Chapter 343: Yan Runwu? My man!

The sky of the Ming Dynasty will change from today.

Prince Yu's position in the court will be further enhanced.

And Yan Shaoting...

When Prince Yu was still holding the job of the principal of Changping Academy, Yan Shaoting was the man Prince Yu brought in!
If we further change the approach.

He, Yan Shaoting, is the one who has done great service in following the emperor!

Xu Jie felt bitter and annoyed, but he could only bow and smile and said, "Your Majesty, Yan Binke's talent is rare in the country. Today's recommendation system for candidates is very detailed, which shows that Yan Binke also has the talent to assist the country. I no longer have any doubts in my heart. I hope this law can be implemented throughout the country and used to stabilize the country."

Jiajing glanced at Yan Shaoting and said jokingly, "Yan Runwu, you must have heard what Lord Xu said about you!"

Yan Shaoting pretended not to know and shook his head.

Jiajing laughed: "Lord Xu is saying that you can be a minister who assists the Ming Dynasty!"

Yan Shaoting immediately shook his head and bowed.

Xu Jie is disgusting himself!

Everyone knows that unless Old Yan retires, there is no way he will be able to enter the cabinet until he reaches a certain age.

Xu Jie was obviously praising himself, but he insisted on adding this sentence: he has the talent to assist the country.

Isn't it just disgusting yourself!
only……

Isn't he asking for trouble?

Yan Shaoting bowed his head and said, "I am so young, how can I deserve such praise from Lord Xu? If Lord Xu had not examined the officials before the various ministries and offices in the court, how could there be a debate about the officials in the Changping newspaper? In fact, if there was no Lord Xu, there would be no system of recommending students to be officials today!"

Old Dog Xu is disgusted by himself.

Don't blame yourself for feeding his own poop into his mouth!

really.

When I heard Yan Shaoting bring up the old matter again.

Xu Jie only felt that his whole body was filled with energy and blood rushing to his head.

He quickly lowered his head.

"Mr. Yan, you are too kind."

"I am already old, and every generation has its own talented people. The future of our Ming Dynasty will depend on you, Mr. Yan."

Yan Shaoting smiled faintly and declined.

Jiajing waved his hand above.

He sat up straight.

As everyone watched, they knew in their hearts that the emperor was about to make the final decision.

Jiajing said in a clear voice: "Now Lord Yan has mentioned to me many times that Lord Xu is in charge of all matters in the cabinet. Since Lord Xu has no objection to this matter, I think the cabinet should agree with Lord Xu. However..."

The emperor smiled faintly.

Yan Shaoting muttered to himself twice.

The old Taoist priest will certainly let the cabinet go through the motions again, and then make it clear that this matter is not his own dictatorship, but is recognized by the cabinet.

This is called risk sharing.

really.

Just as Yan Shaoting muttered.

He smiled and said, "Lü Fang will draft an edict and copy today's discussion in detail and send it to the cabinet for review by Yan Gelao and others. If the cabinet has any additional comments, please send a copy to me. If not, the cabinet will use its seal and announce it to the court and the world."

Although now the old Taoist priest can issue it through imperial decree.

But he still chose to take the most formal approach, submitting it to the cabinet for review, and then announcing it to the world.

In this way, things were just as Yan Shaoting muttered, and it was the collective wisdom of the court.

Xu Jie lowered his head, clasped his fists and said, "I accept your order."

Just when Yan Shaoting and Zhang Juzheng were about to say goodbye.

Jiajing looked at Yan Shaoting with a smile.

That look doesn't look like a good thing.

Yan Shaoting was alert.

The old Taoist priest had better not make trouble for himself.

Otherwise, I will continue to bring harm to your son and grandson!

Jiajing smiled and said, "I have appointed you as the principal of Changping Academy and the chief academic officer of the Imperial College. You will be asked to go to Changping and pass on the order. Then discuss the details with him, check for omissions, copy the questions, and submit them to the cabinet for the detailed implementation of the system of recommended students for official positions."

I knew it was no good!

Yan Shaoting snorted in his heart.

This great achievement was truly attributed to Prince Yu Zhu Zaigui.

But the old Taoist priest not only asked himself to take on the job of conveying the imperial edict that was supposed to be done by Lu Fang and others, but also asked him to continue to score points for his son!

What does it mean to discuss the details again, check for deficiencies and fill in the gaps, and then submit them to the cabinet for use?

Isn't this just to allow his son to continue to appear before the court to curry favors!
But no matter how Yan Shaoting hummed in his heart.

I can still only bow and clasp my fists.

"The minister obeys the order."

As soon as Jiajing finished speaking, Lu Fang handed the imperial edict that he had prepared long ago to Yan Shaoting to appoint Prince Yu as the chief academic officer of the Imperial College.

Yan Shaoting glanced at Lao Lu.

This old Taoist priest’s lackey!
It’s really fast!

He took the imperial edict with a smile, and then said goodbye.

Looking at the backs of Yan Shaoting, Xu Jie and Zhang Juzheng as they left.

On the Taotai, Jiajing let out a deep sigh.

Lu Fang immediately glanced over.

"Master?"

"Today is clearly a happy day. Prince Yu is extremely talented. Being inspired by Prince Yu and strictly enforcing the system of recommending guests to officials, it shows that Prince Yu is now capable of government affairs. It is cause for celebration!"

He then glanced sideways at Lu Fang.

His expression changed several times.

Finally he spat.

"Confused!"

Lu Fang was stunned for a moment, then smiled innocently: "I am a stupid person."

Jiajing did not explain why he sighed, nor did he explain why he scolded Lu Fang for being stupid.

He just sighed again after a while.

However, there was a bit more curiosity in Jiajing's eyes.

"Is Changping really a good place?"

For a moment, Lu Fang didn't quite understand why the emperor said that.

I can only keep this matter in mind for the time being.

Maybe someday, I should find an opportunity to tell this to the boy who said he would take care of me in my old age.

Huang Jin stood aside with a silly look on his face.

He witnessed the emperor's every word and action without saying a word.

And outside the Wanshou Palace.

Yan Shaoting was not prepared to talk nonsense with Xu Jie.

But Xu Jie was staring at him with a gloomy look.

"Guest Yan, before coming to the Wanshou Palace today, I went to the Meridian Gate."

Zhang Juzheng was watching from the side.

Yan Shaoting replied, "Today, hundreds of officials gathered outside the Meridian Gate. Lord Xu must have heard the news and rushed to appease them. Lord Xu is busy with state affairs, so please take care of yourself."

Xu Jie shook his head and said calmly, "Since His Majesty has approved the recommendation system for students to be appointed as officials proposed by guest Yan today, we should go to the Meridian Gate and persuade the Left Assistant Minister to return."

Done.

Xu Jie glanced at Yan Shaoting and Zhang Juzheng, then turned around and prepared to rush back to the imperial city and the cabinet from the Yuhe Bridge over the Taiye Lake.

Yan Shaoting glanced at Zhang Juzheng.

"Brother Taiyue?"

Zhang Juzheng had a smile on his face.

I don’t know what he was thinking or why he was laughing.

Zhang Juzheng said with a smile: "There is nothing to do in this government office today, so I will accompany Runwu to the Meridian Gate for a walk."

As he spoke, he walked towards Yingtai, south of Taiye Lake.

Yan Shaoting snorted with a smile on his face.

Then he followed Zhang Juzheng who was walking in front of him and walked out of the Meridian Gate together.

Wait until the two of them arrive outside the Meridian Gate.

I saw that the number of officials gathered in front of the Meridian Gate was more than at the beginning.

Starting from the Meridian Gate, a huge crowd of people lined up and sat in the back.

At this time, Gao Gong was still at the scene, and it seemed that Xu Jie did not send anyone to come in advance to explain the latest situation.

In front of the crowd, Yan Shifan saw his son and Zhang Juzheng walking towards him from the direction of Xiyuan.

Yan Shifan stood up immediately.

"Shao Ting, come here quickly and sit next to your father."

Gao Gong and others also saw Yan Shaoting and Zhang Juzheng sitting over.

What they knew more than Yan Shifan was that these two people were summoned by the emperor today.

Now Yan Shaoting and Zhang Juzheng have arrived at the Meridian Gate. I guess a decision has been made in the Western Garden.

Gao Gong couldn't help but squint his eyes.

Yan Shaoting couldn't help but frown when he heard the old man's cry.

Zhang Juzheng bowed and said in public: "Left Minister, His Majesty summoned me and the Holy Lord Runwu today to discuss the matter. The Holy Lord Yan Binke advised the court to open a system of recommendation for students waiting for official posts in order to solve the problem requested by my colleagues today. His Majesty has approved it, and the imperial edict will be announced to the court soon."

Yan Shifan raised his eyebrows.

Is the problem solved?
Isn't this too fast?

He looked at his son standing next to Zhang Juzheng, and soon burst into laughter.

In front of everyone, Yan Shifan looked at the officials around him.

"Everyone, you heard what Zhang Juzheng said, my son is already with the emperor and has solved the problem for us!"

As Zhang Juzheng and Yan Shifan spoke, everyone in front of the Meridian Gate showed curiosity, and everyone stood up at once.

Yan Shaoting immediately turned his head and glared at Zhang Juzheng fiercely.

It turned out that this guy did not return to Shuntian Prefecture, but instead followed me to Wumen, just for this matter.

He wants to put himself in the spotlight!

This guy just can't bear to see himself having nothing to do.

Yan Shaoting immediately stepped forward and grabbed the old man.

He said in a clear voice without disguising, "Father, in fact, today I, the headmaster of Changping Academy, gave advice, and your son was just speaking on your behalf. But it is true as the Grand Secretary said, your Majesty has already approved it, and the decree will come down soon."

Yan Shifan's face was filled with joy.

Don’t care about whether he is Prince Yu or not.

If his son wasn't involved, would the emperor have agreed so quickly? Would the matter have been resolved so quickly?
This favor must be accepted by all officials present.

But Yan Shaoting took the lead and said in a low voice: "Father, you should leave the palace and return to the government office as soon as possible. You can't slack off on your duties in the imperial court!"

After saying this, he looked at Yan Shifan with a deep gaze.

Yan Shifan, who was about to praise his son for his achievements, immediately received the eye signal. Although he was a little unhappy and didn't know the reason, he still nodded.

He waved his hand and pushed Yan Shaoting away.

Then he looked at Gao Gong and others under the Meridian Gate.

Yan Shifan said with a smile: "Thank you for your concern, the ministers. Since the emperor has already issued an order, we will return to the government office to do our work."

After saying this, Yan Shifan turned around.

"Everyone, let's all go."

"It is better for everyone to return to their respective offices as soon as possible. The mission of the imperial court cannot be delayed!"

"If there is no decree, we can just come back to the Meridian Gate."

Following Yan Shifan's shouting, the officials who had been sitting in silence for most of the day were already feeling hungry.

Look at the sky again.

It is almost time for all the ministries and government offices to have lunch.

Without Yan Shifan's further persuasion, everyone turned around and walked out of the palace.

And under the Meridian Gate.

When Gao Gong heard Yan Shifan's last cry, his face turned ashen.

It seems that Yan Shifan and his men are really going to treat the Meridian Gate as their own territory.

You can come as you please and leave as you please!

But has the matter been resolved?

It was clear that Xu Jie had gone to Xiyuan before, so why didn't he show up now?
Gao Gong was doubtful and looked at Yuan Wei and Li Chunfang.

The two were also confused.

Where is Xu Jie?
Could it be that the old guy is starting to hide his secrets?

The three of them just exchanged glances, then turned around and walked towards the Meridian Gate.

Watching the crowd disperse in front of the Meridian Gate.

Yan Shaoting turned around and prepared to settle the score with Zhang Juzheng.

But when he turned around, Zhang Juzheng was nowhere to be seen.

Yan Shaoting snorted coldly.

This place must be taken back later!
But now he was carrying the imperial edict for Prince Yu Zhu Zaigui, so Yan Shaoting did not dare to delay. He followed the crowd out of the imperial city and called for a sedan chair to return to Yan's Mansion first.

Then he got on a carriage from Yan's mansion and headed for Changping.

By the time he arrived in Changping, it was already getting dark.

Because he was in a hurry, he did not remember to eat at Yan's house. When he appeared in front of Zhu Zaigui, he was already hungry and his stomach was rumbling.

Yan Shaoting looked embarrassed. He took out the imperial edict from his arms and stuffed it directly into Zhu Zaigui's hand.

"Your Majesty, please read the decree given to you by His Majesty yourself."

"I will go find something to eat first."

After saying this, Yan Shaoting disappeared from the sight of Zhu Zaigui, who was filled with astonishment.

And around.

Nie Bao, Wang Ji, Qian Dehong, who had no classes today, came over with Zhou Yunyi and Xu Wei.

Behind them were a group of teachers from the academy and several friends of Nie Bao and his three friends from the literati circle who came to Changping as guests.

There were also several officials in the court who were on holiday today and came to the academy when they had time.

The emperor’s decree to Prince Yu?

Everyone cast curious glances at the imperial edict that Yan Shaoting stuffed into Zhu Zaigui's hands.

Zhu Zaigui was stunned for a long time before he reacted.

Open the imperial edict in front of everyone.

The purpose is simple.

It was just a simple and direct sentence, adding the title of Imperial College Chief Zhu Zaigui, the principal of Changping Academy.

"The Imperial Academy's chief priest?"

"Why did this decree come at this time?"

"Your Majesty, what do you mean?"

Nie Bao and the other two asked the questions that were in their minds one after another.

Everyone looked at each other, confused and shocked.

Those present were either officials or great scholars, so how could they not understand the profound meaning behind this decree?

Things have changed!
The Ming Dynasty's crown prince system has changed starting today!
before today.

The position of crown prince of the national dynasty cannot be guaranteed yet.

but now.

With this will.

That says it all.

But why is this happening?

Zhu Zaigui, the person involved, was also confused and had no idea how Yan Shaoting brought him such an order.

What should I do?
Should I return to the city to express my gratitude or go to the Imperial College to perform my duties?
Zhu Zaigui was completely at a loss.

Nie Bao frowned and started to curse: "This Yan Shaoting really has no rules!"

"He just disappeared without saying anything!"

Cursing and cursing.

Nie Bao, who was full of curiosity but puzzled, became more and more angry.

"This kid needs a good lesson!"

"Your Majesty clearly wanted him to deliver the order, but he ran away without even giving you an explanation!"

"Someone, come! Get the academy's ruler!"

"Today I will ask Yan Shaoting whether he still abides by the rules of my Changping Academy!"

Wang Ji and Qian Dehong were also itching to find out the ins and outs of this decree immediately.

Immediately started to encourage.

"That's it!"

"Here is the ruler!"

"Today I have to talk to him about the rules of the academy!"

Several visitors from outside the academy nearby were filled with envy.

The fact that these three old gentlemen treat Yan Shaoting like their own sons and nephews shows the status of Yan Shaoting in their hearts.

If he didn't have a sincere heart and deep love for them, how could he behave like his own children and nephews?

Everyone couldn't help but look at the person involved, His Royal Highness Prince Yu.

Although Zhu Zaigui had no idea about the imperial edict in his hand, he also wanted to figure it out.

But the three old masters looked like they were ready to kill people.

Zhu Zaigui immediately reached out to stop him.

"Master, calm down!"

"Runwu's stomach just now growled. I guess he has been so busy in the court today that he hasn't eaten anything yet. Let him eat his fill first."

Nie Bao, however, had a stern face: "Shanzhang, how can you indulge him like this? Are you still going to follow the rules?"

Zhu Zaigui shook his head repeatedly, smiling: "Runwu and I are not too far apart in age, and I usually treat him as just a younger brother in the family. There is no need to punish him with a ruler. Why don't we go find a place to have a cup of tea now, and then explain this matter after he finishes eating?"

Nie Bao was stunned for a moment.

Then he turned to look at Wang Ji and Qian Dehong beside him.

The three old men looked around with smiles in their eyes.

The people watching around were originally envious of the three old masters' attitude towards Yan Shaoting, who was like their son or nephew.

just now.

Prince Yu's words.

It shocked everyone even more.

What does Prince Yu mean by this?
What does it mean to treat him like a younger brother?
Isn't this equivalent to saying that Yan Runwu is Prince Yu's man?

And he is the kind of confidant with whom you can confide and trust!

I’m so envious!
"belch!"

The academy’s kitchen.

Yan Shaoting burped.

Then he remembered that he had thrown the imperial edict to Prince Yu without even giving an explanation.

I took a look at the sky outside.

It was dusk.

Yan Shaoting then walked out of the kitchen with his hands in his hands, and went to find Prince Yu to explain the order clearly.

after all.

I still have to continue to help Prince Yu gain points...

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