The capital ushered in a new May.

The dark waves in the court have been constantly surging, although Xu Jie has always wanted to use the word "drag" to dilute the reform, but the reformists led by Wu Shan and Lin Haoran are constantly waving the flag.

It's just that God seems to favor Xu Jie, Jiajing is already an old man, but he has been tortured by illness for more than a year, and he rarely cares about political affairs, and he seems to have forgotten all about the idea of innovation.

As the leader and think-tank of the reformists, Lin Haoran, the head of the household, has not had any major measures against Xu Jie, but he has been in a situation of being passively beaten.

Especially on the territory of the household department, Xu Jie arranged for Chen Qixue to take over as the right attendant of the household department, and Ouyang Yijing, a science and Taoist official known as "scolding the gods", was appointed as the household department, and he was already eyeing Lin Haoran, the household secretary.

Lin Haoran was indifferent to these measures of the Xu Party, or he didn't care at all, and seemed to be conscientious and led the 13th Division to take care of the affairs of the household department.

Although Xu Jie restrained Lin Haoran's hands and feet, as the biggest killer "Diao Minji", he could not implement it, but he could not stop Lin Haoran from generating revenue for the Ming Dynasty.

Under his control, the Suzhou Weaving Bureau and the Hangzhou Weaving Bureau operated smoothly, and with the delivery of batches of silk to the Portuguese, a large amount of real money also flowed to Hubu Taicang.

Although this income could not make the Ming finances healthy, it was also an improvement to the Ming finances, at least there was no need to tax the people in various names indefinitely.

In the face of Lin Haoran's various magical ways to make money, even Ouyang Yijing, who is known for picking bones, even if he is carrying the glorious mission of the Xu Party, he has to keep his mouth shut obediently.

If Lin Haoran fails to serve as the head of the household department, then the previous series of household books can only wait for zero points, and it is even more impossible for this court to find a better household secretary.

However, the new right attendant of the household department, Chen Qixue, is more than diligent in financial affairs but lacks talent, and he can't even read the account books of the state granary, so that he almost can't help but impeach this person.

The capital in May is full of enthusiasm, and there is never a shortage of topics here, and the one who recently occupied the topic list in Beijing is the former first assistant Yan Song.

"Huh...... This old immortal can really toss! ”

"He was afraid that he would become a street rat in Yuanzhou, so he didn't hesitate to go all the way to Henan!"

"Where is the Wang Tianguan who Yan Song took refuge in, what kind of heavenly official is it, in the past, Wang Daguan was just a secretary of the Ministry of Industry."

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There was a sudden wave of discussion in the capital, and it was rumored that someone had met Yan Song, who had been cut to the people, in Henan, and saw him come thousands of miles to join his former protégé Wang Tianguan.

Thanks to Yan Song's "celebrity effect", and there are obviously people behind this matter, the disappearance of Yan Song's protégé has become a hot topic in Beijing.

"Yan Song is greedy for these more silver taels and is unharmed, it is really unreasonable!"

"There are a few people in this court who are not greedy, mainly because he connived at the emperor's construction project, and as a result, he made a lot of miscellaneous taxes such as raising the compilation to the people!"

"What are you talking about? Isn't that the one at the moment? He thinks Yan Song is guilty of letting Yan Shifan participate in government affairs? also said that Xiaoge was old, and he really ignored the law of the Ming Dynasty. ”

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With Yan Song being turned out? The accusations against Yan's father and son are also very loud? One by one, the past was turned over, and the finger was pointed at Yan Shifan.

Yan Shifan is called Xiaoge Lao, isn't it a problem? The problem is that Yan Song actually listens to Yan Shifan in many national decisions, which is already stepping on the line of officialdom? It is tantamount to handing over the right to vote to a person who is not worthy of the name.

These voices also reached Lin Haoran's ears? Lin Haoran frowned slightly, faintly feeling that this thing was strange.

Wanshou Palace seems to be very quiet.

Some little eunuchs and palace maids didn't dare to make a single movement when they walked around? The mouth is even more firmly closed? It's like you've come to a Hades Palace.

"Only! Let Weizhong come and see me! ”

Jiajing's recent condition has not only not improved, but has a tendency to deteriorate, originally lying quietly in bed, but suddenly woke up from his sleep.

Huang Jin, who was standing at the door, was slightly stunned at first, and then looked at Jiajing in the bed through the mosquito net with doubts? I don't know if this is just a dream word, or if Jiajing really suddenly became confused.

Jiajing has already sat up from the bed? Seeing Huang Jin still in front of the door, he couldn't help but say in a deep voice: "I asked you to call Weizhong over?" Call Weizhong over! ”

"Master, Yan Ge was a few years old!" Huang Jin hesitated? But he reminded him carefully.

Jiajing heard this answer? After all, he remembered that Yan Song was indeed sent back to his hometown by him? When Yan Shifan's head was cut off last year, Yan Song was directly cut to the people.

just thought of Yan Song and his bits and pieces in his dream, but he felt a little uncomfortable in his heart.

"Master, are you going to get up?" Huang Jin knew Jiajing's affection for Yan Song, but he deliberately changed the topic and asked.

For more than 20 years of companionship, especially for a considerable period of time, Yan Song can be said to have eaten and lived in Xiyuan, and accompanied Jiajing every day, causing Jiajing to dream that Yan Song was not the first time, and he always mistakenly thought that the current time node was still several years ago.

Jiajing sighed, but said lightly: "I don't know how well Weizhong is doing now, you can call Xu Jie!" ”

Huang Jin immediately responded, and ordered a little eunuch under him to summon Xu Jie, and at the same time let the palace maids outside come in to serve Jiajing and wash up.

As Jiajing's illness worsened, even Wu Shan, Yan Ne, and Li Chunfang rarely saw Jiajing, let alone courtiers outside, while Xu Jie became a courtier who often saw Jiajing.

Xu Jie came to the bedroom and saluted respectfully.

When Jiajing asked about Yan Song's recent situation, Xu Jie responded: "The minister doesn't know about Yan Ge's physical condition recently, but Yan Ge Lao took the elixir with the emperor back then, and he must be living longer every year!" ”

"I ...... They raided his home and cut off his status! Jiajing sighed lightly.

Xu Jie swallowed his spit secretly, and replied again: "The emperor specially ordered Qin Chacheng to keep a golden bowl for him, presumably he has no worries about food and clothing, and it has been rumored in the capital recently that Yan Ge Lao has taken refuge in his former protégé, so he must be living a good life!" Your Majesty, you are sick now, and you still focus on recuperation! ”

"I'm too worried, you should step back first!" Jiajing sighed softly, and raised his hand slightly.

"Yes! Minister Xu Jie's retirement, long live my emperor, long live, long live! Xu Jie's eyes flashed with joy, and he bowed respectfully, and then withdrew.

He originally wanted to tell Jiajing the truth just now, but with Jiajing's deep feelings for Yan Song, after learning of Yan Song's death, he would definitely "rekindle the old feelings" for Yan Song.

The emperor will not only choose to give Yan Song a grand funeral, but will even pardon the exiled descendants of the Yan family, which is a result he does not want to see.

However, after all, things were not beyond his control, none of these things happened, and in the emperor's heart, he would definitely think that Yan Song was doing well now.

The summer wind was blowing, but Xu Jie walked out of the Wanshou Palace but stood on the steps, squinting at the palace and buildings in front of him, his gray beard was blown up by the wind.

Today, he can be said to be in power, no different from the power of Yan Song in the past, and his reputation is far better than Yan Song, and the ending is naturally a blessing for generations to come.