Zhu Yijun remembered very clearly that Zhang Juzheng in the original time and space died in June of the 10th year of Wanli. However, because Zhang Juzheng in this time and space successfully underwent surgery, the biggest crisis that threatened his life was relieved. Zhu Yijun saw that he was not ill for a long time, so he also
I relaxed my vigilance.
Before Zhu Yijun went to bed today, he saw the schedule of concubines reported by the Shangyi Bureau. The one scheduled tonight was Zheng Mengjing. It suddenly occurred to him that history sometimes does not take what the time traveler takes for granted - Zheng Mengjing did the same
Entering the palace is proof of this.
Thinking of this, he was frightened, and stood up with his clothes on, and wanted to see Zhang Juzheng's condition. It was not a trivial matter for the emperor to leave the palace, but he had already assumed power, and he could do it without a few words, and no one around him dared to stop him.
When he arrived at Zhang Juzheng's house, Zhu Yijun felt a little unhappy when he saw Liu Yingjie and others were there, but he suppressed this feeling. Seeing that Zhang Juzheng was in good spirits, he breathed a sigh of relief, but at the same time, he still had some reservations about Zhang Juzheng's sudden fainting.
Worry.
Looking at Zhang Juzheng, who was sitting next to him, most of his hair was white. Because he worked at his desk for a long time, his head always tilted to the left unconsciously when he sat there, as if he was taking aim.
Although it was midsummer, and Zhang Juzheng was wearing a thin python-sitting robe, there was not a drop of sweat on his face. Zhu Yijun looked at his obvious old age and skinny body, and suddenly wanted to give himself a slap in the face.
Contrary to Zhang Juzheng, even though there were two basins of ice in the room, Zhu Yijun was still so hot that he was sweating. He took out a sweat towel from his sleeve and wiped it, then brought up the subject and said: "I have been sitting like this with the old gentleman all these years.
There’s a lot less time to chat.”
Zhang Juzheng had an expression of slight astonishment on his face, as if he had not expected the emperor to say such a thing. He thought for a moment and said, "Your Majesty is getting more and more prosperous, while I am getting older, and I am doing a lot of work. Your Majesty and I are very busy."
Zhu Yijun laughed when he heard this and said: "The year before last, when Guangxi's Yao uprising happened and the five counties were in ruins, I sighed with sadness. At that time, the old man was very confident and said that it was just a matter of hands. As expected, in less than a year, Wu Shaohua succeeded. The old man
The teacher said that he was getting old, but he was too modest."
Zhang Juzheng raised his eyes, as if recalling the commanding scene that day. He wiped his long beard under his chin and said with a smile on his face: "Although the Yao people have natural dangers, they cannot stop the imperial court from supervising the construction of muskets and artillery over the years.
It cannot stop His Majesty’s new army that has been trained all over the place.”
After a pause, he said: "However, although the artillery is powerful, it cannot break the shackles of fame and power; although the new army is strong, it cannot kill people's hearts. Every sentence of Liu Tai's 'legendary list' traps the old ministers in injustice, and the ministers are eager to attack their hearts. Today, it is still
What a joke."
Zhu Yijun said: "This post is not to embarrass the old man, but to oppose the reform. I have tasked Wang Tong to solve the case as soon as possible. Moreover, the old man passed out in the political hall. I don't think it is a joke. I only feel sorry for the old man at this time -
—I want to thank you for your hard work."
After hearing this, Zhang Juzheng's eyes were red at first, and then the smile on his face became wider. He cupped his hands and said: "Although I said so, I think it is better to investigate again, clear my name, and complete the case.
Moreover, Liu Tai’s death was indeed not the work of the minister, and it should be inseparable from the person who exposed the post. If we can catch them all, it will be a good thing for the government and public opinion."
Zhu Yijun nodded and said: "Yes, I have ordered the Jin Yiwei to go all out."
Hearing this, Zhang Juzheng coughed slightly and said: "Liu Tai was a Jinshi in the fifth year of Longqing's reign, and I was the chief examiner that year. Although the relationship between master and disciple has been repeatedly stated by the court, it is not allowed to use this as an excuse. But when Liu Tai impeached the minister, the officialdom was still very tense. Pay attention to these things."
When Zhang Juzheng said this, he raised his eyes and looked at the roof as if he was recalling something. "In the second year of Wanli, the emperor was only twelve years old. At that time, Qian Gang made an arbitrary decision and decided to fight in Liaodong. The minister did not say anything, but in his heart I still sweat it every day."
Seeing the old man in front of him recalling the past, Zhu Yijun's heart suddenly recalled that when the platform called him, Zhang Juzheng said, "My lord, why don't you dare?!" His expression was high. The impassioned "old gentleman" that day was really a bit old at this time. Alright.
Zhang Juzheng continued: "In order to support Li Chengliang and prevent the constraints of civilian officials, I sent Liu Tai to patrol Liaodong, stationed in Tieling, and supervise the logistics of the army." Zhu Yijun did not know about this, but did not interrupt, and just listened to him quietly.
Zhang Juzheng said: "When Li Chengliang succeeded in the battle, Bu Feijie was not revealed that day. As a result, the first victory report received by the imperial court was from Liu Tai. Your Majesty also knows the system of our dynasty. Any major victory should be reported by the governor." When the imperial envoys reported successes, the censors would record their merits. However, Liu Tai blatantly violated the regulations and reported successes. He should be arrogant because of his favor, and he clearly wanted to compete with the governor Zhang Xueyan for the military merit of logistical support."
"I cherished his talent and had the selfish intention of preserving his 'personality', so I suppressed this illegal news for a day and a half. After Zhang Xueyan and Liu Yingjie's news arrived at the Qianqing Palace, I drew up his inscription - The Emperor and the Supervisor of Ceremonies probably did not pay attention to the date he wrote in the title book, or the Supervisor of Ceremonies noticed it, but because the date of the vote was later, they did not shout about it."
Zhu Yijun never expected that there would be such tricks that day, and he smiled bitterly in his heart: "It is indeed a false proposition that the master knows everything."
When Zhang Juzheng said this, he took a sip of hot tea, wiped his face with his hands and said: "I tried my best to protect you, but I got a stab in the heart for five years in Wanli. The king used Jihuangji Palace to hit a pillar to die; Liu The disciples in Taiwan impeached the master. Your Majesty, both of us, the monarch and the minister, have created a precedent for the Ming Dynasty."
When Zhu Yijun heard this, his blood surged in his heart. Zhang Juzheng said again: "Then, the horse the emperor was riding was startled, and my father was killed. Your Majesty, we, the emperor and the minister, are still scorpions shitting - the only one."
Zhu Yijun heard this and said: "You and I are the only ones who have created the great reform. I dare to say that it is unprecedented and unprecedented - it is true."
Zhang Juzheng smiled and said: "I believe in the emperor. I believed in the emperor when I was in the fifth year of Wanli. The emperor said in the Huangji Palace, 'I turned a blind eye to the resignation memorial submitted by Mr. Zhang, and falsely accused him of corruption and framed him. With exclusive power, the rest will kill the clan, support the emperor, be domineering, lustful, cunning and all kinds of crimes.' After these words, this life of my minister is no longer my own."
"Even if I die today, I dare to say a word that is worthy of the late emperor and your majesty." After saying this, Zhang Juzheng choked up a little. Zhu Yijun felt an inexplicable pain in his heart when he heard the ominous voice he said. He forced a smile and said: "Old sir, I would like to be with you from beginning to end, and we will be a pair of monarchs and ministers who will leave a good legacy." After saying this, he felt his eyes heat up, and he hurriedly picked up the tea cup at hand and drank.
Zhang Juzheng saw that the atmosphere was a little sad, so he changed the topic and said with a smile: "The imperial edict on reform issued by the emperor stated that the prime minister can be re-elected for two five-year terms. I have always wanted to ask, should it be counted from the promulgation of the edict? Or should I be elected?
Does it count as the chief minister of the cabinet?"
Zhu Yijun couldn't help but laugh when he heard what he said. He picked up a silk scarf on the ice, wiped his face and said: "In his old age, a martyr has a great ambition; an old man has ambitions for a thousand miles. Take good care of your body."
Work for me for a few more years."
Zhang Juzheng bowed and said, "I dare you not to obey my orders?"
The two looked at each other and smiled. They seemed to feel warmer in their hearts, and they both felt that they trusted each other more. Thinking of Shen Shixing's words just now, Zhang Juzheng said: "Although I am willing to work for ten years, I have to be prepared for today."
It will happen again. If I can't wake up next time - is the emperor willing to listen to the old minister's 'last statement'?"
After hearing this, Zhu Yijun said solemnly: "Old sir, it's okay to just say it."
Zhang Juzheng said: "If the situation of the court remains unchanged at this time, I think it is best to let Zhang Siwei work for two or three years. It may also be possible to revise and revise the policies that I am responsible for, and to slow down the officials who have hit hard."
A tense situation.
"But Zhang Fengpan must not let him stay in his position for a long time. Two or three years is the time when he tries his best to think about the emperor and consolidate the holy family. After two years, whether the emperor believes in him or not, he will start to make plans for himself and for Shanxi.
The rich family has plans."
"After Zhang Siwei, the emperor naturally acted arbitrarily. But the old minister did not take any presumption and recommended him to Your Majesty from the bottom of his heart: If Pan Sheng is still not defeated at that time, this person can succeed Zhang Siwei. Although his performance may not be better than Zhang Siwei.
But Pan Sheng thought about reform from the bottom of his heart. Among people above the second rank in court, he has the strongest intention to reform."
"But Pan Sheng is a man with more wisdom than patience. If the minister is alive, no one will plot against him; if the minister is honest, he may not be able to escape from Zhang Siwei's hand. If he loses, the emperor can use Pan Jixun, Luo Wanhua, Wang Jia, etc.
Screen, etc., never use Shen Shi Xing."
"Although he is also my disciple, he already has the mentality of joining the party and opposing those who are different. If there is a party dispute in our court in the future, it will definitely start from Shen Shixing."