Prodigal Son of the Ming Dynasty

  Chapter 1523 Gaifeng Zhijincao

  Fang Jifan's words made Emperor Hongzhi feel emotional.

  It's just... doubts arose in his heart again.

   It’s only been a few years of work. It’s true that in the west of the Ural Mountains, thousands of miles away, where the desert is separated from the continuous mountains, the Happiness Group has achieved this.

  This approach will obviously not boost the Xingfu Group's stock price much.

  But...it is something that will benefit the generations to come.

  His only doubt is whether the matter is exaggerated.

  If Wang Shouren is really able to do this, even if it is only half of what Fang Jifan said, it will be a feat that will shine through in history.

  Once this is the case, it means that the west of the Urals may even become the middle of Shuzhong in the Ming Dynasty. The so-called difficulty of entering Sichuan is as difficult as reaching the blue sky.

   But so what, even if it is difficult and difficult, and even roads are blocked during wars, there has never been a long-term separatist kingdom in Sichuan, and the court has never worried that someone can establish a separatist regime in Sichuan.

  The barriers of roads and terrain are not the obstacles to the unification at all, but the hearts of the people.

   It's just that Fang Jifan's words are obviously exaggerated for his disciples.

  Of course, some exaggeration is nothing.

   After all, these are real, and there is no deception or fraud.

   Therefore, Emperor Hongzhi attached great importance to this.

  After all...the problem that Daming is currently facing is precisely that although he has a strong military force and the ability to expand outward, the only thing...the most lacking is the capital to stick to.

  At the beginning, Emperor Hongwugao and Emperor Wen swept across the desert and Hexi. Otherwise, they also built a city to guard the desert. Even Emperor Wen conquered Annan and captured Jiaozhi, but so what?

   Immediately afterwards, the land of Mobei could not defend itself, and finally had to give up, changing to the nine sides as the line of defense.

  In the land of Jiaozhi, after Emperor Wen, the army and horses were withdrawn, and they had to recognize An Nanguo.

  Hexi Corridor, Emperor Hongzhi once gave up.

   The reason is not that Daming's blood is gone, and the descendants of later generations are unworthy.

   Rather, they discovered that the cost of occupying this place was extremely high, to the point where the imperial court could not make ends meet. The so-called abandonment was really a last resort.

  But if the west of the Ural can still be controlled and turned into the Shuzhong of the Ming Dynasty, then...it is not an exaggeration to say that this is a foundation for a long time for the Ming Dynasty.

  Emperor Hongzhi was silent for a moment, then Fang Jifan spoke.

   "I still have to let people see it with their own eyes. If seeing is not believing, I still feel worried."

   This is a huge matter, and it needs to be done with caution.

   "If this is the case, Wang Shouren may be far above Ouyang Zhi."

As a coach, he thinks so long-term, and any general is eager to make great achievements, but Wang Shouren, as Fang Jifan said, a good fighter has no great achievements, and he slowly draws it. On the surface, he has no credit, but in fact his deeds , I don't know how many times better than a big victory.

  It is really a rare talent to be soft and soft.

  Fang Jifan heard that Emperor Hongzhi really wanted to send people to the west of the Ural Mountains to check, but it was understandable.

   This is a big event, and if it is done, it will leave valuable experience for future generations to emulate. Emperor Hongzhi had to be cautious, if he himself, he would have the same idea.

  So Fang Jifan nodded to Emperor Hongzhi, fully agreeing with his idea.

   "Your Majesty thinks who is appropriate to send, since he wants to send someone, this person must be absolutely loyal to His Majesty, honest and honest."

  Fang Jifan said as he raised his head and glanced at Xiao Jing who was standing aside.

  Xiao Jing's heart skipped a beat, his legs trembled suddenly, and he couldn't help shaking.

  Emperor Hongzhi nodded, and he asked the case: "I am the one who trusts the adoptive vassal the most."

  Fang Jifan immediately said: "I can't go, I have to avoid suspicion, then Wang Shouren is my disciple after all, not to mention, my illness..."

  Emperor Hongzhi smiled: "Of course I know, don't be afraid. British Duke Zhang Mao, what do you think?"

  Fang Jifan shook his head again: "Your Majesty, the British Duke Zhang Mao is very old, and this year's festival is about to begin, I'm afraid we can't do without him."

  Emperor Hongzhi sighed.

  What he needs is an absolutely loyal person who can tell the truth in full, even if it is a little embellishment.

   "Then follow the fan, who can?"

  Fang Jifan filled the wine for Emperor Hongzhi with a smile, and then looked at Xiao Jing.

"Actually, I think...Eunuch Xiao is the one who can take on this great job. His Majesty trusts Eunuch Xiao the most, and he has always hoped that he can serve His Majesty. He often tells me that he is by His Majesty's side, although It is a relief to see His Majesty every day, but I always see His Majesty working **** state affairs, and my heart aches. Unfortunately, he is only a **** and can never find a chance to share His Majesty's worries. Your Majesty, what a coincidence... "

  Xiao Jing's heart was so cold, he subconsciously said: "Your Majesty, the servant did not say these words..."

But…

   Isn’t what Fang Jifan said just to say that he is loyal to His Majesty? How can I deny it.

  But... west of the Ural Mountains.

  Xiao Jing accompanied Emperor Hongzhi to look at the map.

That place requires crossing tens of thousands of miles of desert, not only rugged mountains, but also long ice fields and grasslands. I heard that on this road, people drink water, and their tongues can be frozen into popsicles. Fang Jifan, this dog, is really lucky. People are cheating, he is teaching us meat buns to beat dogs, and there will be no return.

  Xiao Jing felt that his eyes were darkened, we eunuchs, how can we do what we do, we finally survived until today, we should have enjoyed the blessings, but it was a catastrophe.

  Emperor Hongzhi raised his head, looked at Xiao Jing, and called out with a smile.

   "Xiao Banban."

  Xiao Jing fell to the ground with a slap, trembling: "Slave...the slave girl is here...here..."

After listening to Fang Jifan's words, Emperor Hongzhi was quite moved. This old slave has been with him for decades, and he has worked hard for decades. Unexpectedly, when he is old, he still has such thoughts. He is always disadvantaged in doing things, but In any case, this loyalty is still there.

  Emperor Hongzhi sighed in his heart, and asked Xiao Jing seriously.

   "What Ji Fan said, but is it really true?"

   Xiao Jing, can he say no! He could only hang his head, thinking about how to answer without saying a word.

Fang Jifan looked at Xiao Jing with a smile on his side, look... Xiao Jing, this guy, although he always has some friction with himself, but I, Fang Jifan, never retaliate, speak ill of him, but always show his loyalty in front of the emperor ,what is this? This is sentiment, in this world, there are too few, too few people who are as kind-hearted as me, who don't hold grudges against others.

   This reminded Fang Jifan of a short poem, if the world is dark, you are the light, yes, very bright.

  Xiao Jing hesitated, but found that he could not utter a word. What could he say at this moment? He could say His Majesty.

  He gritted his teeth: "Yes, slave... said these words."

Emperor Hongzhi said with emotion: "It's rare for you to have such loyalty. I have seen you serving by my side all these years. Now that you still want to share my worries, I have a lot of trust in you. But this Going to the west of Wula is thousands of miles away, and the hardships and dangers on the road are beyond human imagination, even... I also heard that it is a narrow escape, especially when you are old, I really can't bear you."

  Xiao Jing opened his mouth to say something, but found himself speechless.

Fang Jifan said with emotion: "Your Majesty, since ancient times, the strong wind has known the strength of the grass, and he has never met loyal officials. A loyal man like Mr. Xiao is only a eunuch, but his loyalty is still admired by my sons and daughters. "

  Emperor Hongzhi nodded his head and nodded. He really couldn't think of anyone else who could take his place to the west of the Ural Mountains.

  Emperor Hongzhi said: "Since that's the case, let Xiao Ban accompany you."

  Xiao Jing: "..."

Emperor Hongzhi said again: "Take my will to go, not only to investigate the people's sentiments there, but also to see the customs there. It's also just right to bring me a will to call Wang Shouren back to Beijing. As for who will replace him Let Wang Qing's family choose a suitable candidate from the Happiness Group."

  Xiao Jing burst into tears, his legs were trembling, this time...he is really going to die.

   But at this moment, he can only kowtow: "Slave... slave... obey the order."

  Emperor Hongzhi saw him crying, and asked curiously, "Why is Xiao Banban crying so well?"

Fang Jifan immediately said: "This is the opportunity for Eunuch Xiao to serve His Majesty at last. Thinking about it, he wept with joy, oops... My son seemed to have sand in his eyes. Seeing such a touching scene, his nose was a little sour. Eunuch Xiao, let’s go, don’t worry about anything, Your Majesty will take good care of your family, if you really die, that’s fine, the so-called Qingshan is full of loyal bones..."

  Xiao Jing burst into tears, and couldn't help saying: "Qi Guogong, don't talk about it, please don't talk about it, the slaves will go as soon as they go, but please don't talk about it."

  Emperor Hongzhi also felt a little moved by this scene.

  He has complete trust in Xiao Jing, and he can rest assured that Xiao Jing will go.

   Seeing Xiao Jing crying so hard, he couldn't help sighing: "Let's leave tomorrow, hurry up, I'm still waiting for your news."

  Emperor Hongzhi drank a lot of wine that night, and saw Xiao Jing crying non-stop, but unconsciously, he was a little drunk.

   That night, he was surrounded by people and entered the palace without mentioning it.

   When I got up the next day, it was already noon.

   He rarely got up so late, when the **** who was serving him came in, Emperor Hongzhi subconsciously said, "Where is Xiao Banban?"

  The **** said: "Eunuch Xiao went west on orders, saying that His Majesty asked him to set off today. He was crying early in the morning and wanted to come to see you. Hearing that His Majesty fell asleep, he had to leave."

  (end of this chapter)