Chapter 345. The Ancestral House of the Zhao Family (Part 2). Bless Tianjin!
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Hearing Xiao Wenxuan's sudden suggestion, Zhao Junchen was slightly startled at first, and then smiled softly.∈↗
First, Zhao Deqing complained on the carriage that Su Xiqing and Xiao Wenxuan had evil intentions and deceived their superiors. He suggested that Zhao Junchen punish Su and Xiao severely. Now, Su Xiqing and Xiao Wenxuan criticized Zhao Deqing for being short-sighted and unjust, hoping that Zhao Junchen would punish them severely.
Junchen managed to replace Zhao Deqing as the head of the Zhao family...
It seems that the two sides have not been getting along happily during this period of time, but they came into conflict in front of Zhao Junchen.
In Zhao Junchen's heart, he is still more willing to believe in Su Xiqing and Xiao Wenxuan, who know the ins and outs, than the ineffective Yangzhou Zhao family, and he also agrees more with Su Xiqing and Xiao Wenxuan's judgment of Zhao Deqing.
However, trust is only relative, but suspicion is absolute. Although Zhao Junchen is more willing to trust Su and Xiao, he will not blindly listen to their suggestions.
Therefore, after Zhao Junchen smiled softly, he asked calmly: "Oh? You look down on Zhao Deqing so much? Well, tell me your reasons in detail."
This time, it was Su Xiqing who spoke first, saying: "Sir, now you have reconciled with the Yangzhou Zhao family, and you will soon recognize your ancestors and return to the clan. In this way, you and the Yangzhou Zhao family will be prosperous in the future.
In a relationship where both sides suffer, your glory is the glory of the Yangzhou Zhao family, and the trouble caused by the Yangzhou Zhao family is also your trouble. In this way, the choice of the head of the Yangzhou Zhao family becomes very important.
Even if he is not a wise and resourceful person, he should at least be a person with a stable character and an understanding of the stakes. Otherwise, the Yangzhou Zhao family will not only be unable to provide help to you, sir, but will also cause countless troubles in the future. What's more,
If it becomes a flaw for you, your Majesty, your political opponents may one day exploit it. A huge hole will be opened, and when that happens, it will not end well."
As soon as Su Xiqing finished speaking, Xiao Wenxuan said: "As for Zhao Deqing's character, your Excellency, you also have some understanding of it. We say that he is short-sighted and forgetful of injustice. There is absolutely no exaggeration. Such a person is in charge of Yangzhou Zhao
Home is by no means a blessing to you, sir. Instead, it will be a huge trouble."
Su Xiqing added: "When Zhao Deqing came to the capital to visit your Excellency, Your Excellency, you had already deliberately told him not to cause trouble on his own during this period, but to donate money and materials to build a good reputation, and to carefully select those who would enter the Imperial Academy.
At that time, he agreed to all the candidates for the Zhao family's children. However, after he returned to Yangzhou, he was obsessed with interests and forgot all your instructions. During this period, he not only failed to keep a low profile and create a good
Instead, relying on your support, he bullies the good and robs the good people everywhere. As for the candidates to enter the Imperial Academy, he is more nepotistic. Among the children of the Zhao family, he will choose whoever is close to him. He doesn't care at all.
The talents and moral character of these disciples..."
Having said this, Su Xiqing shook his head and smiled bitterly. "Sir, if you hadn't had the foresight to send Mr. Xiao and I to Yangzhou, the Zhao family in Yangzhou wouldn't have known what kind of trouble was going to happen."
Xiao Wenxuan said again: "Yes, sir. A few days ago, Lin Yunpu, the president of Yangzhou Salt Merchant Association, wanted to use the Yangzhou Zhao family to build some relations with you, so he visited Zhao Deqing and offered to work with Zhao Deqing to run the business.
Private salt business... At that time, Zhao Deqing only focused on the profits of private salt, without considering the consequences at all, and agreed on the spot. If Master Su and I hadn't hurriedly stopped him, Zhao Deqing would have been a member of the Salt Merchants Association now.
of members.”
Su Xiqing also shook his head repeatedly and said: "Sir, you also know the court's attitude towards salt merchants. It's like raising pigs. They just wait for them to be fattened before slaughtering them. Therefore, although the Huizhou and Zhejiang salt merchants all make a lot of money,
His net worth is richer than the national treasury, but no salt merchant has ever lived for a long time. Most of them died in one generation. Because of this, there are unspoken rules in the DPRK. Officials and their families must not interfere in the private salt business. They can ask for bribes from salt merchants.
, but it is absolutely impossible to run a private salt business by yourself... However, Zhao Deqing can't even understand this truth. Even if Young Master Xiao and I explained it to him in detail, he looked reluctant."
Xiao Wenxuan sighed: "In the opinion of the students, this Zhao Deqing has forgotten everything since he got close to the towering tree of Mr. Zhao. He no longer knows who he is. He only feels that with your support, he can do anything."
I’m not afraid anymore. But because of this, Zhao Deqing will cause big trouble sooner or later, so he can never serve as the head of the Zhao family again."
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Listening to Su Xiqing and Xiao Wenxuan's detailed explanations one after another, the continuous reasons, and endless narratives, Zhao Junchen smiled bitterly and shook his head.
It seems that Su Xiqing and Xiao Wenxuan are indeed very dissatisfied with what Zhao Deqing did, otherwise they would not have given out so many reasons in one breath.
However, the various reasons listed by Su Xiqing and Xiao Wenxuan were indeed reasonable, so Zhao Junchen believed them. After pondering for a moment, he asked: "I am not familiar with the internal situation of the Zhao family in Yangzhou, but you are here.
It's been a while, so I should have some understanding... Since you say that Zhao Deqing is not suitable to be the head of the Zhao family, then who is suitable?"
Xiao Wenxuan and Su Xiqing looked at each other and said in unison: "Zhao Deqing's brother Zhao Deshun is a suitable candidate."
When Zhao Deqing came to visit Zhao Junchen in the capital, he also took Zhao Deshun with him. He had met Zhao Junchen once, so Zhao Junchen also had some impression of Zhao Deshun. I remember that this Zhao Deshun was Zhao Deqing's think tank and he didn't talk much.
But he has a stable temperament and has the reputation of being a good judge.
However, Zhao Junchen's understanding of Zhao Deshun only ended there, so after thinking for a while, he asked again: "What's the reason?"
This time, Su Xiqing and Xiao Wenxuan, who had always had the same attitude, gave different answers.
Xiao Wenxuan said: "Contrary to Zhao Deqing's character, Zhao Deshun has a calm temperament, knows the general situation, and knows how to advance and retreat. Moreover, he does not agree with what Zhao Deqing has done during this period. If he were to serve as the head of the Zhao family, he would never give
Mr. Zhao, you are causing trouble."
Su Xiqing said: "My subordinates recommend Zhao Deshun. Firstly, Zhao Deshun is quite famous in the Zhao family, and his status is second only to Zhao Deqing. If he takes over the position of the head of the family, it will not cause too much turmoil and backlash. Secondly,
This is because Zhao Deshun's temperament is a bit weak and easy to control. When Zhao Deqing was the head of the family, although he did not agree with some of Zhao Deqing's actions, he still tried his best to assist Zhao Deqing. Presumably, after he became the head of the Zhao family, he would also
I will do my best to follow your instructions, and will not deceive others like Zhao Deqing and cause trouble on my own."
After hearing Su Xiqing and Xiao Wenxuan's respective reasons, Zhao Junchen couldn't help but smile again.
Xiao Wenxuan has been working with Su Xiqing during this period of time. He has indeed grown a lot and has gradually become more like a staff member.
However, compared with Su Xiqing, a veteran master, Xiao Wenxuan is still a little behind and needs further training.
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