Prodigal Son of the Ming Dynasty

  Chapter 1669 The mighty teacher

  Fang Jifan's eyes lit up, looking at Wang Ai, it was as if Zhu Houzhao saw his father-in-law Taishan.

All of a sudden...Fang Jifan's whole thinking became clear: "This is easy to handle. From now on, you will join the army. The master will give you a civilian job. From then on, you will be in charge of the kitchen and work hard, Liu Ai." , Shigong has been paying attention to you for a long time, work hard, don't let Shigong down."

  Wang Ai looked at Fang Jifan with resentment, hesitant to speak.

  Fang Jifan showed an amiable smile and said, "What are the difficulties?"

  Wang Ai said: "Master, the student's name is Wang Ai, not Liu Ai."

  Fang Jifan was happy: "Wang Ai and Liu Ai are both Ai. People who do big things must not get entangled in such small things as big as sesame seeds and mung beans. Big men don't care about trivial matters. Remember it?"

  Wang Ai breathed a sigh of relief. Thinking of his teacher's permission to join the army, he was elated, and he didn't care whether his surname was Liu or Wang, so he hurriedly bowed: "Students respect the teachings."

Seeing Wang Ai off, Fang Jifan gave a sudden pause, slapped his head, and then his whole face seemed to brighten a little, and he said to Zhu Houzhao: "Your Highness, I thought of an interesting thing. There are many capable people in Xishan Academy. , why not... let's combine this army with Xishan Academy."

   "Knot... together?" Zhu Houzhao hiccupped, but his eyes widened.

  This proposal is really unexpected!

Fang Jifan said conveniently: "That's right, together, all subjects in Xishan, who volunteer to serve in the army, can be awarded civilian positions. For example, this is Liu Ai or Wang Ai. That's the case. Besides, if there are other research directions , we can also let them come to the army. For military training, whether it is for your highness or your ministers, our eyes are always on the high side, but your highness and ministers can see the numerous details in the army Is it? For a military horse to become a model, the most important thing is the details. For example, it is logistics to feed the soldiers. But it is also logistics to provide nutritious meals for the soldiers. Why can’t we do better? Okay? We let the students and soldiers of the academy work together for many management and training methods, so as to be the best. For example, in battle, is it better to be in a team of three or in a team of five? For example, how can different weapons be used to maximize their effectiveness. Soldiers pay attention to orders and prohibitions, but students pay attention to science, and it takes trial and error again and again to get the result."

  Zhu Houzhao held his chin and thought for a while, then he suddenly realized: "It's like we are doing research, but what we are researching this time is the First Army?"

  Fang Jifan had to admit that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince knows everything about this kind of thing.

Fang Jifan smiled and said: "Of course, research needs to be done in moderation. The officers and soldiers should not be disturbed during their daily drills. Let some interested students study on their own in the logistics department, occasionally come up with some ideas, and finally arrange people to do trial and error. I think... this method is feasible."

Zhu Houzhao laughed happily and said: "Okay, sure, let's do it like this. Tomorrow you go to Xishan Academy to make a list, and if you look for someone like Liu Ai or Wang Ai, you should also say hello to Wang Shouren. These students are in the camp. , I still obey the military regulations, oops, I forgot one thing, I should set up a military research institute in the army, and I will be the director. Lao Fang, are you interested in being my deputy? .”

  Fang Jifan spread his hands: "I have many official positions... already."

"Not too much." Zhu Houzhao patted him on the shoulder, looking like he was sharing something good with his brothers, and continued: "Just take it as a face for this palace, otherwise, this palace will beat that **** Liu Jin to death .”

  Fang Jifan: "..."

  Well, Fang Jifan finally understood what it was like to endure humiliation.

  ...

  A month later, a group of people marched into Beijing.

   On this day, Ma Wensheng, Minister of the Ministry of War, went out of Beijing to meet him.

  Looking at the distance, the flags are flying, and the first conductor is Kong Wu, who is powerful and rides high on a tall horse, with an aura like a rainbow.

  Ma Wensheng and the accompanying military officials nodded secretly. At this time...it seemed that they couldn't express their excitement when they saw the majestic soldiers and horses of Weizhou Wei without writing a poem.

  The commander Jiang Bin came all the way, because Weizhou was not far from the capital, so it only took half a month to shift his defense and saw the officials from a distance.

  Jiang Bin, dressed in military uniform, dismounted in a hurry, walked up to Ma Wensheng, and shouted, "Your humble Jiang Bin, I have seen you!"

  His voice was loud and thunderous, and in addition to his burly body, he was extremely imposing, and when he knelt down, he also made a terrifying sound.

Ma Wensheng and others nodded approvingly. Ma Wensheng helped him up, and even wanted to stage a scene where he took off his cloak and covered Jiang Bin. Said: "The general has worked hard from afar, and the soldiers have also worked hard. In front of His Majesty, I have a lot of good words for Weizhou Wei. Originally... I was still a little uneasy. I was afraid that the general would fail me. See you today Weizhou Guard's army is neat and orderly, it's eye-opening, it's not early, follow me into the palace quickly, and go to see the emperor."

  Jiang Bin was so excited that his chest heaved and his eyes shone brightly. He had a beard and was wearing heavy armor. He had great expectations for the coming grace in his eyes, and he said passionately: "Obey."

   Ma Wensheng still nodded secretly in his heart. This Jiang Bin, no matter when and where, the aura exuded is exactly the demeanor of a famous general in Ma Wensheng's mind.

   It's no wonder that the Governor of the Xuan Mansion repeatedly recommended this person, and it seems that it is not unreasonable.

  Jiang Bin met.

  Emperor Hongzhi heard that Weizhou Wei had arrived in the capital, and had been waiting here with his ministers. Fang Jifan also came, and the cabinet and ministers were all full of expectations.

  Unfortunately...the crown prince is in the army and has not been seen for a long time.

  I heard... I went to study some military again.

  Emperor Hongzhi also did his homework on Jiang Bin. Judging from various information, this person is indeed very capable.

  The Weizhou Guard he brought was the best guard in the world, which was very rare among the guards of the Ming Dynasty.

   And all the officials in the court were almost unanimous, and they all praised Weizhou Wei, which made Emperor Hongzhi look forward to it even more.

   "Your Majesty, I have met Your Majesty, long live my emperor!" When he arrived at the imperial court, Jiang Bin, who was as powerful as a dragon and a tiger, made a real gift.

  Emperor Hongzhi sized him up, but was also intimidated by him, and praised him in his heart.

Fang Jifan, who was standing on the side, also looked at Jiang Bin attentively, and couldn't help but think, this guy... looks like a fitness trainer who recommends membership cards for later generations, look at this tendon meat... No wonder in history, he was able to win Zhu Houzhao's love. Mung bean, I bah!

  Emperor Hongzhi smiled and said, "The Qing family has worked hard here."

  Jiang Bin said: "Returning to Your Majesty, this is just a routine. The soldiers guarding the border towns have to practice every now and then, which is much harder than marching."

  Emperor Hongzhi was quite moved by Jiang Bin's words, and immediately said: "The Qing family is a hereditary commander?"

  Jiang Bin said: "Return to your majesty, the father and ancestor of the minister were hereditary thousands of households. Afterwards, in the generation of the minister, he inherited the official position of his father and ancestor, but because of his meritorious service, he first served as the guard, and then served as the commander of the guard."

   "That's right." Emperor Hongzhi nodded in satisfaction. The tiger father has no dogs and sons, which is still very mainstream in this blood kinship society.

  Emperor Hongzhi seemed enthusiastic, and continued to ask: "How long has the Qing family been leading troops?"

  "Seventeen years." Jiang Bin said solemnly: "Since I took office in the ninth year of Hongzhi, I have been training soldiers in Weizhou."

  Emperor Hongzhi said: "All the ministers say that the Qing family trained well, what do you think?"

Jiang Bindao: "It's nothing more than hard work. My Ming military family has defended our family and country since our ancestors. The father and son passed on the inheritance, and the children and grandchildren are endless. What's more, the imperial court also granted military land, which is enough for the soldiers to cultivate. You can farm and practice on weekdays, and when it comes to war, you can go to battle. Weizhou Guards have come here all these years. The soldiers are grateful for the grace in their hearts, and they all admire His Majesty's grace. The enemy of Ming Dynasty is the Weizhou Guards Where Feng points, the soldiers, there is no reason not to use all their strength."

  His performance is like a tough guy, every word is decisive.

  In Fengtian Hall, the officials whispered and nodded secretly, all showing appreciation.

  Emperor Hongzhi moved: "Can the military field support the soldiers, and the military households... have no complaints?"

"Humble, dare to be a guarantor, and have no complaints. The soldiers live a poor life in Weizhou, but being able to serve the court is a blessing for the soldiers. The soldiers only hope to kill the enemy and make meritorious deeds. If Giving the soldiers too much food and use will instead breed their arrogance. It has always been difficult to go from luxury to frugality, and easy to go from frugality to luxury. Just like a minister, a minister only believes in one thing, and that is a good piece of meat. , it must be continuously tempered, toil its muscles and bones, and starve its body, so... it can be called a soldier of a hundred battles, if not... what is the use of the imperial court raising a group of old soldiers?"

  As soon as this remark came out, there was an uproar in the hall.

   Ma Wensheng smiled as if his mother-in-law got married again, and he was happy.

  Liu Jian, Li Dongyang, etc. also nodded one after another. What they want...is this kind of soldier.

  However...Jiang Bin's words are not only in line with the wishes of the monarchs and ministers, but most importantly...Jiang Bin's words of not being moved by fame and fortune, and categorically refusing any generous treatment, are precisely the most touching.

   Suddenly, at this time, someone said: "The general usually eats chaff and swallowed vegetables, but his body is still so strong. Is this food feed?"

   "..."

  This word...

   Everyone looked towards the source of the sound, but saw Fang Jifan's innocent face, as if saying, this is not what I said.

  Emperor Hongzhi: "..."

  It's just... Emperor Hongzhi couldn't say anything, he just blew his beard and stared, and coughed: "Weizhou Guards, do you have no complaints?"

"Absolutely not." Jiang Bin said loudly: "During the famine season, the soldiers even sold their sons and daughters, but the soldiers, even at that time, never complained. Weizhou Guards are loyal to the emperor. , to protect Daming until death!"

   Today's first update is delivered, and there are more!

  (end of this chapter)