"Zhao Weiguang, the magistrate of Yingshan County, De'an Prefecture, Henan. Last year, when the plan was made. Finagle. In order to cope with the imperial court. Ordered the people of the domain to repair their houses. Sand and soil for surplus food. and openly bribed the imperial court. ”

"Liu Tieshan, magistrate of Wuling County, Changde Prefecture, Hunan. Last year, when the plan was made. Blatantly bribed the imperial court. He even offered beauty to Qinchajin. In order to make his own political achievements. but they ignored the people. ”

"Hebei ......"

“……”

It's summer again. Zhang Fan always felt it. Since I came to this Ming Dynasty. This summer is a lot more than the previous life. But Zhang Fan always felt it. Since he entered Beijing and became an official. This summer is getting hotter and hotter every year. Maybe this knowledge of his psychological factors.

But now. Zhang Fan is a lot cooler.

In the palace. Empress Dowager Li was sitting on a chair. The palace maid behind her was fanning her. There was also a bowl of cold soup beside him. Zhang Fan didn't know what it was. However, the place of this palace is not small. And it's a lot of space. Now the morning has just passed. The sun is at its hottest outside. It's cool here. Although the heat is still there. But once in a while, a cool breeze hits. It's really refreshing. Especially in front of Zhang Fan's eyes. There was a play that was playing out that interested him very much. Zhang Fan, who was in high spirits, couldn't care about the heat. Looked at it with interest.

Although Zhang Fan knew all this today, he knew it early. But in today's early morning. Zhang Fan really didn't see any warning at all. Generally speaking, what will happen to the DPRK and China. Most of the time, there will be some aura and the like. Even if it's unguardable. At the very least, it can prepare people's minds.

And now. Even Zhang Fan understood what was going to happen. Even he played a role in it. But Zhang Fan didn't feel that kind of atmosphere at all in today's morning. This feeling couldn't help but make Zhang Fan feel a little weird. Think about it. Every time this happens. Unbeknownst to everyone. Words about what is going to happen. That would be a sea change.

And now it's the case. Whether it is from this precursor. It's still Zhang Fan's own knowing. Describe it as a sea change. It seems that there is something lacking. Zhang Juzheng only proposed a new policy. That's the first step now. Reform the rule of the officials. It doesn't matter if he succeeds or not. It doesn't matter whether Empress Dowager Li agrees or not. There will also be a huge wave in the imperial court.

Of course. participated in many of Zhang Juzheng's plans. And Zhang Fan, who has a lot of advice for it. I know it very well in my heart. And Zhang Juzheng is for today. It's also about preparing and then preparing. It's not that they're arrogant. But they have faith. Empress Dowager Li would certainly agree with their approach.

So come one. The impact. But it's not something that can be described in a few words. What kind of arguments and ** will happen in the court at that time. No one could have predicted.

And now. After the morning court. Zhang Juzheng and Zhang Fan jointly played. I want to meet the Empress Dowager Li in person. So now. They're all here. Zhang Juzheng opened his mouth to speak to Empress Dowager Li. And Zhang Fan just stood aside.

Zhu Yijun was also present. He had no idea what was going to happen. Just curious. Sit beside the Empress Dowager Li. looked at Zhang Juzheng who was talking. From time to time. Zhu Yijun will also cast a pair of inquiring eyes like Zhang Fan standing aside. However, Zhang Fan ignored him. It was as if I hadn't seen his expression at all. Still standing there without saying a word. Zhang Fan's attitude did not make Zhu Yijun feel annoyed. On the contrary, it made him feel more confused. After all, Zhang Fan's current style is not like what he used to be.

Even Zhu Yijun. He still doesn't know what will happen. But he also knew it in his heart. The rest of the story is bound to be quite "interesting".

And such a big thing. Feng Bao is a person who stands on the same front as Zhang Juzheng. How could it not be there? But now. Feng Bao was also standing aside. Quietly listened to Zhang Juzheng's statement to Empress Dowager Li. There was no intention of speaking. However, this does not mean that Feng Bao is also here to observe.

As a matter of fact. Feng Bao's purpose here. It is exactly the same as Zhang Fan. That's when they have to. Speak. Help Zhang Juzheng get Empress Dowager Li to agree with him. No. It should be said that it was their proposal.

This time. Zhang Juzheng really worked hard. That day, he listened to Zhang Fan's advice. For what Zhang Fan said. Start with the little things. Win by numbers. Let Empress Dowager Li understand the stakes involved. Zhang Juzheng felt it on the spot. Zhang Fan's idea is really fantastic.

From that day on. Zhang Juzheng focused on this matter. He made people from among the ministries. I found a lot of files. And he read them one by one. Find those things that aren't too far away right now. And there is also a need to be careful in the selection. After all. Things are too small. I'm afraid it's more. It may not be able to attract the attention of Empress Dowager Li. But if it's too big. It is bound to have a bad impact. In case of any high-ranking officials in the DPRK involved. Or what kind of royal nobles. It is very troublesome without trouble. And the obstacles that Zhang Juzheng has to encounter are bound to be even greater.

Of course, Zhang Juzheng didn't want that to happen. So he's at the time of picking. It is more careful. The ones that were picked out were all moderately sized cases. The people involved. The smallest is just the magistrate. And the biggest is only an official of the prefect's level. Cases of this magnitude. That's just right. If you really want to find out. It won't be too implicated. and even the officials in the capital. But these can be described as real parents. Their every move will really affect the daily life of the people. If the officials are really dedicated to the people. Even the occasional mistake or bribe is harmless. But if officials don't care about people's livelihoods. is just thinking about his own promotion and fortune. Then the local people can be regarded as suffering. Not to mention the expropriation. There are also countless farmers who have lost their land.

Why did there be so many uprisings in the Ming Dynasty? This is inseparable from the large-scale corruption of officials.

Zhang Juzheng gave these examples to Empress Dowager Li. It is indeed possible for Empress Dowager Li to understand. There are indeed a lot of problems under the Ming Dynasty that she is now in control. And these problems may seem small. But it's too often. If it is not governed. There will inevitably be problems in the future.

But. Zhang Juzheng just cited these issues that have been recorded in the DPRK and China. As if that weren't enough. After all, since there is a dossier in the court. That means: These things. The imperial court already knew. And most of them have already been done.

For these things have already been decided and punished. A lot though. But if Zhang Juzheng just talks about this. It still doesn't seem to be a bit strong enough. Even if Empress Dowager Li can get through here. In the future, it will be put to the court to discuss. Those officials who are inextricably linked to this are bound to stand up against it.

Therefore. Zhang Juzheng can't just rely on these things. There is something else. Something new.

And this time. Zhang Fan and Feng Bao came in handy. Jinyiwei and Dongchang are responsible for supervision. There are a lot of things in your hands. Those who are still encouraged continue to dream of being promoted and making a fortune. While continuing to corrupt officials who bend the law. There was no evidence that would have ruined them instantly. It has long been in the hands of these two organizations that they find most terrifying.

Of course. For the time being, these people are safe. After all, although Jinyiwei and Dongchang are called supervision. But their nature has long since changed. Even with the information. But it won't be made public right away. Then arrest the liquidators. Not to mention how much is involved. After all, officials who dare to take bribes and bend the law. It's certainly not all stunned. Only think about yourself. There must be someone above him. And even those who dare to go it alone. There is no need to catch it. After all, blackmail is also a lot of oil and water.

But now. Since Zhang Fan and Feng Bao are both on Zhang Juzheng's side. So now Zhang Juzheng wants to use these things. Naturally, they will not be reluctant to make that little profit.

Most importantly. Let Zhang Juzheng present something to the Empress Dowager Li. It's not just those that have already been decided. There should also be some examples that have not yet been decided. Speaking of which. Those examples given by Zhang Juzheng. It's just a foreshadowing. The real killer move was actually the news provided by Zhang Fan and Feng Bao.

In this way. Empress Dowager Li will really feel that the current Ming Dynasty is really problematic. Rather than feeling that although there were many problems before. But it's all already been solved.

In fact, this is not because Empress Dowager Li is short-sighted. Or that she has been in a high position for a long time. I can't see the following facts clearly. It's just because. She had a lot of worries in her mind. She knew it in her heart. You can't take it for granted when you sit in this position. Some time ago, Zhu Yijun took it for granted. What a disaster. So nowadays. Empress Dowager Li is also more cautious.

Zhang Juzheng also understands this. It is precisely because he understands. That's why I need to prepare these things.

"Hubei ......" at this time. Zhang Juzheng is still talking.

"Zhang Aiqing." And this time. Empress Dowager Li interrupted Zhang Juzheng by speaking. In fact, she heard Zhang Juzheng say so much. Naturally, I already have some ideas in my heart. But she's not sure yet. "What the hell are you going to do when you tell the mourners."

Listen to what Empress Dowager Li said. Zhang Juzheng also stopped. He knows. It's time for me to get down to business.