I, Jiajing, successfully cultivated immortality

Chapter 769: People’s thoughts are moved
There is no airtight wall in the world, and soon, the news spread that Yan Shifan hurried to the imperial hospital to seek medical treatment for Yan Song.

Just like dropping a bombshell in calm waters, this news soon caused an uproar.

There are many speculations about Yan Song's condition in both the government and the public.

At present, there are two most popular theories. One is that Yan Song occasionally caught wind and cold and can rest assured for a few days; the other is that Yan Song's tuberculosis has recurred and he will die soon.

After the news gradually spread, some people shouted that the sky has eyes and retribution was not good, and they immediately held a banquet for the guests to celebrate. Others chose to thank the guests behind closed doors and were in panic all day long.

In addition to the above two types of people, more people are secretly watching the development of the matter. They will never express their attitude easily until the situation is completely clear.

After all, Yan Song had been in the position of chief minister of the cabinet for twenty years and had accumulated great prestige. All civil and military officials feared him like a tiger or a wolf.

No one knows whether Yan Song can survive this time. What if he survives like before?
When the time comes, you who easily take sides will inevitably be liquidated, and your originally promising future will be ruined.

Despite this, some people still insisted on the idea of ​​​​standing in line as early as possible so as to harvest the fruits of victory, and went to Xu Jie, who had the best chance to succeed the chief minister of the cabinet, to express their loyalty.

In the evening, Xu Jie went to his mansion in Beijing.

At this time, the slightly anxious voice of Wang Ting, the right servant of the Ministry of Revenue, came from the study.

"Mr. Xu Ge, before I came here, my subordinates had already checked it out, and it was indeed true!"

"Then Yan Shifan went to the Imperial Hospital early in the morning and invited Dr. Li to Yan's Mansion for diagnosis and treatment. And according to the information we have found so far, Yan Song probably has a recurrence of tuberculosis and won't live long!"

When Wang Ting said this, he paused and continued to add: "Mr. Xu Ge, you might as well think about it carefully. If Yan Song's condition was not serious, how could Yan Shifan come to Tai Hospital early in the morning? , please ask the imperial doctor to come to the clinic for treatment?”

"According to my official opinion, it is probably the doctor Li who went to diagnose and treat the patient. He accepted money from the Yan family and agreed to help Yan Song conceal his illness."

After patiently listening to Wang Ting's analysis, Xu Jie nodded and said in agreement: "Well, we can't rule out this possibility for the time being. When Yan Song was seriously ill last time, it was Dr. Li who helped him conceal his illness. ”

Seeing that his analysis was recognized by Xu Jie, Wang Ting's face was full of excitement that could not be concealed.

Then, he looked away from Xu Jie and urged: "So Mr. Xu Ge, you can't hesitate any longer. If you miss this opportunity, you don't know when you will have to wait until the next time?"

"Our people are ready. We will only wait for your order to uproot the Strict Party and restore prosperity to the Ming Dynasty..."

Before Wang Ting finished speaking, he was interrupted by Xu Jie: "Don't worry, let's take a look at the situation first. We will know what Yan Song's situation is tomorrow."

After Xu Jie finished speaking, he looked in the direction of Wang Ting and ordered in a deep voice: "Go ahead, no one can do anything without my order. Do you understand?"

"Yes, Mr. Xu Ge!"

Seeing that Xu Jie had made a decision, even though Wang Ting was unhappy, he could only nod his head in agreement.

After that, Xu Jie withdrew his gaze from Wang Ting, waved his hand, and said: "Without further delay, go down quickly and inform others of the news!"

"Yes, Mr. Xu Ge, I will resign immediately!"

After Wang Ting bowed to Xu Jie, he walked out of the room.

……

After Wang Ting left, Xu Jie slowly stood up from his seat. At this time, Xu Jie's face was filled with an inexplicable look.

Xu Jie had actually believed most of Wang Ting's previous guesses, but he had been hesitant to make a decision out of caution.

"Is it possible that my chance, Xu Jie's, is about to come?"

Xu Jie's breathing couldn't help but become rapid when he thought that he had the opportunity to sit on the chair that only the chief minister of the cabinet could sit on.

"Xu Jie, don't be anxious, just wait, wait until tomorrow, everything will be revealed!"

After soothing himself, Xu Jie's increasingly restless heart gradually calmed down. After taking a deep breath, Xu Jie returned to his normal state.

At this moment, there was a slight knock on the door, and then the butler's voice was heard outside the door: "Master, here is the reply written by the young master to you!"

After learning that Xu Fan's reply to him had been delivered, Xu Jie cleared his throat and said: "Come in!"

After the words fell, there was only a "squeak" sound, the door of the room was pushed open, and not long after, the housekeeper stepped in.

After entering the study, the housekeeper did not hesitate at all. He immediately looked in the direction of Xu Jie, took out the envelope from his sleeve, and said respectfully: "Master, here is the letter sent by the young master to you!"

"Well, I understand, you go down first!"

After taking the envelope from the butler's hand, Xu Jie looked away, waved his hand, and gave instructions quite casually.

"Yes, sir!"

Seeing that his mission for this trip had been successfully accomplished, the housekeeper had no intention of staying too long. He bowed his hand to Xu Jie and then left the study.

When the housekeeper left, he also closed the door to the room.

After that, Xu Jie came to the desk and sat down, opened the envelope in his hand, and read the contents with special concentration.

"Father, you are in good health recently. I have truthfully informed the clan leader about the sea trade certificate you mentioned in your letter earlier."

"After the clan leader read the letter, he immediately summoned the clan members to discuss the matter. The boy also followed your instructions and in front of many elders in the clan, urged him not to annex land wantonly, and described in detail what the sea trade can bring The profits come..."

After reading the contents of the letter, Xu Jie's face was filled with joy.

Then, he put the letter aside, stroked his beard, and said to himself: "Okay, okay, Fan'er, when father solves the trouble here, I will make it up to you! "

"Fortunately, I didn't rush to draw a clear line with the family, otherwise..."

In Xu Jie's view, everything is developing in a good direction. First, he may take a step forward and take the position of chief minister of the cabinet, and then, the family is gradually transforming.

"Haha, today is truly a double blessing!"

"Yan Song, Yan Song, it's time for the grudges and grudges between us to come to an end. Don't worry, I will save your life when the time comes!"

When Xu Jie said this, he clenched his fists unconsciously, his face full of determination.

……

Similar dramas were also taking place in other places in the capital. At the same time, Gao Gong's residence in the capital was being held.

In the room, Gao Gong and Zhang Juzheng were sitting opposite each other.

Compared with Zhang Juzheng, who looked indifferent, Gao Gong looked a little restless at this time.

After all, if Yan Song is really seriously ill as the rumors say, then he can go one step further and sit in the position of Second Assistant to the Cabinet.

Then, Gao Gong put down the teacup in his hand, looked in the direction of Zhang Juzheng, and asked, "What do you think of the current situation?"

Zhang Juzheng heard Gao Gong's words, shook his head, and then said: "It is too early to draw conclusions at the moment. It is better not to take any action before the situation is clear."

When Zhang Juzheng said this, he paused for a moment and then continued: "The situation will be clear by tomorrow."

After listening to Zhang Juzheng's advice, Gao Gong's face was filled with an inexplicable look. He shook his head and said to himself: "Yes, wait until tomorrow, everything will be clear!"

For Gao Gong, he has been waiting for such a long time, not less than a day or two.

"Second Assistant to the Cabinet..."

Then, as if he suddenly remembered something, Gao Gong looked in the direction of Zhang Juzheng and asked with interest: "By the way, you said last time that Li Chunfang, the Minister of Rites, is willing to join us to plan reforms together. Are you How did you convince him?"

After Zhang Juzheng heard Gao Gong's words, he had no intention of hiding it. After recalling it for a moment, he said slowly: "Although Li Chunfang is talented, he has a gentle temperament and is not good at making decisions. If he is not forced, he will be No decision will be made.”

Hearing this, Gao Gong raised his eyebrows, looked in the direction of Zhang Juzheng, and continued to ask: "So?"

Facing Gao Gong's curious gaze, Zhang Juzheng pondered for a moment and then said slowly: "I just chatted with him alone and borrowed your name from Gao Ge!"

"I said to him, you know so much inside information. If you don't join, even if you join the cabinet in the future, Mr. Gao Ge and I will desperately drive you out of the cabinet. The cabinet does not need people who have nothing to do with their jobs. Take your place!”

After listening to Zhang Juzheng's narration, Gao Gong took a sip from the teacup on the table and asked, "Would you do this?"

When Gao Gong's words fell, Zhang Juzheng did not respond immediately. After a long time, he came back to his senses and responded in a subtle way: "Yes."

After getting Zhang Juzheng's affirmative answer, Gao Gong's face showed a look of sadness. After thinking about it for a long time, he looked solemnly in the direction of Zhang Juzheng and said in a deep voice.

"Brother Taiyue, I, Gao Gong, want to ask you something!"

"It doesn't matter what Mr. Gao Ge said."

Zhang Juzheng obviously did not expect that Gao Gong would say such words, and a look of surprise flashed across his face as he responded.

"After Yan Ge takes office, it will be Xu Ge's turn, and after Xu Ge's turn, it will be my turn. I only hope that one day, when I deviate from my original intention, I hope you can deal with me mercilessly. "

"Mr. Gao Ge, you...what are you?"

Zhang Juzheng suddenly stood up from his seat after hearing Gao Gong's words, his face full of shock.

……

At this time, Gao Gong seemed not to notice Zhang Juzheng's gaze, and said to himself: "The position of chief minister of the cabinet is not so easy to sit in. There is no friend in the officialdom, and there is no right and wrong in court affairs. In the final analysis, It’s nothing more than profit!”

"As for working for the imperial court, the merits and demerits are beyond anyone's reach. If you stay in this position for a long time, you will inevitably have some unnecessary thoughts in your mind." When Gao Gong said this, he paused for a moment and continued. : "Mr. Yan Ge is the most vivid example. When he first entered the official career, he spoke uprightly, was honest and self-respecting, and was once criticized."

"But since he took the position of chief minister of the cabinet, in order to keep his position, he began to do everything possible, forming cliques for personal gain, flattering superiors and bullying subordinates, allowing his subordinates to wantonly exploit the people, which led to the deterioration of the country's affairs, the complaints of the people, and the people's livelihood. ”

"So I hope that one day, when I deviate from my original intention, you can stand up, knock me down, and replace me!"

After listening to Gao Gong's heartfelt words, Zhang Juzheng remained silent for a long time. At this time, Zhang Juzheng's heart was full of respect for Gao Gong.

At present, Gao Gong has such an awareness before he takes the position of chief minister of the cabinet.

As for myself, if I put myself in this high position, can I do this?

Time passed by so slowly. I don’t know how long it had passed, but Zhang Juzheng came back to his senses, looked in the direction of Gao Gong, and made a promise.

"Brother Suqing, don't worry, if that day comes, I, Zhang Juzheng, will stand up and knock you down!"

"Ah."

Seeing that Zhang Juzheng agreed to his request, Gao Gong breathed a sigh of relief.

Then, perhaps feeling that the atmosphere in the room was a little too depressing, Gao Gong withdrew his gaze from Zhang Juzheng and changed the topic.

"By the way, I heard that you are very optimistic about Xu Shixing, who passed the Huiyuan exam?"

Regarding this question, Zhang Juzheng had no intention of avoiding it. He nodded and said in agreement: "Well, yes, I am very optimistic about this Xu Shixing. Before this, I have learned about this person's deeds in detail."

"This man was born in Southern Zhili, where culture and business flourished. Perhaps it was because he was carefully taught by Xu Shangzhen, the prefect of Suzhou. In Xu Shixing, he had both the rigor of officialdom and the shrewdness of a businessman."

"If you can cultivate them carefully, they will definitely become a great help for the reform in the future!"

"Ah."

After Gao Gong responded, he looked worriedly in the direction of Zhang Juzheng and asked, "By the way, those rumors about you in the capital recently..."

Zhang Juzheng didn't seem to care about this, he just waved his hand quite casually, and then said: "It doesn't matter, a gentleman is magnanimous when he has the right way, and a villain is always sad. I just need to have a clear conscience!"

Later, Zhang Juzheng changed the subject and continued: "Besides, His Majesty will not sit idly by on this matter."

Gao Gong also agreed with Zhang Juzheng's words. After pondering for a moment, he responded: "Well, yes, your Majesty will not just watch this happen!"

After that, seeing that it was getting late, Zhang Juzheng stood up from his seat at the right time and said goodbye to Gao Gong.

"Old Gaoge, it's getting late, I'll take my leave now!"

"Ah."

Knowing that Zhang Juzheng was preparing for the next imperial examination, Gao Gong had no intention of trying to persuade him to stay. After saying yes, he personally sent Zhang Juzheng off.

……

The Forbidden City, outside the Qianqing Palace.

At this time, Doctor Li looked at the Qianqing Palace so close in front of him, with the most uneasy expression on his face.

Although he had anticipated this situation in advance, when it actually happened, he still felt a little at a loss.

After finishing his duty at the hospital, Dr. Li returned home to rest without stopping.

Ever since he went to Yan Mansion to treat Yan Song, countless people wanted to learn about Yan Song's physical condition from his mouth.

Doctor Li knew that no matter what he said, no one would believe it. People would only believe what they wanted to believe.

Therefore, after careful consideration, Dr. Li insisted on announcing to the public that Yan Song's health was not serious and he just had an occasional cold.

In this way, those who want to take advantage of this opportunity to do something will think that he is forced by the Yan family's power, or that he has accepted the benefits of the Yan family, thereby helping Yan Song conceal his illness.

But this is understandable. After all, a small imperial doctor is too small compared to the behemoth of the Yan family. No matter what, he can only obey.

And those who want Yan Song to continue to be the chief minister of the cabinet can also breathe a sigh of relief after learning this news.

After all calculations, I didn't offend anyone. When the limelight passed, I resigned from my official position as the Imperial Physician of the Imperial Hospital.

Then he spent the rest of his life accomplishing what he had always wanted to do - compiling a comprehensive collection of all kinds of medicinal herbs in the world, hanging pots to help the world, and relieving the sufferings of people all over the world.

"Oh, I came to Qianqing Palace out of nowhere. The previous father-in-law didn't say how long he would have to wait..."

Just as Dr. Li's thoughts were racing, Lu Fang came to him with silent steps.

After recognizing the person's identity, Doctor Li's face was full of fear and anxiety. He quickly leaned down and said respectfully: "I have seen Eunuch Lu!"

When Lu Fang heard the words, she responded in a subtle way. After looking at Dr. Li up and down, she said, "Whatever His Majesty asks you later, you will answer whatever you want. Do you understand?"

When Dr. Li heard what Lu Fang said, he immediately lowered his head and kept saying, "Yes, Eunuch Lu!"

Then, Lu Fang looked away from Imperial Physician Li, and after pondering for a moment, she said, "Well, come with our family!"

After the words fell, Doctor Li followed Lu Fang's steps step by step, climbed up the stairs, and stepped onto the stairs of Qianqing Palace.

After entering the Qianqing Palace, Lu Fang looked at Jiajing, who was sitting on the dragon chair, and reported respectfully.

"Your Majesty, Dr. Li, who went to diagnose and treat Mr. Yan Ge, has arrived!"

"Ah."

After that, Lu Fang came to stand beside Jiajing, like a sculpture.

Seeing this, Imperial Physician Li didn't hesitate at all. He immediately knelt down on the ground with a thump and said in a deep voice: "I bow to your majesty, long live my emperor!"

When Jiajing, who was sitting on the dragon chair, heard this, he just glanced at Dr. Li, nodded slightly, and said: "Well, get up!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

After receiving Jiajing's permission, Doctor Li slowly stood up from the ground.

After noticing that the emperor's eyes were on him, Doctor Li's face was full of anxiety, and his heart beat faster.

At this moment, Jiajing's voice without any emotion was heard: "I heard that you went to Yan Mansion to treat Mr. Yan Ge this morning. I ask you, how is Mr. Yan Ge's condition?"

After hearing Jiajing's words, Imperial Physician Li couldn't help but break into a cold sweat. After organizing the words in his mind, he leaned down and replied hesitantly: "Qi... Your Majesty, according to Wei Chen's diagnosis, Yan... Mr. Yan Ge’s pulse is stable, his breathing is smooth, and he is not sick at all!”

When Doctor Li finished speaking, Lu Fang, who was waiting beside Jiajing, had a look of disbelief on her face, and she immediately lost her voice and said, "What!"

Then, Lu Fang suddenly reacted and looked in the direction of Jiajing with an apologetic look.

Jiajing didn't care about this. He just turned his eyes in the direction of Dr. Li, raised his eyebrows, and asked: "Doctor Li, can you guarantee that what you just said is true?"

After hearing Jiajing's words, Dr. Li immediately looked stern and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, judging from Weichen's many years of medical practice, Mr. Yan Ge is indeed not sick. For this, Weichen can use Weichen's head on his neck. guarantee!"

After learning from Imperial Physician Li that Yan Song was not actually sick, even if it was Jiajing, a look of surprise flashed across his face.

Jiajing was not worried. Dr. Li lied and deceived himself because he could not bear the consequences of deceiving the emperor.

Immediately, Jiajing calmed down and continued to ask: "In that case, why did you declare to the outside world that Mr. Yan Ge only felt cold occasionally?"

When Doctor Li heard what Jiajing said, he immediately expressed his sorrowful expression and said all the calculations in his mind: "Your Majesty, to be honest, I am just trying to protect myself. No matter what Mr. Yan Ge's plans are behind his back, he is not a Weichen. The little imperial doctor can get involved!"

"If Wei Chen declares to the outside world that Mr. Yan Ge only had an occasional cold, it will not only confirm the fact that Mr. Yan Ge is ill, but also leave a way out for himself. After all, this kind of minor illness can be cured with just a little care. ”

After listening to Dr. Li's narration, an inexplicable smile appeared on Jiajing's face, he raised his eyebrows and joked: "You are quite thoughtful!"

"Okay, I won't have anything to do with you next. That's it for now. Don't mention it to anyone from now on. I've asked you about it. Do you understand?"

"As you command, Your Majesty!"

When Jiajing finished speaking, Doctor Li's face was filled with tears of gratitude. He immediately knelt on the ground and kowtowed as if pounding garlic.

Doctor Li knew that he had just escaped from hell. As long as he kept silent and did not mention to anyone about being summoned by His Majesty, what happened next would have nothing to do with him.

Then, Doctor Li mustered up his courage, looked in the direction of Jiajing, and begged: "Your Majesty, I have an unkind request!"

When Jiajing heard this, a look of surprise flashed across his face, he raised his eyebrows, and then ordered: "Oh, tell me!"

"Your Majesty, after this matter is over, Weichen wants to resign from his position as an imperial physician at the Imperial Hospital. Weichen has always had a dream in his heart, which is to compile a comprehensive collection of all kinds of herbal medicines in the world to relieve the illnesses of people all over the world. I hope your majesty will make it happen!”

After Doctor Li finished speaking, he prostrated himself on the ground with great solemnity, waiting for Jiajing's response.

Jiajing heard the words. After pondering for a moment, he nodded and said slowly: "Yes, hanging a pot to save the world and save the people of Ming Dynasty from fire and water. It's rare for Dr. Li to have this ambition. I'm sure."

"But I can reserve the official position of Taiyuan Medical Doctor for you. If you need help from Taiyuan Hospital in the future, just give me a word!"

"I thank you for your kindness. Long live my emperor!"

(End of this chapter)