Prodigal Son of the Ming Dynasty

  Chapter 1425 The sun and the moon are bright

  After Emperor Hongzhi looked at it carefully, he became clearer about the layout of the Golden Continent.

  He remembered something and said, "Jifan."

  Fang Jifan also stared at the map in a daze, and when he heard Emperor Hongzhi's call, he quickly responded.

Emperor Hongzhi frowned and said, "The feudal kingdoms of the Qi and Lu kingdoms are located in the north of the Golden Continent, near this continuous great lake. Nearby, there is a flat river, but it is just like a nail nailed into the throat of the Spaniards. Now With the relocation of tens of thousands of households and the large number of immigrants being recruited, what is lacking is horses, so we must find a way to transport some horses at all costs."

  Although Fang Jifan nodded, he couldn't help but think in his heart that using a boat to transport horses, and it was such a long distance, would be like throwing money into the water.

  Although he felt sorry for the money that had to be thrown into the water, Fang Jifan also understood that the accounts were not calculated in this way.

  The terrain of the North Golden Continent is indeed the most suitable for fighting on horseback, and it is also a magic weapon to restrain the local natives. This point is clear to the Ming Dynasty, and so is the Spaniard.

   But the problem is that if it is only a small amount of horse transportation, it will be fine, but for large-scale transportation, this will obviously test the determination.

  War horses need a lot of horse feed for a year and a half on the ship. How much horse feed can a ship carry?

   Not only that, there is also a need for a special horseman and a veterinarian, in case of emergency, even if it reaches the other side after a year and a half, the horse is probably dead.

   This is an astonishing expense.

  But...Fang Jifan also had a thought.

  The Spaniards are facing a crisis at this moment, and they must hope to make up for the current deficit from the Golden Island. Naturally, they will not waste a lot of manpower and material resources to transport horses to the Golden Island.

   And Daming's treasury is full now, as long as he makes up his mind, even if it is a huge loss, it is not unaffordable.

  If a cavalry army is built in the Qilu Kingdom in the North Golden Continent, even if there are only a few thousand cavalry, it will be enough to generate a huge advantage.

  In this era, it is difficult for firearms to form a crushing military advantage, but on the plains, the advantage of cavalry over infantry is almost overwhelming.

  Wang Wenyu saw this.

  Fang Jifan blinked at Emperor Hongzhi and said, "Your Majesty, I'm afraid it will cost a lot..."

  Emperor Hongzhi said sternly: "I will spend some from the internal funds, and you, Jifan, should also think of a way. This is a matter for your Qilu Kingdom."

  Although the latter sentence was not pleasant, Fang Jifan was relieved to hear that Emperor Hongzhi was willing to give some money.

   "There is also this Wang Wenyu, when he returns to the capital, let him come to see me." Emperor Hongzhi looked down at Wang Wenyu's manuscript.

  This person is no less than Zhang Qian and Ban Gu, and he is really a careful person. These manuscripts and drawings alone are worth millions of gold. Of course, this is real gold, not copper.

   After speaking, Emperor Hongzhi stood up and sighed.

  It's getting late.

  He ordered: "Let Liu Jie rest in peace and recuperate here. If he recovers, I want to see him."

As he said that, he looked at Liu Jian and said with concern: "Liu Qing's family doesn't have to worry too much. It's good that the child is still alive. With the crown prince and Jifan here to take care of it, everything will be fine. Jifan, what do you say? no?"

  Fang Jifan looked up, and saw Liu Jian looking at him suspiciously.

  Fang Jifan immediately restrained his expression, and vowed: "Yes, Mr. Liu, please rest assured. Liu Jie is here, and Su Yue's life is here. If Liu Jie is not here, let Su Yue be buried with Liu Jie."

  Liu Jian: "..."

  Everything was arranged, and Emperor Hongzhi drove back to the palace.

  Fang Jifan sent off Shengjia respectfully and returned to the hall, but at this time, Xu Jing was already waiting here.

   "Men..." Xu Jing looked haggard, bowed straight down, tears filled his eyes.

I just sent Liu Jie to see a doctor, and I was extremely anxious along the way. I was only on my way, and I couldn't formally give a big gift to Fang Jifan. After that, His Majesty came again, and it was so inconvenient. Next: "Students are away, and they miss their teacher every day. How is the teacher recently?"

   "It's okay." Fang Jifan sighed: "When you are outside, don't worry about it."

  Xu Jing sighed: "In the past few years, I have been running here and there, and I can't listen to my teacher's teachings in front of my teacher at any time. It is a pity for the students. When I come back this time, I want to stay longer and serve my teacher."

   As he spoke, he looked around, with a strange look on his face, and lowered his voice, "Teacher, there is one more thing that the student wants to report."

  Fang Jifan saw that he was a thief, and couldn't help staring at him: "You want to divorce your wife? Ah, why are you like Bohu?"

  Xu Jing: "..."

  Fang Jifan said: "What are you hesitating about, tell me quickly."

Xu Jingcai said: "Wang Wenyu also asked the student to bring back two gems. When he came, the student discussed with him that these two gems are really rare treasures. If they are presented directly, it will not show the credit of the teacher. So... these two If you want a gem, send it to your mentor first, and then your mentor will find an opportunity to send the gem to the palace, so His Majesty will definitely be delighted."

  Fang Jifan was a little confused.

But he probably understood what Xu Jing meant, that is, if Wang Wenyu found a treasure, if he offered it directly, Fang Jifan would not have the credit without Fang Jifan's experience. Great work.

  This Xu Jing is a chicken thief.

  Looking at Xu Jing's simple and honest face but old-fashioned appearance, Fang Jifan almost forgot that Xu Jing used to be a bit 'smart'.

  If it was Ouyang Zhi, that wood, or Wang Shouren, that always serious guy, he would never have thought of this.

   This student was not accepted in vain, Fang Jifan couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "It's fortunate that I didn't dote on you in vain as a teacher."

  As Xu Jing said, he solemnly took out a small package from his sleeve, opened it layer by layer, and two gems fell in front of Fang Jifan.

  Fang Jifan was startled when he saw this gem, and his eyes sparkled involuntarily.

  Such a huge gem... definitely unique in the world.

  This can be regarded as auspicious.

Xu Jing explained beside him: "These two gemstones, one yin and one yang, mentor, don't these two together mean that the sun and the moon are bright? It can be seen that this Golden Continent was given to me by the heavens. , accepting it as an ironclad proof of Han soil."

  Fang Jifan nodded and nodded: "Anyway, gemstones can't speak, the mouth is on your body, you can say whatever you like, but this gemstone has some meaning... It seems a pity to just dedicate it to His Majesty."

   "Ah..." Xu Jing then said: "The teacher wants to keep it, if it is, it's fine, teacher don't worry..."

Fang Jifan waved his hand, glared at him, and interrupted him: "What do I want this thing for? I can't eat or drink. Am I missing something nice? It's just...it's not appropriate to just give two gems , you have to have a clear eye, in short, this is not something you worry about."

  Xu Jing hurriedly bowed his head and said, "Yes, the students are talking too much."

  Fang Jifan was thinking about it. Fang Jifan didn't believe in auspiciousness, and Emperor Hongzhi, of course, might not believe it, but the people who couldn't stand the world believed it. Isn't the so-called orthodoxy derived from this?

   After pondering for a moment, he rolled his eyes and smiled, "I have to let a professional handle this matter, and call my **** nephew."

  ...

  When Master Longquan Guanda heard the call, he didn't dare to delay for a second, and immediately arrived panting in a chariot and horse.

   When I saw my uncle, I bowed down.

  Fang Jifan put his hands behind his back and saw him panting like a cow. Speaking of which, the incense of Longquan Temple was very prosperous, and there were faint signs of the first temple in the North.

   Of course, this is inseparable from Li Chaowen's hard work.

   Keep pace with the times.

  When the house was selling very well, they specially gave people a feng shui survey, and the exchange started, and they specially launched the fortune lottery.

Not only that, but it is still transforming to more tertiary industries. For example, Taoist houses have been opened up, which occupy a large area and are specially designed for pilgrims to live in. Now the pressure in the capital is too great, and everyone is in a hurry Many people can't bear it, and occasionally spend a little money to go to a Taoist temple to listen to Taoists talk about Huang Lao's learning, but it can be regarded as cultivating the body and mind.

   Li Chaowen even encouraged the establishment of a Daoist academy, following the example of Xishan Academy, to train a group of successors.

  Fang Jifan pursed his lips, and said lightly: "Are you so late?"

  Li Chaowen respectfully said as always: "Xiao Dao was originally a public servant in Cheng Guogong's mansion, and when he heard the summons from his uncle, he came right away. If he came a bit late, the uncle should spare Xiaodao."

  Anyone in this world can be offended, except Shi Shu.

   This point is engraved in Li Chaowen's bones.

  After all, there are ten thousand ways for my uncle to manipulate people, and I have seen them all with my own eyes.

  Fang Jifan heaved a sigh of relief, showing some tolerance, and said: "Forget it, let me explain something to you here, please listen to me."

   Upon hearing this, Li Chaowen hurriedly moved forward, and Fang Jifan whispered something in his ear.

Li Chaowen was surprised, but he didn't dare to ask any more questions, he just nodded like a chicken pecking at rice: "Yes, yes, Xiaodao understands, Master, don't worry, Xiaodao will not do anything now, let's get things done with Master's uncle first. "

  Fang Jifan sat back in his original seat, lowered his head, and took a sip of tea: "Have you read the scriptures recently?"

  Li Chaowen said: "Recently, all the brothers of the Longquan Temple, as well as the senior and subordinates of the Taoist Academy, have practiced a Longquan Sutra together. Xiaodao has led all the disciples to memorize it by heart."

   "What?" Fang Jifan looked at Li Chaowen: "Listen to me."

  Li Chaowen was awe-stricken, and then began to chant: "Emperor Gao, Emperor Hongwu of the Ming Dynasty, bears the fate of heaven..."

  Fang Jifan: "..."

  Is this Taoist scripture... or is it an insult to Fang Jifan's IQ?

  Fang Jifan twitched the corners of his lips, waved his hands and said: "Puter again, I hate people who are waiting for the opportunity to flirt, get out!"

   "Oh." Li Chaowen immediately shut up very obediently, and fled in a hurry.

  (end of this chapter)