Hearing Zhao Junchen's explanation, Zuo Lanshan showed a look of sudden realization and nodded repeatedly: "That's it. Please rest assured, Mr. Zhao. After meeting with Shen Changmao tonight, I will definitely find out his attitude and thoughts." , and will also try to persuade him to support Chen Dongxiang to take over the position of Minister of the Ministry of Industry. If there is the support of the Cabinet Assistant, then Mr. Chen will be able to take over the Ministry of Industry with certainty.?≠"
On the surface, Zuo Lanshan's expression was normal, as if he was just following Zhao Junchen's instructions.
But in fact, Zuo Lanshan's mood at this time was not calm, and he was even slightly nervous and panicked.
Zuo Lanshan knew that Zhao Junchen had an intelligence agency. In fact, all the powerful officials in the DPRK had their own intelligence agencies or intelligence channels. But what Zuo Lanshan never expected was that Zhao Junchen's intelligence agency clearly Not long after it was established, it was already so efficient and sharp. Even he didn't know that Shen Changmao invited him to meet, but Zhao Junchen knew about it in advance.
If it was just like that, that would be it. Zuo Lanshan would be a little shocked at best.
However, after becoming an assistant minister of the cabinet, Zuo Lanshan was in an embarrassing situation, and he became more sensitive when encountering problems. It was inevitable that he would overthink Zhao Junchen's explanation, but the more he thought about it, the more Zuo Lanshan Lanshan became more and more frightened. Zhao Junchen not only knew that Shen Changmao sent people to send famous cards to his house, but also knew that Shen Changmao sent famous cards to invite him to meet. Obviously Zhao Junchen was an intelligence agency. The spies here are close confidants around him or in Shen Changmao's house, otherwise he would not have known these detailed information so quickly...
However, did this spy come from around him? Or did it come from Shen Changmao's house? Or, did Zhao Junchen's spy exist in both his house and Shen Changmao's house?
Thinking further, if Zhao Junchen secretly bribed a secret agent around him, then wouldn't his every move be completely hidden from Zhao Junchen's eyes? Also, if Zhao Junchen planted an informer around him, what happened? What was the consideration? Zhao Junchen’s words today seemed to be deliberately leaking the news to him. What was his thought?
Just like this, the more he thought about it, the more complicated and uneasy Zuo Lanshan felt.
At the same time, the feeling of restraint, as if in a cage, became stronger.
Obviously, after becoming an assistant minister of the cabinet, he has become the core of the temple. One person is less than ten thousand people. He should be subject to fewer and fewer restrictions, and he should be more and more sought after and respected. But Zuo Lanshan The feeling now is completely opposite.
After all, Zuo Lanshan only has the title of Cabinet Auxiliary Minister, but does not have the strength of a Cabinet Auxiliary Minister. He still has Zhao Junchen on his head!
On the other hand, Chen Dongxiang is also a smart man, even smarter than Zuo Lanshan.
Therefore, what Zuo Lanshan could think of, Chen Dongxiang naturally thought of the same thing.
However, different positions and different positions naturally lead to different ideas.
Chen Dongxiang is now determined to follow Zhao Junchen wholeheartedly. He thinks that he will never betray Zhao Junchen again, so he is not worried about Zhao Junchen inserting spies around him.
In fact, Chen Dongxiang hopes that Zhao Junchen's informants can convey his loyalty to Zhao Junchen.
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Regarding the changes in Zuo Lanshan and Chen Dongxiang's thoughts, Zhao Junchen seemed to have guessed, but also seemed not to have guessed. He still looked careless and indifferent, but asked with interest: "Oh? Mr. Zuo Ge, how do you plan to persuade Shen Chang Mao? Shen Changmao has always been a person who has always ignored rabbits and hawks. It may not be that simple to ask him to abandon his own candidates and support Chen Dongxiang to take over the manual department."
After Zuo Lanshan pondered for a moment, he replied: "This matter is not difficult. Although Shen Changmao is now a cabinet minister, he does not have the strength of a cabinet minister after all. His position was originally unstable. Now because of his own mistakes, For His Majesty to successfully intervene in the cabinet, the rights and interests of the officials have been greatly damaged, which has further shaken their confidence in him. It can be said that his position as Cabinet Assistant is now in danger and he needs a strong supporter. !As long as I promise him that I will help him secure his position as assistant in the future, it will not be difficult to get his support."
On the side, Chen Dongxiang also interjected: "What Mr. Zuo Ge said is absolutely true! In addition, if we can help Shen Changmao secure his position as Cabinet Assistant, it will be of great benefit to us! After all... Shen Changmao is easier to deal with than Zhou Shangjing. !If after Shen Changmao loses power, Zhou Shangjing regains the position of cabinet minister, we will be suppressed even more severely by the 'Zhou Party'."
As he spoke, Chen Dongxiang did not seem to be happy at all because his chances of taking over the Ministry of Labor were further increased. Instead, he looked like he was considering the overall interests of the "Zhao Party" wholeheartedly.
Hearing the statements of Zuo Lanshan and Chen Dongxiang, Zhao Junchen nodded with appreciation and said: "The two adults' considerations are quite sophisticated and thoughtful. I can't add more. In this case, I am relieved..."
At this point, Zhao Junchen suddenly changed the subject and said slowly: "After we finished talking about the official business, I still have a private matter, and I would like to ask Mr. Zuo Ge for help."
Zuo Lanshan did not dare to be negligent and responded quickly: "Master Zhao, you are too polite. If you have anything to do, just give me your instructions."
Zhao Junchen's tone was calm and he said calmly: "Your Majesty is pressing hard, and I have indeed reached the age, so I plan to wait until everything is settled, that is, after Chen Dongxiang successfully takes over the handicraft department, we will officially get married. "
Zhao Junchen is about to officially get married. This is by no means a trivial matter. In some respects, it is even a political event that needs to be taken seriously. It may cause some changes in the court structure.
Therefore, after hearing what Zhao Junchen said, both Zuo Lanshan and Chen Dongxiang were a little shocked, and their moods were also a little serious.
Zuo Lanshan quickly asked: "But I don't know which young lady is so lucky to be favored by Mr. Zhao?"
"Are you lucky?" After hearing Zuo Lanshan's question, Zhao Junchen looked half-smiling, seemingly mocking himself, but in the end he avoided answering and said: "However, before we officially get married, I The plan is to first bring Fang Ru into the palace and become a concubine. Although her status is not high, at least she has a formal title, so as to avoid the unjust name like now..."
Having said this, Zhao Junchen looked at Zuo Lanshan and continued: "Well, the date is set in ten days. At that time, I would like to invite Mr. Zuo Ge to the banquet and watch the ceremony... Well, by the way, I also invite Mr. Zuo Ge. Come forward in person and invite some close colleagues to come with you. I wonder if Mr. Zuo Ge is willing to give me a small favor?"
Hearing Zhao Junchen's explanation, a look of embarrassment flashed across Zuo Lanshan's face.
In fact, Zhao Junchen's request was indeed a bit overwhelming.
The status of concubines in ancient times was extremely low, and they were only slightly better than ordinary maids and servants. When the ancients took in concubines, they did not make as much fanfare as imagined, lest the world would not know, most of the time they just sent a concubine.
A small sedan chair is enough to welcome people in from the side door... If a banquet is held just for the sake of taking concubines, it is not only a superficial and vulgar expression, but also a kind of humiliation to the guests in a certain way.
, how much more noble can the status of the guests who came to witness the ceremony because of the concubine matter be than that of the concubine?
However, at this time, Zhao Junchen asked Zuo Lanshan to come to watch the ceremony, and not only to watch the ceremony, but also asked Zuo Lanshan to help invite the guests. Now Zuo Lanshan is the cabinet minister. If he handles such a thing, it is inevitable that there will be something wrong
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However, Zuo Lanshan did not have the courage to resist Zhao Junchen's personal request.
Therefore, after hesitating for a moment, Zuo Lanshan nodded and said: "If this is the case, I will do my best!"
After receiving Zuo Lanshan's answer, Zhao Junchen nodded with satisfaction.
In fact, Zhao Junchen also knew that his request was a bit overwhelming, but such a request was the result of Zhao Junchen's many considerations.
First of all, letting Zuo Lanshan do such a thing can further clarify the superior status of "Zhao Party" and let everyone understand that Zhao Junchen is the sole owner of "Zhao Party". Although Zuo Lanshan has become a cabinet minister, he has
He also had to worry about Zhao Junchen's concubinage.
Secondly, it is to consider Fang Ru's future. After all, the status of a concubine is low, but when Zhao Junchen accepts Fang Ru into the house, if a large number of important officials from the court come to watch the ceremony, then Fang Ru's status as a concubine will naturally be very high.
The difference is that even if Zhao Junchen has a wife from now on, the wife will not dare to bully Fang Ru at will.
Finally, Zhao Junchen has an important plan to implement in the near future. Such a high-profile concubinage can divert the attention of the world and cover up Zhao Junchen's real plan!
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ps: I remember that when Chongzi first wrote the book, he was still an ignorant young man who was about to graduate from college and didn’t know where his future was! Today, he is still ignorant and his future is still unpredictable, but at the end of the year, Chongzi
Dad!
Well, I have to work hard for the milk powder money for my children!