The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 40

[40.Chapter 40 Be honest]

Faced with Zhu Houzhao’s slightly unhappy expression, Fang Jifan calmly took out a baggage, and then placed the baggage on the slip of paper in front of Zhu Houzhao.

Opening it slowly, I saw chess pieces falling out one by one.

“What is this?” Zhu Houzhao’s anger came and went quickly. At this time, he picked up a chess piece out of curiosity. When he took a closer look, he saw the word “Great Governor” written in vermilion on it.

Fang Jifan said confidently: “This is military chess. Well, you arrange your troops in formation, and then use the chess pieces to catch and fight against each other on the chessboard. Look, Your Highness, there are governors, generals, guerrillas, lieutenants, and thousands of households here.” , hundreds of households, general banners, small banners and soldiers, by the way, there are bombs here… Come, I will teach His Highness how to play chess.”

Fang Jifan knew that Zhu Houzhao in history had awarded himself the title of Governor after he ascended the throne. This position comes from his love for military affairs. When he heard that troops were being arranged on a chessboard, why wouldn’t he be very interested?

What Fang Jifan made is indeed a military chess, but he replaced the commander with the governor, and replaced the squad leader, company commander, platoon commander, and battalion commander with small flags, general flags, hundreds of households, and thousand households. The rules of this military flag are simple and very suitable. A simple-minded guy like Zhu Houzhao simulated troop formations.

Fang Jifan roughly explained the rules, and Zhu Houzhao nodded like a chicken pecking at rice, then he lay on the desk and said, “Come on, come on, I’m familiar with the art of war, and now I’ll give you some clues.”

So Fang Jifan and him started to play .

When he started playing chess, Zhu Houzhao actually forgot about riding a horse, but his interest in military chess became more and more intense.

It kept falling until dark, and at noon, people just brought some refreshments and ate them. The more it went down, the more delicious it became, especially even though Fang Jifan was beating him up the whole time, which made him rack his brains and exert himself to the best of his ability. With the spirit of being willing to admit defeat, in a daze, the sun outside the palace set, and Liu Jin turned on the lamp inside the palace.

In this game, Fang Jifan won again. Fang Jifan pushed the chess piece and showed a bit of tiredness: “Your Highness, it’s late, I’m going to be on duty.”

There is no overtime pay, so of course he has to leave.

Zhu Houzhao said: “No, no, let’s play another game. I have thought of a way, come and come.”

Fang Jifan had a big head and couldn’t keep playing this game, so he said as if he refused even to death: “Tomorrow “Besides, Your Highness, farewell. “

There must be a bottom line in this kind of thing, otherwise, according to Zhu Houzhao’s temperament, I’m afraid he won’t be able to leave today.

By the early morning of the next day, Fang Jifan was in good spirits and arrived at the East Palace again. As soon as he arrived at the gate of Zhan Shi’s Mansion, a eunuch was waiting eagerly: “Mr. Fang Qi, you are here. Your Highness can’t wait, hurry, hurry…”

Fang Jifan followed him in. When they arrived at the side hall, they saw Zhu Houzhao scolding Liu Jin: “If you don’t know how to play, get out!”

In front of him and Liu Jin, there was still the same military chess set from yesterday. Liu Jin stepped aside aggrievedly, and Zhu Houzhao then Chao Fang Jifan smiled and waved: “Come on, come on, come on, I finally thought of a way to deal with it!”

Liu Jin carefully reminded from the side: “Your Highness, it’s late, it’s time to go to Zuo Chunfang to study, otherwise Yang Shidu…”

Zhu Houzhao said impatiently: “No, no, just say I’m sick.”

Fang Jifan shook his head inwardly, this guy is very unreliable, why does he feel like he’s cheating on him? Master, do you play chess with you all day long?

What’s more, the person in front of me is the future emperor of the Ming Dynasty. The long-term meal ticket of our Fang family was given by your old Zhu family. Your old Zhu family was cheated by you, Zhu Houzhao, and our Fang family is finished.

This is called both prosperity and loss.

No matter what, it cannot continue to be so corrupt. Fang Jifan has a clear understanding of this.

Fang Jifan squinted his eyes, not knowing what he was planning: “Forget it, no more.”

“…” Zhu Houzhao looked at Fang Jifan in astonishment.

“I won’t play chess anymore.” Fang Jifan refused decisively: “I have to be on duty when I humble myself.”

But Zhu Houzhao was anxious: “What do you mean, you don’t have loyalty?”

Fang Jifan thought to himself, the whole world regards me as Fang Jifan. You’re a prodigal, but I, Fang Jifan, is a good young man with great ambitions. Do you really think I’m the same as you?

For a moment

, Fang Jifan seemed to have an idea. He made up his mind and said, “Your Highness, how about we play a game?”

Interested.

I saw Fang Jifan saying: “What’s the point of just playing chess? There should be a bonus. If I lose, I will give His Highness three hundred taels of silver. How about it?”

“Okay.” Zhu Houzhao was very happy. He responded directly, his eyes even brightened, yes, you have to be lucky in playing chess: “It’s a deal, if I lose, I will give you three hundred taels of silver.”

Fang Jifan said slightly arrogantly. He looked up at the sky: “Your Highness, am I the one who is short of three hundred taels of silver?”

Zhu Houzhao scratched his head and couldn’t help but smile bitterly: “Then if I lose, then…”

“Then study, lose a round, and memorize an article .” Fang Jifan said firmly.

Zhu Houzhao hesitated, looking a little unhappy.

Fang Jifan squinted his eyes and casually took out his trump card: “Your Highness, don’t you dare to come?”

Zhu Houzhao said angrily: “Who said you don’t dare?”

Obviously, Zhu Houzhao did not notice the flash in Fang Jifan’s eyes. The look of success!

Now, Fang Jifan gradually fell in love with the life on duty. He got up early every morning and rushed to Zhan Shifu. Sometimes Zhu Houzhao went to Zuo Chunfang to study, but he always looked lazy. Occasionally, he would pretend to be sick. He spent most of his time hanging out with Fang Jifan, playing chess and reading.

Zhu Houzhao is a face-saving child. Although this kind of person is a bit unruly, he is at least willing to admit defeat. As long as he loses, he will obediently hold the book and read. Sometimes even Fang Jifan has to admit that the genes of the old Zhu family In fact, it is quite good. Zhu Houzhao’s memory is actually quite good. Zhu Houzhao is eager to continue playing chess and win the game. His memory is amazing. When he studies hard, even Fang Jifan feels inferior to him.

………

Woke up early in the morning, Fang Jifan was dressed by Xiao Xiangxiang, and was about to tease Xiao Xiangxiang as usual, but Deng Jian said: “Master, I have ordered that the young master go later.” On duty.”

“Why?” Fang Jifan said angrily.

Deng Jiandao: “Master, uncle… uncle said that you have been acting well recently, and you seem to be showing signs of illness. Master, don’t worry, just ask the doctor in the house to check your pulse.”

Could it be that he is normal ?

A little bit, so it makes people suspicious?

Fang Jifan said angrily: “This young master is normal.”

As he said that, he kicked Deng Jian directly on the butt. Who knew that the force of this kick was too great, and Deng Jian fell to the ground.

Fang Jifan’s heart skipped a beat. He really didn’t mean it. He was about to step forward and inquire about Deng Jian’s injury, but then he thought about it and tried his best to hold it back. Instead, he laughed out loud for an excuse.

“It’s like a dog, so careless to kick.”

Deng Jian rolled on the ground, quickly stood up, and said with a smile: “Yes, yes, the young master kicked it well, great. Young master…” He said again Faintly tearful eyes.

Fang Jifan said impatiently: “What’s wrong?”

“Actually…” Deng Jian wiped his tears and said: “Actually, the villain has always known that the young master’s brain disease is cured, and even kicks the villain in the butt so smoothly. , Not as unfamiliar as before, the villain is very happy from the bottom of his heart.”

“…”

Fang Jifan stared at Deng Jian for a long time, and then hit Deng Jian on the head: “Crazy!”

After saying that, he walked away: ” I’m on duty, tell that doggy doctor to get out.”

But as soon as he reached the door, he almost bumped into Fang Jinglong who was about to come in. Fang Jinglong hurriedly supported Fang Jifan: “My son, did I bump into you? You have to be careful. What a bump. Wait a minute, Dr. Sun is coming, just check your pulse, haha… This is just a routine check.”

Fang Jifan felt helpless when he stopped him, so he went back to his room and sat down, saying casually. What’s the pulse? I hate that doctor when I see him!”

Fang Jinglong just nodded with a smile: “Yeah, hate it, hate it, don’t get angry, isn’t this for your own good?”

Fang Jinglong thought of something at this time and said: “Son, I heard that a few days ago, you received five hundred thousand taels of treasure banknotes in your account. This is not a small amount, it is a full fifty thousand taels of cash.”

“Yes.” Fang Jifan continued to be his prodigal son. role, I admitted it very lightly.

I saw Fang Jinglong rubbing his hands and saying: “My son is old, so he should spend some money. Besides, our family has a big business, that…that…how much do you have left in your hands? What does it mean to be a father?” , It’s not safe for you to have so much money in your hand. When it’s time to use the money, just pay it to the account. Why carry so much money with you?”

Fang Jifan looked at Fang Jinglong with his hands. A spread.

“Spent?” Fang Jinglong’s eyes widened: “Fifty thousand taels of silver, gone?”

Fang Jifan said: “I’ll do the math. I gave His Highness the Prince a little pocket money, which is thirty thousand taels. Let’s play chess with him. I lost some more, and…”

Fang Jinglong’s body was shaking a little, it felt like he had fallen into an ice cellar.

Finally, the Fang family had some wealth. He wanted to get another sum of money to buy some land, so he excitedly checked the family’s accounts every day and saw that Fang Jifan had withdrawn such a large amount of money. , I still hope to come back today. Five hundred thousand taels of treasure is equivalent to fifty thousand taels of silver… Now, it’s gone, and it was all given away.

Fang Jinglong’s burly body suddenly became weak. Two lines of tears fell from the corners of his eyes. A look of pain appeared on his face. He clutched at his heart and said: “A prodigal… This is a prodigal son… My late father… Lie Ancestors… I, Fang Jinglong… Fang Jinglong… I’m sorry for you… Oh my God…”

Fang Jifan knew that something was wrong when he saw Fang Jinglong’s heart-rending wails, and quickly ran away.

(End of chapter)