In one sentence, it was shocking and everyone was stunned. Xiao Feng had asked for leave to handle family matters at home, otherwise he would have jumped up in surprise.
Jiajing did not jump up, but he looked at Yan Song very puzzled. He was really not sure whether his old friend had suddenly eaten some moral fruit, causing his realm to become higher and higher.
"What's the truth behind what Aiqing said?"
Yan Song's face was full of justice: "Long live, although Xiao Shaoqing is young, his talent is immeasurable. The cabinet recommended him to take on important tasks for three reasons.
First, Xiao Shaoqing once led troops with Qi Jiguang on an expedition. During this period, he dispatched Xuanda's troops and horses, lured the enemy deep into the territory, and fought against the Tatars many times. His military talents were undoubtedly demonstrated!"
Jiajing didn't say anything, but the officials became more and more strange. That's not what you said before!
Ding Rukui was really not angry and said: "Sir, Chief Assistant, Qi Jiguang wrote a letter that day, saying that the Tatar army was greatly defeated, and Xiao Feng took the greatest credit.
You have always objected, saying that Xiao Feng was arrested, so what credit can he get? In the end, Xiao Feng was not included in the Ministry of War’s credit.
Why is there no mention of Xiao Feng’s arrest now, and Xiao Feng takes all the credit?
It’s not that the lower official is blaming Mr. Xiao. In fact, if I didn’t explain it clearly, I would have thought that the Ministry of War had some prejudice against Mr. Xiao!”
Yan Song's face turned red and he glared at Ding Rukui fiercely. Probably because he was worried that Jiajing would remember his previous remarks, Yan Song quickly filled in the hole again.
"Before, I was very prejudiced against Xiao Shaoqing. I thought that since everyone else was captured, these achievements should have nothing to do with him. I didn't expect that he had planned the strategy and had already made arrangements. This matter is my fault."
Jiajing nodded tolerantly, thinking
With the hatred between your two families, it's not surprising that you framed Xiao Feng for collaborating with the enemy. Why should it be surprising that you don't acknowledge his contribution?
"My dear, you don't have to be like this. No one can make mistakes without being a sage. Go on and tell me your reasons."
Yan Song breathed a sigh of relief: "Secondly, according to what Xiao Shaoqing said, last time he used his body as bait and killed three birds with one stone, severely damaging the Coastal White Lotus Sect, the Coastal Japanese pirates, and the Datong White Lotus Sect.
Today, according to a report from Shuntian Mansion, yesterday Xiao Shaoqing led the Jinyiwei and Shuntian Mansion in a joint operation to kill the members of the White Lotus cult who were causing trouble in the capital. One of them was the main culprit in the previous serial rape and murder of women in the capital!
Not to mention that Xiao Shaoqing swore an oath in front of his grave a few days ago and piled the heads of Japanese pirates in front of his grave, which shocked everyone in the capital.
It can be seen that Xiao Shaoqing has great experience in dealing with the White Lotus Sect and Japanese pirates, and isn’t the biggest purpose of setting up the governor of Jiangnan just to kill the Japanese pirates and the White Lotus Sect?”
Jiajing nodded repeatedly, and this time even Xu Jie felt a little confused: It does make sense. Is Yan Song really going to do something serious for the Ming Dynasty this time?
"Third, among the three battles along the coast, the Japanese pirate ninjas were killed by Yu Dayou in the first battle, and the White Lotus sect was killed by Yu Dayou in the second battle.
The Japanese pirates at sea in the third battle were killed by Zhang Jing, but the court had already concluded that Zhang Jing took the credit, and the main control was still due to Yu Dayou!
Therefore, when Yu Dayou returns to the south of the Yangtze River, he must be the main force in eradicating the Japanese pirates. I want to ask, who else in the world can coordinate better with Xiao Feng and Yu Dayou as governor?
These two people have the friendship of Taoist master and disciple, and they will definitely cooperate sincerely without any constraints. Then the coastal areas of the Ming Dynasty can be settled, and the south of the Yangtze River can be prosperous!"
Yan Song ended his speech sonorously and forcefully.
, just like a martial arts master clasping his fists and calling it a day after finishing a set of peerless boxing techniques, looking at the ministers below.
After I finish speaking, who is in favor and who is against? Come out and take a few steps!
Jiajing's head was nodding like a chicken pecking at rice. It wasn't that he wasn't calm enough, it was because Yan Song's words were too logical and too noble!
Other officials naturally felt the same way. Even Xu Jie and Gao Gong looked at each other and shook their heads slightly. They couldn't think of anything to refute, but they just didn't understand why Yan Song would do something like this.
Yan Song actually did not discuss this matter with the cabinet, but it is a common thing for the cabinet to speak out. Neither of them would be stupid enough to jump out and shout: "Long live, he lied, he did not discuss it with me!"
If they really want to do this, Jiajing will be the first to clear them out of the cabinet without Yan Song doing it. The city government doesn't have this, and he still acts like a shitty cabinet boss.
"My dear, what you said makes sense! Originally, I thought that although Xiao Feng had outstanding abilities, he was still young, and the governor of Jiangnan held a high position, so I was afraid it was inappropriate.
Since my beloved and the cabinet think so, I have no objection, so let’s do this, let Xiao Feng handle the family affairs, and go to Jiangnan with Yu Dayou to take office.”
The door of the Xiao Mansion was once again opened, and people all over the street, as well as everyone in the Liu Mansion who had just returned home and were in shock, ran out to watch the fun.
"Blessed by heaven, the emperor issued an edict: (I know it is wrong to write this way, but everyone writes it this way, and I write it this way. This is also a victory for the illiterate. Please don't criticize me too harshly. If you can't make a smiley face, I will treat it here as
I laughed)
Xiao Feng, the young minister of Dali Temple, was diligent and conscientious as an official, repeatedly accomplished extraordinary feats, was profound in Taoism, and was a great person.
Pin Duanfang is the pillar of the country. He has been specially appointed as the governor of Jiangnan and will take office soon. I appreciate this!"
Everyone exclaimed, this is too high and too fast, isn't it? Governor of Jiangnan, only officials of second rank or above can be appointed. How old is Xiao Feng?
Liu Tong was also stunned and waved Liu Peng over: "Aren't you dreaming as a father? Your brother-in-law has become the governor of Jiangnan?"
Liu Peng was pinched by Liu Tong until tears came to his eyes: "Dad, it shouldn't be the case. It hurts a lot."
Liu Tong nodded, bared his teeth and said, "Madam, please stop pinching me. We are all sure this is not a dream."
The sad atmosphere in Xiao's mansion eased slightly, except for Xiao Feng's face, which became even more ugly. Zhang Tianci was busy handing out rewards to the decree-proclaiming team, but he didn't notice that Liu Xueer saw it.
"Brother Xiao Feng, isn't it a good thing that you have been promoted? I saw my father and Peng'er across from me crying with joy!"
Xiao Feng knew that Liu Xueer had been pampered since childhood and had a simple mind. She might not be as thoughtful as Zhang Yunqing and Wang Yingxiang, but only a little better than Qiao Qiao.
So he didn't want to make her worry, so he just smiled and said: "It's a good thing, it's a good thing. I just think that I may have to leave for a long time, which makes me unhappy."
Liu Xueer was also sad, but she quickly cheered up: "Brother Xiao Feng, a manly man, has made great achievements and has ambitions in all directions. This is what I read in the book.
Just go, no matter how long you go, I...I will be waiting for you at home."
At the end of her speech, Liu Xueer blushed and her voice became much lower. When she saw Zhang Yunqing and Wang Yingxiang approaching, she quickly stopped talking.
Xiao Feng was surprised to find that the look in the eyes of Zhang Yunqing and Wang Yingxiang
He is no longer the nymphomaniac he used to be, and he seems to have grown up a lot overnight.
Perhaps, there is nothing that makes people grow up more quickly than being close to a familiar person and dying in front of them.
"Brother Xiao, I'm really useless. There were so many people fighting outside yesterday, but we both had to rely on Qiao Qiao to protect us.
If the two of us, like Qiaoqiao, can help, maybe... maybe Lan Dad and Zhang Da will not die. Brother Xiao, we want to learn martial arts!"
Xiao Feng patted their heads one by one: "I know what you are thinking, people really should have some ability to defend themselves.
You are both girls, and it’s not like Qiaoqiao who has been practicing martial arts since she was a child. Yu Dayou’s internal skills are overbearing and domineering, so they are not suitable for you, so learn from Zhang Wuxin.
Wudang's internal skills are both hard and soft. Half of the sword skills he has newly learned are extremely vicious and vicious, so let him teach you that half.
Moreover, his internal strength is the same as An Qingyue's, so An Qingyue can continue to teach you when he is away."
Liu Xueer gritted her teeth and felt that she should not fall behind: "Brother Xiao Feng, let me learn too!"
Xiao Feng also patted her head: "You don't need to learn. Yun Qing and Ying Xiang actually like to practice martial arts, but they just didn't get the chance.
You and I have known each other since childhood, and I know that you don’t like these fighting and killing things at all, so don’t worry, I will protect you.”
Liu Xueer nodded, feeling as if honey had been poured into her heart, and went to take charge of the affairs of the house with a blushing face.
Zhang Yunqing and Wang Yingxiang curled their lips, as if they were filled with jealousy. They lowered their heads and followed over to help.
Xiao Feng called his relatives and friends together, and his father-in-law's family was also invited, and they sat in a large room full of people.
"What happened this time is
I didn't think well and underestimated my opponent, which almost caused a disaster. I apologize to you first."
Xiao Feng moved toward Lan Niang, clasping his fists and bending down deeply. Lan Niang's eyes were red and swollen, and she quickly got up and knelt down to Xiao Feng. Xiao Feng looked at Qiao Niang beside him.
Qiao Niang has been accompanying Lan Niang since yesterday. Seeing Xiao Feng's eyes, she quickly hugged Lan Niang and whispered in her ear: "Sister-in-law, just accept his courtesy, he feels very uncomfortable.
"
Lan Niang had no choice but to cry: "Master, you can't do this. My family's lives were all saved by me. Master, you must not do this."
Xiao Feng took a deep breath and looked at Zhang Tianci: "After this assassination, the imperial court has ordered to strengthen the security forces in the capital. I think we will also increase patrols near your residence. But we can no longer underestimate the enemy.
Lu Bing asked someone to tell me that the seventy servants hired by Zui Xian Tower can be dispersed in various houses as domestic servants, with no more than ten people in each house. God sent me, you go to Shishi Temple and bring back forty people.
Ten people stayed in your house, ten people stayed in the Liu Mansion, ten people stayed in the Xiao Mansion, and ten people stayed in the small courtyard where I lived before. If anyone asks, just say they are from the old Wang family next door.
Miss Liu and Boss Chen, don't live in Zuixian Building anymore. Just manage it during the day and live in Xiao Mansion at night. Just let the assistants and apprentices live in the building and watch over it.
Every time it is used, it will be paid out of our dividends. This way, we can ensure safety and I can rest assured when I go to the south."
Zhang Tianci nodded repeatedly without any objection. Wang Yingxiang also secretly breathed a sigh of relief and was very touched. Brother Xiao has not forgotten her family!
Yan Shifan's actions this time actually did not pay attention to the old Wang next door at all, because Wang Yingxiang was in Yan
Shifan didn't have a strong sense of presence in his heart, so Lao Wang's family next door was rudely ignored.
But Xiao Feng thought that the old Wang family next door would actually be the weakest link in the future. As an official of the imperial court, it was impossible for Old Wang to move into the Xiao Mansion like Liu Ruyun and his family. Then he would really become the Xiao Party.
Yan Song will definitely take a bite.
Therefore, letting people live in their own vacated courtyard can protect Lao Wang and can also be used as a mobile force to support various places, which is the best choice.
Liu Ruyun blushed and felt sweet in her heart. Because Xiao Feng didn't discuss it with her at all, and directly ordered her and her father to live in Xiao Mansion.
Isn’t this a bit mean-spirited? You’re still happy when someone is so arrogant without consulting you? Readers who ask this question should be wary, because you might be single for the rest of your life.
After everything was arranged, Xiao Feng went into the palace to see Jiajing to express his gratitude. Regardless of whether Xiao Feng wanted to do it or not, he had to express his feelings for Jiajing.
In any case, Jiajing's promotion of Xiao Feng from the fourth rank to the first rank was an extremely unusual act. Even if it was strongly recommended by the cabinet, Jiajing still had a lot of pressure to make a decision.
You must know that Jiajing has always been a scapegoat. This time, he stepped forward to help the cabinet shoulder such a big pot, simply because the person under the pot was his junior brother Xiao Feng.
Jiajing was also very satisfied with his junior brother's sensibleness. From the emperor's perspective, he gave some pertinent opinions on how Xiao Feng should become such a high official.
To summarize it at a high level: Don’t rush to express your position on everything. There are so many levels and subordinates below you. Let them jump out one by one to fully express their opinions, and then you choose
Just implement the plan that is most beneficial to you.
If you really can't make up your mind, just act like a gangster and force the other party to take a test or something. In short, junior brother, you have a high position and you will be heavy if you fall!
If one of you makes a mistake as a scholar, I will let you go with a cough; if you make a mistake as an agent of Shuntian Prefecture, I will scold you and let you go; if you make a mistake as a young minister of Dali Temple, I will kick you out for a spin.
Forget it.
But you made a mistake when you were the governor of Jiangnan and were bitten to death. Even if I want to continue with you, I'm afraid you will be beaten to death. Look at Zhang Jing as a living example!
Xiao Feng listened absently to Jiajing's teaching of the art of dumping the pot. Huang Jin had already finished adding incense. Seeing that Jiajing's mouth was dry and his tongue was dry, he reached out for tea and quickly reminded Jiajing while the tea was being served.
"Long live, Xiao Feng went to be the governor of Jiangnan. He won't be able to come back in ten and a half months. Princess Chang'an can't stop taking the medicine. Long live promised Princess Chang'an to let her go with Xiao Feng."
Jiajing then remembered and nodded quickly: "Yes, what Chang An said makes sense. I can't delay national affairs just because of her, so I specifically allow her to take office with you."
Xiao Feng suddenly opened his eyes, and the fog in his heart was suddenly split by lightning.
Yan Shifan, Brother Qin, it turns out that you two are playing such a game of chess!