"Dad, do you mean that His Majesty will be forced to use Wang Jien and the Imperial City Secretary to quell the public anger at the request of the ministers?" As Zhao Kuangyi's eldest son and the most valued son, Zhao Dechong couldn't help but ask for advice when he heard his father's sigh.
Zhao Dechong returned to Beijing from Hunan last winter. On the one hand, he was reporting on his work and waiting for promotion. The other was to meet Zhao Kuangyi and talk about family ties. However, he did not expect that the new year had just begun and the spring was just blooming. He could actually have such a big meal in Luoyang.
A melon, for Zhao Dechong, had to be said to be an eye-opener, especially because he could learn about many situations that ordinary people were difficult to know, which made him even more interested.
Perhaps because of his love, Zhao Kuangyi seemed very patient with his eldest son's superficial or even mediocre views. Although he shook his head, his tone was extremely calm: "Who is this person today? He is extremely talented, and he is never burdened by fame.
That's all on ordinary days. How can such an important moment or an important event be forced by public sentiment?
It should be noted that the emperor cannot be fought over when he is in his prime, and cannot be bullied when he is old! The more severe the persecution, the stronger the resistance."
Zhao Dechong nodded thoughtfully and continued to ask: "In this case, your Majesty must protect Wang Jien. How can Wang Jien be defeated?"
After hearing the question, Zhao Kuangyi looked at Zhao Dechong and asked softly: "Do you know why Lu Mengzheng and those people dared to state their charges and criticize Wang Jien this time?"
Zhao Dechong thought for a while and said with a slight hesitation: "Perhaps Wang Jien was too powerful and too harmful, and it was difficult for the courtiers to tolerate him, so he launched an attack?"
"Do you really think so?" Who is Zhao Kuangyi? He noticed the thought flashing in Zhao Dechong's eyes and asked leisurely: "Wang Jien has been rampant in the court for more than a day or two, and he has been rejected by the court officials for more than thirty years.
In the past thirty years, many of the founding fathers, ministers and ministers were unable to do anything to him. Why did juniors like Lu and Zhang dare to attack him and choose such an opportunity?"
Hearing what Zhao Kuangyi said, Zhao Dechong thought for a while and said with some surprise: "Could it be that the rumors are true and that Wang Jien has really fallen out of favor with His Majesty?"
Zhao Kuangyi did not answer this question directly, but stood by the window, looked up at the sparse moonlight under the night sky through the window lattice, and sighed: "Everything must happen for a reason, no matter what twists and turns this matter has developed so far,
All we need to know is that Wang Jien has been in power for forty years and has always been as stable as a mountain, relying on His Majesty's favor and trust. Now that the storm is rising, thousands of people are pointing out that it just shows that the foundation he relies on is unstable."
"It's just" Zhao Dechong thought about it for a while and said curiously: "This kind of news is related to Tianxin, how secret it is, how did it get out, and can it win the trust of Lu Fuyin and others."
"I'm afraid your majesty is also suspicious of this matter!" Zhao Kuangyi couldn't help but smile and murmured: "You can't escape those close to you!"
After hearing this, Zhao Dechong put forward an opinion: "With His Majesty's attitude of sitting back and watching the situation, could it be that His Majesty took the initiative to release the news in order to get rid of Wang Jien?"
In response, Zhao Kuangyi smiled, raised his finger and said, "This is looking down on Your Majesty! As your Majesty, if you want to kill Wang Jien, it's just like killing a chicken or a dog. Why go to all this trouble and cause such trouble in the city and turmoil in the court?"
What's more, the fact that this matter has developed to this point is a kind of damage to His Majesty's face. Although Wang Jien is arrogant and domineering, does evil, bullies officials and harms the people, after all, he is a slave who has served His Majesty for decades, and he has the role of master and servant.
Love is also a fact and cannot be compared to us ministers.
If you want to kill a dog, you have to consider the owner's feelings! Nowadays, the court is in a fierce mood, and Wang Jien is being shouted at and killed. How should your majesty treat it as a hero?
Do you think that the minister who made the suggestion was to force the palace? Many people can see that the purpose of impeaching Zhang Jinjie was to deal with Wang Jien behind him. But now, what is the deeper goal behind criticizing Wang Jien?
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Hearing this, Zhao Dechong was completely shocked and couldn't help but said: "If Your Majesty thinks so, wouldn't Lu Fuyin, Zhang Shangshu and others be in danger? Even if they move to Wang Jien, what will it do to themselves?"
"Some things cannot be judged based on the word "benefit" alone. Moreover, there is no fixed number of what is beneficial and what is detrimental! At least, as far as Lu Mengzheng is concerned, this act is enough to make him famous.
It’s history!” Zhao Kuangyi shook his head again and sighed in a deep tone:
"Lü Mengzheng is an extraordinary person. He has the feeling of 'after three years of silence, he becomes a blockbuster.' He is also able to compete with so many distinguished disciples from a humble family. He is a talented scholar. At the age of 40, he entered the Yin Jing Mansion and returned to the palace.
How can he be an ordinary person if he has been sitting quietly for many years?"
Hearing his sigh, Zhao Deshong also turned his attention to Lu Mengzheng: "In my opinion, Lu Fuyin is asking for fame?"
Zhao Kuangyi still shook his head: "That's not necessarily the case! A big tree attracts wind, and the imperial city has been strong for thirty years. It offends many people without knowing how many people it is. There are too many places where people are jealous. What I didn't expect is that it's too early to tell the truth.
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"Because of Your Majesty?" At this time, Zhao Dechong answered the question clearly. As he spoke, he showed confusion and said: "If Your Majesty is stirred up by public sentiment and instead tries to protect Wang Jien, then where is he in danger?"
Where?"
Returning to the original question, Zhao Kuangyi showed a half-smile expression on his face and said meaningfully: "Have you ever thought about why so many people have recently begun to advocate taking the overall situation into consideration and stabilizing the country's agenda? And so many people have changed their tune to
Wang Jien spoke? Why did those officials suddenly appear to impeach each other, and where did the detailed information in their hands come from? "
This series of questions and what they were referring to behind the scenes were so straightforward that Zhao Dechong also came to his senses and said, "Wang Jien is manipulating these behind the scenes! How dare he?"
"A dog can jump over a wall in a hurry, let alone Wang Jien?"
"If this is the case, isn't this person's fate destined to end?" Zhao Dechong said.
"No one can save him except Your Majesty! However, based on my understanding of Your Majesty, I have no tolerance for the current King Jien, even if I feel reluctant to give up!" Zhao Kuangyi said with certainty.
After listening to Zhao Kuangyi's analysis, Zhao Dechong pondered for a long time. He just finished digesting it. Looking at his father's tall and straight back, he couldn't help but bow deeply: "Dad has a clear understanding of the situation in the DPRK. I really admire him!"
Waving his hands indifferently, Zhao Kuangyi looked out the window at the cool night, and sighed with a sense of sadness: "It's a pity that all the ambition and knowledge can only be used to delve into such scheming."
From Zhao Kuangyi's tone, we can hear a little loss and unwillingness. Zhao Dechong felt this and couldn't help but said: "Even if I only use a little talent, I can assist the court and govern the world!"
Perhaps it was because of the father and son, but such flattery did not seem too greasy. Zhao Kuangyi felt a little better after listening to it.
In the past few years, after enduring constant temptation and suppression, Zhao Kuangyi has completely come to his senses. He is a man of deep character, has a tenacious temperament, and knows how to hide his strength and bide his time.
In the past few years, in addition to daily handling of affairs within his authority, Zhao Kuangyi spent most of his energy and thoughts on studying people's hearts. Emperor Liu was undoubtedly his key research object. To this day, he has "mind-reading skills"
"It has become Zhao Kuangyi's daily compulsory technique.
Observe Emperor Liu's words and deeds, figure out his psychology, and sum up the rules, grasp the changes in proportion, and use this to judge the changes in personnel in the court and the development of the political situation. It must be said that Zhao Kuangyi has really gained something from his painstaking research
He has gained so much experience that he is now able to "see things with a clear eye". In his eyes, court affairs seem to be transparent, and he can often see through them at a glance.
In the process, Zhao Kuangyi also gradually discovered that he had slowly lost the sense of awe and fear he had towards Emperor Liu in the past. In Zhao Kuangyi's view, the emperor's authority was only because he was in that position and put aside this
Everything is just a dying old man.
Lifting the veil of mystery, we can see that the emperor, who is so aloof, also has many disadvantages. He is selfish, fragile, sensitive, suspicious, ungrateful, and shameless. He is not much better than a commoner in the market.
Of course, Zhao Kuangyi did not dare to reveal any of these treacherous knowledge and opinions to the outside world. Even Zhao Dechong, who was trained as the successor, did not dare to reveal the slightest bit.
"Such words are not worthy of criticism by outsiders. Otherwise, where would all the sages in the court be?" Looking at Zhao Deshong, Zhao Kuangyi said with ridicule in his tone: "If others listen to it, I'm afraid they will inevitably be called
Arrogant and arrogant."
"Yes! Save it, my son!" Zhao Dechong nodded in response, thought for a while, and said with emotion: "I don't know how this storm will end."
"This matter can only be discussed between father and son. Don't talk to others, let alone discuss it outside!" Zhao Kuangyi, however, put on a straight face and solemnly told Zhao Dechong: "It's not your turn to deal with the imperial court.
Come and worry about it. What you need to do now is to seriously practice in the local area, accumulate qualifications and reputation, implement policies to govern and control the people, and do not participate in anything else that has nothing to do with it, or even discuss it!"
Seeing his father's harsh words, Zhao Dechong did not dare to ignore it and said respectfully: "Yes!"
"It's just..." Following the topic, Zhao Dechong frowned and asked, "It's been more than two months since I returned to Beijing, and my next step is still undecided."
"Why, are you in a hurry to leave?" Zhao Kuangyi chuckled.
Zhao Dechong then showed a slightly ashamed smile and said: "My son is just eager to make contributions and become more and more anxious. If I decide where to go early, I can alleviate my worries about gains and losses and serve my parents at home with peace of mind..."
Feeling the eagerness in his words, Zhao Kuangyi's expression condensed, and he gave a somewhat stern lesson: "You must restrain your eagerness. You must know that you are different from those poor people. There is no need to compete for the first place. You only need to follow the steps. So.
Your qualifications and the dignity of a prime minister are hard to say. You can always predict whether you will be the head of a department or a high official in a Taoist department. All you need to do is to be methodical and avoid making mistakes!"
Zhao Kuangyi's words were full of care and advice. Zhao Dechong was also very moved. Thinking about Zhao Kuangyi's positive evaluation of his future, he felt even more eagerness in his heart, as if there was a hot force swimming in his body.
, extremely comfortable.
Exhaling heavily, Zhao Dechong respectfully bowed: "My father's teachings will definitely be remembered in my heart, and I dare not neglect them and forget them!"
Seeing this, Zhao Kuangyi nodded slightly, showed a gentle smile, and said: "Your destination has basically been decided. Go to Longyou and Zhihuangshui County!"
"Huangshui County" Zhao Dezhao murmured, after receiving the exact news, there was no joy on his young face, but rather a bit solemn.
Huangshui County is the administrative seat of Huangzhou, far to the west of Longxi and adjacent to Shanzhou. It is a strategic place where the imperial court controls Qiangtang. It is also the area hardest hit by Wang Yucheng's report on the bad government of Helong.
As for the turmoil in Helong, it was impossible for Zhao Dechong not to have heard about it. Seeing his doubts, Zhao Kuangyi said earnestly: "Helong is not a good place, there are many right and wrongs. This time Wang Yucheng exposed the shortcomings of the Western Expedition and leaked Helong."
At the bottom of Long's officialdom, a storm is inevitable.
However, if you can successfully break out from there, it means that you have gained experience and can become a great person. Thirty years of turbulence in the northwest has been brilliant, far better than other Daozhou in the Han Dynasty. In the land of tigers and wolves, there are also famous figures!
Helong Road is about to undergo a rectification. Under the great turmoil in the officialdom, it is your opportunity to make a difference. How to govern the government and stabilize the people and stabilize people's hearts will test your methods.
At the same time, Your Majesty has the intention to stop the Western Expedition. Without the heavy burden of the Western Expedition, the policies for governing Helong should also be changed accordingly. In this regard, we need to think carefully about it.
From now on, you will officially become the Marquis of Baili who is in charge of the people of this country. Your authority is by no means comparable to that of a county prime minister. You still need to understand it after you take office."
Zhao Kuangyi's teachings and exhortations were so sincere and heartfelt that Zhao Dechong was deeply moved.
The night got deeper, and the wind that penetrated into the room through the window became colder. The father and son stood there for a long time. When the cold wind picked up, Zhao Deshong even couldn't help shivering. Looking at Zhao Kuangyi, who was still standing as tall as a tree, Zhao Deshong admired his father a little.
He hesitated for a moment, then asked softly: "Dad, are you still thinking about the political dispute between the DPRK and China?"
Zhao Kuangyi neither admitted nor denied, but slowly walked aside, picked up a pair of scissors, and silently cut the dimly burning candle. Under his operation, the flames grew stronger again, and the room became brighter.
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The bright firelight almost reflected in Zhao Kuangyi's eyes, and he could only hear him saying quietly: "I don't know where this will end? I don't know how big the appetite of people like Lu Mengzheng is, and whether they know when is enough."
Unlike many courtiers, Zhao Kuangyi was not interested in whether he could overthrow Wang Jien. There was no conflict between the two, and they even had a good relationship on weekdays.
However, Zhao Kuangyi was happy to see the attacks by Lu Mengzheng and others, and always had an attitude of watching the fire from the other side. For Zhao Kuangyi, he did not want the situation in the court to remain in stagnant water. He wanted to see changes, which was more important to him.
There are always some people who are afraid of chaos in the world, and Zhao Kuangyi today has such a tendency.
In his prediction, this incident is most likely to end with Wang Jien. However, those ministers who are agitated may not be able to remain calm, and it is difficult to guarantee that some changes will not occur by then.