News of the great victory in the southwest came. In the end, it didn't cause any shock. After all. The southwest is too far away from the capital. Even many ordinary people don't know what a "servant" is. If it is said for the Tartars of the northern frontier. There is good news from the imperial court. That is not to say that the people are jubilant. It's definitely very lively.

After all. Let's take the people in the capital. Tartar for the people of the capital. It's definitely no stranger. For those who go further north. That's even more so. When the Ming Dynasty had not yet founded. Zhu Yuanzhang didn't know how many battles he had fought with the Tartars. And after the founding of the Ming Dynasty. The Tartars, who were unwilling to be expelled by the Han people in the Central Plains, were naturally ambitious. is still trying to invade the south. And that time. As the king of Yan, Zhu Di has resisted the Tartars for decades. Further north to the common people. It is also infested by Tartars almost every year.

If it is said that the Ming Dynasty faced the Tartars. There was a big victory. There is good news. Needless to mention. Definitely word of mouth. Lively and extraordinary.

But. This time. The servants were requisitioned. It can even be said that it was destroyed. After this notice is posted. But there was no enthusiastic response. Well, after all. As these low-level people. Especially those who live in the north. Don't say it's himself. It is quite possible that his ancestors have lived here for generations. I've never been to the southwest at all. Not to mention that I don't know what the servants have done. I may not have even heard of the word "servant".

Now I hear it. At most, it's all about inquiry. There are people who know a little. It's all that can be said. In exchange for someone to invite him to a drink. There are those who don't know. At most, he shook his head. Or just go up and join in the fun.

But. For the ministers of the court. Servants are no strangers to them. After all, since the founding of the Ming Dynasty. The southwest side has had a lot of trouble. There is Wei Yinbao who takes the lead in making trouble. Naturally, there are servants like the whole clan who can't get along with the Han regime.

Servants since the founding of the Ming Dynasty. Two hundred years have passed since then. There were twelve major battles with the Ming court. There are countless small battles. Especially during the Chenghua years. In less than five years. Several fierce battles in a row. Let the Ming court lose a lot. Although the reason for this is to be said. Of course, it is because there are people who sow discord among them. But after all, the servants slaughtered many innocent people.

Now. Such a great victory has arrived. The servants were finally settled. For many people in the DPRK. It's all a good thing. After all, the noisy can make money. It can even make a lot of money. But there is never a time for peace. It's so comfortable to make a little money. There is no risk. And for the rulers. There's a big deal to be able to get rid of. Naturally, this is a good thing.

Towards the center. Naturally, there are many happy people. It can even be said that the people in the DPRK and China learned the news. They were all very happy. Zhang Fan was a little emotional at first. After all, as a soul who came to this era from 500 years later. The perception of many things carries something that cannot be erased from later generations.

For Zhang Fan. This incident really made him sigh a lot. After all, that's what a nation does. Disappeared before his eyes. And it was killed. Actually, this kind of thing. It will happen in any era. Even if it was Zhang Fan in his previous life. You can also hear about this kind of thing by chance. But he was always amazed. It's as if you're listening to a strange anecdote. Now. This happened in front of him. His feeling was even stronger. I always feel. It's a very real thing. But it always makes Zhang Fan feel illusory.

But. Zhang Fan's emotion. It didn't last long before it was gone. After all. than what has already happened. Or is it more practical to focus on the present and the future. And for Zhang Fan. This time it was a big victory in the southwest. It's not useless either. If you use it well. It is still able to exert its "residual heat". Maybe you can do a lot of things that are not usually difficult to do. Maybe it can make a lot of complicated things easier.

In a word. It's calm outside. And nothing happened. But in the middle of the court. After all, the battle was won. Naturally, there are some movements. As a matter of fact. It was morning upwards. After receiving this good news. The early dynasty is also equivalent to the end. Several ministers carried the news. I went to the Qianqing Palace to report. Originally, I was going to Cining Palace. Fortunately, I inquired today. Empress Dowager Li herself was in the Qianqing Palace. It also saves a lot of trouble.

Not many people went. After all, Zhu Yijun is not going to court now. I used the reason that I was frightened and felt unwell. It doesn't matter what his body is. But this statement is on the bright side after all. Then the ministers who go naturally can't be too many. so as not to disturb the emperor's cultivation.

So this time. And three people went. Zhang Juzheng and Zhang Siwei are two cabinet scholars. There is also Zhang Fan. Just the three of them.

The three were informed. After entering the Qianqing Palace. But it can be seen very clearly. No. It should be said that I heard Zhu Yijun's voice. Apparently. At this time, Zhu Yijun's interest was very high. And there are talking and laughing. Where there will be a little bit of fright. Or the appearance of physical discomfort.

And aside. Empress Dowager Li sat there. But he didn't bother to ask about such a thing. It seems that what Zhu Yijun is doing is normal. This is for Empress Dowager Li, who was extremely strict with Zhu Yijun in the past. It is extremely rare. She would rarely condone Zhu Yijun to be so indulgent.

But Zhang Fan can understand a little. In his opinion. Maybe Empress Dowager Li felt that she was really a little ashamed of Zhu Yijun. After all. asked Zhang Fan to arrange a stabbing scene. It is Empress Dowager Li herself. And because of the request of the Empress Dowager Li. It had to be done very realistically. Zhang Fan also did what she said. The consequences are. The play is really realistic. It's definitely impossible to see any flaws.

Even Zhuo Yang's sword. Even Zhang Fan, who was watching from the sidelines, already knew that it would be fine. Even if that's the case. Zhuo Yang and Wang Meng have already practiced countless times. I have long been able to do every success. 100% sure. But Zhang Fan who was watching from the sidelines. Still broke out in a cold sweat.

And Empress Dowager Li. Although she was not present. But she definitely knew what was going on. For some, perhaps. If you are not present. Just listen to what others say. Even if it's too realistic. No matter how eloquent it is. At best, it's just an "immersive" feeling. Not really what you see on the cutting edge. But Empress Dowager Li, she is Zhu Yijun's biological mother after all. Besides. Zhu Yijun is now the emperor sitting on the throne. This mother-child bond. Even if he just heard the news that his son was about to die. She's definitely going to be a little scared, too.

But. After all, this was what she ordered Zhang Fan herself. Empress Dowager Li is a person with very clear thoughts. It doesn't affect her judgment of another thing because of one thing. So this thing. Empress Dowager Li didn't mean to blame Zhang Fan. even praised him for doing a good job.

And for Zhu Yijun's side. But she felt guilty. Other words. She will have the possible impact of this incident on Zhu Yijun. It's all on herself. So nowadays. Although I know it. Zhu Yijun was assassinated. Even when he almost died, Huang Quan was not frightened. On the contrary, I was very excited. But this comes down to the end. It's just Zhu Yijun himself. For Empress Dowager Li herself. The guilt in her heart for her son has never been let go. Now indulge Zhu Yijun. Let him have a good time. I'm afraid this is what Empress Dowager Li is thinking at the moment.

This is Li Caifeng. Such a seizure of power but not of power. Be able to distinguish between public and private. A woman who can make decisions. The Ming Dynasty was able to have such a strange woman appear. And stood on the highest peak. Controls the government. Maybe now. Many people in the court had a lot of thoughts about Empress Dowager Li's monopoly on power. After all, she is a woman. But the future. Even some of today's open-minded people understand. can have a person like Li Caifeng to take power. This is for the Ming Dynasty. It's a blessing.

And Zhang Juzheng and Zhang Siwei saw this situation. Although there was no other expression on his face. But in my heart, I also think it's very weird.

After all. The Emperor of the Present. Go to the feast. Listen to the scriptures. And the two of them. That's the main speaker. Originally. Zhu Yijun, who went to Autumn Hunting some time ago. Naturally, you don't have to listen to it anymore. But when he returned. The feast will continue. For Zhang Siwei. The opening feast is a must. It is a necessary way to educate Zhu Yijun on how to be a good emperor. And for Zhang Juzheng. The role of the feast is not limited to the issue of educating Zhu Yijun. It is also reflected in how much influence he will have on Zhu Yijun in the future.

Originally. It was already half a month ago. After Zhu Yijun returned, he began to continue. Right now. Obviously, Zhu Yijun has no problems at all. This makes the hearts of these two people who hope that Zhu Yijun can return to the feast as soon as possible are weird. It's just that they won't say anything at the moment. After all, it was a real thing. It doesn't matter what's going on behind the scenes. But Zhu Yijun won't know. Maybe. In their opinion. In any case, Zhu Yijun will have some influence. So the two of them just left it at that.

"Three Aiqing." Empress Dowager Li saw the three of them. First spoke. "This hour. The early dynasty should not be over yet. Is there something to come to the mourning family? ”

"Empress Dowager." Zhang Juzheng opened his mouth to answer. "Just above the court. I received a message. Southwest victory. ”