The Reborn Duke of Ming Dynasty

"It's the so-called man who plans things and God who makes things happen, that's the truth," Zhang Juzheng said with a sigh, but the smile on his face still didn't decrease much, "There's only so much we can do now, the rest Things depend on what will happen in the future, if you just focus on the present, there will be no benefit after all."

"What the teacher said is that the students have been taught," Zhang Fan said sincerely. Speaking of which, Zhang Juzheng is his teacher after all, and Zhang Fan should respect him naturally, but Zhang Fan remembered that he should be For some things, he has not been so respectful to Zhang Juzheng for a long time.

Zhang Fan said these words of instruction, but they were very sincere, without any falsehood, they were completely from his heart, maybe, everything has two sides, Zhang Fan’s previous words to Zhang Juzheng also It is true that he has great opinions, but that is only temporary, or it can be said that Zhang Fan's opinions on Zhang Juzheng's actions are not enough to subvert Zhang Juzheng's image in his mind. After meeting Zhang Fan, the positive image left in Zhang Fan's mind is still in Zhang Fan's mind. Maybe, maybe in the future, this situation will change, but it's not now. The current Zhang Fan is still very fond of Zhang Juzheng. With deep respect.

But Zhang Fan thinks about it in a blink of an eye, this situation is actually no different from what Zhang Juzheng said just now, let's look at the future, since nothing has happened now, then don't worry too much, after all, at this time Zhang Juzheng, whether it was his purpose or the significance of what he did, all had a major positive effect, and it was impossible for Zhang Fan to hinder him, or even help him.

"Yuande, you can think so, that's good," Zhang Juzheng also showed a gratified expression in the face of Zhang Fan's understanding. In fact, from Zhang Juzheng's point of view, he also appreciated Zhang Fan very much. He is very glad that he has such a student, who is not only knowledgeable, but also has a vision, and he does not look at things like some people who are old-fashioned and self-sufficient. This is actually rare in this era. Zhang Juzheng himself is one. The same is true of Gao Gong, but it is a pity that he changed in the end, and now, there is another Zhang Fan, how can Zhang Juzheng be unhappy.

Even some time ago, because of many things, although there was no direct conflict between him and Zhang Fan, it did cause a lot of conflicts between their master and apprentice, but regarding this matter, Zhang Fan did not You shouldn't feel ashamed or confused, but Zhang Juzheng is the one who should be like this. The reason is very simple. The purpose of this is all for such a moment, but Zhang Juzheng also understands that he has indeed done something wrong, which cannot be justified no matter in terms of righteousness and human reason.

To put it bluntly, although Zhang Juzheng did it, and he never showed any shame on the surface, it is impossible for him to be without a little bit of guilt in his heart, especially since he knows what he did right.

In this way, although Zhang Fan, as a disciple, was indeed disrespectful to him at that time, he did not express any dissatisfaction. After all, he knew in his heart who was wrong in this matter. .

But now, there is already such a scene in the past, but when Zhang Fan faced Zhang Juzheng, he was still able to respect his teacher as he did in the past. How could Zhang Juzheng not feel gratified by this situation.

In addition, the ambition that he has been dreaming of for a long time has now been considered as the completion of the first step. These are all happy things, and Zhang Juzheng naturally has no reason not to be happy.

Thinking of these things, Zhang Juzheng seemed to have a deeper understanding of Zhang Fan. Perhaps, Zhang Fan was the kind of person who truly upheld the doctrine of the mean, and was able to be impartial in the face of bad things. , can also show another appearance, even if two diametrically opposite things are on the same person, Zhang Fan will not get too emotional, in short, he is right about the matter and not the person.

For this point, Zhang Juzheng appreciates it very much. Don't underestimate this point. It is easy to say, and the space is not long, just a few words, but it is as difficult as heaven to do it.

Not to mention those people in the court who have already followed the trend and lost their ambitions, even among those young people who have just made their debut and entered the official career, this situation is extremely rare , and Zhang Fan, a young man who entered the official career smoothly, and is in charge of Jinyiwei, a special organization with a huge assimilation power, can actually do this. Zhang Juzheng is even more concerned about this. For appreciation.

"I don't know when the teacher plans to present the things to the Queen Mother and Your Majesty," Zhang Fan asked. Although he didn't ask Zhang Juzheng what he should issue the imperial decree, after all, it is the emperor's job, but Zhang Juzheng does have such a thing now. Right, when Zhang Fan asked him when he would submit the completed "examination law", he was actually asking him when he would promulgate this law.

"Hmm..." Putting his chin on his hand, Zhang Juzheng said after thinking for a while, "If it was just now, I would still be very anxious, but now that it's finished, I'm not as anxious as before."

"Teacher means..." Hearing what Zhang Juzheng said, Zhang Fan also started to think about it. It's not that Zhang Fan couldn't understand Zhang Juzheng's words. Not too much.

But now, they can be regarded as completed, but Zhang Juzheng is not in such a hurry. If it was someone else, Zhang Fan might say that when things came to an end, he would shrink back, but Zhang Juzheng, Zhang Fan would not think so. He must have had his reasons for doing so.

"I'm thinking, although it is inevitable for His Majesty to issue an imperial decree and order the implementation of the 'examination method'," Zhang Juzheng said, his expression returning to his usual calmness, "but there must be many people in the court who disagree. , by that time, although there will not be anyone who dares to disrespect the order publicly, even if there is, I will not be afraid of him, but there will always be troubles, "

"The teacher wants to investigate what the officials in the court think about this method." Zhang Fan understood what Zhang Juzheng meant, but he still couldn't fully understand it. "But the students had already discussed this matter before. Have you discussed it with the teacher? It is inevitable that those people will object, but even though they object, since the imperial decree has been promulgated and the cabinet has agreed, then even if they disagree, they will have to follow suit. At that time If someone dares to commit crimes against the wind and cause some troubles, it should be suppressed quickly with thunderous means, and other people with evil intentions can also be suppressed. These possible things have already been discussed by the teacher and the students Well, why bother about it now?"

"That's what I said, but..." Zhang Juzheng thought for a while, and continued, "But what will happen at that time, to be honest, although we have thought of everything we can think of, I still feel a little worried , for fear that something might happen, "

"This..." Zhang Fan hesitated after hearing what he said.

Again, no one can see what will happen in the future, and no one can say for sure what will happen in the future. Although they have already thought of the worst situation that can happen before, but in the face of Facing such a big event, no one can tell whether something more serious will come out at that time.

Now that Zhang Juzheng wants to be more careful, Zhang Fan naturally has no reason to object.

"It's just..." After thinking clearly, Zhang Fan asked, "The students don't know what the teacher is going to do."

"Wait tomorrow, find a way to release the news that we have completed the matter and will soon submit it to His Majesty," Zhang Juzheng obviously thought about it, and said without much thought at this time, "When the time comes How to find out who agrees and who will object, and also see clearly what those who oppose mean, and then we can make plans, "

"Well, what the teacher said is right, this is a way," Zhang Fan said, "However, if those who oppose it are really not willing at all, and if they want to take action before His Majesty issues the imperial decree, I'm afraid they will Find someone to help you."

"Hmph," hearing what Zhang Fan said, even Zhang Juzheng couldn't help but snort coldly, "Look for help, whoever they can turn to, those important ministers in the court may not disagree with this test." In addition, other people may not dare to cause any trouble even if they are dissatisfied in their hearts. Besides these, who else can they turn to, the Queen Mother and Your Majesty, it is useless at all, looking for those princes, Not to mention that the queen mother doesn't want to see those royal relatives at all, even if not, those princes in the capital are just putting on airs. When it comes to rights, it's nothing at all, but there are some princes from other places, but I don't believe that those people in the court will persuade those vassals to stand up and help, and it is impossible for those vassals to travel thousands of miles to the capital to find themselves uncomfortable, "

What Zhang Juzheng said was very fierce, but his tone was very flat, even with a lot of contempt, but in fact, things are like this, the powerful ministers in the court today, or they are not afraid of The shadow is slanted, and those who are like that will definitely agree with Zhang Juzheng; or those who are forced to follow Zhang Juzheng and Feng Bao, these people will not object, and other princes, princes, princes, and relatives of the royal family have no right to speak.

"That's really good," Zhang Fan said, "However, teacher, the students think, should we also find someone to be our lobbyist?"

Hearing what Zhang Fan said, Zhang Juzheng raised his head,