The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1794

[1794. Chapter 1706 Hope]

When Liu Jing heard his eldest son’s cry, he felt extremely cold.

Because…he knows it very well.

Once he and his eldest son go to sea, it means that the whole family will have to move.

After all… although the second son has no fame and no official position, he is useless. If he stays in the capital, if he gets into trouble, the absence of his father and brother will definitely cause trouble. By then, I really don’t know how to write the word “death”.

Therefore… there is no other way out except to leave with the whole family.

When Liu Jing thought of this, he felt more uncomfortable than dying.

In Beijing, there are many people like Liu Jing.

Almost every house has people hanging down their heads.

The vast fleet of ships has been anchored in Tianjin Port.

Countless guardsmen and horses had to take the lead in setting off in batches with their families.

The imperial guards of the Ming Dynasty directly transferred eight guards, more than 60,000 people, including family members, and the number was even more numerous.

The establishment of a standing army originally had the idea of replacing the previous Beijing camp and imperial guards with the standing army. Now that the emperor is taking people away, to a certain extent, it will also reduce the pressure of the new policy of the standing army in the future.

After all… there are so many Qiuba, you can’t just abolish them.

But now the imperial guards and part of the Beijing camp were directly transferred to the Golden Continent garrison, which caused a lot of complaints.

Fortunately, the First Army had begun to take over the defense of the capital, and the emperor personally took the people away. Although there were complaints everywhere, no one could cause any trouble.

The emperor first took out the silver and rewarded the accompanying guards and horses, and the ships set off one after another.

The wharf of Tianjin Wei has not been so lively for a long time. Countless ships have been requisitioned. There are dozens of ships departing every day. People say goodbye to each other at the wharf, making this wharf crowded. A bit sad.

Emperor Hongzhi, surrounded by his ministers, also arrived at Tianjin Guard.

Emperor Zhu Houzhao and cabinet academicians Liu Jian, Li Dongyang and Fang Jifan accompanied him here to see him off.

Xie Qian, the cabinet scholar, also wanted to accompany him. Xie Qian’s performance was quite calm. In fact, most of his clansmen went to Luzon. This time… he accompanied Hongzhi alone on the emperor’s carriage to Huanghuangzhou. He seemed not to Not surprised.

Zhu Houzhao and Fang Jifan accompanied Emperor Hongzhi to the dock.

Emperor Hongzhi was particularly calm on his face.

He looked at the countless ships moored in the harbor, couldn’t help stroking his beard, and said to a large ship: “Is this ship my ride?”

Fang Jifan said: “Yes, Your Majesty, this is the Ningbo Navy The new “Human Scum King Bushi” built by the Navy is the latest large ship among the navy. This ship has now replaced the old “Human Scum King Bushi”. It is called the flagship of the Ningbo Navy. People in the sea say that the king of scum in the world is not an official, but he can drive away evil spirits and is not afraid of wind and waves. “

Emperor Hongzhi nodded, smiled and said: “People who sail on boats, life or death is uncertain, what they want is. Such a meaning…”

A steady stream of horses, ceremonial guards, eunuchs, and imperial guards have begun to board the ship one after another. Emperor Hongzhi smiled and said: “I heard that it is faster to reach the Golden Continent by sailing eastward. Why do I want to go westward?”

“It’s safe to travel westward. There are ports along the way, and supplies can be made at any time. It’s a little slow, but it’s for the sake of the emperor’s safety.” Fang Jifan replied.

He was a little reluctant to leave, and kept looking at Hongzhi as the emperor. He couldn’t help but feel a little sad in his heart, but he still managed to cheer up and try his best to answer questions fluently.

Zhu Houzhao’s expression was very bad. He seemed to realize at this moment that he seemed to be saying goodbye to his father.

From then on, he didn’t know when they would be reunited. He realized it later, and his eyes suddenly turned red.

Emperor Hongzhi smiled and said: “I heard that people who wandered on the sea in the past were called Dan people. They were the most despicable, because Dan people were like duckweeds without roots! But later, when the Ming Dynasty built ships and went to sea, Although those who go to sea are extremely risky, they can often make a lot of profits after a trip. Therefore… even a good man is proud to go to sea for adventure. Today… I have to go to the Danfolk to experience things. How vast is this world? Jifan, please assist the emperor. The emperor is always a bit impatient, so I will keep him in check.”

Fang Jifan immediately said: “His Majesty the Emperor is extremely wise, and I can serve him. It’s my blessing, the emperor doesn’t have to worry.”

Emperor Hongzhi looked back at Zhu Houzhao and couldn’t help but touch his shoulder: “Why are your eyes red?”

Zhu Houzhao couldn’t bear it any longer and suddenly choked up. “Father…Father…why don’t I, the emperor, stop doing this?”

Emperor Hongzhi smiled: “You, until now, are still like a child. The inheritance of our ancestors, how can you not do it if you don’t want to do it?” You don’t have to do it, hey… I still remember you when you were a child…”

Emperor Hongzhi felt that his eyes were dazzled and he wanted to say something, but he couldn’t.

After a pause, he cheered up, tried his best to smile, and said: “Stop saying these childish words… I am going here because I want to meet my grandson. In the future… you and I, father and son, can meet again.” Yes, I know you. You have been learning to ride and shoot since you were a child, and you are familiar with soldiers and horses. As you grow up, you have also learned a lot. You have your own strategies in mind. In the past, I always thought that you were just idle, and you were so successful. , but now… I’m looking forward to it. I hope that one day, you can show me what you learned when you were young, and see if you are better than me. One generation has its own business, I… try my best. Now my expectations, as well as the well-being of the soldiers and civilians in this world, are all entrusted to you…!”

At this point, Emperor Hongzhi suddenly became sullen and stared at Zhu Houzhao with a stern look on his face. , shouted sternly: “Zhu Houzhao…”

“My son…I am here…” Zhu Houzhao responded immediately and subconsciously.

Emperor Hongzhi then continued: “Let the people of the world see how capable you are, Zhu Houzhao, and let them know that you are the emperor not because you inherited the inheritance of your ancestors, but because… you are better than others. Whether you want to be the Emperor of Qin or the Emperor of the Han Dynasty, you need to remember that in order for the people of the world to receive your favor, does the emperor only rely on the strength of his troops and horses? This is nonsense. “Yes, do you understand what I mean?”

“I understand… I understand.” Zhu Houzhao felt sad, but nodded desperately.

At this time, Emperor Hongzhi’s face softened again: “Your queen mother wanted to go with me, but I didn’t allow her to go. How could the woman… bear the pain of this bumpy situation? She will definitely be indispensable if she stays here.” I am crying, it is very painful. You are the son of a human being and you should serve me well. And the Empress Dowager… you need to greet me every day. I am afraid that I will never be able to see you again in this life. Yesterday… When I saw her, she felt a lot worse when she heard that I was going to Huangjin Continent. You are my great-grandson, and I entrust the Empress Dowager to you. “

Then…

Emperor Hongzhi laughed heartily: “Don’t all cry and cry. Like a woman, I…will come back, you are all waiting for me.”

He said, waving his hands: “Let’s go, remember my words.”

He did not look back, and followed Xiao Jing and others. Get off and walk onto the trestle.

Zhu Houzhao stood still, just looking straight at the back of Emperor Hongzhi.

The back figure gradually faded away, and Zhu Houzhao stared at it in the sea breeze for a long time.

At this time, he began to slowly understand his father’s thoughts.

Zhu Houzhao turned back, glanced at Fang Jifan, and said with a serious expression: “Old Fang, in the future, I will definitely bring my father back.”

Fang Jifan also nodded seriously and said, “I will go down with your majesty when the time comes.”

Zhu Houzhao said: “But Now… we still have a lot of things to do.”

Fang Jifan nodded and said: “Yes, Your Majesty, there are still many things to do, so that the emperor’s hard work will not be in vain.”

Zhu Houzhao said with a sullen face. : “Then now, I can’t wait any longer. Let’s go and go back to Beijing. First

, go and say hello to the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager.” He turned around and refused to look back at the new scum of the world on the bay. One glance.

Now… Zhu Houzhao needs to find money.

………

Back in the capital, Zhu Houzhao first went to see the Empress Dowager and Empress Dowager Zhang, and then went to Fengtian Palace and, together with Fang Jifan, summoned Shouning Hou and Jianchang Bo.

The Zhang brothers are already worth a lot of money due to their income from Golden Continent.

The most important thing is that these two brothers are very strange. The money they earn does not go to banks or to buy stocks. Even if they save it, they will not even buy a house.

When the Zhang brothers arrived at Fengtian Hall, they looked worried and worried.

It was a good thing that the new emperor ascended the throne and was his nephew.

But the problem is that in their hearts, their nephew is not a good person!

When the two brothers arrived at Fengtian Hall and saw Zhu Houzhao, they hurriedly saluted.

Zhu Houzhao looked at them amiably and said: “Two uncles, there is no need to be polite. They are both family members. Now that I have ascended the throne, I have not had a good chat with you. I took the time today and specially invited you to come. We are a family behind

closed doors, having fun together.” Zhang Heling’s face suddenly became even more ugly, and he felt creepy all over.

So he said with fear: “I am only a minister after all, there is a difference between monarch and minister…”

Zhu Houzhao smiled and waved his hands: “This is what I say to outsiders, Lao Fang, look at my two uncles, they seem to have no sympathy with me.”

Fang Jifan laughed and said: “Your Majesty, the two uncles are actually with Your Majesty in their hearts. Your Majesty, they are uncles and nephews. People say that nephews are like uncles. The relationship between them should be close. They are close relatives. , the kind that breaks the bones and connects the tendons.”

Zhang Heling heard the first words in a daze, but the next words… Zhang Heling understood clearly.

Fang, you bitch, do you still want to encourage His Majesty to break our bones?

………

The first chapter has been delivered, and there are two more updates.

(End of chapter)