The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 89

[89. Chapter 89 The Sword of Benevolence and Righteousness]

Li Dongyang smiled again: “So throughout the ages, people have sought swords, but they have been wary of them. But Fang Jifan’s Bingjian is very interesting. He can use it for His Highness the Crown Prince, but he is not worried that it will hinder the Lord. “

Emperor Hongzhi raised his eyes and looked at Li Dongyang in disbelief: “I would like to hear the details.”

Li Dongyang said calmly: “This son is a great talent, and his talent is beyond comparison with that of a Confucian scholar. Your Majesty and the Prince can make full use of it. There is no need to doubt him. In this world, the most harmful sword is a man like Wang Mang, who is a great talent but has a great reputation in the world. How can he harm the master like Fang Jifan?”

Hongzhi was stunned.

Finally, he understood what Li Dongyang meant.

Yes, the monarch is eager for talents and hopes to use talents to rule the country and bring peace to the world. But in the end, when the prestige of these talents becomes higher and higher and the power becomes more and more powerful, there is a possibility of backlash. Just like Wang Mang, as a relative, he was deeply trusted, full of knowledge, and famous all over the world. Therefore, Wang Mang usurped the Han Dynasty.

As for Fang Jifan… This guy, not to mention that he has a brain disease, just a few days ago, many people impeached him and listed the bad things he has done. Once such a person becomes powerful in the future, he will be ambitious and want to rebel… …uh…is anyone following? In other words, even if there are ten or eight people who are not very bright, what about the rest?

Emperor Hongzhi couldn’t help laughing and laughed: “The Li Qing family’s views are really unique.”

Outside, the sound of firecrackers came from far and near.

Emperor Hongzhi didn’t say anything, and he didn’t know what his feelings were towards Li Dongyang. He just smiled: “The twelfth year of Hongzhi is about to begin…”

“Yes, Your Majesty, the twelfth year of Hongzhi is about to begin.”

………

The Fang family is particularly lively today.

Not only were the servants wearing new clothes, there were also dozens of guests. These guests were all arranged in the hall, and Manager Yang personally entertained them.

This has always been a rule of the Fang family. At this time of year, Fang Jinglong will call some old brothers in the camp. These old brothers are just ordinary military households. Some of them have made meritorious service with Fang Jinglong. Unfortunately, they are just low-level veterans and are not They did not get married, and are now alone and helpless; some are the soldiers brought out by Fang Jinglong, some with broken hands and some with lame legs. Their temperaments are different from ordinary people. Although they also smiled when they met Fang Jifan They were particularly enthusiastic. Some touched Fang Jifan’s face, while others patted his head. Everyone gathered around and commented: “Young Master has really grown up.”

“It’s just that his skin is too tender.”

“Yes, it is. Ah, rougher is better, rougher is better.”

“The bones are a little lighter, I’m afraid I won’t be able to draw the bow.”

There are also some who are a little nervous, maybe because of their low status, and they are busy saluting Fang Jifan; “I have seen the young master.”

Although they have different ecologies and different expressions, they have one thing in common: there seems to be some kind of sparkle in their smiling eyes.

Fang Jifan respected these people very much. He heard Manager Yang mention it. For example, the man with a broken arm was called Lao Liu by his father. When the bandits were suppressed, a stray arrow was fired at Fang Jinglong. He was a soldier beside Fang Jinglong at that time. , with quick eyes and quick hands, blocked an arrow from Fang Jinglong, thus becoming disabled for life.

Many people were in the same situation. Fang Jifan hesitated, whether he should say hello or pretend that he was still the prodigal son and still looked vicious.

But just during this hesitation, Deng Jian rushed over and said with a smile: “I have met all the military masters.”

Fang Jifan was stunned for a moment, when did Deng Jian become so polite to others?

While he was in a daze, Deng Jian secretly winked at Fang Jifan.

Suddenly, Fang Jifan had a feeling of enlightenment. It turned out that the prodigal son in the past was still looking at what others were selling. Could it be that he felt that these uncles were not easy to mess with, so… Your uncle, it turns out that guy… is not stupid.

Fang Jifan no longer hesitated and bowed obediently: “I have met all of you uncles.”

“Haha…” Everyone laughed: “You are becoming more and more polite. You are such a good boy. People outside say that you…well…of course, this It’s all lies, I don’t believe it. These sons of bitches are throwing dirty water on the Fang family. I went back, chopped them up with a knife and fed them to the dogs!”

“…” Fang Jifan’s face was very stiff. They were really free. Unrestrained, no wonder the prodigal son in the past acted like a quail when he saw them.

The uncles have met. The whole family has had the New Year’s Eve dinner. Countless lanterns have been lit and decorated throughout the house. Some young servants are poking their heads in the lobby, all looking forward to Master Fang setting off the fireworks.

Fang Jifan saluted the uncles at the table: “Junior, let’s set off the fireworks.”

Most of the uncles were drunk, and they all told about how they killed people back then, and they actually told them vividly, just like ghost stories, and Fang Jifan listened. Creepy.

Fang Jinglong was half drunk, swaying, and kept mumbling: “I’m happy, I’m so happy… I tell you, I raised my son well… You go out and ask… ask… My ancestral graves are also buried well, what a lucky place. , you don’t know, a few days ago I went to pay homage to my ancestors, and I saw from a distance that there was suddenly smoke rising from the cemetery of my ancestors… Successor, successor, give your uncle your golden belt. Let’s see, oh, are you going to set off the fireworks? My father is going too.”

He swayed, let someone help him, and followed him out.

Fang Jifan asked a few excited young servants to carry the fireworks.

Many people were stunned when they saw the fireworks, which were half a box in size.

There have been fireworks since the Ming Dynasty, but…most of them are short and weak, nothing comparable to Fang Jifan’s special fireworks.

Fang Jifan crossed his hands and laughed loudly: “Today I am going to teach this capital master no color.”

Fang Jinglong came forward curiously and looked at the fireworks. The wine actually made him wake up more than half at once. He couldn’t help but said: “Jifan, you don’t know how.” Something’s wrong, why does my right eye keep twitching?”

“…”

Fang Jifan said: “Everyone back off, everyone back off, little Deng Deng.”

Deng Jian said with a smile: “Little one is here.”

“Go and light the fire.”

“Oh…”

Deng Jian blew the fire note and stepped forward with a smile. Looking back, I saw that the people who had been surrounding the boss just now had all hid away. Even Fang Jinglong staggered and ran more than ten feet away, and… Young Master… Young Master, you ran so far away. What are you doing and why are you still lying down?

Deng Jian’s arms and legs suddenly trembled, and he yelled at Fang Jifan somewhat unconfidently: “Master, nothing will happen.”

“No, no, hurry up and fuse it!” Fang Jifan also yelled in response. Seemingly feeling a little uneasy, Fang Jifan ran back for dozens of steps and stopped when he reached a big locust tree in front of the court. As soon as he got out, he hid behind the big locust tree and exposed half of his head: “Quickly Yes, it’s safe, Master!”

Deng Jian suddenly wanted to cry: “But Master, I’m a little scared!”

Fang Jifan encouraged him: “I can’t die!” “

Oh!” Deng Jian could only be scared. He held up the PIGU, but his hands were still shaking a little, and he couldn’t hold the fire stick. He finally aimed at the lead, and heard a hissing sound, and sparks flew everywhere. Deng Jian ran away like crazy, and behind him, there was a loud bang. Suddenly, the doors and windows of the Fang family trembled.

(End of chapter)