Chapter 1241. Must be, and can only be (thirteen).
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When Huang Ke left, his expression was full of excitement and excitement.
Obviously, Huang Ke has regarded his joining Zhao Junchen as a turning point in his life. It seems that the direction of his life has been clarified again.
I just don't know how long he can maintain this kind of energy.
After all, Zhao Junchen knows very well what kind of person he is. Many of his ideas and practices are also against human nature.
"Zhu Heyu, Liang Fuchen, He Zhang, Yang Xun, and this Huang Ke... Although their personalities and styles are different, they are undoubtedly honorable gentlemen who are dedicated to justice. I also like them very much and admire them, but
Even if you can't urinate in a pot, you will be on guard against them and reject them when things happen...
On the contrary, it is Huang Yourong, Zuo Lanshan, Guan Wuyuan and others. Although they are all out-and-out villains, I don't like them, and I even used to be enemies rather than friends with them, but in the end I got along well with them and cooperated with them.
We have a tacit understanding and will continue to reuse and promote them in the future...
Ha! In the final analysis, it’s just that people share similar odors and are divided into groups... Unfortunately, it is always easy to blacken a piece of white paper, but then it becomes extremely difficult to wipe off those black marks. Wipe
If the force is too small, the black marks will not be wiped clean. If the force is too strong, the entire paper will be destroyed... So, the only thing I can do is continue to make the black mark..."
While muttering to himself, Zhao Junchen's expression was full of self-mockery.
At this moment, Jiang Quan's voice suddenly came from outside the tent.
"Minister, your humble position is back!"
Zhao Junchen quickly restrained his inner emotions and said: "Come in!"
Jiang Quan quickly entered the tent and reported to Zhao Junchen in detail his contact with Li Shijie.
"Everything is just as the cabinet minister expected. After you assigned Li Shijie to Fang Zhenshan for temporary management, the two men took the opportunity to join forces and secretly reached a cooperation agreement!
After contacting Li Shijie from his humble position, Li Shijie directly stated that he would never wholeheartedly support any faction within Liaodong Town, but was willing to fully support your cabinet minister's next plan.
Whether it is taking the opportunity to evade He Yu's military power, or taking the opportunity to change the current situation of transportation and distribution of Liao's wages, or taking the opportunity to intensify the internal conflicts in Liaodong Town, Li Shijie is willing to help!
But at the same time, Li Shijie secretly inquired from his humble position, wanting to know whether you, Cabinet Minister Zhao, would be willing to... fully support Fang Zhenshan, the governor of Liaodong and Tongzhi, to take over the position of the commander-in-chief of the Liaodong garrison."
When Jiang Quan made the report, his expression was full of disbelief.
He never expected that Li Shijie would betray the entire Liaodong Town so easily, and even want to support Fang Zhenshan, an outsider, to take over the position of Liaodong Commander-in-Chief.
On the other side, Zhao Junchen did not have any surprises and said: "So, Fang Zhenshan is eyeing the position of the Liaodong Commander-in-Chief? Ha, I have already guessed that this person will definitely not be lonely after seeing the situation change!
This man was once the commander-in-chief of the Guyuan garrison. He was accustomed to high power and position, and he had always been good at maneuvering and ambitious. How could he be willing to continue to hold the empty position of governor and magistrate?
Sure enough, just giving him a chance, he directly colluded with Li Shijie and won the support of the Li family generals behind Li Shijie... It is obvious that Li Shijie has been dragged onto the ship by him. It is really a good trick and a good calculation!"
While speaking, Zhao Junchen caught a glimpse of the incredible look on Jiang Quan's expression and asked, "What? Do you not understand Fang Zhenshan's ambition? Or do you not understand Li Shijie's decision?"
Jiang Quan replied: "Of course I can't understand Li Shijie's decision! The impression he left on me in the past is very similar to that of Shi Cheng. They are both shrewd, capable and loyal soldiers!"
Who would have thought that since He Yu was kidnapped, his attitude has changed drastically. He has always been unclear about his stance and just wavered around. He would decide to betray the entire Liaodong Town so easily... If the power of Liaodong Town declines
What’s the benefit to him?”
"What's the benefit? The benefit is huge!" Zhao Junchen shook his head and explained: "Li Shijie's various behaviors in the past are just a disguise. This disguise will allow him to integrate into the Liaodong Town collective more smoothly.
It can also reduce the rejection of Liaodong soldiers, but in essence he is still a noble son of a wealthy family, and in the end he will only consider the interests of the generals of the Li family!
Although the generals of the Li family are one of the three generals, they personally established Liaodong Town and are currently dependent on Liaodong Town. They are also an important force within Liaodong Town, but the interests of the two parties are not exactly the same.
When Jianzhou Jurchens captured Tieling, the Liaodong Commander-in-Chief, Li Shijie's great-grandfather, Li Ruzhen, was too timid to protect himself and refused to support his troops. In the end, the late emperor seized the opportunity and dismissed him from office. Since then, the position of the Liaodong Commander-in-Chief has been
It has nothing to do with the Li family anymore. Not only is the central court secretly guarding against the Li family's comeback, the successive Liaodong generals are also intentionally or unintentionally suppressing the Li family's power to prevent themselves from being used as puppets by the Li family's generals.
As a result, the generals of the Li family are naturally unwilling, but they have no choice but to continue to lie dormant and accumulate strength... Now, the generals of the Li family have finally recovered some strength. Not only the current Liaodong commander-in-chief He Yu but also Li
The family's son-in-law, and there was also Li Shijie, a rookie who was familiar with military affairs and had good martial arts skills, and was expected to take over the power of Liaodong again.
However, after all, Li Shijie only has a chance to take over the power of Liaodong, but it is hard to say how big this chance is. After all, not only the central court is still guarding against the Li family, but even though He Yu is the son-in-law of the Li family, with his temperament,
He will only regard the Li family as a tool and will never fully support the Li family's comeback, so he deliberately supports Shi Cheng and Li Shijie to compete with each other!
This situation is where the interests of the Li family's generals and Liaodong Town are inconsistent. The Li family wants to have more say in Liaodong Town, and even control Liaodong again, but if the Li family has more power,
and the right to speak, which means that the high-ranking military attaches in Liaodong Town will have less power and right to speak... And since this conflict of interests involves the word "interest," it is naturally irreconcilable!"
Seeing Jiang Quan thoughtful, Zhao Junchen said again: "At this point, have you understood Li Shijie's approach?"
Jiang Quan nodded repeatedly and said: "I understand the humble position! Although Li Shijie's actions are detrimental to the collective interests of Liaodong Town, they are helpful to the interests of the generals of the Li family!
He Yu is too strong, so after He Yu was ousted, the generals of the Li family lost a layer of suppression; after the internal division of Liaodong Town, all parties will try their best to win the support of the generals of the Li family, so the generals of the Li family can
Harvest more benefits; as for the Liao pay reform strategy proposed by Zhao Gechen, although it reduced the power of the Liaodong General Army and destroyed the internal unity of Liaodong Town, the same reason is undoubtedly beneficial to Li Li, who has connections throughout the Liaodong region.
family, allowing the Li family to take the opportunity to further expand their influence and even support a large number of puppets within Liaodong Town!
As for Li Shijie's desire to support Fang Zhenshan to take over the position of Liaodong Commander-in-Chief, it is easier to understand! Fang Zhenshan is an outsider to Liaodong Town after all, so even if he successfully takes over the position of Liaodong Commander-in-Chief, it will be difficult for him to secure this position
, in the end, they can only choose to cooperate with the Li family's forces and stabilize their power through the Li family's forces...
Perhaps, Fang Zhenshan has also reached an agreement with Li Shijie. After he takes over the position of Commander-in-Chief of Liaodong, he will fully support Li Shijie to take over as the next Commander-in-Chief of Liaodong!
By that time, even if Li Shijie cannot escape the pressure from the central court and fails to successfully take over the power of Liaodong, the general Li family will have a great chance to become the behind-the-scenes controller of Liaodong Town!"
Zhao Junchen also nodded and said: "Yes, the General Li family is the founder of Liaodong Town and an indispensable and important part of Liaodong Town. It has used Liaodong Town to reap all the benefits, but when the interests of the two parties conflict,
For the sake of their own interests, the Li family will still harm the collective interests of Liaodong Town without hesitation...
From ancient times to the present, how many large and small forces have declined due to this situation? Emperors always sell their official positions and embezzle public funds, and nobles always harm the public and enrich themselves, betraying the country for glory. Everyone is happy to do this, and then dynasties change.
Die together, there is nothing new under the sun, but people just can’t learn any lessons from history, and similar things will always happen again!”
Jiang Quan was naturally shocked when he heard Zhao Junchen's emotion, which actually related to the emperor and the change of dynasties.
Although Jiang Quan admired Zhao Junchen and was considered loyal, he did not dare to discuss this topic with Zhao Junchen, so he quickly changed the topic and asked: "Then... Zhao Gechen, are you willing to support Fang Zhenshan and Li Shijie's plan?"
Zhao Junchen still did not hesitate and said: "Go and tell Li Shijie, and then ask Li Shijie to tell Fang Zhenshan. As long as they can get to that point, I will naturally support them."
Jiang Quan hesitated and said: "But... Zhao Gechen, aren't you worried that Li Shijie and Fang Zhenshan's plan will affect your plan?"
Zhao Junchen smiled half-heartedly and said: "No, I have expected this situation from the beginning, so the plans and ambitions of Li Shijie and Fang Zhenshan will only promote the progress of my plan from the side and increase the chance of success of my plan...
Moreover, it is also my alternative plan. If my plan fails to come true in the end, then although it is not the best choice to hand over Liaodong Town to Fang Zhenshan, it is still an acceptable choice... After all, Fang Zhenshan also has relevant experience.
And he will be obedient in the short term.”
After a pause, Zhao Junchen said again: "However, my best choice is Ximen Sheng! After all, although I want to reverse the situation that Liaodong Town is unable to lose, the premise is that the border defense strength of Liaodong Town cannot be damaged, let alone allow
The Jianzhou Jurchens took advantage of the situation and moved in!
Therefore, after eliminating the rebellious and tough-minded He Yu, Ximen Sheng is the best choice to take over the power of Liaodong. After all, Ximen Sheng has fought with the Jurchens in Jianzhou for many years and has the most experience and prestige to hand over the Liaodong border defense.
I feel at ease if I give it to him! And he is not like Fang Zhenshan, who must fully cooperate with the general Li family before he can secure his position, so I am not worried that he will become an out-of-control puppet, and he is not as tough as He Yu.
It can effectively change the situation of Liaodong Town being unable to lose its top position!"
"But... Ximen Sheng has always been loyal to He Yu, and he is also He Yu's sworn brother..."
"Loyalty or disloyalty... many times you can't help yourself... Don't worry, Ximen Sheng will soon feel that he can't help himself!"