Chapter 105 Hai Rui, the Immortal Emperor's staunch supporter! The rebellious Altan! I am here at Yinshan! (Subscribe)
"Bang!" Almost instantly, Hai Rui reacted without having time to think, and knelt on the ground.
"Your Majesty, Hai Rui, respectfully welcomes you!"
Hai Rui was shocked. He never thought that he would see the emperor in person in Datong.
Although he had guessed that the emperor might take action to destroy the entire Mongolian invading army, he did not expect that the emperor would come in person.
Could it be that with a wave of his hand, the supreme magic fell from the sky, just as recorded in history books, attracting countless meteors?
Well, I have to say that Hai Rui’s expectations of Jiajing were a bit high.
"Get up," Jiajing said, taking off his cloak, sitting at the table, looking at Hai Rui who had regained his composure, staring at him for a moment, then chuckled and said, "Are you surprised?"
"The Emperor has succeeded in his mystical cultivation and is the only immortal in the world..." Hai Rui took a deep breath and said, suppressing the shock in his heart.
"I knew that you, Hai Rui, had something to say. If you had nothing to say, you would not be Hai Rui."
Seeing Hai Rui's hesitant look, Jiajing shook his head slightly and said, "Just say whatever you want to say. I forgive you."
"Your Majesty, you shouldn't have come here in person." Hai Rui bowed his hands and said earnestly. Seeing Jiajing looking at him quietly, Hai Rui continued, "My Lord is wise and wise, the Lord of all people. He is the Lord of Heaven, and this is of great importance. This is the first."
"My Lord is here in person at the border, and I am terrified."
"Your Majesty's life is the key to the safety of the whole country. If you leave the imperial city lightly, if something unexpected happens, the people will be left with nowhere to go. I failed to dissuade you in time, which is my dereliction of duty. This is the second reason."
These two sentences first explain the importance of Jiajing, and then point out the emperor's behavior. As a minister, he could not interfere, but failing to advise him was a dereliction of duty.
These words were spoken frankly, but also sincerely, making people feel comfortable listening to them.
This is Hai Rui. He is upright, but not pedantic. Instead, he acts in an orderly manner.
Hai Rui paused for a moment before continuing, "It is said that the Yellow Emperor climbed Mount Kongtong and asked Guangchengzi for advice."
"Finally I obtained the immortal method and ascended to the ninth heaven."
"It is also said that King Mu of Zhou rode his eight steeds to Kunlun, where he met the Queen Mother of the West and also learned the secret of immortality."
"They have never appeared before the public. Only by showing miracles can they demonstrate their sacredness and inviolability. These are just legends."
"Now that my Lord is a True Immortal, transcending the mortal world and living as long as the heaven and earth, he should maintain the mystery of the immortal way."
"The Tao Te Ching says: The Tao is always nameless. Although it is simple and small, no one in the world can be its servant. The Tao of the immortals is to be formless and imageless, and not to show others with form or color."
"If I were to lightly show myself before the world, I'm afraid I would lose the secret of the immortal path and cause endless troubles in the world."
"The way of immortals is to guide all living beings, not to directly interfere in the secular world. Therefore, immortals should not show up easily, so as not to shake the hearts and minds of ordinary people, cause unnecessary suspicion and panic, and disrupt order."
As Hai Rui spoke, his expression became more and more solemn.
These days, he has read a lot of Buddhist and Taoist scriptures, legends of immortals, and has been thinking constantly.
Think about what the Immortal Emperor is like? What is the Immortal Dynasty like? What was it like before the Immortal Dynasty?
That’s right, the emperor is practicing Taoism, and as a subject, he should think about what the emperor thinks.
The most important thing is that our emperor is sometimes, to put it bluntly, too willful.
The emperor who cultivates immortality is the Immortal Emperor!
The power of immortals is infinite. If the Ming Dynasty wants to create an immortal dynasty, the Immortal Emperor needs to be strict with himself. Otherwise, once he acts on impulse and does whatever he wants, it will be a catastrophe.
Is it an immortal dynasty that has never been seen before?
Is it an endless hell on earth?
There is nothing else to it, it’s just a matter of one thought!
The emperor is a lawless being. An emperor with great power will only ignore rules and order even more.
Rules and order are just toys in his hands!
If it was an ordinary immortal, it would be fine, but the one who became an immortal is the emperor, and his status means that he cannot act arbitrarily.
But no one can restrain the emperor who cultivates immortality, and no one should restrain him, so Hai Rui is willing to be a person that the Immortal Emperor hates.
Hai Rui respected and feared immortals. Ever since he knew that the emperor cultivated himself to become the legendary immortal, he could be said to have been thinking about it every day.
He had even started writing a new "Xianchao Public Security Memorial" intended to give advice, but it had not yet been completed.
At this moment, seeing that the emperor actually came to the border in person, Hai Rui was grateful that the emperor could come in person for the sake of the people, but he soon became worried about the worries that had always been in his heart.
In his heart, the emperor was too sacred to be desecrated. Hai Rui could not accept the immortal emperor coming to the mortal world.
Well, Hai Rui had become Jiajing's most staunch and fanatical supporter, or what later generations would call a fanatic fan. He had a fanatical fantasy and filter for his idol.
But unlike others, Hai Rui buried this enthusiasm deep in his heart and turned it into an endless source of motivation and loyalty!
"Zhuangzi's Happy Journey also says: The most perfect man has no self, the divine man has no merit, and the sage has no name."
"The body of an immortal is like a star in the sky, it should be above the clouds, shining down on the world, rather than falling into the mortal world and being on the same level as mortals. This is the great virtue of an immortal, and it is also the common sense of heaven."
"Your Majesty, as an immortal, you should follow this path and maintain a transcendent attitude. Only in this way can you consolidate your position as the Immortal Emperor and ensure peace in the world forever." After saying this, Hai Rui knelt on the ground again.
Staring at Hai Rui, who was kneeling below with a stern face and a sincere heart, Jiajing was silent for a long time.
Invisibly, the atmosphere in the lobby became solemn.
"Hai Rui," Jiajing leaned forward slightly and looked down at Hai Rui with a solemn expression, "Do you want to be the Wei Xuancheng of this dynasty? Do you know what Li Shimin did after Wei Zheng's death?"
As he spoke, Jiajing narrowed his eyes and said in a deep voice: "Dig up the grave!"
"Li Shimin did have the intention to kill Wei Zheng!"
"Your Majesty is not Emperor Taizong of Tang. Your Majesty is an immortal. He is not stupid and will not listen to slander." Hai Rui shook his head slightly and said, "I am not Wei Xuancheng either. I am a sword in the hand of Your Majesty."
"It's good that you understand," Jiajing glanced at Hai Rui calmly, "Wei Xuancheng is Li Shimin's mirror, but this mirror only reflects the emperor, not himself." "Being unbridled is a gift from the emperor, not his own value that makes him qualified to be unbridled. He exists because Li Shimin thinks!"
"Wei Xuancheng did not find his own mirror during his lifetime. After his death, I hope he will become your mirror, Hai Gangfeng."
"I hope that through him, you can illuminate your true heart and understand that a sword should respect the will of its master, rather than constrain the master."
"Unless, you think I am the weak and incompetent Emperor Renzong of Song? Who listens to the scholars and officials in everything? Who has no opinion of his own? So you give up the reform and the new Song Dynasty that is within your reach?"
Jiajing naturally knew that Hai Rui was loyal, but he still had to criticize him when necessary.
Hai Rui is a sharp sword and we must be vigilant.
Just as he advised himself, he came to warn the emperor, but what about himself?
The most valuable thing for a person is to know himself, and knowing oneself is the most difficult thing.
In other words, those involved are confused!
Jiajing didn't want to break this sword with his own hands one day.
After hearing what Jiajing said, Hai Rui was shocked and a feeling of fear ran down his spine.
Inexplicably, he felt a chill enveloping him.
Yes, I advised the emperor, but what about me? Was what I said really right? Was I too arrogant?
"Get up." Seeing Hai Rui's enlightenment, Jiajing was also very relieved, and then he said slowly: "A wise ruler has wise ministers. A mediocre ruler has wise ministers, but a foolish ruler can still have wise ministers, and only then can they be remembered for eternity!"
"I understand, your Majesty." Upon hearing these words, Hai Rui's straight and tense face couldn't help but relax, and there was a look of gratitude in his eyes.
The emperor just warned him to be alert, but at the same time he also praised his advice and gave him affirmation.
"Altan leads a large army to attack us. How will you respond?" Jiajing looked at Hai Rui.
Although he was well aware of the movements of the Mongolian army, he still had to inquire about the deployment of officials in Datong.
"The Governor decided to focus on defense while waiting for reinforcements..." Hai Rui repeated the plan made by Tang Shunzhi and Wang Chonggu.
"It is expected that the deployment will be completed in three days." After saying that, Hai Rui looked at Jiajing and added another sentence.
"Three days later," Jiajing nodded slightly. The deployment and dispatch of the armies of both sides would take a certain amount of time, so three days was a reasonable time.
"Governor, Governor..." Just then, there was a commotion outside the courtyard, accompanied by the angry voice of Li Zhiyuan, the councillor, "Altan, the traitor, you are so arrogant and disrespectful, so arrogant and disrespectful!"
Hearing Li Zhiyuan's voice, Hai Rui looked at Jiajing. After getting Jiajing's approval, he turned around and opened the door a crack. He stared at Li Zhiyuan who was about to knock on the door and asked, "What's the matter?"
Looking at Hai Rui who was blocking the door and not letting him in, Li Zhiyuan blinked, and then a hint of disdain flashed in his eyes.
This Hai Rui was always talking nonsense, and whenever he had time, he would lock himself in the room to pray to gods. He had gotten used to this and believed that this Hai Rui was just exaggerating.
However, he was well versed in the principles of officialdom, so he still maintained due respect for his superiors. He suppressed his thoughts, took out a piece of thin paper, shook it, and said angrily:
"This is outrageous. Just now, the Mongols hiding in Datong were spreading Altan Khan's provocative documents all over the streets."
"They are scattered all over the city, and some of them are extremely disrespectful to the emperor. Look!"
Upon hearing this, Hai Rui took the document and scanned it. His face was gloomy. Thinking of Jiajing in the study, he knew that this provocative document could not be concealed. He could only nod and said:
"I understand. Order people to arrest the Mongols who spread the news, appease the people and avoid unnecessary unrest. This was done intentionally by Altan to disturb our people."
"Yes!" Li Zhiyuan bowed, turned around and walked away.
Hai Rui took the document and turned back to the study. He looked at Jiajing who was sitting in the upper seat and presented it respectfully after a slight hesitation.
Jiajing did not speak. He raised his hand and picked up the document and began to read it. It read:
"All officials of Datong are informed:"
"You are defending an isolated city like a frog in a well, not knowing how big the world is. My desert cavalry can traverse thousands of miles and is invincible. You are just small frontier soldiers, so why should you care about me?"
"I personally lead the army, and wherever we go, we will be invincible. If you know how to advance and retreat, open the city and surrender quickly, and I will protect your lives;"
"Otherwise, I will strike you with one blow and you will be wiped out, and it will be too late to regret!"
"I heard that during your reign, Emperor Jiajing closed the country to the outside world and isolated himself from the outside world. This is the way to bring disgrace upon himself."
"I also heard that he lived in seclusion, ignored state affairs, and spent his days obsessed with seeking immortality. He trusted sorcerers and tried to achieve immortality."
"How can such a foolish and incompetent king govern the country? If you serve him, aren't you courting your own destruction?"
"I have now sent this letter to the military and civilian officials of Datong, hoping to have a showdown with you."
"Do you have the courage? Or are you just a coward?"
"You monarchs neglected state affairs and listened to evil words, causing the country's strength to decline and the people to live in misery. If you can abandon darkness and join the light, I will treat you with courtesy and work together for great cause."
"If you monarchs can come to the border in person and ask for advice with an open mind, I am willing to personally teach you the art of being an emperor and teach you how to govern the country in order to ensure the stability of the country."
"I advise you to take good care of yourself and don't make mistakes..."
"One victory has driven Altan Khan insane." Jiajing spoke calmly, seemingly not angry at the provocation in the document, but Hai Rui clearly sensed a murderous intent.
At the same time, he couldn't help but feel a little bit excited.
Three days later, tens of thousands of troops from both sides gathered outside Yinshan Mountain. What kind of scene would it be when the elite Mongolian army was suddenly punished by heaven?
"In three days, I will wipe out all the bandits!"
"..."
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