Chapter 461 I will pray for him
Huang Jin was also very excited when he heard the news about the fairy mountains overseas. Although there were some emperors in the past who pursued immortality, either by refining elixirs or taking medicine or by visiting fairy mountains.
Although the final result was not as expected, at least some clues of myths and legends were left behind, which ignited the hope of survival for the emperor who later wanted to practice immortality in his twilight years.
So now when Zhu Zaijing said that there might be fairy mountains overseas, Huang Jin couldn't help but get excited. He also very much hoped that Emperor Jiajing could achieve success in cultivation. Although he didn't know whether he could live forever and become an immortal, he would still be very happy to live a hundred years. willing.
So now when Zhu Zaijing said this, Huang Jin's face immediately glowed with a different brilliance.
"My lord, are you telling the truth?"
Huang Jin asked Zhu Zaijing with shining eyes.
Zhu Zaijing cleared his throat and continued: "I can only say that there is about 70% to 80% hope. After all, judging from the records of the Yongle Dynasty, when Zheng He went to the Western Ocean, the red-haired Fan who was thousands of miles away was They are all like monkeys.”
"But now one hundred and fifty years have passed, and they can actually drive ships to the coast of the Ming Dynasty, and they still have endless gold and silver to spend. This is if they didn't discover any fairy treasures while exploring and wandering at sea. I don’t really believe it either.”
"After all, the place that God has loved since ancient times is the Central Plains world where our Chinese ancestors have lived in all dynasties. It is rich in resources, densely populated, and has untold wealth and treasures."
"But now those savage-like red-haired tribesmen not only have firearms that are comparable to ours, but also have large ships that can travel across the ocean, as well as endless gold and silver. It's hard not to believe that they are leaving. What great luck.”
"So no matter whether they encounter fairy mountains or unowned treasures on the sea, our Ming Dynasty cannot sit idly by and do nothing. If they use the resources in these treasure lands to surpass our Ming Dynasty in the future, the consequences will be unimaginable. ”
"Therefore, I believe that exploring overseas fairy mountains or unclaimed treasures should be a long-term national policy that our Ming Dynasty must adhere to for some time to come."
"And if you really find an overseas fairy mountain and find a supreme opportunity for your majesty to achieve enlightenment and become an immortal, then this will be a blessing to all the people of our Ming Dynasty!"
The more Zhu Zaijing talked, the more he talked, and the more he said it, the more it sounded like that. Huang Jin was fascinated when he heard it, and he wished he could go to the sea now to find the legendary overseas fairy mountain for Emperor Jiajing.
Huang Jin said excitedly: "If there are really overseas fairy mountains or unclaimed treasures, and if my Ming Dynasty can find them, then this will really be a great blessing for the emperor!"
Zhu Zaijing also became excited when he saw Huang Jin, and immediately pretended to sigh, "What a pity, what a pity."
When Huang Jin heard that Zhu Zaijing suddenly sighed again, he was stunned and asked, "What's the pity, Your Majesty?"
Zhu Zaijing pretended again: "It's a pity that our Ming Dynasty no longer has the ocean-going treasure ships that the Three Treasures Eunuch Zheng He used to sail to the West. Moreover, from the Yingzong Dynasty, Emperor Yingzong had issued an edict to stop the voyages to the West that started from the Yongle Dynasty." Later, officials in the court often cited Taizu's maritime ban as an ancestral system and closed down several shipping companies. "
"So now if we want to go to sea for His Majesty to visit the fairy mountains again or restore the grand occasion of all nations coming to court during the Yongle Dynasty, at least these two mountains are insurmountable for a while. If we insist on going to sea, we may only have Zhao'an Wang Zhi These giant thieves who have been on the sea for a long time have such a glimmer of hope by showing them kindness and power.”
"But these people are wild and untamable after all. If the imperial court wants to completely control them, it must be prepared to build an invincible fleet as a back-up defense. Otherwise, if Wang Zhi is released, they will benefit overseas. After that, just like Xu Fu and others during the Qin Dynasty, they never returned. Wouldn’t it become a joke for the ages?”
"So it is a pity for me that even though I have been entrusted with the important task of supervising the country by His Majesty, I still cannot help His Majesty solve these major problems. I am unfilial!"
After saying that, Zhu Zaijing was still pretending to wipe the corners of his eyes again.
When Huang Jin heard Zhu Zaijing's words, his original excitement suddenly stopped. He didn't expect this. It seemed that his excitement was in vain.
But now that there is hope to be found, unlike those emperors in previous dynasties who sought immortality in vain, then I must give it a try for Emperor Jiajing!
If it really succeeds, it will be an extraordinary feat that will shine forever!
Huang Jindao: "These things that the prince is worried about are indeed difficult, but for the emperor, even if the slaves are broken into pieces, they must help one or two!"
Zhu Zaijing was moved when he heard Huang Jin's solemn words, "My father-in-law is righteous!"
Huang Jin couldn't sit still at this moment. He also wanted to say goodbye to Zhu Zaijing and report to Emperor Jiajing when he went back.
Seeing Huang Jin who was so excited and impatient, Zhu Zaijing did not try to persuade him to stay. Instead, he quickly asked someone to pack a few pieces of good Pu'er tea cakes and delivered them to Huang Jin, who asked Huang Jin to bring them to Emperor Jiajing as a token of appreciation for Zhu Zaijing. The heart of filial piety.
Huang Jin was very moved when he received these Pu'er tea cakes. He was so excited at first, but he didn't expect that Prince Yu was always thinking about them.
Huang Jin thanked Zhu Zaijing again and said, "I would like to thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward. I will definitely bring Your Majesty's thoughts to the Emperor."
Zhu Zaijing smiled and said: "Thank you very much, father-in-law."
Then Huang Jin bowed again and left, but just when he was about to step out of the threshold, he turned around and said, "Your Majesty, the new Wanshou Palace has been completed. The emperor is going to reward Yan Shifan and order all the officials of the capital to come to congratulate him." I wish the emperor a happy move!"
Zhu Zaijing chuckled and said: "Your Majesty's move to the new palace is indeed a great joy celebrated by everyone. Thank you so much, father-in-law, for informing me."
Huang Jin hummed, and then really left.
But just as Huang Jin left and Zhu Zaijing returned to his seat and took a sip of tea happily, preparing to relax for a while, he suddenly remembered Huang Jin's words before leaving.
Taoist priest Jiajing wants hundreds of officials to send congratulations to him to wish him a happy move? Why is this plot so familiar?
For a moment, Zhu Zaijing suddenly jumped up from his chair, "Damn it! Isn't this the scene in "The Ming Dynasty 1566" about the lack of public security in Hai Rui?"
Thinking of this, Zhu Zaijing couldn't help but feel surprised. It seemed that Hai Rui had just returned to Beijing to take up a post. If he was asked to write a congratulatory note to celebrate Emperor Jiajing's move to the new palace, Zhu Zaijing couldn't imagine that Hai Rui would write one. Come out with a congratulatory note,
So at this moment, Zhu Zaijing's heart couldn't help but beat fast, for fear that the plot in the TV series would be reflected in reality.
Zhu Zaijing quickly shouted to Meng Chong outside, "Go and call Hai Rui quickly! I have important matters!"
Zhu Zaijing was so excited that he was afraid that if he shouted half a beat too late, he would miss something important.
Meng Chong was also startled when he heard Zhu Zaijing's voice of decision. He had not heard such an excited voice from Zhu Zaijing for a long time. Meng Chong came in quickly, "What are your orders, Your Majesty!"
Zhu Zaijing said quickly: "Go and call Hai Rui."
Although Meng Chong didn't know what happened, he didn't dare to neglect and turned around to find Hai Rui.
But when he was just about to turn around and go out, Zhu Zaijing also calmed down, and Zhu Zaijing immediately shouted: "Wait!"
When Meng Chong stopped and turned around, Zhu Zaijing returned to his usual calmness and calmness. Zhu Zaijing said: "Let's not look for him now. Wait until tomorrow to find Mr. Gao, Mr. Zhang and Chief Editor Zhao." , Editor Chen and others are called over, I will talk to them again.”
Seeing Zhu Zaijing's rapid changes, Meng Chong was also a little confused. He didn't know what was going on? I could only retreat obediently.
But before leaving, Meng Chong also whispered a small matter to Zhu Zaijing. Meng Chong said: "Your Majesty, Concubine Qi sent a letter to say that she misses the prince and asked him when he will go to the manor in the north of the city."
Zhu Zaijing thought for a while and replied: "Go and tell the person who sent the letter that I will go there when I have two days to spare, so that she doesn't have to miss you."
Meng Chong replied yes, and then passed Zhu Zaijing's message to someone from the manor in the north of the city.
At the same time, Huang Jin also returned to Xiyuan.
When Huang Jin arrived in front of Yuxi Palace, he looked at the little eunuch guarding the palace gate and asked: "Who is serving the emperor inside now?"
The young eunuch hurriedly replied: "If I go back to our ancestors, Eunuch Chen is now serving the emperor inside."
Huang Jin was not surprised to hear this answer. He paused for a moment, then turned around and left again without entering the monastery at this moment.
Chen Hong, who was in the monastery at the moment, was also waiting carefully next to the golden futon where Emperor Jiajing was meditating. His eyes were also slightly staring at Emperor Jiajing who was meditating with his eyes closed, as if waiting for an opportunity.
After Emperor Jiajing sat down for an unknown amount of time, he finally took a long breath and opened his eyes slightly. Chen Hong immediately held up a towel and presented it to him with great discernment. Emperor Jiajing glanced at Chen Hong After a quick glance, he picked up the towel and wiped his hands, then threw it into Chen Hong's hand.
"Tell me, what's the matter?"
Emperor Jiajing's casual eyes seemed to penetrate people's hearts, and he asked Chen Hong in an extremely indifferent tone.
Although Chen Hong was nervous, he finally gave him the chance to speak.
Chen Hong knelt on the ground and said: "There is no sage like an emperor, and the emperor can see through the little thoughts of my slaves at a glance."
Emperor Jiajing hummed proudly and said: "Your Taoism is too shallow. As soon as you make a move, I feel it. Seeing that you have been scratching your head and wanting to talk, I know that you have something on your mind. Can you tell me what it is?" ”
Chen Hongdao: "Actually, there's nothing wrong with me. It's just that Mr. Xiaoge came to see me again today. He asked me to hand over Wang Zhi, who is now imprisoned in Dongchang Prison. However, when I went to the Prison to pick up someone, I was ordered to do so." The eunuch in charge of the prison came back and said that Wang Zhi is a special imperial prisoner and can only be interrogated with the order of Eunuch Huang, but the slave is the eunuch personally appointed by the emperor. "
Emperor Jiajing heard Chen Hong's grudges. It is true that the current admiral of Dongchang is Chen Hong, but this does not mean that Chen Hong can do whatever he wants in Dongchang. Therefore, in many key positions, Huang Jin still represents him. There is nothing he can do about it.
So now that his authority has been overturned by a eunuch in charge of the prison, Chen Hong will definitely complain aggrievedly.
However, Emperor Jiajing was too lazy to accept his situation. However, in order to make Chen Hong feel better and to make Chen Hong work harder in the future, Emperor Jiajing also said: "This eunuch in charge of the prison is too bastard." , since he is so resistant, you can also lock him in the imperial prison and be a fellow prisoner with Wang Zhi.”
"But I heard something a little confused. Isn't Yan Shifan the minister of the Ministry of Works? Why did he ask for someone from you? Did I transfer him to the Ministry of Punishments or Dali Temple?"
When Chen Hong heard this, he immediately screamed in his heart that something was not good. He quickly explained: "This is what I came to ask about on behalf of Yan Maoqing. I forgot to mention it just now."
Emperor Jiajing said, "I see, Yan Shifan also has intentions. But this Wang Zhi is indeed a special imperial prisoner. I have made it clear that no one is allowed to interrogate without my order. If Yan Shifan comes to ask you again, you will This is how I reply to him, and by the way, I tell him to get down to business. The current Ministry of Industry is not as good as the Engineering Bureau of the Capital Special Administrative Region. Doesn’t he blush? "
The Engineering Bureau of the Capital Special Administrative Region mentioned by Emperor Jiajing was a new half-public, semi-private government office established by Zhang Juzheng in recent years to meet the needs of simultaneous construction of the east and west districts and the southern district of the Capital Special Administrative Region.
The new bureau of the Engineering Bureau is located under the Construction Department yamen under the Special Administrative Region Government Office. It is a third-level bureau. There are currently four bureaus, namely the Road Engineering Bureau, the Construction Engineering Bureau, the River Engineering Bureau and the Survey Engineering Bureau.
The efficiency of these four engineering bureaus is very high, and they can coordinate simultaneously. They are much easier to use than the migrant workers recruited by the Ministry of Industry.
Therefore, after Emperor Jiajing saw the rapid development of the Capital Special Administrative Region, he was also dissatisfied with the six main yamen of the imperial court. They had more rights and resources, but compared with the Capital Special Administrative Region, they were nowhere near the level. .
Therefore, the current Emperor Jiajing is also very dissatisfied with the work efficiency of the Six Ministries and other functional departments of the imperial court. If it were not for maintaining the current balance of the imperial court, Emperor Jiajing would be eager to replicate the special administrative office system now and let the corrupt officials in the imperial court Old officials, let’s see what new vitality is!
After Chen Hong heard what Emperor Jiajing said, his face was slightly embarrassed. He didn't expect that his words actually mentioned what Emperor Jiajing was unhappy about, but that's not important!
After all, Emperor Jiajing was reprimanding Yan Shifan and it had nothing to do with him. Therefore, Chen Hong could still detach himself from external matters and have nothing to do with him.
After Emperor Jiajing expressed his displeasure, he turned to look at Chen Hong and asked, "Is there anything else?"
Chen Hong quickly replied: "No more."
Emperor Jiajing hummed, "If nothing goes wrong, go down and see where Huang Jin is. Call him over. I have something to ask him. By the way, you can go to Lu Bing's Mansion tomorrow to help me detect the disease." Give him a golden elixir that I have newly refined, and tell him to rest in peace and recover, and I will pray for him.”
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