This was destined to be a long and difficult negotiation. In order to make Eunuch Lu more satisfied and to show his sincerity, Cunzhao not only told him the content of the plan, but also included some details, such as personnel dispatch,
The situation between ourselves and the enemy was all explained to him.
Because his words were too lengthy, Lu Xinzhong had to stop and think slowly. After a moment, he roughly understood the strategy proposed by the other party: taking advantage of the current severe situation, prepare to repair the armor frequently and polish the swords and guns to challenge Liu's party.
However, in order to prevent his subordinates from being disloyal and leaking secrets, he ordered the craftsmen of each battalion to build instruments and send them to the warehouse in the name of "preparing for accidents"; when the time was right, he would open the warehouse.
Quickly launch a mutiny.
Eunuch Lu only thought about how to get benefits from them and had no interest in these so-called grand ambitions, so he agreed perfunctorily and then began to change the topic.
Cunzhao listened patiently, and Eunuch Lu's request was only three points: first, to strictly guard against all the gates, and not to allow foreign ministers to pass in memorials and disturb the holy hearing. All progress should be decided by the emperor; second, all palace purchases and construction, etc.
things need to be addressed
When trading in the market, the imperial army should be sent to travel with the miscellaneous eunuchs; thirdly, after the matter is completed, all evidence of Liu's party and so on should be sent to the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Except for the first offender Liu Zhennian, the others should be handed over to the chief eunuch for disposal at his discretion.
Present to the Emperor.
Cun Zhao breathed a sigh of relief. Eunuch Lu did not put forward any harsh conditions. The first and third clauses were just to strengthen the power of the chamberlains. This might undermine the prestige of the Qingliu Party, but after all, it had nothing to do with them; as for the second clause
...He didn't even pay attention and couldn't see the way through it.
But the emperor's uncle Tai Su became more energetic at the side. After all, he was scheming. He immediately realized what Eunuch Lu was thinking. With a smile, he moved his chair forward and said, "Eunuch Lu, this arrangement is not always going to happen."
Leave it to you to take care of?"
Lu Xinzhong glanced at him and smiled knowingly: "You don't know, we are the first to take the imperial edict for this kind of thing, but we have no power, so we can only convey it to various yamen and hand it over to the Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Household Affairs
Those adults are in charge. If I have your help today, I can do my own thing and take the worries away from the court."
After hearing this, Tai Su glanced at Cun Zhao secretly, patted his shoulder, and said gently: "Cun Zhao, what's wrong with what Eunuch Lu mentioned? Now we are about to eradicate the traitorous officials and do something unprecedented.
If it’s a righteous act, don’t worry too much.”
After listening to what he said, Cun Zhao gradually understood what was going on. Although he felt a little guilty, he still nodded and said: "Since uncle has said this, what reason do I have to refuse? Eunuch Lu,
The matter has been settled. When you come tomorrow, we will act according to the plan."
Satisfied, Eunuch Lu immediately bowed, said no more, and walked straight out of the house. He stepped out of the door, turned to look at the big plaque hanging on the door lintel, "Loyalty to the Liver, Yield to the Brave", and couldn't help but secretly let out a few chuckles.
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He thought: 'I expected that these clan members were of high rank and were all decent men. Now that I see them, they are just serving the public good for their own benefit and only focusing on fame and fortune. How are they different from us?' Thinking of this, he became even more proud and walked away.
Eunuch Lu returned to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and met with Shen Jing. He had already thought of a cover-up excuse, saying that he had never seen the prince. He only talked a few words with Lan Yuan, expressing his impartial attitude, and would go there again tomorrow.
If we go there, the crisis can be resolved. After Shen Jing listened to his explanation,
Feeling very relieved, he no longer regarded this matter as a top priority. He asked him to go back early tomorrow morning and rewarded him with ten taels of silver. Eunuch Lu worked hard from morning to night, and finally he could return to his apartment to rest.
He fell asleep and managed to have a peaceful night.
In the early morning, the sun has not yet penetrated the thin clouds, and Eunuch Lu is still sleeping soundly. However, there is a lot of movement in the palace. A group of ministers are walking in a hurry, stepping over unstable stone slabs, and are sending out one after another
There was a "thump, thump, thump" sound. After they walked through the paved road, dozens of pairs of boots stepped on the steps one after another, straight into the lobby of the Zhongshu Provincial Department.
"Have Liu Zhennian come today?" Lu Zhixian was sitting upright on a chair to the east and quietly asked Zeng Liang beside him.
"I heard someone say last night that General Liu didn't plan to come because he was afraid of being angered again," Zeng Liang said with a smile, "but what's the use of him coming? There are no civil servants in the dynasty who are willing to say a word for him...
…”
"Oh, Mr. Ye, please sit down here." Seeing Ye Yongjia coming, Lu Zhixian quickly interrupted his chat with Zeng Liang and bowed.
"Didn't this meeting to select provincial ministers stop a few days ago for Gao Shangshu? Why did it start again today?" Seeing Ye Yongjia sit down, Lu Zhixian turned his head again.
Zeng Liang said: "This matter is something that many ministers are eagerly looking forward to, especially those of us in Qingliu. We have submitted many memorials and are waiting for the approval of Zhongshu Province. Su Shen was also uneasy, so he suggested that Liu Zhennian should be elected immediately. This matter is
It was Niu Yuan's decision before his death. He could not openly disobey it, so he could only let us do it."
Lu Zhixian was a little excited: "If Liu Zhennian doesn't come, who can put pressure on us? This meeting will definitely be the final word!"
Ye Yongjia sneered slightly and brushed off the dust on his trouser legs. Zeng Liang saw it and shook his head at Lu Zhixian: "I'm afraid there will be no shortage of disputes."
"What's going on..."
Before Lu Zhixian could express his doubts, he heard a voice outside the door: "Su Shenzheng is here!" A handsome official came in, waved his hand, and stopped talking.
Su Zongshan took his hat in his hand, bowed and saluted each official, then got up to his seat and put his hat on the pear wood table.
"Prime Minister Liu has already stipulated that this year's provincial ministers will be elected by you. This is the good intention of selecting talents. In order to facilitate inspection, I ordered the secretary office to prepare paper and pen to record the people you selected, and then follow the public opinions
, report to the prince, and the cabinet ministers can make a decision."
Everyone responded absently: "Yes."
Su Zongshan asked the secretary to research the ink, then he looked both ways and asked, "Do you have anyone you would like to recommend?"
All the officials suddenly fell silent. They looked at each other, not knowing what the other party was planning, for fear of offending someone with his words.
Lu Zhixian was very surprised when he saw such a scene. He was stunned for a while, and then slowly stood up for some reason. Zeng Liang wanted to hold him, but unfortunately he didn't have time, so he could only stare at him nervously. Everyone also stared at him nervously.
Staring at him nervously.
"Everyone, Chen Shangshu is a person we admire and should be in charge of state affairs. Why are you keeping silent and not recommending him to work in Zhongshu Province?" Lu Zhixian spoke first.