I, Jiajing, successfully cultivated immortality

Chapter 533 The chess game is not over yet, how can you easily admit defeat?

Soon, everyone browsed through Zhao Zhenji's list of officials who impeached Hai Rui from Shangshu, as well as the contents of those impeachment memorials.

After that, Gao Gong turned his gaze to Zhao Zhenji, and then spoke.

"Mr. Zhao, you can rest assured that the evidence you submitted will soon be sent to His Majesty through the Supervisor of Ceremonies!"

After Gao Gong finished speaking, he immediately called a subordinate official and gave instructions.

"Send these things, along with the memorials that have been processed over there, to the Supervisor of Rituals!"

"Yes, Mr. Gao Ge!"

Facing Gao Gong's instructions, the subordinate official did not dare to show any signs of neglect and immediately responded respectfully.

After the subordinate official left, Zhao Zhenji glanced at the desk not far away, those piles of memorials waiting to be processed, and then saw him facing everyone, respectfully saluting.

"Since the cabinet affairs are so busy, it is inconvenient for the subordinate officials to continue to bother here, so I will resign first!"

"Ah."

After that, Zhao Zhenji didn't stop at all, and immediately turned and left the cabinet.

……

Forbidden City, Supervisor of Rituals.

Ever since Chen Hong was tortured to death by the East Factory because of the informant, Feng Bao, as Lu Fang's godson, gradually took his place in the Supervisor of Ceremonies.

Feng Bao's current status in the Prison of Rites is second only to his godfather Lu Fang and Huang Jin who has always worked hard.

Moreover, as Feng Bao became more and more familiar with the affairs of the Supervisor of Rituals, coupled with his keen insight into the court situation, Feng Bao never made any mistakes again.

At this moment, in the room of the Supervisor of Ceremonies, Feng Bao was criticizing the memorial sent from the cabinet according to past practice.

Feng Bao did not dare to neglect the matter of criticizing the red people. Every time the subordinate officer responsible for delivering memorials sent a memorial, he would carefully read the contents of the memorial from beginning to end, and after confirming that there were no errors or omissions, , just raised the vermilion pen to criticize the red.

After General Feng Bao finished reviewing the last memorial in his hand, he stood up from his seat and moved his body a little.

At this moment, a subordinate official responsible for delivering memorials came in and reported respectfully.

"Eunuch Feng, here is the latest memorial from the cabinet!"

Hearing this, Feng Bao nodded, without even looking at the subordinate, he just pointed to the desk beside him, and gave instructions.

"Well, I see, just put it there!"

"Yes, Eunuch Feng!"

After hearing this, the subordinate official placed the memorial in his hand at the location designated by Feng Bao, and then left.

"Oh, what happened? Why are you getting busier and busier lately!"

Complaining so, Feng Bao sat back on the chair and began to deal with the latest memorial sent by the cabinet in a leisurely manner.

But soon, Feng Bao discovered that there were some differences in the memorial sent by the cabinet this time.

"This... this is the impeachment memorial, and the target of the impeachment is still the left deputy capital censor Hai Rui!"

After Feng Bao finished reading the content of the impeachment memorial in his hand, a little surprise appeared on his face.

Not only that, but Feng Bao also discovered the completed list of officials who impeached Hai Rui in Shangshu.

Although Feng Bao had no direct contact with this Hai Rui, he often heard Lu Fang mention this person.

"In the past, my godfather often said that this Hai Rui's family member is prosperous and has an immeasurable future. He wants me to establish a good relationship with him as much as possible. But now, isn't the opportunity coming?"

As the chief eunuch of the Bureau of Ceremonies, Feng Bao has a variety of sources of information. Even if there is a slight disturbance in the court, Feng Bao can know about it in advance and be prepared to deal with it in advance.

Feng Bao knew very well that although on the surface, Hai Rui's trip was to Shandong to investigate the case, in fact, the mission of Hai Rui's trip was to detect and eliminate the White Lotus Sect that was raging in the area.

But at this juncture, a large number of officials suddenly appeared in the DPRK to impeach Hai Rui. It is difficult not to doubt the motives behind this.

After much deliberation, Feng Bao finally decided to go to Qianqing Palace in person and tell Yu Jiajing about this in person!

After that, Feng Bao, after making corresponding arrangements, immediately took the few memorials to impeach Hai Rui, and the completed list of officials who impeached Hai Rui, and formally set off to the Qianqing Palace.

……

At this moment, in Qianqing Palace, Jiajing is playing Go with Lu Fang after a long absence.

I saw Jiajing pick up a black chess piece from the chess basket on the side. Immediately, there was a "click" sound, and the black chess piece landed on the chessboard.

After observing the situation for a long time, Lu Fang picked up a white chess piece from the chess basket on the side and dropped it to the corresponding position.

After taking this step, Lu Fang wiped the sweat from her forehead with her sleeve, and complimented her.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me for speaking frankly. Your chess skills are unique in the entire Ming Dynasty. I am no longer your Majesty's opponent!"

When Jiajing heard Lu Fang's words, no complacency appeared on his face, and he said slowly.

"Lu Fang, you can't say that. This game of chess has not been played yet. How can you admit defeat so easily?"

Hearing this, Lu Fang sneered twice, but did not continue speaking.

At this moment, Jiajing's voice sounded in Lu Fang's ears: "By the way, Lu Fang, how are the preparations at the Ministry of Rites?"

When Lu Fang heard Jiajing's words, she immediately turned her gaze to Jiajing, and carefully confirmed to him.

"Your Majesty, do you mean that apart from the imperial examinations, the separate examinations for the clan and nobles are held?"

Jiajing nodded when he heard the words, and immediately dropped the chess pieces in his hand, and responded with words.

"Well, that's right, that's what I'm referring to!"

"Didn't Yan Shifan say earlier that according to the usual practice, the Ministry of Rites should come forward to propose questions and organize the exam? It has been several days, but there is no movement at the Ministry of Rites. Go and urge Li Chunfang for me some other day. !"

When Lu Fang heard this, his face immediately turned serious, and he replied respectfully.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

After Lu Fang finished speaking, he immediately picked up a white chess piece from the chess basket on the side. After thinking about it for a long time, he dropped the chess piece.

At this moment, there was a rush of footsteps from outside Qianqing Palace, and not long after, the guiding eunuch was seen walking in.

After seeing Jiajing's figure, he immediately looked happy. Immediately, he came to Jiajing's side, leaned down, and reported respectfully.

"Your Majesty, the Chief of Ceremonies reports that eunuch Feng Bao is outside asking for an audience. He said he has something important to report!"

"Oh, Feng Bao?"

When Jiajing heard the words, doubts appeared on his face, and after he glanced at Lu Fang who was not far away, he dropped the black chess in his hand onto the board, and then gave instructions.

"Well, I see, let him in!"

Lu Fang, who was sitting directly opposite Jiajing, was a little confused about Feng Bao's arrival. He absentmindedly picked up a white chess piece from the chess basket and dropped it on the chess board casually.

After that, Jiajing's slightly surprised voice sounded in Lu Fang's ears: "Lv Fang, look, what did I say before? This game of chess has not been played yet, how can I admit defeat so easily?"

"Look, didn't you win?"

After Jiajing finished speaking, he immediately threw the black chess in his hand into the chess basket.

Seeing this situation, Lu Fang immediately focused her attention on the chess game in front of her again.

It wasn't until this moment that he discovered that the move he had made at will not only cut off Jiajing's soon-to-be-formed dragon in the middle, but also reinvigorated his remaining pieces because of this move.

Seeing this situation, Lu Fang showed a flustered expression, and immediately wanted to explain.

"Your Majesty...Your Majesty, this... this, servant girl..."

Seeing this, Jiajing just waved his hand and gave instructions with a relaxed expression.

"Okay, it's just a game of chess!"

At this moment, Feng Bao was seen entering the Qianqing Palace with silent steps. As soon as he entered the Qianqing Palace, he knelt on the ground respectfully and immediately spoke.

"My slave, I bow to your Majesty, long live my emperor!"

When Jiajing heard the words, he immediately cast his eyes on Feng Bao and asked.

"Well, Feng Bao, tell me, is there anything you want to report to me?"

Feng Bao, who was kneeling on the ground, heard what Jiajing said, and immediately took out the several impeachment memorials he had prepared early in the morning, as well as the list of officials who had been impeached, from his sleeves, raised them high above his head, and said respectfully.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, here is the impeachment memorial that the cabinet sent over to the Supervisor of Rituals not long ago. This servant feels that the matter is of great importance, so I just wanted to tell Your Majesty about it face to face!"

After Feng Bao finished speaking, he buried his head deeply, quietly waiting for Jiajing's further instructions.

After Jiajing heard the words, he pondered for a moment, then looked at Lu Fang at the side, and gave instructions.

"Lu Fang, bring it to me!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

After responding, Lu Fang immediately came to Feng Bao's side, and delivered the few impeachment memorials, as well as the completed list of officials impeached by Shangshu, to Jiajing's hands.

Jiajing took it from Lu Fang's hands, opened the impeachment memorial, and began to read it meticulously.

Time passed so slowly, I don't know how long it has passed, I saw Jiajing put these things in his hand on the desk beside him quite casually, with a mocking look on his face, he spoke to himself.

"Oh, you lost your temper so quickly?"

Seeing this situation, Lu Fang on the side couldn't hold back her curiosity, and after deliberating about the language, she asked Jiajing.

"Your Majesty... Your Majesty, what is said here?"

When Jiajing heard this, he glanced over Lu Fang's body and responded unhurriedly.

"Just as Hai Rui found out something, someone in the court immediately couldn't sit still. These things are the memorial to impeach Hai Rui!"

Lu Fang couldn't help being shocked when she heard this, and then she mustered up the courage to propose to Jiajing.

"Your Majesty, do you need me to send someone to check their details, or..."

Jiajing heard what Lu Fang said. After thinking about it for a moment, he pointed and responded immediately: "Well, Lu Fang, you send someone to find out the details of these people and see if they are related to those few." There’s a family connection.”

"If you find any problems in the middle, just take it down!"

When Jiajing's words fell, Lu Fang immediately responded in a deep voice without thinking.

"Obey, Your Majesty, this servant will do it now!",

"Ah."

Jiajing had a panoramic view of the expression on Lu Fang's face, responded in a subtle way, and immediately came in front of Feng Bao, and spoke words of encouragement.

"Feng Bao, get up, you have done a good job in this matter!"

When Feng Bao heard this, a look of surprise appeared on his face. After a moment of stunned, he came back to his senses, his face was full of determination, and said in a deep voice.

"Your Majesty is serious, these are the duties that slaves should fulfill!"

"If His Majesty needs it, this servant is willing to do everything for His Majesty, and will not hesitate to die, in order to repay His Majesty's kindness!"

Jiajing seemed to be very pleased with Feng Bao's words, with a look of relief on his face, and immediately gave instructions.

"It's great that you have this kind of heart. In this way, you don't have to rush back to the Supervisor of Rituals, go and call Zhao Zhenji to me, and say that I have something important to discuss with him!"

When Feng Bao heard this, his face was full of respect, and he immediately responded in a deep voice.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Lu Fang on the side had a panoramic view of this scene, and after looking at Feng Bao without any trace, he immediately lowered his eyes, not knowing what he was thinking.

After Lu Fang and Feng Bao took orders to leave, Jiajing was the only one left in the huge Qianqing Palace.

Immediately, Jiajing called the eunuch, and after putting away the chessboard, chess basket, etc., he sat back on the dragon chair alone, gently rubbed the dragon head carved on the dragon chair, and said silently to himself.

"Heh, you bumped into this yourself, no wonder I!"

"I don't know how much wealth you have accumulated, I am really curious..."

……

On the other hand, since Feng Bao received Jiajing's order, he did not dare to neglect in the slightest. After leaving the Qianqing Palace, he rushed to the Inspector's Office without stopping.

In the duty room of the Inspectorate, at this moment, Zhao Zhenji was pacing the room anxiously with his hands behind his back, muttering something in his mouth.

"I have clearly submitted the impeachment memorial and the list of officials impeached by the Shangshu. Why hasn't His Majesty responded yet?"

"Is it possible that something happened in the middle?"

Thinking so, Zhao Zhenji immediately sat back on the chair and poured himself a cup of hot tea.

"That's right. After all, Hai Rui is currently investigating the case in Shandong. If it is not completed, it will involve the interests of those families. The rest is easy to say, but Yan Shenggong's side is a bit difficult. No matter how you say it, His Majesty has to take care of it." The impact is not, if the time comes..."

Just as Zhao Zhenji was still racking his brains, thinking about the possible development of this matter, there was a knock on the door from outside.

Seeing that his thoughts were interrupted, Zhao Zhenji's face suddenly showed an angry look, and he spoke impatiently.

"Come in!"

After Zhao Zhenji finished speaking, there was only a "squeak" sound. The door of the room was pushed open, and a nervous subordinate came in and reported respectfully to Zhao Zhenji.

"My lord, Eunuch Feng, the supervisor of ceremonies, is seeking to see him outside, and he said that he obeyed His Majesty's order!"

(End of this chapter)