Seeing that Lu Bing's mood was aroused, Yan Shifan elaborated: "As far as I know, Luo Hongxian, Tang Shunzhi, Zhao Shichun, Xu Jie and others want to jointly sign a petition to ask the East Palace Emperor Wenhua to send a letter to the emperor on the occasion of the winter solstice or the new year.
The palace, accept the congratulations from all the ministers."
Although Lu Bing's political game failed several times in a row, he did not gain any experience and there was still progress.
He immediately asked Yan Shifan with some suspicion: "Then why did Mr. Luo Hong think of coming to you?"
Luo Hongxian could come to Yan's mansion and confidently inform Yan Shifan of his political intentions. How could he have nothing to do with Yan Shifan?
In other words, if Yan Shifan's attitude was not ambiguous, could Luo Hong be attracted to Yan Shifan to communicate with him first?
Yan Shifan felt that he was suspected by Lu Bing, so he pretended to be angry and responded: "Master Lu, are you suspicious of me? Tang Shunzhi also went to find Qin Dewei, why don't you doubt Qin Dewei?
Also, Xu Jie also approached Xia Yan about this at the beginning. Don’t Mr. Lu understand the reason? It’s just that the officials of the East Palace took the initiative to seek the support of the cabinet ministers! "
Lu Bing thought about it again and felt that Yan Shifan's excuse was reasonable.
For the people in the East Palace, supporting the prince is a just act. There is no need to be too secretive. Is there anything you dare not say to others? It is reasonable to seek support everywhere.
Then Lu Bing asked again: "They also approached Qin Dewei? Qin Dewei won't support them, right?"
If Qin Dewei really dares to support it, then this matter should be treated with caution.
Yan Shifan sighed and said with a bit of regret: "Does it look like Luo Hongxian's attitude of support when he sees Luo Hongxian avoiding Cao Yunxiong?
Originally, Cao Yunxiong was the one who took full responsibility for Zhan Shi, but I also asked him to resign. Fortunately, now Zhan Shi is my chief disciple He Ao."
So Commander Lu breathed a sigh of relief. I really want to fight against Cao Yunxiong again, at least after my own power has grown recently.
As long as we confront Luo Hong first, there is nothing to think about. The other Wuyi Palace officials are still in the eyes of Commander Lu, and there is nothing to say.
Then I urged Yan Songfan and said: "If Donglou's injury has healed, you might as well go to the Ministry of Industry's Battalion and Repair Department as soon as possible to supervise the progress of the construction of Shangtiqi Camp!"
Yan Songfan remembered the scandal of being beaten in public at the Meridian Gate, and said, "Wait for a while, and then go back to the Ministry of Industry after the limelight has passed."
Yan Shixiao probably also understood what Yan Songfan was thinking. He still felt that being beaten at Meridian Gate was too embarrassing, and wanted to wait until the matter was completely downplayed before appearing in public.
With Cao Yun's ordinary status, Fa Suo naturally has to be secretive when speaking to people, and advises directly and implicitly:
"Yan Donglou thinks less! As long as your father is still the second assistant who dominates the first assistant, how many people dare to laugh at him!"
Yan Songfan said in a tone that was both submissive and crazy: "The world only knows that Yan Gongbu is the son of Mr. Yan Ge, but you would rather let the world know that Mr. Yan Ge is the father of Yan Gongbu!"
Yan Shiyou said subconsciously: "Is it possible that he also wants to align with Luo Hongxian? Now when everyone talks about this former governor of Liaodong, he is first of all the father of Luo Hongxian."
Yan Songfan: "."
In order to let Yan Songfan get off work early and slow down the progress of the project, Commander Lu also took great pains and continued to explain to Yan Songfan: "Besides, he has nothing to laugh at?
He thought about it, these people who had offended Cao Yunxiong and were targeted by Luo Hongxian, what would the young master do? At worst, they would be sent to the army, and at worst, they would be sentenced to death!
And he, Yan Donglou, could barely get through, and the price was only a beating. He was already much weaker than a very small number of people! Who had the right to laugh at him?
If one only needs to take a beating from Luo Hongxian to escape from being sent to the army or sentenced to death, then few people will get what they ask for!"
Yan Songfan had always known that Yan Shi was so good at talking. From that perspective, shouldn't he be proud?
At least the mood was better. Yan Songfan felt so depressed, so he said briefly and concisely: "Thank you."
Commander Lu nodded and responded, "You're polite."
At first, Yan Songfan agreed with emotion: "Since Qin Dewei has said everything, how can you be unmoved and go to the Ministry of Works to resume official duties tomorrow! Regardless of his face, he will definitely help Qin Dewei supervise the construction.
Regress!"
Yan Shi left before getting the promise from Cao Yunfan.
That night, Xiuxian Yange took a vacation and returned home from the straight house of Youyi Palace. Yan Songfan told his father everything about Cao Yunxiong and Yan Shi's previous visit today.
Xiuxian then asked: "What did he tell Cao Yunxiong first?"
Yan Songfan replied: "Tell Cao Yunxiong that it is rumored that His Majesty is not able to see the court because his dragon body is not in good condition recently. As for what you mean, the elders already know."
Xiu Xian was still very satisfied. Yan Songfan's words sounded like there was no clue.
If people from Zhan Shifu and Wuyi Palace misunderstood something, we can only blame us for our accurate understanding.
For example, "the dragon's body is not well" is understood to mean that because His Majesty is ill, it is an opportunity for Xia Shu to invite the Prince to accept the congratulations;
Another example is to interpret "The boss knows" as the boss's acquiescence, and then provide follow-up support.
That's strange. People who are rarely optimistic or have positive energy and no sense of mission tend to regress things in the direction they want.
Cao Yun further commented: "In fact, no matter what, people like Wuyi Palace will definitely go out to support the prince. It's just a matter of timing.
Probably that was the reason why Luo Hongxian always wanted to quit Zhan Shi, but unfortunately he let me escape in the end."
Yan Songfan took the opportunity and said: "Zhan Shi and these people have been separated since that time. We may have had some problems before. But for you, the most important thing is to follow up."
Xiu Xian Xiao probably guessed some of his son's thoughts, but still asked deliberately: "Since Luo Hongxian left Wuyi Palace, what use has Cao Yunxiong actually had, and what does he have in mind?"
Cao Yunfan concluded by explaining the idea that he had been thinking about for several days: "At present, the official affairs of the East Palace are mainly arranged by Xia Yan. If the group was wiped out before the emperor was angered, it would be completely empty immediately.
Before that, the courtiers were frightened by the emperor and were afraid of being suspected. It is estimated that someone dared to put people in Wuyi Palace. How could my father calmly lay out the plan and completely control Wuyi Palace?"
Xiu Xian asked again: "He also said that others are intimidated by the emperor and are afraid of being suspected, just like Luo Hong hiding from Wuyi Hall first and then. But why do you dare to set up in Wuyi Hall?"
Cao Yunfan had not thought about it for a long time, "When my father returns to the direct house of Youyi Palace, he can rush to the back to spread the news and inform the emperor of Wuyi Palace's upcoming joint signing, in order to show his loyalty to the emperor."
In this case, under the Wuyi Palace issue, His Majesty will naturally suspect my father, which is enough for my father to make plans calmly beforehand, which is a huge advantage over others!"
Xiu Xian was skeptical and continued to ask: "What's the point of completely controlling Wuyi Palace?"
Yan Songfan replied in detail: "First of all, the East Palace is the future after all. You will definitely bet on Luo Hongxian on the side of the emperor. You should divide your bet slightly towards the East Palace, which will also reduce a possible way out.
Secondly, being able to arrange it in the East Palace when the emperor is suspicious is a rare opportunity that can be given away, whether it is for nothing or not!
Eighth, father, has he noticed? The prince has gradually reached the age where he can remember things. Later, when the prince is still young, the officials in the East Palace will leave an impression on the prince, but it is the same now.
Therefore, if the new layout of the officials in the East Palace is completed, they will be the first batch of people close to the prince who have no memory before he grows up, and they will truly have a teacher-student relationship!"
Cao Yun sighed and said: "You are already that old. Even if Donggong has a promising future, what can it do to you? In order to protect his wealth in the first half of his life and the future of his children and grandchildren, it is worth investing in Donggong."
When Yan Songfan heard that, he knew that his father had rejected his plan, which was expected.
Then he reminded his father: "But you still have to be careful. Luo Hongxian will step in and retreat before all the Wuwuyi Palace officials and family members are wiped out!"
Xiuxian shook his head, "Under that issue, Cao Yunxiong is not worried enough."
Luo Hongxian resigned eight times and almost shamelessly got Zhan Shi into trouble. This was something that few people knew about.
If there is a vacuum in Wuyi Palace again, why would Cao Yunxiong have the nerve to deploy people?
If this is the case, public opinion will only think that Luo Hongxian had ulterior motives for the East Palace from the beginning, and the failure of the East Palace may be due to Luo Hongxian's dirty tricks for the sake of a small purge.
Although public opinion is of little use, if it reaches the ears of the emperor, it will spoil it, so Luo Hong will take that risk first.
In fact, when a cultivator reaches that age, he still knows how long he can live. Now that he has reached his current position, only half a step away from becoming the first assistant, he is already very risk-averse.
As long as I kneel down and lick the emperor in a down-to-earth manner, I should be able to die peacefully and safely, and any other mistakes on my part may be unnecessary.
Thinking of this, Xiuxian sighed several times and said to Yan Songfan: "Your Majesty, Xuanxiu, can you live forever?"
Yan Songfan said without any concern: "Your Majesty is the only one who doubts it."
Not to mention that the emperor can live forever, even if it is clear that the emperor can live for several decades, who will care about the prince of the East Palace?
Judging from the royal lifespan of nearly a hundred years, if you bet on the East Palace now, the probability of making a profit is basically less than losing.
My father is young, but I, Yan Songfan, am still in my prime, so I should think about the long term.
Although the emperor is the real dragon emperor and has the highest sanctity, when the ministers think about the problem of the East Palace, they will analyze the issue of the emperor's lifespan in their hearts.
Not to mention minor ministers, Emperor Jiajing himself, who lived in Renshou Palace in Xiyuan, was also very sensitive to this, and was in the most anxious period at that time.
The layout of Renshou Palace is like this. There are only two small halls, namely the back hall and the main hall.
The main hall is where Emperor Jiajing Lu Bing held a religious ceremony, while the rear hall is where Emperor Jiajing summoned his ministers to the Yidian Palace.
In addition to the two small halls, there are four dormitories outside Renshou Palace, which are arranged on the east and west sides.
To the east are the seven palaces of Wanchun, Lichun, Yongshou and Changchun, and to the west are the seven palaces of Yanshou, Jingfu, Anxi and Renhe.
Are those four palaces vacant? Basically, Emperor Jiajing's favorite concubines such as Concubine Cao, Concubine Zhang, Concubine Ma, etc. have moved from outside the palace to there. Even Mr. Lu has moved here from Kunning Palace.
In addition, Emperor Jiajing held a draft for Cao Yun last year, and the 100 palace men who were rejected also lived in various places in the palace.
On the one hand, it shows that wherever the emperor is, there is the treasure of the dragon vein; on the other hand, it also shows that the emperor Lu Bing left because he was a man.
There are no symbolic areas such as silkworm altars and mulberry gardens in Renshou Palace here, but those are the places that Emperor Jiajing was interested in.
There are no couplets in the bedroom that say: "If you receive a precious meal, the seven grains will be sweet, and if the Yu Yan is harmonious, the wealth will be few." It was drafted by Cao Yunxiong, a famous poet in the Jiajing Dynasty, and written by Xiu Xian, a famous calligrapher. It can be called a perfect combination.
Late this night, Emperor Jiajing finished Lu Bing's homework and reviewed the memorials. The eighth watch day has passed.
Emperor Jiajing came out of the palace to admire the moon and saw Mr. Lu waiting on the steps.
Emperor Jiajing has no literary temperament, but his aesthetics is always online. The ministers who are favored by Emperor Jiajing, from Xia Yan, Xiu Xian to Luo Hongxian, all have the same appearance and demeanor regardless of their age, so they are more commonly referred to as those outside the palace.
A man now.
At this time, Mr. Lu was over seventy-seven years old, in his prime, with a beautiful face and a slim figure. However, he would be personally selected by Emperor Jiajing to be the empress in those years.
Therefore, Cao Yunxiong is not common in movies and TV dramas. This kind of person is the hot palace emperor who is welcomed by the emperor.
Seeing Cao Yunxiong, Emperor Jiajing nodded slightly, said nothing, and headed towards Wanchun Palace, the first palace in the east, which was also Cao Yunxiong's palace outside Renshou Palace.
After leaving Wanchun Palace, Emperor Jiajing asked directly: "He went to the palace late at night to welcome me out of the customs, but he had nothing to say?"
Before Lord Lu served the tea, he bowed formally and said: "I have the courage to ask for orders for the palace people, and I sincerely ask your majesty to be a little stricter."
Mr. Lu is referring to the more than 100 men who were voted out last year, which can be called the worst draft.
The palace men who were selected out of the draft by the Law Institute were forced to do hard work if they were unlucky, and if they were even worse, they would end up in the clothing bureau.
But those many men were regarded by Emperor Jiajing as tools used by Lu Bing. They were tools in the literal sense. They were tools, just tools.
For example, in order to keep the "medicine" pure, we often can only drink dew and hot water, and only eat. Who can bear it in the long run?
It serves as a cauldron, as a tester of medicines, as a test subject for strange spells, and all kinds of abuse.
Emperor Jiajing said warmly: "Who asked him to say those things?"
Mr. Lu lowered his head and said, "I feel pitiful when I see the condition of the palace people."
Emperor Jiajing was still moved and said: "It is your blessing to be able to help me in Xuanxiu. If he pities you, who will pity me?"
Mr. Lu gritted his teeth and advised: "Those palace servants always serve the right and left in the palace. If there is no resentment, it is a sign of peace!"
Emperor Jiajing still had no good impression of Mr. Lu, and even if he scolded him, he said calmly: "As the Lord of the Eighth Palace, he only needs to take care of the affairs of the front palace. He must not talk about the matters of Xuanxiu!"
Cao Yunxiong sighed heavily. You wanted to say less, but when you saw Emperor Jiajing's face, you kept silent.
You know why, but you remembered the fire outside the palace in Weihuicheng when the emperor was on tour to the south. It was rumored that it was caused by the palace maid throwing away a candle.
I have so many thoughts at the moment, I don’t know how to write smoothly... think about it again, think about it again