The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1464

[1464. Chapter 1390 Close relatives]

relatives, clansmen…

family, country and world.

The first is the word “家”.

In ancient times, family was not a small family, but a big family.

Without a big family, there would be no unity and no protection against external dangers.

Starting from the Xian Zhou Dynasty, the so-called enfeoffment was actually a family-style enfeoffment.

A family moves to a certain place, builds a city, resists external dangers, and watches and helps each other.

But now, a new enfeoffment begins.

The Fang family is going to Huanghuangzhou. Everyone else is a big family and they happily move with guards. What do the Fang family bring?

A country needs a backbone and a community with a shared future that is connected by blood.

These people are inseparable from the vassal territory. Although the vassal state will recruit many immigrants in the later period, without the foundation of clan members, it is very troublesome to survive thousands of miles away.

Wang Jinyuan looked at Fang Jifan dumbfounded and thought for a moment: “Nan Hebo’s lineage…”

Fang Jifan sipped his tea: “Don’t be narrow-minded, look at the problem with a broad mind. Think about it again, for example, five hundred years “

Previously…”

“This…” Wang Jinyuan was shocked: “I’ll check it out.”

It’s a coincidence that Wang Jinyuan actually checked it out.

From the Yongjia period of the Western Jin Dynasty, the Fang family was originally a noble family in the north. But with the beginning of the Yongjia Rebellion, the Fang family at that time was divided into two. One branch stayed in the north, and the other branch went south. Yangtze.

After hundreds of years, the southern branch became increasingly thin. However, Fang Jifan’s ancestors were lucky. Zhu Yuanzhang happened to expel the Northern Yuan Dynasty, so they followed Hongwu Taizu Emperor Gao in the Northern Expedition in the south and made great contributions.

Over the past hundreds of years, the branch that stayed in the north has blossomed and is now very impressive. There have been some celebrities in history, but in recent years, it has been somewhat sluggish.

But they have a large population. The Fang family in the north is spread all over Lingqiu County in Shanxi Province and Yu County in North Zhili, with a population of more than 30,000 households.

This family, consisting of three or four people… was very prosperous.

Fang Jifan took the genealogy of the Fang family in the north and began to do his homework diligently.

Thousands of years ago, the Fang family descended from the Shennong family.

Shennong, that’s an amazing person.

Of course, that’s too far.

And to 1,300 years ago.

His wife, Mrs. Mrs…. Zu, well, whoever he is… Anyway, Fang Jifan has finally found a relative.

“What do Lingqiu County and Yu County say?”

Wang Jinyuan said with a smile: “We have contacted you. I heard that the young master is going to recognize his ancestor and return to the clan. I am very happy. The whole clan is excited, and the elders in the clan are excited. , I originally wanted to come to the capital to pay homage, but I was afraid of being rude…”

“That’s it.” Fang Jifan sighed: “It’s really not easy. This is my difficulty. Thinking that we, Fang Jifan, have such an honest and loyal tribe. I, Fang Jifan, am really filled with emotions. The Fang family is like water from its source. Although it has flowed to rivers everywhere, its nature will never change. You ask someone to send a message. “Next month, our descendant will go to worship our ancestors. Let’s talk about the long sequence and merge it with the family tree of our Nanzong Fang family.”

“Yes, I understand.”

…

The capital is not far away from Shanxi. Not far.

Fang Jifan was thinking about his relatives far away in Shanxi, so he and his family arrived quickly in just one day.

This is a village with a simple family tradition at first glance.

Lingqiu County is the location of the ancestral hall.

Tribesmen from nearby counties all came.

The local prefect, county magistrate, and various assistant officials also rushed over.

Fang Dong, the head of the Northern clan, had a bright red face.

Get rich, get rich.

It turns out that the famous Prince of Xinjin County and Duke of Qi belong to the Fang family. They were actually relatives more than a thousand years ago.

People come all the way to recognize their ancestors.

This is the thought.

Fang Dongliang couldn’t help but burst into tears, he was so happy.

The ancestors have accumulated good deeds, and the Fang family in Lingqiu will also become prosperous.

The county magistrate who used to be indifferent to him is now arrogant at the front and respectful at the back, holding Fang Dongliang’s hand and constantly greeting him: “Old lady, you have to pay attention to your health. Your Fang family is a good family and a loyal family. After that…”

On the other side, the prefect coughed.

He glared at the county magistrate fiercely.

The county magistrate had a look of resentment on his face and obediently stepped aside.

The magistrate just took the hand that the county magistrate had just held, and patted the back of Fang Dongliang’s hand: “Old man, I fell in love with you at first sight. I came to the countryside today just to visit you. You are really strong. I’m afraid I’ve already reached the age of seventy.” “

The age of seventy” means reaching the age of seventy.

Fang Dongliang said: “The little old man is only forty and eight.”

The magistrate: “…”

“Coming, coming…”

There was a sea of people outside, and countless members of the Fang family gathered together. In this crowd, people consciously separated their paths.

Everyone in the ancestral hall was even more shocked.

The magistrate and Fang Dongliang were the leaders, and Yinzi went out to greet them.

Then he saw a young man wearing an imperial python robe coming with several guards.

This is a gift from the emperor, and only the prince, queen, queen mother, meritorious civil and military ministers, kings of vassal countries, chiefs of tributary countries, and tribal leaders are eligible to receive the gift. This python suit is similar to a dragon robe, the difference is that the dragon has five claws and the python has four claws.

This bright red python suit almost blinded everyone’s eyes.

The magistrate, county magistrate and other officials paid homage after bowing their heads and said: “I have met the lower officials and met the Duke of Qi.”

Fang Jifan ignored them and said to Fang Dongliang: “Who are these people? It is a private matter for Fang Jifan to come to worship our ancestors. Instead of coming to do business, why are there so many officers, soldiers and servants?”

Magistrate: “…”

As he spoke, Fang Jifan cheered up and followed Fang Dongliang into the ancestral hall. Fang Dongliang took out the family tree. The Southern Sect and the Northern Sect were combined into one.

Fang Dongliang cried with joy: “Speaking of which, the Duke of Qi is my younger brother.”

Fang Jifan took his hand and said, “That’s it. In this way, my seniority is not low.”

“Okay, I’ll go and worship my ancestors first. .”

Fang Jifan went to his ancestor’s shrine, burned incense, and offered sacrifices.

The ceremony is over.

Fang Jifan and Fang Dongliang arrived at the east wing. Fang Jifan sat down, took a sip of tea, and looked a little tired: “Brother, this ancestral hall is too shabby. It really insults the reputation of our Fang family. What does Fang Jifan do? That is someone who has built a palace. In a few days, I will ask Xishan Jianye to build an ancestral hall that is dozens of times larger than this. Apart from the emperor’s ancestral temple, our Fang family’s ancestral hall should be the most majestic in the world.”

Fang Dongliang listened. , cried: “If this can be done, it is really a blessing for the Fang family, Lord Qi…”

Fang Jifan waved his hand: “Just call me brother, don’t be so unfamiliar.”

“Xian…Xian brother…” Fang Dongliang said a little jerky: “Our Fang family started from our great ancestor Jingyi Gong. There have been sixty-three generations, and the virtuous brother is the most outstanding… Think about it, this should be the blessing of the ancestors. Now the virtuous brother wants to build the ancestral hall again, and the foolish brother… is really… really… …”

He choked with sobs and began to wipe away his tears.

It’s good to have the Duke of Qi. There will be more opportunities for the children of the Fang family in the future. The Fang family will start to tremble. Let’s see who dares to compete with the Fang family for irrigation canals in the future. If you can’t beat them to death.

Fang Jifan said with a smile: “What does this mean? As the saying goes, one person can achieve enlightenment, chickens and dogs can ascend to heaven. I also plan to build a big house for everyone.”

“Big house…” Fang Dongliang was about to suffocate, and said embarrassedly: “This will cost a lot of money. “

Fang Jifan waved his hands: “You are all relatives, you say such things?”

“Yes, yes, yes, Brother Yu is ashamed.” Fang Dongliang nodded like a chicken pecking rice: “But, I don’t know, where to start? This…I’m not afraid of my dear brother’s jokes. Let’s just talk about the Fang clan in Lingqiu. There are more than 3,500 households, large and small, but there is little land and many people…I’m just afraid that this house will be repaired…”

“Of course not. “

Lingqiu Xiu.”

“Then…” Fang Dongliang’s mouth was as big as an egg, and he subconsciously covered his old heart: “Could it be… Is it going to Beijing… Going to Beijing…”

Fang Jifan said: “Going to Huanghuangzhou “

Pfft…

Fang Dongliang choked on the tea he just drank.

………

The tribesmen gathered outside the ancestral hall happily.

Everyone’s faces glowed with joy.

People from the Fang clan from nearby counties came.

There is another one that actually came all the way from Dusi of Xuanfu.

Now Duke Guo of Qi has gone to pay homage to his ancestors… Then, Fang Jifan’s followers directly brought boxes one by one.

Everyone looked at it strangely.

The box opens.

“Yeah…” People cheered.

It’s treasure money, boxes of treasure money.

A big deal, really a big deal.

Sure enough… Duke Guo of Qi is not only a relative of his own clan, but also a good person.

“I respect the order of the Duke of Qi!” Wang Jinyuan roared: “This time, we brought millions of taels of silver, which are to be distributed to each household. The Duke of Qi said that they are all one family, not to mention two families. You don’t have to be polite, I’ll take care of you from now on…”

Buzz…

one million taels of silver.

Distribute it.

There are thirty taels in this household.

Thirty taels is not a small amount. In the capital, if one does not eat or drink, he will have to save for a year or two.

If you were here, you might not be able to get it even if you save for ten years.

“The Duke of Qi is so kind and benevolent.”

“The Duke of Qi is waiting for all generations.”

“My uncle has returned home in fine clothes. We will see him later and salute him together.”

Wang Jinyuan pressed his hands and shouted hysterically: “Besides, according to the emperor’s order, the Fang family is about to move to Huanghuangzhou to the two countries of Lu and Qi. Everyone, from now on, you will belong to the Lu and Qi countries. I’m a Chinese.”

“…”

Suddenly, it became quiet outside the ancestral hall.

Golden Continent…

fuck…

the people are so quiet.

People are humble when they leave their hometown.

I heard that it is a very far away place.

“This is the emperor’s order. The old man, the prince of Xinjin County, has already gone ahead and is waiting for you to meet up. Duke Qi has a bad temper. He said it belongs to a relative, so come and get the money. If it doesn’t belong to a relative, eat the blade!”

( End of this chapter)