Chapter 139: The Little Elder and the Watchdog (Subscription Request)
Gao Gong and Gao Yao left together.

One of these two men is in the Cabinet, and the other in the Ministry of Revenue. Both are in charge of the Ming Dynasty's money and grain. Today, the power of military supplies falls on the Ministry of Revenue, and the two of them probably need to discuss it.

Wait until everyone has left.

Only the three generations of the Yan family, grandparents and grandchildren, and the newly appointed cabinet minister Yuan Wei, who always stood at the back and waited until the end, were left at the scene.

Yuan Wei originally wanted to have a chat with Yan Shaoting, but with the greeting of the young cabinet minister Yan Shifan, Yan Shaoting, who was originally preparing to thank the cabinet minister Yuan, could only bow from a distance.

Yuan Wei felt regretful for not being able to have a private conversation with his close friend once again, but he could only return the favor.

When there was no one in front of Yuxi Palace, he glanced at the palace next to it, and then quietly got into his sedan chair.

The three generations of the Yan family, grandparents and grandchildren, returned to the Yan Mansion together.

After entering the Yan Mansion, the three people, old, middle-aged and young, went into the study in the courtyard of Old Master Yan together tacitly.

Yan Shaoting walked at the end, glanced at the steward beside Old Yan, and slammed the study door shut.

The old steward glanced at the tightly closed door, then turned around and shouted outside: "Notify the kitchen to prepare more wine and food today."

And in the study.

Yan Song was supported by Yan Shifan and sat on the armchair from which the white tiger skin had been removed.

There is always an ice basin in the corner of the study.

The temperature inside the house is much cooler than outside.

Yan Shifan moved a chair and sat next to the old man.

Yan Shaoting naturally started the job of making tea and pouring water.

After working for a while, they finally brought two cups of tea to Old Yan and Yan Shifan.

Yan Song held the teacup in his hand with a smile on his face.

He looked at his eldest grandson, whom he had placed great hopes on.

Yan Song approved and said, "You answered well in Yuxi Palace today. If it were an ordinary person, even if he was favored by His Majesty, he would probably have to eat a feast."

Yan Shaoting nodded with a smile: "I just stated the truth, but I never thought that I would get the power of military supply in the future."

This was indeed somewhat beyond Yan Shaoting's expectations.

He originally just wanted to use what happened today as an opportunity to completely sever his ties with the factory guards.

As for military supplies, according to his plan, he would have to wait until Hu Zongxian came to Beijing before he could intervene.

What happened today was quite unexpected.

What was unexpected was the performance of Yuan Wei and Gao Gong.

Yan Song glanced at his eldest grandson and couldn't help but smile: "Is there still something you don't understand?"

Yan Shaoting nodded: "There are indeed a few things that I haven't figured out yet."

snort!
At this moment.

Yan Shifan, who was sitting next to him, snorted coldly.

Yan Song and Yan Shaoting both turned around at the same time and looked at Yan Shifan, who had an unhappy expression.

He was dissatisfied and said, "The Ministry of Industry is responsible for almost all military supplies. How can you easily hand over such powers to the Ministry of Revenue? Dad, he doesn't know that the Ministry of Revenue is managed by Gao Gong. Don't you know either? Just hand over the power of military supplies to Gao Gong?"

Yan Shaoting understood.

This old guy always has such unique ideas.

Yan Song also showed helplessness: "Power, power, how much power do the various ministries of the court have? Do you still want to hold it all in your hands? Your father, the chief minister of the Ming Dynasty, has never held all the power in his hands!"

After being taught a lesson, Yan Shifan curled his lips silently, turned around, picked up the cup and drank tea.

He sees it clearly now.

The place I have now in this house is probably only slightly better than the guard dog I keep in the front yard.

Yan Shaoting said, "The only thing I don't understand about what happened in Yuxi Palace today is why Elder Gao and Elder Yuan supported me so strongly."

Hearing his eldest grandson's confusion, Yan Song nodded.

The smile on his face became even more intense.

Young people are young after all.

Although I am old now, the advantage of being old is that I can see more things.

Yan Song said, "Do you want to ask, Yuan Wei only entered the cabinet by relying on Qingci, and is a newly promoted cabinet minister of Wenyuan Pavilion. He does not need to rely on anyone in the cabinet, as long as he has the emperor's favor in Xiyuan, he does not need to participate in the court struggle at all."

Yan Shaoting nodded silently.

That's exactly what he thought.

No matter how Yuan Wei, the Prime Minister of Qingci, will be kicked out of the cabinet in the future.

At least now, he is the only player in Wenyuan Pavilion who does not need to take sides.

Yan Shifan, who was still thinking about himself and the guard dog in the front yard of the Yan family, muttered silently on the side.

"It's because he, Yuan Wei, knows how to read people's expressions and adapt to the situation. He knows that my Yan family is almost safe now."

Yan Song immediately glared at his son again: "As an official in the court, how can you be safe from conflicts?"

Being trained again.

Yan Shifan opened his mouth and looked at the old man, then he could only silently move his chair aside, holding the teacup and teapot, and continued to think about himself and the Yan family's watchdog.

Yan Shaoting seemed to have realized something and said, "Grandpa means that even if he is Yuan Wei, he is in the court, so even if he is favored by the Xiyuan Emperor, he still needs to make a choice and stand in line?"

Yan Song nodded: "How did Yuan Wei get into Wenyuan Pavilion? If you understand this matter, you will know that Yuan Wei can't really stay in the cabinet without getting involved. Your father is right."

Yan Shifan, who was still thinking about the Yan family's watchdog, immediately raised his head and looked over here.

Are you trying to praise me, old man?
Yan Shifan was suddenly somewhat moved.

How long!
At my age, I almost feel like a person who lacks love.

Yan Song continued to teach his grandson earnestly: "At present, Yuan Fanzhong is favored by Your Majesty because of Qingci.

As for you, you are here to help His Majesty by sharing his worries and solving his problems.

At his age, how could Yuan Fanzhong not see the importance of this matter?
The reason why he stood up to speak for you today is actually not speaking for you. Do you understand the meaning of this?"

Yan Shaoting's eyes flickered: "He is speaking for His Majesty!"

Yan Song smiled.

My grandson is teachable!
Finally, Yan Song made a concluding statement regarding Yuan Wei: "Yuan Fanzhong will not stay in Wenyuan Pavilion for too long, but as long as he is in Wenyuan Pavilion, you should make friends with him. In the officialdom, apart from the life-and-death struggles, there are also the human relationships of courtesy and reciprocity." Yan Shaoting had completely understood it at this moment.

He smiled and said, "I heard that many of the younger generation in Yuan Ge's family are in the age of studying, and Changping has a lot of books. I will personally send a few books over later."

Yan Song's face was all smiles.

There is no need to say more about how to interact with Yuan Wei.

Yan Song then changed the subject and asked, "Is Gao Suqing the one who is most puzzled?"

Yan Shaoting nodded: "My grandson knows that although Mr. Gao has a bad temper, he has been an official for many years and can be considered honest. Probably, he is in a position to seek a position for his children.

In the past, he was close to Lord Xu and the so-called clean officials in the court, but it was also because...

Although the current situation is different from the past, there is no need for Lord Gao to speak for his grandson.

Just as Grandpa said, in the court there are life and death battles, but there are also human relationships and ways of doing things. My Yan family is the Yan family, Elder Xu is Elder Xu, and so is Elder Gao. "

Gao Gong is a complicated person.

Yan Shaoting actually realized this very early on.

just.

People.

Which one is not complicated?

Even among ordinary peddlers, not everyone can explain it clearly.

Yan Song smiled and shook his head: "This time, you are wrong."

Yan Shaoting nodded and acted as if accepting instruction.

Yan Song explained: "Gao Suqing is one of the few people in the court who is really willing to do things..."

After saying this, Old Yan stopped talking.

"Is Gao Suqing a man who gets things done?"

A counter-note was heard again in the study.

Yan Shifan's face was full of disapproval.

Even if the old man said he had a dog brain, he would admit it.

But if we say that Gao Suqing is a person who is willing to do things.

This is absolutely not recognized!

Yan Song's face darkened. This time he did not scold, but just glanced at Yan Shifan coldly.

Yan Shifan quickly turned his head.

He felt that the most important thing for the Yan family right now was to change a watchdog!

Yan Song said to Yan Shaoting: "When the time comes, send a few sets of books to the Gao Mansion as well."

Yan Shaoting nodded and took note.

Just as Old Yan said.

Being an official in the court, besides fighting and killing, you also have to deal with human relationships.

No matter what, Lao Gao did speak up for himself in Yuxi Palace today.

Several sets of books always have to be sent over.

Giving books is not important.

Even if it's just sending a few pieces of white paper.

The intention is there, and Mr. Gao and the Gao family will naturally understand.

Just as Yan Shaoting was about to pick out a few sets of books and rush to deliver them to the Yuan and Gao families today.

Yan Song suddenly called him.

Yan Shaoting raised his head and looked towards Old Yan.

Yan Song pondered for a moment before speaking: "Although today in Yuxi Palace, His Majesty has given you the power to handle military affairs.

Grandpa also knows that the military supply issue is very urgent right now, but you can’t be impatient.”

Yan Shaoting frowned slightly: "Is it because of the vacant position in military supplies?"

Yan Song nodded: "On the way back from the palace, I have been thinking about it all the way, and I have calculated some things. Millions of money and grain are taken out and stored every year for military supplies, and every carrot has a job. Even if we want to ban corruption, there are more benefits besides military supplies money and grain.

Now that the military supply corruption case has been closed, these positions have naturally become popular and everyone is coveting them.”

The annual expenditure on military supplies was several million taels of silver.

Just a little touch will leave a layer of oil.

Even though a case of corruption in military supplies has occurred in the imperial court, no one would dare to think about taking military supplies and money for some time to come.

But because they hold the power over military supplies, this alone can bring them more and safer benefits elsewhere.

This will naturally attract everyone's attention and they will want to take a shot at the now vacant seat.

"Then grandson..."

Yan Shaoting spoke hesitantly.

Yan Song said in a deep voice, "Wait! The Xiyuan Incident has not been investigated yet. Although you have been dismissed from your post as Jinyiwei, the mission is still on you. Investigate this matter first."

A smile appeared on Yan Shaoting's face.

Old Yan is still a very experienced person after all.

He nodded immediately: "Then my grandson will go and investigate the Xiyuan Incident!"

Yan Shifan, who had already decided to replace a batch of watchdogs for the Yan family, suddenly turned his head with a look of confusion on his face.

"what?"

"We don't have people assigned to military supply duties?"

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