The next morning.

The day was calm, only the fire sieve attacked Dayan Khan, the dog-eat-dog incident is a major event worth talking about, itself has reached the end of autumn, after the autumn grain collection in various places has come up, it has also reached a relatively calm period in the winter leisure season of the imperial court.

When the three members of the cabinet reunited and walked to the palace, Li Dongyang informed Liu Jian and Xie Qian of the news he had learned from Wang Yu yesterday.

"Who goes to the palace for healing? What diseases are cured? Xie Qianben was behind, and he couldn't hear it clearly, so he stepped forward and asked.

Li Dongyang said: "Or the daughter of the Ning family who was expelled from the Chengguo Mansion entered the palace to treat the three princes, and the specific illness was not clear to the people in the hospital, but it was expected to be an emergency, and the method used is unknown, only that Li Rong personally sent her out of the palace yesterday, which seemed very polite." ”

Liu Jian said: "If an outsider enters the palace for diagnosis and skips the Tai Hospital, it is not for Concubine Xian to decide, but for His Majesty's instructions." ”

"Hmm." Li Dongyang nodded.

Liu Jian frowned again and said, "But why does Your Majesty want to use so many people in Shetai Hospital, but use someone who doesn't understand medical skills?" Is this woman very proficient in medicine? ”

Li Dongyang couldn't answer.

Ning Tong himself is not a man of the hour, and he can be known to the cabinet ministers, not because of his bad affairs with Zhu Feng, but more because she took care of the virtuous concubine before entering the palace.

Or rather...... The current third prince of the Ming Dynasty, the second heir to the throne, was born under her care.

It is equivalent to a stable woman.

"Huh." Xie Qian said with a smile, "This is rare, Zhu Zhijie has such a good virtuous helper, he doesn't cherish it, but he swept the floor and went out, what is he trying to get?" ”

Li Dongyang said: "After I went back yesterday, I asked someone to inquire, saying that when this woman left the Chengguo Mansion in the first year, she caused a lot of trouble, and finally Mrs. Chengguo specially allowed her to leave the mansion. The exact reason is unknown. ”

Xie Qian said: "That was when she left the house by herself?" And what? ”

Obviously, in the era of machismo, what and divorce basically does not exist, and it is "divorce".

Especially like the three of them, they usually don't bother to pay attention to this kind of thing, only because Ning Tong is involved in the royal family, it is worth being brought to the table.

If they knew that Ning Tong was "bewitched" by Zhang Zhou, used some vulgar reading materials, and finally made Ning Tong leave Zhu Feng, who had already made a fortune, go forward, then they would definitely say that Zhang Zhou was destroying the ethics of Confucianism, and even destroying the harmony of the Ming Dynasty.

However, no one really knows about this kind of secret, and people in high positions like them naturally can't find out so clearly.

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Courts.

Zhu Youzhu looked very tired, and his whole person seemed to be mentally exhausted.

Even Liu Jian and others seemed to notice that the emperor's spirit was getting worse day by day.

The emperor did not disclose Zhu Houxuan's illness before, but in fact, the prince's illness is also a major event related to the stability of the court.

Liu Jian took the initiative to come out and said: "The minister heard that the third prince is sick, Your Majesty must be worried about this for several days, if Your Majesty has been sick recently, you should rest more." They must also pray for the prince, that he will be well soon. ”

The ministers present all held their breath and stared.

Not to mention that no one knows that Zhu Houxuan is sick now, even if someone knows, no one will come out like Liu Jian to persuade the emperor to rest more.

In other words, no one is more qualified than Liu Jian.

Liu Jian himself is expressing concern, but this kind of concern is not something that everyone can express...... If the emperor doesn't say it, it naturally makes sense, and it's better not to break this delicate balance when you are a courtier, if you want to break it, either you have enough prestige to withstand the change in the emperor's mentality, or ...... You have the courage to bear the consequences.

Zhu Youzhu is not the kind of emperor who is too harsh, at least he is actually good to Wenchen.

Of course, it must be built on the basis that Wenchen does not oppose Zhang Zhou.

Zhu Youzhu nodded and said, "Liu Ge has a heart, I have been worried about the emperor's illness recently, but since yesterday, the emperor's illness has improved a lot. ”

At this point, there was a slight look of relief on his face.

I thought about it again, Bingkuan was not in the capital, and I didn't go wrong when I encountered great trouble...... It is no longer the heavens that protect the ancestors, but the light of Bingkuan is everywhere.

What he said was exactly what Liu Jian wanted to probe.

By the way, Liu Jian can also follow the topic.

Liu Jian said: "Your Majesty, I don't know what is wrong with the third prince? Is it related to the evil spirit in the palace? The old minister meant that the prince was born for a short time, so he should rest in his body and find out the cause of the disease, so as to prevent any more diseases in the future. In the past few years, there has been an incident of Banzai Mountain in the palace, and the minister also asks His Majesty to consider the reasons for it as appropriate. ”

Don't mention Zhang Zhou, and don't even associate it with Zhang Zhou.

But it mentioned the matter of Li Guang's long live mountain to repair Yuxiu Pavilion, after repairing Zhu Xiurong contracted the disease and almost died, and finally Li Guang was so frightened that he committed suicide.

Your Majesty, you must also think that your previous son, Zhu Houwei, also died of illness not long after he was born.

Let's find the reason from the root.

Is the feng shui in the palace bad? Or is it where the rush was made?

Your Majesty, haven't you believed in this the most recently? If you don't believe it, how can you use Li Guang and Zhang Zhou, two awesome "magic masters", one after another? Of course, we also know that Li Guang is a half-ass, and your Bingkuan is the master you admire.

Zhu Youzhu nodded and said, "I can't tell you anything about the evil thing." The specific cause of the illness will be clarified by me after Bingkuan returns to Beijing. ”

"Huh?"

When the ministers present heard this, they instantly felt a kind of distress that was pressed on top of their heads.

It's not that they think they can heal the disease, or that they can know what kind of disease Zhu Houxuan is.

It's because ...... The emperor is now Bingkuan if he has nothing to do, and if he can't ask Bingkuan for treatment, he doesn't have any disease, he doesn't ask the imperial doctor, he has to wait for Zhang Bingkuan to return to Beijing and then ask him?

It doesn't make sense.

If the little prince's illness could not be diagnosed until Zhang Bingkuan returned to Beijing, either he would have died, or his illness would have been cured a long time ago.

Do you want Zhang Bingkuan to have a fast and ask the heavens?

Liu Jian said: "If the third prince is sick, you should listen to the opinions of the imperial doctors of the Tai Hospital, and you should not just wait for Zhang Zhou, who is thousands of miles away. ”

Zhu Youzhu shook his head and said, "You don't understand." I don't want to tell you more. ”

In fact, the emperor still wants to have a face.

In other words, he also wants to save some face for the people in the Tai Hospital.

After all, when his son was sick, he had to find a woman from outside the palace who had just studied medicine to enter the palace for treatment.

The imperial court raised so many imperial doctors, and in the end, it was only by Bingkuan and his people that he could treat the emperor's illness, and the people in the hospital were ashamed, and I also felt that this imperial court really raised a group of wasted people.

As for helping Zhang Zhou become famous, it is said that Zhang Zhouren is thousands of miles away, and he can cure the prince's illness by teaching a woman two hands casually...... Let's not say that there is no definite result of this disease, after all, it is still being treated...... Just talking about fame, Zhu Youzhu also felt that it was unnecessary.

Zhang Zhou can even treat the pox plague, and the war in the north was planned by Zhang Zhou...... I don't think treating the emperor can add much glory to his face.

But his words ...... It's a bit hurtful for the minister.

What is ...... called? You don't want to talk to us about it either? We only deserve to listen to the results, and we don't even deserve to hear the results?

Liu Jian stood there, and was pushed back by the emperor with words, and his face was somewhat unbearable.

Seeing this, Li Dongyang walked out and said: "Your Majesty, the day before yesterday, the minister learned from the Tai Hospital that His Majesty entered the palace with a person from outside the palace for treatment, and it seems that a woman was used, I don't know what kind of treatment technique this woman used?" If His Majesty is dissatisfied with the Tai Hospital, he should lay off the staff, and if he rashly uses people from outside the palace to enter the palace to hang the pot, he is afraid that he will mess up the rules. ”

Zhu Youzhi said with a cold face: "That group of people doesn't have much ability to cure diseases, but they have a lot of mouths and tongues!" ”

In a word, the emperor's true thoughts were exposed.

Now the people in the court even understood that this matter came from the Tai Hospital, and it was because people from outside the palace entered the palace for treatment, which caused the dissatisfaction of the Tai Hospital, so they found the cabinet here, and the cabinet raised questions.

The cabinet itself does not have the need to protect the people of the hospital, the cabinet just wants to keep the "rules".

The so-called each performs his own duties.

If Your Majesty is dissatisfied with the people in the Tai Hospital, then replace them all, and don't just let them watch others heal without losing face.

It's not a slap in the face, it's a slap in the face of the court.

It's like you used Zhang Bingkuan, obviously what Zhang Bingkuan did should have been done by us, and you have slapped us in the face again and again.

Zhu Youzhu said: "Originally, I didn't want to bother your family with family affairs, the emperor is still in infancy, and it is common for the body to be sick, but this time the emperor's condition is more serious, so I used some methods left by Bingkuan, and by the way, I also called a disciple that Bingkuan had taught, and she entered the palace to diagnose the emperor's illness, and now she is still taking care of the bed in the inner garden." ”

The ministers present originally thought that it had nothing to do with Zhang Bingkuan, so let's talk about it...... is still Zhang Bingkuan's shadow.

But Li Dongyang had already revealed to Liu Jian and Xie Qian before that there was a connection between Ning Tong and Zhang Bingkuan, and since Ning Tong could enter the palace for diagnosis, it must have something to do with Zhang Zhou.

Li Dongyang seemed very resolute and said: "Zhang Zhou's medical skills are very good, and the ministers have seen it, and they dare to act boldly when treating diseases, and they have the benevolent style of hanging pots to help the world." However, if someone else is outside, he uses others to diagnose the disease, and also makes His Majesty alienate the people in the Tai Hospital, so that anything inappropriate occurs, I am afraid that it will affect the prestige of the Tai Hospital in the future, and it will also affect Zhang Zhou's own position in the court. ”

When Zhu Youji heard this, he almost thought that he had heard it wrong.

When did the cabinet go so far to praise Zhang Zhou so publicly?

And say that he is good at medicine?

pondered the deep meaning of these words again, and suddenly felt that it seemed that he was digging a hole for Bingkuan again.

And Zhu Youzhi also heard a change, that is, whether it is Liu Jian or Li Dongyang today, they call Zhang Zhou by his name, rather than by official position and title, although the main reason is that before Zhang Zhou returned to the court, he didn't even decide what Zhang Zhou would do when he came back, but he always felt that the cabinet was holding back Zhang Zhou's badness.

"Alas! In such a matter of curing the disease, let the patient's family decide for themselves who will treat the disease, and do everything have to involve the major affairs of the family and the country? ”

When Zhu Youzhu said this, he also rolled his eyes.

Approximate meaning.

I really convinced your group of people, everything has to be on the line, you have to say, if the prince's illness is not cured well this time, it is also his responsibility to be lenient?

Li Dongyang said indifferently: "Your Majesty should set the rules by things everywhere." ”

"Alright." Zhu Youzhu said, "The disease is still being treated, let's talk about it later." ”

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Before the dissolution of the court, no one mentioned the prince's illness again.

Zhu Youzhu also because his son had Zhang Bingkuan's "female disciple" enter the palace for treatment, and his heart has basically fallen, and when his mood as a father improves, he will no longer bring a lot of negative emotions to the court.

After the court meeting.

The ministers also did not talk about Zhang Zhou in front of Liu Jian and the others...... Now they are not as decisive as Tu Tu, Bai Ang, Min Qi, and Zhou Jing when they were in the court.

If they have to hold on to Zhang Zhou's affairs, they are also afraid that they will soon withdraw from the court and give up their position to others.

The cabinet trio returned to the duty room.

Xie Qian was the first to ask questions: "Binzhi, something is wrong today, you know that for the sake of curing the disease, it is not Zhang Bingkuan who personally treats the disease, and it makes no sense to mention those things to Your Majesty, but you seem to be obsessed and cause Your Majesty's displeasure, what is this purpose?" ”

"Huh." Li Dongyang smiled and did not answer.

"Playing a pantomime?" Xie Qian frowned.

Liu Jian said: "You want Zhang Bingkuan to make enemies, right?" ”

Xie Qian was stunned.

Zhang Zhou's rise in the court seems to be inevitable.

In order to avoid Zhang Zhou holding the court in his own hands in the future, it is necessary to let more people guard against Zhang Zhou.

Today, the work of the Tai Hospital was taken up by Zhang Zhou's people, and the same is true for other yamen when they turn around? There have already been cases of Qin Tianjian before...... Could it be that the yamen are not afraid, and in the end, their errands were contracted by Zhang Bingkuan alone?

Thinking of this, Xie Qian was speechless: "Binzhi, your concerns are quite long-term. ”

Li Dongyang raised his hand to stop Xie Qian's flattering words, and said: "I have already seen Zhang Bingkuan's ability to treat diseases, and I also inherit his kindness. ”

Xie Qian's face was embarrassed.

Thinking that Li Zhaoxian picked up a life because of Zhang Zhou, Xie Qian also seemed to understand that if Li Dongyang had to attack Zhang Zhou's treatment, it would be a bit of "revenge".

Li Dongyang said: "Actually, I think that in the matter of treatment, the people in the hospital are too pedantic and follow the rules. ”

"Huh." Xie Qian smiled, "You are really inscrutable." ”

Meaning, we thought you were stepping on Zhang Bingkuan, and you were lifting him?

Li Dongyang sighed: "The rules are like this, in fact, I also want to remind Your Majesty that if Zhang Bingkuan is too involved in things outside his duties, I am afraid that it will attract the target of others." I'm out of good intentions, don't think about anything else. ”

"Okay, it's my villain's heart." Xie Qian was angry and went to the inner room, probably to prepare a ticket.

The three cabinet members will also have emotions, and Li Dongyang is not surprised.

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Wait for Xie to move away.

Liu Jian called Li Dongyang to the west hall, and after closing the door, Liu Jian asked: "I also think that Your Majesty is a little paranoid about the treatment. ”

Li Dongyang said: "As far as I know, Your Majesty also completely adopted the diagnosis prescription of Tai Hospital in the first few days, but with little effect, but after using Ning's method yesterday, the condition of the prince has improved. ”

Liu Jian frowned and said, "You also listened to the people from the Tai Hospital?" ”

Li Dongyang nodded and said, "It was said that it was from the mouth of Gonggong Li." ”

Liu Jian said: "Didn't the people from the Tai Hospital mess up themselves? ”

Li Dongyang said: "The Tai Hospital is a special yamen in the court, and it has a very close relationship with the inner government, and the things it does rarely intersect with us. I'm afraid that Your Majesty will use Zhang Bingkuan's people in all aspects of the court. ”

"Oh." Liu Jian nodded knowingly, "You are still guarding against Zhang Bingkuan." ”

Speaking of which, Liu Jian is also very "satisfied" with Li Dongyang.

You Li Binzhi can do anything, just don't hold Zhang Bingkuan's stinky feet, what you said to Xie Yuqiao before made me very sad.

But Li Dongyang's heart is bright, how can he not see Liu Jian's attitude?

Who knew this was what he was saying? Or is it prevaricating and perfunctory Liu Jian?

Liu Jian said: "When will Zhang Bingkuan return to Beijing, I asked you to inquire before, is there any news?" ”

Li Dongyang shook his head and said: "The road is too far to know, but since he is going north with the prince, it is estimated that the halfway will not be too public, His Majesty has made it clear that after he returns to Beijing, he will be established in the military department, and we can only be prepared for military and political affairs." If you care too much, you're afraid that you'll be distracted. ”

"Hmm." Liu Jian was nodding again.

This is equivalent to an "investigation" of Li Dongyang.

Obviously, Li Dongyang's answer made him feel satisfied.

not only maintains the inner defense of Zhang Bingkuan, but also likes to "pretend" in front of people, and even hides the "true thoughts" in his heart in front of Xie Qian, and already has the potential to "do great things".

Liu Jian also seems to understand that no one can be his successor except Li Dongyang.

After all, even Xie Qian seemed "immature" in the matter of targeting Zhang Zhou.

Hostility and harmony are not signs of maturity, but rather the kind of emotions that are inconsistent on the outside, which is the potential that Shousuke should have.

"Binzhi, I have been in the cabinet department for so many years, and these two years are the most difficult to do, but I have also survived, and I may have to rely on you more in the future." Liu Jian said with feelings.

Li Dongyang nodded helplessly.

Liu Jian succeeded Xu Pu as the first assistant in the eleventh year of Hongzhi, and it was these two years of the first assistant career, and it was also the two years of Zhang Zhou's rise that Liu Jian really saw the embarrassment of "giving birth to me and giving birth to him".

I'm not the first assistant, you don't take the lead, as soon as I become the first assistant, you will show up everywhere?

"But it can't be said that Zhang Bingkuan has no heart to do things for the court."

Liu Jian said as if explaining the future, "In the past, I hoped that he would be on the right path, but now it seems that even he has no choice." His Majesty wants to use him, and he must be in his own vein, and it is also for the balance of the situation between the DPRK and China. I thought that in the future, whether it is the cabinet or the people in the DPRK and China, they will have to be more vain with them, and excessive bigotry will not lead to good results. If you understand what this means, I can also trust you with more confidence! ”

(End of chapter)