Chapter 1294 Secret fold, it’s coming
“The Zajia family congratulates Mr. Xiao Zhu. There are not many people in this dynasty who can obtain the unicorn uniform from the Holy Emperor. There are even fewer fifth-grade sense organs who can obtain the Kirin uniform from the Holy Emperor. There are only a handful of people. Although Mr. Xiao Zhu is far away from the capital, he is still in the heart of the emperor."
The leading eunuch looked at Zhu Ping'an and put the imperial unicorn uniform on the incense table, and congratulated Zhu Ping'an with a smile. .
Zhu Ping'an also knew that the facts were indeed as the little eunuch said, Emperor Jiajing was very cautious and stingy about giving submissions.
Zhu Ping'an knew that this was due to Emperor Jiajing's control over power.
The first-grade python suit, the second-grade flying fish, the third-grade bullfighting, the fourth and fifth-grade unicorn, the sixth and seventh-grade tiger and tiger. The python suit is in the shape of a dragon, but has four claws, one less claw than a real dragon; the flying fish is also in the shape of a dragon, but has two more wings than the dragon; the bullfight is also in the shape of a dragon, but the horns are bull horns. Bullfighting, flying fish, python and dragon are very similar. The patterns of python suit, flying fish suit and bullfighting suit are all similar to dragon. This makes not only the appearance of the three kinds of clothes very similar and easy to be confused, but also there is a big difference between them and the emperor's dragon robe. similarity. Emperor Jiajing, who was accustomed to holding great power alone, was very sensitive and unhappy with these three kinds of submission.
More than ten years ago, when Emperor Jiajing held a spring festival at his mausoleum, Zhang Zan, then Minister of War, came to see Emperor Jiajing wearing a flying fish suit. Emperor Jiajing mistakenly called Zhang Zan's flying fish suit a python. Long Yan was immediately displeased and shouted angrily at Xia Yan, a university student on the side, "Zhang Zan, a mere second-rank minister, why did you take the python without permission?!" Xia Yan hurriedly explained. He said, "Your Majesty, Zhang Zan is wearing the Feiyu suit given by the emperor, not the python suit, but it has a similar appearance." After hearing Xia Yan's explanation, Emperor Jiajing was still not satisfied, and said with an unhappy look on his face: "Absurd! Why does Feiyu also have it? Two horns?! I strictly forbid it." So, the officials followed Emperor Jiajing's instructions and told them that civil and military officials were not allowed to use python clothes, flying fish, or bullfighting. Emperor Jiajing approved the report and ordered the officials of the Ministry of Industry: "Anyone who embroiders pythons, dragons, flying fish, bullfighting and other prohibited patterns will be executed by the craftsmen, and the family members will be sent to the border guards and sent to the army." From then on, civil and military officials were not allowed to use python clothes, flying fish, bullfighting, or any other colorful clothing. Only the Jin Yiwei had a special nature. They were the emperor's guard of honor and received extra favors. It was stipulated that the Jin Yiwei commanded and the guards could wear unicorn uniforms.
So, the Kirin suit was also very rare in the Jiajing Dynasty.
Zhu Ping'an was awarded the Kirin suit by Emperor Jiajing. It is indeed a great honor and grace for officials.
However, Zhu Ping'an didn't like this, and even felt a little disgusted with Qilin's pair of big pig's hooves.
"Your Majesty Zhu Pingan, thank you for your holy grace. Long live my emperor."
Of course, gratitude is still necessary. Zhu Pingan thanked Emperor Jiajing for his kindness with tears in his eyes. After the ceremony, he replied with a smile, "Thanks to my father-in-law's good words, I would like to ask my father-in-law to say more kind words in front of the Holy One in the future."
"How dare you, how dare you, I will have to ask Mr. Xiao Zhu to give you more kind words in the future." The leading young eunuch said with a meaningful smile, "After all, Mr. Xiao Zhu's right to speak in front of the Holy Master is extraordinary for ordinary people."
When Zhu Ping'an heard the song, he knew its elegant meaning, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl up. Xu Hai and the others did not disappoint themselves!
Sure enough, the next second the leading young eunuch read out the second reward from Emperor Jiajing, "The emperor bestows a secret folding box, which is specially awarded to Si Qianshi, the envoy of Zhejiang's punishment and inspection, and the magistrate of Jingnan County Zhu Ping'an secretly folded the power of memorial."
Although he had already guessed it in his heart, Zhu Pingan couldn't help but be excited when he heard the little eunuch's words.
Secret discount! It's finally here! With the right to report secretly, he is equivalent to having a beggar's version of Shang Fang's sword.
The beggar’s version of Shang Fang’s Sword is also Shang Fang’s Sword, which is enough to deter some people who have evil intentions towards them.
In addition, this is a good way to hug Emperor Jiajing, which is equivalent to a delayed version of private WeChat.
This is my biggest gain since I fought floods and provided disaster relief.
After the leading young eunuch finished reading, he took the secret folding box from a young eunuch and handed it to Zhu Pingan with both hands.
"My lord, Zhu Pingan, kowtows to thank the Holy Grace. Long live my emperor." This time, when he kowtowed to thank the emperor, Zhu Pingan's excitement became much more real.
After Zhu Pingan finished thanking him, he took the secret folding box with both hands and put it in front of his eyes to look at it. This is a box about eight inches long, four inches wide and two inches high. It is made of nanmu, with yellow paint painted on the outside and the words "Zhu Ping'an" engraved on it. The box has a delicate little lock and comes with a key. Each secret box has two keys, one is given to the ministers, and the other is kept in the hands of Emperor Jiajing.
"The Holy Emperor's decree has been read out by the Zajia family. Sir Xiao Zhu, please get up." After finishing his words, the leading young eunuch stepped forward and helped Zhu Ping'an stand up.
"Thank you, father-in-law." Zhu Pingan thanked him.
"Lord Xiao Zhu, you are too polite. I haven't told Lord Xiao Zhu yet. The Holy Emperor has granted a total of eighty people the right to submit secret reports this time, and all of them are high-ranking officials of third rank or above or officials in the border areas, with the exception of Lord Xiao Zhu. In the capital, I don’t know how many people are envious of Mr. Xiao Zhu,” the leading young eunuch added softly.
"Ping'an is a great honor. I can only die to repay the trust of the Holy One."
Zhu Ping'an faced the direction of the capital, raised his hands at ninety degrees, and expressed a wave of loyalty and kindness to Emperor Jiajing, who was thousands of miles away. determination.
These face-saving tasks must be done well. Who knows if Emperor Jiajing will be so idle that he will ask about it.
"Sir Xiao Zhu, before the Zajia came, the Ministry of Civil Affairs had already sent word that a successor magistrate would be selected for Jingnan in the near future and ordered to take office as soon as possible, so that Mr. Xiao Zhu could go to Zhejiang to serve as the prosecutor of punishment. Take care of things to show off your skills.”
The leading young eunuch approached Zhu Pingan and whispered.
"Thank you, father-in-law, for reminding me." Zhu Pingan thanked the leading eunuch for tipping him off.
In fact, this was also within Zhu Pingan's expectation. When he had made a contribution to the fight against the Japanese, the imperial court rewarded him for his merits and promoted him to the post of Zhejiang Provincial Envoy and Inspector General. However, the officials suppressed him on the grounds that the Jingnan Magistrate had not yet selected a successor. He temporarily served as the Jingnan County Magistrate as Si Qianshi, the Provost and Prosecution Envoy. He could only take up the post after the Jingnan County Magistrate and Xin County Magistrate were selected and took office. Now that he has made great contributions in fighting floods and providing disaster relief, the Holy Father has also granted him the right to secretly submit memorials. How can the officials suppress it? ! Therefore, in as little as a month or as much as two months, the new magistrate of Jingnan will definitely be in place.
"Master Xiao Zhu, the Holy Spirit's instructions and rewards have been delivered to the Zajia family. I am returning to Beijing to resume my duties."
The leading young eunuch said goodbye to Zhu Ping'an.
"How come my father-in-law is in such a hurry? It's so hard to come all the way, thousands of miles away. Father-in-law, just have some simple meals and rest for a day before setting off again." Zhu Ping'an persuaded enthusiastically.
Zhu Pingan felt really sorry that he had come all the way from the capital without eating a single meal.
"Master Xiao Zhu's kindness is appreciated by the Za family. However, before the Za family came, Huang Duong had already warned him that flood relief in Jiangnan was at a critical juncture, and he strictly ordered the Za family not to disturb Master Xiao Zhu for a single moment. This The banquet will be recorded for now, and it won’t be too late to invite the Za family when Master Xiao Zhu returns to the capital.”
The leading young eunuch declined with a smile and was very determined.
Zhu Pingan failed to retain him again, so he had to take a group of subordinate officials from the county government to see him off at the gate of the county government. (End of chapter)