The Ganqing Palace was as calm as usual. The Ming emperor was still addicted to personal enjoyment every day, but there was already a sensation outside.

"How could Hai Rui, a little prefect of Songjiang, dare to impeach the current prime minister?"

"Local officials submitted memorials to impeach the chief minister of the dynasty? I have never heard of it for decades of being in politics. I am afraid this is untrue!"

"Haha... what's wrong with this? Have you forgotten that Hai Rui submitted a memorial to the emperor three years ago?"

...

There are no airtight walls in the world, and today's capital city is full of eyes and ears. Although the "internal fighting" of Tongzhengsi made them unable to know the content of the memorial, they also knew about Hai Rui's memorial to impeach Xu Jie.

At first, many officials did not believe such a bizarre thing. After all, this was a move that would destroy the future, but as it spread, a market emerged.

Although it is undoubtedly a fantasy for local officials to submit memorials to impeach the chief minister of the dynasty in the dynasty in the concept of many officials, it is different to learn that the official who submitted the memorial was Hai Rui.

Although Hai Rui was only a juren, the incident of his beating of the third son of Hu Zongxian had already spread. He even had the title of "iron-faced door god" in the Chongwen Sect's tax collection, and the memorial to directly advise the former emperor was even more shocking.

It is precisely because Hai Rui’s memorial to impeach Xu Jie was shocking, but after combining Hai Rui’s various actions in his official career, everyone also silently chose to believe this incredible news.

"There is no need to question this matter, Hai Gangfeng can do this!"

"The Tongzheng Envoy's mouth is quite strict, but I don't know what charges Hai Rui impeached Mr. Xu in the memorial?"

"I heard that this incident was caused by the third son of the Xu family taking over the fields and burning the house. I just wonder if Master Xu will fall!"

...

But I don’t know where some people got the news, but they guessed the matter almost exactly. When everyone gradually believed that the news was true, they were also concerned about the changes in the starting situation.

Once Xu Jie really falls this time, the court pattern will usher in a new situation.

Although after Xu Jie left office, according to the cabinet, the second auxiliary of Xu Party Li Chunfang was still taken over by Xu Party member Li Chunfang. However, Li Chunfang has relatively low qualifications, his personal prestige is not high, and he has not established a solid team and has no strength to meet Lin Xuran. contend.

On the other hand, Lin Qingran will collude with Guo Pu and Chen Yiqin to actually control the cabinet, and Zhu Heng, Ma Sen, Wang Bai and other generals. With Lin Qingran's deep-skinned wisdom, he has already told the whole court alone. Calculate.

By then, Li Chunfang will be a nameless prime minister, and Lin Weiran's authority is even better than before, so he will naturally become the new leader of the civil service group.

It was never expected that in the first year of Longqing, such a shocking melon was ushered in.

"Hai Rui is intervening in the party struggle! Is this move a political revenge?"

"Haha...I don't think Hai Rui is helping Master Lin. Do you really think Xu Jie is so clean?"

"The first assistant for ten years and six years, I made a lot of money, but I did nothing practical. My political achievements are worse than Yan Song!"

...

As things fermented, although some voices questioned that Hai Rui was involved in the fight between Lin Junran and Xu Jie, more people still chose to believe in Hai Rui's ethics and showed the strong sense of Xu Jie. Disdain.

Not to mention how Xu Jie cursed Yan Song back then, he was like Yan Song, but he had not made any outstanding achievements in his position as the chief minister for nearly six years.

The recent peace talks between Daming and Altan were a commendable achievement, but it was still due to the Shanxi victory chaired by Lin Junran that destroyed Altan's arrogance, which gave the basis for both sides to sit down and negotiate equally.

Of course, many officials dare to stand up and judge Xu Jie. The most critical factor is that Xu Jie is about to fall, which is a relatively common official phenomenon.

This phenomenon had already occurred as early as Yan Song was in power. When Yan Song was favored by Jiajing, the officials below praised Yan Song as a virtuous prime minister, and even if they fart, they would be fragrant.

However, after Yan Song fell, Lin Run and others had forgotten the compliments of the past, but they found the opportunity to stab the old master fiercely.

Nowadays, due to the emergence of Lin Weiran, historical deviations have occurred, and what happened to Yan Song back then is quietly appearing on Xu Jie.

A virtuous prime minister?

A treacherous minister Yan Song no longer wanted to spend money on building, but Xu Jie did a pretty job; a treacherous minister Yan Song knew about the country's policy to increase the salt tax revenue of the court, but Xu Jie immediately canceled the favor of Shanxi.

Salt merchants; a treacherous minister Yan Song knew that he wanted to clear the Japanese pirates and suppress the bandits, but Xu Jie came to power, but he insisted on resting and recuperation.

It would be fine if I really had a rest and recuperate. As a result, the proposal of "three years of additional levy" was directly put forward to exploit ordinary people to solve financial problems, and to seek profit through the "iron ban" and suppress the development of the nation.

That's why the condemnation of Xu Jie is not a historical deviation, but more like a correction of the history of the Chinese nation and a more fair trial of Xu Jie.

But things in the world are often unsatisfactory and will always develop in a direction they are unwilling to do.

While they were waiting for the emperor to judge Xu Jie, some officials even prepared to submit a memorial to impeach Xu Jie. In the afternoon, an unexpected news came from the palace: "The emperor kept Hai Rui's memorial.

Now!"

Everything requires a process, and handling memorials is no exception. Memorials are theoretically top secrets through Tongzhengsi to the Lijian, and then to the hands of the emperor.

However, the emperor can neither hand over the cabinet to the bill nor deal with it directly to the Liuke Gang, or even throw it aside forever. This is "stayed" to the "stay".

At this time, the advantages and disadvantages of Beijing officials and local officials are reflected!

If you are an official in the capital, you can submit a memorial immediately, or write a memorial to send it to the Liuke Galleries or the cabinet, or even directly publish the content of your impeachment of Xu Jie.

But Hai Rui was far away in Songjiang Prefecture. Even if Longqing burned his memorials as firewood, he would not know that the emperor would leave the memorials, but would wait silly.

"Is the Emperor intentionally protecting Master Xu?"

"How is this possible? Isn't it said that the emperor holds a grudge against Xu Jie because of Gao Gong?"

"This matter is probably not as simple as it seems. The emperor may be planning to use the method of balance!"

...

Before the veil was revealed, everyone was in a fog. When they learned that the memorial was kept, it was a kind of protection for Xu Jie by Emperor Longqing.

I have to say that Xu Jie's move was very clever, releasing a smokescreen with good effect, which immediately relieved a lot of pressure on himself.

As night fell, lights lit up in the capital covered by snow.

Because it is cold outside, especially the snowy roads are muddy and difficult to walk, the home is more warm and thousands of households enjoy supper morning or evening.

In the Xu Mansion of Huaishu Hutong, the lights in front of and behind the houses are still bright.

Xu Jie invited the Minister of Rites Zhang Juzheng, Minister of Works Zhang Shouzhi, Minister of Works Zhang Yinglong and other core members tonight. However, the atmosphere at the wine table was obviously not as relaxed as before, and it was even filled with a depressing atmosphere.

Since Jiajing's death, Xu Jie has lost his holy family, and the power of the Xu Party has been gradually weakened by Lin Qiran. Now, they are overwhelmed by the Lin Party and are now facing a catastrophe.

Hai Rui submitted a memorial to impeach Xu Jie, which was something they had never expected, but he did not expect that Hai Rui, who had been walking around the gates of hell, was so bold and arrogant.

But whether Hai Rui was trying to help Lin Weiran or just upholding justice for the people, their party leader was already facing an unknown catastrophe.

Xu Jie saw the atmosphere of the wine table. When he was using tea in the warm room, he said openly and honestly: "I will not hide it from you. This time the emperor did not want to keep the memorial at home, but the emperor was new.

He was favored by beautiful people but was deserted in government affairs, but he didn't have time to read Hai Rui's memorial!"

Even when facing Zhang Juzheng and others, he would not tell what he had with the Nei Guan. Not only would he be unable to hold his face, but if he had contact with the Nei Guan or even turned to the Nei Guan for help, he would be promoted.

, then he was simply dismissed from the civil service group.

If he had a choice, he would rather be a strong civil servant leader, but that boy was too unethical, but he always had to seek help from eunuchs.

influence.

"If this is the case, Lin Ruoyu will definitely push this matter tomorrow. What should we do?" Zhang Shouzhi, the Minister of Works, learned the truth, couldn't help but say worriedly.

Zou Yinglong and others also looked at Xu Jie with concern. If Long Qing had not been sincerely protecting Xu Jie, then Lin Qingran would have put Xu Jie in danger with just a slight push.

Xu Jie picked up the teacup and took a sip, then said seriously: "I came to you today because I want to discuss a feasible solution!"

When Zhang Shouzhi and others heard that Xu Jie had this intention, they couldn't help but feel a headache. This was undoubtedly an extremely difficult thing and had no confidence to avoid Lin Shiran's killer move.

Zou Yinglong's heart slightly turned his head and looked at Xie Dengzhi beside him and said, "Sir Xie, have you really not seen the content of Hai Rui's memorial clearly?"

When Zhang Juzheng and others heard this, they turned their heads and looked at Xie Dengzhi curiously. Hai Rui's memorial passed by the Tongzheng Envoy, and Xie Dengzhi, as the Zuo Tongzheng Envoy of Tongzheng, was able to handle Hai Rui's memorial.

"Earlier, the Tongzheng Envoy Department kept leaking the content of the memorials and was criticized by everyone. The former Zuo Tongzheng Envoy Wu Sanle retired and returned home because of this matter. After I became the Zuo Tongzheng Envoy, I also made a rule that I should not read the memorials at will.

, Today, Li Yiyuan, the commander of the Right Tongzheng, stared at me, and I was not able to forcefully read it. I really didn't know what the memorial was about!" Xie Dengzhi, the commander of the Left Tongzheng, said bitterly in front of everyone's eyes.

When Zhang Shouzhi and others heard this explanation, they sighed helplessly.

The Tongzheng Envoy Department has long lost its glory as it was in the past. Since the Sili Supervisor has set up a documentary room, the work of sorting memorials has been taken away. Now the Tongzheng Envoy Department is just responsible for the function of transferring memorials to officials.

But they don’t know the specific content of Hai Rui’s memorial, so it’s difficult to prescribe the right medicine, and there is no way to start with this matter.

Zhang Shouzhi looked at everyone without saying a word, and immediately suggested: "We should try to delay this matter for another day tomorrow! As long as we delay tomorrow, it will be the Spring Festival holiday!"

"It seems...it seems that this is the only way!" Zou Yinglong and others did not have a good response in their hearts, but they all expressed their guilty attitude.

A flash of disappointment flashed through Xu Jie's eyes, and then turned his head to look at Zhang Juzheng who had been silent and said, "Uncle, what do you think?"

Zhang Shouzhi and others turned their heads to look at the elegant Zhang Juzheng. As Zhang Juzheng rose step by step in the past two years, they were already shorter than Zhang Juzheng.

"The teacher, the situation is unclear now, and the students also feel that it is not appropriate to act rushing, so it is better to delay first!" Zhang Juzheng thought seriously for a moment and responded seriously.

Seeing that his chief disciples were all in this attitude, Xu Jie especially pointed out that the situation was unclear, it was not a refusal, but nodded gently and said, "Okay, then let's try to delay it for another day!"

Seeing that the Spring Festival is approaching, he also doesn't want any troubles in his heart.

Everyone started a discussion on how to delay. After the matter was settled, they stood up and said goodbye.

Xu Jie seemed to have returned to the second auxiliary who had no airs at all, but sent everyone to the door of the warmer pavilion.

Wu Shilai originally wanted to leave with Zhang Juzheng and others, but when he walked to the steps in front of the warm-up door, he suddenly stopped.

Xu Jie had already noticed Wu Shilai's abnormal reaction tonight, so he asked Xu Kun to send Zhang Juzheng and others, but asked Wu Shilai gently: "Wei Xiu, are you in trouble?"

"Master, I have a plan in my mind that may help you solve problems for me, but I don't know whether to say it or not!" Wu Shilai hesitated for a moment, and then said seriously.

Xu Jie knew that Wu Shilai was working as a guard in Guangxi and grew up a lot, so he immediately responded solemnly: "What can you not say about your master and disciple? I hope it will be detailed!"

Wu Shi looked at the crowd and even told his plan, he added: "The master and the disciples do not know whether this strategy is feasible, please decide!"

"Repair, the ancients are really not bullying me! God will give great responsibilities to others. They must first suffer their hearts and minds, exhaust their muscles and bones, starve their bodies, and be empty. You have suffered in Guangxi for the past few years, but your growth has made me

Master is very comforted!" Xu Jie's eyes were already bright, and he immediately praised Wu Shilai and said.

"Master, you have been too rewarded. If you can help your teacher, it is a blessing for the student!" Wu Shilai was secretly happy, but he quickly said modestly.

As the night became deeper, the lights in the study were still on, and from time to time, I looked out the window with snowflakes worriedly.
Chapter completed!