At the end of the hour of Hai, Xia Song left Zhao Jun's mansion in high spirits.
After several rounds of probing, the atmosphere became much more harmonious after Xia Song hinted that he would follow Zhiyuan's lead in the future.
Although Zhao Jun did not explicitly state that the Minister of Finance and the Alternate Director of the Constitutional Council was him.
But Xia Song still understood a lot from Zhao Jun's increasingly friendly attitude, so when he finally said goodbye and left, his face was full of smiles.
The next day, early morning.
At the morning court session, Prime Minister Li Di stood up and made a memorial, suggesting that the position of Minister of Finance was vacant and someone should be filled, and suggested that according to the sequence, Xia Song, the Left Vice Minister of Finance, was the most suitable.
Zhao Zhen was a little puzzled at the time. He knew that Li Di was Zhao Jun's man, which meant that it was Zhao Jun's intention to recommend Xia Song.
What is this song about?
However, since Zhao Zhen guessed that it was Zhao Jun's intention, he did not stop it. Turning around and seeing that Zhao Jun had no objection, he agreed and passed the resolution.
Since then, Xia Song was promoted to the position of alternate Tongzhi of the Political System Council and Minister of Finance. Under normal circumstances, the Minister of Finance is of the second rank, and with the title of Observation Tongzhi, he is of the second rank, and with the title of alternate Tongzhi, he is of the first rank, which is equivalent to the deputy prime minister.
It can be said that Xia Song rose to fame overnight and was promoted several levels in a row. Although all the officials in the court had some vague guesses, they were still extremely envious. After the court was dismissed, they all went to congratulate Xia Song on his promotion with a sour taste in their mouths.
Not long after the morning court session, Zhao Zhen found out the reason.
Cao Xiu reported to him that Xia Song had secretly gone to Zhao Jun's mansion last night and stood at the door for more than three hours. After that, Zhao Jun finally let him in. The two talked for more than an hour inside, and no one knew what they talked about.
Zhao Zhen could vaguely guess what they were talking about. It was nothing more than Xia Song imitating Li Di and coming to seek refuge. But Zhao Zhen was still very curious. Didn't Zhao Jun dislike Xia Song? Why did he accept Xia Song?
So during the daily meeting in Chongzheng Hall in the afternoon, Zhao Zhen asked this question.
Outside the Chongzheng Hall, it was the middle of winter, the Zi month. Although it had not yet snowed, a moderate rain was falling. The rain was not particularly heavy, but it was not light either. Dark clouds covered the sky.
A stove was lit in the house, and Zhao Jun repeatedly reminded everyone that when burning coal, windows must be opened for ventilation to be careful of carbon monoxide poisoning. Therefore, a window was left open. Although it was a bit cold and rain came in from time to time, at least it was not stuffy.
Everyone was seated, preparing to discuss today's topic. Zhao Zhen looked at Zhao Jun and asked curiously, "Grandson, was it you who recommended Xia Song?"
"Um."
Zhao Jun smiled and said, "He came to me last night and wanted to join me. In view of his ability, I finally accepted him."
"oh."
Zhao Zhen responded without comment, and no one knew what he was thinking.
Seeing him like that, Zhao Jun said, "Brother, you used to be most wary of forming cliques. Are you worried that I might be forming a clique for personal gain?"
"That's not the case. I'm just worried that Xia Song's behavior might ruin my eldest grandson's plans."
Zhao Zhen said hurriedly.
Zhao Jun smiled and said, "Actually, you don't have to worry about anything. Let me ask you, do you remember what I said before: what is the number one worry of all the people in power in the world?"
“Regime stability!”
Zhao Zhen answered without hesitation.
"good."
Zhao Jun looked around and said, "For those in power, preserving power and life comes first. Realizing ambitions is second. Benefiting the country, or even bringing disaster to the country, is actually a byproduct. The essence of benefiting the country is to maintain the security of the regime!"
He pointed at himself and continued to say to Zhao Zhen: "As a member of the Zhao family, now that I have promised you that I will help you maintain the rule of the Song Dynasty, everything I do is for your own good."
"Can I still rebel? Can I overthrow the Song Dynasty? I don't have military power, and the officials won't support me. I have no chance of overthrowing the government."
Zhao Jun spread his hands and said, "So if you see the essence through the surface, you have no reason to doubt me. Even if I wanted to sideline you, it would be impossible. Who among these people would agree? Li Di is on my side, but if you ask him if he is willing to rebel against me, what will he say?"
Li Di's face turned slightly pale.
Although after entering the Constitutional Court, he had become accustomed to Zhao Jun's often mysterious and cunning demeanor and official tone in public, he spoke more directly in front of people who knew each other's backgrounds and did not hide much.
But this is too straightforward. It's just like pressing Zhao Zhen's ears, picking him up and telling him, "Everything I do is for your own good. Don't be suspicious of me."
This really scared people like Li Di, who had served as prime minister several times.
However, what he didn't know was that this was Zhao Jun's method of controlling Zhao Zhen, and it was also the best way to maintain the balance and unity of the Constitutional Court.
Simply put, the more straightforward and clear the words are, the more people will believe them and think they make sense.
If the words were confusing, everyone would end up suspecting each other and not knowing what Zhao Jun was thinking, which would only ruin the situation.
Once the seeds of doubt are planted, that's when things get serious.
Therefore, the more Zhao Jun speaks without restraint and makes his words clear and understandable to others, the more people will feel that Zhao Jun's thoughts and opinions are expressed thoroughly and there is nothing wrong with what he says.
And Zhao Zhen fell for it.
After all, what Zhao Jun said is right. Once you talk it out, you will be able to figure it out.
Yes.
Even if Da Sun formed his own power, he would only have the support of Li Di and Xia Song.
Then what?
He has no military power, no legitimate inheritance rights as a descendant of the Zhao family, and no righteous status.
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