Three hundred and seventy-eighth. The confidence of both sides.
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"Zhou Aiqing, what does the song mean? There have been Japanese pirates committing crimes in Suzhou recently? Why have I never received any relevant news?"
During the inquiry, Emperor Deqing looked serious and looked at Zhou Shangjing with a scrutinizing gaze.
On the side, Zhao Junchen and Zhao Shancai subconsciously held their breath, not daring to interrupt at all, but quietly watching the development of the situation.
Faced with the sudden change, Zhou Shangjing remained calm and replied calmly: "Your Majesty, the cabinet has never received any news in this regard."
Emperor Deqing raised his brows, looked slightly gloomy, and asked: "So, some officials below deliberately concealed the news?"
A smile suddenly appeared on Zhou Shangjing's old face, and he replied: "It may not be that someone deliberately concealed the news. According to the old minister, it is more likely that the begging girl told a lie.
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"Oh? What you said is untrue? How can you tell?" Emperor Deqing asked again.
Zhou Shangjing smiled again and replied: "Your Majesty's Sacred Heart can see thousands of miles away, how can you not detect the flaws? Why bother to test the school's veterans?... This girl's song is certainly melodious and desolate, which is quite pitiful.
However, since she claims to be a fisherman's daughter, she must not have received any advanced education. However, the music she sings has a clear rhythm, beautiful tunes, precise words and clear ideas. Such lyrics and music are definitely not composed by a fisherman's daughter.
Anything that can be created must be taught by an expert behind it."
After a pause, Zhou Shangjing continued: "As far as I know, the beggars in our dynasty also have an organization, called the 'Beggars Gang', which specializes in organizing beggars to make profits through begging, in order to achieve better begging results.
, the senior figures of the Beggar Gang will also fabricate some extremely pitiful life experiences for the beggars, in order to gain sympathy and get more begging money, so beggars in this world. Everyone claims to have a miserable life experience, but most of them
They are all made up by the beggar gang to deceive people, and this girl begging in front of me may be like this!"
Emperor Deqing's expression was slightly dull. Then he asked: "Zhou Aiqing, are you so sure?"
Zhou Shangjing replied: "I don't dare to be completely sure, it's just a speculation. After all, the cabinet has never received relevant information... However, if Your Majesty wants to confirm it, I have a way, we just need to ask this person
Just try a few words with the begging girl and ask her who arranged the music and lyrics for her. If she can answer it without revealing any flaws, then naturally the old minister has guessed wrong, but if this little girl hesitates
I can't give an answer, which proves that the origin of this song and music is shady, and it is most likely made up by someone from the Beggar Clan."
After hearing Zhou Shangjing's answer, Emperor Deqing seemed to hesitate slightly, but finally sent Zhao Shancai to inquire.
After receiving the order, Zhao Shan did not dare to neglect, walked quickly to the little girl who was singing and begging, and asked her a few questions according to Zhou Shangjing's method.
Soon, Zhao Shancai ended the inquiry and returned to Emperor Deqing, replying: "In reply to Your Majesty, after hearing the inquiry, the little girl who sang and begged really hesitated, looked flustered, and completely
I can’t tell the origin of the lyrics and music I sing, it seems like there is something else hidden.”
On the other side, just when Zhao Shancai was reporting to Emperor Deqing, the little girl who was singing and begging seemed to be frightened and had already packed her things and left in a panic.
The little girl's behavior seems to confirm Zhou Shangjing's point of view.
Emperor Deqing's expression seemed to flash with a trace of embarrassment, but in an instant he changed into a smiling face. He praised Zhou Shangjing: "Zhou Aiqing is indeed a wise and experienced person. He can see the flaws in it at a glance. I can
I feel very relieved to have a good minister like Zhou Aiqing to assist me!"
After saying that, without waiting for Zhou Shangjing to humble himself, Emperor Deqing said again: "Just now, I thought that there was really a Japanese pirate rebellion in Suzhou, and I still have some regrets in my heart. I remember that the current magistrate of Suzhou, Zhou Suhai, is your eldest grandson, Zhou Aiqing. He has served as an official in the past few years.
The evaluation of the department has always been excellent. It can be said that he has outstanding political achievements and is about to be promoted. However, if there is a disturbance by Japanese pirates in the territory, it will inevitably affect his career... However, since Zhou Aiqing can be sure that nothing happens in Suzhou, then I can feel relieved.
Already."
Hearing Emperor Deqing's praise, Zhou Shangjing just remained silent.
Seeing Zhou Shangjing's appearance, Emperor Deqing smiled meaningfully, then said nothing more, just got on the carriage and left.
After Emperor Deqing left, Zhou Shangjing also got on the carriage and left silently. Before leaving, Zhou Shangjing gave Zhao Junchen a meaningful look, which seemed to imply something.
For a time, only Zhao Junchen and Zhao Shancai were left outside Slender West Lake, both of them deep in thought.
Recalling the scene just now, Zhao Junchen was absolutely certain that the little girl singing and begging did not appear by chance!
The tragic experience of this little girl may be true, but the time and place of her appearance, as well as the song she sang, must have been deliberately arranged by someone.
And the people who deliberately arranged this are definitely not the "gang of beggars" mentioned by Zhou Shangjing. On the contrary, they are more suspected of being the factory guards' spies under Emperor Deqing!
It is very possible that the scene just now was directed and performed by Emperor Deqing and arranged by himself!
However, Zhou Shangjing's sharp vision and quick reaction were beyond Emperor Deqing's imagination. He discovered the flaws and loopholes almost immediately! However, in order to save Emperor Deqing's face, Zhou Shangjing put everything aside.
To the legendary "Beggars Gang", otherwise once the flaw Zhou Shangjing found was followed, the factory guard would probably be found in the end, and Emperor Deqing's position would be more embarrassing.
Therefore, Emperor Deqing also got off the road and agreed with Zhou Shangjing's judgment. He did not delve into it further, but simply dismissed the matter lightly.
However, Emperor Deqing's basic goal was achieved! That was to connect the Suzhou Japanese pirates' rebellion with Zhou Shangjing!
You know, when there was a Japanese pirate rebellion in Suzhou, even if the truth was revealed to the world, the Suzhou magistrate Zhou Suhai could take all the blame alone, claiming that he had deceived his superiors, concealed the news, and did not inform the court, not Zhou Shangjing.
After knowing the news and not reporting it, everything has nothing to do with Zhou Shangjing!
In this way, although Zhou Suhai could not escape the blame for abandoning his chariot to protect his commander, Zhou Shangjing's status would not be greatly shaken. Emperor Deqing's deliberate plan would not be able to harm Zhou Shangjing's foundation!
However, with today's scene, everything is completely different. When the truth is revealed, Emperor Deqing can fully hold Zhou Shangjing accountable and ask Zhou Shangjing, "Didn't you promise me that there was no Japanese pirate rebellion in Suzhou? Now the evidence
"It's true, how else can you defend yourself?"...Then Emperor Deqing could further investigate Zhou Shangjing for deceiving the emperor and using power for personal gain. By that time, Zhou Shangjing's fate would naturally be completely different, and it would be difficult to escape.
Zhou Shangjing could naturally see the trap set by Emperor Deqing, but Zhou Shangjing still jumped in without hesitation!
What does this mean?
The fact that Emperor Deqing would set this trap means that Emperor Deqing has found the key evidence and has absolute confidence that he can uncover the truth and make the Japanese pirates insurrection known to the world in Suzhou. What is missing is Zhou Shangjing's joint support
He was guilty, so Emperor Deqing directed and performed today's scene, linking the events in Suzhou with Zhou Shangjing!
The reason why Zhou Shangjing jumped into Emperor Deqing's trap without hesitation means that Zhou Shangjing also has sufficient confidence that he will not be dragged down by today's trap! As for where Zhou Shangjing's confidence comes from, it is unknown.
People can know the details!
"It's interesting... Emperor Deqing and Zhou Shangjing are both confident. One set the trap with confidence, and the other jumped in with confidence. It seems that they each have their own cards... However, they both
Which card in a person’s hand is bigger? Perhaps, people will not understand until the moment the answer is revealed..."
Zhao Junchen thought secretly.
While thinking secretly, Zhao Junchen took another look at Zhao Shancai beside him.
At this time, Zhao Shancai also looked thoughtful.
Obviously, Zhao Shancai was not a mediocre person who only realized what he was doing. He also saw some hidden secrets.
So, Zhao Junchen invited Zhao Shan: "Shan Cai, your majesty and the chief minister have left. Now you and I are left. Speaking of which, we may not have seen each other for a long time. Do you want me to take you back on the way?"
Yangzhou City? In the carriage, you and I can have a deep conversation."