I, Jiajing, successfully cultivated immortality

As night falls, Xu moves to his mansion in the capital.

Although the night was already very late, Xu Jie was still not sleepy at all at this time. He was sitting behind the desk, using a brush soaked in ink to write memorials with special concentration.

And this memorial was exactly what Xu Jie was preparing to submit to the emperor.

When the last word fell, Xu Jie breathed a sigh of relief, and then he checked it carefully from beginning to end. After confirming that it was correct, he put the brush aside.

Xu Jie was very convinced that as long as he submitted this memorial, he would be able to remove Yan Song from his position as chief minister of the cabinet.

In the negotiations with the Chahar envoys that he presided over, Ming Dynasty took advantage and at the same time proved its ability to the emperor in disguise.

In addition, Yan Song, the chief minister of the cabinet, has been ill at home for nearly a month.

The position of the chief minister of the cabinet cannot remain vacant forever. In Xu Jie's view, now is the best opportunity.

"Yan Song, Yan Song, the grievances and grievances between us are finally coming to an end. It's a pity that you are suffering from "dementia" and can't witness it with your own eyes!"

After putting the memorial in his hand aside, Xu Jie shook his head incomprehensibly, with an inexplicable look on his face.

At this time, everything in the past flashed through Xu Jie's mind like a slideshow.

In the process, the expression on Xu Jie's face gradually became determined.

Then, he lowered his eyes, looked at the ground casually, and said silently to himself: "If I were to be the chief minister of the cabinet, I would definitely do a better job than you, Yan Song!"

……

Like Xu Jie, Hai Rui didn't feel sleepy at all at this time.

Looking at the files and several confessions placed on the desk in front of him, Hai Rui's face was full of unconcealable worry.

Not long ago, an unknown person delivered these things to his home.

When Hai Rui opened the file, he couldn't help but take a breath and was instantly shocked by the contents.

The file records in detail that the family behind Xu Jie, the second assistant to the cabinet at that time, violated the law, caused harm to the countryside, annexed land wantonly, and even participated in smuggling, paid murders, and many other cases.

After briefly browsing the cases recorded in the file, Hai Rui carefully read the confessions from beginning to end.

And those confessions were all from the hands of the soldiers at Songjiang Prefecture's Qianhu Station who committed rebellion and killed superior officers.

The confessions still contain the signatures of those soldiers.

In Hai Rui's opinion, these confessions are extremely credible because they describe the events in detail, and they can all corroborate each other in terms of time, location, and motivation.

In addition, the oral confession showed that the land of the guard station was occupied by those officers for various reasons.

Not only that, the soldiers' military pay was often withheld, and the reason for this was because Li Qishang, who guarded the Qianhu Station, and a group of officers lost money planting mulberry seedlings, and then took it out on the lower-level soldiers.

The soldiers couldn't stand the abuse from their superior officers, so they rebelled.

After browsing through all the things sent to him, Hai Rui felt a chill down his spine.

Because it was obvious that someone wanted to use his hand to bring down Xu Jie, the deputy minister of the current cabinet.

A political struggle of this level will end in an extremely tragic way if one is not careful.

Thinking of this, Hai Rui couldn't help but frown. He propped up his chin with one hand and murmured to himself, "Who is planning this behind the scenes? Is it Mr. Yan Ge?"

Hai Rui felt that the only person in the court who had the ability and sufficient motivation to do this was Yan Song.

But soon, Hai Rui dismissed this idea: "No, how is that possible? Mr. Yan Ge has already suffered from dementia. Even if he wants to plot against Mr. Xu Ge, he is powerless!"

"Is it possible that Mr. Xiao Ge did this? He accidentally discovered the files left by Mr. Yan Ge and decided to fight to the death?"

The more Hai Rui thought about it, the more it seemed possible. At this moment, a slight knock on the door was heard, interrupting Hai Rui's thoughts.

After that, Hai Rui calmed down and commanded in a deep voice: "Come in!"

As soon as he finished speaking, there was a "squeak" sound, the door of the room was pushed open, and Hai Rui's wife Wang stepped in.

At this time, Mrs. Wang was wearing a loose robe, but even the loose robe could not completely cover the bulge in her belly. Ms. Wang was already pregnant.

Behind Wang, there were two maids. The two maids were holding trays with steaming tea and some pastries.

Seeing that the visitor was Mrs. Wang, Hai Rui hurriedly stepped forward, carefully supported Mrs. Wang, and then looked reproachful: "It's so late, why don't you rest? Madam is pregnant now, you should pay more attention to rest." yes!"

When Wang heard what Hai Rui said, she glanced at him angrily and then said, "I should ask you this. Why are you still staying in the study so late?"

After Wang finished speaking, the corner of his eyes inadvertently glanced at the files and confessions placed on the desk.

Seeing this, a look of panic flashed across Hai Rui's face, and he quickly explained: "It's just a few old cases from the Inspectorate. I'll go and rest after they're dealt with."

After Hai Rui finished speaking, he comforted Mrs. Wang and planned to let her go back to her room to rest as soon as possible.

Hai Rui's abnormal behavior naturally aroused Wang's alarm. She did not forget that when she first walked in, she saw a look of worry on Hai Rui's face that she had not seen for a long time.

But now, Hai Rui was hurriedly trying to get away from her. Therefore, Wang became more and more sure that Hai Rui was hiding something from her.

Afterwards, Mrs. Wang randomly found a reason to send the two maids away.

……

After casually dismissing the two maids, Wang turned around and looked in the direction of Hai Rui. She sighed helplessly and asked, "Did something happen?"

Hai Rui shook his head when he heard Wang's words. He didn't want Wang, who was already pregnant, to worry about this.

Afterwards, Hai Rui organized the words in his mind and explained subconsciously: "It's really just a few old cases from the Inspectorate. If you don't believe it..."

However, before Hai Rui could finish his words, he was interrupted by Wang: "We have been husband and wife for so many years, what else do you need to hide from me? When I first came in, I see something is wrong with your face."

"We are husband and wife, and we should support each other. No matter what happens, we can't bear it alone. If there is one more person, maybe there will be more strength."

Seeing that Wang had already spoken to this extent, Hai Rui had no choice but to tell the truth about what happened.

After hearing what happened, Wang's face was full of horror that could not be concealed.

Because of this incident, Xu Jie, the second assistant of the cabinet at that time, was actually involved.

Then, Wang suppressed the fear in her heart, and after thinking about it for a long time, she looked in the direction of Hai Rui and asked, "Do you have anyone you suspect?"

After Wang's words fell, Hai Rui thought about it for a moment and put forward his conjecture: "From the current point of view, the only person in the court who has the ability and sufficient motivation to do this is Mr. Yan Ge." "

"But Mr. Yan Ge is now suffering from dementia. Even taking care of himself is a problem and he cannot do this at all. So I think it is Mr. Xiao Ge who is plotting behind the scenes."

When Hai Rui finished speaking, Wang shook his head and said slowly, "I don't understand officialdom, but there is an old saying that is true when you hear it, but when you see it you believe it."

"Although there are rumors in the government and the public that Mr. Yan Ge is suffering from dementia and can't even take care of himself, after all, no one has seen Mr. Yan Ge's current appearance with his own eyes, right?"

Wang's words were like a bolt of lightning, dispelling all the confusion in Hai Rui's heart.

"Yes, although there are rumors in the government and the public that Mr. Yan Ge is suffering from "dementia", from the beginning to the end, neither Mr. Yan Ge nor Mr. Xiao Ge has clarified the matter, but has allowed it to get worse."

"Perhaps this is a trap set up by Mr. Yan Ge. He will first show his weakness to the enemy and relax Mr. Xu Ge's vigilance, and then wait for the right opportunity to strike decisively and kill him with one blow!"

Hai Rui couldn't help but break into a cold sweat when he thought of this, and his face became extremely ugly.

If things are really as he expected, then the calculations involved and the people involved are unimaginable.

It is no exaggeration to say that the government and the opposition will be turbulent in the future, and may even endanger the current good situation.

Seeing this situation, Mrs. Wang on the side had a look of worry on her face. She immediately stepped forward and said comforting words: "Husband, this matter involves too much. You can't make decisions without permission. It's better to go see His Majesty tomorrow morning." Let’s go!”

Upon hearing this, Hai Rui looked at Wang's slightly bulging belly, sighed, and said in agreement: "Yes, I understand."

……

Xu Jie felt refreshed today. He had an extremely clear dream last night.

In the dream, he fulfilled his long-cherished wish, successfully overthrown Yan Song, and launched a merciless liquidation of the Yan Party. Yan Song was ordered to retire, and even Yan Shifan was pushed to Caishikou to be beheaded because of the Dong Chuang incident. Headed.

After the strict party was liquidated, people from Qingliu took advantage of the situation and took advantage of the situation, and vigorously redressed injustices and clarified officialdom.

A picture of political clarity emerged in the imperial court, which can be said to be full of justice.

With such a good mood, Xu Jie took a sedan chair to the Forbidden City.

At the same time, Lu Fang, as usual, set off from his residence and went to Qianqing Palace to meet Jiajing.

At this time, Lu Fang was walking on the road paved with neat stone slabs in the Forbidden City. When the busy eunuchs and maids saw the arrival of Lu Fang, the eunuch who was responsible for the ceremony, they quickly stopped what they were doing, stepped aside, and greeted him. He bowed and saluted.

"Eunuch Lu!"

"Ah."

Lu Fang responded to these greetings with a warm smile without any airs.

Ever since she learned that the emperor planned to put Gao Gong on the throne, Lu Fang quietly dissociated herself from Yan Song and Xu Jie.

Not only that, Lu Fang also specifically told Feng Bao to establish a good relationship with Gao Gong and Zhang Juzheng as soon as possible.

At this time, looking at the Qianqing Palace in the distance, Lu Fang couldn't help but feel a lot of emotion in her heart.

"It's time for Mr. Yan Ge and Mr. Xu Ge to leave. I'm afraid it's not too far away from the day when I, Lu Fang, will leave."

"You have to make plans early. It's time to give Feng Bao some power." "Feng Bao, Feng Bao, your godfather has paved the way for you. How you go next depends on you." Myself!"

After finishing her emotion, Lu Fang shook her head, suppressed all the chaotic thoughts in her heart, quickened her pace, and walked towards the direction of Qianqing Palace.

When Lu Fang came to Qianqing Palace, she happened to run into Hai Rui.

Lu Fang was naturally no stranger to Hai Rui. After all, this person was valued by the emperor, had made great contributions to the court, and was promoted to the position of censor of the right capital of the Inspectorate.

But at this time, Lu Fang couldn't help but have a look of surprise on his face.

As the censor of the right capital of the Inspectorate, Hai Rui would never go there in person unless there was something important.

When Hai Rui saw Lu Fang's arrival, he couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief. He quickly leaned down and said respectfully, "I've met Eunuch Lu!"

When Lu Fang heard this, she glanced at Hai Rui and responded in a subtle way: "Yes."

Then, with a warm smile on Lu Fang's face, she looked away from Hai Rui and asked, "Master Hai, is there anything important when you come here so early?"

"Eunuch Lu, let me tell you the truth. I have extremely important matters, and I need to report them to Your Majesty in person. But His Majesty..."

When Hai Rui said this, he looked at the Qianqing Palace not far away, with a trace of hesitation on his face.

Lu Fang took in the expression on Hai Rui's face, waved her hand, and said nonchalantly: "It's no big deal, just wait here for a while, and we'll go in and let you know!"

When Hai Rui heard Lu Fang's words, his face was full of gratitude. He leaned down and bowed his hand to Lu Fang: "I'm sorry to bother you, Eunuch Lu!"

"No, it's just a trivial matter."

After Lu Fang responded, she climbed up the stairs and stepped onto the stairs of Qianqing Palace.

After entering Qianqing Palace, Lu Fang came to Jiajing's side as usual.

At this time, Jiajing was dressed in robes under the service of his personal eunuch. Jiajing had long been accustomed to Lu Fang's arrival at this time.

"This slave has met Your Majesty!"

"Ah."

Jiajing saw that Lu Fang was hesitant to speak, so he immediately waved his hand and signaled the eunuchs beside him to leave.

After the eunuchs left, Jiajing turned around, looked in the direction of Lu Fang, and asked, "Lu Fang, what's the matter?"

When Lu Fang heard what Jiajing said, she had no intention of hiding it. She immediately lowered her head and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, when I came here, I happened to meet Hai Rui who was waiting outside Qianqing Palace. He said that he had something extremely important. , I want to report to you face to face.”

When Jiajing heard this, a look of surprise flashed across his face. After pondering for a moment, he waved his hand and said: "Well, I understand, let him come in!"

"As you command, Your Majesty!"

After Lu Fang responded, she immediately left Qianqing Palace without any hesitation.

……

Under the guidance of Lu Fang, after entering Qianqing Palace, Hai Rui didn't hesitate at all. He immediately knelt on the ground with a plop and said in a deep voice.

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

"Well, get up!"

Hearing this, Jiajing glanced over Hai Rui's body, waved his hand, and gave the order.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

After receiving Jiajing's permission, Hai Rui slowly stood up from the ground.

As soon as Hai Rui got up from the ground, he heard Jiajing's voice without any emotion: "I heard from Lu Fang that you have something extremely important that you want to report to me face to face. Tell me, what is it?"

When Jiajing finished speaking, Hai Rui lowered his head and said uneasily: "Your Majesty, an unknown person sent a dossier to Wei Chen last night. In addition, there are several documents in it. A confession.”

"The content above is really too shocking, so I would like to ask Your Majesty to take a look at it."

After Hai Rui finished speaking, he carefully took out the dossier and the several confessions from his sleeves, and raised them high above his head.

Lu Fang, who was waiting beside Jiajing, saw this situation and without waiting for Jiajing's instructions, he immediately stepped forward, took the file and the confession from Hai Rui's hands, and handed it to Jiajing respectfully.

"His Majesty!"

"Ah."

After Jiajing responded, he took the file and the confession from Lu Fang and read it with special concentration.

While looking through the files and giving the confession, the expression on Jiajing's face became extremely grim.

When Lu Fang, who was waiting beside Jiajing, saw this situation, he knew that something was going to happen.

According to Lu Fang's understanding of Jiajing over the years, it was okay for the emperor to lose his temper, but he was afraid that the emperor would not say a word.

Time passed by slowly. I don’t know how long it had passed. I saw Jiajing put down the files and confessions in his hands, sneered, and said to himself: "On weekdays, I do some small things secretly and make some money. As long as I can get things done, Done, I can pretend I didn’t see it!”

"But now, everyone has reached out to the guardhouse. Who gave them the courage?"

"These damn insects are clearly trying to dig up the roots of our Ming Dynasty. I will cut them into pieces!"

After Jiajing finished his murderous words, Lu Fang summoned up the courage to step forward and cautiously spoke out words of comfort: "Your Majesty, please calm down and don't get angry because of this!"

When Jiajing heard this, he just glanced at Lu Fang, then handed over the file and the confession in front of him, and said coldly: "Lu Fang, take a look for yourself!"

"As you command, Your Majesty!"

Naturally, Lu Fang did not dare to violate Jiajing's words at all. Immediately, he gingerly took the file and the confession from Jiajing's hands and browsed the contents.

The moment he opened the file, Lu Fang's pupils suddenly shrank, and his face was full of unconcealable horror.

The file records in detail the family behind Xu Jie, who violated the law, caused harm to the village, annexed land wantonly, even participated in smuggling, and hired murderers and many other cases.

In addition, the several confessions that were sent also proved in disguise that this matter was closely related to the Songjiang Xu family.

After this, Lu Fang suddenly realized - Xu Jie is finished!
Although these evidences do not clearly point to Xu Jie, it is the family behind Xu Jie who committed these things. If Xu Jie had no knowledge of this, no one would believe it.

"Mr. Xu Ge, you are confused. If it is just to annex the people's land, why did you decide to go to the guard station?"

"It even sparked a mutiny. This is His Majesty's rebellion!"

Then, Jiajing looked in the direction of Hai Rui and asked, "What is the current status of this case in Songjiang Mansion?"

When Hai Rui heard what Jiajing said, he thought about it for a moment and then responded: "Your Majesty, this case has reached the stage of being tried by the three agencies."

After learning the news from Hai Rui, Jiajing pondered for a moment, then came to his senses and ordered: "Send the case back for retrial."

"In addition, I appoint you as the Imperial Envoy to personally supervise the case. No matter who is involved, they will be investigated together!"

When Hai Rui heard what Jiajing said, his expression immediately became serious and he responded in a deep voice: "As you command, Your Majesty!"

When Jiajing heard this, he nodded slightly, looked away from Hai Rui, waved his hand, and gave instructions.

"Okay, let's go down and get ready!"

"As ordered, Your Majesty, I will retire now!"

Upon hearing this, Hai Rui bowed to Jiajing and left the Qianqing Palace without stopping at all.

……

After Hai Rui left, Jiajing was seen pressing his temples with his fingers, turned around, looked in the direction of Lu Fang, and gave instructions: "Lü Fang, send Zhu Qi and others to Songjiang Mansion for a thorough investigation. "

"As you command, Your Majesty!"

When Lu Fang heard Jiajing's words, she immediately lowered her head and responded respectfully.

"Okay, you go down too!"

"Yes, Your Majesty, I will retire now."

After Lu Fang responded, she left Qianqing Palace with silent steps.

After walking out of Qianqing Palace, Lu Fang looked away from the distant scenery, with an inexplicable look on her face, lowered her head, and murmured to herself.

"I see, Mr. Yan Ge, you really hide everything, and you still have such a hand. It's really a good plan!"

The moment she learned that the emperor sent Zhu Qi and others to Songjiang Mansion to investigate the case, Lu Fang knew that there was no chance of Xu Jie turning around.

Zhu Qi and the others will definitely get to the bottom of the matter. When the time comes, all the things done by the Songjiang Xu family will be presented to the emperor in detail.

At that time, the Xu family will be unable to escape the end of destruction, and Xu Jie, the second minister of the cabinet, will inevitably be implicated.

"You have allowed the family behind you to do evil again and again. Alas, Mr. Xu Ge, why can't you do it..."

Thinking of this, a look of sadness flashed across Lu Fang's face. She shook her head, suppressed all the chaotic thoughts in her heart, and walked away.

After Lu Fang left, Jiajing was the only one left in Qianqing Palace.

I saw Jiajing retracting his eyes from the files and confessions in front of him, gently stroking the dragon head carved on the dragon chair with his hand, with an inexplicable look on his face, silently muttering to himself: "Yan Song, Yan Song, I hope that by then, you You can be more understanding!" (End of this chapter)