Speaking of this, this is Shuntianfu. but at the feet of the Son of Heaven. The first good district. The people here also seem to feel a sense of superiority over living in such a place. Of course. This sense of superiority is just a psychological portrayal of the common people in the market. Let's talk about it. It's not all the same.

The people are still the same as they are on weekdays. Those who should be poor continue to be poor and continue to work. Those who should be rich continue to be rich and continue to enjoy. But that's just the case for the people. Further up. to the official class. This is a very different story.

Especially today. Every minister who came back from above the court. It's a little bit of a drum in my heart. It's not that they're worried about themselves. It's worrying about what the future holds. Now they don't see it clearly.

Li Chunfang, who is always taciturn on weekdays, will now say so many things at one time when he was in the court. That's enough to make these ministers feel incredible. And now. Something even more incredible happened. Li Chunfang said so much to help Xu Jie. Of course. If it's just to help Xu Jie, say a few words, then that's it. But this time. What Li Chunfang said. It was clear that he was directly pointing at his arched nose to refute his words.

This can be regarded as the first major event of the Longqing Dynasty. The impact on officials at all levels is definitely much greater than when Longqing announced the switch.

Of course. It's just the thoughts of some people who have the mentality of watching the excitement. And not many people actually think so. Joke. Which of these people is not scheming. Tested by intrigue and intrigue. It's even a thing that is so normal that it can't be normal anymore. Some of them still think that there must be some conspiracy behind it. And then spend a lot of energy thinking about it. Now there is such an unusual thing. How could they think that this was just Li Chunfang's whim. will do so.

The main thing is: Li Chunfang's speech this time. But there is a well-founded basis. There are physical objects in hand. It was obvious that he had been prepared. Where is there a temporary intention.

In a word. This matter is now causing a lot of trouble in Beijing, and all the official eunuchs are talking about it. It's just that most of these people think that Li Chunfang really wants to draw a clear line with Gao Gong this time. -for-tat. Of course. If that's really the case. It's not that easy. After all, in the court at this time. The high arch is considered to be the most powerful. And Zhang Juzheng, who is not dealing with it, can compete with the high arch. But it's not something that lasts. If Li Chunfang stands up now and shows his attitude. Ming stood in the camp of Zhang Juzheng's side. Then the advantage that the high arch has today is gone.

Especially yesterday when Zhang Fan just came back from Jiangnan. As the leader of the neutral platoon, Ge Shouli, the head of the household, said good things to Zhang Fan. Although there is no conclusion yet. But this is definitely not good news for the high arch. If Li Chunfang stood by Zhang Juzheng's side. And a large number of neutrals took refuge in Zhang Fan's words. It is estimated that Gao Gong can directly resign to Longqingdi.

But. These are just wishful thinking on the part of some people. There is another possibility. It's not that these people can't think of it. It's because these people don't even think about it. Except for a few who know the inside story. Or other than people like Zhang Fan who dare to guess. Most people don't think about it. That's why Li Chunfang is doing this today. It's not because of anything he's held back for too long. Now I finally want to come out and something like that. Li Chunfang's reason for doing this is precisely the opposite. He's tired. He didn't want to mess around in this fame field anymore.

It's kind of ridiculous to say. After all, Li Chunfang was born as a champion, and now he is a person who has achieved such a position as Zaifu. I would want to quit. It sounds a little confusing. But as long as you take a closer look at what Li Chunfang has experienced in the past, you will understand.

Li Chunfang was born during the Zhengde period. Jiajing was raised in ten years. In the twenty-sixth year of Jiajing, he was admitted to the first place in the Jinshi. As the champion of the first Ding Jia. Awarded the Hallym Academy. It seems that he and Zhang Ju are in the same department. After Li Chunfang entered the office. After six promotions. At the time of the forty-four years of intensification. For the Ministry of Rites, the prince Taibao and the Wuyingdian University scholar and entered the cabinet to worship the prime minister. In general. Li Chunfang's life can be regarded as smooth. It took less than twenty years. He sat in the seat that was one step away from the highest civil official.

But Li Chunfang's silent impression of being left on people today was cultivated by him during that time. even flattered Emperor Jiajing and invited him to pet. He is known as the "Prime Minister of Blue Words". There is a big reason for it from that time.

It has already been mentioned. The struggle in the cabinet of the Ming Dynasty has always been continuous. And since the beginning of the Jiajing dynasty. The cabinet struggle became more intense. And with blood.

And the time when Li Chunfang joined the company happened to be in time when Yan Song was most proud. What's worse is that. Li Chunfang entered the office as a champion. Then his official position when he first took office will not be low. Nor will they be sent to other provinces. This makes Li Chunfang, a person who has read for so many years and has only entered the official stage after the age of establishment, just stepped on the official road. What you have to face is that an emperor never asks about the government. And the whole is in the hands of a minister.

He's not like Zhang Juzheng. With the protection and support of a good teacher, Xu Jie. It can't be as indifferent as a high arch. He still has the heart of a scholar in his bones. It's just a man with iron bones. After wading into the turbid waters of the imperial court. It's definitely going to change.

The same goes for Li Chunfang. He didn't have much talent, though. But being an official is very incorruptible. It's just that this clean official is not necessarily a good official. He has also flattered others. He doesn't drive himself into a dead end for the sake of integrity or principle. But Li Chunfang is very clever in one thing. His flattery also depends on the object.

Minister. No matter how big you are. No matter how powerful it is. Li Chunfang will never flatter this kind of person. After all, he is always a courtier. Then there is a possibility of collapse. Li Chunfang is smart. I only know how to flatter Emperor Jiajing. He didn't care about the rest. And wait until Longqing ascends the throne. His position has been confirmed. There was no need for him to continue flattering.

It is precisely because Li Chunfang can be regarded as a person who breaks into the court. In the spirit of not offending anyone. But the world is unpredictable. It's not that you can hide if you want to.

In the beginning. Xia Yan and Yan Song. The battle between Yan Song and Xu Jie. It's thrilling. It's chilling. Li Chunfang also saw the cruelty of the struggle. Although it made him feel very stressed. But that's none of his business after all. So at that time, he was always cautious. Be careful not to get involved in any aspect or in any small part of those two struggles.

It's a good way to protect yourself. But to come later. Li Chunfang couldn't help herself.

Wait until Xu Jie's removal of Yan Song. And the high arch waited after the stage. The struggle between Xu Jie and Gao Gong began again. And this time. Li Chunfang has already entered the cabinet. It's impossible to protect yourself and ask for a relationship. The first move was made from the high arch side. Gao Gong Yi Party Supervisor Yu Shi Qi Kang in order to impeach Xu Jie, the first assistant of the cabinet. brought Li Chunfang, the second assistant, with me. said that the two of them were embarrassed in the cabinet and confused the government. For this. Li Chunfang was even brighter back then.

It was from that time on. After Li Chunfang was caught up in the struggle between Xu Gao and the two. It began to make him retreat. And recently. Just when Xu Jiezhishi didn't have long to go home. Li Chunfang even resigned again. It's simple. Li Chunfang saw that even Xu Jie, a person like Xu Jie, who had defeated Yan Song and was scheming. Now they are all reorganized by the high arch and go home. He Li Chunfang clearly understood it in his heart. I don't have Xu Jie's share at all. Rather than being ruined by someone at that time. It's better to quit now. It's better to leave a good name.

It's just that the excuse Li Chunfang used at that time was that she was sick. And how could Longqing let him go. He directly sent a physician to treat him. He was not allowed to go home.

But nowadays. The format is not what it used to be. In the old days. The high arch and the Xu steps fight. Or for the sake of rights. Or for fame. Or for the sake of clearance. And now. Gao Gong didn't care about that at all. Today's high arch resembles a mad dog. Catch whoever bites. It's not. Xu Jie has been made by him to go home to recuperate. He's not addicted to it. You have to fall into the well.

Li Chunfang saw this. I guess I'm thinking, "You're playing like this." Then I can't afford to be with this old bone. The wind is tight. . ”

Of course. It's just a joke. But that's what it means. In a word. This game in officialdom. He Lao Li didn't want to play anymore. But even if you don't play. Do something before you leave. Didn't you Gao Gong want to impeach Xu Jie. Zhang Juzheng has evidence there. But if Zhang Juzheng comes to show it. It is inevitable that he will be retaliated against by Gao Gong in the future. And Li Chunfang is such a person who is about to go home. Where would you care about those.

That's why there will be such a scene of Li Chunfang standing up for Xu Jie.

These details are now. Not many people know clearly. Even Zhang Fan just guessed in his heart. But now that I think about it. There is only one possibility that is most suitable.

Thinking about these things. Zhang Fan finally waited for the person he wanted to see.

"Lord Zhang. Congratulations. Jiangnan opened victoriously. Loaded on. "When people see Zhang Fan, it's a word of celebration." Since the last time I talked to Mr. Zhang. It's also the beginning of the year. ”

"Don't come unharmed." Zhang Fan also said to the visitor with a smile. "Tall, sir."