At this moment, Zhao Zhenji was looking at Hai Rui in front of him solemnly and said slowly.
"You mean, both parties sent people to visit your home?"
Hai Rui nodded and responded.
"Yes, sir, one is Luo Longwen, the Minister of Industry, and the other is Wang Ting, the Right Minister of the Ministry of Households."
After Zhao Zhenji heard the two names from Hai Rui's mouth, she couldn't help but feel a little surprised in her heart.
"Both sides actually sent these two people to lobby. It seems there is something fishy going on!"
After Zhao Zhenji suppressed all his inner thoughts, he immediately turned his eyes to Hai Rui and spoke comforting words.
"You did a good job. Next, you just need to act step by step and act impartially."
"I can guarantee that no one will cause trouble for you!"
"Even if there is, you will definitely not be able to pass the level of this officer!"
After receiving Zhao Zhenji's assurance, Hai Rui felt relieved, a look of gratitude appeared on his face, and he saluted respectfully to Zhao Zhenji.
"His Majesty Hai Rui, thank you sir!"
Seeing this, Zhao Zhenji stood up from his seat, personally helped Hai Rui up, and warned him like this.
"Hai Rui, you are my most valued subordinate. If something happens to you, don't be afraid. I will support you behind your back!"
"Next, you just need to do the things at hand!"
After hearing what Zhao Zhenji said, Hai Rui couldn't help but feel a little warm in his heart, and immediately responded in a deep voice.
"Yes, sir, I understand!"
…
In the next few days, the situation in the court became even more turbulent, and the intensity of impeachment between the two sides was greatly improved compared to before.
Qingliu, led by Xu Jie, quickly organized corresponding forces and launched a counterattack against Yan Dang.
The two sides went back and forth and impeached important members of the other party arbitrarily. However, during the whole process, only two people were not affected. One was Tan Lun and the other was Hu Zongxian!
In this process, there is no right or wrong, only camps.
Even something as trivial as arriving late and leaving early will be used to add fuel to the fire, leading to the incompetence of officials.
Gradually, the two sides started to fight, and various long-standing unjust cases, wrongful convictions, etc. were uncovered.
A large number of officials were implicated and imprisoned.
In order to reduce their culpability, these officials who were imprisoned began to engage in irresponsible behavior. As a result, more and more officials were involved!
I would like to ask, among these people who have been immersed in official circles for many years, how many of them can withstand investigation?
After witnessing the tragic end of their colleagues, the remaining officials were in panic all day long, fearing that it would be their turn next.
This also affected the daily operation of the court, causing the court's operating efficiency to be greatly reduced, and many government orders were backlogged.
In the process, Hai Rui also personally dealt with many corrupt officials!
However, the strange thing is that neither Yan Dang nor Qingliu had any intention of taking action against him. This made some officials see an opportunity and immediately began to have a relationship with Hai Rui.
At this moment, in the study room of Yan Mansion.
"Father, we can't continue fighting like this. Our people have suffered heavy losses right now. Many of them have been brought to jail because of old stories being uncovered!"
"Especially that Hai Rui, he arrested many of us!"
Yan Shifan turned his gaze to Yan Song who was practicing calligraphy and said angrily.
"Don't worry, we are in trouble, Xu Jie and the others are not much better off, haven't they also lost a lot of key members?"
"The next step is to see who can endure it better. Whoever survives to the end is the winner!"
"Or maybe His Majesty personally intervenes to mediate, otherwise, I don't see any hope of stopping!"
After Yan Song finished speaking, he immediately put the brush in his hand aside and said with emotion.
…
Forbidden City, Hall of Nourishing Heart.
At this moment, Jiajing was playing Go with Lu Fang.
Hearing a 'click' sound, Jiajing dropped the black chess piece in his hand onto the chessboard, turned his gaze to Lu Fang, and immediately asked.
"Lu Fang, I ask you, how is the situation in the capital recently?"
Lu Fang respectfully responded after placing the white chess piece on the chessboard.
"Your Majesty, the struggle between the two sides is getting more and more intense right now. The entire Supervisory Office is almost filled with impeachment memorials from both sides, and many officials have been imprisoned because of this!"
"The Inspectorate has been complaining a lot, and many decrees from the imperial court have been backlogged."
After hearing what Lu Fang said, Jiajing looked calm, quickly looked away from Lu Fang and gave instructions.
"Right now, the struggle between the two sides has affected the daily operations of the court. It's time for me to stop them!"
"Let's do this, Lu Fang, go and call Yan Song and Xu Jie to me!"
After listening to Jiajing's instructions, Lu Fang looked stern, immediately stood up from her seat and said in a deep voice.
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will do it now!"
"Well, go and come back quickly."
After Jiajing said this, he stopped talking.
After hearing this, Lu Fang nodded and immediately left the Yangxin Hall.
…
After receiving Jiajing's instructions, Lu Fang rushed to Yan's Mansion without stopping. As for Xu Jie, he asked his godson Feng Bao to inform him.
"Father, Eunuch Lu is here!"
Yan Shifan's face was full of joy, and he immediately reported this to Yan Song.
"What, Eunuch Lu is here, why don't you let him in quickly!"
When Yan Song learned the news from Yan Shifan, he couldn't hide the joy on his face and immediately gave instructions.
"Yes, father!"
Soon, under the leadership of Yan Shifan, Lu Fang entered the study.
"Old Yan Ge, are you okay?"
Lu Fang had a warm smile on his face and took the lead to say hello to Yan Song.
"I've met Eunuch Lu!"
After Yan Song finished speaking, he stood up from his seat and saluted respectfully.
Lu Fang just nodded to this, without making too many pleasantries, and quickly got to the point.
"Mr. Yan Ge, His Majesty asked you and Mr. Xu Ge to go to the Yangxin Hall. He has something to tell you!"
After hearing this, Yan Song suppressed the excitement in his heart and responded respectfully.
"Thank you so much, Eunuch Lu!"
"Everywhere, this is your Majesty's wish. Mr. Yan Ge, come with me!"
The expression on Lu Fang's face remained unchanged as she ordered.
Yan Song nodded, and immediately winked at Yan Shifan who was standing aside. Then Yan Shifan calmly took out a stack of thick banknotes and stuffed them into Lu Fang's hands in an extremely concealed way.
Lu Fang felt the thickness of the stack of banknotes, and the smile on her face became even bigger, and she continued.
"Mr. Yan Ge, let's set off now!"
"Um."
After Yan Song responded, he immediately followed Lu Fang and walked out of the study.
Not long after leaving the room, Lu Fang turned around and asked Yan Song with a half-smile.
"Mr. Yan Ge, do you know why His Majesty called you and Mr. Xu Ge to Yangxin Hall this time?"
Although there were already some speculations about this in his heart, Yan Song still pretended to be unaware of this on the surface and said doubtfully.
"I don't know for the time being, so I would like to ask my father-in-law to clarify my doubts!"
Seeing Yan Song like this, Lu Fang sighed helplessly and said something.
"Your Majesty is quite dissatisfied with some of the things that have happened recently!"
"The reason why I called you two here is to resolve this matter."
(End of chapter)
