I, Jiajing, successfully cultivated immortality

Chapter 572 Don’t mess with the country when you are above, and don’t mess with the people when you are below.

At night, Yan Mansion.

After getting off duty that day, Yan Shifan was called into the study room by Yan Song to discuss the next countermeasures together.

At this moment, the atmosphere in the room was extremely depressing. After discussing it for a long time, the father and son still didn't understand the reason behind it.

From this, it fell into silence, and no one meant to speak for a while.

Time passed by slowly, and I don’t know how long it had passed. Yan Shifan came back to his senses, turned his gaze to Yan Song, who was frowning at the moment, and carefully put forward his conjecture.

"Father, tell me, is there something wrong with the direction of our thinking?"

"Oh, if you have any ideas, why don't you tell me?"

When Yan Song heard Yan Shifan's words, he suddenly came back to his senses. After looking Yan Shifan up and down, he immediately asked.

Facing Yan Song's extremely curious gaze, Yan Shifan carefully organized his words in his mind before speaking cautiously.

"Father, this is what I think. Now, the purpose of these impeachment officials is very clear!"

"Their purpose is to kick the child out of his position as Minister of Civil Affairs, and this matter must be related to Xu Jie, right?"

"Well, good, keep talking!"

Hearing this, Yan Song nodded slightly and immediately responded.

Seeing that his idea was recognized by Yan Song, Yan Shifan felt encouraged and immediately followed the thoughts in his mind and continued.

"Father, my son has been working as an official and two ministries at the same time. It has been a while now, but what I can't understand is why Xu Jie would choose to attack at this time?"

"Furthermore, since Hai'er joined the cabinet, our current strength is far stronger than that of Xu Jie. So who gave Xu Jie the support and allowed him to take huge risks?"

After Yan Song listened to Xu Jie's doubts, he also fell into deep thought.

When Yan Shifan on the side saw this situation, he didn't mean to disturb him and just waited quietly.

"Yes, Yan Shifan is right. Why would Xu Jie suddenly attack at this time? Is it possible that he is paving the way for someone?"

"In this case, there is another question, who gave Xu Jie the support to dare to attack Yan Shifan unscrupulously?"

"After Yan Shifan retires from the position of Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, who in the court will have enough qualifications and ability to secure the position of Minister of the Ministry of Personnel?"

Thinking of this, Yan Song began to rack his brains to search for suitable candidates in his mind, but soon, Yan Song eliminated the candidates one by one.

Seeing that things had reached a deadlock again, Yan Song had to stop thinking temporarily. Then he came back to his senses, picked up the teapot on the table, and poured himself a cup of hot tea.

Yan Shifan on the side saw this, and immediately summoned up the courage to ask Yan Song.

"Father...Father, have you thought of anything?"

After hearing this, Yan Song shook his head helplessly and responded.

"I just thought about it. Suppose you are kicked off the position of Minister of the Ministry of Personnel by then. Who else in the court can replace you and take the position of Minister of the Ministry of Personnel!"

When Yan Song said this, he paused for a moment and then added another sentence.

"But after much thought, I haven't found a suitable candidate. One who is capable but not qualified enough, and one who is qualified but not qualified enough!"

Yan Shifan on the side did not show any discouragement after listening to Yan Song's answer. Then, as if he suddenly thought of something, he spoke.

"In that case, father, let's think about it in another direction, who gave Xu Jie his support?"

When Yan Song heard Yan Shifan's words, his expression suddenly changed, because there were only two people in the court who could rely on Xu Jie, one was the palace, and the other was his majesty!

Immediately afterwards, an extremely ridiculous conjecture suddenly flashed through Yan Song's mind: "Could it be said that all of this is His Majesty's instruction..."

As for the possibility of Lu Fang and Xu Jie colluding with each other, Yan Song immediately ruled it out.

Because Yan Song knew very well in his heart that if Lu Fang dared to interfere in the government affairs, then the only thing waiting for him would be the ruthless butcher knife of Jiajing!

"In other words, Xu Jie's support mostly comes from His Majesty's tacit approval!"

"Wait a minute, won't Hu Zongxian be transferred to the capital in a month or two?"

"Could it be that His Majesty is planning to take this opportunity to make room for Hu Zongxian..."

The more Yan Song thought about it, the more he felt it was possible. He came back to his senses, turned his gaze to Yan Shifan, and gave instructions in a deep voice.

"Yan Shifan, please immediately send someone to check whether Eunuch Lu has had private contact with Xu Jie in the recent period!"

"Yes, father, send someone to check the child immediately!"

After Yan Shifan responded, he was ready to leave, but before he took a few steps, he was stopped by Yan Song.

"By the way, don't let Zhao Zhenji off. Look at who has been to the Inspectorate in recent days!"

"Yes, father, the child knows!"

After Yan Shifan responded, he didn't stay in the room for too long and immediately turned around and left.

Yan Song looked at Yan Shifan's leaving back, and an inexplicable look suddenly flashed in his eyes. He came back to his senses, picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, and said silently to himself.

"Things must be as I expected, otherwise, we will be in trouble!"

……

Gradually, the night got darker, and the orange lights in the study reflected Yan Song's figure.

After Yan Shifan took a deep breath, he immediately opened the study door and walked in.

At this moment, Yan Song was sitting behind the desk, holding an unknown book in his hand.

Seeing Yan Shifan come in, Yan Song slowly put down the books in his hands, turned his eyes to Yan Shifan, and then asked.

"Have you found anything?"

Upon hearing this, Yan Shifan immediately came to Yan Song's side in three steps and two steps at a time, leaned down and reported respectfully.

"Replying to my father, I haven't found out that Eunuch Lu and Xu Jie have any interactions in recent days."

When Yan Shifan said this, he changed the subject and added immediately.

"However, I have found out that today Eunuch Lu's godson, Eunuch Feng Bao, the Supervisor of Ceremonies, went to the Inspectorate."

"After Feng Bao left, Zhao Zhenji hurriedly went to the cabinet with several impeachment memorials!"

After Yan Song learned the news from Yan Shifan, a look of surprise suddenly appeared on his face, and the tight string in his mind relaxed.

After that, Yan Song turned his gaze to Yan Shifan and gave instructions in a deep voice.

"Yan Shifan, you will go to see His Majesty early tomorrow morning, admit your mistakes to His Majesty in person, and resign from the position of Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs!"

"Father, what are you talking about, telling me to give up my position as Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs?" As soon as Yan Song finished speaking, Yan Shifan on the side thought he had heard the wrong words, with a look of disbelief on his face, and immediately confirmed with Yan Song road.

Yan Song took in the expression on Yan Shifan's face, nodded, and repeated what he just said in a tone that left no room for doubt.

"Yes, you heard it right, Yan Shifan, if you want to survive, then quickly give up your position as Minister of Staff!"

"Father, why?"

When Yan Shifan heard this, he turned his gaze to Yan Song and questioned Yan Song in an extremely aggrieved tone.

When Yan Song saw this situation, a trace of unbearable color suddenly flashed in his eyes, but in the end he decided to tell everything.

"Because His Majesty plans to take this opportunity to make room for Hu Zongxian!"

"What, it's Hu Zongxian again!"

When Yan Shifan heard Yan Song's words, he felt like he was struck by lightning, and he just stayed there. At this moment, his heart was full of unwillingness.

Yan Song on the side could understand Yan Shifan's mood, and he pointed to the empty seat beside him and said softly.

"sit down!"

"Yes, Father!"

Hearing this, Yan Shifan was unwilling to sit down on the seat pointed by Yan Song.

Just when he was about to express his attitude to Yan Song, he heard Yan Song's earnest voice.

"Yan Shifan, do you think that when Hu Zongxian is transferred to the capital this time, how many pairs of eyes are watching behind the scenes of the government and the public?"

"Father, I..."

When Yan Shifan heard Yan Song's words, he was speechless for a moment, because he knew very well that since the news spread that Hu Zongxian was about to be transferred to the capital, the civil and military officials of the entire court were secretly looking forward to seeing what position His Majesty would give Hu Zongxian.

Seeing that Yan Shifan's mood gradually stabilized, Yan Song nodded slightly and continued.

"Over the years, Hu Zongxian's achievements are obvious to all, both in the government and the public. Even those in Qingliu admire Hu Zongxian!"

"Do you know why? Because this Hu Zongxian never harms the country or the people when it comes to major matters!"

"For such a person who has made great contributions to the imperial court, what reason does your Majesty have for not rewarding him generously?"

"Your Majesty wants to take this opportunity to set an example for the civil and military forces of the entire dynasty!"

When Yan Shifan heard Yan Song's words, he became extremely popular. He immediately retorted: "But, father, my son can't understand why he, Hu Zongxian, was transferred to the capital and asked his son to give up his position as Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs?"

"My child has worked hard for the imperial court over the years, but in the end, he even lost his position as Minister of Civil Affairs!"

Yan Song heard the grievance in Yan Shifan's words, and saw him slowly get up from his seat, come to Yan Shifan, gently stroke his head with his thin hands, and comfort him.

"The fault for this matter does not lie with you. It would be the same if it were someone else!"

"After all, I can't think of any other position other than the Minister of Civil Affairs that can match the illustrious contributions Hu Zongxian has made over the years!"

"Tomorrow, go to His Majesty's place!"

After that, Yan Song removed his hand from Yan Shifan's head and gave instructions.

Seeing that Yan Song had already said this, Yan Shifan knew that the matter could not be changed, so he had to lower his head and responded respectfully.

"Yes, father, the child knows!"

Seeing that Yan Shifan agreed to his request, Yan Song's face flashed with relief. Immediately, he staggered back to the desk and sat down, and said slowly.

"Don't worry, if you take the initiative to give up your position as Minister of Civil Affairs, His Majesty will also give you some compensation!"

"Father, what do you mean..."

When Yan Shifan heard this, hesitation appeared on his face and he asked.

"His Majesty will probably not pursue those matters that occurred during your tenure as Minister of Civil Affairs!"

When Yan Song heard this, he glanced at Yan Shifan rather flatly and responded like this.

"But, father..."

"Okay, it's getting late, go back and rest quickly!"

Seeing that Yan Shifan wanted to continue asking, Yan Song immediately waved his hand impatiently and gave instructions.

"Yes, father, please leave now!"

When Yan Shifan saw this, he had no choice but to get up from his seat, lean down and respect Yan Song.

……

The news that Yan Shifan, the Minister of Civil Affairs, had been impeached, spread throughout the government and the public the next day after a night of fermentation.

Countless officials are talking about this, some are applauding, some are frowning, but the vast majority of officials have a nonchalant attitude about this.

For them, the news that Yan Shifan, the Minister of Civil Affairs, had been impeached was nothing more than a pebble that caused waves in their peaceful official career.

Therefore, whether Yan Shifan wins or loses in the end, it has little to do with them.

However, this group of officials still vaguely hope that the whole thing can be more exciting. After all, no matter what, there will be more to talk about, right?
Xu Jie came to the cabinet early in the morning because he wanted to see with his own eyes Yan Song's unwilling but helpless expression.

"Yan Song, come on, let me see how embarrassed you are!"

Xu Jie thought so and began to secretly look forward to Yan Song's arrival.

Finally, under Xu Jie's repeated calls, Yan Song finally appeared in the cabinet, but the Yan Song in front of him was very different from what Xu Jie had expected earlier.

Xu Jie did not see much depression in Yan Song's body. On the contrary, Yan Song's face looked extremely calm at this moment, as if nothing had happened.

"Yan Song, you can hide it from others, but you can't hide it from me, Xu Jie. I don't believe it. Your son Yan Shifan was impeached. How can you, a father, remain indifferent!"

Xu Jie thought of this, and after organizing the words in his mind, a trace of worry appeared on his face at the right moment, and he spoke immediately.

"Mr. Yan Ge, this matter about Mr. Yan Shifan has been widely circulated in the court. Do you need me..."

When Yan Song heard Xu Jie's words, a smile appeared on his face, and he waved his hand quite casually, rejecting Xu Jie's "good intention".

"I appreciate Mr. Xu Ge's kindness, but Yan Shifan went to His Majesty early in the morning!"

When Xu Jie heard this, a gloomy look suddenly flashed across his face, and he said silently to himself.

"Hmph, when the time comes and your son Yan Shifan is kicked out of the position of Minister of Civil Affairs, I'll see if you can still laugh!"

(End of this chapter)