Why did the emperor rebel?

For Xu Youzhen, at this stage, he doesn't need Zhang Min to fully believe in him, that's not realistic, what he needs is that Zhang Min can see his value.

As long as he is valuable, Zhang Xiang will at least listen to him, or in other words, give him a chance.

Therefore, Zhang Xiang asked him if he was showing off his smart timing, and he said without hesitation that yes, he was indeed showing off, or more precisely, he was showing off his own value.

Xu Youzhen knew very well that with his status, he was not worth mentioning in front of Zhang Min.

Therefore, he had to tell Zhang Min clearly that he, Xu Youzhen, was capable enough to help the British government!

Only in this way can he really get what he wants, at least in a relatively equal capacity, and cooperate with the British government, instead of becoming a dog driven by Zhang Yu.

Obviously, he won the bet.

Although Zhang Min in front of him was angry, he still sat and listened to what he said, which meant that what he said just now had changed his view of himself.

So Xu Youzhen continued.

"Earlier, the second master wanted to thoroughly investigate the military mansion. Actually, there was a time lag. =Emperor's letters are always more important than Shaobao. If Yu Shaobao is in Beijing, then don't think too much about it. No matter who brings it up, it will eventually fall In the hands of the Ministry of War, because Yu Shaobao was out of Beijing to organize the army at that time, and the officials wanted to stop the emperor from mobilizing troops, so the second master had a chance."

"Of course, in the end Tian Ziqi was superior, using a Wang Qin, which put the second master in a dilemma..."

When this matter was brought up again, Zhang Min's face became even more ugly.

However, he still didn't say anything, just looked at Xu Youzhen quietly, wanting to hear what he could say.

"All the princes in the court are shrewd people. It is impossible not to see this. Although Xu did not know the details of the right time, but after the right time, the emperor quickly issued an order to recall the Shaobao to the capital. , Come to think of it, it has nothing to do with this matter."

As soon as these words came out, Zhang Min frowned immediately.

There are some things that Xu Youzhen doesn't know, but he does know.

Hearing what Xu Youzhen said, he immediately remembered Yu Shiyue's abnormal behavior in the palace. He thought that Yu Shiyue wanted him to offend both civil and military officials of the Manchu dynasty, but now that he thought about it, the reason why Yu Shiyue said that was probably more likely. It is to let Yu Qian return to court.

However, he just turned around this thought in his heart, but he didn't say it out, because Xu Youzhen quickly spoke again and came to a conclusion.

"So, if you want to help the second master get the position now, you have to face not only Fan Guang and others, but also the Ministry of War, Yu Qian!"

When Xu Shi came to the key point, Xu Youzhen didn't even need the honorific title, and just called her by his first name.

Involuntarily leaning forward, Xu Youzhen subconsciously lowered her voice even though there was no one else around, and said.

"If Xu's prediction is correct, the final goal of the method that the Duke of the country told the second master is on Shaobao, right?"

When she said this, Xu Youzhen stared closely at Zhang Min's face, not letting go of any changes in him.

Sure enough, when he said these words, Zhang Min's expression immediately changed. Although he quickly covered it up, he still did not escape Xu Youzhen's capture.

A smile appeared on his face, Xu Youzhen said.

"At this point, Xu just wants to ask the second master a question. The Duke of the country must have a good reason to persuade the second master to stay dormant. However, Yu Shaobao is the emperor's favorite minister, and everyone in the court knows that .”

"With the protection of the emperor, Yu Shaobao's position is as stable as Mount Tai. Xu is very curious, what method does the Duke plan to use to shake Yu Shaobao's position?"

Zhang Min looked at Xu Youzhen in front of him, a trace of fear flashed in his eyes.

Just because I have been standing still, I can deduce so many things. Are these civil servants all so ghostly and ghostly?

However, speaking of this, it is basically a clear card. For Zhang Xiang, there is only one last question left, and that is...

"Why should I tell you?"

In other words, he, Zhang Min, why should he believe in you, Xu Youzhen, in such a civil servant who took the initiative to rely on him for no reason and basically had no friendship before.

Of course, once this sentence came out, it was basically equivalent to acknowledging that Xu Youzhen's judgment was correct.

"Is that really the case?"

Xu Youzhen couldn't help being startled, let out a long breath, and said.

"What Grandpa Guo thinks is really bold!"

Zhang Min didn't speak, but looked at Xu Youzhen coldly, with a hint of threat in his eyes.

Seeing this situation, Xu Youzhen immediately restrained her expression and said.

"I know that the second master will not easily trust Xu when he comes here so rashly, but the answer to the question that the second master is worried about is actually very simple, because Xu is not the elder Zhuge, nor is he from a deeply rooted honorable family."

"Xu is just a Qingliu Hanlin who offended the Son of Heaven and the Holy Mother and had to be attached to the Emperor and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to gain a foothold in the court."

"Even if the British government is in decline, it is a simple matter to deal with Xu. This answer, I think, is enough for the second master, isn't it?"

Hearing this, Zhang Min was taken aback for a moment, and then fell into deep thought.

Even if he doesn't pay much attention to Xu Youzhen, he can still be regarded as a member of the Supreme Emperor's party, so he still has a basic understanding.

Because of the suggestion of moving south, this person was never liked by the emperor. He was led by Chen Xun to build the canal, which made a lot of contributions but was ignored all the time.

Later, relying on Li Xian's relationship, he climbed up to Zhu Jian, and with the help of Chen Xun, he barely entered the East Palace, but he didn't have much sense of existence.

It is indeed a bit of an exaggeration to say that it is easy to crush such a character, but if the British government is really determined to deal with him, it is not difficult as long as it has enough resources and connections.

It has to be said that Xu Youzhen's reason is indeed convincing enough.

If it was Zhu Jian who came here today, then Zhang Xiang would definitely not let go of his guard so quickly, because it would not be easy to bring down Zhu Jian when he was at the level of Zhu Jian.

Of course, it's not that it can't be done, but the price to be paid is too high, and it is easy for the British government to completely collapse or even worse.

However, just Xu Youzhen, a Youchunfang University scholar who is no more than fifth grade, even if the British government is in decline, it is very easy to pull him as a backup.

Especially since he is still working in the Eastern Palace. You must know that the officials in the Eastern Palace always have risks and opportunities.

If the prince can successfully succeed to the throne, then Conglong Zhigong will make his official career a bright road, and he will have the most glorious resume. Even if he makes any mistakes, with such a layer of resume, he can be dealt with lightly.

However, such a big credit is not easy to get.

It has always been difficult to be the crown prince of the Eastern Palace. Before successfully succeeding to the throne, the crown prince has to show his ability, but not show too much so as to make the emperor jealous.

Especially now that the relationship between the Tian family is unpredictable, the situation facing the East Palace is even more dangerous, and it is not obvious now, but when His Highness the Crown Prince grows up and really starts to participate in the court situation, then these officials of the East Palace will really It can be regarded as dangerous every step of the way.

In ordinary times, they need to avoid various risks for the East Palace, make suggestions, and together resist open and dark arrows from all sides. If there is any mistake, they must immediately step up and take the responsibility for His Highness the Crown Prince.

This is the responsibility of Donggong!
If it weren't for such a friendship of fighting side by side, there would be no such precious merits of following the dragon as the gold medal for avoiding death.

Therefore, from this point of view, Xu Youzhen will be subjected to more calculations in the future. If he really offends the British government, then Zhang Xiang doesn't even need to do it himself. Sometimes, just pushing him, or just sitting on the sidelines, is enough to put him to death.

A person who speaks lightly and has a low status, but wants to get involved in the struggles of the big shots, is facing such a risk.

Standing in front of him, Xu Youzhen couldn't come up with any substantive things that could convince him, but, as Xu Youzhen said, there was a huge difference in status between the British government and Xu Youzhen, and Zhang Min had absolute respect for him. The advantage, this point, is enough to make him dare not count the British government.

However, Zhang Min pondered for a moment, and still had the last trace of worry, he looked at Xu Youzhen and asked.

"If I remember correctly, you are a disciple of Chen Xun, Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry. At the beginning, you were able to enter the East Palace because of the help of your teacher. Although, because you have gotten closer to Mr. Zhu Ge recently, you have become relatively distant. , but, can Chen Shangshu watch you fall into danger and do nothing?"

So, there is no fool in this court.

Zhang Min didn't take a fifth-rank official like Xu Youzhen seriously, but he really knew what he should know.

Sure enough, upon hearing this, Xu Youzhen's face froze slightly, but immediately, he revealed a wry smile and said.

"To tell you the truth, Mr. Xu just came out of the teacher's mansion before he came to the British mansion."

"Whether the teacher will stand by and watch Xu's matter, it depends on whether the second master is willing to accept Xu today!"

Zhang Min didn't expect that Xu Youzhen even thought of this one in advance, frowning, he asked.

"What do you mean?"

Xu Youzhen hesitated for a moment, then said.

"Second Master, can you tell Xu first whether you and the Duke of the State plan to deal with Yu Shaobao?"

Hearing this, Zhang Min hesitated.

However, since we have reached this point, there is no need to hide any more. Therefore, Zhang Wei thought for a moment, then nodded lightly.

If Zhang Min just acquiesced to this matter, then this action is equivalent to a direct admission.

Although the meanings of the two are the same, this means from the side that Xu Youzhen has already begun to gain Zhang Min's trust.

Seeing this situation, Xu Youzhen was heartbroken and said.

"To tell you the truth, although Xu doesn't know what the Duke's plan is, what Xu can be sure of is that it is not that simple to shake Yu Shaobao's position."

"Moreover, what Xu wants to say is that the British government must not stand by and let the Chengguo government play its role in this matter."

"Otherwise, if something really goes wrong, Cheng Guogong's government has done its best, and even if the British government wanted to criticize, they probably wouldn't be able to speak up."

"So, Xu is willing to plan for the second master!"

Looking at Xu Youzhen, Zhang Min asked with suspicion in his eyes.

"What are you going to plan?"

So, Xu Youzhen told Zhang Min exactly what she had just said in Chen Xun's mansion.

"...In the Chen Mansion, Xu first mentioned the absence of the cabinet, and then brought up the matter of Song Wenyi's invasion of land. These two things have one thing in common, that is, they both depend on the emperor's attitude."

"With the precedent of the Jingchao, in order to guard against Wang Jianzhai's plan to suppress dissidents, it is imperative to add ministers to the cabinet."

When it comes to these political struggles in the court, Xu Youzhen is no longer the stunned young man she was back then, so she speaks clearly and logically.

"Not only Chen Shangshu, but other important ministers in the court will also contribute to this matter, but the cabinet is different from other yamen after all. Whether to supplement and who to supplement depends on the emperor's nod. Therefore, the few people Xu mentioned, Chen Shangshu will definitely not recommend, he will only choose someone who is not compatible with Wang Jianzhai, but who is in line with the emperor's heart."

"Of course, because the emperor still needs to nod in the end, so at this time, the emperor must not be displeased. However, Song Wenyi's matter is also very difficult to suppress."

"Most of the gentry near Gyeonggi have Beijing-China relations. Song Wenyi is so domineering, they have already found their own connections, but because so many major events happened during the New Year's Eve, it didn't explode for the time being, but after the year Definitely can't hold back."

"Now that Lin Cong, Ye Sheng and others have found Chen Shangshu through me, it means that important officials in the court will definitely be involved. However, if you want to supplement the cabinet, you can't offend the emperor. What Song Wenyi did, It must be the emperor's instruction, so this is a dilemma."

At this point, a mysterious smile flashed across Xu Youzhen's face. He looked up at Zhang Min and asked.

"Then at this time, there needs to be someone who can come forward to offend the emperor, and at the same time, will not involve other ministers, and even the other ministers can stand between him and the emperor to reconcile and be a good person. "

"In this way, we can neither offend the emperor, but also appease the public opinion in the court. Of course, Chen Shangshu and others should not care about the result. After all, it is not their land that Song Wenyi invaded, as long as there are ministers with enough weight to stand up Show your attitude, and the rest is up to the Son of Heaven.”

"This person must have the courage to dare to offend the emperor, and he must have enough weight, and even, he must have the courage to speak out when he knows he is being plotted against."

"Second Master thinks, who is the most suitable in this situation?"