Han Shizu

"Father, what do you mean, His Majesty will use Wang Jien and Huangcheng Secretary to appease public anger at the request of all the ministers?" Zhao Dechong, the eldest son and the most valued son of Zhao Kuangyi, heard his father's sigh and couldn't help asking for advice.

Zhao Dechong returned to Beijing from Hunan in the winter of last year. One aspect was to report on his work and wait for promotion. The main purpose of meeting Zhao Kuangyi was to recount his family relationship.Unexpectedly, the new year has only just begun, and the spring is just in full bloom. To be able to eat such a big melon in Luoyang, for Zhao Dechong, I have to say, it is an eye-opener, especially to learn about many situations that ordinary people are hard to know , which made him more interested.

Perhaps because of his fondness, Zhao Kuangyi was patient with his eldest son's superficial and even mediocre views. Although he shook his head, his tone was exceptionally calm: "Who is today's son? He is so talented, and he never gets tired of being famous. On weekdays, that's all. How can such an urgent moment and event be forced by public sentiment?
It should be noted that the son of heaven cannot be contested in his prime, and his old age cannot be bullied!The harder the persecution, the stronger the resistance."

Zhao Dechong nodded thoughtfully, and continued to ask questions: "Since this is the case, then His Majesty should be able to defend Wang Jien. How can Wang Jien be defeated?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Kuangyi looked at Zhao Dechong, and asked softly, "Do you know why Lu Mengzheng and those people dare to report their crimes and attack Wang Jien this time?"

Zhao Dechong thought for a while, then said hesitantly: "Maybe Wang Ji'en has become too powerful and has done too much harm, which is no longer tolerated by the courtiers, so he launched an attack?"

"Do you really think so?" Who is Zhao Kuangyi, who noticed the thought flashing in Zhao Dechong's eyes, and asked leisurely: "Wang Jien did not run rampant in the court for a day or two, and he was despised by court officials for more than 30 years. In the past [-] years, many founding fathers and ministers have had nothing to do with him, so why did juniors like Lu and Zhang dare to attack him and choose such an opportunity?"

Hearing what Zhao Kuangyi said, Zhao Dechong thought for a while, and asked in surprise, "Could it be that the rumors are true, that Wang Jien has really fallen out of favor with His Majesty?"

To this question, Zhao Kuangyi did not answer directly, but stood by the window, looked up at the sparse moonlight under the night sky through the window lattice, and sighed: "Everything happens for a reason, and no matter what twists and turns this matter has developed so far, We only need to know that Wang Jien has been in the imperial court for forty years, and he has always been as stable as Mount Tai, thanks to His Majesty's grace and trust. Now that the turmoil has fallen, and thousands of people criticize it, it just shows that the foundation he relies on is not stable."

"It's just." Zhao Dechong thought about it for a while, and said curiously: "This kind of news is related to Tianxin, how secret it is, and how it got out, and it can win the trust of Lu Fuyin and others."

"I'm afraid His Majesty is also suspicious about this matter!" Zhao Kuangyi couldn't help laughing, and murmured, "You can't escape those close people!"

Hearing this, Zhao Dechong put forward an opinion: "With His Majesty's attitude of sitting and watching the situation, could it be that His Majesty took the initiative to release the news in order to get rid of Wang Ji'en?"

Regarding this, Zhao Kuangyi smiled, raised his finger and said, "This is to underestimate Your Majesty! As His Majesty's hero, wanting to kill Wang Ji'en is like slaughtering chickens and dogs. Why bother to go to such lengths to cause such disturbances in the city and turmoil in the court?

What's more, with the development of this matter to the present point, it is not a kind of damage to His Majesty's face.Although Wang Jien is arrogant and domineering, committing crimes and defrauding officials and harming the people, he is a servant who has served His Majesty for decades after all. The feeling of master and servant is also a fact, and it cannot be compared with us ministers.

If you want to kill a dog, you have to consider the feelings of the owner!Now the imperial court is in a turmoil, shouting at Wang Jien to be beaten and killed, guessing as the hero of His Majesty, how should we treat it?

Do you think that the minister who spoke up was trying to force the palace?Many people can see that the purpose of impeaching Zhang Jinjie is to deal with Wang Jien behind him.But now, what is the deeper goal behind criticizing Wang Jien? "

Hearing this, Zhao Dechong was completely shocked, and couldn't help but said: "If Your Majesty thinks so, wouldn't Lu Fu Yin, Zhang Shangshu and others be in danger? Even if you move to Wang Ji'en, what good will it do you?"

"There are some things that cannot be judged by the word profit alone. Moreover, there is no fixed number of what is beneficial and what is harmful! At least, as far as Nalu Mengzheng is concerned, this deed is enough to be famous in the world. History!" Zhao Kuangyi shook his head again, and said with deep emotion:
"Lu Mengzheng is an extraordinary person. He has the feeling of 'after three years of silence, he will become a blockbuster'. It is also true that he was able to compete with so many noble children, talents and sages from a poor family. Is it normal to sit still for many years?"

Hearing his exclamation, Zhao Dechong also turned his attention to Lu Mengzheng: "In my father's opinion, the purpose of Lu Fu Yin is to invite fame?"

Zhao Kuangyi still shook his head: "That's not necessarily the case! The tree attracts the wind, the imperial city has been in power for 30 years, how many people have been offended, and there are too many places where people hate and hate. I didn't expect it, but it was too early. "

"Because of Your Majesty?" Zhao Dechong answered right now, knowing everything.As he spoke, he looked puzzled again, and said: "If His Majesty is moved by public sentiments, but tries his best to protect Wang Ji'en, then where is he in danger?"

Going back to the original question, Zhao Kuangyi showed a smile that was not a smile, and said meaningfully: "Have you ever thought about why so many people have recently started to advocate taking care of the overall situation and stabilizing the government? And some people have changed their minds. What did Wang Jien say? Why did those officials suddenly show up to impeach each other, and where did the details in their hands come from?"

This series of questions, the meaning behind it, can be described as straightforward, Zhao Dechong also reacted, and said: "These are all manipulated by Wang Jien behind the scenes! How dare he?"

"A dog in a hurry can jump over a wall, let alone Wang Jien?"

"If so, isn't this person doomed?" Zhao Dechong said.

"Unless His Majesty, no one can save him! However, based on what I know about Your Majesty, even if I feel reluctant to part with the current King Ji'en, there is absolutely no tolerance at all!" Zhao Kuangyi said affirmatively.

After listening to Zhao Kuangyi's analysis, Zhao Dechong pondered for a long time before he finished digesting it. Looking at his father's tall and straight back, he couldn't help but bowed deeply: "Father has a clear understanding of the situation in the court, and I really admire it!"

Waving his hand indifferently, Zhao Kuangyi looked at the cool night outside the window, and sighed with a little regret: "It's a pity that all the ambition and knowledge can only be used to study this kind of scheming."

From Zhao Kuangyi's tone, one could hear a little loss and unwillingness, Zhao Dechong felt it, and couldn't help saying: "Father can assist the imperial court and rule the world even if he only uses a little bit of talent!"

Perhaps it was because of the father and son, this kind of flattery didn't seem too greasy, Zhao Kuangyi's mood improved a bit after listening to it.

In the past few years, after undergoing continuous temptation and suppression, Zhao Kuangyi has completely come to his senses.This person has a deep and profound personality, and he also has a tenacity in his temperament, and he knows how to hide his strength and bide his time.

In the past few years, Zhao Kuangyi spent most of his energy and thoughts on studying people's hearts besides daily handling of affairs within his authority.And Emperor Liu is undoubtedly his key research object. Up to now, "mind reading" has become Zhao Kuangyi's daily compulsory technique.

Observing Emperor Liu's words and deeds, trying to figure out his psychology, and summing up the rules from this, grasping the changes between proportions, so as to judge the changes in the court's personnel and the development of the political situation.It has to be said that Zhao Kuangyi has gained a lot of experience after his painstaking research, so that he can achieve the current "seeing through the fire". In his eyes, the affairs of the court seem to be transparent, and he can often see through them at a glance.

In the process, Zhao Kuangyi also gradually discovered that he gradually lost his sense of awe and fear towards Emperor Liu.In Zhao Kuangyi's view, the emperor's authority is only because he is in that position. Putting all these aside, he is just a dying old man.

Uncovering the mysterious veil, the high-ranking emperor also has many disadvantages, such as selfishness, vulnerability, sensitivity, suspicion, lack of kindness, and shame, even if he is not much better than a commoner.
Of course, Zhao Kuangyi did not dare to disclose these outrageous knowledge and opinions, even Zhao Dechong, who was trained as the successor, did not dare to disclose the slightest bit.

"Such words are not enough for outsiders to understand, otherwise, where will all the sages in the court be placed?" Looking at Zhao Dechong, Zhao Kuangyi's tone was not without ridicule, and said: "If others listen to it, I'm afraid they will inevitably be said to be false Arrogant and arrogant."

"Yes! Save it, son!" Zhao Dechong nodded in response, thought for a while, and said with emotion: "I don't know how this turmoil will end."

"This matter is just a matter of discussion between my father and son. Don't talk to others, let alone discuss it outside!" Zhao Kuangyi sternly ordered Zhao Dechong: "It's not your turn to deal with the court. Come and worry about it. What you need to do now is to earnestly practice in the local area, accumulate qualifications and reputation, practice governance and control the people, and do not participate in any other irrelevant matters, or even discuss them!"

Seeing his father speak harshly, Zhao Dechong dared not ignore it, and said respectfully, "Yes!"

"It's just..." Following the topic, Zhao Dechong asked with a frown: "My son has been back to Beijing for more than two months, and the next step is still undecided."

"Why, in a hurry to go away?" Zhao Kuangyi smiled lightly.

Zhao Dechong followed with a shameful smile, and said: "My son is just eager to make contributions, and he is getting more and more anxious. If he decides where to go early, he can relieve his worries about gain and loss, and he can serve his parents at home with peace of mind..."

Sensing the eagerness revealed in his words, Zhao Kuangyi's expression froze, and he taught some sternly: "Your eagerness must be restrained. You must know that you are different from those humble scholars. There is no need to compete for the first place. You only need to follow the steps. Your aptitude, the honor of the prime minister is hard to say, the head of the department and the chief official of the Taoist department can always be expected, all you need to do is to be methodical and avoid making mistakes!"

Zhao Kuangyi's words can be said to be caring and persuasive, and Zhao Dechong was also very moved. Thinking of Zhao Kuangyi's affirmative evaluation of his future, a wave of eagerness surged in his heart, as if a scorching force was swimming in his body , very comfortable.

Exhaling heavily, Zhao Dechong bowed respectfully: "Father's teachings, I will definitely remember them in my heart, and I dare not neglect them!"

Seeing this, Zhao Kuangyi nodded slightly, showing a gentle smile, and said, "Your destination has basically been decided, go to Longyou, know Huangshui County!"

"Huangshui County" Zhao Dezhao muttered in his mouth, and when he got the exact news, there was no joy on his young face, but he was rather dignified.

Huangshui County is the administrative seat of Huangzhou. It is far away in the west of Longxi and adjacent to Shanzhou. It is a strategic place where the imperial court controls Qiangtang. Similarly, it is also the hardest hit area where Wang Yucheng reported Helong's bad governance.

As for the turmoil in Helong, it is naturally impossible for Zhao Dechong not to have heard of it.Seeing doubts on his face, Zhao Kuangyi said earnestly: "Helong is not a good place, and there are a lot of right and wrong. This time, Wang Yucheng uncovered the shortcomings of the Western Expedition and leaked the bottom line of Helong's officialdom. A turmoil is inevitable.

However, if you can successfully break out from there, it means that you have experienced it and can become a master.Thirty years of wind and cloud in the northwest, full of splendor, far better than the rest of Daozhou in the Han Dynasty, the land of tigers and wolves, should also be a man of the hour!

Helong Erdao is about to usher in a rectification. Under the great turmoil in the officialdom, it is your opportunity to make achievements. How to govern the government, stabilize the people, and stabilize people's hearts will test your skills.

At the same time, His Majesty already intends to call off the Western Expedition. Without the heavy burden of the Western Expedition, Helong's governance policies should be changed accordingly. In this regard, we need to think carefully.

From now on, you will officially become the Marquis of Baili who is in charge of a party of people, and your authority is definitely not comparable to that of a county magistrate, and you need to experience it after you take office."

Zhao Kuangyi's teachings and exhortations can be described as painstaking and sincere, and Zhao Dechong was deeply moved.

The night was getting deeper, and the wind blowing into the room through the casement was getting colder. The father and son stood there for a long time, and Zhao Dechong couldn't help shivering when the cold wind picked up.Looking at Zhao Kuangyi who was still standing like a pine, Zhao Dechong admired his father's foot strength, hesitated, and asked softly: "Father, are you still thinking about this political dispute between the court?"

Zhao Kuangyi didn't admit it or deny it, but walked slowly aside, picked up a pair of scissors, and silently cut the dimly burning candle.Under his operation, the flame grew stronger again, and the room became brighter.

The bright flames were almost reflected in Zhao Kuangyi's eyes, and he could only hear him say quietly, "I don't know where I'm going this time? I don't know how much appetite Lu Mengzheng and those people have. Do you know when enough is enough?"

Unlike many courtiers, Zhao Kuangyi was not interested in whether Wang Jien could be brought down. There was no conflict between the two, and they even had a good relationship on weekdays.

However, Zhao Kuangyi was happy to see Lu Mengzheng and others' attacks, and always had an attitude of watching the fire from the other side.For Zhao Kuangyi, he didn't want the situation in the court to be stagnant. He wanted to see changes, which would be more beneficial to him. There are always some people who fear the world will not be chaotic. Today's Zhao Kuangyi has such a tendency.

According to his prediction, this incident will most likely end with Wang Jien in the end. However, those ministers who are agitated may not be able to keep calm, and there is no guarantee that some accidents will not occur at that time.