Ge Shouli did not give Zhang Fan any form or detail of the reminder. It's just a reminder to him to grasp the general direction in this matter. But for Zhang Fan. That's enough. Even. This helped Zhang Fan. Compared with Zhang Juzheng's detailed reminder, Zhang Fan benefited even more.

Of course. Zhang Fan didn't mean that what Zhang Juzheng said to him was useless. Usefulness is natural. Merely. It's actually very limited. If Zhang Fan just did what Zhang Juzheng said. When the time comes, it is inevitable that there will be some neglect of one or the other. In the end, the likelihood of trouble is also much higher.

But if you follow Ge Shouli's method. Then there will be no problem. Ge Shouli's words were actually only one sentence. When Zhang Fan is doing this. It is necessary to grasp the proportion. Don't overdo it. What Ge Shouli was referring to. It's the whole thing. refers to Zhang Fan being appointed by Empress Dowager Li to investigate the assassination incident. and will finally deal with Zhu Xuanqi's affairs. And for Zhang Fan. Ge Shouli's words can be regarded by him as completely true. Used in the whole thing. It also includes the things he did at the source of the matter.

As long as Zhang Fan can remember this. On this matter. In any case, we will stick to such a standard to do things. Then there is no problem. Other words. On the surface, it sounds like Ge Shouli didn't say anything. But actually. Ge Shouli actually said the most important thing for Zhang Fan.

In a word. One way or another. Zhang Fan is very grateful to Ge Shouli. Merely. Such words of gratitude. Zhang Fan couldn't speak. He didn't seem to be able to say anything about the current situation. It's just that when Zhang Fan looked at Ge Shouli and didn't know what to say. Suddenly. Zhang Fan thought of something. Something that just happened in the court. An incident about Ge Shouli that happened in the court just now.

Thinking about that. Zhang Fan's face couldn't help but change a little. And Ge Shouli is here. Naturally, he didn't know what Zhang Fan was thinking. But when he saw the change in Zhang Fan's face. I was also a little curious. I couldn't help asking, "Lord Zhang." What the hell did you think of in this kung fu? This face is really not good-looking. "Because just now. Zhang Fan's confession to him. made Ge Shouli and Zhang Fan a lot closer. Even now the two are in the palace. But it can also be like in private. I opened my mouth and spoke. You don't have to keep things under wrap. There's no need to play pantomime puzzles anymore.

"Nope. Lord Ge. I just thought of something. Zhang Fan looked at Ge Shouli. Seeing that he was so honest. I'm not going to hide it. Say it directly. "Lord Ge ...... today. There is some ...... in the upward direction It's a little different from usual. ”

"Oh. It's not the same. Ge Shouli listened to Zhang Fan say this. On the surface, it didn't show much. But my heart is also tight. He already knew what Zhang Fan was going to say. But he asked anyway. "What's the difference."

It's really interesting to talk about. Both had just decided. Be honest with the other person. If only there was something to say. But this matter was mentioned. The two of them once again returned to their previous appearance of being cautious when they spoke. But. There is no way around it. After all, this kind of thing. Replace it with any two people. It's all true. You can't be honest with each other.

Zhang Fan also had this weird idea in his heart. But he hesitated. But this thing. In fact, it was the main reason why he caught up with Ge Shouli just now. If you don't say it, ask for clarity. Then all of this is a bit of a reversal. Thought of this. Zhang Fan plans to hide anything anymore. Ask directly.

"Today's Lord Ge. Speak differently than ever. Zhang Fan said. It was when Lord Ge asked the Queen Mother what was going on. If it's Lord Ge on weekdays. I would never say that. The court mentioned the name of Lord Ge. Whether it's a good relationship with Lord Ge. still has some grudges with Lord Ge in the past. But they will praise Lord Ge very much. And the words 'old and serious' will definitely appear every time. But Lord Ge never thought anything about it. It's just a laugh. I've never said anything like 'old and serious'.

"These. It is the place where Zhang Fan admires Master Ge the most. Imagine. So many years in this court. But it can still be done. It's not easy. But today. Master Ge did something that Zhang Fan couldn't understand. Master Ge not only admitted that he was indeed the name of 'old and serious'. And also took advantage of it.

"Today in the upper echelons. Lord Ge asked the truth about the Empress Dowager Li. It's just a forced question. If it's the same as before. It would have been impossible for Katsura to do that. So. Zhang Fancai said that today's Lord Ge is different from the past. Dramatically different. If it's the old Lord Ge. How could such a thing be done? ”

"I didn't expect you to see it." Hearing Zhang Fan's words. Ge Shouli didn't deny anything. Just smiled bitterly and shook his head. Said. "Originally, I thought. At that time, everyone in the court was concerned about the assassination of His Majesty. I don't think anyone will notice my inconspicuous anomaly. After all, as a subordinate. Concerned about such a thing as the assassination of His Majesty. It's really normal. But. But I forgot about you. Come to think of it. What the hell is going on. You already knew that. Naturally, I won't pay attention to it anymore. So I'm a little self-defeating.

"Still. Now that you've discovered the problem. I think you know what I'd do. ”

Facing Ge Shouli's rhetorical question. Zhang Fan looked at him. And did not speak. Instead, he nodded heavily. Say you already know.

And got Zhang Fan's reply. Ge Shouli could only sigh again. Half an hour later. That's what he said, "I'm born in the fifteenth year of Hongji. Seven years of Jiajing. I'll go to the township to try it. It was the first place in the township test that year. The second year. I went to Beijing to take the exam. Got the middle jinshi. Awarded as a promoter of Zhangde. Afterwards. I'm here again and I'm not in charge. After that. It's the Ministry of Rites.

"I remember when I was in the Ministry of Rites. Something happened. It's also the thing that made my name famous. At that time. There are many branches of the royal palace. All want to go to the next level. I want to be crowned a prince or something. But this thing. Ultimately. They are all recommended by the Ministry of Rites. Therefore. Then. The Ministry of Rites is the place where these royal branches come and go the most. These people want to bribe some money. Set some relationships. I want to make a prince or something. But at that time. Emperor Jiajing sat on the throne for more than ten years. But he still felt that some people in the DPRK were not convinced of him. And because of this. Emperor Jiajing always liked to find trouble with the court. That year. I just found the Ministry of Rites. At last. In total, nearly 100,000 taels of silver were found to be bribed. But this one. But my name is the only one that doesn't have it.

"And actually. Let's talk about it now. It's a bit too much to brag about. Even myself. I'm a little embarrassed. I was at the time. Young and vigorous. But it's just past the year of confusion, and it hasn't been long. Plus. One comes. I have a solid family. I don't care about the money at all; Second. But I'm also young and vigorous. Don't disdain those things at all. But it's not that I was really honest at that time. But anyway. And so it is. Emperor Jiajing also thinks I am incorruptible. It's worth using.

"After that. I've been to a lot of places. Henan Deputy Envoy of Learning; Shanxi according to the inspection envoy, Shaanxi political envoy, the right deputy capital of the imperial history, Henan governor, and then the household servant Lang Supervisor Xuan, Da. Soon after. I've been appointed as the left squire of the ministry. He was also promoted to the secretary of the Nanjing Ministry of Rites. But then. Said it was a promotion. In fact, it means to go to the heavens. I think Master Zhang also understands. It's really because of that time. Yan Song felt that I was in the way of his business. It's just the work of the officials. Even when His Majesty asked. At that time, the ministers of the court did say that I was sick. Don't overwork. Invite yourself to Yingtian. But that's it. I didn't take it to heart. Until Emperor Jiajing died. Emperor Longqing ascended the throne. That year was the first year of Longqing. Your Majesty restarted me as the head of the household. And then after that. High arch thing. I worked as a criminal department secretary for a while. Until now, the imperial history of the left capital.

"These. It's something I've done since I joined the company. But that's what I'm talking about. It's not to say how incorruptible I am. Seniority or something. I just wanted to say. 'Patriarch of the Three Dynasties' is a word. Although I feel that the word 'veteran' and Li are really a little deserved. But the 'Three Dynasties' said. But it's not false at all. I want to join Jiajing for eight years. Until now. The first year of Wanli. It's been a full forty-five years. Even if it's a peasant. Forty-five years of experience has already allowed him to see too much. What's more, it's on such a career road with a lot of right and wrong.

"During the Jiajing period. It can be said that it is the beginning of all this trouble. I saw with my own eyes Xia Yan's appearance from smug to frustrated. And after that. It's Yan Song. Ridiculously. Xia Yan's figure has not completely receded. People can still think of him. Know what happened to him. But Yan Song didn't care about this. Started those things again. And who after that. Too much. But I can't talk about it for a while. Until now. That's a lot smoother. Even today's Feng Bao. What he did. It's really a bit of an authentic place. But he didn't do anything about it. And I can see it. He didn't have any troubled intentions.

"That's it. This court is really calm. Even if there is still some strife outside. But as long as the DPRK is stable. Those things. It's really not worth mentioning. Think about it this way. I suddenly felt. I'm really tired. This man. Since I'm tired. It's just about resting. Isn't it. ”