Prodigal Son of the Ming Dynasty

  Chapter 1226 Make trouble

   These words are... like Fang Jifan.

  The so-called one who is close to Zhu is red and the one who is close to ink is black. Fang Jifan has a sweet mouth. I didn't expect the prince to learn a lot.

  Emperor Hongzhi couldn't help laughing after hearing this.

"You must be thinking in your heart, that's why I want the title of Tian Khan so much? No, what is Tian Khan? It's just mere mere things. But, what I want to compare is the Emperor Taizong of Tang Dynasty. Since the pre-Qin period, I have never surpassed Emperor Wu Taizong of the Han Dynasty as the ruler of the Central Plains. I used to dislike fighting and killing. Why did the people suffer from years of wars. But now, when I go to the West and open my eyes, I understand. After seeing the state of mind of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and Emperor Taizong of Tang Dynasty, there are so many confidantes in this world, how can they allow others to sleep soundly under the couch. If I don't care, after decades, or even a hundred years, when they are full-fledged, then, It will be even more difficult if you want to drive away the barbarians."

"The tribes of the desert and Liaodong are no longer a problem. In the future, the troubles of the Ming Dynasty will be in the Dashi, in the Frangji, receiving the name of the Khan of Heaven, and the alliance with the tribes. It is the first security, so that the northern border of the Ming Dynasty will be safe. Only by worrying can we deal with these serious troubles.”

  Emperor Hongzhi paused, and took a deep look at Zhu Houzhao.

  My son has grown up, maybe he can understand his feelings.

  What I do myself is not for the children and grandchildren to remove obstacles.

  This is the most difficult bone to crack, I am still alive, so let me chew it, children and grandchildren, receiving the grace of the ancestors, just enjoy the blessings.

Emperor Hongzhi continued: "The various tribes in the desert are now on the decline. In my opinion, they have no choice but to submit to others. Who wants to submit to others? If the imperial court neglects this, it will inevitably make them feel that the imperial court has treated them with contempt. What's more, if someone secretly instigates them to make the grassland and ice plains think that I, Da Ming, not only despise them, but may even have a heart to cut them off, will they die under fear?"

"Since the fall of the Song Dynasty, the Central Plains people and the Mongolian Yuan people have been fighting for too long. They are mostly on guard against each other. The **** enmity is still close at hand. If you want to make them die, Da Ming, of course. To express something, this is also the reason why I personally went to Datong and formed an alliance with the chiefs. I want to let them know that as long as they are willing to surrender sincerely, I still have a mind that embraces all people. I can be their sworn enemy, as usual , can be their monarch father. I regard the people of the grassland tribes as my people, and since then, there will be no more disputes in the desert."

Emperor Hongzhi went on to say: "Spring and Autumn said: China has great etiquette, so it is called Xia; it has the beauty of obedience, so it is called Hua; this is the origin of Huaxia. Now I come to Huaxia and inherit the great rule of my ancestors. Huaxia Fuchao, then, it is a blessing that the world is in harmony."

"Over the past few years, everything that should be fought against the desert has been fought. Next, it is time to appease people's hearts and recuperate. I am going this time to set rules so that all the ministries can feel my sincerity. This desert has consumed too much of my Ming Dynasty's national power, and now if I want to rule the world, I must secure the desert."

  Zhu Houzhao heard this, and his mind moved: "But if the father goes, then among the leaders of the various ministries, there are really some people who are planning to do something wrong?"

  Emperor Hongzhi smiled: "I am the Son of Heaven, how dare the barbarians invade me?"

  Zhu Houzhao: "..."

Emperor Hongzhi said again: "Look, you think I'm arrogant again. You brought that Tatar merchant to see me. Wouldn't I know it? It's just that there are only a few people with evil intentions. If it's because of this minority, I will I didn’t dare to go, didn’t I… first chill the hearts of those who are willing to surrender? I heard that people in the desert respect heroes the most. If I cherish my life so much, I will be looked down upon by others. , someone will take it down."

   "Furthermore..." Emperor Hongzhi looked at Zhu Houzhao deeply, with a different kind of emotion in his eyes, and said earnestly: "Furthermore, I still have you, you have Zai Mo, and I have someone who will succeed me, so why be afraid of it?"

  Zhu Houzhao sat alone on the sofa, tilted his head, and began to be in a daze.

  Emperor Hongzhi smiled and leaned against the sofa, also fell silent.

  A few days later, Luan drove to Datong.

  Fang Jifan led the civil and military forces of Datong to meet him.

  The mighty guards, with three steps for one post and five steps for one sentry, countless order officials, dressed in official robes of birds and beasts, bowed down one after another.

  Emperor Hongzhi got out of the car and went in front of Fang Jifan first. Fang Jifan said: "Fang Qing's family, you have worked hard."

  Fang Jifan said: "For the people... ah no, to serve His Majesty, with all his heart and brains, and only after death."

  Fang Jifan is like this, sometimes he speaks upside down.

  Emperor Hongzhi smiled, with his hands behind his back: "The leaders of the ministries are still outside the city of Datong, right?"

Fang Jifan said: "Following is the old ritual of the Tang Dynasty. A high altar was set up outside the pass. The leaders of various ministries, a total of seventy-four people, have long been waiting for orders. The auspicious day selected by the Ministry of Rites is three days later. Bringing the imperial guards out of the city, all the leaders of the ministries have untied their swords, and their followers only select twelve people to watch the ceremony."

  Emperor Hongzhi nodded: "I will do everything according to Qing's arrangements."

As he said that, he looked up at the majestic wall of Datong, and sighed: "Datong is one of the nine borders, and it is also the gateway to the capital of our Ming Dynasty. This city tower and high wall have been repaired many times since Emperor Taizu Gao. It's time for this wall to come down."

  Emperor Hongzhi said, enter the city.

  Fang Jifan was non-stop, busy back and forth, so tired that he was out of breath.

   Standing alone is bragging.

   For such a big ceremony, you have to make up your own mind about everything. You have to coordinate the frontier troops in Datong, arrange the guards who came, and those damned eunuchs. The Ministry of Rituals, pointing and pointing every now and then, Fang Jifan is physically and mentally exhausted.

   Finally sneaking away from his busy schedule, when he returned to his residence in Datong, he saw Wang Shouren gnawing on a chicken leg desperately.

  His belly is still a little smaller, so eat more.

   As for the height, you can make a special shoe with a layered sole so that you can look taller.

  As for the face, I have to make up for it.

   Not only that, he also needs to learn the bearing of ***.

  Although those barbarians have never seen the emperor, naturally there is no need to worry.

  But I can't help other people recognize it.

  When Fang Jifan saw him eating, he couldn't help but want to show his teeth, eating and eating, how could he be as virtuous as Liu Jin.

  Of course, what’s on your mind must be hidden. Fang Jifan always smiled: "Have you gained weight, how is it?"

   "I gained four catties."

"A lot." Fang Jifan was very pleased: "It's only been two days, your voice needs to be lowered, and you have to keep your dead fish face... No, keep your unsmiling demeanor, as a teacher I put all my hopes on you, if you are in danger, you have to be careful, don't worry, the teacher will protect you from hundreds of feet away."

  Wang Shouren said: "Teacher, just take care of yourself."

  Fang Jifan couldn't help saying: "What are you talking about, you look down on me as a teacher?"

   "Don't dare." Wang Shouren hurriedly took off his sunglasses.

  Fang Jifan was satisfied, and said: "Learn your majesty's demeanor carefully, and... when the time comes to investigate, your majesty will definitely look for you, what should you say?"

  Wang Shouren said: "It's all the disciple's idea, the disciple deserves to die, a crime of ten thousand deaths."

Fang Jifan shook his head and lowered his voice: "You only have one life, how can you take the blame on yourself? This is the prince's idea. Anyway, His Majesty can't kill the prince. You killed him with one bite. His Royal Highness asked you to do it. "

   "This..." This is obviously not in line with Wang Shouren's moral standards.

Fang Jifan said earnestly: "As a human being, you can't be as upright as a teacher. Occasionally, you have to learn to be flexible. Besides, this is indeed the idea of ​​His Royal Highness. This matter... is just in case. If no one assassinates, then Your Majesty will definitely pursue it. But what if someone really assassinated him? At that time, it will be a great achievement, and you just want to say that you are not the mastermind, and as a teacher, the credit must be pushed to you. As the son of the teacher, no It's too reliable, thinking about getting old in the future, it's better for the disciples, so let's do it well."

  Patting him on the shoulder, someone came in a hurry outside: "Qi Guogong, Qi Guogong...the Ministry of Rites invites you..."

Fang Jifan was furious, and cursed: "The group of **** in the Ministry of Rites know how to find faults every day. They are the only ones who are chattering. They are not over yet, are they? Tell them to shut up and stop using ancient books to bluff people. Was Fang Jifan frightened?"

  …

  The third day came.

   Early morning.

  Emperor Hongzhi woke up early.

  He seemed a little excited, walking outside, the morning sun was shining, Emperor Hongzhi got up and down under the service of Xiao Jing, and put on the crown robe, while Xiao Jing was behind him, combing his hair.

   "It's getting late, hurry up, don't keep the ministers waiting for a long time."

  In the eyes of Emperor Hongzhi, looking at himself in the bronze mirror with anticipation, his hair has grown, but today, his spirit is very full.

  Xiao Jing said with a smile: "Your Majesty...you are in such a good spirit today, you walk like a dragon and a tiger, even your slaves can't recognize you."

  A young **** came in small steps from outside: "His Royal Highness and Duke Qi have arrived."

   "Call in."

  The little **** went, but went back again: "Your Majesty, Qi Guogong insisted that he had something to arrange, but the crown prince refused to let him go, saying that he was meeting together, and the two of them were arguing outside."

  Emperor Hongzhi said angrily: "What kind of moth is this? Tell them to come in together."

  Zhu Houzhao and Fang Jifan came in obediently.

  Fang Jifan was dragged in with disheveled clothes. When he saw Emperor Hongzhi, he was busy smoothing his clothes and straightening his crown before saluting with Zhu Houzhao: "I have seen Your Majesty."

  Emperor Hongzhi didn't look at them, he still looked at the bronze mirror, and said slowly: "What are you doing?"

  Zhu Houzhao said happily: "Father is not there, son is fine."

  Fang Jifan had a bitter face: "I still have important things to do. The imperial guards haven't made any arrangements yet. My son...Leave."

  …

   Continue to beg for a monthly pass.

  (end of this chapter)