Zhang Juzheng repeatedly asked to return home to bury his father to obey the rules. Emperor Wanli Zhu Yijun repeatedly tried to keep him. The people in the court watched the scene coldly as if they were robbed of love, but there was no more commotion at that time. Sure enough, the little emperor could not keep him, so he finally reluctantly spoke and agreed. The two empress dowagers each gave silver and twelve gifts as travel expenses. However, as the emperor's legitimate mother, Empress Dowager Chen, only rewarded three hundred taels of silver and four inches, but as the biological mother, Empress Dowager Li, rewarded five hundred taels of silver and six inches, and it was obvious that the west wind overwhelmed the east wind.

However, since Zhu Yijun ascended the throne, Zhang Juzheng and Feng Bao have been named as the same name in order to please Empress Dowager Li. This distinction between legitimate and illegitimate have long been ignored, so no one dares to argue about it.

When Zhang Juzheng entered the palace and said thanks for his kindness, it was another good drama of the king and his ministers' friendship. Zhu Yijun gave eight boxes of food of various colors. Empress Dowager Li seemed to think that the reward was not enough, and actually took 60 taels of silver star anise and silver bean leaves that were often used in the palace for play. Zhu Yijun followed his mother's instructions and ordered the eunuch Zhang Hong, the eunuch who was in charge of the pen of the ritual, to give him a box of snacks and sweets on the day before Zhang Juzheng left. On that day, the city was filled with all the lanes, and there were countless officials flocking to deliver it. The scene was as spectacular as sending the army to fight.

Wang Fulin, who had been to the Zhang family before and was now mixed in the crowd, was staring at Zhang Juzheng's sedan chair.

Isn’t it the legendary super luxurious car with thirty-two sedan chairmen, one kitchen and one bathroom, guest bedroom suite, and two children accompanying them to serve? But now, although the sedan chair outside is an eight-carriage sedan chair, it is not too much compared to the identity of the chief minister. Moreover, there are many accompanying soldiers, but it is rumored that it is a bird gunner guard sent by Qi Jiguang?

Even though he muttered, Wang Fulin also hoped that Zhang Juzheng could be low-key. However, the prime minister had only been away for eight days. After the news came, he knew that he was still thinking too simple. In the Censorate, someone said vividly that as soon as Zhang Juzheng arrived in Zhending Mansion, the local prefect Qian presented the super luxury car that Wang Fulin knew had appeared in the history, and Qi Jiguang's bird gunner had already been waiting to meet him there. However, this private rumor was only slightly spread in the Censorate, and was suppressed by the left censor Chen Hou in anger.

However, Zhang Juzheng was swaying all the way, and I don’t know how many eyes could see it, so how could he hide it? In just one day, the capital was spreading all over the capital. Even though the factory guards secretly went to investigate the source, they still found nothing. After all, there were not many people coming and going on the official road every day, so how could they ban others’ private discussions? Even Feng Bao could only repeatedly make orders and no one was allowed to mention this in front of Zhu Yijun. And this time, even Zhang Hong secretly sounded the alarm to Zhang Hong, Zhang Jing and others, and even gave an ultimatum to the people in the Qianqing Palace.

At least today, we must not discuss the things that happened on Zhang Juzheng's way back to his hometown to bury his father!

Otherwise, if there is a conflict between the little emperor and the chief minister at this critical moment, it will affect the transition of power, which will be a super trouble.

Because of the love affair, Feng Bao only slapped Zou Yuanbiao and an unknown commoner. For the first time, the two Hanlin people, the two sixth ministry officials and the head of the head were suddenly changed by the little emperor. He could not guess that it was Zhang Hong's advice to Zhu Yijun, so he was naturally a little resentful. However, Zhang Hong was the oldest and deeply loved by both palaces. Zhu Yijun trusted him. This time, Zhang Juzheng's show was too big when he returned home, and he clearly helped Zhang Juzheng cover up. There was no clear evidence that he was a bad intention, so his spirit gradually calmed down. At this moment, he showed Zhang Hong the tickets sent by the cabinet in the General Office of the Sili Supervision Bureau, and then showed a meaningful smile.

"Now Mr. Zhang is returning to his hometown to bury his father, and Lu Diaoyang is ill at home. Only Zhang Siwei is a more experienced person in the cabinet. In addition, Ma Ziqiang and Shen Shixing, all three of them may not be as good as Mr. Zhang. The emperor mentioned to me that it would be fine if the three of them considered each other for ordinary minor matters, but if it involves military and national affairs, and the court's promotion and demotion, it would be better to use a quick 600-mile rush to let Mr. Zhang consider it together. I wonder what Brother Rongzhai wants?"

Zhang Hong didn't know that Feng Bao was deliberately preventing Zhang Juzheng from falling behind, but he had no friendship with the three people in the cabinet now. He was happy to give Zhang Juzheng a favor, and he could not refute Feng Bao's face. Therefore, he smiled and said, "It's natural, it's better, with Mr. Zhang's consideration, it's safer."

Now that there are so many people in the Sili Supervisor, Feng Bao only needs to ask Zhang Hong for his opinion a little. As for the attitude of other Sili Supervisors, he doesn't have to think about it at all, so he is naturally satisfied with Zhang Hong's sense of knowledge. After two or three gossips, Zhang Hong talked about Wang Zhuan, who was transferred from the position of Minister of Justice to the Ministry of Justice, Feng Bao nodded and said, "Mr. Zhang told me when he left Beijing that Wang Shaofang was smart and capable, and was extremely in line with his heart. Moreover, Wang Tianguan of the Ministry of Personnel had retired and returned to the hometown before. Now he was not energetic and needed to watch alone."

"But I heard that Wang Shaozai was not so satisfied with Wenxuansi's affairs."

Wenxuansi can be said to be the most unwilling to let go of the powerful officials. Therefore, when Feng Bao heard that Wang Zhuan had to take office, he would have to attack Wenxuansi. However, when Zhang Hong mentioned that Wenxuansi's doctor and Yuanwailang's term of office was almost about to arrive, especially the Yuanwailang, who should have stepped down in the past two months, he joked: "Since Wang Shaofang is so diligent in the Zhang family, I think this matter will be discussed with Mr. Zhang. At that time, he will decide who will be the one, Yuanwailang, but he is just a fifth-rank, and there is no need to recommend the court. If the vote is planned, we will just approve it."

Zhang Hong just heard Wang Zhuan's news of his attempt to take action against Wenxuansi, so he used it to inquire about Feng Bao. He heard that he did not mean to be out of power, but still entrusted it to Zhang Juzheng. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart. To take on power, Feng Bao was just to control the internal courts, but he was willing to let go of the lack of officials outside, so Zhang Juzheng almost never argued. However, the inner minister and the outer minister were able to understand so well, which was equivalent to completely undermining Emperor Wanli Zhu Yijun. The little emperor is just just getting married and taking power. Maybe he is still confused, but what about the future?

But Zhang Hong returned to his private residence and sent out the escorts to the escorts. Xu Zhong, who had contacted Wang Fulin on behalf of him, came to report. After talking about a few things, the topic turned to Wang Zhuan, saying that since the newly released minister of the Ministry of Personnel, the person who had contacted the most was the chief minister Zhang Juzheng, was Wang Fulin. The eunuch Bingbi, who ranked second in the escort, couldn't help but rub his eyebrows and pondered.

Could it be that Wang Zhuan is interested in Wang Fulin going to Wenxuansi? If it is as he guessed, this is good. Although Wang Fulin seems to be Zhang Juzheng's person, he is young, pragmatic and responsible, and has a certain influence on Zhang Juzheng, the most important thing is that he has come into contact with people twice in person. That time he personally went to reward and made a good relationship, but it was really not in vain.

"Old ancestor?"

Zhang Hong came back to his senses from his thoughts and asked quietly: "How could you think of inquiring about this? Where did you inquiry?"

Xu Zhong, who knew that this ancestor was as careful as his hair, dared not take any pretentiousness. He quickly said carefully: "It was Zhang Jing who came the day before yesterday. He accidentally said that Yuan Fu had used so many people over the years, many of whom had been promoted to the high position of Shangshu, but there were not many who had really appreciated him. For example, Wang Zhuan had moved twice in less than a year. From the Assistant Censor to the Minister of Personnel, how many people could do it? He was not a Hanlin!" He imitated Zhang Jing's tone vividly, and then added, "He said that Wang Zhuan was above the top, so I pretended to be curious and asked him about it."

"You are honest." You know that Zhang Jing asked you to say this in front of me, and you said it again? Seeing that Xu Zhong was only laughing apologized, Zhang Hong did not question anything, but knocked on the handrail and suddenly asked a word that was unrelated, "You Qi is dead, the Xu Jue that Feng Shuanglin valued is still taking care of things now?"

Xu Zhong didn't know why Zhang Hong suddenly asked this, and said with a careful word: "The little one is not big and left the palace, so Xu Jue's affairs are really not very clear. If the ancestor wants to know, the little one will call the fifth master of the Zhang family here?"

"No need." Zhang Hong knew that he was not so water was not poured in, so he didn't want to talk too much. After sending Xu Zhong down, he thought that Zhang Jing was so blatant about the affairs of the Foreign Court to his Sifang. It would be fine if it was just for his ambition. He was afraid that Zhu Yijun had already begun to want to take back the imperial power. After Zhang Jing discovered it, he used it to test him, the eunuch of the Silijian. He had heard before that one of Zhang Jing's nephews competed with Xu Jue, but he was severely beaten. Zhang Jing also compensated a niece for this to be a concubine for Xu Jue. But the real inside story was that Zhang Jing wanted to join the Silijian, so he made friends with Xu Jue.

After thinking about it, he couldn't help but sigh.

What is the difference between this palace and the outer court? The old ones are all in love with the seat and refuse to go, while the young ones are all spared no effort to climb up. Thinking about Li Fang's loyalty and courageous advice to the emperor back then, he also conspired with Zhang Juzheng to use Gao Gong to curb Zhao Zhenji. But when Li Fang repeatedly advised Emperor Longqing, Teng Xiang and others found a loophole and slandered the emperor and asked the emperor to demote people to Nanjing as a Jing army. Has Zhang Juzheng saved him at that time? Because at that time, Zhang Juzheng didn't need Li Fang, who had completely evil the emperor! Poor that old senior who was loyal and courageous died in Nanjing so quietly.

Therefore, he could not accept Zhang Jing's hint, but he had to do some things.

"The people in the outer court have no conscience. How can those in the inner court call their godfather and ancestors? When Zhang Taiyue took the love last year, the disciples and fellow villagers jumped out to oppose it. It has made people laugh a lot. No wonder some people say that Zhang Taiyue has made up his mind and those fellow villagers will not want him to take care of them in the future!"

After talking to himself a few words, Zhang Hong summoned a squad leader who had always been a close confidant and whispered a lot. Seeing that the squad leader nodded very cautiously, he immediately went out of the door, and he began to ponder.

Feng Bao didn't plunder the people's wealth or take on things, but he had a hobby that he refused to give up, that is, he was good at calligraphy and painting and playing the piano. He didn't have such a rich family background to his preferences, but Feng Bao couldn't resist some things. As far as he knew, since Feng Bao saw that thing in the inner treasury three years ago, he couldn't let go of it, and spent a few days in every month of the three years. He had no intention of alienating Feng Bao and Zhang Juzheng, but he didn't want these two to be too close! Otherwise, at Zhang Juzheng's age, how many years would he have been in power? But Empress Dowager Li didn't stand on her son's side, and she was not afraid that the inner and outer courts would not be in the hands of the emperor!

If it doesn't work, it doesn't matter. Anyway, it's just a try. Xu Jue indirectly killed You Qi. Even if he doesn't dare to slander Zhang Juzheng, he would think he would be prepared for danger in times of peace.

The next night, when Feng Bao, who was rare to leave the palace, came to his private house. After meeting his younger brother and nephew, he summoned Xu Jue as usual. He learned that the Feng family has become completely like an iron bucket, and there is no gap for people to get into. He just laughed and said that he had learned from his mistakes and had a wisdom even if the topic ended. Xu Jue originally wanted to boast about his hard work and achievements in obscurely, but he was a little boring when he saw Feng Bao not reconcile. But he was able to go from a prisoner who fled to a servant who was appointed as a servant who was appointed as a guest, and naturally he knew how to be a good judge.

"Dadonnacle, I heard that the emperor asked someone to go to the inner warehouse to adjust a lot of calligraphy and painting appreciation, including the Qingming Festival map. Fortunately, the eunuch in charge of the warehouse knew what his father-in-law liked and went apart a few words."

As soon as this said, Feng Bao tried his best to pretend that nothing happened, but Xu Jue caught the huge change in that moment. He paused intentionally before and then said in a low voice: "The emperor used to be no longer interested in calligraphy and painting, but now he suddenly has this intention. It is either someone urged him or something..."

"Enough, you need to say nothing!" Feng Bao was upset. After drinking Xu Jue, he no longer had the intention to stay in the private house outside the palace, so he hurried into the palace again. With his power as the eunuch in charge of the seal, he naturally quickly found out what Xu Jue said. It was Zhang Cheng who accompanied the little emperor to take a batch of calligraphy and paintings from the inner treasury. The little emperor even said that when Zhang Juezheng returned to the palace, he would reward one of the treasures, which was also considered as a reward for the hard work of Yuanfu. If there were other calligraphy and paintings, he naturally had no reluctance, but among the candidate treasures, it included that volume of the Qingming River Map!

Even many other calligraphy and paintings are exquisite, but in his eyes, how can they compare with the Qingming River Map? Zhang Cheng is still a person who came from his name. In order to please the emperor, he even wanted to take away his favors. He even thought he could fly if he was hard, right?

Feng Bao, who was full of anger, arrived at his own private house in the straight house by the river, and immediately ordered someone to summon Sun Desheng, the eunuch who was the imperial supervisor and the eunuch of the treasury who managed the treasury. He also implied that he had closed the treasury for a few days on the grounds of the warehouse. The other party agreed timidly, and then he sent the person away, and then paced back and forth in the room.

As he is the eunuch in charge of the seal of the Sili Supervisor, it is easy to get the Qingming River Map, but the problem is that it is necessary to pass the Ming Road, which is very difficult. He cannot ask the emperor to reward such a rare treasure, and he cannot pass the outer court. But if he wants to hide it, what method should he use? (To be continued.)
Chapter completed!