My father is Jiajing

Chapter 279: No Rest
In Prince Yu's Palace, Gao Gong, Zhang Juzheng and Hai Rui were frequent visitors, coming almost every day, which made Zhu Zaigui feel upset. This script was not right.

I'm supposed to be a leisure king, but why do I feel like I'm more diligent than those who work? I don't even work every other day.

Zhu Zaigui reluctantly came out of the back house to receive the three people. On the way, Zhu Zaigui said to Meng Chong who came to report the news to him: "It seems that I have to set up a vacation system and a week system in the future. I can't go on like this. If I continue like this, won't I be exhausted to death? Why do you come to me for everything? Don't you know that a combination of work and rest is the only way to long-term success?"

Zhu Zaigui complained helplessly, but his legs did not slow down at all, and he continued to walk quickly towards the front hall.

Meng Chong followed behind Zhu Zaigui and replied: "Your Highness, the nobles are busy, this is a good thing. You see, there is no such situation in the Jingwang Mansion, right?"

Zhu Zaigui chuckled. There must be no one at King Jing's place. He was still recuperating from his illness. Who would go to his house without a legitimate reason?

But it seems that my office is not very busy. Even if I attend classes according to the schedule, there is only one class every one or two days, and sometimes there is even a gap of more than half a month.

After all, the teachers who could teach Zhu Zaigui were all court officials, and they all had their own jobs, and it was impossible for them to be teachers in the palace every day.

Zhu Zaigui walked quickly to the front hall and saw Gao Gong, Zhang Juzheng and Hai Rui who had been waiting there for a long time. Zhu Zaigui smiled and said, "Gentlemen, do you have nothing to do today? Why are you here again?"

Even though Gao Gong, Zhang Juzheng and Hai Rui heard the mockery from Prince Yu, they did not take it seriously.

After all, in the eyes of these three people, Prince Yu is the crown prince who will inherit the throne in the future. As ministers of Prince Yu's palace, they naturally have to visit the palace more often, exchange views with Prince Yu on court affairs, and enhance mutual trust.

Therefore, even if Zhu Zaigui was lazy, they would not be lazy. They would take the initiative to assume responsibility, support Zhu Zaigui's will, and let Zhu Zaigui be a diligent and sensible good crown prince.

Gao Gong, Zhang Juzheng and Hai Rui bowed and said, "Greetings, Your Majesty."

Looking at the three people in such a formal manner, Zhu Zaigui sighed slightly in his heart, and then showed a friendly smile, "Gentlemen, there is no need to be so polite. Meng Chong, please serve tea."

After instructing Meng Chong again, Zhu Zaigui also sat in the main seat, and then Gao Gong, Zhang Juzheng and Hai Rui sat down in turn.

Zhang Juzheng spoke first, "Your Majesty, I have already accomplished the proposal you mentioned for the City Construction Department. Wang Youzhao, the prefect of Shuntian Prefecture, has submitted a petition to Your Majesty requesting the establishment of a City Construction Department. In the end, with the support of Lord Yan and Lord Xu, this was accomplished."

Zhang Juzheng still had a happy look on his face when he said this, and it was obvious that he was also very surprised at the success of this matter.

But Zhu Zaigui just said "oh" and asked, "Both Lord Yan and Lord Xu support it?"

Zhang Juzheng immediately replied affirmatively: "Yes, Your Majesty, they all support the proposal of the Prince's Mansion. His Majesty has also approved it and asked the Ministry of Works to help set up the City Construction Office, which will be responsible for the management of the construction of the outer city of the capital."

After hearing this, Zhu Zaigui thought for a moment, then hummed and said, "Interesting. I didn't expect that Lord Yan would also support this proposal. I thought that Lord Yan would oppose this because it would affect the Ministry of Works. It seems that I have judged others by my own standards."

Zhang Juzheng and others listened to the new word "cake" that Zhu Zaigui came up with. Although the three of them were a little surprised at the meaning of the word, they understood it instantly after considering the context.

Therefore, the three of them would not ask too much about the meaning of the new words that Zhu Zaigui used in his daily speech. After all, some meanings are not important at all, and understanding the final meaning is the most important. Zhang Juzheng said: "Your Highness, the thing is this, the young cabinet minister was strongly opposed to it, but at the last moment, I don't know what cabinet minister Yan thought, he actually agreed, and even suggested that the Ministry of Works help to build the City Construction Department."

"After hearing the result, His Majesty immediately approved the matter. Now the cabinet is also preparing an imperial edict. I believe that the establishment of the City Construction Department will be announced to the public soon."

After hearing Yan Shifan's objection, Zhu Zaigui understood it instantly. Zhu Zaigui said, "That's right. It's normal for Yan Shifan to oppose. It would be strange if he agreed like Yan Ge Lao."

When Zhu Zaigui said this, Meng Chong also brought the tea servants to serve the tea.

Zhu Zaigui picked up the teacup and took a sip, saying, "Today we have ordinary tea. There is no fine tea like Da Hong Pao. You all should bear with us."

When the three heard what Zhu Zaigui said, they smiled and bowed to him: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for the tea. We don't mind."

After the three of them had a sip of tea, Zhu Zaigui said, "It seems that this matter is not that simple. Since Yan Shifan is against it, it means that Yan Shifan is definitely unwilling to give up the interests of the Ministry of Works in controlling construction management."

"But now Lord Yan unexpectedly agreed. There must be something wrong. So you should not take it lightly. You should still pay attention to what you should pay attention to. Don't accidentally throw it into someone else's pocket."

Zhu Zaigui's words immediately aroused the three people's vigilance. After hearing that the Urban Construction Office had obtained the emperor's approval, their first reaction was surprise, so they did not have time to think too much.

After hearing Zhu Zaigui's reminder, the three people's alertness immediately returned to normal.

Gao Gong and Zhang Juzheng couldn't help but frown and stroke their short beards, while Hai Rui showed a thoughtful expression, as if he had thought of something.

After a while, Hai Rui said, "I think the problem lies in Lord Yan's proposal."

As soon as Hai Rui said this, everyone's eyes were focused on him.

At this time, Gao Gong and Zhang Juzheng couldn't help but wonder what was wrong with Lord Yan's proposal?

Zhu Zaigui also looked at Hai Rui and said to him, "Keep talking. We are all family members here and we won't let anyone know."

After saying this, Zhu Zaigui also glanced at Meng Chong, and Meng Chong immediately understood. He knew that after this conversation was over, he would also have to be strict with the servants serving in the front hall, asking them to keep their mouths shut and not gossip about the palace.

Hai Rui was touched when he heard Zhu Zaigui's words. He continued, "I just heard from Master Zhang that Lord Yan suggested asking the Ministry of Works to help build the City Construction Office. This may be the problem."

"You should know that the young cabinet minister is still the Minister of Works. He can definitely make some decisions about the Ministry of Works. Therefore, the selection of personnel will definitely be interfered with by the young cabinet minister. He may use the selection of personnel to create some trouble for the City Construction Department and will not let Wang Fuyin gain the power and benefits of city construction management so easily."

(End of this chapter)