The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 616

[616. Chapter 597 My Emperor’s Holy Ming]

Liu Wuliu has never read any books.

And as a low-level farmer, he must have a bad habit.

For example, he was very unhygienic. When he was crying, he had to clear his nose. He hugged Zhu Houzhao’s leg, plugged one nostril with his other hand, and then pulled it, and Zhu Houzhao’s trouser legs became a little wet. .

Liu Wuliu also had a greedy side. He knew that this was the prince, and with a word from him, he could enter the Western Mountains, so he spotted Zhu Houzhao and hugged Zhu Houzhao’s thigh desperately, refusing to let go.

Liu Wuliu was even a little vulgar, and he got angry just now. He was full of vulgar curses and used many unsightly words.

But although Liu Wuliu was dirty, greedy, and vulgar, he was not stupid. He has his wisdom, and he will use this wisdom to distinguish whether a person is good or bad.

This kind of wisdom is different from that of Yang Tinghe. His method is very simple. Whoever can give himself enough to eat is a good person. You can call him a saint or anything else. Anyway, Liu Wuliu only recognizes this person. Dead reason.

Therefore, if a great benefactor can feed people, then he must be a good man, like Bao Zheng, who can make decisions for the people; he is a person who thinks of the people in his heart, and he is like the person on the stage who is awe-inspiring and righteous. A treacherous person. In the words of scholars, he is a saint.

Liu Wuliu cried profusely and decided not to let go. He was not afraid of the great benefactor at all. He knew that the great benefactor was different from other officials and would not blame him.

“My great benefactor, if I can serve my great benefactor, I will be willing to die. If I can serve my great benefactor, even the emperor will not change him.”

“…”

All of a sudden.

The palace was quiet.

Emperor Hongzhi seemed to have suffered a critical hit of 10,000 points.

Is this… considered deceiving the emperor?

When the ministers heard this, some people’s expressions changed, and then they shook their heads secretly. At this time, what can you say? Haven’t you already said that this is a tough guy? What can you say about him?

Yang Tinghe watched all this with his mouth open. He found that all the people who had spoken uprightly with him had slipped away and did not dare to express their anger. Even the people who were usually close to him were now avoiding them like snakes and scorpions, as if they were avoiding the plague. , not even daring to look at him.

Liu Wuliu said: “My great benefactor, if you are here, we ordinary people will have someone to make the decision. You…”

Emperor Hongzhi couldn’t see it and said: “My grace is approved. From now on, you will be Xishan.” The banker.”

Zhu Houzhao stared at his father, feeling helpless.

But Liu Wuliu didn’t care at all about the man who called himself me. Instead, he still hugged Zhu Houzhao’s thigh and howled: “It doesn’t matter what others say, only what my benefactor says counts.”

“Okay.” Zhu Houzhao said “Get up, my pants are wet.”

Liu Wuliu and others got up. Their eyes were shining when they looked at Zhu Houzhao, while the others ignored them.

They are country people, they don’t know anything, they just accept this.

The great benefactor is like a giant steamed bun walking around, attracting the attention of thousands of people wherever he goes.

Emperor Hongzhi was filled with emotion. He actually felt a little sour in his heart. What on earth did this prince do? He didn’t know how hard he worked. He even played more when he was playing. On the other hand, it’s me. Everyone calls me the emperor or the emperor. Master, or long live, I am diligent in government affairs and work hard at night, so why is no one so grateful to me?

But Emperor Hongzhi immediately became happy.

With such a son, the foundation of Ming Dynasty will still be in his hands in the future. If his son can be a saint king, his grandson will be able to relax.

Good thing!

He suddenly became energetic.

A few days ago, I was scolded by the ministers so much that I couldn’t hold my head up.

Why?

Because everyone is saying that there is a traitor around the prince, some people actually praise the prince as Yao and Shun.

To be honest, Emperor Hongzhi blushed when he heard this flattery. He felt that it was not only excessive, but also outrageous.

So he didn’t dare to say anything. Although he wanted to protect the prince, after all, he was a little embarrassed.

But now, Emperor Hongzhi laughed heartily.

I have the confidence.

I have been holding this breath for a long time.

“I heard that those who can suffer the sufferings of the people and worry about the needs of the people are called saints. Three emperors and five emperors, everything can no longer be tested. But Confucius highly praised the things of the three emperors and five emperors. Why, it is precisely because the saints admired them God knows the sufferings of the people, so Yao and Shun led the world with benevolence, and the people followed him. Why did the people want to follow Yao and Shun? Is it because they were educated? No, it was precisely because Yao and Shun made the people eat and drink well. Educate the people so that they can understand right from wrong and know honor and disgrace. “

Isn’t that what the prince and Fang Jifan did in Xishan today? Look at these people, hundreds of thousands of them, hundreds of thousands of Liu Wuliu like this. They are willing to farm and mine in Xishan. Isn’t it just because Xishan can provide them with clothing, food, and education for their children? Liu Wuliu’s mother is sick? , he has no way to ask the doctor for medicine, is this unfilial? No, it must be impossible, it is impossible. When you see these people, don’t you have any compassion for them? Talking about the suffering of the people, the suffering people are right in front of us, but the whole court is still arguing about Yao and Shun. This… my shame is the shame of all your ministers!”

Emperor Hongzhi pointed at himself! , and pointed at the hundreds of officials in the dynasty, not a single one of them was left behind.

Finally, his finger pointed at Yang Tinghe.

“Yang Qing’s family keeps talking about Yao and Shun, both when he opens his mouth and when he shuts up. Then Yao and Shun loved the people and made them eat and drink well, so that they could not pick up things on the road and never close their houses at night. Isn’t this what the prince did? Then Yang What did the Qing family do again?”

“Chen…” Yang Tinghe’s face turned pale.

Emperor Hongzhi stared at Yang Tinghe, his eyes unwilling to relax: “Please answer the Yang Qing family.”

“Your Majesty…” Yang Tinghe thought quickly. He wanted to find something worth boasting about, but it was like studying, speaking out for justice, and since he entered Since his official career, he first served as a Hanlin scholar and then entered Zhan Shifu. If there was anything he really did, he didn’t do anything.

Emperor Hongzhi’s eyes flashed with coldness: “The Qing family is full of economics and speaks of kindness, but does nothing?”

“This is not my duty.” Yang Tinghe blushed and defended himself.

“But your salary comes from people like Liu Wuliu. The labor you enjoy is also obtained from people like Liu Wuliu.” Emperor Hongzhi had ascended to the throne, and he knelt down. Case: “I feel ashamed after seeing this scene today. People always say that I am a holy king, but looking at it today, I am not as good as the prince. And you, since you are a famous minister, don’t you have any shame at all? “

As soon as the word “shame” came out, Yang Tinghe’s expression suddenly changed.

For scholars, these two words should never be uttered in person. To say that a person has no shame is almost equivalent to a scholar scolding his ancestors for eighteen generations.

And if these words come from the mouth of the emperor, this is called heart-killing, which is no different from cutting out the heart and cutting out the flesh.

Only then did Yang Tinghe feel fear, an unspeakable fear that filled his whole body.

He hurriedly prostrated: “I… I will die.”

Emperor Hongzhi glanced at him disdainfully: “Fortunately, I didn’t ask you to teach the prince.”

Yang Tinghe shuddered.

He knew…it was over.

His Majesty ordered it to end, but his attitude was self-evident.

Next, if he still wants to retain the last bit of dignity, he should know what to do.

Yang Tinghe suddenly burst into tears and prostrated himself. At this time, his feelings were probably the same as those of Liu Wuliu back then, with a sense of despair. He choked and said: “I… I am born in the middle of the road, and I am loved by your majesty. I am a bachelor who serves as a lecturer in the Hanlin Academy. I am virtuous and loving, just like nectar, I… I…”

he choked.

Fall to the ground.

I can’t continue talking anymore.

This is the rhythm of requesting a scholar. The next step should be to say that I am old and my eyes are dim, and I beg your majesty to allow me to return to my hometown.

But Yang Tinghe couldn’t continue talking about the rest.

This is no longer a matter of dismissal from office. If you are dismissed from office because you speak out for justice, you will probably go home to raise your family, but everyone will respect you. After a few decades, you will be a good man again. Even if you cannot recover, your name will remain in history and be known to others. Admire.

But what does it mean to be such a gentleman now? Are you going to be laughed at by others for retiring back to your hometown with this shame?

After twenty years of hard work, after joining the officialdom, all the agencies were exhausted, but now, everything has been reduced to nothing.

Yang Tinghe finally couldn’t bear it anymore and fell to the ground crying.

Emperor Hongzhi had a cold face, and before he could continue, he said seriously: “Okay, my grace is approved.”

It was rare for Emperor Hongzhi to get angry one day, and he was so rude to his ministers.

When Yang Tinghe heard this, he raised his head and felt that his head was buzzing, and he felt a sense of despair that everything would be in vain. He pursed his lips and wanted to say something, but after all…he knew that the matter was irreversible: “I thank your Majesty for your grace.”

Emperor Hongzhi waved his hand, and Yang Tinghe fell into hell.

This time it is a real hell, and it is not just the routine of Qingliu people who enter the court and serve as officials, then retire from office to support their careers, and then continue to rise again.

Yang Tinghe knew that once he left, he would never come back, and his reputation had also been wiped out.

He stood up tremblingly and looked around. Everyone lowered their heads. No one had mercy on him. Many people who had once scolded Fang Qiu with him now looked back at him with cold eyes. Naturally, no one interceded for him. .

What greeted him was silence.

He had no choice but to walk, staggering out of the Emperor’s Hall.

“Long live my emperor, my holy emperor!” In the silence, someone suddenly shouted.

This voice is very familiar.

You almost didn’t need to look at it to know that it was from Fang Jifan.

So all the officials who had just been having their own thoughts reacted and said one after another: “Long live my emperor, long live!”

amidst the countless praises.

Emperor Hongzhi was a bit speechless in his heart.

(End of chapter)