The rain is getting heavier, hitting the top of the carriage, ringing the bells around, mixed with the sound of rain, ding-ding-dong-dong.
The carriage became quiet, and Ren Li looked at Luo Tong leisurely, waiting for his decision. Luo Tong's mind was also spinning rapidly.
Is the empress dowager in the palace important?
This is a matter of opinion. In terms of influence on the court situation, the Empress Dowager Shangsheng has almost no influence at all.
Even in this draft, a matter involving the harem, she was not seen from the beginning to the end, making her almost completely invisible.
But from the perspective of what they were planning, the Shangsheng Queen Mother was of vital importance. Her symbolic significance was greater than her practical significance.
With the Shangsheng Empress Dowager sitting behind her, they can gather together and try their best to welcome the Supreme Emperor back.
Otherwise, just because the British government is so active in bringing the Emperor back, there is no guarantee that people will not speculate that they intend to blackmail the Emperor for evil purposes.
But they all knew that the British government did this on the orders of the Holy Queen Mother, so there was no problem.
This is the importance of status, and this is why the British government has always maintained contact with the palace.
But now, with this letter, it means that they can become another force in the hands of the Shangsheng Queen Mother.
The current situation is obvious. The Empress Dowager Shangsheng has become wary of the British government's act of sacrificing Hui Changbo, and wants to use another force to check and balance the British government.
So as a force that checks and balances the British government, it must not be too weak. Even if the British government notices it, they cannot stop it. Otherwise, it will be equivalent to completely breaking up with the palace.
Sighing, Luo Tong said quietly: "It seems that the man in the palace has already begun to make plans for the return of the Supreme Emperor..."
Ren Li nodded, but couldn't help but smile in his heart.
This Luo Tong really couldn't afford to go early without any benefit. His words seemed to be sighing, but in fact, he was asking what he would get in the future once he agreed.
After pondering for a moment, Ren Li said.
"It is a situation that a dominant family does not want to see. The Supreme Emperor is far away in the north. Once he is welcomed back to the capital, he will certainly need the support of the British government, but he must also be on guard against someone taking credit for his own arrogance."
"I think the pros and cons of this point are clearer to the Supreme Emperor than to the nobles in the palace. Even if it is unexpected at the moment, the nobles will explain it to the Supreme Emperor."
"When the Supreme Emperor returns, he may not be able to do other things, but East Palace is also the Supreme Emperor's own son. In the future, he will go out to study and establish Zhan Shifu. If the Supreme Emperor is willing to recommend him, he will be full of people, and there is no reason to refuse."
At this point, the situation has become clear, and it's time to take a stand.
Ren Li stared at Luo Tong's face closely, not missing any change in his expression, and asked.
"So, Mr. Luo, what is your answer?"
When it's time to build relationships, you need to build relationships, and when you should be serious, don't be too affectionate. Ren Li grasped this very well.
Luo Tong took a long breath, straightened his clothes, raised his hands in the direction of Miyagi, and said.
"Since the noble man has his destiny, Luo, as a minister, should dedicate himself to his duties to the best of his ability."
"good!"
Seeing Luo Tong express his attitude like this, Ren Li touched his palms and laughed, saying:
"Sir Luo is truly the pillar of the country. In the future, when the Emperor returns and the East Palace comes out of the cabinet, Mr. Luo will still need to work hard."
Even if they joined forces, the two of them became a grasshopper on the same rope, and Luo Tong's attitude became much better unconsciously.
He knew in his heart that at least until now, the person he trusted in the palace was still Ren Li. Although he was a relative and he was a civil servant, there would be no conflict in the future of the two, but at the moment, Ren Li was still the main one.
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Therefore, Luo Tong asked: "In the opinion of the Marquis, what should we do now? I'm afraid your nobles don't know about the matter of knocking on the que that was agreed upon today?"
Ren Li nodded, a sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth, and said.
"Two things, one is what I just said, try to win over those ministers who are loyal to the Supreme Emperor among the courtiers, and the other is that Mr. Luo's plan may have to change..."
Luo Tong frowned slightly and asked, "How to change?"
Ren Li glanced at him lightly and said: "The plan remains as usual, but the officials arranged by the Empress Dowager Shangsheng in the court cannot be used!"
Luo Tong's face looked a little unhappy.
The reason why he spent so much effort to persuade them in the British government was because of these honorable relatives and the manpower that the palace had arranged in the court for so many years.
Kouque emphasizes the power of numbers.
If three or five officials foolishly went to knock on the door outside the Meridian Gate, they would probably be thrown into jail by the Jin Yiwei for violating the imperial edict without doing anything.
Only by gathering a large group of people to go out and remonstrate together can the effect be achieved.
The more people there are, the higher the security and the better the effect.
After hesitating for a moment, Luo Tong finally spoke.
"Master Hou, this time the knocking on the que is also for the safety of the Supreme Emperor. Without the officials of the Supreme Emperor and the Queen Mother, I'm afraid the risk will be greatly increased. If it doesn't work..."
Ren Li snorted and said calmly.
"Lord Luo, don't forget, why do you want to support us?"
Luo Tong was stunned for a moment, and then he immediately came to his senses.
The reason why the Supreme Empress Dowager asked them to start a new business was simply because she was worried that the British government would be dominated by one family and would not take the Supreme Emperor and her elders seriously, eventually turning them into figures with only symbolic significance.
From the last meeting with Changbo to this time, the signs have been very obvious.
Especially this time, it was such a big matter, and she had to use her old man's manpower in the court, but she had no intention of discussing it with the palace. A few people discussed it and decided directly.
How could this old lady not be on guard?
Seeing Luo Tong's expression, Ren Li knew that he had figured out the connection and continued.
"As for the noble man in the palace, the difference between us and Zhang Shi and others is that we are loyal to the noble man, we will not take pride in our achievements, and we will not neglect the noble man. If we cannot do this,
Then we will be of no use to the noble people, so we must keep this in mind in whatever we do."
"After I go back today, I will write a letter and ask the eldest princess to bring it to the palace and tell the nobles all the plans. It is up to the nobles to decide what to do next. If the nobles do not agree, then no matter what, these people have one
You can’t even move!”
Ren Li said it categorically, leaving no room for negotiation.
Luo Tong was silent, his expression a little complicated.
Only then did he understand why Ren Li was looking for him so anxiously.
Ren Li is giving certificates to the nobles in the palace!
This chapter has been completed!