Chapter 348: Zhang Cheng

The bustling capital, Lantern Festival,

lanterns shining, crowds bustling.

Wearing casual clothes, Zhang Juzheng was shopping with his family.

But just at this moment, a figure slowly walked out from afar and said, "Lord Zhang, my lord invites you!"

Looking at Zhang Juzheng with a face full of smiles, Ding Xiu spoke while eating a meat bun.

Looking at Ding Xiu before him and the people behind him, Zhang Juzheng squinted his eyes and asked, "Do you know this official?"

"It is precisely because I know you that I came to find you!"

Looking at Zhang Juzheng, Ding Xiu stepped aside and said, "Please! Lord Zhang!"

Looking at the surroundings vigilantly, Zhang Juzheng couldn't help but say, "It seems I have no choice but to go!"

"I wouldn't say that, our lord is the most kind-hearted, he won't make things difficult for you and your family!"

Looking at Zhang Juzheng, although Ding Xiu didn't say anything, it was clear that if he didn't go, he wouldn't be giving face!

"Fine, I want to see which lord is so arrogant that he dares to invite Zhang to a banquet!"

Staring at Ding Xiu, Zhang Juzheng planned to report this kid's lord when he returned; it was truly lawless to intercept a Hanlin on the street!

"Husband!"

Holding Zhang Juzheng's hand, his wife spoke with great worry.

"No matter!"

Comforting his wife, Zhang Juzheng walked toward the front.

Passing through the crowd, Zhang Juzheng followed Ding Xiu into a secluded courtyard.

Stepping inside, he saw that there were Embroidered Uniform Guards everywhere.

Looking at this scene in shock, Zhang Juzheng couldn't help but furrow his brows, because he hadn't expected that the person looking for him would be the Embroidered Uniform Guard!

And just at this moment, Zhang Cheng, who was sitting under a tree, was boiling wine and said, "Please, Lord Zhang!"

"In front of Lord Zhang, I dare not call myself a lord!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Zhang Juzheng immediately spoke, because he was only a Hanlin now.

"Please!"

Signaling Zhang Juzheng, Zhang Cheng smiled.

And just after Zhang Juzheng sat down, his face didn't show any confusion, but instead, he looked at him very calmly.

"Do you know why I invited you here?"

Looking at Zhang Juzheng, Zhang Cheng filled the wine cup and then looked at him.

"I don't know!"

Shaking his head, Zhang Juzheng was still very calm.

And just at this moment, Zhang Cheng said, "I will help you ascend to the Cabinet and become the Chief Grand Secretary, what do you think of this idea!"

Picking up the wine cup, Zhang Juzheng was about to sip, but after hearing this, he was scared and spilled quite a bit of wine.

Looking at Zhang Juzheng's appearance, Zhang Cheng said, "You are very smart. Similarly, I want to ask, what is your view on the current Great Ming!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Zhang Juzheng was silent for a long time and asked, "Was Lord Zhang sent by the Emperor?"

"No, I am asking you now as a commoner of the Great Ming!"

Looking at Zhang Juzheng, Zhang Cheng spoke.

"The Great Ming is currently riddled with drawbacks!"

Speaking to Zhang Cheng, Zhang Juzheng drank the wine in his mouth in one gulp.

And looking at Zhang Juzheng, Zhang Cheng smiled and said, "So if you want to change all this, someone must climb to the top, right?"

"Why did you find me?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng with suspicion, Zhang Juzheng felt somewhat lost.

Because he didn't know Zhang Cheng, and even when they passed by each other last time, they hadn't greeted each other.

"Because I think you are the person who can change the Great Ming!"

Looking at Zhang Juzheng before him, Zhang Cheng continued, "I am currently a Fourth Rank Assistant Commander, with my help, you can avoid many troubles, and even climb to the top as quickly as possible!"

"But why should I agree to you?" Looking at Zhang Cheng, Zhang Juzheng smiled lightly.

"Because you are also not willing to be like this for the rest of your life, right?"

Looking at Zhang Juzheng with a face full of smiles, Zhang Cheng squinted his eyes.

Smart people chatting often don't need to say many words.

Because everyone knows clearly what they want.

"I want to mess with Xu Jie. After getting rid of him, as your mentor, can you get his resources?"

Sipping wine, Zhang Cheng looked at Zhang Juzheng before him.

Hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Zhang Juzheng said, "Why is he my teacher!"

"Because if he is here, you can't become the Chief Grand Secretary at all. The Emperor needs someone to balance Yan Song, then you, Zhang Juz

Looking at Zhang Juzheng before him, Zhang Cheng spoke with a calm and indifferent air.

"But how will you make my teacher leave the Cabinet?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng with suspicion, it wasn't that Zhang Juzheng didn't believe him, but as an Embroidered Uniform Guard, did he really possess some great secret?

Facing Zhang Juzheng, Zhang Cheng whispered: "Two hundred thousand mu of land in Jiangnan, plus the eldest son of your teacher's family... tsk tsk tsk, it is truly shocking!"

After hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Zhang Juzheng was also horrified.

Because he didn't know about the affairs in Xu Jie's family either.

Two hundred thousand mu of land in Jiangnan, what a shocking number that was!

Standing up, Zhang Cheng walked outside and said: "You can refuse me, but don't forget, Zhang Taiyue, there is only one chance. Even if you don't help me, I can do it myself..."

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Watching Zhang Cheng leave with the Embroidered Uniform Guards, Zhang Juzheng fell silent.

Because he discovered that Zhang Cheng was the same kind of person as him; he was also making changes for the sake of reform!

The current imperial court was simply too chaotic!

Jiangnan region, Xu family,

Xu Fan, dead drunk, was just returning to his room from outside.

And just at this moment, two figures quickly pried open the window and then stuffed something onto the bed.

The next morning, when Xu Fan woke up, he suddenly saw the person beside him and immediately rubbed his head in confusion, saying: "Strange, did I have someone serve me in bed yesterday?"

However, just as Xu Fan was completely baffled, a roar came from outside: "Bastards, you even dare to stop people from the Prince's Mansion!"

"This is the Xu Mansion, not a place for you to run wild!"

Coming out with a cane, an old lady shouted angrily.

"So what if it's the Xu Mansion? This world belongs to my Zhu family!"

Pointing at the old lady before him and cursing, the man before him roared.

"Search for me! I don't believe I can't find my Prince's beloved wife!"

Roaring hysterically, the Prince shouted.

And just at this moment, the woman on the bed woke up, and upon seeing Xu Fan beside her, she immediately let out a shrill scream.

Hearing the sound, many people immediately rushed over.

Just as the Prince saw his Wang Fei, he immediately pointed at Xu Fan and roared: "Damn bastard, you even dare to kidnap my Wang Fei, I want to kill you!"

Drawing the sharp sword at his side, the Prince rushed directly toward Xu Fan.

And watching this scene, the others were also shocked, because no one had expected Xu Fan to be so bold!

But after the news from Jiangnan spread, Yan Shifan laughed until he was foolish.

Because he truly hadn't expected that Xu Jie's great son would actually dare to do such a thing; it was simply hilarious!

In the imperial court, the two sides arguing with each other were roaring.

But at this time, Yan Shifan stepped forward and said: "Cabinet Minister Xu, how do you view the memorial from the Prince of Xiang today?"

Facing Yan Shifan's words, Xu Jie's face flushed red, and he couldn't say a single word.

Because if Xu Fan were here, he could really punch this wicked son to death.

After all, he even dared to touch a Wang Fei; he was truly tired of living.

"His Majesty has decreed: Xu Jie has failed to teach his son properly, temporarily remove him from his duties as the Second Cabinet Minister..."

Hearing this, the corners of Yan Shifan's mouth couldn't help but lift.

Because he hadn't expected that a situation that was originally certain death could be turned around by himself!

Yan Shifan: Thanks to brother Xu Fan for sending the handle!

Xu Jie:...

Zhang Juzheng: What a vicious method!

(End of chapter)