"In that case, Junchen, why are you willing to give up this job to our Crown Prince?"
After Zhou Shangjing asked, before Zhao Junchen had time to reply, Shen Changmao had already started to lower the price and said slowly: "Junchen, you'd better think carefully before you speak. Although the various arrangements for the southern tour are full of advantages, in the final analysis It’s only a benefit of hundreds of thousands of taels of silver. If the appetite is too big, it will inevitably damage the friendship between us. When the time comes, we will have no choice but to rob it by force. (The fastest updated novel website)"
On the other side, Huang Yourong smiled and said: "Of course, as long as Junchen's request is appropriate, as elders, we will naturally not let you suffer, Junchen."
As always, after Shen Changmao plays the black face, Huang Yourong will then play the white face, which is both a threat and an advantage.
If these two people are not in a hostile and competitive relationship, but cooperate closely and learn from each other's strengths, I'm afraid even Zhou Shangjing will have a headache for a while when they join forces, right?
While thinking secretly, Zhao Junchen shook his head and laughed, and said: "The juniors are not as talented as the seniors. I have always had a shallow foundation in the court. Now even if I am only in charge of the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Works, I am still a little unable to do what I want, so this year In the Spring Examination of the first subject, and even the subsequent palace examination, the juniors are determined to find some reliable talents for themselves. This move may be a bit bigger, so I would like to ask all the seniors to give you more support and help the juniors when necessary. Some."
After a pause, Zhao Junchen continued: "Of course, the Spring Examination is of great importance. I am afraid that all the seniors have their own favorite candidates, and the juniors will not interfere in this. In my imperial examination, every subject has a headgear." There are three people, the second-class Jinshi and the third-class Jinshi, there are nearly a hundred people each. The number one, second and third prize were originally appointed by His Majesty, we can't interfere, but the second-class and third-class people have a lot of room for action. For those candidates who are selected based on their true talents and learning, the remaining places are enough for us to arrange, what do you think, seniors?"
Hearing what Zhao Junchen said, both Shen Changmao and Huang Yourong were a little moved.
As Zhao Junchen himself said, his current foundation is still shallow. Even if he finds some useful talents in this imperial examination, the number will never be large. There will only be twenty or thirty people to break the sky, although the move is indeed big. Some, but among the nearly two hundred candidates on the list, it has no impact at all. Using these places to exchange for Zhao Junchen's support is not a big cost and does not require them to bleed their own blood. In their opinion, it is suitable.
While pondering, the two of them looked at Zhou Shangjing again, obviously looking at Zhou Shangjing's attitude.
Zhou Shangjing's old face smiled, extremely kindly, and said slowly: "I see, Junchen's consideration is appropriate. It's okay to make bigger movements, but it must not be too big, and it must be concealed. I have said it before, just last year There was a fraud case in the autumn of three provinces, and now the people's morale is unstable. We, my ministers, should put the country, the country, and the country first, but I think you should consider your own priorities, Junchen."
As Zhou Shangjing expressed his stance, Huang Yourong and Shen Changmao also nodded in approval.
Seeing that the three people agreed, Zhao Junchen stood up and raised his glass, smiled and toasted to the three people: "With the support of three seniors, this matter is absolutely foolproof. I would like to thank all seniors for their support."
While he was talking, Zhao Junchen drank the wine in his glass in one gulp.
Zhou Shangjing, Shen Changmao, and Huang Yourong also raised their glasses and each took a sip.
After Zhao Junchen sat down, Huang Yourong smiled and said, "Since Junchen you agree to give up such an errand, the next thing will be easier to handle."
Shen Changmao said: "Not necessarily. Since we can see some things clearly, His Majesty can also see them clearly. It is easy to leave the errands to the prince, but how to avoid arousing His Majesty's suspicion is the most important thing. Heavy. "
Zhao Junchen nodded and sighed: "Yes, our Majesty has a sharp gaze and seems to be indifferent, but in fact, His Majesty has been keeping a close eye on everything in the temple. This matter is easy to say, but in practice It is quite difficult to get up. Once the affairs of the Southern Inspection are handed over to the Crown Prince, even if the Prince himself cannot see the various disadvantages, it is impossible for His Majesty to not see them. Besides, given the Prince's temperament, once the affairs of the Southern Inspection are once With him in charge, all expenses will inevitably be reduced again and again. However, His Majesty has very high expectations for this southern tour. Although he did not say it clearly, the more money he spends, the better, and the more grand and impressive the better, I am afraid it will not be possible. I will agree to let the prince take charge of this matter."
"It's not difficult." Zhou Shangjing said slowly: "After the New Year, it is the time when the government affairs of the DPRK and China are heavy, and spring is approaching. The officials of the DPRK and the CPC who are qualified to take charge of the southern inspection may not be able to spare the time. Let's take care of other things. The prince is the only one left idle and has been competing for such an errand. It's just because there are handsome ministers in front that the prince can't compete."
Having said this, Zhou Shangjing looked up at Zhao Junchen and said with a smile: "Speaking of which, Junchen, you have been busy with your affairs in recent days and your body is probably exhausted. If you suddenly fall ill and are unable to take care of things, I think your majesty will forgive you. "
After hearing what Zhou Shangjing said, Zhao Junchen pondered for a moment, nodded and smiled: "Yes, I have been busy these days, so I really need to take a rest. Well, after the new year and before spring, I think I will give birth to a baby." With such a serious illness, all the affairs in the court can only be watched from behind, and it will be up to the seniors when the time comes."
Having said this, Zhao Junchen hesitated for a moment and then said: "It's just that I'm not very familiar with Tai Hospital. If Your Majesty sends people from Tai Hospital to treat this junior, it won't be easy to deal with."
Zhou Shangjing waved his hand gently and said: "Junchen, don't worry about this. The doctors at the Imperial Hospital have superb medical skills. They will definitely confirm that you are suffering from a sudden illness, Junchen, and take good care of you."
Zhao Junchen nodded and said: "In this case, this junior will be able to calm down and recuperate."
Huang Yourong also laughed and said: "Once Junchen falls ill, His Majesty will probably select someone from the Ministry of Rites to take charge of the various arrangements for the southern tour, but no matter whose sect the person is selected from, we can all come out to oppose it. He said that he was already entangled in court affairs and was unable to cope with it. Under the stalemate, the prince's temperament would inevitably lead him to recommend himself."
Shen Changmao also nodded and said: "At least I will recommend Bao Wenjie, the Minister of Rites, but there is no big difference between that and the prince personally taking charge of this matter."
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During the discussion, the four of them had already made their next plan.
After the prince is responsible for the arrangements for the southern tour, how to put the prince in a disadvantageous and unjust position? How to build momentum to discredit the prince? How to create accusations and blame the prince? How to deepen the conflict between the prince and Emperor Deqing?
Regarding these matters, Zhao Junchen had little experience and could not intervene at all. Zhou Shangjing also returned to his previous silence. Shen Changmao and Huang Yourong, who were originally the most hostile, were discussing various conspiracies and intrigues quite enthusiastically. , came out casually, and its insidious and despicable qualities made even Zhao Junchen no longer think that he was a good person, but he could not help but be secretly frightened while listening to it.
"The prince may be in trouble this time."
Zhao Junchen thought secretly.
………
After everything was discussed and decided, it was already too late.
The various delicious dishes in front of everyone were already cold even after they had barely taken a few bites.
But at such a party, no one is here just for the food, so they don’t care at all.
At this gathering, although it was not determined who would stay in Beijing to assist the government, although the four of them would still be enemies rather than friends in the future, and they would still fight with each other in the temple, but in the next Spring Examination, and in the future, Regarding the plan against Prince Zhu Heyu, the four of them made an alliance to advance together and retreat together.
Above the temple, it is always so unclear between friends and foes.
Before everyone was about to leave, Zhao Junchen stood up, raised his wine glass, and said the last toast before the end.
"Juniors are here. I wish all seniors good health. I wish our emperor eternal life. I wish our Ming Dynasty peace and prosperity!"
As Zhao Junchen finished speaking, Zhou Shangjing, Shen Changmao, and Huang Yourong also stood up and raised their glasses together.
During this banquet, four important officials of the court made various plans to frame the prince, cheat in the imperial examination, deceive the emperor, sacrifice the people, etc. At this moment, they made a high-sounding and beautiful wish for the people of the world.
