ”

Knowing that Emperor Deqing was showing off his literary talents, Zhao Junchen hurriedly stepped forward and read it carefully.

Shanglian: "The high wind and bright festival are shining for thousands of years, the lamentation moves the earth, and the heroic spirit has always been in the sky." ”

The next link: "Righteousness through the ages, Danxin for thousands of years, morality spreads all over the world, and the good name can be turned into a gold star." ”

Horizontal criticism: "Forever"

Zhao Junchen's literary style is average, but he can't see the reason, I just feel that this elegiac couplet is not only handwritten, but also quite magnificent, all of which reveal the imperial atmosphere and good talent of Emperor Deqing.

However, at such a time, Zhao Junchen naturally would not let go of the opportunity to curry favor with Emperor Deqing.

Therefore, Zhao Junchen's expression was full of admiration, and he said loudly: "Your Majesty's elegiac couplet is really excellent, between the words, not only expresses Your Majesty's sorrow for Mrs. Xiao, but also describes Mrs. Xiao's life and integrity, and it is full of imperial spirit, magnificent, and convincing." According to the minister, although many people will go to the Xiao Mansion to present the couplet today, I am afraid that there will be no better one than this one. ”

After a pause, Zhao Junchen sighed again: "Old Lady Xiao has this elegiac couplet, which can be regarded as extremely grieved. ”

Obviously, Emperor Deqing was also very proud of this elegiac couplet, and although he did not directly laugh at Zhao Junchen's praise, he also acquiesced.

After hearing Zhao Junchen mention "mourning", Emperor Deqing sighed, his face was full of emotion: "Xiao Wenruan suddenly died, even if I write a good elegy and give him great mourning, it will have no effect on him." In fact, this so-called 'mourning' was never for the dead, but for the living. ”

Speaking of this, Emperor Deqing glanced at Zhao Junchen meaningfully, and then said: "Xiao Wenruan's descendants, there are not a few who can become a climate, now that Xiao Wenruan is gone, the Xiao family has no pillars, and I am afraid that it will inevitably decline in the future, so I want to reward Xiao Wenruan for mourning, and strive to promote his descendants, so that the world can see that I still value the Xiao family, so that the descendants of the Xiao family will not be underestimated and bullied in the future, and can one day shine like today's lintel." ”

Zhao Junchen didn't expect Emperor Deqing to have such thoughts, and after being slightly stunned, he was already amazed: "Your Majesty is really the Holy Monarch, and he is so thoughtful about Old Master Xiao." ”

Emperor Deqing sighed and said: "I have been with Xiao Wen and Ruan Junchen for more than 30 years, he has always been loyal to me, and he has also done his best to do all my orders, hard work, but never complains about extravagance, for such a courtier, I should do more for him." ”

After a pause, Emperor Deqing added: "Not only Xiao Wenruan, but any courtier in the court, as long as he is as loyal and attentive as Xiao Wenruan, I will never treat him badly, even if something happens, I will take care of his descendants, the so-called friendship between monarchs and ministers, that's it." ”

While speaking, Emperor Deqing looked at Zhao Junchen's eyes, but they were full of deep meaning.

And hearing Emperor Deqing say this, Zhao Junchen finally came to his senses. Why did Emperor Deqing go to Xiao Mansion to visit today, and he would bring himself, a completely irrelevant person.

Emperor Deqing is taking the opportunity to appease Zhao Junchen.

Considering that the temple shape is gradually unstable, and the crown prince Zhu Heyu, who has always been hostile to Zhao Junchen, has gradually gained a foothold under the protection of Emperor Deqing, and in addition, in the court this morning, Zhao Junchen was forced by Emperor Deqing to offend the forces of Zhou Shangjing, Huang Yourong, and Shen Changmao, Emperor Deqing must be worried that Zhao Junchen will be dissatisfied, and he will do this, but he also has his considerations.

Thinking of this, Zhao Junchen couldn't help but smile bitterly.

The so-called imperial mind, every word and deed, has its own deep meaning behind it.

Now it seems that when Emperor Deqing ordered Zhao Junchen to accompany him to Xiao Mansion yesterday, he had already made up his mind to force Zhao Junchen to express his support for Cheng Yuandao's entry into the cabinet this morning.

I'm afraid that even if there is no prince's party today, Emperor Deqing will take the initiative to mention Cheng Yuandao's entry into the cabinet.

"You can rest assured that you can do things for me boldly, whether it is carrying the black pot or offending people in the future, I will cover you." ——Emperor Deqing's words just now, although he was talking about the friendship between him and Xiao Wenruan, but in fact, it was just that.

Although he thought so in his heart, Zhao Junchen's expression was very moved, and he got up and saluted Emperor Deqing and said: "Your Majesty is so considerate of our courtiers, the ministers are very moved, and they will be loyal and attentive in the future, and they will not let your Majesty down." ”

Seeing Zhao Junchen like this, Emperor Deqing seemed to be very satisfied, and nodded with a smile: "If you have such thoughts, I will rest assured." ”

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Along the way, Emperor Deqing couldn't help but feel the friendship between himself and Xiao Wenruan over the years, and Zhao Junchen also responded and admired from time to time.

Time passed, and soon, the royal car stopped, and the guards came to report that the Xiao Mansion had arrived.

Emperor Deqing stood up and instructed Zhao Junchen: "Help me take this elegiac couplet, and I will personally give it to the descendants of the Xiao family." ”

After Zhao Junchen agreed, he held the couplet of Emperor Deqing in his hand.

Then, Zhao Junchen followed Emperor Deqing under the imperial crown, and looked up at Xiao Mansion, but his expression changed slightly.

At this time, outside the Xiao Mansion, because of Xiao Wenruan's death, he was wearing a white coat, and the descendants of the Xiao family, after getting the news, were already kneeling outside the mansion to greet him.

What made Zhao Junchen's expression change slightly was because of the conspicuous place outside the door of Xiao's mansion, a pair of elegiac couplets were hanging.

"Those who attach to the public or are all gentlemen, and those who are intermittent must be villains, do their best, and return to their souls as if they were alive;"

"The temple relies on it as a national soldier, and the grass and field smell the Qinwei Festival, worrying about the country like home, and now cherishing the public for the world."

As the saying goes, there is a sky outside the sky, there are people outside the people, people are more dead than people, and goods are thrown away.

The elegy written by Emperor Deqing is already excellent in Zhao Junchen's opinion, and it has a magnificent appearance, but compared with this elegiac couplet, it is greatly inferior in terms of artistic conception and literary style, and it cannot be compared at all.

If it is said that the elegiac couplet in front of me describes Xiao Wen Ruan's life in plain words, but it makes people feel that the artistic conception is far-reaching, then the elegy of Emperor Deqing is a vulgar work that blindly piles up gorgeous rhetoric.

If that's all, that's it, but Emperor Deqing as the emperor, he gave the couplet, must be to replace this couplet hanging in the most conspicuous place, so that the two will inevitably be judged and compared by the world, at that time, Emperor Deqing's vulgar work is actually replacing this couplet, I am afraid that it will be secretly ridiculed.

The emperor personally wrote the elegiac couplet and presented it, which is a rare story in a hundred years, but if such a situation is ushered in, it is even more embarrassing for a hundred years.

Emperor Deqing, who boasts of his extraordinary temperament, naturally does not want to see such a scene.

"I don't know who wrote it."

Zhao Junchen naturally couldn't think that this elegiac couplet would be written anonymously by Zhou Shangjing, and between the contents, he even scolded Zhou Shangjing himself, but secretly looked at Emperor Deqing, and now Emperor Deqing's expression was really a little embarrassing.

Seeing this situation, Zhao Junchen gritted his teeth, and his hands were a little hard, but he tore the elegiac couplet written by Emperor Deqing himself in his hand a little.

Then, Zhao Junchen whispered to Emperor Deqing with a bitter face: "Your Majesty, the minister should die, I accidentally tripped when I got out of the car, and I failed to take care of His Majesty's ink treasure, and I actually tore it up." ”

After hearing Zhao Junchen's words, Emperor Deqing was stunned for a moment, and then his relaxed expression flashed, but his mouth was reprimanded: "Why are you so careless!?" Well, since this elegiac couplet has been torn, let's put it away. ”

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After that, Zhao Junchen followed Emperor Deqing and did not mention all kinds of condolences and visits in Xiao's mansion, only saying that Zhao Junchen returned to the mansion after doing a qiē, but now Wei Huai was already waiting in Zhao's mansion.

Wei Huai is extremely efficient, and in less than a day, he has already found out what happened to Chu Jiayi!

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