"Not only the two palaces, but also the cabinet, six ministries and nine ministers, and most of the nobles went to express their condolences."

Zhu Yijun suddenly realized.

Depingbo Li Ming died, no wonder there was such a grand event.

This is no ordinary nobleman, this is his mother's old father, commonly known as the great father of the country.

Of course, it is not the two mothers now, but the late emperor's first wife, Empress Xiaoyi.

This first wife married the late emperor in the 31st year of Jiajing's reign, and died of illness in the 37th year of Jiajing's reign.

Although she died of illness, the first wife is still the first wife. Even if the two palaces die in the future, she will not be qualified to be promoted to the ancestral temple and worship at the side of the late emperor. Only this first wife can do it.

Therefore, when the great patriarch dies, both palaces have to give him some respect.

He pondered for a while and said: "Zhang Daban, go and express your condolences for me and just say some polite words."

It's hard for others to stop you from fulfilling your filial piety.

When everyone gets used to him sending people to his house, it will be considered a small success.

Zhu Yijun will not miss any temptation to extend his power.

After receiving the order, Zhang Hong bowed and retreated, just passing by Jiang Keqian.

Jiang Keqian and Zhang Hong met face to face and nodded as if they had seen each other before.

Then he came to Zhu Yijun's side. Just as he was about to speak, he was interrupted by Zhu Yijun: "If you are not in a hurry, wait until I finish my work."

I've been struggling with the Ministry of Rites for more than an hour now, and it's already getting late.

Seeing that it was about to end, he didn't want to be distracted, so he just finished it and dealt with it later. After all, he didn't have anything urgent to do now.

Jiang Keqian stepped aside very wisely.

Another two quarters of an hour passed.

Zhu Yijun was only familiar with the ceremony of the Ministry of Rites.

He walked not far away and met with Lu Tiaoyang, the Minister of Rites, and said: "Lv Shangshu, I have learned all about the instructions for ascending to the throne. If nothing happens, I will go back to the palace first."

Lu Tiaoyang's smile was very warm.

He bowed first and then said: "Your Highness is really enlightened. There is nothing to do with the Ministry of Rites. Your Highness, please don't miss the time tomorrow."

Zhu Yijun smiled: "Lv Shangshu is joking. I am a student of history, and I have never heard of anyone who delayed his appointment to the throne."

He said a few more words to Lu Tiaoyang, then led the palace guards away.

After leaving the palace, he motioned to the left and right to stay away, leaving Jiang Keqian behind.

Jiang Keqian caught the Crown Prince's gaze and immediately understood: "Your Highness, Deping Bo Li Ming died last night."

Look, this knowledge is not as good as that of Zhang Hong. He still knows how to tell old stories, but when he comes to you, he will die with just one sentence.

Zhu Yijun slandered that he also knew that art students should not be required to have attainments in Confucian classics.

Interrupting Jiang Keqian: "I know about this, that's the point."

Jiang Keqian bowed his head and responded.

Then he continued: "Your Highness, Zhang Siwei went to express his condolences and arrived together with Mr. Zhang Ge."

"The two stayed at Uncle Deping's house for a while. Although they concealed it, my people clearly saw that they had several secret conversations."

Zhu Yijun was startled.

Immediately he looked at Jiang Keqian with a solemn expression.

Zhang Siwei is a member of the Jin Party, and it is only right that the entire Jin Party should work under Gao Gong.

For this reason, Gao Gong specially transferred Zhang Siwei to the Ministry of Personnel as a minister, and the relationship was clearly close.

Why are you getting involved with Zhang Juzheng now?

He always thought that Zhang Siwei worked under Zhang Juzheng because the Jin Party had to cling to Zhang Juzheng after Gao Gong was deposed.

Now it seems that the time has come much earlier than he expected.

Jiang Keqian continued: "Then, Zhang Siwei went to the house of Yang Bo, Minister of the Ministry of War, and came out after half an hour. They should have discussed something."

Zhu Yijun frowned and asked, "Where is Mr. Zhang Ge?"

Jiang Keqian replied: "I'm going back to the cabinet, and I didn't stop on the way."

Zhu Yijun slowed down and began to think.

This posture is not directed at him.

To deal with him, Zhang Juzheng should go to Gao Gong instead of crossing Gao Gong to contact Zhang Siwei.

So……

Is Zhang Juzheng going to stab Gao Gong in the back now?

Choosing this moment in time, she would ascend the throne tomorrow, and Concubine Li would transform into Queen Mother Li.

Relying on Feng Bao's hard work in the Supervisor of Ceremonies, he prompted his mother to depose Gao Gong, and then instigated rebellion against the Jin Party and others to prevent Gao Gong from overturning the table?

What about Gao Gong? Are you completely unaware and just waiting to die?

Zhu Yijun looked at Jiang Keqian: "Where is Yuan Fu? What are you doing?"

Jiang Keqian answered quickly, obviously having an idea in mind: "According to the people below, Yuan Fu met with Jingtai Ge Shouli yesterday."

"The two talked for a long time in the public room, and then Ge Shouli went back to summon the censor."

"As for the specific matter... I am incompetent."

Zhu Yijun waved his hand, indicating that it was okay: "What about today?"

Jiang Keqian replied: "Yuanfu went to Uncle Deping's house today to express his condolences. He didn't see anyone. He just met the two palaces and each said a few words on the scene."

After saying that, he thought of something again and added: "By the way, there is news from Wenhua Palace that today the court meeting will be held by Yuan Fu, and Zhang Ge will oversee Shanling."

Zhu Yijun listened carefully, his thoughts spinning rapidly in his mind.

It looked like both sides were moving.

What Gao Gong gave Ge Shouli yesterday may be related to Feng Bao.

By the way, Zhang Juzheng was sent away, as if he was ready to flex his muscles.

Then Zhang Juzheng noticed the clues and prepared to stab Gao Gong in the back.

Instigating rebellion against the Jin Party is one of them.

Therefore, at that time, the high arch will be in the bright place, and Zhang will be in the distance.

Only he, Zhu Yijun, was both in the dark and close at the same time.

Wanting to understand this level, Zhu Yijun began to think about a question, what should his position be?

Which one should I keep, Gao Gong or Zhang Juzheng?

There is no doubt that it can only be Zhang Juzheng.

In terms of political governance alone, Zhang Juzheng has to go far beyond Gao Gong. To implement the New Deal, it can only be Zhang Juzheng, not Gao Gong.

From the perspective of his seizure of power, it should be Zhang Juzheng.

The prestige of Gao Gong is too high.

The late emperor was a figure like a foster father. He held the position of chief minister for many years. He was also a heavenly official in the civil service department. Tai Jian was his lackey, household department was his backyard, local governors regarded him as the leader, and all the parties in the court were under his control.

He whined softly.

For a character like this, even if he had Grohe's assist, he couldn't suppress him in a short period of time.

On the contrary, Zhang Juzheng's qualifications and Gaoyi are just two different things.

Zhang Juzheng is the leader of the new law, and Gaoyi is also the leader of Qingliu. Gaoyi relies on him and puts up a front in the cabinet, and he really will not let Zhang Juzheng dominate.

Therefore, the high arch must be defeated.

But how to lose is the question.

It can’t be too ugly, nor can it cause too much trouble, and...it’s best to peel off a layer of Feng Bao’s skin!

The ideal ending is to seize the ceremonial supervisor and Dongchang from Feng Bao and kick them away.

Gao Gong, on the other hand, retired from the cabinet, became an official with dignity, took good care of his health at home, and waited until he was able to control himself before considering whether to resume his career.

After sorting it out, his thoughts became clear.

Zhu Yijun immediately looked at Jiang Keqian: "Follow me back to Qianqing Palace first. I want to write two letters in handwriting. You can send them out for me."

After saying that, he quickened his pace and walked back to Qianqing Palace.

To target Feng Bao, one cannot just rely on blowing off one's mother-in-law. After all, Feng Bao and Li have been masters and servants for many years, and their trust cannot be worn away in a short time.

I can only help when the high arch is putting pressure on the court.

People who can be relied on, needless to say, Gao Yi, Zhu Xizhong cannot escape - if he is entangled with him, everyone has to work honestly.
To be continued...