Chapter 1136: I Didn't Expect It
"Why does the prince speak like that?" Zhang Fan did not agree with Zhu Xuanqi's view that he was looking for it himself. And this is not what Zhang Fan said for the sake of politeness. That's exactly what he thought in his heart. Say what you can't ask for yourself. Who wants to deliberately get along with themselves? The reason why Zhu Xuanqi is like this now. If you really want to blame it. In fact, only a small part of the reason is because of his own. Other. It's not all imposed on him by external forces.
Of course. This cannot be used as a change for Zhu Xuanqi. However, this does not prevent Zhang Fan from having this idea. Zhu Xuanqi didn't do anything wrong. Wrong. It's just this world. But. Since Zhu Xuanqi is in this world. Then he will not be able to escape these questions.
And Zhu Xuanqi is the same. If it's a different person. Say that at another time. Zhu Xuanqi will never believe him. But. He and Zhang Fan are two. At such a time. And both sides have already talked about it. Zhu Xuanqi couldn't help but want to believe Zhang Fan in his heart. That sounds weird. But that's what he thinks.
"I'll talk about that now. What's the use. Zhu Xuanqi said helplessly. But that's the case. The king doesn't have to think about the useless stuff anymore. Mr. Zhang. Between you and me. Although it is not considered to be a familiar acquaintance. But I also know a lot. That's it. This king will no longer be sloppy with Lord Zhang. Didn't Lord Zhang want to listen to this king and talk about how he views the current court and government affairs? Since Master Zhang wants to hear it. And the king told him the truth. There's nothing to hide. ”
"Oh." This time. Zhu Xuanqi's words made Zhang Fan a little surprised. He couldn't understand why Zhu Xuanqi said this for a while. "That being the case. Wechen listened attentively. But Zhang Fan was still ready to listen. And. It is exactly as Zhu Xuanqi said. The two are not very familiar with each other, if not very well. But such a period of time passed. Zhang Fan also has an understanding of Zhu Xuanqi. At least I know what Zhu Xuanqi's mind will think about. That's it. Zhang Fan will be able to judge whether what Zhu Xuanqi said is the truth or not.
That's it. Zhang Fan doesn't have to bother. At that time, as long as you relay all these words to the Empress Dowager Li, it will be fine. As for Empress Dowager Li, after listening to him. How will you deal with Zhu Xuanqi. This is really not something that Zhang Fan can worry about.
"If you talk about the current imperial court. This king can only think that it is not bad. Zhu Xuanqi stopped talking nonsense this time. Get straight to the point. "If you say I'm a big man. Since Emperor Taizu founded the country. Then to Emperor Yongle to settle the northern frontier. It's also strong. Although since the founding of the country to the present. The remnants of the Yuan and Mongolian Remnants in northern Xinjiang have been constantly harassing our Ming border. But for two hundred years. I have never lacked generals. In addition, the defenders of the northern frontier are also brave. As long as the top doesn't give random orders. Almost never suffered a defeat. This made me really settle down a lot.
"But since the incident at the Civil Fort. Da Ming's strength has dropped too much. Until now. Finally, I recovered a little bit of vitality. But it's not as good as it used to be.
"And. Since Emperor Zhengde. It seems that the emperor of every dynasty. They don't put their minds on state affairs. Or have fun. Either take care of yourself. Fortunately, Taizu and Chengzu were prescient. There were scholars of the temples. Cabinet was placed. And so it goes. Even the emperor doesn't care much about court affairs. But the government is still in power. Merely. But it is extremely easy to be usurped by others. Although it is not a big fuss. But there is always damage.
"Now. The same is true. Now the emperor is still young. I can't see what will happen in the future. But come to mind. There is an adult Zhang from the side. The emperor will definitely not be bad after coming to power. Don't speak. This king is just telling the truth. It's not that I'm praising Mr. Zhang.
"Still. What is in the future is in the future after all. And now. Wait until the emperor personally recruits. To say the least, there are still ** years to go. years of time. For a country. It's just too short. It can pass in the blink of an eye. But for people. But it's not short. In this ** year's hard work. If there is another Wang Zhen, Liu Jin and the like. That's it.
"Even now. This king views that Feng Bao. It seems that there is also this kind of thought. It's just under the pressure of many parties. He's at peace now. But that's not the only thing the court needs to worry about now...... Mr. Zhang. Perhaps it is a little inappropriate for this king to say this in front of you. But now I have to say a word. Commander Zhang Juzheng. But it is also necessary to pay attention. ”
"Oh." Zhang Fan heard Zhu Xuanqi talk about Zhang Juzheng. I was surprised. He didn't say that he was surprised that Zhang Juzheng would have any problems. After all, he also has some ideas about this matter. Zhang Fan was really surprised. He didn't know how Zhu Xuanqi could see it.
Zhang Juzheng has indeed begun to change. Although the changes are minimal. But there are changes. Merely. This change in Zhang Juzheng. Only those who were close to him could see it. And. That's also a very inconspicuous thing. Even now. Only a few people saw that there was a problem.
And for Zhu Xuanqi, who is thousands of miles away. How did he see that Zhang Juzheng would have a problem. True. As the most powerful feudal lord under the Ming Dynasty. Zhu Xuanqi naturally needs to know the movements in the capital. Therefore, there will definitely be no shortage of people he sent to inquire about the news in the capital. But Zhang Fan didn't think so. With the help of these people sent by Zhu Xuanqi, they were able to discover Zhang Juzheng's problem. At most, these people will only report what they saw and heard to Zhu Xuanqi as it was. But let them really analyze something. Zhang Fan felt that this was not realistic.
So. How did Zhu Xuanqi know. Could it be that there is still some of his eyeliner in the capital. And if you think so. The identity of this eyeliner will definitely not be low. After all, you have to be able to contact Zhang Juzheng. How can it be without identity?
Of course. There is another possibility. That is, Zhu Xuanqi saw from these things on the outside, and Zhang Juzheng had a problem. But if that's the case. Zhang Fan had to change his opinion of Zhu Xuanqi.
To know. Zhang Juzheng became a member of the Cabinet First Auxiliary University. A lot of things were done. It doesn't matter which one it is. It's all a very broad event. As soon as these things came out. It almost made the entire court busy. And this time. Someone who can see some delicate clues from these chaotic things. As far as Zhang Fan knows. There is no one else who can do that.
But if it is said. Zhu Xuanqi has this ability. That's not ordinary. If that's really the case. Let him be a prince. It's really too condescending. After all. Although the prince has a prominent status. But that's about it. He can only be a prince. Politics or something. Unless something big happens. Otherwise, he wouldn't even think about it.
But if he is an ordinary person. Became an official through the imperial examination. With such an eyesight. Zhu Xuanqi's future achievements are absolutely limitless. But. All this is just a hypothesis.
"Lord Zhang doesn't have to look at this king like this." Zhu Xuanqi could see Zhang Fan's thoughts. Said with a smile. "As the saying goes. The authorities are obsessed. Lookers-on see most of the game. That's right. This king is in Sichuan, thousands of miles away. But news from the capital. The king also has a way of knowing. And. It is precisely because this king is too far away from the capital. Speaking of which. There was a lot of disturbance in the capital. This king is just listening to the fun. And don't care about anything. And so it goes. Something that the king can see. But it is much clearer than what Master Zhang and other officials of the court and central government can see in the capital. You can see these things. It's really not a strange thing.
"Then again. Although these changes in Zhang Juzheng are really small now. I'm afraid he didn't even see anything of it. But it's just conceivable. He is now the head of the cabinet. Feng Bao was able to restrain him. But because of something some time ago. Feng Bao doesn't talk much now. And what Zhang Juzheng is doing now is a big deal. Of course. Big things come together. But it's all good. But in this case. Even Zhang Juzheng's official rank has no way to rise again. But these things will make his power even greater.
"Wait until then. Plus his changes. At that time, Zhang Juzheng really became a monopoly in the court. Even the emperor and the empress dowager couldn't contain him. Wait until that time. There is only one possibility. That is Zhang Juzheng. Sooner or later, bad luck will happen. What about high weights. Even all the courtiers listen to you. Don't listen to the emperor. But if the emperor wants to kill you. You're still going to die.
"But that's not what I'm worried about. It's what Zhang Juzheng is doing now. If the emperor kills him then. These are the things he did. Whether it's right or wrong. All of them must be regarded as a rebellion by the emperor. When the time comes. The imperial court canceled all these things. If you go back to square one. This world. It's going to be even more chaotic than it used to be.
"That's what I think of the court today. The current imperial court. It's a lot better than before. And if you can, just stick to it. It would be even better. Merely. The DPRK and China should have taken precautions earlier. Otherwise, there will be a big mess in the future. And to the end. I'm afraid it's going to be a little messier than before.
"After Master Zhang goes back. Let me take these words which the king has spoken. It was reported to the Queen Mother as it was. This king dares to promise. Master Zhang will never do anything because of this. ”
"Lord Wang......" Zhu Xuanqi's words. So that Zhang Fan didn't know what to say.
"Lord Zhang. Having said so much, the king is also tired. "But Zhu Xuanqi didn't want to say anything more." Mr. Zhang, please come back. ”