But he said that after the morning court, Chen Dongxiang came outside the palace and was about to go to work at the Ministry of Industry when he suddenly saw Zhao Junchen's eldest attendant Xu Qingyan standing in front of his sedan, waiting for him.
Although Xu Qingyan was just a servant of the Zhao family, Chen Dongxiang knew that his relationship with Zhao Junchen was extraordinary, and he must not be treated as an ordinary servant, let alone be underestimated.
So, Chen Dongxiang's usually cold face forced out a smile in front of Xu Qingyan, and took the initiative to say: "So little brother Xu is here, but he is waiting for me? Could it be that Mr. Zhao has some orders?"
Seeing that Chen Dongxiang's performance was quite enthusiastic, Xu Qingyan nodded with satisfaction and said: "Mr. Chen, you are welcome. I will wait for you here. My lord wants to invite you to the Zhao Mansion. He said that he has something to discuss in detail. If Chen
Sir, there is nothing to do, it is best to go now."
Hearing Xu Qingyan's explanation, Chen Dongxiang's heart moved faintly, a trace of enthusiasm and excitement flashed in his eyes, and he nodded repeatedly: "Of course it's okay, even if something happens, it's not more important than Mr. Zhao's summons. I will go to the Zhao Mansion to pay homage to Mr. Zhao.
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Xu Qingyan nodded again, gestured to Chen Dongxiang, and left on his own.
On the other side, Chen Dongxiang didn't waste any time and hurriedly took a sedan chair towards the Zhao Mansion.
After arriving at the Zhao Mansion, Chen Dongxiang was quickly received by Zhao Junchen.
It's a pity that the place where Zhao Junchen met Chen Dongxiang was not the study of the Zhao Mansion, but the living room of the Zhao Mansion. It is said that when Zhao Junchen summoned his cronies, he would often choose the study to have a secret conversation. Obviously, Chen Dongxiang was still not regarded as a confidant by Zhao Junchen.
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Thinking of this, Chen Dongxiang felt a little disappointed, but after he entered the living room and saw Zhao Junchen, he did not show any abnormality. He just saluted quickly and said with a respectful expression: "Your Majesty, Chen Dongxiang, has met Mr. Zhao!"
After meeting Chen Dongxiang, Zhao Junchen's expression was as calm and calm as ever, and he said with a smile: "Mr. Chen, you don't have to be polite, just sit down and talk."
When Chen Dongxiang carefully sat aside, Zhao Junchen did not go around in circles, but went straight to the topic, saying: "After Zuo Lanshan successfully entered the cabinet this time, the position of Minister of the Ministry of Industry was also vacant. According to the original promise, I
We plan to arrange for you to take over this position! Are you ready?"
Zhao Junchen's tone was very calm, and Chen Dongxiang had already been mentally prepared for it, but these words still caused huge waves in Chen Dongxiang's heart, including excitement, ecstasy, bitterness, and even a hint of sadness, and he felt complicated.
It may be difficult for others to understand.
Very few people know what price Chen Dongxiang paid for this moment!
Chen Dongxiang is a smart and capable person with a decisive personality, strong ability to do things, and rich administrative experience. Although he cannot be said to be a hard-working and dedicated person since he became an official, he can definitely be said to be dedicated to his duties and never avoids his responsibilities.
Among today's temples, Chen Dongxiang can be said to be a rare "pragmatist".
Today, the officialdom of the Ming Dynasty is full of overstaffed people. The most indispensable thing is officials who are willing to do things. Officials like Chen Dongxiang who are willing to do things have become a scarce resource. Because of this, Chen Dongxiang quickly got the former position.
Thanks to the appreciation and promotion of Ge Lao Wen Guanliang, his career has been smooth sailing ever since. He has already held the high position of Minister of the Ministry of Industry at the age of less than forty.
However, the result of being too smooth sailing was that Chen Dongxiang's ambition gradually grew bigger.
Chen Dongxiang began to feel that most of the civil and military officials in the Manchu Dynasty were mediocre people and could not be compared with him. He was destined to be the one who stood among the ministers!
Just when Wen Guanliang was afraid of Zhou Shangjing like a tiger, Chen Dongxiang was already comparing himself to Zhou Shangjing.
Unfortunately, although Wen Guanliang valued Chen Dongxiang, Wen Guanliang still had Zhou Shangjing on top of him. Promoting Chen Dongxiang to the position of minister of the Ministry of Industry was already the limit of Wen Guanliang's ability, so Chen Dongxiang soon realized that his official career was on the rise.
Obstacles make it difficult to move forward.
In this way, Chen Dongxiang stayed in the position of Minister of the Ministry of Industry for six or seven years. No matter how smart and capable he was and had outstanding political achievements, he could only stand still and waste his time.
During this period, Chen Dongxiang became increasingly dissatisfied with Wen Guanliang, believing that Wen Guanliang just reused old people and did not do his best to support him, which delayed his career and skills.
It must be said that Chen Dongxiang had such thoughts because of Wen Guanliang's lack of means, but Chen Dongxiang's own cold nature was also fully demonstrated.
Therefore, when Wen Guanliang and Zhao Junchen were fighting in the party, Chen Dongxiang seized the opportunity, resolutely betrayed Wen Guanliang, and pulled a large number of "Wen Party" officials to join Zhao Junchen, precisely because he wanted to take advantage of Zhao Junchen's boundless holy support.
, to re-pave his career.
Unfortunately, as mentioned above, Zhao Junchen was full of precautions against Chen Dongxiang's actions and temperament. As the person who first contributed to Zhao Junchen's defeat of Wen Guanliang, after Chen Dongxiang joined Zhao Junchen, not only was he not reused or promoted, but he was also
From time to time, he would be beaten by Zhao Junchen.
At the same time, Zhao Junchen's methods of imperial control were much better than those of Wen Guanliang. Although Chen Dongxiang was sitting on the bench, he felt miserable and did not dare to resist at all.
Just when Chen Dongxiang was gradually despairing about his future, Zhao Junchen suddenly gave Chen Dongxiang a chance to pretend to betray him and seek refuge with Huang Yourong, providing Huang Yourong with a series of true or false intelligence.
The purpose of pulling out some moths within the Zhao Party was to mislead Huang Yourong and lead Huang Yourong into a dead end. After Huang Yourong fell, a group of "Yellow Party" officials could be included in the "Zhao Party" through Chen Dongxiang.
In return, Zhao Junchen assured Chen Dongxiang that he would abandon all previous suspicions and focus on promoting Chen Dongxiang. He would even promote Chen Dongxiang to the position of Minister of the Ministry of Industry.
In the end, after Chen Dongxiang hesitated for a long time, he agreed to Zhao Junchen's conditions because he had no choice.
Today, Zhao Junchen's plan has been perfectly realized. Some unstable factors within the "Zhao Party" have been eliminated, Huang Yourong has also fallen, and a large number of former "Yellow Party" officials have become Zhao Junchen's staunch supporters.
, even Zuo Lanshan became a cabinet minister...
It can be said that Zhao Junchen has become the biggest beneficiary of a series of changes in recent times.
After Zhao Junchen achieved his goal, he had no intention of breaking the contract. After meeting Chen Dongxiang that day, he directly stated that Chen Dongxiang was ready to take over the position of Minister of Handicraft.
It stands to reason that Chen Dongxiang should be overjoyed at this time. After all, after he became the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, it meant that he had officially entered the core of the temple, and was only one step away from the position of cabinet minister. He
The dream of being a highly respected minister for many years is no longer out of reach.
But Chen Dongxiang's mood at this time is not just as simple as being ecstatic, but also a bit bitter, because he has paid too much for this goal!
The officials, including the "Zhao Party" officials, did not know Zhao Junchen's series of plans. They only knew that in recent years, Chen Dongxiang first betrayed Wen Guanliang and went to Zhao Junchen, then betrayed Zhao Junchen and went to Huang Yourong, and finally betrayed Wen Guanliang and Zhao Junchen.
Huang Yourong once again took refuge in Zhao Junchen, and Chen Dongxiang stabbed his old master in the back every time he betrayed him. Such a "family slave with three surnames" was naturally despised and despised by everyone.
Even Chen Dongxiang, under the instruction of Zhao Junchen, revealed to Huang Yourong many evidence of corruption and bribery by "Zhao Party" officials, allowing Huang Yourong to remove many "Zhao Party" officials in one fell swoop. In Zhao Junchen's eyes, these people were nothing but
There are moths, stubborn diseases and hidden dangers, but Chen Dongxiang naturally has to bear the blame, so within the "Zhao Party", Chen Dongxiang's exclusion and alienation are even more serious.
It can be said that today's Chen Dongxiang has not only lost his reputation, but also has become a loner. No one is willing to accept him, and no one is willing to believe him. Therefore, Chen Dongxiang now only hugs Zhao Junchen's thigh tightly and follows Zhao Junchen.
Junchen has gone all the way and has no choice anymore.
From this aspect, today's Chen Dongxiang can be said to be the most "loyal" person to Zhao Junchen.
It is precisely because of this that Zhao Junchen will reuse and promote him.
Thinking of everything that happened these days, Chen Dongxiang felt very complicated. He didn't know for a moment whether he should admire Zhao Junchen's methods, lament his manipulated fate, or be happy that he finally got what he wanted.
However, although Chen Dongxiang's mood was very complicated, he still had some troubles and did not show it.
He is a very realistic person. Since he can no longer betray Zhao Junchen, he will do his best to assist Zhao Junchen. After all, Zhao Junchen's future achievements and status will directly determine his achievements and status.
After proving his worth to Zhao Junchen, Zhao Junchen will value him even more.
Therefore, Chen Dongxiang still looked loyal and capable, stood up and replied: "Please rest assured, Mr. Zhao, if I can successfully take over the Ministry of Works, then I will definitely do my best to take care of the Ministry of Works for Mr. Zhao."
Everything about it!”
"Are you in charge?" After hearing Chen Dongxiang's guarantee, Zhao Junchen smiled: "It sounds like I am the Minister of Industry... After this period of experience, you can speak."
Chen Dongxiang bowed his head and said: "No matter who the Minister of the Ministry of Industry is, the whole Ministry of Industry will only look up to Mr. Zhao!"
Zhao Junchen nodded again with a smile and said: "Since you said that, I'm relieved... However, in this case, it's just a matter of talking between us, but we can't spread it, otherwise there will be countless rumors.
, now we are in the limelight, but many people are jealous and ready to cause trouble."
Chen Dongxiang said quickly: "I understand, I will never dare to cause trouble to you, Mr. Zhao!"
In this way, Chen Dongxiang was originally an ambitious wolf, but now he was tamed by Zhao Junchen into a tail-wagging dog!
However, Chen Dongxiang was slightly relieved that he at least got a reasonably delicious bone!
Next, Zhao Junchen and Chen Dongxiang discussed many things, such as the specific steps for Chen Dongxiang to take over the manual department, and some of Chen Dongxiang's plans after taking over the manual department.
Generally speaking, Zhao Junchen is very satisfied with many of Chen Dongxiang's answers. Chen Dongxiang's ability is indeed top-notch. In some respects, it is much better than Zuo Lanshan. He may be able to become Zhao Junchen's powerful assistant in the future.
maybe!
Just when Zhao Junchen was becoming more and more satisfied with Chen Dongxiang, Xu Qingyan suddenly came to report that Zuo Lanshan was here.
