Chapter 750: The Officially Debuted East Factory [1 More]
This is the first time I have seen Zhao Ji since he was summoned last time. It has been almost half a year.
While Zhao Ji was looking at Chu Yi, Chu Yi was also secretly observing Zhao Ji. Compared with half a year ago, Zhao Ji had obviously undergone great changes.
If Zhao Ji did not have such a strong imperial aura more than half a year ago, then after more than half a year, Zhao Ji has successfully integrated into his own identity. Especially when the Queen Mother is seriously ill, Zhao Ji will successfully become the emperor.
With the power in hand, for a moment, it can be said that life and death are controlled by one's heart, and the majesty is not weak.
Zhao Ji looked at Chu Yi. His impression of Chu Yi was still about half a year ago. In fact, Chu Yi did not make any big moves during this half year. He spent most of his time in Dongchang training the young eunuchs.
So when Zhao Ji saw Chu Yi again, it was like meeting Chu Yi half a year ago.
"There is no need to be polite in the Qing family!"
Zhao Ji's recruitment of Chu Yi could not have been impulsive. Not long ago, the Imperial Hospital concluded that Empress Dowager Xiang was terminally ill, and her life and death were only a matter of a day or two. It could be said that there was no way to save her life, which confirmed the original
Chu Yi’s prophecy.
Of course Zhao Ji thought of Chu Yi and Lin Lingsu.
Zhao Ji's attitude towards Chu Yi and Lin Lingsu is a little weird. If you don't take it seriously, both Lin Lingsu and Chu Yi can be said to have official positions now. But if you want to take it seriously, Zhao Ji does.
I haven't summoned the two of them for more than half a year, which seems a little abnormal.
Such as Tong Guan, Wang Fu, Liang Shicheng and others. As Zhao Ji's favorites, they dare not say that they accompany Zhao Ji every day. They will always be recruited into the palace at least once every three to five days. How can they be like Chu Yi and Lin Lingsu?
The two of them just put it aside for more than half a year without paying any attention to it.
With a gentle smile on his face, I have to say that Zhao Ji has a good temperament. At first glance, it is difficult to make people feel bad.
At this moment, Zhao Ji looked at Chu Yi and said, "Chu Qing has been working hard these days taking care of the East Factory. I wonder what the current situation of the East Factory is like?"
When several people on the side saw Zhao Ji talking to Chu Yi like this, they couldn't help but have a look of envy in their eyes.
If Zhao Ji hadn't treated the other party as a confidant, he would never have been able to enjoy such treatment. Just like them, Zhao Ji could occasionally treat him so kindly.
So when looking at Zhao Ji's attitude, Liang Shicheng couldn't help but change his expression slightly as Cai Jing, who had previously given Chu Yi eye drops in front of Zhao Ji.
They know Zhao Ji very well. Zhao Ji is suspicious by nature, but once he trusts someone, it is difficult to change within a period of time. However, if it goes on for a long time, Zhao Ji may not always trust someone.
As for how long Zhao Ji can be favored by a person, it depends on the person's ability. If he can make Zhao Ji happy, it will not be difficult even if he keeps Zhao Ji's favor.
Chu Yi gave a slight salute and said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, Dongchang has now entered the formal stage and can serve Your Majesty at any time."
Zhao Ji nodded with satisfaction. Chu Yi could predict the future to a certain extent. This was what Zhao Ji valued. However, in comparison, what Zhao Ji valued more was whether Chu Yi was loyal enough to him.
After all, in everyone's eyes, Chu Yi is the confidant left by Zhezong Zhao Xu. As the saying goes, once the emperor, once the courtier, if he cannot get Chu Yi's allegiance, Zhao Ji will have to consider how to treat Chu Yi.
Looking at Chu Yi's attitude now, Zhao Ji was naturally very satisfied, and he valued Chu Yi more and more in his heart.
Cai Jing on the side looked at that with a look, and his heart moved. With a smile on his face, he cupped his hands towards Chu Yi and said: "My Cai Jing, I have met the Duke of Guangyang."
Chu Yi naturally recognized Cai Jing, but this was his first real meeting. Seeing the most treacherous official in the late Northern Song Dynasty, Chu Yi quickly smiled and said: "It turns out to be Prime Minister Cai, Chu Yi is rude."
Cai Jing shook his head and said: "Thanks to your Majesty's love, I am just a prime minister. How can I be worthy of the title of Prime Minister Cai?"
As he spoke, Cai Jing looked at Zhao Ji and said, "Your Majesty, I just thought of something, and I think only the Duke of Guangyang can do it."
Zhao Ji looked at Cai Jing in surprise, obviously not knowing what Cai Jing wanted to do, but Cai Jing had given Chu Yi eye drops in front of him before. If Cai Jing suddenly changed his gender, even Zhao Ji wouldn't believe it.
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However, Zhao Ji didn't mind the discord among his ministers. If the ministers below him were as close as one family, then he would really be worried.
Don't you see, Tong Guan is at odds with Liang Shicheng, and Liang Shicheng is at odds with Cai Jing. It can be said that none of the six thieves have a harmonious relationship, but they are trusted by Zhao Ji. There is a reason for this.
"Oh, the Qing family might as well talk about it."
As long as Cai Jing doesn't want to trick Chu Yi, Zhao Ji doesn't mind Cai Jing plotting against Chu Yi. If Chu Yi can't even resist Cai Jing's plot, it's not worth his attention.
Cai Jing smiled slightly, stroking his beard and said: "Your Majesty, there are ministers in the court who are impeaching Prime Minister Zhang Dun for scorning human lives, embezzling military pay, and forming cliques for personal gain. I think your Majesty must leave this matter to a capable person for investigation."
As he spoke, Cai Jing's eyes fell on Chu Yi, and he said with a smile on his face: "In Cai's opinion, it is most appropriate for the Duke of Guangyang to investigate this matter."
As soon as Cai Jing said these words, Liang Shicheng's eyes lit up and he secretly praised in his heart.
That was Zhang Dun, the first prime minister of the Song Dynasty. Although Zhang Dun was on the wrong team when choosing the crown prince, Zhang Dun himself represented a large number of ministers in the court and had enough background.
Therefore, even after Zhao Ji ascended the throne, no matter how much he hated Zhang Dun in his heart, he could not deal with Zhang Dun according to his temper.
You must know that Zhang Dun's original sentence: King Duan is frivolous and cannot rule the world. It has already spread throughout the world.
Zhao Ji is not a broad-minded person, especially Zhang Dun's words made him famous all of a sudden. If he hadn't been the emperor and needed to take into account the influence of the ministers in the court, he would have wanted to cut Zhang Dun to pieces.
It’s over.
Anyone with a discerning eye can see that Zhang Dun is in decline and will not be able to sit in the position of Prime Minister for much longer.
However, even though they knew this, few people were willing to offend this profound Prime Minister.
Someone must do the investigation of Zhang Dun, but this is a job that offends people. No one, including Cai Jing, wants to offend Zhang Dun.
Now Cai Jing threw such a problem to Chu Yi, and he looked like he was doing Chu Yi's best.
Zhao Ji just hesitated for a moment, his eyes fell on Chu Yi and said: "If the Qing family is not willing, I will arrange for someone else to do it."
When Zhao Ji said this, his meaning was very obvious, that is, he did not force Chu Yi, but just wanted Chu Yi to make his own choice. If Chu Yi was really unwilling, he would not force Chu Yi.
Chu Yi glanced at Cai Jing indifferently, nodded with a smile on his lips and said: "It is an honor for a minister to be able to serve your Majesty. I should investigate Zhang Duncao's corruption and corruption for your Majesty."
Liang Shicheng and others couldn't help but look at the calm Chu Yi with surprised eyes. They didn't believe that Chu Yi couldn't see what kind of difficulties he would encounter in investigating Zhang Dun. Even the emperor let him make his own choice. It was clear.
A kind of favor towards Chu Yi, but I never thought that Chu Yi would actually agree to it. Didn't he know how many enemies he would attract if he really did that?
Zhao Ji looked at Chu Yi solemnly and said, "Ai Qing, have you thought clearly?"
Chu Yi nodded towards Zhao Ji and said: "Your Majesty, I have thought about it carefully. I am willing to serve your Majesty."
Zhao Ji took a deep look at Chu Yi and said with a smile: "Okay, very good, so I will give you the right to kill first and report later. During the investigation of Zhang Dun, anyone who dares to obstruct the Qing family can kill first and report later."
Chu Yi took a step back, saluted Zhao Ji and said, "I accept the order."
After coming out of the palace, Tong Guan and Chu Yi walked together. Tong Guan looked at Chu Yi with a slightly complicated expression and said, "Brother Xian, don't you see that the investigation of Zhang Dun is simply a hot potato. Then
It was basically thrown out by Cai Jing deliberately to embarrass brother Xian, why did brother Xian just accept it?"
Tong Guanzhi was not in the court, but he longed to lead the army and fight at the border, so Tong Guanzhi would not mind Chu Yi gaining the emperor's trust in the court.
Anyway, there are already Cai Jing, Liang Shicheng and others, and one more Chu Yi is not too much. As long as Chu Yi does not go to the army to fight for power with him, he will not only not be hostile to Chu Yi, but also plan to form an alliance with Chu Yi.
Chu Yi smiled and said: "So what if it is, so what if it's not, isn't it just investigating Zhang Dun? Is it that difficult?"
Tong Guan smiled bitterly and said: "My dear brother, don't you know what kind of influence Zhang Dun has in the court? During the reign of the late emperor, Zhang Dun was deeply trusted by the late emperor. It can be said that he gathered a large number of courtiers under his command. If it were not for the empress dowager before,
If you persist, and with the support of Han Zhongyan, Zeng Bu and others, I am afraid that His Majesty may not be able to ascend the throne today."
As he spoke, Tong Guan looked at Chu Yi seriously and said: "Now my dear brother is going to investigate Zhang Dun. If Zhang Dun notices it, with Zhang Dun's temperament, even your majesty may not be able to protect my dear brother."
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Everyone knows that Zhang Dun is petty and vengeful. Everyone knows that Su Shi and Zhang Dun were close friends in the past. However, because of their political disagreements, the two stood on opposite sides in the court. As a result, Zhang Dun
After gaining power, he was very cruel to Su Shi, his former political enemy and friend. He didn't care that Su Shi was already over sixty years old, and demoted Su Shi to a barbaric land thousands of miles away. You must know that this kind of move was basically to
