Seeing that Li He mentioned the key points, Zhao Junchen naturally paid full attention and listened carefully, not wanting to miss any details.
However, after seeing Zhao Junchen like this, a sly smile flashed across Li He's old eyes, and he changed the topic and said: "... Speaking of which, all the things that happened in Nanjing City are actually...
The center of the temple wants to legitimately take back all the powers of the Six Ministries of Nanjing, but the specific plan was formulated by Zhao Gechen a year ago!
First, they took advantage of the opportunity to purge Nanjing's officialdom to remove and replace most of the leaders and practical officials of the Six Ministries of Nanjing; then, they deliberately arranged for some officials whose personalities were inconsistent with their power and authority, and who lacked the city government and mental capacity to take over the power of the Six Ministries of Nanjing; and then, they deliberately arranged
It left some highly profitable official vacancies, causing internal fighting and plundering among the six departments in Nanjing, allowing them to criticize each other and abuse their power, triggering widespread public anger in Nanzhili; and finally, creating chaos in Nanjing and instigating Nanjing.
People from all walks of life in Zhili took the initiative to plead with the central court to severely punish the Nanjing Six Ministries, so that the Nanjing Six Ministries would completely lose their basic support, and the central court could take the opportunity to take back power...
Hey! Although Zhao Gechen's plan is a bit insidious, it is indeed effective! In the past year, with the cooperation of all the forces in the temple center, the various planning steps have been progressing smoothly. Just when I left
Before going to Beijing, Nanjing had sent a memorandum jointly signed by people from all walks of life, requesting the imperial court to severely punish the Six Ministries of Nanjing... If nothing unexpected happens, the central court will soon take back the various powers of the Six Ministries of Nanjing, because
Since the teacher is well-known, there is no need to worry about opposition and backlash from all walks of life in South Zhili."
At this point, Li He advised: "Chairman Zhao, you and I are both auxiliary ministers of the cabinet. It is the responsibility of us to keep an eye on the overall situation, calculate the general accounts, and correct the general direction. We can't always do it because of the details.
It's a waste of time to distract yourself from other things! So I think that as long as you know that the imperial court center's plan to take over power is going well, you don't have to worry about other things, right?"
While speaking, Li He raised his eyes to observe the changes in Zhao Junchen's expression, looking forward to Zhao Junchen's subsequent reaction.
Hearing what Li He said, Zhao Junchen couldn't help but be speechless for a while, feeling that all his concentration just now was a waste of emotion.
He just wanted to know the details of the recent situation in Nanjing. As a result, after Li He successfully aroused Zhao Junchen's attention and interest, he suddenly made a false shot and ignored him.
Obviously, Li He just wanted to tease Zhao Junchen.
Zhao Junchen was naturally extremely dissatisfied with Li He's deliberate teasing.
However, in the carriage at this time, in addition to Zhao Junchen and Li He, Qiu Hong, a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, was also sitting. After seeing this, he was stunned.
Qiu Hong and Li Henai are personal friends. He is very aware of Li He's inconsistent character. Although Li He is always serious on the surface, in private, in front of a few close friends, he has a casual and uninhibited old naughty temperament, which is very troublesome.
Endless.
Li He deliberately teased Zhao Junchen at this time, which seemed to be a loss of courtesy and respect, but Qiu Hong knew very well what Li He's teasing approach meant - which meant that Li He had admitted it to a large extent.
Zhao Junchen even wanted to further deepen his friendship and get closer to Zhao Junchen.
Zhao Junchen didn't know Li He's true character, but he was very sophisticated. Even if he was dissatisfied with Li He's deliberate teasing, he didn't show any anger on the surface. He just smiled helplessly and shook his head: "Mr. Li Ge, you
Stop teasing the juniors, you clearly know what the juniors are paying attention to!
There were no variables in the imperial center's takeover of power from the Six Ministries of Nanjing from the beginning. This kind of thing that was already destined did not deserve any attention. I just wanted to find out about the current situation of the Seventh Prince and the situation after Zhou Shoufu personally took charge of Nanjing.
Changes...His Royal Highness the Seventh Prince is very likely to be the next Crown Prince, and the battle of wits and tactics between him and Zhou Shoufu is impossible for the younger generation not to pay attention to."
Seeing that Zhao Junchen was still so serious, Li He couldn't help but look disappointed and couldn't help but shake his head and sigh.
After witnessing with his own eyes Zhao Junchen's methods of rectifying the Xingzhou Jin gentry, Li He believed that Zhao Junchen was just like himself, full of all kinds of bad tastes deep in his heart. Besides having an insight into the world and people's hearts, he could blend in and make trouble, or he could withdraw from it.
You are not a boring person if you look on with sarcasm.
Therefore, Li He deliberately teased Zhao Junchen, thinking that he and Zhao Junchen might be able to find some common language, and it would be interesting for the two to become friends and enemies in the future.
But it's a pity that Zhao Junchen tightened himself too much and suppressed a lot of his nature. He only focused on gains and losses, and only had power and calculation in his heart... just like another Zhou Shangjing, and even more paranoid.
, more focused and more indifferent.
So, Li He shook his head and sighed, and then advised: "Zhao Gechen, young people should behave like young people. When they should relax and enjoy themselves, they should relax and enjoy themselves. When they should be reckless and impulsive, they should be reckless and impulsive. If you feel that you have been affected by
If someone is teasing you, then you can think of ways to tease the other person in retaliation, or you can directly contradict him... He is always so serious and solemn. He is not old, his heart is decayed, and he is not the same to others and himself.
That’s a good thing.”
When Zhao Junchen heard Li He's advice, he couldn't help but be slightly startled, but he still put on an expression of being taught, nodded and said: "This junior will definitely remember your teachings."
But in fact, deep down Zhao Junchen disagreed with Li He's statement.
With his dangerous situation, where is the room and opportunity for relaxation, enjoyment, and reckless impulsiveness?
If Zhao Junchen really regards himself as an ordinary young man and only does what young people should do, not only will he not be able to have the powerful position he has now, but he will also have no chance of truly growing old in the future.
As if aware of Zhao Junchen's disapproval, Li He said with a serious expression: "These words of advice from me are all sincere, and they are not just standing up and talking without pain. Of course, I know Zhao Junchen's situation and worries very well, and I also
It is clear that Zhao Gechen is walking on thin ice and dare not slack off, but in this world, many things are like sand. The more tightly you hold it in your hands, the faster it will drain away. If you relax a little, you will gain more.
Take yourself, Zhao Gechen, as an example. Although you have encountered many obstacles and dangers since you entered the official career, you have always been able to turn dangers into disasters, turn dangers into safety, and even take advantage of opportunities. You have never really suffered a big setback...
...It may seem like everything is going smoothly, but it may not really be a good thing! It will only make everyone more wary of you, more and more guarded against you, and suppress you. There are many things that can only be seen at the ebb and flow of the tide.
clear!"
What Li He said is probably the same as "a blessing in disguise".
This truth cannot be said to be incorrect, but to explain this truth to Zhao Junchen is undoubtedly like talking to a chicken and playing the harp to a cow.
Therefore, Zhao Junchen looked deeply touched on the surface and nodded repeatedly to show that he had been taught.
But after receiving the instruction, Zhao Junchen asked again: "However, this junior is still very interested in what has happened in Nanjing recently. You and I have also cooperated in Nanjing, and we should inform each other of news... After all, no matter what
Under any circumstances, ignorance is not a good thing, Mr. Li Ge, what do you think?"
Seeing that Zhao Junchen was still so serious, Li He was finally completely disappointed. He felt that he could no longer have a close relationship with Zhao Junchen, but he no longer had anything to hide. After just sighing, he explained Nanjing to Zhao Junchen in detail.
Recent events in the city.
"As I just said, the imperial court's plan to take over the six ministries in Nanjing is progressing smoothly. Originally, everyone thought that the situation in Nanjing would soon come to an end...
But just as the plan was progressing to the final step, a difficult problem suddenly appeared in front of His Highness the Seventh Prince. This problem was deliberately arranged by Zhou Shoufu, so he forced the Seventh Prince to go to Nanjing in person... and this problem
That’s it—Huangzhuang in Southern Zhili!”
Having said this, a trace of sarcasm flashed across Li He's expression, and he continued: "Since the Yongle period, the emperors of our dynasties have continued to add more imperial villages, which are farms directly managed by the royal family. So far, there have been three hundred imperial villages.
The remaining places are mainly concentrated in the southern Zhili and northern Zhili areas. All the imperial palaces are managed by the imperial eunuchs appointed by the inner court.
After the completion of these imperial estates, conflicts naturally arose with the wealthy gentry and wealthy families in various places. They competed for tenant farmers, fields, or water sources. It can be said that it became more and more fierce, but basically every conflict was taken advantage of by the eunuchs of the imperial estates.
, the wealthy gentry families suffered losses, and the eunuchs in charge of the village relied on their power and were arrogant. They all committed many evil deeds and made countless enemies...
Zhou Shoufu, on the other hand, had already collected a large amount of relevant evidence before the Seventh Prince arrived in Nanjing, and secretly contacted a large number of wealthy gentry families who were oppressed by the Imperial Mansion... After the Seventh Prince had successfully stabilized the situation in Nanjing, he had also successfully calmed down various factions.
When Fang Qianqi was at the height of his reputation, he encouraged the gentry and wealthy families in Nanzhili to come forward together to complain to His Highness the Seventh Prince, criticizing the evidence of the Huangzhuang's shortcomings. He not only asked the Seventh Prince to uphold justice for them and severely punish Nan
Those eunuchs in the imperial palaces in Zhili even hope that His Highness the Seventh Prince will make suggestions to His Majesty on their behalf to reduce the number of imperial palaces in southern Zhili that should be abolished!"
Zhao Junchen nodded lightly and sighed: "The problem prepared by Zhou Shoufu is indeed extremely difficult! If the junior and the seventh prince were to switch positions, I am afraid that they would be in a dilemma and lose their way! One side is his own power base.
With the core supporters and the public opinion of the government and the opposition on the other side, the public is furious. Under such circumstances, no matter which side you lean towards, it will be harmful but not beneficial!"
Li He also nodded and said: "Yes! This is the situation that we officials least want to see. We have always tried our best to avoid this kind of thing, because no one can cover everything about this kind of thing... and our
When His Highness the Seventh Prince faced this difficult problem, he chose a solution that seemed the smartest but was actually the stupidest!"
As he spoke, the sarcasm on Li He's expression became more intense, and he said slowly: "That's... He Xini!"
Zhao Junchen also looked sarcastic, shook his head and sighed: "It's really stupid!"
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Just as Zhao Junchen and Li He were commenting like this, thousands of miles away in Nanjing, the seventh prince Zhu Hejian was also regretting his original choice!