The Reborn Duke of Ming Dynasty

In the middle of the evening, Zhang Fan had nothing to do alone, so he was thinking about things in the garden of the palace. At this time, Zhao Zijie came to him.

"I heard from the maid in the mansion that Mr. Zhang asked where his lower body is today. I don't know what Mr. Zhang is looking for." Zhao Zijie didn't beat around the bush. When he saw Zhang Fan, he asked the question directly .

"No, it's nothing wrong," Zhang Fan said with a smile, "It's just that although we don't talk much with Zhao Huwei on weekdays, we can see him almost every day, but today I didn't see Zhao Huwei. I was curious, so I asked, "

"So that's how it is," Zhao Zijie said after hearing Zhang Fan's words, "After I came back, I heard that the maid in the mansion said that Mr. Zhang asked about my subordinates. I thought Mr. Zhang had something to tell me, so hurry up I just came here, today the third concubine ordered me to go out of the mansion to do something, which made my lord worry, "

"It's nothing," Zhang Fan waved his hand, and said, "I think I have nothing to do all day, but it's Zhao Huwei who has to be busy. It's a little bit of me, but speaking of it, Zhao Huwei is also busy in this mansion. That's great, usually not only the prince has something to tell you, but even the princess's affairs, Zhao Huwei also has to do it, "

"Oh, Mr. Zhang was just joking," Zhao Zijie said with a smile, "I am the guard of the palace, and in the inner courtyard, it is understandable to listen to the orders of the queen prince and several concubines, but on weekdays, most of the servants are Going out to do errands according to the order of the prince, and if the concubines have anything to do, they will mostly be handled by the servants of the palace, and will not be sent by the guards. Today, the three princesses have some things, and it is inconvenient for the servants in the palace to do them. I can only do it by going down,"

"So that's the case," Zhang Fan nodded and said, "Zhao Huwei don't blame me for talking too much, it's just a momentary curiosity in my heart, that's why I asked this question."

"Master Zhang doesn't need to do this, it's nothing," Zhao Zijie waved his hand again to say it's nothing.

"By the way, now that Zhao Huwei is back, I think the matter of the third concubine has been settled," Zhang Fan said to him suddenly, "I don't know if Zhao Huwei still has something to do."

"There's nothing to do now," Zhao Zijie said, "It's almost the Chinese New Year now. Although there are many things in the palace, most of them have nothing to do. I have to patrol the mansion tonight, but that's after Xushi. Now I'm free, but Master Zhang, what's the matter?"

"It's not a big deal," Zhang Fan said, "It's been a bit boring recently. Even if the garden is beautiful, I don't know how many times I have seen it. Now it's not interesting to go shopping alone, so I would like to find someone to be a companion. , I don’t know if Zhao Huwei has the skills, "

"Master Zhang, what are you talking about?" Zhao Zijie said hastily, "It is my honor to invite you to the Lower Garden, how could you refuse?"

"Since that's the case, I have to trouble Guard Zhao," Zhang Fan made a gesture of please, and said to Zhao Zijie, "Please,"

"My lord, please," Zhao Zijie hurriedly replied, "Speaking of which, the garden in the palace is indeed a pleasant scenery. Even though it is already the twelfth lunar month, the flowers and plants in the garden are blooming, which is really beautiful. My lord lives here. In time, I must have understood it, but I am afraid that there are some places that adults do not know, so please take adults to go there, "

"That's very good," Zhang Fan said, suddenly changed his tone, and asked, "By the way, Zhao Huwei, it's really rude to say it, but I've lived here for so many days, and even contacted the prince at that time, It was still through Zhao Huwei, but until now, I don’t even know Zhao Huwei’s name, it’s really a sin.”

"Oh, what are you talking about Master Zhang?" Zhao Zijie waved his hand and said, "I'm just a guard in the lower district, why should my lord treat you so courteously, my name is Zijie, he's from the Chongqing government, born in 33 years of Jiajing, and has already entered the palace It happened three years ago, you don’t have to be polite, just call Zijie now, "

"He was born in Jiajing in 33 years. If you calculate it this way, Zijie has just completed the weak crown this year," Zhang Fan said.

"Your Excellency, it's ridiculous," Zhao Zijie waved his hands quickly and said, "Zijie was just lucky. When the palace was looking for guards that year, he was caught by the prince. There is really nothing worthy of praise. Besides, if you talk about If you are young and promising, then you have to say Mr. Zhang is a talent. Mr. Zhang won the first prize at a young age. He was appreciated by the previous emperor, not to mention his important position, he did a few things even more beautifully. Now, it has been almost two years since the new emperor ascended the throne, but Mr. Zhang is still beautiful and has been reused by two generations of emperors. But envious of others, "

"Zijie doesn't need to mention my matter anymore. It makes people feel a little embarrassing when you say it," Zhang Fan said with a helpless look, "These things sound smooth, but there is something in it. How difficult it is...I'm afraid Zijie may not believe what I say now, but this is really not an easy task.

"Zi Jiemo wants to show such a look of disbelief. In fact, what Zi Jie said just now has reached the point. Speaking of it, it is not my own ability to be able to have what I am today. It is not because I am arrogant. , It’s not that I’m incapable, but in this court, to be able to climb so fast, in the final analysis, I still need someone. I admit this. I’m lucky. Put some things in my hands.

"However, if you look at it this way, in fact, Zijie is no different from me. Didn't Zijie gain the trust of the prince just after entering the palace? Speaking of which, Zijie doesn't need to be envious,"

"This..." After listening to Zhang Fan's words, Zhao Zijie hesitated for a while, and said, "Speaking of which, although I understand in my heart that what Mr. Zhang said is to accommodate my subordinate, but listening to these words really makes me feel a lot more comfortable. ,"

"This is not a word of accommodating, but a fact," Zhang Fan said, "After all, how can all people be the same, besides, it's not that I look down on martial arts practitioners, it's just what the current dynasty looks like. Jie also knew in his heart that if a person who practiced martial arts entered the court, he would either serve in the army or serve in our Jinyiwei.

"But it's good to be like Zijie. If you're not in the court, you don't have to be cautious. Sometimes you can't see the situation. When things are done, you will get yourself into trouble. In short, it is very unpredictable. Be cautious and walk on thin ice. generally.

"But it's different to work in the palace. After all, you don't have a job, so the relationship and interests involved are much less. Besides, you don't need to care about many things when you work in the palace for Zijie. As long as you complete The things that the prince has explained will have a bright future, this is not a joke at all, "

"At first, I was quite envious of Mr. Zhang," said Zhao Zijie. "Now, after hearing what Mr. Zhang said, I suddenly feel that this is not bad for me."

"Hehe, the so-called no official is light," Zhang Fan said with a smile, "If I said these words, it would sound like boasting, but in fact, if you are not in it, how can you understand it? The truth is that most officials have ambitions in their hearts, but there are a few people who are really selfless and for the sake of their family and country. After all, they are not all for themselves. They have been intriguing for a lifetime, and maybe they will not understand until the last moment. Come on, it turns out that I have done such a boring thing in my life, but by then, it will be too late to regret.

"Speaking of which, I don't have this idea yet, but I have seen too many things, and I always feel that sooner or later, I will be like today, with such an idea,"

"It's a pity that adults are also in the middle of the game," Zhao Zijie said with a thoughtful look, "Some people often say that you don't know the game when you are in the game. Of course I believe this, but judging by the appearance of adults, although Being in the middle of the game, but understand the truth of it, "

"What's the use of knowing it?" Zhang Fan said helplessly, "There is nothing you can do if you know it. After all, you are already in the middle of the game. Even if you have seen everything through, there is nothing you can do if you want to leave. If I say give up, I always feel that I am too sorry for myself. I can only go on so hard. Either I lose everything and leave the field sadly, even my own life, or I just keep going until I reach the end. When you can no longer play this game of chess, you will naturally withdraw, there are only two ways, but absolutely no one will win the game, "

Having said that, both of them became silent.

Came back to his senses, Zhang Fan said: "You made Zijie laugh, you have been listening to me complaining,"

"Oh, why did your lord say that?" Zhao Zijie said, "I have benefited a lot from hearing what your lord said. At first, I still had a bit of a desire to win in my heart. It's calmed down a lot, those messy thoughts, it's not that they are gone now, but they are indeed much less, "

"It's really gratifying for Zijie to think so," Zhang Fan said, "However, today I asked Zijie to accompany me to the garden, but he only listened to me. Speaking of Zijie's past experience, I I don't know anything, I don't know if Zijie can tell me, "

"Oh, my lord, for those who practice martial arts, what's the point of saying that they have practiced martial arts since they were young, and it's hard work," Zhao Zijie said.

"Zijie doesn't know, I'm most interested in these things," Zhang Fan obviously refused to give up.

"Since my lord wants to listen, it's okay to talk about it," Zhao Zijie didn't insist.

"Wait, what is this place?" Zhang Fan said, walking towards a small path in the garden, which is the place where Zhang Fan saw Zhao Zijie talking to the third princess that night.