I, Jiajing, successfully cultivated immortality

Chapter 523
On the same day, after being on duty, Yan Song, Yan Shifan and his son returned to Yan's mansion in a sedan chair according to the usual practice.

When the sedan chair was less than one street away from Yan's mansion, Yan Shifan subconsciously opened the sedan chair curtain and looked towards the door of the house.

Sure enough, the number of people gathered in front of the house today is much less than before.

Seeing this situation, Yan Shifan put down the car curtain angrily, and cursed in a low voice that only he could hear.

"Hmph, these idiots must be rushing to curry favor with Zhao Zhenji right now!"

Not long after this, the sedan chairs that Yan Song, Yan Shifan and their sons were riding in entered Yan's mansion through the side door.

Yan Shifan got off the sedan chair first, and immediately came to the sedan chair that Yan Song was riding on, and waited respectfully.

Not long after, I saw Yan Song getting off the sedan chair tremblingly. Seeing this, Yan Shifan stepped forward to help him, and kept reminding: "Father, slow down and pay more attention to your feet!"

"Ah."

Seeing this situation, Yan Song just responded insignificantly, and after glancing at Yan Shifan, he stopped talking.

After that, neither of the father and son spoke, just like that, after Yan Shifan helped Yan Song to the door of the study, he stopped and respectfully saluted him: "Father, the child is leaving!"

After Yan Shifan finished speaking, he was about to turn around and leave, but he was stopped by Yan Song before he could take a few steps.

"Come back, I have something to discuss with you!"

When Yan Shifan heard this, he could only stop, then turned around and said respectfully.

"Yes, Father!"

Not long after, Yan Shifan followed Yan Song's footsteps, and the two entered the study together.

Not long after the two entered the study, a maid stepped forward and poured a cup of hot tea for each of them.

When the maid was about to close the door of the study after finishing these, Yan Song's rather flat voice sounded.

"Don't close the door!"

The maid heard the words, nodded slightly in the direction of Yan Song, and immediately left with silent steps. After the maid left, only Yan Song and Yan Shifan were left in the study.

Yan Song pointed to the vacant seat beside him, and told Yan Shifan so.

"sit!"

"Yes, Father!"

Hearing Yan Song's words, even though Yan Shifan had all kinds of doubts in his heart, he had no choice but to temporarily suppress them, and sat on the empty seat anxiously.

"Could it be that I did something wrong again? I shouldn't. I obviously didn't do anything today. Could it be that..."

While Yan Shifan was still thinking wildly, Yan Song's voice rang in his ears.

"Yan Shifan, do you know that you have caused a catastrophe!"

When Yan Shifan heard Yan Song's words, he felt a "click" in his heart, his face was full of horror, and he asked Yan Song subconsciously.

"Father...Father, what do you mean?"

Facing Yan Shifan's puzzled eyes, Yan Song sighed helplessly, picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, and then explained leisurely.

"Hmph, can you hide your little thoughts from His Majesty?"

When Yan Song said this, he paused for a moment, and after looking Yan Shifan up and down, he continued.

"If my guess is correct, His Majesty has seen through your mind as early as when you mentioned those measures!"

After listening to Yan Song's explanation, Yan Shifan's face was full of disbelief, and he defended himself with the last sliver of luck.

"No, it's impossible, I clearly..."

However, before Yan Shifan finished speaking, Yan Song coldly interrupted him.

"Shut up and listen to me!"

"Yes, Father!"

Seeing Yan Song speak, Yan Shifan had no choice but to lower his head obediently, not daring to speak any more.

"At the beginning, when you mentioned the assessment measures for the clan and nobles, that Zhang Juzheng seemed hesitant to speak.

If my guess is correct, he wants to propose to His Majesty to gradually extend the measures you mentioned to all civil and military officials! "

"But later, this Zhang Juzheng seemed to have thought of something suddenly, and immediately gave up this idea. He didn't mention this matter to His Majesty until the end of the cabinet discussion. Do you know why?"

Yan Shifan heard this, and after thinking about it for a long time, he immediately responded.

"Father, what do you mean, Zhang Juzheng felt that there was no need to do this, so he gave up?"

Yan Song saw that Yan Shifan understood what he meant, and a little bit of relief appeared on his face, and he opened his mouth immediately.

"Well, yes, it seems that you are not too stupid!"

After that, Yan Song said with emotion: "You know, our Majesty is a man of great talent and wisdom. Could it be that he can't see your intentions?"

When Yan Song said this, he paused for a moment, and continued to add with confidence.

"It is also because of this that His Majesty's move is intended to be scheming. If my guess is correct, His Majesty intends to test whether these assessment methods are feasible on those clans and nobles first."

"Once His Majesty confirms that these assessment methods are feasible, he will apply them to all officials with lightning speed!"

"Even when the time comes, His Majesty doesn't even need to speak in person. After those clans and nobles whose interests have been harmed gain a firm foothold in the court, they will ask His Majesty to treat them equally and apply these assessment methods to all civil and military officials in the court. body!"

After Yan Song finished speaking, he glanced at Yan Shifan, his face was full of hatred for iron, and he spoke unhurriedly.

"So, Yan Shifan, you are clearly asking for trouble, shooting yourself in the foot with a rock!"

After Yan Shifan listened to Yan Song's analysis, he was extremely panicked. Immediately, he plucked up his courage and asked Yan Song.

"Father, what should the child do next?"

"Do you need the child to do something behind this, so that His Majesty realizes that those assessment methods won't work?"

After hearing Yan Shifan's idea, Yan Song on the side suddenly became angry, and immediately slammed the table and reprimanded him.

"You idiot, can you use your brain?"

"This matter is also something you can do, don't you want to live?"

Being reprimanded suddenly, Yan Shifan fell into a stupor. After a long time, he just came back to his senses and asked weakly.

"Then...Father, what should the child do next?"

When Yan Song heard this, he glanced at Yan Shifan before responding.

"You must do your best to handle this matter well. The assessment of those clans and nobles must be strictly in accordance with the previous regulations. There can be no gaps in the middle, understand?"

When Yan Song said this, he might feel a little uneasy, so he added a sentence.

"What to do, what to do. You must strictly follow the rules. If you fail the three assessments, you will go directly to his official position. Even if you offend some clans and nobles, you will not hesitate!"

When Yan Song said this, he took his eyes away from Yan Shifan and said to himself.

"After all, we just need to stand unswervingly on the same front with His Majesty!"

After Yan Shifan listened to Yan Song's words, a look of sudden realization appeared on his face, and he said in a deep voice.

"Father, the child knows what to do next!"

"Ah."

(End of this chapter)