Although he was very calm in his heart, Zhang Zhijie still felt a little embarrassed in his heart, and he didn't know how to answer, could it be that he had been looking at Li Dongyang for a long time?

Emperor Zhengde asked: "Knowing that the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty are impeaching Li Dongyang, you don't go to see me!" I'm dying of sorrow! ”

It turned out that it was not exposed! Zhang Zhijie breathed a sigh of relief in his heart and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, you are purely asking for trouble!" ”

What do you mean by self-inflicted trouble? It's a trouble, find me, okay! Emperor Zhengde said angrily: "What do you mean by asking for trouble? ”

Zhang Zhijie was surprised: "Your Majesty, what are you worried about? ”

"So many officials are impeaching Li Dongyang! Do you think I can not be troubled in my heart? Zhengde was a little speechless.

Zhang Zhijie spread his hands and smiled: "It's not simple! If the emperor thinks those bullets make sense, let Li Ge Lao Zhishi be! If the emperor thinks that those bullet seals are unreasonable, he will keep them all in the middle, and issue an order to encourage Li Ge Lao and reward them again, and that's it! ”

Emperor Zhengde frowned a little and said: "The problem is that in my heart, it is actually very chaotic and contradictory!" On the one hand, I feel that Li Dongyang is a veteran minister of several dynasties, keen on political affairs, Li Dongyang has led the cabinet in recent years, although there are some mistakes, but generally speaking, I am still very satisfied with the government in recent years! ”

"On the other hand, the twists and turns of impeaching Li Dongyang are not unreasonable, and besides, I am also a little dissatisfied with him in my heart! So, I'm conflicted! ”

Zhang Zhijie thought for a while, and then said: "The emperor is very satisfied with the government, of course, there is the credit of Li Gelao, but it is not all the credit of Li Gelao!" In all fairness, when it comes to the ability to deal with political affairs, Yang Ge Lao is still better than Li Ge Lao! Moreover, Li Ge Lao is already old after all! ”

"Of course, when it comes to the impeachment of Li Ge Lao, although it also makes sense, but if a person is not a sage, how can he be without fault? If you only focus on Li Gelao's mistakes and deny Li Gelao's merits, it is also biased! ”

Listening to Zhang Zhijie's explanation, Emperor Zhengde also felt very reasonable, while listening, he nodded, and when he heard the last Emperor Zhengde, he couldn't help but be speechless, and said angrily: "Zhijie, you are too cunning, saying so much is actually the same as not saying anything!" ”

Zhang Zhijie was a little embarrassed and said: "Your Majesty, why didn't you say anything about this?" Didn't the minister analyze both aspects to the emperor! ”

Emperor Zhengde said helplessly: "Actually, I know both aspects, but I still have difficulty deciding, and I have some contradictions in my heart!" Should he go or stay, so I'd like to hear from you! ”

Listening to Emperor Zhengde's words, Zhang Zhijie's face became solemn, and he said: "Your Majesty, Elder Li Ge is not an ordinary official!" He is the first assistant university scholar of the cabinet and the head of the civil ministers! Whether he goes or stays, it can only be judged by the emperor! Whether the minister says to go or stay, it is trespassing! This is not what a courtier should beak! ”

Emperor Zhengde also said with a straight face: "Zhijie, why did I just treat you as a courtier?" ”

Emperor Zhengde has said everything about this, and Zhang Zhijie can't say it even if he doesn't want to! In fact, Zhang Zhijie's original plan was to have a subtle influence, rather than telling Emperor Zhengde so straightforwardly. However, the plan couldn't keep up with the rapid changes, and I didn't expect Emperor Zhengde to ask directly.

Zhang Zhijie said: "Your Majesty, if the minister says it, it will definitely have the subjective color of the minister, and there will definitely be the minister's selfishness in it!" ”

Emperor Zhengde smiled when he heard this: "That's what I want to hear, I think this is the most reliable!" ”

Zhang Zhijie frowned slightly and said: "It may be that Li Ge is old, and his reaction has been a little slow. On the contrary, Yang Ge Lao was in the prime of life, and the minister always felt that in terms of ability, Yang Ge Lao was better than Li Ge Lao! ”

"Although the emperor has always thought that political affairs are smooth, and Li Ge Lao has made great contributions, but the minister feels that most of the credit belongs to Yang Ge Lao! It's just that Yang Ge is always a secondary, so he can't show it! ”

"Moreover, Elder Li Ge is nearly seventy years old, right? How many more years can you work for the court? After decades of hard work for the government, it's time to retire! To put it mildly, you can't let Li Ge die of exhaustion in office, right? ”

"In fact, the emperor doesn't need to worry, there are many virtuous ministers in the court who are sensitive to political affairs, and we are outstanding people, and there is never a shortage of talents! As long as the emperor selects two or three important ministers to join the cabinet, I believe that the court will be as smooth as before! ”

Emperor Zhengde nodded frequently when he listened, especially what Zhang Zhijie said, "Li Ge Lao has worked hard for the government for decades, and it is time to retire for the rest of his life, and he can't let Li Ge Lao die of exhaustion in office", which made Emperor Zhengde deeply touched!

Emperor Zhengde patted Zhang Zhijie's shoulder and complained: "I said it earlier, if you say this, won't my heart be transparent?" Gave me a headache for a day! ”

Zhang Zhijie smiled bitterly and said: "Your Majesty, this is really not what the minister should beak, after saying so much, in fact, the minister is very nervous!" ”

Emperor Zhengde smiled when he heard this: "What is there to worry about, what you said is right!" Moreover, I heard that you have any selfish intentions! ”

Zhang Zhijie smiled when he heard this: "Then, what did the minister say was selfish?" ”

I thought that Zhang Zhijie was finished, but Emperor Zhengde was stunned and said with a smile: "Say, let's see what selfishness you can have?" ”

Zhang Zhijie said with a smile: "The minister wants to recommend himself to the emperor!" ”

This is really the first time in the world, Emperor Zhengde was surprised: "This is unusual, who do you want to recommend?" Tell me about it! ”

"It's also a coincidence, the minister met Master Peng of the Metropolitan Procuratorate that day, and talked about things at sea, and they talked very happily. It's just that the minister doesn't know how Lord Peng is an official, although the minister wants to recommend him to the emperor, he also hopes that the emperor can inspect it! Zhang Zhijie said with a smile.

Emperor Zhengde thought for a moment and said, "Metropolitan Procuratorate? Surname Peng? Could it be Peng Yuzhen, the left deputy capital? ”

Zhang Zhijie said with a smile: "It is Lord Peng Yuzhen Peng, the left deputy capital!" ”

Emperor Zhengde smiled: "Do you want to recommend him to the cabinet?" The official is a little smaller! ”

Zhang Zhijie said with a smile: "This is naturally determined by the emperor!" Chen just feels that it is rare to have a good conversation with Lord Peng, and in the future, in the face of things at sea, with the support of Lord Peng, he can save some effort! ”

Emperor Zhengde nodded and smiled: "Peng Yuzhen, right?" Okay, I'll be there! ”

A change that can cause a major earthquake in the government and the opposition, in this small courtyard of Liu Ji, Emperor Zhengde and Zhang Zhijie stood and settled down as if chatting! After saying this, Emperor Zhengde and Zhang Zhijie both felt relieved in their hearts.

(End of chapter)