Zhao Junchen has been hiding in the Zhao Mansion these days, complaining of illness, showing himself to be indifferent to worldly affairs and disheartened.
But in fact, Zhao Junchen has never relaxed his mind. Any disturbance in the government and the opposition parties cannot escape Zhao Junchen's eyes.
Therefore, Zhao Junchen quickly received the news of the incident in the temple that day.
First of all, there were the "Zhao Party" officials. They informed Zhao Junchen of the changes at the court meeting as soon as they came down from the court. They also focused on the fact that the Cao Canal was blocked, the national treasury was about to run out of money and food, and the officials of the Manchu Dynasty and Emperor Deqing
All are helpless things.
Not long after, believers from the "Tongji Temple" who infiltrated into the inner court through them also reported to Zhao Junchen the news that Emperor Deqing suddenly turned against him and severely punished the imperial doctor Wen Caining.
Then, an angel was sent from the palace to deliver a verbal message from Emperor Deqing, asking Zhao Junchen to provide his opinions on the candidates for the new Minister of Household Affairs.
After receiving the news, Zhao Junchen returned to the study alone, then closed the door, stepped back, closed his eyes and fell into deep thought.
This is a habit of Zhao Junchen. Whenever he has to make an important decision, he will lock himself in a closed and quiet room, sort out his thoughts alone, and think hard.
When Zhao Junchen leaves the room, it often means that he has made a decision in his heart.
Then, Zhao Junchen would solicit the opinions of his friends and staff from different aspects many times based on his own ideas. However, this solicitation of opinions was only to check for omissions and fill in the gaps, learn from each other's strong points, and also show an attitude of following the good and working together.
, but in fact Zhao Junchen rarely completely changes his plans and ideas because of different opinions.
It's hard to say whether this habit is good or bad.
However, so far, Zhao Junchen's various plans have been progressing smoothly, so Zhao Junchen does not intend to change his habits.
Everyone in the Zhao family was obviously aware of Zhao Junchen's habits, and they all quietly stayed aside, not daring to disturb or make any noise.
In such a quiet environment, Zhao Junchen was able to concentrate on thinking about countermeasures.
"Obviously, the imperial court is currently in a big trouble. Emperor Deqing had no choice but to make concessions to me and show his kindness, so he severely punished Wen Caining! Wen Caining is certainly innocent, and Emperor Deqing and
Both of us knew it well, but for the sake of his own face, Emperor Deqing could only use a vague attitude to admit his mistakes and express goodwill, so Wen Caining had to sacrifice...
Then, Emperor Deqing asked me for my opinions on the candidates for the position of Minister of the Ministry of Revenue. This was to return the financial power of the imperial court to me, and it was also a concession of his interests out of political considerations...
It can be said that Emperor Deqing gave me enough face to ask me to come out this time. If I still refute him and insist on claiming that I am ill, I will be suspected of being ungrateful. Emperor Deqing's character will definitely be
If I get so angry that it might not end well... From this point of view, I have to go to the stage!
However, the Hubu Yamen was originally my forbidden concubine. How can it be regarded as a concession when Emperor Deqing made a mess and then returned it to me? Taking advantage of this opportunity, I must negotiate with Emperor Deqing again and gain more.
It’s all about the benefits…
Speaking of which, since I joined the cabinet to assist the government, Zuo Lanshan's position as cabinet elder has come to an end. Because my qualifications and prestige are insufficient, the 'Zhao Party' cannot have two cabinet elders at the same time.
It was an unspoken rule tacitly understood by the emperor and the officials... In fact, if it weren't for the fact that the imperial court was currently in troubled times and all the factions in the temple couldn't take care of him, otherwise he would have been impeached long ago...
Therefore, in order to compensate Zuo Lanshan, I have always wanted him to succeed Li Xun as the next governor of Shanxi, and also to pave the way for my next step in the northern commercial tax reform plan, but I have never found a good opportunity. This time is an opportunity.
, as long as Emperor Deqing agrees to let Zuo Lanshan take over the position of governor of Shanxi, and all the "Zhao Party" officials who were dismissed during this period are returned to their original positions, then I can only help him half-heartedly.
Let the court resolve this dilemma... After all, I can't refute an emperor's face repeatedly... at least not yet!"
After making such a decision, Zhao Junchen's brows furrowed more and more tightly, and he thought more and more deeply.
"But now is really not the best time for me to go to the stage! I have been in the limelight during this period. Not only the emperor is jealous, but the officials are also jealous. It is a situation where I am surrounded by enemies on all sides, so I originally planned to hide behind
There was a period of time behind the scenes to cool down the suspicion and jealousy of Emperor Deqing and the officials, and also to divert their attention...
Originally, according to my calculations, the Mongolian tribes counterattacked again, the Jianzhou Jurchen was about to take action, the violent backlash after the six tribes in Nanjing were taken over, the chaos in the clan after the vassal reduction, the abolition of the crown prince... these things will all wait until March next year.
There will be outbreaks on both sides at the same time, and the situation in the court will gradually get out of control due to various changes. At that time, it will be the best opportunity for me to turn from darkness to light and move to the front of the curtain!
Nowadays, the jealousy of the officials and the suspicion of Emperor Deqing have not cooled down at all. The attention of various factions in the imperial court is still on me. The blockage of water transportation is only a temporary difficulty, and it is not an unsolvable matter...
In this way, after I return to the temple, I will easily be besieged and plotted against!
Therefore, Emperor Deqing made unexpected concessions and compromises this time, forcing me to go to the front of the curtain in advance. Although it is profitable in the short term, it is definitely not a good thing in the long term! And the person who promoted all this
Behind the scenes, there is a vague shadow of Zhou Shangjing! It was Zhou Shangjing who first suggested that I return to the temple, and the only person who could make Emperor Deqing suddenly decide to compromise... But why did Zhou Shangjing do this? "
Thinking of this, Zhao Junchen's expression became more solemn.
He never dared to underestimate Zhou Shangjing's methods and wisdom. He would think over and over again anything related to Zhou Shangjing.
But after thinking for a long time, Zhao Junchen still couldn't guess Zhou Shangjing's purpose.
"Speaking of which, since I returned to the capital, I haven't had any personal contact with Zhou Shangjing... If that doesn't work, I should go to the Zhou Mansion to visit this old fox!"
Zhao Junchen shook his head gently, his face full of helplessness.
When he dealt with Zhou Shangjing, he would always fall into the passive position of being aware of things later.
Compared with Zhou Shangjing's gentle and silent approach, Zhao Junchen is actually more adaptable to the fierce and direct style of Emperor Deqing, Zhu Heyu, Zhu Hejian, Shen Changmao and others.
"The next step is to select the Minister of Hubu. The Ministry of Hubu is my base, so the candidate for the Minister of Hubu must be carefully considered. First of all, he must be obedient..."
Then, Zhao Junchen's thoughts turned to the next thing.
However, before Zhao Junchen's idea could make any progress, there was a sudden noise outside the study. It seemed that someone wanted to break into the study by force, and Zhao Junchen's idea was immediately planned.
It stands to reason that everyone in the Zhao family understands that Zhao Junchen must not be disturbed at this time. Even when walking, he must land on his toes. Even if something big happens, the people in the Zhao family will never dare to say such a thing.
Otherwise, even if Zhao Junchen didn't show any sign, Fang Ru would severely punish the noisy people.
However, there is only one exception. He is neither afraid of Zhao Junchen nor Fang Ru.
This person is naturally Zhang Decheng, the miracle doctor who is so powerful that he cannot be subdued, and he who is rich and powerful cannot be lewd!
Therefore, after hearing the noise outside the room, Zhao Junchen was just stunned for a moment before he guessed the identity of the person coming.
Moreover, Zhao Junchen also guessed the reason why Zhang Decheng wanted to see him!
Apparently Zhang Decheng also received the news that Wen Caining was reprimanded by Emperor Deqing.
During this period of time, due to various reasons, Zhang Decheng and Wen Caining have had many opportunities to exchange medical skills. They have different priorities, but they are both the leading medical experts in this era. Naturally, they sympathize with each other and respect each other.
The other person is a close friend.
Now that Zhang Decheng heard that Wen Caining was not only kicked out of the Imperial Hospital by Emperor Deqing, but also ordered not to practice medicine in the capital from now on, Zhang Decheng naturally shared the same hatred and was aggrieved!
Then, Zhang Decheng would think that the reason why Wen Caining ended up in the situation he was in today was largely because of Zhao Junchen's deliberate frame-up, so Zhang Decheng naturally wanted to find Zhao Junchen to ask for an explanation.
Thinking of this, Zhao Junchen couldn't help but shook his head and sighed.
The next moment when Zhao Junchen shook his head and sighed, Zhang Decheng had already broken through the heavy siege of everyone in the Zhao mansion and broke through the door and entered Zhao Junchen's study.
Seeing Zhang Decheng's face full of anger, Zhao Junchen stood up and took the lead in holding his hands in his arms and said with a smile: "Dr. Zhang came to me this time for the sake of Dr. Wen? This is indeed a great thing, and I also want to congratulate him in advance.
Zhang Shenzhen has been cured!"
"Good thing?"
After Zhang Decheng heard this, he couldn't help but be stunned. He couldn't react, and he forgot to vent his anger to Zhao Junchen.
Zhao Junchen nodded seriously and said: "Of course this is a good thing. Doctor Zhang, haven't you always wanted to open a medical school? Now I have prepared land, houses, materials, and basic manpower, but I am missing one person with enough resources."
He is qualified to be the vice-president who can assist Dr. Zhang Shen. Now that Dr. Wen has been kicked out of the Royal Hospital, isn’t he the best candidate for the vice-president of the medical school? Dr. Zhang Shen, why are you looking for me at this time? Why don’t you hurry up and find Wen?
Imperial physician? This is the best chance to convince him!"
Zhang Decheng couldn't help but be stunned again.
Then, after thinking seriously for a moment, the anger on Zhang Decheng's face quickly completely faded away, and he turned around and left without saying anything more.
However, when he reached the door of the study, Zhang Decheng suddenly stopped and turned to Zhao Junchen and said: "Mr. Zhao, don't just focus on fighting for power and profit, plotting and calculating, but also pay more attention to the people around you... For example, Mrs. Ru
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After saying this without any beginning or end, Zhang Decheng left directly without waiting for Zhao Junchen to ask further questions to find his confidant Wen Caining!