The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1593

[1593. Chapter 1514 Great joy]

There was silence in Minglun Hall.

Everyone looked at Emperor Hongzhi in astonishment.

Their minds are still a little confused.

We are just borrowing from the past to mock the present, no, no, no, we are borrowing from the Ottomans to mock the Ming Dynasty.

As a Confucian and a man of letters, isn’t this a matter of course?

But what does Your Majesty mean by this? Are you serious about it?

Emperor Hongzhi looked at these speechless scholars and said excitedly: “I also want to know what a state of etiquette should look like, and even more, I want to know what is so virtuous about the previous Ottoman monarchs. After the ministers leave, There is no need to come back in a hurry. I will study there for a long time. This time, I will help you. What is related to this is a major national issue of the Ming Dynasty. I will do whatever it takes to promote this matter. All the ministers will also admire me. Osman has been here for a long time. He will definitely be able to go here like a fish in water. “

“As for those who say that they have physical inconveniences, it is no problem. My Ming Dynasty’s carriages and horses can avoid the bumps. Oh, if you still have relatives who want to go there. , that is even better. I have been hearing from you all that your Ming Dynasty has many failings, but I have no idea where the failings are and how to solve them. I just need you to be my eyes and ears. , go listen and see. As for your care along the way, it is no problem. I also know that Prince Suleiman is the most courteous and virtuous gentleman, and he will treat you as an example. Okay, I will take good care of you along the way. I want to say hello to the Empress Dowager. She has been feeling unwell lately, so that’s all for today. “

The reason I used to say hello to the Empress Dowager is simply impeccable. I don’t bother to tell you. It has already been decided anyway, and you don’t want to see her again. I’m done, just get ready to hit the road.

Fang Jifan, who was aside, was already full of joy. He was about to cheer for Emperor Hongzhi. He finally suppressed his joy, but said: “Your Majesty… I wonder if the Hanlin Academy has recorded the list.”

At this time, Wang Bushi, a lecturer at the Hanlin Academy, stepped forward, holding a book and saying: “Before admission to the Imperial Academy, the names, place of origin, age, family status, and achievements of the scholars who entered the Hanlin this time were all recorded. Everything is recorded in the record. Your Majesty, Duke Qi, everyone is in this book, and there is no omission. Your Majesty is here, how can I dare to let anything slip through the net?”

Emperor Hongzhi nodded with satisfaction, you see…this is what his son-in-law said. It was a precise strike as I said, and it was indeed a one-shot kill.

It’s really not an ordinary pleasure…

Emperor Hongzhi said: “Very good, I’m done. I’ll leave the rest of the matter to the Duke of Qi.”

After saying that, he hurried away surrounded by everyone without hesitation.

The Confucian scholars who stayed inside and outside Minglun Hall still can’t relax.

Chen Jingye’s entire figure seemed to be completely petrified.

He was searching his words in his mind, wondering why His Majesty thought that he wanted to go to Ottoman?

That was thousands of miles away.

It has to pass through countless yellow sand and Gobi deserts.

Not to mention, only God knows what kind of barbarians the people there are.

As for Prince Suleiman, although he talks about him all the time, he just wants to prove to others. You see, all the princes of the Ottoman Kingdom come here to visit me…

but that’s all. .

He was still kneeling on the ground. Although His Majesty was gone, he seemed unable to get up.

Fang Jifan stayed, and many guards rushed in from outside. When seven or eight guards slashed their swords in front of Fang Jifan, Fang Jifan said: “What are you still doing? To avoid having a long dream at night… No, it would be too much trouble.” , it’s better to choose a day than to hit it. Send them back to the west quickly. There is no need to pack up their things. Don’t worry, I have prepared everything for food, clothing, housing and transportation. The carriages and horses are also ready. Send them to Yumen Pass first, and then wait for Su Lai Prince Man will meet and return to the west with Prince Suleiman. “

“If you still have relatives at home, you can go first. You can repair books on the way. This is a very important mission and is of great importance. Before leaving, for To prevent secrets from being leaked and causing unnecessary trouble, so you go first. If you need it in the future, you will send all your family members there. What are you still doing? Hurry up and leave without delaying. La, this is a happy thing, why are they all looking so bitter, as if they are dead?”

With the guards in front, Fang Jifan was full of confidence, showing a face that made the soldiers hate him.

When Chen Jingye heard that he was about to leave immediately, he almost fainted and said without hesitation, “Fang, Fang, must have had a plan.”

“What kind of plan, no!” Fang Jifan said confidently: ” The Ottomans are a country of etiquette. They sent you there, and they also had an imperial order to provide you with good food and drink. Why, you are still planning on me. Look at me as the successor, seeing that I have a brain disease and can be easily bullied. Want to blackmail me?”

“You…you…”

Before he could finish his words, a large number of guards appeared on the other side.

Cars and horses all entered the stables of the Hanlin Academy.

Here, the Confucian scholars were carefully watched by the guards as they got into the carriage.

There are four or five people in a car. As soon as people enter, the door is closed and locked directly from the outside.

No matter how much the people inside slapped the carriage, no one paid attention.

Once the bus is full of people, the car will drive away without stopping.

Immediately, new cars were added immediately.

These guards had all undergone professional training before this.

Fang Jifan is a very cautious person in some aspects. This is a matter assigned by His Majesty, so he cannot mess up the matter and cause trouble to His Majesty.

So before that, Fang Jifan simulated the environment of a Hanlin Academy in Xishan and then conducted exercises.

How to get cars and horses in and out, how to control people to board the car without hurting anyone, and what to do after locking the car.

Without professional coordination, this chaotic scene would have been completely uncontrollable.

Of course, on the other hand, the procedures still need to be complete.

This is not a human-tooth transaction, this is an imperial order, and the procedures still need to be completed.

Here, Ouyang Zhi has appeared.

He is the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. According to the imperial order, he personally takes the civil servants and works here on site.

Seals, ribbons, appointments, everything is ready.

One person gets on the bus, fills in his name, place of origin, and stamps it directly.

With a click, an appointment is completed.

This time it was in the name of the mission, and the officials at the top and bottom of the mission had no time to conduct screening to determine the level of the position.

There was no choice but to appoint officials in the name of ambassador and deputy envoy of the Ministry of Rites.

Ouyang Zhi was very serious about his work. He leaned over the papers and concentrated on writing. He could not hear all the noises and wailings around him.

Soon, a long line of carriages and horses set off towards the Hanlin Academy and directly out of the city. They were escorted by guards, as well as several full-time medical students and cooks responsible for catering.

The food is also prepared… After all, these are the imperial officials. Although the ambassadors and deputy envoys of the Ministry of Rites are only ninth-grade and ninth-grade officers, which are hardly popular, they are imperial envoys after all. Although there are many people, they cannot be underestimated. .

………

Fang Jifan sent the person away at lightning speed. All the Hanlin officials in the Hanlin Academy witnessed all this with their own eyes.

They all looked at all this with dumbfounded eyes, and the wailing sound was still echoing in their ears. When they thought of this, they couldn’t help but shudder, their whole bodies felt chilly, and their necks felt chilly.

They no longer even dared to discuss privately, and hid in their own public rooms one by one. Although they knew that Fang Jifan would definitely not come in, they still felt that Fang Jifan’s eyes were following him like a shadow, as if he was about to break in at any time. .

They were trembling, leaning over the koan to pick up their pens, but their hands were shaking so much that the ink was dripping like an awning.

Fang Jifan seemed to have settled his worries.

Ouyang Zhi had completed all the procedures, and Wang Bushi also sent the list to Wang Bushi.

Fang Jifan carefully compared the procedures with the roster. After confirming that they were correct, he put it down, stretched out, and said in a relaxed mood: “Finally, we have done something that benefits the country and the people. I think these people’s inspection in the Ottomans will definitely allow me, Ming Dynasty, to learn a lot of experience and lessons. Thank you for your hard work.”

Wang Bushi couldn’t help but feel horrified. He glanced at Fang Jifan and immediately said: “The Duke of Qi has a destiny. How can a subordinate dare to do his job? This is done in accordance with the order, and is a matter of loyalty to the emperor, and it is only within his duty.”

Fang Jifan smiled: “Yes, yes, Xiao Wang, you have a great future, and I appreciate you more and more. “

Wang Bushi immediately said in fear: “How dare you, how dare you.”

Fang Jifan continued: “There are only more than 2,000 Confucian students, and there are still six to seven hundred. Since I have promised Prince Suleiman, I will promise you a thousand dollars. That’s good, you guys, when you have free time, go and find out if there are any scholars who want to be officials, or who want to go to Ottoman. This Ottoman is a good place, with wise monarchs and polite corporals. Nine times out of ten, there are people who don’t pick up things on the road there. , The door is closed at night. There are thousands of scholars in the Ming Dynasty, and they are inexhaustible. There will always be people who are interested.”

Wang Bushi wiped his face silently. Cold sweat on forehead.

Ouyang Zhi, on the other hand, showed no expression on his face.

…

An hour later, Suleiman was summoned to the palace.

Suleiman had heard about this and seemed extremely excited.

More than two thousand people were ready at once, and among them were some great Confucians whom he admired, which made him even more excited and couldn’t control himself.

This time it was a private meeting. When Suleiman met Emperor Hongzhi and Fang Jifan, who had just arrived at the palace and was standing next to Emperor Hongzhi, he saw that both of them were wearing casual clothes. Suleiman hurriedly saluted and said, “Little The king has met His Majesty the Emperor.”

As he said this, he nodded towards Fang Jifan with kindness and gratitude in his eyes.

………

I’m on the plane, I’m catching up at the airport. I’ve been running here and there these days, but I’ll still ensure a stable update.

(End of this chapter)