Prodigal Son of the Ming Dynasty

  Chapter 363 Making Contributions

   "Your Majesty!"

   Right at this moment, a clear voice broke the silence.

   It’s still Fang Jifan!

  Just now, he flattered him indiscriminately, but Emperor Hongzhi didn’t appreciate it at all, and told the truth directly. This Fang Jifan... It’s embarrassing to think about it, but His Majesty praised him for his meritorious deeds.

   But Fang Jifan wasn't embarrassed at all.

  Fang Jifan said excitedly: "Your Majesty is truly wise..."

   "..." Everyone looked at Fang Jifan dumbfounded again, is this okay?

  Zhu Houzhao was also a little confused, looking at Lao Fang strangely...

Fang Jifan said eloquently: "Your Majesty has the courage to admit his mistakes, which is rare in all dynasties. The emperors have always taken credit for themselves. Only Your Majesty never takes credit, but always takes responsibility for his mistakes. This kind of mind has never been seen before." Yes, my minister... is indeed guilty of death, forging the imperial decree with His Royal Highness, but the reason why I am so rebellious is because I know that your majesty is magnanimous, and it is definitely not a chicken belly, but I never imagined that your majesty not only forgave The responsibility of the minister's crimes is still judged by the minister. His Majesty's benevolent heart and generous mind make the minister admire him, and the minister is so devastated that it is difficult to repay it in case."

  Everyone has different faces, this sycophant...

   They are convinced.

   To be a minister, after all, you should have a strong character.

  There is only one person in the class, still expressionless, as if nothing happened!

  This person is Ouyang Zhi. As a servant of the Imperial Academy, Ouyang Zhi already has the qualifications to participate in the court meeting.

  Therefore, some people who were familiar with Ouyang Zhi couldn't help but sneak a glance at Ouyang Zhi at this moment.

  They wanted to know, Ouyang Zhi's mentor was so shameless, what would Ouyang Zhi's expression be as a disciple.

  It's a pity that Ouyang Zhi disappointed them, and he still has the same expressionless face that has been there for ten years.

  Many people couldn't help but sigh in their hearts, they deserve to be Ouyang Shixue, they are really calm.

  Emperor Hongzhi smiled slightly and said: "Well, you and the crown prince, I will reward you for your merits. By the way, there is also Liu Jie."

  Next, the angry ministers demanded a crusade against North Korea.

   Such a shocking thing happened, if the court remains indifferent, it seems unreasonable.

   It's just that in the ensuing verbal battle, another big problem seemed to arise.

   It is easy to clamor for crusade, but if you want to crusade, you have to go to war.

If you want to eradicate Li Long, you must prepare at least one hundred thousand troops, and you need countless food and grass. If there are fewer soldiers, even though it is a conquest, but once the battle goes wrong, the great Ming can't do anything. It's just a small country, isn't it ridiculous? up?

   But if it is to mobilize a large army, it will take a few months and consume countless money and food, but it is impossible.

  At present, the imperial court has to sail to the west and deal with natural disasters. It is really impossible to deplete the national power.

  Zhu Houzhao's eyes were full of starlight, and he looked eager to try, and couldn't help but asked: "Father...my son..."

  Emperor Hongzhi knew what Zhu Houzhao was going to do just by hearing what he wanted to say, but...

  You are the prince, you praised you just now, and you turn around and want to lead soldiers to fight? I'm just a son like you, how can I allow you to mess around like this?

   Even if Zhu Houzhao was really capable of winning, Emperor Hongzhi would never allow Zhu Houzhao to ask for a fight. He immediately interrupted Zhu Houzhao: "The prince and Fang Qing's family are tired of coming, so let's retreat first."

  Zhu Houzhao was unwilling: "But..."

   "Go." Emperor Hongzhi said solemnly, without giving Zhu Houzhao the slightest chance.

  After the change of Tumubao, any emperor's personal conquest became extremely cautious, and Zhu Houzhao is the only prince in the world today, so naturally there is no possibility of personal conquest.

  Looking at his father's serious eyes, Zhu Houzhao had no choice but to obediently say: "My son will leave."

  Fang Jifan also resigned with Zhu Houzhao, and behind him in the Palace of Qinzheng, there were still many disputes. Whether or not to crusade, how to crusade, what troops to send, how much food would be needed, I'm afraid... it would be noisy enough.

  Zhu Houzhao was beaming with joy, but then he became indignant again. Fang Jifan said: "Old Fang, I have thought about it and conquered North Korea. This is a godsend opportunity. If we go to Liaodong..."

  Fang Jifan's heart skipped a beat, His Royal Highness, are you going to die again?

  Fang Jifan shook his head and said: "His Royal Highness, in fact... Korea does not need conquest."

   "What?" Zhu Houzhao never imagined that Fang Jifan was actually a peace-loving person, as if he knew Fang Jifan for the first time: "What do you mean?"

Fang Jifan smiled and said: "Li Long seems to be covering the sky with one hand in North Korea, but in fact, some people in the country have long been dissatisfied with him. He is like a giant with mud feet. He just needs to be pushed lightly, and he will fall down. So... we must get rid of him." Li Long, it's too easy, in fact...just let Liu Jie bring hundreds of thousands of Liaodong troops and horses to **** the clan and nobles who fled from North Korea into the court in the name of crusade against North Korea. The North Korean military officer who is dissatisfied will definitely take the opportunity to act, and at that time, without me, Da Ming, he will die without a place to bury him."

  Fang Jifan's plan has its roots.

  Now the emperors and ministers of the Manchu Dynasty think that Li Long dared to kill, he must have completely controlled the North Korean country, but they overestimated Li Long's IQ, this guy is not only a lunatic, but also a completely reckless fool.

In history, after the Jiazi Rebellion, not long after Li Long was led by Li Cao's judge Liu Shunting, Pu Yuanzong, the governor of the central government, and his deputy Si Yongcheng Xiyan, the army launched a change of seizing the door. Li Long's confidant then entered Jingfu Palace again, deposed Li Long, and exiled Li Long to an isolated island.

  Now these people who are ready to move, the reason why they dare not do it is not because they have no strength, but because they still dare not take risks easily.

   He even had doubts about Daming's attitude.

  Once Daming's attitude is clear and the crusade is open, people like Liu Shunting, the court official, Pu Yuanzong, the governor of the central government, and Yongcheng Xiyan, the deputy secretary, will definitely take action.

  So... Fang Jifan guessed that what is lacking in North Korea now is this finishing touch.

  Just one kick in the past, big things can be decided.

  Zhu Houzhao couldn't help being stunned, half-believing and half-doubting: "Are you sure? Since Li Long dared to be so domineering, he must have something to rely on. At least the Forbidden Army must be in his hands."

  Fang Jifan said confidently: "Your Highness, can't you trust me?"

  Zhu Houzhao suddenly felt dull. If Li Long is really so useless, it seems that it is meaningless to attack him by himself!

  Zhu Houzhao was puzzled and said: "Since that's the case, why didn't you present Chen Zou?"

"This matter needs to be done sooner than later. I'm afraid things will change, so we must take advantage of Li Long's big disappointment to take action! Therefore, the only candidate is Liu Jie, who is on the border of Liaodong. Bringing people into the court in the name of an imperial envoy."

   "..."

Speaking of this, Fang Jifan seemed a little embarrassed: "If I mention it before Your Majesty, I'm afraid Mr. Liu will have the idea of ​​wanting me to shed blood in the palace on the spot. After thinking about it, Mr. Liu is old, so I don't want to provoke you." He's good...my minister...in fact, he secretly sent Liu Jie a private letter a long time ago, asking him to act immediately..."

  Zhu Houzhao: "..."

   Seems... makes sense.

Liu Qing's family finally found out that their son was still alive, and they were not happy for two hours. If Fang Jifan proposed at this time, let Liu Jie **** the nobles of North Korea with only hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses Entering the DPRK and going to face the hundreds of thousands of DPRK troops in the North Korean country, I am afraid that Liu Qing's family will vomit blood and die on the spot.

  The reason...of course it is this reason, as long as Fang Jifan analyzes it carefully, Zhu Houzhao believes that someone will agree with Fang Jifan.

  But a son is a son, Zhu Houzhao thought, if he had a son with such a tossing method, he might have to vomit three liters of blood.

  Zhu Houzhao started grinning: "It's interesting...Old Fang, you're still smart. Let's cover this matter first. What I like to cook most is raw rice and cooked rice. Haha, how sure are you?"

   "At least 70% to 80%." Fang Jifan thought for a while.

  Zhu Houzhao nodded: "In this way, I can rest assured. After all, the son of Liu Qing's family still has a 70% to 80% chance of survival. At least, he will not feel uneasy."

Fang Jifan explained: "Liu Jie is the disciple and grandson of my minister. What kind of affection is this? How could I push my disciple and grandson into the fire pit? Even if it fails, the disciple and grandson of my minister will always have a chance to escape and will not die. Unless the luck is too bad, there is really nothing to do, after all, if people are unlucky, they may choke to death even if they drink cold water."

  Zhu Houzhao smiled and said: "It makes sense, it's okay, anyway, you have many disciples and grandchildren, so don't think too much about it."

  The two of you said one word, and I said one word, and they are already out of the palace.

Zhu Houzhao couldn't help being filled with emotion, and looked up at the sky: "Old Fang, it's New Year's Eve again, and I'm one year older. I've been thinking about it, and I always want to make contributions, but so far...it's still nothing. It's cheap. Let Liu Jie take over everything, it's really enviable."

  Fang Jifan said suddenly: "Your Highness, do you want to eat pork?"

  Zhu Houzhao couldn't help but glared at Fang Jifan, bared his teeth and said, "Don't mention pigs."

   "What I mean is that it's the New Year's Eve, and it's time to treat the guests. It's my wish to call everyone over and have a good meal. Your Highness really doesn't want to eat it? It's delicious."

  Zhu Houzhao sneered.

  Fang Jifan thought, the New Year is coming, and this New Year, but I don't know if Her Royal Highness will be depressed if she doesn't see her?

  Fang Jifan said: "In fact, the most important thing is that if people with brain diseases eat more pork, especially the pigs raised by the minister himself, the disease is more hopeful to be cured. If your highness is not interested, I don't know your highness..."

  Zhu Houzhao was furious immediately, grabbed Fang Jifan, and said in a bad tone: "What do you mean, what do you mean, why do I think you have bad intentions? You can't even deceive me!"

  (end of this chapter)