Chapter 8: Your Majesty has really succeeded?! The six major crises of the Ming Dynasty!
"Emperor Wanshou?"
Hearing Lu Fang's praise, Jiajing looked at the scattered snowflakes floating in the air outside the hall and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
"I accept this title!"
Hearing Jiajing's words, Lu Fang was stunned and looked up subconsciously.
He suddenly discovered that his master seemed to have changed.
His temperament has improved, there is less gloominess between his brows, and there is no more irritability in his eyes.
Well, it seems that the master has gained some insights from his cultivation. Thinking of this, Lu Fang couldn't help but feel happy in his heart.
As long as the master is happy, they, the servants, will also feel much more comfortable.
"Take a bath." Having said that, Jiajing turned and walked towards the side hall.
There is no need to say much about these things. All the expenses for bathing are prepared almost every day.
However, just as Lu Fang stood up to greet the eunuchs, he suddenly glanced and saw the food that had been placed in the secret compartment at the entrance of the hall and had not been touched for several days. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
"Master, have you not eaten during these days of seclusion?" After a flash of thought, Lu Fang asked people to clean up.
In the side hall, Jiajing took off all his clothes and got into the bathtub.
"Master's skin is completely healed?!"
When Lu Fang saw that the erythematous papules that were originally all over Jiajing's body had disappeared, he was shocked. Then, thinking about all the subtle things that had just happened, he couldn't help but come up with a guess.
"Could it be that he really succeeded? But how is this possible? Could it be that the stories of immortals and gods are all true, and not just lies from the Taoist priests?!"
For a moment, Lu Fang looked at Jiajing's back, a little dazed.
"The mountains and rivers in my mind are moving, and today I have realized the truth and have a new look." At this moment, Jiajing's voice sounded, and Lu Fang woke up suddenly.
As an old man close to Jiajing, Lu Fang had a high level of literary attainments and was very familiar with his master's style of doing things. He liked to recite poems when speaking and let people guess, so Lu Fang immediately began to speculate on his master's intentions.
It was obvious that the master saw what he was thinking.
This sentence is giving him the answer, and the meaning is very direct: I am fine now, and I have gained enlightenment in this small space of my mind.
It was precisely because of this sentence that Lu Fang was in doubt. Could it be that practicing Taoism could really remove the disease and make one look brand new?
Then, Lu Fang seemed to have thought of something and understood.
His master, who was an expert in political tactics, suddenly got better, apparently because of the medicine he had taken.
Could it be Li Shizhen?
Or maybe he is some miracle doctor employed by the master?
"My master is blessed with great fortune, which is truly a blessing to the Ming Dynasty!" No matter what he thought in his heart, Lu Fang bowed his head on the spot and congratulated him!
"Ha!" How could Jiajing not know that Lu Fang was talking about the New Year? He immediately chuckled and said, "Get up."
Upon hearing this, Lu Fang stood up and began to wipe Jiajing's back, while pressing his shoulders lightly.
Jiajing leaned back in the bathtub with his whole body relaxed, his mind completely empty, enjoying the tranquility of the moment.
"Master, a real person from Longhu Mountain has entered the capital." After a while, Lu Fang said meaningfully while rubbing his shoulders.
Hearing this, Jiajing closed his eyes and said nothing. After enjoying a moment of quiet relaxation, his brain had to start working again.
Of course, he knew what Lu Fang meant.
After decades of living together day and night, the master and servant have already developed the necessary tacit understanding.
"In which year did Lan Daoxing come to Beijing?" Jiajing did not answer directly, but asked a question in return.
As he spoke, he leaned back slightly.
"My Lord, Immortal Lan was born in the 34th year of the Jiajing reign." Lv Fang paused for a moment and continued, "I vaguely remember that Immortal Lan was recommended to me by Lord Xu."
"Back then, Master Shao retired and retired, but he recommended Master Tao, who is also from the Zhengyi sect, to me. Humph..." Jiajing said, humphing, "Now that I think about it, Master Tao is also burdened by the worldly affairs."
There was a hint of contempt and disdain in his words.
He has seen the real world of cultivating immortals, and now he can be said to be the only true immortal in the Ming Dynasty.
How could he still respect these mortal Taoists as if they were real people?
A hint of surprise flashed in Lu Fang's eyes. Why was the master so disrespectful to these real people today?
"That's right, Master." Lv Fang was in charge of the Imperial Household Department and was one of the people at the pinnacle of power in the Ming Dynasty. He naturally understood the reason and said with a smile, "This is about the dispute over the orthodoxy. After all, the Immortal is also a human being, so I can understand it."
"After all, Immortal Lan is a casual cultivator. Immortal Tao passed away and was favored by his master. The Zhengyi sect is also worried."
"Who arranged for the immortal from Mount Longhu to come to Beijing this time?" Jiajing smiled without comment.
"The young minister has always worshipped Taoism. He and the immortal from Longhu Mountain hit it off right away and had a very pleasant conversation. The immortal now lives in Yan's mansion." After saying this, Lu Fang stopped talking, lowered his head, and held his breath.
The emperor's sensitive points have been touched and this cannot continue.
Your Majesty has two sons, Prince Yu and Prince Jing. The Qingliu faction in the court, such as Xu Jie, Gao Gong, Zhang Juzheng and others, supports Prince Yu, while the Yan faction, headed by Yan Song and his son, supports Prince Jing.
Before, Xu Jie tried to please others by giving Blue Fairy as a gift.
Although the Yan Party also wanted to, there were Taoist Tao of Zhengyi and Immortal Lan in the court at that time, so they could not interfere.
Besides, the master is such a person, too much is as bad as too little.
This time, Master Tao passed away and Zhengyi was brought to the doorstep. The Yan Party, or King Jing, would naturally not miss this opportunity.
This is about the fight for the crown prince, so it's not something he can discuss in depth.
"The will of Heaven remains unmoved and remains autonomous; the Tao governs the universe naturally..." As he said this, Jiajing stood up, picked up the Taoist robe beside him and put it on.
Behind the dispute between the Qingliu and Yan party was actually the dispute over the throne between Prince Yu and Prince Jing, which Jiajing was naturally aware of.
As for these two sons, if history is followed, Prince Yu would naturally be the last one to succeed him. Longqing's opening of the throne is still worthy of recognition.
Unfortunately, this son has a weak character.
King Jing, on the other hand, was easy-going and clever, and he could please himself, but he was easily outsmarted by his own cleverness and lacked ability.
To be honest, neither of these two people is the prince that he wants.
Of course, this is also related to the fact that I have never had any contact with them and have not trained or taught them for many years.
"Fortunately, I have already embarked on the path of immortality, so I have plenty of time to make changes." Thinking in his heart, after putting on new clothes with the help of Lu Fang, he said: "Give the order to discuss politics in front of the palace tomorrow."
"Also, let Lu Bing come to see me."
"Yes." Lu Fang bowed his head and responded, "It seems that this time's cultivation was successful, and the master can't wait to renovate the palace."
After Lu Fang left, Jiajing came to the study in the side hall.
With a wave of his hand, the snow-white paper was spread out. He picked up the big brush, dipped it in ink, and after a moment of hesitation, began to write.
"Current crisis!"
“First, the finances will collapse.”
“Second, natural disasters occur frequently.”
“Third, corruption and political turmoil.”
"Fourth, the guard system collapsed."
“Fifth, civil unrest occurs frequently.”
"Six, the emperor's practice of Taoism and extravagant behavior..." When Jiajing wrote this, his heart moved and he shook his head slightly, "Cross this one out."
Then rewrite Article 6.
"Six or five years later, a large influx of silver will have an impact on the Ming Dynasty!"
"Six major crises," Jiajing exhaled lightly and looked at the paper, "As long as these are resolved, the Ming Dynasty should be reborn."
"Master, the commander has arrived." At this time, Lu Fang's voice sounded.
"Let him in." After moving the first piece of paper away, Jiajing had an idea and started writing again. At this time, Lu Fang carefully stepped forward to serve him.
When he saw the contents on the paper, his eyes narrowed the next moment. He saw that it read:
1. Reopen the Western Factory. 2. Expand the recruitment of Jinyiwei.
"..."
(End of this chapter)
