The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1891

[1891. Chapter 1800 The Thoughts of the Emperor]

Tianjin Wei is already overcrowded.

There are many merchants in Weihai in Tianjin, and they are very happy to hear that His Majesty has returned safely.

Zhu Zaimo led his officials to the harbor and waited until noon. Sure enough, he saw ironclad ships beginning to appear in the bay.

Soon, Zhu Houzhao landed first.

So all the officials cheered long live.

Zhu Houzhao walked like a dragon and a tiger, and arrived in front of Zhu Zaimo.

Zhu Zaimo bowed his head and bowed respectfully. He first saluted Zhu Houzhao, and then met Fang Jifan.

Zhu Houzhao patted Zhu Zaimo on the shoulder and said with a smile: “Excellent, excellent, how about it? Nothing happened to me in the two years I have been here.”

Zhu Zaimo said hurriedly: “Inherited by the blessings of our ancestors, this The weather has been good for two years, and the government is in good order. Whether it is the new policy or the new army, as well as taxation and education, everything is going smoothly. Fortunately, the country is peaceful and the people are safe, and there has been no rebellion for two years. “

Zhu Houzhao suddenly said. He showed a look of disappointment, and then forced a smile and said: “Yes, yes, I am really relieved when the prince does things. It seems that you have grown up and can already share my worries.”

Zhu Zaimo said he did not dare.

Zhu Houzhao’s eyes flashed, and he said with a hint of expectation: “Since there is peace in the country, what about the four neighbors? Are any of these neighbors trying to be ruthless?”

Zhu Zaimo thought for a while and said: “The West, even Korea, the Japanese country, and all the desert tribes, As well as Uzang and others… In the past two years, they have paid tribute continuously and praised our Ming Dynasty. They can be said to be obedient. Also, the Ottoman, Persian and Tianzhu countries have also sent envoys here, wishing to be associated with our Ming Dynasty forever. Good luck to Qin and Jin. If you tell your father, everything will be fine now.”

After hearing this, Zhu Houzhao became depressed.

The officials were puzzled.

Only Fang Jifan understood something at a glance, but he smiled.

Seeing Zhu Houzhao’s unhappy face, Zhu Zaimo said in fear: “Why is my father unhappy? Is it because my son did something wrong? My son made his father worried and he will be punished by death.”

What did Zhu Houzhao want to say? He stopped talking and shook his head, not knowing what to say.

Zhu Zaimo was even more confused about what he meant, so he looked at Fang Jifan as if asking for help.

Fang Jifan then smiled and said: “The prince is really a prince with both ability and political integrity. Because of this, your majesty is very confident in the prince. This time you are going on a personal expedition, and with the prince supervising the country, your majesty is very secure when you go.”

First, he praised him fiercely. He asked Zhu Zaimo for a while.

Fang Jifan then added: “However, your Majesty still feels that the prince is too kind. Those who supervise the country should not be too kind. It is a great contribution that peace can be achieved in the court. But the neighbors are grateful to the Ming Dynasty, or they are respectful to the court. “Incomparable, this… may not be a blessing for the country.”

Zhu Zaimo said in surprise: “Please… please… teach me…”

He originally wanted to call him his mentor, but then he remembered that Fang Jifan was his wife’s brother. , a report came from Quanzhou, saying that Fang Jifan was already the regent. Then I thought about it carefully, no, this is my uncle, and he is also my father’s brother. Oh, yes, he is still the brother of his biological mother. His biological mother has entered the Fang family. Although they are not connected by blood, she can be regarded as a member of the Fang family in terms of emotion and reason.

Although this circle has always been quite chaotic.

But it was such a mess, even though Zhu Zaimo had always been smart, he still couldn’t figure it out. At this time… he didn’t know what to call it.

So…he was vague.

Fang Jifan saw Zhu Zaimo’s expression of curiosity and said: “Prince, think about it, if everyone is grateful to the court, what does this mean? It means that the court’s grace to them is more than their fear of the court. Of course, if Ordinary vassals, that’s all, but the Ottoman countries have always been ambitious. Although they are our serious enemies, they are by no means close friends. It is not an exaggeration to say that they are our future enemies of the Ming Dynasty. If they are enemies. Being grateful to the court is a failure of the court, which shows that the prince has treated them well in the past two years. As a king, you must distinguish between enemies and friends, and you must not be blindly merciful.”

After hearing this, Zhu Zaimo was slightly stunned.

After chewing carefully, he realized…that this was where his father might be dissatisfied with him. He glanced at Fang Jifan gratefully.

My uncle, mentor, uncle, brother-in-law, mother-in-law… are really good at instructing me.

When Zhu Houzhao heard this, his eyebrows suddenly rose.

In fact, this is what Zhu Houzhao meant, but he didn’t know how to say it properly. Now, like a roundworm in his stomach, Lao Fang suddenly revealed the essence of the problem, and finally his face showed joy.

Zhu Zaimo then said: “My son is still too unfamiliar in many places and needs to be learned. Father, I know

that I am wrong.” All the officials pricked their ears, but when they heard this, their hearts trembled…

Damn it…could it be…that there’s going to be another war?

This was in public, Fang Jifan, this dog… No, the regent actually directly regarded Osman as an enemy. This was obviously to the point where Osman could not be tolerated.

As soon as these words are spoken, I’m afraid… it’s time to draw the sword and fight against him.

Among the hundreds of officials, as usual, some people began to sigh in their hearts, this must be a great success and a big conquest.

But the vast majority of people… were overjoyed.

Okay, let’s fight, hurry up and get big! When the artillery fires, there are thousands of taels of gold, and the stock prices rise, so I will get rich accordingly. It would be even better if we could take over the land. Maybe we could move people there again. Didn’t my uncle and his family go to Luzon? I am living a very happy life there now. I heard that his manors in Luzon and Java are ten times what they were when he was in Jiangnan, and the income is more than twenty times. Now he is really well-dressed and well-fed, with servants like Yun, such a good life was unimaginable before.

Some people are even more happy. If this is the case… Once the several workshops that they have invested in capture the Ottomans, it is said that the Ottomans have a large population. Once this happens, the market will be completely opened. By then, won’t the money be needed again? earned a lot?

Everyone had their own concerns, but they were all calm and stood silently!

Zhu Houzhao then coughed and said, “Okay, it’s windy here, please follow me back to the capital first.”

When the saint arrived in the capital, it was already evening, and the glow was brilliant, but it was not as dazzling as the lanterns and colors in the capital. Everything was so joyful!

Zhu Houzhao personally went to the Meridian Gate Tower to watch the colorful lanterns going up one after another. There were bursts of firecrackers at night, which was forbidden and endless.

It was so lively, but Fang Jifan had no intention of joining in the fun, and was filled with the desire to return home!

After returning to Xishan, before looking for Zhu Xiurong, Wang Jinyuan came to report out of curiosity: “Master, it’s soaring, it’s so much… Master, I congratulate you on your return to Beijing. I’m looking forward to your return day and night.”

“Up, what’s up?” Fang Jifan asked doubtfully.

“The stock price, the news of the young master’s return to Beijing came. The villain had planned it beforehand and had a heavy position in several stocks. Now… it has risen sharply. Young master, we… we…”

Compared to Wang Jinyuan’s excited expression , Fang Jifan’s face was indifferent, what if he has no interest in silver!

Wealth is not the measure of a person.

After all, money is an external thing, just a floating cloud. Health is the most important thing.

People are born equal, and the most equal thing is birth, old age, sickness and death. As for money… it’s just a burden.

What Fang Jifan is most gratified about is not how much wealth he has, but that he has a noble personality, which cannot be calculated by money.

Looking at Wang Jinyuan’s expectant expression, he finally curled his lips and said: “Send all the account books tomorrow, I want to check the accounts, okay, get out of here, I hate you when I see you.”

Wang Jinyuan heard this familiar voice, this familiar voice His words suddenly…tears flowed down unsatisfactorily. He hadn’t heard these words for a long time. He even thought…he might never hear them in this life. He has been dreaming about them for the past two years and always felt that his life was not at ease.

Finally, the familiar smell came back, and he breathed a long sigh of relief, feeling satisfied, as if his heart… had become enriched!

He hurriedly said: “Yes, yes, I will get out of here. Master, please have a good rest…”

Fang Jifan shook his head, feeling that everyone in this world was crazy. He went to the inner house with his hands behind his back, passed through the moon cave, and raised his head. Then he saw that Zhu Xiurong was waiting here with his female family members.

Huh…

Fang Jifan took a deep breath. At this moment, the bright moon was in the sky, and the stars were bright, but they were not as gorgeous as the beauty in front of him.

…………

besides.

(End of chapter)