The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1499

[1499. Chapter 1424 Reward]

Fang Jifan felt relieved when he heard this.

I thought Xu Jing was here to tear him down.

Although it is His Majesty’s will to immigrate to Golden Continent, no one in the world knows that Fang Jifan worked hard behind the scenes. If this was a mess in Golden Continent and wasted so much manpower, material and national power, I don’t know how many people would bury Fang Jifan alive. .

To sum it up.

What Xu Jing said is nothing more than one sentence: It is very difficult for everyone now, but the future is bright.

The soldiers and civilians of the Ming Dynasty were good at reclaiming wasteland. As long as they were given a piece of land, they would try their best to grow crops.

But when crops grow in the fields, some people still want to take their land. This is killing their father and mother. It would be strange if they don’t risk their lives with you.

You know, the Ming Dynasty has a lot of people but little land. In this overcrowded environment, even between villages and within a family, they can fight unremittingly for hundreds of years for an irrigation canal. Their children and grandchildren were killed in a blinding manner.

This is not to say that they are good at internal fighting, but that the land is limited and within the clan, if they do not stick together tightly and strive for more resources, they may really face the risk of starvation, or the extinction of the family or the annihilation of the clan.

If you don’t work hard, what will you eat?

These people were sent to Golden Continent and reclaimed land. This land is their own private property. If someone wants to rob it, it would be strange if they don’t fight hard.

Emperor Hongzhi looked solemn and showed respect: “The imperial court must try its best to send more money and food to ensure that they do not lack medical treatment or medicine. Jifan, you must prepare a batch of penicillin.”

Fang Jifan said: “My son I obey the order.”

Emperor Hongzhi said with emotion: “I read history, and Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty wrote a song about the great wind, saying: The strong wind rises and the clouds fly, and the strong men come to guard the four directions. : “I am luckier than Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty. I have many loyal and brave men who guard the place for me. This is the blessing of my ancestors…”

He paused, closed his eyes, and then opened his eyes suddenly: ” Your Majesty, Xu Jing has worked hard and made great achievements. I have already made him a prince. Today, the achievements he has made are by no means comparable to ordinary princes. When people are overseas, they need perseverance and a narrow escape… I want to make him a duke. Dear sirs. What do you think? “

Look at me, ministers, and I’ll look at you.

In fact, the Ming Dynasty had two great titles of nobility, one was for the founding of the country, and the other was for Jingnan, and now, another great title of nobility has begun.

In the words of Emperor Hongzhi, from the founding of the People’s Republic of China to the Jing Dynasty, and then to today’s voyages to the Western Seas, they were all turning points that determined the Ming Dynasty. It is understandable that so many people have made great contributions to the world, fought through life and death, and received a lot of rewards.

The function of the reward is to encourage more people to die for it.

Now speaking of it, Xu Jing’s achievements are enough to make him a public official.

Liu Jian paused: “Old minister, I have no objection.”

The others nodded.

Emperor Hongzhi said: “And… Liu Jie…”

Liu Jie…

People were stunned and looked at Emperor Hongzhi.

Emperor Hongzhi said: “Liu Jie was originally a member of the Imperial Academy. He joined the army by writing and writing. He traveled across the oceans and died for the Ming Dynasty. This is also a great achievement. I saw that he was covered with scars. I was really moved. There is such a strong man in the world. I want to make him a marquis. , to show his courage.”

This time, he did not ask Liu Jian for his opinion.

Liu Jian was silent.

His own son, who won the first prize in the exam, turned his head and ran to Huangjinzhou to join the army. Now… he has become a marquis.

What a life opportunity this is.

The greatest advantage of a title is that it can be hereditary and replaceable, and you can live with the country. As long as you do not commit the serious crime of treason, the prosperity and wealth of your descendants can be guaranteed.

The Liu family has a marquis.

Liu Jian felt sorry for his son, but he also suddenly felt that… maybe… compared to his son, maybe… he was far inferior to his. His fortune might even be forgotten after a thousand years, as the chief bachelor of the cabinet. But I remember that there was a marquis who was able to control the waves in the sea.

Liu Jian was both happy and worried, with mixed feelings in his heart, and bowed down: “Old minister… thank you for your grace.”

“It’s not the Qing family that thanks me, it’s me who should reward you…” Emperor Hongzhi said with emotion: “No matter how many rewards I give, they are all worth it.” Not as good as Liu Jie, who has been through life and death.”

As he said that, he sighed: “In the past, I always asked, who can help me share my worries? The mighty world, thousands of miles of mountains and rivers, internal and external troubles, are all tied to me. How painful it is. But now we know that there are many warriors in the world who have made great achievements in the world. Without them, I would not be able to solve these messes even if I have infinite energy. , are all pillars. If I don’t reward them, how can I encourage the underachievers? But…”

Emperor Hongzhi couldn’t help but look at Fang Jifan, as if he just remembered: “I just remembered that they are all Fang Jifan’s disciples, Jifan, your disciples. “Professor Dou is very good.”

Fang Jifan said: “I am loved by Your Majesty. I am always in front of Your Majesty and listen to Your Majesty’s teachings. I am a person with a brain disease. What knowledge can I have? , I have just learned some truths, and I feel ashamed to teach them to others. In fact, this is all your Majesty’s credit. It is your Majesty’s good teaching to his ministers that made Xu Jing and others so successful.”

Emperor Hongzhi. He said in surprise: “Really?”

Fang Jifan was solemn, shook his head, and said solemnly and uprightly: “I am speaking out of justice!”

All the ministers were completely convinced.

This bitch has re-explained what it means to speak up with justice.

It seems that a decent word will soon become stinky. From then on, no one can boast of speaking uprightly.

Emperor Hongzhi laughed dumbly: “That’s nonsense. It’s your credit that’s your credit. Why refuse? I’m the emperor, and I’m still robbing you of your credit. I talk about brain diseases all the time. The psychiatry department of Xishan Hospital has set up such a I haven’t seen you for a long time. If you continue to talk nonsense, I will send you to a psychiatric hospital for ten or eight years.”

Fang Jifan shuddered, almost in tears, and said with aggrieved face: “I have no choice but to admit it. Well, yes, my son has a lot of talents all over the world. I was lucky enough to teach some disciples, who are still quite talented and have made some achievements. “

Emperor Hongzhi: “…”

Emperor Hongzhi didn’t know whether he should be satisfied or not.

But Xu Jing said at this time: “Your Majesty, in addition to bringing a batch of specialties and gold and silver from the Golden Continent, I also brought a treasure that I want to present to Your Majesty. This treasure is the astronomy of Xishan Academy. Wang Wenyu from the School of Geography brought it back. He set out from Liaodong and crossed the strait by land to the northern part of Huanghuangzhou. Then, he went south all the way… to meet us… “

Wang Wenyu…

Emperor Hongzhi was a little moved.

He thought Wang Wenyu was dead.

The troops that had escorted him all returned in vain, and only he insisted on continuing westward.

Emperor Hongzhi looked surprised. He looked at Xu Jing: “Where are these people now?”

“After they met with us, they became seriously ill because they were not accustomed to the climate and the soil. They had to be treated for a long time before they recovered. Because He was recovering from a serious illness, so he was not suitable for sailing. This time, he asked his ministers to send him a geographical atlas that he had surveyed and mapped along the way, as well as notes along the way, and a generous gift. “

…

Not long after.

A large box was delivered to Emperor Hongzhi.

The box was opened, and inside were stacks of manuscripts and albums.

Xiao Jing picked up some and sent them to Emperor Hongzhi.

This manuscript is obviously quite old, but it is still well preserved.

Opening it, there are maps drawn by Wang Wenyu.

The Spanish began to develop in the northern part of the Golden Continent. Therefore, in addition to crossing the Bering Strait, they also needed to find ways to cross the territories of many natives and Spanish. This journey was extremely difficult.

The various tribes of the natives, the trading points of the Spaniards, and the number of armed forces are all recorded in great detail.

What conditions are needed to pass through the Bering Strait, where are the locations of roads and bridges, and what methods should be used… These are all recorded in great detail.

In the notes, there are various records about climate and humanities. They even mark what mountains there are, what special products there are, and what are the pros and cons of garrisoning troops and horses.

Emperor Hongzhi was shocked.

This is really a desperate effort.

He looked carefully at the military strength and fighting methods of various native tribes and kingdoms along the way.

And Wang Wenyu even put forward a point.

Developing in the southern part of Golden Continent is far inferior to developing in the north.

Because there are many dense forests in the south, it is not suitable for immigrants to open up wasteland and expand. Moreover, the natives are good at fighting in dense forests and are extremely dexterous.

But in the north, there are thousands of miles of fertile wilderness. Except for a few large mountains, it is almost a large plain. As long as the immigrants organize a cavalry, if there are natives who invade, these natives who have no idea what cavalry is, will It can be easily defeated with just one strike. The war horses have an absolute advantage in the north.

The Spaniards in the south were squeezed by the Ming Dynasty, and gradually began to focus on the north. The Ming Dynasty also had to find ways to move north quickly.

To do this, you must have a large number of horses, the more the better.

Emperor Hongzhi couldn’t help but be surprised.

The message Wang Wenyu brought is extremely precious.

Even the Golden Continent, to a certain extent, is just a concept to the Ming Dynasty. After all, it is too vast, thousands of miles from north to south. To the Ming Dynasty, this is just a huge island. There are many places, it seems Hidden in the fog of the unknown.

And useful information is crucial.

Emperor Hongzhi said subconsciously: “Come here, get the map.”

Xiao Jing hurriedly asked two eunuchs to get the map.

The map was laid out directly on the ground like a carpet.

This is the map of Golden Continent.

There are only small dots on it. These small dots are densely distributed in the central, southern and western parts of Golden Continent. Each dot is a settlement point. Most of the rest of the places are blank. , maybe not even one percent.

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