The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1554

[1554. Chapter 1476 Blessings of the Common People]

Making wine is a waste of food.

At one time, in many dynasties, wine making was prohibited. On the one hand, it was to put an end to luxury, and on the other hand, it was also to fear that food would be wasted.

That’s why Emperor Hongzhi mentioned this issue.

Wen Yansheng said in surprise: “Your Majesty, don’t you know that Xishan is currently trying every means to increase grain production?”

Emperor Hongzhi looked at Fang Jifan and Zhu Houzhao suspiciously.

I really don’t know!

Zhu Houzhao and Fang Jifan looked at each other, and Fang Jifan said calmly: “Your Majesty, there is such a thing. There is no wealth without work, and there is no stability without farming. Now the Xishan Research Institute, together with the Farming Institute, are doing their best to do this work. It’s just that I don’t have any clues yet, so I don’t dare to report it to claim credit.”

This explanation satisfied Emperor Hongzhi. In his opinion, Fang Jifan was still very safe in some important matters.

Emperor Hongzhi smiled expectantly and said: “This is a good thing. If the grain yield can reach 600 or 700 kilograms per mu, then I will have nothing to worry about.”

Six hundred or seven hundred is not a small amount. .

Especially for rice and wheat fields.

Zhu Houzhao winked, his goal was obviously more than that.

On the side, Wen Yansheng had already poured a glass of wine for Emperor Hongzhi.

Emperor Hongzhi looked at the small cup and couldn’t help frowning: “Why is this cup so small?”

“This is distilled wine…”

Emperor Hongzhi was in a bad mood. He sincerely drank to relieve his boredom today. He sighed and said: ” Change to a bigger cup, do you really think I don’t have the capacity to drink? I’m just worried that drinking will cause trouble.”

Wen Yansheng was speechless and looked at Zhu Houzhao inquiringly.

Zhu Houzhao raised his thumb and said, “How great! Come on, I will bring you a big cup for your father.”

After that, Zhu Houzhao went to get the big cup for Emperor Hongzhi himself.

In this era, rice wine was still the main drink, so it was indeed too stingy to drink white wine from a small cup like that of later generations.

Zhu Houzhao took a horn cup and filled it himself, with a somewhat meaningful smile on his face.

Emperor Hongzhi looked around: “This wine is crystal clear, but…”

As he said that, he picked up the horn cup and poured the wine directly into his mouth.

It’s just that…

when the drink entered his throat, it suddenly… felt like a fire. His throat was so hot that he felt like he lost consciousness.

Like a fire.

Immediately afterwards…the wine entered the esophagus, and Emperor Hongzhi felt that his whole body was burning. His face suddenly turned blood red, and he was sweating profusely.

As soon as the drink entered his stomach, he felt his belly burning, and the flame seemed to rush back into his throat again.

Emperor Hongzhi groaned twice, but was speechless for a moment.

With a sense of success, Zhu Houzhao raised his small cup, took a sip of distilled wine, raised his thumb and said: “My father has so much, and my sons can’t reach it.”

Emperor Hongzhi subconsciously pinched it his own throat.

Phew…hot…spicy…

Xiao Jing looked on, startled.

After a while, Emperor Hongzhi uttered two words: “Good wine!”

“Come again, fill it up!”

This time it was Zhu Houzhao’s turn to be speechless. Damn it…

Wen Yansheng and Fang Jifan’s expressions also changed. .

Emperor Hongzhi smiled boldly and said: “Come on, you guys come too, put on big cups, fill them up, fill them up, I’ve done it first as a sign of respect, drink them all in one gulp.”

“This…this… “Fang Jifan said with a sad face: “Your Majesty, I will go back and pick up the child later.”

Emperor Hongzhi glared: “What do you mean, there are so many reasons to drink with me. If you don’t drink, you will be cheating.”

” …”

Drinks are served.

The three of them were like prisoners about to be beheaded. They drank it all. Suddenly… Fang Jifan felt that he was going to die. He coughed desperately. He couldn’t stand it… the burning taste in his throat…

Emperor Hongzhi ordered people to pour out all the cups again. I was full, but I was the first to take a sip of the wine from the horn cup. The first time I drank it, I still felt it was extremely spicy. But with the second cup, I started to enjoy the feeling. At this time, my whole body was hot and my body was throbbing. He was sweating profusely, his whole body was hot, and his blood seemed to be boiling, but…it was painful, but it was pleasant.

Emperor Hongzhi said proudly: “Come on, continue.”

“Father, stop drinking.” Zhu Houzhao pulled Emperor Hongzhi’s sleeve: “If you drink any more, you will get drunk.”

Emperor Hongzhi looked at his empty cup and said: “I We’ve already drank, and now it’s your turn.”

Zhu Houzhao said with a defeated look on his face:

“I’m not afraid of getting drunk, but you are still afraid of getting drunk?”

…

Drink three glasses of wine.

Emperor Hongzhi reluctantly felt that he couldn’t bear it anymore.

He looked at Zhu Houzhao and Fang Jifan who were staggering around with a smile.

Zhu Houzhao grabbed Fang Jifan’s arm, breathed out the smell of alcohol, and said, “Ah, this big pig’s hooves is a little thin. Who raised this? Beat him to death.”

After that, Zhu Houzhao bared his teeth and became crazy. bite.

Fang Jifan retracted his hand and cursed: “That dog-like thing, who, who bit my feet, these feet are used for walking.”

…

Wen Yansheng can still hold on, after all, he has practiced. He was surprised that Emperor Hongzhi was sitting upright despite his drinking capacity.

Emperor Hongzhi looked at Wen Yansheng with a smile and said: “Mr. Wen is really generous.”

Wen Yansheng said: “Common people, please accompany your majesty for two more drinks?”

Emperor Hongzhi waved his hands and remained somewhat sober: “No, no, you have to drink in moderation. Okay, if you drink more, you will really get drunk. Seeing that Mr. Wen is not thinking about Shu, I envy you. It seems that even being a cook is not necessarily a bad thing. That’s wrong.”

Wen Yansheng looked at Emperor Hongzhi with a smile and said, “Your Majesty, that’s wrong.” Emperor Hongzhi raised his eyes in surprise and said, “Oh, what’s wrong with me?”

Wen Yansheng said, “Your Majesty, look at the people.

“

The reason why I don’t like Shu is because I am an official. Even if I resign, I am still respected in Xishan. With the care of the prince and the Duke of Qi, my life is worry-free. I only need to be obsessed with cooking, but I am a real cook. What is it like? Most of them live in poverty. They rarely have wives and children at home. They go out early and come back late. The little spare money they earn has to be spent at home, killing chickens and cooking sheep in the kitchen every day. What he usually eats is nothing more than simple meals. In the hot kitchen, no matter how hot the weather is, he still has to be loyal to his duties. Looking at the big stove, the hot oil splashes up and hits his body, which is all over his body. Wounds burned by hot oil. The so-called people who are covered with silkworms are not silkworms. This is what cooks should be like. Not only are they hard-working, but most of them are poor, and they are even of low status and are looked down upon by others. Your Majesty, you are a common people. Is your Majesty still envious of the cook you mentioned?”

Emperor Hongzhi: “…”

After a long moment, he sighed quietly and said, “I understand, I take it for granted. Thank you, Mr. Wen, for your advice.”

Wen Yansheng said, “This is also true.”

Why are all low-class people the only reason for being good at reading? After reading, you will have fame, and with fame, you can be superior to others. For example, ordinary people, because they have fame, even if they like cooking, in the eyes of others, they are Yaxing is just like the seven sages in the bamboo forest, just like Ruan Xian loves to play the pipa; Liu Ling is an alcoholic; Ji Kang is fond of forging iron; Ruan Ji plays the piano all day long and whistles. They are scholars, they play the piano, forge iron, and play the pipa. , Love drinking has become an elegant thing, but how many people who play the pipa on the street, love drinking, and blacksmith in the blacksmith shop can become Ji Kang and Liu Ling? The monarchs of the past dynasties all seek great governance? , But in my opinion, the great governance they seek is nothing more than the great governance expected by people like Ji Kang and Ruan Ji. The world is inherently unfair. Scholars are still scholars, and blacksmiths are still blacksmiths. “

Emperor Hongzhi. Listen, silent.

He thought thoughtfully for a long time: “So, sir, it is wrong to think that everything is of inferior quality, only reading is good?”

“Yes, it is also wrong.” Wen Yansheng took a deep look at Emperor Hongzhi and spat out. Smells of alcohol: “For scholars, isn’t this a correct sentence? But for ordinary people, it may not be so. It’s just that scholars tell them that this sentence is correct, and they naturally feel that, Maybe… this is right. Of course… reading is good, reading makes sense, and reading makes one’s will clear. The imperial court should promote reading, and reading can distinguish between high and low. Well… ordinary people are also scholars. This matter… shouldn’t be too much. “The discussion.”

Emperor Hongzhi smiled bitterly and said: “There are also wolves among scholars. I have seen a lot in the past, and I have seen it especially profoundly today.”

Wen Yansheng showed no fear in front of Emperor Hongzhi, but laughed and said: “In Xishan, the blacksmiths that ordinary people saw were good and bad. Some were just perfunctory and just living their lives. There were also some who devoted themselves to the art of tempering every day and were as meticulous as hair, and the grinding tools they made were perfect. “

Emperor Hongzhi suddenly fell silent.

After a long time, Emperor Hongzhi stood up and said: “What Mr. Wen said actually reminded me of something. Hey… why is the way of heaven unfair? God has no emotions and will not distinguish between good and bad. People will make mistakes in the world.” Blaming it all on God is an injustice to God. After all, the injustices in this world are caused by people, and they are caused by the people who have mastered the artifact. This person… is me, I just said that. I have thought about it for a long time, can I change this injustice? I think… it is not possible. This is not possible for ten generations of virtuous monarchs. Naturally, this crime lies with me. I can shirk it, but I can also try. “To make this world a more peaceful place, even if there is no real peace, at least tomorrow will be better than today. Even if it is just a little bit better, this life will be considered worthwhile.”

Wen Yansheng stood up quickly and bowed deeply to Emperor Hongzhi. Li: “Your Majesty has such a heart, it is a blessing for the common people.”

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