Chapter 205 On the possibility of becoming the final winner
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When Huo Zhengyuan received Chen Dongxiang's secret letter, he thought he had found the means and opportunity to turn defeat into victory, and rushed to Huang Yourong's house in a sedan chair with great joy. Zhao Junchen happened to lead a group of friends out of the Meridian Gate and arrived.
Outside the palace.
Seeing Huo Zhengyuan's joyful expression when he got into the sedan chair, Zuo Lanshan, Minister of Industry and Industry, flashed a glint in his eyes, and reminded Zhao Junchen thoughtfully: "Sir, looking at the joyful expression of Academician Huo, it seems that
What happy event has happened?"
On the other side, Zhan Shanchang also frowned slightly and said softly: "Yes, we have been fighting with Huang Yourong's party in the past few days. Although the results are not many, we still have the advantage after all. It stands to reason that Huo Zhengyuan is at this time
He should be worried, but why did he look so cheerful when he left just now? Could it be that he discovered some turning point?"
After hearing the reminders from Zuo Lanshan and Zhan Shanchang, all the "Zhao Party" officials, except Zhao Junchen and Chen Dongxiang, showed worried expressions.
After all, Huang Yourong has been in power in the court for a long time and has accumulated deep prestige. Even though he is currently at a disadvantage in the party struggle, the officials of the "Zhao Party" still dare not be underestimated and will always subconsciously worry about Huang Yourong's counterattack.
As for Zhao Junchen instigating Chen Dongxiang to infiltrate Huang Yourong's family, no one except Zhao Junchen and Chen Dongxiang knew about it. So when he saw Huo Zhengyuan, who should have been worried, he looked extremely happy. Without knowing the exact reason,
Naturally, they were worried, worried that Huang Yourong and his group might have found a way to turn defeat into victory.
However, although others could not figure out the reason for Huo Zhengyuan's change of mood, Zhao Junchen naturally knew the reason. After all, the secret letter that Chen Dongxiang sent to Huo Zhengyuan was entirely at Zhao Junchen's instruction.
However, Zhao Junchen did not intend to explain the reason to them.
Regarding his various plans, Zhao Junchen would only let his officials know the part they should know, but he would always hide things outside of their responsibilities and tasks and only let them be part of the plan.
part of the plan, rather than the key and entirety of the plan. Only Zhao Junchen knows the entire plan, and only Zhao Junchen can take charge of the overall situation.
For Zhao Junchen, this is a habit with half its pros and cons.
The advantage is that in this way, Zhao Junchen can firmly control the forces under his sect, and no one in the party can replace Zhao Junchen's leadership position.
Even if things continue like this, as Zhao Junchen's prestige in the party gradually increases, and the officials in the party develop the habit of relying on Zhao Junchen, in the future, even if Zhao Junchen temporarily loses power in the court, he will still
Can maintain the leadership position in the faction.
But the disadvantage of this method is that if something happens to Zhao Junchen himself and he is unable to take charge of the overall situation in a short period of time, then the party power that Zhao Junchen has worked so hard to manage in the government will probably collapse in an instant and be wiped out in one day.
Sadly, even if Zhao Junchen comes back again in the future, he will never be as prosperous as before.
Zhao Junchen knew this very well, so he was always the most cautious in his actions.
At this time, after hearing the worries and reminders of Zuo Lanshan and Zhan Shanchang, Zhao Junchen smiled slightly and said calmly: "You two adults, don't worry, I will send Xichang spies to find out. If it is Huo Zhengyuan and Huo University,
It is a happy event indeed for the scholar. As colleagues in the DPRK and China, we should also find a way to congratulate him. However, I think that under the current situation between the DPRK and China, Huang Yourong and his party will not be able to make any big waves."
Seeing that Zhao Junchen was full of confidence and looked calm, all the "Zhao Party" officials were convinced and said yes.
"If there is an adult with insight into thousands of miles, and if the Xichang Yamen can do the inspection on your behalf, then it will be absolutely foolproof." Zhan Shanchang also seized the opportunity to please and complimented.
Zhao Junchen nodded slightly, and then said to the surrounding officials: "In that case, all your lords, please stop gathering here and go back to your respective yamen offices. Although there have been constant disputes between the DPRK and China in the past few days, your lords must not delay your respective affairs."
Responsibilities are the responsibility, otherwise it would be difficult for me to explain myself to His Majesty."
In this party dispute, the Huang Yourong and Huang Yourong parties gathered together every day after the morning court to discuss their differences, and they did not even bother to pay attention to their official duties in the court. However, Zhao Junchen and his officials did not distract from their official duties at all.
Next, they still handled the affairs of their respective yamen with all their heart and soul, but they seemed to be more at ease.
As a result, when this situation fell into the eyes of others, whether it was Emperor Deqing or the officials in the court, they could not help but look at Zhao Junchen and his cronies.
After hearing Zhao Junchen's instructions, all the "Zhao Party members" naturally agreed one after another, and then went to the Yamen to work.
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However, it was said that Zhao Junchen said goodbye to all the friends in the court and the central government and returned to the mansion in a sedan. However, he had just got off the sedan and before entering the mansion, he saw a steward of the mansion hurriedly came to Zhao Junchen, as if he had encountered something.
Important things.
Arriving in front of Zhao Junchen, the steward reported softly: "Sir, when you were going to court, a guest came to our house. He claimed to be a staff member of Mr. Liang, the governor of the three sides, Liang Fuchen, and he also brought Mr. Liang's name card.
He said that he wanted to see the master because he had something important to do. I didn't dare to neglect him, so he welcomed him into the house and entertained him. Now he has been waiting for you, master, for a long time."
After hearing the steward's report, Zhao Junchen was slightly startled and asked: "Those who belong to the governor of the three sides, Liang Fuchen? Why are they looking for me?"
The steward lowered his head and said: "This villain doesn't know much about me, and I dare not ask him casually... Master, do you want to see him?"
Zhao Junchen originally just asked casually, not expecting to get an answer from the steward. After hearing the steward's question, Zhao Junchen nodded and said: "Of course I have to see you, Liang Fuchen is from the local government no matter what."
The official of the feudal border is no lower than me in rank in the court. His people may come to see me for some important matter, so how can I not see him?"
While answering, Zhao Junchen frowned slightly. There was a look of thought in his eyes, and he secretly recalled all the information about the governor's office of the three sides and Liang Fuchen, the governor of the three sides.
The position of Trilateral Governor was established during the Jiaqing period. Its purpose was to prevent the Mongolian tribes from invading southward, coordinate the deployment of military towns in Shaanxi and Gansu, and in order to consolidate the stability of the northwest frontier of the Ming Dynasty.
Because of this, the governors of the three sides have great powers. They have an overview of the military and political affairs of Shaanxi, Gansu, Yansui, and Ningxia, and have the power and responsibility to command the military and civilians of the three towns in Shaanxi. Although Shaanxi is not rich, the governors of the three sides are.
He was definitely the most powerful feudal official in the Ming Dynasty.
In fact, since the establishment of the position of Governor of Sanjiang, it has been the most valued by emperors of all dynasties. And the successive Governors of Sanjiang - such as Yang Yiqing, Qin Hong, Wang Qiong, Zeng Xian, etc. are all famous in the Ming Dynasty.
Most of the important ministers of the country had passed through this position before they began to become generals and prime ministers, becoming highly respected ministers.
The current governor of the three sides is none other than Liang Fuchen.
With Emperor Deqing's imperial scheming, allowing this person to hold such an important position and command more than 100,000 elite border troops certainly shows that this person was deeply trusted by Emperor Deqing; and the northwest frontier has been stable in recent years.
Although the Mongolian tribes still went south to plunder every autumn, they rarely heard of any mistakes in the war in the northwest, which is enough to illustrate this person's ability.
It can be said that if nothing unexpected happens, after Liang Fuchen's term as governor of the three sides ends, he will definitely be promoted further when he returns to the center of the imperial court, and it will not be a surprise even if he joins the cabinet and becomes prime minister.
Therefore, when he heard that it was Liang Fuchen who sent someone to ask for an audience, Zhao Junchen naturally did not dare to be negligent in the slightest.
But at the same time, Zhao Junchen was also wondering in his heart. He and Liang Fuchen had never had any friendship, and there was no overlap in their powers and responsibilities. Why did Liang Fuchen suddenly send someone to ask for an audience with him? Could it be that something happened in the northwest frontier?
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While he was thinking deeply, Zhao Junchen had arrived at the living room of the mansion. When he looked up, he saw a middle-aged Confucian scholar sitting in the guest seat. When Zhao Junchen appeared, this middle-aged scholar
The Confucian scholar obviously recognized Zhao Junchen's identity and quickly stood up to greet him, his expression extremely respectful.
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"My Excellency Xu Wenqing is a staff member of Mr. Liang, the governor of the three sides. I have met Zhao Shangshu and expressed my regards to Mr. Zhao on behalf of Mr. Liang."
While speaking, Xu Wenqing knelt down and kowtowed, and he did so before Zhao Junchen could stop him.
Zhao Junchen walked quickly to Xu Wenqing, helped him up, and said with a polite smile: "Mr. Xu, you're welcome. We are just meeting each other in private now. There is no distinction between superiority and inferiority. There is no need to give this big gift."
, you and I can do whatever we want. Come on, come on, sit down and talk."
While being polite, seeing Xu Wenqing's expression becoming more respectful, Zhao Junchen thought to himself: "Although this Xu Wenqing is just Liang Fuchen's guest, he is here on behalf of Liang Fuchen after all, and he is so polite to me now.
I'm afraid Liang Fuchen sent him to see me this time because he has something to ask of me."
While thinking about this, Zhao Junchen and Xu Wenqing had already seated the guests and guests, and after ordering the servants to serve tea, Zhao Junchen smiled at Xu Wenqing and said, "Speaking of which, Master Liang and I have been friends for a long time.
I have great admiration for his achievements in the northwest over the years. However, he is divided into central and local governments. Mr. Liang is busy with official duties and rarely returns to Beijing, but he has no contact with others. I have always regretted this.
Now Mr. Liang has sent Mr. Xu to see me. I think that Mr. Liang still has Zhao Junchen in his heart, but this is enough to comfort me."
Xu Wenqing hurriedly said politely: "Shang Shu Zhao, you are exaggerating. My Lord Liang has the same thoughts as you. He has long wanted to have a close relationship with you and admires what you have done in the court. However, the opportunity to meet him is really limited.
There are many, but they can't get what they want. Originally, Lord Liang had the opportunity to return to Beijing this year when His Majesty went to bed. At that time, he was still thinking about meeting Zhao Shangshu, but he didn't expect that there was something strange happening in the Northern Mongolian Tatars.
But he did not dare to leave easily, and therefore missed the opportunity to interact with you, Mr. Zhao. Mr. Liang regrets this, and he still complains about it from time to time."
Zhao Junchen nodded and smiled. After taking a sip of tea, he finally asked the question: "I don't know what the purpose of Master Liang is for sending Mr. Xu to see me this time?" (To be continued...)