As soon as they entered the British mansion, Jiao Jing and Zhu Yi felt that there was a depressing atmosphere in the entire mansion.
After entering the flower hall, Zhang Min sat on a chair, staring straight at the tea cup in front of him, his face gloomy and silent.
What happened in the early morning has been spread by now.
When the Emperor of the Emperor approves the execution of the criminals, it is a formal edict, leaving no room for mediation.
In other words, unless the British government was bold and planned to rob the prison, Zhang Fu would be dead.
But obviously, although Zhang Fu was important to the British government, it was impossible to sacrifice the entire family for him.
In the clan society, everyone's existence is for the continuation and glory of the family, and Zhang Fu is no exception.
The early protest was Zhang Shi's best effort to save his younger brother.
You must know that although most of the British high-ranking officers and generals hold middle and low-level military positions, there are still only a few who are qualified to serve in the early dynasty.
However, at that time in the morning court, except for Zhang Xi's in-law Zhu Qian, no one from the British government's military officials came forward to agree.
Even when Zhang Shi and Li Xian were arguing, no one came out to play the drum.
This state is not accidental, but inevitable.
These honorable ministers and generals want to protect the British government.
Because for them, their financial future was already closely tied to the British government, so when Zhang Fu was arrested, they worked hard to defend Zhang Fu's innocence.
But that's because Zhang Fu's existence can unite the power of the British government and help each of them go further in the officialdom.
However, Zhang Fu was convicted.
Whether it was the so-called Eight Discussions or bringing out the merits of his father and brother, all Zhang Fu could win in the end was a light sentence.
The so-called light sentence is just that compared to the death penalty, the best result is exile to guard the border.
To the British government, this result was no different than death.
In fact, for committing such a crime, Zhang Fu would be worse off dead than alive.
As long as he lives, someone will use his crimes to criticize the British government. Compared with living, the best way to maintain the reputation of the British government is to die for such a corrupt person.
For these honorable ministers and generals, the reputation of the British government they relied on was of course more important than Zhang Fu's life or death.
Therefore, in the morning court, only Zhang Fu, who was blinded by brotherhood and couldn't understand clearly, and Zhu Qian, who couldn't shirk it and had to take action because of the affection of his in-laws, were still stubbornly trying to save Zhang Fu's life.
But in fact, even Zhu Qian was obviously not so willing. Otherwise, he would not have been so easily dismissed by Jin Lian without saying a word.
From the moment Tingju was convicted, Zhang Fu was destined to be abandoned by the entire British government!
Jiao Jing believes that Zhang Shi, who comes from a noble family, will not be unaware of this truth.
However, looking at his current demeanor, it was obvious that he felt resentful because of this.
Sighing in his heart, Jiao Jing felt that he understood Zhang Shi a little more thoroughly.
This may be the reason why Zhang Fu did not hand over the British government to Zhang Shi back then.
Jiao Jing believed that if it was Zhang Fu who was imprisoned in a different place and was convicted by the court, Zhang Fu would definitely give up the rescue without hesitation.
In fact, in order to maintain the reputation of the British government, they might even take the initiative to request the execution as soon as possible to clear the door for the British government to show the British government's righteousness in exterminating relatives.
Two approaches and two people, Jiao Jing cannot judge which one is better.
However, from the perspective of collaborators, Zhang Xi, who could not clearly see the situation and was easily trapped by his emotions, was obviously not as suitable as Zhang Fu, who was strategizing and decisive at the same time.
However, this also strengthened his idea, that is, in future cooperation, although he must continue to rely on the power of the British government, he must not continue to let the British government be in a dominant position!
After stopping for a moment, seeing that Zhang Min remained silent, Jiao Jing glanced at Zhu Yi, so Zhu Yi took the initiative to speak.
"My nephew and Prince Consort Jiao have already heard about what happened in the morning. My condolences to the uncle. I believe that the third master is in prison. If he knew that the uncle is still running for him at this moment, he will definitely feel grateful for the brotherhood."
Zhang Min still didn't speak, so Jiao Jing frowned and said.
"Second Master, although there have been many twists and turns in the case of the mission, all the distinguished ministers, as well as me and others, have tried their best, and every step they took was done in accordance with Second Master's instructions."
"However, the emperor was well prepared and had superior skills. No one could do anything about it. Xu Bin and others suffered losses, and the Madonna in the palace also felt very sorry for them. However, in any case, the case did not affect the British government. It is lucky."
"Now the negotiation is about to begin. If it goes well, the return of the Supreme Emperor is just around the corner. For the sake of the British government, the Second Master must not be so depressed!"
These words were soft yet strong, and they seemed to be tactful and consoling, but in fact they had a hidden meaning of beating, causing a sudden flush on Zhang Xi's face.
"What does Prince Consort Jiao mean?"
Jiao Jing leaned back in his chair coldly and asked.
"It's not interesting, I just want to ask the second master, if the third master passes away, will the British government be in such a depression afterwards?"
Zhang Min clenched his fists and almost issued an eviction order, but in the end, he endured it.
The British government cannot collapse, and Zhang Fu cannot escape death penalty, so the responsibility for maintaining the British government will fall on him.
Of course he understands this.
Jiao Jing is not just Jiao Jing, standing behind him is Queen Mother Sun.
After glancing at Zhu Yi who was standing aside, and then thinking of Ren Li who was still recovering from his injuries in the mansion, Zhang Mian had to admit it.
Today, the British government no longer has an absolute advantage when facing this Virgin.
The Duke of Chengguo, represented by Zhu Yi, has rich connections among the civil servants. Although due to the issue of titles, the mansions of the ministers who were close to them some time ago were somewhat vacillating.
However, with the Queen Mother Sun's marriage decree, they settled down again, not only because it was the British Duke who got married, but also because they saw the hope of the Chengguo Duke's revival.
As for Ren Li, although he has been running for Zhang Fu during this period, objectively speaking, by using the name of the British Duke to control the Commander-in-Chief of the Fifth Army, he is indeed cannibalizing the British Duke to a certain extent. The power of the government.
What's more, Zhang Mi has always been suspicious of this person.
In his opinion, even if Ren Li is facing the British government, he is not a true brother.
Although the power of the ministers represented by Zhu Yi and the power of the military government gradually formed by Ren Li could not completely replace the British government, at least they would not leave the Queen Mother Sun with no choice as before.
Especially when Zhang Fu no longer has the power to turn around, in fact, what the British government needs more is the support of the Queen Mother Sun.
Because only in this way can the British government, the Chengguo government, and the relatives of Jiao Jing and others truly unite.
Although what Jiao Jing said was rude, Zhang Xi had to admit that it was indeed the truth.
If everything goes well, then after the Supreme Emperor returns to the south, with his old man around, he will naturally be able to attract more courtiers.
By then, if you are still as you are now, the status of the British government will further decline.
Things have developed to this point. The British government has already completely tied up with the Supreme Emperor, and there is no way out.
So, he really had to cheer up.
Even if the third brother dies, the honor and status of the British government must continue to be maintained!
