Out of the Cining Palace, Zhang Jing and Zhang Cheng carefully followed behind Zhu Yijun. Both of them were shocked, especially Zhang Cheng.
Zhang Jing had experienced it himself, so he had some expectations, but Zhang Cheng was dragged here without knowing why.
Although the two of them didn't hear the conversation between Zhu Yijun and Queen Dowager Li, they were still scared.
After this incident, two cracks appeared silently. One was between Zhang Juzheng and Zhang Jing. Their cooperation had collapsed.
Even if they could cooperate in the future, they would have to be on guard.
The other was between Zhu Yijun and Queen Dowager Li. As the Emperor and the Empress Dowager, the mother and son also had some disagreements.
Although they didn't continue to make trouble, this time it could be regarded as a thorn in their hearts.
Zhu Yijun knew Queen Dowager Li's attitude, and at the same time, he also expressed his attitude to Queen Dowager Li.
Falling out with Queen Dowager Li wouldn't happen for the time being. Zhu Yijun didn't want to touch Zhang Juzheng now.
Turning his head to look at Zhang Jing, Zhu Yijun said with a smile, "Ask your people to go to the Zhang Mansion. Like last time, continue to talk about the Imperial Horse Supervisor.
Ask Zhang Juzheng to arrange for Yu Dayou to enter the Imperial Horse Supervisor today. "
Zhang Jing was stunned. Go at this time?
They just fell out, and he was still threatening Zhang Juzheng inside. Would he agree to go now?
Zhu Yijun smiled and didn't explain anything to Zhang Jing. He didn't need to explain to Zhang Jing.
Now, it was Zhu Yijun's real test for Zhang Juzheng.
Now that he stood in front of the stage, Zhang Juzheng naturally knew what he was thinking.
Now that Zhang Jing went, it was actually to tell Zhang Juzheng that Zhu Yijun wanted to control the Imperial Horse Supervisor.
If Zhang Juzheng agreed, it meant that he was still afraid of him, the Emperor, and would take care of him in the future.
At the same time, Zhang Juzheng would no longer think of himself as a young emperor who didn't know anything, and would not act recklessly.
If Zhang Juzheng agreed, Zhu Yijun would still support Zhang Juzheng's reform in a high-profile manner. He would even punish Zhang Jing to help Zhang Juzheng turn back his face.
To the outside world, he still wanted to create the impression that Zhang Juzheng had the power to overturn the court and the commoners. Moreover, his power was so deep that even Dongchang couldn't afford to offend him.
If Zhang Juzheng didn't agree, Zhu Yijun would consider letting Zhang Juzheng go home early. There were many officials who dared to go against the Emperor, but those who dared to reach out to the Imperial Army of the Imperial Palace, what else did he not dare to do?
"Old Slave obeys Your Majesty!" Zhang Jing quickly agreed and said respectfully.
Zhu Yijun nodded and turned to look at Zhang Cheng. He asked: "Can I trust you?"
"Old Slave is willing to sacrifice his life for Your Majesty!" Zhang Cheng quickly knelt on the ground and said loudly.
Zhu Yijun nodded and said: "Then you go to the Imperial Horse Institute in the next few days and help me look after the Warrior Battalion and the Four Guards Battalion. If I want to use them, I hope that I can command them with ease. I don't want to overlook them everywhere."
"I know that you are passionate about martial arts. I will give you a chance!"
"Thank you, Imperial Majesty!" Zhang Cheng kowtowed and stood up respectfully.
Zhu Yijun waved his hand and said: "Alright, you two can go!"
After saying that, Zhu Yijun no longer paid attention to the two and walked back to the Palace of Heavenly Purity. Xu De was already waiting there.
Seeing that Xu De was about to greet him, Zhu Yijun waved his hand and said with a smile: "Have you been here for a while?"
"Just arrived!"
Xu De hurriedly said with a smile. Although he didn't know what was happening in the palace, but when Zhang Juzheng entered the palace today, it had already caused an uproar outside. Xu De was in charge of the Inner Yard, so it was impossible for him not to know.
Zhu Yijun nodded and asked: "Have the people in the Inner Yard been sent out?"
"In reply to Imperial Majesty, they have all been sent out. All the yamen in the capital, the Governor's Office and the three major battalions have also been mobilized," Xu De hurriedly said: "The people in the Warrior Battalion and the Four Guards Battalion have also been properly arranged."
"I have sent Zhang Cheng to the Imperial Horse Institute to keep an eye on the people in the Warrior Battalion and the Four Guards Battalion!" Zhu Yijun said lightly.
Xu De hurriedly said: "I have already arranged people around General Yu Dayou. If anything goes wrong on Eunuch Chang's side, I can immediately take over the Four Guards Battalion and the Warrior Battalion. At the same time, I will ask General Yu Dayou to take charge of the Four Guards Battalion and the Warrior Battalion."
Zhu Yijun nodded. These were all things he had arranged for Xu De to do.
Whether it was Zhang Cheng or Zhang Jing, Zhu Yijun didn't trust them that much, especially Zhang Cheng.
This time, it could be considered as a test for Zhang Cheng. Moreover, such a big matter depended on one person's trust, so Zhu Yijun couldn't do that.
The Guangxu Emperor of the Qing Dynasty had placed his hopes on Yuan Shikai, but what happened in the end?
Zhu Yijun didn't want to follow in the footsteps of the Guangxu Emperor.
Perhaps Queen Dowager Li wasn't as powerful as Empress Dowager Cixi, but the Daming still had the Prime Minister of the Cabinet, the emperor's teacher, Zhang Juzheng.
Although they didn't do anything, Zhu Yijun was preparing for the worst.
Zhu Yijun didn't want to pin his hopes on others, nor did he dare to do that.
Fortunately, Feng Bao was dead. Otherwise, Zhu Yijun could only pretend to be a grandson.
He would wait until Zhang Juzheng died, just like the Wanli Emperor in his previous life.
Rubbing his fingers, Zhu Yijun said with a smile, "Do your best!"
"I will not let the Imperial Majesty down!" Xu De knelt on the ground and expressed her loyalty.
In the Cabinet.
By the time Zhang Juzheng returned to the Cabinet, he had already returned to normal. He reported the results to the other two Cabinet Grand Secretaries with a smile, and the news spread quickly.
While everyone was praising Prime Minister Zhang Juzheng for being as strong as ever, some people also smelled something different.
As the sun set, Zhang Juzheng finished his work. After greeting the others with a smile, he returned to the mansion as usual.
After returning to the Zhang Mansion, Zhang Juzheng's expression immediately revealed his tiredness. When he thought of the smiling student sitting opposite him today, Zhang Juzheng's heart was shrouded in a layer of haze.
Sighing, Zhang Juzheng felt very complicated in his heart.
That obedient and sensible student was gone, replaced by an emperor sitting there.
At this moment, Zhang Juzheng also realized that he wasn't teaching an ordinary child, but an emperor.
At the same time, Zhang Juzheng also realized that his emperor student had grown up.
"Master!" You Chi came in from outside and put a plate on the table. "Eat something!"
Zhang Juzheng nodded, looked at You Chi, and asked, "Did anyone from the mansion come today?"
"Someone came, as usual!" You Chi knew what his master wanted to ask, so he nodded and said.
While serving Zhang Juzheng, You Chi said, "Eunuch Chang sent someone over."