It seems that whether all civil and military officials can come to see Zhang Juzheng off for a farewell, it seems that they are not able to decide.

It's not that they can go just as they want.

At that time, in the fifth year of Wanli, Zhang Juzheng's father Zhang Wenming died and was robbed of love by Emperor Wanli. Zhang Juzheng set out to return to his hometown to bury his father in the following year, in March of the sixth year of Wanli.

On the day when Zhang Juzheng set out from the capital that time, Emperor Wanli ordered all civil and military officials to go to the Vacuum Monastery in the suburbs to see him off, and sent Zhang Hong, the inner court, to hold a suburb banquet on behalf of the royal family to give Zhang Juzheng a farewell. The empress dowagers of the two palaces also sent eunuchs in the hall to reward gold coins and ceremonies.

Emperor Wanli also personally instructed to arrange more than a thousand imperial soldiers under the jurisdiction of the Jinyiwei to follow Zhang Juzheng to travel south and protect him along the way. Upon hearing the news, his good friend Qi Jiguang sent dozens of bird gunners to serve as the leader to enhance his reputation...

The treatment Zhang Juzheng enjoyed when he returned to the south was so high that it was no different from that of an emperor.

Moreover, because of the high importance of Empress Dowager Li and Emperor Wanli, the officials all tried their best to arrange the pick-up and drop-off in fear, for fear of negligence and being reported by those who are fond of the troubles, which angered Empress Dowager Li and Emperor Wanli, and they would not be able to afford to be punished...

So Zhang Juzheng was arranged by local officials along the way to sit in a large sedan chair carried by thirty-two people. There was a lounge, an office, a bathroom, and two beauties... It was like a mobile high-end club.

Emperors of all dynasties have not enjoyed such high-level and special treatment.

That time, Zhang Juzheng was incredible.

But this time, the situation was very different. The civil and military officials in the capital waited left and right, but never waited for the order of Emperor Wanli.

The first few days after May 1st, civil and military officials began to wonder: Zhang Juzheng returned to his hometown, should he give it or not?

Until the night of the first day of May 1, Emperor Wanli still did not release any news.

What does it mean?

Therefore, the officials in the capital, to be precise, did not sleep well for several nights in a row, as if they were just waiting for the dawn of May 1st to go to see Zhang Juzheng off.

But in fact, it's not the case, it's just like that.

If it were not for Emperor Wanli's will, how could I send it?

It's like a colleague who works in the same company. One of them is going to retire and go home. If the boss doesn't come forward and doesn't say anything, how can the employees organize their sending him? When they come in a hurry, don't the boss think he is going against him? At most, a few close friends dare to go.

If Zhang Juzheng is concerned, the problem is even more serious, because his identity is too prominent, and close friends may not dare to go there. If they go there, it may involve the issue of political lines.

Therefore, if Emperor Wanli did not have the will of Emperor Wanli, I would just think about it. I was more surprised: What were the Queen Mother Li and Emperor Wanli thinking? If you give it, give it, don’t give it. Is it okay to express your opinion? Why don’t you keep silent and not even reveal a signal?

Those who become officials will inevitably think about it. Is Zhang Juzheng no longer favored?

...

Zhang Juzheng returned to his hometown to recuperate. Although the people in the capital were also concerned, they were much calmer and calmer than the officials, and they would not be affected by the will of Empress Dowager Li and Emperor Wanli.

Officials are not afraid of being big, they are afraid of being careless.

Therefore, in the early morning of May 1st, people rushed to Zhang Grand Secretary’s Mansion and prepared to send Zhang Juzheng a trip.

However, the Grand Secretary Zhang's mansion has always been on high alert, and when they come, they can only wait and see from afar, and cannot surround them.

Different people have different opinions on the issue of "highly guarded".

Some people think that Zhang Juzheng is going to rest and does not want to be disturbed by irrelevant people; some people think that Zhang Juzheng is seriously ill and cannot let more people know the truth in order to stabilize the situation; some people think that this is a manifestation of Zhang Juzheng's loss of power, and no more people care about him...

But no matter how you think about it, it is a fact that Zhang Juzheng's reform won the welcome of the people, especially the Qingtian plan, which means fairness and transparency for ordinary people. There are naturally many people who are grateful to Zhang Juzheng.

It was reasonable for them to send Zhang Juzheng away. They surrounded Zhang Grand Secretary’s Mansion several floors early, but they could not get close to him.

...

Just when the officials were puzzled that they couldn't sleep but didn't dare to go, and the people surrounded the Grand Secretary Zhang's Mansion, Empress Dowager Li of Cining Palace was also restless and unable to sleep.

First of all, Zhang Juzheng was about to return to his hometown for a temporary restoration. Empress Dowager Li was indeed anxious and full of concern about the uncertainty of the future.

Secondly, this time she intended to "hang" all the civil and military officials in the court. Zhang Juzheng went south and did not give any instructions to all the civil and military officials in the court. She was actually determined to do so. She wanted to see how the civil and military officials were reacting.

Why do you do this? This also comes from the section where she is worried about her eldest son.

Empress Dowager Li was always worried about Emperor Wanli, so she was the saying that "I don't want to take power in power when I was less than 30 years old." Later, Emperor Wanli teased and insulted the palace maids, and almost deposed Emperor Wanli and let Zhu Yili replace him. Empress Dowager Li was even more worried about her eldest son.

Then this time Zhang Juzheng went south, and she wanted to see what choice would the ministers in the court make without her instructions and Emperor Wanli.

There have been rumors outside that Zhang Juzheng was the "regent" and put Emperor Wanli in vain.

Empress Dowager Li didn't believe it, but in the eyes of the court officials, was it because of her son Emperor Wanli's prestige or Zhang Juzheng's high prestige? Or did the court officials listen to Emperor Wanli or Zhang Juzheng's high prestige?

She wanted to do a test when Zhang Juzheng was leaving.

Of course, she was also worried that it would be a "harm" to Zhang Juzheng during this test. Fortunately, her youngest son Zhu Yiliu encouraged and supported her.

Zhu Yili said it was okay. That night, he was with Empress Dowager Li.

On this issue, although the decision had been made before and the mother and son still had some communication.

"Liang'er, do you think Mr. Zhang really doesn't feel disappointed?" Empress Dowager Li was most worried that this move would neglect Zhang Juzheng for the sake of her eldest son.

Zhu Yili hurriedly comforted him: "Mom, no, I don't know. The child has already said that with Mr. Zhang's status, he no longer cares about these false names. Mr. Zhang's trip south this time is not like last time. His mentality has changed this time, and his way of going south is different from last time. No matter how many people gave him off, he would not have the chance to see it."

Empress Dowager Li said again: "Liang'er, how many officials will go to see Mr. Zhang off?"

"I guess not."

"Are there not one?" Empress Dowager Li looked surprised.

Zhu Yili nodded. Although he did not speak in a very affirmative tone, he gave people a feeling of confidence: "It is time to see Mr. Zhang. Haven't you seen Mr. Zhang? Without the orders of my mother and the emperor, and without the appearance of officials from various yamen, other officials are probably waiting and watching. Originally, most officials did not have the chance to meet Mr. Zhang."

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Chapter completed!