My father is Jiajing

Chapter 277 The Thoughts of Smart People

When Yan Shifan heard Xu Jie's words, he looked over in disbelief. He knew that this usually submissive old man was no good.

I didn't expect it to start biting people today!

Just when Yan Shifan was furious and was about to jump out to blast Xu Jie for being ungrateful, Yan Song, who had been silent all this time, suddenly moved.

Yan Song stood up tremblingly, bowed to Emperor Jiajing, then looked at Xu Jie and said, "Zisheng is right, I think so too. The Ministry of Works has a lot of things to deal with, and there are so many major projects in the world that need to be taken care of. Although the expansion of the outer city of the capital is also within the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Works, it is ultimately on the territory of Shuntian Prefecture."

"Since Shuntian Prefecture is willing to share the responsibility with the Ministry of Works and wants to set up a City Construction Department to be responsible for city construction, I think this is a good thing. When the time comes, we can transfer some officials familiar with the management of city construction work from the Ministry of Works to be in charge."

Yan Song's words were also very skillful. Although he didn't say anything when he arrived at the Wanshou Palace, he was always listening attentively to the words of Wang Youzhao and Xu Jie, as well as the reaction of Emperor Jiajing.

Although Yan Song was old, his mind was still young, and he was still able to keenly perceive the Emperor Jiajing's intention to warn him.

Therefore, before the final decision was made, he had to express his opinion, and at the same time, he had to make it more difficult for Xu Jie and Wang Youzhao, so that they could know clearly who was the Prime Minister of the Ming Dynasty!
But Yan Shifan didn't understand what his father meant for a moment, and he said anxiously: "Dad, we can't do this!"

Unexpectedly, Yan Shifan suddenly got angry, turned around and stared at Yan Shifan, and said coldly: "Your father is not present in the imperial court. The Minister of Works didn't say anything, what are you talking about? There is no rules."

Yan Song's scolding frightened Yan Shifan like a quail. He broke out in a cold sweat and dared not speak anymore.

At this time, Emperor Jiajing laughed, "It's all for the court, so it doesn't matter if we quarrel. Yan Qing, you are too harsh, and Shifan has good intentions."

After saying this, Emperor Jiajing also said: "The words of Lord Yan are wise and prudent, and I deeply agree with them. The affairs of the Ministry of Works are complicated, and some of them can be handed over to Shuntian Prefecture, but Shuntian Prefecture also lacks experience in urban construction management.

"Let's follow what Lord Yan said and have the Ministry of Works transfer some capable people over there to set up the City Construction Department first, so as not to delay the important task of building the outer city of the capital."

In the end, Emperor Jiajing made the final decision on the matter. When Yan Song, Xu Jie and others heard the Emperor's final decree, they all stood up and bowed to the Emperor Jiajing, saying, "Your Majesty is wise."

Then Emperor Jiajing ignored these people, stood up from the throne, and returned to his own abode to meditate.

Yan Shifan looked at Xu Jie and Wang Youzhao with indignation, and looked at Ouyang Bijin who remained silent with dissatisfaction. At the same time, he had to come over and support Yan Song obediently.

Yan Song was well aware of his son's mental state and he knew exactly how angry Yan Shifan was.

But Yan Song just didn't say anything. He also wanted Yan Shifan to reflect on his own thoughts and also reflect on what happened today.

After all, he is really old, and he will not be able to make decisions on future affairs for a few more years. If Yan Shifan still has to live under his wings to accomplish anything, then there will be no hope for the Yan family in the future.

Therefore, Yan Song also wanted Yan Shifan to hone himself and grow on his own. He did not ask him to be as smart as Xu Jie, but asked him to see himself clearly and ensure that the Yan family could live in peace and prosperity for several generations.

Just as Yan Shifan was helping Yan Song leave the Wanshou Palace, Xu Jie was still waiting respectfully in front of the palace, "Lord, please go slowly."

Yan Song raised his head and looked at Xu Jie's respectful expression and laughed, "I am getting old. I will need your help in the future. Shifan, let's go back."

Yan Song didn't waste any more words with Xu Jie and simply let Yan Shifan support him and leave.

Xu Jie did not bother to explain his meaning. He bowed slightly to Yan Song and said, "Farewell, Lord."

After Yan Song and Yan Shifan walked away, Xu Jie finally hurried to the palace gate of Xiyuan, because Xu Jie knew that Shuntian Prefecture Governor Wang Youzhao was also waiting for him behind the palace gate.

Wang Youzhao looked at Xu Jie who walked out quickly and immediately bowed and said, "Master."

Xu Jie nodded, "Okay, tell me what happened?" Wang Youzhao was stunned when he heard Xu Jie's words. He was waiting here and wanted to ask Xu Jie how his performance was.

As a result, the first thing Xu Jie said was to ask him what was going on?

Wasn't it Xu Jie's idea to suggest setting up an Urban Construction Bureau?

Wang Youzhao asked carefully, "What's wrong, Master?"

Xu Jie glanced at Wang Youzhao unhappily, "Tell me what's going on with the Urban Construction Division? Why didn't you tell me in advance?"

When Wang Youzhao heard Xu Jie's words, he turned pale with fear. He quickly replied, "Master, isn't this what you meant?"

Xu Jie said: "When did I ask you to do such a thing?"

Wang Youzhao was really stunned. It turned out that it was not Xu Jie's intention. Then why did Zhang Juzheng look for him? Wasn't it Xu Jie's instigation?

Wang Youzhao immediately explained, "Master, this matter was asked by Zhang Juzheng. I thought it was Master's intention, so I submitted the petition without thinking, thinking about doing something for Master."

When Xu Jie listened to Wang Youzhao's words, he immediately understood that this was where the problem lay.

However, Wang Youzhao's answer also made Xu Jie very dissatisfied. What does it mean to ask the teacher to do something? Am I, Xu, also like to form a party in private like Yan Song?
Xu Jie said, "Now that the matter has been completed, let's do the next thing well. Lord Yan asked to draw people from the Ministry of Works to set up the Urban Construction Department, so the intervention of the young Lord is inevitable."

"You have to think about this matter carefully by then, and decide whether or not to continue to argue with the young elder. If you do, you have to think about who you can rely on. If you don't, you have to think about who you will offend."

"So, I won't interfere with what happens next, nor will I say anything more. Everything depends on your own ability. Do you understand?"

Xu Jie was also very smart. He knew that he could not turn against Yan Song and Yan Shifan now, but since this incident had already happened, he had to think about how to cut himself off.

At the same time, in order for Wang Youzhao to continue to be useful to him, he had to point out a clear path for Wang Youzhao so that Wang Youzhao would have some idea in his mind. As for whether Wang Youzhao could understand it, that was up to his luck.

After saying these words to Wang Youzhao, Xu Jie said nothing more and just walked away alone.

As they walked, Xu Jie couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth slightly. "Zhang Juzheng used this trick of using the power of the tiger to bully others quite well. He actually thought of using me to order Wang Youzhao around to help Prince Yu solve his problem. Not bad, not bad."

Xu Jie complacently thought that he was the one who saw the whole picture of this incident. At the same time, he couldn't help but admire Zhang Juzheng, his most valued younger disciple.

What Xu Jie is most proud of now is his lack of greed. He feels that he did not promote his son as a future helper like Yan Song did, but instead found a talented and unpolished gem as his backup.

As long as this piece of uncut jade can be carved into something great in the future, the Xu family's future will surely be smooth sailing without any wind or rain.

But if his son Xu Jie shook his head with a self-deprecating smile, since ancient times, except for the powerful ministers who usurped the throne, which minister who was once in the limelight could entrust the future to his son?

Lord Yan, Lord Yan, you are really smart all your life, but you are foolish for a moment. Can you use your son like this? Pulling your son into the center of power, isn't this a way to die?

His Majesty can tolerate you for a while, can he tolerate you for a lifetime? Moreover, your son is still so arrogant and domineering, and once he gets into trouble, even the Golden Immortal will find it difficult to save your Yan family.

Therefore, Xu Jie was much more clear-headed than Yan Song in terms of future inheritance. He understood that in the Ming Dynasty, except for the emperor's family, power could be passed down from generation to generation. If other families wanted to do so, it would be a dead end.

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