Chapter 559 558 Prepare in Advance

Gao Gong and Wei Guangde walked into the garden of Prince Yu's mansion and walked slowly on the path.

"Does Shandai have a good way to properly solve the Yan Shifan incident this time?"

The meaning of Gao Gong's words was naturally to ask Wei Guangde how to convict Yan Shifan, how to place Yan Shifan, and how to speak in front of Emperor Jiajing to dispel the Emperor Jiajing's intention to keep him.

"No, but if Prince Yu proposed not to let Yan Shifan enter Beijing before, Shandai would definitely not agree."

Wei Guangde really didn't have any ideas, so he could only take it one step at a time, because the key was to see what kind of confession Yan Shifan would provide.

Although Yan Shifan was a criminal now, he had a special status. If he died on the way without knowing why, he would not be able to explain it to the emperor or others, and his confession could not be handed over to Emperor Jiajing for his review.

If the words in the confession were inappropriate, he had to find a way to deal with it.

Moreover, because of the power of the Yan family in the court, if they simply wanted to replace the pillars with false confessions to fool the emperor, no one would be able to bear the wrath of Emperor Jiajing once the incident happened.

"Prince Yu was just unintentional, Shandai should not take it to heart."

When Gao Gong heard Wei Guangde say that Prince Yu said, he smiled and covered it up, and then said seriously: "Before, I heard Prince Yu say that you initially thought that Guangdong Dusi and Anchashisi should arrest Yan Shifan in the name of chasing fugitives."

Hearing Gao Gong say this, Wei Guangde roughly understood what he was thinking, smiled bitterly and curled his lips, thinking that it was too late, if Xu Ge Lao delayed the memorial for a few days, maybe it would be in time.

Sure enough, Gao Gong's next words completely exposed his thoughts.

"You should contact your colleague in the Guangdong Provincial Surveillance Department immediately and ask him to issue a warrant for arrest and send people to Jiangxi to arrest the person. I will also go to see Lord Xu immediately and ask him to communicate with Guangdong. We will also try to delay time in Beijing to ensure that Guangdong arrests Yan Shifan first. What do you think?"

"Brother Su Qing, the memorial may have arrived in front of His Majesty. It's too late to think about these things now."

Wei Guangde sighed, "Even if the Guangdong Provincial Surveillance Department takes the person away as you said, His Majesty will order Yan Shifan to be brought to the capital for trial. After all, it was the impeachment of the Imperial Censor."

Seeing Gao Gong frowning, he said again: "For now, we can only take one step at a time. We must pay more attention to Yan Shifan's confession and must not make any more mistakes to cause a bad reaction from His Majesty."

"Don't you have a good idea?"

Gao Gong still frowned and said in distress.

"Brother Su Qing, what we need to consider now is whether those members of the Yan Party who have been reinstated in the court will make any unusual moves at this time.

In my opinion, we should confirm these people as soon as possible, and arrange for those who are unreliable to leave the capital as soon as possible, whether it is for transfer or official business, in short, they cannot stay in the capital and become a force for the Yan family.

Besides, I still haven't figured out why Yan Shifan, with his intelligence, would make such a mistake."

Wei Guangde said.

"What?"

However, after he finished speaking, Gao Gong's reaction was much more intense than he expected.

"You mean, Yan Shifan did this on purpose, just to let someone report him so that he can return to the capital?"

Before, Gao Gong really didn't think about this problem. If Yan Shifan did it on purpose, the purpose was to be able to return to the capital with dignity, then it would be a big trouble.

Gao Gong actually admired Yan Shifan's talent. Apart from corruption and abuse of power, if his wisdom was used in the right way, he would be a strong contender for the cabinet minister. Even if his background was flawed, the flaws did not outweigh the merits.

Besides, Emperor Jiajing did not let people with bad backgrounds enter the cabinet. He just let him take charge of the Hanlin Academy, which was a gilded gift, and he also had a Hanlin Academy background.

Emperor Jiajing was the same as Yan Shifan in dealing with practical matters.

Although the means may be wild and unrealistic, they can hit the nail on the head and solve the problem.

Well, they are actually utilitarians, more pragmatic than empty talk.

However, at this time, Gao Gong suddenly found that the person in front of him seemed to be a similar person.

Such a person can only do things, and must not rise to a high position, otherwise he may be the next Yan Song or Yan Shifan.

Wei Guangde naturally did not know Gao Gong's thoughts.

However, even if he knew, he would only laugh. Anyway, he did not hold much hope for Gao Gong or even Xu Jie. They were not the same kind of people. The only similarity was that they were all egoists.

"Why does he think he can get away with it and even have a chance to be reinstated?"

Gao Gong spoke with anger, perhaps thinking that this was a slap in the face by Yan Shifan, and he looked down on them completely.

Yan Shifan was an arrogant and conceited person. When he was still the Shaoqing of the Shangbao Division in the capital, he publicly said: "I have always said that the world's talents are only myself, Lu Bing, and Yang Bo."

Even many years later, when he was already the Minister of Works, he still often mentioned this to others and boasted about it.

After all, at that time, Yang Bo had already served as the governor of a town, and Lu Bing was in charge of the Jinyiwei and invaded the court and the country.

All of these indicate that he had a good eye for people.

It can only be said that scholars have their own pride. Xu Jie, Gao Gong and others naturally did not accept Yan Shifan's belittlement and contempt.

In the words of Yan Shifan, he was the smartest person during the Jiajing period. He, together with Yang Bo, the Langzhong of the Zhifangsi, and Lu Bingcai, the commander of the Jinyiwei, were known as the three great geniuses of the Jiajing period.

He admits that he is not as eloquent as Yang Bo, nor as deep and scheming as Lu Bing, but he is the most powerful of the three, because although his advantage is not as good as theirs, it is very practical-smart.

As for the other people who were not mentioned, they are naturally idiots.

After venting his anger in just a few words, Gao Gong realized that he had lost his composure, and unconsciously said to Wei Guangde, "I lost my composure just now. Don't worry about good loans."

Wei Guangde smiled and nodded, but he didn't know the reason for Gao Gong's anger, which was a bit strange.

"It seems that only by finding out the basis for Yan Shifan's calculation can we make him completely miscalculate."

Gao Gong said again at this time.

Just now, he followed what Wei Guangde said, assuming that Yan Shifan really made a deliberate plan and the purpose was to return to the capital, he must have something to rely on.

To deal with Yan Shifan, he must be eliminated.

Without support, it depends on how crazy he is.

"hehe."

Hearing Gao Gong's words, Wei Guangde couldn't help but chuckle.

Wei Guangde didn't understand why Gao Gong didn't think of something that was obvious.

"Does Shandai know Yan Shifan's reliance?"

Hearing Wei Guangde's laughter, Gao Gong did not feel displeased this time, but asked humbly.

"Yan Shifan and I, Prince Yu, are in conflict. Even if we can still be free, how long can we last?"

Wei Guangde did not directly answer Gao Gong's question, but gave a rhetorical question.

"Yes, even if he can still live freely when His Majesty is on the throne, once His Majesty ascends the throne, his good days will come to an end. Unless he can step into the ranks of cabinet ministers, he will be able to retire from the court."

Gao Gong looked around before saying.

In the Ming Dynasty, as long as you entered the cabinet, it was basically equivalent to giving a talisman to the civil servants, a gold medal to avoid death. No matter how big a mistake you made, you would usually only be ordered to serve, but not punished.

After all, no matter how you say it, the cabinet ministers are the Grand Scholars of the Fifth Palace, and they are the role models for scholars all over the world.

As for Xia Yan, it was because of his bad luck that he did something stupid when the emperor was confused.

As long as Emperor Jiajing was still a little clear-eyed at that time, or if someone around him could give a little reminder, Xia Yan would not be executed.

It's a pity that everyone around the emperor who could speak at that time wanted Xia Yan to die, which shows that he offended many people.

Emperor Jiajing could do stupid things, but King Yu couldn't.

"But it's difficult for him. Once a capable officer is restored to his post, he has to be grateful. Even if he feels comfortable serving His Majesty later, it's just the fate of the minister.

Your Majesty will not leave your son an unhappy person to worry about. "

Wei Guangde smiled.

"Then what does he rely on?"

Since Wei Guangde also believes that it is impossible for Yan Shifan to join the cabinet, then what can he rely on? Sooner or later he will be liquidated.

In fact, the Yan family had already been liquidated in the 41st year of Jiajing. Yan Shifan only had to enjoy himself among the people, and he had already made so much money, as long as he did not make a big fuss.

Even if King Yu wants to bring up old matters again after he ascends the throne, the Ming Dynasty also has laws, that is, it is impossible to make two judgments on an old case. At that time, neither the cabinet nor the Ministry of Justice will act according to King Yu's wishes.

"Huguang, Anlu."

Wei Guangde just whispered.

"King Jing?"

Gao Gong reacted immediately when Wei Guangde said this.

If the Yan family can still stand up, then there is only one way for King Jing to ascend to power.

However, under the current circumstances, does King Jing still have a chance?

Gao Gong didn't think so, but he had to think a little more.

"To put it bluntly, if Yan Shifan can really persuade His Majesty to let him go and let him stay in the capital, with his plans and even setting up some shady activities, we will really be unable to prevent him.

They say it takes a thousand days to be a thief, so there is a reason to guard against thieves for a thousand days. "

Wei Guangde shook his head and said with a bitter smile: "So, this time Yan Shifan returns to the capital, there must be no flaws in his confession, and he must be convicted of the crime. The minimum is to be sent to Qiongzhou, the best..."

Wei Guangde was still talking here, but Gao Gong's heart had already flown to Anlu, Huguang.

After Wei Guangde finished speaking, he realized that Gao Gong seemed to be a little distracted.

"Brother Suqing, brother Suqing, what's wrong with you?"

Wei Guangde hurriedly stood in front of Gao Gong and whispered softly.

After a while, Gao Gong was awakened by Wei Guangde, but the first words he said after he regained consciousness made Wei Guangde's heart sink, but he did not dare to answer.

"Prince Jing seems to have no heirs."

How should Wei Guangde handle this? Although Wei Guangde also wanted King Jing to die, he was a noble man from Tianhuang after all, and he couldn't afford to offend him.

"Yan Shifan relies on King Jing and relies on King Jing. It turns out that this is so cruel."

Gao Gong, however, said in a low voice, minding his own business.

Wei Guangde saw that Gao Gong had understood what he meant, so he simply turned around and looked around.

He was also worried that the conversation between the two of them just now was overheard by someone who was interested. Then it would be terrible, and he might be involved.

Think about it, the current emperor is still Jiajing, and King Jing is also his biological son.

Wei Guangde secretly made trouble in order to see if Gao Gong could deal with King Jing.

Without King Jing, what else would Yan Shifan have to fight with?

Even if he really murdered King Yu, King Yu would still have heirs. As long as Emperor Jiajing dies, his days of Yan Shifan will be over.

What else is he fighting for?

Without hope, does Yan Shifan still have the courage to continue fighting?

Even if it's not for himself, but for his Yan family, he has to take all the blame.

Thinking of this, Gao Gong already had an idea in his mind, and knew what they should do in this confrontation with Yan Shifan.

However, this matter is serious. Although he has a clue, he dare not tell others. He has to think about it carefully and plan carefully.

If this is done, it will be a capital crime of exterminating nine clans.

After that, neither of them said much.

Gao Gong said a few words casually, and Wei Guangde didn't respond.

In fact, Wei Guangde was also worried that Gao Gong would push this matter to himself.

It would be enough for him to make a suggestion and point out the key to the problem.

As for whether Gao Gong dared to take action, that was not his business.

Even if something happened in the future, he could just push it away.

The reason why Wei Guangde thought that Yan Shifan might have deliberately returned to the capital was naturally because he knew that Yan Shifan knew too well about Emperor Jiajing, and he knew how to impress this gentleman.

As for pointing out that Yan Shifan would be unfavorable to Prince Yu after returning to the capital, it was actually not surprising, because Chen Ju had once sent him a message, letting him know that after Lu Bing killed Zhao Wenhua, the court struggle had broken the original unspoken rules.

Even Yan Shifan and Prince Jing once wanted to poison Prince Yu.

Yan Shifan wanted to push Prince Jing to the stage, which was impossible in the current situation. The only chance was the death of Prince Yu.

Once Prince Yu died, everything would be broken.

Thinking about Chen Ju reminding him to pay attention to his diet, Wei Guangde couldn't help sweating.

Pointing it out at this time was just a tit-for-tat.

Gao Gong's next time in Prince Yu's mansion was like a year, and he needed a quiet environment to carefully consider this matter, and he was really unwilling to make it public.

After the night banquet at Prince Yu's Mansion, Wei Guangde went straight to his study room without even changing his official uniform.

After dismissing his attendants, he ground ink himself and began to write a letter home.

In Wei Guangde's opinion, he had done enough for this matter. If Gao Gong still couldn't accomplish this, it would be unfair.

The one in power couldn't beat the one who had resigned. There was really no hope for him to continue to stay in this camp. It would be better to quit the court and find a place to settle down.

One letter home was naturally to Xu Bangrui in Nanjing. Wei Guangde heard that the Yan family had a lot of property in Jiangnan, from shops and mansions in the city to fertile fields outside the city. There were properties in Nanjing, Suzhou and other places.

Of course, I had to tell him in advance to see if there was a chance. It was always right to check some things in advance and make some preparations.

The other letter was naturally sent to his hometown in Jiangxi, if for nothing else, just for those unowned lands in Jiujiang Prefecture.

If I don't prepare in advance, it will be taken away by others. It's better to benefit myself than to benefit others.

I don’t know if that old Taoist, Master Lin, is still alive.

Wei Guangde muttered to himself.