After the small talk, Liu Shouyou asked cautiously: "Zhang Banban, I didn't know that you came to see me this time, but what are your orders from Long live the Lord?"
Zhang Jia did not answer the question directly, but said, "Does Mr. Liu know about the battle between Jin Yiwei and others today?"
Liu Shouyou was shocked when he heard this! Could it be that Long Live Master is dissatisfied with this matter? After all, the crossbow was used in the capital, so it was normal for him to be a little worried!
However, Liu Shou had a second thought. Liu Haojia was still a popular person in front of Emperor Wanli. This matter might have been reported to Emperor Wanli long ago. Judging from Emperor Wanli's childish nature, he might support this competition! And maybe if Liu Haojia dared to lead people to use crossbows, Emperor Wanli might have given his acquiescence!
Thinking of this, he became even more cautious, so he said: "Zhang Banban, the subordinates naturally know about this matter, but I don't know what Long Live Lord thinks?"
Zhang Jia said with a smile: "If Long Live Lord wants Master Liu to protect Liu Haojia, what should Master Liu do?"
Liu Shouyou had some concerns after hearing this, but he still said tentatively: "Zhang Banban, it is said that this Liu Haojia is from our Jinyi Guards, and the lower officials should naturally protect him. But the things he caused are too big, and I am afraid that the court will There are fierce discussions inside, and I’m afraid it will be difficult for me to intervene!”
Just as they were talking, someone reported outside the door: "Sir, a document from the cabinet has been delivered!"
Zhang Jia, who wanted to speak, sat up straight after hearing this, wanting to see what the cabinet documents said. And he guessed that this document was probably Zhang Juzheng's will!
Liu Shouyou asked someone to bring the document in. He took it and looked at it carefully, his brows knitting together involuntarily! The cabinet documents clearly stated that he was asked to temporarily take Liu Haojia into custody and wait to see how the courtiers reacted. If the matter is not serious, just handle it according to Jin Yiwei's family rules. If the courtiers react strongly, Liu Haojia will be transferred to Dali Temple for interrogation and dealt with according to law!
At the same time, Liu Shouyou also recognized that the signature on the back of the document was Zhang Juzheng's own handwriting! This shows that Zhang Juzheng really wants to deal with Liu Haojia! Otherwise, all it takes to deal with a general banner is one document, so there is no need for him to sign and deposit a document!
Liu Shouyou felt very embarrassed when he looked at this document! The document in his hand clearly requires that Liu Haojia must die! But he clearly felt that Zhang Jia wanted him to protect Liu Haojia! And Zhang Jia represents Emperor Wanli, which puts him in a dilemma!
However, he still asked with the last glimmer of hope: "Zhang Banban, please tell me the truth. What kind of regulations does Long Live Master have? After all, it is easier to do things if you have regulations!"
Zhang Jia looked at him and naturally guessed his intention to speculate. He chuckled and said, "Mr. Liu, actually, haven't you already guessed it? I'm not afraid to tell you clearly that Long live the Lord's intention is to protect him." Lives in Liu Haojia! Why, does it contradict the meaning of this document?"
Liu Shouyou gave up completely after hearing this! He gave the document in his hand to Zhang Jia with a wry smile and said, "Zhang Banban is indeed a mastermind! You guessed right. This is the document signed by Prime Minister Zhang himself. Take a look first!"
While Zhang Jia was reading the documents, Liu Shouyou's thoughts were changing all over the place! On the one hand, he did not dare to disobey Zhang Juzheng's orders, because Zhang Juzheng's power was now so great that it would be effortless to kick him out of the command of the Jinyi Guards! Moreover, the success he is able to achieve now is all due to Zhang Juzheng!
But at the same time, he did not dare to offend Emperor Wanli. Although Emperor Wanli is young now, sooner or later he will grow up and inherit the throne! If you go against his will at this time, you can't tell whether you will be settled by the queen in the future!
At the moment, two thoughts were swirling around in his mind, making him extremely annoyed! However, he quickly made up his mind and decided to do it according to Zhang Juzheng's wishes!
In his opinion, the little emperor is still young and is still some years away from taking charge. Besides, even if Emperor Wanli takes charge, Prime Minister Zhang might still be in power and be able to protect him! Maybe then I will still be able to get the wind when I want it, and the rain when I want it!
Just when his expression changed and he made up his mind, Zhang Jia, who had been reading the paperwork, was also watching Liu Shouyou from the corner of his eye! Just looking at Liu Shou's expression, Zhang Jia, who was good at observing people's emotions, knew that he had probably made up his mind, and he guessed that Liu Shou might completely obey Zhang Juzheng's orders!
In fact, this is not difficult to guess. After all, Zhang Juzheng is now extremely powerful and has the support of Empress Dowager Li and Feng Bao behind him. As for Emperor Wanli, although he occupies the title of emperor, he is too young and will be in power for a long time!
Besides, there are Zhang Juzheng, Empress Dowager Li and others occupying power. Whether Emperor Wanli can hold real power is another matter. Are there many puppet emperors in history? So this result is not difficult to guess at all!
After reading the document, Zhang Jia handed it back to Liu Shouyou and said calmly: "Master Liu is probably planning to order the arrest of Liu Haojia, right?"
Liu Shouyou was disturbed, so he simply broke the jar and said: "Zhang Banban, you have also seen the document. I am also in a difficult position!"
Zhang Jia snorted in his heart and felt that Liu Shouyou was indeed not a good person! Just now he called himself a lower official, but after making up his mind, he called himself an official in the blink of an eye! Thinking of this, Zhang Jia suppressed his anger and said in a calm tone: "Master Liu, if you deal with Liu Haojia, aren't you afraid that Long live the Lord will be angry?"
Liu Shouyou hesitated for a moment, but still raised his head and said: "Zhang Banban, there is nothing we can do about this! Now that Long Live Lord has not personally taken charge, it is Prime Minister Zhang who has the final say, and I can only execute Prime Minister Zhang's orders." This is my order, so Zhang Banban must not embarrass me!"
Zhang Jia saw Liu Shou looking nervous and said with a smile: "Master Liu, why are you nervous! It seems that our family can make some weird requests! Don't worry, our family won't make it difficult for you. It's just one request. We The family has already asked Liu Haojia to come over, so don’t make it difficult for him, just find a yard for him to live in, and don’t use punishment or trial!”
When Liu Shouyou heard that this was the request, he immediately felt relieved, but he thought to himself, as long as you don't let me let Liu Haojia go, anything can be done! But he still asked: "Zhang Banban, what do you mean?"
Zhang Jia sighed and said with a sad face: "Master Liu, you also know that Liu Haojia has given Mr. Long Live several ideas during this period and has also helped with many things, so Mr. Long Live appreciates him very much! So I wanted to protect him, so I sent my family to Mr. Liu to inform him!"
