Zhang Juzheng for this day. This is the day to be able to cast the revenge in your heart. It's been a long time coming. Before. That's what he's always wanted to do. But all kinds of reasons restricted what he wanted to do. Now. He finally stood at the top of the official. Even the eunuch Feng Bao, who was slightly more powerful than him. Also on his side. And people who agree with him. Zhang Juzheng understood. Your chance has come.

For the coming of this day. Zhang Juzheng had expected it. So before the day comes. He started preparing early. Of course. Although talking about this kind of reform thing. From the perspective of all dynasties. They are all the first to die and the other to die. Many people although also understand. There are benefits to such reform measures. But that's just a small group of people. Most people are "victims" of reform. They could not have endorsed such a measure.

Therefore. When Zhang Juzheng was planning. But it also means that it is a little weak. And not many allies could stand with him. Feng Bao. He is just supporting Zhang Juzheng. It will not help Zhang Juzheng to make suggestions together. Speaking of which. The reason why Feng Bao agrees with Zhang Juzheng's point of view. Out of Feng Bao's unique views on the government. But there are also some interests. After all, Zhang Juzheng wants to get it. It has nothing to do with him Feng Bao. Even. If he wants to get some benefits from it, oil and water, etc. It's not impossible. That's why Feng Bao will stand with Zhang Juzheng in this matter.

But. For Zhang Juzheng. The stakes are high. There's just so much involved. Although Zhang Juzheng has been planning from a very early stage. But after all, he was alone. The power is limited. Many places may not be able to think it through. He still needs someone to do it with him.

And now. There is also a person standing with Zhang Juzheng. Let's study this matter together. Zhang Fan. Naturally, it was the obvious choice.

Speaking of which. It's also kind of funny. Come to think of it. Some time ago. Because of a lot of things in the court. Especially some things related to Ge Shouli. Between Zhang Fan and Zhang Juzheng. It's a bit out of place. Especially because of the relationship between Ge Shouli. It intensified the contradiction between the two to a fixed point.

Of course. After all, there is a special relationship between these two people. When Zhang Fan first entered the career. It was placed under Zhang Juzheng's door. Although said. Zhang Fan's ascension can be said to be smooth sailing. After all, he got the favor of Longqing to take the position. But Zhang Fan's starting point is too high. He did not go through any experience to enter the power center of the Ming Dynasty. If there is no one to help. The grizzled faces are small. Falling into disrepute is most likely his fate.

is also thanks to Zhang Juzheng's guidance to Zhang Fan. This is what allows Zhang Fan to integrate into it so quickly. In some ways. Zhang Juzheng has indeed fulfilled the responsibility of a teacher for Zhang Fan. It's just what he taught Zhang Fan. It is just the sophistication of human feelings and the interests of the DPRK and China. But comparatively. Which is more important. What is most useful to you. Zhang Fan's heart is clear. In some ways. He was quite grateful to Zhang Ju.

And now. Zhang Juzheng is about to do a big thing. And he was alone. But it seems to be weak again. How could Zhang Fan ignore it. Even if the two had some contradictions before. But it has not yet reached the point of bitterness and hatred. In front of this matter. It's all negligible.

So this period of time. Zhang Fan also often gets together with Zhang Juzheng. Study something.

This is the case. It also made Zhang Fan sigh in his heart. In many places. Especially when it comes to politics and so much of it. Everything is uncertain. Today's friends. It's easy to become tomorrow's enemy.

The so-called "there are no absolutes in the world". It's so apt here.

These are just digressions. Let's talk about the problems that Zhang Fan and Zhang Juzheng faced when they came here.

Zhang Juzheng's thoughts. There's a lot at stake. First of all. That is, to reform the rule of officials. That's the point. Otherwise, the government decree is not clear and the court decree is not compatible. Nothing else works. If you want to reform. It's all about nothing.

So. The reform of the rule of officials was also put in the first place by the two.

This reformed the rule of officials. There's a lot at stake. One of them is very important. That is the evaluation of the performance of officials. It's not an advanced system. There are all the dynasties and dynasties. It's just that the content is a little different. If not. Officials have no sense of motivation and crisis. It's a non-caring attitude to get to work. And so it goes. How can a country be in peace and stability for a long time?

So. The early Ming Dynasty. There is already a series. An evaluation system for the performance of officials. According to the system of the Ming Dynasty. A Beijing official in Beijing. Every six years, a "Jingcha" is conducted. The scrutiny of local officials at all levels is stricter than that of the Beijing officials. After all, it is the emperor of the mountain. Every three years. Officials at all levels in each locality are required to conduct a review called the "big plan."

This would have been a very good system. After all, that's all there is to it. to give officials a sense of urgency. And do not dare to act arbitrarily. The future is in the assessment. If the political performance is outstanding. Then the day of soaring is not far away.

But this point is in the Ming Dynasty. No. It should be said that in any dynasty. None of this is a simple task. Especially the Ming Dynasty.

It's not that there is any prejudice against Daming. It's really a Ming dynasty. Corrupt officials are really like stars. Each is "shining" incomparably. Not to mention those "celebrities" who can leave their names in the annals of history. Those officials below. There are no serious people who should be named. They are the most harmful. These are the same people. will give birth to corrupt officials and traitors like Liu Jin and Yan Song.

And. The so-called "there is a policy." There are countermeasures". This sentence is especially in this Ming Dynasty. It is played to the fullest.

The evaluation system promulgated by the imperial court. For these people, it doesn't matter at all. Even. These officials. All of them were born as scholars. Officials with ideas in their heads. It is even more able to do the opposite. will be this kind of restraint on them. Transform into a means that can promote one's own promotion and make a fortune.

The system of these imperial courts. It has long been a formality. Never fall behind. It's nothing new every time. Many officials understand this. Officials protect each other. There are even many people who are used to being powerful in the local area. And even more so at this time of year. Let the people of the city look prosperous in the presence of the overseers. It makes people feel that he is under his rule. The people live and work in peace and contentment. The state of the world is gradual prosperity.

And those who came to check. But it's not a good thing. Even if there are a few occasional people who are dedicated to the country and the people. But at the same time, he was also tempted by various temptations on the way. And accept threats from above.

If you don't obey. Not to mention the road to promotion and fortune in the future. Even his name may not be able to keep it. But if left to chance. It's not just that you can get promoted and make a fortune in the future. It is also possible to salvage a sum locally. So why not?

And because of this. Every year around the officials. Most of them are tempting things such as gold and silver, wealth, eyebrows, and so on. People have needs. Here it is, though. It doesn't matter if you like gold and silver tickets. Or greedy and lustful. Anyway, you will always find something that shares your interests.

Well, well. Then it is natural to take what you need. The people sent down from above got what they wanted. And the people below will also have a share of their own conscientiousness, diligence, and fame for the country. Documents with various details were placed in front of the ministry, the cabinet, and even the emperor. In the future, I want to be promoted and make a fortune. That's not a problem at all.

In short. The entire Ming Dynasty. The appearance of officials protecting each other and corruption has long been deeply rooted in the bone marrow. This has been formed since the day when the Ming Dynasty was just established.

Otherwise. thinks about the Taizu Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, who hated corrupt officials and corrupt officials back then. His orders were: Officers of all things. embezzlement of more than 10 taels of silver. It's the death penalty. In the end, even what kind of peeling and so on made people feel goosebumps falling all over the ground, and the inhumane punishment poured out. But these officials should be greedy. Take what should be taken. It is still a deception that should be deceitful. It's not just that it's not decreasing. On the contrary, they still killed more and more.

Oh, yes. Successive generations of officials took office. Maybe it's in the world. It's been irrelevant for a long time. But driven by interests. It was never broken. One vein after another.

I want to cut off this relationship all at once. It's not easy to be honest. Or rather, it's simply impossible. But even in the face of such pressure. Zhang Juzheng still has to catch up. How to say it. It is to admire his courage. Or should I say that he is a little self-conscious.

But it doesn't matter anymore. Since Zhang Juzheng has already made this plan. Then he can do it with one heart to the end. In this regard. Zhang Fan also admires Zhang Juzheng a lot. That's why now he will come to help Zhang Juzheng.

I want to reform the rule of officials. You can't just play impeachment and liquidate someone. That simply doesn't work. Only a radical change in the system will be possible.

And the focus of Zhang Juzheng's attack at this stage. It is the evaluation system for officials. But there is such a thing as a system. It's all very traditional. It's hard to change easily. Opposition is inevitable.

But Zhang Juzheng is not too worried about this. Now they still have the strong reinforcement of Empress Dowager Li behind them. And now the Empress Dowager Li. For Zhang Juzheng, he also has some meaning of obedience.