"However, in these days, this Zhao Junchen has been playing both sides. He is dealing with us old guys against the prince, and at the same time he is loyal to His Majesty. No one can be offended... But there is no such good thing in this world..."
Hearing Zhou Shangjing's muttering to himself, Zhou Lu couldn't help but be slightly startled. She always felt that there was something in Zhou Shangjing's words, but she was not sure, so she asked cautiously: "Master Chief Assistant, what do you mean...?"
Zhou Shangjing said leisurely: "Above the temple, between interests and trade-offs, everyone is sometimes an enemy or sometimes a friend. They gather because of profit and disperse because of profit. Therefore, this approach of playing both sides cannot be said to be wrong. I once did it
Yes, your Majesty has done it before, and everyone has done it before."
As he spoke, Zhou Shangjing slowly opened his eyes, and his seemingly old eyes shone with wisdom: "However, this approach is just a choice of means. It's okay to try it occasionally, but it is definitely not a direct result."
The fundamental way to settle down and live a life in the hall, if you indulge in this, it is like playing with fire. Sooner or later, you will get burned, but you can't even save yourself."
Although Zhou Lu was quite intelligent, she still couldn't understand Zhou Shangjing's meaningless words and couldn't help but look confused.
Zhou Shangjing doesn't talk much on weekdays, and rarely reveals his thoughts, but for a close confidant like Zhou Lu, he still often gives some advice, so after seeing Zhou Lu's puzzled expression, Zhou Shangjing shook his head slightly, but it was
I plan to say more.
After Zhou Shangjing smiled softly, he suddenly changed the topic and asked: "It has been nearly thirty years since I joined the cabinet, and I have been serving as the chief assistant of the cabinet for more than ten years.
During this period, I had countless political enemies. His Majesty suppressed me repeatedly. My reputation was not good, and I was hostile to Qingliu... This journey has been full of crises, but not only have I remained standing, my influence among the government and the opposition has also increased.
Instead, it is getting bigger, Zhou Lu, in your opinion, why is this?"
Regarding this question, Zhou Lu had obviously never thought about it. After hesitating for a moment, she answered cautiously: "This is because your mental ability, Sir, is much higher than that of others. Even if there is something else,
Crisis risks can be easily turned into safety by relying on your mental skills, Mr. Shoufu."
Zhou Shangjing smiled again, shook his head, and said slowly: "There are countless smart people in this world, and I can only be considered one of them at most, but I am by no means the smartest one among them. If I just rely on some mental means,
If you can control the power of the temple and dominate the government, then you may think that this officialdom is too simple."
After a pause, Zhou Shangjing said with half emotion and half praise, "In the officialdom and above the temple, all the interests and disputes in the world are gathered, all the eyes and attention in the world are gathered, and all the smart talents in the world are gathered.
Its dangers, complexity, and rapid changes are all far beyond the imagination of the world. If you think you can become famous with a little scheming, since ancient times, no one who has such thoughts can do well.
End."
Hearing Zhou Shangjing's rebuttal, Zhou Lu not only didn't get angry, but looked like she was listening to the teachings respectfully, and asked respectfully: "Zhou Lu is stupid, but I can't understand. I hope the chief minister can give me some advice."
Zhou Shangkang nodded, as if he was very satisfied with Zhou Lu's attitude, and said lightly: "In the officialdom, if you want to settle down, the most important thing is not scheming, or even the influence of power, but your own positioning! The only thing that matters is your positioning.
Only when you find your own position can you find an interest class that matches you. Only with the support of an interest class that matches you can you have a truly solid foundation. Only in this way can you further develop in the officialdom.
On the contrary, if you can't find your position and just take one step at a time, swinging from side to side, then your foundation is unstable and you are rootless. Even if you gain power for a while, it is nothing more than a city wall made of sand. Look,
It seems huge and majestic, but it will fall down when pushed."
Hearing what Zhou Shangjing said, Zhou Lu looked thoughtful.
The voice was slightly louder, and Zhou Shangjing continued: "And I am able to stand tall in the court because I have found my position from the day I entered the cabinet, that is, to become the representative of the ministers' power! And with me, I have found my position.
The interest class that fits the group is all the officials from top to bottom!"
As he spoke, a trace of sarcasm flashed across Zhou Shangjing's expression, and he said leisurely: "Since ancient times, the imperial power has suppressed the ministerial power, and the ministerial power has fought against the imperial power. Either the east wind overwhelms the west wind, or the west wind overwhelms the east wind. They are constantly fighting with each other, and they never stop for a moment. Just like this
In our dynasty, for example, when Taizu abolished the prime minister, it was the imperial power that suppressed the ministerial power. The subsequent rise of the cabinet was the struggle of the ministerial power against the imperial power. Then the twenty-four supervisors in the inner court became more powerful, and the imperial power once again suppressed the ministerial power.
Today, it is a balanced confrontation between imperial power and ministerial power... The so-called 'the monarch and his ministers are in harmony', the so-called 'the emperor is kind and his ministers are loyal', are just beautiful words. And I have noticed this clearly, and since joining the cabinet
Since then, I have fought for the interests of the officials in the DPRK, expanded their power, resisted the suppression of the imperial power for them, and in exchange for their support..."
Having said this, Zhou Shangjing smiled again and continued: "So, although I have countless political enemies, they can't do anything to me. Don't look at Huang Yourong, Shen Changmao and the others who fight with me on weekdays, but this is just a fight within the vassal power.
That's all. If I make a mistake in the future, unless their power and influence can compete with me, not only will they not add insult to injury, but they will also try every means to solve my problem, because once I fall, it means I have fallen.
A towering tree that shelters them from the wind and rain on weekdays, His Majesty's eyes will be focused on them. By that time, under His Majesty's suppression, their power may not be as powerful as it is today."
After a pause, Zhou Shangjing said again: "For the same reason, although Your Majesty is the supreme king in the world, I am also very dissatisfied with me, but because I am the representative of the ministerial power in the court and represents the interests of the courtiers, I am not satisfied with it.
If you dare to target me easily, otherwise, you will be targeting the rights and interests of the court officials. The officials in the court will have doubts, the people will be unstable, and the world will be in chaos... As for the bad reputation,
Qingliu's hostility and threat to me are not even worth mentioning..."
After Zhou Shangjing said so much, Zhou Lu finally understood. Her expression was full of admiration, and she praised: "The First Assistant has far-reaching vision, which is far beyond the reach of ordinary people."
Zhou Shangjing, however, looked indifferent, but changed the topic again and asked: "So, Zhou Lu, what do you think of Zhao Junchen?"
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