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Just when Huang Yourong was both indignant and helpless, there was a cheerful and pleasant atmosphere in the prince's East Palace.

In the hall, the crown prince Zhu Heyu, the seventh prince Zhu Hejian, the elder Cheng Yuandao, the left capital of the Imperial Palace, Lu Chunxiao, the young prince Guo Tang and others gathered together, and everyone was smiling and happy.

A few days ago, the crown prince Zhu Heyu wanted to rectify the commercial tax, but was hindered by Huang Yourong, and he couldn't use his strength at all.

Then, with the idea of giving it a try, Zhu Heyu handed over the matter to Zhu Hejian, and handed over some of the princeling's forces to Zhu Hejian, and Zhu Hejian finally did not live up to Zhu Heyu's trust, and showed amazing means, in just more than ten days, the alliance between the Shen and Huang parties was completely broken.

In fact, whether it is all kinds of rumors in recent times, or the conflict and brawl between Wang Ye and Dong Qing, or the sowing of discord at today's court meeting, it was all arranged by the Seventh Prince Zhu Hejian!

Prior to this, in order to achieve a perfect effect, Zhu Hejian had made a lot of foreshadowing and preparations, and the officials of the Shen and Huang parties would be so easily instigated by the princelings, and it was also because of Zhu Hejian's many foreshadowing that they secretly accumulated resentment with each other.

To be honest, since the rise of the princelings, although their prestige is outstanding, as the so-called "gentlemen can be bullied", they always play the role of being calculated and fooled in the temple. Now under the auspices of the seventh prince Zhu Hejian, it is actually a reversal of roles. They are just a little trick, and they can even fool and calculate others! This exhilarating feeling of raising eyebrows. It's hard to describe to outsiders!

So much so that some princeling officials even had the idea of "how good it would be if Zhu Hejian was the prince".

Of course, such an idea is just a flash, after all, Zhu Heyu is still a legitimate prince, and Zhu Hejian's physical condition is really bad.

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Like the mood of the princeling officials, after calculating Huang Yourong, the prince Zhu and Yu also felt proud and happy.

After discussing a few words of Huang Yourong's embarrassment with Cheng Yuandao, Lu Chunxiao, Guo Tang and others, Zhu Heyu turned his head to Zhu Hejian and exclaimed: "In the end, it is still the seventh brother, you have the means, but you are just a little tricky. Let the Shenhuang Alliance collapse and completely break down, which can be described as extremely ingenious! From today onwards, Huang Yourong no longer has the ability to stop me from waiting! ”

Zhu Hejian's expression was calm, his tone was humble, and he said slowly: "The fourth brother has an overreputation, but it is just some shady means, but this kind of thing cannot be handed over to the gentleman, otherwise it will only tarnish the gentleman's name, so it can only be done by me, a useless person." Fortunately, it was done and lived up to the expectations of the fourth brother and his predecessors. ”

Side. Cheng Yuandao said with a smile: "The Seventh Prince doesn't have to be too humble, such a subtle calculation is not something that anyone can do. What's more, deal with Huang Yourong's reckless ministers. We don't have to pay attention to whether the means are above board, Huang Yourong has always liked to calculate others, and this time he was calculated by us. It can be regarded as evil retribution, and fighting poison with poison. ”

Guo Tang also said: "That's right! This time, we calculated Huang Yourong and destroyed the Shen Huang Alliance, and His Royal Highness the Seventh Prince can be said to have made great contributions! If there is no strategy and exquisite design of His Royal Highness the Seven Princes. We may still be suppressed by the Shen and Huang parties now...... If the Seven Princes are humble again, they say that they are useless people. Then we people won't have a face to see people. ”

Another princeling official said: "In short, with the help of the Seven Princes, we can be described as a tiger with wings!" In my opinion, the means and mentality of the Seven Princes are in no way inferior to those powerful ministers in the court, as long as the Seven Princes give us advice, we will no longer have to worry about the tricks and conspiracies of those traitors and corrupt officials! ”

Lu Chunxiao listened with a smile at first, and planned to praise Zhu Hejian a few words, but seeing that all the princeling officials praised Zhu Hejian and regarded Zhu Hejian as a savior, they even invited Zhu Hejian to participate in the affairs of the imperial court, as if Zhu Hejian's popularity had surpassed that of the crown prince Zhu Heyu, he couldn't help frowning, and felt a little inappropriate in his heart.

Although, these days, after Lu Chunxiao came into contact with Zhu Hejian, he also felt that although Zhu Hejian was noble and intellectual, he was more approachable than the crown prince Zhu Heyu, serious and steady, and could always take into account everyone's feelings, and his talent and knowledge seemed to be higher than that of the prince Zhu Heyu, and his conduct was also excellent...... In short, the advantages are countless, but Zhu Hejian is only a prince after all, not a prince! If the popularity exceeds that of the crown prince Zhu and Yu, it is very inappropriate! If Zhu Hejian is allowed to participate in the affairs of the imperial court, it is even more unruly!

So, Lu Chunxiao planned to say something and pour cold water on Zhu Hejian.

However, before Lu Chunxiao could speak, Zhu Hejian had already spoken first.

I saw Zhu Hejian shook his head, and said with a serious expression: "As a prince, I don't even have a throne, my identity is sensitive, and I should never participate in the government affairs, but this time I saw that the fourth brother was in a predicament, so I had to help, but I have exceeded the rules, but how can I commit it again?" Now, the Shen and Huang parties are opposed, and the obstacles of everyone have been cleared, but I don't need to do anything anymore. Therefore, after this incident, I will not be involved in the affairs of the court anymore, and I ask for your forgiveness. ”

Hearing Zhu Hejian's words, all the prince's officials looked regretful, but what Zhu Hejian said was indeed reasonable, and they couldn't persuade anything more.

At the same time, seeing Zhu Hejian so strict in abiding by the rules and understanding his duties, the princelings had a stronger impression of Zhu Hejian. As for Lu Chunxiao, after hearing Zhu Hejian's refusal, he was also secretly relieved, feeling that he had thought too much.

On the other side, after the crown prince Zhu Heyu heard Zhu Hejian's refusal, he also looked sorry and said: "It's a pity, seventh brother, you have outstanding intelligence and superb means, but you are limited to the status of the prince, you can't participate in court affairs, it's really a waste of your talent......"

Speaking of this, Zhu Heyu hesitated slightly, and couldn't help but say: "Speaking of which, you and I have a deep brotherhood, and the cooperation these days is the most relaxed and happy period of time I have ever had since I participated in the government...... Seventh brother, now is the time when I am about to show my ambitions and ambitions, do you really want to abandon me? Is it really no longer a matter of thinking about it? ”

Zhu Hejian's expression was firm, he shook his head again, and said: "The rules of the ancestors are the rules of the ancestors, since there are these rules, then there is naturally a reason for its existence. ”

After a pause, seeing Zhu Heyu's expression a little sad, Zhu Hejian said again: "Fourth brother, my body has not been very good, I feel tired after hard work these days, and I also want to rest for a while, so don't embarrass me anymore." ”

Hearing Zhu Hejian say this, Zhu Heyu sighed, and finally stopped retaining, but blindly told Zhu Hejian to recuperate.

Zhu Hejian nodded respectfully in agreement, but secretly sneered in his heart.

Next, Zhu Heyu will go to the troubled waters of commercial tax reform, and in the end he will only be attacked everywhere and usher in a failure, and he will be blamed by Emperor Deqing, this kind of thankless thing, how can Zhu Hejian get involved? Naturally, I can't avoid it!

What's more, Zhu Hejian's goal has been achieved, not only destroying the Shen-Huang alliance and opening up the direction of Zhu Heyu's road to death, but also making friends with all the main officials of the princelings, and starting the first step to gradually encroach on the prestige and power of the crown prince Zhu Heyu......

"Perhaps, when my father returns to Beijing, I can officially go to the front of the stage......?"

In Zhu Heyu's concerned exhortation, Zhu Hejian thought secretly while dealing with it perfunctorily.

As for Zhu Heyu's earnest concern, he was already subconsciously blocked by Zhu Hejian.

Driven by ambition, Zhu Hejian's heart is as hard as iron!

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…… (To be continued......)