As soon as the news came out, all officials in the court were shocked.

After being in charge of the government for twenty years, Ge Lao Yan, who was well-respected by his disciples and former officials, was so proud of the emperor, fell down because of the impeachment of Yan Shifan by a small censor.

Whether it is believed or not, this has become a fact that the dynasty belonging to Yan Song has passed.

Facing Yan Song, the leader of all officials, submitted his resignation, although the emperor only approved the fourth time, the cabinet ministers and the officials of the six ministries would submit memorials according to the convention, "requesting the emperor to take back the order and keep the cabinet master Yan."

Usually at this time, the character of this prime minister is often seen. But in fact, except for the Minister of Justice Cai Yuncheng, Minister of Works Lei Li and Second Assistant Xu Jie, other imperial chiefs chose to remain silent.

Although Yan Song had been in charge of the government for twenty years, it was not because of his high reputation. In fact, he was never the "virtuous prime minister" in the minds of all officials, but because he had always had the support of the emperor behind him.

It was precisely with the support of the emperor that Yan Song was able to control the government and even stopped them from giving advice to the emperor. The talent of these Qingliu was not displayed, which led to the current people living in dire straits.

Many Qingliu officials were actually happy with Yan Song's departure, and even set off fireworks to celebrate. Even if it was a superficial article of memorial and admonishment, many officials didn't want to do it.

However, no matter whether they submitted a memorial to "add luster" Yan Song, it could no longer change the fact that Yan Song was dismissed.

After Jiajing approved Yan Song's resignation, he gave him favors as usual.

Even if officials have retired and have stepped down from their current official positions, they still retain very high-standard political treatment. Even if they return to the local area, local officials should be respectful.

The Tongzheng Department forwarded a copy of Yan Song's resignation to the various yamen, accompanied by Jiajing's gifts and gifts. For example, gifts such as gifts of platinum coins and sending Jinyiwei to escort home, the specifications are very high.

But no matter how "beautify" Yan Song's resignation, officials at all levels in the local government were destined to be shocked when they received the news. Especially those officials of the Yan Party must have felt that the sky had collapsed and did not know that their destiny would be

What will happen.

With Yan Song's resignation, the court was destined to be reshuffled, and some officials also had to take the team again.

At the same time, Jiajing finally stopped withholding the investigation report submitted by the Three Laws and directly transferred the investigation report to the Neijing for a vote.

Xu Jie and Yan Song had already reached a consensus, not to mention that they could not kill Yan Shifan at all, he and Yan Shifan had no great feud. Now, he has got what he wants, so naturally he will not cause trouble.

Soon, he wrote a note on a small note: "Chu Yan Shifan was exiled to Leizhou."

This bill was proposed to Jiajing's desk, and Jiajing immediately criticized the popular vote, and Yan Shifan's case also came to an end.

Yan Shifan, who embezzled 800 taels of gold, was exiled to guard the border. This is simply a joke for the current officialdom where greed is popular.

As long as people who sit in a position like Yan Shifan, the filial piety of the officials below will no longer be this number. The actual helmsman of the Ministry of Works like Yan Shifan can easily get hundreds of thousands of taels into the pocket.

If Yan Shifan only embezzled these 800 taels, not only should he not be severely punished, but he should be commended. Because there are too few such "clean" officials, even if they are promoted to one level, it is not an exaggeration.

However, many officials knew very well that the crime was not the amount of Yan Shifan greed, but the crime was that the father and son of the Yan family had fallen out of favor.

After a heavy rain, the entire streets of the capital were cleaned up and seemed to be completely renewed.

Compared to Yan Shifan being convicted and guarded by the border, the people in the capital were more concerned about Yan Song's fall. Of course, considering Yan Song's face, the official statement was: Retirement.

As for why he retired? Of course, Yan Song is already 83 years old. In addition to Jiang Shang, who lived 139 years old in the Western Zhou Dynasty, who is still in the prime minister at this age?

Although this explanation is very reasonable, many people have expressed doubts. Since you can be the chief assistant at the age of 83, why not hold on for a year and reach the age of 84?

Various debates and various gossips were soon widely circulated in the streets and alleys, especially some conspiracy theories became important topics of discussion for the people of teahouses.

Among the various opinions, there is also a relatively interesting saying. Xu Jie instructed the Shandong Taoist priest Lan Daoxing to alienate the relationship between the emperor and Yan Song through the means of spirit writing, and then he defeated Yan Song.

In this capital city, even though Yan Song and his son have fallen, there are still conspiracies everywhere. This place is like an extremely huge vortex, which seems to be swallowed up at any time.

Yan Song's approval has been issued, and Yan Shifan's crime has also been settled, but Yan Song has not set off for a long time.

Yan Song still stayed in the yard every day, lying on the bamboo chair and savoring fragrant tea, but he no longer wore the blue Taoist robe, but was wearing the thick python robe.

Yan Nian was a very smart servant, knowing that the master was waiting for the emperor's summons. In fact, he had already sent someone to monitor the movements of the palace gate, but no news has been heard.

When Yan Nian served tea, Yan Song seemed to sigh from his bones, but said lightly: "Let's go back!"

Yan Nian knew that the meaning of "going back" was to go back to his hometown in Yuanzhou, but he couldn't help but persuade: "Master, why don't you wait any longer? Maybe the emperor was delayed by something!"

"Three days, nothing can delay the emperor. He really doesn't want to see me, old guy again!" Yan Song stopped deceiving himself, but shook his head gently.

After being with him for more than twenty years, he has been with him almost day and night. This time it was the longest time for him to part with the emperor. Even if his friends should say goodbye, the emperor did not let him get what he wanted.

On a very ordinary morning, a convoy quietly left Yan's mansion.

Cai Yuncheng, Lei Li and others learned that Yan Song was leaving Beijing, so they also came to see him off and said goodbye to the old prime minister. They were still grateful to the old prime minister who was supporting them.

"Go back!"

Yan Song didn't want to make too much noise, so he waved his hand and said goodbye lightly.

Under Yan Hong's help, he stepped on a carriage that looked ordinary. But when he left Xiao Yongfang, he couldn't help but lift the curtains and look at the yellow tiles and red walls of Xiyuan, the vaguely visible palace buildings.

But a deep attachment surged in my heart.

After more than 20 years of service, he had already regarded the place as his home and even regarded Jiajing as a relative. But he could never go back and had no chance to say goodbye to Jiajing.

The sun rises from the east as usual, spreading the streets of the capital with a layer of golden color.
Chapter completed!