The Prodigal Son's Happy Life - Chapter 50

[Chapter 50 Questioning in the Palace]

Emperor Chu listened indifferently at first.

After all, tea-horse trade and returning to the countryside are somewhat unrealistic.

Xuan Fangxiu just wanted to know his true thoughts and how to implement them, and he also needed to discuss with the important ministers in the cabinet.

But now, he suddenly discovered…

What Fang Xiu said was not only clear and logical, but also very reasonable, and it coincided with his thoughts in many ways.

For example…

why do the grassland tribes always suppress them?

It is because the imperial court regards the grassland tribes as a whole, and treats them equally regardless of war, negotiation or trade.

If the tea-horse mutual trade is implemented and infighting among various departments is provoked, the imperial court can sit back and enjoy the results.

In the past ten years, the northern border has been worry-free!

The more Emperor Chu thought about it, the more he felt that this method was feasible, but his face remained calm and he just said calmly: “Go on.”

Fang Xiu looked at Emperor Chu and continued: “If you want to change the situation, you can slowly figure it out and push it forward. Well, if we continue to trade with each other and control the lifeblood of the southwestern chieftains, we can implement the reform of the land. Without salt, iron, money and food, the southwestern chieftains will have to submit obediently.”

Emperor Chu asked expressionlessly: “If the chieftains rebel, what should they do? “How?”

Fang Xiu replied: “The long-term pain is better than the short-term pain. These chieftains will always rebel from time to time. As long as they can be temporarily suppressed, the national policy can be implemented. By then, the southwest will be settled.

” , Emperor Chu has been completely suppressed by Fang Xiu.

The problem of the ruler and ministers being helpless in the court was analyzed so thoroughly by such a child.

And being able to prescribe the right medicine and come up with a solution is really amazing.

He couldn’t help but look at Fang Xiu deeply, suppressed the shock in his heart, and said: “I heard that you are usually idle and ignorant, but when I saw you today, I felt that the rumors were very untrue.”

Fang Xiu said: “Your Majesty, you have a clear warning.”

Emperor Chu stood up, walked to Fang Xiu, and suddenly asked: “Did you cause the injury on Zhang Wen’s head?”

Zhang Wen?

I heard the imperial guards call the young eunuch Eunuch Zhang before, so it should be him.

It’s puzzling why the little eunuch’s head injury was mentioned.

Accompanying you is like accompanying a tiger, which is really good.

Fang Xiu secretly complained, looked up at Emperor Chu, and saw that he didn’t seem to be angry. He admitted frankly: “I was injured by the minister, and I will die.”

“You are honest.”

Emperor Chu was not angry, just calm. He asked: “Do you know what the crime is for beating an imperial envoy?”

Although his tone was calm, it gave people a great sense of oppression.

Fang Xiu forced himself to calm down and replied: “I know that it was just Eunuch Zhang who insulted me. I was furious for a moment. I suffered from brain disease a few days ago and was unconscious, so I punched Eunuch Zhang.”

The young eunuch just punched Eunuch Zhang.

He is a small person, but when he goes out of the palace to deliver orders, he represents the emperor.

Beating an imperial envoy, at worst, means disrespecting the emperor and showing rebellious intentions. Even if he was asked to behead him, he would not be able to say anything.

But Emperor Chu knew that the child in front of him, who had not yet reached the age of crown, was a loyal and loyal child and would never have any rebellious intentions.

Although he was uneducated and incompetent on weekdays, he did not have the courage to beat the imperial envoy.

Why did it happen like this in the end…

Perhaps it was as he said, Zhang Wen’s servant relied on his status as an imperial envoy to become domineering, which made Fang Xiu feel extremely insulted.

Coupled with brain disease, it got to this point.

Even so, he is the imperial envoy who conveys the decree in the palace and represents the face of the royal family.

If he is not punished, he will inevitably become arrogant because of his favor.

Thinking of this, Emperor Chu straightened his face and said coldly: “Beating an imperial envoy is a capital crime. I remember that your Fang family ancestors have worked hard, so I will spare your life today.”

Fang Xiu breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly saluted: “Your Majesty. Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty.”

Although he knew that Emperor Chu could not convict the only legitimate son of an important official in the imperial court because of a small eunuch, his heart was still in his throat.

Listening to him say this now, my heart finally fell to the ground.

Emperor Chu continued: “Death crimes can be avoided, but living crimes cannot be forgiven. I will punish you by copying the Four Books and Five Classics ten times, and in the next autumn, you will take part in the imperial examination in the name of an official student.

If you fail to pass the exam, I will punish you severely!” “

Participate in the imperial examination?

Fang Xiu looked confused: “But I am the queen of Wu Xun.”

Emperor Chu looked at him and said coldly: “What about Wu Xun? Did the laws of Da Chu ever stipulate that after Wu Xun, one is not allowed to participate in the imperial examination?”

Speaking of this, he snorted coldly and said sternly: “You are already ready to be punished, do you still want to resist the decree?”

Fang Xiu lowered his head: “I don’t dare, but”

“Okay!”

Emperor Chu picked up the That article waved his hand and said: “I’m tired, you can go down.”

Fang

Xiu looked at Emperor Chu and always felt that he was pulled into the pirate ship by him.

Obviously I had never thought about becoming an official, so I was only forced to participate in the review this time because of that decree.

Why is it inexplicable that after participating in the school review, I have to take the imperial examination again.

And…

this time, if you miss, you will be severely punished.

It’s really strange.

After hesitating for a moment, he saw that Emperor Chu didn’t seem to give up the idea of taking part in the imperial examination.

Fang Xiu looked helpless, stood up and saluted Emperor Chu: “I take my leave.”

After Fang Xiu left, Emperor Chu put down the article in his hand and looked at his back as he left.

After a long time, he said: “Pour tea.”

Outside the Nuan Pavilion, Liu Cheng came in with a pot of warm tea.

Emperor Chu drank the tea in one gulp and asked, “Did you hear what Uncle Anping said just now?”

Liu Cheng lowered his head and said in a soft voice, “I only heard a little bit clearly.”

Emperor Chu raised his head and said I glanced at him and said with emotion: “I have read through history and dynasties, and among the lessons I have learned, the most important thing is to listen to others and believe in others.

I know in my heart that if you listen to others, you will not understand, and if you believe in others, you will be secretive .

, so I always keep it in my heart and take it as a warning. Unexpectedly, today, I will make the same mistake again.”

When Liu Cheng heard this, his old face showed fear, and he knelt on the ground and kowtowed heavily.

“This slave will die.”

After a while, blood oozed from his forehead, dyeing the carpet of Nuang Pavilion red.

After all, this person has been serving him since he was a child. For so many years, even a dog still has feelings.

Seeing him like this, Emperor Chu couldn’t help but feel a little soft-hearted and said: “I know that you just believed in the rumors. Please keep this lesson in mind and don’t do it again next time. Get up.”

“I thank your majesty for your kindness.”

Liu Cheng ignored his bloody head and knocked heavily on the ground.

“Go down.”

Emperor Chu waved his hand and said.

Liu Cheng lowered his head in fear and retreated slowly.

Emperor Chu poured the last bit of wine on the table into the jade cup, took a sip, and read the article thoughtfully.

Trading tea and horses, reforming the land and returning to the country…

can it really be implemented as smoothly as he said?

(End of chapter)