Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 420 Barely Reaching an Agreement

Seeing that Zhu Yi still didn't respond, Zhang Min also felt a little troubled.

Although he seems to be calmer than Jiao Jing, in fact, he is more concerned about whether he can successfully win over Zhu Yi than asking Cheng Guo Gongfu to help rescue Zhang Fu.

These are also the original words Zhang Fu told him in the imperial prison.

"...Although I have made a lot of arrangements, there are always accidents in everything. Once I fail to get out of the imperial prison, then the key to maintaining the status of the British government is to win over the government..."

The so-called preparedness, compared to the grasp of the situation in North Korea and China, Zhang Fu naturally has a clear understanding of the situation facing the British government today.

In the final analysis, all these changes came too fast, civil engineering changes, Zhang Fu died, and as his successor, Zhang Fu is now also facing a crisis.

The time was too short, and Zhang Fu had no time to train the next generation of the British government. It is conceivable that once something happened to him, most of the power accumulated by the two generations of the British government over the past few years would inevitably dissipate.

Therefore, he needs to leave a way out for the British government. At present, the Chengguo government is the most suitable.

One thing is that the Chengguo Mansion has enough accumulation. You must know that although the Chengguo Mansion seems to be in danger now, it is a mansion that has stood for many years after all, and the connections and friendship accumulated by Zhu Yong during his lifetime are still very deep.

The second is that the Chengguo Palace has no titles and cannot protect itself, so there is no need to worry that the Chengguo Palace will turn against the guests and embezzle the heritage of the British Palace.

To put it bluntly, once something happened to Zhang Fu, the situation of the two mansions would be about the same level.

The British government may have a slight advantage because of its knighthood, but if the connections and the network behind it are added, the two sides are almost the same.

After all, Chengguo's government's accumulation and contacts among civil servants are not comparable to that of the British government that has been working in the military.

There is no problem for the two sides to hold together to keep warm and spend a period of difficult times together.

Therefore, although Zhang Min didn't seem to care, he felt a headache in his heart.

At this moment, Jiao Jing suddenly spoke.

"Dare to ask the little prince, do you still want to take back the title of Duke Cheng?"

This question was a bit too direct, which made Zhu Yi frowned and felt a little displeased, but he still nodded and said, "It's natural."

So, Jiao Jing continued to ask: "What year and month does the young man think, with the current attitude of the emperor?"

Zhu Yi didn't speak, but her face became rather ugly.

Seeing this, Jiao Jing knew that he had poked a sore spot.

Over the past few days, various signs indicated that the emperor did not intend to return the title of Duke Cheng to Zhu Yi.

If it is better, in a few years, it may be reduced to a lower rank. If the civil servants do not let go, maybe this huge government will disappear after a while.

What will be the result, there is still no definite statement, but Jiao Jing knows that Zhu Yi must have a bottom line in his heart.

That time when Zhu Yi entered the palace in the evening, the look and performance when she came out showed one thing...

Seeing that Zhu Yi didn't answer, Jiao Jing asked further.

"If the old man's guess is correct, the young master has already obtained the letter from the emperor before, right? Besides, I'm afraid the letter is not what the young master wants, right?"

Zhu Yi's face became even uglier, and she said coldly, "What exactly is the son-in-law trying to say?"

Seeing his behavior like this, Jiao Jing laughed instead, and said, "Of course it's to help the young prince to get his title back!"

At this time, even Zhang Wei who was at the side felt a little surprised.

He didn't dare to guarantee such a thing, but Jiao Jing dared to say that...

Zhu Yi frowned, and said: "My son-in-law, it's about my father's reputation, my father's family lintel, I'm not in the mood to joke with you."

Jiao Jing shook his head and said.

"The old man is not joking, young master, please think about it, the court has been reluctant to allow the young master to confer the title for so long, just because he felt that Cheng Guogong was defeated in the battle of Yao'erling, lost his master and humiliated the country, and lost the dignity of the court. It also indirectly led to the civil engineering failure, which is a crime against Sheji, isn’t it?”

Zhu Yi didn't answer. This is something well known in the government and the public, and there is no need to answer at all.

However, Jiao Jing said next.

"But little prince, you have to know that Cheng Guogong went to Yao'erling because he was ordered by the Supreme Emperor. After he died in battle, he also retreated to cover the Supreme Empress."

"Both the government and the public will feel that Cheng Guogong's loss of a teacher humiliates the country, but the Supreme Emperor will not!"

These words, Jiao Jing said firmly.

After Zhu Yi finished listening, she finally changed her face and asked, "What does Shi Bo mean?"

Jiao Jing looked at Zhu Yi and said word by word.

"My lord, the Supreme Emperor is the Supreme Emperor after all!"

"One day the Supreme Emperor will return to the south. Just say one thing, Cheng Guogong has contributed to the retreat of his old man. The civil and engineering battles are all because of Wang Zhen's power and have nothing to do with Cheng Guogong. Then, there will be no ministers in the government and the public. You, embarrassing Cheng Guogong?"

This……

Zhu Yi hesitated and didn't speak, but her heart was obviously shaken.

Seeing this, Zhang Min also hastily walked by.

"Little Lord, Prince Jiao's words are right. It is no longer possible for the government and the public to give Cheng Guo a fair name. Only the Supreme Emperor can help Cheng Guo's family get back the title."

"So, our purpose is the same. Besides, it is also your father's will to let the Supreme Emperor return to the capital safely, right?"

Now Zhu Yi finally couldn't bear it anymore.

After pondering for a moment, he finally said: "Since Shi Bo insists, then this marriage can be concluded, and my nephew can also try to contribute to the matter of welcoming back the Supreme Emperor. However, the foundation of Cheng Guogong's mansion is too weak now, and it is too risky. Sorry. My nephew can't share Shi Bo's worries."

Zhang Min almost jumped up from his chair.

This is what he was waiting for.

Although Zhu Yi is obviously still hesitating, as long as the marriage ends, the relationship between them will only become closer and closer, and eventually become inseparable.

What's more, what Zhu Yi was worried about was completely unnecessary.

The status of Cheng Guogong's mansion is different from that of Luo Tong and Xu Bin. The latter were originally used to charge the front line, but he wooed Cheng Guogong's mansion to stabilize the foundation.

For the eight characters of "all prosperity, one loss, all damage", Luo Tong and others can only occupy the first four characters, but Cheng Guogong's mansion can account for all eight characters.

This determined that it was impossible for him to ask Zhu Yi to do so-called too risky things.

The role Zhu Yi can play is far greater than going into battle in person.

At that moment, Zhang Xuan clapped his hands and said with a smile: "Young Lord, don't worry, you and I will be good friends from now on. Whenever something happens, the British government will take the lead."

Zhu Yi's expression was a bit complicated, as if she didn't know whether her choice was right or wrong.

But it was only a moment before Young Master Zhu adjusted his mentality and asked.

"My nephew agreed to the marriage, but the rules and etiquette of our marriage in the two princes are complicated, and the old wives of the two families have to report it. What's more, we have to ask the Holy Mother to give us a marriage. It can't be done in a short time."

"The most urgent thing right now is how to rescue the third master. I don't know if Shi Bo has a plan?"

Therefore, Zhang Wei and Jiao Jing looked at each other, and then told Zhu Yi about their plan, and when they were about to finish, Zhang Wei added on purpose.

"Don't worry, little grandpa. It's just that you need to contact some nobles and powerful people. Even if the emperor blames it, each family is just out of righteous indignation and doesn't know the truth. There will never be any major incidents."

Zhu Yi didn't look nervous, said.

"Your uncle is too polite. My nephew can still take such a small risk. However, tomorrow, the time is too tight. I'm afraid my nephew can only talk to a few uncles who are close to me."

Zhang Min waved his hand and said, "It's okay, it's a surprise that the young master can help, so I'll do my best."

The matter was settled in this way, Zhang Wei and Jiao Jing were relieved, and they got up to leave immediately.

Zhu Yi sent the two of them all the way out of Duke Cheng's mansion, and then gave some instructions to the attendants beside him.

So, the latter nodded in response, then changed his clothes, and quietly left Cheng Guogong's mansion through the small side door...

(End of this chapter)