The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1197

[1197.Chapter 1142 The Master of Eternity]

Emperor Hongzhi felt a little worried and a little happy at the same time.

He lowered his head and looked at a personal name. There were notes on the name of those who had made great contributions. Emperor Hongzhi looked at it very seriously and couldn’t help but wonder in his heart, who was the person who compiled this credit book? It was quite impressive.

He watched for half an hour, then took a deep breath, raised his eyes and said: “They are all rare talents. I didn’t expect this battle to be so thrilling, especially Fang Zhengqing and others, who shined brilliantly, Zai Mo, Why is there no credit for you here?”

Zhu Zaimo said calmly: “As the emperor’s grandson, it is a sin for Sun Chen to fight alongside them. If there is no merit, Sun Chen will not take risks easily in the future.

” , Emperor Hongzhi couldn’t help laughing: “Yes, this is what I am worried about. I am afraid that you will imitate your father, and unexpectedly you will know right from wrong.”

“It was an emergency at the time.” Zhu Zaimo said: “Sun Chen had no choice but to become a living doctor, and he fought hard and put all his efforts into it. Fortunately, the emperor blessed him.”

Both Emperor Hongzhi and Liu Jian showed understanding smiles and nodded secretly in their hearts.

This is the truth.

As the future successor of the Ming Dynasty, charging into battle is not a skill. In this world, there are many warriors who charge into battle and perform miraculous feats. But in the world, there can only be one person who can strategize in the middle, win thousands of miles away, and be able to discern everything clearly. This person must be someone who obeys destiny.

The Ming Dynasty does not lack heroes and generals, but what it lacks is an emperor who everyone is willing to believe in and serve for.

If the emperor is stupid, no matter how brave he is, what’s the use? There are too many bloody lessons in history, but as long as he is a good emperor, he can always promote batches of talents to strengthen the country.

Emperor Hongzhi was most worried about his descendants. There was no such person.

He stared at Zhu Zaimo, with obvious relief in his eyes, and then looked at Liu Jian again.

Liu Jian said with a smile: “Your Majesty, I have a suggestion.”

Emperor Hongzhi was in a good mood and said with a smile: “Liu Qing just said it doesn’t matter.”

Liu Jian said: “I think your Majesty might as well let the emperor’s grandson deal with these meritorious officials. Scholars are rewarded. “

“This…”

This is the meaning of the test.

Liu Jian wanted to see whether the emperor’s grandson could be fair and just.

Of course, there are risks.

After all, the emperor’s grandson is still young. If the reward is too heavy, but since the palace has made a promise, he has to hold his nose and accept it.

But…

Emperor Hongzhi didn’t hesitate much. He cheered up and stroked the document with his hand. He was silent for only a moment and then said: “Okay, Zaimo, you will discuss your merits and reward me.”

Zhu Zaimo said calmly: “Sun Chen obeys the order. Sun Chen believes that the person who made the greatest contribution in this battle is his mentor.”

Mentor…

everyone looked at Fang Jifan in unison.

At this moment, Fang Jifan finally felt a little more at ease. This is the importance of a disciple’s conscience.

I saw Zhu Zaimo saying: “The Zhengde Guard can achieve a small success in a few months. This is inseparable from the training method of the teacher and letting the ministers practice. Otherwise, the Zhengde Guard will be water without a source and no roots.” Therefore, if you want to look back on the past, your teacher is the first one.”

Liu Jian smiled and nodded secretly in his heart: “Yes, yes, respect for teachers. Although his teacher is not reliable, this respected teacher, But it is the most important thing. People who respect their teachers will be loyal to the emperor, know friendship, and have filial piety. They are good children, good children.” When

Emperor Hongzhi heard this, Yintang turned red, and he was also happy in his heart. He continued to look at Zhu Zaimo and said: “How to reward me?”

Zhu Zaimo said: “My mentor is already a public minister, a very popular minister, and he is rich and powerful. An ordinary reward is nothing to my mentor, but …But I can’t help but appreciate it. Sun Chen is willing to write a word together with his brothers to express the filial piety of Sun Chen and others. “

This is obviously a bit original. Emperor Hongzhi looked at Zhu Zaimo in surprise and said:” What word?”

Zhu Zaimo seemed to have already thought about it, and said word by word: “Teacher of all ages!”

As soon as these words came out, Emperor Hongzhi was suddenly shocked.

Then Liu Jian even wanted to spit out blood.

Is Fang Jifan worthy of being a mentor to all generations?

Zhu Zaimo said: “Your Majesty has said that Sun Chen will be the one to judge the merits and reward him. In my heart, my mentor… can be regarded as a teacher to all generations.”

There is nothing wrong with this.

It’s like most children look at their father. Even if the father is a scumbag, in the child’s mind, the father is still great.

Of course, there are exceptions. For example, Zhu Zaimo has a different view of his father.

But for his mentor, Zhu Zaimo was filled with admiration. This was his true inner thought.

Emperor Hongzhi was silent for a long time and couldn’t help but want to ask Liu Jian for his opinion, so his eyes fell on Liu Jian.

Liu Jian coughed first and then said: “Your Majesty, this is a student’s respect for his teacher. Although it is a bit exaggerated, it’s just…”

“That’s right!” Emperor Hongzhi said: “This is Zai Mo’s intention. There is nothing wrong with it. “

As long as it’s not the official title of “Teacher of Eternity”, it doesn’t matter.

Of course, the identity of the emperor’s grandson is somewhat sensitive.

But based on the emperor’s grandson’s respect for teachers and his extraordinary magnanimity, isn’t it Fang Jifan’s teachings?

Thanks Zhu Zaimo.

Fang Jifan sighed in his heart, “Teacher to all generations, this is the honor he deserves. How much effort and painstaking efforts he has put in to educate these disciples and disciples. I, Fang Jifan, stand shoulder to shoulder with Kong Shengren. What does it matter?” Anyway, our successor does not intend to live modestly.

At this time, Zhu Zaimo said again: “This merit should be attributed to Fang Zhengqing. For such merit, he can be awarded the title of Marquis. Secondly, there is…”

He read out the names one by one, starting from the Marquis. , to count, and then to hereditary honors, he is extremely fluent.

Emperor Hongzhi couldn’t help but think to himself, good guy, so many titles have been granted at this time. These titles will all be supported by the court in the future.

But in terms of their contributions, none of them seem to be small.

Emperor Hongzhi seemed quite satisfied with Zhu Zaimo. He gave Zhu Zaimo an appreciative look and said, “Okay, let’s leave it to the cabinet for discussion. If there are any results, report to me.”

Liu Jian couldn’t help but smile bitterly in his heart. He was still struggling with the words “Teacher of All Times”. Even if it was just the students’ respect for Fang Jifan, once these four words were imposed on Fang Jifan, God knows what kind of controversy it would cause in the future, but he had no good excuse to object at this time, so he smiled and said: “Your Majesty… …According to the decree!”

Emperor Hongzhi couldn’t help but look at Zhu Zaimo again at this moment.

He was pacing back and forth with his hands behind his back. This young man was too calm, and many things came from his mouth at random. I am afraid that only a veteran who is familiar with military affairs can have such clear logic.

Emperor Hongzhi suddenly stood still, raised his eyes and said, “Come to me.”

Zhu Zaimo still looked calm and stepped forward slowly.

Emperor Hongzhi looked at Zhu Zaimo with affectionate eyes and said, “Where did you learn these?”

Zhu Zaimo said without hesitation: “My mentor arranged a very powerful lesson for Sun Chen.

” …Extremely powerful?

Emperor Hongzhi’s heart skipped a beat.

Did Fang Jifan discover any other talents?

Since Fang Jifan dared to let this person teach Zhu Zaimo, he must be an extraordinary person.

Emperor Hongzhi’s eyes were full of expectations. He looked at Zhu Zaimo with a smile and said word by word: “Who is this person?”

Zhu Zaimo said: “Your Majesty, this person’s name is Liu Laoxi.”

Liu Laoxi… …

Emperor Hongzhi and Liu Jian looked at each other, seemingly unable to find the answer in each other’s eyes.

A person who did not even impress the emperor and the chief assistant bachelor of the cabinet, then… this person…

Emperor Hongzhi continued to ask with a smile: “Where did this person work before?”

Zhu Zaimo said: “In Jinzhou. “

Emperor Hongzhi suddenly became speechless. Is there a man named Liu Laoxi in Jinzhou?

Still not impressed.

Emperor Hongzhi asked: “What position does this person hold?”

Zhu Zaimo thought for a while and then said: “When he held the highest position, he served as the corps commander twenty-three years ago.”

Wu… Wu Commander… …Or twenty-three years ago?

Emperor Hongzhi was so surprised that his jaw dropped. He felt that… the emperor and grandson were joking with him.

The imperial court has always attached great importance to the cultivation of the royal eldest son and eldest grandson. The emperor’s virtuousness is inseparable from education.

Because of this, almost all heirs will have the best educational resources.

Even if you are a scholar in the Hanlin Academy, the number one scholar, the second best scholar, the third best scholar, the imperial examination held every three years in the Ming Dynasty, the outstanding ones who stand out from thousands of troops, they are just serving as ministers in Zhan Shifu.

As for other world-famous Confucian scholars, they are too numerous to mention.

But that guy Fang Jifan… was too much of a child’s play. He actually allowed a mere corps commander, who was still an old corps commander of 23 years, to become the mentor of His Highness the Crown Prince and so many of the emperor’s relatives and descendants?

Emperor Hongzhi I even murmured in my heart, this guy… after receiving so much tuition, couldn’t he be greedy for money? He only took a few taels of silver and found an old soldier to make up for it?

Of course… this thought just passed through my mind.

Emperor Hongzhi felt that something was fishy. He was not a consistent person. The first question that came to his mind was, how could an old soldier teach so much knowledge? Is it possible that there are so many civil servants and generals in the Ming Dynasty, not as good as one named Liu? The man from Laoxi?

Emperor Hongzhi sat down, stared at Zhu Zaimo, and said, “Is it just this one person?”

“In military affairs, there is only one person who teaches Sun Chen and others.”

Emperor Hongzhi frowned again: “An old soldier, again What can I teach you? Could it be that I teach you how to bury pots to make rice and how to guard the city gates? “

“Your Majesty, it’s true. Sun Chen received most of these lessons from Liu Jiaoxi, and he benefited a lot from them.”

Emperor Hongzhi: “…”

………

I have soreness in my back and am sleeping.

(End of chapter)