I studied in modern times

Chapter 1075 Veteran Minister (2)

Zhao Xu looked at Feng Jing approvingly.

Having lived three lifetimes, Zhao Xu discovered that he was actually more used to dealing with these old foxes.

Because they all know what they want.

As long as you can find common ground, and then step in as a monarch to communicate and exchange ideas with them, it will be easy to reach a cooperation agreement.

Unlike others.

Especially the younger generation.

There are actually principles and morals?!

Unbelievable!

Amazing!

Surprisingly, a dynasty like the Song Dynasty had quite a few scholar-officials who upheld principles and morality!
It's a real headache!
These young people are always uncivilized and stubborn.

Zhao Xu always found it difficult to communicate with them.

They could only try to fool him while dangling carrots in his mouth.

Those who really want to go alone can only be driven away by finding excuses and reasons.

What made Zhao Xu even more uneasy was...

These people come from all walks of life.

There were members from the new party, members from the old party, and even several of his trusted advisors from his past lives…

Zhao Xu clearly remembered that those guys had no morals or principles in his previous life.

They are almost all power-driven beings!

It can only be said that people are indeed quite naive when they are young.

But the old guard is different.

Especially someone like Feng Jing, who already lacked integrity and morality!

If used properly, it can definitely be a useful tool.

Just like Wen Yanbo!
only……

Although Feng Jing has never had any integrity or morality, he is too deeply tied to the wealthy family!
What's the background of this wealthy family?
Yan Shu's faction!
Who is Yan Shu?
The prime minister during the reign of Emperor Renmiao was an absolute confidant!

You could even say that Yan Shu was Emperor Renzong's mouth double!

Many things that Emperor Renzong himself was not suited to say or do were handled by Yan Shu.

The bond between the two is incredibly deep!
If Emperor Renmiao has a son who inherits the throne, then there might not be any problems.

This faction, like the Liu and Qian factions that represented Zhang Xianming and Su, will naturally disappear over time.

After all, a new emperor brings a new court!
The problem is, Emperor Renmiao had no son!
The lineage that was succeeded was Zhao Xu's!
Moreover, as soon as Zhao Xu's grandfather took office, he made a big splash with his words – the Puyi Incident.

The protracted debate over the matter led countless veteran officials and vested interests of Emperor Renzong to band together in the face of crisis.

Then, most of these people naturally chose the person who best represented their interests—Fu Bi.

The dust has yet to settle on the Puyi incident.

The momentous Xining Reforms were about to begin.

The series of dramatic changes made these people cling to each other even more tightly in the face of crisis.

This is why Fu Bi became a die-hard conservative.

This is also why Feng Jinghui suddenly became so tough during the Xining Reforms—because the reforms did indeed harm their vital interests.

This is also related to the fact that they are already too deeply tied to the old ministers and vested interests, leaving them no choice but to grit their teeth and go all the way!
This explains why Feng Jing, with his cunning and treacherous nature, was so resolute during the Xining Reforms—Even Zhao Xu's father, the emperor, gave him a way out.

To this end, he even went so far as to personally spread the word – “I dreamt of Feng Jing!”
Lord Feng, you are my wise and capable minister!

Come back soon!

I have missed my husband for a very long time!
However, when Feng Jing learned about this, she was incredibly moved, just like a heartless woman, and rejected him without hesitation!
Given his character, personality, and desire for power, who would believe there wasn't some force behind him driving him to do this?
Of course, these are just Zhao Xu's speculations based on his modern research of relevant historical materials.

What is the actual situation?

Aside from Feng Jing, probably few people in this era can say for sure. But that doesn't stop Zhao Xu from taking his own guess, freely interpreting it, and assuming that it is indeed true!
Then, various methods of training the eagle to stay afloat began.

Using power as bait and titles as enticement, they slowly dangled Feng Jing in their clutches.

He was given hope and power, but he was always kept in check, preventing him from getting what he wanted.

The purpose was to squeeze out all the political value from this veteran of four reigns.

At the same time, it was also to numb the mentality of the conservatives.

This is what is meant by: "Openly repairing the plank road while secretly crossing the Chencang pass!"
So far, the results are good.

All three elders were members of the old party!

Moreover, he was highly respected, and Wen Yanbo even had the right to express his opinions on state affairs. Whenever he entered the capital, he was personally greeted by the prime minister.

Feng Jing and Zhang Fangping were also frequent visitors to the palace.

They were frequently invited to council meetings at the capital—although neither of them had the right to vote or even speak.

But the courtesy and status were top-notch!

Therefore, the conservatives had no worries and simply watched as the Yuan You political situation slowly developed.

They were being pushed forward by Zhao Xu, like a salami being sliced ​​into pieces, until they realized that a certain policy or reform made them uncomfortable.

Everything is too late.

Then one can only numb oneself—a new emperor brings a new court, and a new ruler should bring a new atmosphere.

The imperial court is generally in good shape.

There haven't been any major changes in the political situation!
It's all the work of treacherous officials!

It was just a villain causing trouble!
Once the emperor assumes full power, everything will be alright!
Little did they know, Zhao Xu was involved in all of this.

It could even be Zhao Xu's will!

It was merely disguised as a meeting of the capital, a meeting of the prime ministers, or a consultation between the two governments.

Of course, Zhao Xu didn't have the energy to interfere with all of the decisions made by the capital.

Therefore, more than 70% of the daily political affairs of the capital were indeed produced and decided through "consultation between the two governments" and "deliberation by the prime ministers".

In this matter, Zhao Xu was merely a ruthless signing machine.

This is also why the chief ministers are willing to listen to him.

They exchanged goods and took what they needed.

This can be considered as the political wisdom that Zhao Xu learned while studying abroad in modern times.

He did not want to be a monarch who held absolute power and made absolute decisions.

Whether in his past life or now, he is not that kind of person.

Compared to his father's ruling style, which involved managing and controlling everything, he was different.

Zhao Xu preferred to find a capable prime minister, delegate authority to him, and let him do things while he himself controlled the overall direction from behind the scenes.

This is why, in his previous life, he allowed Zhang Dun to become the sole prime minister!

Now that he has found Feng Jing, it is naturally the same.

When it comes to getting someone to do something, as long as that person can get the job done, Zhao Xu doesn't mind sharing power and giving them benefits.

They even sheltered them from the wind and rain.

So Zhao Xu composed himself for a moment, his eyes slightly red, and said to Feng Jing, "When my late father was alive, he once told me..."

"Among all the senior officials, Lord Feng is the most loyal. If important matters arise, we can consult with him!"

"So it is!"

"I entrust this matter to the military governor!"

"May the governor uphold justice and righteousness, appoint virtuous and talented individuals, recommend capable ministers, and accomplish this great undertaking!"

"When the day of success is achieved, I will personally host a banquet to celebrate the military governor's achievements, and issue a decree to the whole country to spread the news of the military governor's accomplishments throughout the land!"

Simply put, this glory is not for me to enjoy alone!
(End of this chapter)