Yan Song quickly drank the decoction in the bowl, and immediately, he put the bowl aside and told Yan Shifan.

"You have to be more careful during this time I'm recuperating, understand?"

"Father, do you mean that Xu Jie's gang may take this opportunity to secretly make some fuss behind their backs?"

After listening to Yan Song's advice, Yan Shifan frowned and confirmed to him.

"Well, yes, such a good opportunity, with Xu Jie's temperament, he will definitely not let it go easily."

"So, I guess, he's going to look into what I'm doing himself to see if there's anything wrong."

Yan Song paused when he said this, and suddenly aggravated his tone.

"That is, the renovation work of the treasure ship!"

Seeing this, Yan Shifan immediately panicked, and then asked Yan Song.

"That'...... Father, do you have ...... behind this?"

And Yan Song just glanced at Yan Shifan, with a look of hatred for iron and steel, and reprimanded.

"You idiot, this is a matter personally ordered by His Majesty, dare to do something about this, don't die!"

When Yan Shifan heard this, he breathed a sigh of relief, and immediately spoke, his face full of joy.

"It's okay, it's okay, father, you didn't do anything about it, otherwise, things would be in trouble!"

"This rebel, what do you think of his father?"

Thinking of this, Yan Song's expression when he looked at Yan Shifan became more and more strange.

And Yan Shifan was also very uncomfortable with Yan Song's gaze looking up and down, and immediately, he casually made an excuse and left Yan Song's room.

"By the way, if those guys ask me about my physical condition, just tell me the truth, and let them rest easy."

Behind Yan Shifan, Yan Song's exhortation sounded, and Yan Shifan just nodded subconsciously and did not stop his pace.

When Yan Shifan returned to his room, he held his chin with one hand and fell into deep thought.

"What did my father mean when he looked at me?"

……

The capital, Yuwang's Mansion.

After Xu Jie's return from the cabinet, he immediately summoned everyone to the study of King Yu's mansion for discussion.

In the study, Zhu Zaikun couldn't help laughing loudly after learning the specific situation behind this.

"Haha, it's really enjoyable, this Yan Song also has today!"

Seeing King Yu speak, the high arch on the side also followed closely.

"Yes, right now, Yan Song is seriously ill and unable to deal with the many affairs at hand, this is a great opportunity for us to show our ability to Your Majesty!"

"Presumably, His Majesty's side plans to do the same, otherwise, how could he let Xu Ge Lao replace Yan Song and deal with those affairs that he has not completed?"

Xu Jie's mood was very good, and he saw him pick up the teacup on the side, take a sip, and say unhurriedly.

"Yes, now we should seize this opportunity to check this Yan Song and see if there is anything wrong with him!"

After Xu Jie finished speaking, he added.

"Last time I was in the Weapons Division, His Majesty once asked Yan Song to be in charge of the renovation of the treasure ship, and the household department has also allocated three million and four hundred thousand taels of silver for the purpose of transforming the treasure ship!"

When Xu Jie said this, Zhang Juzheng, who had not spoken for a long time, also reacted and hesitated.

"Elder Xu Ge, do you mean that Yan Song is very likely to covet the silver taels in it under the banner of transforming the treasure ship?"

"But this is something that His Majesty personally ordered, does he Yan Song have the guts?"

After listening to Zhang Juzheng's analysis, Xu Jie shook his head and said so.

"Regardless of whether he Yan Song is behind this or not, I must go and investigate."

"After all, this is to show the attitude of my Xu Jie, and let them think about whose side they should stand on!"

After Zhang Juzheng listened to Xu Jie's words, his expression was dark, as if he had understood something from it, and he stopped speaking.

Seeing this situation, Xu Jie took the opportunity to shift the topic to Zhang Juzheng and asked him.

"By the way, how did you do with the things that His Majesty ordered you last time?"

I saw Zhang Juzheng take his eyes off Xu Jie's body and said slowly.

"At present, everything is going well, the Ministry of War has issued a corresponding notice, and brave people are being selected from the guards everywhere!"

"It will only take two months at most, and the Shenji Camp in Your Majesty's heart can be rebuilt."

After learning the specific process from Zhang Juzheng, Xu Jie nodded, turned his gaze to the side of the high arch, and asked.

"What about the Maritime Trade Division, what's going on?"

Seeing Xu Jie asking him about this, Gao Gong hesitated for a moment before choosing to inform him of the current progress.

"Those businessmen who have the certificate to go to sea may have forgotten that their place of origin, roster, etc., are still kept in the Maritime Trade Division!"

Gao Gong sneered when he said this, and continued to add.

"Before this, in the name of the Department of Maritime Trade, I have notified the local government and sent people to admonish them to go to sea as soon as possible!"

"If you are still unwilling to go to sea after being admonished by the government, then don't blame me for being ruthless!"

After Xu Jie learned the current progress of the two, he was also relieved and immediately spoke.

"Well, at present, Your Majesty has asked me to temporarily take charge of Yan Song's affairs, we have to seize this opportunity firmly, so that Your Majesty can see our ability!"

When Xu Jie said this, he suddenly changed his words, and then spoke.

"Next, I have to find a time to take a look at Yan Song's situation."

Seeing this, Zhu Zaikun on the side couldn't help frowning and said.

"Elder Xu Ge, you are ......"

Xu Jie seemed to see Zhu Zaikun's doubts, shook his head, and explained to him.

"As the deputy assistant of the cabinet, I have to go to visit Yan Song in person."

"Forget it, it's up to ask Yan Song about specific matters!"

Seeing this, Gao Gong couldn't help but admonish.

"Elder Xu Ge, if you act like this, your majesty is afraid that it will ......"

Gao Gong didn't finish the rest of the words, he believed that Xu Jie understood what he meant.

After listening to Gao Gong's exhortation, Xu Jie shook his head, looked relaxed, and spoke.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty won't say anything about it!"

"In addition, this is a situation that His Majesty is very happy to see."

Gao Gong saw Xu Jie's conclusive appearance, and no longer admonished.

……

It was late at night, and the home of Zhang Runde, the waiter of the Criminal Department, was still brightly lit.

In the study, Zhang Runde looked anxious, and he was pacing in the room with his hands behind his back.

When he learned the news that Yan Song was seriously ill, his heart rose to his throat.

He didn't dare to imagine that if Yan Song's physical condition continued to deteriorate, the position of the first assistant to the cabinet would fall on Xu Jie's head without any suspense, and once Xu Jie came to power, what awaited them would be a ruthless reckoning.

Therefore, after the next duty, Zhang Runde sent his cronies to Yanfu to inquire about the specific news.

"Why haven't you come back yet, can't something happen?"

"Or ......"

I saw Zhang Runde stop, sit down on the chair next to him, and began to think nonsense.

At this moment, there was a knock on the door from outside the door, and when Zhang Runde saw this, the whole person became angry, and hurriedly got up from the seat and commanded in a deep voice.

"Come in!"

As soon as the words fell, a figure entered the room, it was the cronie sent by Zhang Runde before, and the moment he entered the room, he knelt on the ground and reported to him.

"My lord, according to the news from Xiao Ge Lao's side, Yan Ge Lao's side is fine, he just needs to rest for a while."

"In addition, Xiao Ge Lao also additionally told him that in the recent period, he must be more careful in his actions, and he can't let Qingliu grab the handle!"

Hearing this, Zhang Runde suddenly put his mind at ease, waved his hand quite casually, and commanded.

"Well, the official knows, you go down!"

"Yes!"

(End of chapter)