"Continue the investigation, focusing primarily on this person!"
Zhao Cheng stood up and paced a few steps, saying, "If Changsui changes, the secondary capital Yanchuan will also be affected. We need to make some preparations in advance."
"Registration Officer Cheng, in this struggle between Prince Xin and the Left Chancellor, which side do you favor?"
Cheng Xu pondered seriously, then followed behind Zhao Cheng and said, "Judging from the situation, Prince Xin is in a superior position and holds great power. He is also currently the emperor's most trusted advisor. The emperor wants to consider the overall situation and ensure a smooth transition of power, but Prince Xin seems to have no such concerns."
"I think Prince Xin's method is the most effective way to deal with the Left Prime Minister's office. The Left Prime Minister's control in the court has been weakened by the anti-corruption campaign and the establishment of the Central Secretariat, but his influence in the military is still very strong. If we give him time to plan, like the Emperor has, things might change. The best way to eliminate the Left Prime Minister's office is with swift and decisive action."
Zhao Cheng asked, "So you favor Prince Xin more?"
Cheng Xu frowned and said, "That's exactly what I'm worried about. I think the Left Prime Minister's performance this time was too weak, which makes me feel that he has a backup plan, making him unpredictable."
Zhao Cheng nodded and said, "The Left Prime Minister is my father's student. My father said that he is definitely a capable minister who can govern the country well, but if he has ulterior motives, the empire is very likely to collapse in his hands. We must not underestimate him."
"But whether he wins or King Xin wins, we just need to prepare ourselves."
"Yuan Fei".
"Yes." Yuan Fei clasped his hands in greeting.
"You should immediately start doing three things."
Zhao Cheng instructed: "First, I will personally write letters to General Pu Jian and other veteran generals, asking them to resign or be transferred elsewhere, and to find a way to leave Changsui City as soon as possible. You should have someone send them by fast horse. Second, inform Pu Wudi and Lü Bin to do business steadily and not to have any dealings with any Jianghu people in Changsui City recently."
"Thirdly, has the second batch of members of the Yiwen Flying Team been trained yet?"
Yuan Fei said, "With Miss A Tao's help, only the final practical assessment remains."
Zhao Cheng said, "Then let these people collect evidence of crimes committed by the Left Chancellor and officials of the Left Party faction, and then find a way to submit it to the Central Secretariat. This will be their practical assessment."
Cheng Xu asked, "Young Prime Minister, are you trying to add fuel to the fire?"
Zhao Cheng smiled and said, "Didn't you just say that the best way to eliminate the Left Prime Minister's Mansion is with swift and decisive action? Then let's help Prince Xin. After all, compared to the Left Prime Minister's Mansion, the Central Secretariat has Marquis Qingdong and He Yin in charge, so it won't be too chaotic after they take power. But if the Left Prime Minister's Mansion wins this time, their counterattack will probably be very fierce."
Cheng Xu praised, "Young Prime Minister, your foresight and careful planning before acting make you a true strategist!"
"There's no need for flattery." Zhao Cheng stretched his neck and said, "Regarding the money business, you urge them in the Yanchuan region, and I'll handle things in Qingdong City. Business in eastern Jingguo is our core business, and that's the most important thing for us."
"yes!"
Zhao Cheng said, "Young Master Xu has recruited many people who understand economics and know how to do business. After they have been trained for a while, we will find a suitable person to replace you as the chief clerk. Then you can come and work for me."
Cheng Xu was overjoyed and immediately bowed to Zhao Cheng, saying, "Thank you for your high regard, Young Prime Minister!"
When he got home, Zhao Cheng told Deng Yanjiao to wait outside while he went into the room to be with his wife and children.
Zhao Changli is already seven months old. His eyes are gradually showing signs of intelligence, and he seems to be able to recognize people. Zhao Cheng is extremely fond of him.
Zhao Cheng glanced at Yuan Yun on the bed and said, "I really want to stay..."
Yuan Yun said, "Don't pretend."
"I'm serious!" Zhao Cheng said sincerely, "Nothing is as comfortable as having a wife, kids, and a warm bed!"
Yuan Yun said, "There's nothing we can do about it. Tonight is the night her poison will flare up."
Zhao Cheng said, "I will definitely urge Mr. Minghua to cure Yanjiao as soon as possible."
Yuan Yun took the child and said, "Alright, go quickly. It wouldn't be good if she came in with the poison in front of the child."
"Then I'm going." Zhao Cheng rubbed his face against his son's bottom before reluctantly leaving.
After sleeping in the adjacent room with Deng Yanjiao, Zhao Cheng prepared himself for being violated, stripping himself naked and looking as if he were ready to die.
But less than half an hour later, he heard Deng Yanjiao's even breathing beside him.
After waiting for another half hour, Deng Yanjiao still did not react. Zhao Cheng realized something and quickly got dressed and returned to the room with Yuan Yun.
"Haha, Madam, I'm here." Zhao Cheng burrowed into Yuan Yun's bed.
Yuan Yun said, "Go take a shower!"
Zhao Cheng hugged Yuan Yun and said, "What are you washing for? We haven't done anything."
"What happened?"
"Mr. Minghua said that with continued treatment, the cycle of her poisoning will gradually lengthen, and it is estimated that it has."
"Yes, you've gotten longer too."
Sensing Yuan Yun's movement, Zhao Cheng exclaimed in surprise, "Chang Li is still right next to us."
Yuan Yun's soft voice held a wild undertone as she said, "It's nothing."
"Didn't you just say it's not good to do it in front of the children?"
"She's asleep, she's fine."
"Can……"
"Stop dawdling, hurry up!"
Worried about waking the child, Zhao Cheng had no choice but to compromise, thinking to herself that she was destined to be a workaholic, unable to escape it no matter where she slept...
...
Tianze Palace.
A court meeting once every seven days.
Yuan Xiu sat on the dragon throne, while all the officials stood solemnly.
At the bottom of the steps, Wen Tai and Yuan Li stood at the head, followed by the other three central ministers, and then the civil and military officials.
Chen Changyun made thorough preparations for this court assembly, and immediately pointed the finger at Wen Tai, presenting him with a series of prepared pieces of evidence.
"Minister of Rites Lu Zhao, Grand Master of the Palace Du Yuhe, Qian Zhidong, You Wei, Shao An, and Zhang Baiguan! Excellent! Excellent!!"
Yuan Xiu slammed his hand on the armrest, brandishing the documents in his hand, and roared, "Which name on these isn't impressive? So what's most resounding about you isn't your official titles, but your crimes of corruption! And there's a long list to go on!"
"And you, Left Prime Minister!"
Yuan Xiu pointed at Wen Tai and shouted, "Your name is on there too!"
Wen Tai remained calm and replied, "Your Majesty, as far as I know, the aforementioned names are all officials whom I recommended to the Ministry of Personnel. As everyone knows, these officials are grateful people who have always been kind to me and have maintained frequent contact with me."
Wen Tai looked at Chen Changyun and said, "Lord Chen, is your purpose in investigating corrupt officials, or in dealing with me?"
"If you want to deal with me, just come at me alone. Why fabricate so much false evidence and implicate so many innocent people?"
Wen Tai, abandoning his usual low-key demeanor, walked up to Chen Changyun and said sternly, "These people are all loyal ministers of our Great Jing, the backbone of the court. Lord Chen, aren't you afraid of alienating the officials by doing this?!"
The entire room fell silent.
No one expected that the direct conflict between Wen Tai and the Central Government would come so quickly!
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