Daming: Spoilers about the future, Zhu Yuanzhang collapsed

After Zhu Yuanzhang heard what Han Cheng told him, he couldn't help but worry for Hai Rui.

This...is indeed a particularly fatal problem.

If one of them is not handled properly, it will be a huge trouble for Hai Rui.

On the one hand, there are the common people and subordinates, and on the other hand, there are the rules set by the Ming Dynasty.

What he cares about most.

On the other hand, there are the sons of high-ranking officials and dignitaries.

No matter what choice he makes, it will be difficult for him.

It's a really big problem.

Han Cheng said: "After Hai Rui got the news, he rushed there immediately.

Looking at the arrogant son of Hu Zongxian, he said: In the past, Governor Hu inspected and supervised various departments.

The orders were to not provide too extravagantly in the places they passed through.

Now this man has so much luggage, he must not be Mr. Hu’s son!

Hai Rui then confiscated the money he was carrying.

He also sent someone on horseback to report the matter to Hu Zongxian.

Hu Zongxian also did not convict Hai Rui..."

"Hahaha……"

After hearing what Han Cheng said, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but laugh out loud.

The mood seems particularly good.

This Hai Rui is really something.

He deserves the title of famous minister as Han Cheng said!

It is no wonder that Han Cheng respects him so much.

It is said that in history he was called Hai Qingtian.

What he did is truly worthy of the name of Qingtian.

Moreover, although he has a tough temper, he also has certain skills in doing things.

This is what a capable minister should be like, and this is how one should do things.

It is difficult to be an official, and it is even more difficult to be an honest official.

It is especially not easy to be the kind of honest official who does not go along with corrupt officials and not only does not get defeated by them but is able to move up all the way and become a famous official in history.

This requires extremely high willpower and extremely high wisdom.

Only then can you avoid being involved in such things.

Be able to keep going.

This is many times more difficult than being a corrupt official...

"In the 39th year of Jiajing, Yan Song's cronies, Chief Censor Yan Maoqing, went on a tour to inspect the salt administration in Liangzhe and Lianghuai.

Corruption and extortion along the way.

Hai Rui tried to fight it.

When Yan Maoqing passed through Chun'an, Hai Rui not only provided very simple food and wine, but also loudly declared that the county government office was too small to accommodate so many carriages and horses.

Yan Maoqing was very angry.

However, he had heard of Hai Rui's name a long time ago, so he had no choice but to restrain his arrogance and leave.
Afterwards, Yan Maoqing instructed Yuan Chun, the Imperial Censor of Salt, to punish Hai Rui and Huo Yuxia of Cixi County.

Huo Yuxia was the son of the Minister of Rites Huo Tao.

He is also a frank and upright person who does not flatter Yan Maoqing.

Although Hai Rui was blameless, he still lost the opportunity to be promoted to the position of Tongpan of Jiaxing because of this, and went to the Ministry of Personnel to wait for other orders..."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but sigh.

I feel a little tired and a little angry.

Hai Rui's actions were clearly an anomaly in the officialdom.

But...how to say it?

For the Ming Dynasty, it was undoubtedly extremely good.

But unfortunately, people like him are destined to have a rough and difficult journey in officialdom.

Every step forward is particularly difficult.

Even when he suddenly heard from Han Cheng that Hai Rui had died a violent death, he was not surprised at all.

But was Hai Rui wrong?

He is right!
He is the right one!
"In his later years, Zhu Houcong did not handle government affairs in the court, but lived in the Western Garden, concentrating on setting up an altar to pray for blessings.

Governors, provincial governors and other high-ranking officials at the border vied with each other to present auspicious items to the emperor.

Always send a letter of congratulations.

Ever since Yang Zui and Yang Jue were convicted, no court official dared to comment on current affairs.

On February 1, the 45th year of the Jiajing reign, Hai Rui bought a coffin from a coffin shop.

And entrusted his family to a friend.

Then he presented the "Public Security Memorial" to Zhu Houcong of the Ming Dynasty, criticizing Zhu Houcong for his superstitious belief in witchcraft, extravagant lifestyle, and indifference to state affairs..."

Although Zhu Yuanzhang had already known Hai Rui's character from the things Han Cheng told him before.

But at this time, he was still somewhat shocked by Hai Rui's actions.

This Hai Rui... has a really tough temper and is really courageous!
No wonder Han Cheng said that he was a famous official of the Ming Dynasty.

He is also known for his strong character.

Is this something that ordinary people can do?

And Jiajing's temper was not very good either.

It’s not that I can’t kill an official!
Hai Rui's actions could easily completely anger Jiajing and lead to his death.

"How... is he? Was he killed?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Han Cheng and asked, with some concern in his voice.

Han Cheng shook his head and said, “No.

Zhu Houcong was very angry after reading Hai Rui's "Memorial on Public Security".

Throw the "Public Security Memorial" on the ground.

He said to his attendants: Catch him quickly, don't let him run away!

The eunuch Huang Jin said nearby: This man has always had a reputation for being stupid.

I heard that before he submitted the memorial, he already knew that he had offended the emperor and deserved to die, so he bought a coffin and said goodbye to his wife.

The slaves also scattered in all directions, and no one stayed behind.

This man will definitely not run away.”

After hearing this, Zhu Houcong remained silent.

After a while, he picked up Hai Rui's memorial and continued reading.

I read it many times a day.

The "Memorial on Public Security" was left in the palace for several months.

He also said that this person can be compared to Bigan, but I am not King Zhou of Shang.

Later he said to Xu Jie, I was indeed not cautious.

Leading to many diseases.

If I could discuss state affairs in the side hall, how could I endure the blame and insults from this person?
Hai Rui was then arrested and imprisoned, and the mastermind was held accountable.

After the prison sentence was delivered, it remained in the palace and was not released.

There was a clerk in the Ministry of Revenue named He Yishang, who guessed that the emperor had no intention of killing Hai Rui.

Write a petition and request the release of Hai Rui.

Zhu Houcong was furious and ordered the Jinyiwei to beat He Yishang with a hundred sticks, put him in the imperial prison, and tortured him day and night...

Xu Jie tried his best to save Hai Rui.

Some cabinet ministers advocated hanging Hai Rui, but Xu Jie and the Minister of Justice Huang Guangsheng suppressed it..."

"Damn it, Hou Cong has done something human.

If he kills Hai Rui for this, we will have to give him a good beating when he goes there in the future!"

Zhu Yuanzhang felt relieved a little...

To be fair, honest advice hurts.

Given his personality, he would definitely be furious if he met someone like Hai Rui.

They may even take more extreme actions.

However, he had learned from Han Cheng in advance what kind of person Hai Rui was.

So when Zhu Yuanzhang looked at this matter again, he did so through a filter.

It's normal to have this thought.

"On December 14, the 45th year of the Jiajing reign, Zhu Houcong passed away.

This matter has not spread yet.

The prison officer, upon hearing about this, thought that Hai Rui would not only be released but also be released next.

And it will be reused.

So they prepared wine and food to entertain Hai Rui.

Hai Rui suspected that he would be taken to Xishi to be beheaded, and this would be his last meal.

So just eat and drink to your heart's content, without caring about anything else.

The official then whispered in his ear that the emperor had died.

The gentleman is about to be released from prison and will be given an important position.

Hai Rui was stunned.

After confirming the news, he burst into tears.

He vomited everything he had just eaten, fainted on the ground, and cried all night long..."

"Ugh……"

Zhu Yuanzhang sighed and wanted to say something, but for a moment he didn't know what to say...

"After Emperor Longqing ascended the throne, he followed the will of the previous emperor and pardoned those officials headed by Hai Rui who were convicted for their words.

Hai Rui was released from prison and reinstated.

Soon he was transferred to the Ministry of War.

Later, he was transferred to the Dali Temple and promoted to Shangbaocheng...

In the summer of the third year of Longqing's reign, Hai Rui was promoted to Right Censor-in-Chief and sent to serve as the Governor of Yingtian.

Yingtian Prefecture governs many areas, most of which are prosperous rice-producing areas in the south of the Yangtze River.

The subordinates were afraid of Hai Rui's majesty, and many corrupt officials resigned voluntarily.

Some prominent and powerful people painted their doors red, but when they heard that Hai Rui was coming, they painted them black.

The eunuchs in Jiangnan who were supervising the weaving industry also reduced the number of carriages and horses that accompanied Hai Rui when they saw him coming...

Hai Rui promoted benefits and eliminated harm, and requested to repair the Wusong River and Baimao River so that they could flow into the sea.

The people benefited from the construction of water conservancy projects...

Hai Rui had long hated the large families' annexation of land, so he did his best to destroy the powerful forces there.

Implement the Single Whip Law to appease the poor people.

Most of the land of poor people that had been annexed by the rich were taken back and returned to the original owners.

He was deeply loved by the people and was called Hai Qingtian.

After Xu Jie was dismissed, he lived at home. Hai Rui investigated the Xu family but did not give them any preferential treatment.

The decree was implemented with great momentum.

The officials under his jurisdiction were terrified and followed his orders, not daring to make any mistakes.

Some powerful people even ran to other places to hide.

Hai Rui also cut down on unnecessary expenses for postal services. The scholars and officials who passed through Hai Rui’s large jurisdiction were not able to get good supplies, so they complained more and more…”

"Good! You are worthy of being Hai Qingtian!
He is indeed a pillar of our Ming Dynasty!
It can be called the backbone of our Ming Dynasty!"

Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but applaud and toast to Hai Rui.

"How can the Ming Dynasty be without wine when we have such ministers?!"

Having said that, he asked Han Cheng to stop temporarily and asked someone to bring some wine.

He poured two bowls, one for Han Cheng and one for himself.

After taking two sips, he said, "I'm afraid Hai Rui's actions won't last long, right?

Those people will definitely not let him go.”

Han Cheng nodded and said, "Father, you are right, it is indeed the case.

In the winter of the third year of Longqing's reign, Shu Hua, the Chief Censor, said that Hai Rui was pedantic and slow, and did not understand the essentials of governance.

He should be assigned a less busy position in Nanjing.

Emperor Muzong of the Ming Dynasty still used words of praise and issued an edict to encourage Hai Rui.

Soon, the Imperial Censor Dai Fengxiang began to impeach Hai Rui for protecting treacherous people, bullying the literati, and seeking fame to disrupt the government...

There are also many people who are secretly working hard.

Therefore, Hai Rui was transferred to Nanjing Grain Storage..."

"Bullying the scholars? Damn it! Bastard!

How could these bastards say that? It has always been these bastards who bully the people and run rampant in the countryside. How come now, they are actually saying such words to bully Doctor Shi?

These bastards are so shameless!"

Zhu Yuanzhang cursed angrily.

Han Cheng was also speechless.

The term "fighting against the literati" is really unexpected...

"Hai Rui had been the governor of Wu for only half a year when the common people heard that Hai Rui had been dismissed and cried out in the streets.

Every family painted a picture of Hai Rui to worship him.

When Hai Rui was about to take up his new post, Gao Gong happened to be in charge of the Ministry of Personnel.

Gao Gong had long hated Hai Rui.

So Hai Rui's position was merged into the Nanjing Ministry of Revenue.

As a result, Hai Rui retired due to illness and returned to his hometown in Qiongshan...

In the first year of the Wanli reign, Zhang Juzheng was in charge of state affairs and he also disliked Hai Rui.

He ordered the inspector to investigate Hai Rui.

When the censor came to the mountain for investigation, Hai Rui killed a chicken and cooked a meal to entertain the censor.

The house was deserted and simple, and the censor left with a sigh...

Zhang Juzheng was afraid of Hai Rui's sternness and uprightness, and despite repeated recommendations from Chinese and foreign officials, he ultimately refused to appoint him...

In the winter of the tenth year of Wanli, after Zhang Juzheng's death, the Ministry of Personnel planned to appoint Hai Rui as the Left Vice Minister.

Wanli Zhu Yijun has always valued Hai Rui's reputation.

In the first month of the following year, Hai Rui was summoned to be the Right Censor-in-Chief of Nanjing.

On the way to his post, he was changed to Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel in Nanjing.

Hai Rui was already 72 years old at that time.

He wrote a memorial to the emperor, saying that he was old and dying, and was willing to follow the example of the ancients who made memorials after their death.

It lists the provisions that you, my father-in-law, have skinned people and stuffed them into straw bags, and that those who have violated the law and have committed crimes with a sentence of death by hanging have committed crimes with a sentence of 80 guan.

It is said that corrupt officials should be punished in this way..."

"Well said! He is truly a famous minister of our Ming Dynasty! How lucky we are to have such a minister!"

Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but applaud again and toast to Hai Rui.

What Hai Rui said really touched his heart.

This punishment of skinning and stuffing with straw should always exist.

The death penalty for corruption and bribery should not be abolished. What Hai Rui said is the truth!

After cheering, I couldn’t help feeling a little dejected.

Because by the time of the Ming Dynasty, he was sure that these things could no longer be implemented...

Without an emperor like me...

What Han Cheng said next confirmed Zhu Yuanzhang's guesses.

"Everyone talked about Hai Rui and felt that his advice and other suggestions on current affairs were very practical.

It is wrong to advise the emperor to use cruel punishments.

Censor Mei Xunzuo impeached Hai Rui.

Although Emperor Shenzong of the Ming Dynasty thought that Hai Rui's remarks were wrong, he was also clear about Hai Rui's loyalty.

For this reason, Mei Xunzuo's salary was exempted.

He wanted to use Hai Rui many times, but the cabinet ministers in charge of state affairs secretly prevented him from doing so.

So Hai Rui was appointed as the Right Censor-in-Chief of Nanjing.

After Hai Rui took office, he advocated severe punishment of corrupt officials and prohibited bribery for personal gain.

The various departments had always been negligent and lazy, so Hai Rui took the lead in correcting the malpractices.

Some censors occasionally joked, but Hai Rui would punish them with caning according to the regulations set by your father, the emperor.

All officials were terrified and uneasy, afraid of suffering.

Fang Huan, the Imperial Censor, was afraid that he would be reported and corrected, so he filed a complaint first.

The Imperial Censor Zhong Yuchun also instigated this.

Fang Huan once again submitted a petition to slander and defame Hai Rui.

Hai Rui also submitted petitions for retirement many times, but Emperor Shenzong of the Ming Dynasty issued an edict to persuade him to stay and refused to allow him to do so...

On October 14, the 15th year of the Wanli reign, Hai Rui died of illness while serving in Nanjing.

He had no son, so after his death, the Chief Censor Wang Yongji went to preside over Hai Rui's funeral. He saw that Hai Rui's residence was filled with hemp cloth curtains and tattered bamboo utensils.

Many of them were not even wanted by poor scholars.

So I couldn't help but cry.

Raising money to arrange Hai Rui's funeral...

When the news of Hai Rui's death spread, the people of Nanjing went on strike.

When Hai Rui's coffin was transported back to his hometown by boat, people in white clothes and white hats stood on both sides of the river.

There were people coming to pay tribute and cry and worship endlessly!

The imperial court posthumously awarded Hai Rui the title of Prince Taibao and the posthumous title of Zhongjie..."

As Han Cheng spoke, his voice couldn't help but tremble and he choked up.

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes also turned red.

Clenched fists...

This went on for a long time before he slowly let go.

"What a great Hai Qingtian, what a capable minister of the Ming Dynasty!
It is truly a blessing for the Ming Dynasty that such talents can emerge!

Han Cheng, when we can go to the time and space where Hai Rui exists, we must meet Hai Rui!"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Han Cheng and spoke solemnly.

Han Cheng nodded and said, “Father, this is certain.

Not only do you, your father, want to meet Hai Rui, I also want to meet this famous Hai Qingtian!"

After telling the story of Hai Rui, the father-in-law and son-in-law sat there in silence.

Although before this, Zhu Yuanzhang had already anticipated that Hai Rui's actions would not be tolerated by the officialdom.

If you refuse to go along with those people, your future will definitely not be good.

But after listening to Han Cheng's story, I understood how poor and destitute Hai Rui would be and how much suffering he would endure in the future.

I still feel very upset.

Why do good people have to suffer and honest officials have to be so unpopular?
this is not right!
Not true at all!

Perhaps in the future, he can think of a way to see if he can reverse this situation.

Even if it is impossible to completely reverse it, as long as it can get a little better, it is good...

After talking about Hai Rui, I have basically finished talking about Emperor Longqing.

Because Zhu Yuanzhang was very upset, Han Cheng didn't say anything more.

After drinking with Zhu Yuanzhang for a while, he said goodbye.

It took a while for me to recover from the shock...

After leaving here, Han Cheng did not return to his Xingguo Marquis Mansion.

Instead, he came to Kunning Palace to pay a visit to Empress Ma.

Seeing his young wife talking with Queen Ma over there, Han Cheng felt heavy-hearted, and then he completely disappeared and walked out.

He made up his mind that when he could go to the time and space where Hai Rui was, he would definitely meet Hai Rui and do as much as possible to change Hai Rui's fate.

A person like him shouldn't have such an ending...

After accompanying Queen Ma to plant vegetables for a while, Han Cheng personally went to the kitchen to cook a few dishes, showing off his cooking skills...

Late in the evening, he and his young wife bid farewell to Zhu Yuanzhang, Empress Ma, and Zhu Biao, who had dinner with them, and returned to the Xingguo Marquis Mansion.

……

“Husband, my brother should find someone to stay with him.

The burden on my eldest brother is already heavy.

Now I know the truth about the death of my sister-in-law, Xiongying and others.

Lu was also executed.

The eldest brother felt particularly uncomfortable.

He needs to find a companion to keep him company.

Otherwise, his life would be too hard..."

After returning to the Xingguo Marquis Mansion, Princess Ningguo looked at Han Cheng and spoke.

Han Cheng nodded and said, “Yourong, you are right.

I also think that it’s time to arrange another marriage for my eldest brother.

My eldest brother is still so young, and he is the crown prince of the Ming Dynasty. He can’t live alone forever.

This is not a good thing for my brother.

The eldest brother is a sentimental person and seems to have moved on from the things that happened to the Lu family and let them go.

Not really.

After a relationship ends, the best way to truly get over it is to start a new relationship as soon as possible.

If the empty space in your heart is taken by someone else, you won’t be so sad. If you keep immersing yourself in the past and can’t get out of it…”

Han Cheng spoke out.

"Husband, you are so right!"

Princess Ningguo fully agrees with what her husband said!
My husband is so outstanding!

There are some truths that you can understand, but you just can't express them in words.

But my husband can easily summarize it, so that people can understand it at once.
This is the ability of my husband!

"Then... wait until tomorrow, when I see my father and mother, I will talk to them about this matter in detail."

Han Cheng naturally agreed.

Ever since his wife got pregnant, the two of them went to the palace more often than before.

Because his young wife, after becoming pregnant, liked to snuggle up to her mother, Empress Ma.

And my mother-in-law, when my young wife is not around, likes to come over and meet her...

At night, Han Cheng and Princess Ningguo hugged each other and talked for a while, and then Princess Ningguo fell asleep.

Han Cheng, who still didn't feel sleepy, turned on the lover system.

Watch the things on the lover system.

After watching for a while, his eyes stopped on the favorability.

At this point, the favorability level has reached one hundred and eighty-three point five!
Han Cheng was quite surprised at its growth rate.

Originally, he thought that it was in accordance with the nature of this lover system.

After the favorability reaches 100, it is very likely that the growth rate will become slower.

It will increase from 0.1 to 0.05, or even 0.01!

The result was very unexpected.

Even until now, it has been increasing at a rate of 0.1 each time.

The intimacy between him and Princess Ningguo did not diminish after their marriage.

On the contrary, they lived an even sweeter life after getting married.

The relationship got better.

Favorability keeps increasing.

I originally thought that reaching 200 was out of reach.

Now it seems that is not the case.

Judging from the current situation,

It won’t be long before you can reach two hundred!
You will receive a super gift package for your lover.

This is what Han Cheng is most interested in!
The lover's gift package obtained when the favorability reaches 100.

This will give you the ability to take some people with you to other time and space.

Now, what kind of surprise will it give?

Could it be that... I can gain the ability to travel back and forth between the afterlife and the present?
Can he even take Lao Zhu and the others to the afterlife?
It would be even better if we could bring some things from the future to the Ming Dynasty...

If this is really the function, it would be really exciting!

It will definitely enable the Ming Dynasty to develop at an incredibly fast pace, like running.

Not to mention anything else, just get the three essential books for time travel.

It's something extremely remarkable...

After imagining this for a while, Han Cheng still couldn't be sure what was in this mysterious gift package...

With great expectations, Han Cheng fell asleep...

……

"Father, can we arrange a marriage for my eldest brother?"

The next day, in the Wuying Palace, Han Cheng looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and said...

(End of this chapter)