Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 335
British government.

Zhang Yu didn't go to the Yamen today either, he asked for leave early and waited for news in the mansion.

The one with him was a middle-aged man in a brocade robe, Jiang Yi, the father of Jiang Wan, the Marquis of Dingxi in this generation.

The two were talking together, but Zhang Min's expression was rather worried and absent-minded.

Not long after, someone from outside came in to report.

"Second Master, Marquis Ning Yuan has arrived."

Only then did Zhang Min's spirits perk up, and he quickly said, "Please!"

Soon, Ren Li's figure appeared in front of the lobby, and Zhang Wei and Jiang Yi stood up at the same time and went forward to greet him.

Ren Li walked in with big strides, cupped his hands in salute, and said directly.

"Second Master, fortunately, I didn't disgrace my life!"

Zhang Min was taken aback for a moment, and then a gleam of joy appeared on his face. Suppressing the excitement in his heart, he asked tentatively.

"Save it?"

Ren Li nodded reservedly, and said, "Second Master, let's go in and talk about it."

So, the three of them returned to the hall and took their seats. A servant served tea, and Ren Licai carefully explained everything that happened today.

"... After this incident, within a short period of time, Marquis Chen may have to stay in the mansion in peace. Although Marquis Guo was not demoted, he was also deprived of his job as the governor of the Five Armies. Fortunately, Concubine Jiao is fine. It’s a big deal, only half of the salary was fined.”

With that said, Ren Li sighed and said.

"It's a pity that Uncle Huichang was not able to keep him, and Concubine Xue was also implicated, and was confined to the mansion, the Holy Mother's side. I'm afraid I will feel uncomfortable."

Faced with Ren Li's worries, Zhang Min waved his hand and said.

"The matter of Uncle Huichang is indeed a bit unexpected, but the Marquis Ren doesn't need to worry, the old man will not hide the matter from the Marquis Ren."

"Although we came up with this way of rescuing Marquis Chen, it was also approved by the Holy Mother. Since the Holy Mother didn't say much in the temple, it means that she is prepared for this and won't blame you for it."

Only then did Ren Li's face show a little relief.

On that day, Zhang Fu and others came to his house and asked him to come forward to rescue Chen Mao, and made a big promise.

Claiming that as long as he can successfully rescue Chen Mao, the British government will try his best to promote him as the speaker among the honored relatives.

To be honest, Ren Li really hesitated for a while.

He was born in the guard of Yanshan, and he could barely be regarded as a man who started his family with Emperor Taizong, but in terms of status, he was completely different from the old relatives of the British government.

When everyone already had the iron certificate of hereditary alchemy, he was still just a pawn.

Although these years, he fought on the battlefield and earned back a title, but he knew in his heart that he was still underestimated among these veteran families who paid attention to seniority.

Now there is an opportunity for him to become the speaker of these veteran relatives, even if he just relies on the power of the British government to make the decision for a short period of time, it is enough to make him tempted.

But he also knows that this is not easy.

On the side of the emperor, he obviously didn't want to let Chen Mao and the others go. At this time, he went to intercede for them, and it was clear that he was against the emperor.

Cheng'an Hou Guo Sheng is an obvious example. He was promoted by the emperor, but he was transferred to the British government. No, he is still in prison now.

So Ren Li actually hesitated for a while, but in the end, he still did not resist Zhang Fu's advice.

"...Don't forget, Marquis Ren, that you were recommended by Marquis Chen when you were able to serve as the commander-in-chief of Zijingguan. Without him, where would you have the honor of Marquis?"

"... In the Battle of Bauhinia, Wang Wen, Wang Ao and others were all promoted, but Ren Hou, as the commander-in-chief, should have made the most contribution, but you only got the idle title without any official position. The emperor is on guard against you Isn't that obvious enough?"

Ren Li knew that Zhang Fu and others were trying to lure him into the gang.

But he also had to admit that Zhang Fu was right.

Whether he wants to or not, he has now been assigned to the Marquis of Ningyang, no, he should now be under Uncle Ningyang's men.

This was not only because he was recommended by Uncle Ning Yang to go to Bauhinia Pass, but also because of his conflict with Wang Wen at Bauhinia Pass.

Now that the emperor reuses Wang Wen, we can see his attitude on this matter.

So the matter has come to this point, Ren Li actually has no other choice.

Zhang Fu and others came to the door, but they were confident that he would not refuse.

He received Chen Mao's kindness, if he stood by at this time, he would be stabbed in the back by his relatives, and he would be even more looked down upon.

What's more, the emperor no longer trusts him. If he misses this opportunity and cannot take the opportunity to enter the core layer of the British government, then there will be no good end if the two sides do not rely on each other.

Therefore, even if he knew that he was going to charge for the British government, he still had to bite the bullet.

But fortunately, things went smoothly, and Chen Mao and others survived. In this way, his right to speak on the side of the British government can be greatly strengthened.

Gently nodding his head, Ren Li spoke.

"Second Master has already arranged it for the best. Now that Third Master is not here, although Chen Hou and others were rescued, they will inevitably have to hide their strengths and bide their time for a while. During this period, I am afraid that they will be complacent by Li Xian and his gang. "

Zhang Min was taken aback for a moment, and immediately understood Ren Li's meaning, and said.

"Don't worry, Marquis Ren, it's not that easy. It's hard for Marquis Chen to show up again, but isn't there still Marquis Ren?"

"Don't worry, Marquis Ren, Marquis Ren made great efforts to rescue Marquis Chen this time, and we all know very well in our hearts that I have already greeted each mansion, and I will hand over the memorial tomorrow."

"Li Xian and his group think that if they take down Marquis Guo, they can give us a big blow and hold the Chinese Army's Governor's Mansion in their hands? Dreaming!"

"This Chinese military governor's mansion, except for Marquis Ren, I'm afraid it won't be fun for anyone else to go there. In the next few days, Marquis Ren will have to work hard."

Ren Li felt relieved and smiled.

"Second Lord is being polite. I have always admired the strength of character of Marquis Chen and the former British Duke. It is my blessing to be able to do my best. When the third master welcomes the Supreme Emperor back, with this great contribution, the Chinese Army Commander's Mansion will have to return. The third master will take charge."

So, the three of them looked at each other and laughed heartily.

It has to be said that this time things went smoothly beyond their expectations.

They had actually planned for the worst.

That is, Uncle Huichang was not picked out, and Chen Mao and others were not rescued either.

But even so, it is not without benefits.

At least in this way, everyone in the government and the public can see that the emperor is deliberately suppressing his relatives, and even taking action against the empress dowager's mother clan.

In the short term, it is a bad thing for Huichangbo to be taken down.

But in the long run, after winning Huichangbo, the emperor will definitely restrain himself when the Supreme Emperor returns.

Otherwise, people in the world will inevitably talk about disrespecting the aunt and elder brother.

And if it is true that neither side can keep it, then they have tried their best.

Still the same sentence, if the emperor wins two marquises and one earl at once, he must give some compensation to his relatives.

Otherwise, they would also be criticized and suppressed, and other families in the capital would feel uncomfortable.

They can take this opportunity to push Ren Li to the top position and continue to stabilize the status of the five armies' governor's mansion.

But now, the results are better than they expected.

Although Uncle Huichang was stripped of his title, Chen Mao and others were preserved.

Although it was said that he was demoted and fined, but with such a veteran relative, Zhang Xiang's restless heart finally calmed down a little bit.

However, there are good and bad.

The emperor pardoned Chen Mao and Guo Sheng, so the Five Armies Commander's Mansion would have to spend even more effort.

Zhang Min was thinking about it, but the old butler outside came in silently, whispered a few words in his ear, then took out a document and handed it to him.

As a result, Zhang Min's face suddenly became stiff.

Seeing this situation, Ren Li frowned, and asked, "Second Lord, what happened?"

Zhang Min was silent for a while, then waved his hands, with a smile on his face, and said.

"It seems that there is no need to be so troublesome. The old man is here, congratulating Renhou on his promotion!"

(End of this chapter)