Chapter 619: Zhang Jun persuades, Zhao Shen is angry
Chapter 619: Zhang Jun persuades, Zhao Shen becomes angry
"You should already have an idea of that matter. In that case, let's muddy the water first and then break the situation from the outside!"
Zhang Jun said slowly.
"You have promised me before, so this time it is up to you."
"call!"
Shen Tang took a deep breath, and then said in a solemn voice, "Prime Minister Zhang, Shen Tang is not a stupid person. This matter is of great importance and I will never stand idle.
Please don’t worry, Mr. Zhang, I will tell you immediately, and I will put some pressure on them tomorrow!"
When Zhang Jun heard this, the serious look on his face finally softened.
"Shen Tang, do you still remember what I said to you back then?"
Zhang Jun said softly, "The Song Dynasty does have various flaws and shortcomings, but since you and I are Song people, we have the obligation to contribute to this country.
We don’t need to be saints, or even loyal ministers, but we do need to stick to our original aspirations for the sake of our own conscience and the people of this world!”
"I understand that the Song Dynasty owes you! But since we are standing here, we must feel aggrieved."
"In addition, you have already seen the current situation.
Even if you want to be a loyal minister, you must have enough strength.
Otherwise, constraints from all aspects will make you overwhelmed!”
"It's time for you to consider what I said to you."
"Now that I am in my sixties, I don't know when I will return to the west. I hope that before I close my eyes, I can help you and see that you can really stand firm in the court, and other courtiers, too, Even Your Majesty, you have enough power to decide and fight for the future of our Song Dynasty."
“The civil and military dynasties were full of intelligent people, and even more capable people.
However, the only person who can do this is you, Shen Tang!"
"With you here, the relationship between our country, the Song Dynasty, and the Kingdom of Jin can be eased. In this way, our country, the Song Dynasty, will have one less enemy for a long time, and we will have enough time and strength to deal with domestic disturbances and several other problems. directional pressure.
With you here, the young and strong generals headed by Bian Xi and Xin Qiji will have a backbone.
Now, there are three things you lack!"
“The first is to have enough merit and get to a high position as soon as possible.
If you are not in your position and do not seek political power, if you are in your current position, no matter how much merit and ability you have, you can only be a person behind the scenes. If you want to stand in the court and dominate the world, it is not enough.
Secondly, civil and military affairs are like yin and yang. Nowadays, although many civil servants regard you as an enemy, you are still a top scholar, which is very different from me. This also gives you enough confidence and a suitable identity to Gather a civil servant for your own use!"
"The last point is your Majesty's trust!"
"As a minister, especially a powerful minister, it is almost impossible not to be suspected by the emperor.
In addition, since you are already on good terms with the Kingdom of Jin, it will be even more difficult for His Majesty to trust you.
However, there is no need to worry about this, I have already prepared for it.
I believe that I can finally help you in this regard!"
"Shen Tang, time has not waited for me! Nowadays, our Song Dynasty seems to be splendid, but in fact it is in danger.
I hope that you can stand up for me, the Song Dynasty, so that your talents and wisdom will not be let down, and your trip here will not be wasted!"
This is not the first time Zhang Jun has mentioned this to Shen Tang, and Shen Tang also agrees with it.
However, Shen Tang was still hesitant as to whether to take this step.
The path of a powerful minister is not easy or difficult to walk! In fact, if you are not careful, you will be doomed.
Now he is no longer alone. Behind him, he already has three lovely wives, and even the family behind him, such as Shao Muyu, has also been tied to him.
This forces me to be cautious!
"Shen Tang will definitely think carefully about what Prime Minister Zhang said!"
After a long time, Shen Tang finally answered slowly.
"Why!"
Zhang Jun sighed softly, obviously not satisfied with Shen Tang's vague answer. However, this kind of thing is not easy to force, so he could only find another opportunity to persuade Shen Tang.
Taking advantage of the dark night, Zhang Jun quietly left Shen Tang's mansion.
Almost at the same time, two homing pigeons flew up, one to the south and one to the north, and soon disappeared into the dark night!
It’s already the fourth day!
The morning court still didn't go to court because the courtiers were still kneeling outside the palace!
In the Chongzheng Palace! Zhao Shen's face was filled with frost! He did not expect that his ruthless actions not only did not make these courtiers retreat, but actually made these courtiers become more arrogant and push forward!
"good!"
Zhao Shen violently swept the glass bottle on the table to the ground, "Wang Quan, tell Wang Hu that only one person will be arrested today!"
Wang Quan on the side saw the furious Zhao Shen, and his eyelids jumped wildly! Although Zhao Shen only planned to arrest one person this time, but this time he may have to arrest a minister!
After hesitating for a moment, Wang Quan still whispered, "Your Majesty, please calm down. All these courtiers are asking for is to let Geng Wang go.
Why don't you, Your Majesty, agree to their request for the time being, so as not to cause an uproar? When the matter subsides, your Majesty can kill just a mere grudge, right?"
"Presumptuous, royal authority, do you dare to question me?"
"Your Majesty, calm down..."
Wang Quan quickly fell to his knees!
Zhao Shen gritted his teeth. In fact, he also knew that what Wang Quan said was reasonable.
However, he is an emperor, does he really want to bow to a group of ministers?
If so, what prestige will he have in the future?
In other words, if anything goes wrong in the future, these ministers can use this method to force him?
So, is he the emperor or are those ministers the emperor?
"No need to say more, let Wang Hu do it immediately!"
Wang Quan did not dare to say any more and hurriedly walked out of the main hall.
However, in just a moment, the royal power returned.
"Your Majesty, Prime Minister Zhang asked to see you. He said that a gold envoy came suddenly. He is now waiting for your Majesty's summons outside the palace!"
Wang Quan said urgently.
"Um?"
Zhao Shen was stunned when he heard this. Naturally, the envoys sent between the two countries could not be so casual. Moreover, why did the Song station officials not send any messages along the way?
It was not until these golden envoys arrived outside the palace that they came to report...
Although he was suspicious in his heart, Zhao Shen naturally had to see the Jin envoy when he came.
"Immediately show up at the Daqing Hall, and Xuan Jin will go to the hall..."
As Zhao Shen's words came out, all the servants immediately became busy.
Not long after, Zhao Shen walked out of Chongzheng Hall and headed towards Daqing Hall ahead.
Sitting on the dragon chair, looking at the empty court below, the anger that Zhao Shen had finally suppressed emerged again.
This time it was better, the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty knelt outside the palace to force the palace, and they were directly embarrassed and thrown into the Kingdom of Jin...