In the political ecology of the Jiajing Dynasty, there was only one central figure from beginning to end, and that was the current Shengshang Jiajing.

Even though this emperor has been hiding in Xiyuan for more than 20 years to refine pills and cultivate immortals, with his innate way of being a courtier, he has always firmly grasped the power of the court.

is the current court is the world of the Yan Party, but Yan Song is not a real minister, but should be regarded as a favored minister. is also the same, Yan Song has never lacked threats.

In the current court, not to mention that the Ming Dynasty is eyeing the enemy, the "four phases of green words" is only in an important position. As a result, Yan Song is no longer a dominant company, and even his voice in the "external inspection" is not high.

is also the same, Yan Song is a big force, Xu Jie is also a big force, and Yuan Wei, Guo Pu and others are ready to move, so there is a certain degree of restraint between them.

Although Lin Ran is only the Shuntian Mansion of the fourth grade, he has already held the power of the Shuntian Mansion, and if he wants to take action against the second assistant Xu Jie, the essence cannot be said to be completely self-defeating.

As long as he doesn't take the initiative to anger Jiajing and becomes a courtier that Jiajing needs, then he can sit firmly in Diaoyutai. Even if Xu Jie becomes the first assistant, he may not be able to take revenge on him.

It was precisely because of this clearly that Lin Ran chose to show his fangs and point the finger at the Xu Mansion.

"Huang Zhongda fell from his horse again? Do you really think we're three-year-olds? ”

After Xu heard this news, he asked angrily. It's just that no matter what, the matter of the Xu government's plot to seize Guangdong has been revealed, and the relationship between the two sides has officially deteriorated.

The capital ushered in another sunny and good weather. But no matter how turbulent the officialdom is, and the parties fight to the death, the streets and alleys here will always be so calm.

West Garden, Wanshou Palace.

Jiajing, who was wearing a plain white robe, frowned, handed the written note to the eunuch next to him, and then stood in front of a sand table with his hands in his hands, looking at the sanctimonious Taoist priest with a very calm gaze.

Lan Daoxing had already proved his "magic skills" and won Jiajing's trust, so he carefully took the yellow paper. But when he first saluted Jiajing, and then raised his hand, the yellow paper between his fingers burned.

This hand alone made the little eunuch next to him stunned, and he was naturally even more respectful to this Taoist priest.

Lan Daoxing came to the sand table that had been prepared a long time ago, and the two little eunuchs held the two ends of the T-shaped frame, and he reached out to hold the push handle, and an awl was hanging on the sand table through a thin rope.

"Zixu is not here, Cao Fu is also going, and my sister-in-law can come out."

After Lan Daoxing secretly adjusted his state, he said something in his mouth.

Jiajing and the others didn't dare to disturb, and their eyes fell on the sand table.

Lan Daoxing shook like chaff, and soon he was possessed by Zigu. He stood bent over in front of the fu, his whole body seemed to be retracted into the wide gossip robe, and the awl hanging from the shelf moved on the sand table.

The awl is high and low on the sand table, and the duration is short, leaving a striped path. At first, these lines were unknown, but soon they were faintly visible.

There are not many people here, only Huang Jin and Feng Bao, and two other little eunuchs who assist, and they can clearly see the eight words that appear on the sand table: "The virtuous minister hides the snow, and the villain is in charge."

Hey?

After Feng Bao read these eight words, he was slightly stunned, and then glanced at Jiajing quietly. The answer that appeared in the sand table was also the question that the Holy One had just asked.

Cough......

Huang Jin coughed lightly and gave Feng Bao a stern look.

Feng Bao immediately came to his senses, walked to the sand table with the yellow cloth in his hand, and followed the two little eunuchs to cover the sand table.

"Here it is...... Wanshou Palace? Lan Daoxing woke up slowly, first said a word to the little eunuch who helped him up, and then a spirit, immediately knelt down to Jiajing and said: "The poor road has lost his honor again, please forgive the emperor!" ”

"Lan Dao Chief doesn't need to be afraid, you haven't lost your manners, and I want to reward you!" The solemn look on Jiajing's face disappeared, and he turned to look at Lan Daoxing gently and said with a smile.

Lan Daoxing seemed to be relieved, but he shirked and said: "Poor Dao just borrowed a useless body to Zigu, not that Poor Dao solved the doubts for the saint, the saint should reward Zigu!" ”

"Zigu deserves to be rewarded, and you are also meritorious, what do you say should reward you?" Jiajing was in a good mood and asked with a smile.

Lan Daoxing's eyes widened, but he saw a little eunuch not far away holding a jade bottle, and he pleaded seriously: "If the emperor insists on rewarding, please give Poor Dao a spirit pill!" ”

"Huh...... The Taoist is really discerning! Jiajing couldn't help but laugh heartily when he listened to the reward he requested, and motioned for Huang Jin to give one pill to Lan Daoxing.

He has been devoted to cultivation all his life, and he has no doubt about cultivating mysteries. At present, Lan Daoxing does not seek fame and fortune, does not seek gold, silver and jewelry, but only seeks a elixir, which is undoubtedly very much in line with his appetite, and he regards Lan Daoxing as a fellow practitioner.

Compared with Tao Zhongwen's gifts, he was awarded Shaobao, Feng Gongchengbo, etc., he is undoubtedly extremely stingy with Lan Daoxing, and he has not given him an official position so far.

In essence, it wasn't that he suddenly became stingy, but that he couldn't be generous to Lan Dao for the time being. First, the time for Lan Daoxing to enter the palace is still short, and it is still in the test period; secondly, the art of supporting the beggars could not help him live forever, and it did not substantially help his metaphysical cultivation; Third, he needs to take care of Yan Song's emotions.

Especially the last point, Lan Daoxing helped the man several times, but pointed out that Yan Song was a traitor and a villain. If he really gave Lan Dao a generous gift, it was difficult to guarantee that Yan Song would deviate from morality.

Just now, he wrote on a note, "Why can't the world be governed?" This is the most troubling problem at the moment. He thinks he is still wise, but Daming's finances are getting worse and worse, but he doesn't know where the crux is.

Although Lan Daoxing's answer was very much in line with Qingliu's tone, the spearhead was pointed at Yan Song after all, pointing out that Yan Song was the crux of the government's predicament.

But fortunately, this blue road line has some skills, and it is no longer confused by the fame and fortune of the world. He doesn't seem to care about the so-called gifts at all.

But at this time, a little eunuch came in from outside and said, "Your Majesty, Yan Song is asking to see you outside!" ”

"I want Xuan Xiu, let him go back!"

Jiajing's face was slightly constricted, but he commanded lightly.

Huang Jin exchanged a look with Feng Bao, they were not stupid people, they had already seen some clues. But I don't know when this old Shoufu is no longer a frequent visitor to Wanshou Palace, and he has been turned away many times.