"His Royal Highness, why did you... choose to cooperate with me? Even if you put aside the past conflicts between you and me, with His Highness the Crown Prince's perspective, you should understand that my future is uncertain and extremely dangerous... Your Highness, the Crown Prince If you cooperate with me like this, aren't you afraid that we will sink the ship together in the future?"
During the inquiry, Zhao Junchen's expression gradually became dignified and serious, which was completely different from his previous casual attitude.
Noticing the change in Zhao Junchen's attitude, Zhu Heyu felt a flash of joy in his heart, but he still answered fluently, and immediately said: "There are many reasons why I want to work with Zhao Junchen, but there are three main ones! The first is because Zhao Shancai died of illness before He has always tried his best to help us turn enemies into friends and work together, and I have always believed in his vision and judgment...
Then, I saw the significant changes in Zhao Gechen in recent years - I had many conflicts with Zhao Gechen at the beginning, not only because of my own lack of ambition and vision, but also because some of Zhao Gechen's actions did harm the court and the people, but Zhao Gechen Now that I am an indispensable pillar in the temple, and all my actions are beneficial to the people, I no longer have any reason to be an enemy of Zhao Gechen...
Finally, and the most important reason is that I have carefully thought about Zhao Gechen's several political achievements in recent years, and found that Zhao Gechen has been using the means of change to do his best to reverse the long-standing shortcomings of the court. I also think that the court's The current situation has reached a point where it is no longer possible to change, and your and my goals for the future are exactly the same...
Therefore, I hope Zhao Gechen believes in my sincerity today! Although Zhao Gechen's current situation is somewhat dangerous, he is my first choice for cooperation anyway. As long as the two of us work together, any danger can be successfully overcome! As for you and me, Let’s completely change the original contradictions between the two.”
Zhu Heyu's answers were still eloquent and sounded sincere.
On the other side, after hearing Zhu Heyu's answer, Zhao Junchen's facial expression also changed again, and he seemed to be more excited and satisfied.
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In fact, from the very beginning, since he discovered the changes in Prince Zhu Heyu and formulated a conversation strategy based on the changes in Zhu Heyu, the direction of this conversation has been under Zhao Junchen's control.
On the surface, Zhu Heyu could be described as eloquent, and quite a bit too talkative, but his words, deeds, and performance did not go beyond Zhao Junchen's expectations.
After all, these three questions Zhao Junchen mentioned before and after are ultimately to test Zhu Heyu’s position, determination, and sincerity! After discovering that Prince Zhu Heyu wants to form an alliance with him, Zhao Junchen will raise these questions The problem is a matter of course!
Therefore, Zhu Heyu naturally had plans for these questions. All answers were lengthy, logically clear, sincere and persuasive. They were obviously carefully prepared and thought through.
It is precisely because Zhu Heyu was well prepared that Zhao Junchen did not completely believe his words.
Of course, Zhao Junchen knew that Zhu Heyu's answers may not be credible, but he still raised these three questions one after another. Of course, he also had a deep meaning, in order to test the changes in Zhu Heyu's temperament and collect some effective information. Yu, also made Zhu Heyu think that the plan was going well and everything was as expected, thus lowering his vigilance - and then, Zhao Junchen would suddenly ask a question that would catch him off guard!
Compared with before, Zhu Heyu has indeed matured a lot, but this change is mainly due to his character and government, but his scheming and calculations will never undergo earth-shaking changes in a very short period of time.
After all, the strength of a person's scheming and calculations is mainly due to his experience, experience, intelligence, etc. Progress and results cannot be seen overnight.
Compared to an experienced veteran like Zhao Junchen, Zhu Heyu still seems a bit immature in many aspects!
At this time, after seeing Zhao Junchen's deliberately revealed reaction, Zhu Heyu couldn't help but feel a little happy. He was very satisfied with his performance and felt that his painstaking preparations were not in vain. His alliance with Zhao Junchen was about to be reached.
, it is the time when he needs to continue his efforts.
At this time, Zhao Junchen asked again: "Only after hearing this, I understood that His Highness the Crown Prince has completely matured, which is really a blessing to the world... But I don't know whether His Highness the Crown Prince has combined his determination with
Will your Majesty and His Highness the Seventh Prince be informed of the change in stance?"
Zhu Heyu still had a long-awaited conclusion and replied directly: "No! For me, winning Zhao Gechen's understanding and support is the most important thing at the moment. All follow-up decisions must be based on Zhao Gechen's attitude! Therefore,
Before receiving Zhao Gechen's reply, I did not inform my father and seventh brother of my change of position... In their eyes, all my current performances are just a desperate struggle before I completely accept my fate!"
Zhao Junchen continued to ask: "Most of the supporters of His Highness the Crown Prince are Qingliu from the government and the public. Their relationship with me is not good, and they are even full of hostility. If His Highness the Crown Prince cooperates with me in the future, aren't we afraid that Qingliu will be
Are they dissatisfied and turning their backs one after another?"
"About this, Zhao Gechen doesn't have to worry at all. Since you led the army to defeat the Mongolian coalition, your reputation has improved a lot! What's more, after Zhao Gechen got married to the Cui family, Mr. Cui Ge must be happy to see Zhao Gechen and the Cui family.
My cooperation! Mr. Cui Ge was also the leader of Qingliu. Although he has retired and served for many years, he still has a high prestige among Qingliu. As long as Mr. Cui and I speak for Zhao Gechen, Zhao Gechen’s reputation will completely change.
It’s not impossible…”
Having said this, Zhu Heyu suddenly showed a wry smile again and continued: "Actually, since the seventh brother gradually came to the front desk, the Qingliu people seemed to be more willing to accept him. Compared with me, who had accomplished nothing before, the seventh brother had nothing.
There is no doubt that it is more helpful for the Qingliu people to realize their ambitions. Now I am only the leader of the Qingliu in name. In fact, I have been gradually abandoned by the Qingliu people... What's more, turning enemies into friends and reaching cooperation with Zhao Gechen is what I think about.
The long-awaited final decision, even if it encounters fierce opposition from the Qingliu people, is absolutely impossible to change!"
After getting such an answer, Zhao Junchen had a smile on his face and seemed to be more satisfied with Zhu Heyu's attitude.
Zhu Heyu looked at Zhao Junchen with bright eyes and asked expectantly: "Does Zhao Junchen still have any questions? Are you satisfied with my statement?"
In Zhu Heyu's view, Zhao Junchen is obviously completely inclined to form an alliance with him at this time. After the two of them reach cooperation, he can implement a series of follow-up plans!
But at this moment, a gleam of light suddenly flashed in Zhao Junchen's eyes, and he mentioned something without warning that Zhu Heyu had not prepared at all in advance.
Zhao Junchen's tone seemed casual and serious, and he said slowly: "In this case, I naturally believe in the sincerity of His Highness the Crown Prince, and I am also willing to turn enemies into friends and reach cooperation with His Highness the Crown Prince, as long as... The Crown Prince
Your Highness, you are willing to answer my last question candidly, and you agree to my last condition!
As far as I know, before Zhao Shancai died of illness, he left a secret suicide note to His Royal Highness, right? The content of this secret letter involved a certain plan and gave you some extremely important instructions.
Things to pay attention to, right? All your decisions and actions during this period are also affected by the content of this secret letter, but is that so?
As for my conditions, they are very simple! I just hope that His Highness the Crown Prince can give me Zhao Shancai’s secret suicide note for inspection. I... really want to know its specific contents!"
As Zhao Junchen finished speaking, Zhu Heyu, who had always been calm since they started talking, suddenly felt a shock and his expression changed dramatically!