The Reborn Duke of Ming Dynasty

"It seems that Gao Gong has made up his mind this time to get stuck in the court and get old. And he has the tendency to never give up." Zhang Fan looked at Xu Jie and said.

Xu Jie sighed after hearing this: "It's God's will. I think it's the old man who forced Gao Gong to be like this. I can't blame others. I can't blame others."

"The top priority. Mr. Ge still donates the land under his name to those farm laborers. Presumably he can escape this disaster for the time being." Zhang Fan began to suggest ideas for Xu Jie.

"It's useless." Xu Jie couldn't help shaking his head.Said. "Since Gao Gong has already made up his mind to take revenge on me, how could he give me this chance. It is said that I will be caught by his men as soon as I show up now. Even if the land is really given to those farm laborers. You are Gao Gong Will there be no evidence in the hand? If he reads another book at that time, sue the old man to hide the property. I'm afraid that when the time comes, the situation will be even more troublesome than it is now."

"It's just that this is the only way now." Zhang Fan said. "Hai Rui promised me only five days. Today is already the third day. Regardless of what Gao Gong has in the hands of Mr. Ge, we must deal with Hai Rui first."

Xu Jie listened to Zhang Fan's words.Think about it.Said: "What you said is true. Hai Rui is the old man's big trouble. If you can't get things right, the old man's family will suffer."

"Since Mr. Ge has made a plan, what is he going to do?" Zhang Fan asked.

"Gao Gong's people are staring at the old man. There is always your factory guard secretly protecting him. But it is inconvenient to show up." Xu Jie thought for a while.Said. "The old man doesn't want you to make any trouble with Gao Gong for me, a useless person."

"Mr. Ge, it's too late to say these things now." Zhang Fan shook his head and said with a smile. "I wrote to my mentor. When my mentor was negotiating with Gao Gong, Gao Gong still guessed that I was involved in this matter. It's just that we don't know what Gao Gong has in mind for me. But I'm not worried. After all Now I am in charge of Jinyiwei. I am directly under the command of the Holy Majesty. It is not a friendly relationship with a courtier like Gao Gong. I am not afraid of what he will do to me. And this time the Holy Majesty sent me to Jiangnan to check the switch tax. But I have to wait until June to start again. When everything is settled, I’m afraid it will be July and August already. If Gao Gong really holds grudges like this, then I, Zhang Fan, will take over. It depends on what he has. means."

Zhang Fan said these words very lightly.But in Xu Jie's ears, it always sounded like Zhang Fan was fearless.It seems that there are few things in this world that can be difficult for Zhang Fan.Xu Jie's understanding of Zhang Fan also reached a new high point.The environment transformed Zhang Fan into such a appearance.God's will tricks people, but it also makes Xu Jie feel a sense of relief inexplicably.

"Fan'er, it's good for me to call you like this." Xu Jie said.

"Ge Lao is the mentor of Zhang Fan's mentor. He is Zhang Fan's elder. Why not?" Zhang Fan said.

"You are now in charge of Jinyiwei. This position is very powerful. However, this position is also the most unflattering place." Xu Jie said. "Forgive me for speaking bluntly. There are not many people in Jinyiwei's command who can die well. Looking at Jinyiwei so far, there have been upright commanders like Yuan Bin and Mou Bin. There have also been lackeys like Ma Shun and Ji Gang. But you can see how many of them can have a good death. The previous ones are like Lu Bing. Although he is Yan Song's party, he is not too evil as an official. He is polite to the scholar-bureaucrats. He was the son of the late emperor's nanny. He even saved the late emperor's life. In the end, he was the only one with three fathers and three orphans. It can be regarded as a good death. But up to now, he has not been liquidated by His Majesty. Then there is your old boss Zhu Xizhong. He is the successor of Zhu Neng, the hero of "Jing Nan".

"But you. Fan'er. You are a Jinshi. There is no one to rely on in the court. What you rely on is nothing but His Majesty's favor. But you must know. The truth is that accompanying a king is like accompanying a tiger. Who is on the emperor's mind? You can guess it accurately. Just look at the old man and you will know what the end will be. I heard that you and the prince have a good relationship. These are all things you have to grasp. You must not be unable to guess your majesty's body. When the time comes, the prince Ascend to the throne. He is your biggest pillar."

Zhang Fan quietly listened to Xu Jiewei's analysis.He felt that his previous thinking was indeed a little simple.Long Qing's letter of favor came too fast and suddenly.This made Zhang Fan feel dizzy while being happy.Through Zhang Juzheng's analysis, he knew why Long Qing used his thoughts.Now he is in charge of Jinyiwei.For those courtiers and scholar-bureaucrats.I am the sworn enemy.But Zhang Fan is fine.At least he was born as an official and still retains the temper of a scholar.There is no excessive surveillance on those who are also scholars.Make all the grass and trees in the court full of soldiers.But Xu Jie's words also reminded him.It doesn't matter whether Zhang Fan has the intention of harming others or not.Now that he stands in this position, he has attracted the attention of others.And this is what he needs to be careful about.

"One more thing. I heard that you, Fan'er, have a good relationship with Feng Bao, the eunuch who is the director of the East Factory and the supervisor of rites. This is true." Xu Jie continued to ask.

"It is true. However, Feng Bao and I are not half as close as the rumors outside. It's just that I don't want to freeze the relationship with him. In addition, although Feng Bao is greedy, he also has some knowledge. That's why I got along with him. There are many connections." Zhang Fan said.

"Yeah. That's good. It's not too close, but it's not too close. Only in this way can it last for a long time." Xu Jie nodded and said. "It seems that you, Fan Er, learned these things from Juzheng."

"Elder Ge is right." Zhang Fan said. "Menshi has long planned for the reform. Feng Bao is quite considerate of the overall situation. He also approves of his plan. It is only then that he has contact with him. Xiangshi has been upright all his life. But he is dealing with Feng Bao's matter He worked very hard. Making an exception gave him a lot of benefits."

"Hehe. Juzheng has no choice." Xu Jie said helplessly. "I think back when he asked me to be his teacher. It wasn't like this. It's just that after all these years, people will change." After finishing speaking.Xu Jie let out a long sigh.

"I can't help myself in the officialdom." Zhang Fan also sighed.

"Let's not talk about that. Now that the matter has come to an end, the old man has to make those farm laborers feel wronged. This old man will make it clear. Transfer those lands to them." Xu Jie said. "It's just. The old man knows that it's inconvenient to show up this time. But the old man and his three sons miss their wives and children very much."

How could Zhang Fan not know what he meant.I think Xu Jie is quite old now.It's perfectly normal to miss my family.Zhang Fan thought about it for a while.Said: "Old Ge, how do you see this. I will ask my subordinates to send you and your three sons there together. But you must not show your face. If you let Gao Gong's people find out, there will be countless troubles in the future."

"This old man naturally understands." Xu Jie said gratefully. "Fan'er. You have helped the old man so much. Now the old man has no way to repay you."

"What did Ge Lao say?" Zhang Fan said hastily. "Elder Ge is Zhang Fan's elder. Zhang Fan is obliged to do these things. Elder Ge must not do this again. Zhang Fan can't bear it."

That's the only thing about the Xu family for the time being.What will change in the future.How could Zhang Fan and Xu Jie know.We can only wait and see.

It is now late May.In another ten days, shopping malls returning from overseas may enter Hong Kong.It was time for Zhang Fan to be busy.Now he has ordered the Jiangnan Jinyiwei branch to place spies around the officials in charge of customs and taxation.He can know immediately if there is any movement.

also.Zhang Fan still needs to take advantage of these few days to complete the affairs of the Five Poison Sect.It's just that the matter of the Five Poisons Sect is very troublesome.The Southwest is not far from here.Not close.It is said that the letter from Li Yang just arrived today.Zhang Fan asked Li Yang to be summoned.Start questioning him.

"The letter has arrived. What does it say?" Zhang Fan asked.In fact, he already knew the content of the letter through Liang Chao's mouth.Now Zhang Fan asked this question because he wanted to test Li Yang one last time.He also didn't want to make Li Yang suspicious.

Li Yang came to Zhang Fan very humbly.She said flatteringly: "Respond to the words of the adults. The letter from the leader to the villain just arrived last night. In the letter, the leader heard that the villain has gained the trust of the adults and stayed with the adults. She is very happy. The villain's letter also mentioned I got the news of the old leader. It’s just that the villain feels that the reply from the leader is not very enthusiastic. It seems that he doesn’t take this matter to heart.” He said.Li Yang also took out a porcelain bottle from his bosom.Give it to Zhang Fan.Said. "Besides, the leader has one more thing to explain. It's about this bottle of 'Five Immortal Honeydew'."

"Oh. Another bottle of poison." In fact, Zhang Fan already knew the answer.Just watching with interest now.Said. "What. Your leader plans to let me follow her way."

"My lord is really amazing." Li Yang said even more flatteringly. "But how dare the villain take action against the adult. That's not the old birthday star eating arsenic. Are you tired of living? Didn't the villain immediately hand over this thing to the adult?"

"Well. It seems that you really didn't lie to me." Zhang Fan said. "If you had concealed a little bit just now, it would be another pain in the flesh."

Li Yang heard the words.Only then did he realize that what Zhang Fan had done to him just now was another test.Fortunately, I am now attached to it.There is nothing to hide.Otherwise... think of the possible consequences.Li Yang was in a cold sweat again.He quickly knelt down in front of Zhang Fan.Kowtow is like pounding garlic.He said in his mouth: "Please also learn from the adults. The villain will never hide the thoughts of the adults. Please also learn from the adults."

"If you have it, can you still kneel here properly?" Zhang Fan looked at him disdainfully and said. "Get out quickly. If you are called, you must be there when you are called."

"Yes yes yes." Li Yang said sideways.He slowly backed away from the door.

"Liang Chao. What's your opinion on this matter?" Zhang Fan played with the porcelain vase in his hand.Ask Liang Chao standing beside him.

"Your Excellency, I thought it was a humble job. It's not that the leader of the Five Poisons didn't care about his father's news at all." Liang Chao replied.

"Oh. How do you know that?" Zhang Fan asked.

"This evidence is in the hands of the adults." Liang Chao said, looking at the porcelain bottle in Zhang Fan's hand. "If she didn't care about her father's safety, why would she take the risk to let adults swallow this thing?"

"You're right. It seems that Fang Yueling will play tricks. It's just that she got the wrong partner this time." Zhang Fan said with a sneer.