After Lu Fang heard this, she couldn't help but flatter Jiajing.
"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"
"Um."
Jiajing heard the words and responded in a subtle way, then turned his eyes to Lu Fang and asked casually.
"Lu Fang, I plan to take this opportunity to let Zhang Juzheng and Yan Shifan officially join the cabinet. What do you think?"
When Lu Fang heard Jiajing's words, her pupils suddenly shrank, and there was a look of surprise on her face that could not be concealed. After a long while, she came back to her senses, lowered her head deeply, and kept refusing.
"Your Majesty, for such a big matter, this servant is really..."
Before Lu Fang finished speaking, Jiajing interrupted impatiently: "What are you afraid of? If you have any ideas, just say it and I will pardon you!"
Seeing this situation, Lu Fang had no choice but to muster up the courage to express all her thoughts: "Your Majesty, I feel that now is the best time. On the one hand, they have already paid considerable attention to the affairs of the cabinet before this." They are familiar with each other, and having them formally join the cabinet at this moment can also alleviate some of the burden."
Lu Fang paused for a moment when he said this, and then continued: "On the other hand, it is because Mr. Yan Ge has just recovered from his illness. Why doesn't Your Majesty seize this opportunity to use Zhang Juzheng and Yan Shifan to serve as officials?" How about setting an example?"
After Lu Fang finished speaking, she respectfully stepped aside and waited carefully for the emperor's decision.
After listening to Lu Fang's thoughts, Jiajing looked away from Lu Fang and turned to speak.
"Well, yes, according to what you said, now is indeed a great time!"
"That's it, I have decided to officially let Zhang Juzheng and Yan Shifan join the cabinet!"
When Lu Fang heard this, excitement suddenly appeared on her face, and she said in a deep voice.
"Your Majesty, your Majesty, long live my emperor!"
After Jiajing finished ordering Lu Fang, he rubbed his chin with his hand and said silently to himself: "By the way, how is the situation in Zhejiang? Has the shortage of food among farmers been solved? After this matter is over, Hu Zongxian will be formally summoned to Beijing. Bar!"
…
In a blink of an eye, it was time to officially go on duty. Although Xu Jie had been mentally prepared before this, when he actually saw the sedan that Yan Song was riding in, he was still furious and couldn't help but cursed secretly. .
"Damn old thing, why didn't I send you away before?"
Despite the scolding, Xu Jie still made the most correct response. After getting off the sedan, he followed Yan Song in three steps and two steps at a time, and greeted Yan Song first.
"I've met Mr. Yan Ge!"
When Yan Song heard this, he immediately stopped and turned around slowly. When he saw that the person coming was Xu Jie, a smile appeared on his face, and he immediately responded: "Oh, it's Mr. Xu Ge, are you here so early? "
When Xu Jie heard this, he couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed on his face, and he responded bravely: "No, Yan Ge is joking, it's just that there are still some unfinished memorials left!"
After Yan Song listened to Xu Jie's explanation, a look of confusion suddenly appeared on his face, he nodded slightly towards Xu Jie, and then said unhurriedly: "I see, during this time when I am sick, I would like to thank Mr. Xu Ge for your help." Got it!"
"No, what Yan Ge said is serious. To be honest, I was quite worried during the time when you were sick. If it weren't for the busy schedule and I couldn't get away, I, Xu Jie, would have gone to visit you long ago!"
After hearing what Xu Jie said, Yan Song didn't say anything. He just glanced at Xu Jie and said calmly: "Mr. Xu Ge should put national affairs first!"
After that, the two chatted some more, and the atmosphere between the two parties became visibly harmonious.
Shortly after Yan Song and Xu Jie arrived at the cabinet, Gao Gong, Zhang Juzheng, and Yan Shifan also arrived at the cabinet one after another, and each dealt with the backlog of memorials.
At this moment, Zhang Juzheng frowned, put aside the memorial in his hand, and turned to look in the direction of Yan Song and Xu Jie.
"Mr. Yan Ge, Mr. Xu Ge, take a look at this memorial!"
Zhang Juzheng's words undoubtedly attracted the attention of everyone in the cabinet.
After Yan Song and Xu Jie heard this, they immediately put down the half-finished memorials in their hands.
After that, Zhang Juzheng stood up from his seat, handed the memorial in his hand to Yan Song, and turned to speak.
"Mr. Yan Ge, this memorial was submitted by Cao Feng, the governor of Shandong. He mentioned in it that the local White Lotus Sect seems to be reviving!"
"What, the White Lotus Sect!"
After that, not only Yan Song, but also Xu Jie's face was full of solemnity.
Yan Song did not dare to hesitate at all, and immediately opened the memorial and began to browse the contents.
Soon, Yan Song finished browsing the contents of the memorial and handed it to Xu Jie on the side. After looking around, he spoke.
"Cao Feng said in his memorial that the local White Lotus Sect is extremely rampant and has many followers. It is conservatively estimated that there are at least several thousand people!"
"Also, the local White Lotus Sect seems to believe in some kind of Inanimate Mother?"
"The local government has sent officers and soldiers to encircle and suppress it many times, but nothing was found. There must be someone in the government secretly informing the White Lotus Sect!"
While Yan Song was narrating the contents of the memorial to everyone, Xu Jie also finished browsing the contents. His face was full of gloom and he gritted his teeth.
"This damn White Lotus Sect, why can't it be completely wiped out!"
Everyone present knew very well that the damage that the White Lotus Sect can cause is extremely terrifying. As long as one of the relatives or neighbors believes in the White Lotus Sect, then in the next period of time, that person's relatives and friends will be affected. Anyone who has a relationship with him in the series will likely be drawn into the White Lotus Sect.
After being brainwashed by the White Lotus Sect, those people not only willingly donated all their property, but sometimes even their wives and daughters to the White Lotus Sect.
The White Lotus Sect is well-organized and has many followers. Its internal hierarchy is orderly and hierarchical. On weekdays, it attracts people by teaching scriptures, spells, boxing, meditation, qigong, and even treating people for free. The common people converted to Christianity.
After that, Xu Jie turned his gaze to Yan Song and immediately spoke.
"Mr. Yan Ge, without further ado, let's hurry up and meet His Majesty!"
Hearing this, Yan Song nodded, and then said in a deep voice: "Well, that's what I meant, let's set off!"
At this moment, there was a rush of footsteps from outside the cabinet, and a subordinate official entered the cabinet, looked in the direction of Yan Song and Xu Jie, and reported respectfully.
"Mr. Ge, Eunuch Lu is outside asking for an audience!"
After listening to the subordinates' report, everyone couldn't help but have a look of surprise on their faces, and said to themselves.
"What is Lu Fang doing here at this time?"
But soon, they suppressed their inner doubts and gave instructions to the subordinate official.
"Well, let Eunuch Lu come in!"
"As you command, Mr. Ge!"
Soon, the subordinate official took the order and left. Not long after, Lu Fang was seen entering the cabinet with silent steps.
As soon as Lu Fang entered the cabinet, Yan Song stood up from his seat, bowed his hands to Lu Fang and said respectfully.
"I've met Eunuch Lu!"
"Um."
When Lu Fang heard this, she nodded slightly in response.
Immediately afterwards, Yan Song turned his gaze to Lu Fang and asked: "Eunuch Lu suddenly came to visit. What happened? Is there any new order from His Majesty?"
Hearing this, Lu Fang couldn't help but have a slight smile on her face. She immediately looked at Zhang Juzheng and Yan Shifan on the side and said.
"Our family is here just for the two of them this time!"
As soon as Lu Fang finished speaking, everyone's eyes fell on Zhang Juzheng and Yan Shifan. Seeing this situation, the two people immediately became uneasy and said to themselves: "Is it possible that again?" What happened?"
Lu Fang seemed to have guessed what the two of them were thinking, and the smile on his face became even wider, and he spoke unhurriedly.
"Let me tell you, this is a great thing. His Majesty plans to let you two officially join the cabinet. Come with our family!"
"What!"
Because the news brought by Lu Fang was so shocking, Zhang Juzheng and Yan Shifan's brains shut down for a moment, and it took a long time before they came back to their senses.
"Am I dreaming? My long-cherished wish has been achieved so easily?"
Zhang Juzheng thought this, and then pinched the back of his hand hard. The clear pain coming from the back of his hand told him that all this was true.
After that, Zhang Juzheng and Yan Shifan reacted one after another and saluted Lu Fang respectfully.
"Thank you, Eunuch Lu!"
Lu Fang took in the expressions on Zhang Juzheng and Yan Shifan's faces and responded with a smile.
"No, no, our family just followed His Majesty's order and came to deliver a message."
At this moment, everyone in the room looked at Zhang Juzheng and Yan Shifan with extremely complicated expressions, including expectations and relief.
At this moment, Yan Song reacted, immediately withdrew his gaze, and asked Lu Fang: "Eunuch Lu, just now, the cabinet received a memorial from Cao Feng, governor of Shandong. He mentioned in the memorial that the local The White Lotus Sect seems to be on the verge of resurgence!"
When Yan Song said this, he paused and continued: "Please also ask Eunuch Lu to inform His Majesty!"
After Lu Fang heard Yan Song mention the three words "White Lotus Sect", the expression on her face suddenly became solemn. After looking around, she immediately said: "Well, in that case, let's come together!"
Seeing that Lu Fang agreed to his request so happily, Yan Song showed a hint of gratitude on his face and immediately said, "Thank you, Eunuch Lu!"
Hearing this, Lu Fang withdrew her gaze, looked around, and then said, "Without further delay, let's set off now!"
After Lu Fang finished speaking, he turned around and left. Seeing this, the remaining people immediately followed Lu Fang's footsteps.
…
The Forbidden City, outside the Qianqing Palace.
"You guys wait here for a moment, we'll go in and inform His Majesty!"
"I'm here to help Eunuch Lu!"
When Yan Song heard this, he cupped his hands with a look of humility on his face.
Lu Fang didn't say much about this. She just responded in a subtle way and then turned around and left.
While Lu Fang left, Zhang Juzheng and Yan Shifan looked at the Qianqing Palace so close in front of them, filled with yearning in their hearts.
Because after entering the Qianqing Palace later, they will officially join the cabinet and truly enter the highest power center of the empire!
In the Qianqing Palace, Lu Fang came to Jiajing's side with silent steps and said respectfully.
"Your Majesty, they are here!"
"Well, let them in!"
When Jiajing heard this, he nodded slightly, put down the book in his hand, and gave the order.
After Jiajing finished speaking, Lu Fang did not leave in a hurry, but just stood there straight and continued to add.
"But, Your Majesty, I have one more thing to report!"
Jiajing took in the expression on Lu Fang's face, raised his eyebrows, and asked.
"Tell me, is there anything else?"
After hearing this, Lu Fang carefully organized the words in her mind and then carefully reported to Jiajing.
"Your Majesty, not long ago, Cao Feng, the governor of Shandong, sent a memorial, saying that the local White Lotus Sect is resurrecting!"
"Right now, Mr. Yan Ge, Mr. Xu Ge and others are waiting outside Qianqing Palace."
When Jiajing heard this, the expression on his face suddenly became gloomy, and he immediately spoke.
"This damn White Lotus Sect, how come every time after an extermination, another batch will pop up soon!"
Seeing this situation, Lu Fang on the side also responded: "Yes, Your Majesty, in the 18th year of Yongle, the uprising launched by Tang Sai'er made the imperial court very anxious and sent heavy troops to suppress it. Get down!"
"Right now, there are signs of the White Lotus Sect appearing again in Shandong. Your Majesty, you must be on guard!"
After listening to Lu Fang's advice, Jiajing also agreed. He nodded and immediately gave instructions.
"Well, without further ado, let them come in!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Not long after, a high-pitched voice was heard: "Xuan, Yan Song, Xu Jie, Gao Gong, Zhang Juzheng and Yan Shifan are here to attend!"
Everyone who had been waiting outside Qianqing Palace breathed a sigh of relief when they saw this.
"Let's go!"
"Um."
After that, everyone stepped onto the steps outside Qianqing Palace and walked towards Qianqing Palace step by step.
After entering the Qianqing Palace, everyone, led by Yan Song, the chief minister of the cabinet, knelt on the ground and said in unison.
"I see your Majesty, long live my emperor!"
Jiajing, who was sitting on the dragon chair, saw this situation, swept his eyes from everyone one by one, and immediately gave instructions.
"Well, everyone, get up!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
After receiving Jiajing's permission, everyone got up from the ground one after another.
At this moment, Zhang Juzheng and Yan Shifan raised their heads and looked at the figure sitting on the dragon chair, their hearts full of expectations.
After a while, Jiajing's Gujing Wubo voice was heard: "Today, there are two main things that need to be dealt with!"
When everyone saw the emperor speaking, they immediately held their breath and concentrated, not daring to miss a word.
"The first thing is that I plan to let Zhang Juzheng and Yan Shifan officially join the cabinet. The second thing is about the White Lotus Sect!"
(End of chapter)
