Alibi. Absolute excuses. Zhang Fan can naturally hear it.

That's right. I am entangled in some personal matters. But it's not enough to be so laborious. Not to mention. What Zhang Juzheng was about to say was to ask Ge Shouli to help him lobby other officials in the court. Let them agree with the implementation of such a major event as the "test method". Zhang Juzheng has not reached the point where there is no distinction between public and private. Besides. Even if Zhang Fan really has some personal worries. How can this be compared to the importance of this matter?

So. Zhang Juzheng didn't let Zhang Fan speak. And to. I think I have to go by myself. The reason has nothing to do with Zhang Fan at all. Even Zhang Juzheng himself didn't say this. Zhang Fan can also figure it out.

But what is the reason? It is Zhang Juzheng's eloquence that is really better than Zhang Fan's. It doesn't seem like it seems. Although Zhang Juzheng has been an official in the court for decades. His talent and wisdom are also affirmed by the officials. But for Zhang Fan, a rising star. Let's talk about lobbying. He may not be much higher than Zhang Fan.

Not to mention. This time, the target is Ge Shouli. Facing Ge Shouli's words. Zhang Fan is more advantageous than Zhang Ju. That's for Zhang Fan. Ge Shouli appreciates it very much. And the two are also more able to talk about going together. However, for Zhang Juzheng. Even if it was before. Ge Shouli has already abandoned his previous suspicions. But there is always some contradiction between him and Zhang Juzheng. It is inevitable that there will be some stumbles when it comes to talking.

So let's talk about it. At all costs. In addition, Zhang Ju is for the first priority in his heart. This should definitely let Zhang Fan go. That would give you a lot more certainty. It is almost inevitable that it can be said that Ge Shou is polite. And Zhang Juzheng went into battle by himself. But not necessarily.

But now. Zhang Juzheng didn't let Zhang Fan go. Instead, you have to put yourself in battle. This has to be strange.

But Zhang Fan won't. He just felt that there was something wrong with it from the beginning. But the next moment. He had already figured out what was going on.

Zhang Juzheng wanted to go in person. It's not that he doesn't care about the success of the "test method". Opposite. Zhang Juzheng has always put it first. Then Zhang Juzheng decided to go by himself. It shows that he is determined, and he must be able to move Ge Shouli.

Merely. Where does Zhang Juzheng's confidence come from? Zhang Fan also had some guesses. Zhang Juzheng planned to go in person. But he didn't want Zhang Fan to pass. Quite possibly. He was going to apologize to Ge Shouli. Well, after all. to Zhang Juzheng's current status. Even if you feel guilty in your heart. It would be impossible to apologize. That's not just a loss of face. More often than not, it will damage your own prestige. So. A lot of people who have reached this status. Some people do something wrong but don't have a way to say it. Some even know that it is wrong to do so. But the situation forced it. It's still going to have to be done.

Zhang Fan can understand the difficulty. Although he also understood that it was not right. Although for Zhang Fan. He's doing a good job. If you have done something wrong, you can say apologies calmly. But Zhang Fan also had to pretend. When you stubbornly don't admit your mistakes. Even if he already feels extremely guilty in his heart.

And now. He saw that Zhang Juzheng seemed to have such a plan. Frankly. Zhang Fan was very happy. In his opinion. Zhang Juzheng decided to do this. It's also good. Well, after all. The object of the apology is Ge Shouli. And Ge Shouli is a generous and benevolent person. I want to be at the beginning. Zhang Juzheng said those words to insult Ge Shouli. Ge Shouli can endure it. Nothing drastic was made. even forgave Zhang Juzheng somewhat. Now. Zhang Juzheng wanted to apologize to him in person. This seems to Zhang Fan. Ge Shouli will accept Zhang Juzheng's apology.

In that case. Zhang Juzheng asked Ge Shouli to promise to help him lobby other ministers to agree with the matter of "passing the test". Naturally, it is logical. Well, after all. In fact, Zhang Fan had already discussed this matter with Ge Shouli before. And Ge Shouli listened to Zhang Fan's narration. After knowing Zhang Juzheng's thoughts and the specific matters of this "test method". is also full of approval. Ge Shouli has no reason to object.

Merely. Although now Zhang Fan feels that this matter is very gratifying. But he still has some concerns. It's just that what Zhang Fan is worried about is not the current thing. It's about the future.

This time. Ge Shouli will definitely forgive Zhang Juzheng. And accept his apology. But in Ge Shouli's mind. For Zhang Juzheng, he really can't have a little gap. Go back to that situation a few years ago. Zhang Fan thinks it may not be. And he didn't feel this way for Ge Shouli. Even Zhang Fan himself. I also have this kind of thought in my heart.

When did this feeling come out. In fact, it was not because Zhang Juzheng said bad things about Ge Shouli in front of Zhu Yijun. But it was already there when he knew that Zhang Juzheng was planning to cooperate with Feng Bao.

But. Again. As a matter of fact. Zhang Fan is also not qualified to say Zhang Juzheng in this regard. After all, he is now. In fact, he is also on the side of Feng Bao.

But Zhang Fan also thought about the situation too badly. This kind of thing is the only thing he can think of. Among the officials of the court. There are not a few people who know that Zhang Fan and Feng Bao are involved. From the time when Zhang Fan was trapped in the south of the Yangtze River and was invaded by the Japanese invaders. Feng Bao broke the news that he had arrested the spies of the Japanese Invaders. Let the imperial court make up its mind to send the Qi family army to support the beginning. The ministers had already seen that there was a relationship between Zhang Fan and Feng Bao.

And to the back. Zhang Fan gathered evidence. Help Feng Bao drive out Meng Chong. Let him smoothly ascend to the position of the eunuch with the seal of the master of ceremonies in advance. It also confirmed the relationship between Zhang Fan and Feng Bao. Not to mention after. Zhang Fan was when Feng Bao and Zhang Juzheng were dealing with Gao Gong together. It's also a lot of effort.

But. This kind of everything. Zhang Fan's actions in it did not go too far. One might even say. Although Zhang Fan helped Feng Bao a lot. And Feng Bao also helped Zhang Fan a lot. It can even be said that Feng Bao indirectly saved Zhang Fan's name. But between Zhang Fan and Feng Bao. Not yet...... That kind of embarrassment. They are actually like ordinary colleagues. For what can be discussed. It's just a matter of helping the other person when they are in trouble. It can be said that the relationship is built on the basis of mutual appreciation. This kind of relationship is actually almost extinct in today's imperial court. And it is between Zhang Fan, the leader of Jinyiwei, and Feng Bao, the leader of the East Factory. It can be said that they are able to reach a relationship of friendship on this basis. It should be considered a miracle.

But. That's all there is to the relationship between them. It hasn't gone any further.

And the relationship between Zhang Juzheng and Feng Bao. It's with too much interest. Although Zhang Fan can understand why Zhang Juzheng would do this. But he would not agree with Zhang Juzheng's approach. Didn't you see it. In order to reach this relationship with Feng Bao. Zhang Juzheng can be described as painstaking. He even gave up his beliefs. In order to help Feng Bao, he did something that he would not have done before. There are good and bad things in these things. Even among the good things. He also used some not-so-good methods.

And to the point where it has come to this. The relationship between Zhang Juzheng and Feng Bao has changed. is no longer as simple as between Zhang Fan and Feng Bao.

The relationship between Zhang Fan and Feng Bao. If you want to disconnect. It's very easy. After all, there are not too many interests involved between the two. Even if Zhang Fan and Feng Bao turn against each other in the future. But in reality, neither side has the other's handle in their hands. So it doesn't matter.

But there is a difference between Zhang Juzheng and Feng Bao. Zhang Juzheng and Feng Bao can now be said to be interdependent. He helped Feng Bao do a lot of unsavory things. He even bribed Feng Bao. And the same is true for Feng Bao. If the two of them turn against each other. Under the mutual demolition. The revelations were enough for both of them to step into the bottomless abyss.

Maybe. Feng Bao himself was in trouble. Zhang Juzheng will be affected a lot. But it can still hold up. But once Zhang Juzheng loses ground. Feng Bao will definitely be finished. So. Today's Feng Bao is also continuing to consolidate and deepen the "relationship" between him and Zhang Juzheng.

So. Today's Zhang Juzheng can't stop even if he wants to. If Feng Bao has anything else in the future, he wants Zhang Juzheng to help. Even if it's something extremely insidious. Even something that is shameful. Although Zhang Juzheng will be disgusted. But he has absolutely no right to refuse. That's the crux of the matter.

So. Zhang Fan understood. Even this time, Ge Shouli was able to forgive Zhang Juzheng. But after that. If Feng Bao wants to go to Zhang Juzheng for help with something. And once Zhang Juzheng did it. Let others know. Ge Shouli will still continue to hate Zhang Juzheng.

But. Ultimately. That's for later, too. At least for now. can make Ge Shouli stand up and help Zhang Juzheng speak. So that the "test method" can be implemented smoothly. That's the most important thing. As for the rest. Let's let time take the time to verify.

"That being the case. The student did not accompany the teacher to Master Ge's house. Zhang Fan said. There are still some things for students. I'm going to go to the yamen. ”

"Hmm." Nodding. Zhang Juzheng said. "You can go about your errands with confidence. It's just that...... Don't be long-winded. Isn't that tricky. ”

"Thank you for your concern." Zhang Fan said. "Actually. It's just some family affairs in the student's family. No big deal. ”

"Oh." I heard Zhang Fan say that it was a family matter. Zhang Juzheng is inconvenient to continue to ask.

And Zhang Fan. I started to worry again.