Three days later, it was almost midnight, and it was still dark on the way to the morning.
Now, all preparations are in place, and Zhao Junchen's next plan is about to begin this morning.
Sitting in the sedan chair, Zhao Junchen looked a little complicated and thoughtful.
After all, this will be the beginning of a change in Zhao Junchen's behavior in the court and the first step in the rise of Zhao Junchen's ambitions, and the risks of the next plan are indeed higher.
"Although the next plan is risky, once it succeeds, it will be able to reverse my situation in the DPRK. I just hope everything goes well."
With his complex thoughts, time passed without realizing it. While Zhao Junchen was thinking deeply, the sedan he was riding in suddenly stopped.
Then, Xu Qingyan's voice sounded outside the sedan.
"Master, the Meridian Gate has arrived."
"Oh? Already here? Got it."
After agreeing, Zhao Junchen calmed down the complicated thoughts in his heart, his expression returned to his usual calmness, and then he stood up and walked out of his sedan chair.
Today, just before the morning dynasty begins, most of the officials in the dynasty are waiting outside the Meridian Gate.
After Zhao Junchen got out of the sedan, he turned around and looked around. He saw that the scene outside the Meridian Gate was no different from usual. Apparently, Zhao Junchen's actions in the past two days were not noticed by anyone. It was exactly what happened before the storm.
calm.
The chief assistant Zhou Shangjing still arrived early and was surrounded by a group of cronies. After seeing Zhao Junchen from a distance, he nodded to Zhao Junchen; and because the prince Zhu Heyu was out of the capital to handle the case, the prince's party temporarily
Headed by the new Pavilion Elder Cheng Yuandao, perhaps because they had just suffered a loss and were leaderless, the prince's party has been acting quite low-key these days; Pavilion Elder Shen Changmao still did not show up, and apparently he would get off the sedan at the clock as usual.
As for Zhao Junchen's subordinate officials, because they knew that Zhao Junchen was going to have a big fight in the morning, they all looked more or less serious. After seeing Zhao Junchen appear, they came from Zuolan Mountain, headed by Zhan Shanchang, to greet him.
Come up.
The only thing that surprised Zhao Junchen was that Huang Yourong came to wait outside the Meridian Gate in advance today. Like Shen Changmao, he usually came to the Meridian Gate at the right time.
While looking around, Zuo Lanshan, Zhan Shanchang and the others had arrived in front of Zhao Junchen, and with Zhao Junchen's wave, Xu Qingyan had left with the bearers.
"Are you all ready?"
As a group of "Zhao Party" officials saluted and greeted him, Zhao Junchen nodded and asked softly.
Zhao Junchen's question had two meanings. One was to ask the "Zhao Party" officials whether the impeachment papers in their hands were ready, and the other was to ask them whether they had wiped their butts clean during this period.
Now Zhao Junchen plans to attack the officials of the three cabinet ministers through impeachment, but before that, he must hide his background. In fact, the reason why Zhao Junchen's plan was delayed until today is also
Just busy with these.
After hearing Zhao Junchen's inquiry, Zuo Lanshan said in a deep voice: "Your Excellency, please rest assured that we are ready for everything. Just take care of the next morning meeting and we will never let you down."
Zhan Shanchang on the other side, with a flash of excitement in his expression, also added: "This morning, if we take action suddenly, we will definitely catch them off guard! We have been keeping a low profile for too long in the court, and we should let go
Let the world see what we can do.”
As for other "Zhao Party" officials, they also followed suit.
Although Zhao Junchen's plan to make enemies of the three cabinet ministers at the same time was extremely risky, the ambition shown in it and the confidence that Zhao Junchen had succeeded in finding a plan these days made many Zhao Party officials worried.
However, it also inspired the ambition deep in their hearts. At least from the current perspective, they all have high morale.
Hearing the replies from the "Zhao Party" officials, Zhao Junchen smiled slightly and said slowly: "In that case, I'll take it up to you. Although today's morning meeting is just a prelude to the coming storm, it will ultimately surprise all the officials."
, the situation in this court has not changed much for a long time, and it is quite lifeless, so let you and I break it today."
Zhao Junchen's expression was calm and calm, but his words were more confident and domineering. After hearing Zhao Junchen's words, all Zhao Party officials' eyes flashed, and they all responded in low voices.
At this moment, Liu Changan, who was standing next to Zhao Junchen, was suddenly stunned, and then whispered to Zhao Junchen: "Sir, Huang Yourong is coming towards us. He is the only one. It seems that he is here.
Looking for you."
"oh?"
After hearing Liu Changan's reminder, Zhao Junchen looked up and saw Huang Yourong slowly walking towards his position.
Huang Yourong's expression is as charitable and kind as ever, with a gentle smile that makes people feel trust and goodwill at first sight. He is indeed the most famous smiling tiger in the whole court.
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For powerful officials like Zhao Junchen and Huang Yourong to have a private conversation, it is natural for everyone to retreat, but everyone is paying attention.
Therefore, when Huang Yourong came to Zhao Junchen, all the "Zhao Party" officials left voluntarily, but the officials outside the Meridian Gate secretly looked at Zhao Junchen and Huang Yourong, secretly guessing about the two.
content of the conversation.
"Your Majesty, Zhao Junchen, has met Mr. Huangge."
On the other side, when Huang Yourong came to him, Zhao Junchen also had a humble look on his face and bowed respectfully. After all, Huang Yourong, as the elder of the pavilion, had a higher status.
However, Zhao Junchen had just bent over, and his arm was already supported by Huang Yourong. He looked up and saw Huang Yourong smiling brightly, saying with a smile: "Junchen, you are so polite. I have always regarded you as Junchen."
From the perspective of my own family, now we are just talking in private, so why should we be so polite?"
Zhao Junchen also smiled and said: "After all, Mr. Huangge, you have a respected position and you are an elder, so you should salute."
Huang Yourong laughed and waved his hands as if he didn't care, "What are you talking about! Although I am the elder of the pavilion, I am a few years older, but Junchen, you are also pushing the waves ahead, and your future achievements will definitely be higher than mine.
.”
After a pause, Huang Yourong's smile faded, and he said with a sincere expression: "Actually, I came to talk to you this time, Junchen. Firstly, I want to apologize to Junchen, and secondly, I want to express my gratitude to Junchen."
Zhao Junchen didn't seem to understand what Huang Yourong meant, and asked with a puzzled face: "How do you interpret Mr. Huang Ge's words?"
Huang Yourong sighed, as if he was at peace with Zhao Junchen, and said slowly: "This is not the case a few days ago. There was a servant in my house who didn't know the rules. When he was arresting a runaway maid, he actually chased him to your house, Junchen.
Besides! It is said that I once made trouble in front of you, Junchen. Alas! The servants were ignorant and almost ruined the friendship between me and Junchen. Now I have punished them severely. However, after all, it is my fault.
First of all, I am here to apologize to you, Junchen."
Obviously, Huang Yourong was talking about the shrimp thing.
At first, the two sides had hidden dangers of conflict because of Xi'er's matter, but now Huang Yourong wants to reconcile with Zhao Junchen.
In fact, even though Huang Yourong behaves kindly now, when he first learned that Zhao Junchen did not give him any face and dared to take the shrimps into Zhao's house, he was so angry that he threw several things. At that time, he wanted to
Find a way to take revenge on Zhao Junchen.
However, after thinking of countless ways, Huang Yourong suddenly discovered that unless he launched an uncertain all-out party struggle, as one of the dignified elders of the current court, he actually had no way to deal with the current Zhao Junchen.
nothing!
After all, Zhao Junchen originally controlled the two key bureaus of the Ministry of Revenue and the Internal Treasury, held sole control of the world's financial power, and was deeply favored by the Holy Family. It was already something that no one dared to underestimate. Later, he annexed the affairs of another cabinet minister, Wen Guanliang.
Most of the forces, power and influence have greatly increased, and now they are also the director of the West Factory, and they also have the power of inspection of the West Factory!
It can be said that if Huang Yourong's status as a pavilion elder is put aside, Zhao Junchen's power and influence are now greater than Huang Yourong's. How can Huang Yourong be easily dealt with?
Therefore, after thinking about it for a long time, Huang Yourong finally suppressed the anger and dissatisfaction in his heart and never mentioned Xi'er's matter again. He just wanted to wait until the time was right before taking action against Zhao Junchen.
However, just yesterday, Huang Yourong suddenly changed his mind because of another matter. He did not want to bury the risk of discord with Zhao Junchen, so he brought this matter out to Zhao Junchen today, at least on the bright side.
I want to forget all grudges with Zhao Junchen.
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After hearing Huang Yourong's words, Zhao Junchen smiled, but looked like he didn't care, and said: "This is just a trivial matter. I have already forgotten it. Mr. Huang Ge, why should you care? Let's let the past matter go.
Let it pass."
Hearing that Zhao Junchen accepted his apology so calmly without even a hint of expression, Huang Yourong's eyes flashed with anger. But then he returned to his usual kind smile, as if he didn't care about Zhao Junchen.
And happy.
"Junchen, just don't care." Huang Yourong narrowed his eyes, concealing the emotional changes in his eyes, and just said with a smile: "Besides, I have also heard that yesterday, Junchen, you told His Majesty,
I support my stay in Beijing to assist the government during the southern tour. Now I and Mr. Shen Ge are in a stalemate because of this matter. With your support, Junchen, I have a lot more chance of winning, so I came to talk to you Junchen today because of this.
I would like to thank you Junchen."
Zhao Junchen looked very humble and said: "You are so polite, Mr. Huangge. I really feel that it is more appropriate for you to leave the job of staying in Beijing to assist the government. In front of His Majesty, I just said so."
I'm just telling the truth, Mr. Huang Ge said just now that he treats his subordinates as a family, but now these words are out of context."
Hearing what Zhao Junchen said, Huang Yourong laughed happily, obviously very satisfied with Zhao Junchen's words, and seemed to have forgotten the dissatisfaction in his heart just now.
Next, Zhao Junchen and Huang Yourong naturally complimented each other for a while. Although they were all false nonsense, the atmosphere was actually very harmonious.
While Zhao Junchen and Huang Yourong were complimenting each other, the time soon reached Mao hour, and the bell on the Meridian Gate rang, which meant that the morning dynasty was about to begin.
As always, another pavilion elder, Shen Changmao, got off the sedan at the same time and appeared outside the Meridian Gate.
After hearing the bells on the Meridian Gate, Zhao Junchen and Huang Yourong, who were having a "happy conversation", also said goodbye to each other "with reluctance" and were about to line up.
After parting for a while, Zhao Junchen let out a sigh of relief as he looked at Huang Yourong's retreating figure.
To be honest, Zhao Junchen is not good at dealing with people like Huang Yourong who hide their smiles and always speak half-truths and half-falsehoods. When talking to Huang Yourong just now, the smile was full of false apology, which made the muscles on Zhao Junchen's face stiff.
few.
However, although Huang Yourong was famous for hiding his sword behind his smile, now Zhao Junchen has also learned to speak sweetly and hide his sword.
Although Zhao Junchen looked friendly and respectful when talking to Huang Yourong just now, in fact, this morning, Zhao Junchen wanted to attack Huang Yourong first!
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After separating from Huang Yourong, while the officials were gathering together, Zhan Shanchang secretly came to Zhao Junchen and asked with a little worry: "Sir, why did Huang Yourong suddenly come to you? Is it possible that he discovered our plan?"
Zhao Junchen shook his head and said: "It's nothing. It seems that he just saw that I supported him in staying in Beijing to assist the government during His Majesty's southern tour, so he wanted to have a good relationship with me. He was not aware of our plan, let alone
, things have reached this point, it doesn’t matter whether he notices or not.”
Hearing what Zhao Junchen said, Zhan Shanchang hesitated and said: "Since Huang Yourong has expressed his kindness to you, sir, then our plan for today..."
Zhao Junchen smiled and said calmly: "Of course the plan remains unchanged. Huang Yourong's desire to have a good relationship with me is just his own idea. It has nothing to do with my idea or our next plan."
Zhan Shanchang understood what Zhao Junchen meant, lowered his head and said: "I understand."