The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1149

[1149. Chapter 1098 Cutting off the vassal]

Zhu Youqiu almost vomited blood when he heard this.

I dare you to trick me, but I still want to thank you?

He snorted inwardly.

What a brat who knows no bounds.

Zhu Youtian said: “Your Majesty, listen to what Fang Jifan said… Where is he going to put the clan? Your Majesty…”

Emperor Hongzhi frowned and glanced at Fang Jifan, seeming to feel the same. , what Fang Jifan said is very inappropriate.

Emperor Hongzhi just wanted to say something.

Then Zhu Youqian said: “Your Majesty and all the officials are invited to comment. This Fang Jifan has so distorted the ancestral laws of Taizu Gao Emperor. Is he still a human being? The laws of his ancestors are so unbearable!”

Emperor Hongzhi couldn’t help but look at Fang Jifan again. frown.

I thought to myself that this matter cannot continue to cause trouble, not to mention that the situation in the court is bound to be fierce, but the clan members are still very frightened after hearing these words.

This is shaking the foundation of the country.

Emperor Hongzhi said coldly: “Fang Qing’s family, please stop talking. What Qing said is really…”

He had just said it was true.

Suddenly, in the palace, Ma Wensheng boldly said: “It makes so much sense!”

Zhu Youqi was about to mobilize everyone, and the other successor was attacking him.

It is said that Fang Jifan is very unpopular.

Not only that, I also heard that all the ministers and officials were making fun of the matter of summoning the clan.

He was frustrated in his heart and waited until several ministers who had already been angry took the lead and severely requested the emperor to punish Fang Jifan.

With the support of hundreds of officials and countless clans behind him, strangling Fang Jifan is not as easy as strangling an ant.

It’s just that…

Ma Wensheng said: ‘It makes so much sense’, but Zhu Youqi was a little confused.

What makes sense?

The officials…were surprisingly silent.

Emperor Hongzhi’s words were interrupted and he seemed a little annoyed. He couldn’t help but look at Ma Wensheng.

Ma Wensheng was an important minister and his humerus. Emperor Hongzhi naturally trusted him. When he found out that these were what Ma Wensheng said, Emperor Hongzhi was stunned.

Ma Wensheng said seriously: “Your Majesty, Your Majesty, the essence of Taizu Gao Emperor’s ancestral method is to consider future generations. But… most of the vassal kings and clans are spread across the bitter cold land, as Qi Guogong said , Their life… is miserable. No matter how difficult the Ming Dynasty is, the clan members must not live a miserable life. If not, where will the royal family and the court be? The old minister suggested that the clan members should be summoned to the capital. , the capital has opened up a new atmosphere, especially the new city. This new city is a good place. It would be great if the clan members live here for a long time. This is the luck of the country and the clan. The old minister agrees with what Duke Qi said. “The Duke of Qi poured out his heart and soul and devoted all his energy to share the worries of His Majesty and solve the problems of the clan members. It is really rare…”

Zhu Youqiu was a little confused.

He opened his mouth wide and looked at Ma Wensheng. Who is this old guy? He must be with Fang Jifan. Sure enough… a nest of snakes and rats.

Emperor Hongzhi was even more shocked and speechless.

Minister of the Ministry of War, are you meddling in this business?

“Nonsense, you guys… this is a nest of snakes and rats.” Zhu Youqian’s face turned pale and he couldn’t help asking: “Dare you ask Gao’s name?”

Ma Wensheng said with dignity and dignity: “Ma Wensheng, I am the Minister of the Ministry of War.”

Zhu Youqiao’s mind was buzzing.

The Ministry of War…the Minister of the Ministry of War all colluded with Fang Jifan.

He desperately searched for a face, hoping that… someone who was angry at this moment would speak for him.

But those few people turned a blind eye.

“Your Majesty, the Duke of Qi is really eloquent!” Another person stood up, but it was Zhang Chang, a member of the civil service department. Zhang Chang cried excitedly: “Your Majesty and his ministers are enjoying peace and happiness in the capital, but the clan members are in remote places in the countryside. , This is really against the original intention of Emperor Taizu Gao. We should have brought our clan members to the capital to enjoy peace and happiness. It is not too late to make amends. Your Majesty should make a decision early. If the people of the capital know about it. If the clan members are willing to come to the capital, they will welcome you with joy and joy.”

Zhu Youqi wanted to beat his secret comrade to death, but as promised, all the officials…

“Your Majesty…” Zhang Sheng. He actually stood up. This person was the Minister of Rites, and he said categorically: “Your Majesty should treat your clan members well and never let them get lost. If your clan members are unfortunate, then the imperial court will lose all face.”

This person… Zhu Youqi recognized… he was the Minister of Rites…

Zhu Youqi never expected that this person would say such a thing.

Emperor Hongzhi was completely confused.

“Your Majesty…” the minister of Dali Temple said seriously: “What’s more, your Majesty can see the clan members all the time when they come to Beijing. The relationship between clans is a human relationship. How can we ignore it? People say that your Majesty is unkind and alienated. In order to prevent anyone from talking about it, your Majesty should… summon the clan members to the capital, and greet them at any time, out of human kindness!”

“Your Majesty…”

“Your Majesty… Your Majesty…”

The entire Fengtian Palace exploded. .

Countless people scolded Fang Jifan for this piece of shit in their hearts, but at the same time they all praised Fang Jifan.

Fang Jifan, he is not a human being, but in the past few days, housing prices have skyrocketed, and too many people have jumped into the trap. Who doesn’t have a few acres of house now?

Those who own a house naturally don’t want it to collapse, and those who use the house to make money are even worse. The money they used to buy the house was borrowed. Once it collapses, they will be the first to die.

After thinking about it, how can we digest so much land on the market?

The only way to stabilize the price of the mansion is to have a group of more powerful people buying like crazy. After thinking about it, this group of clan members are the only ones left.

Tens of thousands of clan members, even if it is just a general who serves the country, must have several acres of land to live on. If he is a prince and does not have dozens of acres, how can he be embarrassed to call himself a prince? There are also county kings, county horses, and auxiliary generals, and even…the clans are here, and they have subordinate officials. These subordinate officials are the confidants of the princes, how could they not come.

The bottom line is…these people have money.

There are tens of thousands of such people, not to mention the 100,000 acres of land that is on the market, no matter how much it is, they can still afford it.

There is no other way.

Although he knew that this was the ancestral law, he also knew that doing so would inevitably cause uneasiness and panic in the clan, which might repeat the mistakes of Emperor Jianwen’s reduction of vassals.

But… there must be some way to survive.

We cannot die yet, we must remain useful, serve His Majesty, and work for the welfare of all people!

All the officials rushed to the throne and prostrated themselves one after another.

In just a moment, he had already fallen to his knees.

That Wang Bushi even roared angrily: “Your Majesty should immediately summon the clan members to the capital. Anyone who refuses to comply is rejecting your majesty’s good intentions. Your majesty has dug deep into his heart and treated some clan members, but he refuses to come to the capital.” , why is this? Could it be that you want to follow the example of King Ning and commit rebellion? Your Majesty, the rebels and traitors are punished by everyone. They do not want to come to the capital to enjoy peace and happiness, but they are plotting evil, but the court treats their clan members well, but they have the intention to rebel? The traitors and evildoers should be punished!”

“Executed!”

Some people’s eyes were red and they shouted together.

Zhu Youzhao opened his eyes wide and looked at the ministers who were shaking their heads and making all sorts of strong arguments. He had never seen such a big battle before. He actually said the word “rebellion” and shuddered.

This is one-sided.

He glanced at Fang Jifan and saw that Fang Jifan was calm and composed. This young man… had actually received the support of so many people.

When the word “kill” came out, Zhu Youqi shuddered even more.

After all, he was just a pampered vassal king who had never seen much of the world. He actually felt that his legs were weak, and he collapsed on the ground with a snap.

Then…Zhu Youqian howled: “Your Majesty…my brother’s loyalty can be learned from the sun…”

All of this was something Emperor Hongzhi never expected.

Looking at the angry ministers, Emperor Hongzhi looked at Liu Jian.

He remembered that Liu Qing’s family had said that once the clan members were called to Beijing, all the officials would definitely object, and the clan members’ doubts would deepen. This was a last resort, and the court could not afford this risk.

But now…

cut off the feudal clan!

A thought, like a flash of lightning, resurfaced in his mind.

What a favorable opportunity this was. Civil and military officials supported one after another and summoned the clan members to come to the capital to completely disconnect them from the guards and the vassal territory. The clan members were in the capital and could accept the supervision of the court at any time. This one From now on, all the emperors of the land, there will never be a precedent like Prince Ning.

Emperor Hongzhi became excited.

His expression was as peaceful as possible.

Emperor Hongzhi could not imagine that the Zhang brothers and Fang Jifan had such huge appeal.

How is this going?

The Zhang brothers… obviously don’t look like people who want to do big things.

This must have been done by Fang Jifan.

Emperor Hongzhi took a deep look at Fang Jifan, the joy on his face flashed away, and then… Emperor Hongzhi looked at Xing Wang Zhu Youqi with a troubled look: “The words of all the ministers have some truth, I don’t know what to say.” What does the king think?”

The ball was kicked back to Xing Wang Zhu Youqi’s feet.

Zhu Youqian’s heart felt chilly.

The hundred officials represented the temple and the attitude of the entire scholar-bureaucrat class.

They control public opinion and even have the power to interpret all ancestral laws and all legal provisions.

Now… they all said that calling the clan members would bring them happiness.

Anyone who refuses to come must be up to no good.

Then…what can I say?

Zhu Youqian trembled, knelt on the ground, and said in panic: “My brother…my brother…thought…that your majesty summoned ministers to settle in Beijing. I think…it must be your majesty’s foresight. I am your majesty’s brother. If your majesty decides, So, if this can benefit the country and the clan, then my brother… how dare I object, my brother… my brother…”

He wanted to continue to open his mouth, but he just… cried.

It’s so wronged.

These guys who confuse right and wrong, all of them are sharp-tongued, and they are all alone, as if they have been stripped clean and put on display. At this time, what can I say?

He said with a tearful voice: “My dear brother, it’s too late to be happy about this.”

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