The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1781

[1781. Chapter 1693 The son met his father]

Xiao Jing was ordered to visit the prince and Fang Jifan.

I could smell the aroma of meat from a distance.

He swallowed, and when someone led him in, he was shocked by the messy scene.

There was a large copper pot with red oil in it. The red oil was still boiling. The aroma of beef emanated from it, making people salivate. There were several plates of side dishes on the side. Fang Jifan sandwiched the meat and stuffed it into Zhu Houzhao’s bowl. Zhu Houzhao was very happy. Dancing with joy, he humbly expressed to Lao Fang that you can eat it yourself and don’t be polite.

Fang Jifan glanced sideways and glanced at Xiao Jing who came in.

Xiao Jing felt like he was blind.

He shouldn’t have come at this time.

He was terribly embarrassed.

But the prince and Fang Jifan didn’t feel embarrassed at all. Fang Jifan said, “Eunuch Xiao, what are you doing here?”

“I’m here to serve you.” Xiao Jing’s eyes deliberately fell elsewhere, thinking silently, “We didn’t see it, we didn’t see it.” Seeing that when he mentioned the order, he cupped his hands towards the palace and continued in a serious tone: “I heard that the prince and Duke of Qi were ill, so I came here to visit.”

“Oh.” Zhu Houzhao stood on his feet and chewed in his mouth. Rou, said vaguely: “Let’s just say that I am currently undergoing dietary therapy. There is nothing serious. After ten days and a half, the disease will be cured.”

Xiao Jing: “…”

Fang Jifan smiled and said: ” “Eunuch Xiao, I see that your complexion is not good. This is a sign of kidney deficiency. Do you want to treat it too?”

“No, no.” Xiao Jing waved his hands and squeezed out a smile: “Slave… I’m going to pay you back.” Purpose. Your Highness, Duke of Qi, please take good care of yourself. My slave… I have something… something…”

After that, he ran away.

“This piece of shit.” Zhu Houzhao looked dissatisfied: “I have never seen the world.”

Fang Jifan said with a happy smile: “Eunuch Xiao is still a real person, your Highness does not need to argue with him. Coal is being burned everywhere in workshops in Beijing recently. The air is not good either. There is the smell of soot everywhere. Eunuch Xiao is old and it is not good for his health. I am so worried about Eunuch Xiao. The air in Huanghuangzhou is very sweet. If I can send Eunuch Xiao away in the future. Go to the Golden Continent and let him live a long life…”

Zhu Houzhao muttered: “Why are you talking about the Golden Continent now?”

Fang Jifan looked like he was laughing, the most proud thing in life is not to send people to the Golden Continent. Continent?

His Royal Highness does not understand this truth.

………

At this time, Emperor Hongzhi was leaning on the case, his face ashen.

He can’t sit for a long time now. If he sits for a long time, he will feel severe back pain.

I’m older.

Therefore, the idea of letting the prince ascend the throne became more and more intense.

It’s just… looking at the many memorials, most of which were to express the grievances of the Jiangnan gentry, the storm had already come before the court discussion began.

These memorials neither dared to complain about the emperor nor criticized the prince, but directly pointed the finger at Xishan Bank.

This is actually understandable, after all… this matter was arranged by Xishan Bank. The miserable accusation of the Jiangnan gentry leaving their homeland was particularly penetrating after being written by these courtiers.

In these words, there are some hints of the tragic situation of the Jin people’s forcible migration of the princes of the Northern Song Dynasty after the Jingkang Revolution.

Emperor Hongzhi was frustrated.

Inside and outside, they all accused Xishan Bank.

But everyone knows that Xishan Bank is under the jurisdiction of the Zhenguo Mansion. Who is the leader of the Zhenguo Mansion? Who is the person who made this decree?

Emperor Hongzhi could understand the resentment of the officials.

It is normal to complain. Even when Emperor Hongzhi thought about the migration of countless gentry, he would not believe it if there was no blood and tears.

The Ming Dynasty prides itself on being the kingdom of heaven and the richest land in the world, but it also regards the rest of the world as a barbaric land. It moved from the rich south of the Yangtze River to barbaric lands and lived mixed with the natives. This… …can life be easy?

Emperor Hongzhi’s mind immediately recalled the image of a group of gentry eating chaffy vegetables, each wearing animal skins.

However, this is a major national policy, and it is related to the eternal foundation of the Ming Dynasty.

The opposition from the ministers made him angry and a little worried.

He is not afraid that he cannot control his officials.

But his son is about to ascend the throne. Can the prince control these people?

If he cannot convince all the officials, then… who should the prince rely on to rule the world?

Emperor Hongzhi was completely forgetful, his hands were involuntarily knocking on the writing slips, beating the beat, his eyes were dull, and he was lost in thought.

At this time, Xiao Jing tiptoed in: “Your Majesty…”

“Ah…” Emperor Hongzhi raised his head, suddenly came to his senses, then frowned and said, “What happened to the Crown Prince and Duke Qi?”

“They… are treating illnesses.”

“Really Are you sick?” Emperor Hongzhi’s eyes flashed with anxiety.

He thought it was fake!

Xiao Jing looked embarrassed. He didn’t dare to deceive the emperor, but he also found that he couldn’t talk about it.

Emperor Hongzhi didn’t get a response from Xiao Jing for a long time, so he asked sternly: “I’m asking you something!”

“Yes, yes…” Xiao Jing nodded hurriedly: “Slave Wansi, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Duke of Qi… they… ahem…” Xiao Jing raised his head and said: “Xishan Medical College has diagnosed that they are indeed sick. .”

Xiao Jing began to admire his wit.

If it’s wrong, it’s Xishan Medical College’s fault.

Emperor Hongzhi: “…”

This is the beginning, but the rest is much easier to say.

So Xiao Jing said again: “When the servant went, the doctor told the prince, Duke Qi, to eat more hot food, such as beef, mutton, etc., preferably with some onions, garlic and chili…”

Emperor Hongzhi’s face twitched, Suddenly, he roughly understood, and he couldn’t help but gritted his teeth and said: “It’s good of them. They boasted about Haikou, but they asked me to clean up this mess, huh!”

In anger, Emperor Hongzhi found that he had nothing to do.

Deep down in his heart, he was inevitably a little disappointed. After all, the prince was still a little out of tune. Emperor Hongzhi didn’t even mind that the prince and Qi Guogong behaved improperly in the court meeting, but what made him angry was that the prince and Qi Guogong actually escaped from the battle. .

If you are so irresponsible, how will you determine the world in the future?

Emperor Hongzhi breathed a sigh of relief and stared at Xiao Jing: “I know.”

“Your Majesty…”

“I said…” Emperor Hongzhi’s expression was stern: “I know!”

“Yes, yes…” Xiao Jing didn’t dare anymore. Make the slightest sound.

After a long time, Emperor Hongzhi said again: “The factory guards will draw up all the rosters. Whoever has the most criticism about this… don’t leave out any one.”

“I understand.” Xiao Jing gave Emperor Hongzhi a deep look: “It’s just… …Your Majesty, I wonder if the court discussions in the next few days will be…”

Emperor Hongzhi frowned and finally said: “You are not joking, there is no reason to change the order overnight, let’s proceed as usual.”

…

End of the month.

The court meeting began.

Liu Jian showed great concern about this court meeting.

He was not afraid of causing trouble, he was worried about the safety of Xie Qian and others.

Liu Jian was the chief assistant bachelor of the cabinet, so he naturally knew where the factory guard was, and he seemed to be trying to find out something.

The retreat of the prince and Duke of Qi made Liu Jian’s worries intensify.

His Majesty is already old and his health is getting worse. The Emperor must be anxious at this time. Now when His Majesty is still around, all the officials can still blatantly oppose the Crown Prince. If the Crown Prince shows higher control ability, Perhaps His Majesty will show a tolerant attitude towards the ‘rudeness’ of the officials this time.

But once… Your Majesty thinks that the prince cannot control these ministers?

Liu Jian couldn’t help but shudder when he thought about this.

When they arrived outside the Meridian Gate, Liu Jian deliberately walked with Xie Qian. There were some things that he couldn’t say clearly, so he just smiled and said: “The prince is still complaining about illness. Yu Qiao, we are ministers after all. Today’s court discussion… I think… Don’t take things too far. I can understand your mood. It is said that most of your relatives have gone to Luzon…”

Before Liu Jian could finish speaking, Xie Qian said, “I am not here for my relatives. I just want to ask for an explanation, aren’t the gentry… not the people of the Ming Dynasty?”

“Everyone in the world knows that you are eloquent…” Liu Jian shook his head and sighed: “You should change your temper.

“Change.

“

Reveal it, Mr. Liu, and I’m so worried.”

Liu Jian became even more worried, and said with a straight face: “But you are a cabinet bachelor, Yu Qiao, have you ever thought about how many people are eager to give in? You raise an issue so that they can follow suit and even take this opportunity to deny the New Deal and oppose the prince?”

Xie Qian was silent. After a while, he gritted his teeth and said: “The purpose of the New Deal is for the peace of the country and the people, but if it is because of the New Deal, sacrifices must be made. If you lose countless subjects, then…what difference does this old regime make?”

How can you continue to say this? Liu Jian said nothing again.

All the ministers came to Fengtian Palace to meet him, but Emperor Hongzhi’s face became even worse.

Seeing everyone saluting, he just nodded and said nothing.

Liu Jian came out and said: “Your Majesty, the Crown Prince and the Duke of Qi have not arrived yet, so I don’t know if the court meeting will begin.”

Emperor Hongzhi said calmly: “Although they have not arrived, the court meeting is a national ceremony. I don’t want to wait for them. What do you have to say? , Speak freely.”

People looked at the empty seats of the prince and Duke of Qi, and some people couldn’t help but sneer.

When in trouble, hide away and look out of sight.

Someone was already sharpening his sword and was about to speak. At this time, a eunuch hurriedly came in and reported: “Your Majesty… the prince and the Duke of Qi are here.”

“Here… “People were in an uproar.

Everyone looked towards the entrance of the palace.

But he saw Zhu Houzhao’s eyebrows were flying, and he was very energetic. He… was actually wearing a military uniform.

Fang Jifan followed him, wearing a purple python robe. The two of them walked straight into the hall with their heads held high and their eyes looking straight at Zixiong.

Zhu Houzhao’s appearance is really eye-opening.

The monarchs and ministers were stunned, but they saw Zhu Houzhao arriving in the palace, raising his head and saying: “I have met my father. I am late. I beg my father to forgive me.”

His voice was like a bell, full of vigor.

(End of chapter)