"Well, Huang Jin, why did he come to me?"
After Jiajing listened to the report from the guiding eunuch, countless possibilities flashed through his mind. Soon, Jiajing came back to his senses and gave the order.
"Okay, let him in!"
"As you command, Your Majesty!"
After listening to Jiajing's instructions, the guiding eunuch quickly followed the order and left. Not long after, Huang Jin stepped into the Qianqing Palace.
The moment Huang Jin entered the Qianqing Palace, he subconsciously laid his eyes on Jiajing. Without waiting for Jiajing to ask questions, he knelt on the ground respectfully and said in a deep voice.
"This servant comes to see Your Majesty!"
After Jiajing heard this, he looked Huang Jindu up and down before giving instructions in a leisurely manner.
"Well, get up, Huang Jin!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
After getting Jiajing's permission, Huang Jin slowly stood up from the ground.
After that, Jiajing looked away from Huang Jin and asked with interest.
"Huang Jin, do you have anything to do with me?"
Huang Jin saw Jiajing asking him the reason and responded without thinking.
"Your Majesty, I do have something important to report!"
After that, Huang Jin took out Yang Zongtai's official document from his sleeve and continued to add.
"Your Majesty, this official document in the hands of this slave was handed over step by step by Yang Zongtai, the prefect of Quanzhou. When the Supervisor of Ceremonies was reviewing the memorial, I accidentally discovered this official document, so I came here to report this to Your Majesty. !”
After Huang Jin finished speaking, he lowered his head and raised the official document in his hand high above his head.
After listening to Huang Jin's report, Jiajing's face was full of doubts and he subconsciously said: "Yang Zongtai?"
Lu Fang, who was on the side, saw this situation and without waiting for Jiajing's instructions, he immediately stepped forward and took the official document from Huang Jin's hand, and then handed it to Jiajing respectfully.
"His Majesty!"
"Um."
After Jiajing took the official document from Lu Fang's hand, he immediately browsed the contents without any hesitation.
Time passed by, and Jiajing quickly read through the contents of the official document from beginning to end, and the look on his face gradually became gloomy.
Jiajing put the official document aside, sneered, and then said.
"Okay, okay, the court gave them so much power, but they use it to make money?"
Although Jiajing's voice was as usual, no emotion could be heard, but based on Huang Jin and Lu Fang's understanding of Jiajing, they knew that the emperor was really angry now.
Seeing this, Huang Jin and Lu Fang knelt on the ground and begged Jiajing.
"Your Majesty, please calm down!"
After Jiajing heard this, he glanced at Huang Jin and Lu Fang, his tone softened a lot, and he immediately gave instructions.
"Both of you, get up. This matter is none of your business."
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Huang Jin and Lu Fang did not dare to disobey Jiajing's orders at all. After the two stood up from the ground, Jiajing's ancient and unwavering voice sounded in the room.
"Lu Fang, go and call Gao Gong, Zhang Juzheng, and Yan Shifan over. I want to ask them clearly in person!"
When Lu Fang heard this, she immediately looked stern and responded respectfully.
"As you command, Your Majesty!"
…
Ever since Gao Gong ordered someone to submit the official document to the Supervisor of Ceremonies, the atmosphere in the cabinet has become quite depressing.
Gao Gong, Zhang Juzheng and Yan Shifan knew that no matter what, they could not escape their involvement.
If we have to divide the pot between these three people, Gao Gong, as the Minister of Maritime Trade, should bear the main responsibility, while Yan Shifan, as the Right Supervisor of Maritime Trade, is responsible for the personnel, promotion, assessment, etc. of the Maritime Trade Department. Secondary responsibilities.
As the left supervisor of maritime trade, Zhang Juzheng is responsible for the accounts, finance, taxation, etc. of the Maritime Trade Department, and has the least responsibilities.
At this moment, Gao Gong, Zhang Juzheng, and Yan Shifan all had sad faces and had no intention of dealing with the memorials in front of them.
At this moment, Yan Song on the side seemed to see what a few people were thinking. He put the brush in his hand aside and reminded: "His Majesty will let you go over later. When you see His Majesty, Finally, you must express your attitude, otherwise, things will be in trouble!"
Zhang Juzheng and Gao Gong on the side heard this, and their faces showed gratitude in time, and they said respectfully.
"Thank you, Mr. Yan Ge, for the tip!"
Several people knew very well what attitude Yan Song was referring to. Yan Song was implying to them that those officials who committed crimes must be severely punished without any mercy!
At this moment, a rush of footsteps was heard outside the cabinet. A subordinate staff member hurriedly entered the cabinet. After looking around, he reported respectfully.
"Sir, Mr. Lu, Mr. Lu is outside asking for an audience!"
Hearing this, Xu Jie withdrew his gaze from the subordinate official and gave instructions.
"Well, let Eunuch Lu come in!"
"Yes, Mr. Xu Ge!"
After receiving Xu Jie's instructions, the subordinate official left immediately without making any stop.
Not long after, Lu Fang was seen stepping into the cabinet under the guidance of the previous subordinate.
Seeing Lu Fang's arrival, Yan Song quickly stood up from his seat and led everyone to say hello to Lu Fang.
"Wait, I've met Eunuch Lu!"
"Um."
Lu Fang did not exchange too many greetings, but nodded slightly to Yan Song in response.
After that, Lu Fang glanced at Gao Gong, Zhang Juzheng and Yan Shifan and said slowly.
"You three, come with us. His Majesty wants to see you there!"
Although the three of them had been mentally prepared before this, when the moment actually arrived, a slight look of panic could not help but appear on their faces.
Immediately afterwards, the three of them looked at each other and said in unison: "Yes, Eunuch Lu!"
Hearing this, Lu Fang sighed helplessly, and immediately said: "Let's go, don't waste any time!"
After saying these words, Lu Fang turned around and left. Seeing this, Gao Gong, Zhang Juzheng, and Yan Shifan quickly followed Lu Fang's footsteps.
Along the way, Gao Gong, Zhang Juzheng, and Yan Shifan were all very nervous. They didn't know what would be waiting for them next.
Lu Fang seemed to have noticed what the three of them were thinking, and stopped suddenly. Seeing no one around, he turned around and lowered his voice and said: "Let me tell you, after learning about this, His Majesty was very upset. Guanghuo, when you see His Majesty later, please be more careful!"
After listening to Lu Fang's reminder, the three of them suddenly showed expressions of gratitude on their faces, and they responded respectfully: "Thank you, Eunuch Lu, for the tip!"
Hearing this, Lu Fang looked away from the three of them and said slowly: "Let's go, let's not keep His Majesty waiting too long!"
…
"You guys wait here, I'll go in and report to Your Majesty!"
After leading Gao Gong, Zhang Juzheng, and Yan Shifengna to the designated place, Lu Fang turned around and warned the three of them.
"I'm here to help Eunuch Lu!"
Seeing this situation, the three people quickly saluted Lu Fang respectfully.
When Lu Fang heard this, she nodded slightly, then turned and left, heading towards the Qianqing Palace.
After Lu Fang left, Yan Shifan looked at the ground casually and said slowly: "What do you think your Majesty will do with us later?"
Gao Gong and Zhang Juzheng were unable to answer Yan Shifan's question, so they chose to remain silent.
At this moment, a high-pitched voice sounded, interrupting everyone's thoughts: "Xuan, Gao Gong, Zhang Juzheng, and Yan Shifan are here to see you!"
(End of chapter)
