HLnovel Chapter 689 Shake
Chapter 689 Shake
After careful consideration, he boldly proposed a revision plan to Zhang Tingyu. Zhang Tingyu admired Chu Tian's courage and insights, but this plan would affect the interests of some people and triggered a heated debate in the Hanlin Academy. A group headed by senior editor Zhao Daren firmly opposed it, believing that Chu Tian was trying to be different and subvert tradition; Chu Tian argued and elaborated on the advantages and feasibility of his plan. The debate lasted for several days, and Emperor Kangxi finally heard about it and asked about it personally. Kangxi carefully reviewed Chu Tian's plan, greatly appreciated its novel ideas and rigorous considerations, and ordered it to be adopted. After this battle, Chu Tian became famous and gained a firm foothold in the Hanlin Academy. Since then, with his outstanding talent and hard work, he has repeatedly ranked among the top in the assessment of the Hanlin Academy, and his official position has been gradually promoted, from the initial seventh-rank editor to the fifth-rank attendant scholar. However, Chu Tian's official career was not smooth sailing. As the situation of the nine princes' fight for the throne becomes increasingly tense, the various forces in the court fight overtly and covertly, and the Hanlin Academy is also unable to remain immune. Although the eighth prince Yinsi is grateful to Chu Tian for helping him resolve the crisis, he is somewhat disappointed when he sees that Chu Tian is always unwilling to take a clear stand; the fourth prince Yinzhen, on the other hand, has a grudge against Chu Tian because of the previous intelligence, thinking that he is biased towards the eighth prince. While the two forces are secretly competing, they are also trying to influence Chu Tian, either by coercion or bribery, to make him work for them. At a palace banquet, the eighth prince Yinsi found Chu Tian again and said earnestly: "Lord Chu, you and I are both clear about the current situation. The emperor is getting old, the position of crown prince is still undecided, and various forces are ready to make a move. I am wholeheartedly thinking about the country and the people of the Qing Dynasty. If I can ascend to the throne, I will certainly use talents like you to create a peaceful and prosperous era. You and I have known each other for a long time. Don’t you trust me?" After hearing this, Chu Tian bowed slightly and replied respectfully: "Eighth Prince Chu remembers the kindness of the prince. But Chu believes that in this critical period, the overall situation of the court should be given priority, and we should not get involved in party disputes too early. Chu is willing to serve the court, and will perform his duties faithfully no matter which prince ascends the throne. "After hearing this, Yinsi's face changed slightly, but he soon regained his smile and said, "Lord Chu is indeed a loyal and patriotic person. I hope you can always stick to your heart in the future." After the banquet, Chu Tian just walked out of the palace gate and was stopped by the confidant of the fourth prince Yinzhen. The confidant had a gloomy face and said coldly: "Lord Chu, the fourth prince asked me to tell you not to think that you can act recklessly just because you have some talent. In this court, standing on the wrong side will bring disaster. The fourth prince values your talent. As long as you are willing to serve, glory and wealth will naturally be a piece of cake; otherwise..." Chu Tian's heart trembled. He understood that this was Yinzhen putting pressure on him. But he was not shaken by the threat, and said firmly: "Please tell the fourth brother that Chu is only for the court and has no other thoughts. Chu will judge the right and wrong." Seeing Chu Tian's firm attitude, the confidant snorted coldly and turned away. Faced with the solicitation and threats of the two forces, Chu Tian was caught in a dilemma. He knew that in this ever-changing court, a little carelessness would lead to eternal damnation. But he always adhered to his principles, was not tempted by power and interests, and only wanted to do his job well and seek the welfare of the court and the people. Just as Chu Tian was trying to balance the relationship between all parties and moving forward steadily in the Hanlin Academy, the court suddenly faced a major crisis-the war in the northwest border was tense, the Galdan rebels were rampant, repeatedly invaded, and the Qing army was defeated. Emperor Kangxi was worried about this and urgently summoned the ministers in the court to discuss countermeasures. In the court, the ministers had different opinions. Some advocated peace and ceded land and paid compensation in exchange for temporary peace; others firmly advocated war and demanded the dispatch of additional troops to wipe out the rebels in one fell swoop. Chu Tian was anxious when he heard about this. Although he was in the Hanlin Academy and did not directly participate in military affairs, he believed that seeking peace at this time was not a good strategy, relying on his understanding of history and analysis of the situation. Not only would it lose power and humiliate the country, it would also make the Galdan rebels more arrogant. So he wrote a detailed strategy for suppressing the rebellion overnight, and put forward unique insights from aspects such as troop deployment, logistics supply and tactical application. The next morning, Chu Tian plucked up the courage to present his strategy for suppressing the rebellion to Emperor Kangxi. After reading it, Emperor Kangxi's eyes lit up and he greatly appreciated Chu Tian's insights. He immediately ordered Chu Tian to participate in the military meeting and discuss the suppression of the rebellion with the generals. At the meeting, Chu Tian won the recognition of many generals with his clear thinking and accurate judgment. In the end, Emperor Kangxi adopted some of his suggestions, adjusted the battle deployment, and sent General Wang Fourteenth Prince Yinzhen to lead the army. In the next few months, Chu Tian closely followed the progress of the war in the northwest. He used his resources in the Hanlin Academy to collect intelligence from all parties and provide reference for the front-line generals. Under the bloody battles of the Qing army, the situation in the northwest gradually reversed, the Qing army won victory after victory, and the Galdan rebels retreated step by step. In the end, the Qing army won a decisive victory and successfully quelled the rebellion in the northwest. After this battle, Chu Tian's reputation spread throughout the court and the country because of his meritorious advice. Emperor Kangxi valued him more and more, believing that he not only had profound knowledge, but also outstanding military talents and political vision, and was a rare talent. After the war, Emperor Kangxi promoted Chu Tian to the third-rank cabinet scholar and allowed him to enter the cabinet to participate in confidential affairs. However, entering the cabinet does not mean smooth sailing. As the core decision-making body of the court, the cabinet brings together the top political figures in the court, and the forces of all parties are intricate. As a newly promoted cabinet scholar, Chu Tian is still young and faces huge challenges. Some old ministers are dissatisfied with him as a young official who has been "airdropped" and often exclude and suppress him at work. When discussing major government affairs, they deliberately ignore Chu Tian's opinions and marginalize him. Faced with these difficulties, Chu Tian was not discouraged. He knew that in order to gain a foothold in this power core, he must make achievements and win the recognition of everyone. So he worked harder and studied the policies and government affairs of the court in depth, analyzed each issue in detail, and put forward practical suggestions. When dealing with a water conservancy project dispute related to people's livelihood, Chu Tian conducted in-depth field investigations to understand the ins and outs of the matter. After multi-party coordination, he finally properly resolved the dispute and enabled the project to proceed smoothly. This matter was highly praised by Emperor Kangxi, and other ministers in the cabinet also looked at him with admiration. As time went on, Chu Tian gradually emerged in the cabinet with his wisdom, courage and hard work. It also makes the cabinet