The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1215

[1215.Chapter 1160: The King of Scum in the World Is Amazing]

At this moment, Emperor Hongzhi had already stood up. In the distance, a team of fast horses came.

Emperor Hongzhi glanced at it and knew that the commander and other officials in the Wei Dynasty had already learned the news and rushed over anxiously.

Emperor Hongzhi said solemnly: “I don’t want to see them. Let’s go and get in the car.”

He got on the car, Fang Jifan also got on his horse, and a group of people hurried away.

The commander of Yongqing’s left guard watched the chariot drive off. At this moment… he reined in his horse and hesitated to step forward.

Looking at the old man who was still cutting wheat in the field ridge, he pointed his horse whip at the old man: “You… come here…”

The old man climbed up the field ridge, looked at the commander and Qianhu officials, his face was livid with fear, and he said tremblingly: “Your Majesty, Gao Laohe, I have seen…saw…”

“Say!” the conductor said eagerly: “What did you, Your Majesty, and Duke Qi say?”

“Your Majesty… Your Majesty…” Gao Laohe and Ru Struck by lightning.

In fact, the commander initially thought that it was just the Duke of Qi who came to inspect the camp on an order, but the factory guard actually came to the door and asked for His Majesty. At this time… he just realized that His Majesty had actually come in person.

The commander was already stamping his feet anxiously, and now that he saw His Majesty leaving directly, he felt uneasy again.

The old man who spoke just now… is His Majesty?

No matter what, Gao Laohe never expected that it was him who was chatting and laughing with him just now…

He was so frightened that his legs weakened and he collapsed on the ground.

But the commander and others were extremely anxious: “Speak quickly, speak…”

Gao Laohe took a deep breath and murmured: “Your Majesty… Your Majesty talks to me, Your Majesty and I have a family affair, Your Majesty… …He…he…could it be that young man is the Duke of Qi…ah, no wonder I see him, he is so handsome and amiable…”

He was talking nonsense.

The conductor picked him up and became completely angry: “You bitch, tell me! What did you say?”

Gao Laohe thought for a moment and said honestly: “Your Majesty said, Wei Li, you have to send me a message. “

Three thousand kilograms of rice.”

“What?” the commander was confused.

This is real?

The biggest tragedy of this kind of thing is that no one can prove it, so why go to the emperor to ask Wei Li to give rice to Gao Laohe?

They looked at each other and could only choose to believe.

But the question is… what is the profound meaning of His Majesty’s words?

Why three thousand catties? Could it be that…this three thousand is an imaginary number, just like flying down three thousand feet.

And why, is it rice?

Could it be that His Majesty felt that… we treated the soldiers cruelly, so he specifically mentioned rice in order to make us…

or…

countless thoughts pop up.

This conductor is green and white.

Looking at the frightened Gao Laohe, he wanted to get angry, but when he thought about it carefully, this man had another conversation with His Majesty. God knows, if he said or did anything today, he would be detected by the Jinyi Guards, and finally the secret report would arrive. The emperor.

So, the conductor smiled: “Gao Laohe, that’s right, that’s right. I knew you were a responsible person. Three thousand kilograms of grain. It’s not a big deal. Come, I’ll deliver it to him tomorrow.”

Gao Lao was happy and revealed his The big yellow teeth, the smile is still honest.

………

Emperor Hongzhi hurried back to the palace, if he had something on his mind.

The memorials that had not yet been dealt with were still piled up on his desk. He took a deep breath. He had been out for most of the day, but government affairs still couldn’t be neglected.

So, I picked up the memorial. The memorial in front of me came from the Metropolitan Procuratorate. It was the imperial censor who impeached Fang Jifan. He said that Fang Jifan misled his children and caused the emperor’s grandson’s temperament to change drastically. I sincerely ask your majesty to choose another good wife for the emperor’s grandson. division.

Of course, I don’t know whether it was the censor’s conscience that found out, or this guy was afraid of being retaliated against. When it came to the impeachment of the other vassal, his tone was very tactful, saying only that Qi Guogong was not suitable for this.

But when Emperor Hongzhi saw this, his already unhappy face seemed to be covered with a layer of frost. He threw the memorial away and snorted coldly.

“Xiao Banban…”

“The servant is here.”

Emperor Hongzhi pointed to the memorial: “This censor, check his details…”

Xiao Jing was stunned… Just as he was about to see which censor it was, he bumped into On the muzzle.

But then, Emperor Hongzhi shook his head: “That’s all, I’ll leave this memorial alone and ignore him.”

“Yes.”

…

Fang Jifan and Emperor Hongzhi parted ways and returned to Xishan, but Zhu Houzhao was at Zhenguo Mansion. Inside, waiting for him impatiently.

“Old Fang, where have you been?”

Fang Jifan was particularly kind when he met Zhu Houzhao. My brother, every time Zhu Houzhao appears in front of him and looks at his sincere look, it can bring healing effect to his heart: “I was ordered to inspect the capital camp.”

When Zhu Houzhao heard this, his eyes lit up: “Why didn’t you tell me earlier that I can go with you?”

Fang Jifan glanced at Zhu Houzhao mysteriously: “The things here are very complicated. His Majesty has also gone. Of course… we cannot admit that His Majesty has gone. Even if everyone knows that His Majesty has gone, His Majesty has not gone in official terms. “

Zhu Houzhao felt a little dizzy: “Father has been a little wild recently, but… haha… I have to issue a decree tomorrow to patrol the camp.”

Fang Jifan turned green with fright: “I can’t issue any more. You will be exposed. You can’t lie to others twice about the same thing.”

Zhu Houzhao scratched his head: “Why lie twice, Lao Fang, are you hiding something from me?”

Fang Jifan shook his head like a rattle.

Zhu Houzhao saw that Fang Jifan refused to tell, so he sighed and said: “You have more and more secrets in your heart. It’s not as good as it was at the beginning. Anyway, I came to see you today for two big things. The first one, Dang. Dangdang… look what I have brought.”

He grabbed a bundle on the slip and shook it open, revealing a woolen coat inside.

Fang Jifan: “…”

“I am exhausted. I have knitted more than thirty pieces, including those from my father, my mother, my great-grandmother, my sister and you, as well as Zai Mo and Zheng Qing, and my daughter. … Let’s… put it on and try it on. “

It’s such a hot day…

Fang Jifan is a little embarrassed.

However…

Fang Jifan reluctantly put the sweater on his body. Not to mention, the workmanship was very good and the appearance was very fashionable. Fang Jifan hurriedly said: “Thank you, Your Highness.”

Zhu Houzhao crossed his hands and said happily: “I am not bragging. , In this world, no one can weave better than me. That girl, your mother-in-law, is very clumsy. What kind of future can such a person have as a married woman? Not to mention her, I Look, what needs to be changed?”

He circled around Fang Jifan carefully and couldn’t help but admire his craftsmanship: “It’s so ingenious that no one in the world can match it.”

Fang Jifan felt a little hot and hurriedly took off his sweater. , said: “Your Highness’s hands are indeed beyond human reach. What’s the second thing?”

“The steam engine has been loaded on the ship.”

Fang Jifan was a little confused: “So fast?”

“Quick?” Zhu Houzhao said: ” It has been more than a year. Thousands of craftsmen have been recruited. All the experts from Xishan Academy are on call at any time. The money spent has gone to the sky, tens of thousands of taels a day…”

When Fang Jifan thought of the money, he wanna die.

However… the research on steam technology can indeed be called the Manhattan Project in the entire Xishan Mountains. It is by no means just a hobby, but uses all the power that can be mobilized to overcome one difficulty after another.

If it is just an individual’s own research, it may take ten, twenty, or even sixty years, but it may not be practical.

But for such an investment in the steam research institute, as long as there are no mistakes in the direction, the leader of the scientific research is of sufficient level, and the principle of the steam engine has been understood, the next step is just a matter of countless experiments. .

Fang Jifan said: “Are you sure it can be used?”

“Not sure.” Zhu Houzhao said: “Now it’s just loaded on the ship, and it’s not a sea ship. The wind and waves on the sea are strong, so the ordinary ship is used first. In the lake We will test it in the river tomorrow… and if it works, we will load it onto the ship. “

It turns out… it’s not as awesome as Fang Jifan imagined.

This made Fang Jifan a little disappointed.

But… Even so, this is exciting good news: “I will go wherever you try tomorrow.”

The two brothers suddenly became excited.

Zhu Houzhao brought a large number of drawings, took them out, and patiently explained his ideas to Fang Jifan.

How to use steam power to design a transmission system.

Clean water problem, how to solve it.

How to ensure the stability of the boiler on the ship?

He spoke with gusto, while Fang Jifan listened with half-understanding.

He understood the principles of steam engines, but when it came to actual research, Fang Jifan was a little confused.

But… that didn’t stop him from continuing to listen.

It cost money.

A lot of money was spent.

The more awkward and incomprehensible Zhu Houzhao’s words were, the more awesome Fang Jifan felt when he heard them. Being awesome only meant that his money was well spent.

“So, this river trial… is to prepare for the sea trial. There are still some difficulties during the sea trial, but… we have to get the ship into the sea to find out and then find a way to solve them. In order to commemorate this first steamship, the name of this ship must be meaningful. I thought about it all night. I thought back to the time when Xu Jing went to sea and traveled around the Western Ocean on the scum of the world, the scum of the world. The Wang Bu Shi is of great significance. In the near future, the Wang Bu Shi may be decommissioned. After all, that ship… is becoming more and more outdated, so… the one we are testing now might as well It is also called the Scum King of the World. Oh, speaking of it, the name of this ship becomes more and more catchy. How did I come up with it in the first place? Sometimes, I really admire myself.”

Fang Jifan tried hard .

Looking back, yes, why did I choose such a majestic ship name in the first place?

“Okay, I’ll listen to His Highness, but I’ve agreed in advance that if the water fails, Your Highness, I’m not done with you!”

…

Go to sleep.

(End of chapter)