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Chapter 156 Yan Song! Queen Mother Zhang: Life is miserable! Wei Guogong: If you don’t return to Jinling, you will have a grandson!
Beijing.

Hanlin Academy.

Yan Song, a 26-year-old young man who was collecting historical materials and compiling the actual records of Xiaozong, was tapped on the shoulder.

"Wei Zhong! Let's go! Petition!"

Looking up, he saw Cui Xian, who was also an editor at the Shujishi Hanlin Academy in the same year, and several colleagues looking at him.

"Okay, Brother Cui, wait for me to clean up."

Yan Song immediately put down the historical materials and information, tidied up his desk, arranged the messy information meticulously, and then wiped the table.

"I said, Wei Zhong, it's not like I won't come tomorrow. If you clean up like this, it will be messy tomorrow." Someone started complaining about his obsessive-compulsive disorder and a bit of mysophobia.

"Haha, it looks better this way."

Yan Song smiled slightly, not angry, and continued to clean up his desk slowly.

"Isn't it good to learn from others' loyalty? A gentleman is cautious and can't take care of his own little things. How can he govern the country as the chief minister in the future?"

Cui Xian said angrily to his colleagues, then picked up a book and expressed curiosity: ""Xianquan Collection", Wei Zhong, do you still read this kind of Taoist miscellaneous books? Isn't this the Celestial Master Zhang of Longhu Mountain? What’s the point of reading this? Do you want to live forever and practice Taoism?”

"Haha, let's take a look. The late Queen was also interested in this. Understanding this may be useful for writing records..."

Yan Song explained casually, and then finally wiped the table and hung up the wet cloth.

"Being the chief minister... oh, what kind of chief minister! Now... do you think it is still interesting to be the chief minister? His Majesty has established a cabinet in Jinling. What do you think... where will we be the chief minister in the future? ?”

Some people didn't pay attention to the chat between the two, but because Cui Xian casually said that he was the first assistant, he started to give advice.

There is no other way. If they develop well, they, a group of bastards, may indeed join the cabinet in the future.

Who makes them the proper candidates for the Central Committee and the future reserve cadres of the Central Committee!
They were all Jinshi in the 18th year of Hongzhi. Thousands of troops and horses had to cross the single-plank bridge to get here. They have their pride and confidence.

"Yes...who is your majesty being bewitched by? Liu Jin!"

"That gelding!"

As soon as the topic came up, a group of young and angry young men from the Hanlin Academy began to curse.

"Liu Jin is indeed a disaster to the country and the people! I don't know that Your Majesty..."

Yan Song also joined in the accusation. At this time, he was young and full of passion and hated evil as much as hatred.

"Petition! Let's petition! As long as the Queen Mother issues another decree, Your Majesty will definitely come back! If one doesn't work, ten or twelve will do. Is it harder to recall His Majesty than Marshal Yue?"

A group of people marched toward the inner city, discussing the matter of inviting His Majesty to return to the capital.

When they arrived at Chengtianmen Square, people from various ministries had already gathered.

Ever since they knew that Zhu Houzhao intended to re-establish the capital in Jinling, the civil and military officials in the capital were naturally upset. After a series of petitions from the cabinet and the cabinet received no response, they spontaneously came here to petition collectively to put pressure on the Queen Mother.

"Brother Cui, it's not appropriate to use the metaphor of Marshal Yue's twelve gold medals. His Majesty was recalled by the twelve edicts... then..."

Yan Song found a position and knelt down skillfully. While adjusting his official uniform, he dismissed Cui Xian's inappropriate example.

After all, the outcome of Yue Fei's recall was not good. If Cui Xian's words were to be investigated, Gao Luo would also be charged with a serious crime of disrespect.

"My metaphor is wrong, but...isn't it similar to what Your Majesty is doing now?"

Cui Xian complained indifferently: "Besides, can everyone be kind to...? Some adults have already called His Majesty a coward."

He pursed his lips and gestured forward.

The more powerful Yanguan Yushi, after everyone had arrived, had already begun to read the remonstrances with great literary talent. When they read the passionate words, they even raised their arms and shouted: "For the great Ming Dynasty, we will return the country to the country." Please give an order from the Queen Mother to ask Your Majesty to return to Beijing!"

"I am waiting to invite your Majesty to return to the capital!"

As soon as this slogan came out, Yan Song, Cui Xian and others seemed to have heard the signal, stopped chatting, and knelt down to worship.

"The Ming Dynasty cannot be divided!"

"Your Majesty, please guard the country!"

"The Ming Dynasty cannot be divided. Please protect the country!"

Yan Song and the others continued to kneel and worship, full of formalism and ritual.

However... half an hour later.

"The Queen Mother has a decree, and the suggestions of all the adults have been adopted! Everyone, please leave." Accompanied by the arrival of the eunuch Wang Yue, the eunuch and eunuch, he made a tacit announcement.

Yan Song and the others completed their daily clock-in task, and then stood up one by one, patting their official robes.

"Let's go! Wei Zhong, go home!"

"What should I eat today? I have had a lot of money lately..."

"Also, the prices of various commodities in the capital have also been reduced. Can you please have a drink with me today?"

"Apart from His Majesty's outrageous behavior of going to Jinling, I actually feel that it's good that His Majesty is not in the capital. At least... our rent has been reduced, and some things are no longer expensive."

"Your Majesty is not here...actually, you are quite free. The big bosses in various ministries are not interested in working anymore..."

The moods at work and after get off work are different. At work, you just complete the task, but after get off work, you can have your own life.

Although they complained about the emperor at work, after get off work... they were actually very happy that there was no emperor in the capital, and their work pressure suddenly eased countless times.

The most important thing is that the salary will still be paid, which is as enjoyable as you want.

As for power?

Sorry... these little Karami are not qualified to be involved in that field. Those things are something that higher-up officials should worry about.

"Of course you can... Anyway, I have to trouble Brother Cui and spend money again today."

"Why are you talking so much! Let's go... eat first and then listen to music. The prices of those oirans have finally come down. I heard that Miss Qinyin's voice is amazing..."

"Now the dignitaries have no time to think about it, and they are taking advantage of us..."

Of course it's good to be young and unmarried. They are all singles anyway, and they will naturally relax as they please after no one cares about them.

"Grudge!"

"Liu Jin's big gelding is so bewitching His Majesty! Sooner or later, he will end up like Wang Zhen!"

It's just that... Cui Xian, Yan Song and others were not good drinkers, let alone the second game. As soon as they had finished the first few glasses of wine, everyone started to curse Liu Jin again under the influence of alcohol.

"If I become the chief minister in the future! I will eradicate the geldings like Liu Jin! Give our Ming Dynasty a bright future!"

Yan Song, who had drunk too much, was also infected by this and cursed angrily.

"Haha, what Wei Zhong said is great! One day I will be the chief assistant... and I will kill all the geldings in the world!"

Several people started talking nonsense, and the waiter in the restaurant could only say, "I can't afford to offend you, I can't afford to offend you."

……

"Sister! Just order the cabinet to lift the ban!"

"I promise that I will definitely bring His Majesty back!"

"If His Majesty doesn't come back, our family will really go bankrupt!"

"Yes, yes! My Queen Mother sister, how long has it been, and you still want to listen to Yang Ting and them!"

"As long as they are of some use, they are not useless at all! We have all been forced into this, and they don't show any sign of it!"

Just when Yan Song and others were drinking and talking about the country and writing, the life of Queen Mother Zhang in the palace was in dire straits.

His two brothers came again, one on the left and the other on the right, to beg him for an edict.

Because of the current situation, they also realized that as long as the emperor was invited back.

Their various assets also immediately appreciated in value, and they directly enjoyed the gains.

Driven by money, they all exerted their subjective initiative.

"You...it's not that I don't want to, it's the order given by the Queen Mother..."

"Now everything depends on the cabinet, and the main thing is to keep things stable. Your money... is gone if you don't have it. When the emperor comes back, the Ai family can just ask him to replenish it for you. There won't be much money."

Facing two brothers who were like scoundrels, Empress Dowager Zhang had no choice but to comfort her like this.

Two uncles are of great use!
Yang Tinghe had already predicted that the two guys might start a fight between trapped beasts and find a way to escape from the capital.

How is that possible!

Empress Dowager Zhang was incompetent and had no independent opinions.

To prevent this from getting out of control. They also took measures, asking the Empress Dowager to take action to intimidate the harem and the Empress Dowager Zhang.

The effect was obvious, and Queen Mother Zhang naturally did not dare to take a step further.

"I don't have much money... Sigh... Sister, sister... why are you so useless? You are the Queen Mother. Are you still afraid of that old immortal woman?"

Instead, the two Zhang brothers blamed Queen Mother Zhang for her inability and skill.

"That's right! Sister, show your majesty as the Queen Mother! Your Majesty is not here, and you are the biggest! Doesn't that old man only know how to eat fast and chant Buddha's name? Why do you have to be afraid of her?"

"No! Don't talk nonsense. The Queen Mother is also good for the entire capital. With her here, I can feel at ease."

Queen Mother Zhang was shocked by the boldness of the two brothers. She was still as wary of this mother-in-law as ever, and had no thoughts of fighting for power.

"Ahhh!"

"Sister! You, you are really mad at me!"

The two brothers were immediately blown away and furious.

"Come here...and relieve my anger!"

"Yes! You, come... relieve this uncle's anger!"

The two brothers were so angry that they had nowhere to vent their anger. They turned into beasts and attacked the maids in Queen Mother Zhang's palace. Zhang Yanling even targeted Xia He.

"The Queen Mother, help!"

Xia He was so frightened that her face turned pale on the spot and hid directly behind Queen Mother Zhang.

"You...you two are not allowed to touch Xiaoxia...if you want to go, just go outside..."

Queen Mother Zhang finally did something and directly protected Xia He.

"Mother, help me..."

However, the fate of the other palace maids was not so good. They were dragged outside by the two brothers without any ability to resist.

"Your Majesty...really, really don't want to save Xiao Lu?"

Xia He, who had survived the disaster, couldn't bear to beg Queen Mother Zhang.

"Sigh... They are also wronged, let them vent their anger. It is a blessing for Xiao Lu to be favored by them. Don't worry, after the incident is over, I will let them accept Xiao Lu. "

"Why is the Ai family so miserable?"

Empress Dowager Zhang could only sigh, Xia He's outlook was completely ruined. After thinking about it, the Empress Dowager really had no choice but to embarrass her brothers.

But...is this really good?
She looked at Queen Mother Zhang timidly, as if she saw herself in the future.

Is it possible that I also want to...

……

"Mr. Liu Ge, it seems that the two uncles are about the same... They are in the palace, and our family can't stand it anymore."

"When will we take action..."

"There is another news from the south today. His Majesty has chosen another vice president!"

"Then... he is also planning to hold the imperial examination in the south, sail to the West, and send troops to Japan... Is this really a struggle for power with the cabinet?"

As night fell, Wang Yue couldn't help but come to Liu Jian's house.

"Prince, please wait. The time has not come yet... We have to wait until their cabinet is over and the anniversary of Taizu's death has passed. We are also anxious, but... now, the time is really not yet ripe."

Yang Tinghe directly comforted Wang Yue. After all, they were all in the same boat now.

"Oh...we are still waiting. Can we really wait any longer?"

"Your Majesty's situation seems to be that he will stay in Jinling permanently."

Wang Yue had no choice but to sigh.

"Don't worry, Eunuch Wang...it won't take long. Just keep watching them and don't let them slip away."

"Okay, okay! Our family will try our best... our family will also try our best to appease the Empress Dowager. She likes peace and quiet. If there is a chance, we should act as soon as possible."

Wang Yue didn't stay long, he came just to make progress.

"This...Wang Yue is a bit too much."

After Wang Yue left, Xie Qian was quite unhappy.

"There's no need to get angry with a dog, Jiefu. Everything is still under control, right? Is there any news from Bing Zhina?"

Liu Jian, however, glanced at Wang Yue as if he were a dead man. He didn't care about the attitude of a dying eunuch, but instead cared about whether Yang Tinghe was strategizing.

"Everything is under control."

Yang Tinghe said calmly: "There is a letter from Mr. Li Ge. He has also temporarily retreated from Xuzhou, for fear that Your Majesty will appoint him as the chief minister of the cabinet. He also told us to focus on stability and wait for the dust to settle in Jinling before he can return. Please try to persuade His Majesty."

"That's good, that's good. I hope Your Majesty won't make the same mistake again."

"We don't think of the last step as a last resort."

Liu Jian breathed a sigh of relief. They didn't want to sacrifice their lives for justice before they reached the last step. Isn't it good to live?
Now, all we can do is wait.

……

"Pengju!"

"I'm going back to Jinling!"

Elsewhere, at the Duke of Wei's Mansion, Xu Pengju was summoned by his grandfather. His grandfather's first words made him a little surprised.

"Grandpa, are you going back to Jinling? When? Great!"

After the accident, Xu Pengju was overjoyed. With his grandfather gone, he would be freer.

"Great? Do you think I want to go back?"

Duke Guo of Wei immediately had a headache and became an uneasy master.

"Huh? Grandpa, over at Jinling, is there something wrong with our Duke of Wei's mansion?"

Xu Pengju finally realized something was wrong.

"Something happened! I'm afraid he's going to leave the cabinet! This is a letter from your second uncle... Your little aunt somehow got involved with His Majesty!"

Duke Guo of Wei slapped a secret letter on the table angrily.

"Ah? Sister-in-law... Your Majesty?"

Xu Pengju didn't know how the two people got together.
He quickly opened the secret message and read it.

"what……"

"Ah? My little aunt... is working for His Majesty? And she has become the president of Daming Bank? Wait, what is a bank, and what is a president?"

Xu Pengju let out a few exclamations on his face, and then became even more confused.

"You ask me, I'll ask who to go with!"

"What is your Majesty doing? Are you planning to marry into our family?"

"Is this possible? Do the people in the court allow it?"

"If we are not careful, our Duke of Wei may face a disaster!"

Wei Guogong lectured Xu Pengju angrily: "You should do a good job for me in the capital now! Especially keep a close eye on the cabinet. If they make any move, you should quickly reply to me!"

"I'm going to leave overnight! If I don't leave! I'm afraid I'll have to hold the emperor's grandson by then!"

"My family is unfortunate!"

Like a machine gun, Wei Guogong quickly arranged some things.

Xu Pengju was so overwhelmed by the amount of information that he was dizzy.

Marriage? Emperor's grandson...

What are you following?

His cerebellum shrank.

(End of this chapter)