After the morning dynasty, just like the "Zhou Party", "Shen Party", and "Princeling Party", several core figures of the "Zhao Party" also gathered around Zhao Junchen.
Moreover, like officials from other factions, they were also puzzled by Zhao Junchen's actions today.
Zhao Junchen's various proposals in court this morning were not communicated to the "Zhao Party" in advance. Even the core figures of the "Zhao Party" such as Zuo Lanshan and Huo Zhengyuan had no idea that Zhao Junchen would suddenly raise these controversies. It's a big proposal, which is one of the reasons why everyone in the "Zhao Party" failed to provide sufficient support for Zhao Junchen this morning.
They were completely unprepared. By the time they reacted and considered the pros and cons, the matter was over.
After arriving next to Zhao Junchen, Huo Zhengyuan spoke first and said: "Master Zhao's demeanor in quarreling with hundreds of officials in the morning is really admirable. I am afraid that Zhuge Kongming's quarreling with the Confucian scholars during the Three Kingdoms was nothing more than this. However, Master Zhao, you If you are going to throw out these proposals, why don't you inform us in advance? If we can know the news in advance, we will definitely be fully prepared, fully support Mr. Zhao's proposals, and join Mr. Zhao in a heated debate with the officials! Although Mr. Zhao is still able to compete with hundreds of officials with ease when he is alone, but with my help, he can also save some words and energy."
After Huo Zhengyuan finished speaking, Zuo Lanshan also nodded and said: "In my opinion, these suggestions made by Mr. Zhao are all out of a public spirit and are all policies that benefit the country and the people. However, the officials are short-sighted. It is really hateful to embarrass Mr. Zhao in every possible way just for a little personal gain! If Mr. Zhao can inform me in advance so that we can advance and retreat together with Mr. Zhao, Mr. Zhao will have more chance of victory. "
Chen Dongxiang said with half admiration and half sigh: "Yes, those people are really hateful. They don't understand Mr. Zhao's good intentions at all, and they only know blindly oppose it! After I saw their messy appearance, I planned to come out at that time. Lie supported Mr. Zhao, but it was a pity that I was not prepared in advance and needed to think of some excuses at the moment. As a result, as soon as I had thought of my excuses, Mr. Zhao had already refuted them one after another. It really made me stunned! What Academician Huo said was right. Even if Kong Ming is alive, this is nothing more than this!"
Zhan Shanchang complimented: "Do you know how powerful Mr. Zhao's debating skills are now? According to the official, even though those Qingliu people only know how to talk, but when they argue with Mr. Zhao, they never take advantage of it. It's been a bargain... It's a pity that the official didn't know the news in advance, otherwise it would be a blessing in life if I could stand with Mr. Zhao and argue with all the officials!"
Although the statements of several core figures of the "Zhao Party" are different, the meanings they want to express are roughly similar, which can be summed up in three levels of meaning.
The first meaning is to take the opportunity to express their loyalty to Zhao Junchen and express their firm support for Zhao Junchen's attitude. This attitude is not false. Although Zhao Junchen's proposal also harms their interests, Zhao Junchen also brings In order to bring more benefits to them, let's say that the benefits brought by Zhao Junchen letting them invest in United Shipping Company would be hundreds of times that, so they are naturally Zhao Junchen's staunch supporters.
The second meaning is to explain to Zhao Junchen why they did not stand up to support Zhao Junchen in the morning. It means that all this is because Zhao Junchen did not notify them in advance and made them poorly prepared. It is not that they are unwilling to support Zhao Junchen.
Junchen.
The third level of meaning is to test Zhao Junchen's thoughts, and to know why Zhao Junchen suddenly made these highly controversial proposals in court this morning, and even went so far as to compete with hundreds of officials for this. In their view, this kind of thing
It's totally worth the loss.
Zhao Junchen naturally understood the profound meaning of the words of several core figures of the "Zhao Party".
Zhao Junchen turned around and looked around. After realizing that he was surrounded by trusted friends, he did not hide his true thoughts and said directly: "Today's matter is not deliberately hidden from you, but this matter is mine alone."
It's enough to come forward... Yesterday I received news that after His Majesty saw the results of the 'Beijing Cha', he became a little wary of me and might take action to suppress me, so today I deliberately aroused opposition from all the officials to let Your Majesty
He understands that I don’t have the ability to cover the sky with one hand, so that His Majesty can rest assured..."
After a pause, Zhao Junchen said again: "However, today's suggestions are indeed my sincere thoughts. The Ministry of Household's food is indeed running out, and we must find a way to solve the dilemma, otherwise if something happens due to food in the future
If trouble breaks out, it will be me, the Minister of the Ministry of Finance, who will be the unlucky one! Today I am fighting alone with the officials to test their bottom line. After I find out their details, I will naturally contact you to help.
That’s the final word.”
Nowadays, Zhao Junchen's rectification and reform of the "Zhao Party" has reached a very critical period, and it needs the understanding and support of several core figures of the "Zhao Party" most, so Zhao Junchen did not make any pretense and directly stated his thoughts.
idea.
After hearing Zhao Junchen's explanation, several core figures of the "Zhao Party" finally came to their senses.
Then, Zuo Lanshan carefully reminded: "Master Zhao, this is an excellent strategy... However, in order to dispel His Majesty's doubts, he has to compete with hundreds of officials. If it arouses the common hostility of all officials, I am afraid it will not be worth the gain.
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At the same time, after Huo Zhengyuan pondered for a moment, he also expressed his thoughts and concerns about the auction at home, saying: "In addition, although Master Zhao's suggestions are all practical strategies, when these policies are implemented,
I'm afraid there will be a lot of chaos, and it may even lead to a civil uprising. At that time, Mr. Zhao may have to be held accountable by His Majesty and the officials before he can reap the credit, so Mr. Zhao would be better to be careful."
Zhao Junchen didn't care, his expression was as calm as ever, and said: "Where in the world is there any strategy that has the best of both worlds? Everything has advantages and disadvantages. How to maximize the advantages and how to minimize the disadvantages depends on
It’s all about personal means.”
While speaking, Zhao Junchen's expression was calm, but he had a confident demeanor.
After hearing what Zhao Junchen said, several core figures of the "Zhao Party" nodded in agreement.
Under the leadership of Zhao Junchen, the "Zhao Party" has been winning many battles and taking advantage of it. Therefore, their confidence in Zhao Junchen is deeply rooted, and this confidence is almost as good as that of "Zhao Party".
Zhou Dang’s confidence in Zhou Shangjing.
But while Zhao Junchen was talking with several core figures of the "Zhao Party", he saw Zhang Xiu, the eunuch of Yangxin Palace, running over in a hurry.
Zhang Xiu first ran to Zhou Shangjing and others in the distance. After saying a few words to Zhou Shangjing and others, he quickly ran to Zhao Junchen and said to Zhao Junchen: "Mr. Zhao, Mr. Zuo Ge, Mr. Chen, fortunately you
Before leaving the palace... Your Majesty, he summoned the cabinet elders, six ministers, and His Highness the Crown Prince. It seems that he has something important to discuss with them."