The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1568

[1568.Chapter 1489: Peace]

Liu Shang, as an official of the Honglu Temple’s Host and Guest Department, looked at the prince from the west and said in his heart that he was as unhappy as he was.

What about your prince, does he like farming?

This is very harsh!

This…is this what people say?

You are a prince who has come from afar and Honglu Temple treats you with courtesy. How can you make sarcastic remarks? The most ironic thing is that our Ming Dynasty Crown Prince?

Liu Shang was angry, but he was not stupid enough to immediately show off to this guest, so he smiled and said: “My Ming Dynasty Crown Prince is good at…”

Suleiman naturally knew that Liu Shang would accept He came down and wanted to say something, but he had no intention of listening to Liu Shang’s praise. He was also a young man. Although he looked weak, he was sharp and restrained. He smiled: “The prince who is ready to take over the throne should first let him study in the palace. After that, he was sent to the border towns of the empire and let him be with the soldiers, so that he could get the support of the soldiers. The wealth of the Ming Dynasty surprised me. There are many new things here that I have never heard of. You have many It’s worth learning. I really want to stay here for a few more days, preferably three years, or even… I have no intention of visiting your emperor. I just want to live here like a commoner. It’s just a pity that you have no education for the royal family. , but it seems backward. I also heard that you have hundreds of royal relatives and nobles, right?”

Liu Shang was a little confused.

He even suddenly felt that, in fact, Suleiman was having a serious discussion with him instead of ridiculing him.

It’s just… is this issue of royal education something that I, Liu Shang, can discuss?

Ah, the Beijing investigation is about to begin. Do you think I can’t die fast enough?

Of course…

since he couldn’t answer the question about royal education, he could answer the next question.

Liu Shang still maintained a reserved smile and said: “In terms of the royal family, yes.”

Suleiman smiled and said: “This is very regrettable. Many of your feats are amazing, but in management But there is a huge lag. Hundreds of thousands of royal families need to be supported, just to show the emperor’s kindness and harmony with his relatives?”

Liu Shang was a little confused. What did this mean?

He couldn’t help but said: “Otherwise. What?”

Suleiman still smiled, as if he was discussing a profound knowledge: “Of course, kill them all. The blood of the royal family only needs to be maintained in one person.”

Liu Shang shuddered involuntarily. I feel that this winter is extremely cold.

Of course, the collision of civilizations is generally like this.

Suleiman saw Liu Shang’s confusion.

He said: “In the Ming Dynasty, this was a treasonous thing, but in the Ottoman Empire, it may have become commonplace. Even… we deeply approve of such a system, because unnecessary internal strife between the royal family is, for the empire, It is harmful, it will weaken our strength. In addition, the Ottomans are surrounded by powerful enemies. Either we completely defeat our opponents, or the Ottomans will accompany Constantine just like the Byzantines. and perished in the fire of Dingbao. In addition to supporting the supreme emperor, our expenses are to support the army so that they can continue to fight until the world is conquered. The money and food wasted on a royal family can support an Ah. Zapu Infantry Regiment, do you understand this?”

Liu Shang: “…”

He looked like I don’t want to talk to you.

But Suleiman’s eyes were gentle, but very compelling.

This made Liu Shang have to say: “I disagree.”

Suleiman laughed again: “You have been favored by God, so you are surrounded by deserts, Gobi, wilderness, and countless mountains. With the support given by God, you only need to close the door and make everyone around you surrender. But we are different. We are in the center of the world. Any mistake we make may be punished countless times. The enemy is destroyed.”

“Just like…” He paused, still looking at the back of Zhu Houzhao, who was swaying away with a hoe.

At this time, the smile on his lips became thicker, but his eyes were secretly a little deeper: “Just like your prince, who can cultivate leisurely, where we are, not to mention me, even a Kasha will never Will do things that have nothing to do with his responsibilities, because… naturally there will be full-time people… For example, when I was the governor of Kasha, the civil and military affairs of the place had to be considered, such as raising food, training soldiers, etc. These talents This is what a successor should do,”

Suleiman said with a look of pride on his face.

Liu Shang hesitated and said nothing.

Suleiman raised his eyes and said, “I see you have something to say?”

Liu Shang shook his head: “No, no.”

There’s no way to have a good conversation, okay?

Suleiman saw Liu Shang’s mentality and said: “We are discussing and exchanging our ideas with each other, so why should we be secretive?”

Liu Shang could only say: “I feel that everything your Highness said is biased. , let’s talk about the tradition of your country. His Highness thinks that such a tradition is not bad, and also believes that having such a system will be of great benefit to your country. This is just because this knife was chopped on the heads of His Highness’ brothers and uncles. But if it was His Highness’ head that was chopped off, His Highness wouldn’t say that.”

Suleiman was stunned, uh… it was his turn to be speechless.

…

Zhu Houzhao ignored that there was a colleague from the West criticizing himself.

His current thoughts were on Fang Jifan.

After sorting out the data from the experimental field, he excitedly went to find Fang Jifan.

Fang Jifan looked lazy and said, “I’m injured… look at my hands…”

Zhu Houzhao felt that his good temper was about to be worn away, and he bared his teeth and said: “I can’t bear it anymore, you can try pretending again.”

Fang Jifan himself laughed: “Your Highness, if you have something to say, I will tell you about improved seeds and fertilizers. You probably already know, but now that there is no food growing, why bother me all day long, not to mention that I am currently planning the affairs of Jingcha.”

Speaking of Jingcha, Zhu Houzhao cheered up: “Jingcha, what? Do you have an idea?”

“If you want to do something, you must first choose someone. I have written a letter to Duke Yan Sheng, telling him that what the Beijing Inspector wants to investigate is not only the merits of officials, but also the morality of ministers. Duke Yan Sheng is After the saint, I also want to contribute to the capital. I hope he can come to the capital and work together.”

Zhu Houzhao said in surprise: “What do you do as a priest?”

In Zhu Houzhao’s eyes, Yanshenggong is a priest. .

Fang Jifan sighed: “This is a saint, don’t slander him.”

Zhu Houzhao snorted: “He may not listen to you.” Fang

Jifan laughed, with pride in his smile: “I still have dozens of Jiao Fang is here, he must have heard about it.”

Zhu Houzhao was stunned, and then retorted: “You yourself said that he is a saint, and you are in Qufu, do you think he will submit?”

At this moment, Fang Jifan looked at Zhu Houzhao deeply. He glanced at him and said, “You don’t understand Yan Shenggong.”

After saying that, Fang Jifan was unwilling to continue the topic and said instead: “Besides, I heard that Chen Tianjin, the minister of the Ministry of Rites, wrote a letter against the Beijing Chariot. This person has quite a few people. His majesty was still furious, so he wrote a letter to object. He is a man. I admire him very much and admire him very much. So… this time… I want to invite him to the capital inspection system. He came in. In addition, there are Duke Yingying, Duke Chengguo… and Marquis Shouning… My abilities are very limited. It can be done by myself, Liu Jin, and Ouyang Zhi. I’ve already thought about it, and I have to work together. Now that I think about asking them for help, I have a headache. I need to visit them one by one. Your Highness, you must not think that I have nothing to do. I am on an errand for His Majesty. It’s really heartbreaking.”

Zhu Houzhao snorted and said, “Didn’t you invite me to preside over it, and now you invite so many people?”

He complained a few times, and suddenly, someone came in from outside, and it was Wang Jinyuan. : “Master, Chen Tianjin, the Minister of Rites, is here.”

“Oh…” Fang Jifan stood up in surprise: “I’ve been waiting for him for a long time, please come quickly.”

Zhu Houzhao was not interested in this at all, holding his farming data. , simply left first.

Chen Tianjin is the minister of the Ministry of Rites. He is extremely worried about His Majesty’s decree to restart the Beijing Police. He is worried that the Beijing Police will eventually become a tool for some people to seek personal gain.

Chen Tianjin has a bad temper. Like most ministers, he doesn’t think highly of Fang Jifan. When he heard that Fang Jifan invited him to Xishan for a talk, the first thing he thought of was that this dog-like thing Fang Jifan must be trying to attack him. Revenge, so many people were worried about him, but he laughed. If Fang Jifan had the ability, he would beat me to death. Today he was going to the meeting alone. Huh, what are you afraid of? I, the Ming Dynasty, have never lacked officials with integrity. .

So, he came with his head held high.

Fang Jifan welcomed him out affectionately. As soon as he saw Chen Tianjin, he held Chen Tianjin’s hand diligently and said with emotion: “Mr. Chen condescended to come here. It is really a great honor for Fang Jifan. Come, come, come, please come in quickly.” “I have heard for a long time that Mr. Chen is an upright person. Isn’t this… Fang Xiaoru from the Hongzhi Dynasty?”

Chen Tianjin glared, with fire in his eyes, and said coldly: “Fang Xiaoru’s car broke down in the market and he was killed.”

Fang Jifan: “…”

This man is very strong.

Fang Jifan said with a kind face: “I’m talking about character, not the outcome. Although some words, although I say this, it seems to be flattering, but even if it is misunderstood as flattery to our successor, I still want to say that the current emperor He is a benevolent king who not only cares about his ministers and opens up new avenues, but also loves his people prudently, causing those who are near to sing and enjoy him, and those who are far away to admire him. . Therefore, when the age of peace and prosperity begins, even if Han Wen and Song Ren are still alive, I will feel inferior. With such a sage alive, Mr. Chen can have no worries.”

Chen Tianjin’s face trembled when he heard it, and he opened his mouth to say something. What, but he still kept silent after all.

(End of chapter)