"Lao San, I'm afraid Mr. Zhang may really be in trouble this time!"

In Qianqing Palace, after handing a memorial to Wang Bing who came in a hurry, the little fat man couldn't help but look sad.

"Didn't I say a few days ago that Mr. Zhang's illness is still improving? How come..."

After glancing at Zhang Juzheng's memorandum, which was written by Zhang Juzheng, Wang Bing couldn't help but froze.

Speaking of which, Zhang Juzheng's physical condition has never been the same since he was poisoned by Kuzhi Powder. Coupled with long-term hard work, it is difficult for his body not to collapse.

"Oh, this is all my fault! I knew that my husband was getting weaker and weaker, but I still gave him such a heavy burden..."

"Your Majesty, if something happens to Mr. Zhang's life, the New Deal issue may cause another disturbance!"

Thinking back to the original history, the reason why the New Deal was quickly abolished after Zhang Juzheng's death was that, in addition to the little fat man, the most critical reason was that those opponents of the New Deal took the opportunity to add fuel to the flames.

In this time and space, although the little fat man's attitude towards Zhang Juzheng and the New Deal was completely different from the original history because of Wang Bing's relationship, Zhang Juzheng's suppression of opponents of the New Deal in North Korea and China for the sake of the New Deal was not the same as the original. What are the differences historically?

Even because of the "love-stealing" incident, Zhang Juzheng, who was "desperate", suppressed these opponents even more than in the original history.

It's just that the longer it is suppressed, the stronger the backlash will be. So once Zhang Juzheng dies, it's hard to say whether the emperor, Little Fatty, can continue to suppress the backlash from these people.

"Humph, the New Deal is the cornerstone of our Ming Dynasty's revival. If anyone dares to take the opportunity to cause trouble and undermine the New Deal, then don't blame me for following Emperor Taizu's example!"

Obviously, the little fat man was mentally prepared for what Wang Bing was worried about.

"Your Majesty, as the saying goes, you are not afraid of thieves, but you are afraid of them! Rather than letting these people pop out to cause trouble from time to time, it is better to just make a big deal..."

Seeing the determination on the little fat man's face, Wang Bing couldn't help but feel moved in his heart, and then he slowly revealed a plan to 'lead the snake out of the hole'.

"Lao San, just do what you said! Although it can't really solve the problem once and for all, it can at least deter it for a while!"

Hearing Wang Bing's suggestion, the little fat man slapped the dragon case with his palm, and then stood up suddenly. "In addition, starting from tomorrow, the Yulin Guards will be temporarily divided into two parts, stationed in Xiyuan. and the Military Academy, changing every month!”

Finally, the little fat man issued an order to transfer the Yulin Guards to the imperial city again.

"Your Majesty, will this scare those people? If they are too timid to move, that's not..."

Hearing that the little fat man asked the Yulin Guards to re-station in Xiyuan, Wang Bing couldn't help but said with some worry.

"Lao San, you don't understand! The more I behave like this, the more courageous they will become, haha!"

While Wang Bing looked confused, the little fat man did not explain the reason.

…

"The Grand Master is ill, so you don't have to worry about those details!"

Looking at Zhang Juzheng, who had a long white beard and a skeletal figure on the bed in front of him, it was difficult for Wang Bing to connect him with the elegant first minister of the Ming Dynasty.

After coming out of the palace, Wang Bing personally came to Zhang Juzheng's hospital bed and read out the little fat man's decree to confer Zhang Juzheng as Grand Master.

Speaking of which, the little fat man had mentioned the matter of conferring the title of Grand Master on Zhang Juzheng several times before, but without exception, Zhang Juzheng politely declined.

But this time, Zhang Juzheng, who knew that his time was running out, finally stopped delaying and accepted the title of Little Fatty on his sickbed, becoming the first civil servant to be granted the title of Grand Master while alive since the founding of the People's Republic of China.

"Uncle Youlaoguo has made a trip himself!"

Zhang Juzheng, who accepted the title of Grand Master, the first of the three princes, leaned on the hospital bed and thanked him weakly.

"It's my honor to be able to convey the decree to my first assistant in the Ming Dynasty!"

For such a dedicated and dedicated prime minister, Wang Bing truly respects him from the bottom of his heart.

"Uncle Guo has been praised too much. I just fulfilled my responsibilities as a minister. The so-called self-cultivation, harmonization of the family, governance of the country and peace of the world, I can barely manage the country! And without the secret help of Uncle Guo, as far as the New Deal is concerned,

Whether I can accomplish it or not is still unknown, how dare I call myself the first assistant!"

Obviously, Zhang Juzheng, the chief assistant and teacher, was very aware of the changes that had taken place in the little fat man after Wang Bing appeared.

"Haha, Mr. Zhang thinks too highly of this kid. How can I do that? This is all because Your Majesty has seen the benefits of the New Deal to the country and the country, and he has nothing to do with this kid!"

Wang Bing was not surprised that Zhang Juzheng was able to detect that the change in the little fat man was related to him. But as he said, there are some things that cannot be said or done, especially in a dynasty like the Ming Dynasty that took great precautions against relatives.

"Haha, my days are numbered. Can you please tell me what you did?"

Regarding Wang Bing's denial, Zhang Juzheng did not say much, but solemnly asked Wang Bing the question that had been hidden in his heart for many years.

There was no other way. He first 'encouraged' the emperor to focus on martial arts, and then 'seduce' the emperor to focus on business and profit. In addition, as the prince's tutor and the prince's uncle, it was difficult not to suspect his ulterior motives for his behavior.

"Haha, don't worry, Mr. Zhang. I'm not interested in the things you're worried about. As for why, to put it nicely, it's almost the same as Mr. Zhang. They all want me to make Ming Dynasty strong. To put it badly,

If so, it means that I, Da Ming, can bully others, but others cannot bully me, Da Ming, that’s all!”

Wang Bing was able to guess a thing or two about Zhang Juzheng's worries. Therefore, facing such an old man who had only a short time to live, Wang Bing also spoke frankly about what was on his mind.

"Thank you, uncle Guo, for clearing up my doubts! In this way, I can finally leave with peace of mind, hahahaha!"

…

On the ninth day of September in the fourteenth year of Wanli, four years later than the original history, Zhang Juzheng, the first minister of the Ming Dynasty who had swept away the previous malaise of the imperial court and created the "Wanli Zhongxing" situation, finally became ill due to overwork.

He died of illness in Beijing on the Double Ninth Festival, the ninth day of September.

"...as a gift to Shangzhu Kingdom, with nine altars, and the posthumous title Wenzheng...civilian and military officials of the fourth rank and above in Beijing went to worship. In addition, they were accompanied by royal guards and ceremonial guardians to send the Taishi's coffin to his hometown for burial!"

Regarding the passing of Zhang Juzheng, just as in the original history, the little fat man who had been absent from court for three days gave him infinite mourning and honor after his death.

In addition to the posthumous gifts and nine altar sacrifices from Shangzhu Kingdom, compared with the posthumous title of "Wenzhong" that Zhang Juzheng received in the original history, the "Wenzheng" title this time clearly reflects his contribution more.

You must know that as the highest posthumous title for civil servants after their death, since the founding of the People's Republic of China, only four civil servants have received this posthumous title before Zhang Juzheng in the past two hundred years.
Chapter completed!