The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1791

[1791. Chapter 1703 Emperor Shengming]

The ministers in the palace felt that their scalps were numb and they were going crazy.

Go to Golden Island?

The place of Huangjinzhou…may be somewhat attractive to the Dan people, refugees, or military households of the Ming Dynasty.

After all… they had nothing to begin with and had nothing to lose.

But… for the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty, this was worse than going to the Ottomans, Luzon, or the Urals.

After all, according to cultural tradition, what everyone pays attention to is that fallen leaves return to their roots. Even if you go to the Urals, aren’t you still on a continent?

But the Golden Island is not only thousands of miles away, but I heard that it only takes one year to make a round trip.

What’s even more frightening is that it’s so isolated and lonely, and it’s almost impossible to hear anyone coming back.

Needless to say, they still have a family and a career. No matter how bumpy their career may be, they will still have enough food and clothing in this life. And in the Golden Continent, not only are the Spaniards and natives causing trouble, God knows when they will die. In the hands of these people, and that place is almost a barren land for the Ming Dynasty, to be an official is to go to the Golden Continent. This is simply a word of tragedy with capital letters, snow in May, and an eternal injustice. where!

But the will has already been issued.

The Emperor had not consulted with anyone.

The scary thing is… no one knows who will be chosen.

If you jump out now, you may be chosen.

Even if you try your best to stay, the new emperor is still staring at you, and more importantly, there is…that piece of shit Duke Qi.

“Your Majesty… Your Majesty…” Liu Jing said miserably: “No, Your Majesty, Your Majesty… You can’t go to this Golden Continent, sir… No, Your Majesty, you are old. What kind of place is that Golden Continent? Once you take the The boat is a long way, and there is no way to come back. Our Ming Dynasty has never had such a precedent, let alone… what’s more… if the emperor makes any mistakes, this… isn’t this…”

Emperor Hongzhi smiled.

He has already made his decision and cannot change it.

His eyes gave Zhu Houzhao a loving look. After this glance, he immediately moved to Liu Jing and said in a cold voice: “My ancestors sent the country and the country to me. No matter how unworthy I am, I have no reason to be afraid of dangers.” . This is for the Ming Dynasty’s ten thousand-year foundation. Although it is difficult and dangerous, why not? How many people have fought in the Golden Continent, and countless subjects have worked hard to come here. I am the emperor, so they can take risks. , Why can’t I take risks? What’s more… you all say long live me, and say that I have inherited the destiny of the emperor and the saints. The so-called auspicious people have their own destiny, and the dangers are not worth mentioning. “

Liu Jing: “…”

At this time, the hall was filled with mourning.

At this time, the Ming court was no longer twenty years old.

At that time… if the ministers had united, even the emperor would have to give in a little bit, but now… the emperor has made up his mind. Since he wants to observe politics, he naturally needs the help of ministers. He wants to go to the Golden Continent, so the help is Minister, it is inevitable that he will go to Huangjinzhou to accompany him.

This is the way of a king and his ministers, and the way of a king and his ministers is a moral constraint. But to a certain extent, morality is maintained by violence. For example, if you are not allowed to defecate anywhere, you will be beaten for several hours at a time. For another example, you must be loyal and follow the rules and regulations. If you are not loyal, your three clans will be punished. At this time, you will be more loyal than others.

The ministers felt extremely sad, and they were all trembling, but they were speechless.

Everyone looked ashen again… I just felt like the sky was about to fall.

Zhu Houzhao looked very surprised. He glanced at his father and felt… a little excited. In fact…

he also wants to go to Golden Continent, after all… there are countless thieves there.

Therefore, for Zhu Houzhao, it seemed that his father’s trip to Huangjin Continent was not about suffering hardship, but rather…enjoyment.

My father gave me a lot of inspiration!

Fang Jifan was shocked, and he looked at Emperor Hongzhi in disbelief.

Among the kings of the past dynasties, we have seen father and son fighting each other, and we have also seen father and son be wary of each other. But for someone like Emperor Hongzhi who did this for his son, I’m afraid… you won’t be able to find him with a lantern. .

Going to sea in this era is a big gamble in itself, and the mortality rate is not low. Even if the emperor… takes the best care along the way, he still cannot avoid the storm that sweeps everything away.

Emperor Hongzhi took a deep look at the ministers, but felt emotional in his heart. He felt their unwillingness and reluctance.

But… they didn’t know that this was his only way.

Do you really think…if they stay here today, their sons will tolerate it?

He said nothing more, and then looked at Zhu Houzhao: “The emperor is here to govern the world, and I am observing the government in Huanghuangzhou. If the emperor makes any mistakes, I will come here to revise the edict. When I see my edict, I must obey it.”

Zhu Houzhao tilted his head. I thought about it for a while. When the news of what happened in the Ming Dynasty reaches the Golden Continent, my father will make another decree and send it back. The rice is almost three-ripe. Why should I obey it?

He said cheerfully: “Father, don’t worry, your ministers will listen to your father the most.”

Emperor Hongzhi glanced at Zhu Houzhao meaningfully, and then his eyes fell on Fang Jifan: “I’m going here… I’m afraid it won’t last for many years. I can’t come back, and maybe…my mausoleum will be located in Golden Continent…”

At this point… Emperor Hongzhi felt sad.

This is also where he feels most melancholy.

The ancients believed that there would be another world after death.

Therefore, when many emperors were in power, they desperately built tombs for themselves, wishing they could send half of the world’s wealth into the underground world.

But if Emperor Hongzhi died in Huangjin Continent, he would probably not be able to travel across the ocean and be sent back to the capital for burial. At that time… he would be buried alone in Huangjin Continent. From then on, he would be buried with his ancestors. Zong and his descendants will never be able to get together again.

Of course… the only thing that Emperor Hongzhi was happy to see may be that just because his mausoleum is there, then… as long as the Ming Dynasty’s Sheji is still there, the descendants will have to send important ministers to the Golden Continent from time to time to offer sacrifices, and the descendants will also It will never be allowed for the Spaniards to invade the location of his mausoleum and cause the ancestors’ mausoleums to be destroyed by the Spaniards. This involves filial piety and the face of the Ming royal family. Therefore… no matter how many people there will be in the Golden Continent, With strong enemies around, the steady stream of reinforcements to Golden Continent will not stop.

Where the Ming Dynasty is, the Golden Continent is here!

Emperor Hongzhi continued to Fang Jifan: “You are in the capital, and you will assist the emperor well. I know your talents, and I will keep you at ease.”

Fang Jifan sniffed, feeling that his nose was sour, and he was busy praying with fear. Next: “My son, I obey.”

Emperor Hongzhi smiled: “Your father is also there, maybe… I can meet him.”

Fang Jifan said hurriedly: “Your Majesty… if you go to Huangjin Continent, this Golden Continent is now The richest place is Qilu. If the emperor can move here, then… not only can my father and ministers serve me wholeheartedly, but your majesty can also live more comfortably there.”

Emperor Hongzhi smiled, but shook his head: “Qilu is a country established by the father and son of Qing. As the emperor, how can I occupy the magpie’s nest? No matter how rich it is, it belongs to the Fang family. I have seen the map. There is a place called New Jinzhou. Here, it is still you. The disciples discovered that the place is a bit colder, but they can just make do with it… and stay there. “

New Jinzhou…

Fang Jifan immediately took a breath of cold air. He also had an impression of this place, but… it’s a bit out of the way .

!

In the north of Golden Continent, and further north, you will almost reach Alaska.

In future generations, it would be Canada’s place…

In this day and age, going there would simply mean suffering.

The ministers were still confused. After all… they were not very familiar with the geography of Golden Continent.

If they knew… Emperor Hongzhi would take them to a place of ice and snow next, and they might explode again.

Emperor Hongzhi thought very clearly.

He is the emperor, so the place where he is must be safe. New Jinzhou is sparsely populated, but it is a safe place. It would be good to find a decent place to stay, preferably closer to Qilu.

But… Qi Lu, he absolutely refused to go.

After all… the people he brought were not compatible with the prince, so how could they cause trouble to the Fang family? Think about it, in the vassal state of Qilu, there were suddenly many ministers who were almost as high as the Fang family’s father and son. , giving advice to the Fang family all day long, I’m afraid everyone in the Fang family will have a headache.

Since they like to point fingers, then… from now on, they can point fingers at me. I will stay with them for the rest of their lives.

Fang Jifan felt sad, but he didn’t know what Emperor Hongzhi was thinking. If it were him, he would never think so noble.

Only then did Emperor Hongzhi say to Xiao Jing: “Xiao Banban, take out the list. I have drawn up a list of 1,364 civil and military ministers accompanying him. In addition, there are also eunuchs, There are tens of thousands of female officials, etc., as well as the accompanying guards from the Beijing camp. The required silver is my internal money… When I come out, I also need to bring a sum of silver to Golden Continent. I can’t be shabby either. Yes, I am the emperor. I can’t do anything without money. Fortunately, I have saved a lot of money. This list will be posted so that they can prepare as soon as possible. If anyone wants to move their family, I will allow it. , Oh, Xiao Banban…” He looked at Xiao Jing deeply and said, “Thank you for your hard work.”

Xiao Jing could understand these simple four words. He was old, but the emperor could not live without him. , Originally at this age, he should have taken care of himself, but now, he was afraid that he would have to go to Golden Continent.

He nodded to Emperor Hongzhi: “I am used to serving the emperor as a slave.”

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Today’s two chapters are related to the turning point in the middle and later stages of the entire book, so they are particularly difficult to write. I will update it twice today and three times tomorrow to pay off.

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