The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1431

[1431.Chapter 1359: Split the Earth and Open up the Territory]

Jifan has always been extremely sensitive to fiefdoms.

It’s not that I don’t want to.

But can’t.

Think about it, in order to cut down the vassal vassal, Zhu Yunwen turned against his uncles and nephews and killed them all.

Not to mention, fiefdoms with different surnames.

If the imperial court treats the clan like this, can it grant land to the Fang family?

No matter how you look at it, it looks like a pig has become fat. You need to wash it off, eat a good meal, and then kill it to celebrate the New Year.

After Fang Jifan’s heart turned over and over again, he immediately said: “Why did your majesty say this? I, father and son, are loyal to your majesty, in wind and rain, in the sea of knives and fire…”

Although flattery sounds good, speaking also takes time. Emperor Hongzhi pressed his hand to interrupt Fang Jifan and said: “What I mean is… you have made so many contributions, and I have nothing to reward you. The Fang family has made great contributions to our Ming Dynasty for many generations, how can we not give you a heavy reward?”

” In the past, I was a bit stingy with you. “

Well, that makes sense, and I’m telling the truth.

Fang Jifan nodded subconsciously, and then shook his head quickly: “No, no, no, your Majesty really has nothing to say to his sons. I don’t know where to start with the word stingy?”

Emperor Hongzhi smiled, and he kept his own rhythm. He continued: “Do you know why? Because I felt that you were too young at that time. I gave you generous gifts at such a young age, just for fear of developing your arrogant temper.”

“As for me, I only have one son and one daughter. These are my closest relatives, my flesh and blood. Since my daughter married you, I will treat you as my own son.”

At this point, Emperor Hongzhi stood up and said, “What’s more, you have made such a contribution. Those disciples and disciples, all of whom are loyal to the imperial court and work tirelessly, have made great contributions. And how can these not be your contributions? I have been thinking about one thing, and now I have figured it out, you are not the youngest… …You are the Fang family, my daughter, and a member of the Fang family. The Fang family… should have its own ancestral temple.”

Fang Jifan: “…”

The ancestral temple and the ancestral hall are two different concepts.

Ancestral hall is a place where families worship their ancestors. Once it is upgraded to a temple, only the emperor and the king who split the land and sealed the territory are eligible.

Fang Jifan felt a little cold, and he felt more and more… a bit dangerous.

He opened his mouth to say something.

Emperor Hongzhi said: “You must be very uneasy at this time.”

Fang Jifan immediately shook his head: “Your Majesty is caring for people far away and has virtues all over the world. I feel like a spring breeze in front of your Majesty. How can I feel uneasy? I feel very at ease.” .”

Emperor Hongzhi smiled.

He knew Fang Jifan very well.

He was silent for a moment, and then continued: “Today is different from the past. I have been thinking about a question. There are thousands of countries in this world, and I, the Ming Dynasty, am among them. I want to be the kingdom of heaven. Beyond the heaven, there are countless territories. Can I, the Ming Dynasty, take it all in? No, the world is so big that even the Ming Dynasty cannot take it all into its own hands. Therefore, the Ming Dynasty will naturally remain the Ming Dynasty, and the rest of the kingdoms will follow suit! Those who follow will prosper, those who rebel will perish.”

After a pause, Emperor Hongzhi took a sip of tea from the tea cup on the side, and said: “I am thinking again, that the kings of all countries do not read Confucius and Mencius, and they do not understand Confucius and Mencius. We, the Ming Dynasty, have different cultures and races, so how can I trust them? If I can’t trust them, then why can’t my close relatives break up the territory and yet let them be called lonely?”

Fang Jifan said slowly. I began to understand what Emperor Hongzhi meant.

Enfeoffment?

This seems to be following the precedent of the Zhou Dynasty.

After King Wu of Zhou destroyed the Zhou Dynasty, in fact, the core ruling area of the Zhou Dynasty was not large. The land of Jiuzhou was filled with remnants of the pre-Shang period, Dongyi and various foreign races.

In the eyes of Emperor Zhou, looking around, the nine states were full of enemies.

In order to expand territory, the feudal system was born.

Countless tribesmen and heroes of the Emperor of Zhou were enfeoffed to various places, allowing them to establish city-states and open up new territories. On the land of Jiuzhou, vassal states, large and small, were established. They used blood as a bond and Zhou rites as their Standard, upward, obey the orders of the Emperor of Zhou, downward, govern the people of the country, and externally, fight against the barbarians by overcoming obstacles.

The current situation in Ming Dynasty is somewhat similar to that of Emperor Zhou.

Although the current cabinet system can control two capitals, fourteen provinces, and even all the capitals, however, no matter how far the distance is, it has reached its limit if you want to maintain your rule.

Take Kunlun Continent for example. If one day, the Ming Dynasty obtains the land of Kunlun Continent. This Kunlun Continent is thousands of miles away from the Ming Dynasty. If anything happens there, by the time their memorial report comes up, a year and a half will have passed. This year Within half a year, after waiting for the cabinet to draft a vote, the emperor made a decision, the edict was sent to Kunlun Island, and everything was lost.

The only solution is that Daming needs an agent who can make decisions. This agent must have authority. After all, if the authority is insufficient, who thousands of miles away will be willing to convince him?

But authority is based on life and death, so once a person has absolute authority, not only controls the army, but also can promote officials, and can even remove or even punish people at any time, then… this What is a person?

It’s the king!

Of course, since the Ming Dynasty felt that it would be troublesome to confer such a vassal king, at worst, this land would no longer be needed.

But the land is gone… Here, there will still be a king, because as long as there are people, a ruler will eventually form.

This ruler was almost a local native. He had no connection with the Ming Dynasty. He even spoke a different language.

So compared to the emperor canonizing his own relatives, obviously this ‘outsider’ is not the best choice.

Thinking about it, it was precisely because of this that Emperor Hongzhi came up with this idea.

In the past, in people’s minds, the so-called world was only the land of Kyushu, so it was impossible to allow others to sleep soundly under the bed.

But now, the sky is big and the earth is big, so the thinking is different.

Emperor Hongzhi looked at Fang Jifan’s thoughtful look and said with a smile: “I have figured it out these days. So…” His face became serious and he continued: “I plan to recruit all the young clan members to study at Xishan Military Academy Let them learn slowly. Maybe they will be useful in the future. Fang Zhengqing…”

Emperor Hongzhi said of his grandson, and he gently tapped the slip of paper with his finger: “I also intend to let him. He is my grandson and my flesh and blood…do you understand what I mean?”

Fang Jifan understood and felt relieved.

Yes, the emperor can’t kill his grandson, he said hurriedly: “Your Majesty is wise.”

Emperor Hongzhi smiled again on his lips and said: “In the past, the court was afraid that this clan had abilities, but now , I’m afraid that the clan members don’t have any skills. Of course… it’s a little early to say this now. I’m waiting for your good news. And…” Emperor Hongzhi lowered his face and said, “Why did Xiurong give birth to Zhengqing? “There has been no movement.”

“This…” Fang Jifan opened his mouth, trying to explain something.

Emperor Hongzhi said calmly: “Do you also have the same problem as the prince? Then…should you go to medical school and have an operation?”

Fang Jifan shuddered, his whole body felt as if he had been struck by lightning, and his face swished. He turned pale. His legs suddenly became weak. With a snap, he knelt down weakly on the ground. His voice was choked and frightened: “No, no need, I… I will work hard!”

Emperor Hongzhi agreed. With this sound, it was rare to see Fang Jifan being so cowardly, which actually made Emperor Hongzhi feel secretly happy. He nodded and said, “Remember, you are a single person from several generations, and you want to start the family business. With so many children, you can have many talents.” “Fu, do you understand?”

“I will work hard, work hard day and night, persevere, and die!” Fang Jifan banged his head on the bricks and vowed.

Emperor Hongzhi was just satisfied: “That’s good. You have to understand my painstaking efforts.”

“I understand.”

Emperor Hongzhi breathed a sigh of relief: “You and I are the same people. I only have one prince, but you still have Opportunity.”

Fang Jifan heard Emperor Hongzhi’s helplessness.

He nodded as if he didn’t understand.

He resigned angrily. When he left the Fengtian Hall, he felt that his back was so cold that it was terrible.

Thinking of the important matter that His Majesty had entrusted to him, Fang Jifan did not dare to neglect, so he hurriedly found Liu Wenshan and Liu Jin and his son.

Liu Jin was radiant, but obviously…he had lost a lot of weight.

When he saw Fang Jifan, he wanted to immediately bow down and lick Fang Jifan’s feet.

Fang Jifan kicked him: “You bitch, haven’t you eaten? Why have you lost weight?”

“Grandson… grandson…” Liu Jin lowered his head and rubbed his knee that was kicked, and said aggrievedly: “Grandson, change My grandson is not greedy.”

Fang Jifan put his hands behind his back and said, “Stand aside and listen carefully.”

“Yes.”

Fang Jifan looked at Liu Wenshan and sighed.

Liu Wenshan asked hurriedly: “Teacher, why are you sighing?”

Fang Jifan said: “I am thinking about the affairs of the Western countries. Your Majesty has issued an order to order Xishan Bank to promote the treasure banknotes. You see, how to promote the treasure banknotes.”

“There are two strategies. “Liu Wenshan was calm and relaxed.

“Tell me and listen.”

Liu Wenshan said: “First, slowly draw it…”

Uh…

Fang Jifan was a little speechless, why did he seem to have plagiarized his own work? Fang Jifan said: “There is no need to say the first, and the second is It’s not about destroying their own currency system and taking advantage of the opportunity. “

Liu Wenshan said hurriedly: “My teacher is really wise. Yes, the former takes a lot of time, but the latter… can be faster, as long as three years or as little as one year. It will take half a year to achieve results.”

Fang Jifan smiled: “As expected, you are indeed my disciple. I appreciate you more and more as a teacher.”

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(End of chapter)