Zhang Quan nodded. He also knew that this matter was not up to You Chi. In fact, both of them were just mouthpieces. They still had this bit of tacit understanding.
The two of them didn't waste too much time. After finishing their business, they went back to their respective places.
Zhang Juzheng's mansion.
You Chi went to see Zhang Juzheng as soon as he returned to his mansion. There were still many people at the door, but You Chi didn't look at them.
In recent years, as his master's power grew day by day, the number of people visiting him had never stopped.
After entering the study, You Chi saw his master sitting and drinking tea.
You Qi knew that his Master was waiting for him. These days, it was rare for his Master to be so leisurely.
Seeing You Chi come in, Zhang Juzheng put down his teacup and waited for You Chi's report with a smile on his face.
"Master, Eunuch Zhang has agreed, but he has a request," Ye Zichen said.
You Chi said hesitantly, "And his attitude is very firm. If we don't agree, I'm afraid Eunuch Chang won't be able to handle it!"
Zhang Juzheng didn't care. He said with a smile, "With Zhang Jing's character, it would be strange if he didn't make a request. Tell me, what is it?"
"It's about the Brave Battalion and the Four Guards Battalion." You Chi thought for a moment and said.
Hearing the Brave Battalion and the Four Guards Battalion, Zhang Juzheng frowned. This armed force of the palace was really sensitive.
Zhang Juzheng had already made a move against this armed force in the second year of Wanli. In the second year of Wanli, it was decided that the Brave Battalion and the Four Guards Battalion would each be reduced by two officers.
Reducing expenses and reducing officers was what Zhang Juzheng had been doing. Why did Zhang Jing set his sights on the Four Guards Battalion and the Brave Battalion?
Was it because of the Imperial Steward?
Zhang Juzheng immediately thought of Zhang Cheng, the eunuch of the imperial stables.
If it was something else, Zhang Juzheng wouldn't think too much about it, even if it was about money and officials. But regarding the Four Guards Battalion and the Brave Battalion, Zhang Juzheng had to be careful.
Although the Imperial Steward had been in charge of the Forbidden Army since Yongle and Xuande, it was only in the 14th year of Zhengde that it started to play its role.
Although the Imperial Steward had been in charge of the Forbidden Army since Yongle and Xuande, it was only after the Four Guards Warriors and the Banner that it.
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In the 2nd month of the first year of Tianshun, Emperor Yingzong was reinstated. He killed the Imperial Steward, Hao Yi, because Hao Yi had planned to mobilize the Four Guards Warriors to kill Cao Jixiang, who supported Emperor Yingzong in his attempt to usurp the throne.
In the 5th year of Tianshun, when Cao Jixiang and his adopted son, Cao Qin, Count Zhaowu, started a mutiny in the capital, the main force in quelling the mutiny and killing the two Cao's were the Four Guards Warriors and the Banner Army.
In the 9th year of Zhengde, Wu Zong selected elites from the Twelve Battalions of the Capital Army and divided them into the Front and Back Battalions. Together with the Warrior Battalion and the Four Guards Battalion, they trained in the West Official Hall. They were known as the 'Choosing Vanguard'. It could be seen that this was an extremely powerful army.
In the capital, Zhang Juzheng could not ignore such a powerful army. He was afraid that someone would use the army to talk or do something.
Ever since he became the First Minister of the Cabinet, Zhang Juzheng had always held great power in his hands. He especially valued military power.
It was not as if the Daming had not tried to purge the Emperor before. In any era, the ruler would always place great importance on military power.
It was not as if there had never been a mutiny in the capital before. How could Zhang Juzheng not hesitate to hand over such an army?
To Zhang Juzheng, who wanted to control everything, any unstable factors had to be nipped in the bud.
There was one more thing that Zhang Juzheng had to worry about, and that was the Emperor had come of age!
The matter of choosing an Empress for the Emperor had already begun. The Emperor would be getting married next year. When the Emperor got married, there would definitely be a wave of people returning to power. When that time came, what would he do?
Zhang Juzheng's mind raced and he sighed to himself. This Zhang Jing was indeed very accurate and went straight for the vitals.
Even though the Brave Battalion and the Four Guards Battalion didn't seem like much in normal times, they would prove to be very useful in times of need.
After pondering for a while, Zhang Juzheng asked again, "Who is Zhang Jing going to send to the Warrior Battalion and the Four Guards Battalion?"
"Yu Dayou!" You Chi, who had been silent all this while, said.
Hearing this name, Zhang Juzheng was momentarily stunned. This name was too familiar!
Qi Jiguang was his confidant, so Zhang Juzheng had naturally heard of Yu Dayou. After all, the two were not only good friends, they were also known as Yu Long and Qi Hu.
Yu Dayou was famous for his stubborn temper. It was not the first time he had offended a superior. In comparison, Qi Jiguang was much better.
"How did Yu Dayou get together with Zhang Jing?" Zhang Juzheng asked with a frown.
How could Zhang Juzheng not know Yu Dayou's temper? Yu Dayou was loyal, but his temper was unusually stubborn. It was impossible for him to lower his head and flatter someone.
Zhang Juzheng was the first to not believe that Yu Dayou was fawning on Zhang Jing.
The whole thing was strange. Zhang Juzheng felt that it didn't make sense and that something was wrong.
Although Yu Dayou was in charge of the Four Guards Battalion and the Warrior Battalion, Zhang Juzheng was not worried. After all, although Yu Dayou was stubborn, he was loyal and well-trained. However, it was still unreasonable. There must be something wrong.
"Send someone to investigate it. Find out why Zhang Jing recommended Yu Dayou!" Zhang Juzheng looked at You Chi and lightly ordered.
Although Zhang Juzheng had power in the imperial court, he was very careful at all times. If he was not careful, he would make a mistake. This was not what Zhang Juzheng wanted.
Without figuring out the relationship between the two, Zhang Juzheng did not dare to make a decision easily.
"Yes, Master!" You Chi nodded. He turned around and walked out to find someone to investigate this matter.
The most suitable person for this matter was, of course, the Imperial Bodyguard. The person You Chi went to find was the commander of the Imperial Bodyguard, Liu Shouyou.
In recent years, with Zhang Juzheng as his backer, Liu Shouyou could be said to have a smooth life.
However, in recent years, the Imperial Bodyguard was almost owned by Zhang Juzheng's family.
Inside the palace, Zhu Yijun was writing. In his previous life, Zhu Yijun felt that it was very cool to be able to write with a brush, but he had never practiced it before. In this life, he followed along and learned. Although his writing was not very good, he never got tired of it.
"Imperial Majesty, Xu De is here!" Zhang Jing came to Zhu Yijun's side and whispered.
Zhu Yijun was stunned. He did not ask Xu De to enter the palace!
But then he understood that there was something going on!
Putting down the brush in his hand, Zhu Yijun smiled and wiped his hands with a towel, "Let him in!"
Not long after, Xu De walked in from outside and said respectfully, "Imperial Majesty!"