The reason is very simple. It is based on Confucius' idea that "a father conceals his son's faults and a son conceals his father's faults", as well as a complete set of village rules and regulations established based on this idea.
This is the mainstream thinking and political correctness in this era.
However, these were not what interested Zhu Youxiao. What really interested him was another thing.
After Hai Rui took office as the governor of Yingtian, he immediately promulgated the "Governor-General's Constitution", which stipulated that when the governor went on tour, officials of prefectures, states, and counties were not allowed to go out of the city to welcome him, nor were they allowed to hold banquets in his honor.
Considering that the court officials might still need to maintain a certain degree of dignity, Hai Rui allowed working meals to include one each of chicken, fish, and pork, but not goose and rice wine, and the food was not allowed to exceed the food standards.
The standard for food was three taels of silver in high-priced areas and two taels of silver in low-priced areas. Furthermore, even the cost of candles and firewood was included in the above amount.
The more Zhu Youxiao looked at this policy, the more familiar it seemed to him. He even felt happy and emotional.
It would be strange if Hai Rui was not marginalized for coming up with such a policy.
Reaching out and placing Hai Rui's information on the table, Zhu Youxiao rubbed his forehead.
It would be great if I could have an official like Hai Rui under my command. At least he is not afraid of death and can be a sharp knife in my hand.
As long as such a person is placed in the right position, he can do a lot for himself.
Although such a person would have many limitations, would do many things inappropriately, and would not be the perfect official candidate in his mind, Zhu Youxiao never thought that he could find a perfect official candidate that met his expectations.
This may not be found in later generations, and it is even more impossible in the Ming Dynasty.
All Zhu Youxiao wanted were officials who agreed with his ideas and could work for him.
I actually hope that Chen Qing is like Hai Rui. If that's the case, then this person really needs to be given more important positions.
"Your Majesty," Chen Hong came over at this time and said softly, "It's time to eat."
Zhu Youxiao looked up at the sky and found that it was already sunset.
Hearing Chen Hong say this at this time, Zhu Youxiao finally felt a little hungry. He rubbed his stomach, stood up and said, "Then let's go eat."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Chen Hong quickly agreed and led the way.
Zhu Youxiao was in a bad mood today, so he did not go to Empress Zhang's house to have dinner with her.
Otherwise, Baozhu would be worried when she saw that I was worried, and I didn't want to bring such a mood to Baozhu.
After dinner, Zhu Youxiao looked at Chen Hong and asked, "Is tomorrow the day for the Imperial Academy exam?"
"Yes, Your Majesty." After saying this, Chen Hong looked at Zhu Youxiao cautiously and said, "Your Majesty, will you go out tomorrow?"
As he spoke, Chen Hong looked at his own emperor with some worry. The reason was simple. With such a big thing happening today, would the emperor still be in the mood?
Glancing at Chen Hong, Zhu Youxiao smiled and said, "Why don't you go? Do you think this little thing can delay other things for me?"
"That Chen Qing is certainly hateful, but it's not to the point of giving up your work for him. You should prepare yourself well, and we will go out as usual tomorrow."
"Yes, Your Majesty. I have already arranged everything." Chen Hong nodded quickly.
In fact, Chen Hong had prepared for this matter a few days ago, and there was nothing else to prepare. After all, the emperor had decided to go and take a look.
I asked that question just now because I was just asking whether the emperor wanted to cancel it.
Zhu Youxiao nodded and said, "That's good. Come on, take a walk with me."
After dinner every day, Zhu Youxiao would take a walk.
He didn't want to ruin his body. As the saying goes, "Walk a hundred steps after a meal and you will live to ninety-nine", so he always kept this habit.
But as soon as he walked out the door, Zhu Youxiao saw Empress Zhang coming towards him.
After seeing Empress Zhang, Zhu Youxiao approached her with a smile and asked, "Why is Baozhu here?"
"I'm here to accompany Your Majesty for a walk." Empress Zhang said with a sweet smile, and at the same time walked to Zhu Youxiao's side and took his arm.
This action made Zhu Youxiao slightly stunned.
This is not like Empress Zhang's style. She would never do such a thing on a normal day.
It seems that taking a walk with myself is also a lie.
He knew that I was in a bad mood and came to accompany me to relax.
Zhu Youxiao suddenly felt a little warm in his heart. He reached out and gently patted Empress Zhang's hand, smiling and said, "Then accompany me for a walk."
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