Prodigal Son of the Ming Dynasty

  Chapter 1353 Crack the soil and seal the king

  The eunuchs are all knighted.

  This is a rare thing.

   But to be honest, Liu Jin deserves this title.

   But for Liu Jin, he was crying.

   Tears were falling down.

This is just great.

  My son has the title, ready-made.

  In the future, my old Liu can really continue the incense.

  Liu Jin immediately kowtowed like pounding garlic: "Your majesty thank you for your grace, God's grace is mighty."

  Compared to Liu Jin's lack of integrity, Liu Wenshan is much more humble.

  Emperor Hongzhi smiled and nodded.

  He is no longer stingy with titles.

  Since the voyage to the Western Ocean, the changes that the Ming Dynasty has experienced are no less than those in the founding period.

  Because of this, countless famous ministers and generals need to emerge.

  The current batch of rookies are comparable to the original founding heroes.

  In the future, the Ming Dynasty needs to pursue a great cause in the world. If even the title is stingy, then who will be sure of the future and expand the territory?

  Emperor Hongzhi calculated this account better than anyone else.

   What's more, the income brought back by Liu Wenshan and Liu Jin is many times higher than that of the title.

   This is by no means comparable to a mere title.

  Emperor Hongzhi mused: "As for Wang Xizuo...why did this person take such a Chinese name?"

  This question... the ministers of the Manchu Dynasty are all puzzled.

  Yes, the name of Wang Xizuo is similar to that of Zhao Gou and Zhang Beggar. This person also has special hobbies, so the name is not good.

Fang Jifan blushed slightly, and hurriedly stood up and tried to save Wang Xizuo: "My Majesty, I think Wang Xizuo's heart is for Daming, and he endured the humiliation. In the name of this meticulous work, he took this opportunity to open his heart to me, Daming, and express his ambition. .My Ming Huairouyuan people, especially the name of His Majesty's benevolence, is well known all over the world. Isn't it reasonable for him to take this name after bathing in the holy grace?"

this…

   It seems to make sense.

Emperor Hongzhi smiled wryly, and naturally he stopped thinking about it, and said: "Wang Xizuo has made some contributions this time. Although he is a barbarian, if his heart is for Ming, in my eyes, he is my people. Qian, also ordered him to be Xin'anbo. It's a pity that he is far away in Frangji now, and his life and death are uncertain. I can't personally order him to reward him in front of the imperial court, but it is also a pity."

Fang Jifan said: "Although Wang Xizuo is thousands of miles away, his heart is in front of the emperor. Your Majesty rewards him. If he has a heart, I don't know how happy he would be. He must be overjoyed. He will be overjoyed. He will sacrifice his life to repay the emperor's favor and be smashed to pieces. , I have to share my worries for His Majesty."

  Emperor Hongzhi nodded in satisfaction, exhaled, and a red light appeared on his face.

  To tell the truth, although Fang Jifan's words seem to be a bit flattering, but the words are very pleasant and pleasant to listen to.

Emperor Hongzhi looked at Fang Jifan, smiled and said: "Speaking of which, I am very interested in the shop window plan that Liu Qing's family mentioned just now. If it can be realized, it will allow my Ming Dynasty to completely control the Northern Province. If it makes my Ming like a tiger even more powerful, if it succeeds, it will be God bless Daming. It's just...Jifan, what do you think about this?"

  Fang Jifan thought about it. In fact, Liu Wenshan made his own claim on this matter, but if he thought about it carefully, if he was also in Frangji, he might also make this dangerous move.

   Although this step is dangerous, if it is successful, the benefits will be even greater. If this nail is planted, the chances of ending the hegemony of the Kingdom of Spain will be a little higher.

  Fang Jifan gritted his teeth, who made these all his disciples and grandchildren, and vowed: "Your Majesty, rest assured, Wang Xizuo has been used by his sons and ministers all these years. This man is utterly loyal to me, Daming, and will definitely live up to your Majesty's expectations."

  Emperor Hongzhi felt a little relieved.

   Fang Jifan's implication seems to be saying, this is our Fang Jifan, and our Fang Jifan took his head as a guarantee for him.

  Emperor Hongzhi took a meaningful look at Fang Jifan's neck.

   Then he showed a gratified smile: "Then... I look forward to the good news from Franz."

  Emperor Hongzhi is particularly excited today.

   But Fang Jifan felt very strange, why is His Majesty always staring at his neck?

   Very unreasonable.

   Tossing out a Marquis and two Earls at once was quite a grand event for Daming.

  The ministers of the Manchu Dynasty were all shocked.

  At this time... it is inevitable that there will be thoughts of finding Wang Bushi to make a fortune, and finding Fang Jifan to be ennobled.

  Although some people feel slightly sour, to be honest, they are really convinced, and everyone has no temper at all.

  People are very down-to-earth, after all, food and drink cost money, not to mention that many people are burdened with mortgages, and how many people here have made a small fortune in the stock market by relying on Liu Wenshan and Liu Jin.

  They wished there were more people like Liu Wenshan and Liu Jin.

  As for those who regretted not buying Siyang Trading Company, their hearts ached, but they could only blame themselves for not following Wang Bushi's advice.

  Emperor Hongzhi seems to have been aroused.

  He pays special attention to the Northern Province.

   There is also Fang Jifan's Xishan Bank project. If these two things can be achieved, it will be more exciting than Daming's two great victories overseas.

only…

  Although Fang Jifan was the guarantor, it was related to the country's plans, and Emperor Hongzhi still had no confidence in his heart.

  Especially the Northern Province.

  On the one hand, it is not sure whether Wang Xizuo is willing to be loyal to Daming. After all, the emperor is far away, and he is in the northern province. If he becomes king himself, Daming will have nothing to do with him.

   On the other hand, what if he fails? Alone, with only a group of warriors from the Siyang Trading Company, and a boatload of gold and silver, once someone exposes him, or someone simply attacks him for no reason, his life will be gone.

  Emperor Hongzhi sighed in his heart, but he was still thinking, no matter what, he had to give it a try.

  Ji Fan looks at people, it should not be bad, he believes in Wang Xizuo, I believe Ji Fan is enough.

   With a lot of thoughts in his heart, he lowered his head and took a deep look at the map.

   I felt emotional again, the geography of the Northern Province is really unique.

  When Fang Jifan and Zhu Houzhao came out of the palace, Zhu Houzhao couldn't help but lamented: "If I knew this, why didn't you remind me to buy some Siyang trading houses."

   Watching others make a fortune and missing out on good opportunities is not a good feeling.

Fang Jifan comforted him and said: "At the beginning, I couldn't predict whether this matter would be possible. Besides, Your Highness has already borrowed too much money. Every time I saw Bachelor Shen's appearance, I felt as if I owed him money. I really can't bear to let them spend any more money. It would be fine if it succeeds, but what if Liu Wenshan and the others fail?"

  Zhu Houzhao grinned his teeth, but after thinking about it, Fang Jifan's words were completely correct and made sense.

  Fang Jifan immediately said: "Your Highness, next, our bank notes should be revised."

  Zhu Houzhao showed surprise: "A revision?"

  Fang Jifan said: "Of course it needs to be revised. It must follow the general trend. This Xishan Bank is going to expand outwards. It will start with the Western countries, and there are also the Japanese and Korean countries. Why not revise it?"

  Zhu Houzhao nodded in agreement, and then said: "I'm good at it, I'm very excited to think about it. I'm in charge of the layout of the bank note."

Fang Jifan followed his temper, and said with a smile on his face: "Then, please leave it to Your Highness, but... the banknotes... have to be renamed, why not use treasure notes, and now the imperial court of the Ming Dynasty no longer prints them. , let us Xishan Bank take over. In addition, in order to prevent counterfeiting, we need to do some work on ink, engraving, and paper."

  Zhu Houzhao thought about it, and said confidently: "This is easy to handle, and this involves the technical level. I personally organize a group of people to study it carefully."

   Regarding this, Fang Jifan is extremely relieved.

  Fang Jifan nodded with a smile: "Then, Your Highness will be here."

"It's just that the Empress Dowager's birthday will be in a few days..." Zhu Hou looked at Fang Jifan with a look of urging ghosts: "If my palace is distracted, what should I do with this birthday gift? I have borrowed a certificate recently. It has sold a lot, but the investment is not low... the turnover will not be opened. But if there are fewer gifts, I will be afraid..."

  Fang Jifan patted his chest: "Don't worry, the courtier has wrapped it up. Let's give it together. We must give one of the most precious birthday gifts in the world. I will keep it so that the Empress Dowager will like it."

   Zhu Houzhao was immediately happy when he heard it.

   What he was waiting for was Fang Jifan's words.

But he was a little uneasy: "Old Fang, this great-grandmother, Bengong, is getting old. She has always been kind to me, so I can't be stingy. We must make her happy. Otherwise, we will never have a good life." However, if you offend her, Father will definitely take the skin off of me."

  Fang Jifan only smiled and agreed.

  Zhu Houzhao was relieved, and his mind was full, and he began to think about the revision of the treasure banknote.

  Fang Jifan is concerned about the birthday ceremony, he already has a plan in his heart, and he has a plan in mind.

  But... the only thing that worries him is the matter of the Northern Province.

  Liu Wenshan is a good kid, he really deserves to be his favorite student, but...Whether this guy Wang Xizuo can accomplish this, or if he succeeds, whether he will cross the river and tear down the bridge is not sure.

  I, Fang Jifan, are a broad-minded person. I treat others with all my heart and soul, but... this person has a deep heart, and it is hard to guarantee that he will not be betrayed.

  This is a major event, which is related to the future management of Francois, and the major event of completely destroying the current maritime overlord Spain in a showdown. If it succeeds, it will be the luck of Ming Dynasty.

  In the past, Wang Xizuo could be fettered by the house, but this time, some real estate can no longer exert any control over Wang Xizuo. Who doesn't want to be able to crack the earth and seal the king?

  Fang Jifan folded his hands behind his back, heaved a sigh of relief, thought about it, and cheered for himself, not afraid, not afraid, our Fang Jifan is usually amiable and kind to others, with our Fang Jifan's charisma, what are you afraid of? It's no wonder Wang Xizuo wasn't influenced by Fang Jifan's morality.

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   Chapter 4/5 delivered.

  (end of this chapter)