I, Jiajing, successfully cultivated immortality

Chapter 468 Who Let Someone Have a Good Father?
"What, Hai Rui!"

After hearing the candidates recommended by Zhang Juzheng, everyone was shocked and immediately lost their voices.

Facing everyone's puzzled gazes, Zhang Juzheng turned to explain: "Shandong governor Cao Feng mentioned in the memorandum earlier that the local government had sent officers and soldiers many times to encircle and suppress the White Lotus Sect, but they found nothing."

"Therefore, it can be concluded that there must be an eyeliner of the White Lotus Sect in the local government!",

"Earlier, the candidates proposed by Elder Yan Ge and Elder Xu Ge had too obvious purpose, and it was easy to scare them away. Hai Rui is from the Procuratorate, so there is nothing wrong with going down to investigate the case."

"Besides, didn't Hai Rui prove his abilities not long ago?"

After listening to Zhang Juzheng's explanation, everyone also recalled that not long ago, Hai Rui, as the imperial envoy, was sent to Henan to investigate the grain theft case. It took less than a week to find out the truth of the case.

After listening to Zhang Juzheng's explanation, Gao Gong on the side couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "That's right, this Hai Rui is a useful talent, what do you guys think?"

As soon as Gao Gong's words fell, the eyes of Yan Song and Xu Jie met in the air for a moment, and then they moved away.

For them, as long as this job does not fall into the hands of the other party, it is acceptable. What's more, Zhang Juzheng's reasons are indeed impeccable.

After a while, Yan Song looked away and asked Jiajing.

"Your Majesty, I think this Hai Rui is the best candidate!"

After Yan Song, Xu Jie followed closely with words of reconciliation.

"Yes, Your Majesty, I also recommended Hai Rui to go to Shandong to investigate the situation of the White Lotus Sect!"

Even if it was Jiajing, he did not expect that Yan Song and Xu Jie, who were fighting for life and death not long ago, would change their positions so quickly.

When Jiajing heard the words, after thinking about it for a while, he immediately gave instructions.

"Forget it, since Mr. Yan Ge and Mr. Xu Ge recommended this Hai Rui, then I agree!"

"Let this Hai Rui go to Shandong to investigate the White Lotus Sect!"

After Jiajing finished speaking, he turned his eyes to Lu Fang who was aside, and immediately gave instructions.

"Lu Fang, immediately send someone to the Inspector's Office and call Hai Rui here!"

When Lu Fang heard the words, his expression immediately turned serious, and he responded respectfully.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

……

At this moment, the Procuratorate is on duty, and Hai Rui, as usual, is handling the impeachment petition sent to the Procuratorate.

Just as Hai Rui put aside the completed impeachment memorial in his hand, the colleagues at the side spoke up.

"By the way, Mr. Hai, why haven't you seen Tang Shunzhi recently? Where has he been?"

Upon hearing this, Hai Rui kept moving his hands, and immediately explained.

"He, not long ago, His Majesty asked him to compile arithmetic books, and he probably won't come here for a while!"

After getting the exact answer from Hai Rui, the colleague also breathed a sigh of relief, and immediately complained.

"Sigh, but in this way, the burden on you, Mr. Hai, will be a lot heavier!"

Hearing this, Hai Rui picked up a book of impeachment memorials and responded.

"It doesn't matter, it's all for His Majesty!"

At this moment, there was a sound of hurried footsteps from outside the door, and a subordinate official hurriedly entered the duty room of the Inspectorate, followed by an eunuch.

After seeing Hai Rui's figure, the subordinate couldn't help but heaved a sigh of relief, and hurried forward to report to Hai Rui.

"My lord, this father-in-law said that he has something to look for you!"

Hearing this, Hai Rui had no choice but to put down the unfinished memorabilia, came to the eunuch, cupped his hands, and said in a deep voice.

"Dare to ask your father-in-law why you are looking for this official?"

Seeing this, the eunuch also had a smile on his face, and immediately said, "You are Hai Rui, right? Your Majesty asked you to come over immediately, saying that there is an extremely important matter!"

Upon hearing this, Hai Rui nodded his head imperceptibly, and immediately responded.

"Eunuch Lao, I will go right away!"

After that, Hai Rui didn't hesitate at all, and immediately followed the eunuch on the way to Qianqing Palace.

After Hai Rui left, everyone in the guard room couldn't help but started whispering.

"Hey, did you see that, that was Eunuch Jia just now, I haven't seen him smile for so long!"

"Nonsense, what kind of person is Hai Rui? Not to mention being favored by His Majesty, the backstage is amazing!"

"Shh, keep your voice down, don't let others hear you. Didn't Hai Rui say earlier that he has nothing to do with the Yan family?"

"You're so stupid. You just believe what people say. Look at Hai Rui's treatment. Doesn't it look like there is no backer?"

"It's true, my brothers will have to stay in this inspectorate for the rest of their lives, but for others, this is just the starting point for them. It is not certain that Hai Rui will become our immediate boss in the future. Hurry up now." Keep it up!"

……

When Hai Rui stepped into the Qianqing Palace, he suddenly realized that all five members of the cabinet were present. Seeing him coming, they all set their eyes on him.

Hai Rui didn't panic about this, he just looked at the figure sitting on the dragon chair, knelt down on the ground, and immediately said in a deep voice: "My minister Hai Rui bows to His Majesty, long live my emperor!"

Jiajing heard what he said, and after looking Hai Rui up and down, he looked away, waved his hands, and immediately gave instructions.

"Well, get up!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

After getting Jiajing's permission, Hai Rui just got up from the ground.

And Jiajing didn't mean to go around in circles, but turned his gaze to Hai Rui, and said in a deep voice.

"Hai Rui, just now Zhang Juzheng recommended you to me, would you like to go to Shandong to investigate the local White Lotus Sect?"

Hearing this, Hai Rui couldn't help showing some doubts on his face, and subconsciously asked.

"White Lotus Sect?"

Jiajing nodded, and then continued to explain: "Not long ago, Cao Feng, the governor of Shandong, sent a memorial, saying that the local White Lotus Sect is extremely rampant, with many followers. It is conservatively estimated that it has reached thousands of people!"

"The local government has sent officers and soldiers to encircle and suppress many times, but they have found nothing. In order not to startle the enemy, they just sent you to Shandong to secretly investigate the local White Lotus Sect in the name of investigating the case. When the time is right, they will dispatch the local guards. Soldiers, wipe out the White Lotus Sect!"

"Hai Rui, are you willing to accept this job?"

After hearing this, Hai Rui thought for a moment, his eyes were filled with determination, and he said in a deep voice.

"Report to Your Majesty, I am willing to go to Shandong to investigate the situation of the White Lotus Sect!"

"In addition, I have another request, and I hope His Majesty will allow it!"

Hearing this, Jiajing couldn't help showing a look of curiosity on his face, and immediately said.

"Say it, as long as I can do it, I will promise you!"

After receiving Jiajing's guarantee, Hai Rui breathed a sigh of relief, and immediately asked Jiajing.

"I implore Your Majesty to hand over all the power to decide the case to this official. In addition, it is necessary for the local officials to do their best to cooperate with this official!"

Hai Rui's request was so simple that Jiajing was a little surprised, and immediately agreed to Hai Rui's request without any consideration: "Well, I promise you everything you said, and I will let you know later. The cabinet has revised a letter, asking Cao Feng, the governor of Shandong, to do his best to cooperate with you!"

"In addition, you also have the right to mobilize the guards' soldiers to come to assist you!"

Hearing this, Hai Rui showed gratitude on his face, bowed and said, "I thank you, Your Majesty!"

Seeing that the matter had come to an end for the time being, Jiajing waved his hand, and immediately issued an order to evict the guests: "Since the matter has been settled, then go and do what you should do!"

When everyone heard the words, they immediately responded respectfully.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

When Jiajing said this, as if he suddenly remembered it, he turned his gaze to Hai Rui, and immediately instructed: "Don't be too impatient, it's not too late to go after making all preparations!"

Upon hearing this, Hai Rui had a grateful look on his face, and immediately said respectfully, "Yes, Your Majesty!"

Seeing this situation, everyone couldn't help but sigh in their hearts: "This Hai Rui is a holy family!"

Immediately, after saluting Jiajing respectfully, everyone left Qianqing Palace one after another.

As soon as he left Qianqing Palace, Zhang Juzheng was stopped by Hai Rui: "Master Shangshu, please stay!"

Hearing this, Zhang Juzheng immediately stopped in his tracks, turned his gaze to Hai Rui, and after looking Hai Rui up and down, he immediately asked, "Why, what can you do with me?"

Seeing this situation, Hai Rui immediately showed gratitude on his face, bowed his hands to Zhang Juzheng, and said respectfully.

"Thank you, Lord Shangshu, for your support, and I am grateful to the next official!"

Hearing the words, Zhang Juzheng was stunned for a moment, then came back to his senses, and responded with a smile: "You don't need to think too much, I recommend you to His Majesty just because you are the most suitable to handle this matter! "

Seeing Zhang Juzheng expressing what he was thinking at a glance, Hai Rui couldn't help being surprised and said, "Hiss, what a keen intuition!"

After that, Zhang Juzheng looked away from Hai Rui, and immediately said, "Is there anything else, if it's okay, I'm leaving!"

As soon as Zhang Juzheng's words fell, Hai Rui hurriedly came back to his senses, cupped his hands, and respectfully said, "Master Shangshu, please go ahead!"

After that, Zhang Juzheng nodded slightly, then turned and left.

In fact, the reason why Zhang Juzheng recommended Hai Rui also had his own selfish motives. Now, most of the civil and military personnel in the Manchu Dynasty are either from the Qingliu side or from the Yandang side.

There are only a handful of people like Hai Rui who are quite capable but have never stood up for a team. Zhang Juzheng intends to take advantage of this opportunity to recruit him under his command and build up a team for future reforms.

……

Soon, the news that Zhang Juzheng and Yan Shifan had officially entered the cabinet was promoted by people with good intentions, and soon spread, causing shock in the government and the public.

At this moment, in the duty room of the Inspectorate, an official hurried in, ignored the doubtful eyes of his colleagues, and immediately lowered his voice.

"Hey, have you guys heard that Zhang Juzheng and Mr. Xiaoge have officially joined the cabinet!"

As soon as these words came out, they immediately attracted the attention of most of the people on the scene. Seeing this, they didn't have the heart to deal with the affairs in hand, and hurriedly asked the people who came.

"When did it happen, why don't I know?"

"Just now, I heard that the cabinet seems to have issued a notice!"

"Hiss, it's really terrifying. The Yan family has two people entering the cabinet!"

"Yeah, who told me to have a good father who is the chief minister of the cabinet!"

"If you dare to say this, you don't want to die?"

At this moment, Zhao Zhenji walked in with his hands behind his back. Seeing this situation, his face suddenly became extremely stern. After scanning around, he said coldly.

"What are you doing, now is the duty time!"

Seeing Zhao Zhenji's arrival, those officials quickly stopped communicating, and immediately began to pretend to deal with the affairs in hand, while the official who brought the news to everyone held his breath and did not dare to move, for fear of attracting Zhao Zhenji's attention .

But things backfired, Zhao Zhenji's eyes finally fell on him, just when he thought that the next reprimand would be inevitable, he only heard Zhao Zhenji's doubtful voice ringing in his ear.

"By the way, what were you guys discussing just now? Why did I vaguely hear the words about having a good father?"

As soon as Zhao Zhenji finished speaking, all the officials in the duty room were silent, and no one dared to speak.

Seeing this situation, the official immediately gritted his teeth and explained to Zhao Zhenji: "My lord, you got it wrong. We were just discussing the news that Zhang Juzheng and Mr. Xiaoge officially joined the cabinet!"

When Zhao Zhenji heard this, surprise appeared on his face, and he immediately asked: "When did this happen, why didn't I know?"

Hearing this, the official immediately mustered up his courage and told Zhao Zhenji the ins and outs of it: "My lord, the thing is like this..."

After listening to the official's narration, Zhao Zhenji finally came to his senses, and said to himself: "So that's the case, this is the news just announced by the cabinet, no wonder I don't know about it!"

"Right now, Yan Shifan has also joined the cabinet. With this, his Yan family can be said to be even more prominent!"

"Oh, when will I, Zhao Zhenji, be able to join the cabinet!"

After sighing, Zhao Zhenji came back to his senses, looked around, and immediately gave instructions.

"You all do well for me. If something goes wrong, I can't spare you. Do you understand?"

Seeing that Zhao Zhenji did not intend to pursue the matter, expressions of gratitude appeared on the faces of everyone, and they hurriedly responded.

"Yes, my lord, we will definitely work hard and live up to your trust, my lord!"

Seeing this situation, Zhao Zhenji nodded slightly, and immediately turned to leave with his hands behind his back.

On the way back, Zhao Zhenji happened to meet Hai Rui who was going back to the Inspector's Office. Seeing Hai Rui's hurried expression, Zhao Zhenji immediately called out to stop him.

"Hai Rui, what are you in such a hurry for? Is something wrong?"

Upon hearing this, Hai Rui suddenly stopped and reported to Zhao Zhenji.

"My lord, to be honest, Your Majesty asked me to go to Shandong to investigate the White Lotus Sect secretly in the name of investigating the case!"

"What, White Lotus Sect!"

(End of this chapter)