Chapter 518 He is anxious
Yan Wuyou was rummaging through boxes and cabinets in the carriage.

Finally, he found a plate of pastries from a food box, sat on the ground and stuffed them into his mouth. His round, black and white eyes looked at the three adults in the carriage.

And as Yan Song spoke.

Yan Shifan looked over immediately and asked, "You mean... the prince's words and actions today were wrong?"

Yan Song glanced at his son, then turned to look at his grandson: "Your Highness should have made some arrangements for you in the Qianqing Palace earlier."

Yan Shifan immediately looked at his son.

Without waiting for his son to speak.

He said, "Shao Ting has returned to the capital at the order of the late emperor, and he has also brought back the Loyal and Brave Camp. Logically speaking, he will not go to Jiangnan again. The crown prince is close to my family, and now that the throne is vacant, he must have made some arrangements to keep Shao Ting in the capital to do work."

situation.

The young minister can still see it clearly.

But Yan Song didn't say anything.

Yan Shaoting nodded and said, "When the Crown Prince was in the palace today, he mentioned my grandson's assignment. It seems that he wants to promote my grandson to the position of Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of War, assisting in the military affairs of the Beijing Camp, and commanding the Beijing Army together with Zhenyuan Marquis Gu Huan to reorganize and train the soldiers."

Yan Song nodded.

Yan Shifan's eyes turned and soon they lit up: "Although the job change is a bit big, Shao Ting was originally specialized in taxation and economy, but it is not bad to be transferred to the Ministry of War. Now Altan's son Xin Ai Huang Taiji is still stationed in Hetao with a large army. If he does not leave next year, the court will definitely fight him. In this way, Shao Ting's credit can be taken away."

The young cabinet minister still made a very accurate analysis of the current situation.

But Yan Song just glanced at his son calmly, then looked at his grandson: "It is reasonable and logical, and the prince is right to make such a decision."

Yan Shaoting nodded but said nothing.

Because he knew that the old man must have something else to say.

really.

After Yan Song finished speaking, he continued, "The Beijing Camp has undergone two hundred years of reform and is no longer what it used to be. Although the Beijing Camp is still led by a meritorious military general, since the Shao Bao, there have been civil officials who have served as commanders and have the power of military supervision."

This is the power struggle between the Ming Dynasty’s imperial army and the military forces that extend beyond it.

Yan Song added, "During the time of the previous emperor, the Beijing Camp had one civil and one military, with a meritorious military general as the governor and a court civil official as the assistant governor. But my family now has the title of Earl of Changping, which means we are also considered as a noble relative. In addition, the crown prince has been close to my family in recent years, and we have a connection with the academy. Although you are asked to assist in the military affairs of the Beijing Camp as the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of War, my title of Earl of Changping has been taken into consideration. Instead, the so-called closeness between the two families seems to be secondary."

Yan Shaoting's eyes flashed. What the old man said was almost the same as what he thought.

Yan Shifan blinked, and understood the reasoning: "So... will the Crown Prince take this opportunity to stop the civil officials in the court from interfering in the affairs of the Beijing camp?"

Yan Song finally looked at his son and snorted, "What Li Zishi shouted about our ancestors' established law in the Huangji Palace today, do you think he shouted it in vain?"

Li Zishi is Li Chunfang.

Yan Shifan said nothing more.

The management of both civil and military affairs in the capital camp started during the reign of Emperor Yingzong. This is truly a law passed down by our ancestors.

Yan Shaoting smiled and said, "The words and actions of the heir today may be indicative of this intention. However... I'm afraid that even his teacher, the current Prime Minister of the Ming Dynasty, would not agree with this."

Yan Shifan asked in confusion, "But if that's the case, why did you say that the prince has no wise character?"

Yan Song smiled silently.

shook his head.

"It's because our heir is anxious."

Yan Song replied and then leaned silently on the soft pillow behind him.

Yan Shaoting hurriedly explained: "Today, the prince discussed with me in the Qianqing Palace about Tan Lun taking over the southeast, but after leaving the palace, he immediately mentioned this matter in front of Gao Gong and others. This shows that he is in a hurry."

"Whether it's the Governor-General of Zhejiang or the Governors of Zhejiang and Yingtian, are they really so urgent to fill the vacancies right now?"

"In the next two days, the coffin of the late emperor will be moved to the ancestral hall, and the court will urge him to ascend the throne again and again."

"It will only take three days. When the Crown Prince accepts the imperial court's advice, he can also talk about the vacancy in the southeast and push Tan Lun to the position of Governor of Zhejiang."

"Even if it's a little later, it will only be half a month at most before he ascends the throne."

In fact, when Yan Shaoting mentioned that Crown Prince Zhu Zaigui was going to push Tan Lun to be the Governor-General of Zhejiang in front of Gao Gong and others today, Yan Shifan reacted.

He looked at melancholy, "That makes sense. The Crown Prince brought up this matter today, which obviously would disappoint Gao Gong. But he was the Crown Prince's teacher when he was in the palace. Even if he had discussed it with you today, he should have mentioned it to Gao Gong after persuading him to ascend the throne. He was indeed a little anxious today. I'm afraid that Gao Gong and Li Chunfang would have more suspicions in their hearts."

Yan Song narrowed his eyes slightly and nodded silently.

Just today, just this one thing.

This is enough to show that the successor is not a wise and enlightened monarch, but at most a mediocre ruler who maintains the status quo.

The old master narrowed his eyes and said calmly, "At present, the court of our Ming Dynasty is in the midst of a dispute over new policies and old laws, a dispute between the new and old parties in the court, and the death of the previous emperor and the accession of the new emperor. With all the changes from the old to the new, if you are a wise ruler, you should act prudently, observe the movements of all parties, and then make the final decision from a high position. Instead of being impatient to push up the people you think are your own like today."

Yan Shaoting smiled faintly.

To sum up the old man’s words, it can actually be summarized in one sentence.

The prince was anxious.

“How should my family cope?”

The person who asked this question was Yan Shifan.

He looked at his father first, then at his son.

Yan Shaoting smiled and said, "What I mean is... just let it be."

Yan Shifan's eyes widened, his mouth opened: "Just...let it be?"

"I think this is pretty good."

Yan Song spoke.

As the saying goes, heat lasts only three minutes.

Yan Shaoting felt that Zhu Zaigui was just in the stage of getting hotter by the minute.

When he steps up to the throne of emperor and truly begins to understand the Ming Dynasty court and the world, we will see if he can still maintain his current popularity.

And it is highly likely that the popularity of this heir may not last long.

In this case, based on Zhu Zaigui's temperament when he was Prince Yu, he would inevitably choose to become a king who maintains the status quo and give up the power of the court.

This will create a situation where everyone wins.

and so.

And let it be.

And wait.

It is undoubtedly the best choice at the moment.

He held the title of Grand Tutor and the Earl of Changping, and was also the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice, the Left Deputy Censor-in-Chief of the Censorate, and soon the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of War, concurrently assisting in the military affairs of the Beijing Camp.

correct.

There is also a dragon and tiger general.

The Yan family can choose to just sit and wait with perfect ease.

But for others, there is no such blessing.

at last.

Today is the time to go to the government office.

The Imperial City was already covered in white, and the palace maids and guards were all in mourning.

Lights were lit everywhere, but the lights in Wenyuan Pavilion gradually went out one by one.

After Gao Gong approved the procedures for the funeral ceremony of the late emperor that were urgently sent by the Ministry of Rites, he put down the ink pen in his hand.

"Everyone, let's stop here today."

"Starting tomorrow, we will go to Sishan Gate to cry every morning and evening."

Sishan Gate is the palace gate outside Fengxian Hall.

Ku Lin means that after the emperor passed away, the coffin was placed in Fengxian Hall. Every day, the princes and officials inside and outside the court had to wear plain clothes, then change to wearing shawls, and kneel down at Sishan Gate to mourn for the deceased emperor. After that, they could go back to their own places and continue their daily lives.

This is an extremely tedious process.

While ensuring that the emperor's funeral ceremony went smoothly, the court also had to continue to handle state affairs.

Everyone naturally understood what the Prime Minister meant.

Especially at this time, the cabinet ministers need to be more alert.

When everyone saw Gao Gong stand up, they also stood up, packed up their belongings, and followed the Prime Minister out of the classroom.

Arrived outside Chengtian Gate.

Gao Gong looked back and saw the white silk hanging high on the city gate tower.

He said, "There's a new restaurant in Chengqingfang, right at the crossroads between San Tiao Hutong and Er Tiao Hutong. Would you like to go with us?"

Yuan Wei spoke first: "Today, there are many vacancies in the various departments of the court. I have to go back to the palace to think about how to fill these vacancies. I am afraid that I will not be able to entertain you today as requested by the Prime Minister."

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Zhao Zhenji also said: "Your Highness has mentioned the southeast today. The tax items of various places have not been compiled yet. It is already the end of the year. I have to urge this matter."

Both of them refused the Prime Minister's invitation.

Gao Gong was not upset or unhappy.

Li Chunfang said, "I still have to go to the Ministry of Rites. Although the funeral arrangements for the late emperor have been finalized, the crown prince's subsequent ascension to the throne must also be sorted out as soon as possible."

in this way.

It seemed that Gao Gong could only go to Chengqingfang to eat alone.

But he didn't say anything else, just waved his hand and walked towards the East Chang'an Gate.

If you want to go to Chengqingfang, you naturally have to walk towards the East Chang'an Gate from Chengtian Gate.

Li Chunfang was also behind, walking towards the East Chang'an Gate, apparently heading to the Ministry of Rites.

Seeing the two men's backs, Yuan Wei and Zhao Zhenji walked towards the West Chang'an Gate.

When the late emperor was alive, he lived in the Western Garden most of the time.

Therefore, most ministers in the court chose to purchase real estate in the west of the city near Xiyuan.

After passing through the West Chang'an Gate, the two of them completely left the imperial city.

Yuan Wei then smiled and whispered, "This Li Zishi, it would have been more convenient for him to go straight south through Daming Gate to the Lifen, but he insisted on going through East Chang'an Gate."

Zhao Zhenji glanced at Elder Yuan with a smile on his face: "Perhaps, our Elder Li is hungry?"

Yuan Wei laughed.

Zhao Zhenji said nothing more.

And in an alley on the north side of Chengqingfang Ertiao Hutong.

There is indeed a newly opened restaurant at the entrance of the alley.

There was only a sign hanging at the entrance of the alley, and the restaurant was not very big. There were only four tables on the first floor, all of which were occupied at the moment.

Go up to the second floor.

There are three private rooms, and a sign with the word "Done" is hung on the door of the room facing the alley.

Gao Gong walked in front, went up to the second floor, and pushed open the private room with a sign that said "Done".

behind him.

Li Chunfang followed closely behind, walked into the private room, and then closed the door.

After entering, Gao Gong sat down and watched Li Chunfang take the teapot on the table and pour himself a cup of tea.

The current chief minister of the Ming Dynasty said, "Zi Shi is very impatient today, which is not proper."

Li Chunfang had a smile on her face.

He knew that Gao Gong was referring to his accusation against Yan Shaoting in Huangji Palace today.

He shook his head and said, "Although I entered the cabinet from the Ministry of Personnel, I also served as an official in the Ministry of Rites, and I know more about the rules of the court. It's just that Yan Shaoting's behavior today was impolite, so I just criticized him."

Gao Gong took a sip of the tea Li Chunfang poured: "Oh?"

Li Chunfang sat opposite, nodding and lowering his head slightly.

Gao Gong let out a light "oh" and suddenly said, "I thought that Zishi felt that the successor was not a wise ruler, and at best he was good at maintaining the status quo, or even incompetent! He wanted to gain some influence in the court."

As soon as these words were spoken, Li Chunfang's face changed immediately.

He looked at Gao Gong, who was drinking tea as if nothing had happened, with some surprise, but his heart was already in turmoil.

Li Chunfang didn't quite understand why Gao Gong could say such a thing.

How dare he say that to his face?
Gao Suqing was saying that the crown prince could only be a king who maintained the status quo, or even an incompetent monarch.

You know, this is an offense to God.

Isn’t he afraid that he will tell others?
Gao Gong's expression remained calm and he said, "Did I say something wrong? I'm just telling the truth."

Li Chunfang lowered his head even lower.

Given Gao Gong's personality, and the fact that he is now the Prime Minister of the dynasty and also the prince's teacher in his private residence.

It's completely normal for him to say such things.

Li Chunfang raised his head again: "What does Yuan Fu want to do?"

Gao Gong shook his head: "It's not what I want to do, but what our current successor wants to do."

The reason why he changed his behavior in Huangji Hall today and watched Li Chunfang come forward to accuse Yan Shaoting, and then went to Qianqing Palace without saying a word.

It was entirely because he suddenly realized that he could not quite understand his former student, Zhu Zaiguo, who was now the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace of the Ming Dynasty and the heir apparent to the throne.

This was obviously beyond my expectations.

It is also very different from my own ideas and plans.

even.

This made him sense a hint of danger.

However, in the face of Gao Gong's frankness, Li Chunfang chose to remain silent.

Gao Gong did not expect Li Chunfang to say anything. He just spoke to himself, "Zi Shi wants to have more say in the court, but I don't care about it. Since the late emperor, I have hoped to reform the old and establish the new. Now it is finally possible. I must continue to do these things while I am in power."

"If the successor is kind and benevolent, there will be no problem."

"But if the heir also has other ideas, it will be much more troublesome for me to do things again."

"In addition..."

Li Chunfang now suddenly began to regret why she had followed Gao Gong here today.

These words are too outrageous to be spoken.

Gao Gong's face turned cold. "The words and actions of the late emperor in the palace today, coupled with the matter of the successor, seem to me that what Zishi said today may come true, so we must be on guard against this!"

Li Chunfang's eyes flickered.

What have you said that might come true?
That was naturally what he shouted to Yan Shaoting outside the Huangji Palace today.

The powerful and treacherous officials of the Ming Dynasty.

and so.

At this point, Li Chunfang finally understood why Gao Gong had just said so many treasonous words to her.

His face was solemn, and he said in a deep voice: "Does Yuan Fu want to take action against Yan Shaoting?"

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