A few days later, someone in the early court openly questioned Feng Ye, why Feng Jianping hadn't left to return to Beijing to report on his duties.
This person is not an eunuch, nor is he an official of Yan Zilian's faction. He is just a censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate with a hot temper and a great success. He usually arrests and scolds others.
Emperor Zhaowu's complexion changed on the spot, but he hypocritically asked the official department whether it was negligence of duty, and did not inform Feng Jianping in time.
Liu An naturally denied it, and threw the question to Fengye.
Feng Ye described the situation in Datong in detail, and believed that Datong was still fraught with danger. His words seemed hard to refute.
Emperor Zhaowu then asked Feng Chuang, who was temporarily serving as Minister of the Ministry of War, whether Datong was really as Feng Ye said.
Feng Chuang had just taken over the position of Minister, and he had never visited Datong before, so how could he say it, he avoided the important things for a while, and said nothing.
The censor was not forgiving, and he was exaggerating when he reprimanded Feng Ye. Feng Jianping ignored the Beijing inspection and refused to return to Beijing, fearing that he would have the heart of disobedience.
The more the two argued, the more their anger rose, and they were on the verge of being at war for a while.
At this time, Yan Zilian stood up meanderingly, and took out Feng Jianping's memorial, saying that he had just received it and had not had time to present it to the imperial court.
The memorial made a sincere statement, stating that the crisis in Datong had not been resolved, and asked the emperor to temporarily postpone his return to Beijing to report on his duties, and instead made a brief statement. The reasons given were almost the same as those of Feng Ye.
The words of this memorial can be said to be well-meaning, making it difficult to distinguish the seriousness for a while, Emperor Zhaowu asked Yan Zilian what to do about this matter.
Yan Zilian suggested that he might send a patrol censor to Datong to see if what Feng Jianping said was true, but this proposal was opposed by the Eunuch Party.
After Emperor Zhaowu hesitated, he agreed.
The censor, of course, has to be selected by Yan Zilian, and Yan Zilian has the final say on the situation of Jieshi Xunguan.
In the middle of the night, when the two met, Feng Ye was irritated by Zao Chaoshang and forced by Yan Zilian, his face was clouded.
Yan Sikong had no choice but to persuade: "It will take at least a month to send the inspector censor to Datong. At least during this period, His Highness doesn't have to worry about the Beijing inspection."
"But what about after that? Isn't this even more threatened by Yan Zilian?"
"There is no other way to delay it for a month or so." Yan Sikong sighed softly, "Feng Ye, although I don't like Teacher's way of doing things, but there is one thing he said is right, Your Highness thinks It’s impossible to stay out of it.”
"You mean, my father should participate in the party struggle?" Feng Yejian frowned, "My father doesn't want to be used by anyone."
"Everyone is eyeing the military power in His Highness's hands, no matter how cautious His Highness is, he can't stop the people talking."
Feng Ye clenched his fists, squinted his eyes and looked at Yan Sikong: "You also really hope that my father will be on the side of the gentry, so it will be more helpful for your revenge."
Yan Sikong was startled, his expression changed: "What do you mean by that?"
"You are a Jinshi on the second list, do you still need to ask me what I mean?" Feng Ye said coldly, "Your teacher discusses everything with you, why didn't you know anything about this time?"
Yan Sikong stood up and said in a cold voice: "Feng Ye, I never wanted your Feng family to get involved in party disputes. Yes, I thought that if the Feng family could help me avenge me, it would be like a tiger with wings added, but I I don't even want you to be in danger, in your eyes, I am so vicious that even you have to plan?"
"Didn't you plot against me?" Feng Ye also stood up and looked at him closely, "Ge Zhong's case, you made good use of me."
Yan Sikong opened his mouth, feeling as if his throat was being choked, it was difficult to speak, and his face was even hotter, he spent a lot of effort before softly saying: "But I will not harm you."
Looking at Yan Sikong's trembling appearance, Feng Ye had complicated thoughts in his eyes.
Yan Sikong took a deep breath and felt chills all over his body. He slowly sat down in the chair and said, "Feng Ye, since you don't trust me to this point, why are you looking for me? Between us... What is it?"
Feng Ye looked at him silently.
Yan Sikong smiled wryly: "You grabbed me, not because you like me, but because you are unwilling, because I used you, deceived you, and hurt your face... Why bother? Are you not tired?"
Feng Ye gritted his teeth and said, "Who is responsible for today's situation?"
"It's me." Yan Sikong mocked, "It's me, I did it, I admit it, but I also said, I will never harm you, if you don't believe this, don't discuss matters with me again, I probably still have this skin for you to remember, you are here, I will prepare the pillow and mat, I will pay you back, is that enough?"
"Shut up!" Feng Ye said angrily, "When will it be your turn to criticize me? Who are you trying to confuse by putting on such a pitiful attitude?"
Yan Sikong looked at Feng Ye in disbelief, his nasal cavity was sore, his heart twitched violently, he bit his trembling lower lip lightly, his eyes were filled with ashes: "...don't dare."
Feng Ye was in a state of desperation, it was obvious that Yan Sikong was disheartened, but he couldn't utter the accusation when it came to his lips.
Yan Sikong lowered his eyes and said in a hoarse voice: "This is nothing but torturing each other, why bother?"
Feng Ye clenched his fists, yes, why bother, if he can leave this person behind in a chic and magnanimous manner, why would he torture each other, even he would despise himself.
But this man...
Feng Ye moved slowly, walked up to Yan Sikong, and lifted his chin.
Yan Sikong's red eye circles and hurt eyes that cannot be concealed made his heart palpitate, he hesitated for a moment, and said: "I shouldn't doubt you casually about this matter."
Yan Sikong was stunned, his eyes were full of water vapor, and he looked even more pitiful, Feng Ye took a deep breath, thinking, he might have been poisoned by this person.
"I was mobbed and attacked today... I shouldn't take my anger out on you." Feng Ye stroked his cheek gently.
Yan Sikong paused for a moment, then said: "But you fought hard according to reason, and you have lived up to His Highness's expectations of you."
"My father is far away in Datong. Naturally, I have to take responsibility for the affairs of the court."
Yan Sikong nodded.
Feng Ye hugged Yan Sikong into his arms, and sighed: "Kong'er, you said that you are the only one who can rely on you in this world, and you are the only one I am in Beijing."
Yan Sikong hugged Feng Ye back, and pressed it against Feng Ye's generous chest. Hearing the throbbing and powerful heartbeat, he slowly closed his eyes. What made him feel most at ease.
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The censor selected by Yan Zilian set off soon. The capital and Datong are more than 600 miles away, and it takes more than ten days to march, but it can be reached in a few days on a fast horse. According to the emperor's decree, this censor must rush to Datong as quickly as possible.
A few days later, Feng Jianping's family letter was sent to Feng Ye. In the letter, he had decided to assist the crown prince after careful consideration. If he didn't do this, Yan Zilian would not let him pass easily. Second, as the two princes get older, the situation in the court and China is in turmoil due to the dispute over the reserve position. It is impossible for him to sit on the sidelines. Since he has to make a decision sooner or later, there is no need to delay it any longer. .
This result was expected by both Feng Ye and Yan Sikong, not only Yan Zilian was persecuting Feng Jianping, but the situation was also secretly fueling the flames, if he joined forces with Yan Zilian from now on, the defeat of the eunuch party would be just around the corner.
Now that the decision has been made, the next step is to find a suitable time to show his loyalty to the prince, and the prince's birthday is approaching, and this opportunity is just around the corner.
After discussing with Yan Sikong, Feng Ye chose an important gift and gave it to Chen Yu, which was intended to announce the Feng family's tendency to the world.
Yan Sikong had mixed joys and sorrows. The joy was that he was assisted by the Feng family, and Chen Yu's position as the crown prince was even more difficult to shake. The worry was that once the Feng family fell into the water, Fengye in Beijing would be caught in the open and dark arrows. I used to be an idle son like that.
As soon as Feng Ye's birthday gift was sent out, it spread throughout the capital, and the courtiers who were originally vacillating between the crown prince and the second prince were now even more difficult to make a decision.
Yan Zilian was very satisfied, and chose a day to have a long talk with Yan Sikong and Feng Ye, covering the righteousness of the family and the country, the morale of the generals, and the hearts of the people, and his determination to eradicate the eunuchs. Although the two were quite dissatisfied with his actions, they couldn't help admiring his ambition to save the country and the people.
Not long after, Yan Zilian summoned the patrol censor back.
As a result, needless to say, Yan Zilian took the initiative to seek advice for Feng Jianping, and did not return to Beijing to report on his work.
This move caused a lot of opposition in the court, not only from the eunuch party, but Emperor Zhaowu was also displeased, but he had no choice but to agree to Feng Jianping to stay in Datong.
After half a year, almost all the officials in Beijing and in Beijing have been assessed. Those who should be promoted, those who should go, both the eunuchs and the gentry have suffered a lot in this Beijing inspection. There were more than 80 officials demoted or deposed due to party disputes, and many important positions were exchanged. Neither side got anything good, but forcing Wen Youchi away was the biggest victory for the gentry faction.
So far, this vigorous and hidden sword of the Jingchao plan has finally come to an end.
Volume Five