Capital City, Yan Mansion.
Yan Shifan knocked on Yan Song's door excitedly and said.
"Father, the child has something important to report!"
Immediately, there was a "squeak" sound, and the door of the room was opened, revealing Yan Song's figure, saying slowly.
"come in!"
"Yes, father."
Yan Shifan entered Yan Song's room without any hesitation.
"Father, do you know who Zhao Zhenji has entrusted with the important task of verifying the impeachment memorial?"
As soon as Yan Shifan entered the room, he couldn't restrain his excitement and said to Yan Song.
"Oh, who is it?"
After hearing this, Yan Song couldn't help but become interested and asked immediately.
"Father, let me tell you, this Zhao Zhenji is really despicable and shameless. He actually handed over such an important responsibility to a person who has just joined the Inspectorate. Isn't it obvious that he is going to take the blame?"
Perhaps sensing Yan Song's gaze, Yan Shifan coughed twice before getting down to business.
"Ahem, father, Zhao Zhenji has handed over the important task of verifying the impeachment memorial to an official named Hai Rui."
"Besides, this Hai Rui once served as the county magistrate in Chun'an County, Zhejiang Province."
"He served under Hu Zongxian, and Haier's subordinate Zheng Michang was also Hai Rui's immediate boss!"
Yan Shifan secretly observed the expression on Yan Song's face, and then added another sentence.
"You mean, this Hai Rui once served in Zhejiang?"
Yan Song turned his gaze to Yan Shifan and confirmed.
"Yes, Father, that's absolutely true!"
As Yan Shifan spoke, his tone gradually became excited.
After Yan Song listened to Yan Shifan's words, he pondered for a long time and then gave instructions.
"Yan Shifan, go and let our people get in touch with this Hai Rui."
"If he is willing to side with us, then Xu Jie and his gang will be in bad luck soon!"
As soon as Yan Song finished speaking, Yan Shifan responded in a deep voice.
"Yes, father, let's do it now!"
Just when Yan Shifan was full of confidence and ready to leave, Yan Song's instructions rang in his ears again.
"By the way, don't forget the improvement of the flag that His Majesty ordered before!"
"We have to come up with a result as soon as possible and show it to His Majesty."
After hearing this, Yan Shifan paused before walking away and immediately responded respectfully.
"Father, the child knows."
…
In Prince Yu's Mansion, Xu Jie and others also gathered together to discuss the next countermeasures.
"This Yan Song is really crazy, what on earth does he want to do!"
From outside the study room, Xu Jie's roar could be vaguely heard.
"Mr. Xu Ge, calm down!"
"Then Yan Song acted so radically, he must have reached the point of no return, so he chose to put all his chips on the table and make a last ditch effort!"
Gao Gong on the side saw this and immediately spoke to comfort him.
"Oh, I understand what you said, but I didn't expect that Yan Song's counterattack would be so decisive, and we were caught off guard!"
After Gao Gong's admonishment, Xu Jie gradually calmed down, his tone full of self-blame.
"Mr. Xu Ge, there is no need to blame yourself. We just need to follow the plan step by step."
Zhang Juzheng on the side saw this and immediately comforted him.
“However, it’s not without good news!”
I saw Xu Jie change the subject, and after looking around, he said slowly.
"Not long ago, Tan Lun sent someone to send me a letter. In the letter, he described the current situation in Fujian in detail."
When Xu Jie said this, he paused and continued.
"The bandits previously entrenched in Fujian have been wiped out by Tan Lun."
"Not only that, he also seized a large amount of silver! Right now, this silver is being transported to the capital via the Grand Canal. Counting the days, it should only take a few days."
"In this way, we can gain a good impression with His Majesty."
"In addition, Tan Lun also found 15,000 acres of land deeds from the homes of wealthy gentry and landlords who had colluded with bandits!"
When Xu Jie said this, everyone present was shocked. This is 15,000 acres of land!
Then, Zhu Zaijing stood up and turned to Xu Jie and asked, "May I ask Mr. Xu Ge, what should be the use of these fifteen thousand acres of land?"
Xu Jie turned his gaze to Zhu Zaijing and said slowly: "Your Highness, these fifteen thousand acres of land will be distributed to those people who have no land according to the original plan!"
After answering Zhu Zaijing's doubts, Xu Jie immediately turned his attention to Gao Gong and Zhang Juzheng aside and continued.
"And this is exactly why Tan Lun wrote to me. He is weak and unable to achieve this with his own strength!"
"He wants me to send officials to assist in this matter."
After hearing this, Gao Gong and Zhang Juzheng looked at each other before giving a response.
"Well, Mr. Xu Ge, this has to be done!"
"Now, the more things we take on, the harder it will be for His Majesty to punish us harshly."
After hearing what Gao Gong said, Xu Jie felt that it was quite reasonable. He nodded and said slowly.
"Well, in that case, this matter is settled."
At this moment, Zhang Juzheng, who had always been silent, spoke.
"Mr. Xu Ge, do you know who the Supervisory Council has recently given the important task of verifying the impeachment memorial to?"
After Xu Jie heard this, he pondered for a moment and then slowly responded.
"I know, it seems to be an official named Hai Rui!"
After Xu Jie finished speaking, a look of contempt appeared on his face, and he continued to add.
"This Zhao Zhenji is really despicable and shameless!"
"To actually put someone who has just joined the Inspectorate to take charge of this matter, doesn't this mean that Hai Rui is going to take the blame?"
"And he himself is sitting firmly on the Diaoyutai, reaping the benefits of being a fisherman."
Xu Jie's words were naturally recognized by Gao Gong, who nodded and immediately added.
"What Mr. Xu Ge said makes sense, this Zhao Zhenji is really despicable and shameless!"
Zhang Juzheng on the side just shook his head and said slowly.
"As far as I know, this Hai Rui previously served in Zhejiang, and his immediate boss was Zheng Michang, the chief envoy of Zhejiang!"
After hearing this, Xu Jie and Gao Gong reacted. At the same time, their inner vigilance towards Hai Rui was also raised to the highest level.
"You're saying that this Hai Rui is probably from the Yan Party?"
After Xu Jie hesitated for a moment, he gave his own opinion.
"This possibility cannot be ruled out for the time being, but I heard that this Hai Rui is quite honest, upright, and extremely talented!"
"During his tenure as magistrate of Chun'an County, he managed the entire county in an orderly manner, and the people under his rule all praised him."
"A person like this should not collude with the Yan Party's gang."
Zhang Juzheng shook his head and gave his suggestion.
Gao Gong on the side saw this and fell into deep thought.
After a long time, he slowly stood up from his seat, looked around, and then spoke.
"In that case, let's send someone to contact this Hai Rui and find out his true identity! If we can get him to come to our side, it will be of great help to the next plan."
"If he is really from the Yan Party, then we can take advantage of the opportunity to remove him and clear a big obstacle!"
"What do you think?"
As soon as Gao Gong finished speaking, the remaining people expressed their positions.
"I'm OK."
"Me too."
"In that case, it's settled!"
(End of chapter)
