Uncle from a poor family

Chapter 62: Heaven's Will and Human Heart
Tan Chang, Li Zisheng and Deng Changen came out of the Qianqing Palace.

Deng Chang'en had a mocking smile on his face: "Minister Li, you are really bold. The earthquake in Ningxia hasn't even passed yet, and you are talking nonsense about the earthquake in Mount Tai? That is the foundation of the country. You should know the consequences of talking nonsense, right?"

Li Zisheng did not answer, and seemed too lazy to look at Deng Changen.

He has already gained the upper hand in the Ningxia earthquake incident, and even if someone questions his ability, it is not Deng Changen's turn.

In his eyes, Deng Changen was a defeated general.

Qin Chang said: "Mr. Deng, please don't accuse me like that. Mr. Li's point is... if an earthquake really happens in Mount Tai, it will put Your Majesty in a very passive position. In this case, it is better to stay still than to move. That's why I suggest Your Majesty to hold off for a few days and wait until after the New Year to discuss everything...

"It's already halfway through the twelfth lunar month, and there are only a few days left."

Li Zisheng bowed his hands and said, "Thank you, Eunuch Tan, for your understanding. This is what I meant. Since your majesty asked us to speculate on the fate of the country, and I have calculated it, would I hide it? If it really happens, it will be a big deal."

Tan Chang smiled and said, "Sir, what you said is very true. Mount Tai is the guardian mountain of the Ming Dynasty. Its safety is directly related to the rule of the court. Because the mountain is located in the east, it belongs to the wood element, which symbolizes growth and youth. It is completely consistent with the saying that the prince's palace is called the 'Eastern Palace' or the 'Green Palace' and the saying that 'the emperor comes from Zhen'. Mount Tai has always been closely related to the position of the prince.

"The Taishan earthquake has always been regarded as a warning to the stability of the crown prince's position. It concerns the foundation of the country. We cannot overemphasize it. If the incident had not happened, then everything would have been carried out according to the original plan. That is when..."

Li Zisheng shook his head: "If it didn't happen, it can only be said that I am not as skilled as others."

"Oh, sir, please don't say that. You are the first person who has accurately predicted when and where earthquakes will occur. Others may be envious and say that you are lucky, but we all know that your first prediction of earthquakes was so accurate that you were able to accurately predict three earthquakes in one night. You say you are not as good as others, but who are you not as good as?"

Qin Chang almost had the word compliment written on his face.

These words almost made Deng Changen's nose crooked with anger.

He is not inferior to others in skills, does that mean I am inferior to him in every way?
Li Zisheng said, "I appreciate the good intentions of Eunuch Tan. Some facts are really mysterious and unpredictable. A slight mistake can lead to a huge error. I also hope that my speculation is wrong and will not cause trouble to Your Majesty and everyone else."

"You are laughing."

Qin Chang continued to comfort him with a smile.

Li Zisheng said again: "Eunuch Tan, as far as I know, the people in the Imperial Hospital have been slacking off recently. There is a great man in the folk who treats illnesses and saves lives. He has made great contributions to the prevention and treatment of smallpox in Hejian Prefecture. Now he has come to the capital to promote planting medicine for epidemic prevention, but the Imperial Hospital does not take it seriously at all. It is puzzling."

"Oh? Is this happening?"

Qin Chang looked puzzled.

We were still talking about weather signs and disasters and earthquakes, how come the topic suddenly changed to the prevention and treatment of acne?

Deng Changen sneered: "What? Minister Li wants to interfere in the affairs of the Imperial Hospital?"

Li Zisheng said: "Then... I wonder if I am qualified to take charge of this matter?"

Qin Chang said hurriedly: "It's okay for us to talk privately... Master Wan in the palace is ill, and everyone may be too busy to spare time. I need your advice. Not to mention giving some advice, even if you whip everyone with a whip, it would only take a word. If you need any help, just let me know..."

Li Zisheng smiled and cupped his hands: "I dare not trouble Eunuch Tan, I just want to take care of those who are in their positions but do not do their job."

Deng Chang'en was ridiculed by Li Zisheng, and he was very angry. He cursed Li Zisheng as a shameless villain and left the palace in a bad mood. Ai Yu, the supervisor of Shanglin Garden, was waiting at the palace gate. When he saw Deng Chang'en, he hurried forward and said, "We have sent people to investigate. The earthquake in Ningxia does not seem to be fake. Should we send more people to Ningxia to verify it? And tell the inspector there?"

Deng Chang'en's face was fierce: "This alone won't work. Li once again made a big fuss in front of Your Majesty today, saying that there will be an earthquake at Mount Tai."

"oops."

Ai Yu couldn't help but exclaimed, "This matter is of great importance. If it is true as he said, then the position of the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace is secure. Your Majesty and the Imperial Concubine have been considering changing the crown prince. He is... going against the will of heaven."

Deng Chang'en said, "I also think he is tired of living! Even if he is deeply favored by the emperor, he should not be so rash... Where does he get the courage?"

Ai Yu said: "In this case, it doesn't matter whether Ningxia has an earthquake or not. As long as the time comes and there is no earthquake in Mount Tai, he will be doomed."

Deng Chang'en glanced over and said, "If God really lets Mount Tai shake to warn the court, do you have any way to stop it?"

"unless……"

Ai Yu hesitated to speak.

In fact, some things are self-evident. If they can't stop something that is destined by heaven, they still have a chance by isolating themselves from human hearing...

Even if an earthquake occurs in Mount Tai, if the information reported from below can be suppressed, it is the same as if it did not happen.

Deng Chang'en said, "Do you really believe that he can make up a divine will? The earthquake in Ningxia is already mysterious, and it is hard to say whether it happened or not. I think he brought up the story of the earthquake in Mount Tai just to scare His Majesty and stop investigating whether there was really an earthquake in Ningxia. This time he brought up the story of the earthquake in Mount Tai in a more tactful way than last time, and it seems that he doesn't have much confidence."

Ai Yu said: "My Lord is a man of foresight and foresight. It must be as you said. How could Mount Tai really experience an earthquake as he said? Now I am afraid that he will...make amends for it later. Then someone in the palace will speak for him."

"That's what I'm worried about."

Deng Changen sneered, "Taishan has been peaceful for many years. How can he say that the earthquake will happen? His Majesty is just afraid now, so he didn't get angry on the spot. If the prophecy fails and he wants to turn things around, he must rely on someone to speak for him... This person is in a very critical position!"

Ai Yu asked, "You mean Liang Fang, Eunuch Liang?"

"Who else could it be besides Eunuch Liang?"

Deng Changen said, "After all, this man was recommended to the palace by Eunuch Liang. But now that he has grown stronger, how could Eunuch Liang not want to accept his magical powers? This time I will make good use of Eunuch Liang's connections... Please prepare some gifts for me, and I will go to visit Eunuch Liang now."

"Go directly to his house? Eunuch Liang is the eunuch of the Imperial Horse Administration, and he is usually not very kind." Ai Yu said, "We don't have a very close relationship with Eunuch Liang, will he help us?"

Deng Changen smiled confidently, "You don't know this, do you? Although Eunuch Liang can't be said to be the initiator of the change of crown prince, he is also closely related. This time, the man surnamed Li is obviously going to risk the world's disapproval and openly oppose Eunuch Liang. How can he get away with it? It is precisely because I stand on the same side as Eunuch Liang, how can Eunuch Liang not show some mercy?"

Ai Yu was pleasantly surprised and said, "That makes sense. I will prepare a gift for Eunuch Liang right away."

Deng Chang'en said, "Prepare two gifts. I will first go to see the eunuch Chen Xi, the imperial supervisor. I have a deep friendship with him, so it would be most appropriate for him to introduce me to you."

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