The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 88

[88.Chapter 88 The table is packed in the middle of the night]

Emperor Hongzhi’s pupils began to shrink, still looking in disbelief. Maybe… it was just luck.

Otherwise, it only took Fang Jifan a few days, but the dozens of civil servants in the household department were all proficient in arithmetic, not to mention that it took them more than half a month to calculate the number. Could it be that Fang Jifan was really a literary star? If you can’t descend to earth, is there really such a thing in the Fang family?

He squinted his eyes, and then continued to compare. The number of silk threads was also different. One weighed 790,540 kilograms, while the other weighed nearly 790,000 kilograms. . However, the deviation of 540 kilograms is actually negligible, because there will be losses during the transportation of money, grain and silk cloth into the warehouse. Therefore, theoretically speaking, no matter what is calculated by the Ministry of Household The number, or the number calculated by Fang Jifan, is actually correct.

Emperor Hongzhi’s arms were actually trembling a little.

That guy…is he really a Wenquxing?

What kind of evil has Wen Quxing committed in his life, to be possessed by such an unreliable person in the mortal world?

He narrowed his eyes slightly and concentrated on comparing the numbers one by one. The more he compared, the more frightened he became, because…there was almost no big difference in almost every number.

When both books had turned to the bottom page, Emperor Hongzhi raised his eyes in a daze, as if he was having a dream. He looked up blankly, glanced at Zhu Houzhao, and then at Li Dongyang.

Li Dongyang had noticed something strange, but he had always been calm, but he still muttered in his heart, why…could it be that these two books…

were wrong…

He quickly rejected the idea. He was the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, responsible for accounting of money and grain. He couldn’t be more clear about the matter. If Fang Jifan could calculate how many days it took for one person, then wouldn’t the dozens of people in the north and south stalls of the entire household department become freeloaders?

But Emperor Hongzhi took a breath of cold air and murmured: “There is no difference in general…”

There is no difference in general.

Li Dongyang felt like he was struck by lightning.

It’s not that he is jealous of talents, it’s just that… he really couldn’t imagine that such a thing would happen.

Zhu Houzhao’s eyes widened: “They are the same? In other words, Lao Fang did not make a mistake? Haha… Father, what did I say… What did I say… I already said that my father is stupid. , I can’t recognize people with my eyes, you see, it’s indeed correct, I know I won’t lie to you, haha…”

He laughed wildly, overjoyed.

Emperor Hongzhi reacted after being surprised. Looking at the photo of Zhu Houzhi with his teeth and claws dancing, his brows sank slightly, and a flash of sharpness flashed in his eyes.

This sharp edge swept away from Zhu Houzhao’s face, and Zhu Houzhao felt a chill in his heart. He suddenly felt a chill on his back, and his arrogant face suddenly became docile. His legs softened, and he knelt down with a snap: “My dearest minister, Wan.” “Death, my father is wise, has insight into every detail, and has the ability to recognize people…” He accepted the advice without hesitation, but he felt extremely proud in his heart, and Lao Fang took a breath for himself.

Emperor Hongzhi was thoughtful, then lowered his head and glanced at the book on the slip, and took a deep breath: “Show it to Li Qing’s family.”

The eunuch hurriedly took the book and handed it to Li Dongyang, who hurriedly lowered his head to compare it. After a moment, he was suddenly surprised and inexplicable: “There is such a strange person in the world. This Fang Jifan… is so wise that he is almost a monster.”

Being so wise is not a good word.

Li Dongyang said hurriedly: “What I mean is that this Fang Jifan is incredible.”

Emperor Hongzhi nodded. Suddenly, he remembered something: “Fang Jifan wrote a letter to the Ministry of Household Affairs and said he wanted to teach accounting methods?”

Li Dongyang mentioned this. Pass.

But…

Li Dongyang’s old face twitched, a little dumbfounded. After a long time, he smiled bitterly and said: “Yes, but… tore it up. Wang Wen’an, the chief clerk, thought it was ridiculous and thought it was Fang Jifan… insulting the north and south stalls of the Ministry of Revenue. No one could I didn’t take this matter seriously…”

In fact, Li Dongyang mentioned this matter. At that time, Emperor Hongzhi certainly didn’t feel it, but now… Emperor Hongzhi slammed the document: “How could you tear it up? Why don’t you look at it carefully? At first glance, I really don’t know what to say.”

But as soon as the words came out, Emperor Hongzhi suddenly felt strange. When he saw Zhu Houzhao looking at him with strange eyes, he suddenly thought that… it seemed that when the prince sent the book, he and he What’s the difference between Wang Wen’an and Wang Wen’an? He just thought it was unbelievable and regarded it as nonsense. As a result…

Emperor Hongzhi put on a serious face and glared at Zhu Houzhao: “Huzhao, you go to Qianning Palace to serve the Empress Dowager and you. Mother.”

Zhu Houzhao wanted to say something, but he still swallowed his saliva and said obediently: “My son, please retire.”

As soon as Zhu Houzhao left, Emperor Hongzhi winked at the eunuch who was accompanying him, and the eunuch also resigned.

In Nuange, only Emperor Hongzhi and Li Dongyang were left.

The king and his ministers looked at each other in silence.

In fact, both of them were still in shock.

This kid Fang Jifan is really a monster.

After a long time, the sound of firecrackers was heard in the distance.

Emperor Hongzhi sighed: “Let Wang Wen’an ask for the method of accounting again, and tell him that if he can’t ask for it, I won’t spare him.”

Li Dongyang shook his head in his heart, and that was all he could do. This method of accounting is actually It is unbelievable and jaw-dropping. With such a magical calculation method, not only the imperial court, but also the money and food in and out of the local area can get twice the result with half the effort.

“I obey.”

“This…” Emperor Hongzhi was silent for another moment: “What do the Li Qing family think of Fang Jifan?”

This was the first time that Emperor Hongzhi solemnly asked Li Dongyang what he thought of Fang Jifan.

The reason why I didn’t ask before was because in Emperor Hongzhi’s heart, he was just a child.

But now, Emperor Hongzhi obviously no longer treats Fang Jifan as a child, but truly treats him as a future minister.

Li Dongyang closed his eyes and was silent for a moment, then opened his eyes again: “This is the Prince’s sword.”

“Oh?” Emperor Hongzhi stared at Li Dongyang.

Li Dongyang had an expressionless face and said slowly: “The prince is young and ignorant. He will succeed to the throne and he needs a sword to defend himself. Fang Jifan, although he occasionally behaves mischievously, but the old minister saw that he took the initiative to teach the accounting method to the Ministry of Household Review, and It can be seen that this boy also knows the importance of things. This person is unfathomable…”

When the word “unfathomable” was applied to a young man, Li Dongyang was actually a little helpless, and then he said: “It’s just a sharp weapon. Your Majesty will have nothing to worry about if you are with His Royal Highness.”

Such a high evaluation.

Emperor Hongzhi also thought that Li Dongyang would be prejudiced against his successor.

If it were Xie Qian, he might have thought that although this son was talented, he had some concerns about his character.

As for Li Dongyang, although he didn’t talk much, he was often able to speak out strange words. Emperor Hongzhi smiled slightly and wanted to know what the Li Qing family thought next.

Li Dongyang continued: “What I find most interesting is… a sword is a sharp weapon that can hurt others as well as yourself.”

Emperor Hongzhi’s heart shuddered. This is not a good thing. Yes, it is a sharp weapon. The sword can indeed hurt people, and it is easy to use, but… think about it, once the sword is too sharp, will it harm you?

“And this sword… the most interesting thing…” Li Dongyang’s wooden light was faint, and the candlelight in the palace was reflected in his eyes. He said slowly: “The most interesting thing about this sword is that it can hurt people, but it can’t hurt people.” It won’t hurt you.” Then he sighed: “The wise kings and generals in the world all want to find a sharp magic weapon to sweep across the wilderness, but although the magic weapon is rare in the world, it is rare. But it may not be perfect. How many people have injured others with such magic weapons, but in the end they were killed by the sword.”

Emperor Hongzhi thought deeply, how could he not know the lessons of the past, so he remained silent.

(End of chapter)