After hearing Zhang Juzheng's remarks, everyone, both civil and military, made some moves! Some people were indignant, some were thoughtful, and some nodded! Some people even look completely indifferent! Zhang Juzheng, standing in the center of the hall, naturally took all of this into consideration.
At this time, the little emperor received the message and said: "But Mr. Zhang, according to your opinion, how should we treat the ancestors' legalization?"
Zhang Juzheng nodded with satisfaction when he heard Emperor Wanli's question. He seemed to be very satisfied with the question. He said: "This is actually very simple! If the ancestral method is applicable, naturally follow it; if it is inappropriate, naturally make adjustments! To put it bluntly, Yes, it’s just a matter of adapting to local conditions!”
After hearing these words, the ministers began to whisper again. But because of Zhang Juzheng's face, his voice was lower. So Emperor Wanli patted the deputy on the throne and signaled the courtiers to quiet down, and then he said: "What you said, I..."
As soon as he said this, he saw Liu Haojia wink at him crazily! So he paused immediately before continuing: "I still don't quite understand! But Mr. Zhang has the final say on political matters, and I feel at ease! But now I just want to know how to deal with this matter today?"
Zhang Juzheng twisted his beard and said: "This matter is very easy to handle! In fact, neither of them did anything wrong, they just followed different rules! According to the truth, a small punishment but a big warning is enough!"
Emperor Wanli secretly breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this and said, "Then let Mr. Zhang handle it. We can't delay the government because of this matter!"
Zhang Juzheng was even more happy when he heard this. He probably thought that Emperor Wanli was concerned about government affairs because he had taught him well! So he first nodded to Emperor Wanli, then turned to Song Chengwei, Zhao Minghua and others and said: "As courtiers, you have read too little! If you read more old books, I'm afraid you will know this This matter of the military discipline of the Jinyi Guards will not be led by others, leading to what it is now! So those of you who stood up today will all be fined three months of salary, as a warning to others!"
Then he looked at Liu Haojia again, but his expression became much more serious! He stared at Liu Haojia and said: "You are a rare smart person, which allowed you to take advantage of a loophole and mislead many courtiers! But as the saying goes, cleverness is misled by cleverness. If you keep playing tricks, it will be very harmful to your future career and the court. It’s not good! You should take the right path more often in the future! I’ll fine you half a year’s salary! And if I take advantage of the loophole again next time, I’m afraid it won’t be the result like this!”
People on both sides were scolded by Zhang Juzheng, but they couldn't say anything. Even Liu Haojia could only bow and salute to express his acceptance of the teachings. In this way, a vigorous event ended in an anticlimactic manner this morning, which surprised everyone!
After the early morning dismissal, Emperor Wanli returned to his palace overjoyed. In his opinion, today is an incredible victory! Because Zhang Juzheng showed a very unusual respect for him! He couldn't help but think of what Liu Haojia said again: "If you want to be respected, you must have enough strength! So now he is thinking about how to increase his influence among the courtiers.
As for the courtiers, they left one after another in groups of three and five. At the same time, they were discussing today's events with each other. Liu Haojia didn't want to be pointed out by the officials, so he deliberately stayed at the end before leaving the hall, and walked out of the palace alone.
He hadn't gone far when he heard someone behind him shout loudly: "Master Liu, wait a minute!"
He looked back and saw Zhang Jiazheng running over panting. Liu Haojia hurriedly walked back a few steps to greet me and said, "Zhang Banban, why didn't you go accompany Long Live Lord instead of coming out to see me off?"
Zhang Jia said with a smile: "Of course it was ordered by Lord Long Live. Of course, our family also came to give you a gift! After all, this victory is all due to you!"
But Liu Haojia sighed and said, "What kind of victory is this! In my plan, I wanted to further force the ministers to make concessions, but the results of the victory were all taken away by Prime Minister Zhang!"
Zhang Jia didn't react for a moment after hearing this. He blinked and said, "How do you say this?"
Liu Haojia said: "Actually, I don't need to tell you, Zhang Banban, you will figure it out after a while! This time, Prime Minister Zhang also came out of the way, not only establishing the concept of reform in the hearts of the ministers, but also showing his authority! The most important thing is , these days he can tell that those courtiers are enemies, and those courtiers can be divided and gathered together! So after today, I am afraid that he will become more and more comfortable in acting in the court! "
Zhang Jia thought about it and understood it immediately. He couldn't help but nodded and said, "Mr. Zhang is really powerful! This move can make many conservative ministers dizzy! If in the future, If someone makes excuses for the ancestral system again, I’m afraid it won’t be as smooth as before!”
Liu Haojia said: "That's why I say that the real winner this time is Prime Minister Zhang!"
Zhang Jia also said helplessly: "Then what can we do? Prime Minister Zhang is unparalleled in resourcefulness and holds the title of righteousness. We and I cannot defeat him!"
Liu Haojia chuckled and said, "Who said we can't fight them?"
Zhang Jia's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he whispered: "Do you have a clever plan? Tell me quickly!"
Liu Haojia whispered solemnly: "Zhang Banban goes back and tells Mr. Long Live that we are much younger than Mr. Zhang! Just wait until he dies slowly! Sometimes, surviving longer is victory!"
Zhang Jia heard this and blurted out: "What a brilliant idea this is!"
But then he came to his senses, thought about it carefully and said, "Mr. Liu really has a long-term view. Our family will definitely tell this to Long Live Lord!"
Liu Haojia stood up straight and said, "Now it's time to work hard! And it's time to start our next plan!"
When Zhang Jia heard this, he clapped his hands and said, "That's great! But you are a very strict person and never say what to do next, which makes our family feel itchy!"
Liu Haojia chuckled, took out a letter from his arms and handed it to Zhang Jia and said: "The general plan is in it, Zhang Banban can take a look at it with Long Live Lord. But plans are plans after all, and there will always be changes. If there are any other changes, I will naturally notify Zhang Banban."
Zhang Jia took the letter and hurriedly stuffed it into his arms and said, "Then our family won't give it to you. We have to quickly send the letter to Long Live Lord for review."
After saying that, he and Liu Haojia said goodbye, and Liu Haojia left the palace alone. As soon as he left the security range of the palace, he was surrounded by a group of royal guards waiting for news! These extremely excited Jin Yiwei rushed up to hug him, touch him, and surrounded him with water!
