Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 995 I Want It All
Night, the British government.

The candle was flickering, snow fell outside at some point, and the fragrance of tea rose from the study room, but it couldn't hide the master's sadness.

On both sides of the table, Zhang Min and Zhu Yi were sitting opposite each other, the face of the second master of the Zhang family was obviously not very good.

"My lord, what do you think of today's events?"

Gently put the teacup in his hand on the table, in the end, it was Zhang Yu who asked first, although it was a question, but there was a hint of questioning in his tone.

Such emotions were not concealed, so Zhu Yi naturally couldn't fail to hear them.

Lifting her head slightly, and meeting Zhang Min's gaze, Zhu Yi's expression was completely calm, said.

"I know why the second master is dissatisfied. What happened today is beyond my expectation."

"Before I came to the British government, I had just returned from my uncle's residence, and he was also very apprehensive about this promotion."

"As for what the emperor's intention is, I think, with the second master's eyesight, he can't fail to see it, right?"

Moreover, Zhang Xiang's attack this time, to put it bluntly, is dedicated to serving the public and rectifying the ethos of the military government. However, in terms of interests and standpoints, in the eyes of many nobles, he is actually attacking military officials and fighting each other. In exchange for the re-emergence of the British government.

Zhang Mo raised his head, Zhu Yi's confident voice still echoed in his ears, he looked at the young man in front of him, he was taken aback for a moment, and then laughed, but there was a bit of unknown meaning in his eyes, said.

The emperor's intention to promote Wang Qin at this time is self-evident.

"The old man knows that this is sowing discord, and the Duke also knows that it is sowing discord, but no one will give up what they have, will they?"

Seeing this situation, Zhu Yi also realized that what he said was wrong, so he continued to add.

"It's true that you and I have a quarrel between the two houses, which is of great benefit to the emperor, but unless the two houses break up, there will be no immediate effect for the emperor."

"If I say that I will persuade my uncle to resign from the position of governor and recommend the second master instead, will the second master believe it?"

"The Son of Heaven, is it the Son of Heaven after all!"

Of course he knew why Zhang Min was unhappy.

However, this does not mean that the two governments will break apart.

"This matter was originally proposed by the second master in the court, but in the end, the emperor promoted my uncle to be in charge of the military governor's mansion to assist in investigating this matter."

In this matter, the British government has invested a lot.

It is a foregone conclusion that he did not get the position of governor of the military government. If he breaks with the Chengguo government, then the prestige of the British government will only decline further. There is no benefit in doing so except to vent his anger.

Seeing this situation, Zhu Yi couldn't help showing a wry smile.

But as long as the goal can be achieved, Zhang Erye gritted his teeth and accepted it.

However, who would have thought that even after making so many preparations, in the end, she still made wedding clothes for others.

Sensing Zhang Yu's hard-to-disguise alienation, Zhu Yi sighed and said.

What is the best way to deal with sowing dissension?
Honestly, of course!
Therefore, Zhu Yi simply made everything clear.

In addition, Zhang Xiang even negotiated terms with several key mansions in advance, in exchange for them either keeping silent or speaking out to help in court.

Even if Zhang Yu could believe that this was not Zhu Yi's original intention, but would Zhu Yi give up the power once he got it?
Or, after tossing and tossing for so long, do you really want the British government to follow the old path of Ren Li again?

"But if the second master and I work together to obstruct this matter, then the case cannot be investigated. Others may be fine, but uncle will definitely be punished."

Once it is necessary to investigate, then Zhang Xiang, who has the backing of the two princes, is the most suitable candidate. Taking this opportunity, the British government can not only clean up the door, but also deter those who think that the British government has sunk into the sky, so they want to Unscrupulous people who switched to others.

In fact, this is also the brilliance of the emperor all along, to win by conspiracy, even if he knows it, it is sowing discord.

In fact, from the time Zhu Yi made it clear just now, the relationship between the two families has actually been faintly showing a tendency to collapse.

Zhang Min frowned, and finally became serious.

As he spoke, his tone became a little sighed, said.

No matter how close a partner is, they will have their own thoughts. It is impossible to completely focus on the interests of the British government. Only the real family members are the most reliable and most at ease.

If he failed to achieve his goal, Zhang Min would be angry, but if Wang Qin was promoted to governor, if Cheng Guogong's government readily accepted it, he would indeed feel resentful.

Don't you, Zhang Xun, think that only the British government can find out the evidence of these people? Then I will be promoted to be a member of the Duke's government. Let's see, in this way, whether your two governments can advance and retreat hand in hand.

Even after doing so much, submitting this memorandum is still a big risk. After all, it is to touch the interests of some people, and some people can talk about it, but at least the military officials involved will try their best to resist, so, After the news comes out, the British government will definitely face a lot of pressure and hostility.

When he first heard that Zhu Yi wanted to have it both ways, Zhang Wei only thought it was funny, but as Zhu Yi emphasized his position again, Zhang Wei also realized that the Duke in front of him was afraid There is a plan in mind.

"It's just sowing discord, how could this old man be fooled!"

"Appreciate further details!"

"Of course, it's already an undisclosed secret that the emperor wants to suppress you and my two governments. It's not a rare thing. What I mean is, why did the emperor choose this time to sow discord between you and my two governments? ?”

"Second Master may wish to think about a question first, why did the emperor promote uncle to take charge of the post-military governor's mansion?"

Moreover, Zhu Yi obviously needs a talking point, the real drama is probably still to come.

"What's more, the Supreme Emperor is still there, and his old man will not want to see the relationship between you and my government break down."

Seeing that Zhang Min's attitude finally eased, Zhu Yi's expression also relaxed, she lifted the teapot and poured a cup of tea for the other party and herself, and then Zhu Yi opened her mouth to speak.

"Or to put it further, even if the second master and I have a disagreement over this matter, is it possible that we will part ways because of this?"

"On the surface, it's because the old man's impeachment included officials from the military governor's mansion, but in fact, it was nothing more than provoking the relationship between our two mansions."

Zhu Yi nodded lightly and said.

Today in the hall, most of the people impeached in the memorial presented by Zhang Xiang were military officials who had had private contacts with Ren Liduo earlier.

"Then, why does the emperor want to provoke the relationship between you and my two governments?"

As a result, the atmosphere in the study suddenly sank. The snow outside the window bent the branches and fell to the ground with a rustling sound.

The smile on Zhang Min's face became stronger, but it made people feel no trace of warmth. He also shook his head, Zhang Min said.

"The combination of the two governments will have more advantages than disadvantages, not to mention..."

Zhang Min never thought about this question.

"My lord has a big appetite."

Therefore, even if Zhang Erye had to bite the bullet, he had to fight by himself.

The fire in the room was strong, and the red-hot charcoal fire crackled softly. Zhang Ning slowly raised his head, with a smile on his face, and said.

"So, how does the Duke plan to choose?"

Although, there are some costs to be paid, for example, to bear the counterattack of these military officials, to appease the honorable families whose interests have been damaged, and it is even possible for the emperor to take this opportunity to place a large number of people in the military mansion, etc. wait……

There was silence in the study.

Zhang Min's eyes flickered, his brows were tightly frowned, and he looked at Zhu Yi without speaking.

Sure enough, after hearing this sentence, a smile appeared on Zhu Yi's face, and she continued to ask questions along the lines.

"Just to bury a thorn, he gave up the position of a military governor for no reason. Don't the second master think that this is not worth the gain for the emperor?"

This question is so strange that Zhang Yu couldn't help frowning, because it is also obvious. The emperor wants to suppress the British government for many reasons, whether it is that the British government has been secretly helping the emperor, or the emperor wants to support Fan. Waiting for a group of newly promoted nobles is all reasons, needless to say?

After a while, Zhang Min's expression slowly relaxed, he sighed, and said.

However, it is still unavoidable to be jealous.

Zhang Xiang's eyes on Zhu Yi became somewhat complicated, and after a while, he finally opened his mouth and said.

"If I want to help my uncle secure this position, then I have to help Fan Guang and the others to thoroughly investigate this matter, but in this way, the hard work of the second master during this period will be in vain, and what's more, there will be more trouble." Offend a lot of people."

As she spoke, Zhu Yi's expression became serious.

All of this is for the purpose of being able to regain control of the military government, so that Zhang Xiang can represent the British government and return to the military officials, the top group of people who can directly participate in decision-making.

Even at this time, Zhu Yi told him that he would voluntarily give up the position of governor that Wang Qin had acquired, Zhang Min would not believe it.

"Yeah, it's nothing more than a plan to alienate us. The emperor's move is indeed a problem for us!"

"Do not believe!"

Having said that, Zhang Min's attitude was still unavoidably estranged.

"The emperor's move is indeed clever, but he forgot that it is important for the government of Chengguo to expand its voice in the military government, but the friendship of the government of the United Kingdom is equally important. Therefore, the two of us Will never give up!"

Frowning tightly, Zhang Erye thought for a while, but still couldn't figure it out, so he simply asked directly.

But the problem is that the British government has invested so much in the early stage, and the emperor has indeed agreed to investigate the case under the pressure of civil and military.

Just like what Zhang Xiang said, this is sowing discord, but it is sobering discord without any disguise.

The eyes of the two met in the air, Zhu Yi suddenly showed a smile on his face, picked up the tea cup at hand and drank it down in one gulp, the cup hit the table lightly, making a crisp sound.

After pondering for a moment, he shook his head lightly and said.

After everything was prepared, Zhang Yu waited for the opportunity again, until now, when the courtiers were discussing about the border issue, he finally seized the opportunity and presented the memorial.

"The emperor's move is forcing me to choose between uncle and second master..."

As they thought, after the crimes of these military officials were revealed, as long as the emperor hadn't really made up his mind to confront the civil servants completely, it would be difficult for him to find a legitimate reason not to investigate the case.

The matter of Ren Li taught Zhang Erye a great lesson, and he finally understood that supporting a puppet and indirectly participating in decision-making is too slow and easy to breed tigers.

Hearing this, Zhu Yi shook her head lightly, her face still frank, said.

However, what does Zhu Yi mean by mentioning this?
Zhang Mo looked at Zhu Yi with a hint of doubt.

However, Zhang Wei is no longer the impulsive Zhang Erye he was at the beginning. Now, the burden of the entire British government is on his shoulders, and it is natural to weigh the pros and cons when doing things.

Seeing this situation, Zhu Yi continued.

Therefore, this is just the beginning. Although Zhang Xiang questioned, he has been unwilling to let him find out the reason.

If it is not made clear, then the harmony between the two governments is still there. Although there may be a gap, it is far better than a complete break.

It should be said that up to now, this matter has indeed benefited the Chengguo government, while the British government has suffered a big loss.

First, in order to get the list, Zhang Yu had no choice but to agree to let the Ren clan survive. Then, he tried his best to persuade the Supreme Emperor to acquiesce in this matter, and then Chen Mao and others agreed to help him.

"what do you want to say in the end?"

On the contrary, he would only feel that this was Zhu Yi's plan to delay the attack.

However, in the end, Zhang Min was pushed aside, and it was Wang Qin who was promoted. How could Second Master Zhang not have a lump in his heart?
You must know that Wang Qin is Zhu Yi's uncle. The so-called mother-in-law is the eldest. Among relatives, the relationship between nephew and uncle is one of the closest relationships.

This is something everyone is well aware of. Now that we have reached this point, there is naturally nothing to hide.

As a result, it is bound to have an impact on the reputation of the British government.

Looking at the steaming teacup in front of him, Zhang Min narrowed his eyes slightly, and after a while, he spoke.

However, what he didn't expect was that Zhu Yi did not pretend to give up as he expected, but frankly expressed her true thoughts.

Zhu Yi followed Zhang Min's words and continued.

"I... want both!"

"Since the Duke is so frank, the old man will not hide it."

As for the reason, just like what Zhang Wei said just now, no one is willing to spit out the fat in the mouth.

Seeing this situation, Zhu Yi, who is familiar with Zhang Yu's temperament, knew that the person in front of him was already a little irritable, and if he continued to play tricks, this Second Master Zhang might lose his temper.

So, he pondered for a while, thought about how to speak, and then said.

"Actually, the answer is very simple. This is the best solution that the emperor could think of under the circumstances at that time!"

"In other words, compared to Yu Cifu's suggestion, doing so is the least expensive way for the emperor..."

(End of this chapter)