It was only then that Eunuch Qin fully realized what the "timing" Qin Dewei mentioned was. Although he had experienced Qin Dewei's accurate "prediction" several times, Eunuch Qin still found it incredible. Eunuch Qin himself
He is a top prediction expert, so he knows how difficult it is to get further.
Eunuch Qin felt that his level of prediction was still within the reach of human beings, but Qin Dewei already seemed to be like a ghost.
This thought made Eunuch Qin in a daze, and he couldn't believe that Qin Dewei was his own child.
However, Eunuch Qin quickly relied on his strong self-control to forcefully clear away the unnecessary distracting thoughts. Now is not the time to study the issue of Qin Dewei's bloodline. There are more pressing things to think about.
It is indeed a good thing that the black materials used to punish people, that is, the black materials used by Duan Dynasty, can be put to use. But how to use the black materials well is a delicate knowledge.
If the rhythm is not grasped well, it is likely to be regarded as having ulterior motives, and both parties will suffer losses.
Just when Eunuch Qin found his target and his mind was running at high speed, Qin Dewei had already begun to defend himself.
There is no room for pretentiousness and pretense here. Everything must be explained accurately and quickly before Emperor Jiajing loses patience or becomes more suspicious.
Qin Dewei did not answer Huang Jin, who asked the emperor on behalf of the emperor, but directly addressed the emperor Jiajing:
"As for the relationship between the minister and Tao Zhongwen, Lu Bingnai made groundless speculations and slanders. His intention was just to encircle Wei and save Zhao and to protect Duan Chaoyong. Here I have a few words to distinguish.
First, I was just following my mother’s orders to go to the Apparition Palace to pray for blessings. Then I remembered His Majesty’s intention to worship Taoism, so I became interested in studying Taoism, and then I got to know Tao Zhongwen.
At that time, Tao Zhongwen was just an ordinary Taoist priest who presided over the affairs of the Manifestation Palace, and his friendship with the minister was just a discussion of mysteries and Taoism! I never imagined that Tao Zhongwen would receive God's grace and be named a real person in the future!"
Others still believe what Qin Dewei said, because Tao Zhongwen was indeed an ordinary old Taoist priest a few years ago. At most, he had a good relationship with Shao Yuanjie, the national master at that time. Who would have thought that Tao Zhongwen would become the second national master?
Qin Dewei continued to explain: "In the past two years, Tao Zhongwen has been informed by your majesty and has been able to serve your majesty as a xuanxiu. In order to avoid suspicion, I have had little contact with Tao Zhongwen.
On the one hand, I am afraid of being thought to have ulterior motives and using Tao Zhongwen to spy on His Majesty; on the other hand, I am entrusted by Your Majesty to guard the Wenyuan Pavilion, and I do not want Tao Zhongwen to have the opportunity to interfere in military and state affairs through me."
Emperor Jiajing believed these sentences, because Tao Zhongwen never took the initiative to talk about politics, and usually did not even say a few words. It could be said that he had no political ambitions, and he never mentioned Qin Dewei.
Qin Dewei suddenly turned to Lu Bing again, "Since Mr. Lu has pointed it out today, please make it clear. Have you ever caught any evidence of the cooperation between me and Tao Zhongwen?"
Don't even mention the clues, even if there are any clues or rumors, Mr. Lu can tell it!" Lu Bing could only be speechless. He really had no clues in this regard, and he couldn't even talk about things based on rumors.
So the only thing he could bring up was that Qin Dewei and Tao Zhongwen had several twists and turns in their relationship.
When normal people hear this, they can only understand that since Lu Bingdu has deliberately targeted him like this and can't come up with any substantive evidence, it means that everything is fine.
This is also the cleverness of Qin Dewei. He only regarded Tao Zhongwen as an insurance, rather than a tool. Therefore, he never used Tao Zhongwen to carry out political struggles, never used Tao Zhongwen to directly make profits, and would not let Tao Zhongwen attack Emperor Jiajing.
What message to spread?
In fact, from the standpoint of the emperor, when he reached Qin Dewei's position, it was impossible to abolish Qin Dewei just because he had some relationship with Tao Zhenren. This is not how a normal monarch rules.
In this way, Qin Dewei easily reversed the situation in the face of Lu Bing's sudden accusation. No one was surprised by this. If Qin Dewei didn't even have this ability, he wouldn't be worthy of his current status.
Mr. Yan Ge was very disappointed. He thought Lu Bing could attract more firepower, but Qin Dewei soon took control of the situation. Thinking of this, Mr. Yan Ge wished he could rush up and speak for Lu Bing, so that Lu Bing could entangle Qin Dewei.
It can also be easier.
When Mr. Yan Ge was in a dilemma as to whether he should come forward or not, Eunuch Qin, who had been quiet since he suddenly came in, asked thoughtfully: "As for what Lu Bing said, Mr. Yan Ge, what do you think?"
Qin Dewei was about to launch his customary long speech against Lu Bing when he was suddenly interrupted by Eunuch Qin.
He looked at Eunuch Qin a little dissatisfied, "Just lie down and be a tool. When it's your turn, just show the evidence and that's it. What are you saying?"
However, Yan Song, who was being questioned, did not want to show too much support for Lu Bing in front of the emperor.
He considered it and said, "Lu Bing's suspicion is justifiable. After all, there are some factual basis, so it is not an exaggeration to make people doubt." This means that even if there is no collusion between Qin Dewei and Tao Zhongwen, it can still be
Don't even allow others to doubt? You can't be so overbearing.
Eunuch Qin asked Yan Song again, "So regarding what Qin Dewei said, that is, what happened to Duan Chaoyong, what do you think, Mr. Yan Ge?" Yan Song was speechless. It is understandable that you, eunuch Qin, would ask Lu Bing. After all, everyone knows that Lu Bing
Bing wants to fight for food with you, but Duan Chao has nothing to do with you. How can a eunuch from the East Factory still care about how the emperor cultivates immortality?
Huang Jin, who had been questioning the emperor, suddenly felt his head was as big as a fight, and the melee that started outside the palace gate continued again. He couldn't tell for a while whether Eunuch Qin meant to target Yan Song when he interrupted, or whether he wanted to
Regarding Lu Bing, it was really tiring to hear these people attacking and defending each other.
Yan Song was not willing to directly comment on Duan Chaoyong. No matter whether it was praise or criticism, it was inappropriate, so he excused himself by saying, "I really don't know the truth about why Qin Dewei accused Duan Chaoyong."
Eunuch Qin suddenly said aggressively: "What? Mr. Yan Ge dared to comment on what Lu Bing said, but Mr. Yan Ge did not dare to comment on what Qin Dewei said.
Are you afraid of Qin Dewei, or are you afraid of Duan Chaoyong "Yan Song" who was accused by Qin Dewei..." Eunuch Qin's sudden display of aggression caught Yan Song off guard, because there was really no warning.
Yan Song couldn't figure it out either. He and Qin Dewei were obviously rivals, so why did Eunuch Qin jump out and target him? Shouldn't Eunuch Qin's rival be Lu Bing?
Qin Dewei felt that his limelight had been robbed. This damn eunuch was so good at stealing the show. He couldn't bear it anymore. In order to regain the initiative, he said, "About Duan Chaoyong, it is Mr. Lu who should be asked."
Eunuch Qin frowned, "Can't you Qin Dewei be honest? What's the use of chasing Lu Bingyao? In the current political game of the court, Lu Bing doesn't have much weight."
He also heard Qin Dewei asking Lu Bing: "What is the relationship between you and Duan Chaoyong? Why did you, Lord Lu, suddenly stand up and help Duan Chaoyong speak when I just impeached Duan Chaoyong?"
Lu Bing hesitated for a moment. In the context at hand, there was no room to avoid this question. If he refused to answer, he would be suspected by others.
Others can only ask questions, why would Qin Dewei dare to answer truthfully, but you, Lu Bing, have to be secretive? But it is impossible for Mr. Lu to answer truthfully.
He helped Duan Chaoyong speak because Guo Xun said that if Duan Chaoyong's position was consolidated, he would be very useful, such as telling someone's slander to the emperor. After thinking for a long time, he replied, "I have always admired Duan Gaoshi.
Xuan Gong, I can't bear to see Duan Gaoshi being framed by others." At this moment, Commander Lu, who was in a dilemma, felt that he seemed to have said the wrong thing again, or found the wrong time?
Speaking seems to be a very simple thing. It seems that everyone can speak and it couldn't be simpler. But why is it so difficult to say the right thing in the court political game?
Eunuch Qin, who was watching coldly, was puzzled. He had just judged that Lu Bing and Yan Song were cooperating. Could it be that he was judging others by himself and overestimated that if Lu Bing was a person with insufficient determination, he would definitely take advantage of the situation when he saw that his target was at a disadvantage.
He stepped on someone, but Eunuch Qin still held back. Qin Dewei could question or accuse Lu Bing, because it was Lu Bing who provoked Qin Dewei first, so Qin Dewei was naturally qualified to fight back, but it did not mean that others could also step on Lu Bing.
Thinking of this, Eunuch Qin suddenly felt a little envious of Lu Bing.
The average person might only have one life under Emperor Jiajing, and if he messed up, he would be completely ruined. However, favored ministers like Qin Dewei and Yan Song had two or three lives, one or two more chances than ordinary people.
But Lu Bing is a cheating player who has at least three to five lives. It doesn’t matter if he screws up a few times, and it’s not like anyone can just step on him if he wants to.
He then heard Qin Dewei continue to say: "I didn't expect Mr. Lu to actually admire Duan Chaoyong and even speak for Duan Chaoyong rashly. It seems that you are very close, so how dare you accuse me?"
Lu Bing could no longer say that he admired Duan Chaoyong and said defensively: "I have never had a close relationship with Duan Chaoyong. I just heard that Duan Chaoyong was very effective in assisting the emperor Xuanxiu. If he is
It is a pity to be trapped."
Qin Dewei sneered and said: "You think it's a pity that Duan Chaoyong was framed, so you couldn't wait to jump out and use Zhenren Tao to frame me? Could it be that a meritorious minister like me is not as good as an alchemist in your heart, Mr. Lu?"
Lu Bing: "The others secretly lamented that Lu Bing was finally forced by Qin Dewei to the point where he had nothing to say and just wanted to hit someone.
I don’t know why, but I feel that Lu Bing’s temperament is becoming more and more similar to that of the son from Yange’s hometown. Lu Bing could only ask for help from Emperor Jiajing: “Your Majesty clearly knows that I have no such intention.”
Emperor Jiajing didn't have much energy to speak, but Eunuch Qin stood up and said very considerately: "People in the temple are unpredictable. Lu Bing is young and honest. He should say a few words and don't fall into the trap of traitors. Qin Dewei really wants to ask, do you say traitor?"
who is the person
Then Eunuch Qin asked Yan Song again: "I heard that Yan Ge always acted as the chief assistant, why didn't he say a word to Duan Chaoyong? Qin Dewei almost vomited blood. He didn't expect to meet Eunuch Qin today who was so chaotic! I don't know.
Is he a teammate’s pig?
What is today’s goal? It’s not to solve Yan Song at all. What’s the point of pursuing Yan Song? Taking a step back, Yan Song and Duan Chaoyong have no actual relationship. Talking about Duan Chaoyong will not implicate Yan Song.
Yan Song replied: "The Duan Dynasty's use of assistants to praise Xuanxiu has been observed by your majesty, and my ministers dare not make unreasonable comments.
Eunuch Qin still didn't let Yan Song go, "I'm not talking about Xuan Xiu. Qin Dewei just said that Duan Chaoyong's advice has spread to the court, causing instability in people's hearts.
Qin Dewei added that Donggong Shangshu was actually stimulated by Duan Chaoyong's words. Didn't your cabinet even express its position on this issue? Yan Song thought about it quickly and initially felt that he should support Duan Chaoyong.
First, among the alchemists around the emperor, Tao Zhongwen was already related to Qin Dewei, so he should find someone else. As for what Qin Dewei said, which was now separated from Tao Zhongwen, they were all lies to deceive laymen, and Yan Song didn't believe it anyway.
Duan Chaoyong is currently the second most favored alchemist besides Tao Zhongwen. He has support value and is worth supporting once.
Second, Lu Bing just spoke to help Duan Chaoyong, which is very meaningful. Supporting Duan Chaoyong can also deepen cooperation with Lu Bing's forces, which is not a bad thing.
After all, Lu Bing's power has been expanding rapidly recently, and his future prospects are broad, so he is also worthy of investment. Moreover, Lu Bing currently seems to be easy to fool and easy to control.
But after making up your mind to support, how to do it is a delicate knowledge. If you don't grasp the rhythm well, you will only be regarded as a high-end hacker.
At this moment, if you stand up publicly in front of the emperor and directly express your support for Duan Chaoyong, it may be the lowest method. The time is short, but Mr. Yan Ge's mind changes quickly, and he answers after making up his mind.
Said: "This is Qin Dewei's plan to encircle Wei and save Zhao! What we are talking about now is the issue of joint promotion of the East Palace. Why does Qin Dewei always mention the use of Duan Dynasty? It's just a matter of fact to cover up his real intention! Qin Dewei just wants to help these East Palace officials.
It is an escape from guilt, and I also want to help Master He Zheng escape from guilt, so I proposed a Duan Chao as a tool to divert attention!
Putting all the problems on Duan Chaoyong will naturally reduce the blame of others! So before talking about Duan Chaoyong, let's talk about how the incident of Shangshu in the East Palace should be dealt with!
This was a high-level form of support. It did not directly praise Duan Chaoyong and arouse the emperor's suspicion. Instead, it indirectly showed support for Duan Chaoyong by blaming Qin Dewei.
When Qin Dewei was thinking about how to respond to Yan Song, Emperor Jiajing, who rarely spoke today, suddenly said in a hoarse voice: "What crime does Duan Chaoyong have?"
After hearing these words, Yan Song suddenly realized that his opportunity might have come! Emperor Jiajing might not like others to criticize Duan Chaoyong! From the psychology of ordinary people, the more something is wrong with him, the more taboo he is against what others say.
For example, the more superstitious an emperor is, the more he hates being called superstitious; the more lecherous an emperor is, the more he hates being accused of excessive indulgence. Emperor Jiajing did not escape this rule, so he did not like others attacking the Taoist priests around him.
It's like satirizing the superstition of the emperor.
Especially when criticizing Lu Bing, he used Duan Chaoyong as a justification, and when criticizing Yan Song, he also used Duan Chaoyong as a justification. Overall, it sounds like they are all aimed at attacking Duan Chaoyong!
Hearing that the emperor directly spoke to defend Duan Chaoyong, Qin Dewei was stunned for a moment, and then couldn't help but glared at Eunuch Qin. He was really afraid of meeting someone with no brains and a few tricks!
If there was no Eunuch Qin, it would be easy to fight Yan Song and Lu Bing alone. But with the addition of Eunuch Qin, he would be passive. Even if he had some black material used by Duan Chao, it would not be used like this!
Do you think that throwing out Duan Chao's black materials right now will make the emperor happy? On the contrary, it will only make the emperor feel humiliated and even doubt your intentions!