Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 264 Undercurrent
In the warm pavilion of the British government, both Zhang Fu and Jiao Jing were frowning, and finally set their sights on Zhang Fu, the third bedroom.

After the British government left, the third master was in charge of all the affairs of the British government, and he also made the decision to seek refuge with the Holy Empress Dowager.

In this situation, he naturally had to make up his mind.

Zhang Fu is not an indecisive person, after hearing his second brother and Jiao Jing's description, he pondered for a while, and then said.

"Second brother, the infiltration still has to continue. Except for those who were born in Prince Yi's mansion, there are also the eunuchs directly promoted by Jingyang Palace, and the other eunuchs who are currently in charge in the palace. Try to win over, don't be stingy with money, Even if it can't be used by us completely, it is still useful to inquire about the news in the palace."

"As for the transmission of news in the palace, if I remember correctly, the Holy Mother mentioned before that there are often court ladies and eunuchs in the palace, who will secretly bribe the guards to leave the palace, and then send some property to family members outside."

"Second brother, you are on duty at the Jingwei Command and Envoy Division. You can find a way to contact the Holy Mother and ask her to help find out who will be entrained in private. Help us pass some daily news, it shouldn't be a problem."

Zhang Min thought for a while, then nodded.

"It's not a difficult task. The Holy Mother still has some people in the palace. After all, she has been in control of the Sixth Palace for many years. It shouldn't be difficult to find some maids who secretly brought her inside and outside."

However, Jiao Jing was still a little worried, said.

"Third Master's method can last for a while, but the risk is not low for these maids to entrain them in private. If what we planned is discovered, it will not be a trivial matter. Does Third Master have a more secure method?"

Zhang Fu took a sip of his tea lightly, knit his brows together, and said after a while.

"The son-in-law is right. These people are secretly entraining them. If they are discovered, it is easy to leak information. Therefore, they can only maintain daily contact and pass on some simple information about whether they are safe or not."

"For the really important news, it is better to have someone we trust to pass it on in person."

"Since it is inconvenient for you, Concubine Jiao, to go in and out, then leave this matter to Xue Heng!"

"Xue Heng?"

Jiao Jing was a little puzzled at first, but soon he understood, and said hesitantly.

"What does the third master mean, that Princess Changde should come forward?"

Xue Heng was born in Yangwuhou's mansion, and is the uncle of the current Yangwuhou Xue Shen.

In the fifth year of orthodoxy, Xue Heng was selected as the prince's son-in-law and the eldest princess Shang Changde.

And this Princess Changde is none other than the elder sister of the Supreme Emperor's mother and the daughter of the Supreme Empress Dowager.

After all, Jiao Jing is a foreign relative, and his wife is Princess Qingdu, the daughter of Renzong, but unfortunately, Princess Qingdu passed away in the fifth year of Zhengtong.

Because of this, Jiao Jing was worried that he would be criticized if he frequently entered the palace these days.

Zhang Fu nodded and said.

"That's right, up to now, only Changde Chang Princess can justifiably visit the palace regularly. After all, the Empress Dowager Shangsheng only has this daughter in Beijing now. If she summons her a few more times, it will not arouse suspicion."

Jiao Jing finally felt relieved, nodded and said.

"Since that's the case, I'll go to Yangwuhou's mansion in a while and discuss this matter with Xue Heng."

"It just so happens that Empress Duanjing is said to be in poor health recently, because she worries about the Supreme Emperor every day, and there seems to be something wrong with her eyes."

"Using this excuse, I took Xue Heng and Princess Changde to visit the palace, and handed over the matter in front of the Empress Dowager Shangsheng."

The matter was finally finalized, but Zhang Xiang beside him frowned, a little dissatisfied, and said.

"Jiao Concubine, you should know that Dongchang and Jinyiwei have been watching the commander of the Jingwei very closely recently, and my sudden departure from the yamen will definitely attract their attention."

"You are in such a hurry to call me back, isn't it just for such a less urgent matter?"

One must know that the problem of communication inside and outside the palace has been going on for some time. Although this is an urgent matter, it is not so urgent that a solution must be found.

Therefore, Zhang Erye couldn't help feeling a little dissatisfied with Jiao Jing who called him back from the yamen on duty.

But this time, before Jiao Jing could speak, Zhang Fu beside him said.

"Second brother, don't worry, it's my intention to send someone to call you. Prince Jiao came over today to discuss internal and external liaison matters. It's just incidental. The real matter is related to the clan that recently entered Beijing."

Zhang Min frowned, and asked with some doubts.

"The clan? What happened to the gang of wine bags and rice bags?"

He did know that a large number of clans had entered the capital recently.

As for the current emperor's purpose of letting the clan enter Beijing, they have also speculated that it is nothing more than to give a sense of presence in front of the clan and let them recognize the legitimacy of the current one.

However, although many clans are arrogant and domineering in the local area.

But as far as Zhang Xiang knew, after they entered the capital, they were still very peaceful.

After all, the old Zhu's family had successive generations of emperors, and their enthusiasm for reducing the title of the clan was very high.

They don't want to be careless and let their family become unlucky ghosts who were thrown to Fengyang.

Zhang Fu glanced at Jiao Jing and said.

"This news was brought by the son-in-law, so you should tell me."

Jiao Jing nodded, turned to Zhang Min, and said.

"I don't know if the second master knows what happened at the gate of the city when Prince Min entered Beijing a few days ago?"

Without much hesitation, Zhang Min nodded and said.

"Of course I know. At that time, there were many people surrounded by the city gate. Although they were separated by a long distance, such things spread quickly in the capital."

"It is said that the four sons of Lord Min were arguing at the gate of the city. King Guangtong even fought King Zhennan, and even injured Shu Liang, the admiral of Dongchang who went to greet him."

As he spoke, a mocking smile curled up on the corner of Zhang Min's mouth, and he said disdainfully.

"Speaking of which, the mess in Prince Min's Mansion is really disgusting, and the four words "Brother Yan Qiang" are almost on the surface!"

Compared with ordinary people, the family of honored relatives actually pays more attention to the dignity of the elders and the younger, and the respect of brothers and friends.

After all, if a family wants to prosper, it cannot continue to fight among themselves for a long time.

Although the three brothers in the British government may have some minor frictions and conflicts, but because Zhang Fu, the elder brother, has a lot of authority, they get along quite peacefully.

Therefore, Zhang Min looked down on this kind of behavior of throwing people at the gate of the city.

"But what does that have to do with us?"

After hearing Zhang Min's words, Jiao Jing gave a wry smile and said.

"Second Master, it's not that it's almost on the bright side, but it's already on the bright side!"

Amidst Zhang Min's puzzled expression, Jiao Jing continued.

"To be honest with Second Master, the reason why King Guangtong and King Yangzong came to Beijing this time and had such a fierce conflict with King Zhennan at the gate of the city was not because they acted impulsively."

"The old man only learned yesterday that the two of them have obtained detailed evidence, and they are now contacting the courtiers, planning to sue the King of Zhennan for bribing the envoys and framing the chief minister in front of the clan officials at the Zhengdan banquet. Brother, for the crime of conspiring to seize the position of the eldest son of the Min Palace, avenge the mother of the two brothers, Su!"

(End of this chapter)