Saying. It's not a joke to talk about. When talking about such a tense and solemn thing. There was such a big gasp. It's a little uncomfortable. But now. Because the news Zhang Fan said was too surprising to these people. So no one would blame Zhang Fan for tossing them like this. No. It should be said that they don't have the spare time to blame Zhang Fan at all.

Zhang Fan's words. It was a big shock to them. actually said that the evidence of the assassination of the emperor pointed to a prince. And he was also a vassal king. This could not but surprise the ministers present.

To say that there is a prince who wants to assassinate the emperor. This kind of thing is honest. It makes sense. On this land. Thousands of years from ancient times to the present day. People are most proficient in engaging in infighting. Not to mention a place like the imperial court, where each person strives to exclude others for their own interests. Even if this kind of thing happens between relatives and loved ones. There's really nothing surprising about it.

But. What surprised these people was not the timing of the assassination between the royal families. Rather, it was surprised. If this is true. That means: The world is going to be in chaos again. After all. That's a vassal king. I don't know which vassal king it is. And I'm afraid even if they ask. Zhang Fan may not be able to say. But there were only a few vassal kings in the Ming Dynasty. And some of them are even more powerful. And as a powerful vassal king. What else could the assassination of the emperor do? There is only one thing. That is, he himself wants to sit on the throne.

If that time comes, it really comes. It doesn't matter what the strength of that vassal king is. It doesn't matter if the court can suppress him or not. But chaos is certain. The Ming Dynasty has been since its founding. In fact, there has never been a stop to the use of force. But that's only on the frontier. It's a last resort. But it really said that the Ming Dynasty had seen the civil strife after that. There are really only a few things.

The most famous is when Ming Chengzu Zhu Di was still in front of King Yan. The Battle of Jingjing was initiated. And. Zhu Di: He succeeded. Moreover. Zhu Di's success. It has also achieved great achievements. But Zhu Di's success. There is an inevitable at the same time. But there are also many coincidences. This. It is completely impossible to reproduce.

And the impact of Zhu Di. It's just to make some people feel. Even if he didn't inherit the throne. But it can also be taken by force. It's not. In the Zhengde period. That King Ning who doesn't know what to do. It's just a chance. There was also a mutiny. But. That time it didn't work out. This can be regarded as Zhu Di's credit.

Zhu Di moved the capital to Shuntianfu. It's not just for the sake of controlling the border army in the north. He was on guard against others who would learn from him. One more martyrdom. And if there is one. When the time comes. A large army mobilized by the imperial court in the north. Most of the soldiers had fought against the Tartars on the frontier. These soldiers. Especially those in the south who live in times of peace and prosperity. A poorly trained soldier can compare. One might even say. Zhu Di was able to succeed in Jingjing back then. It is inseparable from the soldiers under his command who have fought against the Tartars for so many years.

Other words. Today's Ming Dynasty. There is no fear of civil strife that someone dares to rebel. But not to be afraid is not to be afraid. That's when there's no way around it. Naturally, you have to stand up. Fear is also useless. But nowadays. None of this has happened. If it can be avoided. That's a good thing, of course.

And. The most important point. It is also the reason for the worry and shock of these ministers. Very simple. That is, once this kind of civil strife occurs in the territory of the Ming Dynasty. The people are bound to be chaotic. Maybe. And what else harbors ambitions. It is possible that they will take advantage of this opportunity to develop their forces. This situation will also be troublesome in the future.

And also. It's about the remnants of the Yuan and Mongolian parties in the north. Although nowadays. The north has been pacified. The imperial court and I agreed to reopen the covenant of the Fenggong mutual market. I also agreed to return to the Ming court. And the Ming court also helped Altan to seize control of the whole of Tatar.

But. This kind of thing. The One Covenant. If anyone really believes that such a thin piece of paper can control the hugs in the north. I'm afraid he really is the biggest fool in the world. When the time comes. There was chaos inside the Ming Dynasty. Eighty percent of the Tartars are likely to move south.

If that's the case. At that time, the Ming Dynasty can really be called external and internal troubles. Even in the end, the Ming court can work together. Sweep away both external and internal troubles. But it also hurts the vitality sharply. I don't know when I want to get back to life.

All in all. In every sense of the word. These ministers who were present. I don't want things to get to that point. That's not to say that all of these people are working together today. It's all in the interests of the imperial court. In fact, there are many factors of private interest involved. This thing above. Self-interest and public welfare are inseparable.

After all. If it's really chaotic then. The generals will once again stand on top of the heads of civilian officials. And the so-called "show meets soldiers." It's unreasonable" is the truth. Let you spit lotus flowers in your mouth. Can turn black and white upside down. But when the time comes. The other party has a knife in his hand. If I can't refute you. But I was not convinced. Slash it down with a knife. No matter how neat these people are. It can't stop the sword.

Even if they don't want to do it. But when the time comes. What kind of power and stuff are you trying to do. There is no chance at all. All in all. Monopoly on power tricks. It's better to be in a peaceful situation.

And that's what these people think now. It's not alarmist, either. It's that they understand. It's really possible. It's not that they blindly believe in what Zhang Fan said. It's because of that. This kind of thing. If no evidence is found. How dare Zhang Fan say it with such certainty.

So. Now this emperor is on top of the palace. It's really a fryer. All the people were talking. And it's not small. But. In such a noisy environment. Even if it's the person standing next to you. You can't even hear what he's saying.

And the people who caused such a situation. Zhang Fan. but stood still. Even the expression on his face remained the same. It's not like it's a good show. It's just that Zhang Fan really doesn't pay much attention to what these people are talking about.

"Yuande." Side. Zhang Juzheng thought about it for a long time. Pulled Zhang Fan's sleeve. Said. "You...... Why speak out. Or is it ...... Or is that the Assassin already being interrogated by your men and finding out something? ”

"Nope. The teacher misunderstood. Zhang Fan shook his head. It's still calm. Said. "The Assassin's mouth was really hard. And he obviously knew a little bit about how the brocade guards interrogated the prisoners. So yesterday's students' subordinates also used everything they could. But he didn't say a word. And. Because of this thing. This assassin is the only clue. And you can't be ruthless. It's still there. ”

"Then why do you say that?" Heard Zhang Fan say this. Zhang Juzheng couldn't help but get anxious. "This kind of thing. Anyone knows it's a great thing to say it. Why do you want to. Besides. Yesterday in the Cining Palace. Didn't you say it all? All of this is just speculation today. There is no conclusive evidence. That's what you said. When the time comes, it turns out that this is not the case. Duanwang, he will never let you go. Didn't I tell you yesterday? Don't go too far with this kind of thing. You have to leave some room for it. Why didn't you listen at all? Zhang Juzheng was at this moment. I was really anxious.

"Teacher. The students can't help themselves. Zhang Fan sighed. Said. "Besides. That's what the students say now. But it's just a rough idea. Isn't there nothing else to say? ”

"I can't help myself." Heard these four words that Zhang Fan said. Zhang Juzheng's brows also furrowed. He is a very meticulous man who speaks and does things. And listen to others. I will also pick up the most critical listening. Just like it is now. Zhang Fan's words came out. Zhang Juzheng immediately heard the four most important words. "I can't help myself". "What the hell is going on. It's hard to say...... "It's just a matter of a moment." Zhang Juzheng had already thought of that possibility.

"The teacher guessed it too." Zhang Fan approached Zhang Juzheng. whispered. "Although the evidence is not strong today. The assassin couldn't pry his mouth open. But. Queen Mother, she seems to have an iron heart. This thing was done by King Duan. Yesterday. The Queen Mother summoned the students into the palace again. Although it is not explicitly stated. But the students can still hear it. The meaning of the Queen Mother. To make it clear is to let the students take this matter. Intentionally or unintentionally, it is revealed. Now. The student is simply doing what he is intended. The teacher must not blame the students. ”

"This ......," I heard Zhang Fan say. Zhang Juzheng really didn't know what to say for a while.

"What the teacher said to the students yesterday. The students did not forget. Zhang Fan then said. But the expression is completely wry. "But this thing. As the students said. Students are acting exactly what they are told. I can't help myself. ”

This is what I said. Zhang Fan's expression was really a bitter smile. Although said. The latter remark is nonsense. Empress Dowager Li did not look for him. But Zhang Fan understood what Empress Dowager Li meant. As a matter of fact. Yesterday in the Cining Palace. Empress Dowager Li has already done that. And what Zhang Fan has to do now is. It's just a matter of imprinting this idea into the minds of more people.