I heard Zhang Fan tell the truth so bluntly and unabashedly. There weren't many people sitting at the table though. But they didn't speak. This makes the room that is not many people in the first place. It became even more silent.

Liu Xian and Feng Bao don't need to talk about it. Although after meeting Mu Changzuo. What the hell would he say? They don't know either. But. They have also discussed ways to deal with Mu Changzuo. In general, we already know what to do. So this little detail aspect. Even if it wasn't said. Then you can guess it. Therefore. They didn't even know what Zhang Fan would say before. But now I heard Zhang Fan's words. But it won't be surprising.

But. is different from Zhang Fan and the three of them. Mao Zhengqing didn't know anything about this kind of thing. Mao Zhengqing is naturally not a fool. It didn't take long after that incident happened between Zhang Fan and that Ding Youyang. I heard the news that Mu Changzuo was coming to Yongning Mansion. It was impossible for him to have no ideas in his heart. So. For today's things. He was nervous about the possibility of being affected by the fish in the pond. Even he has a lot of worries about Zhang Fan. After Zhang Fan's several conversations with him. He is also very grateful to Zhang Fan. What's more, Zhang Fan also helped him solve a big problem. In a word. Mao Zhengqing is so nervous.

And now. He heard Zhang Fan's question about Mu Changzuo with a clear tone of temptation and accusation. But he didn't hide it at all. There is no turning around at all. I said this so bluntly. This made Mao Zhengqing's heart suddenly nervous. For a moment he was at a loss. He always felt. The current scene gave him a sense of imminent touch.

And apart from them. Mu Changzuo didn't make a sound at all. Naturally, there is a reason why others are silent. He's certainly no exception. But his reasons are different from those of others. It's obvious. Mu Changzuo didn't expect it at all. Zhang Fan would actually answer his question like this.

Originally. That's why he asked. I just want to explore Zhang Fan's tone first. What exactly did he mean? Let's not mention it for now. But in the face of Zhang Fan. He also has to be cautious. Originally, he shouldn't have been so nervous about trying to test Zhang Fan. After all, this is just the time to meet. And even if there is a problem with Ding Youyang between the two. But there is absolutely no need to make such a tense state.

But originally. Mu Changzuo shouldn't have cared so much about Zhang Fan's performance. Even Zhang Fan is in charge of Jinyiwei. Even Mu Changzuo knew it in his heart. If it's really more energetic. He couldn't help Zhang Fan either. But he didn't care too much. Even Jin Yiwei couldn't have done such a thing. What's more, he didn't see a reason for Zhang Fan to do this now.

Merely. When he knew that Zhang Fan was not the only one here. But there is still a time when Feng Bao. Mu Changzuo's heart can be said to have panicked suddenly. Feng Bao's identity was clear to him. Even he had never dealt with Feng Bao before. I haven't even met once. But for Feng Bao. Mu Changzuo definitely knows very clearly.

Why. It's very simple. Just think about it. Mu Changzuo because of many reasons. In short, even if he sat in the position of the Duke of Qianguo. The hand is very large. in Yunnan. Even the southwest should be able to run rampant. But he didn't. Or maybe he couldn't have done it. He was afraid that if he did something hateful. took another step towards Mu Chaobi's future.

But know a little. Want to avoid this kind of thing. It's not just about you doing it well. There are a lot of times. You don't take the initiative to cause trouble. Trouble will also come to you. This kind of thing. No one can say. There is no guarantee that it will be avoided. So. Mu Changzuo also made a lot of preparations for this. One of them: He had to figure out who was at the center of power in the court.

It's not a must. But for Mu Changzuo. But it has to be done. He did it just in case. In case to say. When something happens all of a sudden. He needs to find someone to clear the relationship. to settle the troubles that may be there. Therefore. For these people in the court who should be found at that time. He had to know what he wanted.

Let's take Feng Bao as an example. Then. When Mu Changzuo had just become the Duke of Qianguo. The situation in the DPRK and China is different from what it is now. At that time. But Gao Gong is in power. Whether it is Zhang Juzheng or Feng Bao. All of them are pressed down by high arches. It stands to reason. The person Mu Changzuo should inquire about the most is Gao Gong. But. Mu Changzuo is still very discerning in this regard. He saw that the high arch might not be able to jump for long. So I didn't bother to focus on the high arch anymore. Instead, it focused on Feng Bao and Zhang Juzheng, the two "stars of tomorrow".

Merely. What Mu Changzuo did was not an ordinary kind of action. He's not the kind before it happens. People who are already going to have a good relationship with each other. Mu Changzuo is not that kind of person. Of course. Naturally, he had thought about something like that. But he never wanted to do that. It's not that he doesn't have a vision. It's that he understands where he stands. Not to mention. For some. So bold approaching each other. At once, the other party can see that this kind of proximity is ill-intentioned.

That's it. Isn't there nothing that has been done? has already made the other party wary. And if it goes on like this. Wait until something really happens. It's a question mark whether those people will help you. That's it. Wouldn't it be a loss to the lady and a soldier? Mu Changzuo didn't go back to do this kind of thing.

So. Although Mu Changzuo has not seen many people in the court. But for those who he felt should know. He was definitely prepared. And very well prepared. Don't say you know the roots. But it's definitely to the point where he needs to use it.

Of course. For Zhang Fan, who was already very obvious at that time. Mu Changzuo naturally didn't let it go. But for Zhang Fan. Maybe it's because others aren't in the capital. Although he also attaches great importance to it. But I didn't want to be like that for Feng Bao and Zhang Juzheng. After all, Zhang Fan is both old and in the official career. as well as his qualifications, among other things. None of them have such a deep precipitation as Feng Bao and Zhang Juzheng. Even Zhang Fan at that time was already very impressive. But after all, it was also by the emperor's favor. Therefore. Mu Changzuo is not too optimistic about Zhang Fan.

But after that. When Longqing died. After Zhu Yijun ascended the throne. Who knows Zhang Fan's status. It's not just that they haven't been shaken in the slightest. On the contrary, it is more stable than before. And. And that's not just solidity. It can be said that it has become more powerful. Although it is so described. It's too general. It's too cheesy, too. But at the same time, it is appropriate. Zhang Fan. Indeed, it is getting more and more powerful.

But. This is for Mu Changzuo. He wasn't too surprised. Or regret it or something. Although Zhang Fan's change is said. It was something he hadn't thought of before. But. This is not a problem for Mu Changzuo. After all, he had never thought of approaching these people on his own initiative. Build a good relationship beforehand.

Not to mention. Zhang Fan's identity is there. He is the commander of the Jinyi Guard. If you want to investigate. It's not easy at all. And even if you know something. At that time, it will be difficult to find Zhang Fan to do something. The peculiarities of Jinyiwei. Mu Changzuo still understands very well.

But here. Someone may ask. Since for Zhang Fan. Mu Changzuo made this decision. So what about Feng Bao's side. It stands to reason. Feng Baona is not yet a celebrant eunuch. But the trend is coming. It can be seen that he is determined to obtain that position. What's more, he is also in charge of the East Factory. It was a deeper level than the water of the Jinyi Guard. Since Zhang Fan felt a little powerless. But why did he still provoke Feng Bao.

It's actually quite simple. Because of Feng Bao, who is in charge of the East Factory. He was a eunuch. And since it is a eunuch. There are a lot of problems with that. Feng Bao. It is no exception. He was a lover of money, a lover of power, and a lover of vanity. Maybe Feng Bao wasn't like the other eunuchs. Take these so seriously. But he does have these problems.

Therefore. In Mu Changzuo's mind. As long as you can find the right place. I want to deal with Feng Bao. That's definitely very, very easy to do.

But Zhang Fan is different. Zhang Fan was born as a scholar. And it is because of the emperor's favor that it has today's status. So. Zhang Fan's way of ascending to the sky in one step. Maybe it will make many people look down on it. But at the same time. There is also an advantage to Zhang Fan's approach. That is, it is difficult to leave the other party with any leverage.

It is precisely because Zhang Fan is too smooth. Hence his question. There was no time to expose it at all. It's already hidden.

And for Mu Changzuo. Trying to cope with such a person. Obviously, it is much more difficult than Feng Bao.

Right now. That's it. Even Mu Changzuo. I didn't think of Zhang Fan. He would answer his questions so bluntly. For a moment, he didn't know how to answer.

But it was only for a while. This question. He still had to answer. Otherwise, it would be too embarrassing.

Facing Zhang Fan's question. After a period of thought. After figuring out what to say. Mu Changzuo smiled at Zhang Fan. He spoke.