At night, Yan's study.

In the room, the orange light clearly reflected Yan Song's slightly rickety figure, and at this moment, he was lying on the Hu bed without any image, looking at the "Spring and Autumn" in front of him.

Since the imperial court sent troops to pacify the Yang clan in Banzhou, many Tusi felt the crisis and sent envoys to the capital one after another.

Not only did they increase the amount of tribute they needed to pay to the court in the coming year, but they also tried to show their loyalty to the court in various ways.

There were many officials in the court, who accepted the benefits of those toasts, said good things for them, and lobbied around, and even at the gate of Yan's mansion, many lobbyists gathered.

Just as Yan Song was about to turn the page, he heard a rush of footsteps outside the door, and after a while, the door of the study was pushed open, and Yan Shifan walked into the study in a panic.

"Father, it's not good, something is wrong!"

Seeing that Yan Shifan was so impatient, Yan Song couldn't help frowning, looked in the direction where Yan Shifan was, and asked closely.

"What's the system of frizzy people, let's say, what's going on?"

When Yan Shifan heard Yan Song's words, he forced himself to calm down, and after organizing the language in his mind, he recounted everything he had learned to Yan Song.

"Father, here's how it ......"

After listening to Yan Shifan's narration, Yan Song couldn't help frowning, and immediately, he saw him sit up from the bed suddenly, his face full of solemnity.

Then, I saw Yan Song turn his gaze to Yan Shifan and confirm to him.

"Are you saying that someone went up to the Inspectorate to impeach Ma Ningyuan, the prefect of Hangzhou, for unauthorized mobilization of guards and soldiers to trample on seedlings when the original implementation of the change of rice to mulberry was implemented, and other crimes such as causing human life?"

"Yes, father, in addition, they also impeached Zheng Michang, the political envoy of Zhejiang, He Maocai, the envoy of the procuratorate, and Gao Hanwen, the child's student, and Zhang Runde, the waiter of the Criminal Department, on the charge of covering up!"

Seeing this, Yan Shifan's face was full of anxiety, he nodded, and answered without thinking.

After this, I saw Yan Shifan looking at Yan Song with a look of hope, hoping that he would be able to come up with a countermeasure as soon as possible.

Time passed slowly, and after Yan Song pondered for a long time, he raised his head, looked at Yan Shifan, and then said: "Well, it seems that Xu Jie's people still did it, and behind their backs, there must be our people who leaked this news to Xu Jie!" ”

Yan Shifan, who was on the side, heard this, and after thinking about it for a long time, he cautiously confirmed to Yan Song: "Father, do you suspect that it was Yan Maoqing who leaked the news?" ”

Yan Song took in the expression on Yan Shifan's face, glanced at him, and said unhurriedly: "You might as well think about it, who are the people who knew about this in the first place?" ”

Yan Song's voice was not loud, but it was like a heavy hammer, hitting Yan Shifan's heart fiercely, and the memories buried in the depths kept emerging in his mind at this time.

Immediately afterwards, Yan Shifan fell into memory, only to see him lower his head, and muttered to himself: "The people who knew about this matter at the beginning were Zhang Runde, Luo Longwen, and ...... Yan Maoqing! ”

When Yan Shifan said Yan Maoqing's name, his face couldn't hide the shock, only to see him come back to his senses, clench his fists, gritted his teeth and said: "This damn Yan Maoqing, I will never spare him!" ”

When Yan Song heard this, he withdrew his gaze from Yan Shifan's body, and continued: "Although it is not possible to determine for the time being, who leaked the news, but right now, Yan Maoqing is the most suspicious, didn't you say before that he Yan Maoqing has already hooked up with Qingliu?" ”

When Yan Song's words fell, Yan Shifan on the side couldn't hold back the anger in his heart, only to see him slam the table and say in a deep voice: "This eats something outside the inside, father, the child will find someone to deal with this Yan Maoqing, the child will kill him!" ”

After Yan Shifan finished speaking, before he took a few steps, he was stopped by Yan Song in a cold voice: "Stop me, you idiot, what do you want to do?" ”

When Yan Shifan heard this, he paused suddenly, and then, he turned around, looked in the direction where Yan Song was, and said aggrievedly: "Dad, if we continue to retreat, Xu Jie, they will only get more and more inches!" ”

Yan Song didn't care about what Yan Shifan said, just lowered his eyes, looked at the ground casually, and said slowly.

"If you do this now, it is tantamount to startling the snake, besides, if this is a trap set by Xu Jie, how should you deal with it?"

"Child...... It's a big deal for the kid to die with him! ”

Yan Shifan obviously hadn't thought about this matter, so when Yan Song asked him how to deal with it, his brain instantly shut down, and in a hurry, he said the above words.

"Do you know what you're talking about?"

Yan Song's face was like frost, and he glanced at Yan Shifan with a cold gaze, and asked.

Yan Shifan felt panicked in his heart after perceiving Yan Song's gaze on him, and at the same time, he also realized how stupid and ridiculous his previous words were.

Then, I saw Yan Shifan kneeling on the ground with a look of shame on his face, and said in a deep voice: "Father, the child is in a hurry, he said the wrong thing, and ask his father to punish him!" ”

Yan Song didn't say anything about this, and after looking Yan Song up and down, he commented: "It's really an unsuccessful thing, as soon as I encounter something, I panic and mess up, how can I, Yan Song, have such a son as you?" ”

After reprimanding Yan Shifan fiercely, the anger in Yan Song's heart also dissipated a lot, and then, his attitude gradually eased, only to see him wave his hand and command.

"Alright, get up!"

"Yes, Father!"

After Yan Shifan responded, he slowly got up from the ground, and after that, he only heard Yan Song's voice without a trace of emotion, ringing in his ears.

"There is a way, the first army is to fight, the second is to attack the enemy, the second is to attack the army, and the next is to attack the city, right now, it is far from the time when the fish is dead and the net is broken, what are you panicking about?"

When Yan Shifan heard Yan Song's words, his face was full of excitement, and he hurriedly stepped forward and asked, "Father, is it difficult, have you thought of a way?" ”

When Yan Song heard this, he shook his head imperceptibly, and then said, "No, not yet, but I have roughly guessed what Xu Jie's purpose is!" ”

When Yan Song said this, he couldn't help but clench his fists, and his face was full of determination.

Yan Shifan saw that Yan Song looked confident, and immediately plucked up his courage and asked him, "Father, what do you ......mean?"

Yan Song took in the doubts on Yan Shifan's face, and after thinking for a moment, he explained: "If I guessed correctly, the reason why he Xu Jie turned over this case is nothing more than to use this case to stir up the storm!" ”

When Yan Song said this, he couldn't help but pause for a moment before continuing.

"In this way, he Xu Jie will be able to buy raw silk at a very low price from the people who grow mulberry seedlings in Zhejiang without much effort!"

After listening to Yan Song's explanation, Yan Shifan on the side seemed to have an understanding, and a feeling of enlightenment filled his body and mind, and then, he saw him looking at Yan Song quite excitedly, and then added.

"Father, the child understands what you mean, according to the calculation of time, right now, Hu Zongxian should have left Zhejiang after receiving the order issued by the ministry!"

"And at this moment, Zhao Zhenji, who went to Zhejiang to take over Hu Zongxian's position, is still on the way, and at present, Zhejiang's affairs, big and small, have fallen on Zheng Michang, Zhejiang's political envoy!"

"If at this time, Zheng Michang and He Maocai are involved in Ma Ningyuan's case, then they will have no time to take care of Xu Jie's actions, and Xu Jie's people will be able to smoothly buy raw silk from the people at a low price!"

When Yan Shifan said this, he couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat, and at the same time, he was also afraid of his earlier impulsiveness.

"Not only can you take advantage of this case to attack us, but you can also take this opportunity to buy raw silk in the hands of the people at a low price, so you can kill two birds with one stone!"

After sighing, Yan Shifan's face was covered with a look of panic, because he couldn't think of a way to break the game.

After all, Ma Ningyuan used such a rude way to promote the change of rice to mulberry, which also included the instruction of him and Yan Song, and after the death was made, the case was also covered up by the Criminal Department.

If it is really investigated, then when the time comes, they will not be able to escape the involvement.

Then, I saw Yan Shifan forcibly suppress the panic in his heart, turned his gaze to Yan Song, and asked instead: "Then, father, what should we do next?" ”

When Yan Song heard this, he glanced at Yan Shifan, and said unhurriedly: "What else can I do now, I can only be a dead horse as a live horse doctor, I remember that this case happened in a place called Wangjia Village, right?" ”

As soon as Yan Song's words fell, Yan Shifan on the side responded after thinking for a while: "Yes, father, this case happened in Wangjia Village, which is under the jurisdiction of Chun'an County!" ”

When Yan Song heard this, he nodded, and immediately commanded: "You immediately send someone to check and see if there have been any cases in this Wangjia Village in recent years, and if so, find out all of them!" ”

When Yan Shifan heard Yan Song's words, the whole person instantly realized, he knew that Yan Song was planning to use the cases committed by the villagers of Wangjia Village to write about them, pour dirty water on them, and then shape them into Diao Min.

In this way, the matter evolved into Diao people gathering people to make trouble and rebelling against the policies of the imperial court, and the government only sent troops to suppress it as a last resort!

Then, I saw Yan Shifan come back to his senses and respond quite excitedly.

"Yes, father, the child knows what to do!"

……

Just as Yan Shifan was about to leave, he heard a knock on the door outside the study, and after getting Yan Song's permission, he saw that the door of the study was pushed open, and the housekeeper walked in with eager steps.

"Elder Yan Ge, Elder Xiao Ge, and Master Zhang Runde, the waiter of the Criminal Department, are asking to see each other outside, saying that they have important matters to discuss!"

When the housekeeper's words fell, Yan Song and Yan Shifan's faces couldn't help but show a little surprise, and then, I saw Yan Shifan frowning and said to himself.

"Zhang Runde, it's so late, what is he doing here?"

Yan Song, who was on the side, waved his hand when he heard this, and instructed the housekeeper: "Come here so late, there must be something important, let him come in!" ”

When the housekeeper heard this, he immediately arched his hand to Yan Song, and said respectfully: "Yes, Yan Ge Lao!" ”

After that, the housekeeper did not hesitate at all, turned around and left the study, and after a while, Zhang Runde stepped into the study under the guidance of the housekeeper.

After Zhang Runde entered the study of Yan Mansion, he saluted Yan Song and Yan Shifan respectively in great trepidation: "I have seen Yan Ge Lao, I have seen Xiao Ge Lao!" ”

Yan Song saw Zhang Runde's panicked look, and he didn't plan to go around the bend with him, but went straight to the point.

"It's so late, what's the matter?"

"Gift...... Old Yuyan Pavilion, when the lower officials were sorting out the case files, they inadvertently found that some of them were missing! ”

"Not only that, but right now, there are also ...... rumors in the DPRK and China"

When Zhang Runde heard Yan Song's words, he didn't dare to hide it in the slightest, and even told him everything about the current situation.

Zhang Runde originally thought that Yan Song would be furious after learning the news, but who knows, the expression on Yan Song's face was unusually calm, he just glanced at Yan Shifan not far away quite indifferently, and commanded.

"Yan Shifan, come and tell him what's going on!"

"Yes, Father!"

After Yan Shifan responded, he immediately came to Zhang Runde and told him the ins and outs of the matter.

"Here's the thing......"

After learning the general situation of the matter from Yan Shifan's mouth, Zhang Runde's face was full of panic, and then, he knelt on the ground with a 'plop', looked in the direction where Yan Song was, and said tremblingly.

"Yan ...... Elder Yan Ge, you can't see death and not save it, for so many years, the lower official saddles the horse for you......"

It's just that before Zhang Runde's words were finished, he was coldly interrupted by Yan Song: "Get up, what kind of system is it to be so cringe, it's just right, I still have something to ask you!" ”

When Zhang Runde heard this, the flame of hope rekindled in his eyes, and he saw him get up from the ground, look in the direction where Yan Song was, and said respectfully.

"If Yan Ge Lao has any questions, just ask, the lower officials must know everything and say everything!"

When Yan Song heard this, he replied imperceptibly, and after looking Zhang Runde up and down, he turned to ask.

"Do you remember the details of Ma Ningyuan's case?"

When Zhang Runde heard this, his face suddenly turned sad, it has been so long since the incident, how can he remember the original appearance of the whole thing?

But because this matter is closely related to his own life, there is no room for neglect, so Zhang Runde had to start collecting the fragmentary memories in his mind.

After a long time, I saw him come back to his senses and intermittently recount the contents of the dossier.

"It was written in the original dossier that it was in the ...... At the time of spring planting, the villagers of Wangjia Village planted seedlings without authorization, despite the ban of the government, and clashed with the people sent by the government! ”

"After learning of this news, Ma Ningyuan, the prefect of Hangzhou, in order to avoid the deterioration of the situation, mobilized the guards and went to Wangjia Village."

"After Ma Ningyuan led the officers and soldiers to the scene, there was a quarrel between the two sides, so the villagers of Wangjia Village clashed with the government with weapons such as sickles and hoes, and many people were injured in the process."

"Later, in order to protect the seedlings that had been planted, the villagers blocked the path of the officers and soldiers without authorization, and in the process, a 60-year-old man was unfortunately knocked down by a horse and died!"

Yan Song on the side flashed an inexplicable look in his eyes after listening to Zhang Runde's narration.

Then, I saw him look at Zhang Runde quite seriously and confirm to him.

"Can you guarantee that what you say is consistent with what you say in the case file?"

Zhang Runde saw Yan Song's gaze sweeping over his body, and he suddenly panicked in his heart, only to see him muster up his courage and reply tremblingly.

"Yan ...... Elder Yan Ge, the lower officials can still remember, only these, should ...... It should be similar to what is recorded in the case file, right? ”

When Yan Song heard this, he nodded and didn't say anything, while Yan Shifan on the side looked like he was winning.

"Okay, in this way, it is that group of Diao people who openly oppose the policies of the imperial court, they are really innocent, even if he Xu Jie wants to make a fuss about this matter, most of them will return in vain!"

When Zhang Runde heard Yan Shifan's words, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, and immediately cautiously asked: "Little Pavilion Elder, what do you mean, Xia Guan is fine?" ”

As soon as Yan Shifan wanted to speak, he was stopped by Yan Song not far away with his eyes, and then, I saw Yan Song turn his gaze to Zhang Runde and cut the railway.

"No, a discerning person can see at a glance that what is recorded in the case file is not the truth, there are many concealments and exaggerations, and in addition, there are many loopholes in logic!"

When Yan Song said this, he paused for a moment, and then ordered: "In the next few days, you must not take it lightly, you should pay more attention to the movements of the court!" ”

After listening to Yan Song's instructions, Zhang Runde couldn't help but have a trace of disappointment on his face, and then, he saw him leaning down and responding respectfully: "Yes, Yan Ge Lao, the lower officials understand!" ”

Yan Song took in the expression on Zhang Runde's face, and after a moment of silence, he comforted him.

"Don't worry, nothing big will happen, even if something happens, I will intercede for you in front of Your Majesty!"

"Thank you, Elder Yan Ge!"

In Yan Song's mouth, after receiving this promise, Zhang Runde couldn't help but feel a little relieved, lowered his head, and bowed to Yan Song.

"Yan Ge has been the head of the cabinet for more than 20 years, so he can't even handle this kind of thing, right?"

Just as Zhang Runde comforted himself like this, he only heard Yan Song's voice ringing in his ears: "Okay, it's not too early, you should go back and rest quickly, I'm also a little tired!" ”

"Yes, Elder Yan Ge, you have a good time resting, and the next official will retire!"

Seeing that Yan Song had already issued an eviction order, Zhang Runde had no intention of staying here, and after saluting Yan Song and Yan Shifan respectively, he left the study under the guidance of the housekeeper.

After Zhang Runde left, Yan Song looked at Yan Shifan who was not far away, and then ordered: "It's not too early, you should rest early, the things I just explained to you must be implemented as soon as possible, understand?" ”

"Yes, father, you go to bed early!"

When Yan Shifan heard this, his expression immediately turned grim, and after arching his hand to Yan Song, he walked away.

Soon, in the study, only Yan Song was left, only to see him retract his gaze, sighed, and muttered to himself: "Alas, I hope this matter will not involve Hu Zongxian as much as possible!" ”

……

For the next few days, there was calm in the government and the opposition, as if nothing had happened.

But Xu Jie quickly reacted that there was a problem on the side of the Inspectorate, and someone suppressed the impeachment of Ma Ningyuan.

After learning the news, Xu Jie was not discouraged, but ordered people to increase their efforts, and for a while, the impeachment of Ma Ningyuan came like snowflakes, almost filling the entire inspectorate.

In addition, Xu Jie also sent people to spread rumors in the capital and in Guozijian, and instigated those Guozijian students.

In the inspectorate, Hai Rui learned from his subordinates that there were more and more people impeaching Ma Ningyuan, and a look of surprise appeared on his face.

The reason why Hai Rui put down the impeachment related to Ma Ningyuan is because he wants to see whether it is due to accident or someone wants to use this case to stir up the situation.

And now it seems that the answer is about to come out, there are people in the DPRK who want to stir up the storm with this case!

Although Hai Rui is still unclear about the purpose of the people behind the scenes, one thing can be confirmed, the whole thing is not just to seek justice for the people!

On the other side, the Cabinet.

After the time came to the end of August, the originally extremely hot weather had also subsided, and everyone was still dealing with the notes sent by the officials as usual.

I saw Xu Jie put aside the processed letter in his hand, looked at Yan Song on the side, and took the lead in provoking the topic.

"Speaking of Yan Ge Lao, have you heard that in recent days, in the capital and in the Guozi Prison, there have been rumors that have been spreading?"

When Yan Song heard Xu Jie's words, he put the brush in his hand back in place, his face was full of curiosity, and he saw him look in the direction where Xu Jie's was and said slowly.

"Oh, would you like to hear about it?"

Xu Jie took in the expression on Yan Song's face, smiled, and then spoke unhurriedly.

"It is said that it is the Inspectorate that will suppress the impeachment of seeking justice for the people, and right now, the crowd is excited!"

When Yan Song heard this, after pondering for a moment, he withdrew his gaze from Xu Jie's body and said with a smile.

"Oh, I can't see justice for the people, right?"

"Some people always like to say some high-sounding things, but in fact, from beginning to end, in his heart, there have never been ordinary people, and some only have their own selfish interests!"

When Yan Song's words fell, I saw Xu Jie nod imperceptibly, and responded: "Yan Ge's words are wrong, there is a way that a gentleman does not care about his deeds, no matter what, people at least sincerely take action, it is better than doing nothing, right?" ”

"yes, it's better than doing nothing!" (End of chapter)