Chapter 202. The abacus of the seventh prince Zhu Hejian.
Whether in the officialdom or in the palace, there are always many people with eyes on each other, and they are infiltrating and lurking with each other. It is difficult to hide any secrets.
Therefore, the news that Emperor Deqing planned to select a girl of suitable age to betrothed to Zhao Junchen from the family of a court official and personally marry Zhao Junchen had already spread throughout the court and the public even before the next day.
It made a big fuss and made people talk about it.
Among them, the officials in the court were most concerned about this. After hearing the news, they could not help but secretly speculate-under the personal intervention of Emperor Deqing, which wealthy family would Zhao Junchen marry?
And what impact will such a marriage have on the situation between the government and the opposition?
After all, Zhao Junchen's current power and influence in the court cannot be underestimated. If he marries with a meritorious family in the future, his power and influence will probably further increase, and the situation between the government and the opposition will naturally also
The situation will change accordingly, and for all officials in the DPRK, it is a major event that attracts much attention.
Among all the forces, the one who got the news first was the Seventh Prince Zhu Hejian, who was closely related to the inner court!
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In the evening, in the Seventh Prince's Mansion, Zhu Hejian's study.
At this time, the Seventh Prince Zhu Hejian, being served by his maids and servants, was reading the Twenty-Four Histories with concentration and drinking the nourishing soup.
Zhu Hejian's health has never been very good, especially in recent times, the situation has actually worsened. The night before yesterday, he coughed violently all night long. Now Zhu Hejian only feels hot in the chest, sore throat, and other discomforts.
Make him suffer.
However, the Seventh Prince Zhu Hejian has the toughest temperament. Apart from the sickly paleness on his cheeks, there is no other abnormality now.
Suddenly, a middle-aged Confucian scholar entered Zhu Hejian's study and stood quietly not far from Zhu Hejian, but did not speak, just waiting for Zhu Hejian to take the initiative to ask.
Zhu Hejian was not surprised. He just glanced at the middle-aged Confucian scholar and asked softly: "What happened?"
This middle-aged Confucian scholar is the confidant of the Seventh Prince Zhu Hejian, and has always been responsible for collecting and analyzing intelligence. If nothing happens, he will not show up easily.
The middle-aged Confucian scholar said slowly and solemnly: "Your Highness, there is news from the inner court that your Majesty, for some reason, suddenly became concerned about Zhao Junchen's marriage, and asked for a copy of the age-appropriate records of the sects of the great meritorious families in the court.
The list of women, depending on what Your Majesty wants, he wants to personally arrange the marriage for Zhao Junchen."
Zhu Hejian's eyes flashed, and after pondering for a moment, he suddenly raised his head and drank the remaining medicine in the medicine bowl in his hand.
The taste of the decoction was extremely bitter, but Zhu Hejian didn't even frown when he took it into his mouth.
Then, Zhu Hejian handed the medicine bowl to the maid beside him, and said slowly: "You guys go down first, Mr. Guo and I have something to discuss."
Then, after the servants and maids left one after another, Zhu Hejian finally said calmly: "This is also expected. Now that Zhao Junchen and Huang Yourong can actually gain the upper hand in the party dispute, it has surprised many people.
His father was afraid that he could understand the true nature of Zhao Junchen because of this, and knew that he could no longer treat Zhao Junchen as usual, so he began to change his attitude. This was to show his favor to Zhao Junchen.
"
Mr. Guo's face was clumsy, always showing a deep expression of neither surprise nor joy. After hearing Zhu Hejian's comments, he said expressionlessly: "Your Highness, you can see clearly. However, what happened this time is very important to Your Highness."
For me, it might be an opportunity."
"You mean..." Zhu Hejian narrowed his eyes slightly, with a look of thought in his eyes.
Mr. Guo said slowly: "Years ago, Your Highness, you and Chen Luoyi, the eldest daughter of Duke Jing, made a marriage agreement. Although Your Highness has not been in good health, the marriage has not been official, but Duke Jing and Your Highness,
However, their relationship has always been close, and as far as the subordinates know, in addition to the eldest daughter Chen Luoyi, the Duke of Jing also has a second daughter named Chen Zhirong. Her family background makes her a good match for Zhao Junchen, and now she is also
At the age of marriageable age, it is said that she has good looks and is very intelligent. If Chen Zhi can be given to Zhao Junchen as his wife, wouldn't Zhao Junchen become a brother-in-law to Your Highness?"
While speaking, Mr. Guo saw that Zhu Hejian was thoughtful, and added: "Your Highness, you have always wanted to make Zhao Junchen a foreign aid in the court. From then on, we can help each other inside and outside. Unfortunately, although Zhao Junchen has also asked Zhao Junchen
His Highness showed goodwill, but his attitude was lukewarm, making it hard to tell what he meant. However, if the two parties become brothers-in-law in the future, and Chen Zhirong is there to encourage you, then Zhao Junchen will only be devoted to you, Your Highness.
It worked.”
After hearing Mr. Guo's suggestion, Zhu Hejian was silent for a moment, then suddenly smiled coldly and said: "Dead-hearted? A person like Zhao Junchen, even my father, I'm afraid I can't make him work with all his heart. I'm just a weak body now."
How can a weak and useless prince be easily subdued by him? Your speculation is a bit taken for granted... However, I don't need his loyalty now. As long as he is willing to form an alliance with me, it will be a good result.
Well, you can give your plan a try."
"Your Highness is wise."
Zhu Hejian ordered: "I will write a secret letter right now, and you will send someone to deliver it to Duke Jing immediately. Since my father has made up his mind to marry Zhao Junchen, I think things will come to an end soon.
We must also act as quickly as possible without delay."
"I obey my orders."
Seeing that his idea was finally adopted by Zhu Hejian, a trace of satisfaction flashed in Mr. Guo's eyes and he solemnly agreed.
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After "Mr. Guo" left with Zhu Hejian's secret letter, Zhu Hejian's eyes showed deep thought.
In fact, when Mr. Guo mentioned just now that Emperor Deqing planned to choose a wife for Zhao Junchen, Zhu Hejian immediately had the idea of taking this opportunity to marry Zhao Junchen.
However, Zhu Hejian did not mention such an idea. Instead, he pretended that he had not thought of it and let Mr. Guo propose it on his own initiative.
The master should not compete with his subordinates for credit, nor should he always think ahead of his subordinates in everything. Otherwise, the subordinates will feel that they are useless, their talents will not be put to use, and they will lose their enthusiasm and enterprising spirit when doing things.
Heart.
For Zhu Hejian now, his power is still hidden in the dark. Subordinates like Mr. Guo cannot show their faces, let alone be noticed and taken seriously. If they continue to feel that their talents cannot be used, they may even lose their ability.
Without ambition and enthusiasm, the dark forces that Zhu Hejian worked so hard to manage may no longer be able to sustain themselves.
Zhu Hejian naturally calculated this very clearly.
Therefore, Zhu Hejian never cared and let his subordinates like Mr. Guo use their "talents and minds" to their heart's content in small matters!
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On the other hand, Zhao Junchen is currently cooperating happily with the inner court. In addition, Emperor Deqing wants to arrange a marriage for Zhao Junchen, which is a happy event anyway. Therefore, in order to please Zhao Junchen, the eunuchs of the inner court naturally also
The news was reported to Zhao Junchen as soon as possible.
However, it was said that not long after Zhao Junchen returned to the mansion, the eunuch Zhang De's apprentice, the eunuch Zhang Xiu in charge of Yangxin Palace, rushed to the Zhao mansion to ask for an audience.
"Oh? Your Majesty, he is so concerned about my personal affairs? Not only does he personally inquire about it, but he even plans to personally arrange it for me?"
In the study, after hearing Zhang Xiu's report, Zhao Junchen narrowed his eyes and said softly.
Seeing that Zhao Junchen was thoughtful but not happy after learning the news, eunuch Zhang Xiu couldn't help but wonder and couldn't help but ask: "Master Zhao, your Majesty has personally taken care of your marriage. This is extremely extreme."
Great grace, why don’t you seem very happy, sir?”
Zhao Junchen smiled and said: "How could it be? His Majesty granted the marriage and even arranged the match himself. For the ministers, it can be said to be a great favor that cannot be seen in a century. How could I not be happy? Of course I am happy, but I suddenly got the news.
Just a little surprised."
Speaking of this, Zhao Junchen shook his head and laughed at himself: "The ones who are unhappy now are probably those great meritorious families who may marry me... I am notorious among the government and the public, and now His Majesty wants me to marry one of them
For them, a family marriage is like being held in a shit basin and is not beneficial to long-term development. How can they be willing to do so? Now that they have received the news, they are probably feeling uneasy. I am afraid that His Majesty will designate a daughter from their family to marry him.
I get married."
As he said that, Zhao Junchen smiled again: "If when His Majesty is waiting for me to arrange a marriage, those meritorious families refuse one after another, I'm afraid I will be embarrassed."
Zhang Xiu thought about it, with Zhao Junchen's current situation and status, although he seemed to be prosperous, there were countless hidden worries. Such a situation was really possible, but he had no choice but to comfort him: "Sir, you are too worried, for a young man with a promising future like you
Talented men are exactly the kind of son-in-laws that those meritorious families long for. How could they refuse? If nothing else, I just see that you are overwhelming Huang Yourong in the court. If you are a discerning person, you will understand.
The authority is so heavy. Now His Majesty is personally concerned about your marriage, which further proves the grandness of your holy family. If they can marry you, how much benefit can it bring to them? Can they marry you?
, I just wish I could."
"I hope so."
As he spoke, Zhao Junchen turned his head and nodded slightly at Xu Qingyan. Then he saw a hint of pain flash across Xu Qingyan's expression. He took out a few banknotes from his sleeves, came to Zhang Xiu and stuffed them into Zhang Xiu.
in hands.
"Thank you very much, father-in-law, for notifying me of this matter. I hope my father-in-law can accept it."
Seeing the amount of the banknote in her hand, Zhang Xiu showed joy on her face. Then she said a lot of good things and congratulated Zhao Junchen repeatedly to please him.
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After Zhao Junchen finally sent Zhang Xiu away, Fang Ru had already arrived in the study before he could sort out his thoughts. (To be continued.) (Go...)
