The Jiajing Emperor Zhu Houxi was the 11th emperor of the Ming Dynasty, reigning from 1521 to 1567. Among the more than a dozen emperors of the Ming Dynasty, Jiajing and Wanli grandfather and grandson reigned for a long time, adding up to nearly a hundred years, which is somewhat similar to the Kangqian grandfather and grandson of the later Qing Dynasty.
Speaking of the impression of this emperor, first of all, it may be fainting, a fainting emperor who has not been in charge of alchemy for decades; secondly, as the emperor of the Ninth Five-Year Emperor, Jiajing, who is in his prime, was almost strangled alive by several delicate palace women; and finally, he was scolded by Hai Rui.
Of course, these are historical facts, and they are also the "stains" of Ming Shizong, who reigned for 45 years, but it is undeniable that the Jiajing Emperor still had certain deeds. In the early period of his administration, he implemented the New Deal, vigorously straightened out the program of the DYNASTY, reduced the number of military personnel, and revitalized the national government, and for a time created a situation of "Jiajing Zhongxing".
At the beginning of the succession, this young Tianzi showed a surprising imperial domineering spirit, and in several years of great ceremonial disputes, he forcefully crushed his opponents and established the supreme majesty of imperial power in one fell swoop. Therefore, Jiajing also left a good reputation for great filial piety in history.
In addition, during Jiajing's reign, the cabinet system was perfected, and after more than a hundred years, the institutional "problems" left by Taizu were finally solved. Governing the Ming Empire, the emperor no longer had to work around the clock to play the chapter and personally pick it up.
In terms of employing people, the Jiajing Emperor attracted a lot of criticism, although he had a strong grasp of power and a strong control over his subordinates, but his "management method" of ignorance and foolishness often confused the people below. In the twenty years of the first Yan Song dictatorship, the officials were corrupted, and many meritorious and good ministers were deposed and even killed.
It was not until the end of his reign that Jiajing used Xu Jie as the first assistant to the cabinet that the Ming Dynasty returned to the right track. In his later years, Jiajing lived in Xiyuan to concentrate on setting up an altar for blessings, and no one dared to speak out among the ministers of the DPRK and China.
Unexpectedly, at this time, an unknown "petty official" stepped forward and sent a "hypnotic charm" to the Jiajing Emperor, who had been the longest in the Ming Dynasty.
In February of the forty-fifth year of Jiajing (1566), Hai Rui, the head of the Yunnan Department of the Household Department, bought a coffin, entrusted his family to a friend, and then presented the "Public Security Neglect" to the Jiajing Emperor. In this famous recital, Hai Rui boldly spoke bluntly about the shortcomings of the officialdom at that time, and advised the emperor to implement reforms to achieve great rule over the world.
After reading this article, it is said that Jiajing was first furious, and threw himself on the ground and shouted to the attendants on the left and right: "Arrest him quickly, don't let him run away!" Jiajing was going to kill Hai Rui, but when he heard that this "foolish official" had made up his mind to die, he was touched by this just loyalty, so he carefully read Hai Rui's performance several times.
First Assistant Xu Jie also said: Hai Rui wants to be a Bigan, is His Majesty willing to fulfill his reputation as a loyal subject? Finally, Jia Jing came with a sentence, "This person can be compared to a dry person, and the first is not a deaf ear." In this way, Harry escaped death and was thrown from light hair to prison.
Less than a year later, Sejong died, and The successor Muzong pardoned Hai Rui by emperor's will. After his release from prison, Hai Ruiguan was reinstated, and in the third year of Longqing, he was promoted to the right hand of ZhengSipin's right-hand man Yushi, and was released to be taken care of by the Heavenly Inspectorate. During the Wanli Dynasty, Hai Rui continued to be used heavily, and the official was the right capital of Nanjing.
Looking at Hai Rui's "Public Security Neglect", there are of course critical words about the Jiajing Emperor's superstitious witchcraft and disregard for the government, but if you look closely, there is actually no lack of praise. Let's take out two paragraphs first, and see how the Qing official Hai Rui risked death to enter the counsel?
His Majesty thinks of himself, how is Emperor Wen of Han? His Majesty is talented and wise, can be Yao, Shun, Can be Yu, Tang, Wen, Wu, the next such as Han Xuan's Li Jing, Guangwu's Generosity, Tang Taizong's Heroic And Invincible, Xianzong's Zhiping Tying, Song Renzong's benevolence, to name a few, His Majesty is superior.
To the effect: How does His Majesty's self-esteem compare to Emperor Wen of Han? His Majesty is talented and wise, and has the potential to become a king such as Yao, Shun, Yu, Tang, Wen, and Wu; His Majesty works hard and conscientiously like Emperor Xuan of Han, is as generous as Emperor Guangwu, as heroic and invincible as Tang Taizong, as capable of quelling rebellions in various clan towns like Tang Xianzong, and whose benevolence and forgiveness his Majesty and Song Renzong have, in short, no matter which of these, His Majesty is excellent.
When the two kings did not meet, people thought that they were thinner than father and son; Lexiyuan did not return to the palace, and people thought that they were thinner than husband and wife.
Without meeting his son, people think that His Majesty lacks the love of father and son; staying in xiyuan and not returning to the harem, people think that his majesty lacks the love of husband and wife.
In particular, "criticizing" Jiajing for not returning to the harem is similar to today's subordinate criticism of leaders for selfless work and disregard for their families. This Hai Rui commented on the emperor's family affairs and harem affairs one by one, no wonder Jiajing Longyan was furious.
Jiajing did not kill Hai Rui until his death, and when Hai Rui received the notice of his release from prison, he thought that the emperor had decided to kill him, and then ate a "send-off meal". When he heard that the Jiajing Emperor had died, he was suddenly in pain, and when he cried and cried, he actually threw up all the food he had just eaten. It can be seen that Hai Rui's "Public Security" is not aimed at the emperor personally, and this loyal minister is indeed speaking for the Ming Dynasty in a radical way.