People you like and people you hate will get completely different understandings and evaluations even if they do the same thing.
Zhu Hejian and Wang Baoren actually do not like their subordinates to make decisions, especially Zhu Hejian. He hopes that his subordinates are all excellent executors. He can bestow them with glory and wealth, and he does not dislike various suggestions, but he will never share decisions.
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However, Zhu Hejian and Wang Baoren should be more tolerant towards Lu De, not only because Lu De's abilities and talents are outstanding, and he is deeply appreciated and valued by them, but also because Lu De is different from other staff members.
Sooner or later, he would enter the official career and become an official. Both Zhu Hejian and Wang Baoren were optimistic about Lu De's career prospects and regarded Lu De as their future helper.
What's more, although Lu De made his own decision this time, his decision was completely in line with Zhu and Wang's thoughts.
Therefore, after Zhu Hejian and Wang Baoren heard the reports from their staff, they did not blame Lu De for making arbitrary decisions.
After Zhu Hejian pondered for a moment, he nodded lightly and said: "Scholar Huo is indeed hiding in Nanjing at the moment... I have already guessed that if Zhao Junchen wants to gain something in Nanjing's officialdom, he must have to avoid Huo Zhengyuan and
Huang Yourong and these two people...under the current situation, we really should meet with Academician Huo and take the opportunity to find out their details."
Speaking of this, Zhu Hejian asked Wang Baoren for advice: "Master Wang, I have only been involved in temple matters for a short time, and I don't know many people in the temple very well. Moreover, Huo Zhengyuan has always been extremely low-key when he was in the center of the capital.
He is even more unfamiliar. I only heard that his intelligence and agility are both outstanding, but I don’t know much about it... But I don’t know, Grand Master Wang, do you know more about him? Is there any way to deal with him? "
After Wang Baoren pondered for a moment, he shook his head and said: "Huo Zhengyuan is certainly very intelligent and agile, but his shortcomings are also obvious, that is, he lacks courage and does not have the courage to stand at the forefront... If Zhao Junchen
If Huo Zhengyuan is arranged to take charge of the situation in Nanjing, even if Huang Yourong is added to the mix, it will not be enough to fear... But..."
"But what?" Zhu Hejian asked quickly.
Wang Baoren's expression became more solemn and he said slowly: "Zhao Junchen is definitely not a fool, and he must be aware of Huo Zhengyuan's character flaws, which is not enough to make things happen at this time!
I have specially studied Zhao Junchen's work style. His various methods over the years may seem extremely risky, but in fact, every time he makes a move, he is fully prepared and has a high chance of winning. If he is not prepared for something,
If there is a chance of winning, you will give up directly without wasting time and energy at all.
Therefore, if Zhao Junchen knows that Huo Zhengyuan is not enough to succeed, but still actively intervenes in Nanjing, then he must have another plan and something to rely on!"
"Master Wang, what do you think Zhao Junchen's calculations and reliance are?" Zhu Hejian asked again with a solemn expression.
Zhao Junchen was a powerful enemy, and Wang Baoren naturally did not dare to neglect him. He did not betray Zhu Hejian again and took the opportunity to test Zhu Hejian. Instead, he directly expressed his guess and said softly: "I estimate that Zhao Junchen's calculations and reliance are nothing more than some."
Two... One is the 'Zhou Party'. Maybe Zhao Junchen and Zhou Shangjing have secretly reached an agreement and are preparing to join forces in Nanjing. The other is that Zhao Junchen has arranged a variable around Huo Zhengyuan. Under the influence of this variable,
Huo Zhengyuan's style of doing things will also be unexpected. If we still despise Huo Zhengyuan, we may suffer big losses next!"
After Zhu Hejian thought for a moment, he added: "Perhaps, these two possibilities exist at the same time!"
"That's right!" Wang Baoren nodded again, his expression a little solemn, and said: "So we can't just focus on Huo Zhengyuan, but also pay attention to more things...especially the actions of the 'Zhou Party', which Zhou Shangjing must have arranged this time
We have found a reliable confidant who came to Nanjing to take charge. Although we have found Huo Zhengyuan, we have not yet found the answer to who is the person in charge of the 'Zhou Party' in Nanjing!"
At this point, Wang Baoren's expression flashed with a trace of weakness, but he quickly covered it up and continued: "Zhao Junchen's methods and scheming are extremely powerful, so naturally they should not be underestimated, but his foundation is still shallow, so he is very capable.
There are only a few helpers, so we can easily guess that Huo Zhengyuan secretly sneaked into Nanjing...
Zhou Shangjing is completely different. His foundation is too deep, his background is too deep, he has many talented people, and his disciples are all over the world. Therefore, we cannot easily infer who is the person in charge of the "Zhou Party" in Nanjing. We want to guard against targeting
There is nowhere to start."
Hearing what Wang Baoren said, Zhu Hejian's eyes also flashed with deep fear. He only hoped that the diamond powder could quickly work on Zhou Shangjing, otherwise the more conflicts he had with Zhou Shangjing, the more Zhou Shangjing would feel
The frightening place makes the feeling of powerlessness in the heart become stronger - in terms of background and experience, Zhou Shangjing's advantage has always been to crush the level.
So Zhu Hejian once again asked Wang Baoren for advice: "What do you think we should do, Grand Master Wang?"
Wang Baoren smiled inexplicably and said: "What else can be done? Just do what you have to do! First, calm down the civil unrest in Nanjing, and then solve the various stubborn problems in Nanjing's officialdom. By the way, keep an eye on Huo Zhengyuan and defeat him."
Zhao Dang's actions ultimately captured the few remaining powerful yamen in Nanjing's officialdom...
As long as you follow the steps, the forces of the "Zhou Party" hiding in the dark will naturally surface. As long as the forces of the "Zhou Party" come to the light, they will not be so scary...
In the Nanjing area, our strength is dominant after all, and because of today's civil unrest, the power in our hands has been further expanded. Even if we implement wartime control, we are well-known, so we can sit firmly on the Diaoyutai and strike later.
, there is no need to mess up your position."
Zhu Hejian thought for a while and realized that although Wang Baoren's plan seemed passive, it was also the best way at the moment.
Moreover, Zhu Hejian could also hear Wang Baoren's hidden meaning.
Once they find that the "Zhou Party"'s plan cannot be stopped and is about to succeed, they can use the pretext of "eliminating the stubborn remnants of the rebellious people" to go to war and imprison all members of the Zhou and Zhao Party members in Nanjing City. By then, the Zhou and Zhao Party members will
No matter how hidden and subtle your plan is, it will definitely fail...
After all the dust settled, they set up a banquet and pretended to apologize to Zhou and Zhao, saying that everything was a misunderstanding and that the intelligence at the time of the arrest was wrong. Although it looked a little ugly, but
No one can find fault.
From this aspect, Zhu Hejian and Wang Baoren, who held the military and political power in Nanjing, were in an invincible position.
At least, Zhu Hejian couldn't think of any possibility of failure.
Thinking of this, Zhu Hejian was convinced, and bowed to Wang Baoren again and said: "Master Wang is wise and can understand the essence at a glance. The younger generation admires him."
Afterwards, Zhu Hejian and Wang Baoren discussed some specific details to quell the civil unrest, and soon walked outside Xiaoling, then each took their sedan chairs and rushed towards Nanjing city.
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In the next two days, Zhu Hejian officially came from behind the scenes to the stage. After he took over all the power in Nanjing's officialdom, he has been focusing on quelling civil unrest, investigating the truth, appeasing people's hearts, and counting losses. It can be said that he is very busy.
It is not an exaggeration to say that one is taking care of everything every day.
Zhu Hejian's physical condition was still not good, but when he tasted power for the first time, he was naturally excited and enjoyed it. He was more energetic than ever, and no matter how busy he was, he never felt tired or weak.
But in a way, Zhu Hejian just made himself look busy and tired. His busyness was both real and fake.
After all, the civil unrest in Nanjing was secretly promoted by Zhu Hejian and Wang Baoren. They had already prepared a series of plans to clean up the mess. Many of the leaders of the rebellion were even their pawns. In addition, the people of Nanjing also
He had a way to survive and his determination to participate in the civil unrest was not strong, so Zhu Hejian did not have to be so busy and could still successfully quell the civil unrest.
In short, whether Zhu Hejian is busy or not, the result is destined and the process will not change much.
But Zhu Hejian still made himself look extremely busy.
This is also the practice of officialdom at all times and at home and abroad - for any matter, as long as a detailed plan is made at the beginning and the future direction is planned, subsequent development only needs to be step-by-step and let nature take its course, and those in power only need to do a good job of guidance and supervision.
However, there is absolutely no need to do everything personally.
However, the vast majority of people in power will still choose to keep interfering, interfering everywhere, and repeatedly expressing opinions, as if this matter cannot be separated from their own guidance. In the final analysis, it is just to highlight and emphasize their own sense of existence.
For those in power, their sense of presence is the lifeblood of their power. With a sense of presence, those in power will have the opportunity to win prestige and reputation. Without a sense of presence, the prestige and reputation of those in power will be impossible to talk about.
Zhu Hejian is in such a situation now. He clearly has a plan and only needs to follow the steps to quell the civil unrest and stabilize the situation. He also only needs to stay behind the scenes and control the overall direction. However, Zhu Hejian is meticulous in everything, doing everything himself, and showing his presence everywhere.
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In this way, as the civil unrest in Nanjing gradually subsided as expected, in the eyes of all walks of life in Nanjing, Zhu Hejian took all the credit, as if without Zhu Hejian's efforts to turn the tide, no one could have quelled the civil unrest.
It looks like it will last for another hundred years.
As a result, Zhu Hejian's prestige and reputation in Nanjing became more and more prosperous, and he was regarded by many as a future wise king.
Under such circumstances, Zhu Hejian began to meet with leaders from all walks of life in Nanjing and representatives of various forces.
Then, Zhu Hejian's real challenge is about to begin.
The trap set by Zhou Shangjing is right at his feet.
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Two flowers bloom, one on each side.
However, it is said that while Zhu Hejian was "busy" in quelling the civil unrest in Nanjing, Zhao Junchen was also forced to leave the capital under the order of Emperor Deqing and went north to Liaodong, where he came out to beat and warn the frontier military leaders on behalf of the imperial court.
Zhao Junchen was unwilling to accept this task from the bottom of his heart, but after all, he could not disobey Emperor Deqing's order and could only bite the bullet and act according to the order.
Originally, Zhao Junchen didn't care about his task. He just planned to go through the process and get through it, and he didn't plan to go to war at all.
However, what he saw and heard after entering the Liaodong defense zone, and the scenes of civil tragedies, even Zhao Junchen, who had an extremely flexible moral bottom line, could not help but feel angry!