Chapter 294 I Want to Give the Yan Family a Big Reward
Silly.

This time.

The core figures who held all military and political power in the Ming Dynasty were really dumbfounded.

Even Yan Shaoting.

I was completely dumbfounded.

I was truly stunned.

The old guy said before that he wanted to improve.

Looking at the changes in the old guy over the past year, I think it is understandable that he wants to improve, and I am willing to help him do so.

After all, being able to make progress will also help your plans.

but now.

The old man actually refused all recommendations and titles.

After a moment of stagnation.

Yan Shaoting finally reacted.

then.

He looked at the old boy with a completely new look.

He is seeking fame.

I'm looking for a real golden amulet!

Yan Song's eyes were also moving, with an unconcealable joy flashing in them.

For so many years.

As the only son of his family, he finally understood how to be an official.

Feeling relieved?

Laugh out loud?

nothing.

Yan Song now only feels deeply relieved.

It also happened in an instant.

Yan Song also seemed to have made some kind of decision.

He slowly raised his head and looked up at the emperor whom he had served for decades.

He noticed the old Prime Minister's gaze.

Jiajing's heart moved, and he looked towards Yan Song.

A sincere smile appeared on his face: "Does the Prime Minister seem to have something to say?"

Yan Song nodded, smiled and cupped his hands, saying: "Your Majesty is the wisest and wisest man in the world. Your Majesty is in control of the world."

Jiajing smiled.

I should gladly accept the words of this old Prime Minister.

Yan Song then said: "I am already over eighty years old this year, and have served in the court for decades, most of my life. I can say in front of all my colleagues that no one in the court is more favored by Your Majesty than me.

"This is an honor for me, but it also makes me anxious. I am thinking about how to repay the emperor's grace and trust. I dare not slack off for a single day and dare not cause the emperor any worry.

"Over the years, there have been fights in the court, but they were all due to different political views among the ministers. Even the Minister of Justice Pan En, who was dismissed today, did not make any major mistakes during his years in charge of the Ministry of Justice, and only made very few minor mistakes. He was also thinking about how to serve the court.

"As my only son Yan Shifan said, the Yan family, from my ancestors to three generations, has been deeply favored by the emperor. If it were in another dynasty, they would have been regarded as a powerful official. Only the emperor can always respect my family without suspicion.

"I am old now. I sleep later and wake up earlier. Every night I feel cold feet. My Yang energy has probably been exhausted.

"Now, the court is full of people, and the country is also moving forward, actively increasing revenue and taxation, implementing good policies, rectifying the administration of officials, understanding the people's sentiments, and caring for the people.

"I am very happy, and I feel that every generation has talented people.

"I have reached the highest position in the government, and have no other requests. I only hope that Your Majesty will allow me to retire, so that I can retire home and enjoy my remaining years. I only hope that my eldest grandson and his wife will have good news soon, and that I can also enjoy the company of my grandson at home, so that four generations can live together under one roof."

boom!
Yan Song, who had been in power in the Ming Dynasty for nearly twenty years and had held the position of Prime Minister of the Cabinet for nearly twenty years, slowly spoke in public, stating that he wanted to resign from the position, ask for leave, and return home to live out his days.

The entire Wanshou Palace exploded.

"No!"

"Old Prime Minister, you must not do that!"

"I object! Your Majesty must not grant the Prime Minister's request!"

"I second the proposal!"

Just for a moment.

People like Yuan Wei, Lei Li, Ouyang Bijin and others all spoke out in opposition.

Even Gao Gong, in a rare move, spoke out loudly to oppose Yan Song's decision to beg for his remains at this time.

Jiajing's head was buzzing as if a pot of boiling water had exploded.

The moment his old Prime Minister asked for his bones, his mind had completely lost the ability to think.

With his own deliberate connivance, Yan Song, who had been in charge of the cabinet and the court for nearly twenty years, actually wanted to beg for his bones!

For an instant.

Scenes from the past flashed through Jiajing's mind.

That was when he went north from Anlu to Beijing, trying to bring about reforms, but finally slacked off and chose Yan Song to be the chief minister of the cabinet.

Is the old prime minister a capable minister?

Jiajing knew very well that in many cases the old Prime Minister was just following his own wishes.

but.

Isn't this exactly what you want?

The old prime minister is already good enough, not to mention how much infamy he has endured, just the tasks of the two capitals and thirteen provinces of the Ming Dynasty over the years have kept the old prime minister awake at night.

"I'm not allowed!"

Jiajing spoke slowly, but his tone was extremely firm.

The imperial court is still dependent on the old prime minister, and I am even more dependent on this old prime minister who has been with me for nearly twenty years!
Xu Jie was also very confused at this moment.

He looked at Yan Song with a dull gaze, looking at the man with whom he had been fighting for half his life.

For an instant.

Xu Jie was in a very complicated mood.

Yan Song took the initiative to resign and beg for his remains, which was something he had never expected.

For a moment.

Xu Jie felt a little relieved.

If Yan Song really wanted to retire sincerely, then I would definitely forgive him in the future and would not allow others to mention the past again.

But what if Yan Song was retreating in order to advance?
Xu Jie became more alert.

He repeatedly observed Yan Song's reactions and actions, but was still unsure and unable to give a final and accurate judgment.

After saying no, Jiajing stood up, walked down from above, and came in front of Yan Song.

"You and I have been king and subject for decades. I know you, and you know me."

"I am not a saint or a perfect person, but I also know that you are not a powerful official!"

After saying that.

Jiajing glanced around threateningly.

Everyone present bowed and clasped their fists.

"The Prime Minister has been impartial and loyal to the country for decades. He serves the emperor and the people, and is definitely not a powerful official!"

Yan Song sighed deeply.

He tried to stand up trembling uncontrollably.

But it seems to be really old.

Seeing this, Yan Shaoting hurriedly stepped forward and helped Old Yan up.

Yan Song, who was helped up, bowed and looked at the emperor in front of him, then lowered his head. "Your Majesty, I am old, but there are countless capable ministers and talented people in the court, and there are many rising stars."

"The emperor of the Ming Dynasty is in power, and there is no reason why the court cannot function without someone else."

"My request to beg for my remains today is not in response to what my only son said, nor is it a retreat in order to advance before the Emperor."

"Old minister..."

Talking.

Yan Song raised his head and raised his trembling right arm.

Then Old Yan smiled awkwardly.

"I am really old..."

Jiajing's eyes flickered.

This is the second time today that the Prime Minister has mentioned his only son.

If it were in the past.

This old Prime Minister only talked about the relationship between the emperor and his subjects, but not between father and son.

rule.

This is the most important quality of this old Prime Minister.

And this moment.

Looking at Yan Song's trembling right arm.

Jiajing sighed in his heart and quickly reached out to support Yan Song's trembling right arm.

Subsequently.

In front of everyone.

Jiajing smiled and said to Yan Song: "You are not old yet! You are only eighty, and you are still twenty years away from a hundred!"

Yan Song also had a smile on his face.

just.

He shook his head: "Even if it is true as the emperor said, I can live to be a hundred years old, I should not occupy the position of Prime Minister. It is reasonable, public and private that I should step down and let others take over."

Jiajing, however, tightly grasped Yan Song's right arm, his eyes solemn, and said in a deep voice: "I have said that I will not allow the Prime Minister to resign!"

After saying that.

Jiajing raised his head and looked at the other people present again.

Everyone bowed and nodded.

Yan Song really wanted to retreat.

Although I don’t know the reason.

But this time, it can't be fake.

For a while.

Everyone felt complicated and solemn.

It was a doubt about Yan Song's decision to abdicate and let others take over.

There is also anxiety about how the political situation will change if the prime minister of the cabinet changes.

disturbed?

If the Prime Minister steps down, everyone will be able to make a further step forward.

Why do you feel uneasy?
No one knows how I feel at this moment.

Jiajing, who was looking at everyone, had already spoken.

"The Prime Minister resigns, but I will not allow it."

"Even if you ask to resign three times, I will not allow you to do so!"

"I have been cultivating the Mystery for twenty years, which means that the Prime Minister has been in charge of the government for twenty years! I am not a heartless and ungrateful person, nor am I a foolish monarch!"

"I have made my words clear today so that you all know."

Everyone bent their waists a little more.

Jiajing raised his eyebrows and said, "As long as the Prime Minister has not committed the crime of treason, I will never punish him! You are also not allowed to discuss the fact that the Prime Minister has been in power for many years!"

In an instant.

The whole hall was shocked.

The emperor didn't even care.

Not only does it show that even if Yan Song, the chief minister of the cabinet, resigned three times, he would not be allowed to retire.

He even said that as long as the Prime Minister did not commit the serious crime of treason, Yan Song would never be convicted of other things.

As for the last sentence.

To put it bluntly, other people are not allowed to comment on what Yan Song, the Prime Minister, has done for many years.

But secretly.

However, no one is allowed to attack or impeach Yan Song from now on!
When everyone was shocked that Yan Song suddenly received an imperial edict that was equivalent to a golden medal of immunity from death.

Jiajing lowered his head and looked at the old prime minister in front of him.

He smiled and whispered, "Lord Yan, you are already over eighty years old, and I... know it myself..."

Yan Song suddenly raised his head and looked at the emperor with uneasiness in his eyes.

Jiajing smiled and shook his head, then said loudly: "How about letting me and the Prime Minister leave a good reputation of harmony between the monarch and his subjects for future generations?"

After saying that.

Jiajing's face was full of smiles, but he couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

The Prime Minister is over eighty years old.

And what about yourself?

The Prime Minister said that he now goes to bed late and wakes up early, and his head and legs feel cold at night.

I am actually no more than that.

The emperor would not live a hundred years, let alone ten thousand years.

Throughout history, countless kings who foolishly dreamed of living a hundred years have left clear lessons for later kings.

And all these years, what I have sought is actually a good reputation as a king.

If he could really get along well with the Prime Minister who has been in charge of the court for twenty years, the monarch and his subjects could live in harmony.

It's a beautiful story.

Just as Yan Song was thinking about how to answer.

Jiajing had already pressed Yan Song down on the stool.

And then, under the puzzled gaze of everyone.

Jiajing turned around and walked up a few steps.

Then he waved his Taoist robe and turned to face everyone.

"The Prime Minister is a man who is loyal to the country. I have already made it clear."

"Now, you should also see what kind of appearance my Prime Minister has!"

Speaking of it.

Jiajing's eyes flickered continuously.

In front of everyone.

Jiajing spoke in a deep voice.

"I!"

"We must give the Yan family a huge reward!"

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