At the same time, Zhang Fan sent him a notice to the capital that there would be a large-scale attack by the Japanese invaders. It's been four days. But there is still no thing in the capital that has been sent from the capital to Yangzhou. It's not that the capital doesn't pay attention to it. After all, Zhang Fan reported a major event that foreign races would invade. Naturally, someone will pay attention to it. But since two days ago. After Zhang Fan's recital entered the city. Two days have passed now. But there was no movement. That's why it is. The situation is exactly the same as what Zhang Fan thought. It was because Longqing received Zhang Fan's recital. Very much taken seriously. Although he believed in Zhang Fan very much. But there is such a big deal at stake in the sending of troops and the mobilization of troops. Even if he is an emperor. He is the de facto supreme ruler of the Ming Empire. He doesn't have the right to be arbitrary. Thereupon. After Longqing made Zhang Fan's recital public in the court. Discussions and bickering began among the courtiers. It dragged on for two days and there was still no conclusion.

It stands to reason that this kind of militaristic event is a major event. It shouldn't have dragged on for so long. However, because of the news that Zhang Fan played that the Japanese would invade the land south of the Yangtze River on a large scale, there has been no real evidence. In addition, the ministers of the court and the central government all knew that Fusang Island had recently been in a state of chaos among the princes and grabbing territory. So no one would believe what Zhang Fan said. In their opinion. In the past, the place south of the Yangtze River was not invaded by a large number of men and horses during the Japanese season. There have even been a few times when the men and horses of the Japanese have already approached Ying Tianfu City. But which time did the Japanese succeed again? In their eyes. The maximum number of pirates in the season is hundreds. To die is to die is a thousand people. was able to let them approach Ying Tianfu City because the arrival of the would-be was too sudden. hit the land of Jiangnan by surprise. In addition, the people in Jiangnan are not as strong as the people in northern Xinjiang. That's why the pirates picked up the leak.

But they think. Over the years. There is Qi Jiguang's operation on the eastern coast. It can be said that it is easy to prevent the invasion of the Japanese invaders. These wouldn't be enough to do any harm to that part of the Jiangnan. Not to mention. They felt that what Zhang Fan said was really big. Or that they think Zhang Fan is too small and too big. Not credible. As for the official of Yangzhou East City Gate who was inexplicably poisoned. It was a pure accident for these courtiers. They felt that it must be the result of the enmity that the doorman had made himself. It's just a coincidence. Again. Where was the invasion before the assassination of the opposing personnel with such fanfare. Isn't this a clear way to tell the other party that he is coming to attack them? There can be no such stupid person in the world.

All of the above. It was the reason why the courtiers objected. And. Courtiers with this idea in their hearts accounted for almost half of the imperial court. Even a few people in the cabinet have this idea. That is naturally Gao Gong and his loyal henchman Guo Pu. Rest that Li Chunfang. But it's still like a stuffy gourd. Silent. to let anyone ask him. It's all about smiling. I don't know if he agrees or disagrees. Gradually. No one cares about his opinion anymore.

But there are still people who believe Zhang Fan's words. And the first person to be recommended is Longqing.

So far. Zhang Fan had never said anything so affirmative to him. But some of the things that Zhang Fan had guessed before came true. Plus this time. Zhang Fan mentioned it in the excerpt he played to Longqing. He has cracked the big corruption case in Jiangnan. got back a lot of silver for Longqing, which could be used for him to entertain for a while. And from Zhang Fan's recital. Long Qing learned that he had sent Zhu Yijun back to the capital. This is another piece of favorable evidence. If it's not an emergency. Zhang Fan would never let Zhu Yijun out of his sight. Therefore, Longqing naturally believed in what Zhang Fan said. But here's the hard part. Whether to send troops or not is not the emperor's final say. This is a rule set by our ancestors. He can't change it either. I want to send troops. Or still ask the courtiers. In particular, the consent of those in the cabinet. But nowadays. There are already two opposing in the cabinet. Li Chunfang's attitude is ambiguous again. It really gave Longqing a headache.

There are still people who believe in Zhang Fan. That's naturally Zhang Juzheng. Zhang Juzheng still knows Zhang Fan very well. He knew that Zhang Fan was not a person who would play tricks. In particular, this matter is now related to the safety of many people in the south of the Yangtze River. That's even more unreasonable. And if this matter is made up by Zhang Fan. That's a lie about the military. An official of the Ming Dynasty. Dare to form a party for personal gain, dare to engage in fraud, dare to be corrupt and take bribes. But there are really few people who dare to lie about the military situation. After all, if you commit the previous ones. In the future, I hope I can explain some secrets. Wait for the crime to make meritorious service or something to save your life. But lying about the military situation. If it is found out. His political enemies will surely trap him. In the end, the lightest is also a crime of deception. That's a dead end. Zhang Juzheng didn't believe that Zhang Fan would not know this. Besides. Zhang Fan is also a normal person. Not some fanatic with a feverish brain. Why? Zhang Fan didn't get any benefit from this. People who are not good, no matter who they are, what they are. No one is going to do it.

Helplessly. This is just Zhang Juzheng's own thoughts. Now the whole court is against it. Although he felt in his heart that Longqing should also believe in Zhang Fan. But Yu Longqing has never revealed his thoughts. And the only one in the cabinet who may agree. And it is a very heavy figure, Li Chunfang does not indicate his point of view. Zhang Juzheng didn't know what to do. Zhang Juzheng had already put his plan to reform and change the law on the agenda. Now we are also acting cautiously. They did not dare to do anything that might arouse the public indignation of the ministers of the DPRK and China. so as not to hinder his practice of changing the law in the future. So now he is also silent. Didn't say anything.

Now it looks like it. The civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty did not agree with Zhang Fan's twists and turns. And the only two people who are willing to believe in Zhang Fan. A Ming Emperor and a cabinet minister. But because of many of its own problems. They didn't even come out to speak. It seems that the current form in the court is very grim for Zhang Fan and Jiangnan.

But it's not that there is no one who doesn't want to help Zhang Fan. There is such a person today. Thinking about how to help Zhang Fan. It's even starting to take action. This person is the supervisor of the East Factory, the eunuch of the ceremonial supervisor and the eunuch Bingbi. Feng Bao.

In fact, Feng Bao's motive for doing this is very simple. He didn't believe Zhang Fan. Or for the righteousness of some nation and people. He really wanted to protect Zhang Fan. Or rather. He was doing it for himself.

After all, Zhang Fan still has strong evidence in his hand that he needs to be able to overthrow Meng Chong without being obstructed by the high arch. Zhang Fan said a few days ago that he was going to use those account books to count the amount of dirty silver recovered. Although Feng Bao was anxious to push down Meng Chong. But he didn't urge Zhang Fan to send the account books. Because he knew that Zhang Fan was doing things for Longqing. How could it be that way.

But this does not mean that Feng Bao is not in a hurry. In fact, he was in a hurry. In a hurry, he wanted to push down Meng Chong. And then he sat on the one he had always dreamed of. The highest position that a eunuch can reach.

Now Zhang Fan has written that the Japanese are likely to attack on a large scale. How could you not let Meng Chong be anxious. In fact, Feng Bao understood it very well in his heart. With Zhang Fan's current identity and status. It was the Japanese who attacked in a big way. even entered Yangzhou Mansion. Zhang Fan will also be well protected. There's absolutely no way to go wrong. But Feng Bao was worried. The so-called is not afraid of 10,000. Just in case. In case there is something missing. Or maybe he was worried about what happened to the books that could help him get to the top of the table. Then he will temporarily stay away from the position of the palm print eunuch. Maybe in the future. Wait until Meng Chong steps down. Of course, Meng Chong is not far from stepping down. Until that time. That position is still Feng Bao's. But the so-called late makes change. In case that time comes. The high arch who was supposed to kill a thousand knives in Feng Bao's mind once again paid attention to obstruct Feng Bao's words. Then Feng Poke is going crazy.

Although he is the supervisor of the East Factory. is in charge of the Ming spy agency that is even more terrifying and feared than the brocade guard. But he couldn't send someone to assassinate Gao Gong. After all, the assassination of the first and auxiliary ministers of the Cabinet. This is no joke. He, Feng Bao, wasn't that crazy yet.

So. Feng Bao was also seeking stability in his anxiety. It is imperative that he ensure Zhang Fan's safety. And to ensure Zhang Fan's safety. It's not that it's okay to shoot more people to protect Zhang Fan. It is to allow Zhang Fan to completely stay away from the danger of war.

This sounds difficult. But it's very simple. As long as the imperial court is willing to transfer troops to Jiangnan. Prepare for a large-scale invasion by the Japanese invaders. That's it. Zhang Fan was fine. Although Zhang Fan is the commander of Jinyiwei. But after all, he is not a military general. It is not Zhang Fan's turn to point fingers at this matter of leading troops to fight. Zhang Fan, who has nothing to do, will inevitably come back. Come back to the capital as a relatively safe place. That's it. It can keep Zhang Fan away from danger. Intentionally or unintentionally, let Zhang Fan know that it was he, Feng Bao, who facilitated the dispatch of troops from the imperial court. made Zhang Fan absolutely owe him a favor; can also let Zhang Fan return as soon as possible. Let him get the evidence to overturn Meng Chong earlier. Let him sit in the position of the palm print eunuch early. Isn't that a win-win deal?

So. These days. Feng Bao has been trying hard to persuade Long Qing. And those officials who have some friendship with him. Of course, he couldn't have said it so obviously.

Really. Feng Bao's contribution. There were some unexpected effects.