Chapter 519 Hai Rui...he's blocking the door again!
Gao Gong felt that the cabinet minister in front of him was Li Chunfang.

Can only make a knife.

It's still a knife that needs to be thrown away quickly after use.

He still doesn't fully understand his own thoughts and meanings.

Take action against Yan Shaoting?

Does he think he is a fool?
Oh my goodness.

How could he think like that.

Didn’t he see the attitudes of the late emperor and the successor emperor towards Yan Shaoting today?
However, the current situation forced Gao Gong to continue to maintain a certain degree of friendliness towards Li Chunfang.

He shook his head gently and said slowly: "Zi Shi is half right."

"half?"

Li Chunfang frowned, not knowing what the half that he had said was wrong.

Gao Gong smiled faintly: "It's not towards Yan Shaoting, but towards the Yan family."

"Yan family?"

Li Chunfang's expression became serious.

Seeing that he hadn't reacted yet, Gao Gong remained silent.

He still doesn't understand what he wants to do.

He is the Prime Minister of the Cabinet.

Now is the beginning of a new policy, and I also want to be a king in name only.

Then, it would be impossible to fight to the death with Yan Shaoting and the Yan family behind him.

but.

However, the imperial court could not appear to be harmonious at this time.

Although there is no one from the Yan family in the cabinet now, the Yan family's reputation and power are no less than that of a cabinet minister. In fact, as long as Yan Song is alive, the Yan family will be more glorious and powerful than himself, the prime minister.

and so.

How could I, the prime minister of the current dynasty, possibly conspire with the Yan family?
The court needs balance.

We can't be harmonious, nor can we fight to the death.

Harmony but difference, and some struggle with each other is the best state.

Now in the cabinet, Yuan Wei has already vaguely come together with Zhao Zhenji who has just joined the cabinet, and the figure of the Yan family can be vaguely seen behind the two of them.

In this case, he could only try his best to win over Li Chunfang, the last remaining cabinet minister.

In this way, he could, through Li Chunfang, win over a group of forces left in the court by Xu Jie, Yan Ne and others.

By then making arrangements to get Yang Bo, the leader of the Jin Party, into the cabinet, he would be able to influence the power of officials in Jin and Jiangnan at the same time.

At present, the Yan family has already embarked on the path of promoting new policies.

At that time, he and the Yan family would be able to cooperate with each other and leverage each other's strengths. Even if there were conflicts, they would be within the permitted range.

even.

It’s not impossible for you to create cards out of thin air.

Now that the new dynasty is about to arrive, the Yan Party has re-emerged in the court.

As long as the word "Yan Party" reappears in the minds of the court officials, these people will inevitably think of what the Yan family has done in the past few decades. As long as they recall it, as long as they feel fear in their hearts, then these officials will have to move closer to themselves, the prime minister of the dynasty.

By this time.

That is when he truly and completely takes control of the political situation.

Only then can he truly exercise the authority of the Prime Minister of the Ming Dynasty!

Li Chunfang's eyes flickered as he kept thinking and pondering the deep meaning behind Gao Gong's words and actions today.

He tentatively asked, "What the Prime Minister meant... is that he wanted the censors to impeach the Yan family for violating the etiquette?"

A satisfied smile finally appeared on Gao Gong's face.

He nodded slightly.

"Ritual system."

“Now is the time for great gifts for the country.”

"It is all right to submit a memorial and offer suggestions here."

Li Chunfang smiled slightly: "Chunfang understands what Yuanfu said today."

dong dong.

At this moment.

There was also a knock on the door.

The shop owner walked in from outside with a smile on his face.

"Prince Gao, today's main dish is winter bamboo shoots and braised bacon."

"I made the heavy taste that you, the Prime Minister, love the most."

Li Chunfang glanced at the shopkeeper, then looked at Gao Gong. From the shopkeeper's accent, it sounded like the accent of Kaifeng Prefecture in Henan Province.

It just happened. What a coincidence.

Our current Prime Minister of the Ming Dynasty Cabinet happens to be from Xinzheng, Kaifeng Prefecture.

I just don't know if this shop has any connection with the Prime Minister's family.

Gao Gong shook his head and said, "Let's have a lighter meal today. Let's cook winter bamboo shoots stewed with bacon, stir-fry two seasonal vegetables, serve a plate of oil beans, and warm up a pot of Shaoxing yellow rice."

The shopkeeper nodded and wrote down the Prime Minister's instructions one by one.

Gao Gong added: "Remember to add more ginger to the wine, it's cold."

The shopkeeper nodded and said, "I have noted it all down. Please wait for a moment, sir."

Gao Gong nodded.

Wait until the shop owner leaves and closes the door.

He then looked at Li Chunfang and said, "He is an old friend from the same hometown. In the early years, thieves came from Sanfu Mountain. His father was a tenant of our family. He was killed by the thieves while trying to protect our house. Now there are many children in the family, and farming alone is not enough. It just so happens that he is a good cook, so I asked him to come to Beijing to buy this house, hoping to earn more money to support the whole family."

This is a favor to the Gao family.

Li Chunfang smiled and said, "The Prime Minister is kind and supportive of his neighbors. The shopkeepers are also well-behaved and polite. I think it will be easy to make a living in Beijing."

Since it was confirmed that the store owner was related to Gao Gong, Li Chunfang naturally said nice things, but he had other thoughts in his mind.

Since Gao Gong was able to bring himself here.

It was obvious that this store would become a must-visit place for officials in the court after leaving office every day.

Supporting the business of Gaogong's neighbors is naturally a way to give face to the Prime Minister.

The Prime Minister may not know who is coming.

But whoever didn't come should be kept in mind.

Gao Gong didn't say much, just looked out the window with a smile.

outside.

The snow, which had just stopped falling, started to fall again. It was already dark, and with the lights on everywhere, the orange-yellow and red-orange light shone outside the house, blending with the snow in the sky, which was quite elegant.

And in Yanfu Lane.

Four generations of the Yan family, including their grandparents and grandchildren, finally returned home together in a horse-drawn carriage.

The carriage stopped steadily in front of the mansion gate.

Before the curtain was opened, the groom called out from outside in a low voice: "Old Master..."

In the carriage.

Yan Wuyou, who had been sitting impatiently for a long time, let out a strange cry, and before his father and grandfather could reach out to grab him, he ran out with his butt sticking up.

Then, Yan Shaoting and the other two, who had not yet stood up, heard Yan Wuyou shouting outside.

"Grandpa, we have guests."

"We have guests."

Yan Shaoting looked back at the old man, muttering to himself.

My son still can't speak clearly.

Yan Song smiled and said, "We have guests coming to our house. Let's go and see them."

The three generations of grandparents and grandchildren lifted the curtain and got off the carriage.

Then he saw Hai Rui standing at the steps in front of the mansion gate, wearing his official robe that had been starched and turned white. When the breeze blew, he could even see that his inner garment was patched.

As a third-rank official, he is actually in such a tight spot. Now in the court, Hai Rui is the only one who is in such a difficult situation.

Yan Shaoting looked at Hai Rui with deep eyes.

It was obviously something big that made Hai Rui wait at his doorstep for so long.

Yan Wuyou circled Hai Rui twice, and then stood in front of Hai Rui.

The little person raised his round head and looked at the dark-skinned adult in front of him.

"What's your name?"

Hai Rui, however, bowed politely and said, "I am Hai Rui, greetings to Shao Yin Yan."

Shao Yin refers to the literary honor of the third-rank Shao Yin of Zizhi that was awarded to Yan Wuyou by the old Taoist priest.

Yan Wuyou frowned slightly: "My name is Yan Wuyou, not Yan Shaoyin."

Hai Rui smiled: "The Shao Yin was appointed by the late emperor. He is the Zizhi Shao Yin and also the Yazhong Dafu."

Yan Wuyou didn't understand at all.

He just sniffed and said, "Then why don't you call me that doctor?" Hai Rui shut his mouth and looked at Yan Shaoting and the other two who were walking over.

"Your subordinate greets the Grand Master."

"Meet the Left Minister."

"Meet the guests."

Yan Shaoting stared at Hai Rui, then looked at the gatekeeper in front of the mansion and said, "Send the young master to the back house first."

The doorman trotted down, picked up Yan Wuyou and walked into the mansion.

Afterwards, Yan Shaoting looked at Hai Rui again, with a more scrutinizing look in his eyes.

He also heard what he said to his son just now.

This Hai Rui.

Even a child has to be treated with official etiquette.

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Moreover, the title of Wensanjie Yazhong Daifu, which was later conferred on the old Taoist priest, was not used, but the title of Zizhi Shaoyin Wenxun, which was previously bestowed on him, which explains a lot.

He casually clasped his hands and said, "I wonder what brings me here today, the Chief Censor?"

Since Hai Rui addressed his son using the official title, I could only reciprocate in kind.

Hai Rui, however, had a calm expression as he looked at the three generations of the Yan family in front of him.

At last.

He looked at Yan Song.

Bow, clasp fists, nod, and bow.

After standing up again and raising his head.

Hai Rui then said, "I came to visit you today because I am confused. I hope that the Grand Master can give me some advice to help me resolve my confusion."

Suddenly.

Yan Shaoting frowned.

Yan Shifan immediately showed his anger: "Hai Rui! What do you think this place is? What are you going to do?"

At that time, Hai Rui was summoned to return to Beijing to report on his work as the Governor of Yingtian.

On the first day after returning to Beijing, he went to the gate of Xu's house in Xufu Lane and waited for Xu Jie to return home after leaving the government office. It seemed that he spoke to him in the same way as he does today.

Could it be that Hai Rui was going to use the same old trick again?

First they took down the Xu family, and now they’re going to take down the Yan family?
Yan Shifan became alert instantly.

Hai Rui did not look at Yan Shifan, who was full of anger, but just stared at Yan Song in front of him.

Yan Song laughed, then reached out and pressed down Yan Shifan's arm, which was pointing towards Hai Rui.

He looked at Hai Rui with a smile and said, "Since the Chief Censor has come to ask me for advice because of a confusion in his heart, why don't you go into the mansion first and have a sip of tea in the tea room and ask me?"

Hai Rui shook his head and said, "I came to the mansion to drink tea and ask questions for personal reasons. But what I am confused about today is public. If I cannot distinguish between public and private, my confusion will be unsolvable. I hope that Grand Master will forgive me."

Yan Shifan's eyebrows jumped suddenly.

My guess was indeed correct!

At this moment, just as at that moment.

This was how Hai Rui staged his anti-Xu drama in Xufu Lane, and now he was going to do it again in Yanfu Lane!

Yan Shifan immediately shouted angrily: "Hai Rui! Are you going to overthrow the Xu family first and then overthrow my Yan family? Or do you want to impeach my family so as to fulfill your reputation as a loyal minister?"

Yan Shifan was really angry.

On the one hand, he was angry at Hai Rui's attitude, and on the other hand, he was afraid.

This is Hai Rui.

Who is not afraid?

Even Yan Shifan was a little nervous.

Yan Shaoting pulled Yan Shifan from behind, and before Yan Shifan's expression changed, he said, "I think the Chief Censor really has something important to ask, so father should be patient."

After finishing speaking.

He looked towards the alley entrance.

To know.

Whenever there are important officials in the imperial court living near their homes, there is always a group of curious people whose identities are unknown. They seem to have no worries about food and clothing, and they like to stare at these families.

Yanfu Lane is naturally no exception.

As the most prominent family in the court today, Yanfu Lane has always attracted a lot of attention.

Yan Shifan was stunned for a moment and glanced sideways towards the alley entrance.

Sure enough, I saw a group of people looking over here.

Yan Shifan, who was about to get angry, immediately shut his mouth.

Yan Song then continued to look at Hai Rui with a smile, "Since the Chief Censor has said so, why not express your confusion right here? Although I have left the court, I have lived a long life, so perhaps I can help the Chief Censor with some of his doubts."

Hai Rui bowed silently.

Then he asked, "Does Grand Master Yan want to control the world with his family?"

When these words were spoken, even Yan Song, who had been smiling all the time, was stunned, with a gleam in his eyes.

If there wasn't someone watching him at the alley entrance, Yan Shifan would have almost lost his temper.

Yan Shaoting frowned and looked solemnly at Hai Rui, who was blocking his door and asking such heart-piercing questions. For a moment, he was at a loss as to what Hai Rui was going to do.

Yan Song smiled again after being in a trance: "I am a minister, and the Yan family is also a minister. I should serve the emperor and use my family to rule the world."

The old master's answer was very clever.

When Hai Rui asked the Yan family whether they wanted to use their own power to rule the world, Yan Song replied that the Yan family was subjects and had to obey the emperor and rule the world.

So clever!

Hai Rui did not expect Yan Song to be so clever and answer so ably.

But thinking about it, this was also the first time he faced Yan Song, who had been in charge of the cabinet for decades, and he felt calm.

Hai Rui spoke again, "Since Grand Tutor has given this answer, I don't understand why, among all the nobles in the court, only the Yan family with four generations serves in the court? Even a three-year-old child who can only speak can hold a high position of the third rank and receive a salary in vain? Grand Tutor has served in the court for many years and has retired with honor. Why did he refuse the gift from the emperor?"

Since the previous question did not stump Yan Song, Hai Rui immediately switched to a more fatal and most difficult question to answer.

That is why Yan Wuyou was able to obtain a third-rank official position at such a young age.

The wind blew snow all over the ground.

Yan Song smiled faintly.

"How dare a minister refuse a generous gift from the emperor?"

This is a very formal and absolutely correct answer.

Hai Rui's expression finally changed. He didn't expect Yan Song to be so difficult to deal with.

But soon.

Hai Rui asked again, "The emperor passed away today. According to the etiquette, how can a strict guest carry the late emperor's remains back to the Qianqing Palace? This is absolutely not what a minister should do. It is truly the act of a traitor."

From the Yan family to Yan Wuyou.

Now, the focus has shifted to Yan Shaoting.

Even Yan Shaoting couldn't help but roll his eyes at Hai Rui.

This guy is being completely unreasonable today.

Yan Song burst into laughter.

Then he looked at Hai Rui.

"How can a minister disobey the late emperor's will?"

Hai Rui, who had been fully prepared, suddenly felt like he had punched a ball of cotton.

I have no power at all.

He couldn't help but look at Yan Shaoting who was standing aside without saying much.

"Yan Binke is a civil official in the court, but he commands 3,000 soldiers. Your brother is the Dragon and Tiger General, but he commands 3,000 soldiers alone. This may violate the distinction between civil and military officials."

"My family was granted the title of Earl of Changping by the late emperor. Unless you commit treason, you can inherit it."

"Even if he is a hereditary noble, how can he be a civil servant?"

"Hereditary succession is obtained from the descendants of civil officials."

"Since they are both civil and military, aren't they a powerful family? Why are they in the government?"

"It is my duty as a minister to obey my orders, so I dare not refuse."

"This kind of family is rare and unprecedented in the country. In broad daylight, Lord Li said in the Huangji Palace, does the Yan family really want to become a powerful and treacherous official?"

"The entire Yan family, young and old, are all in the capital. The emperor can seize the entire Yan family with just one piece of paper. How dare you be a corrupt official?"

In Yan Mansion Lane, Yan Song's answers to Hai Rui turned into a question-and-answer game between Hai Rui and Yan Shaoting.

At last.

Hai Rui could no longer hold back. He felt that no matter how he asked, he would not be able to overpower the Yan family. His face turned red.

He swung his sleeves angrily.

Nor speak.

As if filled with anger and humiliation, he walked away in front of the three members of the Yan family, young and old.

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