After sending away a group of veterans, Lin Jue laughed loudly. The purpose of these people coming here was obvious. They actually knew what they wanted to do. They knew it very well, but they refused to let themselves do it. The reason is actually very simple. Deep-rooted opposition
The worship of imperial power is one of the reasons, and another more important reason is the interests at stake.
To put it bluntly, this group of people are vested interests. They are people who have both sides. They hold resources and are in an invincible position. No matter who is the emperor, they will be at the top and enjoy the vested interests. As long as the imperial power still exists,
Those who become emperors will not offend them and will cooperate with them. In the scholar-bureaucrat class and the wealthy class, they have the right to speak. They know that they want to attack the imperial power, and they are worried that their status will not be guaranteed, so they are in a hurry tonight
They came to find themselves. The rumors outside were becoming more and more unfavorable to the emperor, and they couldn't sit still. But this was not because of their loyalty to Guo Kun.
This group of people are just representatives. Behind them is a large group of people who are now panicking. They are all like ants on a hot pot. For this group of people, Lin Jue's previous idea was to win over and appease them, and try to stabilize them as much as possible.
Their emotions, to win their support. But tonight, Lin Jue suddenly understood that he could not tolerate this group of people, he must make them understand that they could not control the development of the situation. If they forcibly opposed, the consequences would be
It is disastrous. Therefore, Lin Jue used an unreasonable and domineering style, deliberately using extreme means such as seizing the throne and killing people as a threat. Let them understand that change is imperative, otherwise it will be a worse result. As the saying goes
The one who seeks the best will win, and the one who seeks the middle will win. If you want to open a window in the house, a large group of people will complain that the window cannot be opened. They will list all the disadvantages and come out to object. But if you want to lift the roof and destroy the house, then this will happen.
The group of people will agree to open the windows. Because if the house is demolished, they will not even have a place to live. This is Lin Jue's strategy.
Facts have proved that after a lot of threats, Yuan Xiandao, Chen Zhiliang and others realized that they must cooperate with Lin Jue, otherwise Lin Jue would overthrow the job and destroy the stove, and no one would have anything to eat. Although they were extremely angry in their hearts
, and even wanted to angrily scold Lin Jue for his banditry, but they also knew that there was no future in confronting him at the moment.
Although Chen Zhiliang and others did not express their position when they left, Lin Jue knew that they would definitely cooperate with him. Regardless of his own face, they would also cooperate for their own interests. Moreover, Lin Jue gave them two points before they left.
Guarantee, the first point is that Guo Kun will not be deposed and the imperial power will still be there. The second point is that their interests will not be touched. As long as they are willing to actively cooperate, they can still occupy important positions in the court and enjoy privileges. Lin Jue
I also understand in my heart that it is impossible to eat a fat man in one bite. If you want to realize your own ideas, you must win the support of the most people and establish a common united front. Including people like Chen Zhiliang and Yuan Xiandao, try to take care of their feelings and satisfy them.
needs, as long as they can support their actions.
To put it bluntly, what Lin Jue wants is not earth-shaking subversion, but a positive improvement. Based on the current level of people's wisdom and productivity in the Zhou Dynasty, improvement is the most realistic and wise approach. This is why Lin Jue
A conclusion drawn after deep thinking.
When sending them off, Lin Jue intentionally gave them a tacit promise. That was when Chen Zhiliang asked whether
When asking whether they were allowed to see the emperor once, Lin Jue was noncommittal. Lin Jue knew that they would definitely go to see Guo Kun, and they would persuade Guo Kun to submit. Guo Kun had remained silent for many days, maintaining his last stubbornness.
, refused to ask to meet with him, in fact, he was holding on to the last hope and refused to bow his head and hand over power in the end. Lin Jue knew this, so he kept ignoring him and did not take the initiative to meet him. In fact, both parties were at this moment.
It is a silent wrestling. As long as Chen Zhiliang and others go to see Guo Kun, once they persuade Guo Kun to accept the reality, Guo Kun will completely collapse because he knows that his last hope has been shattered.
In the next few days, Lin Jue received waves of people. Some of them were Lin Jue's loyal supporters. Their purpose of coming to see Lin Jue was to persuade Lin Jue to stop doing nothing and simply stand on his own. Most of these people
They are Lin Jue's old subordinates and generals in the Luoyan Army. Lin Jue does not blame them for their lack of knowledge. After all, not everyone can see the situation in the world clearly. Nor does everyone understand that the world is in chaos, the people are in ruins, and their own selfish desires will destroy them.
It will bring suffering to all people. Whether it is said that Lin Jue is indecisive or that the commander-in-chief is not courageous enough, some even quarrel with Lin Jue with their beards, eyes red and red faces, saying that the commander-in-chief is too benevolent as a woman. Lin Jue
He smiled at everyone, explained a few words if he could explain it, and drank and ate food with him to comfort him if he couldn't explain it. But for these people, Lin Jue couldn't bear to criticize them harshly. Maybe in the future they would understand the meaning of what they did.
There were also people who came to see Lin Jue and advocated Lin Jue to abolish the emperor and establish himself, but their motives were impure. Every major change, every turning point, there is no shortage of a large number of speculators taking advantage of the situation to gain political capital.
Obtaining benefits. These people swore allegiance to Lin Jue, but what they were thinking about in their hearts was how to gain trust and obtain maximum benefits. Lin Jue had seen too many of these people. Just like Fang Dunru and Yan Zheng back then.
When Su presided over the reform, a large number of speculators poured into the ranks of the new law. When the new law was vigorously implemented, they were domineering and prosperous. They took the opportunity to gain a lot of power and oil. But when the new law encountered obstacles,
This group of people were the first to defect, sever ties, and even become those who falsely accused Fang Dunru and Yan Zhengsheng. Lin Jue could clearly see the faces of this group of people from the beginning.
Therefore, this time, it is absolutely impossible for Lin Jue to let this type of person succeed.
The way to identify them is actually very simple. You can know a few things about this type of people just by having a simple conversation. With Lin Jue's current behavior, he can know the purpose of these people in just a few words. As for the consequences of abolishing Li, he will know a lot about them.
When the situation in the world changed, these people avoided the most important matters, or responded in simple and rude ways. They did not understand what Lin Jue wanted to do. After repelling several waves of speculators, Lin Jue's ears became much quieter.
There is another group of people who are pragmatic. They came to see Lin Jue not because they were concerned about what Lin Jue wanted to do. They only came because of the current difficulties faced by the court. According to the administrative procedures, major affairs need to be approved by the emperor before they can be implemented. At present,
Under the circumstances, Guo Kun was effectively imprisoned and was naturally unable to exercise the power of the emperor. There was a backlog of military and political affairs in several major yamen. For example, the recruitment of soldiers in border towns, relief for the people of the Three Roads in the north to return to their hometowns, and related convenience and support measures
.Plans for city reconstruction in various places
As well as expenses, some major water conservancy projects on several roads in the south, etc. These matters have already formed plans and methods, and have been approved by the chief official's office. Now they need the final approval from the emperor to issue the decree and implement it. However, it is stuck due to procedural issues.
Of course, Lin Jue could also directly issue an order and implement it without Guo Kun's approval, but if it is inconsistent with the procedures and legal principles, it will lead to a passive situation.
Lin Jue also realized that the matter could not be delayed any longer. The time had gradually matured and had been dormant for nearly twenty days. The whole court, as well as the soldiers and civilians from all over the Zhou Dynasty, were actually hoping that the matter would come to an end. If it continued to be delayed, it would be a waste of time.
What matters is the patience of the people, and what delays are important matters of the court. Reforms in the political system and government affairs must be promoted immediately. No matter whether public opinion is completely in favor of oneself, and no matter whether the forces above and below have decided to support oneself, all this must be done.
It's about to begin.
On July 23rd, Chen Zhiliang came to see Lin Jue again, bringing a message that Guo Kun wanted to see Lin Jue. As Lin Jue expected, Lin Jue acquiesced in Chen Zhiliang and others' meeting with Guo Kun. After Chen Zhiliang and others went to see Guo Kun, Chen Zhiliang and others
Rijin Palace met Guo Kun, and I don’t know what they talked about. In short, Guo Kun finally sent a message, hoping to meet Lin Jue.
Lin Jue knew that this silent wrestling with Guo Kun was finally over. In fact, in the past few days, not only Chen Zhiliang and Yuan Xiandao, but also Guo Caiwei and generals from the old Luoyan Army, Ma Bin, Shen Tan, Liang Qi and others also entered the palace to see Guo
Kun. Guo Kun must have completely lost his illusions. He had no choice but to ask to meet Lin Jue.
In the afternoon of that day, Lin Jue was invited to the palace to see Guo Kun. This was the first time Lin Jue entered the palace since returning to Beijing.
The palace is very quiet in the afternoon. The midday sun shines on the eaves and glazed roof tiles of the palace, reflecting the dazzling golden light. The sun is hot, but the palace is lush with green trees. Except for the scorching heat in the large square in front of the palace, the aisles
There was a cool breeze among the trees, and the gloomy place even made people feel chilly.
Lin Jue and his entourage passed through the green shade and the sound of cicadas and entered the main entrance of Yanfu Palace. They went all the way east to a small harem garden in front of Lijing Hall of Yanfu Palace. There was a small lotus pond here.
It is midsummer, when the lotus flowers are in full bloom and the lotus leaves are thick. The lotus pond is surrounded by tall trees and winding corridors, making it a quiet and cool place.
Stepping onto the corridor from a distance, Lin Jue saw a man sitting in a small pavilion in the middle of the lotus pond. The man was sitting in the pavilion in a daze, and Lin Jue knew that it must be Guo Kun.
"Xiang Lin, the emperor is in the pavilion over there." Shen Tan, who personally brought Guo Kun here from Cuiwei Hall and sent a large number of people to protect him, came forward and reported.
Lin Jue nodded and said, "Now that you're done, please leave. I'll talk to the emperor alone."
Shen Tan nodded and said: "As ordered."
Lin Jue walked quickly along the corridor to the small pavilion in the middle of the pond. Guo Kun seemed to have sensed something and turned back to look up the corridor. When he saw Lin Jue's figure, he stood up suddenly, his eyes fixed.
Staring at Lin Jue, his fists were clenched tightly, his teeth were gritted, and his eyes seemed to be spitting out fire.
"Your Majesty, Lin Jue, see you." Lin Jue stepped forward quickly, bowed his hands and saluted Guo Kun's eyes as if he wanted to eat someone, and shouted loudly.
