Emperor Jiajing followed the saying of Laozi and Zhuangzi, and emphasized the rule of inaction.

This can be seen from his move from the Forbidden City to the West Garden and no longer visiting the court.

But not being in power does not mean ignoring political affairs. In fact, Emperor Jiajing still had a strong control over the court and even the Ming Empire.

To serve such an emperor with strong control, you must not be clever.

Being wise and being foolish is a major rule that Yan Song pursues.

After chatting with Emperor Jiajing and Tao Zhongwen for a while, Yan Song took the initiative to leave.

After leaving Xiyuan Yan Song did not go to the cabinet again, but returned home directly.

At this moment, Yan Shifan had already left the government office and was having fun with his beautiful concubine at home.

No one knows his son's virtues, and Yan Song didn't know his son's virtues, so he immediately ordered the housekeeper to call Yan Shifan to see him.

Yan Shifan was in a good mood when he was having fun with Mei concubine but was suddenly interrupted by someone. How could he feel good?

But Yan Song is his father after all, and he cannot refuse anyway if he wants to see his son.

"I know, I know, don't urge me."

Yan Shifan waved his hand impatiently, then turned to his concubine and said, "Beauty, I'll go see the old man, and I'll come back to accompany you later."

After saying that, he got up and changed into clean clothes and went to see Yan Song with the butler.

Yan's mansion is very large, with a yard covered with a yard. Yan Shifan's residence is very far from Yan Song's yard, and he walked for a while before he arrived.

In May, the weather was already a little hot. Yan Shifan was very obese and sweated.

He stopped and gasped for a while, adjusted his mood and then pushed the door into the study.

"Dad, are you looking for me?"

Seeing Yan Song sitting behind the desk, Yan Shifan stepped forward and asked.

"I have told you so many times that you are not allowed to go home on duty. But you are treated as a warning. Are you really not afraid of impeachment by the censor of Kedao?"

Yan Song glared at Yan Shifan and scolded him.

Yan Shifan said dismissively: "Dad, can you change your words? These words are always over and over again, and my ears are getting calloused when I hear them."

Yan Song was really angry when he saw that he dared to talk back.

"You! You are going to piss me to death!"

"You are the chief minister of the cabinet now. Who dares to impeach me by a blind eye? Besides, those censors who are not clean themselves. If they dare to impeach, their son will ask someone to interfere in their book to see who is more afraid."

Yan Shifan was used to being rebellious, so he naturally did not take these censors who were only good at talking. Moreover, many officials in the court have defected to the Yan Party now. If they want to talk, they are willing to accompany them to the end.

"Forget it, since I don't care about my words, I don't have to worry about my lips."

Yan Song sighed and said, "Your Majesty summoned me to the palace today and asked about Zhejiang. It seems that Your Majesty is still worried about the situation in the southeast."

Yan Shifan knew that the old man asked him to come and discussed things, and sneered, "Our holy emperor, his mind is smaller than a needle. Zhu Wan was chosen by him, so how about it? Is it better to be worried?"

Yan Song saw that even the emperor dared to mock him, and his beard was so angry that he was so straight.

"You rebellious son, I will fall on you sooner or later."

Yan Shifan laughed and said, "My son just said it casually, Dad, what are you afraid of? Besides, this is in your own home, are you still afraid of hearing the wall?"

After a moment of pause, Yan Shifan continued: "Lu Bing has been very close to you recently, and you are still afraid that he will not be able to turn against him."

"After being ordered to live forever, your Majesty will be your Majesty after all, and it is very disrespectful to discuss the king with your ministers."

Yan Song continued to educate his son.

"Do you believe this cliché?"

Yan Shifan shook his head and said, "I have been ordered by heaven to live forever. It's okay to coax the mud legs like this. Dad, do you still believe it?"

Yan Song was so angry that he couldn't speak. After a long time, he sighed: "Although Zhu Wan was chosen by His Majesty, he has done a lot of action recently. This is a good thing and a bad thing. It should be noted that the master is a big taboo."

"I just said that this holy emperor has no tolerance."

Yan Shifan continued to say heartlessly: "In his heart, the ministers are horses and cows that can be driven at will. They can only pull carts for him but cannot make his advantage. Regardless of fame or profit, as long as they make his advantage, it is like cutting off his flesh."

"In your opinion, how about Zhu Wan?"

Yan Song could not argue with Yan Shifan, so he simply changed the topic.

"It's a bit of a skill, but it's too straightforward and can easily offend people. It's okay if such people do things smoothly. Once they fall, they will be stepped on ten thousand feet and never stand up again."

Yan Shifan didn't look at Yan Song and said to himself: "This person can take down Shuangyu, which is indeed something. But he offended the Fujian and Zhejiang maritime merchants completely. In my opinion, he has been the governor for a long time."

Yan Song savored his son's words carefully, and after a long time, he asked: "Can this person be recruited?"

Yan Shifan shook his head repeatedly and said, "This kind of person is like a stone in a thatched cottage, smelly and hard. In his mind, I'm afraid we are all treacherous people. Why do you have to make things boring if you are dad?"

Yan Song thought for a moment and said, "Your Majesty has always kept Southeast Asia talking, and it seems that he is very concerned about it. Since Zhu Wan cannot be recruited, we must make plans early."

Xia Yan's party was overthrown, and Yan Song replaced him.

At the beginning, he naturally focused on the court.

He first considered important positions in various parts of the capital, and needed to replace these places with his own people.

Now this group of people has almost changed. Yan Song has the energy and naturally turns his attention outside the capital.

In addition to the capital, it is naturally the richest in Southern Zhili and Zhejiang.

Needless to say, Nanzhili is here, and the status is there.

As for Zhejiang, it was the place with the highest taxes in the two capitals and 13 provinces of the Ming Dynasty.

Yan Song wanted to attack Zhejiang, so he naturally valued Zhejiang's wealth.

"Dad wants to be a governor if he is obedient?"

Yan Shifan saw through Yan Song's thoughts at a glance.

"It's not impossible."

After a moment of pause, Yan Shifan continued: "It's just a bit difficult. Zhu Wan has just made a great contribution no matter what. Our saint emperor wants the most. We can't replace Zhu Wan at this time, right? Isn't this slap himself in the face?"

"You mean wait?"

Yan Song asked.

"I naturally have to wait, but I don't have to wait. Isn't Zhu Wan now the Governor of Fujian and Zhejiang? Then the position of the Governor of Zhejiang is vacant. Dad, don't you want to take the position first?"

Yan Shifan touched his chin and said, "We are suspicious by nature, so many people are sure to be happy to check and balance Zhu Wan."

I have to say that although Yan Song didn't like Yan Shifan's behavior, he still admired his son's ability to judge people's hearts, especially the Sacred Heart.

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Chapter completed!