The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1148

[1148. Chapter 1097: Your Highness King Xing, you have suffered.]

. The carriage of Zhang Chang, the official and minister, has arrived at the Daming Palace.

The towering Daming Palace in the distance is particularly dazzling.

Zhang Chang sat on the sofa thoughtfully.

He hesitated, looking worried.

But at this moment, the sound of horse hooves was heard.

This horse’s hoof moves from far to near.

Zhang Chang rang the bell in the carriage.

After hearing this, the coachman outside quickly stopped the carriage.

The man on horseback came to the carriage and jumped off the horse. A young man opened the door and saw Zhang Chang.

The two looked at each other. After a brief silence, the knight said: “Dad, early in the morning, my son went to the sales office to see the building.”

“How is it?” Zhang Chang stared at the man who called him dad, looking quite nervous. .

Even through the ups and downs of the officialdom, Zhang Chang has long been able to practice his cultivation, but now, Zhang Chang can’t calm down at this moment.

The knight was silent for a moment: “An additional 10,000 acres were added today, and the total number of listings…is 34,000 acres.”

Zhang Chang felt as if his heart had been hit hard by a hammer, and his throat felt sweet. He almost vomited blood, but there was no blood on his face. Zhang Chang couldn’t help but close his eyes and sighed: “This is going to destroy our family. You… just keep staring, as a father.” …Hey…”

He shook his head.

The carriage arrived outside the Meridian Gate.

The ministers have been waiting here for a long time. It is different from the past. The atmosphere today is particularly strange. Everyone is silent, including Zhang Chang.

After a while, Zhu Houzhao and Fang Jifan stopped in the distance one after another and came hand in hand.

Zhu Houzhao seemed to be very happy, holding his hands behind his back, walking like a dragon and a tiger, arguing with Fang Jifan about how to teach people how to lead troops.

Fang Jifan also smiled and argued with Zhu Houzhao: “

Your Highness, this is so outdated.” “Okay, okay, you are fashionable, but I am behind the times. When I marched into the desert to kill the Tatars, you were still hiding in the capital holding me in arms.” You’re just pretending to be sick,” Zhu Houzhao said, not giving Fang Jifan any face.

Fang Jifan just smiled. Sure enough, he was getting older and no longer bothered to argue with others about what was right and wrong. If he had had his previous temper, he would have… called His Highness the Crown Prince wise.

But now, Fang Jifan has grown up and matured. He only purses his lips, half-smiling but not smiling, and his eyes seem to say, yes, everything you said is right.

Fang Jifan seemed to be a light bulb. As soon as others arrived, countless eyes immediately fell on him.

“Qi Guogong…you…”

Zhang Chang was silent at first and had many thoughts on his mind. When he saw Fang Jifan, he suddenly became excited.

In fact, everyone is very excited.

With a face full of grief and indignation, Zhang Chang clenched his fists tightly, and his eyes seemed to want to kill someone. He took a step forward, like a righteous man, facing Fang Jifan directly and blocking his way.

Countless eyes looked at Zhang Chang.

Fang Jifan looked at Zhang Chang strangely: “What am I, what do you want to say?”

Zhang Chang: “…”

Zhang Chang wanted to beat this bitch to death.

He wanted to fight.

In fact, Zhang Chang is not the only one who has this idea.

God is angry and people are complaining.

His eyes were like fire.

But slowly, the flame in his eyes gradually became weaker.

Finally, he took a deep breath.

Fang Jifan looked harmless to humans and animals and looked like a victim.

Faced with a sullen face, Zhang Chang forced out a smile: “Hey, Mr. Qi, hello.”

After saying these words, it was as if he had completed the task, and then he felt relieved.

Fang Jifan smiled: “Um, um… who are you?”

“Zhang Chang, a member of the civil service department.”

“Although I don’t recognize you, but… you’re welcome.” Fang Jifan greeted him warmly.

Zhang Chang stepped aside in embarrassment. He was so ashamed that sometimes it takes courage to be a hero even for three seconds.

But Zhang Chang has long passed the age of being a hero. He adheres to moderation and laughs at those who are always angry.

The Meridian Gate is wide open.

All the ministers filed in.

Go to Fengtian Hall.

And here, Emperor Hongzhi is smiling. He and Prince Xing Zhu Youqi have been waiting here for a long time.

With a smile on his face, Zhu Youqian felt happy when he saw Fang Jifan entering the palace.

It’s this kid. He looks very young. Sure enough… he’s still a child.

Look at… this guy… he looks pretty on the face, but he never thought he would have such sinister intentions.

All ministers saluted.

Emperor Hongzhi pressed his hand, perhaps because of the affection between brothers, which made him, a lonely man, look a little more harmonious: “My lords, I… I stayed up all night in Fengtian Hall last night, with my brother. King Xing is here holding a candle to talk at night, hey… I remember that since I succeeded to the throne, King Xing and I have not seen each other for twenty years. Now, we are both old. At the beginning, he was a vassal , just…a little bit older. Today, I summoned all the ministers here to promote the king. The king is in Anlu, cultivating his moral character, and is really a model for the kings. He and I are connected by blood. Broken bones are connected with tendons. , I looked at him, happy, happy alone, not as happy as everyone…”

Although Emperor Hongzhi didn’t sleep all night, he is very energetic now.

Zhu Youqian’s face was red and he was quite proud.

He said with shame: “My brother Wan Shi, I had a drink with Your Majesty last night. I drank some wine and talked some nonsense. Please forgive me.”

Emperor Hongzhi shook his head: “You are your younger brother. If you have anything to say, just say it freely .”

It is the duty of a brother to look forward and backward, but I will not be happy.”

When Zhu Youji heard this, his eyes suddenly turned red, and he fell to the ground and said, “Your Majesty’s grace.”

He saw that the time was ripe.

Last night, even though he held a candlelight conversation with His Majesty, he could not bear it. This matter had to be said in public, and His Majesty had to make a promise.

Of course, the Zhang brothers and Fang Jifan must also be punished. Only in this way can they feel at ease.

Zhu Youyi has grasped the public opinion. Not only do these officials disapprove of calling the clan to Beijing, but they also… dislike the Zhang brothers and Fang Jifan.

Relatives are harmful to people.

Zhu Youqian shed tears and said: “My brother, I actually have some words that are stuck in my throat. Just now, Your Majesty said that I need to speak freely. I feel more deeply in my heart, but I am afraid. If I say it, I am afraid of offending Tianyan… Your Majesty…”

Emperor Hongzhi Silence, these words…have other meanings. Emperor Hongzhi glanced at Zhu Youqi deeply, with a happy face: “It’s okay to say it, King Xing.”

At this point, Zhu Youqi cried.

This time I really cried.

I was a happy earthly emperor who was practicing immortality and alchemy in Anlu, with a farm at home and countless beauties around me. Now someone actually wants me to come to Beijing to suffer. No matter how good Beijing is, it has nothing to do with me.

He choked and said: “Your Majesty, I have heard some rumors. It seems that Your Majesty intends to cut down the vassal vassal, and wants to summon the clan to the capital and imprison him. When I heard the news, I was frightened and uneasy. I am your Majesty’s brother. The clans and His Majesty are connected by blood. The ministers and others are all the descendants of Taizu and Emperor Gao. They have no fault. Why should the imperial court be so afraid of ministers and others? The clans are relatives of the emperor and are scattered all over the country to guard the various states for our Ming Dynasty. This is the Dinghai Divine Needle, why now… I am subject to this sinister speculation. When I was young, I went to Anlu to become a feudal vassal. I have been in Anlu for twenty years. Although Anlu is remote and insignificant, I…

Zhu Youqian was already crying in confusion: “But my brother, I regard Anlu as my hometown. I am old and can no longer bear the pain of being homeless. If I leave Anlu, I will be tortured.

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Besides, your Majesty summoned the clan, is it because he is suspicious of the clan? I don’t know who is trying to stir up feelings between the brothers of the Tian family in front of your majesty. My brother has always been cautious and abides by the clan’s laws. Why is your majesty so suspicious?” …Brother Chen…”

At this point, he burst into tears.

Emperor Hongzhi’s face changed.

When he saw Zhu Youqian’s statement, his heart softened, but at the same time he knew how serious it was for his brother to cry in public.

If one thing goes wrong, wouldn’t he become Emperor Jianwen?

Emperor Hongzhi opened his mouth to say something.

Zhu Youqian said: “Your Majesty, the patriarchal law is set by the ancestors. This is the ancestral law. How can it be changed at will? If so, where will this trap the ancestors?”

Emperor Hongzhi’s face was livid at this time, but he was stroking the imperial case. , said calmly: “Is there such a thing? How come I don’t know about it?”

“Why not? All the memorials have been handed over. The ones who handed over the memorials are Shouning Hou and Jianchang Bo. Also, I heard that the Prince Consort Captain Fang Jifan was also involved. These three people were all close relatives of His Majesty. Outsiders said that this was done by His Majesty. I dare not doubt that this was related to Your Majesty, but… the rumors among the outside world were really powerful. My brother is very frightened.”

Emperor Hongzhi blushed: “…”

“This matter…this matter…” Zhu Youqi really caught Emperor Hongzhi off guard.

It’s just… is this really related to Fang Jifan?

Could it be that Zhu Youqi found something?

Emperor Hongzhi looked at Fang Jifan suspiciously.

Fang Jifan immediately left his post. Obviously, His Highness Prince Xing was pointing the finger at him, hoping that the imperial court would punish him so that His Majesty could calm down the clan.

Our successor…are we still afraid that you will become the king?

Fang Jifan said seriously: “Your Majesty, it is indeed my son’s idea to summon all the clan members to the capital.”

Zhu Youji was stunned, thinking that Fang Jifan would deny it.

Fang Jifan said: “But I think that this is the original purpose of the ancestral law. Emperor Taizu, Emperor Gao, cherished his descendants. In order to protect the clan, he just searched his guts and established the ancestral law to protect the clan. But what I saw However, the clan members are scattered in remote and cold places, and their lives are miserable. Now, the capital is moving rapidly and the conditions are favorable. Moving them to the capital to let them live a good life is not just in line with Emperor Taizu Gao’s painstaking efforts. For the sake of the children and grandchildren? The son-in-law thought that this matter was imminent and the clan members could no longer suffer. Otherwise, if Emperor Taizu Gao knew about it, he would have to worry again. Letting the clan members live a good life is the foundation of the court. If the clan members They are all suffering in the countryside. Does this Ming Dynasty still have the surname Zhu?”

(End of this chapter)