Chapter 1,220 Licorice cant cure serious illnesses, so strong medicine must be used
"We need a man of great talent and strategy, who can serve as the leader and assistant of the people of the country, to turn the tide..."
"Has my Ming Dynasty reached this point?"
In the monastery, Jiajing sat cross-legged on the Tai Chi and Bagua bed, recalling Lu Bing's report just now, his expression serious.
Those words were both unexpected and reasonable.
Among all the officials in the court, he was the only one who dared to speak out so bluntly.
As a Nine-Five Master, when I first heard this, I was naturally very unhappy, but after my anger passed, I had to admit that the Heavenly Master was right.
Jiajing slowly stood up, got off the Bagua bed, went to the bookshelf next to him, pulled out a volume, and flipped through it seemingly casually, sighing leisurely: ""Shangshu" said: 'The days are mourning? I and I
You are all dead!, Xia Jie is stupid and cruel, the people are in dire straits, and all the people in the world have the heart to perish with him..."
"In the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, the Qin Dynasty unified the country, but three generations died due to harsh punishment and harsh governance." "It was not until Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty that he had the beauty of being close to the people, kindness, forgiveness, courtesy and frugality, and the world had peace and prosperity..."
Lu Fang, who was following behind, knew that the master had a special liking for Emperor Wen of Han Dynasty, and privately compared himself to Emperor Wen more than once.
In the heart of this old slave, there is no problem at all. In the past, Jiajing also felt that he was worthy of it, but now, looking at it, Ming Dynasty has been extravagant and greedy, draining people's wealth, leaving the world in ruins and making people's livelihood miserable...
I can't lie to myself anymore.
There was a period of great efforts in Jiajing, with Zhang Cong, Gui E, Yang Yiqing, Xia Yan and many other capable ministers assisting them to revive the Ming Dynasty. Unfortunately, the mentality changed later and Yan Song and his like were re-employed. The court was in chaos, internal and external troubles occurred, and the country was exhausted.
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Which kind of ministers can hold high and important positions can actually tell what kind of temperament the emperor has. Yan Song is in line with the current Jiajing, so he is fully aware of his various behaviors, but he still connives to cover up and deceive others.
But the dragon's Qi is gradually declining, especially the feeling of being peeled off a little bit, which is really torturous. It also reminds him all the time that all the people are suffering and the country will not be able to survive.
In fact, the previous dynasties of the Ming Dynasty have all proved a truth: if the people are the basis and the king and ministers govern together, the world will be peaceful.
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We all know the truth, but often don’t do it.
The Taizu of this dynasty was born in poverty and soon gained the empire. He understood the sufferings of the people, punished corruption and punished evil, and neglected corvee and neglected taxes. However, at the same time, he ruled alone. In subsequent dynasties, he even authorized eunuchs to rule the world with domestic slaves.
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This is to treat the two capitals and thirteen provinces of the Ming Dynasty as the private property of the Zhu family. Jiajing is certainly no exception, and it even gets worse.
But time is running out. If this continues, how long can Long Qi withstand the consumption? Ada Khan outside the Pass can lead his army all the way to the gates of Beijing. The feeling of having trouble sleeping and eating in those days is still fresh in my memory.
Do you really want to be led by the White Lotus demon to attack the capital, and regret it later?
"It's really going to change!"
Jiajing put the scroll back on the shelf and made a decision.
His original choice for the first assistant was also Xu Jie. In terms of seniority, Xu Jie was the most suitable.
But just as the Heavenly Master commented, a courtier like Xu Jie would be able to assist the country in a time of peace. However, in the Ming Dynasty, various conflicts are on the verge of breaking out. Xu Jie's mind and courage are unable to support the country.
The important task of uplifting and turning things around.
"Licorice can't cure serious diseases, you have to use strong medicine!"
Seeing Jiajing murmuring and returning to the Bagua bed, Lu Fang lowered his head. As an internal minister, he wisely did not express any opinions on appointments to the outside world, especially the position of chief minister of the cabinet, and he had to remain silent.
But Lu Fang didn't notice that the eyes of a chamberlain not far away were flashing. He was standing just in time to hear Jiajing's soliloquy and remembered it firmly.
In the Xu Mansion, Xu Fan frowned and walked quickly with obvious anxiety.
And when he entered the study, he found Xu Jie writing with a relaxed expression and obvious joy in his eyebrows. This was the first time in so many years that he saw his father showing such a happy expression.
Xu Jie had been obedient to Yan Song all these years and tolerated everything. Yan Shifan felt that it was humiliating to have the engagement broken off, but he didn't think about the fact that the engagement was forced. He was even forced to marry his granddaughter. If word spread, many people would laugh at him...
No one likes to grovel and be submissive, especially the elders who join the cabinet. They are supposed to have unlimited glory, but in the end they have to depend on others. That feeling is not to mention how uncomfortable it is. Now, the daughter-in-law has finally become a mother-in-law.
It’s time for him to feel proud and have the power!
When Xu Fan saw it, he felt sad and stepped forward to salute: "Father!"
Xu Jie stopped writing, looked at the eldest son's expression, his joy subsided, and said, "What happened?"
Xu Fan originally wanted to lay the groundwork, but now he couldn't wait any longer and reported in a low voice: "There is news in the palace that your Majesty seems to have decided on the position of chief minister..."
When Xu Jie heard half of it, his color suddenly changed, and he also lowered his voice and scolded: "Confused! Are you really confused! Can you inquire about this?"
The news in the palace must have been leaked by some daring eunuch. Such people are often greedy for money and cannot withstand torture. As long as they are discovered by the ceremonial supervisor, they will immediately pour beans into the bamboo tube and tell everything.
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It is a serious crime for a foreign official to have an affair with an internal servant. Once His Majesty is jealous, his position as chief minister will be gone!
Of course Xu Fan knew his father's concerns, but he had to bite the bullet and said: "Father, this is a last resort for the child. This news is very important, so we must take risks..." Xu Jie stared at him coldly, with disappointment and confusion in his eyes.
Surprised, he uttered one word after a while: "Say!"
Xu Fan said in a seductive voice: "Your Majesty has other arrangements for the position of chief minister. He said, 'Licorice cannot cure serious diseases, so strong medicine must be used..."
Xu Jie's body was firm and his pupils were dilated: "Is there a reason for this?"
Xu Fan said: "First, Governor Lu came to the palace to report and conveyed Li Tianshi's views on the position of chief assistant... His Majesty was moved and said this..."
After hearing a few words, Xu Jie knew that this was not a rumor.
The knowledge of the palace chamberlain is limited, so even if he wanted to make it up, he couldn't make it up. If he became the first assistant, he would definitely restore the ancestral laws, follow the instructions of the sages, recuperate and recuperate, and relax the punishment and administration.
As for reform and restructuring, correcting and restricting the severely abused imperial power...
He really won't do it.
The other party was not talking nonsense, but he hit the nail on the head.
So at this moment, the shock and anger in Xu Jie's heart was simply indescribable. His hand trembled uncontrollably and he quickly put down the pen.
"Father……"
Xu Fan's face became even more ugly when he saw it.
He knew that his father knew His Majesty very well, and he originally had hope. Maybe after hearing these words, his father would smile and not panic at all.
But now this reaction...
Do you really want to miss out on the position of chief assistant?
Xu Fan's blood surged, his face turned red, and he gritted his teeth and said: "I, Mr. Xu, and Li Shizhen have no grudges in the past and have no grudges in recent times. Why does he want to slander His Majesty?"
Xu Jie, who rarely reprimanded, said calmly: "The demons and their ilk, who deceive the emperor and interfere in the government's affairs, are not tolerated by us. Now that they are stronger by attacking first, why do they need to make grudges?"
Civil servants are not interested in the position of Heavenly Master. Let alone those who practice Buddhism, official history records that ministers who are involved in alchemy tend to lower their evaluations. What's more, blocking someone from ascending to the position now is simply a matter of life and death.
After getting angry, Xu Jie forced himself to calm down and murmured: "The words 'The Dragon Veins of National Destiny' are much smarter than 'Two Dragons Don't Meet.' This person's holy love is strong, how should we target him?"
As he talked, Xu Jie suddenly discovered that Tao Zhongwen, who had been a heavenly master for many years, was not as powerful as this Taoist doctor who had been in the position for less than a year. He was aloof from the court, but could have a vital influence on the government.
All means are ineffective... After pondering for a long time, the old man waved his hand: "You can go out, I need to be quiet for a while!"
Hearing the tiredness in his father's tone, Xu Fan's eyes turned red and he saluted, "Yes!" When he was the only one left in the study, Xu Jie sat down slowly, his fatigue showing for a moment.
Although he is not nearly 80 years old as Yan Song, he is still over 50 years old. At the age of knowing his destiny, if he is strong and can serve as the chief assistant for another twenty years, he can afford it.
But now this inexplicable obstacle has cast a shadow on my heart, especially Jiajing's words: "Licorice can't cure serious diseases, you have to use strong medicine..."
Xu Jie's chest heaved, but he couldn't help it after all, and slapped the table hard... The elder of the Licorice Country can also break the defense!
Xu Fan stood outside and did not go far. Hearing the banging sound, he first turned around worriedly, but there were no screams of pain in the room, so he knew his father was venting his anger and clenched his fists.
A father humiliates his son and dies. There are some things that a son should share with his father! In the compound guarded by Shuntian Prefecture Ding.
Yan Shifan was squeezing Yan Song's legs.
The servants of the Yan Mansion were all dismissed. In the past, Mr. Yan Ge, who used to have fine clothes and fine food, and had several maids to warm his bed when he slept, only Ouyang took care of him in life.
Ouyang was not much younger than Yan Song. After this blow, he could no longer take care of her. The younger generation were frightened and cried all day long. Yan Shifan couldn't stand the plea of his wife Wu, so he finally came to do his best.
filial piety.
Of course, he also had something to say to the old father, and it might be the last conversation.
After squeezing, Yan Shifan said: "I'm leaving..."
Yan Song's eyes were slightly closed, enjoying his son's service. After hearing this, he suddenly opened them and stared at him.
If Yan Shifan did not escape, he, the elderly Yan Ge Lao, would still have a glimmer of hope. Once Yan Shifan escaped, he would surely die.
With Yan Shifan's intelligence, of course he would not ignore this point, but he had another argument: "Shuntian Mansion imprisoned us. Although we were not imprisoned, we were already guilty of many crimes. If your majesty allows you to return to your hometown after serving as an official, then you will be let go."
Yima, it seems now, he just doesn’t want his father to die in prison, so he has to take action in the end..."
The implication is, old man, you are dead, but I am still young and should not be buried with you! I am not rude with my words, but the truth is sometimes too hurtful. Yan Song felt sad and whispered: "How do you go?
Got it?"
"I have been practicing diligently these days, and I have already developed the ability to protect myself. Once I use magical powers, those soldiers are just chickens and dogs, how can they stop me?"
Yan Shifan was full of confidence, and took out a note and handed it over: "This was secretly handed in by the palace official yesterday. What it said is really interesting, just make use of it!" Yan Song took it and looked at it carefully.
His eyes flashed: "What is Xu doing?"
Yan Shifan sneered: "I think it's Xu Jie who wants to use us to deal with Li Shizhen!"
Yan Song pondered for a moment and shook his head slightly: "It's not Xu Jie. At this critical moment, he would not make such a stupid move..."
"That's what I think!"
Yan Shifan's smile was full of mockery: "This old man Xu Jie has pretended to be cautious for most of his life. Now that he can't be the chief minister, he is desperate! I don't even think about it. I must hate him more than Li Shizhen. Want to kill someone with a borrowed knife? It's a daydream!"
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Xu Fan is self-aware and knows that the Celestial Master is extremely difficult to deal with. Even his father Xu Jie is helpless. The people who hate the Celestial Master the most are undoubtedly the Yan family and his son. These two are good at conspiracy and conspiracy, so they just want to kill someone with a borrowed knife.
But Xu Fan misjudged one thing.
Yan Shifan's hatred list is a little different.
Now that he is in this situation, what he hates most is Jiajing.
How many of the crimes that Yan Dang has committed in these years were done for this greedy and hypocritical Emperor of Heaven? Now that they are abandoned, they will be beaten to death, how can we not hate them?
Ranked second is Xu Jie, and the reason is still the breakup of the engagement.
A person who was originally groveling suddenly got the upper hand. The humiliation was enough to be remembered in people's minds. Yan Shifan hated Jiajing, but after all he didn't dare to retaliate. He just said harsh words and was prepared to take revenge on Xu Jie.
It was a pity that it fell too quickly and there was no time.
The third one is Li Shizhen, and during his time in the Tianshi Mansion, Yan Shifan had seen how powerful that person was, and hated him. He was more or less afraid in his heart. He had to think carefully about asking him to seek revenge from this person.
Weigh...
Under such a relationship, if Xu Jie, the second target of hatred, became Jiajing's chief assistant, it would be even more uncomfortable than if Yan Dang fell.
In the same way, Yan Shifan was overjoyed when he saw that Xu Jie did not get what he wanted: "We have punished our father and son, and he has not been able to take the position of chief minister. Now you are giving me this, such a good gift, how can you not accept it?"
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Yan Song vaguely understood his son's plan. If he could get a pavilion elder to support him, the court would be more chaotic. It would indeed be conducive to escape, but the destination was still a question: "Even if you can leave the capital, where are you going to escape to?"
Yan Shifan did not hesitate: "Since I left seclusion, entered the White Lotus Sect, and tamed those evil spirits, one day, I can come back and avenge you!"
Yan Song shook his head slightly and sighed.
Unlike Yan Shifan, who could still be unrealistically arrogant in this situation, he only thought about the Heavenly Master's grasp of the current situation, took a deep breath, and finally obeyed the other party's arrangement: "The White Lotus Sect has no support, so go to the Japanese country.