"High official!" A young eunuch stood respectfully in front of the hall and called. This is Zhang Dejun's personal chamberlain.
"What's the matter?" Zhang Dejun was in a bad mood and his tone was slightly unkind.
The little eunuch felt this, and his posture became even more humble, and he replied carefully: "There is someone coming from Chui Gong Palace. The official has summoned you to the palace!"
"Where is the person coming?" Zhang Dejun's expression quickly became calm and he asked.
"Waiting in the hall!"
"Serve him tea and ask him to wait a moment. I'll tidy up a little and set off!" Zhang Dejun ordered.
"yes!"
Under Wang Shouzhong's personal attendance, Zhang Dejun put on his court clothes, solemnly straightened his hat and hat, and said to his adopted son: "I'll go to the palace to see him! I'll give you two more days to sort things out for me!"
"The father's lesson must be remembered by the son and he will not dare to do it again!" Wang Shouzhong said quickly.
"If you do it again? If you do it again, you won't be able to stay in Beijing anymore!" Zhang Dejun said calmly.
A flash of nervousness flashed across Wang Shouzhong's face, and he responded in a deep voice: "Yes!"
...
It only took more than half an hour from entering the palace to meet the saint to returning to the imperial government office. He did not stay in the palace for long. However, his face was serious when he left. When he returned to the government office, Zhang Dejun's steps were a little more brisk and his expression was
Extraordinarily relaxed, with a faint smile.
Wang Shouzhong stayed in the yamen and respectfully welcomed his adoptive father into the hall. He noticed the expression on Zhang Dejun's face and asked curiously: "Is there any happy event for the official to summon my father?"
Hearing this, Zhang Dejun immediately restrained himself and said leisurely: "It's not a happy event, but for the Imperial City Division, it's a good thing!"
After saying that, he looked at Wang Shouzhong and noticed his difficult steps. Zhang Dejun said: "Please punish me, you are very positive!"
Obviously, when Zhang Dejun was in the palace, he had already taken Zhang Dejun's orders and seemed to be serious. After hearing what Zhang Dejun said, Wang Shouzhong immediately replied with a look of shame on his face: "My father taught me a lesson just now, and my son was shocked."
, I am repentant and alert, and even more scared. Fortunately, no bigger omissions have been caused. The ten sticks are just a warning. I will always remember it and I will not dare to do it again!"
"I'm very happy that you have such awareness!" Zhang Dejun's attitude was rare and gentle, and he said: "You brothers, I have high hopes for you. I accepted you because of your talents. I hope you will
Be able to work hard and shine brightly in the future.
Therefore, we must never slack off when we are on duty, especially those under the Imperial City Department. We are all slaves of the official family. The official family has its purpose, no matter how big or small, we must complete it without reservation!"
"My father has such high hopes, my son will definitely remember them!" Wang Shouzhong immediately became awe-struck when he heard Zhang Dejun's words.
"Go and treat the injury first!" Zhang Dejun waved his hand.
Wang Shouzhong said: "A few minor injuries are not serious. If anything happens to my father, please let me know!"
Obviously, Wang Shouzhong was still very curious about Zhang Dejun's entry into the palace. Although he didn't say it explicitly, that's what he meant in his eyes.
Zhang Dejun, as for Zhang Dejun, glanced at him, took off his somewhat complicated robe, sat down, and immediately ordered: "That's just right. You can go to the archives room with my token later and bring me Li Chongju's records for the past year.
I'm useful! In addition, secretly send people to strengthen the surveillance of Li Chongju and his house, especially during the next period..."
Wang Shouzhong was stunned for a moment after receiving the order, but he quickly realized what he was doing. He looked at Zhang Dejun with a slightly solemn expression and said, "Father, this is a military envoy!"
"It's the military envoy! Do you have any doubts?" Zhang Dejun was very calm.
Wang Shouzhong immediately said: "You have repeatedly taught Wude Division to be careful in handling Wude, so as not to fall behind the truth. Why now..."
"Official decree! Is this a sufficient reason?" Zhang Dejun said calmly.
Wang Shouzhong was shocked when he heard this, and immediately stopped talking, his expression became even more confused.
Zhang Dejun took the tea from the waiter, took two sips, and then said calmly: "From now on, Li Chongju is no longer a military ambassador!"
After saying this, Wang Shouzhong came to his senses, calmed down and bowed, "Congratulations, father! If Li Chongju resigns, you will be a formidable enemy!"
As Zhang Dejun's adopted son, Wang Shouzhong knew Zhang Dejun's heart very well. After more than ten years, the Imperial City Division had indeed achieved great development and had become more powerful in the capital. However, in fact, it had always been suppressed by Wude Division.
Within the capital, with the support of Emperor Liu, they could still resist, but outside the capital, they were completely shrouded in the shadow of Wu Desi, and it was always difficult to make a breakthrough.
The Wude Division was established earlier, with many people, wealth, and influence. It had camps, prisons, and even certain powers of arrest and interrogation. In comparison, the Imperial City Division was far behind. Emperor Liu seemed to
A bottom line has been set for them that is always difficult to cross.
The Imperial City Division is more like a pure surveillance agency, with a large number of spies and spies, but its actual power is pitifully small, and its power comes more from Emperor Liu. In such a situation, for those who want to overshadow Wu De
For Zhang Dejun of the company, it was very depressing.
The Wude Division has a strict and orderly system, with internal unity, and almost no major flaws. If you want to deal with it, you can't find a good place to start. More importantly, the head of the Wude Division is Li Chongju, and who is Li Chongju?
There is no need to go into details about what kind of power and influence it has.
"You can't say that!" Seeing Wang Shouzhong's behavior, Zhang Dejun stretched out his hand to stop him and said: "We are both working for the government, how can we be hostile!"
"I forgot my words!" Wang Shouzhong immediately changed his words, but he couldn't hide the smile on his lips, but he still couldn't help but ask: "But why did Li Chongju suddenly leave his job?"
"He entered the palace and resigned to become an official because of old age and illness!" Zhang Dejun said leisurely: "This man seems harmless to humans and animals, but he is also smart and very practical. He retreats bravely from the rapids and wants to be at peace with himself!"
His expression became calmer, Zhang Dejun said: "In the past year, I have also noticed that the officials are dissatisfied with Wude Si. Of course, a smart man like Li Chongju will not be unaware of it.
Li Chongju has been in charge of the Wude Department for nearly twenty years. In such a long time, he has cultivated many forces in the Wude Department and how much influence he has. Even if he is close to the official family and how much he is trusted, it is impossible to guess how powerful the official family is.
How can you not have ideas?
And the most important thing is that Li Chongju has a good relationship in the court, has a good reputation, and is more popular than the 'disreputable' eagle dogs like us. This may not be what the officials want to see!"
"Father is wise and sees things thoroughly!" Wang Shouzhong immediately complimented.
Zhang Dejun continued: "I have always had a premonition that Li Chongju, a warrior warrior, would not be able to be a military commander for much longer. I never thought that it would turn out in such a way!"
There seemed to be a sense of regret in his tone: "Li Chongju is a man worthy of admiration! A position like the Military Envoy can be given up as soon as it is said to be given up. If he is greedy for power and refuses to retire, perhaps it is a pity...
..."
"If this is the case, then Li Chongju is indeed extraordinary!" Wang Shouzhong said.
"Even so, how can the officials really trust him? How can they not have any doubts in their hearts?" Zhang Dejun's lips curled up slightly.
"This is the origin of the official edict!" Wang Shouzhong suddenly realized, and immediately said: "If this is the case, our Division will no longer be as afraid of Li Chongju as it was in the past! Father, this may also be an opportunity for our Imperial City Division to continue to rise.
Ah, if there is a problem with Li Chongju, then Wude Si will also be implicated!"
Seeing his excitement, Zhang Dejun decisively stopped and said calmly: "No! Li Chongju's resignation will inevitably cause a stir in Wude Division. In the next period, there is no need to have too many tricks! We should be cautious about Li Chongju.
some!"
"Why?" Wang Shouzhong was puzzled.
Zhang Dejun's eyes finally showed a little bit of envy: "The friendship between the official family and Li Chongju has always been deep. Instead of becoming an official with glory, he was promoted to a county prince! There are only so many princes in the Han Dynasty who are still alive today...
....At this time, we just have to obey the officials' orders and rashly stir up trouble. If anything goes wrong, we may get burned!"
"Yes!" Wang Shouzhong still did not dare to go against Zhang Dejun's decision.
Zhang Dejun really knew Emperor Liu too well, so when he looked at things and made decisions, he was often more concerned about Emperor Liu's feelings and thoughts.
"I don't know who will succeed Li Chongju when he resigns?" Wang Shouzhong asked again.
"You mentioned before that everyone in Hexi knows Wang Yinwu!" Zhang Dejun said.
"It's him!" Wang Shouzhong was very surprised: "Can this person have such qualifications?"
"This man is very lucky!" Zhang Dejun's eyes narrowed slightly, and he turned to Wang Shouzhong and said: "Notice the end of the season, as for this Wang Yinwu, let me keep an eye on him!"
"Yes!" Wang Shouzhong responded knowingly. Before, a Hexi Doujiao might not attract much attention, but if he became a military envoy, the situation would be completely different. More importantly, compared to Li Chongju, they would indeed be much less
fear.
Without waiting too long, Wang Shouzhong brought over the private file set up by the Imperial City Department for Li Chongju, which also recorded some of Li Chongju's recent words and deeds.
However, Zhang Dejun was not in a hurry to report this matter. This was not the time to show the high efficiency of the Imperial City Secretary in this matter. He waited for two days to make up for Li Chongju's performance after his resignation, and then Zhang Dejun went to the palace to report.
In this secret report, there was not much direct criticism of Li Chongju. It seemed to just state some trivial words and deeds of Li Chongju. But among the many situations, Emperor Liu still paid attention to one thing, that is, Li Chongju seemed to deliberately delay medical treatment.