The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1588

[1588.Chapter 1509 Credentials]

Suleiman said this, his eyes lit up.

He slowly said: “Although the Ottomans are big and powerful, spanning thousands of miles and carrying millions of armors, they are a mixture of different ethnic groups and believe in different gods. Because of this, ethnic groups are separated from ethnic groups. You need to be the only one to be respected. One technique can confirm the idea that the monarch is unified. From then on, he will be like the Ming Dynasty. If he takes the imperial examination and takes the eight-legged essay, he can make a fist with one hand… This is a good medicine for governing the country.”

He said, but he became depressed again. .

These days, he kept thinking.

Suleiman was an ambitious man.

He had to think about it every day. His ambition was to conquer Persia, to move west to Italy and seize territory that the Ottomans had long coveted.

But Osman has experienced ten generations of monarchs. Although it continues to expand, it still stops in Austria…

Taking a deep breath, a sharp edge flashed in his eyes.

After many years of experience in Kasha, he has already developed his perseverance.

To a certain extent, he has the same temperament as Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty in the Central Plains.

Smart, ambitious, but also stubborn!

They also control their world with an iron fist and strong willpower. Once they set a goal, they remain unmoved, like steel.

He said calmly: “If someone objects, so what. Using your logic, I am their father, king, king, minister, father, son, son. You can ride and shoot in random clothes, so what can’t I, Osman? Yes, yes… “

Liu Shang was listening to Suleiman’s nonsense, but he felt sour in his heart.

Someone else’s prince.

The princes of other families are thinking about how to govern the country every day, but the prince of his own family… is said to be very hard at work… tilling the land.

Suleiman came back to his senses, glanced at Liu Shang, and said: “I will bring the great Confucian scholars to compile the teachings of Confucius and the sage, set up the eight-legged essay, hold the imperial examination and select officials, and then invite the Confucian scholars to teach in my capital. “Do you think it’s okay?”

Liu Shang: “…”

Suleiman couldn’t help but said, “What are you thinking?”

“

No,” Suleiman said. Sip the tea.

In fact, he didn’t like drinking tea at first, but gradually he fell in love with it. Once he liked it, he couldn’t put it down.

When this tea enters your mouth, it is like thousands of years of Central Plains culture. As this elegant tea slowly flows into your mouth, you can taste this unique oriental charm.

Liu Shang showed a wry smile.

Suleiman had a different kind of shrewdness. In his seemingly frail body, there was a small thought that was not suitable for his age, and he said meaningfully: “Are you thinking about your prince again?”

Liu Shang was startled. , and then quickly shook his head: “No, no.”

Suleiman smiled and said: “You don’t have to be afraid. In fact, these days, I have been in contact with the Confucian scholars, and whenever the prince is mentioned, they all shake their heads, although they dare not say anything , but it is clear from their faces. I understand your thoughts very well. You see that I am seeking to enrich the country and strengthen the army, but your prince is still like a child… “Isn’t that right

? Lyman said it very straightforwardly, and Liu Shang wanted to argue something.

After all, he was a Hanchen…but he finally became silent, feeling that such an argument did not have much confidence.

Seeing that he was in trouble, Suleiman immediately smiled and said: “Forget it, I will present the credentials as soon as possible. I will not embarrass you. Yes, thank you for your hard work these days.”

After that, He winked at the waiter beside him.

The waiter understood, and immediately took out a piece of gold.

This gold was real, half the size of a fist, and was delivered directly to Liu Shang.

Liu Shang glanced at the gold greedily, but quickly shook his head: “Your Highness, what do you mean?”

Suleiman said gently: “You are a country of etiquette, and I am also a sensible person. This is your reward for taking care of me for many days. A good monarch will not be stingy with gold and silver. This is a small thought, so please accept it.”

Liu Shang’s face trembled.

It would be great if the prince of his family could treat him like this.

The so-called scholar dies for a confidant.

When he thought about his mortgage, which seemed endless, Liu Shang’s heart ached when he thought about the debt that would have to be repaid in the next few decades.

But then, he said seriously: “I am a minister of the Ming Dynasty. How can I accept favors from foreign countries? If I do this, I will lose my way of being a minister. Your Highness the Prince loves and has good intentions, and Liu Shang understands it, but this gold cannot be accepted. If it is Your Highness looks down on me, Liu Shang, so please take it back. If you don’t, you will be looking down on your subordinates.”

Suleiman looked solemn and thought to himself, this is a country of gentlemen.

After Liu Shang said these words, he still reluctantly glanced at Jin Zi. He wanted to slap himself. He really wanted to save face rather than lose face, but he still tried hard to show an uncompromising look.

………

Emperor Hongzhi looked at the report and felt very strange.

Since I mentioned this person named Suleiman, it’s good now. The news I got from the factory guard is that countless people praised Prince Suleiman.

It is said that he is polite and virtuous, and that he advocates Confucianism and is eager to learn.

Although no one mentioned the prince.

But Emperor Hongzhi had a vague feeling that someone used Suleiman as a mirror and became the opposite of the prince.

Emperor Hongzhi didn’t seem to say anything about this.

He was different from these ministers. Emperor Hongzhi had already found what he wanted.

However, it was a letter about salary regulations sent by Fang Jifan that aroused great interest in Emperor Hongzhi.

In fact, salaries need to be changed. This is an urgent issue.

In places such as Baoding, salaries are actually different.

After all, since officials were selected as officials, these officials have always been required to support their families. Even low-level officials have been recruited by themselves, instead of being simple servants before. You have to get them out of production and concentrate on being officials. .

Once the salaries of officials are established, the salaries of senior officials, clerks, and even officials will also have to change step by step.

There was even an interesting phenomenon.

The officials selected by the Ministry of Personnel began to be assigned to various provinces and prefectures. The salaries of these selected officials were drawn up by the Ministry of Personnel. Their salaries were actually no lower than those of ordinary local officials. This was because local officials followed the rules. Another salary system.

Nowadays, the revenue of the treasury is no longer what it used to be. Changing salary and salary ranks while inspecting the capital has become a new problem.

As usual, we will promote the experience from Baoding.

The cabinet’s attitude towards this seems somewhat ambiguous.

After all, ministers are all disciples of saints and are embarrassed to talk about money.

No one can bring up the matter of asking for a higher salary, and only Fang Jifan would be the most appropriate to bring it up.

But as for the cabinet, its attitude was ambiguous and ambiguous. In the draft, there was only a vague mention: “It may be discussed.”

And then… it was gone.

Emperor Hongzhi understood clearly, pointed to the memorial, and said with some caution: “The factory guards will focus on this these days, check the prices in various places, and if the officials have no other income based on the current salary, Is life difficult…”

Xiao Jing quickly bowed and said: “My servant obeys the order.”

Soon, a eunuch came: “Zhang Sheng, the Minister of Rites, came to see you.”

Emperor Hongzhi nodded: “Xuan.”

Zhang Sheng came in and saluted.

“Your Majesty, Osman submits his credentials.”

Zhang Sheng took out the credentials. Originally, Zhang Sheng did not need to submit the credentials in person, but his Majesty specially informed the Ministry of Rites for this purpose last time, so he came in person.

Emperor Hongzhi nodded. In fact, the letter of credence is just a formality. You can probably know what it contains without reading it.

Emperor Hongzhi said: “Then let’s find an auspicious day to invite the Ottoman envoy to see him.”

“Yes.”

After saying that, Emperor Hongzhi bowed his head and prepared to continue reading the memorial.

Feeling that Zhang Sheng was silent, he raised his head and asked, “Is there anything else going on with Zhang Qing’s family?”

Zhang Sheng said, “This Ottoman prince has a merciless request.”

Emperor Hongzhi put down his pen and looked at it with interest. Zhang Sheng said: “I heard that the Ottoman state is a country of ten thousand chariots, with millions of armors, which is comparable to that of an ordinary small country. This time they intend to rebuild trade routes, which is not a bad thing. You are the Minister of Rites, if you are his envoy If you have any requests, you can try your best to satisfy them. When the envoys of the Ming Dynasty come to visit, it is natural for me to treat them with courtesy.”

“This matter is a little different.” Zhang Sheng looked a little embarrassed.

Your Majesty, this is no small request.

Emperor Hongzhi frowned, could it be that… the request is unreasonable?

If so, this is an offense to the power of God.

Emperor Hongzhi’s face showed a hint of solemnity, and he said calmly: “Let me hear it.”

Zhang Sheng said: “This prince hopes… the Ming Dynasty will allow him to ask the learned people to return to the west.”

Learned people?

Emperor Hongzhi frowned. He

raised his eyebrows and said in surprise: “Is this man so ambitious that he wants to be my academician?”

Zhang Sheng felt a pang in his heart and hurriedly shook his head: “Your Majesty, he is a Confucian scholar.” “

Oh.” Emperor Hongzhi exhaled, as if He felt much more relaxed, but…there seemed to be something wrong with this, so he said, “I understand.”

In response, Emperor Hongzhi just nodded vaguely, but said nothing more.

Immediately, he waved his hand: “Please excuse yourself.”

This request was very strange.

However… after reading the report from the factory guard, and thinking about it carefully, it is understandable.

After Zhang Sheng left, Emperor Hongzhi said to Xiao Jing, “Summon Fang Jifan for an audience.”

An hour later, Fang Jifan came in out of breath and saluted, “Your Majesty, what do you want me to do?”

Emperor Hongzhi looked at Fang Jifan deeply. He pursed his lips towards Xiao Jing and said, “Please take a look at Osman’s credentials.”

Fang Jifan took the credentials from Xiao Jing’s hand and looked at them. There was no difference between this credentials and other credentials.

“Er Lin doesn’t understand.”

Emperor Hongzhi said calmly: “Prince Osman also has an unkind request. He hopes to recruit Confucian scholars in our Ming Dynasty to go west.”

Fang Jifan: “…”

In fact, he was really not surprised, but…

This Suleiman is really a talent.

Seeing Emperor Hongzhi’s hesitation, Fang Jifan smiled in his eyes and suddenly said meaningfully: “Your Majesty, the Ottomans… are rich!”

(End of this chapter)