My father is Jiajing

Chapter 339: The increasingly hypocritical Prince Yu
According to the plan, Zhu Zaigui wanted to complete the Legend of the Condor Heroes trilogy in two years.

But after some thought, Zhu Zaigui decided not to do it.

Because the last part of the Condor Heroes trilogy, "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber", is a bit taboo. After all, the Ming Dynasty has not yet fallen, so how can we make fun of Taizu?

Therefore, after careful consideration, Zhu Zaigui felt that even if he plagiarized, he would only plagiarize "The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" and "The Return of the Condor Heroes". These novels did not have many political taboos, and they all talked about family and country, and they were full of heroic spirit and very inspiring. They were more suitable for plagiarism and more in line with the current culture of tolerance.

However, there is no need to worry about the plagiarism of "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" and "The Return of the Condor Heroes" now.

After all, "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" has just been released, and it will take another half a year to conceive before the complete story can be released.

So now, there is naturally no need to worry about what happens next.

Now we just need to continue to let the capital's outer city project run its course and let it ferment slowly. When this matter ferments to a point where it can no longer be covered up, it means the time is ripe.

Therefore, Hai Rui will have to work harder during this period of time.

So sometimes Zhu Zaigui himself couldn’t help but wonder if politics was a shameless discipline?

There are some things that we know are wrong, but in order to achieve political goals, we can just stand by and watch. This shows that we have no moral bottom line at all!
"Your Highness, if the City Construction Division does not ask the Ministry of Revenue for money, not only will the construction of the outer city of the capital come to a standstill, but even the daily wages of the workers and civilians will not be met. If this continues, there will definitely be problems."

Hai Rui, looking somewhat anxious and haggard, once again went to Zhu Zaigui's house. He had really tried every trick and said all the nice things during this period, but Wang Youzhao remained unmoved and was always unwilling to argue with him.

Hai Rui was merely a supervisory official for the project. He could supervise and monitor, but he could not step into Wang Youzhao's shoes and help him criticize the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Works.

Zhu Zaigui looked at the anxious Hai Rui and sighed in his heart, "Have a cup of tea first. I already knew the outcome of this matter, but you just don't believe it. You think Wang Youzhao will argue with the Ministry of Revenue to transfer the money for the project in the outer city of the capital."

"Little did they know that Wang Youzhao was just a timid and cowardly gentleman. He did not dare to offend Yan Shifan, and he did not dare to play the role that he should play in Shuntian Prefecture. Such a person could only get to his current position because he was good at holding on to his powerful people. If he really showed his true ability, he might not even be able to govern a county."

When Zhu Zaigui spoke to Hai Rui, he expressed his dislike and contempt for Wang Youzhao without any reservation.

After hearing what Zhu Zaigui said, Hai Rui couldn't help but be shocked. Logically speaking, as a prince, Zhu Zaigui had no right to comment on a foreign minister in this way. Once such words were spread, it would cause an uproar.

However, Zhu Zaigui said it in front of him without any concealment, which made Hai Rui think that Zhu Zaigui trusted him without reservation, which made him feel deeply moved.

But in fact, this is just Zhu Zaigui's routine.

Anyway, there is no audio or video recording in this era. As long as Zhu Zaigui refuses to admit it, who would dare to insist that these words were said by Zhu Zaigui?

So, sometimes some words are just polite words, if you really take them seriously, you will be used as a gun. Hai Rui was moved and said, "Your Highness, please don't speak so bluntly. What if these words get out?"

Zhu Zaigui smiled and said, "There are only you and me here. If I don't tell anyone and you don't tell anyone, who else would know?"

"But the matter of the outer city of the capital cannot be delayed any longer. Although I cannot directly ask Shuntian Prefecture and the Ministry of Revenue for an explanation, I can submit a memorial to Your Majesty in my capacity as the chief official of the outer city project of the capital and explain the pros and cons. Therefore, you should not be too anxious about this matter during this period of time. Since Wang Youzhao has no responsibility and no backbone, let the censor deal with him. We will leave him alone."

Zhu Zaigui gave Hai Rui a reassurance, but in fact Zhu Zaigui would never write this memorial.

Because Zhu Zaigui also knew that Emperor Jiajing was now obsessed with the new palace and temple that Yan Shifan wanted to build for him. If he submitted a memorial to discuss money at this time, wouldn't that be asking for trouble?

In the feudal era of the Ming Dynasty, where filial piety was the rule, how could a good son be so foolish as to reason with his father? Is this a manifestation of "unfilial piety"?
Therefore, Zhu Zaigui's words were just addressed to Hai Rui.

Now Zhu Zaigui’s idea is still the same as before. He wants to turn the affairs in the outer city into a mess, and then he will share the worries for Emperor Jiajing out of filial piety. Such a son is a good son.

Hai Rui bowed deeply to Zhu Zaigui and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Zhu Zaigui felt a little guilty when he saw Hai Rui being so daring to bow to him. He stood up and supported Hai Rui's arm, and continued, "Mr. Hai, I know what kind of person you are. I hope you will stick to the morality and ideals in your heart throughout your life."

"In my eyes, you are a divine sword that can create the world and clear away all filth. Therefore, at any time, I do not want your sword to be sealed in the dust, and you must not learn any official knowledge that blends in with the dust."

"In my opinion, this kind of officialdom knowledge is nothing more than an excuse for a bunch of selfish people to exonerate themselves. Sooner or later, these people will pay the price for their actions!"

Hai Rui was inspired by Zhu Zaigui's words, and he immediately became energetic and refreshed. He was no longer anxious and haggard as when he first arrived. It seemed that Zhu Zaigui's words were like adrenaline, injecting Hai Rui with endless energy!

"I will definitely live up to your high expectations and will never change my ideals. I am willing to be the sword of the Ming Dynasty, to split the thorns for the world and open up a road of hope!"

Zhu Zaigui nodded with satisfaction and finally saw Hai Rui off.

After Hai Rui left, Zhu Zaigui asked Meng Chong next to him, "What have Mr. Gao and Mr. Zhang been busy with recently? I haven't listened to their lectures for a few days. Send someone to ask them if they have prepared a new schedule. I am almost bored here."

Meng Chong was a little surprised to hear that his prince suddenly became so studious. Gao Gong and Zhang Juzheng had indeed not come very often during this period.

But there was a reason for this, because Emperor Jiajing always felt that Gao Gong and Zhang Juzheng went to the palace too frequently, which would delay Zhu Zaigui's early expansion of the Ming Dynasty's foundation. Therefore, he asked them not to wander around the palace when they had nothing to do, so as not to delay Zhu Zaigui's work.

(End of this chapter)