The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 85

[85.Chapter 85 The Confused King]

“What’s the calculation? What nonsense are you talking about?” He pulled a straight face and scolded Zhu Houzhao.

Zhu Houzhao suddenly became weak and realized that he was getting carried away. He quickly showed a sad face and said cautiously: “This year’s treasury balance has been calculated.”

“…”

There was silence in the Nuan Pavilion. Watching Zhu Houzhao’s performance.

In the eyes of Emperor Hongzhi, Liu Jian and others, His Highness the Crown Prince… is simply a bit… excessive.

Emperor Hongzhi said coldly: “The Ministry of Revenue is still calculating, where did it come out?”

Zhu Houzhao opened his eyes wide, and the timidity in his heart gradually dissipated: “Fang Jifan calculated it, father, if you don’t believe it, you can take a look, of course “My son has also done some small work. Without my son to help him, he can’t be counted.”

The so-called help is mostly pouring tea and water, just beating Fang Jifan’s legs, but this should be considered. Be of service.

Emperor Hongzhi is really angry and funny.

Liu Jian pretended not to see anything and looked expressionless.

Xie Qian shook his head, Prince… I heard him say a few days ago that water can carry or capsize a boat, and I was impressed. Today…

Li Dongyang is a bachelor and the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, and matters related to the Ministry of Household Affairs. He has always been very wise, so everything seems to be very profound, but today, his face is slightly condensed, which is a sign of failure.

Seeing that everyone in Nuan Pavilion didn’t believe it, Zhu Houzhao couldn’t help but became anxious: “The calculation is really done, Father, yesterday Lao Fang…ah no, Fang Jifan calculated it for a full day. I saw it with my own eyes, Father, Look, I have all written it down, why don’t you take a look…”

He was afraid that Emperor Hongzhi would not read it, so he hurriedly took out a book he had already copied from his sleeve and sent it to the emperor.

Emperor Hongzhi lowered his head and glanced briefly, and saw what he saw above: “At the end of this year, as of the seventh day of the twelfth lunar month in the eleventh year of Hongzhi, the imperial court has deposited 2,754,600 silver from the two capitals and thirteen provinces. Twenty-two taels, 790,000 catties of silk, 1,639,300 pieces of cloth…”

Emperor Hongzhi’s face darkened slightly, and he coughed: “Well, I understand…”

Very. An understatement.

To be honest, the number above is something like this.

But… within a few days, the treasury balance was calculated… This… Emperor Hongzhi felt that this was an insult to his own IQ. Of course, it cannot be ruled out that Fang Jifan first insulted Zhu Houzhao’s IQ, and then Zhu Houzhao, a stupid boy, came to insult this father.

Thinking more deeply, Fang Jifan, although he always excels occasionally. However, there are countless unreliable things about this guy. In all likelihood, it was that boy Fang Jifan who was trying to make Zhu Houzhao happy.

Most people would not take it seriously when young people are playing around and saying random things, but you silly son…you actually take it seriously.

If I can calculate it in a few days, what else do I need from the Ministry of Revenue? Can I ask you to be the Minister of Hubu and Fang Jifan to be the Minister of Hubu?

Forget it… calm down, isn’t it almost the New Year?

Emperor Hongzhi took a deep breath, tried his best to calm down, and smiled slightly: “Okay, Houzhao, don’t mess around anymore.”

Zhu Houzhao frowned, but he was annoyed. His ministers worked hard to get the accounting number. Why is this all nonsense?

He is a serious person. He usually treats himself like a child. Everyone tries to coax him and compliment him on the surface, but in reality they just treat him as a fool. But the person in front of him is his father. How does his father look down on him… and Lao Fang?

Zhu Houzhao said sternly: “My son is not fooling around.”

Originally, Zhu Houzhao pretended to be aggrieved, and the matter was over. Quan thought it was his son who was stupid. It was not a big deal, and the New Year was coming soon. What’s more, several masters are here.

But Zhu Houzhao kept pestering him, and Emperor Hongzhi’s face suddenly fell down, and he scolded: “It can be calculated in a few days. Do you believe it? You… you are really confused.”

Seeing that his father was furious, Seeing the sign, Zhu Houzhao was a little panicked and at a loss, but then he became a little angry. He subconsciously said: “My son… I believe it.”

“…” Liu Jian, Li Dongyang, and Xie Qian were all confused. .

Emperor Hongzhi’s heart skipped a beat. Why would he look like a little fool in the future? What do you believe in what others say? Are you stupid?

Zhu Houzhao said solemnly: “I, Chen, don’t believe what others say, but you can trust Fang Jifan. He is your brother… He will not lie to me…”

He spoke plausibly, and his voice shook the roof.

In fact, Zhu Houzhao didn’t know why. From the first meeting with Fang Jifan, when he casually took out hundreds of thousands of Ming Dynasty banknotes to make a friend, Zhu Houzhao felt that this guy was indescribably kind, because in his impression Here, only good brothers treat money like dirt and women like clothes. After that, he followed Fang Jifan. Although occasionally this guy was rude, he could always turn corruption into magic. Of course… the most important thing is that Zhu Houzhao is lonely. , this kind of loneliness is hard to describe. Everyone regards him as the crown prince and the future emperor, but everyone regards themselves as a child, coaxing and complimenting him. Only Fang Jifan shows off in front of him from time to time. , this feeling…well…like a real friend.

When Zhu Houzhao said this, he seemed extremely aggrieved. His eyes were filled with mist and tears. Under the candlelight, he looked particularly aggrieved. He was like a stinking stone in a cesspit, stubborn to the end.

Emperor Hongzhi’s face turned darker, and there were faint signs of taking action. This son has really embarrassed him. You are the prince, so of course you can rely on ministers. This is understandable. It is not a bad thing for the emperor to give trust to ministers, but… Such jokes , what do you believe in what others say?

I saw that Your Majesty was showing signs of anger.

Liu Jian coughed and said hurriedly: “Your Majesty has only one son. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has not had any brothers to accompany him since he was a child. He has always been lonely. Now he finally has Fang Jifan to accompany him to study. It is human nature for His Highness the Crown Prince to rely on you more. This is child’s play.” “Your Majesty’s simplicity is not a bad thing.”

Emperor Hongzhi sighed and glared at Zhu Houzhao: “Resign, don’t mess around in the future.”

Zhu Houzhao couldn’t swallow this breath, why is this nonsense, there is no justice, he wants to. Arguing with reason, he stiffened his neck and said, “My father is blocking his words and is a coward…”

“…” Emperor Hongzhi almost lost his breath.

Zhu Houzhao said sadly and angrily: “My son has done nothing wrong. He also wants to do good for the Ming Dynasty. However, in his father’s heart, he will always treat me as a child. But my son also has eyes and ears, so he can naturally tell the difference.” Bad, but it’s my father who is arrogant…ignorant…and blind…”

Emperor Hongzhi was so angry that he was half-dead. Well, now he is so bold that he dared to contradict him like this in front of several masters. You still dare to scold… me…

His chest was rising and falling, his breathing was like wind, and he was not ready to teach this brat a lesson.

Zhu Houzhao turned around and ran without saying a word, and with a swish, he slipped away…

just like that… slipped away…

Liu Jian and the other three looked at it with their eyes a little straight, dumbfounded, and they didn’t know what to say.

Looking back at Emperor Hongzhi, he saw that Emperor Hongzhi’s expression was terrifying. Even Xie Qian was busy trying to persuade him: “Your Majesty, the prince is young after all…”

“Hey…” Emperor Hongzhi sighed longly: “I… Tai I’m indulging him…”

He shook his head and felt his chest hurt!

(End of chapter)