The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1680

[1680. Chapter 1598 Long Yan is delighted]

Every time I think of myself, I have done another good deed.

Fang Jifan felt an indescribable sense of fulfillment.

He finally understood why people want to do good. This is because they can get joy from it.

But when Wang Jinyuan heard that the young master wanted to send the Kong family to Huanghuangzhou, he was shocked.

Throughout the ages, I have only heard of the imperial court repeatedly granting gifts to the descendants of saints, but I have never heard of the Kong family being exiled to Golden Continent.

Young Master…really…

Wang Jinyuan cried.

He has really learned a lot.

When Fang Jifan saw that he was silent, he couldn’t help but stare at him and asked angrily: “What’s the matter? You have a bad temper? You dare not listen to what I say.”

“Listen, listen.” Wang Jinyuan no longer hesitated, nodded hurriedly, and the chicken pecked Mimi said: “I’m just going to fix my books now…just…just…”

Fang Jifan sneered: “Get out!”

Wang Jinyuan didn’t dare to speak anymore and left in a crawl.

Fang Jifan continued to pick up the pen, biting the tip of the pen and thinking deeply about the manuscript.

………

A letter was quickly delivered to Qufu.

This Yanshenggong Mansion is also called Dacheng Mansion. Because the Holy Master is enshrined in the Dacheng Hall.

In Dacheng Mansion, Duke Yan came out from the Dacheng Hall to offer sacrifices.

He looked a little tired.

Too many things have happened recently. Although it has nothing to do with Qufu, Yanshenggong knew in his heart that before the storm stopped, the calm Qufu might be dragged into the quagmire at any time.

Recently, he started reading a new book.

And during the sacrifice, in front of the ancestors, a sacrificial article related to the new learning was recited.

Of course, this is superficial.

Duke Yansheng had a good understanding of the situation in the capital through letters, especially some correspondence with the relatives of his children in the capital.

Now the victory or defeat has been decided, everything has cleared up.

Duke Yan Sheng took a breath and sat down in the side hall. Someone immediately poured tea.

He gently took the tea cup, picked it up and took a sip.

Well, it tastes good.

I felt instantly at ease.

At this moment, a priest came hurriedly and said: “A letter has come from the capital.”

Yanshenggong raised his eyelids slightly and asked lightly: “Whose letter is it?”

There were too many letters from the capital. After all, as a saint, Most of the descendants and princes of the current dynasty maintained correspondence with Duke Yansheng.

“Qi Guo Gong…”

Upon hearing the three words Qi Guo Gong, Yan Shenggong’s calm expression suddenly became solemn. He suddenly stood up and faced the direction of the capital and bowed slightly.

“Qi Guogong is working hard every day, taking care of everything. Unexpectedly, another letter comes, which shows that he pays special attention to the matter of famous education. There is no better way to govern the world than education. Qi Guogong is dedicated to supporting the country and educating the world. He is really a model for scholars in the world, which is admirable. Come and get his letter. “

Yan Shenggong took the letter and opened it carefully.

Although there was a smile on his face, his hands were trembling slightly.

He opened the letter and read it for a long time, still maintaining a cordial expression on his face.

After that, he carefully put the letter away, raised his head, and said solemnly: “Qi Guogong is really a strange man. He always has wonderful ideas. Why didn’t I think of such a good idea? This is probably the case for gentlemen who are harmonious but different.” . Every word in the letter is of great benefit. No wonder people say that the three thousand disciples of Qi Guogong are comparable to those of our ancestors…”

“He is here,

stroking his beard and smiling cordially. He said: “Choose the children of the three thousand tribes to go to the Golden State. The Golden State now also belongs to our territory of the Ming Dynasty. How can we not educate others? Other scholars don’t have to go. I, the Kong family, have no reason not to go. All the things along the way are The necessary money and food were also provided by the government, so there was no need to embarrass the court. It is a matter of course that the Kong family is deeply favored by the country. “

After hearing these words, the priest was confused and opened his eyes wide. His eyes looked at Duke Yan Sheng with an expression of disbelief: “Three thousand households going to Huanghuangzhou? Master, this… is inappropriate, very inappropriate.”

Duke Yan said with a smile: “How is it inappropriate?”

The priest He shook his head repeatedly.

“My lord, that Golden Continent is the place where the troops were imprisoned and dispatched…”

Duke Yansheng looked at him with a disapproving look, and then said seriously.

“That is the territory of our Ming Dynasty. Prisoners can go there, and so can the Kong clan.”

“This… this… this…” The priest looked around and lowered his voice: “Master, that Duke of Qi, It’s really too much of a lie. Why did the young master treat him… so… so…”

He wanted to say that he was groveling, but in the end he didn’t dare to say it.

“Absurd.” Yanshenggong squinted his eyes, looked at the priest, and said solemnly: “I and the Duke of Qi are as close as uncle and nephew. Why are you trying to get in the way and sow discord?”

The priest’s face was ashen.

After all, he is a confidant of Duke Yan.

However, Duke Yan Sheng breathed a sigh of relief and turned around and said quietly: “This is the foundation of our family. What do you know?”

…………

Fang Jifan has always been behind closed doors these days, and has been struggling for more than a month.

During this period, Xiao Jing came here and there every once in a while, always following the emperor’s orders to see how the book was being repaired.

This matter has spread all over the world, and everyone in the capital is looking forward to it.

Only the teachers and students of Xishan Academy were counting the days on their fingers, hoping for some news.

Even the prince was alarmed.

He guessed that Lao Fang must be writing a physics book, which was Zhu Houzhao’s old profession. Recently, his research institute had no direction, so he had to turn to studying some machinery. Although he was not worried about having nothing to do, he always felt that it was not good enough. Take a breath.

Now that Lao Fang wants to revise his book, he may not be sure, but he may also come up with a new and wonderful idea.

Zhu Houzhao didn’t even dare to disturb Fang Jifan, fearing that Fang Jifan would be influenced by the outside world.

Finally, a month later, news came out from the Fang family that Fang Jifan finally went out for a walk.

All of a sudden, the whole capital was shocked.

Everyone wants to know what kind of strange book this is.

After all, some people think that there must be lies in this book to confuse the public.

Some people also believe that this book must be comparable to the Four Books and Five Classics, and is a new holy book for new learning.

After Fang Jifan went out, the first person to inspect was Xishan Jianye.

Xishan Jianye is now responsible for the planning of the world’s land.

After all, Xishan Bank has so much land, which of it is used as agricultural land, which part is responsible for urban construction, which part is used for the laying of future bridges and roads, and which part is used as workshop land, all need to be determined in advance. layout.

This kind of layout… is actually crucial. The gentry in the world still have some hope in their hearts and are looking forward to it.

Any plan can change the value of land.

If it is agricultural land, it is almost worthless under the current situation.

But if housing can be built, the price will skyrocket tenfold or a hundredfold.

Xishan Jianye, together with the Farming Office, mobilized a lot of manpower to conduct a new accounting of all the land, and there was no mistake in which ones belonged to Xishan Bank.

Fang Jifan seemed very dissatisfied with the progress of Xishan Jianye and cursed everyone before returning angrily.

On the way back, Fang Jifan saw Xiao Jing coming with his people in a hurry before he even got home.

As soon as he saw Fang Jifan’s chariot and horses, Xiao Jing’s eyes lit up. He quickly got off his horse and saluted Fang Jifan’s chariot driver: “I’ve met Qi Guogong.”

Fang Jifan rolled up the curtain in the car and saw Xiao Jing. He felt like this in his heart. A bit annoying, this guy has been here countless times.

Fang Jifan got off the carriage, glanced at him, raised his eyebrows and asked, “What’s the matter?”

Xiao Jing didn’t mince words, but went straight to the point.

“Your Majesty heard that Duke Qi is going out today. I guess this book has been repaired, right?”

Sure enough…

Fang Jifan sneered in his heart.

The factory guard has probably gone through the Fang family’s kitchen waste several times now.

Seeing Fang Jifan glaring at him angrily, Xiao Jing was a little afraid, but if he thought about it carefully, he was working for the emperor, what was he afraid of?

Then he said with a smile: “If it is not repaired, there is no need to worry. Your Majesty is just looking forward to Duke Qi, so he pays special attention to it. I can go back and report.”

Fang Jifan shook his head and said: “You really guessed it right. , this book has been repaired.”

Xiao Jing breathed a long sigh of relief: “Really? But I don’t know where this book is?”

Fang Jifan sighed: “If you don’t hand over the book today, I’m afraid your majesty will not. If you are willing to give up, let it go… I have to show my shame. You come with me, and I will give you a copy of the manuscript.”

Xiao Jing became energetic and returned to Fang’s house with Fang Jifan, and then took over a copy. A heavy little box.

He didn’t dare to hesitate anymore and left holding the small box.

…………

Daming Palace.

Fengtian Temple.

At this time, Emperor Hongzhi, as usual, would discuss current political affairs with Liu Jian and others. Perhaps it was because he had heard some rumors before, so Emperor Hongzhi seemed uneasy and could not help but cast his eyes outside the palace. It seemed that Waiting for something.

The three of them, Liu Jian, knew Emperor Hongzhi’s thoughts, and they also understood it. They tried their best to discuss the reports sent from various places today in a concise and concise manner.

But at this moment, footsteps came from outside.

But he saw Xiao Jing trotting in sweating like rain.

Emperor Hongzhi sat upright and coughed, indicating that Li Dongyang did not need to continue talking.

Liu Jian and the others stopped abruptly and focused their attention on Xiao Jing.

Xiao Jing fell down and said, “Your Majesty, Qi Guogong’s book has been compiled, and this is the manuscript.”

Emperor Hongzhi focused his attention on the small box held by Xiao Jing.

So, Long Yan was overjoyed, and Emperor Hongzhi said happily: “Okay, okay, I’ve been looking forward to it for a long time. Dear lords, come and take a look at my son-in-law’s masterpiece.”

So Emperor Hongzhi winked at Xiao Jing. .

Xiao Jing hurriedly began to distribute the manuscripts.

Liu Jian and the other three also received a batch of manuscripts, and they were very interested. Liu Jian smiled and said, “I will read it myself.”

As he said that, he lowered his head to look at the manuscripts, looked at them carefully, and felt a little confused, so he raised his head and asked Xiao Jing.

“Eunuch Xiao, did you get the wrong manuscript?”

(End of Chapter)