Seeing that Zhu Yi still didn't respond, Zhang Shi also felt a little troubled.
Although he seems to be calmer than Jiao Jing, in fact, he is more concerned about whether he can successfully win over Zhu Yi than letting the Duke of Chengguo help rescue Zhang Fu.
This is also what Zhang Fu said to him in prison.
“...Although I have made many arrangements, there are always surprises in everything. Once I finally fail to get out of prison, then winning over the Duke of Chengguo will be the key to continuing to maintain the status of the British Duke..."
The so-called "preparedness" means that Zhang Fu naturally has a clear understanding of the situation facing the British government compared to his grasp of the situation between North Korea and China.
In the final analysis, all these changes happened too fast. Zhang Fu died during the civil engineering changes. As the successor he trained, Zhang Fu is now also facing a crisis.
Time was too short, and Zhang Fu had no time to train the next generation of the British government. It is conceivable that once something happens to him, most of the power accumulated by the two generations of the British government over decades will inevitably disappear.
Therefore, he needs to leave a way out for the British government. At present, the Chengguo government is the most suitable.
First of all, Chengguo Gongfu has enough accumulation. You must know that although Chengguo Gongfu seems to be in danger now, it is a government that has stood for many years. The connections and friendships accumulated by Zhu Yong during his lifetime are still very deep.
Secondly, the Duke of Chengguo currently has no title and cannot protect itself, so there is no need to worry that the Duke of Chengguo will turn against foreigners and usurp the heritage of the British government.
To put it bluntly, once something happens to Zhang Fu, the situation of the two palaces will be of the same order of magnitude.
The British government may have a slight advantage because of its title, but if you add in the personal connections and the network behind it, the two sides are about the same.
After all, the Chengguo Duke's accumulation and connections among civil servants are not comparable to those of the British Duke's who have been working in the military.
There is no problem for the two sides to stick together for warmth and go through a period of difficult times together.
Therefore, although Zhang Xi seemed not to care, he still had a headache in his heart.
At this moment, Jiao Jing suddenly spoke.
“I dare to ask the young master, do you still want to take back the title of Duke Cheng?”
This question was a bit too direct, which made Zhu Yi frown and felt a little unhappy, but he still nodded and said: "This is natural."
So, Jiao Jing continued to ask: "Then the young prince thinks that with the emperor's current attitude, how long and what month will the young prince have to wait?"
Zhu Yi did not speak, but her face became quite ugly.
When Jiao Jing saw this, he knew that he had touched his sore spot.
As these days passed, various signs indicated that the emperor did not intend to return the title of Duke Cheng Guo to Zhu Yi.
If things get better, maybe he can be demoted to a lower rank and granted a title in a few years. If the civil servants still don't let go, maybe this huge palace will be destroyed if it drags on.
There is no definite answer as to what the outcome will be, but Jiao Jing knows that Zhu Yi must have some idea.
That time Zhu Yi entered the palace in the evening, and his look and behavior when he came out showed one thing...
Seeing that Zhu Yi did not answer, Jiao Jing asked further.
“If I’m not mistaken, the young prince has already received the approval from his previous interview with the emperor, right? Moreover, I’m afraid this confidence is not what the young prince wants, right?”
Zhu Yi’s face became even more ugly, and she said coldly: “What do you want to say, the Prince Consort?”
Seeing him acting like this, Jiao Jing laughed and said, "Of course I am helping the young master get his title back!"
At this time, even Zhang Xi who was standing aside felt a little surprised.
He didn't dare to vouch for this kind of thing, but Jiao Jing actually dared to say that...
Zhu Yi frowned and said: "Prince-in-law, this is about my father's reputation and the lintel of my father's family. I'm not in the mood to joke with you."
Jiao Jing shook his head and said.
"I'm not kidding. My young master, please think about it. The imperial court has been reluctant to let my young master seize the title. It just feels that Duke Cheng Guo was defeated in the battle at Yao'erling, lost his army, humiliated the country, and lost the dignity of the court.
It also indirectly led to the civil war defeat, and the country is to blame, right or wrong?"
Zhu Yi did not answer. This was a matter known to both the government and the public, and there was no need to answer at all.
However, Jiao Jing said next.
"But young master, you have to know that Duke Cheng Guo went to Yao'erling on the order of the Supreme Emperor. He died on the battlefield in order to cover the retreat of the Supreme Queen."
“Both the government and the public will feel that Duke Cheng’s death is an insult to the country, but the Supreme Emperor will not!”
Jiao Jing said this resolutely.
After Zhu Yi heard this, his expression finally changed and he asked, "What does Shibo mean?"
Jiao Jing looked at Zhu Yi and spoke word by word.
“Young Master, the Supreme Emperor is the Supreme Emperor after all!”
"One day when the Supreme Emperor returns to the south, I only need to say that Duke Cheng Guo did a great job in covering his old man's retreat. The civil war was all due to the king's manipulation of power and had nothing to do with Duke Cheng. Then how can any minister in the government and the public take this as an excuse?
Why is it difficult for the government to become the Duke of the country?"
this……
Zhu Yi hesitated and said nothing, but his heart was obviously shaken.
Seeing this, Zhang Xi also hurriedly walked aside.
“Young Master, what Consort Jiao said makes sense. Nowadays, it is impossible for both the government and the public to bring justice to Chengguo. Only the Supreme Emperor can help Duke Chengguo regain his title.”
“So, our goals are the same. What’s more, it is also your father’s last wish to let the Supreme Emperor return to the capital safely, right?”
Zhu Yi finally couldn't bear it anymore.
After pondering for a moment, he finally said: "Since Shi Bo insists, then this marriage can be concluded, and my nephew can also try to help with the matter of welcoming the Supreme Emperor back. However, the Chengguo Duke's current foundation is too weak and it is too risky. I forgive you.
My nephew cannot share Shibo's worries."
Zhang Xi almost jumped up from his chair.
This is what he was waiting for.
Although Zhu Yi is obviously still hesitating, as long as the marriage is concluded, the relationship between them will only become closer and closer, and eventually become inseparable.
What’s more, what Zhu Yi was worried about was simply unnecessary.
The status of the Duke of Chengguo is different from that of Luo Tong and Xu Bin. The latter were originally used to charge into battle, but he wooed the Duke of Chengguo in order to consolidate his foundation.
Luo Tong and others can only occupy the first four characters, but Chengguo Gongfu can occupy all eight characters.
This decided that it was impossible for him to let Zhu Yi do something that was too risky.
Zhu Yi can play a much greater role than going into battle in person.
At that moment, Zhang Xi put his hands on his hands and said with a smile: "Don't worry, young master, you and I will be good family members from now on. Whenever something happens, the British government will take the lead."
Zhu Yi's expression was a little complicated, as if he didn't know whether his choice was right or wrong.
But it only took a moment before Mr. Zhu adjusted his mentality and asked.
“My nephew has agreed to the marriage, but the rules and etiquette for getting married between our two public houses are complicated, and the old ladies of both families have to report it. What’s more, we have to ask the Holy Mother to grant the marriage, which cannot be done in a short time.”
"The most urgent task now is how to rescue the third master. I wonder if Shibo has any plans?"
Thereupon, Zhang Shi and Jiao Jing looked at each other and told Zhu Yi their plans. At the end, Zhang Shi specially added.
“Don’t worry, young master, it’s just that I need to contact some nobles to build up my reputation. Even if the emperor blames me, each family will just be out of righteous indignation and not know the truth. It will never be a big deal.”
Zhu Yi didn’t look nervous at all, she said.
“Shibo, please be polite. My nephew can still take this small risk. However, if time is too tight tomorrow, I’m afraid my nephew can only persuade a few uncles who are close to me.”
Zhang Xi waved his hand and said: "It doesn't matter. It's an unexpected blessing that my young master can help. I'll do my best."
With the matter settled in this way, Zhang Shi and Jiao Jing breathed a sigh of relief and stood up to leave.
Zhu Yi sent the two of them out of Chengguo Duke's Mansion, and then gave a few instructions to the entourage beside him.
Therefore, the latter nodded in agreement, then changed his clothes and quietly left the Chengguo Duke's Mansion through the small side door...
