Chapter 538 Zheng He’s Secret Record
"What? What did you say? Hai Rui spent his own money to buy Liubiju's pickles?"
Zhu Zaijing suddenly became happy after listening to Meng Chong's report.
Zhu Zaijing also knows the price of Liubiju's pickles.
After all, this can be the pickles selected by Mr. Yan Ge, and the price is definitely not comparable to ordinary pickles.
Therefore, when Zhu Zaijing heard Meng Chong say that Hai Rui spent money to buy Liubiju's pickles, he immediately laughed happily.
Meng Chong looked at Zhu Zaijing who was so happy and replied: "Yes, I also went to check. Mr. Hai paid for it himself. There were two plainclothes guards there at the time."
Zhu Zaijing laughed for a while and finally stopped smiling. He asked again: "How much money did Hai Rui pay?"
Meng Chong said: "According to the bill checked by the slave, Mr. Hai paid a total of one or two taels of silver."
When Zhu Zaijing heard that it was one or two cents of silver, he couldn't help laughing again.
"One or two dollars is a huge sum of money for Hai Rui. Look at his family, in addition to an old woman to take care of, he also has a wife, several concubines, and several children. These people's Daily expenses depend on Hai Rui’s salary.”
"Now that he has spent one or two taels of money at once, won't his family not be able to eat even a morsel of meat for more than half a month? How about this? You can go to Hai Rui's house later and spend these two taels of money. Give him the money and tell him that Gu asked him to do the work, so the cost of the work should naturally be paid by Gu."
"Otherwise, if this matter spreads out, people in the world will think that I, Zhu Zaijing, am a stingy man who picks holes in bricks and mortar, even taking advantage of his ministers. By the way, when I get to his house, I will stop on the way. You can’t cut some meat empty-handed.”
Meng Chong hummed in response to Zhu Zaijing's words. He immediately followed Zhu Zaijing's instructions and went to pay some money to the accounting room in the mansion, then went up to Hai Rui's mansion.
After Meng Chong left, the smile on Zhu Zaijing's face also faded.
Zhu Zaijing was very unhappy that Jin Yiwei would be watching in Liubijuli at this time.
So at this moment, Zhu Zaijing also said to the other serving eunuchs on the side, "Go to the Jinyiwei Yamen and find Prince Jing."
After hearing Zhu Zaijing's order, the serving eunuch did not dare to show any slightest hesitation, and immediately hurried to the Jinyiwei Yamen to find Zhu Zaizhen in accordance with Zhu Zaijing's order.
At this moment, Zhu Zaizhen was also in the Jinyiwei Yamen looking at the secret information collected by Lu Bing over the years. This was also something he had to master in charge of Jinyiwei.
So whenever he has time, Zhu Zaizhen will lock himself in this archive room filled with all kinds of secrets, and look at the secret files left by Lu Bian over the past few decades.
Zhu Zaizhen looked at a secret file that he had just opened and still had a musty smell.
"Zheng He's Secret Records?"
Looking at the name of this secret file, Zhu Zaizhen couldn't help but become curious.
You must know that Zheng He is an old eunuch who has been dead for hundreds of years. Although he was very powerful during the Yongle Dynasty, his power does not seem to be that important in today's power narrative system.
Moreover, neither the current Ming Dynasty officials nor the people have given positive affirmation to the story of Zheng He's voyages to the West.
Sometimes, the story of his voyages to the Western Seas was even told as a face-saving project of Emperor Chengzu, who was very happy with his success, and he advised all future generations not to think about wasting people and money, and making such unrealistic moves as a voyage to the Western Seas again.
Now Zhu Zaizhen couldn't help but become curious when he looked at this "Zheng He Secret Records" that had been released for who knows how many years.
He also wanted to see what exactly this eunuch who had been serving for more than a hundred years did during his voyages to the West.
And just when Zhu Zaizhen was about to open the "Secret Records of Zheng He", there was a sound outside.
"Your Majesty, Prince Yu has been ordered to summon you to meet you."
Zhu Zaizhen said "Oh" and was about to stuff the "Secret Records of Zheng He" into the file shelf just now, but just as he was about to stuff it, he felt that this "Secret Records of Zheng He" should also be quite interesting.
So at this time, Zhu Zaizhen also took back the action of stuffing the "Secret Records of Zheng He" into the file shelf, and instead put the "Secret Records of Zheng He" in his arms, which was not too thick.
Zhu Zaizhen came out of the archives room, looked at the people waiting outside, and said, "Are you here to replace the three eunuchs who summoned me?"
When the little eunuch heard Zhu Zaizhen's question, he immediately bowed respectfully: "My lord, you are my slave."
Zhu Zaizhen hummed, "Okay, let's go."
Zhu Zaizhen didn't think about other issues, nor did he think about what Zhu Zaijing was planning to do when he came to him at this time.
He just followed the summoned eunuch and headed towards Zhu Zaijing's mansion.
After arriving at Prince Yu's Mansion, Zhu Zaizhen also waited politely for Zhu Zaijing to be summoned again, and then followed the people into the small courtyard where Zhu Zaijing was currently located.
As soon as Zhu Zaizhen entered the small courtyard, he saluted Zhu Zaicheng who was sitting in the small courtyard waiting for him.
"My brother pays homage to my third brother."
Zhu Zaijing smiled when he saw Zhu Zaizhen saluting him so respectfully.
Zhu Zaijing said: "Brother Zhen doesn't need to be so polite. How can we brothers be so pretentious? And this is still in my mansion, not in the Wenhua Hall. Come and sit down."
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Zhu Zaizhen was very moved after listening to Zhu Zaijing's words. He immediately listened to Zhu Zaijing's words and walked to Zhu Zaijing. He sat on a stone bench covered with brocade cushions next to Zhu Zaijing. sit down.
At this time, Zhu Zaijing also placed the volume of "Yongle Dadian" he was reading on the stone table beside him, and personally poured Zhu Zaizhen a cup of freshly brewed tea.
Zhu Zaizhen also immediately took it respectfully, "Thank you, third brother."
Zhu Zaijing chuckled and said: "Thank you for what? Isn't it just a cup of tea? How are you doing with Jin Yiwei recently?"
Zhu Zaijing also opened up the topic with Zhu Zaizhen by chatting.
Zhu Zaizhen said: "Brother Chen is still used to being with Jin Yiwei."
Zhu Zaijing glanced at Zhu Zaizhen in surprise, "Tell me, is there anything interesting?"
Zhu Zaizhen thought for a while and said, "As for the interesting things about Jin Yiwei, there don't seem to be any interesting things. It's just that there are more things to see than before."
Zhu Zaijing couldn't help but laugh again when he heard this, "I saw more things in Jinyiwei than before, and that's as it should be. Otherwise, wouldn't your job there be in vain?"
Zhu Zaizhen also laughed and said: "Yes, yes, there are indeed many things and secrets that Jinyiwei can collect. As long as I have free time during this period, I have been staying in Jinyiwei's secret archives to look at these things that Jinyiwei has collected over the years." I have received the secret information and want to learn how Jin Yiwei’s job works as soon as possible.”
Zhu Zaijing nodded with satisfaction when he heard this sentence, "Yes, if you want to do your job well, you must first sharpen your tools. In order to control the Jin Yiwei, in addition to having a legitimate position and power, you also need a lot of understanding and understanding. Know the secret of Jinyiwei "Otherwise, the people below will do things secretly, disobey your orders, and not report them to you. If they cause trouble and disaster, you will be passive." .”
Zhu Zaizhen listened to Zhu Zaijing's teachings and immediately replied to Zhu Zaijing: "The third brother's teachings are very accurate. I will definitely take good care of the Jin Yiwei and never let them cause any trouble."
Zhu Zaijing hummed with satisfaction, picked up the tea cup in front of him and took a sip, then asked casually: "Do you know about Liubiju?"
When Zhu Zaizhen heard Zhu Zaijing suddenly ask about Liu Biju, he couldn't help but show a confused look.
Obviously Zhu Zaizhen still doesn't know what happened in Liubiju at this time.
Zhu Zaizhen said: "What happened to Liubiju? Third brother."
Zhu Zaijing looked into Zhu Zaizhen's eyes, which were indeed pure and innocent eyes.
Zhu Zaijing said: "Hai Rui went to Liubiju early this morning, and he wrote some words in Liubiju."
When Zhu Zaizhen heard this, he immediately became alert.
Zhu Zaizhen immediately said: "Brother Chen will send someone to check what words he wrote in Liubijuli now."
Zhu Zaijing waved his hands quickly and said: "No, no, no, no, no, there are two plainclothes guards inside watching him while he is writing. You don't need to send people to check."
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After Zhu Zaizhen heard this, he suddenly broke into a cold sweat.
He didn't know when Jin Yiwei sent people to Liubiju for surveillance, and judging by Zhu Zaijing's tone, the two plainclothes Jin Yiwei were very rough in their surveillance actions, and Zhu Zaijing knew it.
This shows how these two idiots are monitoring.
The current Zhu Zaizhen is not a wealthy prince who knows nothing. You must know that a few years ago, he was also arranged by Zhu Zaijing to enter the Kungfu Training Hall of the Capital and learned a lot.
Therefore, Zhu Zaizhen can be considered to have a certain degree of judgment and thinking ability when it comes to understanding some things.
Zhu Zaizhen said: "Third brother, don't worry. I will immediately conduct an internal investigation to find out who dared to arrange for surveillance by Jinyi guards in Liubiju without asking for permission."
Zhu Zaijing hummed softly, "Okay, you can just take care of this matter. I tell you this, actually, I want to remind you that the importance of Jinyiwei is not trivial. As the ultimate supporter of Jinyiwei Yamen, The person in charge can’t say that he needs to know everything, but in the capital, you must be extremely vigilant about some of the more sensitive places and people.”
"Otherwise, these places may create some kind of big surprise for you and me. When the time comes, your Majesty the Immortal Cultivator comes out of seclusion and asks about these things. It will be difficult for you and my brothers to handle."
Zhu Zaizhen gave a heavy hum.
He also understood the seriousness of the matter.
Liu Biju's name was changed by Zhu Zaijing in front of the cabinet and the six ministers in the Wenhua Hall, and asked Yan Song to change it.
Moreover, Zhu Zaijing later stamped his "Seal of Supervising the State and King Yu" on the three words "Liu Biju", which shows how eye-catching the sensitivity and importance of this matter are.
As a result, Jin Yiwei has sent plainclothes to monitor him, but no one has reported it to him. Doesn't this mean that someone in Jin Yiwei does not take him, the prince in charge of the Jin Yiwei Yamen, seriously?
Therefore, no matter who did this matter or what his intentions were, it cannot be easily forgiven.
Otherwise, in the future, the Jin Yiwei will make their own decisions and not report to the top. What's the point?
Zhu Zaizhen said solemnly: "Brother Chen, I will go back and conduct a strict investigation and strictly discipline the Jinyiwei!"
Looking at Zhu Zaizhen who was so serious, Zhu Zaijing couldn't help but laugh, "Don't worry, let's drink tea first."
Zhu Zaizhen listened to Zhu Zaijing's words and took a sip of tea in embarrassment, "Yes, third brother."
Zhu Zaijing watched Zhu Zaizhen take a sip of tea and then said: "I remember that when Lu Bing was still alive, he once reported that he wanted to streamline the personnel of Jinyiwei. How far has this matter gone now?"
Zhu Zaizhen quickly put down the tea cup in his hand and immediately replied: "Back to third brother, this matter is still in progress. In the past hundred years, the imperial court has awarded too many royal guards positions and personnel. Many people clearly know that They do not accept commands and arrangements within the Jinyiwei system, but they occupy the Jinyiwei's position and eat the Jinyiwei's salary."
"My younger brother is here for the first time, and I am also waiting and watching. For a while, I don't have a proper way to continue this matter, so I can only operate slowly according to the rules set by Lu Bing before."
After Zhu Zaijing heard Zhu Zaizhen's words, he couldn't help but frown slightly, and he also started thinking.
Zhu Zaijing said: "The Jinyiwei is different from other yamen. It is the steel knife in the hands of His Majesty and an important blade to protect the safety of the Ming Dynasty. But in the past hundred years, the role of the Jinyiwei has become less and less than before."
"If Lu Bing had not worked hard to innovate during his tenure, the current Jinyiwei would be a rotten knife that can't even cut wood. Therefore, I think that if you want to restore the Jinyiwei to its former role, you We should take drastic measures.”
"Put aside all those who obtained the position of Imperial Guard because of rewards and favors, and create a separate roster. At the same time, some significant differences must be made. For example, some obvious color changes can be made to their clothing or sabers. Wait.”
"As well as the current Jinyiwei internal staff, we can also set up some tasks and skills assessment or learning, and conduct regular spot checks or use other methods to conduct unified ability assessments."
"Those who meet the conditions can be given certain rewards. If they do not meet the conditions, they will either be demoted or directly eliminated from the Jinyiwei team. Only in this way can the Jinyiwei ensure their combat effectiveness and deterrence to the maximum extent."
"Otherwise, how can a weak Jinyiwei Yamen be able to bear the prestigious reputation of the imperial eagle dog? Do we expect them to bully ordinary people? If they can only bully ordinary people with their skin, such Jinyiwei will still want it. What’s the use?”
"So, what I mean is to suggest that you use some drastic and resolute measures to give the Imperial Guard a new look inside and outside, and at the same time formulate strict rules and regulations to restrain these people, and try your best to do things that are truly beneficial to the Ming Dynasty and useful to His Majesty."
After Zhu Zaizhen heard what Zhu Zaijing said, he also agreed very much.
He originally had this idea, and wanted to introduce some militarized systems from the Beijing Martial Arts Hall and implement them in Jinyiwei.
But since he was new here and unfamiliar with the place, he was also worried that he might go too far and cause something that would dissatisfy Zhu Zaijing or Emperor Jiajing.
Therefore, even if Zhu Zaizhen had an idea in his mind, he did not take action for a while.
Now with Zhu Zaijing's words, Zhu Zaizhen has taken a reassurance. He finally no longer hesitates. It is time to come up with some vigorous and resolute means to let the old oilmen inside Jinyiwei See how powerful he is.
Zhu Zaizhen stood up and worshiped: "With the words of Third Brother, I know what to do. I will definitely polish and forge the Jinyiwei again, and reproduce its original sharpness and cold light here!"
Zhu Zaijing stood up and patted Zhu Zaizhen on the shoulder, "Okay, I believe you!"
Zhu Zaizhen also hummed excitedly, and at this moment, because he had just stood up and bowed, the "Secret Records of Zheng He" that had been in his arms fell out.
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