Chapter 541 Reasons for going to the West

Chapter 541 Reasons for going to the West

After Huang Jin changed his clothes, he immediately rushed to Zhu Zaijing's house without stopping or resting.

At this time, Zhu Zaijing was already having dinner in his small canteen, and he was accompanied by his sons Zhu Yi and Zhu Yijun.

These two little guys are so inexplicably clingy sometimes and like to express themselves around Zhu Zaijing.

But when children of their age express themselves, they not only show their well-behaved and sensible side, but also their naughty and mischievous side.

Therefore, it seems that Zhu Zaijing eats alone, but in fact he has to take time out to discipline his two sons to eat.

It can be said that for Zhu Zaijing, this kind of coaxing his son is really a happy thing, but also makes people easy to get angry.

Therefore, sometimes, Zhu Zaijing could not help but hold Zhu Yi or Zhu Yijun in his arms, press them on his legs, and give them a good repair.

The beatings made them both scream, and they would not let them go until they begged for mercy.

However, this kind of beating is not really hard. Most of the time, Zhu Zaijing pretends to be beating, and the two of them scream together.

Therefore, the father-son relationship between Zhu Zaijing, Zhu Yi, and Zhu Yijun is still very harmonious.

"Dad, the big pot just secretly ate something from my bowl."

Zhu Yijun still speaks in a milky voice, and the pronunciation of many words is not accurate.

But the general meaning can still be understood.

Zhu Zaijing looked at Zhu Yijun who complained, and then at Zhu Yi who was working hard to cook. He also said with a serious attitude: "Learn more from your brother and see how delicious his food is. You haven't even had a bowl of porridge until now." After eating it, you still sue others for eating your meat! Even if you eat it, you deserve it!”

Zhu Zaijing was not used to Zhu Yijun, and in his heart, his requirements for Zhu Yijun were much higher than those of his eldest son Zhu Yi.

Because Zhu Zaijing has confirmed that the princess's family may have a genetic disease, although Zhu Yi is still young and has not reacted to his identity.

But once this kind of genetic disease occurs, it will be extremely difficult to deal with based on the current Ming Dynasty's medical level.

After all, the princess has not received effective treatment until now, let alone a child.

Therefore, for the stability of the country in the future and the health of the imperial line in the future, Zhu Zaijing had to make a decision in his heart.

Of course, in the future, if Zhu Yi is not affected by genetic diseases and dies young, and reaches adulthood successfully.

Zhu Zaijing will also give him enough compensation, so that he can get rewards and benefits that are not inferior to Zhu Yijun.

However, this premise must also be based on his ability to grow up smoothly.

If he also died midway, then Zhu Zaijing could only give him a posthumous title of prince status.

As for the others, they will no longer exist.

After being taught a lesson by Zhu Zaijing, Zhu Yijun became obviously more honest.

Because in his memory, besides his mother, Concubine Li, it was his father, Zhu Zaijing, who beat him the most.

And this is strange to say, even though Zhu Zaijing beat him so many times, he still has no memory and always stands out in front of Zhu Zaijing, as if he was born to deserve a beating.

Zhu Yi was laughing while eating his own rice. He also liked to see Zhu Yijun crumbling.

It seems that this is also one of his joys.

Just when the three father and son were having such a happy meal, Meng Chong came in.

Meng Chong reported to Zhu Zaijing: "Your Majesty, Eunuch Huang is here."

When Zhu Zaijing heard Meng Chong say that Eunuch Huang was coming, he couldn't help but said, "Huang Jin?"

Meng Chong hummed, "It's him."

After Zhu Zaijing confirmed that it was Huang Jin, he immediately ordered: "Take the prince and the young prince down to eat, and then prepare a new meal. If he comes here at this time, he must not have eaten anything. You can't let people go alone. Come with an empty stomach and leave with an empty stomach.”

Meng Chong said: "Your Majesty is kind and virtuous, I will prepare now."

Zhu Zaijing waved his hand, "Go ahead and bring Huang Jin here first."

Meng Chong bowed again and said, "Yes, I obey."

Then Meng Chong went to pick up Huang Jin, and the other eunuchs and maids serving in the canteen also left with Zhu Yi and Zhu Yijun.

At the same time, there were people who were packing up the half-eaten meals in the small canteen, preparing to remove them and put new ones in accordance with Zhu Zaijing's instructions.

Huang Jin was greeted with great respect by Meng Chong and then came to the small canteen where Zhu Zaijing was currently.

Huang Jin liked Meng Chong very much when he saw that he was still respectful and not arrogant.

In Huang Jin's heart, a slave should be so cautious, and the most taboo thing is to rely on the power of the master to pretend to be powerful.

The current Meng Chong does not have such an arrogant and domineering attitude, nor does he look down upon this ancestor so arrogantly.

It can be seen that Meng Chong is still very sensible and very malleable.

The reason why Meng Chong is like this is not only because of his own personality, but also because Zhu Zaijing is strict in discipline in the palace.

Normally, they can be more free and casual, but when it comes to things and people who should be treated respectfully, if they don't have any foresight and the mentality to advance and retreat with their master.

Then Zhu Zaijing will disappear from his side without mercy.

Therefore, as the eunuch who had been with Zhu Zaijing for the longest time, Meng Chong knew his position very well and knew exactly what he should do to make Zhu Zaijing always trust him.

"Daddy, you came here so late, shouldn't you have eaten yet?"

Meng Chong led the way carefully while asking Huang Jin concernedly.

Huang Jin looked at such a sensible Meng Chong with a kind smile on his face.

Huang Jin said: "It doesn't matter, our family has always been at the emperor's side and is nourished by the immortal energy. Has the prince eaten now?"

At the end, Huang Jin also asked about Zhu Zaijing.

Meng Chong replied: "The prince was having a meal with the prince and the young prince, but when he heard that godfather you were coming, he immediately had the food taken away and asked the kitchen to cook another one. , I’m just worried that my godfather will come in a hurry and won’t have time to eat.”

Huang Jin was extremely moved when he heard Meng Chong's words.

He sighed and said: "Your Majesty is so kind. How can our family be so kind to us?"

Meng Chong replied with a smile: "The prince has always respected his godfather. The prince often said that he could not fulfill his filial piety by His Majesty's side, but the godfather serves the emperor every day. Therefore, the prince's intention is to pass Be nice to your godfather, so that you can also be nice to the emperor. "Huang Jin nodded in agreement and said, "Our family knows that this is the prince's thoughts. His pure filial piety to the emperor really moved the world. I hope that one day the emperor can put aside the worries and obstacles in his heart and be with the prince. Sharing family happiness ”

Huang Jin could say this and Meng Chong could hear it, but it was not something he dared to say.

After all, it is obvious to all how powerful "two dragons do not meet" is.

Of the eight sons of Emperor Jiajing, only Zhu Zaijing and Zhu Zaizhen are now alive and growing up.

The reason why these two people are alive is because they left the palace early to build their mansions and never met Emperor Jiajing again.

Therefore, no matter whether it is the government or the public, or the people of the world, they may not be happy with Emperor Jiajing's practice of practicing immortality and mysticism.

But I would never dare to use the matter of "two dragons not meeting each other" as an article to accuse Emperor Jiajing of not having any heirs.

Because if something really goes wrong again, it won't matter whether the head can be saved or not, but there will also be the risk of the Ming Emperor line being exterminated again.

And not everyone can bear such a risk.

Therefore, while the officials of the government and the public and the people of the world were dissatisfied with Emperor Jiajing's practice of practicing immortality and mysticism, they also did not dare to joke about the prophecy of "the two dragons will not meet".

There is no mistake in every song, one post, one content, one 6 one, one book, one book, take a look!

After all, not everyone can bear the consequences of this joke.

Huang Jin followed Meng Chong to the small canteen. At this time, the small canteen had been cleaned up long ago, and the two little guys Zhu Yi and Zhu Yijun were also taken down by the eunuch and the maid.

Zhu Zaijing was also sitting at the coffee table nearby, waiting for Huang Jin's arrival.

When Huang Jin saw Zhu Zaijing sitting in front of the coffee table in the small canteen, he immediately stepped forward and bowed: "My slave, I pay my respects to the prince."

Zhu Zaijing chuckled and stood up, holding Huang Jin's arm affectionately. "You don't have to be so polite, father-in-law. Just relax here."

"I just ordered the kitchen to re-serve the dishes. Then you should accompany me to drink two more cups to warm yourself up."

Huang Jin replied movedly: "Thank you so much, Your Majesty. How could my slave, He De, be so favored by Your Majesty?"

Zhu Zaijing chuckled and said: "Just because my father-in-law has always served your majesty on behalf of my brother and brother Zhen, I should treat my father-in-law like this. Only in this way can I feel a little at peace in my heart and fulfill my filial piety to your majesty." My thoughts before you.”

Huang Jin immediately replied: "My lord, don't worry. As long as this servant can still move and breathe, he will definitely serve the emperor well and never let the emperor make any mistakes."

Zhu Zaijing said: "This is the best."

After saying that, Zhu Zaijing also took Huang Jin and sat at the coffee table beside him, "Hurry up and serve tea, and some snacks to fill your stomach. Then go to the small kitchen to urge them to move quickly enough."

Meng Chong heard Zhu Zaijing's words and immediately responded: "I'll go right now."

After Meng Chong left, Huang Jin finally got down to business.

Huang Jin said: "The emperor has read the memorial and the 'Secret Records of Zheng He' that the prince sent to Xiyuan. The emperor is also very moved by the things described in it, and he also recognizes the prince's instructions and suggestions."

"However, the voyage to the Western Ocean is too big, and the silver taels spent and the huge treasure ships built are also too big. It cannot be completed by dividing a few naval ships."

"So, what the emperor means is that if the prince really wants to promote the feat of sailing to the West, he must provide some real and reliable evidence to convince the people of the world."

"Otherwise, this matter will be difficult to handle and the resistance will be very great. At the same time, the emperor is also worried that you, the prince, will not be able to handle it alone."

After Zhu Zaijing heard what Huang Jin said, he smiled secretly in his heart. Was he worried that I wouldn't be able to hold on alone? This should be because he is worried that he himself cannot hold on.

But Zhu Zaijing can also understand, after all, the cost of going to the West is really high.

Moreover, Emperor Jiajing was an emperor influenced by traditional concepts of longing, even though he was extremely smart and could manipulate the courtiers and the world at his fingertips.

But this does not mean that Emperor Jiajing has the vision and courage to transcend the times.

Therefore, if you want to promote this matter, you really need to produce some convincing evidence as Huang Jin just said.

Otherwise, just relying on Zhu Zaijing to talk about the huge profits at sea is obviously no different from writing a bad check.

It is impossible for the imperial court and the people of the world to risk countless money, food and resources of the Ming Dynasty to build those giant ships that sailed to the Western Ocean just because of Zhu Zaijing's words.

If the bet loses, it won't just be a matter of a few ships.

It’s about countless amounts of money, food and resources.

Therefore, if he wants this matter to be carried out without any obstacles, Zhu Zaijing must have something real.

After all, the current Emperor Jiajing and Zhu Zaijing, even if they are tied together, do not have the authority and status of Emperor Yongle.

Emperor Yongle's ability to accomplish things with one will does not mean that Emperor Jiajing and Zhu Zaijing could do the same.

Therefore, if heirs like Emperor Jiajing and Zhu Zaijing wanted to do something, in addition to having enough courage, they also had to have enough good luck.

Otherwise, let alone whether the matter can be solved, it is hard to say whether the two of them will become the second most virtuous.

You must know that even though Emperor Zhengde tried his best to grant him the title of Duke of Zhenguo and the title of General Zhu Shou at the same time, he did not really grasp the overall situation.

Should the ministers below oppose it or not, and should they give no face or not?

Not even if he is the supreme emperor.

It can be seen that when the political system has developed to this point, how terrifying the power those bureaucrats can exert is!

In the face of this kind of power, even if the emperor can win for a while, it may not be that he can win for a lifetime.

Therefore, in many cases, if the emperor or the court wants to get things done, they must compromise.

If you don't want to compromise, then the reasons and rationale you need to find must be sufficient.

Otherwise, even if the emperor wants to have his own way, as long as the people below are not active and cooperative, even if the emperor shouts at the top of his lungs, he may not be able to push the matter further.

Zhu Zaijing said: "Don't worry, father-in-law. I also ask my father-in-law to tell your majesty that I have thought about this matter. I am going to let Hu Zongxian, Qi Jiguang, Yu Dayou, Wang Zhi and others first deal with Japan and Luzon in the name of training the Eastern Navy. Do some small experiments.”

"After these experiments have achieved sufficient results and benefits, I will ask Your Majesty again to reconsider the importance of the voyage to the West."

Huang Jin nodded after listening to Zhu Zaijing's words. This method was indeed a good one.

Now the imperial court is establishing the Oriental Navy off the coast of Zhejiang, just to completely wipe out the Japanese pirates.

If we could quell the Japanese pirates and still gain enough benefits, wouldn't we be able to discuss Western affairs now?

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