Chapter 425 - 333. Foothold_3
Zhang Zhuo said irritably, "Your Majesty’s eyes are not solely on silver; he still needs the second branch of the Chen family to keep the first branch in check. For years, Official Chen has been supporting the Crown Prince, while the second branch has been secretly currying favor with Prince Fu, already a clash like fire and water. If we help Official Chen eliminate the second branch, Official Chen would wake up laughing even from a dream."
Chen Ji pondered, "That Prince Fu..."
Zhang Zhuo stood outside Chengtian Gate on Chang’an Street and remarked, "Prince Fu is a clever man, surely smarter than the Crown Prince. Tonight, if he makes even a mistake, there will be no good outcome."
Chen Ji earnestly said, "I would like to hear the details."
Zhang Zhuo stroked his beard, "Firstly, the ’Doctrine of the Mean’ says, ’Perfect sincerity is like spiritual power,’ and not lying before Your Majesty is the way to save one’s life. Secondly, before he entered the palace, he cleaned up Furui Xiang thoroughly without any reluctance, handing over the silver honestly. Thirdly, he incited a commotion and tarnished his image. In this world, where is the emperor who loses dignity? He is merely indicating that he has no intention of competing for reserves, abandoning the path to the National Reserves. As for the Crown Prince, he is ruthless but lacks wisdom."
Chen Ji nodded.
Zhang Zhuo looked at him, "You are really ruthless. Even Your Majesty does not intend to deal with that fool Chen Wenren anymore, yet you want to root out completely. How dare you speak of this to His Majesty?"
Chen Ji seriously replied, "Lord Zhang, people usually prefer those they have helped, rather than those who have helped them. Being in debt to Your Majesty is not a bad thing."
Zhang Zhuo laughed aloud, "Finally, you are like a person from the Imperial Capital!"