The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1144

[1144. Chapter 1093 The Holy Emperor]

booming…

After Zhu Houzhao finished speaking, there was a sudden thunder outside, the sky turned dark, dark clouds rolled, and it seemed like a heavy rain was coming.

Fang Jifan was so frightened that his face turned pale.

But Zhu Houzhao’s expression remained unchanged.

Fang Jifan said: “Empress Zhang is the mother of His Highness, how can she be tied up? It might

as well be like this…” Fang Jifan squinted his eyes: “We are being honest, just ask Your Majesty to leave.”

Zhu Houzhao suddenly became unhappy and felt that this was not interesting. .

It was pouring rain outside.

Liu Jin breathed a sigh of relief.

Fang Jifan looked at Liu Jin with a smile: “Grandson, you have worked hard all the way here. You are in Baoding Mansion. How is the implementation of Baoding Mansion’s new policy?”

Liu Jin thought for a while: “There are all kinds of delicious food, let’s talk about eating… …”

Zhu Houzhao scolded: “You are a piece of shit, you only know how to eat.”

Liu Jin: “…”

Fang Jifan said with a smile: “Your Highness, Liu Jin’s grandson, don’t blame him. What he said makes sense. Food is the most important thing for the people.

“

Having more to eat doesn’t mean that the government is in harmony with the people. But when it comes to eating, I feel hungry, and there is no food in my stomach.”

The rain was pouring, but the court meeting had just started, and it was raining outside. hit the floor-to-ceiling windows.

The eunuchs filed in one after another, lowered the curtains, and then someone lit palace lanterns.

Emperor Hongzhi sat on the throne without saying a word.

Liu Jian presided over the court meeting.

What is discussed today is precisely the matter of Beijing inspection.

Wu Kuan reported the affairs of the capital inspection one by one.

People admired Shilang Wu. When they heard him say that Tongzhou was number one within the capital, all the ministers were in an uproar and nodded in agreement.

In addition to the directly governed Shuntian Prefecture, the prefectures in the Gyeonggi Province, after Tongzhou, are Yongping Prefecture, and after that, Tianjin Guards. Although Tianjin Guards is only a guard, it has become more and more important due to the construction of the port. Therefore, It is also independent from each government.

What makes people feel unsatisfactory is Baoding Mansion. Apart from Daming Mansion, Baoding Mansion is ranked second to last. Even Zhending Mansion is actually better than him.

Wu Kuan solemnly introduced: “Baoding Prefecture has the most obvious problems among the Beijing inspections. Fortunately, the prefect Ouyang Zhi has a clean and upright official, and he is qualified for his job. But his officials are actually mixed, and most of them are bad. Third class…”

The hall was buzzing again.

Han Yan, the censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, stood up and said: “In this case, these mediocre officials should be abolished to prevent the people from being harmed.”

Some people said excitedly: “Ouyang Zhigu is a breeze with both sleeves, and he is really a rare talent. , he is competent in his post as magistrate, but he has many and inconsistent officials. Isn’t this because he has no knowledge of people and cannot regulate the officials in the mansion? Therefore, this is also Magistrate Ouyang’s fault, and the court should reprimand and teach him? He kept the lesson in mind. “

The New Deal is related to the foundation of the country. From today’s perspective, Tongzhou’s New Deal is not comparable to Baoding Prefecture. Yang Yiqing has worked hard during his tenure. I sincerely ask your Majesty to issue a commendation to show his contribution.”

Seeing this tumultuous situation .

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Liu Jian just hosted and didn’t say anything.

But the officials were very excited.

Everyone was chatting and it was very lively.

However, Liu Jian was relieved, and Yang Yiqing was indeed relieved.

Ouyang Zhi advocated promoting low-ranking officials to officials, which broke the rules of the court. Liu Jian admired Wang Bushi very much, but it did not mean that he agreed with this.

If this is the case, then…what do you do with being named on the Scholars Gold List?

Emperor Hongzhi remained silent, but deep down, he was quite disappointed with Ouyang Zhi. He was originally more optimistic about Ouyang Zhi, but… the memorial to the Beijing Police had already been published, and it had only been less than a year. , Tongzhou already has good governance and people, but the counties in Baoding Prefecture are under the governance of mediocre officials. Sure enough… these people are inexperienced.

If virtue is not matched, there will be disaster.

What the saint said is indeed correct.

The officials seemed to be greatly encouraged.

After some eloquent talk, Liu Jian saluted Emperor Hongzhi: “Your Majesty, I beg your Majesty to punish you.”

Emperor Hongzhi paused and said, “Let me commend everyone in Tongzhou Prefecture. As for Baoding Prefecture…” Emperor Hongzhi was a little undecided. He was silent for a moment: “First of all, I will give you an order. If you don’t correct me, all those who have passed the third-level examination will be dismissed as a warning to others.”

The officials were quite disappointed in their hearts. They wished they could be dismissed now. .

But obviously, His Majesty still wants to save Ouyang Zhi’s face. If he is directly dismissed, Ouyang Zhi will really become a polished commander.

Liu Jiandao: “Yes.”

Emperor Hongzhi added: “I have issued an order to order King Xing of Anlu to come to Beijing. He and I are brothers. We have not seen each other for a long time, and I miss you very much. I have received the express report, and it will be announced next month. Come to Zhang Qing’s house.”

Zhang Sheng, the Minister of Rites, said, “I’m here.”

Emperor Hongzhi said, “I’m going to meet you in the suburbs. Don’t neglect me.”

“I obey,”

Emperor Hongzhi breathed out. Not happy.

Ouyang Zhi is the person he relies on and is most optimistic about. He even thinks that this honest, loyal and capable young man can join the cabinet and assist in government after hard work. But this time, Ouyang Zhi’s shortcomings were exposed. He trusted the people around him so much that he was deceived by a group of petty officials and promoted them on a whim, but now it seems… it seems to have had the opposite effect.

“Okay, that’s enough for today’s discussion. It’s raining heavily outside. Sirs, please leave first.”

The ministers cheered up and left.

Emperor Hongzhi sat alone on the golden throne and took the imperial examination memorial written by Wu Kuan. Then he took the ink pen and made a mark on it, and then said: “Xiao Jing.”

“The servant is here.”

Emperor Hongzhi said: “Transcript Di Di Report, everyone in the world will hear about it.”

“I obey the order,”

but not long after, someone came to report that the prince and Fang Jifan had arrived.

Emperor Hongzhi smiled slightly: “They still remember me, I thought they had forgotten me.”

Zhu Houzhao and Fang Jifan entered the palace.

Emperor Hongzhi deliberately did not look at them. He lowered his head to look at the memorial and said slowly: “You guys have nothing to do without going to the Three Treasures Hall.”

“Father,” Zhu Houzhao said with a smile: “My son, I went to Longquan today to watch. “One hexagram.”

Emperor Hongzhi said with a displeased look on his face: “I remember that Li Shangyin once said in a poem: “It’s a pity that I’m sitting in front of the table in the middle of the night, and I don’t ask the people about ghosts and gods.” This sentence refers to the old story of Emperor Han Wen summoning Jia Yi. You and the heir have your destiny, so why bother asking about ghosts and gods? Although I have heard for a long time that Longquan Temple is very effective, but no matter how effective it is, it cannot be like this.”

Zhu Houzhao couldn’t help but glance at Fang Jifan secretly. It seems to be saying, Lao Fang… what to say next?

Fang Jifan was happy: “Your Majesty’s words really make me admire you. I think so too. But this is not to blame His Highness. It’s just that damn Longquan Temple. He wants to climb the dragon and the phoenix, so he repeatedly invites the Prince to come.” , His Highness the Crown Prince… It’s just because of the face given by the imperial court. From now on, His Highness the Crown Prince will learn a lesson and will never dare to do it again. As for the Longquan Temple, it really deserves to be deceived. My son suggested, He was punished by the Longquan Temple to serve as a warning to others. “

Emperor Hongzhi: “…”

There was a scholar in later generations who said it well, that is, human nature always likes to be reconciled and compromised. For example, if you say that this room is too dark and you need to open a window here, no one will allow it. But if you advocate removing the roof, they will mediate and be willing to open the windows.

Emperor Hongzhi was disgusted with Longquan Temple because of this, and the fortune-telling was placed on the crown prince. What do you… want to do?

But after hearing Fang Jifan’s plea to kill everyone in Longquan Temple, Emperor Hongzhi suddenly felt that these Taoists in Longquan Temple were quite pitiful, so he felt compassion. He put down his ink pen, raised his head, and said with a straight face: “Then “Longquan Temple, what are the hexagrams?”

Zhu Houzhao said: “It means that sons and ministers are beyond words. In the future, if you succeed to the great unification, you will become an emperor through the ages. Even the ancient and modern emperors can’t match it…” The ancient and modern

emperors can’t match it, so they can succeed to the vassal state. have no idea.

But Fang Jifan was anxious.

Your Highness, would you like to show some face? This is not what you said when you came.

Emperor Hongzhi laughed dumbly: “What you said is so audacious. Longquan Temple will not dare to preach next time. Nine times out of ten, you are talking nonsense again. If you really have this ability, I will be able to become an emperor through the ages. I am relieved. I’m afraid I’m afraid that you don’t know how to self-examine and are reckless, which will harm everyone in the world.”

Zhu Houzhao opened his eyes and said, “My father said this, but I look down on my son. I don’t know whether to say something or not.”

Emperor Hongzhi said coldly. With a face expression: “I don’t know whether to say it or not, so there’s no need to say it.”

Fang Jifan subconsciously began to move away from Zhu Houzhao.

This bastard, he forgot all about what we had just discussed and started talking nonsense again.

It hurts.

Zhu Houzhao said with a smile: “My son is bold and has to say something. Although my father is still a saint, I always think that my father is too biased in politics. My son is different. No matter what I do, Everything must be seen to be believed. In this way, you will not be deceived by others. I heard that the new policies in Tongzhou and Baoding Prefecture are now in full swing. I would like to implore my father to allow me to go and see it and see it with my own eyes. What does our Ming Dynasty’s most important new policy look like at the moment? Please ask the Emperor for your approval.”

Emperor Hongzhi frowned. This kid hasn’t beaten him for a long time. Has he forgotten that he is my minister and my son?

The tone was loud and the words were harsh.

It’s like I’m a fool.

Emperor Hongzhi squinted his eyes: “You want me to go see Baoding Prefecture and Tongzhou.” Zhu Houzhao: “…”

Fang Jifan immediately said: “Your Majesty, your Majesty, you can’t hide anything from your Majesty. I am ashamed of myself.

“

“Very, this… this… I am thinking…”

Emperor Hongzhi said angrily: “If you think so, why did you take such a big detour and know about the Jingcha thing? You are here, but you are not interested in Wu Qing?” The Jingcha family is dissatisfied and unconvinced? “

……

Please give me a monthly ticket.”

(End of chapter)