Chapter nine hundred and fifteen. The seeds of doubt.
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Zhu Heyu's last words also made Zhu Hejian feel a little emotional for a moment.
But Zhu Hejian was a man of cold nature. He only had profit calculations in his heart, but he quickly put this feeling behind him.
Recalling the conversation he had with Prince Zhu Heyu, Zhu Hejian even laughed at Zhu Heyu in his heart for being stupid and easy to deceive.
But he said that when Zhu Hejian and Jia Lun returned to the Seventh Prince's Mansion, the messy scene in the study had completely changed.
When Zhu Hejian sat behind the desk and Jia Lun saw that there was no one else in the study, he asked: "Is this the only way to eliminate His Majesty's suspicion?"
Zhu Hejian nodded lightly and said: "My father's suspicion was not strong to begin with. He just wanted to seek a reasonable explanation after seeing some signs! In this case, I will give him a reasonable explanation! But if I ask my father directly
For the emperor to explain these things, it would appear that he was guilty, and it might only strengthen his father's doubts. However, the old eunuch Zhou Zheng was the spy placed by his father around the prince, so it would be more reasonable and reasonable if these explanations were communicated to the father through him.
Got it!
...I did not tell any lies in this conversation with the prince from beginning to end. After the father received this explanation, even if he discovered the secret connection between me and Shen Changmao, Cheng Yuandao and others afterwards, he knew it.
Now that Shen Changmao's idea to deal with Zhao Junchen comes from me, he will no longer have any suspicion. He will only feel that everything I do is only for the consideration of the prince... Hey, a man who has means, no bad intentions, and cares about friendship.
Isn't the prince the most ideal image of a prince in my father's mind? If this scene reaches my father's ears, it will also increase my chances of becoming the new heir apparent!"
After a pause, Zhu Hejian frowned again and said: "However, this kind of thing must not happen again! Most of our influence on factory guards has been lost due to father's repeated rectifications and purges. If not for this, I would not be able to do it this time."
There’s no need to go to such trouble and put on a show! The infiltration of factory guards must be started again, otherwise all our plans are in danger of being exposed!”
Jia Lun nodded and said: "I will handle this matter as soon as possible. The cooperation between the inner court and us is still continuing. It is not difficult to infiltrate the factory guards again, but it will take a certain amount of time."
After saying that, Jia Lun suddenly thought of something and asked: "However, the prince has indeed undergone some changes during this time. If you were the seventh prince and proposed to him to cooperate with Zhao Junchen, the prince would definitely have a different attitude."
Firmly opposed, but this time he was a little hesitant and seemed to have changed his attitude... What if the prince really chooses to cooperate with Zhao Junchen in the end? "
Zhu Hejian sneered and said: "It doesn't matter! In the final analysis, the matter of changing the crown prince depends on the father's attitude. After today's incident came to the father's ears, even if the prince chose to cooperate with Zhao Junchen, the father did not think that the prince had the right to cooperate with him.
If I don't make any changes, I will only feel that all this is my contribution! What's more, although Zhao Junchen is in the limelight now, he has also been suspected by everyone. I am afraid that he will end up worrying in the future. The prince chose to marry Zhao Junchen at this time
If they are tied together, they will only be affected in the end...Two broken boats with leaky bottoms tied together will only sink faster!"
Having said this, the sneer on Zhu Hejian's face became more obvious, and he added: "The most important thing is that the reason why the crown prince's position as prince is in jeopardy is largely due to several secret cooperation between us and Zhao Junchen.
Even if the prince is willing to cooperate with Zhao Junchen, how can Zhao Junchen treat him sincerely without any precautions? Taking a step back, even if Zhao Junchen is willing to cooperate with the prince, the prince and Zhao Junchen are not the same people after all.
Many of Zhao Junchen's actions are unacceptable to the prince. Even if the two of them cooperate for a while, they will fall out sooner or later!"
Jia Lun nodded in agreement: "Zhao Junchen is a smart man, but the prince is too stupid in comparison. There is really no need to worry that the two of them will end up in the same place."
This time, Zhu Hejian shook his head slightly and said slowly: "Prince, he is actually not stupid. Sometimes he does some stupid things, just because he is obsessed with too many principles. It is precisely because of these principles and
Due to the limitations of the bottom line, many clever methods cannot be used, and there are not many options left, so he often does things that seem incomprehensible!"
Unexpectedly, Zhu Hejian would speak for the crown prince Zhu Heyu, and Jia Lun couldn't help but be stunned.
But in the next moment, Zhu Hejian shook his head with disgust and said: "So, I must not be bound by the stupid bottom line of principles like the prince! People will not be punished for themselves, and only by unscrupulous means can they become the final winner!
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After speaking, Zhu Hejian ignored the slight change in Jia Lun's expression and just continued: "Now because of Zhao Junchen's great victory over the Weishui River, the situation in the court will inevitably change. We should have made preparations early! Tell us about those people in the previous dynasty.
, they can act according to the plan!"
Jia Lun obviously knew what Zhu Hejian meant by the "plan". A flash of excitement suddenly flashed in his eyes, and he bowed and said, "I'll inform you right away!"
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Through the secret report from the old eunuch Zhou Zheng, Emperor Deqing received the details of the conversation between Zhu Hejian and Zhu Heyu that night.
Zhu Hejian's guess was not wrong. Emperor Deqing was not very suspicious of Zhu Hejian. He just wanted a reasonable explanation after noticing an abnormal situation.
Now, through the news reported by the old eunuch Zhou Zheng, Emperor Deqing also got the answer he hoped for.
After receiving the information, Emperor Deqing sighed softly and thought to himself: "This is what Lao Qi would do... Alas, this child's mind and means are both good. It's just that he secretly facilitated Tai
This can be seen from the cooperation between "Zi Dang" and "Shen Dang", but he just doesn't have much ambition, and he only thinks about the prince...
...However, this is also a good thing. If he had not been of such a nature, I would not regard him as the first choice for the next crown prince. If his nature were more ruthless, I am afraid that the third child would end up being deposed in the future.
It's unbearable, but now that the two brothers have a deep relationship, even if the third brother is deposed in the future, he will still be a wealthy and idle king... My physical condition is still good, and I can continue to reign for ten years, and his ambition and courage can also be
Cultivate slowly..."
While thinking about it, Emperor Deqing's suspicions were mostly dissipated.
However, Emperor Deqing was a suspicious and alert person after all, and his suspicions would never be completely dispelled easily.
Moreover, Zhu Hejian was a little too proactive in these matters, but it seemed a bit abrupt, which was not consistent with Zhu Hejian's usual performance.
Therefore, Emperor Deqing still left a trace of suspicion. This suspicion seemed insignificant and would not affect anything at ordinary times, but it would also turn into a seed. If Zhu Hejian had another flaw in the future, this suspicion would
A seed will absorb nutrients and grow rapidly, and eventually it will become a key influencing factor for certain things in the future!
However, neither Emperor Deqing nor Zhu Heyu could predict such a situation now.
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But he said that after the night was over, the temple soon ushered in the next day's morning pilgrimage.
On the morning of the next day, Emperor Deqing officially announced the news that Zhao Junchen had annihilated the 100,000 Mongolian army in the Battle of the Weishui River, and also announced the court's plan to take the opportunity to send troops to regain the Hetao.
At the same time, with the joint will of Emperor Deqing and the elders of the cabinet, Zhao Junchen officially joined the cabinet to assist the government, and it was also confirmed that Zhao Junchen would be canonized as the immortal new uncle.
Zuo Lanshan, on the other hand, became the imperial envoy who was ordered to go to Shaanxi and Gansu to convey the imperial court's reward decree to Zhao Junchen, but he was about to leave on the same day.
For a moment, all the "Zhao Party" officials were extremely happy. They felt that the power and influence of the "Zhao Party" would soon expand rapidly. They were only thinking about their bright future, or how they should further please Zhao Junchen.
, most people don’t realize what it means for the “Zhao Party” if Zhao Junchen and Zuo Lanshan leave the capital at the same time!
After the morning dynasty ended, according to the situation in the morning dynasty, all the officials in the dynasty had their own thoughts, and each major faction had their own plans. In addition, all the preparations for sending troops to regain the Hetao made all officials very busy for a while.
At the same time, Zhao Junchen's illustrious military exploits in Shaanxi and Gansu and the generous rewards he received from the imperial court quickly spread throughout the capital, causing an extremely strong response!
Because of this incident, Zhao Junchen's reputation was completely turned around!
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Second update!
After using another chapter to describe the current situation of the Zhao family, we will return to the Shaanxi-Gansu plot.