Forbidden City, Qianqing Palace.

Zhu Si summoned Zhang Bangqi, who had just entered the Hanlin Academy as a waiter.

For Zhang Bangqi, Zhu Si was still very polite, said some words of encouragement, and did not talk about government affairs, after all, it was difficult for Hanlin to ask about court affairs, and Zhang Bangqi had just returned to the court as an official, so he needed to adapt first.

This time, Zhu Si summoned Zhang Bangqi more to show his attention to Zhang Bangqi and let people clearly see his attitude.

At the end of the summons, Zhu Si originally wanted to leave Zhang Bangqi to eat in the palace, but refused for him, so Zhu Si sent Zhang Zuo to send Zhang Bangqi out of the palace.

On the way out of the palace, Zhang Bangqi was very polite to Zhang Zuo, after all, the power and responsibility of the prime minister is not a joke, most of the time this is a top elder who can represent the emperor, and he has great decision-making and self-esteem in the approval of the edict.

「…… Zhang Hanlin, if you have something to do in the future, you can ask Mr. Tang's opinion more, oh, it is the Hanlin Academy to review Mr. Tang Yin, and you can also have more in-depth exchanges with Mr. Zhu, that is, Zhu Hao, a member of the ministry, this is what Your Majesty wants to see."

Zhang Zuo came up and called Tang Yin both Mr. and Zhu Hao Mr., so that Zhang Bangqi could hear some signs.

Since you respect literati so much, why don't you call me "Mr. Zhang" and just call me Zhang Hanlin?

"Okay."

Zhang Bangqi agreed.

Zhang Zuo was very happy and said, "It's rare that Your Majesty has another famous man with both talent and virtue Zhang Hanlin to plan for him, and the Ming Dynasty will definitely prosper in the future."

After hearing this compliment, Zhang Bangqi couldn't help but think of the doubts he had been having, and asked, "That's ...... Gonggong Zhang, I dare to ask, why does Your Majesty want to let Zai enter the court and be this Hanlin attendant?"

A simple question stopped Zhang Zuo.

If you use it, you will use you, after all, you have a deep relationship with Xingwangfu, why do you always ask the bottom of the matter like this? To put it bluntly, isn't it that Zhu Hao has been recommending in front of His Majesty, saying that he wants to use an "old man" like you multiple times?

There are some things that Zhang Zuo understands, but he can't say them directly, not only to prevent the leakage of Zhu Hao, but also to avoid embarrassing Zhang Bangqi.

You are a long-famous Confucian, you were still his chief examiner when Zhu Hao was a member of the exam, and now you rely on Zhu Hao to recommend you to be promoted, is it very face-saving to say it?

Zhang Zuo said: "That's the case, Your Majesty wants to use more people who are close to the palace, so that you will not be isolated in the court."

"Oh."

Zhang Bangqi understood as soon as he heard it, this was nepotism.

In other words, ordinary people must be unhappy, but Zhang Bangqi belongs to the kind of open-minded and generous official, he has known that he will be valued by the emperor through his relationship with Xingwangfu, and he will have a bright future in the future, so he will not be embarrassed now.

But Zhang Bangqi still asked: "Your Majesty, doesn't there be a big matter that needs the support of someone in the court?"

Again, a sharp question.

Zhang Zuo is not in a hurry this time, since Zhang Bangqi asked so, it means that it is likely that he will help the emperor in some things in the future, which is a "hearted" behavior and should not be stopped.

Zhang Zuo showed a secretive smile: "Zhang Hanlin, from the beginning of Your Majesty's accession to the throne, no matter what he promotes, he has encountered a lot of resistance in the court, especially in the Hanlin Academy...... No matter what happens in the future, as long as it doesn't interfere with your career and reputation, you can help as much as possible!"

Not just for one thing, but for everything in the future, you must stand firmly on the emperor's side.

In this way, it will not be in vain for the emperor to promote you.

Zhang Bangqi immediately understood, when he arrived at the Hanlin Academy, he was to be the enemy of many "clear streams" in the Hanlin Academy, so his job is not easy to do, if there is no one in the Hanlin Academy to help, wouldn't I be the only one who wants to be the enemy of the world's scholars?

But thinking about it again, it seems that there is a helper, that is, Tang Yin, who was assigned to the Hanlin Academy as a reviewer, but has not yet performed his duties.

But do you really want to count on Tang Yin?

Are you kidding! Tang Yin was originally a man, even if he was the emperor's teacher, but how much power he could have in the Hanlin Academy

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Then Zhang Bangqi thought of another question and asked bluntly, "Then Zhu Jingdao, what's going on now?" Isn't he deeply trusted by His Majesty? Why is he in such a painless position as a member of the ministry? Why don't you transfer him back to Hanlin Academy?"

Again, a "good question".

Zhang Zuo found that this Zhang Bangqi can always find problems that go straight to the core, and sometimes it is really difficult to parry.

Zhang Zuo smiled and shook his head: "You can't say or say anything about Mr. Zhu. If you want to get the answer, just ask Mr. Zhu himself."

"Hmm."

Zhang Bangqi nodded, "That means, you can see him casually below, right?"

"Huh?"

Zhang Zuo was stunned again, and then realized why Zhang Bangqi asked this.

Zhu Hao's position is even more embarrassing, he has always been considered close to the orthodox civilian forces, that is, Yang Tinghe faction, and Zhu Hao is Sun Jiao's son-in-law, and now Sun Jiao's status in the Korean Chinese officials is prominent, Zhang Bangqi wants to know whether he and Zhu Hao can get along normally, and whether he needs to hide something.

Zhang Zuo smiled: "You have a deep relationship with Mr. Zhu, even if you meet him? Mr. Zhu and Mr. Tang have never shied away from their interactions, so don't worry."

Zhang Bangqi nodded in understanding.

I'm also thinking about it.

Zhu Hao, this kid can, while maintaining a good relationship with the new emperor, he can also gain a good reputation with Yang Tinghe and other civil officials, left and right, the emperor has not lost his trust in him, and Yang Tinghe and the faction also treat him as his own...... How is this done?

In other words, if I came to stand in the position of the emperor in the Hanlin Academy, wouldn't I offend the entire people of the Hanlin Academy?

"Okay."

After Zhang Bangqi agreed, he followed Zhang Zuo out of the palace and did not ask any more questions on the way.

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Zhang Zuo sent Zhang Bangqi away and returned to the Qianqing Palace. found that Zhu Si was sulking in front of a secret performance of the East Factory.

Zhang Zuo walked up, didn't dare to squeak, and stretched out his hand to pour tea for Zhu Si.

Only then did Zhu Si notice that Zhang Zuo was back, and asked casually, "Sent away?"

"Yes, when Zhang Hanlin left the palace, he asked a lot of questions." Zhang Zuo didn't dare to hide it.

Zhu Sidao: "What are you asking?"

Zhang Zuo said it roughly, and even his own answer was truthful.

Zhu Si got up and said, "This Zhang Tixue is really, why is he so clear? Isn't it good to pretend to be confused? As Jingdao said, it is rare for many people in this world to be confused...... But it's okay to let him understand the current pattern of the court, and there won't be chaos."

"Yes, yes."

Zhang Zuo hurriedly responded.

Seeing that the emperor didn't blame him for telling some secrets, Zhang Zuo was relieved.

Zhang Zuo has always been so cautious.

Zhu Si pointed to the secret music on the table that made him angry, and said, "Go back and give this thing to Jingdao to see, and let him have an idea."

Zhang Zuo hurriedly walked over, packed up the secret music, and didn't dare to open it to see.

Zhu Sidao: "The relatives of the Zhang family are too much, they really give them a little color, they don't open the dyeing room, they just die!" I'm ashamed to have these two step-uncles."

Zhang Zuo thought to himself, why does it sound so awkward?

An adoptive uncle?

It's obvious that you passed on to someone else's name, okay?

Zhang Zuo hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, please calm your anger, the Zhang family has always been so empty-eyed."

Until now, Zhang Zuo still doesn't know how the Zhang brothers provoked Zhu Si, or what they did to do evil, but it is expected that it is still the same way, either robbing people's property, or leading people to fight, and even killing and injuring people's lives.

"Leave it to Jingdao, and then you can consider it carefully. I believe that Jing Dao can handle it well, and let him directly dispatch Dongchang and Jinyiwei to do things, I don't want to hear from the Zhang family again!"

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Zhang Zuo left the palace non-stop.

At the same time he

Called Huang Jin.

Although he hadn't watched the secret music yet, from Huang Jin's narration, Zhang Zuo also knew what was going on.

「…… The two of their relatives are too, and they just took charge of the Beijing camp, so they made such a big mess? How dare you resell ordnance? Is...... What a mischief."

Zhang Zuo also felt incredible after listening to it.

Do the two brothers of the Zhang family have no brains?

Or are you so short of money that you dare to resell your weapons? The key is that it is sold out, and the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Industry do not dare to report it, but they have to rely on Dongchang to make a small report to the emperor.

It's too double-standard, right?

Huang Jindao said: "This is just one of them."

Zhang Zuo shook his head and smiled bitterly, it turned out that the reselling of ordnance was actually just one aspect of the Zhang family's recent crimes, it may be the worst rule and the crime is huge, and other ordinary fights and forcible occupation of people's land are estimated to be nothing uncommon.

"Okay, I'll talk about it in detail when I get to Mr. Zhu, but now that Elder Yang Ge has just retired, everything in the court and the middle is seeking stability, I'm afraid that even Mr. Zhu can't do anything to the relatives of the Zhang family!"

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Zhang Zuo's worries are unnecessary.

When he saw Zhu Hao, and after Zhu Hao saw the secret performance, the feedback brought by him greatly exceeded Zhang Zuo's expectations.

「…… It's good, Shou Ning Hou and Jian Chang Hou have finally opened their minds this time." Zhu Hao said.

"Huh?"

Zhang Zuo was stunned for a moment.

Is this called enlightenment?

Zhu Hao said: "If they don't make trouble, the capital will be too peaceful, only if they make something to break this pool of stagnant water, Your Majesty is now officially in control of the court, and he must do something to deter the bulls, ghosts, snakes and gods in the court, and take their brothers to open the knife."

When Zhang Zuo heard it, he probably understood.

The so-called three fires of new officials took office, although the emperor was already considered pro-government before, but it was not until Yang Tinghe retired that he really began to take back the power of the court.

After all, four of the previous six were under the control of Yang Tinghe, and the other two emperors could not control them all, and the income of the previous inner treasury was all restricted by Yang Tinghe, and Zhu Si had to make money on his own if he wanted to do something.

The emperor is in power, and he also needs to put three fires first.