In the cabinet, Yan Song looked at the list in front of him, which had just been sent by Zhao Zhenji, and a cold smile appeared on his face.
"Hmph, you actually dare to use the solar eclipse as an excuse. Let's see how I deal with you next!"
Immediately, Yan Song turned his gaze to Xu Jie aside and said slowly.
"Here, Mr. Xu Ge, this is the list that Zhao Zhenji sent over. Take a look!"
"Um."
When Xu Jie heard this, he responded in a subtle way, and immediately took the list from Yan Song's hand.
Soon, Xu Jie had browsed through all the names on the list, and his face became very gloomy.
Because on the list, not only those officials were included, but also those who usually respected him and wanted to have him surrendered were also involved, and this made Xu Jie feel betrayed.
Immediately, Xu Jie slammed the table and said in a deep voice.
"What on earth do these insects want to do? I see, there must be someone behind this, with the intention of destroying the stability of our Ming Dynasty. They must have collected money from the Japanese...Tatars!"
At this moment, there was a rush of footsteps from outside the cabinet, and a subordinate was seen hurriedly entering the cabinet.
The moment he entered the cabinet, he looked in the direction of Yan Song and Xu Jie and reported respectfully.
"Sir, Mr. Lu, Mr. Lu is outside asking for an audience!"
Hearing this, several people in the cabinet couldn't help but have a look of surprise on their faces, because Lu Fang's coming to the cabinet at this time must have been the emperor's order.
Because of this, after several people exchanged glances with each other, Yan Song cleared his throat and gave instructions.
"In that case, please invite Eunuch Lu in quickly!"
"Yes, Mr. Yan Ge!"
After the subordinate responded, he did not stay in the room at all, but quickly left the cabinet.
Not long after, Lu Fang entered the cabinet under the leadership of the former subordinate.
Seeing Lu Fang's arrival, the remaining people, led by Yan Song, the chief minister of the cabinet, stood up from their seats and said in unison.
"I've met Eunuch Lu!"
Seeing this situation, Lu Fang nodded imperceptibly, and after looking around, he immediately spoke.
"You don't have to be so polite. We came here this time to bring you a message under His Majesty's order!"
After Lu Fang's words fell, everyone present could not help but tense up and did not even dare to take a breath for fear of missing something.
Facing everyone's expectant gazes, Lu Fang looked away and said slowly.
"Your Majesty asked me to tell you that you don't have to look forward and backward in your actions. He is your most solid backing!"
After listening to Lu Fang's words, everyone's faces were full of shock that could not be concealed, because the emperor's words were tantamount to patting his chest and assuring everyone that you don't have any worries, you just need to Just fight to the end with those officials and the people behind them!
In other words, no matter what happens next, the cabinet will have the emperor’s endorsement!
Before this, the cabinet had a certain degree of fear towards the menacing officials, because the power of those officials was indeed very powerful, and the public opinion in the DPRK was firmly in their hands.
In other words, the official's duty is to report things based on rumors, which means that even if they wrongly accuse someone, they will not be punished too seriously.
Anyone who is criticized by an official will first fall into complete passivity in terms of public opinion, let alone looking for evidence everywhere to prove his innocence.
But it is simply impossible to prove your own innocence, because the people who have wronged you sometimes know better than you that you are innocent!
Now, with Jiajing, the powerful emperor, endorsing the cabinet, all their actions will be greatly rationalized.
Because in the Ming Dynasty, the emperor is heaven, and any behavior that disobeys the emperor can be called treason!
After that, Xu Jie came to his senses first and looked at Lu Fang with eyes full of gratitude. He bowed his hands to Lu Fang and said respectfully.
"I'm here to help Eunuch Lu!"
Lu Fang didn't care about this. He just waved his hand casually and said.
"No, our family just obeyed His Majesty's order and came here to bring a word. Since the word has been brought, our family will not stay here any longer!"
After Lu Fang finished speaking, she immediately walked away. Seeing this situation, everyone immediately said in unison.
"Eunuch Lu, walk slowly!"
…
After Lu Fang left, Xu Jie's face was filled with excitement that could not be concealed. He had already thought about what method he should take to deal with these officials. He coughed twice and suggested to Yan Song.
"Ahem, Mr. Yan Ge, since Eunuch Lu has brought His Majesty's intention, shouldn't we also be prepared?"
"It's impossible for us to come forward in person like last time, right?"
After Yan Song listened to Xu Jie's words, he instantly understood what Xu Jie meant. He summed it up in two words - shake people!
The reason why Xu Jie made such a suggestion was, on the one hand, that among those officials, there were many hot-tempered and careless people. If there was a conflict between the two parties and something unexpected happened, things would be in trouble.
On the other hand, it is to reasonably avoid risks. If something unexpected happens, the cabinet can get out in time without taking any responsibility.
In short, they just outsource the tasks they received from Jiajing to their subordinates. If there is merit at that time, it means that the cabinet knows people and makes good use of them. If anything happens, they will not have to bear harsh blame. !
In Xu Jie's view, this is a win-win strategy, both when advancing and retreating.
Thinking of this, Xu Jie glanced at Yan Song without leaving any trace. Suddenly, such a ridiculous idea suddenly appeared in his mind: "What if Yan Guan doesn't respect martial ethics by then?" I don’t know if Yan Song’s old bones can hold up?”
If anything happens to Yan Song, wouldn't he be able to take over the position of chief minister of the cabinet as a matter of course?
But soon, Xu Jie suppressed this absurd idea: "No, now is not the time to think about this. The top priority is to deal with those officials. Let's wait until this matter is over!"
While Xu Jie was still calculating in his mind, Yan Song had already made a decision after a short period of thinking. He planned to follow Xu Jie's suggestion.
After making up his mind, Yan Song looked around and proposed to everyone.
"I think Mr. Xu Ge is right. We can't go into battle in person like last time. What do you think?"
As soon as Yan Song said this, everyone understood the meaning contained in it, and without too much hesitation, they all agreed to the suggestion.
Seeing that no one raised any objections to this, Yan Song and Xu Jie looked at each other and officially started taking action.
…
On the side of the Criminal Department, while Zhang Runde, the Minister of Criminal Affairs, was still dealing with the complicated affairs at hand, he heard a knock on the door.
Zhang Runde suppressed the displeasure in his heart, put down the brush in his hand, and immediately gave instructions.
"Come in!"
After the words fell, a subordinate official entered the room in a hurry. After bowing to Zhang Runde, he immediately spoke.
"Master Zhang, Mr. Xiaoge has entrusted me to come down and tell you..."
(End of chapter)
