Prodigal Son of the Ming Dynasty

  Chapter 475 Powerful people

  It is a gratifying event for all nations to come to Korea.

  Although the quality of this so-called country is a bit poor, this thing can still be paid for gold after all.

  Emperor Hongzhi smiled, his heart was already happy, and he said happily: "Xu Qing's family has really worked hard."

  Xu Jing hurriedly said: "I don't dare to claim credit. This time I go to sea, I rely on Your Majesty's holiness, but also on the daily teachings of my mentor, and the dedication of the people on board and on board."

  Emperor Hongzhi didn't believe that Xu Jing's success came from his own virtue. This is nonsense.

   But these words, in fact, do not need Emperor Hongzhi to believe.

   Instead, the subjects need to believe.

  So, Xu Jing said these words... Emperor Hongzhi nodded secretly.

  Emperor Hongzhi looked at Fang Jifan and said, "Fang Qing's family, have you heard that your disciples are all very good professors."

  Fang Jifan said: "Your Majesty's words are serious, I... I am ashamed of myself."

   It’s normal to say this sentence, that’s it, be humble.

   But Fang Jifan was so happy that he would not die, but he still felt that he was still full of ideas: "I am ashamed to say that I am not qualified to teach my disciples with this little three-legged kung fu. They are all self-taught."

   "..."

   This is a bit over the top.

   It’s purely a one-shot overturning a boat of people.

  Everyone here, which one has no disciples and sons, you Fang Jifan said that you are a three-legged cat kung fu, is it still alive?

  Emperor Hongzhi was in a good mood, and praised: "It's rare that you still know how to be ashamed."

  Then Emperor Hongzhi said solemnly: "Xu Jing went to sea and made great contributions. He was moved to be the right deputy capital censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and he was awarded the title of "Imperial Envoy to Patrol the Sea". He is in charge of Western affairs."

  Fang Jifan's heart shuddered, and he was promoted.

   This is not a small official yet.

  There were two types of officials in the Ming Dynasty, such as imperial envoys patrolling the sea, which were not officials, but job postings. If I really want to give an example, this assignment... is very similar to that of the Sanbao **** Zheng He, except that Zheng He's assignment is the "eunuch of the imperial envoy".

   This means that from then on, Xu Jing will take over the mantle of Zheng He, and from then on, he will go to sea again and again for Daming.

But if you want to go to sea, it is not enough to rely on one dispatch. This time, there is only one ship, the scumbag Wangbushi, with hundreds of sailors and officers and soldiers. It will expand, and even the size of the fleet may reach the size of nearly 30,000 people when the Sanbao **** was there.

   With such a huge armed force going out to sea, if you want to convince the public, you must have imperial envoys to keep it under control. I don't know that, negotiating with various countries along the way, if the level is not enough, I'm afraid it will be timid!

  Therefore, Emperor Hongzhi was especially gracious and granted Xu Jing the post of "the right deputy capital censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate"!

  This is the official of the eight classics, the dignified third grade, usually the governors of the provinces, who hold such official titles.

  From a mere seventh-rank Hanlin editor to unexpectedly becoming a third-rank right deputy capital censor, this has completely violated the common sense in the officialdom.

   But so what?

  In today's Ming Dynasty, who else is qualified to lead the fleet to sea?

  Going to the West is the current state policy of Ming Dynasty, how important it is, right now, it is not that Xu Jing cannot do without the imperial court, but the imperial court cannot do without Xu Jing.

  Now Xu Jing is the first person in the world to go to sea. He has rich experience in management and sailing, and has an excellent understanding of Wang Yang. He is even good at negotiating with countries.

   Such a person is irreplaceable.

   But Xu Jing never expected that it was the right deputy capital censor, and he was a little confused for a while. When he recovered, he quickly received an order to thank him.

  …

  When master and apprentice meet, there are always many things to talk about. Although Xu Jing has a new look after bathing and washing, but at this time, the original appearance of the boy is still gone!

  Xu Jing was very happy in front of Fang Jifan, looking at his mentor... even if he didn't say anything, he was happy and at ease.

  Fang Jifan decided to show him more, anyway, he would not lose two pieces of meat.

   Shengjia stayed in Tianjin Wei for several days, and then returned to Beijing, and Fang Jifan and Xu Jing also returned to the capital.

  As soon as he returned home, he saw a line of warriors at the door of the house.

  The samurai is not tall. He wraps his head with a scarf, wears a ring on his nose, and wears a short knife at his waist. When Fang Jifan saw it, he saw that this... native... native...

  Xu Jing was at a loss: "Men, this is..."

  Fang Jifan took a deep breath, and then calmly said: "Don't be afraid, Longtan and Tiger's Den, the teacher is here, the sky will not fall."

  Any fool understands that Miru has arrived in the capital.

The ostentation is not small, and they brought so many guards. Fang Jifan complained in his heart. You must know that a gentleman shows his virtue and does not demonstrate. The old Fang's family is based on virtue in Beijing. Therefore, there are only friends and no enemies. There is a porter in front of the door to ensure safety. No worries.

  But there are seven or eight guards in front of the door, and the number of the back door and the front yard is unknown. What kind of trouble is this? Didn't you agree to convince people with virtue?

   Arriving in the hall, he heard the cry of the baby, crying so hard that Fang Jifan's heart melted.

When he entered the hall, he saw in the hall, a woman with her head wrapped was holding a baby in her arms, whispering something, as if she heard something, she raised her brows slightly, and when she saw Fang Jifan, she pursed her red lips and moved up and down. Look at Fang Jifan.

  Fang Jifan felt quite embarrassed and stood still.

  The woman took a long time to look away and said, "It must be Ji Fan."

   Unexpectedly, her Chinese is so good. No wonder she can communicate with her father without barriers, Fang Jifan thought sourly.

   "Ah... yes, no, yes, no no, in short, my name is Fang Jifan."

  The woman let out a sigh of relief, and said, "Your father said you have brain disease, have you relapsed recently?"

  Fang Jifan shook his head and said, "No."

  The woman breathed a sigh of relief, obviously they were unfamiliar with each other.

  The woman continued: "You are in Beijing, do you have any enemies?"

   "What?" Fang Jifan was a bit overwhelmed, isn't this question abrupt?

  The woman said: "Of course there is an enemy, you tell me, I will vent my anger for you."

  Fang Jifan was stunned: "Why?"

  The woman said: "I am not good at dealing with you, but I think we are a family. Since we are a family, find someone to vent your anger on you, and we will get close in the future."

  This theory... Fang Jifan tilted his head to think, a bit barbaric.

  Fang Jifan said: "I have always used morality to influence others, never quarreling with others, only friends around me, no enemies."

  The woman took a deep look at Fang Jifan, and instinctively told her that Fang Jifan was lying. What Fang Jifan said was different from what his father said.

  However, she didn't delve into it, but said: "Then what do you want? What do you want, I'll get it for you as a gift."

  Fang Jifan said without thinking, "I want to marry a wife."

   "..." So straightforward.

  The woman is happy, she likes such a straightforward boy, in their place, a man likes a woman, but they sing love songs directly to them, and they don't hide it!

  A smile appeared on her lips, and she said, "Who do you like, I can protect you as a matchmaker."

   "Zhu Xiurong!" Fang Jifan was still so straightforward.

   Xu Jing, who was behind him, was shocked suddenly, and his face changed suddenly.

  The woman thought for a while and asked, "Which family is the girl from?"

  Fang Jifan said conveniently: "Zhu...Zhu's family, that is, the royal family, she is Her Royal Highness Princess Taikang."

  The smile on the woman's face gradually disappeared, she frowned, and said, "How about we change to a girl, or to something you want to do?"

  Fang Jifan shrugged and lost all energy!

  This is expected, I know you can't do it, you see, I have worked very hard to build a good relationship with my stepmother, but... there is no way, let's withdraw.

  He rubbed the soles of his feet with oil and tried to slip away, but the baby in the woman's swaddle wailed loudly and clearly.

  The woman was busy shaking her arms, whispering words like 'Mumma' and 'Xiaofan' in a low voice.

  Fang Jifan was not in a hurry to leave, and leaned over curiously: "Ah, such a white girl."

  stretched out his hand, hooked the baby's nose teasingly, the baby cried louder, Fang Jifan was a little embarrassed, this child... Between the eyebrows, he was very similar to himself, very handsome and beautiful.

  Fang Jifan stretched out his hand again, the child opened his mouth, suddenly bit Fang Jifan's finger, sucking desperately.

  The child has no teeth, **** very seriously, eyes wide open, looking at Fang Jifan curiously.

   "Yeah." Fang Jifan said in surprise, "She likes me."

  The woman looked embarrassed: "This... is that she is hungry and needs to breastfeed. Jifan, please avoid it."

   "..." So Fang Jifan fled in a hurry.

  …

  Although there are two more women in the family suddenly, it is not a difficult thing for Fang Jifan, as long as the woman doesn't care about him.

   It was the child who started smacking his lips when he saw his fingers, which made Fang Jifan think of Liu Jin, and then he immediately turned pale and shook his head violently in horror!

   No, absolutely not, it’s not like at all, children are delicious, this is an illusion! In any case, Fang Xiaofan is also my father's flesh and blood, she is definitely not Liu Jin's kind of person.

  At this time, in Fang Jifan's study, he was sitting peacefully, and in front of him was Wang Xizuo.

   "Men, he is Wang Xizuo." Xu Jing introduced Wang Xizuo with a smile.

   Facing this red-haired, blue-eyed Franji, Fang Jifan didn't need much introduction.

  Actually...Xu Jing only reported his name, and Fang Jifan already had a deep understanding of this person.

  Fang Jifan smiled at Wang Xizuo, and Wang Xizuo also smiled at Fang Jifan.

  The mood of each other seems to be very happy.

  Wang Xizuo learned the etiquette of the Han people, and bowed to Fang Jifan: "I have seen the honorable earl."

Fang Jifan squeezed his hands and said: "Don't be so polite. You are Xu Jing's friend, that is, my Fang Jifan's friend. Come, sit down and talk. When you come here, don't be restrained. I am a very casual person. Don't believe me , you can go to the neighbors to inquire."

  Wang Xizuo was very surprised that this "powerful person" in the Ming Dynasty treated him so politely, and felt a little more certain in his heart!

  He smiled happily and said: "Yes, yes, I have admired your name for a long time."

  (end of this chapter)