Zhang Yuan was also confused. He looked at Yan Shifan at a loss, and an idea suddenly came to his mind.
No way, Yan Shifan really wants to kill the donkey, right?
Zhao Wenhua originally came to me because he wanted to use Baihua Tower to compete with Xiao Feng's Chunyan Tower. Now that Baihua Tower is gone, the value in this aspect is gone.
Later, Yan Shifan came to me because he wanted to use Dongchang's power to fight against Jinyiwei, Dali Temple and Shuntian Mansion who were leaning toward Xiao Feng. Now that I have suffered losses in both confrontations, do you have no confidence in me anymore?
I know that Yan Shifan has too many secrets. With his character, it is not impossible for him to kick me out...
Looking at Zhang Yuan's suspicious eyes, Yan Shifan wanted to strangle Xiao Feng to death, but his top priority at this time was to eliminate the misunderstanding and avoid being attacked by Xiao Feng. You know, Jiajing is also looking at herself.
"Mr. Zhang, my lords, I absolutely did not mean this! I don't know what Xiao Feng said, so how could it be intentional?
Since there was a reason for the raid on Baihua Building, there is no need to pursue the case, but in order to arrest the White Lotus Sect, you ignored Dongchang's handling of the case outside the city and led a crowd to beat Dongchang. This is always a fact, right?
Why do you think that Dongchang's handling of the case is not as important as your handling of the case? Even if you are impatient, you should still communicate well and brazenly use a knife to fight in a group. What's the point? "
Yan Shifan was obviously changing the subject. Everyone in the Yan Party couldn't help but feel a little discouraged, but Ding Rukui suddenly became energetic, hoping that Xiao Feng could seize the opportunity to pursue the victory and not give him a chance to breathe.
Xiao Feng gave Zhang Yuan a fist and saluted seriously. Zhang Yuan didn't know why, but in front of Jiajing, he naturally didn't dare to make excuses, and was afraid that Xiao Feng would continue the topic of the coachman being a "spy", so he quickly returned the salute.
"Mr. Zhang Chang, Yan Shaoqing was right about this. Although I was very anxious when I learned that the White Lotus Sect demon was going to escape, I should not have forced my way through Dongchang's defenses and caused a conflict.
In the final analysis, everyone is working for the court and Long Live, so we should discuss it carefully. As a reasonable person like Mr. Zhang, I expected that not only would he not stop me, but he would also help me. "
Um? Why is this talk so weird? Zhang Yuan looked at Xiao Feng hesitantly, and then at Yan Shifan. Yan Shifan also looked confused and was obviously thinking.
"So, this is what Yan Shaoqing blames for this arrogance and arrogance. I am a young man who has great ambitions and the trust of Long Live. It is inevitable that I will be arrogant and arrogant, and sometimes I do lose the courtesy of the court.
Including the other offenses impeached by your Lordships, including interfering in business, not reporting on time, loitering and playing, etc. I will not defend myself at all.
This is a mistake, not a crime, but what Long Live said is true. If there is a mistake, there will be no punishment. The court's laws cannot tolerate it. Just like Yan Shaoqing and Mr. Liu, he should be punished with a salary and a minimum salary.
Since I have been recorded as a low-ranking official, it is not appropriate for me to be promoted. Please take the blame and resign from the post of governor of Jiangnan, and still perform meritorious service in Dali Temple. Long live your permission! "
Jiajing was stunned. This was indeed what he had said just now, and considering Xiao Feng's so-called fault, there was really nothing else to punish him for.
Although the ministers were passionate, except for Liu Tai and Zhang Yuan, everyone else was talking about trivial matters.
This can't be used to convict Xiao Feng of anything. It's just that he made the same mistake. Both Yan Shifan and Liu Tai were recorded as low-ranking officials, but Xiao Feng was still promoted. It was indeed inappropriate.
But Yan Song had already said a lot about the benefits of Xiao Feng being the governor of Jiangnan, and Jiajing also recognized it. Now that Xiao Feng suddenly gave up his job, everyone was very passive.
As usual, Jiajing would not take the blame, but looked at Yan Song: You caused the trouble yourself, now you tell me what to do.
Yan Song was also confused. He originally thought that he was well prepared this time and could use the past two days to defeat Xiao Feng directly.
If that is the case, it will naturally be settled once and for all. Once and for all, go back to Guanli and become a Taoist priest. You will no longer be able to threaten Yan Dang, and the plan to make him take the blame as the governor will be irrelevant.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Feng was so eloquent that he got rid of all his sins, but when he looked back, he admitted these so-called faults that were not painful and insignificant, and based on this reason, he gave up his career!
Yan Song was just sorry, but not in any particular pain. After all, he had listened to Yan Shifan's plan. Among the two major benefits of applauding Xiao Feng as the governor of Jiangnan, there was no chance of Yan Shifan being promoted to Zuo Shilang and cutting off Xiao Feng's retreat.
Another big advantage is that Xiao Feng is the best one who can take the blame for the policy of changing rice to mulberry. But Xiao Feng has seen through it and refuses to take the blame, so there is nothing he can do about it.
Therefore, Yan Song was still pondering whether he should slap himself in the face to ensure that Xiao Feng continued to be the governor. But Yan Shifan was shocked.
He didn't dare to tell his father his biggest purpose. Those two benefits were obvious. The biggest secret was that he wanted to send Princess Chang'an to the south!
The secret envoy died, and this was his compensation for Xiao Qin! He worked hard, stayed up late and exhausted so many brain cells before he came up with a perfect reason to force Xiao Feng to be promoted.
Now this is called penny-wise and pound-for-pound. Not only did it fail to deliver a fatal blow to Xiao Feng, but it might actually result in nothing being gained. This is absolutely not okay!
Yan Shifan hurriedly stepped forward and put on a smile: "Master Xiao, there is no need to be like this. The atmosphere in our Ming Dynasty is good, and it is common to impeach each other. It is all for the sake of longevity and the sake of the court. There is no selfish intention.
Now that your Excellency has explained that all impeachments are misunderstandings, why should you be so upset about trivial matters and refuse to contribute to the country? Isn't this just a matter of anger with Long Live? "
Yan Shifan wants to slap Xiao Feng with a big hat and force him to accept the position of governor of Jiangnan. Otherwise, you are just angry with Long Live. Throughout the ages, it is a death penalty to harbor resentment against the emperor!
Xiao Feng was not fooled, but said very modestly that he did not commit major crimes but kept making small mistakes. He really had no face to be promoted and become the governor of Jiangnan.
Yan Shifan was anxious: "Mr. Xiao, these mistakes you mentioned are just ordinary trivial matters. No one is a saint, so how can anyone be without mistakes? If we hold on to small mistakes because of them, who else can be an official in the world? ?”
Although the members of the Yan Party did not know why Mr. Xiao Ge was so nervous about Xiao Feng's resignation as Jiangnan Governor, the offensive and defensive cooperation over the years had already been perfected, so they naturally had to cooperate tacitly and actively support him.
"What Yan Shaoqing said is true. People are not saints. How can anyone be without faults? If you know your mistakes and can correct them, there is no greater good!"
Xiao Feng smiled and said: "Sir, my nature is such that I can't correct these mistakes, so what should I do?"
"This... these little things are harmless, harmless! Even if I think about it, I won't blame Mr. Xiao for this!"
"That's right, it's just not on duty. Look at how sick Mr. Guo Junguo is. He's sick half the year. It's not like he's doing a good job as an official!"
"What's wrong with wandering around and playing around? All great talents in ancient and modern times are not people who follow the rules. Even if Mr. Xiao is in the brothel, his heart is in the court!"
Xiao Feng shook his head repeatedly: "What the hell, Sir, you are exaggerating. Xiao Feng went to the brothel all for work. To join the world, only by joining the world can one realize the Tao."
"That's right, what's wrong with being arrogant and arrogant? Only those who are talented can be arrogant. Mr. Xiao is usually very humble. He only gets arrogant occasionally. He is quite like Li Taibai!"
Everyone rushed to defend Xiao Feng. Yan Shifan wiped his sweat and finally could take a breath. Now the pressure is on Xiao Feng. Everyone praises you so much. Look, Long Live is also looking at you. What should you do?
Xiao Feng repeatedly raised his hands and greeted the officials with a smile on his face. At this time, even the officials in the neutral group took the opportunity to stand up and praise Xiao Feng.
Anyway, you can't offend Yan Dang by praising Xiao Feng at this time. These people are different from Yan Dang. Yan Dang just wants to explain that Xiao Feng's fault is not a fault, and he praises it very restrainedly. These people are really praising to death. .
"Master Xiao's talents are comparable to those of Guan Zhong Leyi, and at least he is at the level of Zhuge Wuhou! Didn't you see that Master Xiao also holds a fan every day?"
"Master Xiao is a versatile man in both civil and military affairs. It is said that the White Lotus cultist who attacked this time seriously injured Zhan Feiyun, but was eventually killed by Master Xiao!"
"Master Xiao is not only a versatile man in both civil and military affairs, but also a heavenly master of the Taoist sect. The gunpowder he discovered through worldly observation has become a sharp weapon for our Ming Dynasty, and his telescope has become a magic weapon on the battlefield!"
"I heard that Wushiguan has recently refined a large amount of fine steel, but it is not used to make weapons, but to improve muskets. It is said that one can fight ten on the battlefield!"
That's enough, Jiajing frowned a little. My junior brother is indeed good, but I won't let you praise him to death like this, and damn Marquis Zhuge Wu, then what will happen to me?
After finally waiting for everyone's mouths to go dry and the noise gradually subsided, Xiao Feng finally put away his smile and spoke lightly.
"According to what you adults have said, all my mistakes are not considered mistakes, right?"
Everyone agreed: "It doesn't count, it definitely doesn't count."
"It doesn't count now, and it certainly won't count in the future, right? This standard won't change at any time, right?"
Everyone still said the same thing: "Of course, of course, we are all scholars, how can we go back on our word and make ourselves rich by breaking our word?"
Xiao Feng nodded: "Then I have something unclear, and I would like to ask your lords to clarify it. Minister Liu and Mr. Zhang impeached me. Although the charges were serious, there was a misunderstanding after all.
Since you all know that my faults are not wrong, why do you still go to court to impeach me?
Are the parties united and opposed by different parties, or do you think Banzai is too leisurely and want to embarrass Banzai?
Or are you all still dissatisfied with the Taoism of Long Live, and are you suppressing it to vent your dissatisfaction with Long Live's emphasis on Taoism? "
Damn it! Everyone in the Yan Party was stunned. We have been saying good things about you for a long time and praising you like a flower, but you suddenly did this!
But this rake is really powerful! In order to cooperate with Mr. Xiao Ge, we just expressed too positive a stance. How can we explain our previous behavior now?
When Jiajing was reminded by Xiao Feng, he immediately became angry.
Don’t I just want to cultivate a Tao? Should I build a wine pond and a meat forest, or should I make a cannon-roasting pot? Are you so intolerant of me?
I just took some red lead pills, wasn't that a thing of the past? Ever since my junior brother passed on the art to the court, I haven’t even recruited many beautiful girls. You are still staring at me?
Why are you embarrassing me with this trivial matter? Don't you just want to see if I treat my junior fellow apprentices and Taoist masters equally with you?
Jiajing's temper suddenly rose, but his face remained calm, and his tone became calmer, even a little gentle.
"The ministers who are impeaching Xiao Feng today for being arrogant at first and respectful at the end, being irresponsible, seducing others, being frivolous and misbehaving, will all be fined one year's salary and will be given the lowest grade in the evaluation!"
Xia Bangxian, the Minister of Civil Affairs, breathed a sigh of relief. This year's year-end evaluation work was so good! I no longer have to balance how long to wait for whom, and I no longer have to worry about Yan Song talking to me!
The officials of the strict party were dejected. They didn't expect that they just went to court to help and acted as an atmosphere team, but they were also affected by the disaster.
I come to work happily and go home crying.
Yan Song saw that Jiajing had turned his back. After much deliberation, he couldn't leave his son and fight on his own. What's more, someone still needs to take the blame for converting rice into mulberry. Since today's disgrace has come to an end, the benefits that should be fought for still need to be fought for.
"Long live your anger. There is indeed something wrong with the ministers today, but I think Xiao Feng has benefited a lot from being the governor of Jiangnan, so I shouldn't change him lightly. I hope you will think twice."
Jiajing was almost done with his anger. He also understood what Yan Song meant. The overall situation was the most important thing. I think the junior brother was here just to vent his anger.
"Xiao Feng, what Yan Shoufu said makes sense. You are usually a bit out of the ordinary, so it is inevitable that others will look down upon you, but I know you well.
There really is no better candidate than you for the Governor of Jiangnan right now, so don’t refuse. "
Xiao Feng also knew that Jiajing would not let him resign, because he did not want Yan Song to completely control the south now. This is Jiajing's way of checks and balances.
Jiajing trusted Yan Song, but he would not leave him without opponents. Even when the Yan Party was the most powerful in history, there were still people who stood up to challenge the Yan Party.
This is not just explained by the saying that a loyal minister and a filial son are not afraid of death. Jiajing's system of checks and balances has always given those who resisted the strict Party hope and room for survival.
Regardless of what others say, Jiajing's style of doing things can be seen from his attitude towards Hai Rui. Yang Jisheng was also secretly included in the beheading list by Yan Song and mistakenly approved by Jiajing.
So Xiao Feng accepted it as soon as he could, and expressed his righteousness awe-inspiringly, since the court needs me, I am bound to do so!
"Please rest assured, since you have acknowledged your mistakes, I will not get angry with them over national affairs.
I still say the same thing: If you live and die for the benefit of the country, how can you avoid it because of misfortunes and blessings? Long live the Ming Dynasty, but it also belongs to every minister! Everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the Ming Dynasty! "
If you only care about life and death for the benefit of the country, why should you avoid it because of misfortunes and blessings? Everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the Ming Dynasty!
Zhang Juzheng murmured these two sentences silently, and his expression unconsciously changed from confusion to sobriety, from hesitation to determination. He suddenly felt that the eyes he had been staring at Yan Song had become wider.
So what if we get rid of Yan Song? Who can guarantee that the next chief assistant will not become Yan Song? Only by always keeping the country in mind and the rise and fall of the Ming Dynasty in mind can the world be long-lasting and peaceful!
The ministers were also shocked by these two sentences. They had never heard such shocking words.
Not only did some people in the neutral group slowly stand up straight, their bodies that had been bent for too long, there were even some people in the strict party crowd who lowered their heads silently.
Jiajing sat in the upper seat and clearly felt an exciting aura spreading in the monastery that he didn't usually have. He nodded with satisfaction.
"Huang Ban, ask someone to write the first sentence into a couplet and hang it in the Hanlin Academy, the Metropolitan Procuratorate and the Six Ministries. The last sentence should be written into a banner and given to military guards everywhere as an encouragement!"