My father is Jiajing

Chapter 272 Prince Yu invites guests

The reason why Zhang Juzheng was so active in taking on this responsibility was not because he wanted to show off his abilities and skills in front of Zhu Zaigui, but because the current Shuntian Prefecture Governor Wang Youzhao was promoted by his mentor Xu Jie.

Therefore, in terms of relationship affiliation, Wang Youzhao can be considered a member of the Qingliu faction.

Of course, Qingliu is a very broad concept. Even some people on Yan Song's side often call themselves Qingliu and do not consider themselves to be the so-called Yan party.

Therefore, trying to use symbols such as Qingliu or Yandang to distinguish the relationship between them is bound to be a mess.

Therefore, if one wants to distinguish between the Qingliu and the Yan Party, one must trace the root of the relationship between the two sides to the river.

But if we divide it this way, then the so-called clean stream is not the clean stream anymore, but the Xu party.

It's just that Xu's party never became a party, and the reason it was called the Clean Stream was simply because Yan Song was powerful, and most of the people he promoted and appointed occupied important positions in the court.

Therefore, Yan Song's people were called the Yan Party by the upright people who did not obtain power and positions.

And these so-called clean streams are actually just another group that wants to replace the old ones.

When the day comes when they really gain power, they may be called a certain party by those who are not in power, and those who call them so will automatically put themselves in the category of the clean stream.

Anyway, to put it bluntly, it is because of interests and positions that lead to the so-called clean stream and the so-called strict party.

It is not because the Yan Party is harming the country and the people that they banded together to become the clean stream.

The reason why they stick together is actually to replace the old regime. Calling themselves the clean stream is just a way to flatter themselves before they gain power, so that others can see how upright they are for the country.

But to be honest, how many people are truly clean and upright?
Most people are just moral gentlemen on the surface. God knows how much land they have annexed, how many servants they have accepted, and how big manors they have built in their hometowns by using their status to let their families and younger generations enjoy the gentlemanly life of brewing tea, playing the piano, reciting poems and composing couplets.

Therefore, from ancient times to the present, the first reaction of scholars when they become officials is to bring honor to their ancestors, rather than the so-called self-cultivation, governing the country and bringing peace to the world.

Most of the people who like to say this are just jealous people who have not yet passed the imperial examination.

Therefore, sometimes you just need to listen to the righteous words of scholars, and never take them seriously. If you must take them seriously, you should take a good look at what the person who said it did, and see if what he did is really worthy of this statement.

If he deserves it, then he is a righteous gentleman; if he does not deserve it, then he is a morally hypocritical hypocrite.

Therefore, when Zhu Zaigui judges people and does things, he no longer bases his decisions on the historical facts he knows.

The history he knew was now at most a reference when he saw someone.

If Zhu Zaigui really wants to value a person, then the person must have some practical skills.

After all, the Ming Dynasty was so large, with nearly 200 million people. Even if only 1% of them were literate, there would still be 2 million people. Among these 2 million literate people, there must be quite a few who were eloquent.

So he just hoped to talk and make Zhu Zaigui think he was capable, which was absolutely impossible. Now that Zhang Juzheng was willing to take the initiative to take on the task, Zhu Zaigui naturally wanted to see how capable the young Zhang Juzheng was!
After discussing things to this point, the key issues have been discussed. Zhu Zaigui looked at Gao Gong, Zhang Juzheng and Hai Rui with a smile, "Just now I said that I would not invite you to dinner, but I didn't expect that it would be time for dinner in the blink of an eye. Meng Chong, go and see if the dining hall has prepared lunch. I would like to invite the three gentlemen to have lunch together at noon today."

Meng Chong said quickly, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I have already prepared everything. You and the gentlemen can go to the restaurant for dinner anytime."

Zhu Zaigui smiled and said, "Okay, let's get ready. I will go there with the three gentlemen later."

After Gao Gong, Zhang Juzheng and Hai Rui heard what Zhu Zaigui said, they also stood up and bowed to Zhu Zaigui, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

At this time, Zhu Zaigui picked up the teacup and took a sip, saying, "We can brew it again. Let's finish this cup of Dahongpao and then go to eat."

Upon hearing this, Gao Gong and the other two thanked Zhu Zaigui again. Then they relaxed and the topic of conversation became less formal.

Zhu Zaigui said to Gao Gong and Hai Rui, "Mr. Gao, Mr. Hai, what do you think of the prescription given by the imperial physician Li? Can you show your virility again and have a child?"

When Gao Gong and Hai Rui heard Zhu Zaigui's words, their faces turned slightly awkward, but overall they were still very relaxed and cheerful.

Gao Gong had been childless for many years, and this had always been a concern for him. Ever since Zhu Zaigui learned about this problem, he asked Li Shizhen to diagnose his pulse many times in order to help him solve the problem.

The situation on Hai Rui's side was not that serious. Hai Rui's problem was that his family was poor, which resulted in him and his wife simply not having enough nutrition. As a result, Hai Rui and his wife were not particularly successful in having offspring.

Now with Zhu Zaigui's help, Hai Rui's life naturally improved a little. Although he could not yet live a well-off life with meat every meal, at least he could eat meat every few days.

Therefore, Hai Rui's problem was solved, and according to Hai Rui's mother's wishes, Hai Rui now wanted to take two concubines to expand the Hai family.

It can be said that Hai Rui now has a heavy task, and the various relationships at home are also quite complicated.

Zhu Zaigui expressed sympathy for this.

After all, where there are many women, there are many disputes. Coupled with the traditional ethics and filial piety, he must not have an easy time at home. Maybe after returning home, he is more tired than at work.

But these problems were not something Zhu Zaigui could help with, so Hai Rui had to deal with them himself.

Gao Gong smiled awkwardly, then replied, "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. I have been feeling much better recently. Imperial Doctor Li said that if I continue to follow his prescription for another year or so, I might be able to have a child."

Zhu Zaigui was also pleasantly surprised to hear this. He immediately congratulated Gao Gong and said, "This is good news. It seems that I will have to reward Imperial Doctor Li and let him set up a special department to study this area of ​​knowledge."

After talking about these light-hearted topics and finishing their tea, Zhu Zaigui took Gao Gong, Zhang Juzheng and Hai Rui to the restaurant in the palace for dinner after a simple wash.

The food in the palace was still as light as ever, so for Gao Gong, who was from Henan, Zhang Juzheng, who was from Hubei, and Hai Rui, who was from Hainan, they did not have to worry too much about taste and could just start eating.

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Chapter 4 is here!!! One more chapter!!!
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