The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1199

[1199. Chapter 1144 The Emperor’s Gift]

Everyone is talking loudly, and everyone is talking about family and country affairs.

But how many people can be confidants?

The country’s huge ills cannot be solved by high-level talk.

Just like the shortcomings in military affairs, the root of the problem lies in an inconspicuous little person like Liu Laoxi.

It is precisely because he is young that he can see the big from the small, solve a problem that Liu Laoxi is worried about, and understand Liu Laoxi’s heart, then… thousands of soldiers can have nothing to worry about, and the soldiers can If you are willing to serve, wherever the imperial court points you, wherever the sun and moon flags go, everything in the world will be invincible, and everything in the four seas will be unfavorable.

Isn’t it true that the brave men can boast and talk with a few inspiring words, a few words about their family and the country, a few words about their achievements in the world, and they can make people put their most precious lives aside? When Liu Laoxi was turned into a string of numbers in the books of the Ministry of War, the Ming Dynasty’s military administration was already corrupted. This kind of corruption first erodes the surface, then the flesh and blood, and finally, it rots to the bones. Once something happens, When someone touches the door, the numbers that seem to be millions collapse.

Liu Jian looked deeply at Zhu Zaimo with tears in his eyes.

It’s hard, it’s so hard to be the boss.

Why don’t I have a high opinion? I am trapped in the cabinet, trying to do things, but being restricted at every turn. I think I have found the source of the problem, but in fact, I am not as good as a child.

This is the most reasonable thing.

Emperor Hongzhi stroked his beard, frowned, and then stared at Zhu Zaimo.

Emperor Hongzhi asked: “Because of this, the soldiers are willing to serve and work hard without caring about their own lives?”

“Yes.” Zhu Zaimo said: “Everyone has weaknesses, and everyone is greedy for life and afraid of death. Sun Chen is afraid of death, and His Majesty also beat him to death, so he He is my mentor…”

Fang Jifan said solemnly and uprightly: “You are not afraid of death as a teacher. If you die for the country and the people, you have nothing to fear as a teacher.”

Emperor Hongzhi glanced sideways at Fang Jifan and wrote lightly: “Oh, come on, you will. The Duke of Qi pulled him out and killed him.”

Fang Jifan was stunned and hurriedly said: “Your Majesty, I am wrong, my minister…”

Emperor Hongzhi glared at him: “So don’t make any excuses and listen to Zai Mo.”

” Oh.” Fang Jifan suddenly became honest. After all, he is a mentor to all generations, but… His Majesty doesn’t seem to be playing his cards right lately, which is very worrying.

Emperor Hongzhi looked at Zhu Zaimo kindly: “Keep talking,”

Zhu Zaimo said: “Slap everyone to death. If you want to encourage people to have courage, you will understand them. Put people like Liu Laoxi, When people look at it, only in this way can they know their own weaknesses. Your Majesty, as a general, when you know your own weaknesses, you will be invincible. This is the truth taught to Sun Chen by his mentor Liu Laoxi. This truth, Sun Chen I will benefit a lot throughout my life.”

Emperor Hongzhi breathed a long sigh of relief.

Seeing the young man in front of him, who was smart, strong, well-mannered, and had extraordinary manners, Emperor Hongzhi couldn’t help but feel a warmth spreading throughout his body.

Emperor Hongzhi said with emotion: “I…have nothing to do with anyone, and the thousands of taels of tuition every year are not paid in vain.”

Seeing that Fang Jifan hesitated to speak, Emperor Hongzhi said: “What do you want to say again?”

Fang Jifan said: “Your Majesty, it’s obviously nine hundred and ninety-nine taels, and your Majesty also discounted it.”

Emperor Hongzhi said calmly: “Thank you for your words, what about the book fee? What about the pen and ink fee? What about the extracurricular fee? The construction fee for the nursery school “What?”

Fang Jifan was speechless. Isn’t this the case for all high-end universities?

Emperor Hongzhi’s face softened: “I… have such a grandson, I will have no regrets in this life. This time, Zai Mo is indeed taking a risk, but if this risk can bring such true knowledge and insights, it can make him understand what It’s the military spirit. How to guide this military spirit, then even if you exchange anything, it will be worth it.”

Emperor Hongzhi paused, his eyes full of hope, there are successors.

Compared to the prince who only wanted to show off his power, the emperor’s grandson may not be as good as his father in riding and shooting, and may never have the merits of the prince sweeping across the desert, but… his grandson has learned to observe and summarize wars. Law, this… is the most precious thing.

Emperor Hongzhi felt deeply in his heart, and then said: “I have read an article in the Qiushi Journal, which said that since ancient times, and even throughout the Li Dynasty, our country has countless skilled craftsmen, producing exquisite utensils, and even Countless wood and earth buildings and machines are all ingenious, but people know about them but don’t know why. What does this mean? It means that people know how to make them, but they don’t know the principles behind them. We Everyone knows about making waterwheels, but they don’t know why water is powerful, where does this power come from, and how powerful it is. To search for journals is to know how it is and why it is so. To explore the origin of this world. Only if these principles are understood, then…there will be no lost skills in this world. Only on this basis can future generations continue to study, explore, and create all things. , do you still remember?”

Fang Jifan nodded: “Knowing what is happening and knowing why is the slogan of the journal, observing all things, exploring all things, and making all things available to me. Unexpectedly, Your Majesty has also read these articles. Your Majesty is taking care of everything. , I am so ashamed that I can see things so clearly. If I had Your Majesty’s diligence…”

Emperor Hongzhi smiled and nodded: “Okay, don’t be so verbose, I mentioned this just because, Zai. Mo has indeed got your true inheritance. With this military and political method, the prince knows it, but my grandson knows the reason. He just relies on his talent and his own interests to sweep across the desert. Reluctantly, it can be considered. A famous general. But my grandson has understood the basic principles of military strategism. This is the most rare thing. Jifan, you taught me well.”

Fang Jifan said with a smile, “I am ashamed.”

Emperor Hongzhi thought of something and said, “Here, get the pen and ink.”

After hearing this, the eunuchs dared not hesitate and took out pens and ink. Emperor Hongzhi walked to the case, pondered for a moment, picked up the pen, dipped it in ink, and touched the tip of the pen on the white paper. After a while, the pen moved quickly, and then, A piece of running script has been completed.

When everyone looked at it, they saw the words “Teacher of All Times”.

Liu Jian was startled and said hurriedly: “Your Majesty…”

Emperor Hongzhi just raised his eyelids lightly and said lightly: “I am the emperor, can’t I do whatever I want? I also think that Fang Jifan is the master of all generations. Come on, I am very open-minded. If anyone is not convinced, just use the principles mentioned by Emperor Sun to convince me. If they want to complain, they can come and scold me. I am open to speech, no. I know how to punish crimes with words and a few words of infamy, can I not bear it? This calligraphy is given to Fang Jifan. Take it home, frame it, and hang it in your hall.”

Fang Jifan’s eyes widened.

Your Majesty will be scolded if he writes the book himself, right?

However, His Majesty is not afraid of being scolded, so what should our successor be afraid of? If people don’t scold me, I won’t be happy, so I’ll give it up.

Fang Jifan said: “Your Majesty, can you put a big seal on it?”

It’s easy to regret it if you don’t put a seal on the deal.

Emperor Hongzhi smiled and nodded: “Take the seal.”

The seal was put on it, and suddenly, the whole word seemed to have a soul and shone brightly.

Liu Jian shook his head in his heart and sighed. As the chief assistant bachelor of the cabinet, he would be scolded if he watched His Majesty do such a thing.

But Emperor Hongzhi seemed to be very interested, and said with his hands behind his back: “The climate in Datong and the capital is almost the same, but this is my first time here, and I found it quite lively. This place is one of the nine sides of the Ming Dynasty, and it is the capital. At the gate of Datong City, there are countless dead bones of loyal soldiers buried here. Liu Qing’s family, go and prepare a tomb. I want to go there in person to pay homage to the souls of the soldiers.”

Liu Jian said: “Old minister… …According to the order.”

Emperor Hongzhi then said: “Huzhao.”

Zhu Houzhao said hurriedly: “My son is here.”

“Datong, you must be familiar with me. Why don’t you take me for a walk and take a look. “

Zhu Houzhao immediately said: “I don’t know my son well.”

Emperor Hongzhi smiled, how could he not understand his son? This guy is so active. Two days is enough for him to behave like a monkey in the streets of Datong. Jumping up and down.

………

Fang Jifan happily got the calligraphy treasure. It was a treasure, bestowed by the emperor, and it had a completely different meaning than the joint praise from the students.

Fang Jifan felt quite relieved that the hard work he had put in over the years was finally recognized, which made Fang Jifan feel quite relieved.

He did not accompany his Majesty on his tour, but spent the whole night in Datong, looking for a skilled craftsman to make a huge plaque and frame this inscription.

Then, he hung it in his temporary bedroom and took a look. Sure enough, the effect was extraordinary and eye-catching. However, this thing was obviously not hung in the bedroom. It was not hung in the most conspicuous place, such as Xishan Academy. Do you want to follow the example of Confucius and erect a statue? Wouldn’t this make you look less reserved?

………

Emperor Hongzhi stood on the wall of Datong City. The wind here was biting, but the view was particularly broad. Although he was wearing cloth, he still had an extraordinary bearing.

Emperor Hongzhi saw that there were tents outside the city, and the tents were connected together. It seemed that there was a lot of people there.

Emperor Hongzhi looked back: “Prince…”

“Ah.” Zhu Houzhao was thinking about something.

Emperor Hongzhi pointed to the tent outside the city: “Where is it?”

Zhu Houzhao said hurriedly: “Father, there… is the residence of herders, most of whom are Tatars.”

“Tatars. “

People…”

…

The second chapter has been delivered, and the third chapter will be updated soon.

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