The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1709

[1709. Chapter 1625 The strong man is gone]

Zhu Zaimo saw that his mentor was suspicious, he immediately said solemnly: “Teacher, with the recent reforms, the gentry are wailing everywhere, and the students are very worried.”

Fang Jifan’s face changed slightly after hearing Zhu Zaimo’s words. .

Zhu Zaimo said hurriedly: “Teacher, it’s not that the student disapproves of innovation. Today, the replacement of the old with the new has reached an urgent time. If we do not eliminate the shortcomings of the land today, it will sooner or later become a trouble for our Ming Dynasty. Now, the land of Qianzhuang Free rent to the people and accommodate refugees. It is precisely because of this free rent that the rent of land plummeted. This was a great policy that benefited the Ming Dynasty. This move by my mentor can be said to have ushered in five hundred years of peace in the Ming Dynasty, but… innovations have always been made, and thousands of years have passed. Thousands of people have received a favor, and some will surely suffer. The beneficiaries are certainly praised, but the victims have lost everything. Are they willing to accept it?”

Fang Jifan said righteously: “Then let them come, come and find me, Fang Jifan, Master, I will never be afraid of death. Come on, I will order hundreds of people to kill one of them.”

Zhu Zaimo said: “But these people are by no means idle people. Master, they are just disrupted now. After all, some families have been operating in the area for hundreds of years, or even hundreds of years. By the Tang and Song Dynasties, some families had become famous in the area. Such families, even if they suffered heavy losses this time, were still as skinny as a camel. Madam, although Grandpa Huang is wise, he cannot care about a small part of the world. Although his mentor is extremely smart, he cannot keep an eye on them all the time. If they act against the will and cause trouble in the local area, the people will be harmed. “

“Teacher, if this problem is not solved, it goes without saying that our Ming Dynasty will be prosperous now. However, if time passes and the court changes slightly, someone will inevitably cause trouble. On the surface, they advocate the way of Confucius and Mencius, but in fact, they are arrogant and the way of Confucius and Mencius. Etiquette, justice and integrity are just its outer appearance, and its foundation is no different from the tyranny of the Han Dynasty or the clans of the Sui and Tang Dynasties. Therefore, the student thinks that instead of keeping these hidden dangers, why… think of ways to alleviate these contradictions? “

Fang Jifan listened. Well, suddenly I felt a little bit interesting.

He looked at Zhu Zaimo. Zhu Zaimo looked innocent. Even though he was pretending to be mature, he could vaguely see the childishness on his face. But…under this childish coat, it was obvious that , hiding a restless mind.

This son may be better than his grandfather and father in the future.

Fang Jifan didn’t say anything for the time being, but he was obviously more serious and said: “You continue to talk.”

Zhu Zaimo said: “But Luzon is different. From Brother Xu’s book, the student learned that the land in Luzon is extremely fertile. After the Spaniards arrived there, they built castles on the one hand, and on the other hand, they eroded the land of the Luzon natives, burned, killed, and looted, committing all kinds of evil and cruelty. Rice and fruits and vegetables have extremely high yields due to their unique location. If the Ming Dynasty can replace them with the Spaniards, then it might as well be implemented for the gentry. If they pay one acre of land to the court, they can replace Luzon’s 35 Acres of land, in this way, they can be moved to Luzon without causing harm, and can also ease the conflicts of our Ming Dynasty. At the same time, it can also be used for our Ming Dynasty to manage the Western Ocean. This strategy of killing three birds with one stone, although it seems, It’s a fantasy, but after being taught by their teacher, the students understand more and more that success in everything ultimately depends on human effort. As long as you dare to think, there is nothing you can’t do. “

Achieve three birds with one stone?

Fang Jifan frowned and thought carefully about this plan.

It seems quite attractive. Although Xishan Bank has obtained a large amount of land, more land in the world is still in the hands of the gentry. Although their land income is already very bleak, if these lands are not taken away If you come back, there is no guarantee that there will be no hidden dangers in the future.

The people of Ming Dynasty could not settle down without land.

And Luzon… just replaced the Spanish landowners with the gentry of the Ming Dynasty.

This imperial grandson actually learned how to transform internal conflicts into external conflicts.

I have to praise him, this guy has a great future.

Fang Jifan held his chin and said, “I’m afraid it wouldn’t be appropriate to use a large amount of troops. Your Majesty…”

Zhu Zaimo smiled and said, “You can send an envoy to be the internal correspondent. The students have already chosen the candidates.”

Fang Jifan showed appreciation. Smiling, it seemed that his proud disciple had done his homework a long time ago, so he asked: “Who is it?”

Zhu Zaimo said: “Xu Pengju, the eldest son of Wei Guogong!”

Xu Pengju…

Fang Jifan was impressed.

At the beginning, if he remembered correctly, this person was the little follower behind Zhu Xiurong. When he was in the nursery…

Oh, yes, this kid was still his disciple.

Of course, in real terms, he was actually a disciple of Zhu Xiurong.

After that… he seemed to have been given a good name.

What’s it called?

Fang Jifan suddenly opened his eyes: “But that Xu Pengju, who is also known as Xiao Ouyang?”

“It’s him.” Zhu Zaimo said: “He is the most honest and obedient. There is nothing in the world that he dare not do. As long as you appoint him, you can do it.” Even if it means a mountain of swords and a sea of fire, he dares to do it.”

After Zhu Zaimo’s reminder, Fang Jifan suddenly began to think more clearly.

Then I heard Zhu Zaimo say: “It’s just that the students are still immature after all. They don’t have a clue how to do it. I don’t know what the teacher has to teach.”

Fang Jifan’s eyes lit up, a hint of cunning flashed in his eyes, and then he smiled casually. : “Haha, this is easy, Xu Pengju… call him, and I will tell you the secret in person. This matter is a secret. Don’t tell anyone for the time being. I will give him some tips and tricks to let Xu Pengju go to Lu. Song, he won’t be able to catch him by then. “

Zhu Zaimo became energetic and knew that his teacher had a solution.

Zhu Zaimo said, “He’s already here. He’s right outside.” Not long

after

, a dull young man stepped in.

When he saw Fang Jifan, he immediately fell to the ground and said, “I have met my mentor.”

Fang Jifan’s eyes made contact with Zhu Zaimo, and they looked at each other and smiled.

Fang Jifan said, “I heard that people call you Little Ouyang. Do you know why they call you that?”

Xu Pengju looked confused, scratched his head and said, “I don’t know.” Fang

Jifan said with emotion: “The emperor said that you are very humble, and it is indeed true. The reason why I call you Little Ouyang is because you have the courage of your senior brother Ouyang and your noble character like a green pine.” “

Xu Pengju thought for a while, felt it made sense, and then nodded: “Oh. Fang

Jifan said: “If I asked you to do something as a teacher, and I didn’t tell you why, would you dare to go?” “

Xu Pengju scratched his head again, thought for a long time, and said, “Oh.

“Oh what do you mean?

“

“Fang Jifan couldn’t help but bared his teeth. The atmosphere was not as lively as he imagined, which dampened his enthusiasm.

Xu Pengju said: “Okay. Fang

Jifan then said: “I told you earlier, my master has been observing you and knows that you are different from others, and the emperor and grandson have been recommending you to my master. It can be said that the master and the emperor have coincided with each other, but this is Tsunai had a narrow escape from death, aren’t you afraid? If you are afraid, then forget it and choose someone who is worse than you as your teacher.

Xu Pengju thought for a long time and asked seriously: “Who is worse than the students?

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Fang Jifan: “…”

He felt that he could no longer communicate effectively with Xu Pengju.

Your uncle, I say the east and you say the west?

If I hadn’t allowed you to escape death, you wouldn’t have been beaten to death because of your teacher’s petty temper. You?

Fang Jifan asked for the most direct answer: “What I’m asking is, do you dare to go?” “

Xu Pengju shook his head.

It seemed that his big head was a heavy burden for him.

His eyes seemed to be so hazy everywhere. He nodded and said: “Go. Whatever the teacher says, that’s what it is. Fang

Jifan couldn’t help but said: “It seems that you are not afraid of death. Hey, I am very happy to be a teacher. What our Ming Dynasty and Xishan Academy lack are strong men like you. Come here and I will teach you some words. You Listened carefully.

Fang Jifan said to Zhu Zaimo again: “Your Highness, please step aside. If others know these words, they will not be effective.

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“

Zhu Zaimo was very sensible and was busy avoiding it.

Fang Jifan then called Xu Pengju to come closer, whispered something, and then said: “Do you understand?

Xu Pengju’s eyes were still hazy, and he thought for a long time: “I don’t quite understand.

“

Fang

Jifan bared his teeth and said, “You’re like a dog. Try saying it again.” “

“I don’t understand. “

Fang Jifan couldn’t bear it any longer and patted him hard on the head.

Who knew that this guy didn’t feel any pain, just like a normal person, shook his big head, and there was a feeling of a cross sword, you can beat me to death.”

Fang Jifan really had to give in and had no choice but to do the next best thing and said: “So, can you write down these words?

“Although I don’t understand it, I can remember it.

“

Fang Jifan then exhaled: “If you can write down these words, then… can you follow them?

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It’s really hard…

Fortunately, Xu Pengju nodded desperately: “Okay. “

Fang Jifan felt comforted. No matter what, it seemed that this man’s IQ was not as serious as he thought.

Fang Jifan finally softened his expression, showed a little gentleness, and touched his big head: “I love you, my teacher. Go back and clean things up. Don’t tell anyone about this for now. You secretly do it according to the teacher’s method. Also…this matter was the emperor’s grandson’s idea. Have you written it down? Xu

Pengju thought for a while and said, “I’ve written it down. It was Huang Sun who taught me how to do it.” Fang

Jifan warned again: “Have a good meal, and after cleaning up, is there anything else you want to do, such as… you feel a little regretful and feel you can’t let go of it, you know the decapitation meal, as the teacher said That’s what I mean. “

The so-called decapitation meal is the comfort given to prisoners on death row before they die. People are about to die.

When Xu Pengju heard this, his eyes suddenly became more hazy, and then he burst into tears and said vaguely: ” I want to see my wife. In this world, she is the only one who treats me best. ”

(End of chapter)