At this time in Yan Mansion, Yan Song was also praising his son's wisdom, but he didn't know his son's true thoughts.

In all fairness, Yan Song never thought about what he wanted to do to Jiajing, let alone what he wanted to do to Daming, he still had this bottom line.

Yan Song can connive at his son's murder, perversion, and greed for money, and even acquiesce to his son and the Tatars in order to help him get rid of Xiao Feng.

But Yan Song never wanted his son to have a relationship with the Japanese Bandits, let alone his son to make friends with the White Lotus Sect. Therefore, Yan Shifan would never tell Yan Song about these two things.

Therefore, Yan Shifan naturally did not tell Yan Song that the real purpose of lifting Xiao Feng to the position of governor of Jiangnan this time was to let Princess Chang'an go south with him out of the palace.

Yan Shifan deceived Yan Song seriously: "Father, today you are above the court, eloquent, let Banzai directly appoint Xiao Feng as the governor of Jiangnan, I think Xiao Feng still doesn't understand why at this time."

Yan Song nodded with satisfaction: "Donglou, this is all your clever plan. Jiangnan changed rice to mulberry, and the resistance was so great. Those common people were strongly opposed, and some small landlords were also worried that the big landlords would take advantage of the opportunity to annex and stir up trouble.

If you want to implement it, you must have an iron fist and an iron heart, and it will inevitably be bloody. At this time, lifting Xiao Feng to the position of the governor of Jiangnan can be described as killing two birds with one stone.

If things go well, it will naturally be my credit, because I proposed to change rice to mulberry! If it doesn't go well, the responsibility is naturally that the Jiangnan Governor is ineffective!

The best thing is that with Xiao Feng's character, he will definitely not agree with this idea. But the day before yesterday, this plan was approved by the cabinet and ordered to be fully implemented! If he dares to obstruct it, it will be directly against Banzai!

Hooray's character, no one knows better than me. No matter how much he likes someone, as long as he touches the scale of his dignity and self-confidence, he will definitely not let it go!

At that time, it will be a matter of time before Xiao Feng falls out of favor, and the higher I hold him now, the worse he will fall in the future!"

At this time, Xiao Feng, who was in Xiyuan, also thought of this question after hearing that Chang An was going south with him: Is Yan Song already on the same front as Yan Shifan?

Probably not, according to Xiao Feng's speculation, the community of interests between Yan Song and Jiajing is still very solid, at least for now, he should not have the motive to cooperate with the White Lotus Sect.

Therefore, Yan Shifan should not tell his father the real purpose of this move, so what reason did Yan Shifan use to persuade Yan Song to praise himself as the governor of Jiangnan?

The so-called leveling the Japanese and revitalizing the Ming Dynasty are all, Yan Song will never really let himself get such a big benefit for this reason, with Yan Song's old duck pot style, he must have dug a hole for himself.

"Senior brother, I'm going to the south, apart from annihilating the coastal pirates and eradicating the White Lotus Sect, do I have any other important things to do?"

Jiajing couldn't help laughing: "You have such a big breath, you also annihilate the Japanese Kou and eradicate the White Lotus Sect, how can this be accomplished by one governor?

What's more, I don't plan to let you serve for the end of your term, Zhang Jing is old, but he has a group of supporters in the court, and if the cabinet recommends Yan Song's protégé at this time, it will inevitably cause fierce opposition from those people.

And if Zhang Jing's supporters are appointed, it will make people say that the imperial court has wrongly punished Zhang Jing. Therefore, Yan Song elected you at this time, which happened to be something that neither of the two factions would strongly oppose.

If you help the imperial court make a smooth transition for a while, I will naturally let you go back to Beijing to take up your post, how can it be reasonable for you and Chang An to stay in Jiangnan all the time?"

Xiao Feng sighed secretly in his heart, sure enough, no one can underestimate Jiajing, his senior brother, seems to be concentrating on cultivation, but he is actually extremely sensitive to the affairs of the court.

Yan Song thought that he had used a set of seamless truths to persuade Jiajing and guide Jiajing to take a step according to his design, but in fact, Jiajing also pushed the boat along the river, and used Yan Song's proposal to avoid a possible fierce party struggle and maintain the balance of power in the court.

"But since you've asked, I do have one more thing to ask you. The imperial court has gradually implemented the policy of changing rice to mulberry in the provinces south of the Yangtze River, which is a good thing to earn gold and silver from overseas barbarians and nomads.

The Ming Dynasty imposed a sea ban in order to prevent the sea

The wolf-like ambition of the outer barbarians. But my silk porcelain of the Ming Dynasty was sold to the sea by many merchants in the vassal countries, but the Ming Dynasty would not interfere.

Even the nomads beyond the Great Wall, among them there are also rich nobles, who are very envious of these good things. Since you have presided over the mutual market, you are naturally in favor of increasing the production of these items."

Xiao Feng listened to Jiajing quietly, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "What Senior Brother said is extremely true. It's just that I still have some concerns, so please refer to them."

Jiajing nodded, Huang Jin added tea to Jiajing, and picked up Xiao Feng's teacup: "Xiao Zhenren's tea is cold, let's change it to some hot ones, herbal tea is not good to drink."

Xiao Feng smiled at Huang Jin, "Thank you. Senior brother, Jiangnan has always been the granary of the Ming Dynasty, and it is a good thing to change rice to mulberry, but you need to make some preparations in advance, otherwise good things may also go into chaos.

It's like trading with the Tatars, the Ming Dynasty has tried before, but the Tatars are not regular, so the mutual market is difficult to sustain.

This time, relying on the blessing of the senior brother, he defeated the Tatars, and with this foundation, the mutual market will be much smoother."

Jiajing smiled and nodded, Xiao Feng really had some opinions on changing rice to mulberry, but he was very sensible, he didn't object, and slapped his ass fiercely, which was very face-saving!

"Therefore, I suggest that the imperial court may wish to build more granaries to increase the storage of grain. The Ming Dynasty wanted to train more cavalry, and sorghum and other fodder needed to be hoarded in large quantities.

And these feeds, in case of a famine year, are life-saving food. The imperial court has grain in its hands, and it can calmly implement the change from rice to mulberry.

If the people can earn money to buy grain, they will not be so vehemently opposed to changing rice to mulberry."

Jiajing nodded: "It's just that this matter of building a warehouse and storing grain, I'm afraid it will be difficult to complete for a while." Daming's grain production surplus is not much, how can we quickly increase grain production?"

Xiao Feng smiled: "Outside the Great Wall, east of Shanhaiguan, there are fertile fields everywhere, but no one cultivates them."

Jiajing was stunned for a moment, shook his head with a wry smile, he rarely showed weakness in front of his courtiers, but he had a unique sincerity in front of Xiao Feng.

"Senior brother, although the Jurchen tribes outside the Guanwai superficially surrendered to the Ming Dynasty, they were actually weaker than the Mongols, and they didn't dare to do anything to the Ming Dynasty.

But Da Ming doesn't have the energy to send troops to protect the cultivation at the moment."

Xiao Feng stood up and saluted Jiajing: "Senior brother, at the moment, the Tatars are still eyeing the Ming Dynasty and waiting for an opportunity to move.

The coastal Wako are not peaceful, and the undercurrent of the White Lotus Sect is surging. The Jurchen departments outside the gate are separated from each other.

Even if the Ming Dynasty weaves more silk at this time, it is difficult to exchange it for real money and silver because of the enemies on all sides and the trade routes are not smooth.

If my brother can trust me, give me a year to at least create a business path for my brother from these four sides.

At that time, the junior brother will personally preside over the policy of changing rice to mulberry for the senior brother, and I hope that the senior brother will be gracious."

Jiajing's smile faded a little, and he drank tea in silence, waiting for a cup of tea to finish before speaking.

"You do have this intention, but you are not sure, so it is also a delaying tactic, I have not wronged you, have I?"

Huang Jin lowered his head and sighed secretly. Xiao Feng, you obviously saw through Yan Song's trap, why do you have to jump into the trap?

There are some things that you can't reverse alone.

Xiao Feng was not frightened by Jiajing's coldness and heart-wrenching words, but picked up the teacup lightly and took a sip of tea.

"The king is loyal, and the family is sincere. In terms of monarchs and ministers, long live is the king, and ministers must not be disloyal; In terms of Taoism, you are a senior brother, and I must not be dishonest.

After all, I am young and may not have enough knowledge, but I should not hide anything when I think of it. As for whether it is right or wrong, it is long live to correct it.

This is long live the Ming Dynasty, and the ministers dare not be proficient. The minister only knows one sentence: If the country lives and dies for profit, how can it be avoided because of misfortune and fortune!"

Jiajing was stunned, and silently recited the last sentence in his heart: If the country lives and dies, how can it be avoided because of misfortune and fortune!

Jiajing was a little moved by these words, but what really made Jiajing a little uneasy was not this brilliant and shocking famous sentence, but the penultimate sentence.

Yes, it's the mediocre one: this

It is a long live Daming, and the ministers dare not be specialized.

As soon as I said me, you became a minister. Then tell me, this is your Da Ming, and I have a woolen relationship, so you can toss as much as you want.

It's you who want to rely on the Ming Dynasty to cultivate, and it's not me, I have a hukou above.

I am dedicated to helping you go ashore, but you don't know self-love, are you worthy of me?

Jiajing took a sip of tea helplessly, and then found that the teacup was empty, and Huang Jin was also pondering Xiao Feng's words, and he actually forgot to add tea to Jiajing.

Jiajing immediately found a place to vent his anger and put the teacup heavily on the table.

Huang Jin woke up and hurriedly refilled the tea for Jiajing, Jiajing was angry and didn't drink it, staring at this cup of tea luck.

"Senior brother, I recently remembered that I read a book in the fairy world. As mentioned above, there is an immortal vine overseas, which takes root and bears fruit under the roots, endlessly. Its taste is luscious and filling.

I have calculated that this thing must have existed in the West, but the sea route is far away, and the countries that have obtained it regard it as a treasure and refuse to pass it on.

I have asked Zhang Tianci to buy it from the coastal area with a lot of money. Under the heavy reward, there will be brave men.

Those smuggling ships that secretly trade back and forth will surely have people take risks and bring immortal vines in order to get a high price.

When I popularize this immortal vine in Daming, the people of Daming should not have to worry about food shortage, and Senior Brother's policy can be implemented calmly."

Jiajing's heart was hot, although my junior brother was angry with me, he had actually been silently helping me find a way, and I even suspected that he was tricking me! Look at the book

Jiajing was a little embarrassed, picked up the teacup and took a sip to hide his expression.

"That's very good, just do as you say, give you a year to prepare food and open up trade routes."

Xiao Feng smiled faintly: "Senior brother, what if the cabinet impeach me for violating the law and refusing to implement the national policy?"

Xiao Feng knew that no matter how good Jiajing was to him, let him declare that the matter he had already decided would be invalidated immediately, and he would never do this kind of thing of slapping himself in the face.

Jiajing glanced at him and said angrily, "You are the governor of Jiangnan, you hold great power, and the cabinet only has the role of supervision. Without my decree, do you really think that the cabinet can move Zhang Jing?"

Yes, Jiajing is playing a scoundrel in the teacher's brother, Huang Jin lowered his head and smiled secretly: "Long live, it's not early, it's time to go to bed."

Jiajing frowned: "Is it late? Xiao Feng is going to be away for a long time, and I still want to hear more about him."

Huang Jin didn't speak, and accidentally touched the two signs on the silver plate, one was Concubine Lu Jing, and the other was turned over and couldn't be seen.

Jiajing immediately stretched: "Senior brother, that's all there is to it, you can do it, don't worry, everything is with me."

Xiao Feng got up and said goodbye, Huang Jin lowered his head to pick up the sign, the two did not have any eye contact, but Xiao Feng knew that Huang Jin was helping him.

This is the best time to end this conversation, and sometimes it's much better than waiting until there's nothing to say. Especially when you're going to be separated from people for a long time.

He's going to miss you a lot.