Zhu Youxiao didn't say anything, but just watched quietly, waiting for Chen Kedao to give him an answer.
Zhu Youxiao believed that Chen Kedao knew how to choose.
In this world, there are not many people who can reject themselves.
Sure enough, after pondering for a while, Chen Kedao stood up, bowed and said, "I am willing to listen to your Majesty's arrangements."
Zhu Youxiao nodded, then laughed and said, "In that case, then this matter is settled."
After saying that, he turned to look at Chen Hong and said, "I'll leave this matter to you. You have a say in the Jinyiwei, so let the Jinyiwei take charge of this matter."
After hearing what Zhu Youxiao said, Chen Hong quickly said, "I'll arrange for someone to do it right away."
Chen Hong understood very deeply what his grandfather said.
Can’t the emperor order the Imperial Guard to do it?
Of course. Jinyiwei Commander Luo Sigong might be waiting for the emperor's orders!
But the emperor asked him to do it.
There are two meanings here.
On the one hand, he was telling himself and Luo Sigong, "I know what you are doing. I'm not interfering, so you should do it well. If there are no mistakes, then I won't hold you accountable; if there are mistakes, then there's nothing to say."
The second meaning is actually to support Lao Chen.
If you want to cooperate with Jin Yiwei, you must come up with something to prove your usefulness. Who would cooperate with a useless collaborator?
If the emperor directly orders the Jinyiwei to handle this matter, then what is my role?
So now that the emperor has handed this matter over to me, I can use it to hold the Jinyiwei hostage.
Of course, there is actually a third meaning here, but it is buried deeper.
That means letting yourself take the blame.
Once things go wrong or cannot be done, you will be the one to take the blame.
The emperor must be correct. If things go wrong, then the only one who is to blame is himself.
There are risks here, but of course there are also opportunities.
Can I refuse?
I have no right to refuse.
So Chen Hong agreed very readily.
Zhu Youxiao nodded in satisfaction and said, "That's perfect. Okay, go ahead and do it!"
After the two men left, a young eunuch came in to report that Wei Zhongxian had arrived.
A smile appeared on Zhu Youxiao's face, and Wei Zhongxian could no longer sit still.
It was obvious that the Jinyiwei put a lot of pressure on Wei Zhongxian.
This is also what Zhu Youxiao wanted to see. He would not allow Wei Zhongxian to dominate the country.
No matter how much you trust this person, you cannot leave everything to him.
Everyone has selfish desires, even if he is very loyal to you and to this country.
Everyone in the court was arguing, so could we say they had no heart for the country and the people? Impossible.
It’s just that everyone is more selfish. People are selfish.
Even if someone can do a great job in Liaodong, what is the point for me if I am not involved?
This is the thinking of selfish people.
So there have always been people hindering the Liaodong affairs.
The Liaodong issue can be done and can be done well, but it must be done by me; if it is not done by me, then I would rather not do it or mess it up; if it is messed up, then I will do it.
Zhu Youxiao had long seen through that the so-called party and government was not a struggle over lines, but a struggle over interests.
This is the essence of the factional struggles in the late Ming Dynasty.
Your interests are not my interests, and the interests you give me are not the interests I want.
As for the interests of the country and the emperor, they are put at the back of the list because these two interests are the same for everyone.
This is what the Donglin Party thought, and this is what Wei Zhongxian thought too. There is no essential difference between the two.
Zhu Youxiao could not let these people think this way, nor could he let these people do this, so balance is the kingly way.
Only by maintaining a balance can you allow them to do things according to your own ideas.
The Jinyiwei had made all the arrangements, and the Dongchang was at a disadvantage.
Now, Zhu Youxiao wants to add some pressure to Wei Zhongxian.
Wei Zhongxian was still very sensitive, so he came now.
After taking a look at the young eunuch, Zhu Youxiao ordered directly: "Let him in."
Not long after, Wei Zhongxian walked in from outside.
After meeting Zhu Youxiao, he quickly prostrated himself on the ground and saluted, "This servant pays homage to His Majesty."
Nodding gently, Zhu Youxiao said, "Okay, get up!"
After Wei Zhongxian stood up, Zhu Youxiao continued to ask, "What brings you here?"
"Your Majesty, I came here today to report the Liaodong case to you. After my interrogation and investigation, the case has been almost concluded." Wei Zhongxian said hurriedly.
"Really?" Zhu Youxiao showed an interested expression and ordered, "Then tell me about it."
"Yes, Your Majesty," Wei Zhongxian quickly agreed, then continued, "I interrogated those who impeached Xiong Tingbi, and they confessed to their crimes. They did accept bribes from Liu Guojin. After accepting Liu Guojin's bribes, they followed Liu Guojin's advice and impeached Xiong Tingbi."
"I interrogated Liu Guojin again. According to his confession, the person behind him was actually General Li Ruzhen. He was instructed by Li Ruzhen to collude with these people to frame Xiong Tingbi."
Zhu Youxiao nodded, a look of sudden enlightenment on his face, and sighed, "I see! No wonder these people are so united. It turns out they were colluding with each other and had planned this all along. It's a shame they usually claim to be upright gentlemen, but they actually did something like this! The Censorate is the eyes and ears of the emperor, and yet they actually committed such a shameful act. Zou Yuanbiao cannot escape the blame!"
By this time, Chen Hong had quietly returned. He was worried about Wei Zhongxian coming to see the emperor without him.
Wei Zhongxian glanced at Chen Hong who had returned secretly, and his eyes narrowed slightly.
Seeing Wei Zhongxian looking at him, Chen Hong smiled at Wei Zhongxian, put his hands in front of his lower abdomen, and stood there with a harmless look.
When Zhu Youxiao saw this scene, he said nothing and had no intention of driving Chen Hong away.
Wei Zhongxian knew that Chen Hong would become his biggest enemy in the future.
It’s all my fault for not being on guard and letting this guy take advantage of me!
But it was too late to think about these things now. He was also angry with the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, Luo Sigong.
Luo Sigong, why don't you just turn to me, Old Wei? Why do you have to turn to this old coffin ladle?
However, Wei Zhongxian also knew that now was not the time to worry about these things.
I have to do the current thing well, so that the emperor can value me more. Otherwise, I won't even be able to pass this hurdle.
When Wei Zhongxian heard that the emperor pointed the finger at Zou Yuanbiao, he was no fool. He naturally knew what to say and what to do.
Zou Yuanbiao has been ordered by the emperor to stay at home. If he doesn't pounce on it and take a bite, he would be doing himself a disservice.
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