Prodigal Son of the Ming Dynasty

  Chapter 1127 Adding official status

  Emperor Hongzhi's eyes were firm and resolute, and his voice was like a bell.

  The Son of Heaven made a conclusion in one word. In theory, he said that there is, and indeed there is.

  Fang Jifan couldn't help but sigh with emotion. His Majesty said that there is light, so there is light. He really deserves to be the son of heaven. Admiration, admiration.

   Zhang Sheng and Ma Wensheng fell silent.

   During this tour, His Majesty has changed a bit.

  Emperor Hongzhi did not back down at all. Indeed, this was impossible in the past.

  The former Emperor Hongzhi was a gentle man.

  He read the Four Books and Five Classics, determined to be a sage and a benevolent king.

  At that time, he didn't understand Emperor Taizu Gao.

  Da Ming has already won the world immediately, and the world is already in ruins. Why is Emperor Taizu Gao still so "ruthless" that all officials are at risk.

   But now...he understands a little bit.

  Some things cannot be compromised. When you waver a little, there will be countless people by your side, hoping that you will continue to regress until you can't do anything and your hands are tied.

  Emperor Hongzhi thought of Chang Cheng and Zhao Shiqian.

  If I can't take a firm stand, how can I let them live and work in peace.

  They are their own people, they... are their foundation, the cornerstone of the Ming Dynasty.

Emperor Hongzhi was calm and composed, and said word by word: "Baoding Mansion and Tongzhou are combined into one, temporarily set up the Baoding Governor, Ouyang Zhi is the governor, and the rest are selected by the Ministry of Officials. The officials selected must be selected by Baoding Mansion. Selected from among the officials, the central government will temporarily not select officials to Baoding Chief Envoy.”

  This Baoding chief envoy is obviously only a temporary institution, because in the future... it may be expanded.

   Once Baoding is set up as the chief envoy, then... it will no longer be under the jurisdiction of Beizhili. In this way, Ouyang Zhi is not only promoted, but also can almost completely ignore Beizhili, and has more space.

  All the officials so far have been selected within Baoding Mansion. In the future, there will be countless officials in Baoding Mansion who will rise to the top.

   At least at this moment, Liang Min, magistrate of Rongcheng County, was moved and tears filled his eyes.

  Maybe...he is going to be promoted again. After this, at least he will be a magistrate, maybe even a magistrate. Maybe he will directly enter the chief minister?

  I am just a small official, but it was a chance meeting. In a blink of an eye, I completed the small official, secretary, and county magistrate. Next, there will be a leap in the future.

   This is completely beyond my imagination.

  Following Emissary Ouyang, no, it is really nourishing to be with Ouyang Gong now. Being able to be a **** for him, even if it is a cow, a horse, or even a dog, is also a blessing of the virtues accumulated by the ancestors.

Emperor Hongzhi then said: "Food should be eaten one bite at a time, and the New Deal is the same. Let's merge Tongzhou into Baoding's Chief Political Commissioner first. I'm not in a hurry, I can take my time, but... the New Deal must continue to be implemented. This is the Ming Dynasty. National policy is related to the well-being of thousands of people, Ouyang Qing's family...don't let me down."

  Emperor Hongzhi looked at Ouyang Zhi.

Such a rapid promotion is really rare. Emperor Hongzhi could almost see that everyone in Rongcheng County was so excited that he couldn't help himself, but... Ouyang Zhi was calm and composed, as if...Emperor Hongzhi didn't bestow an official, but... and He took homework.

   After a moment of silence, Ouyang Zhi said: "I...obey the order!"

  Hoo...

  Emperor Hongzhi really admired Ouyang Zhi, and he was not surprised by favor or humiliation. How many people in this world can do it?

  Fang Jifan is really a good student from the professor.

  Emperor Hongzhi immediately glanced at Fang Jifan.

   "Jifan."

   "The minister is here." Fang Jifan said hurriedly.

   "What's your opinion?"

Fang Jifan said: "After all, Ouyang Zhi is still young, so His Majesty entrusted him with a heavy responsibility. His Majesty is so trustworthy, I have nothing to say. I must educate this disciple well in the future. I must do my best to share the worries of Your Majesty. Don't be complacent about it." , be proud and complacent, be like a son-in-law, and not care about fame and wealth."

  Emperor Hongzhi raised his eyebrows.

  He couldn't help saying: "Oh, I was going to make you an official. You don't care about fame and fortune, so that's all. One less official, one less salary for the court, is considered frugal."

  Fang Jifan: "..."

  Your Majesty has changed, it’s too bad, what do you mean? I, Fang Jifan, can't say that I regard fame and fortune like floating clouds, can I?

Fang Jifan coughed: "Your Majesty, if the country and the people need ministers, Your Majesty also needs ministers to serve you. Although ministers are lazy and have no ambition for fame, if they can benefit the country and share your majesty's worries, son Even if I go through fire and water, I will not hesitate."

  Emperor Hongzhi saw Fang Jifan's awe-inspiring face, and he seemed to be preparing to go to hell.

He shook his head and said: "Since the New Deal is a national policy that benefits the country and the people, the six ministries of the imperial court are in charge of Baoding's chief envoy. From my point of view, I'm afraid that the ministries don't know much about the New Deal, and there is a little deficiency. I want to be in Baoding. Above the envoys, set up a new government department. This new government department is equivalent to the six ministries and nine ministers. If the new government needs to be implemented, roads must be built. Road construction requires money, grain and loans. The school, as well as the election of officials, in short, let’s take charge of the New Deal affairs, and report all the big and small matters of the New Deal Secretary directly to me, for the time being... there is no need to go through the cabinet and the Sixth Ministry.”

   "Ah..." Fang Jifan didn't know whether to be surprised or happy. Subconsciously, Fang Jifan wanted to show a sad face, as if this was not His Majesty's favor, but the need of the country, Fang Jifan reluctantly.

  But after all, he didn't have Ouyang Zhi's self-restraint, he subconsciously... smiled: "Ah...Your Majesty...My son, thank you."

  The Secretary of the New Deal, whose status is comparable to the six ministries and nine ministers, is in charge of all the affairs of the New Deal.

   This is a symbol of the imperial court destroying the old and establishing the new.

  Emperor Hongzhi obviously wanted to get rid of the previous constraints and give the New Deal the strongest support.

   What does this mean?

It means... In the future, with the help of the Secretary of the New Policy, Fang Jifan can make countless new attempts, do whatever he wants, and do whatever he wants, for example...for example... there are tens of thousands of students in his academy, these disciples and grandchildren, in the future ...There is a new way out.

  Emperor Hongzhi glared at Fang Jifan: "I want to laugh but dare not laugh, I want to put on an uncomfortable look, but I can't..."

   Shaking his head, he's too young, let's learn from your disciples.

   "It's just..." Fang Jifan said suddenly: "But I think it's really inappropriate for me to take charge of the New Deal."

   "Huh?" Emperor Hongzhi was taken aback.

  He never expected that Fang Jifan would refuse.

  This guy... just now looked like it was about to celebrate the Chinese New Year.

  Fang Jifan said: "My minister's talent is shallow, but I can recommend someone, and His Majesty will be satisfied."

   "The Qing family said it."

  Fang Jifan blurted out: "His Royal Highness."

  Emperor Hongzhi glared at Fang Jifan: "What, are you afraid?"

   "No." Fang Jifan shook his head desperately.

   "It's not that I'm afraid. Why don't you dare to take on such a big responsibility?" Emperor Hongzhi said angrily, "Could it be that you are still afraid of an extremely human minister?"

  Fang Jifan: "..."

  Fang Jifan actually wanted to tell him that it was because he was...lazy. You can be an official, you can also receive a salary, but the boss... so tiring.

  Emperor Hongzhi gritted his teeth: "You are an extremely human minister, can you still be Wang Mang?"

  Fang Jifan: "No, my minister's loyalty to His Majesty can be learned from the sun!"

  Emperor Hongzhi put his hands behind his back: "This...I believe it. If you want to be Wang Mang, then you will know the book and reason, and the government and the public will praise it..."

  The other meaning of these words is, even if I don’t believe in your loyalty, if you want to be Wang Mang, are you worthy?

  Before Wang Mang usurped the throne, he was also a gentleman praised by the world. In the eyes of people at that time, Wang Mang's merits and virtues were only comparable to those of ancient saints.

  In contrast to you, Fang Jifan...

  Fang Jifan felt that he had been deeply insulted.

"Okay, let's do it well." Emperor Hongzhi said: "The prince has a bad temper, so I am really worried about letting him preside over the New Deal. To be honest, these days, I am not in Beijing, and I ordered him to supervise the country. In my heart... Still don't worry about it..."

   "Zhen...it's time to go back to the palace." As Emperor Hongzhi said, he became worried that nothing would happen to his son.

  I hope not, after all... I have only been on tour for a few days, can he... still be able to turn the world upside down?

The reason why Emperor Hongzhi was worried was that even if he went on a tour by himself, there would be reports of any movement in Beijing, but it was a pity that he made a private visit in a micro-service, so that he temporarily lost contact with the court. It disappeared for a few days. I'm a little worried.

   "Tomorrow... drive... back to the palace!"

   "Your Majesty, I want to go back first." Fang Jifan faltered and said, "I have been away from home for many days, and I miss Your Highness the Princess very much."

  Emperor Hongzhi smiled: "I also miss Empress Zhang, but... you are young after all, so you can't hold your breath. If that's the case, you should go back first."

  Fang Jifan seems to have received an amnesty, but at this moment, he is ready to return.

   I miss Princess Taikang.

  Keep Fang Jifan thinking more about the prince.

I have to go back quickly to see what he is doing. If there is something wrong, I can inform him first. Otherwise, God knows... what will happen, ah, I hope this is just my own thinking, it’s only a few days, His Royal Highness, nothing will happen, and you will definitely not be implicated.

Although he was constantly paralyzing himself, Fang Jifan got Emperor Hongzhi's promise, and he didn't wait to talk to Ouyang Zhi in private, but under Ouyang Zhi's resentful gaze, he got into the carriage directly and told the groom: "Hurry up and whip, Arrive in Beijing before sunset!"

  The carriage had already entered the asphalt road, and without hesitation, it started to gallop.

   And at this time...a letter from the capital fell into the hands of Emperor Hongzhi.

  Emperor Hongzhi looked at the express and was dumbfounded.

  He took a deep breath: "Xiao Banban, come here."

  Xiao Jing didn't know what to do, and stepped forward: "Your Majesty...do you have any orders?"

  Emperor Hongzhi closed his eyes and picked up the letter: "Read it again, I'm afraid I... read it wrong!"

  ...

  Go to bed first, get up early tomorrow.

  (end of this chapter)