The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1684

[1684. Chapter 1602 Court Discussion]

The sales volume of one million scared even Fang Jifan himself.

Immediately afterwards, he couldn’t help but be moved by it.

The people are very considerate.

So, with tears in his eyes, Wang Jinyuan ran to various printing workshops.

Obviously, the previously authorized polishing fee was unreasonable and they had to add more money.

And this sales volume is still increasing.

People seemed possessed.

Like a contagious plague, one village after another was infected.

Even…there is no need for booksellers to promote it at all, relying only on word of mouth. This book…as long as it appears in the market or in the village, it will never worry about sales.

Xiao Jing is in Dongchang… He was invited out of the palace by people from Dongchang.

At this moment, he put his hand on the document and listened to a report from Dongchang.

Immediately, Xiao Jing first became sullen, then changed, and then… took a breath of cold air.

“Such a book… is actually selling like crazy?” Xiao Jing found it unbelievable. Looking at the book, he couldn’t help but said: “This Duke of Qi, could it be that he was buying and selling by force?”

Yes, that must be the case.

This guy Fang Jifan is capable of doing such a thing.

But this time he said: “The humble people were also suspicious of this at first, so they sent people to the countryside, only to find that… the common people came to buy these on their own initiative, and they were all very enthusiastic, as if they were robbing. “

What?” Xiao Jing had begun to suspect that the common people of this Ming Dynasty were not very good, but at this time…he was full of doubts, but then he said seriously: “Don’t say a word to your Majesty about this matter.” Don’t even mention it.”

He tapped the document with his fingers and said calmly: “Your Majesty is worried about this matter. He is afraid that the book will sell too much. Your Majesty’s health is not good. You must not let him know. These, you go down.”

“Yes.”

Xiao Jing sighed inwardly. When he stood up, his body was shaking. He already knew that… he was old.

If a slave begins to feel unwell, it is really a worrying thing.

………

But at this time, Emperor Hongzhi summoned his ministers to discuss matters, and the eunuchs on duty gave seats to Liu Jian, Li Dongyang, Xie Qian, Zhang Sheng, Ma Wensheng and Ouyang Zhiren according to His Majesty’s instructions.

He only said a few words, and suddenly, Zhang Sheng said: “Your Majesty, something strange has happened in Beijing recently.”

Zhang Sheng calmed down and continued with a smile: “I heard… Qi Guogong compiled a book.”

Emperor Hongzhi’s His face suddenly darkened, and he had almost forgotten this book.

Who knew that Zhang Sheng would bring up old matters again at this time.

Zhang Sheng added: “I have read this book, but after reading it, I was confused. I thought… this book is actually ordinary, but I also learned that this book actually caused a hot sale. A few days ago, as many as one million were sold. “

One million…

Emperor Hongzhi suddenly felt mixed emotions.

He has never heard that this book can sell millions. You know, there are not millions of scholars in Ming Dynasty.

What’s more… the book…

Zhang Sheng sighed and said: “Not only that, this book is still selling well everywhere. I heard… Qi Guogong actually went to the countryside of Yongping Prefecture to sign for sales.”

Signing… this What is it again?

Although Emperor Hongzhi didn’t understand, he seemed to vaguely feel that something bad had happened.

“Your Majesty…” Zhang Sheng glanced at Emperor Hongzhi, then looked at the princes sitting with him, and then said: “I’ve been thinking about it for a long time, but I can’t figure it out. It is the duty of our country to educate all people, but why do we educate so many people?” After many years, it is always difficult to achieve results, but a book by Qi Guogong can actually sell millions, and may even sell millions in the future…”

Speaking of this, Zhang Sheng was heartbroken…

Millions…

Emperor Hongzhi couldn’t help but be moved. .

To be honest…he really couldn’t see the slightest highlight in this book, but Fang Jifan could always turn decay into magic. What was the reason for this?

Why do people in this world like his successor?

It’s really strange.

After thinking about it, Emperor Hongzhi couldn’t figure it out. He raised his head and looked at Ouyang Zhi: “What does the Ouyang Qing family have to say about this?”

Ouyang Zhi is Fang Jifan’s eldest disciple, maybe… he knows something about it.

Ouyang Zhi was silent for a moment, then stood up and saluted: “Your Majesty, I don’t know, but my mentor has always been unpredictable. There must be a reason for this.”

Emperor Hongzhi was more direct and said: “Then I will call Fang Qing’s family to ask. Ask. “

“Your Majesty…” Zhang Sheng promptly reminded: “The Duke of Qi has gone to Yongping Mansion to sign a book. What the old minister means is… Why can the Duke of Qi sell a book worth millions or even millions… …This serious study of saints cannot do this. I am the minister of the Ministry of Rites, and it is related to education, so I have to check it.”

The implication is that if Fang Jifan can also sell the saint’s books. So much, then… wouldn’t this education thing get twice the result with half the effort?

But Fang Jifan chose to sell such weird books, which really ruined his ability to sell books.

The corners of Emperor Hongzhi’s mouth twitched, and only then did he realize that there was some sourness in Zhang Sheng’s words.

Emperor Hongzhi pondered for a moment and said: “I have read this book several times, but I really can’t see any difference in it. I’d better call Fang Qing’s family back to Beijing quickly. I also really want to know what the reason is. .”

After Emperor Hongzhi said this, he winked at the eunuch on the side.

The eunuch understood and hurriedly went to convey the order.

At this moment, the ministers couldn’t help but exchange glances with each other. Some were confused, while others were heartbroken. After all… they also sincerely felt that Fang Jifan had used his skills in the wrong place.

Xie Qian said at this time: “Your Majesty…I heard that many people were secretly laughing at this “Ode to the Ming Dynasty”, and even said that the Duke of Qi was uneducated and incompetent. This time he was exposed.”

Emperor Hongzhi just said “oh” and said nothing. say what.

The ministers were dismissed immediately, and when Xiao Jing returned to serve him, Emperor Hongzhi suddenly called out: “Xiao Banban.”

“My servant is here.”

“What’s the news about Ming Song?”

Xiao Jing smiled happily. He said: “Your Majesty, there is no news. If there is news, I will tell you…”

Emperor Hongzhi opened his eyes and suddenly slapped the table: “Shut up! Do you want to deceive me?”

Xiao Jing was so frightened that his legs weakened and he quickly knelt down. Next, he kowtowed like garlic and said: “My slave is dead. I have heard some news about the popularity of this book. Not only that… because of the popularity at this time, it attracted the ridicule of many people. Most of them I was angry with Duke Qi, and now I have finally found the sore spot. There are all kinds of yin and yang strange auras. Even in this temple, there are still a lot of such people. Some people even said…said…I originally thought that Qi Guogong has some abilities, but after reading this book, I realized that Qi Guogong is best at raising pigs! “

Raising pigs…

But these words… suddenly made Emperor Hongzhi furious, and he was so angry that he felt like he was on fire. , because… he knows very well that certain ministers will never say a single curse word if they want to curse someone, but these curse words are enough to aggravate the heart.

Isn’t this raising pigs just like raising Zhu?

Such puns are the most vicious.

Emperor Hongzhi trembled, but surprisingly he did not get angry. He stared at Xiao Jing and asked in a deep voice: “Who are the people who said these things?”

Xiao Jing answered honestly this time: “This… this …There are many Hanlin officials and imperial censors who usually dare not show up, but secretly… Not only that, I heard that the news was also spread to Nanjing, and the people in the Sixth Department of Nanjing were even more open-minded. “

Emperor Hongzhi’s face .

He couldn’t see his expression, but suddenly the corners of his eyes raised slightly, and he said: “Is this what a minister should say? But speaking of it… this is why the vassal failed to live up to expectations this time, so he will be given a thumbs up! Quickly deal with him Recall them. And… some people, please make a list. Those who are in the capital, record them. Those who are not in the capital, call the capital together, remember… “

It’s not disappointing, it’s true, because Fang Jifan .

In that Ming Song, too much ink was spent on raising pigs.

But this sentence… really hurts my heart.

Xiao Jing knew that Emperor Hongzhi was in a bad mood at this time, and said tremblingly: “Your Majesty, the reason why I kept this secret from Your Majesty is because I am afraid that Your Majesty will be angry. Your Majesty is getting old. When I combed Your Majesty’s hair, I saw that Your Majesty’s hair is getting thinner and grayer. This servant is worried about Your Majesty…”

Emperor Hongzhi waved his hands, but his expression softened a little, and said: “Covering the lid does not mean that these things have not happened. I have nothing. I’ve seen it before, the factory guard, just do your job well.”

Xiao Jing kowtowed quickly: “I obey the order.”

Fang

Jifan was recalled from Yongping Mansion.

To be honest, he felt quite happy while signing autographs in Yongping Mansion. Looking at the adoring eyes of others made it easy for people to feel that I was a saint.

Your Majesty summoned you suddenly, Fang Jifan certainly knew…what your Majesty wanted.

He did not dare to neglect. When he entered the capital, he first asked people to go to the General Administration Department to answer Mao’s request. Soon, a eunuch came to read out the decree and ordered Fang Jifan to rest for a day and go to the palace for discussion the next day.

When Fang Jifan heard that it was a court meeting, he started to murmur in his heart.

So I got up early the next morning and hurried to Daming Palace. Emperor Hongzhi ascended the throne in Fengtian Hall. All the ministers were there, even the prince came.

Today’s scene is particularly grand.

Even in Nanjing, some ministers were summoned quickly.

These six ministry officials from Nanjing didn’t know what happened, but thinking about it, His Majesty’s sudden summons must be something big, and they were actually expecting it in their hearts.

Which Nanjing six-ministry official doesn’t want to enter the capital, maybe his fortune has come.

Because they were using express horses and there were official roads along the way, some of them even arrived faster than Fang Jifan’s Yongping Mansion.

Fang Jifan stood in the crowd, but saw Emperor Hongzhi glance around and said: “My lords… there is no need to have too many false courtesy today. I have heard some strange words in the past few days. In front of all the ministers, I feel inspired, and I have a few words to say. “

…

The children are going to school, and I have been preparing materials back and forth, but…some unexpected things have happened, and I have to go to school early tomorrow morning. I am extremely anxious about things related to my children. I probably won’t be able to sleep tonight, so I will stay up late tonight coding, but it will be quite late. I want to go to bed early, so I will read some early tomorrow morning.

(End of chapter)