Prodigal Son of the Ming Dynasty

  Chapter 1093 Holy Son of Heaven

  Boom...

   Zhu Houzhao’s voice fell, and suddenly there was a thunder outside, and the sky turned dark, with dark clouds rolling, as if a torrential rain was coming.

  Fang Jifan turned pale with fright.

  But seeing Zhu Houzhao's expression remained unchanged.

  Fang Jifan said: "Ms. Zhang is the mother of His Highness, how can she be tied up. It might as well..."

  Fang Jifan narrowed his eyes: "We are aboveboard, please Your Majesty to leave."

  Zhu Houzhao was immediately unhappy, thinking that this seemed to be no fun.

  It was already pouring rain outside.

  Liu Jin was relieved.

  Fang Jifan looked at Liu Jin with a smile: "Grandson, you have worked hard all this way. You are in Baoding Mansion. How is the implementation of the new policy of Baoding Mansion?"

  Liu Jin thought for a while: "There are everything delicious, let's just eat..."

  Zhu Houzhao scolded: "You dog, you only know how to eat."

  Liu Jin: "..."

Fang Jifan said with a smile: "Your Highness, Liu Jin's grandson, don't blame him. What he said is right. Food is the most important thing for the people. If there is more food, doesn't it mean that the government is well-organized and the people are harmonious? But when it comes to eating, I am hungry." Yes, there is less oil and water in the stomach."

  ...

  The torrential rain was pouring, but the court meeting had just begun, and the rain outside was splashing on the floor-to-ceiling windows.

  The eunuchs filed in one after another, drew down the curtains, and then, someone lit up palace lanterns.

  Emperor Hongzhi sat on the throne without saying a word.

  The court meeting was presided over by Liu Jian.

   What is discussed today is precisely the matter of Jingchao.

  Wu Kuan explained all the things about the Beijing inspection one by one.

  People admire Wu Shilang. Hearing that Tongzhou is the number one within the capital, all the ministers were in an uproar and nodded in agreement.

Except for Shuntian Prefecture directly under the Central Government, all the prefectures in Gyeonggi, after Tongzhou, are Yongping Prefecture, and after that, Tianjin Wei. Although Tianjin Wei is only a Wei, it has become more and more important because of the construction of the port. Therefore, It is also independent of the prefectures.

   What makes people feel unsatisfactory is Baoding Mansion. Apart from Daming Mansion, Baoding Mansion is ranked second to last. Even Zhending Mansion is actually better than him.

Wu Kuan introduced solemnly: "Baoding Prefecture is in the Beijing inspection, and the problems that have been investigated are the most obvious. Fortunately, Ouyang Zhi, the magistrate, has a clean sleeve, and he is an honest and upright official. Third class..."

  The hall was buzzing again.

  Censor Han Yan of the Metropolitan Procuratorate stood up and said, "Since this is the case, it is reasonable to abolish these mediocre officials so that the people will not be harmed by them."

Someone also said excitedly: "Ouyang Zhigu is a rare talent. He can be a magistrate, but his subordinates are too many and discordant. Isn't this also because he is ignorant and unable to clean up?" The reason for the official administration in the government? Therefore, this is also the fault of Ouyang Zhifu, and the court should give him a warning and teach him to remember the lesson."

   "The new policy is related to the country. From today's perspective, Tongzhou's new policy is not comparable to that of Baoding Prefecture. Yang Yiqing has made great achievements in his tenure. I implore Your Majesty to order a reward to honor his achievements."

   See this noisy situation.

  Liu Jian was only the host, but he didn't say anything.

  But the officials were very excited.

  Everyone talked and talked, and it was very lively.

   It's not out of his heart, but Liu Jian was relieved, and Yang Yiqing was indeed relieved.

  Ouyang Zhi insisted on promoting lowly officials to officials, which was to break the rules of the court. Liu Jian admired Wang Bushi very much, but it didn't mean that he agreed with it.

  If this is the case, then... What is the title of the scholar's gold list?

Emperor Hongzhi didn't say a word, but deep in his heart, he was quite disappointed with Ouyang Zhi. He was more optimistic about Ouyang Zhi, but... Jingcha's memorabilia has been uploaded, and it has only been less than a year. Tongzhou already has a well-organized government and harmonious people, but the counties in Baoding Prefecture are under the governance of mediocre officials, and they are flying around. Sure enough... these people are inexperienced.

  If virtue is not coordinated, there will be disasters.

   What the sage said was indeed correct.

  Hundred officials seem to have been greatly encouraged.

  After some high-spirited speeches, Liu Jian just bowed to Emperor Hongzhi: "I implore Your Majesty to adjudicate."

Emperor Hongzhi paused for a moment: "Decree to praise Tongzhou Mansion, as for Baoding Mansion..." Emperor Hongzhi was a little uncertain, and he was silent for a moment: "First warn, if you don't correct it, all third-class students in the merit test will be punished." Retire them all, as a warning to others."

  Hundred officials are quite disappointed in their hearts, they wish they could quit now.

   But obviously, His Majesty still wants to save Ouyang Zhi a little face, if he resigns directly, Ouyang Zhi will really become a poor commander.

   Liu Jian said: "Yes."

Emperor Hongzhi said again: "I have ordered King Xing of Anlu to come to Beijing. I and him are brothers. I haven't seen you for a long time. I miss you very much. I have received the express report and it will arrive next month. Zhang Qing's family .”

  Minister of Rites Zhang Shengdao; "The minister is here."

  Emperor Hongzhi said: "Qing personally went to the outskirts to greet you, don't neglect."

   "The minister obeys the order."

  Emperor Hongzhi let out a sigh of relief, but felt a little depressed in his heart.

Ouyang Zhi is the person he relies on and values ​​the most, even...he believes that this honest, honest and capable young man can join the cabinet to assist the government after tempering, but this time, it has exposed Ouyang Zhi's shortcomings, being too credulous The people around him were so deceived by a group of petty officials that they were promoted in a whimsical way, but now it seems...it seems to have the opposite effect.

   "Okay, that's all for today. It's raining heavily outside, gentlemen, please leave first."

   All the ministers cheered up and retired.

  Emperor Hongzhi sat alone on the golden throne, took the Jingcha Memorial written by Wu Kuan, and then took the Zhu pen, made the Zhu criticism, and then said: "Xiao Jing."

   "The servant is here."

  Emperor Hongzhi said: "Copy the Di Bao and let the world hear about it."

   "Slaves obey orders."

  But not long after, someone came to report that the prince and Fang Jifan had arrived.

  Emperor Hongzhi smiled slightly: "They still remember me, I thought they had forgotten me."

   Zhu Houzhao and Fang Jifan entered the palace.

  Emperor Hongzhi deliberately didn't look at them, looked down at the memorial, and said slowly: "You guys, don't go to the Three Treasures Hall if you have nothing to do."

   "Father Emperor." Zhu Houzhao said with a smile: "I went to Longquan Temple today to make a fortune."

Emperor Hongzhi looked displeased: "I remember that Li Shangyin once wrote a poem saying: "Poor night, the front table is empty, and you don't ask the common people and ask ghosts and gods." If you have the destiny, why should you ask about ghosts and gods and the future? Although I have heard for a long time that Longquan Temple is very effective, but no matter how effective it is, it cannot be like this."

  Zhu Houzhao was ashamed, and couldn't help but secretly glanced at Fang Jifan, and seemed to be saying in his heart, Lao Fang... what should I say next?

Fang Jifan was happy: "Your Majesty's words are really admirable, and I think so too, but it's no wonder His Royal Highness, it's just that damned Longquan Temple, wanting to climb the dragon and attach itself to the phoenix, so I have repeatedly asked the Crown Prince to come down." , His Royal Highness... It's just because of the face of the real person bestowed by the court. In the future, His Royal Highness will never dare again after learning a lesson. As for the Longquan Temple, it really deserves to bewitched His Royal Highness. He has a lot of people in Longquan, just to make an example."

  Emperor Hongzhi: "..."

   There was a great scholar in later generations who said it well, that is, human nature always likes to be harmonious and compromise. For example, if you say that this room is too dark and you need to open a window here, everyone will definitely not allow it. But if you advocate removing the roof, they will come to mediate and are willing to open the windows.

  Emperor Hongzhi was originally disgusted with Longquan Temple because of this, and the fortune-telling was counted on the crown prince. What do you guys want to do?

But after hearing Fang Jifan begging himself to kill all the Longquan Temple, Emperor Hongzhi suddenly felt that these Taoists in Longquan Temple were quite pitiful, so he felt compassion. He put down the ink pen, raised his head, and said with a straight face: "Then Longquan Temple, what is the hexagram?"

  Zhu Houzhao said: "It means that the sons and ministers are too precious. In the future, if they succeed in the great rule, they will naturally become an emperor through the ages. Emperors of ancient and modern times cannot match..."

  Fang Jifan doesn't know that ancient and modern emperors are not as good as him.

   But Fang Jifan was in a hurry.

  His Royal Highness, please show some face, that's not what you said when you came here.

Emperor Hongzhi laughed dumbly: "Your words are really bold. Longquan Temple will not dare to preach next time. Nine times out of ten, you are talking nonsense again. If you really have this ability, what do you do? I'm afraid that you don't know how to examine yourself, you are reckless, and you harm the people of the world."

  Zhu Houzhao opened his eyes wide: "Father said this, but he looked down on my son. Father, my son has something to say, I don't know whether to say it or not."

  Emperor Hongzhi said coldly, "If you don't know what to say, then don't say it."

  Fang Jifan already subconsciously moved his steps away from Zhu Houzhao.

  This bastard, he forgot all the things he discussed just now, and started talking nonsense again.

  It hurts my heart.

However, Zhu Houzhao said with a grin: "My minister is so bold that I have to say it. Although my father is still a holy king, my son has always thought that my father is too obedient and trustworthy when he governs. This son of a minister is different. Any son of my son Seeing is believing for everything, so that you won't be deceived by others. I heard that the new policies in Tongzhou and Baoding are in full swing. I would like to ask my father to allow me to go and see it with my own eyes. What is the most important new policy for our Ming Dynasty right now, please give permission from your father."

  Emperor Hongzhi frowned. This kid hasn't beaten him for a long time. Has he forgotten that he is my subject and son?

  The tone is loud and the voice is harsh.

   It seems that I am a fool.

  Emperor Hongzhi narrowed his eyes: "You guys want me to visit Baoding Mansion and Tongzhou, right?"

  Zhu Houzhao: "..."

  Fang Jifan immediately said: "Your Majesty is wise, you really can't hide anything from Your Majesty, I am very ashamed, this... this... I am thinking..."

  Emperor Hongzhi said angrily: "Since you think so, why do you go around such a big detour, you know about the Jingcha? You came here, but are you dissatisfied with Wu Qing's Jingcha?"

  ...

   Ask for a monthly pass.

  (end of this chapter)