So far, there are not many ways to save Xia Yan, and the one that can have an immediate effect is also a common method used by the sages of the past dynasties, which is to muddy the water.

In terms of the current situation, if you want to muddy the water, there are two breakthroughs, one is Lichu, and the other is Yang Yiqing's entry into the cabinet. Of these two things, if one of them stinks, it is very likely to disrupt Xia Yan's resignation schedule.

In fact, Zhao Ran also wanted to make the prince who was about to take the throne casually take out the scandal of the prince's gambling house and announce it, which was enough for the prince to drink a pot. But now he must "take into account the overall situation", he has just tossed Chen Tianshi to the point of resigning from the real master, and now he is going to the emperor's head to make a knife, Zhao Ran doesn't know if Chen Tianshi will be angry? He can't handle the relationship between the Son of Heaven and the "Prince Weide", I don't know if the two are the same thing? Is there an inevitable connection between the two?

That's why he didn't promise to help Yuwang.

It's not good to take the prince under the knife, of course, you can only take Yang Yiqing to open the knife.

Zhang Juzheng and Jiang Zhibiao stayed up all night, and the next day they took out a set of articles, Zhao Ran sat on the chair and looked at them one by one, opposite two people who were slightly nervous.

The article exposing Yang Yiqing's old bottom, one is that he misappropriated expenditures without authorization, the other is that he wasted military spending, and the other is that he spread rumors and opposed the construction of the Yingtian Yangtze River Bridge, saying that the construction of the bridge cost a huge amount of money, and may not be able to succeed.

After reading it, Zhao Ran asked in detail about the background of Yang Yiqing's embezzlement of expenditures and waste of military spending, and Zhang Juzheng answered.

Yang Yiqing once served as the governor of Shaanxi and was responsible for supervising Ma Zheng. At this time, the governor was the real patrol and the real fu who was in charge of a certain dispatch, and his authority was not great. Zhang Juzheng exposed that the expenses he had embezzled without authorization were the expenses of the town guard. But when Zhao Ran asked where the money was misappropriated, Zhang Juzheng's answer disappointed him, Yang Yiqing spent the money on the border town military, and used the money to buy war horses for the border army!

The so-called waste of military spending is that Yang Yiqing has since withheld local taxes and used them to strengthen and increase border fortresses to resist the entry of the Northern Yuan cavalry.

These two items are "sins" with conclusive evidence, and the household department is very clear about this aspect, so the evidence issued is very strong. If you want to talk about criminal responsibility, Yang Yiqing really shouldn't act like this, and the simple word "violation" can't escape.

But this is not what Zhao Ran wants, what Zhao Ran wants is to stink Yang Yiqing, if these two things are taken out and hyped up, not only will it not stink him, but it will increase the halo on his head, and establish a perfect image for Yang Yiqing of sacrificing himself for the sake of Daming and having the courage to take responsibility.

Zhao Ran sighed, Zhang Juzheng and the group of people behind him, including Gan Shutong, the main reason why they made this mistake was that they did not distinguish the difference between periodicals and concertos, and confused the reactions of the people and the imperial court.

Periodicals are for the common people, and the chapters are for the Son of Heaven and the cabinet, and the people often pursue good and evil, but the imperial court pays great attention to the rules. If we do not understand the differences, we will often lead to passive public opinion and fail to achieve the effect originally planned.

This can't be blamed on Zhang Juzheng, in this regard, they are like babies who are hobbling at the same time, and they need a lot of study and practice.

As for Jiang Zhibiao, his problem is that he is too superior, he will do whatever Zhao Ran says, and he dare not object. Since Zhao Ran asked him to write an article with Zhang Juzheng, he really relied on the materials in Zhang Juzheng's hand, and even if he had doubts, he would not raise objections.

Therefore, these two articles are definitely not usable. As for the article opposing the construction of the bridge, Zhao Ran also did not recommend publishing it. Only Zhao Ran will look angry at such materials, but the common people will not be angry, but may provide support for opposing the theory of building bridges.

This is a little trick of King Yu's faction, Zhao Ran knew their purpose as soon as he guessed, further angered himself, and made himself feel more bad for Yang Yiqing.

Yang Yiqing's remarks against building the bridge did anger Zhao Ran, and he hated this Yang Yiqing more and more, whoever opposed the construction of the bridge, he would toss whom, this is a public matter, not a personal vendetta.

Zhao Ran explained to them the reason why it couldn't be used, and the two of them were convinced after listening to it, and then sat here and continued to meditate. After a hard night's work, Abbot Zhao was not satisfied with the things he took out, how should this be good? Jiang Zhibiao's eyes were a little red, and Zhang Juzheng's eyes were a little dull.

Zhao Ran asked: "Uncle, does Yang Yiqing have any personal moral losses? Have you ever obtained evidence that he is greedy for silver?"

Zhang Juzheng shook his head: "To be fair, Yang Yiqing has a good reputation in private morality, and there are very few imperial historians who impeach him for this problem." ”

Zhao Ran asked: "Where is he from? What about his hometown? Has his family encroached on people's land and oppressed the people?"

Zhang Juzheng said: "He is a native of Gaozhou, Guangdong, and the Yang family benefits the township, and he is well-known among the local people. ”

"What about women?"

"He has always been in harmony with his wife, has no concubines, and has no children under his knees. I have never heard of a foreign house, and I never go to the place where the green building is hooked. ”

Zhao Ran immediately felt very unhappy, such an enemy is the most difficult to deal with, you can't kill him, because he himself is almost invulnerable. It's like when he was in the White Horse Courtyard of the Song Domain, Zhao Ran once wanted to take down the Nie Dujiao in the courtyard, but after checking for a long time, there was no loss in people's private morality, and there was no way to start at all, so he had to find a way to transfer out in the end.

Now this Yang Yiqing is the same, his personal morality is very good, and he is very bright in his political achievements and work, but why is he standing on the opposite side? Zhao Ran shook his head helplessly.

Let Zhang Juzheng and Jiang Zhibiao go down and think about it carefully, thinking about what other flaws can be grasped, Zhao Ranfei asked Li Dayin: "Where is Lao Li?"

Li Dayin replied: "In the Xianglu Xuan, the top 12 battles of the summer competition have started, and you, the general consultant, will not show up, I will be busy to death!"

Zhao Ran said: "You're all familiar with it, no problem, where do you still need me to consult?" I have something to discuss with you, I don't like Yang Yiqing, I want to take him down, do you think it's okay?"

Li Dayin immediately replied: "Wait a minute, are you in the Xuantan Palace? I'll come over right away." ”

After waiting for half an hour in the Xuantan Palace, Li Dayin arrived, so the two discussed in the study.

"Lao Li, you are so busy, why are you here to do it?"

Li Dayin said with great interest: "This thing is very interesting, I only thought about stepping down a cabinet scholar before, but I never did it." Who entrusted Zhiran with the sale? How much money did you collect? Let's study and study together to see how we can do it. ”

Zhao Ran rolled his eyes: "Lao Li, I've talked to you so many times, don't forget your original intention! Besides, if you are a cabinet scholar, such a big thing, it is appropriate for you to open your mouth here, are they two different things." ”

Li Dayin shook his head: "How can it be two different things? This gang of silverfish in the court, whoever goes to that position is the same, rather than this, it is better for us to earn some silver from it." As a result, there are still a million taels left to repair the bridge, and if we don't make money from them, where else can we go?"

Zhao Ran waved his hand: "Forget it, don't fight, you can think whatever you like." Anyway, do you agree to do it?"

Li Dayin said: "Try it, I used to want to get a certain cabinet scholar, but it was always difficult to start, see what good tricks you have?"