My father is Jiajing

Chapter 187 Tell me about San'er

Now that all the key people are here, Zhu Zaigui won't waste any more words.

Zhu Zaigui said to Huang Jin and the others, "I will take Meng Chong and a few guards back to the capital in plain clothes later. You can go back to the industrial park to celebrate your success and have fun. Tomorrow morning, the news of Zhu San's death must be announced. As for the reason, I don't need to know. You can figure it out for yourselves."

It’s time to come to an end Zhu San’s identity. Zhu Zaigui can’t keep wearing this vest forever.

If Zhu San had not died, the court would have certainly rewarded him lavishly. Even if Zhu Zaigui found a substitute to be Zhu San, it would certainly not be able to guarantee that Zhu Zaigui's identity would not be revealed.

Therefore, the only solution now is to reluctantly sacrifice Zhu San, this awesome vest, and then return to the capital peacefully to continue being a wealthy prince.

This would not only be good for Zhu Zaigui himself, but would also make many people feel at ease and even let down their guard.

Otherwise, God knows how big a bomb this would be.

Zhu Zaigui didn't want to end up blowing himself up.

If that's the case, wouldn't Dou E have to pay for her injustice?
Huang Jin and others were stunned when they heard Zhu Zaigui's decision.

They all looked at Zhu Zaigui in disbelief. Huang Jin advised, "Your Highness, just don't reveal your identity. Why did you fake Zhu San's death? If Zhu San's death is faked now, it will be a big blow to the morale of our army."

Zhu Zaigui said indifferently: "Don't worry, it won't happen. Maybe Zhu San's will be a good opportunity to encourage young people to serve the country. Besides, the Tatars have been crippled and driven out of the Great Wall. They won't make any big waves in at least ten years. Why worry about the so-called morale?"

"If the safety and morale of my dynasty depend on one person, that would be the biggest crisis. If there really is such a person, I will kill him on behalf of Your Majesty and will never let such a person drain the fortune of our Ming Dynasty."

Zhu Zaigui's words also shocked Huang Jin and the others. What did he mean by that? Wouldn't it be good to have a peerless warrior who could turn the tide?
In fact, if such a person really appears, it means that this era is beginning to have a last gasp, and it also means that the end of the future will come in the near future.

Because such people are often extremely strong and exclusive, some of their ideas and thoughts are indeed very good, and there is nothing to say about them, whether it is for the country or the people.

However, because such people are too strong and exclusive, there will be a gap in talent and systems after them, leading to a situation where there will be no successor.

Also, his previous dominance and exclusivity will cause dissatisfaction among many people who were previously oppressed. Once these unhappy people initiate a purge after his death, not only will all previous efforts be wiped out, but it will also lead to major turmoil in the social system.

No matter how you look at it, this result is not a good thing.

But unfortunately, people have always been hoping for such a hero to appear, thinking that such a hero can help them overcome disasters and save them from danger.

But little do they know that such thinking is the original sin that ultimately leads to failure.

Because those who are rescued never have the desire to save themselves, they always want to place their hopes on heroes.

But heroes are also human beings, they will also be born, grow old, get sick and die, and heroes are not common. Once they pass away and leave this world, those who expect heroes to save them do not have the courage and knowledge to save themselves, then even if more heroes appear, it will be in vain.

Therefore, if an era wants to have hope, it cannot pin hope on one person, but rather give hope to everyone, so that everyone can consciously work hard for this era. Such an era will be the most vibrant and promising era.

Zhu Zaigui looked at the astonished Huang Jin and others again, and he sighed, "Perhaps you don't understand it now, but people in the future will understand it. Well, this matter has been decided. Meng Chong, go and prepare some plain clothes and raincoats, and we will return to Beijing now."

Zhu Zaigui said goodbye to everyone in front of the Chaobai River, then changed into a set of dry civilian clothes, put on a straw raincoat, and took Meng Chong and a team of personal guards to rush towards the capital in the light rain. Returning to the capital after a long absence, Zhu Zaigui immediately felt the joy of surviving the disaster. Although it was raining today, it still couldn't stop people from celebrating the joy of repelling the Tatar invading army.

When Zhu Zaigui saw that every household on the streets of the capital was decorated with lights and lanterns, as if it were the New Year, he couldn't help but feel sincerely happy. He felt that his hard work these days and the dangers of disregarding life and death were all worth it.

After returning to the palace, Zhu Zaigui was completely relaxed. He asked Meng Chong to prepare hot water, and then he relaxed for a while in his newly designed bathroom and fell into a deep sleep.

This shows how tense Zhu Zaigui's spirit was during this period, and also shows how excellent Zhu Zaigui's physical fitness was during this year or so. Otherwise, with his previous small physique, let alone mounting a horse to charge, even the fatigue of the horse would have killed Zhu Zaigui.

Meng Chong felt distressed when he saw Zhu Zaigui sleeping. He was also worried that Zhu Zaigui was not feeling well in the bathroom, so he gently woke him up and said, "My Lord, if you are tired, you can rest in the room next door. I have prepared new bedding there."

Zhu Zaiqi hummed sleepily, "Okay."

Then he stood up, staggered, wiped the water off his body, went to the lounge nearby and fell asleep.

Shortly after Zhu Zaigui quietly returned to the palace, Emperor Jiajing also received a secret report in Xiyuan that Zhu Zaigui had returned.

After reading the secret report, Emperor Jiajing felt deeply moved and thought that San'er had worked so hard.

Then Emperor Jiajing also issued an edict, ordering Meng Chong, the eunuch in charge of Prince Yu's mansion, to come to the Western Garden for an audience with the emperor.

Meng Chong, who was guarding Zhu Zaigui while he was resting, did not dare to hesitate after receiving the summons from Emperor Jiajing. He immediately followed the eunuch who announced the decree to Emperor Jiajing's residence in Wanshou Palace in Xiyuan.

This was also the first time that Meng Chong entered the Wanshou Palace, and the first time that Meng Chong received a summons from Emperor Jiajing.

Meng Chong nervously bowed to the Emperor Jiajing behind the curtain in the abode and said, "Your servant Meng Chong pays respect to the Emperor."

After Emperor Jiajing heard Meng Chong's voice, his voice became a little gentler because of Zhu Zai'ao, "Get up."

Meng Chong kowtowed and said, "Thank you, Emperor."

Emperor Jiajing said again: "Come closer and talk to me."

Meng Chong walked excitedly behind the curtain and came to the golden tent where Emperor Jiajing was meditating. He stood there nervously with his head down.

Emperor Jiajing looked at the chubby Meng Chong and felt that he looked a bit like Huang Jin, so he liked him for some reason.

Emperor Jiajing said, "Tell me about San'er."

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