I'm speechless. I just revised it once and the computer suddenly restarted. There is only a little more than half a chapter left, and they are all dry description text. Let's just take a look at it!
…
Song Qiwen, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, was Zhou Shangjing's die-hard friend, favorite disciple, and close confidant. Over the years, he had been firmly controlling the Ministry of Personnel for Zhou Shangjing and helped Zhou Shangjing cultivate countless disciples and followers. He was the "Zhou Party" since
The most important figure since Zhou Shangjing.
Among the "Zhou Party" officials, Song Qiwen has followed Zhou Shangjing for the longest time and has the closest relationship, so he has always understood Zhou Shangjing's past style best.
But precisely because Song Qiwen knew Zhou Shangjing so well, he completely misjudged Zhou Shangjing's true intentions.
Because the Zhou Shangjing Song Qiwen knew was the Zhou Shangjing of the past. He was the Zhou Shangjing who stood at the top of the temple and had a dominant family. At that time, Zhou Shangjing firmly controlled the temple and would never compete with him.
Anyone who shares authority will never give anyone the opportunity to challenge his or her position.
In the past twenty years, whenever someone with the ability to challenge Zhou Shangjing's status appeared in the imperial court, he was often suppressed and excluded by Zhou Shangjing before he came forward. For example, Wang Baoren, the Minister of Civil Affairs in Nanjing, was one of the representative figures; and those who were able to suppress and exclude Zhou Shangjing were
The candidates who enter the cabinet are often those who have sufficient qualifications and reputation, but lack of scheming and tactics, such as Wen Guanliang, Huang Yourong, Shen Changmao, etc. No matter how hard these people try, they will never be able to challenge Zhou Shangjing.
status, and the reason why Zhou Shangjing let Wen Guanliang, Huang Yourong, Shen Changmao and others enter the cabinet was just to prevent the court from becoming his own voice. That would be tantamount to forcing Emperor Deqing to be ruthless. At that time, Deqing
Once the emperor got tough and deployed the power of factory guards and imperial troops, not even Zhou Shangjing could cope with it.
It can be said that in the past, Zhou Shangjing had a very strong possessive desire for power. He seemed restrained, but in fact he was domineering!
But now Zhou Shangjing is nearly 70 years old. As his age gradually increases, his health gradually becomes worse. Seeing that he may die when, Zhou Shangjing's thoughts gradually change!
In the past, Zhou Shangjing always hoped that he could stand on the top of power forever, but now Zhou Shangjing hopes even more that his power and family can be passed on forever.
A few days ago, Emperor Deqing used Zhou Shangjing's eldest grandson Zhou Suhai to scheme against Zhou Shangjing during his southern tour. Zhou Shangjing knew clearly that this was Emperor Deqing's trap, but he still jumped into it without hesitation, although the final outcome was not bad.
, but in order to keep his eldest grandson Zhou Suhai, Zhou Shangjing lost a lot of momentum after all - Zhou Shangjing in the past would never have made this choice - and Zhou Shangjing made such a choice, which means that in Zhou Shangjing's heart
Among them, the meaning of the word "inheritance" is greater than the word "power"!
But it is a pity that over the years, there have been constant battles between Zhou Shangjing and Emperor Deqing. However, Zhou Shangjing never let Emperor Deqing take advantage of him, so Zhou Shangjing has become the heart of Emperor Deqing. What is even more pity is that,
Zhou Shangjing is much older than Emperor Deqing, and his body is not as healthy as Emperor Deqing. It is difficult for him to survive Emperor Deqing. Besides Zhou Shangjing, there is no one else in the "Zhou Party" who can compare with Emperor Deqing.
Therefore, Zhou Shangjing was very worried that after his death, Emperor Deqing would take action to eradicate his party and people. At that time, Zhou Shangjing's hard work and dedication over the years would not be passed down and would all be wasted!
Therefore, in recent years, Zhou Shangjing's performance has become increasingly low-key. Unless he has to, he will never embarrass Emperor Deqing. This approach is precisely to ease the relationship between him and Emperor Deqing!
But Zhou Shangjing also knew that it was difficult to resolve the resentment in Emperor Deqing's heart just by keeping a low profile and being obedient. If he wanted to turn enemies into friends with Emperor Deqing, the best way would be to let Emperor Deqing find someone more worthy of his attention.
Enemy, and the threat of this enemy is even stronger than Zhou Shangjing. In this way, Emperor Deqing will no longer care about Zhou Shangjing, and will even take the initiative to use Zhou Shangjing's power. At that time, Zhou Shangjing's power and family can continue
Continue...
As for this candidate, Zhou Shangjing chose Zhao Junchen!
Zhao Junchen is very young. Unlike Zhou Shangjing, who is already declining. Zhao Junchen is also very ambitious. Unlike Zhou Shangjing, he still knows how to abide by the bottom line of ministers. Therefore, once Zhao Junchen's power reaches a certain level, he will inevitably become Emperor Deqing.
In the eyes of Emperor Deqing, the threat to Zhao Junchen will be far greater than that of Zhou Shangjing...
Therefore, in these days, Zhou Shangjing has watched Zhao Junchen's power gradually increase, and he has also shown his tricks and scheming that should not be underestimated. If it were the usual Zhou Shangjing, he would have already started to suppress and exclude Zhao Junchen, but now Zhou Shangjing's thoughts have changed.
There was a change. Not only did he not suppress or exclude Zhao Junchen, but he indulged Zhao Junchen. He often helped and gave secret guidance. Except for occasionally trying to drive a wedge between Emperor Deqing and Zhao Junchen, there was no such thing as Zhao Junchen.
Any action taken is to make Zhao Junchen grow up as quickly as possible and become Emperor Deqing's "big trouble" as soon as possible!
Therefore, Song Qiwen's guess was completely wrong. Today's Zhou Shangjing is not afraid of Zhao Junchen's increase in power. On the contrary, he hopes that Zhao Junchen's power will be greater!
It can be said that Zhao Junchen's power has reached its current level due to his own hard work, but the environmental factors are more important. First, it was Emperor Deqing's explicit support, then Zhou Shangjing's secret connivance, and then
In addition, the opponents Zhao Junchen encountered were Wen Guanliang, Huang Yourong, and Shen Changmao, who were completely disdainful to Zhou Shangjing, so Zhao Junchen was able to reach this point step by step!
Now, Zhao Junchen has annexed Huang Yourong's power, and his power has gradually approached the warning line in Emperor Deqing's heart. In Zhou Shangjing's view, the fruits he has sown are gradually about to mature!
Next, Zhou Shangjing will also cooperate with Zhao Junchen in terms of commercial tax rectification, Nanjing Six Ministries, and Beijing Inspection, etc. On the surface, it is cooperation, but in fact it is just to further increase Zhao Junchen's strength. After these things are over,
Emperor Deqing will suddenly realize that Zhao Junchen's power is far out of his control. At that time, Emperor Deqing's attention will be focused on Zhao Junchen. Not only will he be unable to take care of Zhou Shangjing, but he will also want to unite with Zhou Shangjing.
By suppressing Zhao Junchen together, Zhou Shangjing and Emperor Deqing can "turn enemies into friends", and Zhou Shangjing's "inheritance plan" will become much easier!
However, seeing that the fruits he had planted were about to mature, Zhou Shangjing had to take precautions.
Gradually cultivating an atmosphere of hostility to Zhao Junchen within the "Zhou Party", and trying to make Emperor Deqing notice this hostility in the future, is one of Zhou Shangjing's preparations!