The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1492

[1492. Chapter 1417 The title of Marquis is not my intention]

. Emperor Hongzhi lowered his head and took a sip of tea. Fang Jifan had already explained the problem thoroughly in this short sentence.

If you listen to him continue to explain, it will be meaningless.

Everyone has their own position.

This has nothing to do with character or morality.

Emperor Hongzhi naturally had no need to portray those who stood opposite him, those gentlemen and scholars, as terrible monsters, or as morally bankrupt.

Emperor Hongzhi glanced at Fang Jifan meaningfully before speaking.

“Tianjin Wei received the express report, saying that soon, the large-scale Huanghuangzhou fleet will return. Their advance fleet has arrived. This time, your disciple Xu Jing has also returned, and there is another person, namely It’s what Liu Qing’s family has been dreaming about. Of course, I haven’t informed Liu Qing’s family yet. Alas…his son has been wandering outside for so many years. If he knew that his son was returning home this time, I don’t know how happy he would be. “

Fang Jifan looked very surprised, raised his eyebrows slightly, and asked in surprise: “Why did Xu Jing return?”

Emperor Hongzhi glared at him and retorted slightly displeased.

“Do you want them to stay overseas forever?”

Fang Jifan shrugged helplessly and waved to Emperor Hongzhi.

“That’s not what I mean. What I mean is… In the Golden Continent, the Spaniards have not yet been eliminated, and the fleet has returned. I’m afraid…”

Emperor Hongzhi did not agree with Fang Jifan’s statement, and he lowered his eyes and continued to purse his lips. He took a sip of tea and continued.

“In the report, there was no detail about what gifts were brought, and what else… In short, they were all vague. This time, you go to Tianjin Guard to greet you. Your master and apprentice can meet each other. Then he ordered Xu Jing to come and see him.”

Fang Jifan nodded and said, “I obey the order.”

Emperor Hongzhi smiled, glanced at Fang Jifan, and said calmly.

“Xishan Pharmaceutical, what’s going on now? I think the stock price is good. It has been rising. In terms of management, we must not let it slip. Now, I miss Liu Wenshan more and more. Among your disciples, you are the outstanding one. , in my opinion, Ouyang Zhi is the first, Liu Wenshan is the second, and the rest are also good.”

Fang Jifan bared his teeth in his heart, what, my Wang Shouren, Tang Yin, and Xu Jing are so good, they are only good?

Your Majesty is going crazy for stock trading.

Emperor Hongzhi said: “He is still in the West. Call him back to Beijing. I want to have a long talk with him. Anyway, in the West, the Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes have been implemented. I can see from their reports that the Siyang trading companies took advantage of this Opportunities are expanding, and many cities have merchants and banks stationed there. We, the Ming Dynasty, have exchanged goods and services with other countries, which has generated a lot of benefits.”

Emperor Hongzhi said, waving his hand, and asked,

“Have you arrived in Jiaozhi? I don’t know how his military training is going. I dreamed of him a few days ago. His skinny appearance was really endearing. I was afraid that he would be suffering out there.”

As he said this, Emperor Hongzhi’s eyes turned slightly red. .

Fang Jifan couldn’t help but comfort Emperor Hongzhi.

“Your Majesty, Jiaozhi is a good place, how could he lose weight? The dream is the opposite. Maybe Zhengqing is fat. Your Majesty, don’t worry. This child should work hard outside. Otherwise, I will worry that he has no future. It’s a disgrace to the family, and besides, his younger siblings are about to be born…”

As the saying goes, children and grandchildren are relatives from another generation.

Looking at Fang Jifan’s careless look, there is really no difference from Zhu Houzhao’s treatment of the emperor’s grandson.

Emperor Hongzhi’s face turned cold and he said sternly: “Get out.”

“Oh, I’ll take my leave.”

Fang Jifan dared to talk nonsense, and he hurriedly saluted and fled.

………

Emperor Hongzhi’s expression softened slightly.

He leaned on the royal chair and said angrily: “Look at what Fang Jifan said. Even the poison of a tiger does not eat its seeds.”

Xiao Jing stood aside with an expressionless face.

Emperor Hongzhi raised his head and looked at Xiao Jing with a puzzled look on his face: “Why don’t you speak?”

Xiao Jing thought for a while and said calmly: “This is your majesty’s family matter, and I have nothing to say.”

Emperor Hongzhi snorted coldly from his nostrils. Voice: “No parent in the world is so cruel.”

Xiao Jing: “…”

Emperor Hongzhi saw the strange look on his face, his face darkened, and he asked extra seriously: “What do you want to say this time?”

” My slave’s parents are much more cruel than Duke Qi,” Xiao Jing said calmly.

Emperor Hongzhi actually calmed down after thinking about it.

yes.

I am afraid of comparison in everything.

Such a comparison.

Fang Jifan seems to be a bit like a father.

It’s not like he’s completely heartless.

“Keep an eye on me over there in Jiaozhi. I’m always worried about Zhengqing, his child…hey.”

“I know.” Xiao Jing nodded: “Actually, I sent someone there a long time ago.”

“Yes. ? “Emperor Hongzhi didn’t expect Xiao Jing to be prepared.

Xiao Jing said calmly: “The emperor and grandson asked me many times about Fang Zhengqing’s current situation privately, so I made some arrangements.”

“That’s good.” Emperor Hongzhi breathed a sigh of relief: “Zai Mo has only one cousin in this world.”

Perhaps because of his age, Emperor Hongzhi cared more about his juniors. Xiao Jing was used to it, but He nodded gently towards Emperor Hongzhi.

Emperor Hongzhi closed his eyes slightly and leaned deeply on the imperial chair, missing his nephew.

………

The mighty fleet has passed through the Tsushima Strait.

This time, the fleet was returning from the Pacific Ocean.

They traveled westward along the route opened up by the Zhang brothers, and finally arrived at the Japanese country. Then, they carried out supplies in the Japanese country. The people of the Japanese country were very kind and welcomed the fleet. The shogunate tried their best to arrange supplies. The sailors, who faced numerous obstacles, stayed in Japan for a few days and spent a few unforgettable nights. Then they regrouped and continued westward.

“We’re almost there, don’t be in a hurry.”

On the human scum Wang Bushi, the eternal flagship of the Ming Dynasty Navy, in the cabin, Xu Jing was wearing a cloak with a tired look on his face. He sat on the edge of the couch, Then he patted the hand of the person on the couch.

The person on the bed was dying.

He is Liu Jie.

More than half a year ago.

A battle started thirty miles north of Xinjin. Liu Jie, as the vanguard, was attacked by the Spaniards and was shot in many places. The terrible bullets are still in his body to this day.

Because of the backwardness of medical care, some medical students in Huangjinzhou took seven or eight pellets from his body, but one pellet was only a tiny bit away from Liu Jie’s heart. The medical students did not dare to operate rashly. .

The wound continued to fester.

This time, Xu Jing made a decisive decision and decided to bring Liu Jie back to the Ming Dynasty. If he could survive it, maybe… there would be a way in the Ming Dynasty.

Liu Jie is on the line between life and death.

He had recurring and persistent fevers.

The wound festered more and more.

Ordinary medicines can no longer suppress her.

Most of the time, he was groggy and unconscious.

Xu Jing felt a little distressed when he looked at Liu Jie, whose face was pale and bloodless.

As a whole, the nephew has no trace of the squeamishness and arrogance of the son of the cabinet’s chief academician. He has gone deep into the enemy’s territory countless times and overcame obstacles time and time again.

Liu Jie’s body moved slightly, and he opened his eyes slightly. His eyes were open, and the pupils that were almost dilated showed no energy at all.

He continued to cough desperately, and then, his purple lips trembled slightly, and he uttered: “Uncle Master…Uncle Master…I think I will never see my father…”

His voice was very soft, very light.

So Xu Jing had to bend over and put his ear to his lips to barely hear.

“And Master…I can’t hold on anymore. I’m so tired, so tired. I don’t have a trace of strength in my body, but…but…my mentor’s great rule of the world…great rule of the world, does it start with oneself… Future generations, can you see this?”

“You have to live well and hold on.” Xu Jing covered his hand and tears fell on Liu Jie’s face.

Liu Jie is not young anymore.

But his words and deeds, to outsiders, seem so naive and childish.

But… only people like Xu Jing understand that this is not naivety and childishness. There is a kind of person in this world who has never thought about himself since he was born. No matter how dirty the world is, no matter how ugly human nature is, no matter how muddy the world is, but like this People still have a heart of gold.

Xu Jing stared at the dying Liu Jie in front of him, tears falling uncontrollably. He held Liu Jie’s hands tightly, giving him strength and confidence.

“You have to live, do you hear me? It’s almost here. I can already smell the scent of Nigu in my hometown. There will be a way. You have to live!”

………

Chapter 3 is here.

(End of chapter)