Historically, what Zhang Juzheng later said, "I am not a prime minister, but a minister," was he gratified at the results of the New Deal, or was he a helpless sigh after taking this step?

Even when Zhang Juzheng was promoted to official position, he still said that "the chief executive should return to the government." Obviously he knew that the great government was in his hands, and he must also know that he would not end well if he did so.

So, he wanted to be the executive deputy emperor even though he knew he couldn't do it?

So this "Taijia" is a veiled negotiation with himself? Did he see signs that he was taking power?

Or is it a political declaration for reform, a statement of intention to those who want to move closer?

Zhu Yijun only felt that such a smart person really gave people a headache.

This prodigy of the Ming Dynasty has not even played a trick yet, but one piece of "Taijia" has already shaken his mind and made him panic.

"Your Highness, please come here today."

Gao Yi brought Zhu Yijun back from his thoughts.

Only then did Zhu Yijun realize that the lecture had ended, and he quickly returned the greeting: "Thank you for your hard work, gentlemen."

Gao Yi said respectfully: "I would also like to ask Your Highness to review your lessons after returning to the palace, and I will review Your Highness's memorization tomorrow."

This is the homework after class.

After giving an explanation, Gao Yi resigned as if fleeing and left the East Side Hall.

Zhu Yijun looked at Gao Yi's back and shook his head secretly. This cabinet minister always thought that he could stay out of the matter. Even if all parties tried to give him a try, he still had a chance.

It's simply whimsical.

How can someone with such honor as a minister who cares about life, a bachelor in the cabinet, or a prince and Taibao, still not get involved in the current situation and stay out of it?

He, Zhu Yijun, is fighting, Gao Gong is fighting, Zhang Ju is fighting, even ministers like Feng Bao and Zhang Hong are fighting. You, Gao Yi, are in a high position, why don't you fight?

Gaoyi just couldn't understand this, and in the end, after Gao Gong was expelled, he became unable to hold an official position and died of fear at home.

The lecturers all retreated one after another.

Seeing that the hall was empty, Zhu Yijun looked at the eunuch next to him: "Has the imperial court dispersed over there?"

When Zhang Juzheng said yesterday that he would analyze political affairs for him, he felt somewhat contemptuous.

But as soon as this Taijia lecture was given, his heart was immediately aroused and he became very alert.

At this time, I couldn't help but ask proactively.

The eunuch replied: "Your Highness, today's court meeting has been dismissed."

Zhu Yijun nodded and asked: "Where is Mr. Zhang Ge?"

Another eunuch came forward: "Your Highness, Mr. Zhang Ge is already waiting in the east wing."

Zhu Yijun stood up and said, "Go and invite Mr. Zhang Ge to Nuange."

There are three rooms in the east wing of the Wenhua Hall. The seats for lectures and readings in the East Palace are set up in the room on the north side of the east wing. The adjacent Nuan Pavilion is the toilet where the prince rests and where he summons his ministers on a daily basis.

Zhu Yijun came to sit down in front of Nuange's case, rubbed his face, and cheered up his spirit, which was a little tired from the daily lecture.

At the same time, he was thinking about what attitude he should adopt to face this figure who could not be avoided in the Ming Dynasty.

Is Zhang Juzheng trustworthy?

This issue is complex.

For the Ming Dynasty, Zhang Juzheng was naturally trustworthy.

But what about him?

Although Zhang Juzheng has the ambition to save Qingtian, does he want to entrust himself to Zhang Juzheng?

He Zhang Juzheng wanted to remove all obstacles and implement reforms.

Doesn't he, Zhu Yijun, want to monopolize power and implement his New Deal?

In this case, either the east wind prevails over the west wind, or the west wind overpowers the east wind.

…

The young eunuch came to the east wing and walked up to Zhang Juzheng, who was sitting and drinking tea: "Mr. Ge, His Highness's daily lecture is over. Please go to the Nuan Pavilion."

Zhang Juzheng put down the tea bowl in his hand and stood up: "Please, father-in-law, please lead the way."

The words were polite, not at all like a cabinet minister facing a young eunuch.

The little eunuch was so flattered that he rushed to lead the way.

Zhang Juzheng has a Chinese character face, delicate eyebrows, and a beautiful beard hanging down, giving him an official appearance.

The two of them walked quickly and soon arrived in front of the Nuan Pavilion.

The eunuch in front of the door came to greet him: "Mr. Ge, His Highness allows you to go in without any notification."

Zhang Juzheng nodded and stepped in directly.

The bathroom was not very big, so he turned around and went to the middle of the room.

He swept past the Crown Prince who was sitting in front of the case without leaving a trace, and bowed down: "I pay my respects to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Zhu Yijun stood up quickly and walked out from the case, making a gesture to help him up: "Old minister of the government, I, Deliang Youchong, am unworthy of receiving such a great gift. Please get up quickly."

Zhang Juzheng turned slightly to avoid it: "His Royal Highness has inherited the clan, and is the master of the world. How can I be disapproved of my lack of etiquette?"

Zhu Yijun accepted the gift and helped the person up: "Kiuzhou and thousands of people are suddenly here. I am so frightened that I have to rely on the elder Fu Bi."

Zhang Juzheng stood up, cupped his hands and said: "Your Highness, if you have any questions, I should answer them clearly. Your Highness will be wise and open tomorrow. Over time, you will naturally become proficient in state affairs."

Zhu Yijun knew that the time had come.

He said quietly: "Master Ge, what do you want to teach me today?"

Zhang Juzheng responded sternly: "Your Highness, the Ming Dynasty is about to die!"

Zhu Yijun: "Ah...ah!?"

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Note 1: When the emperor Xuanzhi was in charge of affairs, the great scholar Zhang Juzheng and others gave lectures on the day. Note: The emperor gave lectures on "The Great Learning" and "The Book of Shangshu" in the East Palace. Today it is appropriate to continue the reading, first reading "The Great Learning" ten times, and then reading "The Book of Shangshu"

"Ten times, the lecturers immediately entered the lecture, and after reading the lecture, they all retreated. - "Records of Ming Shenzong"

Note 2: Regarding the pronunciation of Yayan in Ming Dynasty Mandarin, a certain b has a video. If you are interested, you can check it out. It is very interesting.

Note 3: "Accumulated habits will lead to disadvantages, and there will be a gradual decline and depression, and there will be a situation where it is difficult to reverse" - "Chen Liu Shi Shu"

Note 4: Jiangling regards the world as its own responsibility, and guests who flatter him often say: "I am not a prime minister, but a photo." It is not wrong to write the word "photograph" in Jiangling, but through the ages, only Ji Dan and Xin Mang can do it now.

What's the third thing? In the spring of Gengchen, Nai's younger brother Ju Qian died, and he decided to seek his return. However, he did not say "begging for leave", but said "bow down and return to power", so Shang Gu became the king. - "

Wanli Wild Harvest Chapter·Volume 9·Cabinet"

Note 5: "Land taxes are uneven, the poor are unemployed, and the people are suffering from annexation." - "Inscriptions of Jingzhou Prefecture"
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