The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1288

[1288. Chapter 1226 Making trouble]

These words are… very similar to Fang Jifan.

It is said that those who are close to vermillion are red and those who are close to ink are black. Fang Jifan has a sweet mouth. Unexpectedly, the prince has also learned a lot.

Emperor Hongzhi couldn’t help but laugh after hearing this.

“You must be thinking in your heart, do I really want the title of Khan of Heaven? No, what is Khan of Heaven? It’s just me. But what, what I am competing against is Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty. Since then, Since the pre-Qin Dynasty, none of the kings who expanded our territory in the Central Plains has been Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. In the past, I didn’t like fighting and killing, so why did I fight for years and the people suffered. But now, after going to the West and opening my horizons, I understand. I understand the state of mind of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty. There are so many serious troubles in this world. How can I allow others to sleep soundly on this bed? If I don’t care, after a few decades or a hundred years, when they have matured, then… If you want to fight off the foreigners, it will be even more difficult.”

“The desert and the Liaodong tribes are no longer a problem. The future troubles of the Ming Dynasty will be in Dashi and Franji, who will receive the title of Khan. All the alliance ministries must first make peace in the north of the Ming Dynasty, so that we can deal with these serious troubles.”

Emperor Hongzhi paused and took a deep look at Zhu Houzhao.

When my son grows up, he may be able to understand his feelings.

None of what I have done is to clear obstacles for my children and grandchildren.

This is the hardest bone to gnaw. If I am still alive, let me gnaw it. My children and grandchildren can enjoy the blessings of their ancestors.

Emperor Hongzhi continued: “The tribes in the desert are now in decline. In my opinion, they have come to submit because they have no choice. Who wants to succumb to others? If the imperial court is negligent in this regard, it will inevitably make them feel that the imperial court is treating them lightly, and even more What’s more, if someone secretly instigates them to make the tribes in the grasslands and ice fields think that the Ming Dynasty not only despises them, but may even have the intention of cutting them off, will they die in fear? “

” Since the fall of the Song Dynasty, the Central Plains people and the Meng Yuan people have been fighting for too long. They are mostly wary of each other. The blood feud is still close at hand. If they want to make them die, the Ming Dynasty will have to do it. This is the reason why I personally went to Datong to form an alliance with the leaders of various tribes. I want to let them know that as long as they are willing to sincerely submit, I still have an open mind to accept all rivers and rivers. I can be their mortal enemy, and as usual, He can be their king and father. I regard the people of the grassland tribes as my people. From then on, there will be no disputes in the desert.”

Emperor Hongzhi continued: “Chun Qiu said: China has great etiquette. , so it is called Xia; because of the beauty of the uniform, it is called Hua; this is the origin of Huaxia. Now that I have come to China, I will inherit the rule of my ancestors. If the barbarians know the etiquette and wear the Chinese uniform, then it will be a blessing for the world to be united.”

“In the past few years, we have beaten all the people in the desert who should be beaten. Next, it is time to appease people’s hearts and recuperate. I am going this time to set rules so that all tribes can feel my sincerity. From then on, they will be sincerely convinced and determined. This desert has consumed too much of the Ming Dynasty’s national power. Now that I want to control the world, I must secure the desert.”

After hearing this, Zhu Houzhao thought: “But if my father goes, then among the leaders of the tribes. , is there really someone with evil intentions?”

Emperor Hongzhi smiled: “I am the emperor, how dare the barbarians invade?”

Zhu Houzhao: “…”

Emperor Hongzhi said again: “Look, you think I am arrogant again, you brought that? How could I not know that when Tatar merchants come to see me, there are only a few people with evil intentions. If I dare not go because of these few, wouldn’t it mean that I will first chill the hearts of those who are willing to surrender? I heard that people in the desert respect heroes the most. If I cherish my life so much, I will be looked down upon by others. If someone is really planning something evil, someone will take him down. “

“Besides…” Emperor Hongzhi was deeply impressed. This Zhu Houzhao, with a different kind of emotion in his eyes, said seriously: “Besides, I still have you, Zaimo, and I have someone to succeed me, so why should I be afraid?”

Zhu Houzhao sat alone on the sofa, tilting his head. , began to be in a daze.

Emperor Hongzhi smiled brightly, leaned on the sofa, and fell silent.

A few days later, Luan arrived in Datong.

Fang Jifan led the civil and military forces of Datong to greet him.

The mighty guards, with one post every three steps and one sentry every five steps, and countless officials, wearing the official robes of birds and animals, fell down one after another.

Emperor Hongzhi got out of the car and walked to Fang Jifan first.

Fang Jifan said: “Fang Qing family, thank you for your hard work.” Fang Jifan said: “For the people… ah no, serving your majesty, I died with my brains smashed to pieces.”

That’s what Fang Jifan was like .

Yes, sometimes I speak confusingly.

Emperor Hongzhi smiled and put his hands behind his back: “The leaders of each ministry are still outside Datong City, right?”

Fang Jifan said: “Yixun is an old ritual from the Tang Dynasty. A high altar was set up outside the pass. The leaders of each ministry, a total of seventy-four people, have been waiting for orders. The auspicious day selected by the Ministry of Rites was three days later. When the ministers and the prince led the guards out of the city, all the leaders of the ministries had taken off their swords, and their retinue only selected twelve people to watch the ceremony. “

Emperor Hongzhi nodded: ” I will do everything according to your arrangements.”

As he said this, he looked up at the towering wall of Datong and couldn’t help but sigh: “Datong is one of the nine sides, and it is also the gateway to the capital of the Ming Dynasty. This city tower and high wall, since It has been repaired many times since Emperor Taizu Gao. It is time for this wall to be taken down.”

Emperor Hongzhi said and entered the city.

Fang Jifan worked non-stop, busy back and forth, and was panting from exhaustion.

To stand alone is to brag.

For such a big ceremony, Fang Jifan had to make his own decisions about everything. He had to coordinate Datong’s border troops, arrange the guards who came, and those damn eunuchs. The Ministry of Etiquette was constantly giving directions, and Fang Jifan was exhausted both mentally and physically.

After finally taking a break from the busy schedule, he returned to his residence in Datong and saw Wang Shouren munching on the chicken legs desperately.

His belly is still a little smaller, so he needs to eat more.

As for height, you can have specially made shoes with a thousand-layer sole so that you can appear taller.

As for the face, I need to put some make-up on it.

Not only that, he also wanted to learn ***’s bearing.

Although those barbarians have never seen the emperor, there is no need to worry.

But I can’t help others recognizing it.

When Fang Jifan saw him eating, he couldn’t help but show his teeth. Eat, eat, how can he be as virtuous as Liu Jin.

Of course, you have to hide what’s in your heart. Fang Jifan always smiled: “Have you gained weight? How is it?”

“I gained four kilograms.”

“A lot.” Fang Jifan was very pleased: “It’s only been these two days. You need to lower your voice a little bit more. Yes, keep your dead face…, no, keep your unsmiling demeanor. I will put all my hopes on you. If there is danger, you have to be careful. Don’t worry, I will be there. A hundred feet away, I will protect you.”

Wang Shouren said, “Just take care of yourself.”

Fang Jifan couldn’t help but said, “What are you talking about?”

“Don’t dare.” Wang Shouren quickly took off his sunglasses.

Fang Jifan was satisfied and said: “I’ll learn from His Majesty’s demeanor, and… When the time comes to investigate, His Majesty will definitely look for you. What should you say?”

Wang Shouren said: “It’s all the disciple’s idea. The disciple deserves to die. “The crime of death.”

Fang Jifan shook his head and lowered his voice: “You only have one life, how can you take the blame on yourself? This was the prince’s idea. Your Majesty couldn’t kill the prince anyway. You killed him with one bite. It’s your highness.” I asked you to do it.”

“This…” This is obviously not in line with Wang Shouren’s moral standards.

Fang Jifan said earnestly: “As a human being, you cannot be as upright as a teacher. Occasionally, you have to learn to be flexible. Besides, this is indeed the idea of His Highness the Crown Prince. This matter… is just in case. If no one does the assassination, Then your majesty will definitely pursue it, but what if someone actually commits an assassination? It will be a great achievement. You just want to say that you are not the mastermind, and I will put the credit on you, as the son of the master… “It’s not very reliable. I think when I get old in the future, it’s safer for my disciples to do their best.”

Patting him on the shoulder, someone came in a hurry from outside: “Duke Qi, Duke Qi… The Ministry of Rites invites you…”

Fang Jifan was furious. Angry, he cursed: “Those idiots from the Ministry of Rites know how to find trouble every day. They are the only ones who are chattering. It’s not over yet, right? Tell them to shut up and stop bluffing people with ancient books. Our successor is trying to scare people.” Big one? “

……

On the third day.

early morning.

Emperor Hongzhi got up early.

He seemed a little excited. Walking outside, the morning light was shining brightly. Emperor Hongzhi stood up and dressed under Xiao Jing’s service, and Xiao Jing was behind him, combing his hair.

“It’s getting late, hurry up and don’t keep the ministers waiting.”

Emperor Hongzhi looked at himself in the bronze mirror with expectation in his eyes. His hair was already growing, but today, he was full of energy. .

Xiao Jing said with a smile: “Your Majesty… you are in great spirits today. You are walking like a dragon and walking like a tiger. I can’t even recognize you.”

A young eunuch came from outside and said, “His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the Duke of Qi are here.”

“Call in.”

Young eunuch He went, but then came back: “Your Majesty, the Duke of Qi said that he had something to arrange, but the prince refused to let him go. He said that he was going to meet him together, and the two of them were fighting outside.”

Emperor Hongzhi said angrily: “This is another whole thing. What are you talking about? Tell them to come in together.”

Zhu Houzhao and Fang Jifan then came in obediently.

Fang Jifan was dragged in. His clothes were disheveled. When he saw Emperor Hongzhi, he hurriedly straightened his clothes and straightened his crown. Then he and Zhu Houzhao saluted together: “I have met your Majesty.”

Emperor Hongzhi did not look at them and continued to look at the bronze mirror. , said slowly: “What are you doing?”

Zhu Houzhao said happily: “Father, I don’t have it, and I have nothing to do with you.”

Fang Jifan said with a bitter face: “I have something important to do, over there with the imperial guards. The arrangements haven’t been made yet, I’ll take my leave…”

…

continue to beg for the monthly ticket.

(End of chapter)