Chapter 33: Transforming Zhu Zaigui
The plan of the day is in the morning.
All the way from Suzhou Prefecture to the capital, Jiang Qingzhi practiced his sword skills hard.
Sun Chonglou felt that the young master was a bit self-inflicted, so he tried to persuade him, saying that if anyone wanted to hurt the young master, he would have to die.
Sun Chonglou, who was only thirteen years old, was much taller than an ordinary adult and had a sturdy build. Standing in front of Jiang Qingzhi like a door panel, he was full of confidence when he said this.
But Jiang Qingzhi remains the same.
Sometimes he thought, forget it, the country’s destiny is none of my business!
At worst, I can just lie in the Ming Dynasty for the rest of my life and be a rich man.
But he vaguely felt that the smell of the cauldron was not right. When he wanted to lie down, the mottled copper green seemed to be shining.
If you don’t roll, you will die!
Jiang Qingzhi seemed to hear the roar of the big tripod.
What the hell!
He could only raise his middle finger towards the cauldron in his mind.
"The Ming Dynasty is now peaceful and prosperous, so there is no need for you to do this, young master."
Dou Jialan couldn't stand it anymore and felt that this person was sick because he didn't enjoy his blessings.
"Peace and prosperity?" Jiang Qingzhi put away his knife, sweating all over.
He did a lot of fasting aerobics in the morning, and he felt that his weight was declining recently, so he got up and ate something. At this moment, the food was completely digested, and his stomach was empty and uncomfortable.
"Although the Japanese pirates are a threat to the southeast, they are just a minor problem." Dou Jialan has been exposed to a lot of information in the Jinyiwei, and his judgment on the Japanese pirates is consistent with the views of the officials in the court.
"That's not a minor illness." Jiang Qingzhi thought of the huge losses caused by Japanese pirates on the southeast coast over the next ten years.
In the end, it was Hu Zongxian, the leader of the Yan Party, who dealt a heavy blow to the rampant Japanese pirates. Unfortunately, Hu Zongxian fell from power and the Japanese pirates ignited the war again.
"Can the Japanese pirates still capture cities and strongholds?" Dou Jialan asked in the morning light.
"What is the southeastern region?"
Jiang Qingzhi asked.
“……”Dou Jialan was stunned.
"The richest place in the Ming Dynasty, if the Japanese pirates succeed frequently, the news will be passed back to Japan. Do you know how many people in Japan will be impoverished? Just promise to feed them enough food, and you can make them die?"
As for the southeast, the Jiangnan region is incredibly rich. Once the Japanese pirates know that there are treasures everywhere...
"When tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands... countless Japanese pirates land on the shore, rushing toward the south and southeast with green eyes, who can stop them?"
Dou Jialan had witnessed the corruption of the southern army before. Just thinking about it made him shudder. "I..."
"Your vision is similar to those so-called famous officials in the court. You only see the present." Jiang Qingzhi said sarcastically, "If you had taken the Japanese pirates seriously earlier and prepared for war from the beginning, you wouldn't have allowed them to become so powerful."
You have to bear the consequences of your own actions.
"Young Master, are you practicing sword skills in order to go on another expedition against the Japanese pirates in the future?" Dou Jialan asked, looking eager to try.
"It's not just the Japanese pirates." Jiang Qingzhi turned his gaze towards the grassland.
In a few years, the foreign tribes on the grassland will move south.
This battle exposed the true strength of the Ming army.
This battle completely destroyed the pride of the Central Kingdom in the eyes of knowledgeable people.
In this battle, the capital of the Ming Dynasty almost fell.
The country was almost destroyed, but the scholars were still reveling. If it weren’t for the opening of the Longqing Gate and the reforms of Zhang Juzheng, the Ming Dynasty would have been…
Jiang Qingzhi cursed: "The court is a bunch of pigs!"
Sun Chonglou said: "It would be better for you to become the Prime Minister, and you will surely make the Ming Dynasty truly prosperous and peaceful."
Today's breakfast is glutinous rice.
Dou Jialan was shocked by Jiang Qingzhi's words and picked up a piece of glutinous rice and put it into his mouth.
One bite.
The sweet and sour taste of pickled radish, the salty and fresh taste of pork floss, and something else… the crispy and fragrant fried dough sticks… all blended into the fragrance of glutinous rice…
Ah!
Dou Jialan's mouth was drooling profusely.
She looked up and saw Sun Chonglou's cheeks bulging as he chewed, looking like a ferocious eater.
"Pay attention to your eating manners." Dou Jialan reminded Sun Chonglou vaguely with his mouth full of food.
Sun Chonglou looked at her and suddenly burst into laughter.
puff!
The glutinous rice was all over the table. Sun Chonglou coughed and laughed, "Captain Dou, you ate so much. Your mouth is so small and it's so bloated... You look like... like a toad."
Dou Jialan was stunned and realized that he had eaten too much in one bite and his mouth was stuffed full.
The ugly side of things is exposed!
I heard that Dou Jialan and Sun Chonglou had a fight during breakfast.
Jiang Qingzhi saw that the two were fine and did not ask any questions.
"Master, a guest is coming."
"Who?"
"Your Highness Prince Yu."
Why is he here?
Zhu Zaigui came in wearing a blue shirt, "Uncle."
"Your Highness!" Jiang Qingzhi had just lit a cigarette after dinner, "Have you eaten?"
This was just a casual question, and Zhu Zaigui subconsciously said, "No."
You are really rude... Jiang Qingzhi said, "Then just deal with it casually."
A bowl of glutinous rice made Zhu Zaigui smile happily.
Zhu Zaigui looked like a boy of only twelve years old.
Yang Xi was filled with mixed emotions and felt quite relieved.
After eating the glutinous rice, Zhu Zaigui praised: "This cook is good."
He was stunned when he found Sun Chonglou glaring at him.
"It seems that if I become a cook, I can at least support my family." Jiang Qingzhi smiled.
"Did my cousin cook it?" Zhu Zai'ao was shocked when he saw Jiang Qingzhi nod, "How could my cousin cook it himself?"
What a shame!
"Feel ashamed?" Jiang Qingzhi didn't care. Later, when he was a small warlord in South America, he couldn't get used to the local taste, so he did it himself and had enough food and clothing.
Later on, he could easily prepare a table of delicious dishes. Occasionally, the little leaders below would praise him and wish they could be reborn in China in their next life.
Zhu Zaigui looked as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.
Seeing Fu Cheng's expression, he immediately coughed dryly and retreated with his men.
Jiang Qingzhi walked out, stood on the steps and closed his eyes.
The sound of birds singing could be heard from time to time, the dew on the branches and leaves swayed gently in the wind, the moss on the eaves was green... everything seemed to be reflected in his mind. Zhu Zaiyi glanced at Jiang Qingzhi, "Uncle."
"Speak." Jiang Qingzhi knew that something was wrong with this kid.
Zhu Zaigui hesitated for a moment, and Yang Xi coughed dryly.
"Uncle, I saw my father yesterday."
"Ok!"
Ever since he received the comment that two dragons should not meet each other, Emperor Jiajing seldom saw his sons.
Jiang Qingzhi took a puff of the medicinal smoke.
He glanced at Zhu Zaigui through the smoke.
"Father said...I am like a quail."
This means that Zhu Zaigui is dull and weak.
"Yeah!" Jiang Qingzhi remained calm.
Zhu Zaigui glanced at Yang Xi. After returning yesterday, he was a little depressed and felt that he would never be valued by his father, Emperor Jiajing, again.
Yang Xi suggested that he come to consult Jiang Qingzhi.
Zhu Zaigui didn't want to come at first, but Yang Xi said, "My Lord! Young Master Jiang has only been in Beijing for a short time, but Your Majesty has paid so much attention to him. In addition to his talent, it can be seen that his words and deeds have won the approval of Your Majesty. It would be good if we could learn some from him!"
In fact, Yang Xi wanted Zhu Zaigui to interact more with Jiang Qingzhi, and it would be best if they could be tied together.
In this way, if one suffers, all suffer; if one prospers, all prosper.
At that time, Jiang Qingzhi could only become Zhu Zaigui's man and give him advice.
I have to say, this fat white guy has a good idea.
But when Jiang Qingzhi's eyes swept over Yang Xi, he felt as if he was seen through.
"Uncle, I think I did nothing wrong, but father..." Zhu Zai's eyes were slightly red, "The fourth brother was there yesterday, and he made father laugh with just a few words."
"Do you think Your Majesty is partial to some and unfair to others? Do you think God is unfair?" Jiang Qingzhi shook off the ashes from his cigarette.
"I followed and learned from you." Zhu Zaigui lowered his head.
"What did you learn?"
"Learn to be funny like the fourth brother."
"And your Majesty looked disgusted?"
"How did my cousin know?"
Zhu Zaigui looked at him in shock.
It was as if my uncle was there.
Jiang Qingzhi smiled, "Who taught you to learn from King Jing?"
Zhu Zaigui glanced at Yang Xi.
Yang Xi stepped forward, "Mr. Jiang, is this inappropriate?"
He felt that he was quite intelligent and that it was thanks to him that Zhu Zaigui was able to make a name for himself in the palace over the years.
"Not convinced?" Jiang liked this kind of people the most. Seeing Yang Xi smiling but with a look of dissatisfaction in his eyes, he said, "If Xia Yan learned to be like Yan Song, and Yan Song learned to be like Xia Yan, what do you think would be the fate of the two?"
Yang Xi was stunned.
Then he shuddered all over and knelt down.
"What's going on, Yang Banban? Get up!" Zhu Zaigui was stunned.
Yang Xi raised his head, "It is my fault, Your Highness. If it were not for Mr. Jiang's reminder, I would have thought I was extremely smart. I..." He looked at Jiang Qingzhi and bowed solemnly, "Thank you, Mr. Jiang, for your wake-up call."
This!
Zhu Zaigui glanced at his uncle.
"If Xia Yan learns from Yan Song, he will not be able to get rid of his inherent arrogance, and in the eyes of Your Majesty, he will be hypocritical. And if Yan Song learns from Xia Yan, he will not be able to get rid of his inherent flattery and fawning, and in the eyes of Your Majesty, he will be extremely ugly..."
Jiang Qingzhi said calmly: "You have your own advantages, and King Jing has his own advantages. Blindly copying others' advantages will only end up with a poor imitation."
Zhu Zaigui felt as if he had been hit on the head by a stick, "Is that so?"
He suddenly looked up, his eyes full of joy, and bowed, "Please teach me, uncle."
This kid is indeed worthy of being Emperor Longqing, he has a broad mind.
Jiang Qingzhi saw Yang Xi's happy face and knew that he was happy that his master was close to him.
Two hammers!
Jiang Qingzhi said: "What is the most important thing for a person? Self-knowledge. What are your strengths?"
Zhu Zaigui lowered his head in frustration, "In my father's eyes, I am dull, stupid... and good for nothing."
Yang Xi looked at Jiang Qingzhi and wondered if this situation could be turned around?
Jiang Qingzhi smiled and said, "Why can't being dull be sincerity? Why can't being stupid be filial?"
Does a son need to be clever with his father?
Zhu Zaigui was stunned.
"No need to think about anything, just do it according to your heart." Jiang Qingzhi said: "Remember, be sincere and filial. Find this sincere heart, and His Majesty will be happy no matter what you do."
"But...but it's rare for me to see my father."
The two dragons did not meet, so Emperor Jiajing alienated himself from the princes, fearing that he would kill them.
An emperor was isolated from his family.
pitiful!
Jiang Qingzhi said calmly: "I said, find sincerity first."
Zhu Zaigui returned to the palace and pondered deeply.
In the middle of the night, he suddenly burst into tears in his dream.
After waking up, he went into the kitchen and made a barbecue, which he asked Yang Xi to send to Emperor Jiajing.
When King Jing learned about this, he sneered, "Just wait and see, my father will definitely say that he is not doing his job properly and deserves to be scolded."
The people around him laughed and said, "Prince Yu is being stupid, let's just watch him make fun of himself."
King Jing’s real opponent is the Crown Prince.
King Jing nodded, "However, watching Third Brother do stupid things is also a great pleasure, isn't it?"
"Ho ho ho!"
Everyone laughed.
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The fourth update is finished, and the stored drafts are all posted. I can only update twice tomorrow. Read as much as you can! After all, this is a new book period, and these data are needed.
(End of this chapter)
