Chapter 346: Before the Noon Gate
Yin time. The sky was still completely black. It doesn't matter how hot it is right now. It's always cooler in the night. Many people are snorting and sleeping at this time. I can't feel the coolness. But it's also the time when people sleep the most comfortably.
Of course. This time. Naturally, not all of them will fall asleep. There are still a lot of people moving. Some didn't sleep all night. This kind of person is either a watchman, or some kind of snitch or something; Of course. There are also quite a few people who get up at this time. These people are out of business or have some personal affairs. There was only one group left. Naturally, it is to live in the capital. Qualified to find the ministers of the Imperial Palace every morning.
Recorded in the Ming Guild Dictionary. Early dynasty. Ministers have to get up at midnight. And then because of the residence. Most of them have to travel through half of the capital to Wumen. This time. Many people are old and frail or very sleepy. Maybe I'll take a break in the sedan chair. This is also the reason why many ministers who can ride majestic horses choose to sit in sedan chairs.
Wait until three o'clock in the morning. That is, when Yin Shi first arrived. The ministers should have arrived outside the noon gate and waited.
Today is no exception. It hasn't been yet. Many ministers gathered before noon. Most people are talking to people with whom they have a better relationship. Kill time. In the old days. There will be a lot of people dozing off here. Some are even talking. He also had a sleepy expression on his face. But today is a little different. It doesn't matter if you're old. It's still someone who did something romantic last night and consumed a lot of physical strength. Today is all in good spirits. Some have a sad face; Some have a look on their faces. As if something good was about to happen; And some look like they're waiting for a good show to happen. It's clear that I'm here to watch a good show.
Ultimately. The reason is not because yesterday morning there was an incident in which Li Chunfang spoke out and argued with Gao Gong. Now everyone is talking about it. Groups of three or five. Most of them are people who are close to each other on weekdays. Gathered around and whispered. From time to time, someone will look at him standing alone. Although it seems lonely. But Li Chunfang's expression is still the same. The content of the discussion is naturally above the morning today. What kind of ending will Li Chunfang have? Although the specific process envisioned by everyone is different. Some say that Li Chunfang will inevitably leave the dynasty because of the impeachment of the Gao Gong party. Some people said that Li Chunfang would submit a letter of resignation and retire. There is a rather bright ending. It seems that this early dynasty has not yet begun. Li Chunfang's ending has already been decided by these ministers.
On weekdays. Li Chunfang is a little taciturn. But he was quite kind. Everyone in the DPRK and China also had a good relationship with him. Usually at this time. Most of the ministers came to his side to greet him. Say a couple more or something. But today. It seemed that everyone was deliberately avoiding him. At most, it's a nod from afar. As a greeting. This is also due to the high arch momentum. The people in the DPRK and China do not want to be affected by this incident. Perhaps some seem too utilitarian. But these people know it in their hearts. Since there was no one, the others were unwilling to make too much contact with Li Chunfang at this time. Then it's not rude to not go yourself. After all, it's more than the number of courtesies. People who have a strong sour atmosphere. He served as an official in the DPRK for several years. I will also be more concerned about my future. It's a big deal to wait until Li Chunfang comes home. Say goodbye to the ten-mile long pavilion. It can also be said that it is not. From now on. The warmth and coldness of human affection can be seen.
The Arch Man has also arrived. Now I'm discussing something with a few people in my own party. Only compared to other ministers. The expressions on the faces of the group of them were very different. It was definitely a happy expression. And nowadays. This heartfelt joy. There's nothing to hide anymore. Completely and clearly manifested. After all, things are nowadays. No matter how it looks, it is good for the high arch.
Li Chunfang only needs to leave. Meaning. Scholar Wu Yingdian came out empty. A vacant seat was vacated in the cabinet. And with the power of Gao Gong and others in the court now. It is likely that this position will be occupied by one of his henchmen.
Although the ministers. Especially those that have nothing to do with high arches. Even a little unpleasant between the high arch. It's not that I don't understand. If the person with the high arch occupies that position. The power of Gao Gong in the court will inevitably be even greater. They will also be more dangerous when the time comes. But even so. But no one wanted to stop him.
Time was approaching the time when the noon door was about to open. Li Chunfang was still standing alone like him. On the side is Zhang Juzheng and others. But it didn't mean to get closer. It's just that Zhang Juzheng has always been a little anxious in his heart. He was not worried about Li Chunfang's "dismissal". After all, even if Li Chunfang doesn't leave. On weekdays, he won't help Zhang Juzheng much. At most, two sentences are pertinent. But it is useless words. Zhang Juzheng was just as worried as everyone else. It is also the question of the candidate to succeed Li Chunfang.
Just when this situation is about to continue. The appearance of one person made a slight change in the scene.
A sedan chair came to the noon gate under the opening of the way by two brocade guards. The sedan car fell. The curtain of the car is lifted. The people in the sedan chair hadn't come down yet. The ministers present could already guess who it was. After all, this world is in. There weren't many people who could ask the brocade guards to escort the way. And now I can get here. Basically, Zhang Fan is alone.
Zhang Fan got off the sedan chair. Wearing a black veil on his head. Dressed in a crimson robe. The chest is embroidered with a five-inch flower. Girdle jade pendant. A pair of official uniforms of the first rank of the imperial court. The ministers were still curious just now. How could Zhang Fan, a person who had been taken a vacation by Longqing, appear in the early dynasty. In addition, Zhang Fan is the commander of Jinyiwei. Hold the scepter of the court. Even if it's coming. Nor should it be here. I went straight through the side door. But when these ministers saw Zhang Fan dressed like this. That's when I remembered. Zhang Fan also has the title of prince and prince from the first grade. And whether Zhang Fan wanted to come to the court or not was all agreed by Longqing. It's up to him. Zhang Fan came to the court. Absolutely beyond reproach.
It's just that he came to the court outside the palace on the day he won the champion in the palace test and yesterday. Zhang Fan, who has almost never been to the court, is here today. This has to make everyone criticize.
Zhang Juzheng saw that Zhang Fan's people had arrived. At first, I was a little confused. But it didn't last long. Immediately, his brow furrowed. He Zhang Ju is what a seven-trick exquisite heart. Zhang Fan appeared here at this time. It's so formal. Naturally, it is impossible to come to see the excitement. Surely he already had something in mind. Come to think of it. The troubles in Zhang Juzheng's heart just now were somehow suddenly swept away. I don't know if he is full of confidence in Zhang Fan or some other reason.
And there are people who rejoice in their hearts. Naturally, some people are unhappy. And this unhappiness is not just confined to the heart. It's already very obvious. A bunch of people with high arches. Especially the high arch himself. The expression on his face now is definitely not good-looking. But in addition to this unhappy expression. Gao Gong didn't have anything else on his mind. In his opinion. Now it's a foregone conclusion. Even Zhang Fan, who is now popular in front of Longqing, came here. It doesn't change anything at all.
And those who have little to do with what is going to happen today. I saw Zhang Fan here. At first, the expression of surprise had changed to a look of more expectation. Go without saying. These people felt that Zhang Fan had arrived. It will definitely make today's play more exciting.
And Zhang Fan himself didn't know. Or maybe he didn't care what other people were thinking. It's just what he's going to do next. It made the scene more exciting.
Zhang Fan walked in front of his teacher Zhang Juzheng. A greeting. Zhang Juzheng also looks like a businessman. Returned the salute. The two parted after a pleasant exchange. Although Zhang Fan didn't mention anything. But Zhang Juzheng didn't mean to ask a little bit. It seems that he has already heard some mysteries from Zhang Fan's few greetings.
And after that. Zhang Fan strode directly in front of Li Chunfang. A respectful and very polite greeting was used as the opening greeting. As the prince of the first product. Salute respectfully to the scholar of Wuyingdian University. There's nothing wrong with that. But Zhang Fan's actions are in such an extraordinary period today. But people can't figure it out.
Li Chunfang is now in a critical moment. Zhishi's return to his hometown has almost become an inevitable ending. And there's a good chance he's not a Zhishi. Instead, he was impeached and dismissed. Although today's Zhang Fan is in full swing. In addition, the return of Jiangnan the day before yesterday brought such a large sum of silver to Longqing that could be squandered. Now it's even more proud. But in the eyes of everyone. Zhang Fan had no need to offend Gao Gong, who was already unhappy with him, for the sake of Li Chunfang, who was about to lose his official position. After all, no one knows. The next moment there may be something big about it.
But Zhang Fan didn't have any consciousness at all. The two talked with Li Chunfang and were even more speculative. And Li Chunfang seems to have found a soulmate. A smile bloomed on his face that he hadn't seen in front of the courtiers for decades. and Zhang Fan talked eagerly. From time to time, there was a hearty burst of laughter.
Except for the astonishment of the other ministers. There was only the anger of the gang of Gao Gong. However, in the high arch. This is just Zhang Fan's posture to show them. And Li Chunfang is just pretending to be relaxed.
And the other ministers. What I think about in my heart is the same as the high arch. felt that this was just Li Chunfang's trick to keep Gao Gong from being proud. And Zhang Fan. Today is purely to show Gao Gong's face.
This time. At noon, there was a whole drum beat from the city tower. After hearing this, the ministers also hurriedly lined up according to their respective official positions. The noon gate also slowly opened at this time. The time has come to go to court.