Why did the emperor rebel?

The atmosphere in the flower hall was a little awkward. Facing Chen Xun's burning gaze, Xu Youzhen nodded with a guilty conscience and said.

"Teacher Mingjian, we wait for people to talk lightly after all. If the teacher can make a move, he will naturally have a greater grasp."

Chen Yi is as well-known as Yu Qian, but the difference is that although he is the leader of Feng Xian Ke, he is not as stubborn as Yu Qian.

This point has been reflected in many things. To put it bluntly, without Chen Yi's cooperation to suppress Ke Dao, many things of the emperor would never have been so smooth.

Therefore, from this point of view, the Chief Constitutional Lord can be regarded as half of the Tianzi Party.

After all, the mine tax supervisor was set up by the emperor, so it is really not very sure to rely on them alone to persuade Chen Yi to come forward.

Chen Xun thought for a moment and said.

"Since that's the case, the old man knows about this matter, you wait for the right and go to the book first, and the general constitution, the old man will take care of it."

Her attitude was still ambiguous, but Xu Youzhen didn't bother her anymore.

This is the case above the court. People of Chen Xun's status and status cannot easily reveal their true attitude, because it is easy to cut off their own way out.

For Xu Youzhen, it was enough for him to clarify the pros and cons.

So, after exchanging a few more pleasantries, Xu Youzhen didn't stay any longer, and quickly left.

However, after leaving Chen Xun's mansion, Mr. Xu still did not go back directly to the mansion, but continued to divert and came to the gate of the British Duke's Mansion.

"Xu Youzhen?"

Sitting in the hall, Zhang Min looked at Xu Youzhen who was bowing his hands in front of him, with the same confused expression on his face. After a while, he frowned and asked.

"Today's New Year's Eve, why is Mr. Xu free to come to the British government?"

The implication is that it is not very welcome.

This is actually not difficult to understand. New Year's Eve is a day for reunion. Even if we want to visit each other and connect with each other, we don't choose this time.

What's more, before the British government and Xu Youzhen had never had a deep friendship, this Master Xu became the henchman of the Supreme Emperor because he was recommended by Li Xian, the minister of rites, and Zhu Jian helped him.

However, to say that he has not had much contact with other nobles.

Xu Youzhen naturally knew that she came at the wrong time, so she got straight to the point and said it directly.

"Second Master, during this new year's festival, the British government is much cooler than in previous years..."

Although it is said that New Year's Eve is not suitable for visiting, for people like the British government, New Year's Eve is not idle.

It's not suitable for people to come, but all kinds of gifts and invitations will be delivered early, otherwise after the New Year's Eve, if you want to visit the house to pay New Year's greetings, you won't be in the queue.

Therefore, in previous years, the British government has been very busy these days.

Of course, this year is different. Originally, with the restoration of the Duke of Cheng, many people went to the Duke of Cheng to send greetings this year. In addition, as the year was approaching, Zhu Yi's uncle Wang Qin was suddenly promoted. , the status of Cheng Guogong's mansion in the court has been further improved, and those who follow the wind in the court will naturally know where to run.

However, this also has something to do with Zhang Xiang himself. He impeached so many military officials in the court last time, and he took the initiative to provoke the rectification of the military mansion, which can be regarded as offending many people.

The original intention was to intimidate, but now, he offended people, but he didn't get the authority. It was very embarrassing, and it naturally created the current neglected family.

In particular, Cheng Guogong's mansion was very lively, but his own side was so deserted. This contrast made Zhang Xiang feel particularly uncomfortable.

If not, he would not have gone to meet the Supreme Emperor in private.

However, in the past two days, he got news that the Supreme Emperor had summoned Zhu Yi again, and it was said that they had a very happy conversation, which made him feel even more depressed.

I was in a bad mood at first, but in the end I also met such a person who didn't open the pot and lifted the pot.

At that moment, Zhang Min's unattractive complexion turned even darker, he said.

"I heard before that you scholars know the etiquette best. Does Mr. Xu not understand the etiquette of not visiting relatives and friends on New Year's Eve?"

Seeing that Zhang Min was about to get angry, Xu Youzhen got up quickly and cupped her hands.

"Second Master, forgive me, Xu is here today, not to see the jokes of the British government, but to help you."

"help me?"

Zhang Min frowned and said.

"Zhu Jian asked you to come?"

It is said that a skinny camel is bigger than a horse. Although the British government has a tendency to decline, it is still a top-notch noble family.

Just Xu Youzhen, a small Youchunfang University scholar, is not worthy of Zhang Xiang's attention. Those who can really be regarded by him must at least be at the level of a cabinet minister like Zhu Jian.

In fact, Xu Youzhen has been able to join the Supreme Emperor's party all along because of Zhu Jian's backing.

Therefore, Zhang Min's first reaction when he saw him was whether Xu Youzhen came here on behalf of Zhu Jian.

However, what Zhang Xiang didn't expect was that Xu Youzhen's expression froze first, and then she shook her head honestly and said.

"Second Master misunderstood, Xu's coming here has nothing to do with Mr. Zhu Ge."

Having said that, Zhang Min's frown deepened.

Moreover, inexplicably, he felt a faint sense of being insulted. Originally, during this period of time, he was annoyed by the decline of the British government's influence among nobles, but now, a junior like Xu Youzhen dared to come to see him directly Now, isn't that an insult to him?
At that moment, Zhang Min's face was pulled long, and he said.

"Then what is Master Xu doing here?"

It can be said that this question was very rude, with a hint of impatience.

However, Xu Youzhen obviously expected this long ago, not only was she not angry, but she spoke calmly.

"Xu knows that it's a bit inappropriate to rush to visit the second master in Xu's capacity, but a big man has a big man's use, and a little man has a little man's use."

"The home of Zhongming Dingshi in the British government has been repeatedly calculated by people. What is lacking is actually a small person like Xu, a consultant who can help the second master make suggestions?"

Said his intentions so bluntly, and he was not ashamed at all.

Xu Youzhen's cheeky words made Zhang Min give him a high look.

No matter how he was born as a playboy, he has been influenced by his ears and eyes since he was a child, and he knows how to know people. In this world, people who can be flattered or humiliated are not easy to get along with.

His attitude towards Xu Youzhen just now was not bad. If he had changed to other civil servants, he would have left in a hurry.

However, Xu Youzhen was able to continue cheerfully, and even admitted frankly that this kind of disposition deserves some respect.

At this thought, Zhang Min sat up straight, his eyes flickered, and asked.

"How do you want to advise me?"

Seeing this situation, a smile flashed in Xu Youzhen's eyes, as long as she was willing to take the bait, everything would be fine.

Zhang Min inadvertently revealed his anxiety at the moment, so Xu Youzhen was not in a hurry, said.

"If Xu's expectations are correct, the second master should be at a time when riding a tiger is difficult."

"The intention of impeaching the military officials in the military mansion is to show favor to the emperor and take the opportunity to regain control of the ministers of the military mansion. By the way, it is a shock to the vacillating and floating officials in the military mansion."

"But in the end, the emperor took the fruit, but turned back and handed over the power to the Wang family. The Wang family is the mother's family of Duke Cheng, and the Duke Cheng's mansion and the British Duke's mansion are also in-laws."

"In this way, if the second master is a hindrance, then the two families will inevitably have grievances, but if they try their best to help, but make wedding clothes for others, no matter what in their hearts, they will not be able to swallow this breath. Xu is right. ?”

Of course you are right, but...

"Are you trying to provoke the relationship between me and Cheng Guogong?"

Zhang Min narrowed his eyes, looked at Xu Youzhen, and said slowly.

"I don't care if you were sent by Zhu Jian or you have other thoughts, it's best to get rid of it as soon as possible. Impeaching the ministers of the military government is to clarify the atmosphere of the military government and to be loyal to the court, and the second is to let the emperor not go too far. Impulsive, start another war, now there is nothing on the border, and the rectification of the military government is also going on, so it is naturally a happy ending."

"As for the host, the British government and the Chengguo government are in the same breath. If Wang Qin can take charge of the military government, I will naturally do my best to help."

Well, once I said this, it was clear that I still didn't trust Xu Youzhen.

However, Xu Youzhen had already expected this.

After all, if he came so straightforwardly to express his commitment, anyone would doubt his motives.

But it doesn't matter, since he came, naturally he will not be unprepared.

After pondering for a moment, Xu Youzhen restrained her expression and said.

"I guess, Cheng Guogong must have told the second master that he will continue to help the second master regain control of the military mansion, but before that, the second master must first help the Wang family stabilize their position, right?"

"I told you, I played for..."

Zhang Min's face became more and more displeased, but this time, he was interrupted by Xu Youzhen just after he finished speaking.

"It doesn't matter if the second master doesn't admit it, you just treat it as Xu talking nonsense, and it doesn't matter if you listen to it as a bore."

This time, Zhang Min didn't speak, but looked at Xu Youzhen coldly, as if he wanted to hear what tricks he could come up with.

So Xu Youzhen smiled and continued.

"Now that the Marquis of Ningyuan has fallen, the British government has lost the most powerful control over the military government. Therefore, the second master has to go out in person. Because of this, he is willing to take the risk of offending so many nobles and publish this memorial. .”

"As soon as this memorandum is written, it can be said that it will hurt the enemy one thousand and self-damage eight hundred. No matter whether we can regain control of the military mansion in the end, we will surely offend many people, so the second master has made up his mind."

"But now, the price is paid by the British government, but the benefits are taken by Cheng Guogong. If it is someone else, I am afraid that the second master will turn his back on him long ago."

"But Xu just mentioned this matter to the second master, but in the words of the second master, he still defends Cheng Guogong's mansion. Why?"

The tone of the words was questioning, but Xu Youzhen obviously did not intend to ask Zhang Min to answer, he only paused for a moment, and then he continued.

"Xu is not talented, so he speculated wildly, thinking that there is only one possibility, that is, Cheng Guogong must have come up with a reasonable explanation, and promised to continue to help the second master get what he should have."

"If there is no accident, Cheng Guogong must have given a very feasible solution. Of course, to express my apology, this method is handled by Cheng Guogong's mansion. The second master only needs to watch the fire from the other side and reap the benefits."

"Only in this way can the second master remain so calm until now. Is Xu right?"

Zhang Min's face was a little ugly.

It has to be said that everything Xu Youzhen said was correct, but his straightforward statement undoubtedly made Second Master Zhang lose face.

Squinting his eyes, Zhang Min said coldly.

"Did Mr. Xu come here today to show off to me how smart he is?

There was a bit of irony in this remark, but what people didn't expect was that Xu Youzhen nodded seriously and said.

"Second Master is smart, that's exactly what he is!"

"you!"

One sentence made Zhang Ning almost slap the table.

However, Xu Youzhen said as if she had anticipated Zhang Min's reaction in advance.

"Second Lord, don't worry, since we've already talked about this, you might as well listen to Xu after he has finished speaking, and it won't be too late to issue an order to evict the guest."

Zhang Min looked ugly, but in the end, he suppressed the anger in his heart.

Xu Youzhen's words just now were indeed annoying, but they did arouse his curiosity. He wanted to hear what Xu Youzhen wanted to say next.

Seeing that Zhang Min had no further reaction, Xu Youzhen knew that her strategy had already had an effect.

Now the Supreme Emperor's side is not particularly powerful, but it is divided into several factions.

One is the queen mother's party headed by Jiao Jing. These people are mainly relatives, and they mainly rely on the Holy Mother in the palace. However, with the return of the Supreme Emperor, the Holy Mother gradually no longer cares about the affairs of the outside court, and their sense of existence is also low. Quite a lot.

The other one is the veteran nobles headed by the British government. Zhang Yu, Chen Mao and others all belong to this faction. They are old friends for many years, and their various relationships are very complicated. Therefore, whether it is in the court or in front of the Supreme Emperor, its influence is declining day by day.

The last one, of course, is the lineage of Chengguo Gongfu who was newly promoted by the Supreme Emperor. Zhu Yi's disadvantage is that he is young and has no prestige, but his advantage is that he has means and dares to take risks. You know, in the Spring Hunting Ground In fact, it is not something ordinary people dare to do to support the Supreme Emperor so openly. At that time, Zhu Yi hadn't even regained her title. .

Nowadays, if Xu Youzhen wants to gain Zhang Min's trust, she can't do any step-by-step routine, she has to poke his heart.

Because for Zhang Xiang now, face and so on are secondary, and maintaining the influence of the British government is the most important thing.

Don't think that you can sleep peacefully by holding the title of the Duke's Mansion. If your influence continues to be weakened in this way, let alone you will have no face to see your ancestors and brothers and brothers in the future. Even if you are a title, you may not be able to keep it.

The Son of Heaven does not liquidate now, but it does not mean that he will not liquidate in the future. If the British government is really weakened step by step and becomes a dispensable existence in the court, then it will really become a sentence for people to clean up the British government thing.

Therefore, a slight offense is not a hindrance.

Of course, this is also a helpless move, and the same sentence, even if Xu Youzhen came to the door recklessly and said that he wanted to work, normal people would doubt his motives.

Maybe he was more suspicious, and he didn't listen to what he said, and directly issued an order to expel the guest.

Therefore, Xu Youzhen can only show her own value first, abandon those convoluted styles, and speak straightforwardly.

As long as Zhang Min's curiosity can be aroused, then half of the work will be accomplished...