After Zhang Fan heard Zhang Yufang see him. The first thing he did was to ask how Yangzhou was doing. I know it very well in my heart. My uncle must not be at ease with the situation at home. Now. Even if Zhang Fan has returned safely. Zhang Yufang still has to ask this question. This is not to say that Zhang Yufang does not believe in Zhang Fan's ability at all. It's just that he cares about it.

"Uncle, please rest assured." Zhang Fan looked very relaxed. Said. "Everything is fine at home. Those would-be robbers had never even entered Yangzhou City. Before leaving, the little nephew had already instructed Wang Dezhao, the prefect of Yangzhou, to send someone to take care of him. Nothing will happen. ”

"Alas. Looks like I'm too cranky. Listened to Zhang Fan's words. Zhang Yufang did not appear happy. On the contrary, he looked unhappy. "Yesterday night. Sister-in-law, she had already come over to tell me. But myself. Alas...... Don't mention it. ”

"Uncle still doesn't have to be like this." Zhang Fan said. This concern is human nature. After all, it is the ancestral house of our Zhang family. My uncle is the head of the family. Nervousness is also normal there. ”

"I'm not worried about my family's money or anything." Zhang Yufang didn't know how. suddenly wanted to explain to Zhang Fan. "After all, money is something outside of the body. If you lose it, you can earn it back. What I am worried about is the ancestral hall at home that enshrines the spiritual thrones of the ancestors of my Zhang family. That's not to be overlooked. ”

"Uncle, please rest assured." Zhang Fan said. "The little nephew is also from the Zhang family. How can you not take care of the body of your ancestors? ”

"That's fine. That's it. "Now. Zhang Yufang was completely relieved.

"That's right. Uncle. Zhang Fan asked suddenly. Auntie, she's okay. There are also cousins, sisters-in-law, and cousins. They're all right. ”

"Yan'er, there's nothing wrong with them." Zhang Yufang said. "It's just that your little nephew is still very young after all. Once you get some minor diseases, it is difficult to get better immediately. It's Ting'er. Nothing. Anyway, this woman is ......"

Zhang Fan did not answer Zhang Yufang's words. Look like his uncle. There's still a bit of machismo.

"Your Excellency."

Zhang Fanzheng and Zhang Yufang were talking. Behind him, Wang Meng's voice sounded.

"Uncle. The little nephew still has some things. I quit first. Zhang Fan said to Zhang Yufang slightly apologetically.

"It doesn't have to be that way. You have to do. Hurry up and go. Zhang Yufang looked like he knew very well.

"Your Excellency." I saw Zhang Fan walking over. Wang Meng said with his fists clenched again.

"What's the matter?" Zhang Fan asked. The complexion is not very bad. But it's never going to be good. After all, today he just planned to do what Long Qing said. Give yourself a few days off. Take a break, take a break. But it's happening again.

"It's the morning of the day." Wang Meng said.

"Oh. There was something going on in the early morning. Zhang Fan listened. Immediately asked curiously. Although he was almost always able to guess some.

"It's still the same high arch." Really. What Wang Meng said was not what Zhang Fan expected.

It turned out that this high arch tried to impeach Zhang Fan several times yesterday without success. But he never gave up. Today. He struck again. And the target is Xu Jie, who has just returned to the capital and has not been in the capital for a few days.

Gao Gong's impeachment of Xu Jie is very simple. And Zhang Fan knew it before. It was the thorough investigation of the landlords' wanton encroachment on land that was being carried out in the south of the Yangtze River.

The high arch has obviously been prepared a lot. Things are even more set in one. And it doesn't matter if it's human or physical evidence. To him, it's all by name and surname. It doesn't look like it's made up at all.

After the courtiers above the court heard this. It doesn't seem too weird. Since the Jiajing Dynasty to the present. The fighting between the Ming cabinets has never stopped. And it's intense. Even bloody. From the battle between Shoufu Xia Yan Song. to between Yan Song and Xu Jie. Then between the steps and the high arch. In short, it's not over. Some of their homes were raided. Some were exiled. Some were beheaded all over the house and died.

Now. The high arch can be said to have triumphed. Xu Jie had already been sent home by him. However, Gao Gong was clearly not satisfied with this. I also want to go further. It's best to be able to beat Xu Jie to the bottom. It's a pleasure to be ruined.

So what is happening in the court today. No one will be surprised. Even Long Qing, who was sitting alone on the high platform, did not show any surprise at this.

And Zhang Juzheng, who was the minister and disciple of Xu Jie. This time, he didn't say anything about it.

Is it really the so-called "wall falling down and everyone pushing"? Not really. Xu Jie became the first assistant of the cabinet. He has been called the elder of the pavilion for so many years. It's still very prestigious. At least the ministers in the court don't like Xu Jie. There won't be much annoyance for him either. The reason why they didn't speak was because. I just don't want to get in trouble. After all, the Gao Gong family is now the dominant family in the court. No one wants to touch this mold.

However, it is even more important. This time, some people are more confident about it.

Really. Gao Gong's words to impeach Xu Jie had just been spoken. There was no much talking. But one man stood up. It's just that this person will stand up at this time. It really surprised the Manchu civil and military forces and Longqing himself.

Li Chunfang. This person who is like a stuffy gourd in the court on weekdays. There is never a matter of contention. In particular, Li Chunfang, who made any comments on the disputes that took place in his own cabinet. This time, he stood up.

That's it. After all, Li Chunfang is also a cabinet minister. It's also normal to speak when you're in court. However, when Li Chunfang took out one thing. It was even more surprising to the ministers present.

Li Chunfang took out a small booklet from his arms. It should be presented to Longqing. And he even said: "Your Majesty." This book is jointly signed by the peasants and ordinary people above the fields under the old name of Xu Ge. Ask to be able to become the Xu family's farmer's book all the time. ”

He said this to the end. The entire court fell silent suddenly. Compared to the shock of the meaning in what he said. Everyone would be so disregarded by Li Chunfang and had a bad relationship with Gao Gong. Mingyan wants to support Xu Jie's behavior. I was very surprised and puzzled.

"What the hell is going on?" Zhang Fan heard this. I couldn't help but ask. He remembers it clearly. I sent the booklet to Zhang Juzheng. And Longqing over there. He also informed him on the excerpt. But now. This booklet actually appeared in Li Chunfang's hand. It really made Zhang Fan incomprehensible at all.

"When I heard the news. I don't know what's going on. Wang Meng said. Later, I inquired and found out. It is said that some of the brothers saw Li Chunfang go to Lord Zhang's mansion a few days ago. I heard that Li Chunfang took the initiative to find Master Zhang. ”

Zhang Fan heard this. I think it's even more incredible. It was not surprising that Li Chunfang would know about this. What he was strange was. Li Chunfang has always been silent. People who don't care about anything. Why do you suddenly want to take care of this matter?

"What happened next?" Zhang Fan continued to ask. He wanted to know what was going on.

Something about Xu Jie. There's nothing to argue about. Although Longqing is lazy, extravagant, and lustful. But he wasn't a mediocre gentleman. The reason is still clear. In addition, now there is this booklet jointly signed by the people. Xu Jie's encroachment on the fertile land. The high arch can no longer be turned up.

However, if the high arch can be retired. Keep the peace. Then he won't be called a high arch.

Gao Gong saw that he could impeach Xu Jie. Immediately, a look looked at Guo Pu. This Guo Pu is also very clever. After getting the indication of the high arch. Immediately he stood up. told Longqing that he had a plan to play.

The rest of the story is even more interesting. Guo Pu took out a notebook. Presented to Longqing. Long Qing took a look. This excerpt is actually the excerpt of Wang Zhen's impeachment of Li Chunfang in the matter of Ying Tianfu. It seems that the high arch must have been prepared for a long time.

The excerpt said that Li Chunfang "has a second child, and he can't do it well." Brother changed his job instead of dividing Sheehan". It means that Li Chunfang is in a high position. He didn't care about his relatives. It is for "disloyalty and unfilial piety".

Zhang Fan heard this. I've already figured it out. In other words, this high arch mind changes really fast. This Li Chunfang just stood up and spoke. He had already thought of a countermeasure.

This time, if he can succeed in impeaching Li Chunfang. After Li Chunfang's speech. There will inevitably be a vacant position in the cabinet. Now in the cabinet. Gao Gong and Guo Pu joined each other. It's half of the power. And Zhang Juzheng was alone. It's not too strong. Although Li Chunfang is silent on weekdays. But speaking of which. He still has a good impression of Zhang Juzheng.

If Li Chunfang is a scholar. Gao Gong is pulling one of his own henchmen into the cabinet. Until that time. Gao Gong's words can be regarded as authority in the cabinet. With Zhang Juzheng's voice, his voice was too small. It doesn't help.

What's more. In the Ming Dynasty. The power of the cabinet was not inferior to that of the emperor. The magnitude of its rights. It is often possible to dismiss the emperor's decrees. And let the emperor have no way to lose his temper.

Zhang Fan naturally didn't want Gao Gong to be in power. But the situation now seemed to him. But it's a little dangerous. Li Chunfang will stand up and speak like this today. In Zhang Fan's view. It wasn't his whim or anything. It must be that Li Chunfang himself has already had the idea of retreating.

Gradually. Zhang Fan also felt more and more in his heart. Li Chunfang's dedication has become an inevitable thing. And all he has to do now is. Hurry up and find a suitable person to fill that vacancy in the cabinet. With Zhang Juzheng, Feng Bao, and Zhang Fan's own relationship with Longqing. It shouldn't be very difficult.

But who to look for.

Suddenly. Zhang Fan remembered someone.