Zhang Jiayu
Zhang Jiayu is Zhang Jiayu is a pivotal figure deeply rooted in both administrative and scholarly circles within the narrative of Chapter 2036–2606, embodying a blend of political acumen, moral integrity, and intellectual curiosity. Initially recognized as a promising young official with a keen sense of justice—particularly in his critiques of corrupt practices among Ming officials who exploit natural disasters and oppress marginalized farmers—he later evolves into a strategic thinker and advisor. His role spans from advocating for systemic reforms (such as modernizing medical care or commercial law) to orchestrating clandestine efforts, like seeking medical expertise for ailing individuals or rallying scholars for righteous causes. A former student of Lin Jian, he is also tied
Context from Novel
"Chapter 2036 - Collective Wedding (Part 5) "What harvest?" Wang Jun asked curiously. "This harvest means nothing to you, but Daoist Cui..." He pouted toward Cui Hantang, "He's going to be overjoyed." This piqued Wang Jun's interest. Just as he wanted to inquire further, the firecracker sounds grew increasingly dense. The observation post at the gate sent a signal: The new couples were entering. Seeing this signal, Wen Desi was first to stand and began applauding. This action caught everyone off"
"Chapter 2037 - Collective Wedding (VI) With his half-literary, half-vernacular congratulatory speech delivered with varied intonation, the music through the speakers resumed, transitioning from the earlier March of Unity and Friendship to "Summer Blown by the Wind." The light, gentle melody transformed the originally solemn ceremony into something warm and joyful. The newly married couples queued up and, under the master of ceremonies' guidance, came forward one by one to receive their marriage"
"Chapter 2523: Proposal of Raising Troops "You've seen me. Speak." "Many Ming officials and gentry abuse their power to bully the common folk—seizing farmers' fields during times of natural disaster, accepting property entrusted by others to evade taxes, encroaching upon sand flats to reclaim new land. The wealthy have paths connecting their vast estates while the poor have not enough ground to plant an awl. These corrupt practices have accumulated for so long that reversing them seems impossible"
"Chapter 2525: Continuing Deeply Rooted and Intertwined "There's another figure everyone has overlooked—Deng Yunxiao of Dongguan. Of course, he passed away a few years ago. This man rose to become Right Administration Vice Commissioner of Guangxi. After retiring from office, he dedicated himself to poetry and essays, maintaining close ties with the Twelve Masters of Nanyuan, including Kuang Lu and Li Suiqiu. His contemporaries hailed him as the leader of the Lingnan poetry circle. By all accounts"
"Chapter 2555 - Paper Cotton Aftermath These concerns weren't unique to Chu He and Ren Youzi—they reflected the prevailing sentiment within the Law Society. Many believed that current commercial law remained incomplete, and that rushing to implement entirely new systems and regulations would invite unforeseeable consequences. That said, this series of reforms had also garnered considerable support from Elders in the administrative departments. "...The system is currently being piloted, but I don'"
Appearances
Appears in chapters: 2037, 2038, 2524, 2526, 2561, 2562, 2563, 2564, 2565, 2568, 2569, 2570, 2571, 2572, 2580, 2581, 2582, 2609, 2610, 2612, 2613, 2614, 2620, 2621, 2622, 2623, 2624, 2627, 2636, 2637, 2638, 2639, 2640, 2641, 2642.