Li Er of the Tang Dynasty: Ancestor Xie is here!

Even a broad-minded person would be furious when hearing that he was framed and could not realize his ambitions, let alone someone like Gao Gong who had a violent temper.

Gao Gong was still very unbalanced at first, but when he heard that Zhang Juzheng's end was not that bad, he felt relieved.

"Master Immortal, tell me quickly, don't worry about this uncle!" Gao Gong said angrily.

Even though he was extremely angry, Gao Gong still maintained his dignity and did not call Zhang Juzheng by his name, but called him by his given name.

In ancient times, it was not very polite to call someone by their first name, and it was usually a title.

For example, when you are not in a good mood, you would say a certain surname plus a certain character, just like your mother calls you by your full name when she is suddenly angry.

But if it gets to the point of falling out, it's usually just a matter of first name.

Zhang Juzheng did not raise any objections because he also wanted to know why he was not safe at the end of his life after working so hard all his life.

But he still has some self-confidence. After all, he doesn't have any evil thoughts, he is just a little obsessed with power.

"Since Gao Gong was squeezed out of the center in the first year of Wanli..."

After saying this, Gao Gong glared at Zhang Juzheng fiercely and punched him.

Zhang Juzheng dodged quickly and looked at the sky, expressing his helplessness.

"You two, don't make small moves!" Li Qing scolded, like a head teacher in charge of primary school students.

The two of them immediately looked at each other, pretending to be obedient.

The two old guys... are quite cute.

Seeing that the two of them had become honest, Li Qing continued: "From the first year of Wanli to the tenth year of Wanli, Zhang Juzheng served as the chief minister of the Ming Dynasty cabinet and presided over the famous 'Zhang Juzheng Reform'. During this period, with the work of clearing the land, Zhang Juzheng With the completion of the One Whip Method, the financial situation of the Ming Dynasty improved further. In the tenth year of Wanli, the silver deposits in Taipu Temple amounted to four million taels, and together with the silver deposits in Taicang, the total amount reached approximately seven or eight million. Two years later, the grain storage in Taicang can last for ten years."

Gao Gong hummed twice and made no objection.

Since Zhang Juzheng is so capable, forget it...

"On June 20, the 10th year of Wanli, Zhang Juzheng died of illness. Zhu Yijun left the court for him and gave him the posthumous title of 'Wenzhong' in Shangzhu Kingdom."

"That's not right, then since Uncle Zhang was so capable and died of illness early, why do you still say that he has no guarantee of death?" Gao Gong asked with a frown. He always felt that there was something unreasonable in this.

Zhang Juzheng was also a little confused. Logically speaking, he shouldn't be. He thought he was punished by the emperor because of his power during his lifetime.

Li Qing spread his hands and continued to reveal: "On the fourth day after Zhang Juzheng's death, the imperial censor Lei Shi frame and other seven famous officials impeached Pan Sheng, and Emperor Wanli immediately ordered Pan Zhishi. Pan Sheng was recommended by Zhang Juzheng during his lifetime, and his "Stepping down shows Zhang Juzheng's fall from grace."

"At the same time, Yan Guan, who heard the news, also pointed the finger at Zhang Juzheng. Zhu Yijun then ordered his house to be ransacked, and his palace rank was reduced. He forcibly took away the seals and imperial edicts given during his lifetime, and showed his guilt to the world. Moreover, Zhang Juzheng was also in danger. The coffins were opened and the bodies were whipped, and the family members either starved to death or were exiled. Later, Zhu Yijun stopped further persecution under the pressure of public opinion. "

Hearing this, Zhang Juzheng's eyes turned red.

How come the king and his ministers teamed up to deal with him?

In fact, from here we can see the double standards of the Ming Dynasty civil servants. Like the struggle for the country, Zhu Yijun insisted on establishing Zhu Changxun, the blessed king, but it was to no avail. The civil servants collectively opposed it and forced Zhu Yijun not to go to court for decades.

As for Qingsuan Zhang Juzheng, who should really be opposed, everyone either acquiesced or raised their hands and feet to support. why? Because during Zhang Juzheng's reform period, the interests of the bureaucrats and the landlord class were offended.

The great Cabinet Secretary Humphrey once said - I am talking about positions, not facts.

"Zhang Juzheng's reforms certainly have their limitations, but overall, the positive significance outweighs the negative significance. The wealth he saved for Zhu Yijun will also be the capital for him to start the three major campaigns of Wanli in the future." Li Qing spread his hands and sighed. : "As for why Zhu Yijun did such a thing... then I don't quite understand."

"What else do you understand? This bastard!" Li Caifeng cursed angrily, put her hand on Xiao Zhu Yijun's ear again, and twisted it hard.

"Okay, okay, there's a wrongdoer and a debtor, let's go fight that old Zhu Yijun." Zhu Yuanzhang advised: "This kid is still young, what does he know?"

Lao Zhu is relatively clear about right and wrong. Even if he is a bastard like Zhu Qizhen, he has not said what to do to the little Zhu Qizhen who was in the Xuande decade, let alone Zhu Yijun who is not as excessive as Zhu Qizhen.

But in terms of hatefulness, Zhu Yijun is also quite hateful, because Ming Dynasty could have been otherwise.

Unlike Zhu Youjian, who is a bad guy, Zhu Yijun's ability is actually quite outstanding, but Zhang Juzheng brought it out single-handedly.

This is the guy, just a show-off.

If the diligence of these two people had been changed, Daming might not have had this result.

Just imagine how many years Zhu Yijun could continue the Ming Dynasty if he didn't mess up.

The rotten Zhu Youjian could have kept the Ming Dynasty alive for many more years without blind intervention.

Of course there are no what-ifs in history...

Seeing that Zhang Juzheng was a little disappointed, Zhu Yuanzhang comforted him and said, "Uncle, you don't have to be like this. We all see your ability, and I'm going to help you vent your anger. As the saying goes, the king of heaven and earth is the master, I will give it to you personally." I’m so kind to you, let’s fight that bastard Zhu Yijun with us!”

"This...isn't this good..." Zhang Juzheng hesitated.

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said: "You were not like this back then. As far as we know, when Zhu Yijun was young, you would scold him at every turn, and sometimes even give him corporal punishment. Why don't you have the courage now?"

Zhang Juzheng was still hesitating.

"His Majesty Taizu really doesn't punish me?"

"You have worked so hard, dedicated yourself to our Ming Dynasty, and died of fatigue. How can we punish you?" Lao Zhu patted Zhang Juzheng on the shoulder and said generously: "We like you very much, and it happened that the immortal master promised us As the emperor of heaven, you can join our cabinet when the time comes."

Hearing this, Zhang Juzheng was shocked.

His mother, will Emperor Taizu now become the Emperor of Heaven?
"I am determined to follow His Majesty Taizu's lead!" Zhang Juzheng said decisively.

Lao Li stood aside and slapped himself in the face. What a good minister... Zhu Yuanzhang was deceived and crippled like this.

Zhu Yuanzhang turned back and smiled at Lao Li, "Haha, with our deception skills, we can deceive the good ones, we can deceive the good ones, and we can make the young couple live a good life, so let's deceive them into breaking up."

Today, Zhang Juzheng’s good leg seems to be lame because of our deception.

When Zhu Houcong heard about the emperor's troubles, he immediately smiled coyly and said: "Master Immortal, look at me... I was talking about the throne of the underworld..."

"What throne?" Li Qing said with a smile: "Yin Tianzi!"

"Oh, Master Immortal really gave me a surprise today..." Zhu Houcong said excitedly. "In that case...Zhu Zaihe, will you follow?" Li Qing turned to look at Zhu Zaihe.

Zhu Zaiye, who had just received a severe beating, immediately jumped up: "Go, go, go! I must go, I..."

Before he finished speaking, Lao Zhu went up with a flying kick.

"Me! Me! Dog-footed me!"

"I, I..." Zhu Zaihe immediately nodded and said: "I'm going, I'm going, I must give that old Zhu Yijun a good beating to make him stop doing human work!"

"Is there anyone else going?" Li Qing looked at the others again. For such a good thing, he must bring a few more people with him.

Gao Gong was caught by Li Qing's gaze and said indifferently: "I won't go. After all, the Wanli Dynasty has nothing to do with me."

"Well, Su Qing should stay and handle the government affairs." Zhu Zaihe said with a smile, "I can rest assured that Su Qing will do the work."

"Can I go?" Li Caifeng suddenly asked.

Li Qing smiled: "Go, of course you can go. You are Zhu Yijun's biological mother. Apart from these people named Zhu, you have the most right to beat him."

"Okay, then I'll count you as my concubine!"

Li Caifeng said, pressing Zhu Yijun's shoulders a little harder.

"Mom, it hurts..." Zhu Yijun was in pain and begged for mercy.

Li Caifeng snorted and then released her hand from Zhu Yijun's shoulder.

"That's it, Zhu Zaihe, Concubine Li, and Zhang Shuda, let's add these three." Li Qing scratched his face.

"Well, I suggest you bring some imperial troops there?" Zhu Zaihe asked hesitantly. He was really afraid that his son would suddenly turn his back on him.

At this point, Lao Zhu remembered that he shouldn't be a bachelor.

"Don't worry, I'm here." Li Qing said with a smile.

He is an immortal now and does not need to bring any imperial troops at all. Let alone take care of Zhu Yijun's guards. He can even erase this time and space with a snap of his fingers.

"In that case, let's go." Lao Zhu didn't ask in detail. Anyway, he believed in Li Qing.

After so many years of relationship, he knew that Li Qing would not fight an unprepared battle.

"Then stand firm!" Li Qing said, snapping his fingers, and several people disappeared.

Gao Gong pressed Zhu Yijun's shoulder and stared blankly at the direction in which the few people disappeared.

Ah, it turns out he is really an immortal master...

Thinking of this, Gao Gong's thoughts became even more beautiful.

Well, it will definitely end better than me in the original history! I also want to thank the immortal master.

……

In May of the 20th year of Wanli, Qianqing Palace.

Ever since the first minister, Shen Shixing, in the 14th year of Wanli, listed the examples of Ming Yingzong who was two years old and Ming Xiaozong who were six years old, and requested that the eldest son Zhu Changluo be appointed as the crown prince, Zhu Yijun became rebellious. He didn't really like Zhu Changluo's biological mother, Concubine Wang Gong, but he just happened to be lucky enough to meet her once a few years ago.

He didn't expect to win the bid. According to the rules, after a private blessing, Wang should be given an object as a proof of good fortune. However, since Wang is a maid in his mother's palace, no one will blame him for this matter. He was unruly, but Zhu Yijun felt that the matter was not very honorable, so he walked out of Cining Palace after putting on his clothes and belt.

A few months after Wang was pregnant, Queen Mother Li discovered and interrogated her because of changes in her body shape. Seeing this scene, Empress Dowager Li thought of her own suffering and bitterness as a palace maid, and deeply understood the Wang family's situation. At the same time, she was very happy that she had the opportunity to have a grandson.

One day, Zhu Yijun accompanied Empress Dowager Li to a banquet. During the dinner, the Empress Dowager asked Zhu Yijun about the matter. At first, he did not admit that it was his doing. Empress Dowager Li, who always had strict control over Zhu Yijun, immediately ordered the eunuchs on her left and right to fetch "Notes on Neilili" and asked Zhu Yijun to read it himself.

Faced with the facts, Zhu Yijun was embarrassed and had no choice but to admit it truthfully. Empress Dowager Li looked at Zhu Yijun's devastated look and tried to persuade her: "I am old, but I still have no grandchildren. If a man is a man, the family is blessed. A mother regards her son as the most precious, and would rather be divided among others?" At this point, Zhu Yijun reluctantly admitted, The Wang family was granted the title of Concubine Gong, and as expected she gave birth to a son, Zhu Changluo.

It is precisely because of these two reasons that Zhu Yijun felt very shameless, so he did not like Concubine Wang Gong or Zhu Changluo.

In addition, he was not very young and had a rebellious mentality. The more Shen Shixing talked about it, the less he liked it.

And his beloved Zheng also became pregnant a few years later. Not long after giving birth to Zhu Changxun, he named Zheng as the imperial concubine.

However, on the day when the imperial concubine was canonized, the courtiers smelled the idea of ​​abolishing the elder and establishing the younger. Immediately, a large number of courtiers stood up and expressed their opposition fiercely.

From then on, Zhu Yijun felt that the courtiers and himself were not in the same pot, and refused to go to court to listen to politics.

At this time, he was an adult and no longer needed the Queen Mother to attend the court, so he did not have the restraint of his mother, and he became more and more careless in his actions. The first assistant, Shen Shixing, was an amiable peacemaker. He held the illusion that Zhu Yijun would one day wake up, and repeatedly accommodated the emperor.

In this way, Zhu Yijun began to indulge in the beauties of the Sixth Palace. Drinking and sex were much more interesting than in the previous court.

In short, if you can't go to court, you won't go to court. If you muddle along, you'll be procrastinating. If you mess up, it's over.

Anyway, he was the emperor, so he couldn't put a quilt under the bridge. It didn't matter. It was just a drag on him. Anyway, Zhang Juzheng left him a solid foundation, and he got a lot from confiscating his house.

Starting from the 17th year of Wanli, Zhu Yijun no longer received courtiers, and the cabinet appeared to have a shortage of officials and Cao offices. The vacancies of officials at all levels could not be filled. Anyway, the situation in the DPRK was quite bad.

Zhu Yijun doesn't care about this. This matter has nothing to do with him anyway. If you don't let me get what I want, then I definitely won't let you either.

The weather was nice today, and Zhu Yijun was in a good mood. He was swaying on the lounge chair, enjoying the iced grapes and humming happily. Suddenly, he thought of a passage and started mumbling.

"When you enter the official gate, you bow as if you were not allowed to do so. If you don't stand in the middle of the gate, if you don't walk within the threshold, if you step out of position, you will behave like a child..."

Zhang Juzheng happened to follow Li Qing to Qianqing Palace. Hearing these words, Zhang Juzheng subconsciously shouted loudly.

"Why is it a quilt? It's obviously an erection!"

Zhu Yijun was still rocking on the recliner, but when he heard this familiar sunny shout, he stood upright.

"Teacher! I was wrong!"

Almost as a conditioned reflex, Zhu Yijun shouted these words. (End of chapter)