Regarding the matter of the crown prince, Qin Tai heard Zhang Juzheng, a friend, mention it in a letter. At that time, Zhang Ju was the attendant of King Yu and experienced the whole process of the birth of the crown prince. Later, Prince Yu, who is now Emperor Longqing, hoped that someone would teach the prince from an early age. At that time, there were not many people in Yuwang's hands, and only Gao Gong, Tan Lun, and Zhang Juzheng could be regarded as talents. Gao Gong is the teacher of King Yu, and he must concentrate on assisting King Yu to take the throne, and cannot concurrently serve as the teaching of the prince. Tan Lun was originally the best candidate, but firstly, Tan Lun had official duties and could not be by Yuwang's side often, and secondly, Tan Lun had no children, so he didn't seem to have much experience in disciplining children. Zhang Juzheng is not only patient, but also has a child in the family who has grown up, and a child who has just been enlightened. In view of this situation, King Yu asked Zhang Juzheng to serve as the teacher of the prince and tutor the prince from an early age. At that time, Shi Ziye couldn't even walk, and he couldn't speak, and being his teacher was actually helping to take care of the children. Zhang Juzheng taught the prince how to deal with people with great patience, and also let the prince understand the royal etiquette norms at a young age. According to Zhang Juzheng, this prince, that is, the current prince, is not only smart but also clever, and is a good seedling of an emperor. Therefore, no matter how busy Zhang Juzheng is, he must ensure that the prince is a scholar, hoping to cultivate a good emperor for the Ming Dynasty.

There is another reason why Qin Tai is optimistic about the prince, that is, the prince's biological mother, Li Guifei. Although the queens and concubines of the Ming Dynasty were not too noble, this was because of the instructions given by Empress Ma, the wife of Zhu Yuanzhang, the ancestor Hongwuye, before her death. Queen Ma said that girls from poor families are not only sensible, but also tenacious and early in charge, which is conducive to managing the harem well. But later emperors don't seem to like queens or concubines with bad family backgrounds, and dislike them for being either not good-looking or rude. In fact, not only the emperor, but also ordinary men have the same, and those who are good-looking certainly don't like ugly. Girls from poor families generally do not have the opportunity to learn manners and read and write, and certainly cannot communicate with the young princes who grew up in the royal family. Besides, the poor family can't afford to marry everyone's ladies, and the wives they marry are either crooked melons and cracked dates, or five big and three coarse, and they are not a good "mother's seed" that beauties should have from the root. Therefore, in the dynasties of the Ming Dynasty, loving royal couples are almost rare, and the queen is an ornament in the palace, and the emperor is almost not familiar with the queen. But there are exceptions, and Li Guifei is one of them. Li Guifei's father was also from a bad background, he used to kill pigs, but later because he injured his waist, he had to change to a mason, and he was a working family living at the bottom of society. But Li Guifei is not bad, not only can she read and write, but she also looks good. After entering King Yu's mansion, Li Guifei immediately got the favor of King Yu, Li Guifei was not only King Yu's favorite concubine, but also a good adviser to King Yu. The most competitive thing is that Concubine Li gave birth to a prince for King Yu, and because of this child, King Yu's successor to the throne can be determined. Therefore, Li Guifei not only brought good luck to King Yu, but also brought hope to the Zhu Ming Dynasty. After becoming the imperial concubine, Concubine Li Guifei was not proud of being pampered because she gave birth to the prince, and in turn had a good relationship with Queen Chen. On the surface, Empress Chen is the master of the harem, but in fact, it is Concubine Li Guifei who helps Empress Chen manage the inner palace. Concubine Li not only had to deter the harem, but also assisted Emperor Longqing and tried her best to fight for some resources and rights for Emperor Longqing. Zhang Juzheng is an arrogant man who rarely praises others, let alone a woman. But Zhang Juzheng praised Concubine Li Guifei many times in his letters, and Qin Tai always felt that something was wrong. Later, Qin Tai showed the letter to his wife Zhan Xiaoxiao, and Zhan Xiaoxiao immediately answered Qin Tai's doubts. Zhang Juzheng, who originally had a high opinion of himself, has unknowingly fallen in love with Li Guifei. No, it should be said that Zhang Juzheng fell in love with a woman like Li Guifei. In the middle of the Ming Dynasty, there were many women around men, wives and concubines with reputation, maids with no reputation, and many dewy couples. Although the officials are more reserved, there are also many female friends. However, Li Guifei is a royal person, and she is the biological mother of the crown prince, no matter how bold Zhang Juzheng is, he does not dare to think about Li Guifei. But it's okay to appreciate a woman and be optimistic about a woman. Zhang Juzheng didn't dare to tell his true words to anyone, so he had to tell Qin Tai tactfully. In fact, Zhang Juzheng didn't want Qin Tai to understand his thoughts, he just wanted to have a place to talk. Zhan Xiaoxiao suggested that Qin Tai continue to pretend to be stupid and not talk about this matter, which not only saved Zhang Juzheng's face, but also thought about the reputation of Zhang Juzheng and Li Guifei. However, Qin Tai understood from that time that Concubine Li Guifei had found a good teacher for her son, and Zhang Juzheng was willing to work for the royal family. For a man like Zhang Juzheng, what he gets will not be cherished too much, but this kind of unobtainable feeling, Zhang Juzheng will be obsessed, if Li Guifei knows Zhang Juzheng's heart, she can definitely control Zhang Juzheng's mind. In this way, this Li Guifei is not only smart, but also quite clever. Zhang Juzheng, a courtier who even Jiajing Emperor Zhu Houxi was taboo about, would be defeated in the hands of such an inconspicuous woman, who would believe it? But in fact, this is the case, it is really providential.

Qin Tai and Zhan Xiaoxiao came forward to stop the official team, but they didn't expect the other party to think that Qin Tai and his wife were Jiangyang thieves in the husband and wife file, and they almost didn't have a direct confrontation. The most surprising thing is that Hai Rui's sedan chair driver actually put down the official sedan chair and rushed to the front. The guys in their hands are all kinds of strange things, and they don't seem to be serious weapons, even the well-informed little woman Zhan doesn't know.

Seeing that the two sides were about to fight, Zhan Xiaoxiao suddenly pulled her husband behind her. Then he said loudly: "Lao Hai, are you in the official sedan chair?" I'm your younger brother and sister. My father-in-law and I want to see you. My father-in-law is your friend, although you haven't seen each other much, but you must have heard of it. Mr. Uncle, you are often mentioned in front of us. ”

The "Mr. Uncle" that Zhan Xiaoxiao said is Zhang Juzheng, and Zhang Juzheng's expression is called Uncle. Although Zhang Juzheng and Hai Rui have no direct superior-subordinate relationship, through Tan Lun and Emperor Longqing, the two know each other. Although the relationship between Tan Lun and Zhang Juzheng became more and more stiff later, Hai Rui was not involved. Although Hai Rui was not a good subordinate, he was a good official with ideals, and he told Emperor Longqing his ideas. Emperor Longqing didn't know much about this, so he called Zhang Juzheng to listen to Hai Rui together. After listening to this, Zhang Juzheng felt that Hai Rui's concept was too idealistic and a little unrealistic. Zhang Juzheng did not immediately break it, but simply pointed out some unrealistic practices and behaviors. Hai Rui stopped talking for a long time, and thinking back to Zhang Juzheng's words, Hai Rui finally understood some practical truths. Through Zhang Juzheng's explanation and Emperor Longqing's assurance, Hai Rui gradually thought about it and began to accept Zhang Juzheng's arrangement. Hai Rui began to give full play to his strengths and tried his best to cooperate with Zhang Juzheng to rectify the internal work style problems of the various yamen. Without affecting the overall situation, find out and find out a few officials who have behaved badly, and help the court save some face and vitality. Hai Rui volunteered to worship Zhang Juzheng as a teacher, not to climb the dragon and attach the phoenix, but to better serve the imperial court.

Zhan Xiaoxiao is right not to disclose Qin Tai and his identity, after all, Hai Rui must have other eyeliner around him. Although Qin Tai and Zhan Xiaoxiao are no longer from the public family, their reputation is no less than that of Hai Rui. Once others know that Hai Rui and Qin Tai are connected, not only Qin Tai will be followed immediately, but even Hai Rui will be implicated. Hai Jui has offended too many people, and some people have long been ready to deal with Hai Jui, and it is absolutely impossible to cause a good official to end his career in Huan Hai like this.

"Wait. The official wants to see for himself whether these people are really old people. As a serious baritone voice sounded, a thin middle-aged official stepped out of the official sedan chair.

Although Qin Tai has been friends with Hai Rui for a long time, it is the first time he has met Hai Rui face-to-face. Two people who are known as the most courageous people in the world met on the official road. Whether it was Hai Rui or Qin Tai, no one expected to meet like this. Especially Hai Rui, he would never have thought of meeting Qin Tai, a person who is more daring than himself, here.

Qin Tai and Zhan Xiaoxiao stood on the periphery of Hai Rui's guard, looking at this Hai Rui. However, Qin Tai looked at this former colleague with an appreciative eye, and felt that Hai Rui was a competent official. Zhan Xiaoxiao is a kind of spectator, observing Hai Rui's whole person. The angle is different, and the problem is not the same. At least Zhan Xiaoxiao and Qin Tai saw some different small problems.

This Hai Rui, who was wearing a cloth coat, looked a little older than his actual age. It seems that over the years, because of the "criticism of dragon scales", Hai Rui has had a great impact, and it has not fully recovered. This was Qin Tai's first impression of Hai Rui. The thin Hai Rui obviously lacks sleep, which may be the reason for waking up often at night. It seems that he has some minor physical problems that are not too serious, and it is best to treat them as soon as possible. This is Zhan's judgment. Hai Jui's finger bones are relatively large, which is the result of often holding a pen and doing farm work. This is Qin Tai's new discovery. Zhan Xiaoxiao found that Hai Rui's facial contours were too prominent, and it seemed that Hai Rui was really upright and not easy to have a good relationship with everyone. Medium height, small bones, and distinctly Southerner appearance. This is Qin Tai's opinion. Although the clothes on Hai Rui's body are simple, they are very clean, and it seems that Hai Rui is a person who pays attention to appearance. A cloth coat represents his incorruptibility and poverty, and it also represents that he has always warned himself with the children and grandchildren of the common people. This is Qin Tai's impression of him. The body is too clean, as if there is no money with him. It can be seen that although Hai Rui will take care of himself, there is really a lack of women around him. Hai Rui's wife was not with him, at least for a while. This is Zhan Xiaoxiao's impression of Hai Rui.

Hai Rui didn't know that at this moment, his whole person had been thoroughly seen by Qin Tai and Zhan Xiaoxiao. Qin Tai and Zhan Xiaoxiao also saw some details from it, so as to remind Hai Rui to pay attention. For this reason, Hai Rui can do a few more years of things for the imperial court in a healthier way, and also allow Hai Rui to finally enter the ancestral tomb of the Hai family as an official officer.