Yan Song quickly drank up the soup in the bowl, and soon after, he put the bowl aside and told Yan Shifan.
"You must be more careful while I am recuperating, do you understand?"
"Father, you mean that Xu Jie and his gang might take this opportunity to secretly make some fuss behind their backs?"
After Yan Shifan listened to Yan Song's instructions, he frowned and confirmed to him.
"Well, yes, such a good opportunity, with Xu Jie's character, he will never let it go easily."
"Therefore, I guess that he will personally investigate the affairs I am responsible for to see if there are any mistakes."
When Yan Song said this, he paused and suddenly emphasized his tone.
"In other words, the renovation work of the treasure ship!"
When Yan Shifan saw this, he immediately panicked, and then asked Yan Song.
"Then...Father, are you behind this..."
Yan Song just glanced at Yan Shifan, scolding him as if he hated iron.
"You idiot, this is a matter personally ordered by His Majesty. If you dare to interfere with this, you will risk your life!"
When Yan Shifan heard this, he breathed a sigh of relief and said immediately, with a look of joy on his face.
"Fortunately, fortunately, father, you didn't do anything about this, otherwise, things would be in trouble!"
"How does this rebellious son view his father?"
Thinking of this, Yan Song looked at Yan Shifan with an increasingly strange expression.
And Yan Shifan was also very uncomfortable with Yan Song's looking up and down. He immediately found an excuse and left Yan Song's room.
"By the way, if those guys ask about my physical condition, just tell them the truth and let them relax."
Yan Song's instructions came from behind Yan Shifan, but Yan Shifan just nodded subconsciously and did not stop walking.
When Yan Shifan returned to his room, he held his chin with one hand and fell into deep thought.
"What did my father mean when he looked at me just now?"
…
Capital, Prince Yu's Mansion.
After Xu Jie returned from the cabinet, he immediately summoned everyone to the study room of Prince Yu's Mansion to discuss matters.
In the study, Zhu Zaijing couldn't help laughing loudly after learning the specific situation behind this.
"Haha, it's so refreshing. This Yan Song is also today!"
Seeing King Yu speak, Gao Gong on the side also followed suit.
"Yes, Yan Song is seriously ill right now and is unable to handle many matters at hand. This is a great opportunity for us to show your Majesty our capabilities!"
"Presumably His Majesty has the same plan. Otherwise, how could he let Mr. Xu Ge replace Yan Song to handle the affairs that he has not completed?"
Xu Jie was in a good mood. He picked up the teacup on the side, took a sip, and spoke unhurriedly.
"Yes, now we should seize this opportunity to check Yan Song carefully and see if there is anything wrong with him!"
After Xu Jie finished speaking, he added immediately.
"Last time when he was in the Arms Department, His Majesty asked Yan Song to be responsible for the renovation of the treasure ship, and the Ministry of Revenue has also allocated 3.4 million taels of silver for the renovation of the treasure ship!"
When Xu Jie said this, Zhang Juzheng, who had been silent for a long time, also reacted and said hesitantly.
"Mr. Xu Ge, do you mean that Yan Song is very likely to wantonly embezzle the silver in the treasure ship under the banner of renovating it?"
"But this is something His Majesty personally ordered. Does Yan Song have the courage?"
After listening to Zhang Juzheng's analysis, Xu Jie shook his head and said this.
"Whether Yan Song is behind this or not, I have to go and investigate."
"After all, this is to show my Xu Jie's attitude to the many ministers in the court, and let them think carefully about whose side they should side with!"
After Zhang Juzheng heard what Xu Jie said, his expression became stern, as if he had understood something from it, and he stopped talking.
Seeing this situation, Xu Jie shifted the topic to Zhang Juzheng and asked him.
"By the way, how did you do with the things His Majesty asked you to do last time?"
Zhang Juzheng looked away from Xu Jie and said slowly.
"Everything is going well so far. The Ministry of War has issued corresponding notices and is selecting brave men from various guards!"
"It only takes two months at most to rebuild the Shenji Camp that His Majesty has so much in mind."
After Xu Jie learned about the specific process from Zhang Juzheng, he nodded, then turned his eyes to Gao Gong aside and asked.
"What's the situation with the Maritime Trade Department?"
Seeing Xu Jie asking him about this matter, Gao Gong chose to inform him of the current progress after hesitating for a moment.
"Those merchants who have certificates to go to sea may have forgotten that their place of origin, rosters, etc. are still kept in the Maritime Trade Department!"
When Gao Gong said this, he sneered and continued to add.
"Before this, in the name of the Maritime Trade Department, I have notified the local government and sent people to advise them and let them go to sea as soon as possible!"
"If you are still unwilling to go to sea after being warned by the government, then don't blame me for being ruthless!"
After Xu Jie learned about the current progress of the two, he felt relieved and immediately spoke.
"Well, His Majesty has asked me to be temporarily responsible for Yan Song's affairs. We must seize this opportunity firmly so that His Majesty can see our capabilities!"
When Xu Jie said this, he suddenly changed the subject and then spoke.
"Next, I have to find time to check on Yan Song's condition."
Seeing this, Zhu Zaijing on the side couldn't help but frowned and said.
"Mr. Xu Ge, what are you..."
Xu Jie seemed to see Zhu Zaijing's doubts, shook his head and explained.
"As the Second Assistant to the Cabinet, I have to go visit Yan Song in person, both emotionally and rationally."
"Forget it, just ask Yan Song for specific details!"
Seeing this, Gao Gong couldn't help but give words of advice.
"Mr. Xu Ge, if you act like this, your Majesty will probably..."
Gao Gong didn't finish the rest of his words. He believed that Xu Jie understood what he meant.
After listening to Gao Gong's advice, Xu Jie shook his head and said with a relaxed look on his face.
"Don't worry, His Majesty won't say anything about this!"
"In addition, this is a situation that His Majesty is very happy to see."
Gao Gong saw that Xu Jie looked confident in his words and stopped admonishing him.
…
It was late at night, and the house of Zhang Runde, the Minister of Punishment, was still brightly lit.
In the study, Zhang Runde looked anxious, pacing the room with his hands behind his back.
When he learned the news that Yan Song was seriously ill, his heart was in his throat.
He couldn't imagine that if Yan Song's physical condition continued to deteriorate, the position of chief minister of the cabinet would undoubtedly fall to Xu Jie, and once Xu Jie came to power, what awaited them would be a ruthless battle. The Great Reckoning.
Therefore, after being assigned duty, Zhang Runde sent his cronies to Yan Mansion to inquire about specific information.
"Why haven't you come back yet? Something happened, right?"
"Or……"
Zhang Runde stopped, sat down on a seat beside him, and began to think wildly.
At this moment, there was a knock on the door. Seeing this, Zhang Runde became angry. He quickly stood up from his seat and gave instructions in a deep voice.
"Come in!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a figure entered the room. It was the confidant Zhang Runde sent out earlier. The moment he entered the room, he knelt on the ground with a plop and reported to him.
"Sir, according to the news from Mr. Xiao Ge, Mr. Yan Ge is fine and just needs to rest for a while."
"In addition, Mr. Xiaoge also reminded me that during the recent period, I must be more careful in my actions and not let Qingliu get the handle!"
After hearing this, Zhang Runde immediately felt relieved, waved his hand quite casually, and gave the order.
"Well, I know, please go down!"
"yes!"
(End of chapter)
