After this, Hu Zongxian saw that Yan Song looked tired, and knew that he couldn't drag it out any longer.

Then, I saw Hu Zongxian finish thinking the language in his mind, turned his gaze to Yan Song, and asked, "Old ...... Teacher, you must know about the incident that caused a stir in the capital not long ago, right? ”

When Yan Song heard Hu Zongxian's words, he immediately came to his senses, and after looking Hu Zongxian up and down, he confirmed to him.

"You mean, Ma Ningyuan's case?"

When Hu Zongxian heard this, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, and immediately responded: "That's right, teacher, that's what the student is referring to!" ”

Yan Song seemed to have guessed what Hu Zongxian was thinking, his face was full of helplessness, and after sighing, he commanded.

"In fact, Ma Ningyuan's case, it is big and big, small and small, and at the big, it is a disregard for human life, disregard for the law, lawlessness, and lawlessness, and at the smallest, it is nothing more than the death of a few people in the process of implementing the change of rice to mulberry!"

When Yan Song said this, he paused for a moment, changed his words, and continued: "However, some people took advantage of the topic to play, and under the banner of seeking justice for the people, they stabbed the matter to Your Majesty!" ”

"Right now, the imperial court has sent officials to Zhejiang to investigate the case!"

After Hu Zongxian learned the news from Yan Song's mouth, his pupils suddenly contracted, and then, he came back to his senses, looked in the direction where Yan Song was, and asked: "Teacher, do you mean that Ma Ning is far from dying?" ”

Yan Song did not escape Hu Zongxian's gaze, nodded, and immediately responded: "Ruzhen, you guessed right, Ma Ning is far from dying, if he doesn't die, there will be many people who will die with him!" ”

"Besides, only by letting Ma Ningyuan bear all the responsibility alone can you stay out of the matter."

"Otherwise, you will also be implicated in this case, and when the time comes, Your Majesty's hard work will all be in vain!"

When Hu Zongxian heard this, his face was full of disbelief, and immediately, he saw him looking in the direction where Yan Song was and asked.

"Old ...... Teacher, what do you mean, Your Majesty...... Your Majesty......"

Yan Song took in the expression on Hu Zongxian's face, shook his head, and then said: "Well, that's right, not long ago, Feng Bao, the godson of the eunuch Lu Fang, came to visit the mansion in the middle of the night and brought a word. ”

"What?"

Yan Song saw that Hu Zongxian's face was full of eagerness, and after recalling for a while, he spoke: "Since this matter started because of Ma Ningyuan, then it should also end on him!" ”

When Hu Zongxian heard Yan Song's words, his whole person was like a lightning strike, but soon, Hu Zongxian forced himself to calm down, leaned down, and saluted Yan Song respectfully: "Thank you teacher, I understand!" ”

When Yan Song heard this, he glanced at Hu Zongxian, stroked his beard, and said comfortingly: "Ruzhen, Ma Ningyuan is your student, you must know very well in your heart the consequences of being implicated in this case, right?" ”

When Hu Zongxian heard Yan Song's words, a bitter smile suddenly appeared on his face, he nodded, and responded softly: "Teacher, students understand!" ”

When Yan Song heard this, he replied imperceptibly, and then, he saw him caressing his beard and commanding: "This is Your Majesty's decision, none of us can change it, when nothing has happened!" ”

"Don't worry, Ma Ningyuan's family, I will let Yan Shifan help take care of it!"

Perhaps because he was afraid that Hu Zongxian would not be at ease, Yan Song followed up and added.

"Thank you, teacher, students know what to do next!"

When Hu Zongxian heard this, his expression immediately turned grim, and he arched his hand to Yan Song, and responded in a deep voice.

"Teacher, it's not too early, and the students won't disturb your rest!"

"Hmm."

After the words fell, Hu Zongxian turned around and left the room after bowing to Yan Song.

After Hu Zongxian walked out of the Yan Mansion, he saw the moonlight seeping down from the clouds, like a thin veil, covering the earth, and Hu Zongxian's shadow was also clearly reflected.

After a long sigh, I saw Hu Zongxian take the sedan chair that had been prepared and march in the direction where the post station was located.

……

On the other side, Yuwang's Mansion, study.

After learning that Hu Zongxian had entered the cabinet and was awarded the position of secretary by Jiajing, Zhu Zaikun gathered everyone to gather in Yuwang's Mansion to discuss the next countermeasures.

In the room, after looking around, Zhu Zaikun retracted his gaze and said with emotion: "I really didn't expect that my father not only let Hu Zongxian enter the cabinet, but also awarded him the position of secretary of the ministry!" ”

When Zhu Zaikun's words fell, I saw Gao Gong on the side stand up and express his opinion: "For so many years, he Hu Zongxian's contributions to the imperial court, we all see it, whether it is to exterminate the Japanese or quell the rebellion, he Hu Zongxian has taken the lead every time and charged ahead!" ”

"Not only that, Hu Zongxian also governed Zhejiang in an orderly manner, the warehouses are abundant, and the people live and work in peace and contentment, and now, it is normal to be treated so favorably by His Majesty!"

After the high arch, Zhang Juzheng on the side also followed up with a gentle speech: "Yes, Hu Zongxian, in major affairs, has never misled the country and the people, in my opinion, he is definitely worthy of the post of secretary of the ministry!" ”

Zhu Zaikun, who was sitting on the main seat, couldn't help but have a look of worry on his face when he heard this, and after thinking about it for a long time, he raised his doubts.

"But no matter what, this Hu Zongxian is also Yan Song's student, and it is difficult to guarantee that he will not be used by Yan Song!"

"What's more, Hu Zongxian at the moment is a secretary of the ministry, in case Yan Song uses him and attacks our people, he will be ...... then."

Before Zhu Zaikun's words were finished, he saw Xu Jie, who was silent on the side, stand up and express his attitude.

"His Royal Highness King Yu is right, even if Hu Zongxian is upright, capable, honest and self-controlled, it is difficult to guarantee that he will not be used by Yan Song, we must not relax our vigilance!"

"What's more, we have to make sure that Ma Ningyuan's case has nothing to do with Hu Zongxian before we can make a judgment, you must know that Ma Ningyuan, who mobilized guards without authorization, trampled on seedlings, and caused death, is Hu Zongxian's student!"

Gao Gong and Zhang Juzheng on the side couldn't help but have a little anger on their faces when they heard this, in their opinion, the meaning that Xu Jie wanted to express couldn't be clearer.

Xu Jie was suspicious that Hu Zongxian secretly instructed Ma Ningyuan to mobilize the guards and trample on the seedlings that the people had planted in order to implement the change of rice to mulberry in Zhejiang.

Subsequently, I saw Zhang Juzheng cough lightly twice, took the lead in getting up from the seat, and said goodbye to Zhu Zaikun, who was sitting in the main seat.

"His Royal Highness King Yu, if you are not feeling well, you will leave first!"

After Zhang Juzheng finished speaking, he left without waiting for Zhu Zaikun to respond.

After Zhang Juzheng, Gao Gong also got up from the seat and said goodbye to Zhu Zaikun.

Xu Jie saw Zhang Juzheng and Gao Gong leaving one after another, and a trace of gloom flashed in his eyes, only to see him clenching his fists and muttering to himself silently.

"Hmph, two hopeless fools, it's really a woman's kindness, if it were another position, now, this Hu Zongxian not only successfully entered the cabinet, but also served as the secretary of the ministry!"

"Hu Zongxian, the official secretary, is too much of a threat to us, if he makes a move against us, it will be too late for you to regret it!"

Thinking of this, Xu Jie couldn't help but secretly expect that Yan Maoqing and Wang Ting's side would be able to find relevant evidence, and it would be best to prove that Hu Zongxian and Ma Ningyuan's case were involved.

In this way, he was able to logically squeeze Hu Zongxian out of the position of the secretary of the ministry.

……

Forbidden City, Manna Palace.

Recently, after Jiajing dealt with the notes sent by the celebrant supervisor, she would go to Ganlu Palace to accompany the imperial concubine Shen to gossip and chat, so as to relieve her inner loneliness.

As soon as Jiajing came out of the room of the imperial concubine Shen, Lu Fang greeted him and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, not long ago, Hu Zongxian was invited to the mansion by the housekeeper of the Yan Mansion with great fanfare!" ”

After Jiajing learned the news from Lu Fang's mouth, there was no surprise on his face, he waved his hand quite casually, and then said: "Isn't this a normal thing, he Hu Zongxian is Yan Song's student after all!" ”

When Jiajing said this, the words changed, and he added a sentence next: "Hmph, this Yan Song, he is clearly borrowing the "momentum"!" ”

When Lu Fang heard Jiajing's words, a look of doubt suddenly appeared on his face, and he immediately mustered up his courage and asked Jiajing: "Take advantage of the situation?" ”

Jiajing took in the expression on Lu Fang's face, nodded, and explained: "Well, that's right, it's just taking advantage of the situation!" ”

"Lu Fang, think about it, in the eyes of outsiders, Hu Zongxian is Yan Song's student, and the relationship between them has long been inseparable, what will those people think after seeing Hu Zongxian enter the cabinet and concurrently serve as the secretary of the ministry?"

"They will think that Elder Yan Ge has made a lot of effort behind his back!"

When Jiajing's words fell, Lu Fang's face on the side was full of sudden realization, and he responded without thinking.

Jiajing saw that Lu Fang understood what he meant, nodded, and continued to add: "Well, that's right, in this way, those officials in the DPRK and China who waver in their positions will also fall to Yan Song's camp one after another!" ”

When Lu Fang heard this, a trace of worry couldn't help but appear on his face, and after thinking for a while, he said slowly: "But Your Majesty, will this lead to ......?"

When Jiajing heard Lu Fang's words, he glanced at him, and immediately said: "It's okay, since he Yan Song wants to borrow it, then let him borrow it, in this way, it can barely be regarded as good news for Zhejiang!" ”

"Big deal, when this matter is over, just kill a group of disobedient people!"

Of course, Lu Fang knew what the incident Jiajing was referring to, now that the mulberry seedlings in Zhejiang have matured, and there are many officials in the DPRK and the central government, all of whom are eyeing this piece of fat.

And what Jiajing has to do is to use Yan Song to cut off those hands that are reaching out to Zhejiang!

And in order to ensure that nothing goes wrong, Jiajing also gave Zhao Zhenji, who went to Zhejiang, the power to cut first and then play!

After this matter is over, if Yan Song can't restrain the new people, then find a reason to kill a batch at will, so that the balance above the court can also be maintained.

"Your Majesty's scheming methods are really superb, in this way, not only can the people who changed rice to mulberry benefit, but also take this opportunity to beat Yan Ge Lao and Xu Ge Lao and them well, so that they can obediently obey their orders!"

Thinking of this, Lu Fang immediately leaned down and said sincerely: "Your Majesty Shengming! ”

When Jiajing heard this, he withdrew his gaze from Lu Fang's body, waved his hand, and commanded: "Okay, it's not too early, go back with me!" ”

As soon as Jiajing's words fell, Lu Fang responded without thinking: "Obey, Your Majesty!" ”

After that, I saw Lu Fang follow Jiajing's steps step by step, marching in the direction where the Qianqing Palace was located.

After the master and servant arrived at the Qianqing Palace, just as Jiajing was about to step on the steps of the Qianqing Palace, Lu Fang seemed to suddenly remember something, stopped and spoke cautiously.

"Your Majesty...... Your Majesty, the slave maid suddenly remembered that recently, rumors about His Royal Highness King Jing suddenly circulated in the capital, you see......"

When Jiajing heard Lu Fang's words, he responded imperceptibly, waved his hand, and commanded: "Let the people from Dongchang check and see who is spreading rumors behind their backs, and after they find out, you can deal with it directly, and you don't need to report it!" ”

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

When Lu Fang heard Jiajing's words, he immediately lowered his head and said respectfully.

……

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, it's September.

Since September, the unbearable heat has gradually decreased, as in July and August.

I saw Zhu Zaizhen open the sedan curtain and look at the towering city walls, the patchwork buildings, and the bustling crowds on the street.

In addition, next to Zhu Zaizhen's ears, there were also the shouts of the traders from time to time, and everything around him was so familiar to him.

At this time, Zhu Zaizhen's face was full of cheers, and then, I saw him put down the sedan curtain, clenched his fists, and said to himself silently: "Beijing, this king is back again!" ”

After this, I saw Zhu Zaizhen gather his mind and order to the slaves outside: "Go directly to the Forbidden City!" ”

"Yes, His Royal Highness King Jing!"

On the other side, the Forbidden City, the Cabinet.

If there is any difference between the situation in the cabinet and the usual, it is nothing more than the addition of an extra chair.

Since the last time he attended a banquet in Yan's Mansion, the next day, Hu Zongxian moved into a mansion given to him by Jiajing.

In addition to Yan Song's father and son, Xu Jie, Gao Gong, Zhang Juzheng and others were also present to congratulate Hu Zongxian in person.

After the three-day holiday, Hu Zongxian officially entered the cabinet, under the teaching of Yan Song, Hu Zongxian quickly understood the key points of doing things in the cabinet, and now Hu Zongxian can already deal with those who were sent by the officials alone.

At this time, just as everyone was still dealing with the notes sent by the officials, they only heard a rush of footsteps outside the cabinet, and after a while, they saw a Xu official step into the cabinet.

After entering the cabinet, the official subconsciously looked in the direction where Yan Song and Xu Jie were, leaned down, and reported respectfully.

"Elder Yuge, His Royal Highness King Jing has officially returned to Beijing, and he is about to arrive at the east gate of the Forbidden City!"

"What, His Royal Highness King Jing has returned to Beijing?"

When Yan Song heard this, a little surprise couldn't help but appear on his face, and he immediately confirmed to the official.

When the official saw Yan Song's gaze fall on him, he couldn't help but panic, and immediately, he saw him muster up his courage and hesitate.

"Yes...... Yes, Yan Ge Lao, His Royal Highness King Jing has returned to Beijing, and the sedan chair that His Royal Highness King Jing is riding in is approaching the east gate of the Forbidden City! ”

"Alright, I know, you go down!"

When Yan Song heard this, he waved his hand quite casually, and immediately commanded.

"Yes, Yan Ge Lao!"

When Yan Song's words fell, the face of the official was full of relief, and he responded without thinking.

After that, the official did not pause for a moment, and then turned and left the cabinet.

After the official left, I saw Xu Jie raise his eyebrows, turn his gaze to Yan Song, and said with emotion: "Elder Yan Ge, it seems that His Royal Highness King Jing has been summoned by His Majesty!" ”

"Yes, it stands to reason that the vassal king who has already become a vassal cannot return to the capital at will, and I don't know why His Majesty summoned King Jing back to the capital?"

When Yan Song heard Xu Jie's words, he forcibly suppressed the panic in his heart, and said in response to his words as usual.

Since Ming Chengzu Zhu Di sat on the throne with "Fengtian Jingdifficult", in order to avoid this kind of thing from happening again, he strictly ordered the vassal king not to enter Beijing without an edict, and since then, this policy has continued.

And now, Jiajing has recalled King Jing back to the capital for the first time, which makes Yan Song deeply worried.

After all, he had not hesitated to refuse King Jing's request Zhu Zaizhen, and finally forced him to become a vassal domain.

"If this matter is used by Xu Jie, then it will be troublesome!"

Yan Song thought so, and glanced at Xu Jie quietly.

And Hu Zongxian, who was on the side, had all this in his eyes, and he vaguely knew what Yan Song was worried about.

After all, at the beginning, Yan Song, as the head of the cabinet, stood clearly in the camp of His Royal Highness King Jing, but later, His Royal Highness King Jing was sent by His Majesty to the fiefdom to become a vassal, and something must have happened in the middle.

Therefore, it is difficult to guarantee that His Royal Highness King Jing will not hold a grudge against Yan Song, and this time His Royal Highness King Jing will return to Beijing with an edict, which is the best opportunity!

……

On the other side, the east gate of the Forbidden City.

The sedan chair that Zhu Zaizhen was riding stopped after arriving at the east gate of the Forbidden City.

Then, I saw Zhu Zaizhen open the sedan curtain, looking at the magnificent and abnormal Forbidden City in front of him, he couldn't help but take a deep breath, and the previous memories slowly revived in his mind.

Zhu Zaizhen clearly remembered that the last time he came to the Forbidden City, he came with his third brother Zhu Zaikun.

That time, he and Zhu Zaikun were severely reprimanded by their father, and because of the revelation of the matter, they were sent to the fiefdom by His Majesty.

Just as Zhu Zaizhen was still recalling the bits and pieces of the past in his mind, he saw the accompanying guards take out a voucher from his arms, and after handing it over to the forbidden army to watch, Zhu Zaizhen and his party were allowed to enter.

After doing this, I saw the guards come to Zhu Zaizhen and said softly: "Your Highness, we can go in!" ”

When Zhu Zaizhen heard this, he responded imperceptibly, and then forcibly suppressed the panic in his heart, and walked towards the Forbidden City with a calm expression.

Before coming, Zhu Zaizhen had already thought of a countermeasure, and at the moment, the most important thing he should do was to show weakness, and take this opportunity to behave well in front of his father, so as to reduce his threat in the eyes of his father.

Although Zhu Zaizhen was already familiar with the Forbidden City, in order not to attract attention, at this time, he still obediently followed behind the eunuch who was responsible for leading him to the Qianqing Palace.

After the eunuch who was in charge of leading him left, Zhu Zaizhen looked at the Qianqing Palace close at hand in front of him, and his face couldn't help but flash a trace of hesitation.

He still clearly remembers the words that Jiajing said when he reprimanded him and Zhu Zaikun.

Because he was too nervous, Zhu Zaizhen's body began to tremble slightly uncontrollably.

At this moment, I only heard a sharp voice sound: "Xuanjing King Zhu Zaizhen is here!" ”

When Zhu Zaizhen heard this, he immediately took a deep breath, and after calming down his good mood, he stepped onto the stairs of the Qianqing Palace.

After entering the Qianqing Palace, Zhu Zaizhen subconsciously looked at Jiajing, who was sitting on the dragon chair at the moment.

Unlike what Zhu Zaizhen expected before he came, Jiajing at this time was still not much different from when he left Beijing before, not only did he not have many wrinkles on his face, but even his hair was not white, not at all like he was in his fifties.

Not only that, Zhu Zaizhen can also see that Jiajing at this time has excellent spirits, and his whole body seems to have endless energy!

Seeing Jiajing's body so tough, Zhu Zaizhen's heart suddenly surged with an incomparably complex emotion.

On the one hand, Zhu Zaizhen is happy that Jiajing's body is so healthy, and on the other hand, if Jiajing is healthy, then if he wants to inherit the unification, he may have to wait for a long time!

Then, I saw Zhu Zaizhen suppress all the chaotic thoughts in his mind, knelt on the ground respectfully, and said in a deep voice.

"Erchen has seen his father!"

"Well, get up!"

Jiajing seemed to be quite happy about Zhu Zaizhen's arrival, his face was full of smiles, he waved his hand, and commanded.

"Thank you, Father!"

After getting Jiajing's permission, Zhu Zaizhen slowly got up from the ground.

Soon after Zhu Zaizhen got up from the ground, he only heard Jiajing's slightly excited voice ringing in his ears: "Come, get closer, let me take a good look at you!" ”

When Zhu Zaizhen heard Jiajing's words, he did not hesitate at all, and immediately responded respectfully: "Obey, father!" ”

After that, I saw Zhu Zaizhen walking to Jiajing's side. (End of chapter)