After the death of Emperor Zhu Zaigao of Longqing. Empress Chen was revered as the Empress Dowager of Rensheng. Residence in Ciqing Palace. Hesitation: Empress Dowager Chen has always been frail and sickly. Longqing three years again. I almost didn't make it.

Now. Empress Dowager Chen, who lives in Ciqing Palace, doesn't have anything to do on weekdays. It also rarely appears in front of people's eyes. And Zhu Yijun was not born to her. But Zhu Yijun also loves the queen mother very much. It's no different from your biological mother. Every morning, I will go to Ciqing Palace to pay a visit.

And. Empress Dowager Chen also had no heirs. So she also treats Zhu Yijun as her own. I would be very happy to hear his footsteps every day. Of course. Maybe it's because she doesn't have an heir. This is a very gentle and frail queen. I have never been jealous of others.

It is precisely because she did not leave any heirs for Longqing. And if there are no children, there will be no strife. Not to mention. Even if other concubines and the like want to take their place. It must be that there are children who have such thoughts. But there is not only one concubine. Even if one wants to. The other one won't agree. So. No one went back to her trouble. And she went from queen to queen mother. They all spent it peacefully.

All in all. Ciqing Palace, this place. It's not lively on weekdays. It can even be said to be a little deserted. People who come here. There are only the little emperor Zhu Yijun, the Empress Dowager Li and the princess who came to visit.

And over there. After Li Guifei died in Longqing. She is revered as the Empress Dowager. Residence in Cining Palace. Compare it with Ciqing Palace. The weather in Cining Palace is very different. It's a lot of fun. If it weren't for the fact that no carriages and horses were allowed in the palace. It can be described as a crowd.

Ultimately. It's just the word right. It is because Empress Dowager Li has the power. Now the whole world. It's almost up to her, the woman, to have the final say. Don't look at how powerful Feng Bao, Zhang Juzheng and the like are now. These were also given to them by the Empress Dowager Li.

Of course. Empress Dowager Li's rise to power did not make people feel that there was anything wrong. She is different from Na Lu Pheasant or Wu Cao. I don't want to be a woman who rules the world in front of others. And in fact. In the future, I commented on the Empress Dowager Li. It can be said that it has been praised. It is the representative of the queen mother of the "mother of the world" in history. Participation in politics is not chaotic. Bingguo is not greedy for power.

And in fact. It seems that in the Ming Dynasty. There are quite a few such women. From the founding Queen of Ma to the present. are all present. Of course, it will not be able to maintain it in the future. That's pretty hard to say.

All in all. Now in power is the Empress Dowager Li. Therefore, the Cining Palace where she lives is also very lively. This situation also breaks the previous pattern. After all, whether it is a concubine, a queen, or a queen mother. They are all in the palace. The Emperor's Family. And the ministers went to see these imperial dependents. And again, women. It's a bit out of place. But for the Empress Dowager Li. This article is clearly untenable.

Every day. There were many people who came here to meet her. It also has a variety of purposes. Some are for national affairs. Some are for their own personal affairs. What's more, she just wants to find an opportunity to make an impression in front of her, who is now in power. In a word. A wide variety of purposes. There is the above board. There are also those that can't be put on the table. Now it seems that they are all concentrated in this very majestic palace.

When Zhang Juzheng and Zhang Fan arrived. Zhu Yijun is already here. is talking to Empress Dowager Li. And Feng Bao was also present. But he looked like an idler. Stand aside with a smile on his face. It seems that as long as no one calls him. He won't do anything.

Over there. The emperor and the empress dowager, who were talking, saw Zhang Juzheng and Zhang Fan coming together. Naturally, he turned his gaze.

"What happened to Zhang Aiqing when she came to the mourning house." Empress Dowager Li waited for the two to meet the ceremony. asked Zhang Juzheng.

"Back to the Queen Mother." Zhang Juzheng said. "Master Pan, who went to Henan to control the water, has already come over. The money that should be used for water control in Henan has also been reported. ”

"Hmm. The mourning family just heard from the emperor about this matter. Empress Dowager Li nodded. Said. "I heard that this time the flood in Henan has destroyed a lot. Fortunately, however, no one died. It's a good thing. How is it. How much silver is needed. ”

"The need to control the water is 500,000 taels." Zhang Juzheng said. "Hesitation, this flood is not small. Many states and counties have been affected. In addition, the fertile fields were flooded innumerable. It is estimated that after the flood control. It still needs 500,000 taels. ”

"Henan alone needs millions of taels." When Empress Dowager Li said this. His brows were also slightly furrowed. But she soon unfolded. "But there's no way around it. Yesterday's events have made the mourning family very sad. Now we can't let this happen anywhere else. Although there are still the situation in Nanzhili and Shandong, I don't know. I haven't walked up for the amount of silver I should have used. But now that Henan's has arrived. There should not be too much delay. It's better to get the money down sooner. ”

"The Queen Mother is merciful. The Queen Mother. Zhang Juzheng said. It's just that Wechen came this time. And it's not just for that. ”

"Oh. That Zhang Aiqing is ......"

"It was last time. We're mentioned. The thing about the "Examination Law". Zhang Juzheng is also very direct. In the face of Empress Dowager Li's inquiry, he said so. And actually. It's not the first time he's mentioned this matter to Empress Dowager Li. There's no need for any more cover-ups now.

"That's it." Listen to what Zhang Juzheng said. Empress Dowager Li also understood. "The Qing family has already mentioned it to the mourning family before. The mourning family is also very considerate these days. Now that the Qing family asked. The mourning family will tell you. The Qing family's method of "Examination Law". Not bad indeed. And the method used in it is also very good. If you can use it. Perhaps for the first time, there are still those who do not believe in evil and dare to commit adultery. But the second time, I'm afraid that very few people would dare to do that. If you want to mourn the family, say. That's a really good thing. But. The mourning family still has some questions in their hearts. I want the Qing family to answer. ”

"The Queen Mother, please ask." Although Zhang Juzheng heard a lot of words like "but". But of course he could hear it. In general, Empress Dowager Li said that it was the same way he did. This can't help but greatly increase Zhang Juzheng's confidence.

"Everything else is easy to say. There is just a little bit of it. Empress Dowager Li asked. How can the Qing family guarantee. The officials who enforce this law will not use their hands or feet. The mourners don't mean the people below. It's above. For example, those who keep these three books. To know. The most important method that the Qing family said is these three account books. If someone has tampered with it. Isn't there a void? ”

"What the Queen Mother said is extremely true." Zhang Juzheng said. "This question. Wei Chen naturally thought about it. ”

"Oh." Listen to what Zhang Juzheng said. Empress Dowager Li suddenly became interested. Asked. "Since the Qing family has already thought of it. I guess I'll find a solution. Let's let the mourners hear it. ”

"Queen Mother." Zhang Juzheng said. "The so-called examination method is actually an assessment of the performance of officials. Although not timely. But it's just a matter of political performance. I really couldn't see any problems in the short term. And this world has been long. A lot of people don't think about tampering with it all the time. It's coming. It's too late to change it. But now. We're embracing each other on the matter of water control. The world is indeed a little short. There must be a lot of people who will be thinking about it. However, Wechen didn't think there would be any problems here.

"Let's take three books. One copy was submitted to the Six Ministries and the Metropolitan Procuratorate for retention. I don't think anyone will doubt the reputation of Lord Ge of the Metropolitan Inspectorate. The account book was placed in Lord Ge's place. There will be no one who is not worried. ”

Speaking of which. The rest of the room was as usual. Nothing has changed. However, Zhang Fan found it inadvertently. Zhang Juzheng is at this moment. Especially when it comes to the name of Ge Shouli. There was a twinkle in his eyes. Immediately. Zhang Fan understood. Turned his head to look at Zhu Yijun. Sure enough, I found out. Zhu Yijun was looking at Zhang Juzheng. And there was a look of doubt in his eyes.

See here. Zhang Fan had to feel funny. Last time, Zhang Juzheng said to Zhu Yijun himself. Ge Shouli is not an old minister. Now he says so. It's like slapping yourself in the mouth. It's no wonder that the little emperor Zhu Yijun is puzzled.

"Ge Aiqing's personality. The mourning family is naturally trustworthy. Empress Dowager Li nodded. Said. "Still. After all, there are three books. Give it to three places. It's just the one in the Metropolitan Inspectorate. I'm afraid it's not enough. ”

"What the Queen Mother said is good." Ge Shouli said. "Two other books. One copy is in the custody of the six sections. The last copy was submitted to the Cabinet. With the consistent style of the six subjects. I believe that the Queen Mother can also be trusted. And in the cabinet. There are micro-ministers. It will inevitably be strictly guarded.

"Wait until the final check. Open the three account books and read them. If there is a discrepancy. Nature is clear at a glance. Who wants to do what hands and feet. At most, I can only make one copy. Weichen doesn't believe that anyone can do all three.

And then according to what is written in the books. Officials who are involved are examined one by one. If there is any problem. You can see the clue right away. ”

"Hmm. What the Qing family said is good. Empress Dowager Li listened to Ge Shouli's words very carefully. Said. In fact, the mourning family is not very relieved at this point. Now I have listened to what the Qing family said. And that's it. Case. This matter is settled. ”

"Thank you, Queen Mother." Zhang Juzheng heard that Empress Dowager Li approved this matter. Naturally, I was very happy. Hurry up and thank you.

"I don't know that Mrs. Zhang has also been here recently. What's the matter? Empress Dowager Li turned her face to Zhang Fan. Asked.

"The Queen Mother. Wechen came. It's also because of the things about the floods. Zhang Fan said. But Wechen's concern is nothing else. but silver. ”