I, Jiajing, successfully cultivated immortality

The Forbidden City, outside the Qianqing Palace.

When he thought about meeting the emperor next, a trace of worry flashed across Yan Shifan's face.

After all, there is no guarantee that the emperor will not find something wrong with Yan Song during this process.

If the emperor sees the flaw, all the efforts made in recent times will be in vain.

But in full public view, it was impossible for Yan Shifan to give a warning about his upcoming meeting with the emperor, so he could only pray secretly in his heart.

"Father, you have to work harder. You must not reveal any flaws in the next meeting with His Majesty. Otherwise, things will be in trouble. Xu Jie will definitely..."

Just as Yan Shifan was praying secretly in his heart, he saw the guiding eunuch walking silently in front of everyone, bending down and saying respectfully: "Gentlemen, His Majesty is waiting for you inside, you can go in! "

When Xu Jie heard this, he immediately leaned down and bowed his hands to the guiding eunuch to express his gratitude. "Well, please excuse me, father-in-law!"

After Xu Jie, the remaining people also bowed their hands to the leading eunuch to show their gratitude.

Hearing Xu Jie's words, the guiding eunuch had a warm smile on his face, waved his hand, and said nonchalantly: "You're welcome, this is nothing more than our family's responsibility!"

"Everyone, you'd better go in quickly, don't keep His Majesty waiting in a hurry!"

"Ah."

After that, the cabinet group climbed up the stairs and stepped onto the stairs of Qianqing Palace.

As soon as they entered the Qianqing Palace, everyone, led by Yan Song, the chief minister of the cabinet, knelt on the ground with a plop and said in unison.

"I bow to your majesty, long live my emperor!"

"Well, everyone, get up!"

When Jiajing, who was sitting on the dragon chair, heard this, he glanced at everyone, waved his hand, and gave the order.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

After receiving Jiajing's permission, everyone slowly got up from the ground one after another.

Afterwards, Jiajing was seen gently stroking the dragon head carved on the dragon chair with his hand, looking in the direction of Yan Song, half-smiling but not smiling: "Mr. Yan Ge, you are so mobilizing troops, do you have anything important to report to me?"

Yan Shifan and Hu Zongxian on the side saw this situation, their hearts were in their throats, and they looked at Yan Song with worries.

Fortunately, Yan Song reacted after being stunned for a moment.

I saw him tremblingly taking out the memorial letter from his sleeve, holding it high above his head, and said respectfully.

"...Your Majesty, not long ago, the envoy sent by the Ming Dynasty to the Chahar Tribe sent news that a civil strife broke out in the Chahar Tribe, and Zasak Tuhan also died in the Chahar Tribe. In the midst of this civil strife.”

"Oh, it's so fast."

After Jiajing learned the news from Yan Song, a look of surprise flashed across his face and he murmured to himself.

Lu Fang, who was waiting beside Jiajing, saw this situation and immediately stepped forward without waiting for Jiajing's instructions, took the memorial from Yan Song's hand, and respectfully handed it to Jiajing.

"His Majesty!"

"Ah."

After taking the memorial from Lu Fang, Jiajing read the contents with special concentration, only to see what was written above.

"Your Majesty, since the great victory of the imperial court and the news of Anda Khan's death reached the Chahar tribe, Amutai, as the ruler, has become more and more popular among the herdsmen day by day. This news has made everyone... Tumaihan of Jasak Tuhan was deeply disturbed."

"Right now, as the ruling Amutai, who controls nearly 70% of Chahar's army, Tumaihan knows that he has no time to delay any longer, so he plans to make a desperate move, but he is reported by a traitor on the way... "

After browsing through all the contents recorded in the memorial, Jiajing put it aside casually, with a look of emotion on his face, and said to himself: "This Tumaihan, who prepared so well in advance, ended up not doing so. He fell short and was reported by a traitor."

After that, Jiajing was seen facing everyone and asking: "Dear ladies, what do you think the court should do next?"

……

As soon as Jiajing finished speaking, Xu Jie stood up and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, since Tumaihan is dead, Amutai, who is in power, will soon be elected as the leader of the Chahar tribe. The new sweat."

"Not long after, Amutai, who succeeded the Great Khan, will send an envoy to bow to me, the Ming Dynasty."

"Wei Chen thinks, why don't we, the Ming Dynasty, just go with the flow and accept Amutai's surrender? We can even start trade with him. In this way, there will be no more wars on the border."

When Xu Jie said this, he paused for a moment, and then continued to add: "Besides, when the Ming Dynasty went to war with Ada Khan, it was this Amutai who overcame everyone else's opinions and sent a force of 10,000 soldiers. More than five thousand elite cavalry are used to assist our Ming Dynasty in fighting!"

"Compared to Tumaihan, Amutai does not have the blood of the Golden Family. If he wants to secure his position as Great Khan, he will definitely lead the Chahar tribe to go to war with the Tumote tribe that occupies the grassland in the near future. When the time comes, it will depend on my Daming’s face.”

After hearing Xu Jie's analysis, Jiajing did not respond immediately. He tapped his fingers on the dragon head carved on the dragon chair very rhythmically, as if he was weighing the pros and cons.

At this moment, Zhang Juzheng stood up and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, I think Mr. Xu Ge's proposal is very good!"

"As Mr. Xu Ge said before, this Amutai does not have the blood of the Golden Family. If he wants to secure his position as the Great Khan, he must defeat the Tumut tribe occupying the grassland in the next battle. , leading the Chahar tribe back to the grassland.”

"In order to ensure nothing goes wrong, he will definitely send someone to ask for the help of Ming Dynasty. Since Amutai was willing to take huge risks and send more than 15,000 elite riders to assist Ming Dynasty in fighting, Ming Dynasty should naturally reciprocate the favor. That’s it.”

"Right now, the Chahar tribe where Amutai belongs has a common enemy with the Ming Dynasty, and that is the Tumut tribe where Anda Khan belongs."

"After the previous battle, the 200,000 elite members of the Tumote tribe were wiped out. Even Anda Khan himself died in the hands of my Ming Dynasty."

"It can be said that the Tumote tribe is at its weakest right now. I, the Ming Dynasty, can take this opportunity to eradicate the weeds. We must not give the Tumote tribe any breathing space!"

"Instead of letting the Tumut tribe recuperate and come to me for revenge against the Ming Dynasty, it is better to join forces with the Chahar tribe to attack the Tumut tribe on the grassland and eradicate them to prevent future troubles!"

"After the Tumut tribe is eliminated, I, the Ming Dynasty, can discuss trade issues with Amutai, the new Great Khan of the Chahar tribe. In this way, the border troubles will be solved!"

After Zhang Juzheng finished explaining his thoughts, he lowered his head and said nothing.

After listening to Zhang Juzheng's narration, Jiajing's face was full of approval.

Then, he glanced at Xu Jie and Zhang Juzheng respectively, and said in a deep voice: "Well, that's right. The proposal of your two beloved ladies is very popular with me. I'm sure!"

Seeing that his proposal was approved by the emperor, Xu Jie's face was filled with joy.

"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"

Then, as if he suddenly remembered something, Xu Jie looked in the direction of Jiajing and asked cautiously: "May I ask, Your Majesty, what title should the court grant to Amutai, and how many trade strongholds should be opened?"

After Jiajing heard Xu Jie's words, he pondered for a moment and responded: "Let's make Amutai King of Shunyi and open fifteen trading locations on the border for mutual trade."

Seeing that the emperor had made the final decision, everyone did not raise any objections to it. Instead, they leaned down and responded in unison: "As you command, Your Majesty!"

"Okay, now that the matter has been settled, let's leave it like this for now. If nothing happens, you can leave!"

"As you command, Your Majesty!"

After everyone heard the words and responded, they planned to say goodbye and leave.

But at this moment, the remaining people discovered that Yan Song, the chief minister of the cabinet, was still stuck in place, motionless.

At this time, Yan Song was lowering his eyelids and looking at the ground carelessly, looking like he was not sleeping.

When Jiajing saw this situation, a look of doubt appeared on his face. He raised his eyebrows and asked, "Mr. Yan Ge, do you have anything else to report to me? Mr. Yan Ge?"

Seeing this situation, Yan Shifan suddenly felt a bad feeling in his heart. Just as he was about to step forward, Xu Jie on the side took a step ahead of him.

……

I saw Xu Jie coming to Yan Song in three steps and two steps at a time, patting his shoulder and calling softly.

"Mr. Yan Ge? Mr. Yan Ge?"

"Oh, it's Mr. Xu Ge, what's the matter?"

When Xu Jie finished speaking, Yan Song opened his cloudy eyes and looked at Xu Jie in front of him blankly.

Then, as if Yan Song realized something, he reacted suddenly, knelt down on the ground with a thump, and turned his gaze to Jiajing, who was sitting on the dragon chair, with a look of self-blame.

"Your Majesty... Your Majesty, I have behaved disrespectfully before you. I still... hope that... Your Majesty... Your Majesty will forgive me!"

"It doesn't matter. Although state affairs are important, Mr. Yan Ge also needs to pay more attention to his health. Okay, let's do this for now!"

Jiajing didn't seem to care about this, he just waved his hand and said casually.

When Yan Song heard Jiajing's words, a look of gratitude appeared on his face at the right time, and he responded tremblingly.

"Thank you so much, Your Majesty!"

"Ah."

After that, Yan Song left the Qianqing Palace together with the remaining cabinet members.

Although nothing could be seen from Xu Jie's face, Xu Jie's heart was not as calm as it seemed on the surface.

The previous scene played back and forth in his mind like a slideshow.

Not long ago, Xu Jie witnessed with his own eyes the flash of confusion on Yan Song's face, and his long-standing suspicion was confirmed at this moment.

Even if you lend Yan Song ten courages, Yan Song will not and does not dare to behave inappropriately in front of you. This kind of thing would have been absolutely impossible to happen in the past, but now, it actually happened, which gave Xu Jie an unreal feeling.

"It seems that my previous guess was correct. Yan Song is indeed suffering from "dementia". After today's incident, His Majesty must also doubt whether Yan Song is qualified to serve as the chief assistant of the cabinet with his current physical condition!"

"When the time comes, my opportunity will come!"

When Xu Jie thought of this, he couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion in his heart.

"When I take the position of chief minister of the cabinet, I will first clean up the strict party and remove this group of bad apples from the government who wantonly corrupt the government, corrupt the government, and oppress the people. Then, I will implement the conversion of rice into cotton in Zhejiang!"

"The conversion of rice to mulberry promoted by the strict party will bring disaster to the country and the people, and waste national power. Only by converting rice to cotton can the Ming Dynasty be truly prosperous and powerful, and the people can live a good life!"

……

On the other side, in the Forbidden City, inside the Qianqing Palace.

After everyone in the cabinet left one after another, Jiajing looked back, turned around, looked at Lu Fang, and asked: "Lu Fang, in your opinion, how is Mr. Yan Ge's acting skills?"

Lu Fang was shocked when she heard Jiajing's words, and asked with a look of disbelief: "Your Majesty... Your Majesty, do you mean that Mr. Yan Ge is not sick?"

Jiajing took in the expression on Lu Fang's face, shook his head imperceptibly, and then said: "Didn't you report to me before? Some time ago, Yan Shifan personally wrote a letter to Hu Zongxian. Please come to Yan’s Mansion for discussion!”

"And, I learned from Dr. Li that Mr. Yan Ge was suffering from "dementia"!"

When Jiajing finished speaking, Lu Fang lowered his head and responded hesitantly: "Yes... yes, Your Majesty, but... but these things do not prove that Mr. Yan Ge is indeed suffering from "stupidity". "Symptom"?

After hearing what Lu Fang said, Jiajing took a sip from the teacup on the table and said slowly, "Yan Song can hide it from others, but he can't hide it from me!"

When Jiajing said this, he paused for a moment and then continued to add: "I heard that in official circles, there is a saying that is widely circulated. When you are an official, you must think twice, be prepared for danger, retreat and change."

As soon as Jiajing finished speaking, Lu Fang's body stiffened instantly, and a look of fear flashed across his face.

Because of this sentence, he once said it to Feng Bao personally.

At this time, Jiajing didn't seem to notice the expression on Lu Fang's face, but said to himself: "In my opinion, Yan Song has reached the point where he wants to retire. He wants to eradicate Xu Jie before he takes office. This is a serious problem."

"This way, he doesn't have to worry about being liquidated by Xu Jie after he becomes an official!"

After Jiajing finished speaking, his face was full of determination.

After listening to Jiajing's analysis, Lu Fang on the side also came back to his senses and asked cautiously: "Your Majesty... Your Majesty, what if Mr. Yan Ge still wants to be here after getting rid of Mr. Xu Ge?" Are you going to stay in the position of chief minister of the cabinet?”

When Jiajing heard this, he glanced at Lu Fang and said calmly: "It doesn't matter, he knows what he should do."

"If he wants to continue to hang around and not leave, I will let him go."

"Speaking of which, Mr. Yan Ge has been the chief minister of the cabinet for more than 20 years. He has protected me from wind and rain for so many years. When it comes time to retire and leave, I feel a little reluctant to let go!"

"But it's time for this cabinet to have a new look. Lu Fang, what do you think?"

When Jiajing said this, his face was full of emotion. He turned his eyes to Lu Fang and asked him.

"Yes...yes, Your Majesty!"

When Lu Fang heard Jiajing's words, she suppressed all the chaotic thoughts in her heart, lowered her head and responded respectfully.

Then, Lu Fang seemed to suddenly think of something. After considering the words in his mind, he asked cautiously: "Your Majesty, I still have doubts in my heart. You must know that Gao Gong is from Qingliu. After coming to power, Mr. Yan Ge may be liquidated..."

After hearing Lu Fang's doubts, Jiajing's face was filled with an inexplicable smile and he spoke immediately.

"Hmph, it's too late for Gao Gong to be happy, so how can he liquidate Yan Song?"

Facing Lu Fang's doubtful gaze, Jiajing pondered for a moment and then continued: "Lü Fang, think about it carefully. After Yan Song overthrew Xu Jie, he took the initiative to become an official and gave up his position as the chief minister of the cabinet."

"At that time, the position of chief minister of the cabinet will naturally fall on Gao Gong. Yan Song's move is equivalent to clearing most of the obstacles for Gao Gong, the chief minister of the cabinet!"

"The cabinet is a place where people are ranked based on their seniority. Only when the people in front of them fail or leave, can the people behind them have a chance to take over!"

After Jiajing finished speaking, his face was filled with an inexplicable look. He looked into the distance and said to himself: "Gao Gong has been struggling for at least ten years!"

After listening to Jiajing's analysis, Lu Fang had a look of sudden realization on her face. She lowered her head and said sincerely, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for clearing up my confusion. I understand!"

Hearing this, Jiajing looked away from Lu Fang and then ordered: "Lu Fang, you don't have to do anything from now on, just watch. Do you understand?"

As soon as Jiajing finished speaking, Lu Fang leaned down and responded without thinking: "As you command, Your Majesty!"

"Okay, come with me to the Manna Palace!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

After Lu Fang responded, she followed Jiajing step by step and headed towards the direction of Ganlu Palace.

……

In the blink of an eye, it was time to go on duty.

After being off duty, Yan Song, Yan Shifan and his son returned to Yan's Mansion in a sedan.

After helping Yan Song to the study room, Yan Shifan didn't stop at all, and immediately returned to his room without stopping, thinking about the next response.

At this time, in the room.

Yan Shifan was pacing back and forth in the room, his face full of unconcealable worry. He knew that with Xu Jie's shrewdness, he must have discovered something was wrong.

Not only that, if something like this happened, His Majesty would definitely launch an investigation into Yan Song's illness.

When the time comes, Yan Song will no longer be able to hide the fact that he suffers from "dementia".

"No, we have to find Hu Zongxian quickly and discuss what to do next!"

After that, Yan Shifan spread out his pen and paper and started writing a letter.

While Yan Shifan was still worried, he was in the study room of Yan Mansion.

At this time, Yan Song was sitting behind the desk, with no trace of confusion on his face.

"After today's incident, Xu Jie's heart may have already confirmed the fact that I suffer from "dementia"!"

"Hmph, if I didn't do this, how could you, Xu Jie, show your flaws?"

"Anyway, my career, Yan Song, has come to an end. If I don't bring you down, Xu Jie, I won't be able to sleep or eat well!"

After Yan Song finished speaking, he slowly stood up from behind the desk and came to the bookshelf. From an inconspicuous place at the bottom, he read the previous book that recorded Xu Jie's family, who violated the law and wantonly annexed land for the sake of the countryside. The file was taken out carefully.

"Hai Rui, Hai Rui, I wonder if you dare to get to the bottom of it when facing Xu Jie, the second minister of the cabinet!"

I saw Yan Song gently stroking the dossier in his hand with his skinny hand, muttering to himself silently.

At the same time, in the capital, Prince Yu’s Mansion.

When Zhu Zaijing learned from the housekeeper that Xu Jie, Gao Gong, and Zhang Juzheng had come to visit and were waiting in the hall, a look of surprise flashed across his face.

Because normally, these three people would never visit at this time.

And this also made Zhu Zaijing realize that something big must have happened.

After that, Zhu Zaijing calmed down, looked in the direction of the housekeeper, and gave instructions: "I'll go there immediately!"

"Yes, His Royal Highness Prince Yu!"

After receiving Zhu Zaijing's specific instructions, the housekeeper quickly left.

Shortly after the housekeeper left the room, Zhu Zaijing was seen tidying up his appearance, and then went to the hall of Prince Yu's Mansion where guests were entertained.

In the hall, when everyone saw Zhu Zaijing's arrival, they quickly stood up from their seats and saluted him respectfully: "I have met His Highness Prince Yu!"

When Zhu Zaijing heard this, he glanced at everyone, nodded slightly, responded in a subtle way, and ordered: "You're welcome, everyone, please sit down!"

"Thank you, His Highness King Yu!"

After everyone heard Zhu Zaijing's words and responded, they sat back to their seats one after another.

Immediately, Zhu Zaijing looked in the direction of Xu Jie, raised his eyebrows, and asked curiously: "Is Mr. Xu Ge coming here for something important this time?"

Not only Zhu Zaijing, but also Gao Gong and Zhang Juzheng's eyes fell on Xu Jie.

Because they also received the notice from Xu Jie, they hurried to Prince Yu's Mansion shortly after they were off duty.

At this time, facing the curious eyes on everyone's faces, Xu Jie had no intention of speaking, but glanced at Zhu Zaijing, who was sitting at the top.

When Zhu Zaijing saw this situation, he immediately understood. He quickly stood up from his seat, faced everyone, and then said: "This is not the place to talk. Everyone, come here with me!"

After Zhu Zaijing finished speaking, everyone got up from their seats one after another and followed Zhu Zaijing's footsteps to the study.

After everyone entered the study, Zhu Zaijing stopped, turned around, looked in the direction of Xu Jie, and asked, "Mr. Xu Ge, can you talk now?"

Xu Jie nodded after hearing Zhu Zaijing's words. After organizing the words in his mind, he faced the crowd and lowered his voice: "Everyone, to be honest, Yan Song is most likely suffering from "dementia"!" ( End of this chapter)