Feng Bao was sent to Xiaolingwei, Nanjing, to grow vegetables. This punishment was more severe than the one at the end of the Wanli decade in history. Although Emperor Wanli drove Feng Bao away that time, he at least allowed Feng Bao to build a new house in Nanjing. live. This time it was different, he was almost beaten to the end and became the lowest eunuch, and he was carrying severe punishment. Feng Qianzhang's life would not be wonderful.
Zhang Juzheng was implicated, but in the eyes of the two palaces and the emperor, he was an accomplice. However, in order to save Li Guifei's face, they could not fully disclose their criminal evidence, so they had to allocate part of the crime to bribery.
What kind of person is Zhang Juzheng? He can hear the fishiness in him. Originally, when he heard that it was "an insult to the Tian Family", he was already mentally prepared to send his whole family into the army, but in the end, the decree came to a "temporary thought", and finally he was dismissed from office and returned to his hometown to live idle.
This was somewhat beyond Zhang Juzheng's expectations, but at the same time it made him more aware that his "criminal evidence" in the two palaces and the emperor must be so sensitive that he had to play some tricks in the edict.
It is actually not difficult to expose the trick. Zhang Juzheng only needs to shout his injustice and forcefully turn the matter into a corruption case, and he can get the three judicial departments to participate in the case. Then the truth behind the edict will definitely be exposed. Although Ge Shouli, the censor of Zuodu, has always been a die-hard high-ranking official, he is a person who enforces the law very strictly, and he is about to be seventy years old. He belongs to the category of veterans who are "about to arrive at the station" and have relatively few worries.
But Zhang Juzheng would definitely not do this, otherwise it would not be a matter that could be settled by returning home and living leisurely.
The two palaces and the emperor did not stay long after issuing the decree, and soon left gloomily. Gao Gong and Guo Pu sighed and accompanied Zhang Juzheng out. Zhang Juzheng still straightened his back and seemed unwilling to show any weakness, but after all, the dejection in his eyes could not be concealed.
It's true that Gao Gong is a straight man, but his friendship with Zhang Juzheng is too deep after all. Seeing this, he couldn't help but feel a little sentimental. He sighed and said, "The imperial edict asked you to leave today, but you have been dismissed from office. Why don't you use it?" There is no inn station, and I am afraid there are no arrangements at home. I will go to the cabinet to draw up a statement to the emperor, asking him to allow you to use the inn station."
Guo Pu did not have much friendship with Zhang Juzheng, but at this time he said, "Although it is a pity that Taiyue is leaving, there is also a benefit. He can discipline his family well and stop doing evil in his hometown."
Gao Gong frowned a little after hearing this. Of course he knew what Guo Pu said. The reputation of the Zhang family in his hometown was extremely bad, especially Zhang Juzheng's father Zhang Wenming. He did too many things to bully others. On the contrary, it was Zhang Juzheng's son who stayed in his hometown. They behaved a little more calmly. But at this time, it is a bit inappropriate to say this, which means that some pots are not opened and others are lifted.
Who knew that Zhang Juzheng was not dissatisfied at all, he nodded and said, "Ju Zheng will bear in mind Duke Guo's teachings, and he will strictly control them after returning home." Then without saying much, he bowed his hands to the two of them, "You two are busy with work. , I won’t delay since I’m in the right place, and I’ll take my leave.”
Zhang Juzheng left the palace and returned to his residence, only to find that his home was surrounded by a large number of royal guards. He was shocked, but immediately relieved. Having reached this point, what else could he not let go of?
But when he approached, a member of the Jinyi Guards Qianhu saw him and immediately came over to salute "Mr. Zhang Ge"
Zhang Juzheng waved his hand and interrupted, "No need to be polite, I am no longer the elder. However, the edict I received did not say that my house will be confiscated. What are you doing?"
Of course, the thousands of members of the Jinyiwei family knew that Zhang Juzheng was no longer the elder, but the civil servants of the Ming Dynasty were amazing. Resigning from an official position did not mean that he would never be used again. Even if he was never used, his status as a Jinshi was not deprived of him, and his reputation as a scholar was He has nothing to do with officialdom, and he is still not something a small fish like him can afford to offend. How can he dare not take others seriously?
What's more, people like Zhang Juzheng, who have been in the center for a long time and have served as examiners many times, have countless disciples and former officials. If one of them doesn't like his little shrimp, he will not be able to eat it and walk away.
"Mr. Zhang, we don't know what the edict said, but there is another oral edict from the Holy One, saying that there are some problems with the origin of your house, so Governor Zhu sent someone to seal it. Governor Zhu has no choice but to forgive me. "
Zhang Juzheng was shocked and secretly thought that it had been seven or eight years since the incident in this house, but the emperor could actually find out? No, this was definitely not investigated by the emperor, it must be highly pragmatic.
But Zhang Juzheng had no choice but to accept the loss of being dumb. He didn't bother to argue with Qianhu, the Jinyiwei Qianhu, and returned home directly. People in the mansion already knew that something had happened to the master, and many of them felt like mourning for their heirs, wiping away tears when they saw Zhang Juzheng.
Zhang Juzheng was depressed, but he really didn't want to say anything more. Looking at the Jinyiwei who had been seized everywhere, he only said for a long time, "Take care of Xinrou and let's go now. You Qi, check the accounting office, and then hire some carriages and oxen." Cars and stuff, we have to leave today.”
Who knew that You Qi had a strange look on his face and stepped forward and said, "Master, the carriages are ready. Ten carriages and twenty ox carts. Although there are many people in the house, we can leave at once."
Zhang Juzheng was a little surprised: "With so many cars, they were hired so quickly?"
You Qi shook his head and said, "Master, these cars were not hired by Xiao Xiao. Someone brought them here early in the morning and parked them outside the house waiting."
Zhang Juzheng's expression changed: "Early in the morning?"
You Qi sighed, "These cars came just after the master went out. Seeing that they were blocking the road, I wanted to drive them away, but the leader said that they were from the Jinghua Caravan and were sent by Gao Guanzheng. , and said that these cars will be useful at our house today. In addition, Gao Guanzheng also left a letter, asking me to give it to the master when he returns home. I thought, Gao Guanzheng would not do this without reason, and it is not bad. The relationship with Gao Ge’s hometown stopped them.”
Of course he now understood what Gao Pingshi meant when he said "it will be useful today", but the letter still had to be forwarded, so he immediately took out a letter from his sleeve and handed it to Zhang Juzheng.
Zhang Juzheng's eyes wandered for a while, then he finally took the letter, opened it and read it.
The letter did not seem to be long, and Zhang Juzheng read it quickly. However, after reading the letter, he did not move or speak for a long time. After a while, Zhang Juzheng said slowly, "Since hospitality is hard to refuse, let's use his car. You Qi, tell me, move faster."
After everyone around him dispersed, Zhang Jianxiu stepped forward and asked, "Sir, what happened today?"
Sir, I mean father.
Zhang Juzheng was silent for a while, then slowly said, "It's just a defeat."
Zhang Jianxiu was about to ask again, but Zhang Juzheng waved his hand, "This is the end of my life as a father. In the future, if any of you brothers can study, pass the Jinshi examination, and become an official, you must remember one thing." thing."
Zhang Jianxiu had no choice but to ask, "Father, please give me instructions."
"Don't make enemies of high pragmatism."
