Serve one’s country with true allegiance. This sentence has been passed down through the ages because of the loyalty and courage of Prince Yue. Let countless future generations see it as an example. But this sentence does not apply only to military generals. The same is true for civil servants.

So-called. Learn to write and martial arts. Goods and the emperor's house. How ironic this statement seems today. How ridiculous and stupid. But at this time. No. In the history of China for more than 1,000 years. This is all an immutable truth. Countless people are following the content of this sentence in order to get ahead.

But what about after that. Learned. After entering the official career. Now that you've got the goods with the Emperor's House. Then something should be done. Businessmen also know how to treat customers with integrity and be undeceived. You have read books. Don't those who understand the great truth understand? Received money from others. Naturally, it is necessary to eliminate disasters for others.

But just like doing business, there is also integrity and profiteers. There are also corrupt officials and traitors in this official position. There are very few good officials who can really serve the country and the people. And in the Ming and Qing dynasties. This kind of person has become a rare commodity.

It's just that Zhang Fan didn't expect it. There was such a person sitting in front of me.

Think about it. Ge Shouli's is indeed for the court. A good official who thinks about the people of the world. At the beginning of his career. First of all, he was the head of the military department. However, it didn't take long to change the official etiquette department. Then. Many royal palaces and close branches in order to ask for seals. Offering bribes to officials of the Ministry of Rites. Later, it was found that there were more than 100,000 taels of dirty silver in bribes. But there is no great name of Ge Shouli in it. Emperor Jiajing knew that Ge Shouli was incorruptible. After that, he was promoted many times.

Some might say. Ge Shouli was not greedy because he didn't have that need. After all, he has a lot of money in his family. It doesn't have to be done.

That's good. But need to know. The person who gave the bribe at the time. All of them are people related to the palace. Although these people are just branches. But they are definitely people who can talk to the princes of various provinces. Officials from the Ministry of Rites took their bribes. Helped them get things done. The other party will inevitably be grateful to him. When the time comes, as long as I can help them say a few words. That's a capital to climb up.

But Ge Shouli didn't do that.

The imperial court and the cabinet fight. It doesn't matter if it's those two people. Almost every time, it was full of trouble. Whether it's a royal history or a courtier. Or the officials who can speak from all over the country. It's all about playing, impeachment, and deliberation. All of a sudden. Concertos flocked from all over the country. It's dizzying.

But Ge Shouli won't. He never got involved in any practice of fighting and mutual impeachment. When Xu Jie and Gao Gong fought. What a tragic situation. Many people. Even many who claim to be on the neutral side. is also involuntarily involved in it. Impeachment. And Ge Shouli is the only one. Unimpressed. No opinion has ever been expressed on this. At last. Because this part of his body is moving. Instead, it attracted many attacks. He was even more forced to ask to go home temporarily. It's just that the emperor didn't allow it.

"Zhang Fan really admires Lord Ge's high style and bright festival." Zhang Fan said with his fists clenched. It's just that Zhang Fan doesn't know. Lord Ge ...... now"

"The old man knows what you have to say." Ge Shouli said. "The old man has been silent for decades. Why now. But I couldn't help it. I want to stand up and speak. ”

Zhang Fan didn't speak. It's kind of acquiescing to his own question.

"Alas......" sighed again. Ge Shouli said. "The old man has been doing it for decades. Eat humble pie. Never say a word. In order not to aggravate the current chaotic situation. But now. Look. The situation is much better. Master Zhang fought with the high arch. Although it has not yet reached the time of the official showdown. However, the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty have no intention of going to the court to govern. All day long, it's just like a small person in the market. Onlookers. And so on......

The old man thought about it for a long time. That's when the decision was made. Wants to end this fight. In fact, it is no different from fighting. The so-called long pain is not as good as short pain. That's what it means. ”

Listened to Ge Shouli's words. Zhang Fan completely understood in his heart. The reason why Ge Shouli chose to join the battle at this time. In order to be able to quickly end this dispute. As for why he chose to stand on the side of Zhang Fan and Zhang Juzheng. Zhang Fan also understood something in his heart.

Be realistic. Inside these two parties. Zhang Juzheng still has some thoughts for the country and the people. Even his policy of reform has not yet been made public. But the ministers of the DPRK and the Central Committee are in their usual style. It's always something to tell. And the side of the high arch. Now it looks a little vexatious.

Now the party led by Gao Gong. It's not for the sake of rights. Because the high arch has now acquired great rights. There is no need to fight for this. The High Arch Party is doing it now. It's just fighting political opponents. It's not for long-term interests or great goals. It's just to consolidate the position of his own faction.

Ge Shouli was naturally able to see this situation clearly. That's why he made this decision. I want to end this dispute quickly. But the high arch must not be complacent. If the high arch wins. In the future, there may be another person like Yan Song. That's a problem.

"So to speak." Zhang Fan looked at Ge Shouli and said. "Master Ge has already made up his mind. I want to help Zhang Fan. ”

"Exactly. The old man really didn't want to see the court go on like this. Ge Shouli said. Seeing that Zhang Fan was about to speak. He hurriedly continued. "But the old man has something to say. The old man just wanted the court to stabilize quickly. I don't really join any faction. If it is later. If Master Zhang or Lingshi want to make any more trouble. The old man will never say anything to help. And the old man will stand up and refute without regard for emotion. ”

For Ge Shouli's words. I'm afraid most people will feel very upset when they hear it. But Zhang Fan is just one of those few people. He understood very well why Ge Shouli had such a thought. But to say that Zhang Fan was not unhappy in his heart. That's also a lie. After all, Ge Shouli in front of him had clearly stated his attitude. He is not for the sake of partisanship. It's for the overall situation of the imperial court. For a person who may be against himself in the future. No matter who it is, I'm afraid I won't be optimistic.

But at this moment, Zhang Fan had no way to refute Ge Shouli's words. One comes. Zhangfa, you are now, and you really need Ge Shouli's help. Second. Ge Shouli said this. There is great righteousness in it. It's simply impossible to refute.

"It's nature. Zhang Fan understood in his heart. Zhang Fan agreed to his request.

"That being the case. The old man and Master Zhang are about to have something to talk about. Ge Shouli saw that Zhang Fan agreed. No more verbose. Jump right into the topic.

"Master Ge must already know. The purpose of Zhang Fan's visit to your mansion this time. Zhang Fan said.

"But for what happened in the morning today." Ge Shouli asked. "Mr. Zhang is not here today. And the old man is among them. Everything that happened this morning. The old man saw it all. It's much more understanding than Lord Zhang's narration. ”

"Then what does Lord Ge think about this?" Zhang Fan wanted to explore Ge Shouli's tone first.

Ge Shouli naturally understood what Zhang Fan meant. But he didn't mean to hide it in the slightest. He said directly: "It's obvious now. Now that Master Li has already stood up and opened his mouth to refute Gao Gong. That can only mean one thing. Master Li was really tired. I don't want to stay in the court anymore. ”

"That's what I said. Kutsu-sama means. Lord Lee's withdrawal from the cabinet. It's already inevitable. Zhang Fan asked.

"What else is not necessarily." Ge Shouli said. "Lord Li was actually back when His Majesty had just ascended the throne. It's already a retreat. It's just that His Majesty doesn't allow it That's what keeps him going. But now. The situation is very different. Master Li spoke out to refute the matter of Gao Gong. Actually, it's not a big deal. But the man with the high arch came up with a recital to impeach him on the spot. It's a different story.

Not to mention that he himself planned to resign and return to his hometown. It's the henchmen under Gao Gong. I will never let go of such an opportunity. Don't wait too long. If Lord Zhang goes to Feng Bao now, ask him. I will definitely know that there are probably a lot of excerpts in the celebrant to impeach Master Li now. ”

Zhang Fan can figure out this situation without asking.

"That being the case. Lord Li's resignation is a foregone conclusion. So let's talk about it. in the Cabinet. Isn't there just a place vacant? Zhang Fan said.

"I'm afraid this is the purpose of Lord Zhang's visit to the old man's mansion this time." Ge Shouli said with a smile.

"Don't hide it from Lord Ge. Zhang Fan is precisely for this. Zhang Fan didn't have the slightest embarrassment of being knocked over. Say it directly. Master Ge thought. Who can do this? ”

Seeing that Zhang Fan didn't care. Ge Shouli also put away his jokes. I thought about it for a while. Said. "If only the ministers of the DPRK and China were to be fairly elected. I'm afraid many people are qualified for this. But now it looks like it. The high arch is a necessity for that position. ”

Zhang Fan saw Ge Shouli say this. Then he asked, "If Lord Ge can ask those people who don't like to talk very much on weekdays to help......

"As long as you have this qualification. It will inevitably enter the cabinet. Ge Shouli continued. But it is not known who is so lucky. ”

Zhang Fan saw that Ge Shouli was not hypocritical. Instead, he answered his question with great confidence. He didn't plan to beat around the bush anymore. He replied directly: "Grohe." I don't know what Master Ge thinks. ”