I, Jiajing, successfully cultivated immortality

Chapter 385 Assemblies
Soon, the cabinet officially announced the detailed rules for the integration of government and gentry to pay food.

But this time, the shock caused was much stronger than before, and the civil and military officials in the capital had a heated discussion on this matter.

"In all dynasties, scholars have always been favored by the imperial court. Why have they all changed now!"

"Your Majesty must have been deceived by treacherous ministers. If this continues, my Great Ming will lose the country!"

"Absurd, gentry paying taxes is an anecdote that has never been heard before!"

Under the influence of the atmosphere, some hot-headed officials decided to jointly write a letter, imploring the emperor to withdraw his order.

If it is said that the gentry were still able to talk about whether the integration of officials and gentry was actually implemented, the current situation has made them have to pay attention to it, because the emperor's sword has been placed on the neck of the entire gentry class. !
Some of these gentry soon realized that the emperor wanted to completely abolish the gentry's privilege of not paying taxes. If they backed down, the gentry's good days would come to an end!

Among the many officials running around for this matter, Li Ding, the right servant of the Ministry of Rites, seemed quite eager.

There is no other reason why Li Ding is so eager, because the emperor's upcoming policy of integrating government and gentry to pay food has greatly damaged the rights and interests of his family.

Li Ding's family is located in Pingyang, Shanxi Province. It is also a well-known big family in the local area. With Li Ding, a high-ranking official who lives in the right servant of the Ministry of Rites, his family owns countless fertile fields in the local area. Not only that, but also countless The common people took the initiative to bring the land they owned to defect.

If the integration of government and gentry to pay food is officially implemented, it is inevitable that he will lose the privilege of tax exemption, and this will be an extremely heavy blow to Li Ding and the family behind him.

For this reason, Li Ding took the initiative to invite Ying to lobby his immediate superior, Li Chunfang, Minister of Rites.

He hoped that Li Chunfang could sign his name in the petition to the emperor. In this way, even the emperor would have to pay attention to the signature of the Minister of Rites.

With such expectations in mind, Li Ding came to Li Chunfang's mansion in the capital and knocked on the door.

……

Capital, Yan Mansion.

At this moment, Yan Shifan hurried into Yan Song's study and reported the news he had heard.

"Father, something is wrong. Since the cabinet officially announced the detailed rules for the integration of government and gentry, it has attracted opposition from many officials!"

"At this moment, they are holding a meeting in tandem with each other, and they plan to jointly sign a letter, begging His Majesty to take it back!"

"Father, what should we do next!"

After Yan Song patiently listened to what Yan Shifan had inquired about, he put the brush in his hand aside, glanced at Yan Shifan immediately, and ordered unhurriedly.

"Why are you panicking? Tell the people under us that they must not participate in tonight's rally!"

"Otherwise, you will be at your own risk!"

After Yan Shifan listened to Yan Song's instructions, his restless heart also calmed down a little.

At this moment, only the butler came to report.

"Mr. Yan Ge, Luo Longwen, Yan Maoqing, Zhang Runde and others, please see me outside!"

When Yan Song heard this, a helpless look appeared on his face, he sighed, and immediately ordered.

"Let them in!"

"Yes, Mr. Yan Ge!"

After the butler responded, he quickly left the room.

Yan Song looked at Yan Shifan who was still in a daze, and reminded him: "What are you doing in a daze, come with me!"

When Yan Shifan heard this, he suddenly came back to his senses, and quickly responded: "Oh, yes, father!"

When Yan Song came to the waiting room of Yan Mansion with Yan Shifan's support, he suddenly found that Luo Longwen, Yan Maoqing, Zhang Runde and other officials had already gathered in the waiting room.

Seeing Yan Song coming, the crowd seemed to have found their backbone, they hurriedly bowed slightly, and said in unison: "Old Yan Ge!"

Seeing this situation, Yan Song's face was full of displeasure, and after looking around, he said: "You come to me with such fanfare, aren't you afraid of your majesty..."

Yan Song didn't finish his sentence, but after a cold snort, he sat at the head of the waiting room.

After that, Luo Longwen, the servant of the Ministry of Industry, summoned up his courage to stand up and explained.

"Old Yan Ge, we have no other choice. Only you can think about the situation in the capital for us..."

After listening to Luo Longwen's statement, Yan Song shook his head and said slowly.

"This matter is very simple, you just need to go home now, thank you behind closed doors, and don't see anyone!"

"I can guarantee that you will be safe and sound from now on!"

"If anyone dares not to listen to the old man's advice, then please ask for blessings."

"Okay, I've finished my words, you can leave now!"

After Yan Song's words fell, he withdrew his gaze, and immediately looked at the ground casually, without saying a word.

Everyone didn't expect Yan Song's suggestion to be so simple, they looked at each other in blank dismay, and after a while, Yan Maoqing stood up and proposed to everyone.

"Since Mr. Yan Ge has told us what to do, then let's act according to the plan!"

After Yan Maoqing's words fell, Zhang Runde, the servant of the Ministry of Punishment, also stood up and followed Ying Hedao.

"Yeah, when did Mr. Yan Ge let us down!"

I have to say that what Zhang Runde said touched the hearts of most people present.

For so long, Yan Song, as the chief assistant of the cabinet, has never let everyone down. Even when Qingliu was pressing every step of the way last time, and there were traitors inside, he still managed to turn the corner.

"Yes, Mr. Yan Ge, I won't disturb your rest!"

"I'll leave right now!"

Soon, many officials who had gathered in the waiting room left in a hurry. Seeing this situation, Yan Song couldn't help turning around, and gave orders to Yan Shifan who was beside him.

"Continue to inquire about the news in this regard, if there is any situation, just tell me directly!"

"Yes, Father!"

……

At this moment, Lu Fang looked at the Hall of Mental Cultivation which was close at hand, but a trace of hesitation quietly appeared on her face.

Lu Fang was worried that the emperor would be furious when he learned about the current situation in the capital from him, and His Majesty's body would probably...

Lu Fang didn't dare to continue thinking about it. After a long time, Lu Fang seemed to have made up her mind. She walked into the Hall of Mental Cultivation with heavy steps.

Lu Fang looked at the figure sitting on the dragon chair, and said respectfully.

"The servant has seen His Majesty!"

Jiajing heard the words, put down the book in his hand, and immediately asked Lu Fang.

"Lu Fang, did you find anything?"

After hearing this, Lu Fang hesitated for a moment, gritted her teeth, took out a list from her cuff, and reported it.

"His Majesty, since the official announcement of the detailed rules of the government-gentry integration grain payment policy, most of the civil and military officials in the capital have opposed it!"

"In addition, there are some officials who don't know what is good or bad, hold rallies and incite Guozijian students."

"They are colluding with each other at this moment, trying to get your Majesty to take back your order through a joint letter!"

"Here is the list of officials involved in this matter!"

When Lu Fang said this, she paused and continued to add.

"In addition, not long ago, Luo Longwen, Minister of Industry, Zhang Runde, Minister of Punishment, Yan Maoqing and others ran to Yan Song's mansion with great fanfare, discussing something."

(End of this chapter)