"You mean that Gao Gong openly questioned the emperor above the court. And in front of the ministers, he asked the emperor to immediately order the arrest of Xu Gelao. Zhang Fan's eyes widened. looked at Liang Chao in front of him in surprise. It was as if he had said something shocking.

Liang Chao naturally knew why Zhang Fan was so surprised. But he wasn't surprised. After all, it was just when I received the news just now. He himself is no better than Zhang Fan: "That's right. My lord. The humble post also received a report from the brothers in the capital. At first, he was also taken aback. "Nonsense. Can you not be surprised. As a brocade guard. I don't know what top-secret, even absurd, things are. But Liang Chao really hasn't seen any courtiers dare to shout at the emperor in front of the courtiers above the court.

Think about how many traitorous eunuchs and ministers came out of the Ming Dynasty. But who dared to call out to the emperor. Liu Jin's rebellion that year. No one dares to control the government. I don't know if Wu Zong favors him; Let's talk about the closer ones. Yan Song's power was tilted for a while. But Emperor Jiajing had a strange temper. He can only exert his majesty on the people below. Where do you dare to shout at Jiajing.

After Zhang Fan heard the news. Shocked. I also thought about the reason in my heart. Why did the high arch dare so. He didn't seem to have the power for a while. When one man is below ten thousand and above ten thousand. Or maybe Longqing is really a very good emperor. can also tolerate this kind of thing that sweeps the emperor's face. No, Zhang Fan doesn't think. Emperors are also human. There are also three points of fire. What's more, who is the emperor who is shameless. It's just that Zhang Fan can't understand the reason why Gao Gong is so arrogant. I can't figure out why Long Qing didn't attack on the spot. Could it be ......

"Your Excellency. This letter was brought to the adults by Gonggong Feng from Dongchang. "Just thinking about it. Liang Chao took out a letter and handed it to Zhang Fan and said.

Zhang Fan took the letter with some doubts. I took it apart and looked at it.

It turned out that Feng Bao was afraid that Zhang Fan would not know what was happening in the capital. Even if he helped Xu Jie, he didn't have much energy. So he specially wrote down the ins and outs of the matter clearly and handed it over to Zhang Fan.

Zhang Fan understood after reading the letter. It turned out that Longqing also knew about the collusion between Gao Gong and Chong. Since ancient times, this kind of collusion between courtiers and internal supervisors has always been taboo. No emperor would have allowed this to happen. Zhang Fan estimated that Longqing was now planning to remove Gao Gong from power in one fell swoop. Not only does it make him ruined. It's best to get someone's head to hit the ground.

As for Longqing, as the current emperor, he did not attack immediately. Rather, they want to go around so many circles to cure the sin of high arches. Zhang Fan is understandable. Longqing experienced a difficult life as a prince. At that time, he lived all day long in fear of Jiajing, who didn't know when he would attack him. If it weren't for Emperor Jiajing, he would have such a son. I'm afraid he can't resist the pressure and commit suicide a long time ago. But in this extreme case. People also go to extremes. Either they become cruel and murderous, or they become tepid. And Longqing obviously belongs to the latter.

But from Feng Bao's letter. Zhang Fan knew what was happening in the palace. knew that this time Long Qing was really angry. The emperor, who had never been angry, actually punched and kicked a little eunuch in the palace. Zhang Fan knows. The high arch must be in trouble. And it's big trouble. Not to mention that his position as the first assistant cannot be kept. I'm afraid it's whether the head on the neck can be kept.

And what Feng Bao wants Zhang Fan to do. It is just to try to gather as much evidence as possible against the high arch. Zhang Fan felt that Feng Bao had found the right person this time. I don't know if he was intentional or unintentional. Now Zhang Fan and Gao Gong can be regarded as a line. Although the two have not yet gone head-to-head. However, judging by the performance of the high arch today. He already hated Xu Jie. So what happened to me helping Xu Jie some time ago. Gao Gong will inevitably have to ask Zhang Fan for an account in the future.

And. Zhang Fan still has a trace of scheming. That is, now he is checking taxes in Jiangnan. This matter involved the eunuchs in many places in the south of the Yangtze River. The most representative are Liu Shan and Wei Yuan. And it's a coincidence. Most of the eunuchs in the south of the Yangtze River have something to do with the storm. Zhang Fan thought about it. Feng Bao is not like an ordinary eunuch. Although he is very greedy for money. But they also understand righteousness. I'll need him in the future. So he decided to buy face for Feng Bao.

Made up my mind. Zhang Fan opened his mouth and asked, "How is the situation on Wang Meng's side?" ”

Liang Chao heard. Quite helpless: "My lord." There was no progress on Sento-sama's side. The nearly 100 families seemed to have been coerced by some great pressure. refused to testify for the elder at all. In addition, the adults have instructed not to threaten these people. Senno-sama went for nearly a month. It's good to say that it has moved more than a dozen families. ”

Zhang Fan frowned when he heard this. But he can understand it. After all, all the people care about is to live in peace and stability. Although Zhang Fan always believes in the sentence that justice is at ease in people's hearts. But for the ordinary people who really involve themselves. Not applicable.

"What did the elder say over there?" Zhang Fan asked.

"Listen to the news from Senno-sama. Elder Ge didn't seem to care what Gao Gong would do to him. Liang Chao said. Lord Qianhu also mentioned it to the elder of the pavilion. I want the elder to come forward. I want those people to see that the elder used to treat them so well. Be able to change your mind. But Elder Ge didn't want to do that. Ge Lao means that he is already old. The matter between Gao Gong and him was also his own doing. I can't blame others. It's just that the elder can't let go of his family. Especially his grandson from the grandchildren. He also once said. As long as it doesn't harm your own family. Elder Ge didn't plan to do anything more...... Struggle. ”

Zhang Fan listened to him. Suddenly frowned. If a person has no desire to live. Even if others sacrifice their lives to save them, it will not help. However, Zhang Fan was not lamenting that Xu Jie saw through the red dust. Instead, I think it's a bit of a problem. The current situation is no longer the business of Gao Gong and Xu Jie. This matter has now involved himself, Feng Bao, Chong Chong and others. And more importantly. Now even Longqing is involved. It seems that Zhang Fan needs to go to Songjiang Mansion in person. I talked to Xu Jie face-to-face.

But even if Zhang Fan went. He was still a little worried. Worried that Xu Jie didn't believe that Long Qing wanted to deal with Gao Gong. want to deal with the high arch openly; He was more worried that Xu Jie would be because of the conflict with Long Qing. and a sense of resistance. But it didn't make him think about it that much now. Maybe......

Zhang Fan's heart flashed. Xu Jie is not the kind of person who is pretentious. And for people. Who really wants to die? What's more, for a sour Confucian character like Xu Jie. For the respect of the court and the emperor, no effort is spared. This problem is solved. All that's left is how to convince Xu Jie.

Zhang Fan was thinking about this matter. Zhu Yijun walked over. See Zhu Yijun. Liang Chao hurriedly knelt down to say hello. Zhu Yijun raised his hand to calm him down with lack of interest. saw that Zhang Fan didn't realize that he had come behind him. Instead, he continued to meditate again. I couldn't help but ask, "Teacher." What are you thinking? So fascinating. ”

Zhang Fan, who was awakened by Zhu Yijun's words, saw him at this time. Somewhat embarrassed, he said, "Oh." It's Jun'er. I don't have anything. Just thinking ......" said here. Zhang Fan stopped suddenly. Nor do they speak. Just stared at Zhu Yijun with wide eyes. The eyeballs kept rolling. Something seems to have come to mind.

Where did Zhu Yijun know Zhang Fan's thoughts. Seeing him staring at himself like this. And it seems that something is being planned. Zhu Yijun, who saw Zhang Fan like this for the first time, couldn't help but feel a little scared in his heart. I don't know what he's thinking. Or playing with their own ideas.

stared at Zhu Yijun for a long time. Zhang Fan suddenly turned his head. Liang Chao, who looked inexplicable, asked, "Liang Chao." You think. If Jun'er is willing to go......"

"Wonderful. What a clever plan. This time, the elder will definitely agree. Liang Chao didn't wait for Zhang Fan to finish speaking, and immediately said. He already understood what Zhang Fan meant. It was to ask Zhu Yijun to come forward to persuade Xu Jie. Thinking of Xu Jie's paranoia about the royal family. Zhu Yijun came forward. He will definitely follow Zhu Yijun's meaning.

Zhu Yijun didn't know what the two were talking about. watched the two of them talk happily. He also looked at himself with some strange eyes from time to time. Zhu Yijun couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat. In this June, Jiangnan is a lot cooler. It's just that his whole heart is cold. I thought to myself, "Teacher, he can't come up with some idea to frame me." No, it won't. Teachers aren't that kind of people. But. In case ......"

Zhang Fan smiled and pulled Zhu Yijun to sit down. I poured him a cup of tea. The expression of a wolf grandmother. Zhu Yijun really couldn't stand him like this. He said, "Teacher." You'd better have something to say. So you are. I'm afraid. "There was a look of grievance and panic. It's like a little daughter-in-law facing five or six big men alone.

Zhang Fan listened to him. Look at him again now. It's funny in my heart. But for the sake of this one. And he was no longer like that. Hurry up and get your posture right. Quite seriously, he said, "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." Weichen has something he wants to ask His Royal Highness the Crown Prince for help. ”

Zhu Yijun heard him speak to himself with such a formal title. Plus that serious expression. Naturally, I knew that Zhang Fan must have encountered something tricky. opened his mouth and said, "Taifu doesn't have to be like this. Let's get straight to the point. If you can do it. Hongu naturally agreed. ”

Zhang Fan is not long-winded. Tell me all about it at once. originally thought that Zhu Yijun would inevitably agree to this matter. How did he know that Zhu Yijun heard that Zhang Fan was going to meet Xu Jie. He immediately shook his hand. Say no again and again.

Seeing Zhang Fan and Liang Chao looking at him suspiciously. Zhu Yijun realized that he was a little out of shape. Hurry up and get your posture right. Cough lightly. Then he said, "Teacher." I'll call you that. Teacher, you don't know. This Xu step is really annoying. I used to rely on my own cabinet chief. The status of a scholar of the Mandarin Palace can enter and leave the palace. Every time you see me, you have to talk to me about something. And it's an hour. Annoying, annoying. When he gave his respects. I also secretly rejoiced. Now the teacher asked me to meet him. It's better to send me back to the palace quickly. ”

Zhang Fan and Liang Chao heard him say this. They were all a little stunned. The two of them really didn't expect it to be such a scene. Zhang Fan couldn't help but persuade him. But Zhu Yijun is like a king eating scales. Iron-hearted. No matter what Zhang Fan said, he just didn't agree. Zhang Fan and Liang Chao couldn't help but look at each other and smile bitterly.