The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 558

[558. Chapter 545 We won]

Zhu Houzhao opened his bloodshot eyes: “But I also like to eat, so what is this?”

Wen Yansheng felt a little embarrassed and held his forehead: “Hey, my head is a little dizzy. Everyone will get drunk if they are not drunk.”

Fang Jifan coughed: “Then, your highness

, come and have something to eat.” “Wait a moment.” Zhu Houzhao’s eyes returned to the map: “I will take a look at it. You guys eat first and keep it. Order some meat for me. “

Zhu Houzhao is a stubborn person. If one head is stubborn, even nine cows can’t pull it back.

Obviously, staring at the map would be useless for such matters, but he still couldn’t think about tea or food, and had to find some clues from it.

Fang Jifan was too lazy to pay attention to him and couldn’t help but discuss the ingredients with Wen Yansheng.

“Now, with potatoes and sweet potatoes, the Xishan Farming Station will also promote various crops. The people will probably have enough to eat, which is not a problem. When people are full, they will hope to eat well,” Mr. Wen said Yes, this ingredient will be profitable in the future. Mr. Wen, what this ingredient requires is that it has good color, fragrance and flavor. Of course, this is not important. What is important is that it is easy to carry and is not prone to mildew. As long as these few things are done Are you worried that you won’t be able to sell it? Sir, don’t worry, our successor will take care of the business of the workshop. We will also pay for it. In short, Mr. Wen is only responsible for researching the formula. If we make a profit in this workshop, our successor will give it up. “

Wen Yansheng nodded: “It needs to be delicious and flavorful, but also…”

He seemed to have started to think about it.

This is a big project. On the surface it is just a simple recipe, but it must be easy to store, not easily spoiled, and taste better than ordinary chef ingredients. It may even be conducive to production. It must meet so many conditions. Not easy.

He cooked a piece of mutton, took a sip of rice wine, put down the wine cup, and tapped his fingers gently on the desk, without saying a word, as if thinking.

Fang Jifan did not disturb his thoughts.

But at this moment, flying pigeons came from outside the Western Mountains. Wang Jinyuan specially trained a lot of carrier pigeons for business. These carrier pigeons have the ability to transmit messages extremely fast. However, pigeons are not as good as humans after all. Although they can transmit messages quickly, they can’t be sent anywhere. There are many mistakes.

This pigeon is a bird that loves home very much. It is particularly sensitive to the earth’s magnetic field and has a great sense of direction. In order to train these pigeons, a lot of money is spent. Not only do you need to select high-quality pigeons, but you also need dedicated people to train them. train.

In the sky, the pigeon was hovering. The pigeon keeper took a look and made a grunting sound towards the pigeon. The pigeon landed. The pigeon keeper took the small note tied to its leg. Then, the small note fell on Wang Jinyuan. hands.

Wang Jinyuan opened the note and took a look.

He was Fang Jifan’s confidant, and even many of Fang Jifan’s letters were handled directly by him.

As a businessman, he developed a very sensitive and cautious temperament. Now, with the rise of Fang Jifan, his status, which was originally a lowly businessman, has also risen. It is not his bragging. Walking in the capital, he is an ordinary official. He may not take it seriously. In the past, even a Dutou would come to him every now and then to ask for some tea money. Now… those people in the past had to stay away from him when they saw him, even if they saw Jin Yiwei and The fan of Dongchang, I heard that the goods were pledged by Mr. Wang of Xishan, and no one would come to make things difficult.

This is real business.

In Xishan, when he did almost anything, he didn’t have to consider official issues, he only had to concentrate on business.

This kind of pleasure was something you could never get no matter how much money you earned in the past.

He only glanced at the note, and immediately became happy, and then hurriedly took the note to Zhenguo Mansion.

“Master, Master…”

He hurried in. The Master and Mr. Wen were having a good time drinking.

Zhu Houzhao seemed to be hungry too. He brought a big bowl filled with familiar dishes. While eating the food, he looked down at the map in a daze.

Everyone raised their eyes and looked at Wang Jinyuan.

Wang Jinyuan said happily: “Flying Team, here’s a letter.”

Zhu Houzhao dropped the job in his hand with a groan, rushed up, grabbed the note, and opened the note nervously with trembling hands.

The note read: “Fortunately, I lived up to my command and achieved great victory!”

Zhu Houzhao’s body trembled after just six words.

These days, what he feels the most is pressure.

In front of the civil and military officials of the court, he lost his temper. Although his father did not punish him, he knew how the officials viewed him.

Isn’t he still a child?

Isn’t it just that His Royal Highness is too ignorant and too reckless?

These old guys’ judgment of so-called good and bad is really ridiculous.

What Zhu Houzhao wants is a big victory, a big victory brought to him by the flying team.

He held the note in his hand and was shaking constantly. His face turned pale at first, and then slowly regained its color.

Fang Jifan also said excitedly: “Your Highness, what is written in it.”

Zhu Houzhao looked sad: “The flying team… is over.”

“What?” Fang Jifan hurriedly ate a piece of mutton first and swallowed it in a hurry, because He knew that if he didn’t eat the piece of mutton that he had worked so hard to prepare while he was confused, he would feel like he was going to collapse later and he would not be in the mood to eat it. Every grain is hard work.

A mouthful of meat.

Fang Jifan’s sadness came over him: “What do you mean? Where’s Yang Biao, where’s Shen Ao? Let me take a look.”

“If you don’t look, if you don’t look, you’re all dead.” Zhu Houzhao stuffed the note into his mouth and swallowed it.

Fang Jifan was quick to grab the note, opened it, and his eyes widened.

Fortunately, I did not disgrace my life!

Great victory!

Huh…

Fang Jifan was still full of sadness just now. After all, he is his disciple and a good boy. The other guy, what is his name? Yes, his name is Yang Biao. Although this man is a brat, he is also a living life.

But now, he realized that it was Zhu Houzhao who was fooling him.

Fang Jifan bared his teeth.

Zhu Houzhao was happy, but he hugged Fang Jifan and said excitedly: “We won, haha, we won. Those damn guys only talk and eat the king’s salary, but they don’t do anything. But Our Zhenguo Mansion… has a great victory, haha, Lao Fang, are you happy or not? “

“I… I…” Fang Jifan felt that his neck was about to be strangled, his face turned red from holding back, and he couldn’t breathe easily: ” I… I’m very happy too… Yeah… Yeah…”

Zhu Houzhao raised his eyebrows: “Damn… those bastards, yes, they are hypocrites, hypocrites!” Let go of Fang Jifan.

Fang Jifan hunched over and gasped for air.

However, Zhu Houzhao was pacing back and forth in the Yamen Hall excitedly, saying, “A bunch of old dogs, let’s see how I will deal with you!”

Wen Yansheng stared at Zhu Houzhao who was full of vulgar words and was speechless for a long time. , shook his head, hey, that’s all, I don’t want to, don’t care, don’t stop, don’t look, eat meat!

Zhu Houzhao said seriously: “Old Fang, what are you still doing? Hurry up, pack your things, let’s… enter the palace!”

The flying team has won a great victory.

A great victory was enough to make Zhu Houzhao exhale and raise his eyebrows. He wanted to see what those ministers who talked about the common people would say.

He and Fang Jifan tidied up and then entered the palace. Along the way, he was so excited that he took out the note and read it over and over with a beaming look.

……………………

Chongwen Hall.

Today is the day of the talk.

In the past, the prince had to be present when Yan was giving lectures.

The Hanlin officials and lecturers from the East Palace were all present, teaching not only His Majesty the Confucian classics, but also His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

But… Zhu Houzhao walked away last time and was very unhappy with the Hanlin officials.

In particular, a group of young Hanlin officials and a group of lecturers in the East Palace headed by Yang Tinghe were almost severely refuted by His Highness the Crown Prince.

These Hanlin officials felt very uncomfortable.

But there was a fuss, and nothing came of it.

Your Majesty is indeed a bit indulgent towards His Highness the Crown Prince, and he actually did not punish His Highness the Crown Prince.

As the saying goes, it is the father’s fault that the son does not teach. In this regard, Your Majesty did very badly.

It’s just that… they can’t continue to pursue it at this time, what else can they say, the prince is the foundation of the country, but His Majesty is silent, no matter how hard he tries to persuade, it will be in vain.

When Yang Tinghe arrived at Chongwen Hall, he saw that the prince’s seat was empty, and he understood what was going on.

If His Highness the Crown Prince is angry again, he will simply not come at all.

As for His Majesty, with a normal expression on his face, he brought Ouyang Zhi with him as usual.

Ouyang Shixue, who is more and more often accompanied by His Majesty, is in the heart of the Emperor and is extremely favored among all the officials.

This is enough to make someone feel jealous.

However, almost no one found any fault with Ouyang Shixue. In terms of character, he is known as a gentleman; in terms of talent and learning, he is the number one scholar; in terms of merit, he was the military commander of Jinzhou; he is reticent and never talks nonsense. , this point, and his mentor are simply two extremes.

Emperor Hongzhi didn’t seem to have any explanation about the prince’s affairs. He just said: “You gentlemen, let’s talk.”

Hanlin University scholar Shen Wen nodded: “Today’s talk is: Zilu asked Qiang. Your Majesty, is it possible?”

Zilu asked Qiang?

Emperor Hongzhi probably knew that this allusion came from “The Doctrine of the Mean”. Emperor Hongzhi said: “I have read it earlier, but I would like to know what you, gentlemen, think. Today, let’s talk about this article.”

Shen Wen said: “Can I please invite the Hanlin Academy? Liu Yi, the lecturer, started to speak. “

Emperor Hongzhi said: “Liu Qing’s family has always been full of flowers, and his person is even more stable. He can’t be better.”

When Liu Yi left the class, he first saluted with sincere fear: ” I am frightened, I have learned nothing, and I should not be praised by your majesty.”

Emperor Hongzhi nodded and smiled at him.

Liu Yi just cleared his throat: “Confucius said, ‘The South is strong and the North is strong and strong, how can it be restrained and strong?’ Teaching with generosity and gentleness, and not repaying the unruly, is the strength of the South. Gentlemen live there. , the north is strong, and the strong are in it. Therefore, a gentleman is harmonious but not lax; a strong country is neutral but does not rely on it; a strong country is unyielding. The Tao will not change until death; it is only good to be strong.'”

(End of this chapter)