Everyone in the hall was stunned, and they didn't understand why Cai Jing said this. Don't take the initiative?

However, except for Cai Jing's sons, who were in thought, although the others were puzzled, it was natural for them to obey Cai Jing's orders. They all nodded yes!

When other matters were discussed, the crowd dispersed. Cai Jing's sons did not disperse.

Seeing that his sons didn't seem to have fully thought it through, Cai Jing sighed and said, "Look at things, it's still too superficial. Don't just look at the surface, the dispute between the two Zhao is obviously behind the meaning of the official family's permission. ”

The few sons continued to ponder, and Cai Jing said: "Today's official family, it seems, is far inferior to the previous emperors in terms of their ability to govern the country. But the most basic control of the ministers and the emperor's mind is still possible. ”

"The emperor's mind is also about balance. The way of the prince is to sharpen. If the Manchu dynasty is harmonious and all officials are one, then it will only be the emperor who is restless. If the crown prince is immature, it will only make the princes change between them. So, for the officials. The rise of Zhao Ta is only a manifestation of dissatisfaction with some people, and it is also a kind of sharpening and killing people with a knife. Before Zhao Ta completes his mission, if we step forward to help, we will only lose the Sacred Heart! ”

Cai Youmeng exclaimed: "Daddy, are you saying that the official family is sharpening the crown prince with the second prince Zhao Ta, ......?" But what if after tempering, the prince still doesn't grow, or is still not suitable for the prince? ”

"Hehe, then I don't know...... Maybe the old man guessed wrong! Cai Jing smiled a little strangely.

Cai Jing's expressions were really like this, and everyone's understanding was different. However, the one Cai Jing said before made them deeply agree.

Indeed, when Zhao Tingzhi first took office, as the Cai family who temporarily avoided stepping down, in fact, everyone didn't think that Zhao Tingzhi could really replace them. As expected, a year down. There is no support from the emperor, and there is a period when the Cai Mansion has a low-key abdication. I just played a good deck of cards into a tiger's tail.

Under such circumstances, we are facing the test of flooding. Obviously, the emperor was already thinking about how to replace Zhao Tingzhi. However, directly re-enabling Cai Jing's first pulse is a bit too much of a slap in the face. After all, Cai Jing's lineage was tacitly acquiesced by the emperor to go down, even if it can be used, it has to find a step.

And Zhao Ta, the second prince, is undoubtedly multi-purpose and can act as this step. Just like now!

When he was young, Cai Yan said to Cai Jing: "Daddy, what do you mean is that the official family intends to support Zhao Ta to replace Zhao Tingzhi, and at the same time let him sharpen the prince." And it can be regarded as holding back some people. And in order to reassure the officials, we have to avoid the edge for the time being? ”

Seeing that the sons were speaking one by one, in order to prevent the enthusiasm of the sons from being discouraged.

Cai Jing finally couldn't help but say what was in his heart, and said, "About your speculation, and what I think. This is very likely, but it is only speculation, but it is also extraordinary that Zhao Ta can take on such a heavy responsibility at such a young age. Thinking about it carefully, it is really intriguing, we still look at it and behave wonderfully, if we can make friends, we might as well make friends with one or two, after all, Zhao Ta is not exactly our enemy. ”

"Okay, let's leave a note for each of you. Let Daddy see if you've really grown! ”

As Cai Jing's last words came out, all the sons of the Cai family looked nervous. Hurriedly picked up a pen and paper and began to write and draw, and covered it from the other brothers.

This is another kind of competition between the sons of the Cai Mansion, Cai Jing has a prophet, and the virtuous are not passed on. In other words, he thinks who can best lead Cai Fu to continue to maintain the top and win his favor will be the successor.

Compared with the emperor's choice of the crown prince, it is more like the law of the jungle, the law of the jungle! The eldest son is only a tentative successor!

When the sons retreated, Cai Jing picked up the note left by his six sons, read the contents on it, and began to look at them carefully one by one.

Sometimes he nodded, sometimes he shook his head, sometimes he sighed, sometimes he didn't speak. Suddenly, his eyes lit up. Seeing the content written on the note left by the fifth son Cai Ying, it was very eye-opening and deeply appealing to him. But it was his surprise!

There are a lot of words left on this paper, but the central meaning is only a few words.

However, soon the joy on Cai Jing's face faded, and his face began to change. As if thinking of something, he couldn't help but fight a cold war, sighed softly for a while, and said to himself: "It seems that it is really necessary to wait and see what happens." ”

After muttering to himself, he stood up tremblingly, burned all the notes to ashes in the lamplight, and walked out.

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Zhu Zilong didn't know about the Cai Mansion.

At this time, he was already on the road from a pure little white sling silk to a civil servant in the Lost City Government, and he was getting more and more 66 Lu 66 Lu.

The meeting with Zhao Tingzhi was the first and the last. Both sides have torn their faces, and there is no need to be hypocritical any longer.

Zhu Zilong, who returned to the mansion, waited for the night when the dark wind came. Jin Zheng came over to report: "Lord Wang, the two adults you want to make an appointment have come in through the back door, whether they are in the secret room or in the study. ”

Zhu Zilong put down the book in his hand and said with a smile: "It's quite punctual, let them go to the secret room." ”

Soon, several people met.

It can be seen that the two who came out of the predicament are in a good mood. Seeing Zhu Zilong's arrival, he hurriedly stepped forward to salute one by one.

After sitting down, Zhu Zilong, who was originally smiling, had a little more seriousness in his face, and said slowly: "I came to you so late, but I have something important to explain to you. ”

Speaking of which, Zhu Zilong told Ma Zhengli and Tong Zhiyuan about the content of today's meeting with Zhao Tingzhi during the day.

Hearing that Zhao Ting was about to leave and was about to pull a few cushions, Ma Zhengli and Tong Zhiyuan couldn't help but show resentment and nervousness on their faces. After all, no matter what, Zhao Tingzhi is also a minister, and the number one among the ministers, even if he is unpopular, he should not be underestimated.

Zhu Zilong said: "What he said is so, but we are not necessarily afraid of him, after all, this matter is agreed by all forces and officials." Even a clear stream like Uncle Zhang maintained a silent position. However, this Zhao Ting's heart is so narrow-minded, and now we have finally torn our faces with him, if we don't do it, we will only become more and more passive. It's better to strike first! ”

Seeing that the two in front of him were all nodding, Zhu Zilong said again: "The reason why I called you two here tonight is also because you were Zhao Tingzhi's people, and you must be familiar with his style and routines." Wait and see what the king's plan is, and just read it and keep it in your mind. ”

When Ma Zhengli and Tong Zhiyuan heard this, they hurriedly took the plan from Zhu Zilong's hand and read it carefully word by word.

When he was young, after returning the plan, he put forward some opinions, but they generally agreed with Zhu Zilong's plan.

Finally, Zhu Zilong said: "That's all, in the next few days, you two will have to work harder." We need as many people as possible on our side, even if not on our side, as little as we need to remain neutral. ”

Hearing Zhu Zilong say this, Ma Zhengli and Tong Zhiyuan glanced at each other and nodded heavily.

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