Soon, the cabinet officially announced the detailed rules for the integrated payment of grain by the officials and gentry.

And this time, the shock brought by it was much stronger than before, and the civil and military officials in the capital launched a heated discussion on this matter.

"In all dynasties, scholars were the objects of preferential treatment by the imperial court, but now, everything has changed!"

"Your Majesty must have been deceived by traitorous ministers, and if this continues, I will not be a country!"

"Ridiculous, the gentry paid taxes, it is a strange thing that has never been seen in the ages!"

Under the backdrop of the atmosphere, some hot-headed officials decided to jointly write a letter to implore the emperor to retract his order.

If it is said that the gentry were still able to pay grain for the integration of the official gentry in the end, and fight the cannon, the current situation has made them have to pay attention to it, because the emperor's knife has been put on the neck of the entire gentry class!

Some of these gentry soon realized that the emperor wanted to completely abolish the gentry's privilege of not paying taxes, and if he retreated, the gentry's good days would come to an end!

Among the many officials who are running around for this matter, Li Ding, the right attendant of the Ministry of Rites, seems to be quite eager.

There is no other reason why Li Ding is so eager, because the emperor's imminent policy of integrating the government and gentry to pay grain has greatly damaged the rights and interests of his family.

Li Ding's family, located in Pingyang, Shanxi, is also a well-known family in the local area, with Li Ding, a high-ranking official of the right attendant of the Ministry of Rites and Rites, his family occupies countless fertile fields in the local area, not only that, but also countless ordinary people take the initiative to bring their own land to come to run.

If the integrated payment of grain by the officials and gentry is officially implemented, then it is inevitable that he will lose the privilege of tax exemption, and this is an extremely heavy blow to Li Ding and the family behind him.

For this reason, Li Ding took the initiative to invite Ying to come and lobby his immediate boss, Li Chunfang, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites.

He hoped that Li Chunfang would be able to sign his name in the recital of the petition to the emperor, so that even the emperor would have to pay attention to the signature of the Ministry of Etiquette.

With such expectations, Li Ding came to Li Chunfang's mansion in the capital and knocked on the door.

……

Beijing, Yanfu.

At this moment, I saw Yan Shifan hurriedly running into Yan Song's study, reporting to him the news he had heard.

"Father, it's a big deal, since the cabinet officially announced the detailed rules for the integration of officials and gentry, it has attracted the opposition of many officials!"

"At this moment, they are holding a meeting with each other in series, and they plan to jointly write a letter to implore Your Majesty to withdraw their orders!"

"Father, what are we going to do next!"

After patiently listening to what Yan Shifan had heard, Yan Song put the brush in his hand aside, immediately glanced at Yan Shifan, and ordered unhurriedly.

"What are you panicking about, tell those people under our command that they will definitely not be able to participate in tonight's rally!"

"Otherwise, you will bear the consequences!"

After Yan Shifan listened to Yan Song's instructions, his anxious and restless heart also settled down a little.

At this moment, I only listened to the butler come to report.

"Elder Yan Ge, Luo Longwen, Yan Maoqing, Zhang Runde, they are asking to see you outside!"

When Yan Song heard this, a helpless look appeared on his face, he sighed, and immediately ordered.

"Let them in!"

"Yes, Yan Ge Lao!"

The butler quickly left the room.

Yan Song looked at Yan Shifan, who was still stunned, and reminded: "What are you still doing in a daze, come with me!" ”

When Yan Shifan heard this, he suddenly came back to his senses, and hurriedly responded: "Oh, yes, father! ”

When Yan Song came to the waiting room of Yan Mansion with the support of Yan Shifan, he suddenly found that Luo Longwen, Yan Maoqing, Zhang Runde and other officials had already gathered in the waiting room.

Seeing Yan Song coming, everyone seemed to have found the backbone of the main heart, and hurriedly bowed slightly, and said in unison: "Yan Ge Lao!" ”

Seeing this, Yan Song's face was full of displeasure, and after looking around, he said: "You came to me with such fanfare, aren't you afraid that Your Majesty will ...... you?"

Yan Song didn't finish his words, but snorted coldly and sat at the top of the waiting room.

After this, I saw Luo Longwen, the waiter of the Ministry of Works, plucking up the courage to stand up and explain.

"Elder Yan Ge, we are also forced to do so, and now the situation in the capital, only you can think about it for us......"

Yan Song shook his head and said slowly after listening to Luo Longwen's statement.

"It's very simple, you just need to go home now, close the door, and don't see anyone!"

"I can guarantee that you'll all be safe and sound!"

"If anyone dares to disobey the old man's advice, then ask for more blessings."

"Alright, I'm done, you can leave here!"

Yan Song's voice fell, he withdrew his gaze, and immediately looked at the ground casually, no longer speaking.

Everyone didn't expect the suggestion given by Yan Song to be so simple, and they immediately looked at each other, and after a while, Yan Maoqing stood up and proposed to everyone.

"Since Elder Yan Ge has already told us what we should do, then let's act according to the plan!"

Yan Maoqing's voice fell, and Zhang Runde, the waiter of the Criminal Department on the side, also stood up and followed closely with Ying Hedao.

"Yes, when did Elder Yan Ge let us down!"

I have to say that Zhang Runde's words touched the hearts of the vast majority of people at the scene.

For so long, Yan Song, as the first assistant of the cabinet, has never disappointed everyone, even in the critical situation of the last time when Qingliu was pressing step by step and there was a traitor inside, he still turned the corner.

"Yes, Elder Yan Ge, I won't disturb your rest later!"

"I'll leave now!"

Soon, many officials who had originally gathered in the waiting room walked around, and when Yan Song saw this, he couldn't help but turn around and instructed Yan Shifan on the side.

"Continue to inquire about this news, and tell me directly if there is any situation!"

"Yes, Father!"

……

At this moment, Lu Fang looked at the Heart Cultivation Hall that was close at hand, but a trace of hesitation quietly appeared on his face.

Lu Fang was worried that after the emperor learned about the current situation in the capital from himself, he couldn't help but be furious, and his majesty's body was very likely to ......

Lu Fang didn't dare to continue thinking about it, for a long time, Lu Fang seemed to have made up his mind, only to see him take heavy steps and enter the Heart Cultivation Palace.

Lu Fang looked at the figure sitting on the dragon chair and said respectfully.

"The slave has seen Your Majesty!"

Hearing this, Jiajing put down the book in his hand and immediately asked Lu Fang.

"Lu Fang, did you find anything?"

When Lu Fang heard this, he hesitated for a moment, gritted his teeth, took out a list from his cuff, and reported it.

"Your Majesty, since the detailed rules of the integrated grain payment policy of the official gentry were officially announced, most of the civil and military officials in the capital have opposed this!"

"In addition, there are some officials who do not know what to do, hold rallies and incite the students of Guozijian."

"They are colluding with each other at the moment, in a vain attempt to make Your Majesty take back your destiny by jointly submitting a letter!"

"Here is the list of officials involved in this matter!"

When Lu Fang said this, he paused and continued to add.

"In addition, not long ago, Luo Longwen, the waiter of the Ministry of Works, Zhang Runde, the waiter of the Criminal Department, and Yan Maoqing and others ran to Yan Song's house with great fanfare, and they didn't know what they were discussing."

(End of chapter)