The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1693

[1693. Chapter 1610 The general died in a hundred battles]

Fang Jifan was completely stunned.

He really couldn’t understand that the prince’s thinking could jump so fast.

If we talk about Newton, we can even understand the truth of mechanics from the process of apple falling.

After all…this is a very reasonable thing. Whatever you observe, you will discover, and you will ultimately get something from the research.

But this Zhu Houzhao… had this fantastic idea after observing a book that was completely out of his reach. Fang Jifan had to admit that Zhu Houzhao must be a madman.

But in this world, there is a thin line between madman and genius.

Seeing Zhu Houzhao dancing, Fang Jifan couldn’t accept it for a while.

Zhu Houzhao continued: “The question now is how to calculate it, but there is no rush. Those guys in the academy are a bit stupid, but… it is not impossible to use it. Lao Fang, I still have something to do. Let’s take a step first and see you again, ah… By the way, there is one more thing…”

He was about to run, but then he stopped, looked at Fang Jifan seriously and said: “The dividends from the trading company must be paid to me as soon as possible. This palace is of great use. “

When Fang Jifan heard Zhu Houzhao talk about money, he was immediately alert: “What does your highness want the money for?”

Zhu Houzhao said matter-of-factly: “Without money, where will the talents come from and who will do research for you? “

Well, this is the truth.

Any research investment first requires people, and if you need people, you need a lot of financial resources. With favorable conditions, these people can concentrate on research and spend their entire lives studying the principles of all things. Then… naturally, it will attract more people to invest in this arithmetic.

Zhu Houzhao said: “From your book, I have just understood that the people in this world value interests most. Without money, they can’t do anything. After all, there are still too few people who learn arithmetic. Only more and more people are proficient in arithmetic. Only those dull people can be driven to calculate, and the smart people who stand out from them can do the same as me. Forge new directions. All in all, I need money, so just bring it. “

Looking at Zhu Houzhao, who looked like he was determined to do something, and stretched out his hand towards him, Fang Jifan said with a smile: “Your Highness, don’t speak so bluntly, just say you are short of money, why bother asking for money like this? , I went back to check the accounts. Your Highness, the Prince, has a lot of money. Your Highness, you should save some of this money. You should know that… all we earn is hard-earned money… “

The word “money” fell, but Zhu Houzhao had already He ran away without a trace.

This guy…

Fang Jifan shook his head.

Your Highness, isn’t he so hot-tempered?

Fang Jifan hummed, thinking that he had caused such a huge butterfly effect with just one poem, just like the Spring and Autumn Period. Generally speaking, it brought great changes to the world. Fang Jifan felt full and happy,

so he returned to Xishan with a happy mood.

As soon as he got off the carriage, Wang Jinyuan came up to him: “Master, Zhou Tanzhi is here to raise you.” Pig. “

Oh…” Fang Jifan said with a calm look: “Let him raise it, just give him thirty or fifty head. If he raises it well, it will be his. If he doesn’t raise it well, he will be the first to say something ugly.” I’ll go take care of him myself. Oh, by the way, this Xishan amusement park can also add a project called Guan Li Mo Shangshu’s Pig Raising. Tickets are charged. If you want to see it, go and see it. What rare things are there in this world? No, this is the only one that has not existed since ancient times. You plan the site, use bamboo fences to surround Zhou Tanzhi and his pigs, and set up a viewing platform nearby. The taller the better, this distance is necessary. It’s not far and it’s not close. If someone were to sell binoculars nearby, “

If it were in the past, Wang Jinyuan would have jumped for joy.

In fact…it is not profitable to just let people watch this, but…the operation of this amusement park is essentially about bringing out the old and bringing out the new. Only by constantly launching new projects can we attract a large number of people. They came to see the Minister of Rites Raising pigs, it’s impossible to go back immediately, maybe you’ll want to experience flying ball, or pick strawberries. If you are hungry, you have to find a restaurant to have a light meal. If you are thirsty, there are people selling sugar cane water and herbal tea along the street. In short, you can always find a way to make people pay for it.

But today, he seemed a little frightened, and whispered: “Young master is really wise, actually… can have such a good idea, such an idea, even in eight lifetimes, even a villain can’t come up with it. But… but… no It’s just that Zhou Tanzhi and the Taifu Wang Ao also came, saying… saying…”

Fang Jifan squinted his eyes after hearing this… and immediately gritted his teeth. This Wang Ao obviously wanted to prevent him from getting off the stage.

Zhou Tanzhi raised pigs, which was His Majesty’s will, and… he was indeed at fault.

But Wang Ao was the Tutor. He had no fault and had a great reputation. If he came to raise pigs with Zhou Tanzhi, people would inevitably think that Fang Jifan was bullying his old minister.

Although Fang Jifan’s reputation was already very bad, he didn’t care about such an additional crime.

But this kind of thing is not good after all.

Fang Jifan is a face-conscious person.

If His Majesty comes and asks…how should he answer?

Fang Jifan paused for a moment, then raised his eyebrows and said: “Oh, I understand. Since he likes to raise him, let’s raise him with Zhou Tanzhi. It seems that we need to hang a new sign with the words “Guess” on it. The Taifu and the Minister of Rites raise pigs, which will create a more sensational effect. I have decided to increase the ticket price by 20% tomorrow!”

Wang Jinyuan frowned, looked at Fang Jifan carefully and said, “Isn’t this inappropriate? “Master, the villain is afraid…”

Fang Jifan snorted: “Huh, he dares to raise it, but we, Fang Jifan, don’t dare to let people know that he is raising it? Go away, like a dog.”

Wang Jinyuan can only admire it in his heart .

There is really nothing that the young master cannot do with his courage.

He was busy laughing, agreed repeatedly, and then… left in a flash.

………

When Fang Jifan returned to the house, he never thought that someone was back.

It’s Liu Wenshan.

Liu Wenshan had just rushed back to the capital from the West. When he met his teacher, he was filled with emotions. He paid homage to his teacher and said, “Master, the students are looking forward to it day and night. Thinking of the teacher, the students… miss the teacher.”

He is actually He said such disgusting words without restraint.

It can be seen that the emotions he showed were extremely sincere.

Fang Jifan tried hard to identify the person in front of him, and then realized that he looked vaguely like Liu Wenshan. Immediately, Fang Jifan couldn’t help but sigh with emotion: “Come, come, come, sit down and talk, I am thinking of you too,” I often dream about you. Why did you rush back from the West all of a sudden? What’s the situation like there? “

Liu Wenshan said sternly: “Teacher, the student rushed back non-stop, not just for the affairs of the West, but also because of the situation in the West. Franco received news that the Spaniards, united with the German states, launched an attack on the Northern Province. They claimed that this was a new Crusade to the North. Although Jiang Chen continued to resist in the Northern Province, the traitor was his. Ten times, a hundred times, within a month, more than a dozen fortresses fell first…Junior brother Jiang knew that distant waters could not save nearby fires, and was determined to live or die with the northern province. He wrote letters, and when the student happened to be in the West, I got this quick report, so I came here to see my mentor… mentor… Please save Junior Brother Jiang,”

Liu Wenshan said, his eyes red.

Obviously… Fang Jifan misjudged the Spaniards.

I thought that it would take ten or eight years for the Spaniards to recover from a crisis that spread across the entire Franchise. However, I never expected that after three years of depression, the Spaniards finally… began to regain their strength.

Fang Jifan listened, his face immediately tensed up, and he squinted his eyes and said, “How long can Jiang Chen hold on?”

“I don’t know.” Liu Wenshan said worriedly: “Once the Northern Province falls, it means that our Ming Dynasty will be in Franconia.” , there is no fulcrum anymore, not to mention that the Northern Province was the first to recover from the crisis with the help of my Ming Dynasty, so… the continuous wealth of Franji was attracted to the Northern Province, where Junior Brother Jiang followed the instructions of his mentor. No matter what the fault, a lot of fortresses were built and an army of troops was trained. But once the Northern Province fell into the hands of Spain, it would definitely encourage the thieves, and Junior Brother Jiang would also fall into an irreversible situation. “

Fang Jifan frowned .

He frowned and said, “It must have been less than half a year when their letters arrived. In other words… nearly half a year has passed. During these six months, we have no idea what happened in the Northern Province.”

Liu Wenshan nodded sadly: “Exactly, Junior Brother Jiang’s life or death is uncertain now. A lot of things can happen in half a year. Even if we want to rescue, it will take more than half a year. Maybe… we will wait for my Ming Dynasty’s rescue navy. Upon arrival, Junior Brother Jiang and the soldiers who traveled across the ocean with him… I’m afraid…”

Fang Jifan saw Liu Wenshan’s face turned ashen.

Obviously, Liu Wenshan has regained his mind.

In one year, there is no time to rescue.

What’s more, in order to rescue, Ming Dynasty still needs to allocate countless money and food, dispatch elite ships, at least tens of thousands of sailors, and use countless wealth.

And paying such a high and huge price is just to rescue a group of people who may have died in the battle long ago.

I’m afraid… no one is willing to pay such a high price.

Liu Wenshan said with a sad face: “Teacher, the student understands that conquering the Northern Province is a risky move in itself. This Northern Province is isolated thousands of miles away from the Ming Dynasty. When Junior Brother Jiang went there, he should have understood that he had no way out and no way to escape.” Reinforcements. Now… the Spaniards have finally taken action. In an instant, the Northern Province will be surrounded by enemies, but teachers and students like us can only watch… my teacher… the students understand… “

Fang Jifan suddenly His handsome eyes opened and he said one word: “Save!”

Liu Wenshan raised his head with a look of astonishment on his face: “Save?

“

He felt like his brain was showing signs of attack again.

(End of chapter)