Chapter 605: Between the Two
Liang Chao didn't know why. Obviously, he has already told Zhang Fan. His subordinates have already found out the matter. And he has already told Zhang Fan clearly. But Zhang Fan didn't let him say it.
And the back. Zhang Fan asked him whether things were good or bad. Liang Chao also answered. As a matter of fact. Liang Chao's own opinion on this matter. He himself really couldn't tell. If that is from the perspective of ordinary people. Naturally, it's a good thing. And it's a great thing. Even Liang Chao knew the truth of the matter. I want to get involved.
But not all people see everything the same. There are things. In their eyes, it is a good thing. But for a different person. If you look at it from a different angle. That's not necessarily a good thing.
But since Zhang Fan didn't ask him for details. Then Liang Chao said it directly. Although he thinks Zhang Fan's people are very good. Even for this kind of thing, you must be happy. But he never said it. OK. Zhang Fan asked him the question. Flexibility is great. Let Liang Chao answer very well. Since just ask him if it's a good thing or a bad thing. Liang Chao also replied in a different way. I can't tell if it's good or not. But it's definitely not a bad thing. In this way. Even if it's in the past.
However, this is not the reason why Liang Chao is confused. He's weird. Obviously he said everything himself. That's just a few words. But Zhang Fan just asked him not to say it now. This. Liang Chao was a little puzzled.
But for Zhang Fan. He had good reason. It wasn't a whim. Or maybe they've lost interest in it. Idea. Although there was a conversation between him and Zhaoxue last night. It is already for Zhang Fan to understand. The matter is not serious. Not a bad thing either. But he still wanted to know what was going on.
Now he doesn't let Liang Chao say it now. It's not that it's something that you can't accept or anything like that. And Liang Chao also said it just now. Definitely not a bad thing. And Zhang Fan still didn't let him say.
Zhang Fan's reason for doing this is not because of anything else. It's because he's about to go to court. It doesn't matter if it's on a weekday. But today is different.
Yesterday. He and Zhang Juzheng discussed for an afternoon. I think this "Examination Method" has been largely completed. Nothing is perfect, though. But for now. The two of them couldn't see any flaws that were too obvious. Both of them also decided. Especially Zhang Juzheng's words. Let Zhang Fan understand. There is nothing wrong with pursuing perfection in some things. But it's not good to go too far.
It's like this thing. Obviously, with the strength of the two of them. I can't do much to improve it now. And this matter cannot be left to anyone else. And for them. It's good enough to be able to do that. The rest should be left to time and those who are looking for ways to take advantage of the loopholes to "help" them out.
Thereupon. The two agreed on the same page. I think it's time to put this "test method" in front of the world.
But. In between doing this process. One more thing to do. Although with Zhang Juzheng and Feng Bao's current status and power in the imperial court. The promulgation and implementation of the "Examination Law" is inevitable. As for how many people will oppose it. How many people agree. Can it go smoothly? That's what we should be worried about after it's enacted.
But even so. Even now, it looks like everything is ready. But Zhang Juzheng was not able to completely put his mind at ease. Even. Even what he said to Zhang Fan yesterday. Let him not think too far ahead. It's about doing what is in front of you. This sentence at the time. Zhang Juzheng's heart is not without drumming at all.
"Examination Law" is the first part of Zhang Juzheng's ambitions. It can be said that Zhang Juzheng treats it like his own child. Hopefully, it will be able to take its first steps smoothly.
on this. Zhang Juzheng can be described as painstaking. Zhang Fan is afraid that this is in addition to Zhang Juzheng himself. It's the most deeply experienced. Think about it. In order for this thing to be smooth. Zhang Juzheng has made a huge sacrifice. Even. He has already lost his dignity. Go and admit your mistake to Ge Shouli. Apology. And he did it. Just wanted Ge Shouli to be in the court. It's just a matter of saying good things about the "Examination Law" to other officials.
To know. Zhang Juzheng has completely abandoned his dignity by doing this. It's not that the things that happened between him and Ge Shouli were right and who were wrong. Even if it's true. It is also Zhang Juzheng's fault. Shame on Ge Shouli.
But. Zhang Juzheng's identity is there. There are a lot of things that are just that. Even if you're doing it wrong. But because of the different position I am in. Apologizing is not something that can be done easily. If it is known to others. That Zhang Juzheng is definitely going to lose face.
And even so. Even if he just went to apologize to Ge Shouli alone. Even if no one knows. Then Zhang Juzheng's own self-esteem is also indescribable. After all, he is at this point. Character habits that have been cultivated over such a long period of time. This kind of thing is definitely the greatest insult to him.
And now. Zhang Ju just let go of all this. Even if he went to apologize to Ge Shouli with a purpose. And the signs are meant to be obvious. Especially. Ge Shouli is not stupid. Zhang Juzheng did just that. The purpose is obvious. He didn't see it for a reason.
So come on. It's not just Zhang Juzheng who will insult his own self-esteem by doing so. Especially Ge Shouli himself. When he knew. Zhang Juzheng's purpose is to apologize to him. But it also has a purpose. So come one. Even Ge Shouli agrees with Zhang Juzheng's "Examination Law". Even if there is no objection. But it may not help Zhang Juzheng speak. Let the other officials agree with it. That's the case. It is also possible that Ge Shouli will not agree.
Zhang Juzheng naturally considered this issue. But this is what makes Zhang Juzheng unique. His cleverness. Although he is now in conflict with Ge Shouli. And it is very likely that this contradiction will never get better.
But Zhang Juzheng is very good at reading people. Especially people like Ge Shouli. Zhang Juzheng saw it even more clearly.
As a matter of fact. Zhang Juzheng is the kind of person who hovers between the two. For those corrupt officials. Zhang Juzheng is definitely a good official. Talented to learn. He is also very rigorous. He is also meticulous in his work. And the ambition in his heart has not been revealed for many years. But this one of his thoughts. I'm afraid that everyone in the entire court knows about it. Nobody knows it. Merely. Mr. Zhang never said what he planned to do. That's what keeps those people guessing.
But. To put it another way. Judging from those officials who are really honest and diligent. Zhang Juzheng is not a good official. Zhang Juzheng's entry into the court. In fact, it is similar to Zhang Fan. One could even say. Zhang Juzheng's smooth sailing. is on par with Zhang Fan. It's just a little late.
Zhang Juzheng, who has just entered the official career. When he was a reserve official like the Gilles. He is the most prestigious person in the court. At that time, Xu Jie, a scholar of the first assistant university of the cabinet, took a fancy to it. Received under the door to be a student. And after that. What Zhang Juzheng encountered was not just with Xu Jie's help. After that, Zhang Juzheng entered the Yuwang Mansion. Got acquainted with Yuwang. That is, the later Longqing.
All of a sudden. Zhang Juzheng: That's a lot of success. Long Qingyi sat on the throne. I followed him back then. Plan this for him. Zhang Juzheng, who avoided Emperor Jiajing's suspicions again and again. Naturally, he immediately stood in front of many people who had worked hard for many years.
And Zhang Juzheng's smooth story is not over. The time when I was on an errand in King Yu's mansion. Zhang Juzheng even got acquainted with Gao Gong, who had similar interests with him. And the story that followed. Although in the end. Gao Gong and Zhang Juzheng are against each other. And there is a point of non-death. But the two of them were at first. That's definitely pretty friendly.
With so much help, Zhang Juzheng. The upper position is naturally very easy. And this. It's just a lot of hard work for a lifetime. But he can't get to Zhang Juzheng's current position. Even people who are far away from it have a whisper in their hearts. Even. In the eyes of many people. Zhang Juzheng's surface is all an illusion. After all, how many people have there been throughout the ages. If you don't go through the back door, you can rise so fast like Zhang Juzheng. And although he Zhang Juzheng is smart. But it's not Zhuge reincarnated. I don't have that much ability.
And actually. In that regard. Zhang Juzheng is not completely incorruptible. There was no stain at all. At that time, Zhang Juzheng was in order to give himself a future. That is, to prepare for the act now. So Zhang Juzheng at that time. I saw that it has unlimited potential. But it was Feng Bao who was unable to ascend to the throne because of some external reasons. In the process of befriending Feng Bao. Zhang Juzheng can be said to have taken great pains. A lot of things he didn't care about before. Like what kind of gift-giving. Bribery. Helping to suppress others and so on. Zhang Juzheng has also done it.
So. In the eyes of many people. Especially those who claim to be incorruptible. Not to mention people like Ge Shouli who are really honest and honest all their lives. In his eyes. Zhang Juzheng, although he did little of that kind of thing. But it is no different from those corrupt officials.
So. Zhang Ju belongs to the kind of person who hovers between the two. For both things are known. And precisely because of it. He would dare to go to Ge Shouli like this, wanting to ask Ge Shouli to help him by apologizing. It's because he's in between. For people on both sides understand. That's why he's sure. Ge Shouli would definitely help him.