In the Forbidden City, there is a place where the surrounding environment is extremely incongruous, the courtyard here is not only low, but also very dilapidated, and because of the relationship between the back sun, in this late summer in which people only feel a damp and depressed. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info

But it was such a bad dwelling, but it was the place where thousands of officials under the Great Tomorrow tried their best to get in, because this was the place that represented the pinnacle of the status and power of the Ming officials - the cabinet.

When the Chengzu Dynasty created the cabinet system, the cabinet members were just five or six petty officials in the capital, not only with low status, but also because they only existed as the secretary of the Son of Heaven, their power was extremely limited. Therefore, when they build an office space in the palace, it naturally looks very shabby.

But the predecessors would never have thought that after more than 200 years of reform and changes, the cabinet has already become the highest status and most powerful existence in the Ming court. It's just that their office space, but I don't know whether it is intentional or unintentional, it is still unchanged, and it still looks so dilapidated and low-key.

Even if he is the real ruler today, Zhang Juzheng, the first assistant of the cabinet, is still handling daily government affairs in this cramped and cramped room, the only thing that is special may be that there are a few pots of ice cubes in the corner of his room to relieve the heat, and there are two chamberlains standing behind him who are gently fanning him to show the majesty of his first assistant.

Also, the current situation also reflects how unusual Zhang Ge Lao is, Wang Quan, the inner servant who came with the emperor's wisdom, did not dare to enter at will before and after coming to the door, but stopped, bowed and said: "Ge Lao, Your Majesty has an edict to pass on to the cabinet." ”

Zhang Juzheng, who was looking through the music and making instructions, raised his head when he heard the words, he was accustomed to this move of the king, so he said lightly: "Come in and talk." ”

"Yes." After getting Zhang Juzheng's permission, he carefully put it into the house, and he didn't do it in front of Wanli. Fortunately, he also knew his identity, and he didn't do anything like kneeling down to Shousuke that could be considered a disgrace to the royal family, but only from his demeanor and demeanor, it could be seen how much he was in awe of Zhang Juzheng.

"What message did Your Majesty call you to preach? But is it related to Yang Zhen's case? Zhang Juzheng asked casually, and at the same time a thought turned in his heart: "This Yang Zhen doesn't look at his status as high, he is just a hundred households in brocade clothes, but this time he was imprisoned but really attracted the attention of all parties, this son is really extraordinary." ”

During the time that Yang Zhen was arrested and imprisoned for killing Japanese envoys, Zhang Juzheng had already heard different views on this matter from many people. The opinions of most of them are quite unanimous, believing that Yang Zhen's behavior not only violated the national law and discipline, but also was a diplomatic incident, and should be punished in a canonical manner to set the record straight. Those who hold this idea are naturally those Manchu officials who were provoked by Han Chongchi.

However, their opinions actually can't influence Zhang Gelao's decision, because he has his own opinions and decisions no matter how big or small, otherwise he would not have been able to overcome obstacles all the way to today's position. It is the meaning of the other two people, and maybe Zhang Juzheng can think about it.

One is Zhang Juzheng's political ally and the second most powerful person today, Feng Bao. Just last night, Feng Bao suddenly visited Zhang Juzheng's mansion, which is a rare walk between the two, usually there is anything serious, the two of them discussed it in the cabinet or the palace, and there is no need to stay in private time at all.

So for Feng Bao's sudden arrival, Zhang Juzheng was still a little surprised. However, when Feng Bao Daoming came, Zhang Juzheng was relieved, because some things were really not suitable for talking about in detail in a crowded palace.

Feng Bao came to ask Zhang Juzheng to excuse Yang Zhen. After Chen Xiao went back, he conveyed Yang Zhenken's meaning to the above, and then Feng Bao soon knew this. Since this is the case, he has to help Yang Zhen. But Feng Bao also knew that now that public opinion had risen, if he forced himself to speak for Yang Zhen, it would only attract the opposite effect, so he thought of his ally.

In terms of the impact on the courtiers, Zhang Juzheng, as the head of the cabinet, is naturally the most powerful. Maybe the Manchu officials are shouting and shouting at Yang Zhen now, but as long as Zhang Juzheng reveals a little bit of his mind and goes out, the wind direction will change greatly. Therefore, if you want to help Yang Zhen get rid of his crimes, taking Zhang Juzheng's path is the most effective, of course, except for him Feng Gonggong, no one in the world can take this path.

Although Zhang Juzheng said that there are many opportunities, this kind of thing that happens under his nose is naturally clear. Before, he didn't think that the life and death of a hundred households in brocade clothes was a big deal, so he didn't pay attention to the performance and impeachment of hundreds of officials, and just let it go. But Feng Bao's arrival made him a little surprised: "Could it be that Shuanglin, you decided to help Yang Zhen get rid of your crime because of their words?" ”

Those officials have always had opinions about Feng Bao, who is a eunuch but steals a high position, and this time they seized the opportunity, although Jin Yiwei and Feng Bao were still a little far away, they didn't care about piggybacking on him. But Zhang Juzheng didn't think that Feng Bao would not even have this kind of heart, and would make such a decision because of the unthreatening scolding of those officials.

Sure enough, I heard Feng Baodao: "This is only one aspect. On the other hand, Yang Zhen is still useful. I don't know if Brother Taiyue still remembers the officialdom change in Wuchang in the early years of Wanli? This matter is led by the people hidden in the brocade guard, and there may be people who are dissatisfied with you and me in the DPRK and China behind the scenes. And this Yang Zhen is the key to helping me find out them. ”

"I see." Zhang Juzheng suddenly realized that the latter point was the key to Feng Baoken's appearance. In fact, he was also quite interested in those guys who were calculating themselves, so he vaguely promised Feng Bao that he would speak out to help Yang Zhen at the appropriate time.

Another person who can influence Zhang Juzheng is a Taoist priest, an old Taoist priest who has passed sixty years.

When Zhang Juzheng has become the de facto ruler of the world and the power is overwhelming, what he wants is no longer the wealth and glory in front of him, but how to prolong his life and enable himself to grasp this unstoppable power as long as possible.

And in today's era, when it comes to prolonging life, it is natural to recommend Taoism of cultivating Taoism and refining pills. Especially from the authentic Daomen, known to the world in Jiangxi Longhu Mountain, Zhangjiadao people, more trustworthy, Zhang Juzheng these days on the future of the capital to travel Zhang Daoren received the house, but also every day to inquire.

And this Zhang Daoren is the one who has had a relationship with Yang Zhen and gave him a copy of the "Qingfeng Jue" internal martial arts. During the time spent with Zhang Juzheng, Zhang Laodao knew that Yang Zhen had also come to the capital and had done a lot of things, which he was happy to see.

But then Yang Zhen was imprisoned for murder, and Zhang Laodao couldn't sit idly by. So after talking to Zhang Ge Lao about the Taoist theory of self-cultivation, that is, cultivating the mind, Lao Dao proposed to him as a master of Taoism that Yang Zhen would be of great help to the Ming Dynasty in the future, hoping that Zhang Juzheng could come to the rescue.

Although Zhang Juzheng has always been respectful to Zhang Laodao, he failed to decisively agree to the matter he proposed. In his view, the public is public and private is private, and there is no need to mess with the law of the country for private friendship. Moreover, Zhang Juzheng only believes in self-cultivation, but does not take the so-called Taoist theory of cause and effect of the past and future very seriously. However, this is also a request from his friends outside the party, and Zhang Juzheng still puts it in his heart.

With the request of these two people in front, Zhang Juzheng was already quite moved, and now the Son of Heaven suddenly came to deliver such an edict, which made Zhang Juzheng have to speak for Yang Zhen. Don't look at him as strict as Wanli, but in many things, he still tries his best to maintain the majesty of a son of heaven.

"Command!" After Wang Quan relayed Wanli's meaning, Zhang Juzheng surrendered. Then, he asked: "Princess, you mentioned before that the Son of Heaven had left the palace without permission, do you remember when?" ”

The little emperor of Wanli thought that his previous behavior of sneaking out of the palace was not known, but in fact, he had long been seen by Feng Bao and Zhang Juzheng. It's just because the two don't want to offend the Son of Heaven too much that they didn't pursue it.

Wang Quan thought for a while, and then said, "It's the third day of the seventh month." ”

"Yang Zhen is also the trouble of that day, right?" Zhang Juzheng asked again.

"This ......" Wang Quan calculated carefully, but he was still a little dazed: "This slave is not clear." ”

"It should be the same day. It seems that His Majesty came out of the palace to see that scene, so he suddenly became interested in this matter, and spoke for Yang Zhen. Zhang Juzheng smiled faintly. In fact, as early as a few days ago, he had such an inference, and today he was just saying it, otherwise how could those notes appear in front of Wanli? This is just a temptation.

Seeing that Wang Quan looked at him a little stunned, Zhang Juzheng didn't say much, just waved his hand and said, "You can go." I beg you to tell Your Majesty that the matter will soon be resolved, so please rest assured. ”

"Yes." Then the king came out of his stupor, and after bowing respectfully, he withdrew as carefully as he had come.

"Qin Gang." After he left, Zhang Juzheng called his confidant: "I said you remember: the will of the Son of Heaven, the case of investigating Yang Zhen's murder of the Japanese is complicated and cannot be determined by the Shuntian Mansion, so it will be handed over to the Yamen of the Criminal Department for processing." In addition, the meaning of the cabinet was also added, so that the officials of the criminal department must be impartial and judgmental, and not be influenced by the opinions of others. ”

Qin Gang, who is a member of the Chinese scholars, has a good hand in writing, and after Zhang Juzheng said this, he has written an official document in a formal way. After handing it over to Lord Shousuke to see that it was correct, he used the seal and sent it out clearly.

Yang Zhen's case has taken another turn!

The first watch, today to strive to achieve the three more!!!

Finally, the system is still too sensitive, and I have a normal sentence that he insists on as a prohibited word~~~