My father is Jiajing

Chapter 267 Prince Yu instructs Hai Gangfeng
Hai Rui's work progress in the Ministry of Industry has indeed encountered some minor problems and obstacles.

Ouyang Bijin, who was originally in contact with Hai Rui, could not easily hand over the project funds allocated by the Ministry of Revenue to Hai Rui for supervision because of Yan Shifan's instructions.

Therefore, during this period of time, Hai Rui used the regulations of the Ministry of Works and the resolution previously issued by Emperor Jiajing and the cabinet to build an outer city of the capital as theoretical weapons to argue with Ouyang Bijin for the right to supervise the money.

The result is naturally predictable. Hai Rui, who has theoretical weapons in hand and Prince Yu behind him, is so powerful that anyone who wants to touch him must consider whether he can bear the consequences.

Therefore, even when facing a central official like Ouyang Bijin, Hai Rui remained righteous and fearless. He took the regulations of the Ministry of Works and the resolutions of Emperor Jiajing and the Cabinet and started arguing with Ouyang Bijin.

After several rounds, Ouyang Bijin finally realized the difficulties Sun Yingkui was facing.

The news that Sun Yingkui had blocked Hai Rui in the Ministry of Revenue and had written a warrant spread throughout the capital like a gust of wind. When Ouyang Bijin heard the rumor at that time, he laughed at Sun Yingkui for not being able to control a small person like Hai Rui. It was a pity that he had been in the officialdom for decades, but he had served in vain.

When he really faced Hai Rui, he truly understood how terrifying Hai Rui was.

Although Hai Rui's official rank was not high, his fearlessness and courage were terrifying, especially when every word he said was backed by impeccable evidence, which made it impossible for people to refute him.

It feels like Hai Rui is a hedgehog covered with thorns, and each of his thorns is so righteous that it is hard to bite him, but at the same time, it is hard to do anything about him.

In the end, Ouyang Bijin could only "fall ill" in shame and directly threw the problem to Yan Shifan, the Minister of Works.

Yan Shifan's personality is different from that of old bureaucrats like Sun Yingkui and Ouyang Bijin.

The old bureaucrats pay attention to rules and decency and cherish their reputation. When they cannot win an argument, they will find a way to step down to comfort themselves, to satisfy others and themselves.

But Yan Shifan is not such a person at all.

The reason why Yan Shifan was able to rise to a high position, apart from his own intelligence and talent, was mainly due to his father.

Therefore, Yan Shifan was very disdainful of rules. The feathers and face that others cared about might not be the same for him.

Therefore, when Hai Rui was ready to attack Yan Shifan with all his righteousness, Yan Shifan did not even give him the slightest bit of face and simply disappeared. No matter how many times Hai Rui went to the Ministry of Works, he never saw Yan Shifan, as if Yan Shifan did not need to come to the Ministry of Works to work.

In fact, this was really the case with Yan Shifan. Although he was the Minister of Works, he also had the nickname of Little Cabinet Minister. So most of the time, Yan Shifan would either go in and out of the cabinet in the name of serving his father, or enjoy himself at home under other excuses.

Anyway, if you want to meet Yan Shifan in the Ministry of Works, you must be very lucky and run into Yan Shifan working in the Ministry of Works.

But unfortunately, Yan Shifan would never come to the Ministry of Works to do anything unless he was sent by the emperor.

Otherwise, even if Hai Rui lived in the Ministry of Works and blocked the door, he would not be able to see Yan Shifan.

Now Hai Rui's embarrassment was suddenly exposed by Zhu Zaigui. Although he was a little surprised, he was not embarrassed at all.

Hai Rui bowed to Zhu Zaigui and said, "I know my crime. I was unable to complete the prince's request. It's my incompetence." Zhu Zaigui smiled and said, "It's okay. Sit down and have some tea first."

Zhu Zaigui had no intention of blaming Hai Rui and even asked him to sit down and drink tea. This could not help but warm Hai Rui's heart. He had originally thought that Zhu Zaigui would take advantage of his unhappy mood after being advised to reprimand him.

As a result, Zhu Zaigui didn't take these things to heart at all, so at this time Hai Rui finally once again felt Zhu Zaigui's broad mind and calmness.

These feelings gradually developed into respect and admiration in Hai Rui's heart. You have to know that no matter how noble Zhu Zaigui's status was, he was just a fifteen-year-old boy.

For a teenager of this age, it is the right time to show off his rebellious personality.
However, Zhu Zaigui behaved like a mature adult, and his mind was extremely sophisticated, not swayed by emotions or preferences.

What a rare feeling of maturity at a young age.

After Hai Rui apologized and sat down, Zhu Zaigui said, "In fact, I know your problem now. Yan Shifan is different from ordinary people. He got a high position without taking the normal imperial examination. This is due to his intelligence and ability, but more importantly, it is due to the blessing of Lord Yan."

"So this person must be extremely arrogant and look down on everyone. Although you are a Jinshi, your rank is not high, so in Yan Shifan's eyes, you are just a lackey. Therefore, if you want to see him, you will definitely be turned away."

"However, there are ways to deal with such a person. You have to learn how to borrow strength. If you can borrow a force that Yan Shifan cannot refuse, then even if you don't take the initiative to meet him, he will be eager to find you."

Zhu Zaigui took a sip of tea leisurely and spoke out these words in one breath. After listening to them, Hai Rui could not help but stroke his beard which was only about an inch long and began to think.

After a long while, Hai Rui replied, "Your Majesty, do you want me to go find Lord Yan?"

Zhu Zaigui waved his hands and said, "No, no, no, how can a king appear at the beginning? Besides Lord Yan, there should be someone who can control Yan Shifan. Think about it again."

Zhu Zaigui patiently induced Hai Rui to think about the problem in a direction he had never thought of. Yan Song could certainly suppress Yan Shifan, but Yan Song's level was too high. Not to mention whether Hai Rui could meet Yan Song smoothly, even if he met Yan Song, given Yan Song's experience, Hai Rui would definitely return empty-handed.

After all, from a practical point of view, the cabinet has become a thing of the past after things have come to this point. If Hai Rui puts his hope on the cabinet to put pressure on Yan Shifan, it will only highlight Hai Rui's incompetence, just like an elementary school student who can only tell tales.

Therefore, no matter what, Hai Rui must not be allowed to go to Yan Song in a fit of anger.

After hearing what Zhu Zaigui said, Hai Rui seemed to be relieved, as if he was also worried that Zhu Zaigui's clear suggestion was to ask him to find Yan Song.

Hai Rui thought for a while. After thinking hard, it seemed that there was no other leverage he could use, so he bowed to Zhu Zaigui and said, "Please give me your instructions, Your Majesty."

Zhu Zaigui felt very happy when he saw Hai Rui asking him for help.

Zhu Zaigui laughed and said, "Besides me, who else in the capital is in charge of the capital's expansion?"

(End of this chapter)