The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1584

[1584. Chapter 1505 My Emperor’s Holy Ming]

That night, Emperor Hongzhi fell asleep.

Get up early the next morning.

Zhu Wenjing came to see the driver as usual and was still waiting outside.

Fang Jifan hasn’t gotten up yet. Xiao Jing originally wanted to send someone to urge him.

Emperor Hongzhi waved his hand: “There is no rush. He is young. It is normal for young people to be sleepy. Let him rest more.”

Emperor Hongzhi has already thought about returning to the palace. He cannot stay here for long. After all, he My grandson’s experience is not enough. If it takes longer, there may be another discussion between the DPRK and China. It’s just that it’s still early, so there’s no rush.

Hanlin Wu Jiawang came early to attend him.

Wu Jiawang obviously didn’t sleep well. His eyes were dark and green, and he said abruptly: “Your Majesty…”

Emperor Hongzhi raised his head and stared at Wu Jiawang: “Do you have anything to say?”

Wu Jiawang seemed hesitant to speak.

Emperor Hongzhi said calmly: “But it doesn’t matter. I’ve seen that you have something to say.”

Emperor Hongzhi said it casually, as if he could see through Wu Jiawang’s thoughts.

Wu Jiawang then said: “After all, this theater troupe is of the lowest quality… Your Majesty wants to build this theater troupe all over the world. Isn’t it advocating this trend? This is the sound of the trend. This trend cannot rise. Once it happens, wouldn’t it be the right thing to do?” …Yes…”

Emperor Hongzhi looked at Wu Jiawang

and said, “What did you say?” Wu Jiawang bowed hurriedly and said, “Yes, the businesswoman is still singing in the backyard.”

Emperor Hongzhi was stunned for a moment. , and then he couldn’t help but laugh: “I let the people listen to the opera, and it became a melodious sound?”

Wu Jiawang said with a bitter face: “If there is one, there are two, and if there are two, there is infinity. Everything is done first, but it cannot be closed later. Come on.”

Emperor Hongzhi took a sip of tea and showed no signs of anger or anger. He ignored Wu Jiawang and said to Xiao Jing, “Call Zhu Wenjing in.”

Zhu Wenjing came in energetically and bowed, “Your Majesty. …”

Emperor Hongzhi waved his hand: “Zhu Qing’s family came just in time. I want to promote the troupe last night. As the county magistrate, you have contributed a lot behind the scenes for this troupe performance. What do you think of this? “

Zhu Wenjing paused for a moment, as if thinking about something, and then said: “I don’t think so.”

When Wu Jiawang heard this, he raised his eyebrows and his eyes showed joy.

But Zhu Wenjing continued: “There is no money in the county. Who will provide the money for this troupe? If the court provides the money, of course it would be great. The lives of the people are too boring, so there is nothing wrong with letting them listen to the opera. It can be a good place to live. It would be better to teach for fun. If a large county wants to support such a troupe, it will be no problem. Unfortunately, Xiaguan is governed by a small county, which is a bit difficult because it is a small place. In the past two years, after I took office, I discovered many problems. For example, the New Deal in nearby Baoding was in full swing, and the people became prosperous. However, because of its remote location, the official roads were in disrepair. It is muddy when it rains, the railways are not coming, traffic is blocked, there are no merchants, and the people are afraid of poverty. As long as they are able-bodied, they have to run to Beijing and Baoding. They are homeless all year round. In this family, only the old and the weak are left. Women and children. I think the most urgent thing now is to repair the railway, otherwise… the exodus of men in the county will be too great.”

Wu Jiawang: “…”

It’s completely different from what he thought…

Emperor Hongzhi heard this. Then he smiled slightly and said: “This troupe naturally has internal funds and is under the control of the Jiaofang Secretary. Don’t worry, I won’t take your money. As for the railway, you have told me so many times. It is indeed not my decision, but… I will pay attention in the future.”

Zhu Wenjing’s face suddenly showed joy, and she kowtowed: “Long live my emperor.”

Emperor Hongzhi then said: “Wu Qing’s family just mentioned it. Mi Mi Zhiyin, this statement… actually makes me a little wary. Since it is Mi Mi Zhi Yin, of course I have to be careful and must not cause anything to happen because of it. So let’s do it. I am also extremely cautious about this matter. I value you. Wu Qing’s family is upright and well-read in poetry and books. He is obviously the most experienced in this matter. Otherwise, I will order you to go to the Jiaofang Division and take up the post of Music Director. From now on, if there is anything in the Jiaofang Division You have to report anything inappropriate at any time. With Wu Qing’s family, this Jiaofang Secretary can no longer harbor evil and spread evil.”

Wu Jiawang was confused.

This… was even more beyond his expectation…

The Ming Dynasty had two agencies that were specifically responsible for musicians, one was the Bell and Drum Division responsible for palace singing and dancing, and the other was the Jiaofang Division for outside the palace.

The Jiaofang Secretary manages all people with music status. Because they accepted the lessons of the previous dynasty, the Ming Dynasty despised music people. This Jiaofang Secretary is affiliated to the Ministry of Rites. The chief is called Fengluan, who is only a ninth-rank official. Below them, there is one Shao Wu from the left and one from the Right, and one Yue from the left and right, all with official positions from the ninth rank.

Who is Wu Jiawang, but the Hanlin who is serving as a chariot is a minister of the fifth rank. His rank is not good, but he is extremely noble. Now he is actually asked to be a clerk of the ninth rank, and he is also a lowly Jiaofang Si. , wouldn’t this be more uncomfortable than beating him up?

His face suddenly became miserable, and he opened his mouth to say something.

Emperor Hongzhi raised his eyes and glanced at him, and said calmly: “I have made up my mind. The Qing family is heartbroken about this troupe. I really need upright people like the Qing family to promote the atmosphere. I must not let this decadent voice be ruined. To win the Ming Dynasty, Wu Qing’s family, you have a long way to go.”

Wu Jiawang’s legs were already trembling.

His goal was to wait for a few more years of qualifications, but at the end of the day, he was to serve as a local chief envoy or even a governor. If there was a vacancy in the ministry, he could work as a minister. But now… he has become a low-ranking person. Official?

For him, this was like a bolt from the blue.

Zhu Wenjing licked her lips and saw Emperor Hongzhi’s temperament at a glance. She couldn’t help thinking that His Majesty was friendly on the outside but decisive on the inside. He couldn’t be offended, he couldn’t be offended.

At this time, I heard someone outside saying: “The Duke of Qi has arrived.”

Emperor Hongzhi immediately cheered up: “It’s getting late, we should go back to the palace.”

When Fang Jifan came in and took a look, he always felt that something was not right. The Hanlin Wu Jiawang who was accompanying him seemed to be dead. This is not scientific. , I didn’t say I wanted to beat him to death.

When Emperor Hongzhi returned to the palace, it was already evening, but he still urgently summoned hundreds of officials to see him and tell him about the troupe.

The officials couldn’t help but feel strange, but no one objected at this time. Obviously, for the officials, this was a very small matter, and it was money from internal funds, so what did it have to do with them?

Zhang Sheng, the Minister of Rites, on the other hand, thought in his heart. It’s joy that blooms.

Jiaofangsi? This Jiaofang Division is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Rites. Normally no one pays attention to the Jiaofang Division, but this time His Majesty has to spend money. This is not a bad thing for the Ministry of Rites.

However, Emperor Hongzhi asked again: “Where is Zhang Qing’s family?”

Zhang Sheng stepped forward with a calm face, waiting for His Majesty’s instructions.

Emperor Hongzhi said coldly: “It has been two months since the prince of the Ottoman Empire entered the court. Why haven’t I seen him asking for an audience so far? There has been no movement from the Ministry of Rites.”

Zhang Sheng was stunned. This conversation was going too far!

But when it comes to Ottoman affairs, to be honest, since he is the Minister of Rites, he really doesn’t pay much attention to them.

If you don’t see me, you will see me. Besides, this is still the responsibility of Honglu Temple to entertain. The Rites Department is only responsible for the negotiation and not for anything else.

But since His Majesty asked, he had no choice but to say seriously: “Your Majesty, the Ministry of Rites has not received the letter of credence from the Ottoman State so far, so…”

Emperor Hongzhi said rudely: “What’s the point? If they don’t deliver the credential for a day, “Books, you just don’t have any contact with them for a day?”

There was a bit of reproach in these words.

Zhang Sheng’s heart skipped a beat, and he couldn’t help but feel a little panicked. How could he have thought that the Ottoman country was so important to His Majesty? Wasn’t it just a country on the western frontier of the Ming Dynasty?

He hurriedly said: “I will die.”

Emperor Hongzhi said coldly: “The Ministry of Rites is really used to neglecting it. How can I relax and convey the decree that the Jiaofang Secretary no longer needs to be under the Ministry of Rites? Let’s go under the Zhenguo Mansion.”

Zhang Sheng: “…”

Damn it… What does the Ottoman Empire have to do with the Jiaofang Division?

However, having just been reprimanded by Emperor Hongzhi, Zhang Sheng felt it was inappropriate to argue over anything, not to mention that Jiaofangsi was an inconspicuous small yamen after all, and it was really not worth mentioning.

He felt a little depressed, so he could only say: “I obey the decree.”

It was finalized today. Emperor Hongzhi breathed a sigh of relief. The Ottoman Kingdom… well, he didn’t value it.

He just wanted to take advantage of the Ottoman state’s negligence to give Zhang Sheng an opportunity to get the Jiaofang Secretary to leave the Ministry of Rites.

Zhang Sheng was speechless. After careful consideration, he realized that His Majesty seemed to attach great importance to the Jiaofang Secretary, and was also very worried about the Ministry of Rites.

He smiled bitterly in his heart, but since His Majesty had already reprimanded the Ministry of Rites because of the relationship with the Ottoman Empire, the Ministry of Rites could not pretend to be dumbfounded.

So after leaving the palace, Zhang Sheng quickly ordered his scribes to find out where the Ottoman prince Suleiman was.

On the next day, the clerk waited for Zhang Sheng to come on duty and said: “Zhang Butang, I heard that the Ottoman mission this time is quite large. It is precisely because of Suleiman’s special identity. This person He is the crown prince of the Ottoman Kingdom, so the size of the mission is as many as a thousand people. Not only that, Prince Suleiman has been living in Honglu Temple since he arrived in the capital. It is said that in only two months, he has already He started to speak Chinese reluctantly, and he liked to interact with scholars. In the past two months, he often went to the Confucian Temple where scholars gathered to visit and talk to many people. He even… he even talked to monks. Talking with Taoists. But… he really didn’t care about the matter of meeting His Majesty. In fact, Honglu Temple had urged him several times. He just said that dealing with the red tape would delay the meeting. The time for a few scholars to discuss…”

“What?” Zhang Sheng was angry, and his eyes suddenly widened: “It’s really unreasonable, it’s crazy, he thinks I am in the Ming Dynasty, this is… this This is bullying the emperor and disrespecting the emperor.”

Zhang Sheng was angry and had no place to vent his anger.

(End of chapter)