After seeing Qi Jiguang off, Zhu Yijun didn't know how he felt. He could understand Qi Jiguang's actions and felt sad, but he just felt awkward. It was really different from the national hero in his mind.
Maybe people would create the image of their idol according to their own thoughts. He was like that, and he should be there.
Therefore, someone once said, "Don't meet your idol, because if you meet him, you will find that your dream is broken."
Although Zhu Yijun didn't have his dream broken after seeing Qi Jiguang, because he had been mentally prepared, he was still a little disappointed.
Shaking his head to shake off this thought, Zhu Yijun began to focus on other things.
This year, there were only a few important things that he had to do. The salt policy, the war, and the cultivation silver.
Zhu Yijun didn't think that the cultivation silver could be implemented after it was approved. Most of the time, it wasn't the policy that was difficult, but the implementation of the policy.
A policy like the cultivation silver would encounter a lot of resistance.
If he was not careful, Zhu Yijun felt that something would happen, or was destined to happen.
As long as he could do these things well, Zhu Yijun felt that it would take three years.
Although Xu Wenchang drank a little too much, he wasn't drunk. Seeing that Zhu Yijun seemed to come back to his senses, he said, "Your Majesty, Hai Rui and I are almost ready. We can start in Daxing."
Zhu Yijun was stunned, then he nodded and said, "Okay, I will give the order in a few days."
Even so, this matter still dragged on for a month before it really started.
After Zhang Siwei left, the imperial court returned to its normal state of affairs, which made Zhu Yijun heave a sigh of relief.
"Your Majesty, isn't it a little inappropriate for Hai Rui to be the county magistrate of Daxing?" Hearing the emperor's words, Shen Shixing suddenly felt a toothache.
Shen Shixing didn't understand. What kind of magic potion did the emperor use on Hai Rui? Why did he have to use him?
However, judging from the emperor's attitude, he seemed to be quite determined.
However, Shen Shixing didn't want to go against Zhu Yijun. Zhu Yijun was just a County Magistrate, but he had to show his attitude.
"Hai Rui used to be an Imperial Inspector. If he were to become a county magistrate, he would be demoted!"
Zhu Yijun was stunned for a moment, then said, "Did I say that it wasn't a demotion?
Look, look, what's written here?
What restoring Taizu's old system? What embezzlement of eighty strings of coins? Is this reasonable? "
"This Hai Rui is simply too excessive. We want to put him in an important position, but look at what he's saying.
Demote him and make him a county magistrate. "
Hearing Zhu Yijun's words, Shen Shixing was speechless. Are you bringing up the past?
When Hai Rui first arrived in the city, there was a corpse remonstrance. That was the memorial in your hands, wasn't it?
You only thought of taking it out now?
Did you not see it before?
Or are you bringing up the past?
Although Shen Shixing cursed in his heart, he didn't dare to ask.
Shaking his head, Shen Shixing didn't know what to say. This matter was not easy to handle.
If you don't demote Hai Rui, does that mean you agree with what he said?
Peeling off eighty strings of coins as grass?
If this was spread out, he couldn't be the Cabinet Secretary anymore.
If he really peeled off eighty strings of coins as grass, the Daming Government could pull all the officials from the top to the bottom to peel off their skins as grass.
Other than Hai Rui, there wouldn't be a single official left.
Agreeing to the emperor to demote Hai Rui, the emperor obviously didn't want to demote Hai Rui. He was obviously trying to stir up trouble.
After all, the emperor had been in charge for so long, and the officials had almost figured out the emperor's tricks.
If something illogical happened, it meant that the emperor was going to stir up trouble.
Usually, it wouldn't be a small matter, and it would be very troublesome. This time, it was obviously not a small matter to send Hai Rui, and it would definitely be very troublesome.
Originally, Hai Rui was already troublesome enough. With the emperor stirring up trouble behind, it would be a big problem.
"Your Majesty, I feel that Daxing County is under the jurisdiction of Shun Tian Prefecture, and it is under the emperor's jurisdiction. Should we demote it a little further?" Shen Shixing had no choice but to speak up.
Anyway, there was no other way, so he should demote it a little further. As the saying goes, out of sight, out of mind!
A little further?
Zhu Yijun wouldn't demote Hai Rui a little further. It wasn't easy for him to pick a place like Daxing County. If he demoted it a little further, how could the reform be carried out?
This absolutely couldn't be done. Zhu Yijun directly shook his head and said, "Just Daxing County."
As a result, Hai Rui was demoted again, but this time, no one stood up to advocate for him.
The key was that this time, the reason why Hai Rui was demoted was too f * cked up. No one would agree with Hai Rui, even if it was to build up his reputation. If he did this, how could he be an official? Many people thought of the Hongwu Case.
That was a big case where tens of thousands of people were killed. Did Hai Rui want to create a Wanli Case?
Hai Rui didn't care what others thought. He tidied up, took off his scarlet robe, and put on the official uniform of a seventh-rank county magistrate. He took Xu Wenchang, who was in the same boat as him, to Daxing County to take up his post.
Hai Rui went to take up his post, and at this time, he also arrived in the capital alone.
For Li Zhi, it was really difficult to make the decision to go to the capital.
Unlike in Jiangnan, the capital was a turbulent place. Once he stepped in, it was very likely that he would lose his life.
Li Zhi hesitated for a long time. Otherwise, he wouldn't have waited until now to enter the capital.
However, Li Zhi wasn't willing to spend the rest of his life alone. He also wasn't willing to let his theories and thoughts remain unknown to others.
Ever since he wrote "On the Old Farmer and Old Garden" at the age of twelve, Li Zhi's thoughts were like a runaway wild horse.
He could feel the absurdity of this world, the absurdity of this world, and the sorrow of this world.
A group of seemingly benevolent gentlemen, but in reality, they were thieves and prostitutes. They spoke of benevolence, righteousness, and morality, but in reality, they were extremely despicable and filthy.
"Sir Li, we've arrived at the capital!"
Beside Li Zhi, Huang San raised his head to look at the capital. He smiled and said, "After leaving the capital for so many years, I never thought that I would be able to return to the capital in my lifetime.
Sir Li, once we enter the capital, it will be time for you to display your abilities! "
Li Zhi glanced at Huang San. He had been with Huang San the entire time, so they could be considered to be familiar.
"Are you able to tell me the truth now?" Li Zhi looked at Huang San and asked expressionlessly.
In reality, from beginning to end, Li Zhi did not believe Huang San. He did not believe that the Emperor wanted him to come to the capital, nor did he believe that his theories would be able to obtain the Emperor's approval. He had always felt that this was the doing of the Imperial Censorate, a certain eunuch.
Huang San glanced at Li Zhi. With a smile, he said, "Sir Li, there's a carriage coming to pick us up in front. I'll bring you to see our supervisor."
Huang San also knew that it was useless to say anything. After all, seeing was believing!
Li Zhi glanced at Huang San, then turned his head away. He did not speak again.
On this trip to the capital, Li Zhi was already prepared to throw his life away.
No matter what he encountered, he had nothing to fear.
After receiving the news that Li Zhi had entered the capital, Xu De could be considered to have let out a sigh of relief.
This matter had always been a large stone weighing down on his heart. In reality, what kind of person Li Zhi was, what ideas he had, and what kind of person he was, Xu De did not care in the slightest.
As long as he could complete the task that the Imperial Majesty had entrusted to him, this was more important than anything else.
Fortunately, the Imperial Majesty had not asked him about it. Otherwise, Li Zhi would not know how to explain himself.
Seeing Huang San bring Li Zhi in, Xu De smiled and said, "Huang San, you have done a good job this time. There is no need for you to return to Huang 'an. Stay in the capital!
From today onwards, you will follow Sir Li. "
"First, you must listen to Sir Li's orders. Second, you must ensure Sir Li's safety. You cannot let anything happen to Sir Li. Do you understand?"
Huang San was one of the earliest spies in the Imperial Censorate. Xu De also recognized him. Otherwise, he would not have given this task to him.
Although this person was not as quick-witted as others, he was dependable and steady. He rarely made any mistakes when doing things.
"This lowly official understands!" Huang San responded, then bowed and left.
While Xu De and Huang San were talking, Li Zhi was also sizing up Xu De.
At this moment, Xu De appeared to be dressed like a wealthy man. There was even a moustache stuck to his chin. However, Li Zhi could still sense that he was a eunuch.
"This is Mister Li?" Xu De looked at Li Zhi and said with a smile, "I've heard a lot about you!"
"I am Xu De, eunuch of the Bureau of Rites. I am the eunuch of the Imperial Censorate. Sir Li, come, sit!"
Xu De smiled and pointed to a chair not far away. "Mr. Li, if there's anything you don't understand, you can tell me."
Li Zhi muttered to himself for a moment before opening his mouth to ask, "Why do you want me to enter the capital?"
"Sir Li, it is not me who wants you to enter the capital. It is the Imperial Majesty who wants you to enter the capital."
Xu De smiled. "The Imperial Majesty has heard of Sir Li's talent and thinks highly of Sir Li. That is why he wants me to invite Sir Li to the capital."
Li Zhi frowned. If the Emperor wanted him to enter the capital, he could directly summon him. Why did he want the Imperial Censorate to find him?
Such a method was clearly undignified and not in line with the bearing of the imperial family. Such a sneaky method was befitting of a eunuch.
However, Li Zhi did not believe the Emperor's method. He felt that Xu De was not speaking the truth.
If Zhu Yijun knew of Li Zhi's thoughts, he would definitely feel wronged.
It was clear that Li Zhi did not know the power of his theory. He also did not know that once his theory was introduced, it would cause a huge wave.
It was not a problem for him to give speeches everywhere. However, if he used the imperial family's methods, it would be troublesome.
Right now, if he became too deeply involved with Li Zhi or publicly supported him, Zhu Yijun would not dare to do so.
Seeing Li Zhi's unmoved appearance, Xu De rubbed his chin and said, "How about this!
I will enter the palace as soon as possible and present the matter of you entering the capital to the Imperial Majesty.
Whether or not the Imperial Majesty will meet with you, I do not dare to say. "
"I have already arranged for a place for Sir to stay. As the saying goes, since you are already here, take things as they come. Sir can stay here for now!"
Li Zhi looked at Xu De and nodded his head. "That is fine!"