Chapter 1213: Zhang Jun resigns, old husband Fengzhu
Zhao Shen suddenly realized that it was no wonder that the Song Dynasty was defeated in many battles. With such an army, it would be strange if it was undefeated! In addition, Zhao Shen was full of disappointment.
Yes, it is a disappointment!
Since he came to the throne, Zhao Shen has paid special attention to the military! He transferred his confidant Zhang Jun to the position of Privy Councilor, and many local generals also personally conferred the title.
But now, the Jiangyin Army so close at hand was rotten to the core, which he couldn't accept.
"Your Majesty, Lord Zhang Jun is here!"
In the Qinzheng Palace, Wang Quan bowed to report, and Zhao Shen nodded indifferently, "Xuan!"
Not long after, Zhang Jun's figure appeared in front of Zhao Shen!
"Your Majesty... Zhang Jun, pay homage to Your Majesty!"
Zhao Shen just looked at this confidant and veteran who had been with him for more than ten years quietly, without saying a word for a long time! Zhao Shen would not show such pain for the disappointment of others, but a person he relied on let him down. Zhao Shen felt anger and loss intertwined in his heart! If the person in front of him was not worthy of his trust, then who else could he trust among the civil and military officials of the dynasty?
"Do you know anything about the Jiangyin Army?"
Finally, Zhao Shen spoke!
Zhang Jun nodded, "My lord, I know!"
"Informed?"
A strange smile appeared on Zhao Shen's face, "You are one of my most trusted ministers. Over the years, I have never treated you badly! Are you going to tell me what you know?"
Does everyone in the world know it and only I don’t know it?
You, like other ministers, treat me as a fool!"
"I sit in the palace all day long, and you help me rule the world, but you all unite and keep me in the dark about everything. This is what I call a loyal minister! You play with me in the palm of your hand. Wherever you go to the world, where will you leave me?"
"boom!"
In anger, Zhao Shen kicked the table in front of him to the ground!
"My lord, your crime deserves death!"
Zhang Jun fell to the ground to plead guilty, but he also had a bitter smile in his heart! Zhao Shen's words were cruel, but they were a reality. There are some things that even if everyone in the world knows about them, as an emperor, he cannot know them! Isn't the exquisite and gorgeous palace just another kind of imprisonment?
Why did the emperor have to give in to the civil and military forces of the Manchu dynasty? Why should the emperor also rely on these people to rule the world?
It is almost everyone's consensus that some things should be hidden from the emperor. Even if they are hostile, some things will not be exposed casually! But now, Zhao Shen directly lifted one of the lids, and Zhang Jun really had nothing to say.
Moreover, even the emperor was helpless about some things, let alone him, the Privy Councilor?
It is good for the Privy Councilor to be in charge of the world's soldiers and horses, but not all the soldiers and horses are his. He also needs to have confidants, enemies, and factions. As a Privy Councilor, he needs the support of the emperor at the top and all the armies at the bottom. Otherwise, Zhang Jun would not be able to continue his work as Privy Councilor.
There are some things that he must turn a blind eye to. If he wants to keep all the armies clear, he, Zhang Jun, can't do it! In terms of money, interests, fame, and official positions, he, Zhang Jun, doesn't have much to offer. Some things, He even did it deliberately and indulgently. After all, when he went to the battlefield, he needed the lives of the generals, soldiers and horses, and he needed someone to stand up and respond to the military orders. He, Zhang Jun, could not personally carry the sword and gun to fight the enemy.
The affairs of the Jiangyin Army had nothing to do with him, Zhang Jun, but he was also an insider. Even part of nearly half of the free salary flowed into his pocket! Therefore, Zhao Shen said that he was unworthy of the blame. It’s true! It’s a pity that some things are not just right or wrong...
"Zhang Jun, you and I have known each other for decades, and you... have betrayed my trust!"
Zhang Jun was silent for a long time, kowtowed to the ground, then took off the black gauze on his head and put it aside respectfully, "I have failed His Majesty's grace! I deserve to die for all the things that happened in the army! I... Please resign..."
Zhao Shen's expression was shocked. He looked at Zhang Jun with complicated eyes. Do you want to resign?
Is this a confession or is it persecution?
Nowadays, Zhao Shen is almost surrounded by enemies due to matters in the officialdom and the army, but at this time, one of his most trusted ministers is about to resign!
For a moment, Zhao Shen clenched his fist fiercely! Even without you ministers, wouldn't I be able to do my job?
"allow!"
After a long while, Zhao Shen finally uttered one word!
Outside the palace, in Zhu Zhuo's small courtyard, Ye Yong sat in front of Zhu Zhuo with some respect! The old servant had just boiled the wine, and several dishes of side dishes on the table were exquisite and fragrant.
"Come, have a taste. This is the aged Jade Dew wine that was given to me from my hometown not long ago. But you can't drink it outside..."
When the old servant filled the wine glasses for the two of them, Zhu Zhuo smiled and said to Ye Yong!
"Go, bring the heater! Hey, I am getting old, and my bones are not good enough! I think back then, even in the cold winter, I could drink shirtless, but now it is only August, so I It feels a bit cold!”
Hearing Zhu Zhuo speak, the old servant on the side hurriedly stepped forward and tightened the thin blanket around Zhu Zhuo's body, then took a hot stove and placed it next to Zhu Zhuo.
"Sir, you should take more care!"
Ye Yong said with some respect, "We people can't live without the guidance of the boss!"
Zhu Zhuo smiled softly and did not comment on Ye Yong's words! He picked up the wine cup and took a sip, "Hey, the wine from my hometown is better. Speaking of which, after I announced that I was a Jinshi for five years, Even though I have been working as an official outside, more than thirty years have passed by now!"
"How many people in this world can go from being the chief registrar of a county to becoming the prime minister and the founding father of the country after twenty years!"
There is a bit of emotion in Zhu Zhuo's words, and a bit of nostalgia! This life can be regarded as a wonderful experience, but now, it is already the end of the hero!
"Old man, you will get stronger and stronger as time goes by, and you will not lose your strength as before!"
Zhu Zhuo waved his hand slowly, and after drinking with Ye Yong again, he said calmly, "I know why you came here. I have already arranged everything for the Jiangyin Army, and the Supreme Emperor will also help! It’s time to capture Zhang Jun, the Privy Councilor.”
Ye Yong looked overjoyed. Above the court, Zhang Jun, the Privy Councilor, put too much pressure on him. If Zhang Jun could be captured, his voice in the court would be greatly increased! At least , can truly stand shoulder to shoulder with Shi Hao!
"Then, sir, who do you think should pick it up?
Diao Hongxin?"
Zhu Zhuo was silent for a moment, but then shook his head, "Diao Hongxin, no!"