This is not the time to discuss righteousness or the way of kingship. After all, now. Since Zhang Juzheng has made this proposal. Then you should put your mind to this. Hurry up and figure out a solution. Fortunately, Zhang Juzheng already has a way. However, everyone didn't have the time to explain these life philosophies to Zhu Yijun.

Just like just now. Zhang Fan's words to him were average. These are just some big truths. and did not explain to Zhu Yijun. But even these big truths. In Zhu Yijun's eyes, it was a little impossible for him to figure it out. After all, it seemed to him. These are two very different philosophies. He couldn't understand why the two could coexist.

But now is not the time to explain it to him. Empress Dowager Li didn't mean to let him continue to ask. As it stands. It was enough for Zhang Fan to explain so much to him. The point is not that Zhu Yijun can figure all this out in this short period of time. The point is to let Zhu Yijun know. There is such a point of view. That's enough.

Apparently. The current Zhu Yijun doesn't understand at all. He had so many questions in his heart that he needed someone to help him answer. Of course. Naturally, now is not the time. But wait for that. Obviously, this "heavy responsibility" still has to fall on Zhang Fan's shoulders. Although Zhang Fan also has a slight headache about this. But only slightly. Zhang Fan believes that he can make sense of Zhu Yijun. Whether it is from the relationship between Zhu Yijun and him. In terms of trust in him. Or from Zhu Yijun's personal factors. Zhang Fan felt that he understood Zhu Yijun. Let him be able to accept it all. Don't get into any trouble with this in the future. Zhang Fan felt that he could succeed.

"But ......" obviously. Zhu Yijun doesn't think so. He didn't know what the hell was in their minds. After all, there is a huge question right now. There was a question that could subvert what he had believed in for so many years. Naturally, he wanted to figure it out right away.

"Emperor." Empress Dowager Li opened her mouth and interrupted Zhu Yijun's questioning. "Now Zhang Qingjia is about to speak. If the emperor has any doubts in his heart. Just keep it in mind for now. Naturally, someone will answer the question for the emperor later. ”

"Yes. Erchen understood. "I heard my mother say that. Zhu Yijun didn't say anything anymore. But the look on his face. Apparently not willingly. But after all, his mother spoke. He couldn't say anything more.

looked at Zhang Juzheng. Empress Dowager Li motioned for him to continue.

"Back to the Queen Mother." Zhang Juzheng cleared his throat. Speak. Wechen thought about it these days. I felt that it was a top priority to rectify the rule of the imperial court. Among them, it is mainly four. ”

"Oh. And what are the fourth? Empress Dowager Li asked.

"Respect for the sovereign, the office of the judge, the execution of rewards and punishments, and the number one order." Zhang Juzheng said. "These four are necessary. Absolutely unshakable. ”

"What Zhang Qingjia said is true." Empress Dowager Li heard him say this. On the contrary, there was confusion on his face. "It's just...... No one said it like Zhang Qing's family before. But isn't that what the court has been saying all the time? ”

"Wei Chen naturally understands this." Zhang Juzheng continued to speak. "Regardless of the dynasties. No one has ever dared to disobey these four points. But I think the Queen Mother also understands. How many people in the DPRK and China today still follow these four points? ”

Listen to what Zhang Juzheng said. Empress Dowager Li stopped talking. Oh, yes. It's not enough to have rules. After all, if no one obeys it. Then the law is useless in the complexity. It's like waste paper.

"Then I don't know what Zhang Qing's family can do. It will enable the officials of the DPRK and China to comply with these things. Empress Dowager Li asked. Since Zhang Juzheng said so. That means he's already figured out a solution. All she had to do now was ask.

"Just like what Wechen just said." Zhang Juzheng said. "Although most of the officials in the court today have some things. No matter how big or small. It's not a good thing after all. If all of them are impeached. Rely on the Ministry of Officials or the Metropolitan Procuratorate to try the case. It is estimated that these people will either be dismissed. Either you are demoted. Until that time. There are not so many people in the DPRK and China who take their place. I'm afraid it's going to be messy. ”

"The mourning family is also worried about this matter." Empress Dowager Li also showed a distressed look. "But. These people have already been spoken. How can you let it go? ”

"Asked. It's natural to ask. Zhang Juzheng said. It's just that. When they are punished. It can't be like it used to be. It is necessary to 'take responsibility for the matter'. ”

"'Blame others.'" I heard Zhang Juzheng say such a word. Empress Dowager Li couldn't help but chew it in her mouth.

"Not bad." Zhang Juzheng said. "First of all. Who makes mistakes. Then the blame should be pointed at the person. It should not affect the people who are nearby. Unless that person has committed some heinous crime. Otherwise, it's better not to hurt the innocent. Again. Rewards and punishments. You can't go to the extremes of what you used to be. Wechen remembers the early years. Under the rule of Taizu and Chengzu. If the officials are at fault. But not all of them are tortured and served. Either lose your official position or die. Those are punishments. It's not that it can't be used. Of course. It is also about ensuring that those officials are no longer corrupt. and to confiscate the filthy silver which they coveted in the past. Otherwise, it's useless. ”

"That's right." Empress Dowager Li nodded. Said. "That's it. The mourners remembered. That's exactly what happened. Since when. This errs on the officials. It is not a demotion or dismissal. It's just a house raid and a crime. ”

Speaking of which. Empress Dowager Li couldn't help but look at Zhang Fan and Feng Bao: "Zhang Qingjia, Feng Bao." I think the two of you know better than the mourners. The mourners ask you. I won't let you go back and check it out. Let's talk about it now. How many officials in the Ming Dynasty were just greedy for a little money. But it was because he was at odds with some people in the court. And how many were beheaded by the raiders. ”

Let's be honest. Empress Dowager Li's question now is not something to ridicule Zhang Fan and Feng Bao. She really wanted to find out. But she asked. Zhang Fan and Feng Bao really didn't know how to answer for a while. In the Ming Dynasty. There are so many such things. An official has nothing but a dark past. It is even nothing more than a covetousion of hundreds or thousands of taels of silver. He didn't even commit any heinous crimes. It's because he doesn't agree with some people in the court. He was impeached for it. Don't say anything about losing office. I also lost my head. and involved dozens of members of his family to accompany him to the funeral or suffer for himself.

Not to mention the power struggle between the DPRK and China. Just Jinyiwei and Dongchang. I don't know how many things like this have been done. Zhang Fan is better. There is no guilt in my heart. Although since he sat on the top spot of Jinyiwei. This kind of thing does happen. But most of the time without his prior knowledge. His subordinates did what was "customary". Handled by Zhang Fan. Indeed, there is not a single such unjust case. Even as long as it is a case that Zhang Fan has asked. No one has ever lost their life. But Zhang Fan is the commander of Jinyiwei after all. Since the Empress Dowager Li asked so. Then he is also duty-bound.

But Feng Baoke is different. Although he was much more humble and merciful than the previous directors of the East Factory. But in the end. The East Factory is the East Factory. And Feng Bao is not a benevolent person like Zhang Fan. In his opinion. What needs to be done is done. There was nothing to hesitate about.

Since Feng Bao took charge of the East Factory. This kind of thing is indeed a lot less common than before. This is actually what Feng Bao has always been proud of. But that doesn't mean there isn't. Now Empress Dowager Li asked. Naturally, he is not easy to speak.

Besides. Especially during this time. Feng Bao gained the trust of Empress Dowager Li. Growing power. In addition, some time ago, he was sparing no effort to liquidate the "high-arched remnants" that existed in the DPRK and China. I want to make myself unimpeded in the court. So this kind of thing is a lot more than before. Now Empress Dowager Li asked. Feng Bao couldn't answer. I could only smile very awkwardly. Didn't say anything.

But Empress Dowager Li is just asking this question now. She's not an unreasonable person. Understand that there are some things that cannot be helped. And she didn't mean to blame them for anything now. It's just a matter of stating the facts.

"What Zhang Qingjia said is very true." Empress Dowager Li raised the fold in her hand. Said. "That's it. Even if all these officials are impeached. As long as you do what Zhang Qing's family wants. I don't think there will be too many people who need to be demoted or dismissed. Punish it. Keep them in office. Let's make meritorious deeds. ”

"The Queen Mother is wise." Seeing that Empress Dowager Li agreed with her words. Zhang Juzheng was naturally happy. Hurriedly said.

"But ......," Empress Dowager Li continued. That's not enough. Now there is a way to do it without breaking the bones. But if these people don't know how to be grateful. If you continue to be corrupt and pervert the law. Wouldn't that be the court giving them a chance to continue their greed? ”

"It is." Zhang Juzheng said. "This solution can only relieve the immediate urgency of the moment. But it is a palliative rather than a cure. If only only that were the light of the day. Clearly not enough. Even the punished officials will think. The imperial court could not do without them for the time being. will act more presumptuously. ”

"That being the case. I don't know if Zhang Qing's family has thought of a solution. Empress Dowager Li asked. Since Zhang Juzheng said so confidently. Obviously, there was a way to do it a long time ago. Otherwise, he wouldn't have talked so much "nonsense" to himself.

"Back to the Queen Mother's words. Wechen does have a way. "Talking. Zhang Juzheng took out a notebook again. Let Feng Bao hand it over.

Flip through Zhang Juzheng's recital. Empress Dowager Li looked at it. His brow furrowed slightly. I couldn't help asking, "Passing the test." ”