prosperous age

Gao Gong and Wei Guangde walked into the garden of Prince Yu's Mansion and walked slowly on the path.

"Is there a good way to solve the matter of Yan Shifan this time?"

The meaning of Gao Gong's words is naturally to ask Wei Guangde how to convict him, how to arrange Yan Shifan, how to speak in front of Emperor Jiajing, so as to dispel Emperor Jiajing's intention to keep him.

"No, but Shan Loan absolutely disagrees with King Yu's proposal to prevent Yan Shifan from entering Beijing."

Wei Guangde really had no idea, so he could only take one step at a time, because the key depended on what kind of confession Yan Shifan would provide.

Although the current Yan Shifan is a guilty minister, he has a special status. If he died halfway for no reason, no matter whether it is to the emperor or other people, he will have no way to explain it. Moreover, it is impossible not to hand over his confession to Emperor Jiajing Yulan's.

If the words in the confession are inappropriate, you have to find a way to deal with them.

Moreover, because of the power of the Yan family in the court, they simply wanted to cheat the emperor with false confessions. Once the incident happened, no one could bear the thunder and anger of Emperor Jiajing.

"King Yu's words are just unintentional words, don't take good loans to heart."

When Gao Gong heard what Wei Guangde said about King Yu, he smiled and covered it up casually, and then said seriously: "I heard King Yu say earlier that you thought at first that the Guangdong Metropolitan and the Procuratorate should arrest fugitives in the name of hunting down criminals." Yan Shifan."

Hearing Gao Gong's words, Wei Guangde already understood what he was up to, he smiled wryly and curled his lips, thinking that it was already too late, if Mr. Xu Ge delayed the memorial for a few days, it might be in time.

Sure enough, what Gao Gong said next fully exposed his thoughts.

"Immediately contact the same year of the Guangdong Procuratorate and ask him to immediately issue the sea arrest document and send someone to Jiangxi to fetch people. I will also go to see Mr. Xu Ge immediately and let him communicate with Guangdong. We will also do the same in the capital." Try to delay the time and make sure that the Guangdong side will catch Yan Shifan first, what do you think?"

"Brother Suqing, now that the memorial is in front of His Majesty, it's too late to think about it now."

Wei Guangde sighed and said, "Even if according to what you said, Guangdong's procuratorate took him away, His Majesty would order Yan Shifan to be taken to the capital for trial. After all, it was impeachment by the imperial censor."

Seeing that Gao Gong was frowning tightly, he said again: "For the present plan, we can only take one step at a time. We must pay more attention to Yan Shifan's confession, and we must not make any more mistakes and cause bad reactions from His Majesty. .”

"Don't you have a good idea?"

Gao Gong still frowned and said in distress.

"Brother Suqing, what we need to consider now is those members of the strict party who have been reinstated in the court, whether they will make any changes at this time.

In my opinion, these people should be confirmed as soon as possible, and those who are unreliable among them should be arranged to leave Beijing as soon as possible. Whether it is a transfer or a business trip, in short, they should not stay in the capital and become a help for the Yan family.

What's more, until now I haven't figured out why Yan Shifan made such a mistake with his ingenuity. "

Wei Guangde spoke.

"what?"

However, after he finished speaking, Gao Gong's reaction was much more intense than he expected.

"You mean, Yan Shifan did this on purpose, in order to let someone report him so that he can return to the capital?"

Before, Gao Gong really didn't think about this problem. If Yan Shifan did it on purpose, and the purpose was to return to the capital in a dignified manner, then the trouble would be serious.

Gao Gong actually admired Yan Shifan's talent. Apart from being corrupt and perverting the law, if his wisdom was used in the right way, he would be a strong contender for the cabinet ministers.

Besides, it's not that Emperor Jiajing didn't let people with bad backgrounds enter the cabinet, but if he let him take charge of the Hanlin Academy, even if he was gilded, he could be considered as having a background in the Imperial Academy.

Emperor Jiajing was the same person as Yan Shifan in handling practical affairs.

Although the methods may be wild and unconstrained, they can hit the point and solve the problem.

Well, they are actually utilitarians, more pragmatic than unrealistic.

However, Gao Gong at this time suddenly discovered that the person in front of him seemed to be a similar person.

Such a person can only do things, but must never ascend to a high position, otherwise he may be the next Yan Song and Yan Shifan.

Naturally, Wei Guangde didn't know Gao Gong's thoughts.

However, even if he knew him, he would only haha. Anyway, he doesn't have much hope for Gao Gong, or even Xu Jie.

"Why does he think that he can retire unscathed, and even have a chance to be reinstated."

Gao Gong's voice was full of anger, maybe he felt that Yan Shifan was slapping them in the face, and looked down on them at all.

Yan Shifan was a proud and conceited person. When he was still the Shaoqing of Shangbaosi in the capital, he publicly said: "It is said that the world is talented, but I am the third with Lu Bing and Yang Bo."

Until many years later, he was already the minister of the Ministry of Industry, and he still often mentioned this matter to others, and he was very boastful.

After all, at that time, Yang Bo had already served as the governor of a town, and Lu Bing was in charge of Jinyiwei to invade the government and the opposition.

These all indicate that he has a good eye for people.

It can only be said that scholars have their own arrogance, Xu Jie, Gao Gong and others are naturally dissatisfied with Yan Shifan's belittling and contempt.

In Yan Shifan's words, he was the smartest person during the Jiajing period. Only he, Yang Bo, the staff secretary at that time, and Lu Bingcai, the commander of the Jinyiwei, were called the three great talents of Jiajing.

He admits that he does not have Yang Bo's eloquence, nor Lu Bing's deep scheming, but he is the most powerful of the three, because although his advantages are not as good as theirs, they are very practical - smart.

As for the other people not mentioned, they are naturally idiots.

After venting in a few short words, Gao Gong realized his gaffe, and unconsciously cupped his hands at Wei Guangde and said, "I lost my composure just now, don't worry about good loans."

Wei Guangde nodded with a smile, but he didn't know the reason for Gao Gong's anger, which was a bit strange.

"From this point of view, only by finding out the basis of Yan Shifan's calculation, can he completely miscalculate."

Gao Gong said again at this time.

Just now, according to Wei Guangde's words, assuming that Yan Shifan really made a deliberate arrangement for the purpose of returning to the capital, he must have something to rely on.

To deal with Yan Shifan, he had to get rid of his support.

Without support, let's see how crazy he is.

"Ha ha."

Hearing Gao Gong's words, Wei Guangde couldn't help chuckling.

Wei Guangde didn't understand why Gao Gong couldn't think of the obvious thing.

"Is Shandai the one who knows Yan Shifan's support?"

Hearing Wei Guangde's laughter, this time Gao Gong didn't feel displeased, but asked humbly.

"Yan Shifan and my Prince Yu's Mansion are in conflict, even if we can still be at ease, how long will it last?"

Wei Guangde did not answer Gao Gong's question directly, but gave a rhetorical question.

"Yes, even if he is still at ease during His Majesty's reign, his good days will come to an end once His Majesty ascends the throne. Unless he can step into the ranks of cabinet ministers, it is possible for him to retreat from the court."

Gao Gong looked around and said.

In the Ming Dynasty, as long as one entered the cabinet, it was basically equivalent to putting a talisman on the civil servants, a gold medal to avoid death, no matter how serious the mistake was, they would usually only be ordered to retire from office, and would not be prosecuted for punishment.

After all, no matter how you say it, the cabinet ministers are the five palace scholars, and they are role models for scholars all over the world.

As for Xia Yan, it was because of his bad luck that he did something stupid when the emperor was confused.

As long as Emperor Jiajing still had a sliver of clarity at that time, or if someone around him could give a little hint, Xia Yan would not be executed.

It's just a pity that at that time, all the able-bodied people around the emperor wanted Xia Yan to die, which shows that he offended many people.

Emperor Jiajing could do stupid things, but King Yu couldn't.

"But it's difficult for him. He has to be grateful to Dade if he is reinstated. Even if he serves His Majesty in the future, it's just the order of the minister.

Your Majesty will not leave an unhappy person for his son to make him worry. "

Wei Guangde laughed.

"Then what is he relying on?"

Since Wei Guangde also believes that it is impossible for Yan Shifan to join the cabinet, then he has nothing to rely on, and he will be liquidated sooner or later.

In fact, in the 41st year of Jiajing, the Yan family had already been liquidated. Yan Shifan only needed to enjoy himself among the people, and he had already made so much money, as long as there was no big disturbance.

Even if King Yu wanted to bring up the old matter again after he ascended the throne, the Ming Dynasty also had laws, that is, it is impossible for two judgments to be made in an old case. At that time, neither the cabinet nor the Ministry of punishment will act according to King Yu's wishes.

"Huguang, Anlu."

Wei Guangde just said in a low voice.

"King Jing?"

When Gao Gong was mentioned by Wei Guangde, he immediately understood.

If it is said that the Yan family can still stand up, then the only way to go is King Jing.

However, under the current circumstances, does King Jing still have a chance?
Gao Gong didn't think so, but he had to think a little more.

"To put it bluntly, if Yan Shifan can really persuade His Majesty to let him go and let him stay in the capital, with his schemes, and even set up some shady tricks, we are really hard to guard against.

It is said that only a thousand days can be a thief, so there is a reason to prevent a thief for a thousand days. "

Wei Guangde shook his head and smiled wryly: "So, this time Yan Shifan returned to the capital, there must be no mistakes in his confession, and he must be convicted of the crime. The minimum is to send him to Qiongzhou, the best..."

Wei Guangde is still talking here, but Gao Gong's heart has already flown to Anlu, Huguang.

After Wei Guangde finished speaking, he realized that Gao Gong seemed to be a little lost.

"Brother Suqing, brother Suqing, what's wrong with you?"

Wei Guangde hurriedly stood in front of Gao Gong, calling softly.

It took a while for Gao Gong to be awakened by Wei Guangde, but the first words he said made Wei Guangde's heart sink, but he didn't dare to answer.

"King Jing seems to have no heirs."

How does Wei Guangde respond to this? Although Wei Guangde also wants King Jing to be killed, he is a noble man after all, and he cannot afford to offend him.

"Yan Shifan relies on King Jing, and relies on King Jing. It turns out that it is so cruel."

Gao Gong said in a low voice to himself.

Seeing that Gao Gong understood what he meant, Wei Guangde simply turned around and looked around.

He was also worried that the conversation between the two of them just now was overheard by someone with a heart, and it would be a disaster at that time, and it was possible to involve himself in it.

Think about it, the current emperor is still Jiajing, and King Jing is also his own son.

Wei Guangde played tricks secretly, the purpose is to see if Gao Gong can deal with King Jing.

Without King Jing, what else could Yan Shifan fight with?
Even if he really murdered King Yu, King Yu still has heirs. As long as Emperor Jiajing dies, his days of Yan Shifan will be over.

What else is he fighting for?
Without hope, does Yan Shifan still have the courage to continue fighting?

Even if it's not for himself, but for his Yan family, he has to bear all the guilt.

Thinking of this, Gao Gong already knew what they should do in this confrontation with Yan Shifan.

However, this is a big matter, although I have a clue, but I dare not talk to others, I have to think it over and carefully plan.

If this matter is done, it will be a death penalty for exterminating the Nine Clans.

After that, neither of them said much.

Gao Gong said a few words casually, but Wei Guangde didn't answer.

In fact, Wei Guangde was also worried, and Gao Gong pushed the matter to himself.

It is enough to point out the lifeblood of the problem.

As for whether Gao Gong dared to make a move, that was not his business.

Even if something happens in the future, I can push it clean.

The reason why Wei Guangde thought that Yan Shifan might return to the capital deliberately was because he knew that Yan Shifan knew Emperor Jiajing too well, and he knew how to impress this father.

As for pointing out that Yan Shifan will be unfavorable to King Yu after returning to Beijing, this is actually not surprising, because Chen Ju once sent him a message, letting him know that after Lu Bing killed Zhao Wenhua, the court struggle had broken down. The original unspoken rules.

Even, Yan Shifan and King Jing once wanted to poison King Yu.

Yan Shifan wants to promote King Jing to power, but it is impossible in the current situation, the only chance is the death of King Yu.

Once King Yu died, everything would be broken.

Thinking about when Chen Ju reminded himself to pay attention to his diet, Wei Guangde couldn't help breaking out in a cold sweat.

I clicked it out at this time, but it was just tit for tat.

Gao Gong's next time in Prince Yu's Mansion will be like a year, he needs a quiet environment to carefully consider this matter, and he is really unwilling to make a public announcement.

After the night banquet at King Yu's Mansion, Wei Guangde went straight to his study without changing his official uniform as soon as he returned home.

After turning back the left and right sides of the screen, I grind the ink myself and start writing the family letter.

For this matter, in Wei Guangde's opinion, he has already done enough, if Gao Gong can't accomplish this matter, it would be unreasonable.

Those in power can't play well with those in the field, and it's really hopeless to stay in this camp. It's better to quit the court and find a place to live.

The letter from home is naturally to Xu Bangrui in Nanjing. Wei Guangde heard that the Yan family has a wide range of properties in the south of the Yangtze River. From the shops and mansions in the city to the fertile land outside the city, there are properties in Nanjing, Suzhou and other places.

Naturally, I have to tell him in advance, to see if there is a chance, to check in advance, and it is always right to make a little preparation.

The other letter was naturally sent to my hometown in Jiangxi, not for anything else, but for those unowned lands in Jiujiang Prefecture.

If you don't prepare in advance, you will always be taken away by others. It is better to benefit yourself than others.

That old man, Master Lin, doesn't know if he's still alive or not.

Wei Guangde muttered to himself.