The truth officially surfaced, and Yuan Wei was actually serving as a lobbyist for Xu Jie this time.

Although Yuan Wei and Xu Jie have a certain hostile stance, Yuan Wei and Xu Jie have always maintained superficial harmony. Today, Xu Jie takes the initiative to come to Yuan Wei, so Yuan Wei naturally cannot refuse.

In other words, this is actually in line with Yuan Wei's interests.

Before he was absolutely sure to replace Xu Jie, if a few people suddenly flocked to the cabinet, then his "second-level assistant" would be likely to be knocked and slapped behind his back.

It is far better to continue to maintain the status quo, firmly occupy the position of the second auxiliary of the Ming Dynasty, and become Xu Jie's well-deserved first-order successor, and be able to be the first auxiliary of the Ming Dynasty in the future.

If we talk about who is the biggest variable in this dynasty, one is naturally the future imperial teacher Gao Gong who does not play according to common sense, and the other is Lin Weiran, who is good at calculating.

However, the former has not yet grown up, and Gao Gong belongs to the northern official system, but it is impossible to exert too much influence. In contrast, the latter not only holds the position of Left Minister of Rites, but also has a group of followers and extremely high officials below.

His reputation is also supported by Wu Shan, Minister of Personnel.

That's why if Yan Shifan can handle it smoothly when he is taken to the capital, he needs to stabilize Lin Weiran first and let him watch the fire from the side honestly across the river.

The fragrance of tea is lingering, and the light yellow lights reflect the gentle living room.

Lin Xuran finally knew Yuan Wei’s true intention to treat him tonight. He took a sip of tea slowly, but said in a tentative tone: “Since Yan Shifan is a fleeing army, then he will be sent to Leizhou to guard the border, right?”

"Yan Shifan has the intention to be disobedient. If the charges for Lin Run's impeachment are confirmed this time, they should be executed according to the law!" Yuan Wei picked up the teacup and took a sip of the tea, looked up at Lin Weiran and said seriously.

Lin Junran frowned slightly, and said disdainfully: "Old Ge Lao, although Yan Shifan was arrogant back then, do you really think Yan Shifan really dared to act so boldly?"

Although he didn't know the specific situation, Yan Shifan was an extremely smart person. Not to mention that his father also enjoyed the treatment of a high-standard retired official and had wealth that many generations do not have to worry about, it was impossible for him to rebel the most in the world.

Stupid, so it is definitely a false accusation.

Yuan Wei could see clearly, but he said earnestly: "You are already the left minister of the Ministry of Rites, and the next step is to be appointed as the Minister of the Shang Dynasty. The truth is actually not important now. It is important that Yan Shifan, a mad dog, should not be bitten by randomly. The current court

It is useless to none of us, do you understand the truth?”

When Xu Jie came to power in the past, he "returned power to the various departments" was a masterpiece.

After abandoning Yan Song's "unique" style, Xu Jie quickly became a "virtuous prime minister" among officials. Not only quickly stabilized his position, but also used this to win over other forces and create a common ground for all parties.

A new pattern of winning.

Just for Lin Qingran, if Wu Shan entered the cabinet now, it would be better to stay in the position of Minister of Personnel to preside over the investigation. This would be the best result.

It is precisely under this new pattern that no one is willing to interfere in Yan Shifan's affairs. Everyone wants to maintain the current situation and rebel against Yan Shifan's affairs and watch the fire across the river.

Yuan Wei is no exception. After all, he is still a person in the officialdom and tries every means to protect his own interests. He is now more a lobbyist than a lobbyist for Xu Jie.

"Old Ge, this matter is very important. My father-in-law has to make the decision. Please allow me to go back and discuss with my father-in-law!" Lin Xuran hesitated for a moment and gave an answer.

Yuan Wei knew that this was Lin Qinran's delaying plan, but he did not intend to get Lin Qinran's promise. Now that his intention has been conveyed, he nodded gently.

The two of them talked for a while, and Lin Qingran looked at the same time and took the initiative to say goodbye and leave.

Lin Qingran walked out of the gate of Yuan Mansion, looked up at the dark night sky, and couldn't help but breathe a breath of turbid air.

Before Yan Shifan was taken to the capital, the court was already in turmoil, and even the chief assistant of the dynasty Xu Jie could not sit still. Once Yan Shifan really arrived in the capital, there might be great turmoil.

"Uncle Nineteen, are we going to go home?" Lin Fu kept guarding the door. When he saw Lin Weiran coming out of the inside, he pulled open the curtain of the sedan chair and asked.

Lin Weiran walked into the sedan chair and sat down, but responded in a deep voice: "Go to my father-in-law!"

"Uncle Nineteen, Secretary Wu is on duty tonight!" Lin Fu was about to nod and then reminded him.

Lin Weiran's brows frowned slightly, and he seemed helpless and said: "Then go home!"

There were lanterns in front of me, walking through the dark curtains in the sedan chair, and soon returned to the Lin Mansion in Lingshi Hutong.

I had learned that Lin Xuran was having dinner in Yuan’s mansion, but when he heard Lin Xuran return, Wu Qiuyu still greeted him and explained the situation at home with Lin Xuran.

Lin Qingran was not very full in Yuan's mansion. Hearing that Wu Qiuyu left some food for him, he asked someone to bring it up. When he returned to the room, he changed into a set of home clothes, ate some food, and went to the study as usual.

.

Not long after, Sun Jixiang walked in slowly from outside. There was obviously a lot of white hair on his head, some spots on his face, and some wisdom in his eyes.

"Mr. Sun is here, let's sit down!" Lin Qingran and Sun Jixiang have been acquainted for many years, and they also greeted him gently.

Lin Jinyuan came in to deliver tea, and then quietly retreated.

Lin Weiran said what happened tonight, and then asked seriously: "Mr. Sun, what do you think?"

"Dongweng, are you confident that you can defeat Xu Jie and push Wu Shangshu to the position of chief minister?" Sun Jixiang took a sip of tea silently, then asked seriously.

Lin Xuran is a very ambitious person. He has always had this bold idea, but he shook his head helplessly and said, "This matter is too difficult and it is absolutely impossible to do it at the moment!"

Not to mention that it is difficult for him to pull Xu Jie down, but it is extremely difficult to replace his father-in-law with Xu Jie. His father-in-law's personality is too upright and is not the chief assistant that Jiajing wants, even if

You can get down even if you really go up.

Sun Jixiang seemed to have a long judgment on this, and asked with a smile: "If the balance of the court is broken now, if Wu Shangshu enters the cabinet, can Dongweng go further?"

"If my father-in-law entered the cabinet, I would most likely have to stay in office, or be able to win the Left Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, but it would be even more difficult to be the position of Shangshu!" Lin Qingran could naturally see the result of the development of this matter, and it seemed that

Reply bitterly.

Sun Jixiang took a sip of tea and analyzed seriously: "From the current situation, the current court situation is the most favorable situation, especially Dongweng is still young now. If there is a Minister of Personnel to cover up,

This foundation can also be more solid!"

"Mr. Sun, what do you think my father-in-law would have?" Lin Qingran knew that this was indeed the best result, but he was still unsure of his mind.

Sun Jixiang put down the teacup, but poured cold water on Lin Qiran and said, "As long as Dong Weng doesn't provoke trouble, with my understanding of Xu Jie, he will definitely be able to persuade Shangshu Wu!"

"Yan Song has been stepping down for almost three years and is already an 85-year-old man. Why did Xu Jie hold on to the Yan family?" Lin Qingran knew that Xu Jie had this ability, but he seemed puzzled.

As time goes by, Yan Song's influence in the court gradually declines, and Yan Party has long been dead in name only. In particular, Yan Song has lost the favor of the emperor, and the Yan family has long been a tiger with tooth extraction, so there is no need for Xu Jie to

Beating the dog in the water.

Sun Jixiang glanced at Lin Weiran and responded firmly: "Since the eldest lady came back to the south, Dongweng has been walking away less and less! Although Xu Jie is now so glorious, he has also obtained it in the court.

Many officials have even become known as virtuous ministers, but Xu Jie's reputation in the capital is really not very good!”

"Xu Jie's reputation is not good?" Lin Weiran's brows frowned slightly, and he looked quite surprised.

Sun Jixiang smiled and said, "The eyes of the people are all sharp! Look, what's the difference between Xu Jie's administration and Yan Song's administration? There are quite a few palaces and altars that the emperor wants to build, and Yan Song and Xu Jie are in-laws.

!”

"The reason why Xu Jie wanted to liquidate Yan Song was to completely clear the relationship with the Yan family and thus restore some reputation?" Lin Qinran's heart moved slightly and asked seriously.

Sun Jixiang nodded with certainty and said, "Yes, if King Jing is not dead, the Yan family may still have a trace of vitality! Now King Yu has won, Xu Jie's disciple Zhang Juzheng has entered the Prince Yu's mansion. If Xu Jie completely separates from Yan Song

, The future prime minister... will be him!"

After Sun Jixiang's reminder, Lin Qingran found that this possibility was particularly high.

When serving as an official in the Ming Dynasty, the emperor's favor is important, but the personal reputation of the official cannot be ignored. If Xu Jie and Yan Song are still unclear, especially if the two families still have in-laws, it is indeed extremely unfavorable to Xu Jie's reputation of the official

.

With Xu Jie's current reputation, once King Yu succeeds to the throne, there is nothing Xu Jie has to do.

"Xu Huating is too unauthentic! Yan Song asked Li Ben to give up his position and arranged a second-level assistant for him. He was the successor appointed by Yan Song!" Lin Weiran said unjustly.

Sun Jixiang picked up the teacup and said fairly: "Dongweng, this court has no affection, it only has personal interests! If Xu Jie wants to win back his reputation, he must draw a clear line with Yan Song.

I can only blame Yan Song for his reputation being too bad. If he really wants to discuss it, Yan Song might have revenged his kindness and hatred. In the past, in order to get the throne of the prime minister, he also stabbed Xia Yan in the back?"

To be honest, this can only be said to be a kind of retribution from Yan Song.

In the blink of an eye, February quietly arrived, and the willow trees had begun to sprout, and there was a hint of spring in the entire capital.

As before, when they arrived at the yamen, officials left the yamen and returned to their residences like wild horses.

No matter how the court was undercurrents, nothing seemed to happen in the capital. Everything was no different from before, and many officials made an appointment to gather together.

Lin Weiran followed the past, after handling daily affairs, he walked out of the Left Minister's Office at the juncture of the time, and the sedan chair had already been waiting here.

"Uncle Nineteen, I have investigated it clearly. Xu Jie also vomited at home a few days ago!" Lin Fu looked at Lin Weiran and reported in a low voice.

Lin Weiran couldn't help but slow down and asked in confusion: "How did you know?"

"In fact, there is no need to inquire about this matter. Everyone in the Xu family knows about Xu Jie's vomiting. The Xu family has hired a grandfather!" Lin Fu responded with ease.

Lin Weiran nodded slightly, and found that he seemed to be thinking too much.

"Uncle Nineteenth, news came from Yangzhou that it was Danyang hero Shao Fang who led people to stop the Yan family from saving Yan Shifan!" Lin Fu pulled the curtain of the sedan chair and reported again.

Lin Qingran stopped and asked curiously: "Shao Fang? Who is this person's background?"

"Actually, he is a man from the martial arts world. He is doing shameless things in Nanzhili, and has also made some names, known as the hero of Danyang. However... this person is quite capable, and he is also somewhat accompanied by the Xu family.

When we communicate, we should obey the Xu family this time!" Lin Fu responded seriously.

Lin Xuran sighed in his heart, and found that the Xu family really didn't plan to give Yan Shifan a way out. Just as he was about to get into the sedan chair, he suddenly thought of something, and asked curiously: "Where is Yan Shifan now?"

"Now it should be in Shandong. It is expected to be in Beijing in the middle of this month!" Lin Fu has been paying attention to Yan Shifan's updates and responded immediately.

Lin Qingran nodded slightly and was about to get into the sedan chair.

Although he knew that maintaining the current dynasty was the most favorable result for all parties, he still did not lose his conscience after all, but he still wanted to focus on Yan Shifan's affairs.

If everything was handled according to the regulations, he would naturally not say much, but if Xu Jie did too much, he would not mind making his own voice.

It was at this moment that a voice suddenly came from the front and said, "Mr. Lin, please stay!"

After seeing the visitor, Lin Fu followed several guards to block Lin Yanran's front, and saw that the infamous Jinyiwei was walking towards him.

Lin Junran frowned slightly, but he didn't have much fear. Instead, he asked Lin Fu and others to get out of the way. He smiled at the Jinyiwei in the lead and asked, "Chief Lu, I wonder what to do if I find this official?"

The person who came was Lu Yi, the assistant to the Jinyiwei of the Beizhen Fushi Office, and the son of Lu Bing, the former commander of the Beizhen Fushi Office, and the brother-in-law of Xu Ying, the third son of Xu Jie.

Lu Yi smiled without saying a word, and said directly to Lin Qiran with a smile: "Transfer to the emperor's oral order!"

Lin Weiran immediately said a "knock" in his heart, and a bad idea flashed through his mind: Could it be that Xu Jie was worried that he would forcefully interfere in Yan Shifan's case, so he chose to take action first?
Chapter completed!