Recently, Yan Shifan has been quite busy, on the one hand, he has to try to improve the drawings of the steam engine, and on the other hand, he has to hurry up to prepare for the upcoming auction.

Because of Yan Song's previous advice, in the process of preparing for the auction, Yan Shifan did not ask Luo Longwen and Yan Maoqing to help, but appointed a group of officials who had not been in the office for a long time and were relatively honest.

Early in the morning, when Yan Shifan came out of the room with a yawn, he bumped into the housekeeper head-on.

The housekeeper didn't expect it to be such a coincidence, and after being stunned for a moment, he immediately lowered his head and said respectfully.

"Xiao Ge Lao, Yan Ge Lao will let you go over there!"

"yes, I see!"

After Yan Shifan finished speaking, he yawned again, didn't stay too long, and walked straight to the room where Yan Song was.

Immediately afterwards, Yan Shifan came to Yan Song's door, took a deep breath, and then pushed the door in.

As soon as he entered the door, Yan Shifan looked at Yan Song and asked instead.

"Father, what are you looking for me?"

When Yan Song heard this, he turned around and looked Yan Shifan up and down before asking.

"I called you over, it's not a big deal, I just want to ask you, how is the auction prepared?"

Seeing Yan Song mention this, Yan Shifan's whole person became excited, and after sorting out the language in his mind, he complained to Yan Song: "Father, don't you know, the child ...... this time"

Before Yan Shifan's words were finished, he was interrupted impatiently by Yan Song: "Okay, let's get to the point!" ”

Seeing this, Yan Shifan had no choice but to swallow the words he had prepared back into his stomach, and said respectfully: "Father, the preparations have been roughly completed, and in a week at most, the auction will be officially held!" ”

After listening to Yan Shifan's words, Yan Song nodded imperceptibly, withdrew his gaze, and said encouragingly.

"Well, well done!"

After listening to Yan Song's praise of himself, Yan Shifan seemed to suddenly remember, and then added: "By the way, father, after the child brought your words to Yan Maoqing, he immediately promised that he would definitely do what you wanted!" ”

"He said he would return the money in accordance with the amount agreed upon!"

When Yan Song heard this, he couldn't help but put his mind at ease, and after snorting coldly, he immediately said in a deep voice.

"This Yan Maoqing, he is really getting bolder, I have to find an opportunity to beat him up another day!"

……

When the sedan chair that Yan Song and Yan Shifan were riding stopped steadily, Yan Shifan got off the sedan chair first, and carefully helped Yan Song get down from the sedan chair.

Yan Shifan reminded Yan Song while supporting him.

"Father, slow down, look at your feet!"

Just as the father and son were walking towards the steps of the cabinet, the sedan chair that Xu Jie was riding also happened to arrive.

After Xu Jiejie got off the sedan chair, he looked at Yan Song, who needed Yan Shifan's support not far away, and couldn't help but flash a trace of happiness in his heart.

"Yan Song, I'm younger than you, and my body is much better than Ling, you definitely can't survive me!"

After that, I saw Xu Jie suppress the chaotic thoughts in his heart, and immediately took three steps and two steps, keeping up with the pace of Yan Song's father and son.

When there were about three or five steps left between the two sides, Xu Jie stopped and took the first step to greet Yan Song: "I've seen Yan Ge Lao!" ”

When Yan Song heard this, he immediately turned around and looked Xu Jiejie up and down with cloudy eyes before responding slowly.

"Oh, it's Elder Xu Ge!"

When Xu Jie saw Yan Song's old appearance, he was even more determined in his previous thoughts.

After that, I saw Xu Jie take a few steps forward and walk side by side with Yan Song, and the two sides chatted and gossiped with each other, and the atmosphere was quite harmonious.

And Yan Shifan had already stepped aside in interest, lowered his head, followed the footsteps of the two of them closely, and responded from time to time.

In this way, the three of them came to the cabinet and sat down in their respective positions, and soon after, Zhang Juzheng and Gao Gong also came to the cabinet one after the other.

Seeing that the five members of the cabinet had arrived, those officials immediately walked in with more than one person tall, and these notes needed to be dealt with by the cabinet.

For the next period of time, the cabinet seemed to be unusually quiet, and the only sound of the entire cabinet was the sound of paper turning.

Yan Shifan looked at the official document in his hand, his pupils contracted suddenly, and he subconsciously spoke.

"Hey, this is ......"

Yan Shifan's voice was quite abrupt in the extremely quiet cabinet, and when everyone saw this, they stopped reviewing and commenting on it, and they all fell on Yan Shifan.

Seeing this, Yan Song frowned imperceptibly, and then instructed Yan Shifan.

"Show me!"

"Yes, Father!"

Yan Song didn't get too entangled in Yan Shifan's name for himself, and after he took the official document from Yan Shifan's hand, he began to browse the content on it.

And right now, the official document in Yan Song's hand is the one submitted by Yang Zongtai, the prefect of Quanzhou, not long ago.

In this official document, Yang Zongtai wrote that the officials of the newly established Maritime Trade Department of the imperial court were unusually domineering.

Not only did he not pay any attention to the daily maintenance of Quanzhou Port, but he also set up a clever name, in addition to the part of the tax that had to be paid, he also collected additional fees from those merchants, which caused these merchants to complain.

It stands to reason that this official document submitted by Yang Zongtai, the prefect of Quanzhou, should not have been sent to the cabinet so quickly, and generally speaking, at least a few more processes have to be gone through before this official document can be sent to the cabinet.

But everything has variables, and this official document passed through the hands of Tan Lun, the governor of Fujian.

Tan Lun is now a great man who combines various auras such as the feudal officials, the backbone of the clear stream, and the favored ministers trusted by the emperor.

No one wants to deal with such a person, so not only did the official document submitted by Yang Zongtai not suffer any difficulties on the way, but those officials gave him the green light all the way.

It is precisely because of this that this official document submitted by Yang Zongtai step by step was sent to the cabinet at an incredible speed.

Yan Song quickly finished reading the contents, and he knew that if the emperor learned about this, he would be furious.

Because nowadays, the emperor values matters related to maritime trade the most!

And right now, the Maritime Trade Division in Quanzhou has such a thing, and the emperor will definitely be furious.

"These guys are really impatient!"

Thinking of this, Yan Song sighed helplessly, and after looking at the high arch without a trace, he handed over the official document in his hand to Xu Jie's hands.

"Alas, Xu Ge Lao, take a look!"

Seeing this, Xu Jie's face couldn't help but show a little solemnity.

After Xu Jie took the official document from Yan Song's hand and browsed the content from beginning to end, just like Yan Song before, he sighed helplessly.

After that, I saw Xu Jie hand over the official document in his hand to Gao Gong's hand, and said helplessly.

"See for yourself!"

Although Gao Gong was a little confused about this, judging from Yan Song and Xu Jie's reactions, this matter should be related to himself.

After that, I saw Gao Gong take the official document from Xu Jie's hand with a nervous mood, and read it meticulously.

As soon as he looked at the two lines, Gao Gong was furious, and subconsciously clenched the official document in his hand tightly, and immediately slapped the table, with hatred that could not be concealed in his words.

"Damn, these damn brutes, sooner or later this official will kill them one by one!"

Gao Gong knew very well in his heart that as the minister of maritime trade personally appointed by the emperor, he would definitely not be able to escape the involvement!

Nothing else is going to be talked about for the time being, anyway, a scolding is absolutely impossible to run, but being scolded is a small matter, if this incident affects his image in His Majesty's heart, then the gains outweigh the losses.

As soon as he thought of this, the expression on Gao Gong's face became more and more gloomy, and at this time, Gao Gong couldn't wait to come to the door with a knife and kill all those officials who were acting nonsense!

Time passed slowly like this, and when Gao Gong's emotions calmed down, Zhang Juzheng on the side stood up and cautiously proposed.

"So what is this official document ......?"

Before Zhang Juzheng's words were finished, he was categorically interrupted by Gao Gong: "Hand, of course I have to hand, after all, the responsibility for the whole thing lies with me, and I must give His Majesty an explanation!" ”

After speaking, Gao Gong summoned the officials and asked them to send the notes that had been processed to the celebrant with the official document.

After that, the cabinet returned to calm, and no one spoke.

But it was clear to everyone present that this was the calm before the storm, that is, bad luck!

……

Forbidden City, the celebrant is on duty.

Since the last time, Feng Bao has often followed Huang Jin's side and studied humbly.

And Huang Jin did not hide his secrets, and taught all the experiences he had summed up over the years, as well as the matters that need to be paid attention to in the process of approving red, without reservation.

It can be said that under Huang Jin's careful teaching, Feng Bao benefited a lot.

At this moment, Huang Jin was holding a brush in his hand, approving the music sent from the cabinet, while Feng Bao was quietly waiting on the side, observing carefully, not daring to make any sound.

"Hey, this is ......"

Huang Jin said, and quickly pulled out an official document from the note sent by the cabinet.

Immediately afterwards, when Huang Jin shifted his gaze to the official document, his pupils contracted suddenly, and the expression on his face was no longer light, and it instantly became solemn.

Feng Bao on the side naturally noticed Huang Jin's strangeness, and after fighting between heaven and man for a long time, he mustered up his courage and asked softly: "Huang Gonggong, is something wrong?" ”

At this moment, Huang Jin didn't have the mood to explain the reason for Feng Bao, but just handed the official document to Feng Bao and spoke.

"See for yourself!"

"Yes, Grandpa Huang!"

After Feng Bao responded respectfully, he immediately took the official document from Huang Jin's hand, and after he finished reading the content on it, his face was shocked that could not be concealed.

Feng Bao knew very well in his heart that the official document in his hand was a time bomb that could be detonated at any time!

Because this involves the Maritime Trade Department, which has just been established in the imperial court, and at present, His Majesty attaches great importance to the matter of maritime trade.

If this official document is presented in its original form, His Majesty's side will definitely be very angry about it, and even the pond fish will not be affected.

And now, the people in charge of the Department of Maritime Trade are Gao Gong, Zhang Juzheng, and Yan Shifan, and the stakes are even greater!

After that, I saw Feng Bao pluck up his courage and asked Huang Jin about the next countermeasure: "That...... Huang Gonggong, what should be done with this official document? ”

When Huang Jin heard this, he smiled, and did not directly answer Feng Bao's question, but asked instead.

"Feng Bao, do you think this official document should be presented to Your Majesty just like this?"

When Feng Bao heard Huang Jin's words, after thinking about it for a long time, he took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "Huang Gonggong, I think that this official document should be submitted to Your Majesty as it is!" ”

After listening to Feng Bao's answer, Huang Jin looked at Feng Bao with a hint of approval in his eyes, nodded, and then spoke.

"Well, yes, it's nice that you recognize that!"

When Huang Jin said this, he suddenly changed his words, and then immediately admonished.

"Feng Bao, you have to remember that we are His Majesty's eyes."

"It's what it should be, it's what it is, and there's no room for any falsehood in the middle, understand?"

When Feng Bao heard this, he put on a look of benefiting a lot, and immediately said respectfully.

"Thank you Huang Gonggong for solving your doubts!"

After Huang Jin finished speaking, he withdrew his gaze from Feng Bao's body, his face was full of sorrow, and he said with emotion.

"It's just that this thing is really difficult to do!"

Hearing this, Feng Bao looked at the official document in his hand, and then looked at Huang Jin.

Immediately, Feng Bao gritted his teeth as if he had made up his mind, and proposed to Huang Jin.

"Father-in-law Huang, why don't you let me send this official document to Your Majesty?"

When Huang Jin heard this, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes, but it quickly disappeared, and after looking Feng Bao up and down, he withdrew his gaze and said with a smile: "How can this kind of thing be made for you offspring?" ”

When Huang Jin said this, he sighed helplessly and instructed Feng Bao.

"Well, I'll go there myself, and you will approve the rest of these notes!"

Feng Bao heard the undoubted meaning contained in Huang Jin's words, and did not excuse himself, and bowed in response.

"Yes, Grandpa Huang!"

After that, Huang Jin did not stay too much in the duty room of the celebrant supervisor, but after taking the official document from Feng Bao's hands, he went straight to the Qianqing Palace.

……

In the Qianqing Palace, Jiajing was listening to Lu Fang's report.

"Your Majesty, the person you asked the slave to find earlier, the slave has been found!"

Hearing this, Jiajing withdrew his gaze from Lu Fang's body and asked with interest.

"Oh, who is it?"

When Lu Fang heard this, he immediately responded without thinking: "Your Majesty, the candidate found by the slave maid is the Tang Shunzhi who is currently serving under Hai Rui!" ”

When Lu Fang said this, he added: "It is said that this Tang Shunzhi is extremely good at arithmetic!" ”

After listening to Lu Fang's introduction, Jiajing agreed to this candidate without too much consideration, and instead commanded.

"Okay, just him, let this Tang Shunzhi come to see me when the time comes!"

When Lu Fang heard this, he immediately buried his head deeply and responded respectfully.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

And at this moment, from outside the Qianqing Palace, there was a rush of footsteps, and I saw the guide eunuch hurriedly walking in, respectfully reporting: "Your Majesty, Huang Jin, the chief eunuch of the celebrant and the chief of the pen, is asking to see you outside!" ”

(End of chapter)