"Lang Jun, do you think your deduction is really possible?"

Wang Sheng laughed and said, "A deduction can only be a deduction. It is somewhat true and somewhat false. It is useless to say it. It depends on how Mr. Zhang sees it."

"I?"

Zhang Hua was silent for a moment and said, "Seven percent true, three percent false."

"Mr. Zhang seems to be willing to believe what this junior says."

Wang Sheng sat up a little straighter.

"Unless I want to believe your words, it's really, hey~"

Zhang Hua sighed softly.

"After saying so many things, how should Duke Zhang respond? Should he help the prince, or continue to help the tyrants?"

Phew~

Zhang Hua gently blew on the ginseng tea in front of him and took a small sip.

"At this time, I still have to think about it."

Wang Sheng's face was stern and he asked sternly, "What else does Mr. Zhang need to think about? Power, position, righteousness, or something else?"

"The prince plans to take action soon?"

Wang Sheng shook his head slightly and said, "His Royal Highness is not going to take action in the near future, but he is going to take action today."

"today?"

Wang Sheng nodded and said with a smile, "Otherwise, how do you think Mr. Zhang will come back?"

"The prince seems to have prepared the matter before making a decision."

There was a look of desolation on Zhang Hua's face, but he had not yet explained what he said.

The prince no longer trusts him.

If he doesn't do something today, I'm afraid that when the prince takes over the power, Zhang Hua won't have much to do.

"The Crown Prince wants me to come here now because he is not afraid of Duke Zhang and the middle palace informing him. If Duke Zhang is willing to help the Crown Prince, he will make a promise to me at this time. If not, Duke Zhang and His Highness the Crown Prince would probably be strangers.

, when the time comes, there is no need to say false words like the late emperor’s instructions. Everyone is their own master, and you are the middle palace. If the prince loses power, you can continue to be your Sikong."

Wang Sheng's words can be described as a mockery of Chi Guoguo.

Zhang Hua took a sip of ginseng tea, and the color on his face was indeed very calm.

He has lived for so many years, and if Wang Sheng's mere words would have changed his mind drastically, then Zhang Hua would no longer be Zhang Hua.

"Young man, there is no need to provoke me."

"This junior is not trying to anger Mr. Zhang. I am just trying to reason with Mr. Zhang."

"If there is Zhang Gong to help, then the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty will naturally regard Zhang Gong as his leader. It will be much easier for the prince to deal with the middle palace. But it is not that without Zhang Gong, the prince will not be able to do this. It will naturally be difficult to do it.

Just a few."

"If Mr. Zhang is really seeking a title, His Highness the Crown Prince is not a person who refuses to repay kindness. If Mr. Zhang wants to fulfill his ambitions, wouldn't the Crown Prince be a better candidate than Jia Mi in the middle palace?"

Zhang Hua lowered his head and seemed to be thinking.

At this point, Wang Sheng did not need to continue talking.

He has said enough.

Next, it depends on Zhang Hua’s own wishes.

"The late Emperor has shown great kindness to me."

Zhang Hua suddenly stood up and seemed to be sighing.

"I originally wanted to repay my kindness and realize my political ambitions, but the late emperor suddenly struck me at that time and knocked me off the mountain."

Wang Sheng naturally knew what Zhang Hua said.

When Wu Guoshang still existed, Emperor Wu and Yang Hu secretly planned to attack Wu. Most of the officials did not agree, but Zhang Hua only agreed with this plan.

In the fifth year of Xianning, the Western Jin Dynasty launched a large-scale attack on Wu. Emperor Wu appointed Zhang Hua as the Minister of Branch, responsible for planning and transporting grain and grass, and working with Emperor Wu to formulate battle plans.

At that time, the troops had already advanced, but had not yet achieved results, so Jia Chong and others petitioned Emperor Wu to cut Zhang Hua in half.

Emperor Wu said: "It was my idea to defeat Wu, Zhang Hua just agreed with me."

At that time, everyone thought that we should not advance rashly, but Zhang Hua insisted on his own opinion and believed that defeating Wu would win.

In the first year of Taikang, the Kingdom of Wu was destroyed. Emperor Wu issued an edict to the Jin Dynasty to confer Zhang Huajue as the Marquis of Guangwu County, with an additional 10,000 households. He also granted one of his sons the title of Tinghou, with 1,500 households, and also granted 10,000 silks.

match.

After that, Zhang Hua became famous and respected by everyone. He was entrusted with the task of compiling the history of Jin and revising the etiquette regulations, and made many additions, deletions and modifications.

At that time, Zhang Hua drafted all the edicts and edicts issued by Emperor Wu. His reputation was even more prominent, and he had the prestige of being one of the Three Dukes.

Just when Zhang Hua was about to realize his ambition, something happened that caught him off guard.

Xun Xu, the minister at that time, came from a wealthy family. With Emperor Wu's favor and trust in him, he hated Zhang Hua and often wanted to wait for an opportunity to transfer Zhang Hua to serve in another town.

The reason is also easy to understand.

Although Zhang Hua does not come from a truly poor family, he definitely has a small surname. His father is just a mere county guard. Zhang Hua's family background is not among those from a high family, or even from an ordinary family.

People from high-ranking families are all arrogant. You, Zhang Hua, are not the queen of a high-ranking family, but you want to be in the same position as me. Doesn't this bring shame on my face?

That's why Xun Xu started to do evil things.

It happened that Emperor Wu asked Zhang Hua: "Who can I entrust to in the future for important national affairs?"

Zhang Hua replied: "Having both talent and virtue and being a close relative of your Majesty, he is not as good as King Sima You of Qi."

Now, Zhang Hua also regrets his words.

This almost wasted the most precious years of his life.

Who is Sima You, King of Qi?

The second son of Emperor Wen of Jin Dynasty, Sima Zhao, and the younger brother of Emperor Wu of Jin Dynasty, Sima Yan.

Moreover, he was adopted by Sima Shi, who had no heirs.

At that time, after Sima Shi died, Sima You was supposed to succeed him. However, Sima You's father was Sima Zhao. How could he be behind his son?

So Sima Zhao became emperor.

Logically speaking, after a hundred years, Sima Zhao should give his position to Qi King Sima You.

As a result, Sima Zhao had selfish motives and gave the position to Sima Yan.

All right.

Sima Yan is Sima You's biological brother, so this position will be given to him.

So if Sima Yan lives shorter than himself, then this position should belong to him, Sima You, right?

This was not only the thought of King Sima You of Qi, but also the thought of most people at that time.

pity

Sima Yan's selfishness is still the same as his father's.

Even if you give the position under his butt to your idiot son, you will not give it to his younger brother.

No matter how idiotic his son is, his bloodline will continue.

younger brother

It is the continuation of his father.

What Zhang Hua said at that time undoubtedly stung Sima Yan's nerves.

Xun Xu's plot to alienate Zhang Hua succeeded, and he was transferred to Zhijie, the commander of all military affairs in Youzhou, and also served as the captain of Huhuan Huan and the general of Anbei.

However, Zhang Hua is indeed a capable person.

During his term of office, he recruited and accepted the new converts, and the people of all ethnic groups were grateful for his kindness. Ma Han, Xin Mi and others were located near the mountains and the sea, far away from Youzhou. More than 20 countries that had never surrendered in the past dynasties sent envoys to pay tribute.

At that time, the distant ethnic minorities in Youzhou surrendered, the frontiers were peaceful, the grain harvests were abundant year after year, and the soldiers and horses were strong.

With his own abilities, Zhang Hua got his chance again.

There was discussion in the court that they wanted Emperor Wu to call Zhang Hua back to the capital to serve as prime minister, and they also wanted to appoint him to the Third Division of Yitong, but they encountered Feng Kuang's obstruction.

The reason why Zhang Hua met Feng Guo's flame retardant was because Zhang Hua once said bad things about Feng Guo's brother Feng Hui in front of Emperor Wu.

Feng Yan was deeply favored by Emperor Wu and often accompanied Sima Yan.

Once, Feng You was chatting with Emperor Wu about the anecdotes of the Wei and Jin Dynasties, and took the opportunity to tell Emperor Wu: "I privately believe that Zhong Hui's rebellion was caused by Taizu."

Emperor Wu's expression changed and he said, "What are you talking about!"

Feng Tong took off his hat and apologized, saying: "I am stupid and nonsense, and I deserve death! But my meaning is trivial, and I can still express it again."

"What else do you want to say?"

"I believe that those who are good at driving must be familiar with the rise and fall of horse power, and those who are good at government must know how to control officials appropriately. Therefore, Zilu was suppressed because of his eagerness to win, Ran Qiu was appointed because of his concessions, and the eight princes and kings who were the descendants of Han Emperor Gaozu were all overly favored.

After being annihilated, the generals of Emperor Guangwu of the Han Dynasty died a happy death due to their suppression.

This is not caused by the benevolence or violence of the king, nor the wisdom or foolishness of the ministers, but the difference between suppressing and exalting, giving and taking away.

Zhong Hui's talents and knowledge were limited, but Taizu praised him too much, praised his strategies, publicized his reputation and talents, granted great powers, and entrusted heavy troops. Therefore, Zhong Hui thought that he had perfect strategies, unparalleled achievements, and was domineering, which caused him to

The crime of plotting rebellion against the country. If Taizu had made good use of his abilities, controlled him on a large scale, restrained his power, and restrained him with various rules, then he would not have had any thoughts of rebellion, and rebellion would not have occurred.

"

Sima Yan agreed with Feng Yan's words.

Feng Gu kowtowed and said, "Since your Majesty affirms my opinion, you should take precautions and prevent people like Zhong Hui from causing further disasters."

“Are there people like Zhong Hui today?”

Feng Ming said: "Dongfang Shuo has a saying: "It's easier said than done." The "Book of Changes" says, "If the minister is not secretive, it will be a secret."

Emperor Wu asked the people around him to exit and said, "You can say whatever you want!"

"The people who plan for your Majesty have great achievements in the world, and everyone in the country knows about it. The people who command the army and horses in Fangzhen are among the ranks that your Majesty should worry about."

Emperor Wu remained silent.

Obviously, he knew that the person Feng Su was talking about was Zhang Hua.

Soon, Emperor Wu summoned Zhang Huaochang, who was removed from office because a beam in the Imperial Ancestral Temple roof was broken.

The reason why the roof beams of this Ancestral Temple broke is unknown.

But from then on, Zhang Hua continued to attend court as a prince during Emperor Wu's reign.

It was not until Emperor Wu of Jin died and Jia Nanfeng came to power that he returned to the center of power.

After experiencing the ups and downs of his official career, Zhang Hua is more vigilant than others and cherishes the present more.

This is why Zhang Hua only wants to maintain the status quo and does not want to resolve the conflict between the middle palace and the crown prince.

He can't solve it, and he doesn't want to solve it.

but

Now that Wang Sheng is here, he has to solve it even if he doesn't want to.

Unless he chooses the second option.

but

How could he have a second choice?

He was an important minister of the late emperor!

Every time he thinks of this, Zhang Hua laughs wryly at himself.

The so-called kindness of the king is really uncomfortable.

"Mr. Zhang can make a decision."

Wang Sheng has been sitting in the stone pavilion, waiting for Zhang Hua's decision.

For him, Zhang Hua is the person he must win.

It may not be necessary for the prince, but with Zhang Hua, he will definitely have more chips.

"How does the prince solve the problems in the palace?"

"As far as I'm concerned, there are several methods."

Wang Sheng made a gesture.

Now that Zhang Hua asked such a question, it proved that his choice was obvious.

In fact, after Wang Sheng's 'deduction', Zhang Hua had no choice.

What's more, if he wanted fame or official position, he could only rely on the prince.

"First, assassination."

Assassination?

Zhang Hua frowned.

"The prince actually resents the middle palace so much."

This will give you a reputation of being unfilial!

But Zhang Hua thought of something and suddenly laughed a little self-deprecatingly.

What is the so-called filial piety and unfilial piety that matters now?

For an emperor, his power is overwhelming. Who dares to say that he is unfilial?

Rules, whether they are moral rules or legal rules, are bound to those who are weak.

How can a strong person, a strong person like an emperor, need to take care of this?

"Second, use the prince's guards in the south camp."

"That's all."

Zhang Hua waved his hand gently.

"The prince has grown up and needs to listen. Maybe he doesn't want to listen to me, an old minister."

When Zhang Hua heard this, he already knew the prince's determination.

"What about Mr. Zhang's decision?"

Wang Sheng is still asking.

"The prince is the prince recognized by the late emperor, and he is of today's bloodline. The old man will naturally support the prince."

"Does Mr. Zhang know how to do this?"

"How to do?"

"I'm afraid Mr. Zhang understands things in the court much better than I do."

"In a few moments, I will enter the palace and talk to those old friends."

Zhang Hua's old friend is naturally a powerful figure in the court.

"Mr. Zhang, there is no need to panic."

Wang Sheng said on the side, "The prince is not a mean person. I am a humble person, but now I have the official status of the prince's concubine. If Mr. Zhang helps the prince so much, he will naturally be rewarded with a lot of titles and official titles."

Poor."

Zhang Hua shook his head slightly, but after being silent for a while, his eyes turned to Wang Sheng.

"When I met you, I thought you were talented. But now that I have met you, I find that you are more than capable."

Wang Sheng's eyes twitched and he said, "Young man, I'm just a mortal, but I don't deserve the praise of Duke Zhang."

Zhang Hua shook his head gently.

"I am afraid that Lang Jun is the only one in the world who can see the situation so clearly and deduce the situation. There is no need for Lang Jun to belittle himself. The so-called talents of the three gentlemen are ordinary people. As far as you are concerned, they are

Wang Zuo is talented, but he is also a man of inferior talent."

Zhang Hua sighed. He looked as if he had aged ten years, and his withered body looked even thinner.

"The purpose of your trip has been achieved, so the prince will return to the palace. I think with your talents, the prince still has many things for which he can be used."

Wang Sheng stood up, bowed lightly to Zhang Hua, and soon stayed.

Zhang Hua told the truth.

If he had only done something for Sima Yu to persuade Zhang Hua, he would have had some credit, but it would definitely not be big.

Wang Sheng still needs to do more.

The transfer of power is the most bloody, but it is also the fastest to rise to power.

Wang Sheng relies on his humble background. If he wants to gain a firm foothold in the court, he must have merit, and not ordinary merit.

"Then the junior will go back."

Wang Sheng bowed to Zhang Hua one last time, then turned and left.

Looking at Wang Sheng's back, Zhang Hua sighed softly.

I couldn't help but sigh in my heart.

"Spring and Autumn are not here, but time is hard to change!"
Chapter completed!