Forbidden City, Ministry of Rites.

At this time, in the duty room, Li Chunfang was intently browsing the tribute table sent by the new Great Khan Amutai of the Chahar Department to the emperor.

Soon after Amutai became the new Great Khan of the Chahar Ministry, he sent an envoy to the imperial court, expressing his willingness to submit to the Ming Dynasty.

After consulting with the cabinet, the emperor decided to canonize the new Great Khan of the Chahar tribe, Amutai, as the king of Shunyi, and sent an envoy to the Chahar tribe.

Since the two sides had already passed each other's breath before this, it is only necessary to complete the diplomatic process for now.

As the new Great Khan of the Chahar Department and the King of Shunyi of the Ming Dynasty, Amutai, after receiving the note from the Ming Dynasty, officially sent an envoy to the Ming Dynasty to send a tribute table to express his submission.

The content of the tribute table is: "Beidi Xinfeng Shunyi King Amutai respectfully kowtows to a hundred bows and thanks, His Majesty the Holy Emperor of the Great Ming Ren." ”

"Fang Jin's universal rate of land, the emperor of the Celestial Dynasty is respected, the son of heaven of the real Shangyuan, is the main lord of Huayi, nine Yi and eight changes, each of them is tributed."

"The ministers were born in the north, they don't know the courtesy, in recent years, the tribes have been lured by traitors, and they have lost their rewards, and the ministers have more teeth, no clothes, and the cloth is rare, because the former Great Khan bought Han and instigated them, they went to the border to do evil, and they often looted a little, and people and horses were often killed and injured."

"In recent years, the temperature has plummeted, people and animals are sad in winter and spring, the real ministers have taken their own crimes, the ministers have been blessed by the grace of heaven, and the heartache is attached, and they dare not scratch their sides again, and they will take the punishment of heaven, and the ministers are willing to worship and accept the title, and they will always be the ...... of the domain."

After Li Chunfang browsed all the contents of the tribute table, he put it aside and muttered to himself: "Well, this official will have to go to the Qianqing Palace in person later, and hand over this tribute table and the list of gifts to His Majesty!" ”

In fact, for such a trivial matter, there was no need to bother Li Chunfang, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, he only needed to send his subordinates to the cabinet according to the process after confirming that the tribute table was correct.

However, out of consideration for being familiar in front of the emperor and brushing up on his presence, Li Chunfang still decided to make a trip by himself.

After all, it won't be long before he will officially join the cabinet and become a cabinet minister.

Take advantage of this time to show yourself more in front of the emperor, and there is nothing wrong with it.

At this moment, I heard a slight knock on the door, which interrupted Li Chunfang's thoughts.

Seeing this situation, Li Chunfang suppressed all the chaotic thoughts in her heart, raised her head, looked in the direction of the door, and commanded: "Come in!" ”

The voice fell, and only a 'squeak' was heard, and the door to the room was pushed open.

Then, a servant walked in.

After entering the duty room, the official subconsciously looked in the direction where Li Chunfang was, leaned down, and said respectfully: "Lord Yushangshu, Lord Xu is asking to see you outside!" ”

When Li Chunfang heard this, he nodded, and commanded: "Well, the official knows, let him in!" ”

"Yes, Lord Shangshu!"

When the official heard this, after bowing to Li Chunfang, he turned around and left the study.

Not long after, under the guidance of the previous official, I saw Xu Xuemo, the waiter of the Ministry of Rites, stepping into the duty room.

As soon as Xu Xuemo entered the room, he arched his hand to Li Chunfang and said respectfully: "Xiaguan has seen an adult!" ”

"Hmm."

When Li Chunfang heard this, he glanced at Xu Xuemo, raised his eyebrows, and asked curiously: "Shuming, come here this time, do you have anything to report to this official?" ”

Facing Li Chunfang's gaze, Xu Xuemo did not hesitate at all, immediately lowered his head, and reported in a deep voice: "Lord Yushangshu, according to your previous instructions, the lower officials have placed all the envoys sent by the Chahar Department in the Huitong Pavilion. ”

After learning the news from Xu Xuemo's mouth, I saw a look of approval on Li Chunfang's face, nodded, and said encouragingly: "Well, good job." ”

When Xu Xuemo heard Li Chunfang's words, his face was full of self-humility, he leaned down, and said respectfully: "Where, the lower officials are just acting according to the orders of the adults. ”

Li Chunfang did not comment on this, and after pondering for a moment, he withdrew his gaze from Xu Xuemo's body, and then ordered: "This official is going to the Qianqing Palace next and hand over the tribute table and the list of gifts to His Majesty. ”

"The Ministry of Rites will be in charge of you for the time being."

"Yes, Lord Shangshu!"

As soon as Li Chunfang's words fell, I saw Xu Xuemo not far away, with a grim expression, and answered in a deep voice.

After Li Chunfang collected the tribute table and the list of gifts, he embarked on the road to the Qianqing Palace.

……

Forbidden City, Qianqing Palace.

At this time, Jiajing was sitting on the dragon chair, listening to the report from Lu Fang.

"Your Majesty, the envoys sent by the Chahar Department have all been placed in the Huitong Pavilion."

"Yes, I see."

After Jiajing learned the news from Lu Fang's mouth, the expression on his face did not change much, and he just nodded.

After this, I saw Jiajing gently rubbing the dragon head carved on the dragon chair with his hand, and said with a little emotion: "The southern and northern Tartars are all eliminated, from now on, there will be no more war in the frontier of my Ming Dynasty, and the people will be able to live a peaceful life." ”

Seeing this situation, Lu Fang on the side immediately stepped forward and patted Jiajing's ass: "Your Majesty, the slave maid thinks that all this should be attributed to Your Majesty, and it is precisely because of Your Majesty's hard work that there is a good situation today." ”

When Jiajing heard Lu Fang's words, his face was full of inexplicable expressions, and after thinking for a while, he said to himself: "No, this is not enough, I want to let the people of this world no longer suffer from hunger." ”

"When the fleet I sent out to sail around the world finds the sweet potato and corn crops, this idea will soon be realized."

When Jiajing said this, his face was full of determination.

When Lu Fang heard Jiajing's words, he was about to say something, but he saw the guide eunuch enter the Qianqing Palace with silent steps.

After the guide eunuch entered the Qianqing Palace, he subconsciously turned his gaze to Jiajing, who was sitting on the dragon chair at the moment, lowered his head, and respectfully reported: "Your Majesty, Li Chunfang, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, is asking to see you outside!" ”

"Well, let him in!"

When Jiajing heard this, he glanced over the body of the guide eunuch, and commanded.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

After receiving specific instructions, the guide eunuch did not stop at all, and immediately left the Qianqing Palace.

Outside the Qianqing Palace, looking at the Qianqing Palace close at hand, Li Chunfang's face was full of anticipation that could not be concealed.

At this moment, I saw the guiding eunuch who had gone in to report before, walking quietly in front of Li Chunfang, and said with a smile: "Lord Li, Your Majesty is waiting for you inside, you can go in!" ”

"Well, I'm tired of my father-in-law!"

When Li Chunfang heard this, she immediately came back to her senses, and the guide led the eunuch to arch his hand to show his gratitude.

When the guide eunuch heard Li Chunfang's words, he immediately lowered his head and said respectfully: "Lord Li is serious, this is nothing more than our family's business, and I hope Lord Li will take care of it in the future!" ”

"My father-in-law laughed."

"Master Li, you better hurry up and go in, don't let Your Majesty wait in a hurry!"

"Well, there's Grandpa Lao."

After responding, I saw Li Chunfang gather his mind, and then climb the stairs and step onto the stairs of the Qianqing Palace.

……

As soon as he entered the Qianqing Palace, Li Chunfang looked in the direction where Jiajing was, knelt on the ground with a 'plop', and said in a deep voice.

"Weichen knocks to see Your Majesty, long live my emperor, long live, long live!"

"Well, get up!"

Hearing this, Jiajing glanced over Li Chunfang's body, bowed his head slightly, and then commanded.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

After getting Jiajing's answer, Li Chunfang slowly got up from the ground.

Then, I saw him carefully take out the tribute table and gift list that had been prepared from his sleeve, hold it high above his head, and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, here is the tribute table sent by the envoy of the Chahar Ministry, as well as the list of gifts. ”

"In addition, those envoys have been properly placed in the Huitong Pavilion."

When Jiajing heard Li Chunfang's words, he nodded, and responded rather casually: "Well, that's good." ”

Seeing this situation, Lu Fang, who was waiting beside Jiajing, did not wait for Jiajing's instructions, and immediately stepped forward, took the tribute table and the list of gifts from Li Chunfang's hand, and then handed them to Jiajing with great respect.

"Your Majesty!"

"Hmm."

After Jiajing responded, he took the tribute table from Li Chunfang's hand and began to browse the contents on it.

"Beidi Xinfeng Shunyi King Amutai respectfully kowtows and bows to thank you, Your Majesty the Holy Emperor of Damingren."

"Fang Jin's universal rate of land, the emperor of the Celestial Dynasty is respected, the son of heaven of the real Shangyuan, is the main lord of Huayi, nine Yi and eight changes, each of them is tributed."

"The ministers were born in the north, they don't know the courtesy, in recent years, the tribes have been lured by traitors, and they have lost their rewards, and the ministers have more teeth, no clothes, and the cloth is rare, because the former Great Khan bought Han and instigated them, they went to the border to do evil, and they often looted a little, and people and horses were often killed and injured."

"In recent years, the temperature has plummeted, and people and animals are sad in winter and spring......"

After Jiajing finished browsing all the contents of the tribute table, he put it aside, chuckled, and said with emotion: "This Amutai, who shirks the blame, is really a good hand!" ”

After sighing, Jiajing picked up the list of gifts on the side, glanced at it hastily, and then withdrew his gaze.

After doing this, I saw Jiajing look in the direction where Li Chunfang was, nodded, and said unhurriedly: "I said before that I will let Aiqing officially enter the cabinet after a while, I feel that it is time!" ”

After Jiajing finished speaking, he turned to look at Lu Fang on the side, and commanded: "Lu Fang, pass on my will, from now on, Li Chunfang, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, will be crowned as a scholar of the Huagai Palace, enter the noon gate, and be worthy of Wenyuan Pavilion!" ”

When Lu Fang, who was waiting beside Jiajing, heard this, he immediately lowered his head and said respectfully: "Obey, Your Majesty!" ”

Although she had thought about it countless times in her heart, when this moment really came, Li Chunfang still couldn't hide the excitement in her heart.

Then, I saw Li Chunfang come back to his senses, knelt on the ground with a 'plop', and said in a deep voice: "Weichen thank Your Majesty for your grace, long live my emperor, long live, long live!" ”

When Jiajing heard Li Chunfang's words, after bowing his head slightly, he followed up and said: "I hope that Aiqing can work hard in the future and do more good things that are beneficial to the society of the country and the people of Liming!" ”

"Wechen respectfully follow His Majesty's teachings!"

As soon as Jiajing's words fell, I saw Li Chunfang raise his head, his face was full of determination, and he replied in a deep voice.

After this, I saw Jiajing retract his gaze, waved his hand, and commanded.

"Well, I still have things to deal with next, so you can go down first!"

"Obey, Your Majesty, Weichen will retire!"

After Li Chunfang bowed to Jiajing, he left the Qianqing Palace.

After walking out of the Qianqing Palace, Li Chunfang's face was full of hesitation.

He achieved his long-cherished wish and successfully entered the cabinet, so that he could directly participate in the decision-making of national affairs in the future.

When the civil and military officials of the court saw him, they all had to stop and call him the elder.

On the way back to the Ministry of Rites, Li Chunfang couldn't help but speed up the pace of her feet.

Li Chunfang knew that in the near future, the news of his official entry into the cabinet would spread throughout the government and the opposition.

On the other side, inside the Qianqing Palace.

After Li Chunfang left, I saw Jiajing turn around, look at Lu Fang who was waiting on the side, and commanded.

"Lu Fang, you go to the cabinet in person, let the cabinet announce the news, and in addition, take a look at the situation for me by the way!"

"Yes, Your Majesty, the slave and maid will go now."

As soon as Jiajing's words fell, I saw Lu Fang's expression dazed, and he responded without thinking.

……

Forbidden City, Cabinet.

At this time, the cabinet was unusually quiet, no one spoke, only the 'rustle' of paper as it was turned.

As usual, everyone handled the notes sent by the officials in an orderly manner.

It's just that there is a chair in the cabinet that has always been empty, and the person who originally sat on that chair was Yan Song, the head of the cabinet.

It has been almost a month since Yan Song was sick at home, and everyone has gradually become accustomed to Yan Song's absence.

After finishing the letter in his hand, I saw Xu Jie put down the brush in his hand, stood up, moved his limbs, and took the teacup soaked in wolfberry water on the table, and took a sip.

Coincidentally, Xu Jie's gaze swept over the empty chair.

"Yan Song, Yan Song, the envoy sent by the new Great Khan Amutai of the Chahar Department has arrived in the capital, and when I finish this matter, I will officially go to the court and ask Your Majesty to remove you from the post of chief assistant of the cabinet."

"Your end is coming soon, and when the time comes, I will step on your corpse and ascend to the throne of the first assistant of the cabinet!"

When Xu Jie thought of this, he couldn't help but flash a trace of happiness in his heart.

At this moment, there was a rush of footsteps from outside the cabinet, and then, I saw a servant walking in quickly.

After entering the cabinet, the official did not hesitate at all, immediately looked in the direction where Xu Jie, lowered his head, and said respectfully: "Elder Yuge, Gonggong Lu asked to see him outside, saying that he was at the behest of His Majesty!" ”

"Oh, I know, let Gonggong Lu come in!"

After learning the news from the mouth of the official, Xu Jie waved his hand and commanded.

"Yes, Elder Xu Ge!"

When the official heard this, he did not hesitate in the slightest and immediately left the cabinet.

It was only after the official left that the cabinet regained some "vitality".

At this time, everyone couldn't help but be a little curious, what did the emperor ask Lu Fang to do in the cabinet at this time.

Could it be that something big is happening?

Not long after, under the guidance of the previous official, I saw Lu Fang enter the cabinet with silent steps.

"I've seen Grandpa Lu!"

After Lu Fang entered the cabinet, under the guidance of Xu Jie, the second assistant of the cabinet, everyone got up from their seats and bowed to Lu Fang.

Lu Fang's face was still the same as before, full of warm smiles, and he said in response: "You don't have to be so polite, our family came here this time mainly to tell you one thing for Your Majesty." ”

When everyone heard Lu Fang's words, the curiosity on their faces was even worse, after all, it was definitely not a trivial matter to be able to let Lu Fang, the eunuch who was the master of ceremonies, personally run away.

Facing everyone's curious eyes, Lu Fang looked around before he spoke unhurriedly: "From now on, Li Chunfang, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, will be a scholar of the Huagai Palace, enter the noon gate, and be worthy of Wenyuan Pavilion!" ”

Lu Fang's words, like dropping a bombshell on calm water, soon caused an uproar in the cabinet.

Although everyone in the cabinet had already known in advance the news that Li Chunfang was going to enter the cabinet, no one expected that Li Chunfang would enter the cabinet at this time.

After learning the news that Li Chunfang had officially entered the cabinet, Gao Gong and Zhang Juzheng were stunned for a moment, and then came back to their senses and glanced at each other, their faces full of joy that could not be concealed.

As far as they are concerned, Li Chunfang's official entry into the cabinet means that there is one more person in the cabinet who supports the reform of the law, and their power will be greatly enhanced.

And after Xu Jie learned the news of Li Chunfang's entry into the cabinet, his face was full of dark and inexplicable looks.

Xu Jie didn't pay much attention to Li Chunfang's entry into the cabinet, but in his opinion, Li Chunfang's entry into the cabinet was a matter of time.

But the current situation is different, Yan Song, who is the first assistant to the cabinet, has been ill for more than half a month, and at this sensitive time, the emperor announced that Li Chunfang would officially enter the cabinet.

"Could it be that Your Majesty chose to let Li Chunfang enter the cabinet at this time, just to take this opportunity to tell the civil and military officials that the cabinet no longer has his position as Yan Song?"

The more Xu Jie thought about it, the more he felt that it was possible, and a trace of excitement flashed on his face.

If Your Majesty really meant this, then your own era will soon come.

Different from the cheers of Xu Jie and others, Yan Shifan was suddenly mourned after learning the news.

His thoughts were not much different from Xu Jie's, thinking that the emperor was taking advantage of the fact that Li Chunfang was entering the cabinet, announcing to the civil and military officials in the court that the cabinet no longer had the position of Yan Song.

Thinking of this, Yan Shifan exchanged glances with Hu Zongxian, who was not far away.

The moment their eyes met, Yan Shifan understood that Hu Zongxian was thinking the same as himself.

"Now that the words have been brought, then our family will take the first step."

Seeing that the purpose of his trip had been successfully achieved, he saw Lu Fang retract his gaze, face everyone, and speak unhurriedly.

"Father-in-law Lu walks slowly!"

"Hmm."

When Lu Fang heard this, he only responded imperceptibly, and then turned around and left the cabinet.

After Lu Fang left, I saw Xu Jie slowly get up from his seat, face everyone, and propose: "Since this is the case, let our cabinet announce this news as soon as possible!" ”

For Xu Jie's proposal, naturally no one stood up to oppose it.

……

The efficiency of the cabinet was very fast, and soon after Lu Fang left, the news that Li Chunfang, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, had officially joined the cabinet, spread throughout the government and the opposition with lightning speed.

As soon as this news came out, countless officials sighed, after all, Li Chunfang relied on his own ability to achieve the long-cherished wish of countless scholars in the world, successfully entered the cabinet, and became a high-ranking cabinet minister.

Soon, some officials tried their best to inquire about Li Chunfang's preferences, and planned to prepare a generous gift for him, so as to climb the relationship and seek a smooth career.

Some officials were keenly aware of the implicit implications and began to actively prepare for the future.

After all, more than half a month has passed since Yan Song, the first assistant of the cabinet, is sick at home.

The emperor chose this time to let Li Chunfang enter the cabinet, and the meaning contained in it is self-evident.

In short, it is absolutely impossible to draw a line with the Yan family as soon as possible.

At this time, the cabinet near the bulletin board.

Even though it was time to get off duty, a large number of officials still gathered near the bulletin board.

They all hurried over after receiving the news that Li Chunfang, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, had officially entered the cabinet.

"Alas, it's still the name of the champion Lang, and he entered the cabinet at a young age!"

"Nonsense, non-Jinshi will not enter the Hanlin, non-Hanlin will not enter the cabinet, but Master Li is the champion of Jiajing for 26 years, isn't it a matter of course to enter the cabinet?"

"By the way, does anyone know what Lord Li likes on weekdays?"

Just as many officials present were discussing this, Zhang Runde, the waiter of the Criminal Department in an inconspicuous corner, had a gloomy look on his face.

"Alas, why did Your Majesty choose this time to let Li Chunfang, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, enter the cabinet?"

"Could it be that things are really as Luo Longwen said, is Your Majesty taking this opportunity to show the government and the opposition that there is no longer the position of Yan Ge Lao in the cabinet?"

Zhang Runde's heart knows very well that now, it is impossible for him to get off the Yan family's ship anymore, so he can only go to the dark in one breath.

After Xu Jie's coming to power, he will definitely be liquidated.

"Alas, it seems that after I go back, I have to explain the future!"

"It's not a disaster for my wife and children, I hope they can open up when the time comes!"

Thinking of this, Zhang Runde suppressed all the chaotic thoughts in his heart, shook his head, and walked away from the crowd.

In addition to Zhang Runde, the remaining members of the Yan Party in the crowd also looked desperate.

The vast majority of them are thinking of leaning on the towering tree of the Yan family and going further in their careers.

But now, the big tree of the Yan family has fallen, and those of them who rely on the power of the Yan family are bound to be implicated.

The enemies who have offended them will be like hyenas that smell blood, and they will rush up and devour them completely. (End of chapter)