While Zhou Shangjing and Song Qiwen were plotting how to deal with Zhu Hejian, Zhu Hejian was also secretly considering one thing, that is, whether he should take action against Zhou Shangjing immediately.
For Zhu Hejian, the key point is not "whether" to deal with Zhou Shangjing, but whether to "deal with Zhou Shangjing immediately" - the former is something that does not need to be considered at all.
Both Zhao Junchen and Zhou Shangjing are well versed in the changes in people's hearts and have roughly understood Zhu Hejian's true nature.
Just like Zhou Shangjing's evaluation, people with extreme personalities like Zhu Hejian, the more they deliberately tolerate and suppress their desires before they gain power, the more they will be unscrupulous and do whatever they want after they gain power. They cannot tolerate any objections and cannot see them.
Any dissident force.
In Zhu Hejian's eyes, Emperor Deqing was clearly the supreme king in the world. He held military power and factory guards, and had an absolute advantage in strength. He should be obedient and obedient to his word!
However, Emperor Deqing always considered how to balance the various forces in the temple, and would often make concessions based on overall considerations. He was also repeatedly exploited for his weakness in the evaluation of history books, and was repeatedly criticized by Zhou Shangjing and Zhao Junchen.
Waiting for someone else's calculations, this behavior is really too weak!
Zhu Hejian believes that if he inherits the throne in the future, the "Zhou Party" and "Zhao Party" should not exist! None of the powerful officials like Zhou Shangjing and Zhao Junchen who dare to go against the emperor will be allowed to stay! -
- The officials are herdsmen on behalf of the emperor, and they are only the executors of the emperor's policies. With his scheming methods, the officials only need to obey the holy orders and check for omissions and fill the gaps, which is enough to stabilize the country.
Therefore, Zhu Hejian had long imagined that after he succeeded to the throne, he would inevitably weaken the cliques in the temple step by step, use various means to suppress the powerful officials in the court, and completely establish his status as emperor who could live and die.
However, Zhu Hejian originally thought that dealing with Zhou Shangjing was something he would only need to consider after he inherited the throne. However, after the incident at court this morning, Zhu Hejian clearly felt Zhou Shangjing's hostility and targeting. He was very aware of Zhou Shangjing's scheming and power-savvy.
Gao Jue, and Zhou Shangjing is the best at serial schemes. His plans are always one after another, making people gradually approach death without realizing it. If Zhu Hejian's prediction is correct, what happened in the morning was just Zhou Shangjing's.
This is just the first step to suppress yourself, there will definitely be a follow-up killer move hidden in the future!
This situation naturally made Zhu Hejian feel a lot of pressure, even sitting on pins and needles!
Zhu Hejian didn't know why Zhou Shangjing was hostile to him. Maybe Zhou Shangjing noticed something, maybe Zhao Junchen revealed something to Zhou Shangjing, or maybe Zhou Shangjing decided to support Zhu Heyu to inherit the throne out of various considerations... But
These things are no longer important. Zhu Hejian now only thinks about how he should deal with this situation.
Should we find a way to resolve Zhou Shangjing's hostility? Or should we try to overthrow Zhou Shangjing in one fell swoop and eliminate hidden dangers?
In comparison, Zhu Hejian is more inclined to the latter. This tendency is not only due to his extreme character, but also because Zhu Hejian is wary of Emperor Deqing's reaction!
After all, Zhou Shangjing has always been a thorn in Emperor Deqing's side and a thorn in his flesh. Today's morning meeting with Zhou Shangjing has clearly violated Emperor Deqing's holy will. If Zhu Hejian wants to resolve Zhou Shangjing's hostility, he must find a way to make friends with Zhou Shangjing, or even
Zhou Shangjing must also be given some impossible promises. Once such news reaches the ears of Emperor Deqing, Emperor Deqing will definitely be very unhappy, and may even suspect that Zhu Hejian secretly colluded with Zhou Shangjing for a grand scheme.
Zhu Hejian is about to be in trouble.
For Zhu Hejian, Emperor Deqing's attitude was undoubtedly more important than resolving Zhou Shangjing's hostility. This was the basis for his smooth ascendancy in the future.
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"But... how can we overthrow Zhou Shangjing? This old fox's power, power, and foundation are obviously better than Zhao Junchen. Even the father has been unable to do anything to him for many years... Moreover,
If Zhou Shangjing is determined to target me, his method must be a plan one after another, and the attack is wave after wave. I must overthrow him before he can see his plan, so I must overthrow him.
Zhou Shangjing’s plan must take effect quickly, which is even more difficult..."
Zhu Hejian murmured to himself, his expression full of solemnity and a hint of resentment.
This resentment was not directed at Zhou Shangjing, but rather at Emperor Deqing. He believed that the reason why Zhou Shangjing was so powerful now was because Emperor Deqing had been weak and bullyable for many years.
If he were sitting in the position of Emperor Deqing, it would be impossible for any minister to be so arrogant.
At this time, in the study room of the Seventh Prince's Mansion, in addition to Zhu Hejian sitting behind the desk and deep in thought, his eunuch Jia Lun was also standing aside to serve.
Hearing Zhu Hejian's muttering to himself, and seeing the concentration and embarrassment on Zhu Hejian's expression, Jia Lun couldn't help but said coldly after a moment of silence: "We still have a batch of diamond powder in our hands."
Zhu Hejian turned around and glared at Jia Lun, as if blaming Jia Lun for interrupting his thoughts, and said in the same cold voice: "This kind of poisonous method is not bad for dealing with little people like Zhao Shancai and Zhang Yu'er who no one cares about.
It doesn't matter if the method is exposed, but who is Zhou Shangjing? Not to mention that the Zhou family has always been difficult to penetrate. Even if we successfully bribed the servants and maids of the Zhou family, who knows whether the person being bribed was Zhou Shangjing's deliberate act?
What's more, Zhou Shangjing's daily diet must be under strict supervision. Once things go wrong, no one can bear the consequences..."
At the end of the story, Zhu Hejian's words suddenly stopped, and his expression suddenly became sinister, as if he had suddenly thought of something.
After a moment of silence, Zhu Hejian showed a gentle smile and said in a soft voice: "Diamond powder can be used to kill people without leaving any trace. It is indeed of great use! But it cannot be used in Zhou Shangjing's daily diet in the Zhou Mansion.
The risk of doing this is too great, and it is very likely to be discovered... However, Zhou Shangjing does not only eat in the Zhou Mansion every day! Speaking of which, the cabinet ministers handle court affairs in the Wenhua Pavilion in the palace every day.
The inner court will also be responsible for tea and cakes, right? Moreover, if there are more court affairs, the cabinet ministers will occasionally have lunch in Wenhua Pavilion? "
Jia Lun immediately understood what Zhu Hejian was thinking.
If you want to bribe relevant personnel in the Zhou Mansion to poison Zhou Shangjing with diamond powder, the probability of success is indeed low, and the risk is extremely high. Once the matter is exposed, it will be a rock-shaking situation, but the inner court has already been infiltrated by Zhu Hejian
It was riddled with holes, and he wanted to use diamond powder to poison Zhou Shangjing through the channel where the imperial court prepared refreshments and food for the elders every day, but he was very confident. He didn't worry about being noticed by others, and he didn't worry about being unable to control things if something went wrong.
"The office of the cabinet is in the palace. The refreshments and food they use on weekdays are indeed the responsibility of the imperial kitchen!" Jia Lun nodded first, then frowned and said: "It is certainly a mistake to use the channels in the palace to poison Zhou Shangjing.
It is relatively safe... However, although diamond powder kills people silently, and the symptoms during the attack are like severe stomach problems, it does not arouse suspicion, but it must be taken for a long time to be effective!
According to our experience in poisoning Zhao Shancai and Zhang Yu'er in the past, it takes about three months. Zhou Shangjing's body is old, so the time may be shortened. However, in recent times, because Zhou Shangjing is getting older, as long as he goes to court in the morning
If it lasts a little longer, you will inevitably have to return to the mansion to rest early. The time to go to Wenhua Pavilion for work will become less and less, and the chance of staying in Wenhua Pavilion for refreshments and food will also become less and less...
Therefore, if we use the channels in the palace to poison Zhou Shangjing, it will take much longer, and it may take half a year to take effect, so it will definitely not be able to take effect quickly!"
Hearing Jia Lun's reminder, Zhu Hejian hesitated for a moment, but quickly made a decision, saying: "This old dog Zhou Shangjing is too scheming. His hostility makes me sit on pins and needles. I must get rid of him completely no matter what."
This hidden danger! Since this method is slow to take effect, let’s use a two-pronged approach! I’ll try to bring him down from the temple, but at the same time I’ll also arrange for someone I can trust in the palace to mix diamonds into his tea and food.
Powder, if my methods in the temple fail to work in the future, it is better to wait patiently for the diamond powder to work than if he still stays in the temple to be my enemy six months later!"
Seeing that Zhu Hejian was determined, Jia Lun immediately nodded and said: "I understand, I will make arrangements immediately."
Zhu Hejian frowned and continued: "The most important thing now is the position of crown prince. As long as I successfully sit on the throne, no matter how Zhou Shangjing becomes my enemy, I will not be afraid of him, but now I am still
It's not fair, and it's possible that Zhou Shangjing will find an opportunity to destroy my good deeds! Today's court meeting was obviously a great opportunity to formally depose the prince, but it was still messed up by Zhou Shangjing! However, Zhou Shangjing once again
I have offended my father, but I can't escape completely... If I want to bring him down quickly, I'm afraid I have to find a way from my father. As long as I can encourage my father to make up his mind, Zhou Shangjing and his like are still not enough.
Afraid!"
Perhaps he thought that Zhou Shangjing could no longer resist. After half a year, Zhu Hejian felt a little more relaxed, and his thoughts gradually broadened a lot. He thought of some things again, and said: "Speaking of which, the task of investigating the clan has been handed over to Wang Youlun.
Above, he and Zhou Shangjing have always been at odds with each other. Maybe they can use this opportunity to stir up the situation!
For many years, clans from all over the country have committed unscrupulous crimes, disrupted government and violated disciplines, but local officials have always turned a blind eye, and even colluded with these clans to share the benefits... And many of these local officials
They are all disciples of Zhou Shangjing, and it just so happens that the Metropolitan Procuratorate is now in my hands. If I can take advantage of this opportunity to build momentum, the government and the public will think that Zhou Shangjing is colluding with other clans and is secretly protecting them..."
Speaking of the latter, Zhu Hejian narrowed his eyes slightly, his eyes full of cold thinking, but he had already thought of many subsequent sinister plans in an instant.
After figuring out the general route, Zhu Hejian raised his head and asked Jialun: "Is there any news from the palace? Is the conversation between my father and Wang Youlun in the imperial study over?"
It was also a coincidence that just as Zhu Hejian finished asking, there was a knock on the door of the study. After Jia Lun walked outside the study to chat with someone for a few words, he returned to the study to report to Zhu Hejian: "Seventh Prince, I just received the news.
The conversation between His Majesty and Wang Youlun in the Imperial Study Room has ended, and His Majesty has now left the Imperial Study Room and returned to the harem."
Zhu Hejian nodded and said: "Very good, you rush to the Metropolitan Procuratorate immediately and invite Wang Youlun to Luweixuan tonight for me! After inviting Wang Youlun, you rush to the palace to meet Li Ruan and see if he has any
He failed to spy on the contents of the Prince's confidential letter. If he has stolen the contents of the Prince's confidential letter, he should rush back and report it to me immediately! By the way..."
After speaking, Zhu Hejian paused for a moment and looked at Jia Lun with a deep look.
Jia Lun naturally understood what Zhu Hejian meant, and immediately nodded and said: "By the way, I will bring a bag of diamond powder and give it to a trustworthy person in the palace."
Then, Jalen turned and left.
After Jia Lun left, Zhu Hejian half leaned on the chair in the study room and fell into deep thought again.
It is by no means an easy task to overthrow Zhou Shangjing. All the details of the plan must be thought out in advance, and there must be no mistakes.
Even Zhu Hejian believes that his only two plans are still not safe enough, and he must conceive of more plans and make arrangements from more aspects.
"Today, Zhou Shangjing deliberately targeted me. Obviously, he did not discuss it with everyone in the 'Zhou Party' in advance. They were also caught off guard, and because the father's counterattack greatly damaged the influence of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, there must be some people who are dissatisfied.
Maybe it can be differentiated..."
"There is also a conflict between Zhao Junchen and Zhou Shangjing, and I still have a shocking clue about Zhao Junchen..."
"The powerful minister...the coward of the country must not be allowed to stay!"
While thinking deeply, Zhu Hejian murmured to himself.