Volume Four, Chapter 20, Indisputable
Xia Yan was beheaded and Zeng Xian was also beheaded. They did not make any big mistakes, but suffered such a sudden disaster. This kind of thing is really sad.
To be honest, Yang Cong did not think about putting Xia Yan to death, nor did he think about murdering Zeng Xian. He just seduced Yan Song to take action and deal with Xia Yan, because he knew very well that Yan Song would never be inferior to Xia Yan forever.
This was also a helpless move that he had no choice, because it was too difficult to deal with Xia Yan and Yan Song's joint efforts. Moreover, Jiajing was not a pure idiot. He could not have pulled Xia Yan and Yan Song down one after another.
Jiajing's playing is a balanced way. Can he get Xia Yan and Yan Song to fight all the party and one by one?
It is possible that he tried his best to clean up one, and that one was probably Xia Yan, not Yan Song, because Yan Song was too cunning, and Xia Yan was too easy to be used by Yan Song as a gun.
Since you have tried your best to clean up one, why bother to be that villain?
That's why he used a move to sit in the mountains and watch the tiger fight, and used the method of retreating to lure Yan Song to take action.
Yan Song was indeed unable to bear it, but he really didn't expect that Yan Song's methods were so cruel, not only cost Xia Yan's life, but also cost Zeng Xian's life!
Don’t you know the reason for being a person?
You do too extreme when dealing with others, aren’t you afraid that others will be even more extreme when dealing with you?
Yan Song's approach is really incomprehensible. In fact, as long as Xia Yan gets off the stage, he can take power, because at this moment, there are only two major ministers in the cabinet. If one is removed, the rest will naturally become the chief minister of the cabinet. It is impossible for Jiajing to promote a new person to be the chief minister of the cabinet?
Why bother to kill Xia Yan directly?
Yan Song's ruthless methods also made many officials in the court silent. Even after Xia Yan and Zeng Xian were beheaded, no one dared to say justice. As for the position where Xia Yan and Zeng Xian were left after they were beheaded, no one dared to make any decisions.
Of course, what I dare not say is other officials in the court, except for Yang Cong and Yangming's lineage. They have nothing to say, because Yan Song's party and Yangming's lineage are rivals, and they are polite to Yan Song, which means nothing. Yan Song cannot thank them for giving in. With Yan Song's ruthlessness, it is very likely to kill a few of them.
So, how to fight with Yan Song next?
After Xia Yan was beheaded and abandoned the market, officials from Yangming's lineage and relatives and friends from Yang Cong gathered together and began to discuss future plans.
This time, they chose Lu Song or Lu Bing's mansion. Because Yang Cong had moved to Yuyuantan, if they had nothing to do, they would inevitably lead to doubt. Lu Bing's place is different. They are Jiajing's breast brothers and a senior official of the Jinyiwei, who dares to say anything?
Although Xia Yan was beheaded, everyone did not show any cheerful expressions. After all, they were not a bad villain. Most of the two sides were just disagreeable in their ideas and did not have any deep hatred. Therefore, there was nothing to celebrate when they were beheaded.
At the beginning, the atmosphere during the meal was quite dull. As the host, Lu Bing was even embarrassed to give a toast. Everyone just raised their glasses silently and floated a little, as if they were seeing off Xia Yan and Zeng Xian off. Then, everyone put down their glasses and sat there to ponder.
After a while, Zhang Bangqi coughed and said, "Qingfeng, the chief minister of the cabinet, Xia Yan, has left now, and the Governor of Xuanda Zeng Xian was also implicated and lost his life. Can we take action next?"
This is what he meant, and everyone's goal of enduring was achieved. Yan Song had indeed curbed Xia Yan. Next, they should jump out and fight Yan Song, a real villain.
Unexpectedly, Yang Cong said inexplicably: "Take it? What to do?"
When Zhang Bangqi heard this, he was stunned. He was not the kind of person who liked to pursue fame and fortune. If Yan Song had not offended him at the appointment and removal of the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue in Nanjing, he would not have been so active now.
Unexpectedly, Yang Cong, who has always been more active than him, has no intention of taking action at this moment. What's going on?
He couldn't help but say curiously: "Qingfeng, should we just let Yan Song continue to be so rampant?"
Yang Cong quickly shook his head and said, "Of course it is impossible. What am I asking about? "
Zhang Bangqi said a little embarrassedly: "Of course, he took action to seize the positions of Grand Secretary of the Cabinet and Governor of Xuan Da. Xia Yan is already dead. The chief minister of the cabinet must be Yan Song. However, there are always two Grand Secretary of the Cabinet. He must have someone to fill the positions he has vacant, right? The same is true for the position of Governor of Xuan Da. Zeng Xian is dead. There is no one in Shanxi who can take charge of the overall situation? In addition, there is another point that the chief minister of the cabinet generally has to focus on cabinet matters and cannot serve as the Secretary of the Six Ministry. Yan Song's position of Minister of Personnel is likely to be vacant. Don't we think of a solution?"
Upon hearing this, Yang Cong shook his head and said, "Uncle Shi, it's not that I don't want to use this brain. Question, how do you use this brain?"
ah!
He had no choice but to think of any other people. Can anyone come up with any good solutions?
When it comes to tricks, no one here can compare to him.
At this time, even Nie Bao, who has always been mature and steadfast, couldn't help but speak, "Qingfeng, if we don't think of a solution, then the court will really become Yan Song's world. We are not thinking about fighting for power and profit. The problem is that Yan Song's party is just helping corrupt officials. If they are allowed to control the entire court, wouldn't corruption be prevalent and the people are living in poverty?"
When Yang Cong heard this, he shook his head helplessly and sighed: "Everyone misunderstood what I mean. What I mean is that we can't use our brains to this matter. The Grand Secretary of the Cabinet, Governor Xuanda, and even the Minister of Personnel, all depends on the emperor's intention. If Yan Song proposes a candidate, we can still make a fuss. Yan Song hasn't mentioned it now, so how can we argue? Should we take the initiative to mention it? This may be counterproductive!"
When everyone heard this, they suddenly realized.
Yes, these are all important officials of the court. Jiajing cannot let others make decisions. If they act too positively, it will make Jiajing disgusted because Jiajing likes to be arbitrary. If he asks you, it is almost the same. If he doesn't ask, you recommend it in front of him and make him angry, then you won't get anything. It is very likely that he will even cheat a few of you ready-made ones!
Obviously, it seems a bit too early for everyone to discuss these things now. If Jiajing doesn't move, they can't move around.
Yan Song seemed to know this, so after Xia Yan was beheaded, Yan Song did not mention anything about the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet, Governor of Xuanda or the Minister of Personnel, or even the Chief Auxiliary of the Cabinet.
Chapter completed!