The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1252

[1252. Chapter 1194 Don’t ask the common people, ask ghosts and gods]

In the Ancestral Temple, although the sacrifices were still going on, but then, a magical scene that was rare to see in a hundred years was discovered.

The entire Ancestral Temple had a more cheerful atmosphere.

In fact, no one wants to do it.

Isn’t this really unbearable?

When a person dies, everyone can mourn, and then the person comes back to life… and still pretends to be melancholy. This really tests an actor’s self-cultivation.

Emperor Hongzhi had already set off and arrived at Fengtian Hall.

Soon after, the cabinet bachelors and various ministries arrived at Fengtian Hall.

It’s still the old rule, let’s discuss what to do first.

Everyone, look at me and I’ll look at you.

Fang Jifan was the only one who was overjoyed and preached about his miraculous premonition.

Zhu Houzhao muttered that he felt that he had comforted Fang Jifan for so long in vain. Thinking of this, he felt as if he had suffered a big loss.

Emperor Hongzhi’s brows sometimes relaxed, and sometimes they wrinkled slightly.

He coughed and said, “It’s a great joy for Fang Qing’s family to be alive. I’m… really happy.”

“Yes, yes…” Everyone nodded.

This is to first set the tone. The tone is that this is not a bad thing, but a good thing. After reaching this consensus, it is the basis for the monarchs and ministers to continue the discussion.

Emperor Hongzhi sat down, glanced at Fang Jifan, took a sip of tea, and then said with a smile: “Jifan, you can be relieved now.”

Fang Jifan said hurriedly: “My son has always said that my father is not dead. “

Ah.”

“…”

Looking at his serious look, Emperor Hongzhi shook his head, and then said: “I have given Fang Qing’s family a posthumous title, and made him the county king. This matter is now clear.” Tell the world, what do you think? “

This is the biggest question.

Because this involves the ancestral system.

But the problem is that the ancestral system has a huge conflict with the Ming Dynasty system.

People with different surnames are not allowed to be crowned kings. This is the ancestral law. The emperor has opened a golden mouth, but it is difficult to recover it. This is the system.

The former is related to the foundation of the Ming Dynasty, and the latter… is related to the emperor’s prestige.

If this time, the emperor takes back the imperial seal and says, “I am just teasing you,” then… who will believe in the imperial edict in the future?

Of course, there are ways. If you want to get the throne back, you can find someone to blame, and then get rid of the title of the Xinjin County Prince. This is called Guo Duo. This method is the most convenient.

Then, a new question arises.

The prince of Xinjin County worked hard and made great achievements. He narrowly escaped death and hung on by a thread. He had made great contributions to the court. At this time, he used an excuse to seize his throne. Is this what he was doing? In this way, not only did everyone in the world feel sad, but they also felt sorry for Fang Jinglong. It was inconvenient for the court to do such a shameful thing.

Therefore, everyone discovered a terrible problem. Now we are riding a tiger and it is difficult to get off. We can’t advance, we can’t retreat, and we all have to bear the blame.

Everyone lowered their heads…and said nothing.

When Emperor Hongzhi saw this, he couldn’t help but said: “Aren’t you very good at talking about the ancestral laws and interpreting the laws and regulations? Today, what happened? You have to think of a way quickly. Now, this matter , it will be known all over the world…”

Emperor Hongzhi said: “Shen Qing’s family, you are a Hanlin scholar, let’s talk about it first.”

The Hanlin scholar held it in for a long time before saying: “This… this. …Your majesty is wise and has his own sage.”

Emperor Hongzhi couldn’t help blowing his beard and staring. You Shen Wen is a Hanlin scholar. You can’t find an ancient precedent to explain it based on scriptures? He couldn’t help but said: “In the case of Zhang Qing’s family, you are the Minister of Rites. Please come and tell me.”

Zhang Sheng, the Minister of Rites, lowered his head and looked only at his toes. He walked out and said, “I thought…Scholar Shen That makes sense, I agree.”

Emperor Hongzhi touched his forehead and felt like he was going crazy.

Emperor Hongzhi then sighed: “Liu Qing’s family, Li Qing’s family, and Xie Qing’s family, do you think so too?”

Liu Jian, Li Dongyang, and Xie Qian said: “I dare not take the liberty, because it is His Majesty’s holy decree.”

Hongzhi The emperor raised his head and couldn’t help but said: “I am in a dilemma, but I am just crying out for help. If I do not keep my word, the majesty of the heavenly family will be lost. If I violate the law of my ancestors, once this case is opened, I will only I’m afraid that future generations will follow suit and not be granted a title for no meritorious service, and not be crowned a king for someone with a different surname. This is the law of our dynasty, and I’m afraid that this will set a precedent.”

He touched the case, and his eyes fell on Fang Jifan: “Fang Qing’s family, do you have any ideas? Fang

Jifan said eloquently: “My sons and ministers must obey His Majesty in everything. This…this…”

Emperor Hongzhi couldn’t help sighing.

Yes, you really have to make your own decision about this matter.

This is a big deal, and no one can bear this responsibility.

Emperor Hongzhi cheered up, but saw Xiao Jing pouting and smiling at the side.

Emperor Hongzhi said: “Xiao Banban, do you have something to say?”

Xiao Jing was calm and calm today: “I dare to say this, and I think… the Prince of Xinjin County has indeed passed away?”

Emperor Hongzhi was slightly angry: “What do you mean? ?”

Xiao Jing said: “It’s just death. Your Majesty has clearly issued a decree. And if a person has been stabbed thirty-six times, how can he not die? Your Majesty… Since he has died, Your Majesty will give him a posthumous title.” , to grant him a title is to act in accordance with the laws of the ancestors, and there is nothing rebellious.”

“But now, the Xinjin County Prince has come back to life. Isn’t this a good thing, my ancestors? Your Majesty’s hard work is not willing to call your Majesty’s right-hand man. King Xinjin is alive, so what worries does your Majesty have? All of this is God’s good will. Therefore, this servant thinks that this matter is a blessing to all ancestors. And God’s will, then…what is not in line with the laws of the ancestors?”

Emperor Hongzhi was stunned.

He looked at each other with Liu Jian and others.

It seems to make sense.

There is no way to explain the resurrection from the dead.

This is also the crux of the matter.

In this case, then… let’s simply use ghosts and gods to explain this problem.

There is nothing I can do about the wishes of our ancestors. Since it is the wish of our ancestors, naturally, it does not violate the laws of our ancestors.

Although this is a big circle, at least it is more justified.

Emperor Hongzhi appeased the case: “Xiao Banban, what you said makes sense. If that’s the case, then so be it. I’m going to summon Qin Tian Jian. I want to hear what Qin Tian Jian has to say about this.”

Call…

everyone .

They all breathed a sigh of relief.

The Qin Tian Jian closed the door to observe the celestial phenomena, and the ancients believed that there was a direct correlation between changes in the celestial phenomena and changes in personnel. For this matter, we had to ask the celestial phenomena to see if it was really the intention of our ancestors and God.

Liu Jian and others all smiled: “Your Majesty, your Majesty.”

“No!” After hearing this, Zhu Houzhao took a long time to understand what it meant. He couldn’t help but said: “Father, if the Qintian Supervisor says this is not our ancestors, What is God’s intention? If so, wouldn’t it be more troublesome? What’s the point of going around like this? What a big deal.”

Everyone looked at the prince speechlessly.

This is the look of caring for the mentally retarded.

Even Fang Jifan couldn’t help but cover his face, feeling embarrassed.

Emperor Hongzhi sighed in his heart, how could his son, who was so smart elsewhere, be so confused sometimes? Emperor Hongzhi said lightly: “Qin Tian Jian will give me an answer.”

“If Qin Tian Jian said, Xinjin The resurrection of the prince from the dead is not good for the country. Will the prince of Xinjin die again? “Zhu Houzhao couldn’t understand. He was the founder of mechanics at Xishan Academy and believed in science. How could he regard this nonsense?

Emperor Hongzhi suppressed his face. Seeing that the prince was serious, he was afraid that he would continue to speak indiscriminately, so he coughed: “I… believe that Qin Tianjian will never be like this.”

Zhu Houzhao’s eyes widened: “How did the emperor know that they Don’t you talk nonsense? What if they talk nonsense?”

Emperor Hongzhi blushed, not because he was asked by Zhu Houzhao, but because he felt that he had such a thing.

Fang Jifan was also anxious and pulled Zhu Houzhao’s sleeve: “Your Highness the Crown Prince…”

Emperor Hongzhi settled a major matter and waved his hand: “Please step aside.”

Zhu Houzhao wanted to say something else, but the ministers were busy saying : “I’ll leave.”

Zhu Houzhao had no choice but to angrily exit Fengtian Hall with Fang Jifan.

Along the way, he couldn’t help but say: “It’s such a small thing, look at them, they are squirming and buckling, just like women. And this Qintian Prison… If they are…”

Fang Jifan looked at them caringly Looking at Zhu Houzhao, damn, this emotional intelligence is too low.

Fang Jifan interrupted Zhu Houzhao and said, “Your Highness, the Qintian Supervisor will make your Majesty’s wish come true.”

“Why.” Zhu Houzhao’s eyes widened.

Fang Jifan thought for a while and said seriously: “Because they are afraid of death.”

Zhu Houzhao: “…”

“Oh.” Zhu Houzhao suddenly realized that he seemed to have discovered a new continent: “In this way, this Qintian Prison used to be The nonsense you said was actually a lie, and you just picked it up and told it to your father?”

Fang Jifan said: “What do you think, your highness? Otherwise, what does the imperial court want?”

Zhu Houzhao tilted his head and thought. After a long time, he breathed out: “No wonder… no wonder… no wonder every celestial phenomenon is a good omen. But why, my father knows that they are lying, and Master Liu and the others are like mirrors. Why We have to support them, these liars.”

Fang Jifan said earnestly: “Your Majesty, your majesty is wise, and you naturally know that their words are not trustworthy, but… I can’t stand it. Some people believe it. Since some people believe it, they have it. It’s useful. It doesn’t cost much to give them a meal.”

Zhu Houzhao immediately understood: “So that’s it. In this way, they will soon come to the rescue, according to the emperor’s wishes, and your father will do it. Is this considered to be ‘alive’ again?”

Fang Jifan raised his thumb and said, “Your Majesty is smart and smart, and I am really impressed by him. This is the blessing of the country and the luck of the people.”

Zhu Houzhao curled his lips and said: “No. You are praising me. I know that I am very smart. Do you still need me to praise you?”

(End of Chapter)