The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1379

[1379. Chapter 1309 Lawlessness]

British Duke Zhang Mao accepted the order, how could he dare to neglect it.

Conferring Zen status and worshiping ancestors are both his duties.

As I get older, my thoughts on meritorious service have faded away. While I can still move, I can share some of my worries with you.

He didn’t hesitate and set off immediately.

This Zen ceremony is no small matter, and no rules can be broken.

Only an experienced person like Zhang Mao can make His Majesty feel at ease.

There was a lot of talk outside.

I heard that the stock price of Siyang Trading Company fell.

However, with the lessons learned last time, there will be no panic selling. However, the market is getting worse day by day, just like a person who urinates frequently, peeing for a long time, holding on to the wall, and standing for a long time. , but there is always a sense of inexhaustibility.

Fang Jifan’s thoughts were focused on his Jingfu.

He knew that His Majesty was going to become a Zen monk, and he was also surprised.

But soon, I gave up the idea.

Humans, in the end, cannot escape fame and fortune. Although Emperor Hongzhi did not like to enjoy great achievements, it does not mean that he did not have such a desire in his heart. It was just because he remembered the lessons of the previous dynasty and did not dare to become the butt of a joke.

This time, I have an opportunity and the world is peaceful. Why not take a walk on Mount Tai and declare my existence to heaven?

This… will be recorded in history after all.

Zhu Houzhao found Fang Jifan excitedly: “Jifan, good news.”

When Fang Jifan heard the good news, he felt a chill down his spine.

Zhu Houzhao said enthusiastically: “My father is going to Mount Tai. Haha, he is getting old and can’t sit still. This time, I am still going to order me to supervise the country and I will stay in the capital. Originally, it was not allowed. I’m not happy when I go to Mount Tai, but when I think about it carefully, it’s not right. My father is gone. Isn’t this palace the only one who has the final say in this capital? Haha…Old Fang, Old Fang, you are injured. I will definitely not be able to accompany you anymore, starting from the day when my father leaves the palace.”

Zhu Houzhao patted his chest and said with a strong voice: “Don’t worry, from now on you and I, brothers, can walk sideways and eat cows if they want. There is no need to kill the cow to write the book; if you don’t like it, kill him; do you have any enemies in the capital? If you do, take revenge as soon as possible.”

Fang Jifan said earnestly: “Your Highness, Your Highness, I have always been kind to others, used morality to influence others, used reason to negotiate with others, and never used force to bully the weak. Looking at the capital, I really don’t have any enemies.”

Even if he did, he was killed by Fang Jifan.

Drawing his sword and looking around at a loss, Fang Jifan was also very lonely.

Zhu Houzhao regretted for a moment: “That’s it. Anyway, no matter what happens, you should think about it as soon as possible. It will be difficult to deal with it when your father comes back.”

Fang Jifan was also excited in his heart.

He couldn’t help but feel suspicious.

After the lesson learned last time, your Majesty still trusts His Royal Highness?

What happened to the prison?

Your Majesty’s heart is so big!

………

Emperor Hongzhi personally drafted a memorial and put down the pen.

He exhaled.

On the wall hangs a latest painting by the palace painter, which is a picture of three unicorns.

These three unicorns are all in high spirits. The old unicorn turns his head three times with each step, looking at the young unicorn behind him. The other strong unicorn is at the end, looking forward to his glory.

Aren’t the three unicorns seen by Taishan the three generations of his own ancestors and grandsons?

As soon as they appear, the plague will disappear. If it is not auspicious, it cannot be justified.

Of course, this is secondary. The most important thing is that there is now a lot less resistance between the DPRK and China.

Since the appointment of the inspector, these officials have become much more honest.

What’s more, the money and food in the treasury are not as good as internal funds. Now the cabinet and the six ministries are thinking about this internal funds.

Because of this, there are many more people singing praises to our emperor than before.

Now, there was no resistance and auspiciousness, coupled with what happened in Mount Tai, made Emperor Hongzhi suddenly feel warm.

Mount Tai is where every emperor dreams.

If I don’t go…

I will regret it for the rest of my life.

He personally drafted a decree and ordered the prince to supervise the country.

Liu Jian, Xie Qian, Li Dongyang, Ma Wensheng, Zhang Shengren, etc. seemed a little uneasy.

Emperor Hongzhi finished drafting the edict, put down his ink brush, and said to Xiao Jing: “Prince Supervisor of Ceremonies… prepare to seal it.”

Xiao Jing said: “I obey the edict.”

Liu Jian said worriedly: “Your Majesty, this time… not only Let His Royal Highness the Crown Prince supervise the country, and even the old ministers will go with him. This… the old ministers are just afraid…”

He was worried.

When the prince was in charge of the country, what he was doing… was it human affairs?

At that time, Liu Jian was still there. If this time, the chief assistant bachelor of the cabinet was gone, then the sky would fall.

Emperor Hongzhi smiled: “Didn’t you ask Li Qing’s family to stay?”

Of the three cabinet bachelors, only Li Dongyang remained.

As for other ministers, most of them have left.

Emperor Hongzhi paused: “I see that the prince’s temperament has improved in the past two years. I still want to give him another chance to sharpen him. I also want to know whether he can truly stand alone…”

Speaking of this, Emperor Hongzhi sighed helplessly: “I only have such a son, what can I do?”

Liu Jian gradually understood Emperor Hongzhi’s mood.

At this point, it really can only be like this.

Your Majesty is still here. If you don’t give the prince a chance, how long should you wait? At least, if something goes wrong now, your Majesty can always turn the tide in time…

“What’s more…” Emperor Hongzhi said calmly: “This time, stay I just want to see if the prince will be different with the successor. I don’t have much hope in this life. The only hope is that there will be successors. In all dynasties, there will be saints. Foolish king, I don’t hope that this great ancestral foundation will be lost in the hands of my descendants. As I get older, I have more things to worry about. All the people in the world are counting on this. I will also place my trust in the prince in the future. I hope that the prince can be the support of the people of the world.”

After saying that, he lowered his head: “Okay, I have done everything I should do, starting tomorrow. Come on, no need to disturb the people along the way. It’s the old rule. Everything comes from my own funds. Fengchan is a family matter, so just spend my own money.”

“I obey the order.”

………

Emperor Hongzhi left in a hurry.

Of course, although I have been preparing for it for a month.

But for Fang Jifan, it was still in a hurry because… Fang Jifan was not summoned by Emperor Hongzhi before his departure.

He left without leaving any instructions.

As soon as Emperor Hongzhi’s chariot left, Zhang Yong from the East Palace ran over again, panting: “Qi Guogong, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has invited you to move to Fengtian Palace.”

Fang Jifan thought to himself, the Crown Prince adapted quickly enough. of.

He arrived at the Daming Palace and was about to enter the palace city. At this moment, there were carriages and horses coming towards him. He asked Fang Jifan to get on the carriage. The leading eunuch said: “His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has an edict, ordering the Duke of Qi to enter the palace in a carriage.”

Fang Jifan shook his head: “Dog You think I’m stupid, get out of here, I’m walking.”

The eunuch didn’t dare to talk back, so Fang Jifan had to lead the carriage and follow behind.

When they arrived at the Fengtian Hall, they saw Zhu Hou had moved a table and chairs to the side of the throne, leaning on the desk, holding a pen, and reviewing memorials.

While Zhu Houzhao was reviewing, he also scolded: “What kind of people are these people? They just talk about things but don’t talk about them. They have to be eloquent and show off their writing skills. They are also verbose. It’s really hard for my father, facing such ministers all day long. , It’s a miracle that he can still survive to this day.”

Fang Jifan coughed at His Highness.

Zhu Houzhao raised his head and grinned: “Old Fang, hahahaha… I have been waiting for you to come for a long time. How about it, do I look like a prince in charge of the country?”

But Zhu Houzhao shouted in a purple python robe and raised his head. Carved with a dragon, it looks energetic.

Fang Jifan saluted and said: “Your Highness, minister…”

“Okay, don’t be too fussy. I don’t see you behave like this on weekdays. Come up and read the memorial with me.”

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Chapter 4, sleep, tomorrow continue.

(End of chapter)