Among the few people, Zhao Junchen is the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, Chen Dongxiang is the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, and Zuo Lanshan is the Assistant Minister of the Cabinet. They all want to go to the imperial study room to meet the saint. If Huo Zhengyuan, a newcomer to the "Zhao Party" is left behind,
It should be noted that among the several elders of the "Zhao Party", only Zhan Shanchang was just the Minister of Household Affairs and was not summoned by Emperor Deqing.
Therefore, after hearing the summons from eunuch Zhang Xiu, Zhan Shanchang's expression was slightly embarrassed, and a trace of complicated and unexplainable emotions flashed in his eyes.
Then, Zhan Shanchang raised his hands to Zhao Junchen and others and said: "Your Majesty, he suddenly summoned the cabinet elders and the six ministers. I'm afraid there is something important. You guys should not delay and go to the imperial study as soon as possible. The official and the great scholar Huo will
Let’s leave the palace first.”
Zhao Junchen was thinking about Emperor Deqing's intention of summoning everyone, and did not notice the subtle changes in Zhan Shanchang's expression. He just nodded and took the lead in walking towards the imperial study room. Zuo Lanshan and Chen Dongxiang also nodded to Zhan Shanchang.
Then he quickly followed.
However, Huo Zhengyuan noticed the change in Zhan Shanchang's expression. He just gave Zhan Shanchang a meaningful look, but didn't say much. He quickly returned to his normal expression and walked towards the Meridian Gate with Zhan Shanchang.
In the distance, a group of "Zhou Party" officials also dispersed, leaving only four people, Zhou Shangjing, Ge Lao, Li He, Song Qiwen, the Minister of Personnel, and Zhang Bochong, the Minister of Punishment.
Under the leadership of Zhou Shangjing, several core figures of the "Zhou Party" did not walk directly towards the imperial study room, but instead walked towards Zhao Junchen.
After noticing the direction of the "Zhou Party" people, Zhao Junchen was slightly stunned at first, but soon understood Zhou Shangjing's thoughts, but stopped and waited for the arrival of Zhou Shangjing and others.
Soon, Zhou Shangjing and others arrived at Zhao Junchen's side.
Then, both parties took steps again, heading towards the Imperial Study Room.
Among them, Zhao Junchen and Zhou Shangjing were walking side by side in front, including the two pavilion elders Li He and Zuo Lanshan, while the others followed them consciously.
Zhao Junchen, as the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, actually walked side by side with Zhou Shangjing, the cabinet elder, and also walked in front of the other two cabinet elders and three ministers. It seemed a little against the rules, but no one thought it was inappropriate. Zhao
Junchen's current position of power has reached this level.
As he took a step forward, Zhou Shangjing asked: "Junchen, does your Majesty know why he suddenly summoned the cabinet and the six ministries? Looking at this posture, it seems that something big has happened."
In the temple, things are handled according to their own procedures. Depending on the importance of the matter, the handling methods are also very different!
Generally speaking, many seemingly trivial matters can only be resolved with a cabinet vote and the emperor's approval. When encountering more controversial matters, they need to be raised at the court meeting and discussed by all officials together;
But if it is an important matter that is crucial, has long-term impact, and is extremely controversial, the emperor will convene several core ministers in the temple to discuss it first. After consultation and communication, the matter will be reported to the officials.
This is also to prevent the controversy from becoming too great and affecting the stability of the temple.
Now, Emperor Deqing suddenly summoned the cabinet ministers and six ministers. Naturally, something crucial and something that would cause great controversy happened.
Zhao Junchen said with a smile: "Mr. Zhou Ge has always been very knowledgeable and knows everything, so why should he ask questions knowingly now? Huang Yourong's affairs in Nanzhili have long come to an end. Counting the time, his memorial should be in the past two days.
After being delivered to the capital, the overall situation in the temple is now relatively stable, and only those matters in Southern Zhili can attract His Majesty's attention so much and summon us specifically for discussion."
Zhou Shang nodded and said: "I think so too. It seems that after we have been laying out the plan for a long time, various things in South Zhili will finally come to light, and I'm afraid it will cause an uproar in the temple."
Zhao Junchen still had a calm expression and said: "Only by letting these things surface, can we take action to solve them! If these things have been hidden deep under the water, then it will be difficult for us to start.
!Those things in South Zhili may cause some confusion and controversy, but this is also an indispensable process. Mr. Zhou Ge and his juniors have planned it for so long and invested so much energy, and now they should be reaping the results.
"
Zhao Junchen's words seemed to be talking about the affairs of Southern Zhili, but they also seemed to have implications, vaguely hinting at the agricultural reform.
Zhou Shangjing didn't seem to understand Zhao Junchen's hint, but his old eyes flickered and he said slowly: "Yes, Nanjing Sixth Department, Eight Kings Shipping Company... these matters should be completely resolved!"
After hearing the conversation between Zhou Shangjing and Zhao Junchen, the expressions of several core figures from the two parties behind them all perked up, and they were faintly excited!
Zhou Shangjing and Zhao Junchen teamed up to deal with the Nanjing Sixth Department and the Eight Kings Shipping Company. Most of them had known the news in advance, and they also knew very well how much they could gain once the Nanjing Sixth Department and the Eight Kings Shipping Company were solved.
Huge rewards!
Although a lot of energy has been invested and certain risks have to be taken, compared with the generous returns, everything is worth looking forward to!
Therefore, whether it is the "Zhao Party" or the "Zhou Party", seeing that things in South Zhili are about to surface, they are all impatient and gearing up to do something big!
Then, on the way to the Imperial Study Room, Zhao Junchen and Zhou Shangjing also further reached a tacit understanding, and also formulated some detailed strategies.
Although Zhou Shangjing plotted against Zhao Junchen just yesterday, Zhao Junchen was also very wary of Zhou Shangjing. As Zhao Junchen's power and influence grew, conflicts and contradictions gradually emerged between the two factions, and sooner or later these contradictions and conflicts
It will be further upgraded. After all, the temple has only so much power. Now there is a powerful Zhou Shangjing, but there is no room for the second Zhou Shangjing to appear. What's more, Zhao Junchen's ambition is not just to become the second Zhou Shangjing.
That's all...
But now, Zhao Junchen and Zhou Shangjing have a common stance and can be considered happy to cooperate.
The two people have roughly the same mind. Hostility is hostility, cooperation is cooperation. There are no permanent enemies and friends in the officialdom, and there are no complete enemies and friends. When there is a conflict, they will not show mercy, but after they have common interests, they
You can also leave the past behind without any hesitation and have fun over wine!
However, as Zhao Junchen and Zhou Shangjing reached a tacit understanding, Nanjing Liubu and Bawang Shipping were about to be in trouble!