The Reborn Duke of Ming Dynasty

"Master Zeng. Old General Liu." Zhang Fan knew him very well.It has not waited for Wang Xilie to introduce him.He took the initiative to say hello. "I came here in a hurry yesterday, but I couldn't say a few words to the two of you. Besides, I heard that there was something wrong with the old general Liu. I didn't meet him at all. The junior came to the door today. I specially apologized to the two of you. .”

Hearing Zhang Fan's words.It sounded like sneering at the two of them for not treating Zhang Fan well yesterday.It was even as if Liu Xian hadn't been there at all.But it happened that he couldn't hear the meaning of ridicule in it.This made the two people in front of them uncomfortable.

And Liu Xian obviously couldn't bear this anger.But he really couldn't say anything at the moment.It's worth turning your head around.He snorted coldly.

Wang Xilie at the side saw this.His complexion suddenly became very bad again.Come here today.It was obviously for reconciliation.But I didn't expect it.Zhang Fan said this as soon as he came up.This caught him off guard.But the position Wang Xilie was in now made it impossible for him to say anything.Now.He felt that things seemed to be getting difficult again.

And this time.Zeng Xingwu didn't want to stir up anything anymore.In his view.It is understandable for Zhang Fan to do so.Through Wang Xilie's visit yesterday.He already understood that Zhang Fan wanted to reconcile now.But even reconciliation.But yesterday, after all, gave him a very bad look.Keep him from going down the steps.now.Zhang Fan didn't intend to pursue anything.It's just to find some ground in the quarrel.If none of this is allowed.That was too merciless.

"Okay, okay. Weiming. Don't do this to you." Zeng Xingwu said.See Liu Xian what to say again.He stopped him with his eyes.

look.This Liu Xian has a good relationship with Zeng Xingwu.Not just being able to call it directly.It is even more able to make Liu Xian swallow back the words that have come to his lips.Presumably there must be a deep friendship between the two.But now.Zhang Fan didn't want to discuss this issue.He didn't need to inquire about the past between the two of them.nowadays.He does almost nothing.It just needs to be low-key.

"Master Zhang. I know what you're thinking." Zeng Xingwu said. "Master Ding came to see me yesterday. He already mentioned this matter to me. But I still hope to hear Master Zhang say it himself." Zeng Xingwu said very directly.It means to say.He didn't believe Zhang Fan.

Probably.Yesterday Wang Xilie came to find out what he said.It's just a stopgap measure.It was to settle the matter.perhaps.Zhang Fan didn't have this idea at all.Maybe... anyway.That is to say, neither Zeng Xingwu nor Liu Xian believed it.

but.If it is said that this matter came out of Zhang Fan's mouth.That's completely different.If Zhang Fan has said it all.If he still looks for trouble after that.That is simply equivalent to slapping yourself in the mouth.this kind of thing.It is absolutely rare in officialdom.Not to mention high-ranking officials like Zhang Fan.Even more will not do so.

That is.As long as Zhang Fan can say these words.Then all problems disappear.after all.There are too many involuntary things in the officialdom.Even in Zhang Fan's position.This kind of thing is still unavoidable.intertwined with each other.What kind of compromise will be made.Do what you don't want to do.They all understand.

"Master Zeng, please don't call me that junior anymore." Zhang Fan said. "Although the younger generation has a higher official position than the two, no matter in terms of seniority or seniority in the court, they are much lower than the two. This is not the court here. We have never worn official uniforms. Don't be like this up.

"About that matter, this junior is indeed involuntary. Originally speaking, in September, a major event happened in the court. I think everyone knows about it. I don't know who swallowed ambition The leopard dared to assassinate the current emperor. To talk about this matter, the junior was beside the emperor at the time, so he could see clearly. Although the assassin had already been arrested, the situation at that time was extremely urgent. Your Majesty almost... In short, the two of you must know about this matter."

I heard Zhang Fan mentioning this matter.Zeng Xingwu and Liu Xian also changed their serious faces.He nodded to show that he knew about it.After all, how big that thing is.The emperor was assassinated.Even if it is an attempt.But this kind of thing.Nature can't hide it.Now it is no exaggeration to say that the world knows everything.

and.The two heard Zhang Fan mention this matter.Although I haven't figured out what it has to do with what's in front of me.But they also understand.What Zhang Fan said should not be a fool.

"Although there are some things that have not been kept secret, the two adults may not know about it." Zhang Fan continued. "After the incident, Your Majesty spent a month in the Qianqing Palace and did not go to court. As for this matter, Queen Mother Li was also very angry. Finally, because the younger generation was by Your Majesty's side at the time, and witnessed the whole process. So In the end, this matter was handed over to the juniors to investigate.

"However. This matter is really difficult to investigate. Although the assassin was arrested, he spoke very harshly. Even though he was tortured by Jin Yiwei, he still didn't explain anything. If it weren't for him. The only prisoner. The younger generation ordered the subordinates to deal with it severely. But there is no way.

"In short. That's probably what happened. It's also because of this incident. After the younger generation started his career, until he left Beijing this time, he was all obsessed with this incident. He couldn't get away at all. If it wasn't for the Queen Mother's order The juniors don’t want to run here at all. It’s even more so now. It’s almost the New Year. My wife and children in my family naturally want me to go back for the New Year. Not to mention there are three children in my family. That’s what I want more Yes. If possible, this junior definitely doesn't want to interfere with this matter."

"Then... what's going on here." Hearing Zhang Fan's words.Zeng Shengwu couldn't help asking.Obviously he believed it a little bit.And Liu Xian on the side didn't speak.But judging from his already relaxed face.He also agreed with what Zhang Fan said.

Zhang Fan saw the expressions of the two of them.I knew I had succeeded.this kind of thing.He thought about it for a long time.If we only start from the interests of the officialdom.Although it makes sense.But it's hard to impress others.if that is the case.Sounds more like evasion.rather than explaining.

but.Start with this family.But that's not the case anymore.after all.Who doesn't have a family.Even if not now.There used to be.And in this regard, give reasons.No matter who it is, there will be a sense of substitution.Without knowing it, he placed himself in Zhang Fan's place.Put yourself in the shoes.In this way, it is easy to agree with Zhang Fan.

"There are a lot of things this year." Zhang Fan continued. "Actually, from the beginning of the year to the present, the court has never stopped. Here, Mr. Zeng handed over the papers to the court. He said that he would attack the Bo people. This matter was originally very big. After all, it started last year. This time This matter has already been settled. Master Zeng said that it will start this year. How could the court not pay attention to it. However, there were some matters in the court at that time. So although Master Zeng handed over Master Zeng’s papers, the Queen Mother also agreed. Even People in the DPRK already knew about this matter, but not many people paid attention to it.

"Actually. Since then, people in the court have almost forgotten about it. Now if you ask people in the court about the war, almost [-]% of them will talk about things in the northeast. Until now. Old General Liu came back with a big victory. After the news of the victory spread to the capital, this is what made everyone think about it again."

"I see." Zeng Xingwu nodded.Said. "But this still confuses me. I don't need to say any more. But only because of his... Liu Xian's reputation. Especially his reputation for fighting. It is absolutely impossible for him to lie. It should be as much as it is. .Why are you still here now."

Listen to Zeng Xingwu's question.Zhang Fan revealed a wry smile.Said: "This matter is really a bit of a coincidence. The two adults should know. Since the death of the first emperor, the crown prince succeeded. Because the crown prince is too young, he can't go to the court himself. Therefore, now he is in the court. It is actually the Queen Mother Li who holds the power.

"Old General Liu's prestige. No one in the court knows. When the younger generation was still at home, he had a few encounters with Lord Wang Chonggu. He also heard Mr. Wang mention Old General Liu. Later, General Qi Jiguang also said about Liu The matter of the old general. Not to mention the court. As long as it is not a person who has just entered an official position, no one knows.

"However, these things about Old General Liu. We courtiers know about it. The first emperor knew about it. But the Queen Mother didn't know about it. The Queen Mother knew about it. It's just that this dynasty has fought the Bo people more than a dozen times. All of them ended in failure. All in all, in the eyes of the Queen Mother, although the Bo people are not invincible, but they must pay a huge price to win. So even after the detailed battle report came, the Queen Mother was still dubious.

"At this time, someone from below suggested that someone should be sent to investigate what's going on. Then make a plan. In the end, this matter is just like what the two adults saw. It fell on the younger generation. To be honest, the younger generation is right This is really helpless.

"Originally, this junior wanted to. Just come here to put on a show. Who knew that he would look like this after arriving in Sichuan. The junior was talking nonsense yesterday. I hope the two adults don't take it to heart."

Zeng Xingwu and Liu Xian finished listening to Zhang Fan's explanation.They all sighed helplessly.

And Zhang Fan saw the appearance of the two of them.I naturally understand in my heart.The two already believed their own words.