The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1845

[1845. Chapter 1755: Getting rich]

This Wang Bushi will fall out whenever he wants.

Especially when the words of this arrogant person came out, it made people even more embarrassed.

Unfortunately, everyone was unhappy, but there was nothing they could do about him.

Nowadays, more and more people find that wearing a black gauze hat is important, but without money, they feel low-spirited.

Just like this king who is not an official. Although he is only a bachelor, he has a lot of money. What can you do to him?

So everyone could only watch in aggrieved manner as Wang Bushi walked away with his hands behind his back.

………

And Li Zheng continued to head west!

It can be said that he fled in a hurry, with only two guards around him. He was unwilling to do anything. He was anxious and exhausted, so he stopped along the way and found an inn to stay temporarily.

His identity has become an ordinary Confucian scholar, evading arrest.

When he was still in shock, the guard went out to inquire about the news and came back. Li Zheng immediately asked nervously: “How is the situation outside?”

“It is said that the arrest documents have arrived, and sir, sir, is being searched everywhere, sir… These days, you need to be careful when going in and out. Fortunately, The gentleman already has other identities, but I can’t find his head yet.”

Although he was safe for the time being, Li Zheng’s face turned sallow, and he continued: “Then Fang Jifan…”

At this point, Li Zheng gritted his teeth, with a look in his eyes. He said with bone-cutting hatred: “Today’s hatred is irreconcilable. That little thief Fang Jifan has humiliated me many times. I will pay him back a hundred times in the future. One day, I will overthrow the Ming Dynasty and destroy his ancestral temple sooner or later.” There is a river of blood here.”

Seeing the guard’s silence, Li Zheng felt that his self-esteem had been greatly hurt, and now he was like a lost dog, and his boasting at this time was like a joke.

He paused, but then laughed: “Although it was a one-step mistake this time and let that bitch Fang Jifan do some calculations, it may not be without gain. In order to attack me, Fang Jifan’s own losses were not light. It can be said that it was a killing.” The enemy is a thousand, and the loss is eight hundred. His Xishan New City is no longer profitable. When I return to Osman, I can at least give an explanation to His Majesty.”

He stroked his beard, still showing a calm and calm look, showing himself naturally. The comfort made him feel a little calmer.

But back to Osman, how to escape guilt has become his most important problem now.

However, he did not show any fear about this.

He said to the guard: “Since we have gone to sea to capture documents, we must be checking everywhere recently. I will take shelter here for a while and wait until the wind subsides before leaving Yumen Pass. You are out there trying to find out more information. I’m sorry for bothering you. I’ll wait for you. I will be of great use when I return to Osman.”

…

Early the next morning.

Businessmen, big and small, all received a copy of the post.

In the post, the Duke of Zhen invited everyone to go to Xishan New City.

The people who received the post were confused.

At this time, the Duke of Zhen invites everyone to go to Xishan New City. Why?

It’s just that… everyone who was invited had their faces glowing red.

Look… look, the Duke of Zhen Guo is still very respectable. Who is he? He is such a respected minister that he can think of me.

This is a matter of honoring the ancestors, and the person who got the post just wants to advertise it widely, for fear that others will not know.

In the Daming Palace, Emperor Zhu Houzhao also got up early today.

He was still thinking about Xishan New City.

Although he got Fang Jifan’s assurance, Zhu Houzhao still felt uneasy.

“Your Majesty, Your Majesty…”

At this moment, Liu Jin came excitedly: “Your Majesty… I heard that early this morning, the godman invited many merchants to Xishan New City, but… I don’t know what the godman is thinking. What’s the plan?”

After hearing this, Zhu Houzhao suddenly became energetic and said slightly excitedly: “What, is he going to sell the land? What land is he going to sell?”

He was full of expectations, but he was also confused for a moment. untie.

But Zhu Houzhao was impatient, so he said: “No wait, no wait, hurry, hurry, change my clothes. I will also go to Xishan New City to have a look and see what kind of medicine this guy sells in his gourd.”

Liu Jin seemed to have expected this, and he felt a little worried.

Although His Majesty has been in the palace these past few days, he has stayed behind closed doors and has become much more at peace.

But he is always with you, and he knows best that Your Majesty is thinking about Xishan New City. Now Xishan New City is not making money, Your Majesty is not thinking about tea and food here, but the godfather does not know how to explain it.

Zhu Houzhao happily changed into a Confucian shirt and led everyone, but instead of going through Daming Gate, he slipped towards Meridian Gate.

………

At this time, many invited merchants had arrived in Xishan New City in twos and threes. Someone had been arranged to entertain them and they were invited to sit down in a temporary residence.

It’s a spacious place. Everyone drinks tea first and greets each other while waiting for the Duke of the town to arrive. Those who could come were all honored and seemed particularly excited.

Wang Bushi also came. As soon as he arrived, he immediately attracted the attention of countless people.

It’s just that Wang Bushi is an official of the imperial court after all. Although some people want to get close to him, they are also a little afraid.

Wang Bushi was also calm. He seemed to be calm about today’s invitation even though he was unexpected.

After a while, I heard a commotion outside, but someone said: “This is Master Zhu Shou, please blind your eyes and get out of the way. My young master does not need to be invited wherever he goes.” There

was a commotion outside. After a while, Zhu Houzhao came in with Liu Jin, holding a fan in his hand.

Many people didn’t pay attention, only thinking that Zhu Houzhao looked familiar.

Wang Bushi took an extra look at Zhu Houzhao. Although he looked a little stunned, he quickly regained his composure.

Zhu Houzhao sat down, looking very excited. He looked around and saw a merchant next to him, and said, “You were invited too? Why, what are you doing here today?”

“I don’t know.”

The merchant seemed to think that he was young because he was young. There’s no need to communicate, it’s neither salty nor bland.

Zhu Houzhao: “…”

Then he laughed, but didn’t take it seriously.

Everyone was waiting here, but Fang Jifan didn’t come.

Fortunately, everyone is patient.

Only Zhu Houzhao looked dissatisfied and shouted: “Why are you sleeping in again when you haven’t come yet? Everyone is waiting here, go and shout.”

Everyone looked at him strangely again.

…

“Mr. Liu, Gong Liu…”

At this time, in the cabinet, someone rushed over: “Your Majesty… Your Majesty has left the palace again.”

Liu Jian listened to the clerk’s words, but his face was expressionless. He said calmly: “Oh.”

Well, he was used to it.

“The news somehow leaked out. There was a commotion at the Hanlin and the Metropolitan Procuratorate. Many people… wanted to follow them, but they had already set off.”

Liu Jian was silent for a moment, and then said slowly: “Oh… …”

The clerk discovered that Liu Gong was also extremely indifferent. He didn’t seem to care about the affairs in the palace at all, and always acted like he was doing his own thing well.

…

The Imperial Academy and the Metropolitan Procuratorate are indeed lively today.

Their minds were like mirrors, and they naturally knew where His Majesty was running.

There was nothing to do in this courtyard. As soon as His Majesty ran away, he was caught in action, which made them gnash their teeth.

But when I heard that Fang Jifan had invited merchants to Xincheng, but he didn’t know what kind of medicine was sold in the gourd, he actually got interested.

As a result, someone raised their arms and swarmed out in the name of welcoming him.

Liu Kuan, the censor of Nadu, is the most active. He impeached the Duke of Zhen a few days ago, but the result was a disappointment. Now he has seven or eight houses with dozens of taels of silver and one foot of rubble in his hand, while paying off the loan. Look at the worthless house deed in my hand. In the past few days, I have been thinking day and night about when it will be able to increase in value.

He was resentful in his heart.

He even wondered if it was time for the price to rise today. Fang Jifan, that bastard, never wanted to suffer losses. He would not do a losing business. Yes, it must have risen. He invited merchants to raise the price.

As soon as he thought about it, his heart was scratching his head and he wanted to see it even more.

But when everyone arrived at Xishan New City, the people guarding here refused to let them in.

Dozens of court officials spoke righteously and acted like they were superiors, but the guards remained unmoved.

Just at this moment, a carriage stopped steadily. Surrounding the carriage were dozens or hundreds of mounted guards. There were several cars in front and behind the carriage, but it was unknown how many people were hidden inside.

Just when everyone was wondering, they saw the successor descending from the carriage. He looked at everyone and said unhappily: “What’s the fuss about? Who dares to make a noise here?”

Liu Kuan and others suddenly became quiet and became angry. His face was stunned at first, then shocked, and then his expression became complicated. Finally, he slowly raised his facial muscles and showed a smile: “I have met Duke Zhen.”

Fang Jifan raised his eyelids and looked at him lightly. One glance.

Liu Kuan hurriedly smiled and said: “Mr. Zhen Guo, I’ve heard that the emperor…”

Fang Jifan immediately interrupted him: “Shut up and stay aside.” He

was not polite at all.

Liu Kuan felt that he had been insulted and wanted to argue.

But in the end, his desire to survive made him try to calm down, so he lowered his head and remained silent.

Immediately, Fang Jifan summoned people: “Everyone is here, please come out quickly and take them to see.”

Wang Jinyuan had already made preparations, nodded, and then entered the temporary house, bringing everyone in Everyone was invited.

Fang Jifan saw that Zhu Houzhao was also among them, but he didn’t point it out.

But he glared at Liu Kuan and others angrily, which seemed to contain a warning.

When Liu Kuan and others saw Zhu Houzhao, they suddenly lost the courage to curse in the courtyard, and they did not dare to say anything.

Fang Jifan then said to everyone: “Everyone, please get on the bus and visit the ‘Building’ first.”

This kind of thing is all about efficiency.

The invited merchants had nothing to say and quickly boarded the car.

Fang Jifan’s carriage was in front and started off first, and soon stopped under the tall building.

The frame of this tall building has already been completed, with more than thirty floors. Looking from the bottom up, the huge building gives people a sense of oppression.

(End of chapter)