The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 36

[36.Chapter 36 Granting Officials]

to Officials Fang Jifan spoke with great enthusiasm, but Zhu Houzhao’s face turned green when he heard it, and he even shuddered subconsciously.

Seeing that Fang Jifan’s words were clear and logical, he had an ominous premonition deep in his heart.

Emperor Hongzhi was stunned for a moment. He felt that what Fang Jifan said was a bit ridiculous, but there was still a trace of truth in it. He couldn’t help but said: “Is this really true?”

Fang Jifan vowed: “I guarantee it with my own personality. “I will never lie or deceive Your Majesty.”

Emperor Hongzhi nodded thoughtfully, then glanced at Zhu Houzhao beside him, and saw that he was trembling like chaff.

But Emperor Hongzhi still looked as normal. He seemed to think that Fang Jifan was still a little unreliable: “Where did you hear these principles?”

“An expert.” Fang Jifan answered honestly.

When Emperor Hongzhi saw that Fang Jifan refused to tell the person’s name, he smiled suddenly and then asked: “How can a beating be effective?”

Fang Jifan then said: “I usually use a whip. When whipped, it is more pleasurable for the body and mind. “

Emperor Hongzhi indeed saw a whip lying on the desk in the study. He picked up the whip curiously, shook it, and asked Fang Jifan, “Is it this one?”

Fang Jifan said: ” Yes.”

Emperor Hongzhi gently slapped the whip on the palm of his other hand. He seemed to feel the power of the whip. He seemed to be thinking about something for a long time: “Can you give me the whip?

” He said generously: “If your Majesty wants it, you can use it yourself. You don’t have to be polite, but…I dare to ask. Your Majesty comes to ask me…what do you want a whip for?”

“Oh, I just like it.” Emperor Hongzhi He just said a perfunctory sentence.

Then he took a deep look at Fang Jifan, and seemed to feel that today’s trip was worthwhile.

In fact, how could Emperor Hongzhi not know that nothing can be achieved without fighting?

But after all, there always need to be fresh examples in front of you to be more credible.

Now Fang Jifan has provided an irrefutable example. Didn’t those three talents become talented?

He carefully put away the whip, which was considered to have completed a task on his mind. Looking at Fang Jifan again, he remembered all the evil deeds of this guy, so he said with a straight face: “You can no longer go to the house to uncover the tiles. You are the uncle of Nanhe, and I have also given you a golden belt. The words and deeds of your Fang family will also be the same.” It represents the face of the court, do you understand?”

Fang Jifan was ashamed. He wanted to agree to it, but when he thought about it carefully, it was wrong. If he agreed all at once, he would not look like a prodigal. In this case, would His Majesty doubt it? Are you pretending to be crazy?

He thought about it and decided to turn this prodigal son’s path into darkness.

Of course, Fang Jifan is not stupid.

The reason why I dared to bargain was because I, who studied the history of the Ming Dynasty, had already figured out the temper of Emperor Hongzhi. This emperor was too generous.

If it were Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Di or Zhu Houcong, Fang Jifan would definitely pretend to be his grandson to the end.

He said with a smile: “I am still young, and I occasionally mess around seven or eight times a year. In fact… it is not a big deal.”

“…” The expression on Emperor Hongzhi’s face froze for an instant. It seemed that he had never done anything in his life. I have met people who bargained with him.

Alas…he is indeed the rumored prodigal son.

Seven or eight times?

Emperor Hongzhi said with a serious face: “At most three times, otherwise, I will never spare you!”

Fang Jifan was so happy that he was pardoned: “I thank you for your grace!”

Emperor Hongzhi stared at Fang Jifan, who was a little confused. He admired it, but at the same time, he felt a bit pity. Then, he stood up from the official hat chair, keeping his hand close to the whip full of tendon, and said calmly: “Remember, at most three times, otherwise I’ll whip you with this whip! Your father won’t bear to beat you, but I won’t!”

This understatement brought a deep chill to Fang Jifan.

I dare you to shoot yourself in the foot!

However, Emperor Hongzhi had already left. He seemed not to want anyone to know that he had been to the Fang family, but he came all the way to see this prodigal son. It would be embarrassing to say that it would be embarrassing if word spread!

So he walked quickly and said: “Remember my words, go back to the palace.”

Then he was walked out of the study room like a star holding the moon in his arms. Fang Jifan chased him out and said hurriedly: “Your Majesty…” He suddenly realized that he He made a mistake and quickly corrected him: “Doctor, walk slowly and come often when you have time…”

Emperor Hongzhi returned to the palace without saying a word, but he still held the whip he took from the Fang family in his hand and played with it.

Fang Jifan’s words have always been imprinted in his mind, and they seem… quite reasonable.

Moreover, Fang Jifan had a successful precedent before him.

This is simply a pioneering role model and model.

When he arrived at the Nuan Pavilion, he sat down. He had not yet taken off his medical officer’s clothes, so he was no longer graceful, but more scholarly.

But the moment he frowned, a violent aura emerged.

Zhu Houzhao was uneasy all the way back. He smelled a dangerous breath. Seeing his father like this, he hurriedly said: “Father, I have remembered it. I haven’t paid my regards to my mother today. I, my father.” Excuse me for now.”

He turned around and wanted to leave, but suddenly a voice came from behind him: “Come back!”

Zhu Houzhao suddenly felt a chill on his back.

He turned around with great difficulty and looked at his father who had a calm face.

Emperor Hongzhi said calmly: “What you have been studying recently is “Chun Guan Zong Bo” in the Book of Rites. Listen to it from me.”

Zhu Houzhao didn’t remember a single word. In fact, when Master Yang was teaching, he had a dream about the Spring and Autumn Period. He went there, so he stammered: “My son… my son…”

“Can’t recite it?” Emperor Hongzhi looked at him coldly and said.

Zhu Houzhao quickly fell to the ground: “My son, next time…”

“Do you want a next time?” Emperor Hongzhi suddenly felt that, just as Fang Jifan said, regardless of whether this method was effective for his son, it did have the effect of healing his own psychology. , at least now, Emperor Hongzhi feels very relaxed and comfortable.

He claps the whip in the palm of his hand, squints his eyes, and looks at Zhu Houzhao with a half-smile.

Zhu Houzhao shouted: “Father, don’t listen to Fang Jifan’s nonsense.”

“It’s too late! Kneel down before me!”

Ouch…

A wailing sound came from outside the Nuan Pavilion, and Liu Qian, who was guarding outside, was frightened when he heard it.

The wailing lasted for a while, and then Emperor Hongzhi said sternly: “Here comes!”

Liu Qian hurried in with fear, and saw His Royal Highness the Crown Prince prostrate on the ground, with a few whip marks on his back. It was really shocking, Liu Qian Not daring to take a closer look, he knelt down and said: “I’m here, your majesty. What are your orders?”

Emperor Hongzhi casually put the whip on the imperial desk, as if nothing had happened, and said calmly: “Pass the edict, Nanhe Bo Zifang After he ranked first in the feudal school and was awarded a golden belt, he became a distinguished minister. He should serve the imperial court, and he was appointed as the flag officer of the Habayashi Guards and entered the palace…”

Emperor Hongzhi said this, but he meant it. He paused for a moment, and after thinking for a while, he added: “His duty is to patrol Zhan Shifu.”

Liu Qian quickly said knowingly: “I obey the order.”

The Yulin Guards were twenty soldiers One of the Six Guards, like the Jinwu Guards, they are the most relied-upon soldiers of the royal family, and their duty is to guard the safety of the patrol palace. Only the most trustworthy people are qualified to fill in.

Therefore, being able to join the Habayashi Guards and the Imperial Guards is almost the only choice for all noble disciples to combine seniority.

On the other hand, the Jin Yiwei, although they have great power and are qualified to serve in the palace, seem to be more glamorous than the Yulin Guards and the Imperial Guards. However, most of the noble disciples avoid the Jin Yiwei like snakes and scorpions, because everyone is afraid of them. We know that the Jinyi Guards are used to do dirty work in the palace. Only some ordinary children from good families are willing to rely on the Jinyi Guards to get ahead. The noble disciples seek stability. Who is willing to mess with this?

As for the other guards, most of them guard the periphery of the palace or guard the gates of the palace city. They are much inferior to personal guards such as Jinwu Guards and Habayashi Guards who personally protect the safety of the royal family.

(End of chapter)