The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1437

[1437. Chapter 1365 People from the Northern Province are coming]

Fang Jifan was shocked.

He looked at Emperor Hongzhi in astonishment.

Obviously, Fang Jifan himself did not expect that His Majesty would make this request.

Just…

is it reasonable?

Of course it’s reasonable.

He is the emperor, so what he says is what he is, isn’t that what he is?

Fang Jifan immediately sighed with emotion: “I can’t believe it. I never expected that your majesty would be so interested in the research of medicines. This medicine can help the world. Your majesty has the people in his heart. This is treating the subjects as himself.” What’s more, without His Majesty, how could there be Xishan Academy, let alone the Xishan Research Institute? His Majesty is willing to take a deputy position, which is totally unacceptable to His Majesty. Your Majesty is in charge of the overall situation. The strategist is the head coach of the research institute. I dare to say with my conscience that with His Majesty in charge of the research institute, everyone in the research institute will be very capable and work hard to develop this medicine. “

Hongzhi .

The emperor looked at Fang Jifan with a smile.

Why do I like Fang Jifan?

If we get to the bottom of it, Jane is still in the emperor’s heart.

But how can Jane stay in the emperor’s heart?

You see, I just said something casually, and he immediately gave me 10,000 reasons. They were so conclusive that even Emperor Hongzhi himself believed it.

Such a minister is really hard to find with a lantern.

Emperor Hongzhi said: “That’s right, but… isn’t the prince already righteous?”

Fang Jifan said seriously: “The prince is your majesty’s son. Now I have discovered that your highness the prince has to govern Shuntian Mansion and study steam locomotives.” Recently, he has to knit sweaters. He has many things to do and has no skills. I have thought that I can no longer burden His Highness the Crown Prince. I should give him a deputy position to prevent His Highness the Crown Prince from overworking. And Your Majesty is His Highness the Crown Prince’s father. , it is natural to feel sorry for His Highness the Crown Prince. This is the so-called feeling of licking the calf. I strongly suggest that Your Majesty come to take charge of the overall situation of the institute. As for His Highness the Crown Prince and I, I will serve as deputy. In this way, not only His Highness the Crown Prince is grateful for His Majesty’s love and care. In my heart, my son and everyone at the Xishan Research Institute are also very encouraged. I just want to go through fire and water. If I can repay His Majesty’s kindness, it will be a blessing for three lifetimes. The ancestral grave is filled with smoke.”

Xiao Jing was shocked.

There was a buzzing sound in his head, like being struck by lightning.

Since Yu is born, how can Liang be born?

Fortunately, the dog named Fang was not castrated and entered the palace. Otherwise, there would be no place for me, Xiao Jing, to stand.

Emperor Hongzhi smiled, he was indeed moved.

He has read the paper. The medicine to be studied by the institute is so miraculous. If it is true as stated in Su Yue’s paper from the institute, then this medicine will be praised for thousands of years and save hundreds of millions of people.

Emperor Hongzhi more or less still wanted to be a holy king.

This is a little selfish thing on his part.

As for the prince… Anyway, the prince can build steamboats and knit sweaters… He is a young man, so he has plenty of opportunities.

Therefore, the slightest bit of thought in him was suddenly… moved by Fang Jifan’s words.

Is it really possible?

Then he looked up.

Fang Jifan gave him a look of approval.

Emperor Hongzhi said calmly: “That being the case, this is fine. In a few days, I will go to the research institute to have a look in person.”

He paused: “Besides, I am investing from my own funds…” Emperor Hongzhi seemed to start He hesitated, and finally gritted his teeth: “Take 800,000 taels of silver to support the research institute. Jifan, what do you think?”

Fang Jifan trembled with excitement.

The money is eight hundred thousand taels. Your Majesty is really generous this time.

Fang Jifan said: “Your Majesty’s move…”

“That’s all.” Emperor Hongzhi pressed his hands: “Stop boasting. You can talk to the prince about this. I will do my duty this time. If he complains, forget it.” “

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is the most filial person. Although he contradicts His Majesty from time to time, he is extremely filial in his heart. How can His Highness be dissatisfied? His ministers are using their heads as guarantees. If the Crown Prince hears about this, he will definitely be extremely happy.”

Emperor Hongzhi finally put aside all his doubts: “That’s good. I’ve worked hard for you, my successor.”

“This is what a son and minister should do.”

Emperor

Hongzhi nodded and felt confident.

But I also felt that eight hundred thousand taels of silver seemed too much.

But if you think about it carefully, I have already asked you to give it.

So, I began to worry again. This medicine is so miraculous. It must be extremely difficult to study it. This… is really difficult. Wouldn’t it be inappropriate if it is in vain?

He was thinking in confusion and glanced at Fang Jifan: “Is there no news from the Northern Province of Franco?”

His Majesty was still thinking about those Dutch people.

Fang Jifan was moved in his heart, what is this? This is the spirit of international justice.

Fang Jifan said: “So far, there is no news. Then Wang Xizuo…”

A hint of disappointment flashed across Emperor Hongzhi’s eyes.

“Oh, I see.”

He had more things to worry about now.

If you want to be the master of the world, you obviously have to work harder than the emperor in the past.

Fang Jifan said goodbye and left.

I was busy looking for Zhu Houzhao and told me about His Majesty’s appointment as the director of the institute.

Zhu Houzhao immediately said: “What does the emperor know?”

Fang Jifan: “…”

Zhu Houzhao said: “This is simply nonsense. He is his emperor, what does it have to do with the institute? Doesn’t he just want fame? ? Isn’t it just to wait for our medicine to come out so that he can get a share of it? I’m not going to do anything wrong. I’m going to submit a letter right away…”

Fang Jifan said seriously: “Your Majesty, your Majesty plans to spend 800,000 taels. Silver, support the research institute…”

Zhu Houzhao fell silent.

He seemed to have been thinking for a long time before he exhaled: “Father is my biological father. A son should be filial to him. He can do whatever he likes. After all, he is old. I don’t It’s time to disobey him.”

Fang Jifan nodded and said with deep understanding: “I think so too, even if my father doesn’t pay the eight hundred thousand taels of silver, we, as juniors, should do the same.” “

Yes” Zhu Houzhao. He said simply and neatly: “Speaking of this medicine, I am really worried. Everything is difficult at the beginning and it really costs a lot of money. Lao Fang, the manpower of this research institute is still somewhat insufficient. It is best to recruit a group from the medical school. Come.”

Zhu Houzhao may not know much about medicine.

However… the essence of any research is not about understanding or not understanding.

It depends on whether there is a scientific management method.

First of all, you have to have money, a lot of money, keep throwing money into it, and try again and again.

The essence of every attempt is trial and error. If this thing doesn’t work, then change your mind and continue to invest manpower and material resources to study another possibility.

Zhu Houzhao once led the Steam Engine Research Institute and had an effective method.

Moreover, he already has enough knowledge in medicine, and he has already understood the theory of small insects, but… it is still difficult to get started.

Fang Jifan comforted him. It was just a medical school, but it couldn’t transfer people anymore. If this continued, who would treat the disease?

In order to comfort him, Fang Jifan planned to ask him to sit on the stove.

After eating only half of the meal, Wang Jinyuan came excitedly: “Master, Master… hurry… hurry… Franji… someone is coming… someone is coming.”

When Zhu Houzhao heard this, he gritted his teeth: “They still dare to come, I I can’t beat them to death.”

Wang Jinyuan panted, smelling the aroma of meat and feeling hungry.

He finally regained his composure and said: “No, they are from the Northern Province. They are from the Northern Province. They were sent by Wang Xizuo. Master, Wang Xizuo…sent a boat. In the boat, there were people from the Northern Province. There are more than 170 people, and it is said that more than half of them are nobles and merchants from the Northern Province. Not only did they bring Wang Xizuo’s letter, but they also came to see the young master, saying that they wanted to express their gratitude to the young master. “

Fang Jifan’s face turned red instantly.

Because Zhu Houzhao looked at him strangely.

Fang Jifan couldn’t help but said: “What are you looking at? No wonder we, Fang Jifan, are from abroad?”

As he said that, he looked at Wang Jinyuan: “Where is the letter?”

Wang Jinyuan hurriedly took out the letter he had brought and delivered it to Fang Jifan. .

Fang Jifan took it and opened it, and familiar Chinese characters appeared in front of his eyes.

This must have been written by Wang Xizuo himself. It was clearly written in Chinese characters, but he had written it into tadpole script.

“Ah…” Fang Jifan suddenly raised his eyebrows: “Wang Xizuo became the governor of the Northern Province.”

“Governor, what governor?”

Fang Jifan ignored Zhu Houzhao.

But he continued to read.

This is an extremely long letter, tens of thousands of words long, describing what he saw, heard, and experienced after arriving in the Northern Province. He also reported on the current situation in the Franconian countries, and even the internal intelligence of the Northern Province.

Generally speaking, Wang Xizuo has established a firm foothold in the Northern Province.

However, internal and external troubles are still very serious.

A large number of people began to pour into the Northern Province. Although the economy of the Northern Province began to recover reluctantly, it was still full of waste.

Wang Xizuo has acquired countless assets in the northern provinces in the name of Fang Jifan.

In other words, now… Fang Jifan is the largest landowner in the entire Northern Province, and he also owns hundreds of shops, nineteen castles, two ports, and hundreds of merchant ships.

Not only that, Fang Jifan also extended many loans. There were thousands of people in Northern Province who owed Fang Jifan money.

Fang Jifan took a breath…

He had no time to look at his asset list.

Because… they are densely packed and numerous.

Of course, Wang Xizuo, the visiting delegation member who came this time, also made a report.

Among them, there are twenty-seven people with titles. Almost half of the rebel nobles from the Northern Province came, either in person or by having their heirs come. In addition, there are many businessmen. , as well as important people from all walks of life.

Wang Xizuo’s suggestion was to provide them with high-level hospitality and win over their hearts. Only in this way can the hearts of the people in the Northern Province be stabilized.

………………

third chapter.

(End of chapter)