Prodigal Son of the Ming Dynasty

  Chapter 60 Prelude

  As soon as Fang Jifan said this, even Liu Jian couldn't help frowning.

  In fact, judging from the memorials sent by Guangxi and Guizhou, the situation in the Southwest has gradually stabilized. Judging from their experience, it is impossible for any rebellion to occur.

Liu Jian stroked his beard, smiled slightly, and refuted Fang Jifan: "Whether there will be a rebellion, no one can predict it, but the governor transferred to Guizhou this time is Qian Yue. Governor of Henan Province, with outstanding achievements. This person is the most important in education, and the provinces he governs are all exemplary. This gentleman is a minister of pillars. This time, he was transferred to the nobles. Not to mention his governance, the chieftains will never have any complaints. Even if there is a rebellion, with the presence of this Duke, it is enough to put down the rebellion immediately, and the court can rest easy."

   Qian Yue is a very famous feudal official, not only admired by the emperor, but also the three academicians in the cabinet.

   Now Fang Jifan, this kid, actually keeps saying that there may be rebellion in Guangxi, especially Guizhou, because the chieftain's dissatisfaction has already intensified, and there is no possibility of appeasement at all, but how could he know that the governor of Guizhou is a person with such outstanding achievements as Qian Yue.

   With him around, the imperial court will have no worries.

   Sure enough, when Liu Jian mentioned Qian Yue, Emperor Hongzhi nodded secretly, and Li Dongyang and Xie Qian also nodded.

Even those high-siting Hanlins had red faces. One Hanlin said: "When Mr. Qian was the governor of Shandong, he compiled the book "Zhidao Bian" based on the aphorisms in ancient books and combined with the court's laws and regulations. It was published and promulgated throughout the province, and his book paid attention to social morality, which made Shandong from the original thieves rampant, but in a blink of an eye, the roads were not picked up, the houses were not closed at night, and the thieves disappeared. Such a big official is really rare and admirable."

   "Yes, yes." Many people nodded.

  Governor Qian not only has rich experience in governance, but also the atmosphere of the society can be improved under his governance. Many academicians have read the book "Zhi Dao Bian", and they all admire it.

  This person has a great reputation, and this time he was transferred to Guizhou, which means sharpening. I believe that after the term of governor of Guizhou expires, he will soon be transferred back to the imperial court and enter the center of the imperial court.

   Such a person, Fang Jifan, you brat, even boasted that there would be a rebellion under his rule.

  Fang Jifan at this time was actually a little confused. Is that Qian Yue so famous?

   But he clearly remembered, wasn't this guy beaten by the rebels in history?

   Now looking at the monarchs and ministers in the palace, they all look at themselves jokingly, and they all look like, you are still young, kid, and you need to learn more about things you don't understand.

Fang Jifan was not convinced, he said sternly: "Duke Qian is indeed a capable official, and the ministers have heard of it, but if this person is in Shandong or Henan, he only governs the people and restrains only lower-level officials. Perhaps with his ability However, the situation in Guizhou is completely different, his method is completely useless, and I fear that it will not be long before Qian Gong will cause even greater disasters, and the court should be more careful."

  Actually, Emperor Hongzhi's original intention was to beat this kid up a bit. Who knew that this kid had a bad temper, so he took it seriously, and kept saying that Qian Yue's level was problematic and he was not competent.

  Emperor Hongzhi pulled his face down, and said: "This is slandering the minister, well, don't mention it again."

"Oh." Fang Jifan nodded honestly, but he was still itchy in his heart, not to mention uncomfortable, because he remembered clearly that the rebellion in Guizhou was very big this time, not only that, Qian Yue was not only powerless to solve the rebellion, Instead, they will be chopped up by the rebels.

  So, he couldn't help it anymore, and said again: "But I think that the imperial court should still send capable people to Guizhou and Guangxi, and send more troops to prevent accidents."

   "You still say?" Emperor Hongzhi glared at him.

  Fang Jifan's words, naturally poked a hornet's nest, and the Hanlin were immediately unhappy.

   Qian Gong has always been admired by them, Fang Jifan, what do you mean, you slander the court's capable officials like this, are you the only one who will bully you?

   "Fang Zongqi can just do his own business, why should he talk about state affairs?"

   It was Zhou Chao, the Hanlin attendant, who was speaking, and Zhou Chao was so angry, with a sense of sarcasm! Who doesn't know what you Fang Jifan is, and you even slandered Qian Yue!

This Qian Yue and Zhou Chao were in the same year, and they were both the same Jinshi in Jiashenke in the eighth year of Tianshun. With this relationship, Zhou Chao felt that he was very responsible for severely criticizing and educating this ignorant boy for his younger brother. .

  Fang Jifan stuck his neck and insisted: "I don't want to discuss state affairs indiscriminately, but this is something His Majesty insists on me talking about reforming the land and returning to the people!"

   "..."

   All of a sudden, the Chongwen Hall fell into a deathly silence.

That Zhou Chao was completely convinced. If you don’t accept it, it’s okay for you to talk nonsense. Now if you accuse you, you will drag the emperor into the water. People who are courtiers are all wrong, all wrong In myself, you Fang Jifan is really amazing now, without saying anything, you just said with an innocent face that you don't care about my business, it's His Majesty's fault.

Taking a deep breath, Emperor Hongzhi felt that he could no longer be entangled with this kind of person. If it was someone else, he would at least be reprimanded for such nonsense, or simply relegated from office, but unfortunately, Emperor Hongzhi had a habit of eating flies. I feel, but I actually feel that Fang Jifan's behavior seems to be right.

   This guy, isn't he just like this? This is a well-known fact, and he is young and mentally handicapped, God knows when it will relapse. Son of Heaven, how can you argue with a brat about this? This doesn't seem airy enough.

Ok.

   Endure it!

"Ahem!" Emperor Hongzhi scolded, "Don't talk nonsense. When Qian Qing's family went to Guizhou to take office, I heard him. I know his outstanding achievements in the past, and I can't help seeing his speech and behavior. But picky, with him in Guizhou, I can sit back and relax. Alright, don't get entangled in this matter anymore, Prince..."

  Beating Fang Jifan failed, now it is time to beat his son.

  Zhu Houzhao shook his head, obediently stepped forward and said, "My son is here."

  Emperor Hongzhi said: "Come and tell me, what books have you read recently?"

  Zhu Houzhao said: "My son is studying "Spring and Autumn" recently."

  Emperor Hongzhi nodded: "Then recite it to me and listen."

  Zhu Houzhao hesitated for a moment, and then looked at Fang Jifan worriedly.

  Fang Jifan encouraged him with a firm look.

  Zhu Houzhao then took a deep breath: "My son obeys the order."

  There was no sound in the hall, and everyone pricked up their ears, wanting to hear how His Royal Highness is doing with his studies.

  Zhu Houzhao hesitated for a while, and then said: "In the third year of Duke Zhuang's spring and the first month of the king's reign, Niu will meet Qi Shi to attack the guards, and Xia Siyue..."

   Recited here, but there was no sound.

  Emperor Hongzhi's face changed slightly: "What else?"

   "My father, I can't think of it for a while." Zhu Houzhao looked distressed. Recently, he was only busy with coal and reading, and he really didn't pay much attention to it.

  Emperor Hongzhi's face suddenly pulled down, prodigal stuff, not to mention stealing my things, but still so unmotivated!

   "My son, think again, think again." Seeing Emperor Hongzhi's sharp eyes, Zhu Houzhao shrank his neck in fright, and began to recall memories.

  After hesitating for a long time, Emperor Hongzhi finally couldn't bear it anymore, and shouted sharply: "What have you been doing these days?"

   "My son... my son is studying." Zhu Houzhao replied subconsciously.

  Emperor Hongzhi obviously wouldn't believe Zhu Houzhao's words, and his eyes fell on him sharply, making Zhu Houzhao's hairs stand on end.

  Fang Jifan couldn't help feeling uneasy about it.

  But at this time, someone said: "Your Majesty, I have something to play!"

   After the voice fell, everyone followed the sound and looked towards the source of the sound, but it was Wang Hua, the young Zhan Shi of Zhan Shifu.

  Wang Hua is Yang Tinghe's assistant. Like Yang Tinghe, he is responsible for the education of His Royal Highness.

  He was obviously worried about His Highness the Crown Prince, and immediately said: "His Royal Highness is the Crown Prince of the country! But as far as I know, His Highness the Crown Prince has been doing business with Fang Zongqi recently!"

  As soon as this remark came out, it immediately caused an uproar. The Imperial Academy obviously could not accept this fact. You must know that in this era, doing business is not tolerated by the Qingliu. Doing business is a cheap business!

  Wang Hua calmed down: "Not only that, what they sell...is coal, and they also claim that coal can be used for heating!"

   "..."

   All of a sudden, many people were confused.

   There is a feeling of IQ being rubbed on the ground by Fang Jifan and Zhu Houzhao.

   Throughout the ages, have you ever heard of someone using coal for heating? If coal can be used for heating, what is the use of carbon and firewood? Coal can certainly be burned. For example, in the Song Dynasty, some people used coal to make iron, but in the end, it was not too popular. Because the cost is too high, after all, the soot gas is very poisonous, and it is necessary to build a special exhaust pipe to make iron with this material. The requirements for the iron furnace are very high, so charcoal is more convenient.

  It’s even more of a joke to keep warm. The ancestors are all stupid, but your Royal Highness and Fang Jifan are the smart ones?

  Zhu Houzhao couldn't help but said: "What I sell is anthracite coal, which can indeed be used for heating."

  Anthracite…

  Emperor Hongzhi, who had been silent all the time, had a livid face, because he saw countless imperial officials looking at Zhu Houzhao with eyes that cared for the mentally retarded.

   As a father, this is unbearable. Hongzhi felt that his heart ached from anger, he stared at Zhu Houzhao, wanted to kill someone, let you study, you go to do business, do business, do business, scholars, farmers, business, business is the last, but I keep lowering your requirements, if you If you really can do business and make something impressive, I can bear it, but you don’t sell the countless commodities in the world, you sell the coal that is everywhere but no one picks it up, and you sell coal. You are young and ignorant, but you want to sell coal to people to keep warm, your skin is too itchy, are you insulting me and the Hanlins who don't distinguish between grains?

  Thinking of this, Emperor Hongzhi roared: "Zhu... thick... photo!"

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   A paragraph was missing and has been revised. I suggest you read this chapter again.

  (end of this chapter)