Just when Huang Yourong was feeling angry and helpless, there was a joyful atmosphere in the Prince's East Palace.
In the hall, the prince Zhu Heyu, the seventh prince Zhu Hejian, the elder Cheng Yuandao, the imperial censor of Zuodu, Lu Chunxiao, the prince's young master Guo Tang and others were all gathered together. Everyone was smiling and looking happy.
A few days ago, the prince Zhu Heyu wanted to rectify the business tax, but was hindered by Huang Yourong, and he couldn't do it at all. At this time, by "coincidence", the seventh prince Zhu Hejian learned about Zhu Heyu's plan. He was troubled and took the initiative to ask for help, saying that he could help Zhu Heyu solve his problems.
Then, with the idea of giving it a try, Zhu Heyu handed over the matter to Zhu Hejian, and handed over some of the princelings' forces to Zhu Hejian. In the end, Zhu Hejian did not live up to Zhu Heyu's trust and showed his command. With amazing methods, in just over ten days, the alliance between the Shen and Huang parties was completely broken.
In fact, whether it is the various rumors in recent times, the conflict between Wang Ye and Dong Qing, or the sowing discord in today's court meeting, it was all arranged by the seventh prince Zhu Hejian!
Prior to this, in order to achieve the perfect effect, Zhu Hejian made a lot of preparations and preparations. Officials from the Shenyang and Huang parties were so easily instigated by the princelings to turn against each other. It was also because of Zhu Hejian's many preparations that they secretly communicated with each other. Because of accumulated resentment.
To be honest, since the rise of the princelings, although they have an outstanding reputation, as the saying goes, "a gentleman can be bullied." In the temple, they have always played the role of being calculated and fooled. Now under the control of the seventh prince Zhu Hejian Under the auspices, the roles are reversed. They just use some tricks, but they can also fool others and scheme against others! This feeling of being proud and happy is really difficult to describe to outsiders!
So much so that some princeling officials even came up with the idea of "It would be great if Zhu Hejian was the prince."
Of course, such thoughts only passed by in a flash. After all, Zhu Heyu was still the legitimate crown prince, and Zhu Hejian's physical condition was really bad.
Like the princeling officials, Prince Zhu Heyu also felt elated and happy after plotting against Huang Yourong.
After discussing Huang Yourong's embarrassment in the morning with Cheng Yuandao, Lu Chunxiao, Guo Tang and others, Zhu Heyu turned to Zhu Hejian and praised: "After all, seventh brother, you have the means, but you just used your skills a little to let Shen The Huang Alliance collapsed without attacking and was completely broken. It can be said that it was an extremely clever move! From today on, Huang Yourong no longer has the ability to stop us!"
Zhu Hejian's expression was calm and his tone was humble. He said slowly: "Fourth brother is overly praised, but it's just some shady means. But this kind of thing cannot be left to a gentleman, otherwise it will only stain the gentleman's reputation, so we can only It was left to me, a useless person, to do it. Fortunately, it was done, and it lived up to the expectations of Fourth Brother and all the seniors."
On the side, Cheng Yuandao said with a smile: "Seventh Prince, there is no need to be too modest. Not everyone can do such a sophisticated calculation. What's more, when dealing with a powerful official like Huang Yourong who acts wantonly, we don't have to pay attention to whether the means are fair and just. , Huang Yourong has always liked to scheme against others, and this time he was schemed against by us, it can be considered that evil is rewarded with evil, and we fight fire with fire."
Guo Tang also said: "That's right! This time we plotted against Huang Yourong and destroyed the Shen-Huang Alliance, and His Highness the Seventh Prince took great credit! If it weren't for His Highness the Seventh Prince's strategic planning and exquisite design, we might still be trapped by Shen Huang now. The two parties are suppressing him... If the seventh prince continues to humble himself and say that he is useless, then we people will be embarrassed to see others."
Another princeling official said: "In short, with the help of the Seventh Prince, we are even more powerful! In my opinion, the Seventh Prince's methods and mind are not inferior to those of the powerful officials in the court. As long as the Seventh Prince makes suggestions for us, , we no longer have to worry about the cunning tricks and conspiracies of those treacherous ministers and corrupt officials!"
Lu Chunxiao listened with a smile at first. He also planned to praise Zhu Hejian a few words. However, he saw that all the princeling officials praised Zhu Hejian and regarded Zhu Hejian as their savior. They even invited Zhu Hejian to participate in the government affairs of the court, just like Zhu Hejian. His popularity has surpassed that of Crown Prince Zhu Heyu, and he couldn't help but frown, feeling something was wrong in his heart.
Although. After Lu Chunxiao has been in contact with Zhu Hejian these days, he also feels that although Zhu Hejian has a noble status and outstanding intelligence, he is more approachable than Prince Zhu Heyu, handles things seriously and steadily, and can always take everyone's feelings into consideration. His talents and knowledge seem to be higher than those of the prince Zhu Heyu, and his conduct is also excellent... In short, the advantages are countless, but after all, Zhu Hejian is only a prince, not a prince! If he is more popular than the prince Zhu Heyu, But it is very inappropriate! It would be even more against the rules to allow Zhu Hejian to participate in the government affairs of the court!
So Lu Chunxiao planned to say something to pour cold water on Zhu Hejian.
However, before Lu Chunxiao could speak, Zhu Hejian spoke first.
Zhu Hejian shook his head and said seriously: "As a prince, I don't even have a throne. My status is sensitive. I should never participate in government affairs. This time I saw my fourth brother in trouble, so I I have no choice but to help, but I have already exceeded the rules, but how can I do it again? Now, the Shen and Huang parties have turned against each other, and everyone's obstacles have been removed, but there is no need for me to do anything else. So, after this incident, , I will no longer participate in matters in the imperial court, and I ask for your forgiveness, seniors."
After hearing Zhu Hejian's words, all the princes and officials looked regretful, but what Zhu Hejian said was indeed reasonable, and they could not persuade him any more.
At the same time, seeing Zhu Hejian abiding by the rules and understanding his duties, the princeling officials had a stronger impression of Zhu Hejian. As for Lu Chunxiao, after hearing Zhu Hejian's polite refusal, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief, feeling that he was too much Think about it.
On the other side, Prince Zhu Heyu also looked regretful after hearing Zhu Hejian's polite refusal, and said: "It's a pity, seventh brother, you are extremely talented and superb, but due to your status as a prince, you can't participate in court affairs. It's really a waste of you." A gifted person..."
Speaking of this, Zhu Heyu hesitated slightly, and couldn't help but say something to save him: "Speaking of which, you and I have a deep love for each other as brothers, and our cooperation these days is the best I have ever experienced since I became involved in government affairs." Relaxing, the happiest period of time...Seventh brother, now is the time when we are about to show our great ambitions and ambitions, do you really want to abandon me? Do you really not think about it anymore? "
Zhu Hejian looked firm, shook his head again, and said: "The ancestral rules are the ancestral rules. Since there is this rule, it naturally has a reason for its existence. If we abolish the rule, no matter how sufficient the reason is, it will be given to us. It will never work if future generations take a bad lead!"
After a pause, seeing Zhu Heyu's slightly sad look, Zhu Hejian said again: "Fourth brother, my health has not been very good. After working hard these days, I feel quite tired, and I also want to take a good rest. So, please don’t embarrass me anymore.”
Hearing what Zhu Hejian said, Zhu Heyu sighed and finally stopped trying to persuade him to stay. He just told Zhu Hejian to take a good rest.
Zhu Hejian nodded respectfully in agreement, but secretly sneered in his heart.
Next, Zhu Heyu is going to go through the muddy waters of commercial tax reform. In the end, he will only be attacked from all sides and face a failure. He will also be blamed by Emperor Deqing. How can Zhu Hejian do such a thankless task? Participate in it? Naturally, you can’t avoid it!
What's more, Zhu Hejian's goal has been achieved. Not only did he destroy the Shenhuang Alliance and open up the path for Zhu Heyu to die, but he also made friends with all the major officials of the princeling party and began to gradually encroach on the prince Zhu Heyu. The first step to fame and power...
"Perhaps, after my father returns to Beijing, I can officially come to the stage...?"
Amidst Zhu Heyu's concerned words, Zhu Hejian thought to himself while dealing with it perfunctorily.
As for Zhu Heyu's ardent concern, it had been subconsciously blocked by Zhu Hejian.
Driven by ambition, Zhu Hejian's heart has become as hard as iron!