Chapter 221: Life hangs by a thread
The sunset was shining, Long's housework, Qi Jiguang came from Jizhou, and after entering the door, he went straight to the back house, and after seeing Zhang Juzheng under the grape trellis, he couldn't help complaining: "Okay, my Lord Yuanfu, do you still have the leisure to read......"
"It seems that Yuan Jing has also gotten the news," Zhang Juzheng put the book in his hand on the case next to him, got up from the recliner, and arched his hand at Qi Jiguang with a smile: "You are the famous Qi Dashuai, and there are not many people who can be looked down upon by you." β
"Okay, Lord Yuanfu, don't make a joke about your humble position, let's get down to business, this impeachment is no better than before, it involves the palace, this is the crime of the Nine Clans, even if there is no evidence in the end, the humble position is afraid of planting a shadow in His Majesty's heart, in that case, Zicheng will be over."
Zhang Juzheng's expression became serious, pulled Qi Jiguang's sleeve into the house, and after sitting down, he said slowly: "Your worries are very reasonable, this is also the most ruthless part of this impeachment, to put it bluntly, all of Zicheng's achievements now are based on His Majesty and the Empress Dowager's grace to him, although he is a foreign minister, he is no different from an eunuch, as long as His Majesty is suspicious of him, it is the end of his future." β
"My lord is right, this is what I am most worried about, but what if I understand it? It's just a matter if you don't mention this kind of thing, once someone mentions it, I'm afraid that no matter what, it won't be able to stop Your Majesty from being suspicious, right? β
Zhang Juzheng suddenly laughed, and Qi Jiguang was dumbfounded: "What are you laughing at?" β
"I laugh at you for caring about it, what does the article say? Said that Zicheng had an affair with the palace maid, right? The palace maid naturally refers to Lan Qi, the matter between him and Zicheng, His Majesty and the Queen Mother both know, and His Majesty even had the heart to give it to Zicheng, but because the Queen Mother blocked it, it was stopped, so this point is not lethal to Zicheng.
Besides, it has a lot of relationship with other concubines, naturally referring to Concubine Ning, Concubine Ning was originally a palace maid of Cining Palace, His Majesty spoiled her on impulse, at the beginning, it was to give the fetal decoction, fortunately Zicheng mediated from it, which saved the dragon, because of this credit, the Queen Mother ordered her to take care of Concubine Ning's mother and son full-time, so that she was able to meet with Concubine Ning frequently, which His Majesty acquiesced, and naturally will not be pursued for this.
As for the article mentioned, his frequent visits to Cining Palace meant nothing more than to arouse suspicion of him and the old lady Cisheng...... This is even more nonsense, not to mention that the age of Cisheng Lao Niangniang is more than enough for his mother, it is just the relationship between him and Li Wenjin, and it is absolutely impossible for such a relationship between the two to happen. β
Don't look at Zhang Ju in Pinggu, but none of the big and small things in Bauhinia City are hidden from him.
People's hearts are separated from their stomachs, a bloody and strong, a long-term resentful woman, not to mention that Zicheng is just Li Wenjin's righteous son, even if he is his own son, since ancient times, there have been few things between aunts and nephews?
Qi Jiguang thought disapprerovingly, and he really couldn't figure out where Zhang Juzheng's confidence came from.
Of course, he naturally wouldn't declare such thoughts, so he could only nod in agreement: "I hope that the humble position is just a vain worry." β
Who is Zhang Juzheng? That's the human spirit among the human spirits, observing words and feelings, I know that Qi Jiguang doesn't think much of what he said, the judgment between Zhang You and the Empress Dowager Cisheng, but he can't explain it clearly, so he can't get out with it, right?
In addition, don't look at the swear he said, in fact, he didn't dare to guarantee that there would be no ambiguity between Zhang You and Empress Dowager Cisheng Li.
People's hearts are separated from their bellies, and even immortals can't see through everyone's thoughts.
Zhang You, Zhang You, you said that you should stay in Pinggu, what kind of capital will you go to? It's just a matter of going to the capital, just be your imperial doctor, why do you show so much talent?
Li Kun is just a descendant of you, how good it is to marry a wife and have children, but now it is good, the scenery is beautiful, and dangers are coming one after another, the old man is already sorry for your mother, if you have a good one, under Jiuquan, what face do I have to see Li Kun?
This is a question that Zhang Juzheng has often thought about since Zhang You entered Beijing, and every time he thinks of this, it always makes his head big.
Shaking his head subconsciously, he decided not to think about it anymore, smiled at Qi Jiguang, and said: "Actually, you should know why the old man is not worried, your news should be better than me." β
"My lord is talking about the matter over there in Liaoyang, and it is true that he entered Beijing this time because of this matter, but this matter may be able to keep Zicheng safe for a while, but it cannot lift His Majesty's vigilance against him once and for all...... That article was tantamount to pushing him to the edge of the abyss, and he could fall down at any time and break his bones. β
"Let's take one step at a time, didn't Zicheng say it? We can't protect them for the rest of their lives, he has always been smart, maybe there is no way. β
"I hope so." Qi Jiguang sighed lightly, it would be a pity for such a talented young man to die young. I think again, that foreign devil has been gone for more than ten days, why is there no news?
Then I thought, if the sweet potato and corn are really as magical as Zicheng said, this credit is too great, and Lord Yuanfu said that Zicheng's foundation was completely solid at that time, but did he forget the words "high merit and high shock"? Well, even if His Majesty is not jealous, but he has made such a great contribution at a young age, I am afraid that there will be more people who are jealous of him, right?
I still have to take the journey of the imperial examination, the world is the world of the people of the world, it sounds good, now in this world, most of it is still in the hands of those literati, there is no serious Jinshi background, no matter how capable he is, he is also a heresy in the eyes of those literati. Aren't he and Ning Yuanbo examples, no matter how big the credit is? How high the grade is? Don't you have to listen to the orders of those literati who may not have even been on the battlefield?
If only it could change that!
Such a thought had popped up in his mind countless times, and now, again, and then, as before, he secretly smiled bitterly, scolded himself for a foolish dream, and pressed it to the bottom of his heart.
How easy is it to change the stereotype? Zhang You is too naΓ―ve to think about it, and if he suffers more setbacks, maybe it's a good thing for him!
The sun had already set, and the house was gradually darkening, and the two important members of the Ming Dynasty were relatively silent, like wood carving clay sculptures.
At this time, Zhang You just walked into Li Wenjin's study, and the first thing he said was: "Father-in-law, the child is in danger this time, no matter what you think, please let the child meet the queen." β
"Because of that article? What does this have to do with the queen? Li Wenjin asked curiously, he really didn't take Li Zhi's badge seriously.
"It may not have been related before, but as soon as this article comes out, it will be related." Zhang You said in a deep voice: "The child is not an exaggeration at all, now, the queen mother and I have become grasshoppers on a rope, our lives are hanging by a thread, and we are in danger!" β