Father, I really don’t want to be the emperor

When Song Chengzhou heard Ning Fan's question, he was dumbfounded. After thinking for a long time, he couldn't think of an answer.

"Your Majesty, it is impossible for people to be equal. Some people are tall and handsome, while others are short and ugly. Some people are smart, while others are demented. What do you think about the differences between people in this world? Can the world really be equal?"

Song Chengzhou finally couldn't bear it anymore and said these words at the risk of offending Ning Fan.

"What you said is one thing, but when I say everyone is equal, I don't mean equal status in all aspects of society, but equal rights that the country should give them. Since they have been given life by God, they have been brought here. In the world, then their right to live is the same, and their right to education is the same."

"A person's innate talents may be different, and their acquired efforts may also be different, but as the ruler of this country, do you think we should give them the right to fight on the same starting line, or should we let them be branded from birth? ?”

"There is another question, have you ever thought about it? More people studying means more talents will be produced. More talents will bring more vitality and more methods to this society. Our entire country will It will become more and more prosperous.”

Ning Fan's barrage of words overwhelmed Song Chengzhou, an old minister. His mind was already a little slow, and Ning Fan's words were so fast and his reasoning was so sharp that Song Chengzhou was stunned on the spot.

"Your Majesty, the prosperity of the entire country is one thing, but you must first ensure the stability and unity of the country. If the country is in chaos, more people will die in the war. Have you ever thought about this issue?"

It took a full quarter of an hour for Song Chengzhou to digest what Ning Fan had just said.

"Yes, what you said is quite reasonable. So the most important thing in many things is to maintain a balance, to master a certain degree, and to avoid going too far."

Ning Fan smiled at Song Chengzhou and walked forward along the river embankment. The Jin Yiwei in the distance hurriedly followed him.

Half a month has passed in the blink of an eye, and the locusts in the fields have been almost controlled, especially those businessmen from the northwest. The millions of ducks they brought have already made them a lot of money.

Jiangnan was originally faced with a locust disaster and starving people everywhere, but now Ning Fan only spent ten days to reverse the situation, which made the officials in Jiangnan have a new understanding of Ning Fan.

Ning Fan's reputation reached its peak in the entire Jiangnan area, and he was instantly prosperous. Wherever he went, people lined up to welcome him. Even officials from various places became Ning Fan's little fans, vying to come to the place where Ning Fan's palace was stationed. , want to see the beauty of the sky.

"Your Majesty, General Chen Yuanqing is outside."

Ergou came over and reported to Ning Fan.

These days, Ergou has been following Ning Fan, walking through the mountains and rivers of Jiangnan, and witnessing Ning Fan's great achievements in controlling the locust plague.

Perhaps because he didn't eat well and didn't sleep well, Ergou's body obviously lost a lot of weight. He was not as strong as Ning Fan. In addition, he was tired from traveling for days and slept in the open. He looked dark, thin and frail.

"Let him come in. By the way, Ergou, you should also eat more nutritious food. Ask the chef to make some of the bird's nests we are traveling with."

Ning Fan gave Ergou a few instructions. Seeing Ergou preparing to leave, Ning Fan waved to Ergou and asked him to get some Korean ginseng and soak it in water to drink.

Just two simple words of warmth and concern made Ergou burst into tears of gratitude and his eyes were red. Not long after, Chen Yuanqing walked in from the outside. The tall Chen Yuanqing walked vigorously.

After seeing Ning Fan, Chen Yuanqing knelt on the ground and kowtowed to Ning Fan without hesitation.

"How are you doing recently? I heard that you are also controlling locust plagues in various places?"

Ning Fan looked at Chen Yuanqing with a half-smile.

Looking at the general he had promoted with his own hands, Ning Fan didn't know what he was thinking. Chen Yuanqing had grown from a childish soldier to a determined general now. It must be said that Ning Fan had a keen eye at the beginning.

"I am stationed in the south of the Yangtze River in accordance with your Majesty's order. This time I encountered a locust plague. I and the Dragon Scale Army under my command are naturally responsible. What's more, this Dragon Scale Army was originally created by Your Majesty. Your Majesty has always been the soul of the Dragon Scale Army. Brothers all want to see His Majesty."

Chen Yuanqing looked at Ning Fan with joy.

Ning Fan, on the other hand, looked at Chen Yuanqing with a half-smile. He found that Chen Yuanqing was much more mature and spoke in a subtle way. The meaning was obvious, that is, he was sending a signal to Ning Fan, that is, the Dragon Scale Army would always I firmly support you Ning Fan and will always support you Ning Fan.

"Haha, I didn't expect that your boy has learned to show loyalty now. Tell me, who taught you?"

Ning Fan looked at Chen Yuanqing amusedly. He sat on the chair, picked up a piece of fruit and stuffed it into his mouth.

This was the time when the fruit was ripe. Ning Fan took a bite, it was sweet and juicy, and the sweetness was refreshing.

Things that can be presented as tribute to the emperor are naturally good things, but Ning Fan knows that in this era, there are no hybrid varieties or grafted varieties, and most of the fruits are extremely sour.

"Your Majesty, is this fruit delicious? Let me try one too."

When Chen Yuanqing saw Ning Fan picking up a big, red plum, his mouth watered with greed.

Although he is usually a general of the Dragon Scale Army, his life is simple. How can he have the opportunity to eat such precious fruits?

What's more, Chen Yuanqing said this as a joke because of his close relationship with Ning Fan. In fact, he only wanted to get closer to Ning Fan, and he didn't really want to eat a plum.

"Eat, and ask them to prepare something for you when you go back."

Ning Fan waved his hand towards Chen Yuanqing, indicating that he could get up and sit aside. Chen Yuanqing was very obedient and quickly stood up, picked up two fruits and stuffed them into his mouth.

He was tall and tall. Sitting next to Ning Fan, he looked like a giant monkey. Chen Yuanqing could eat fruits the size of his fist one by one.

Ning Fan frowned at this look, but when he thought of Chen Yuanqing fighting hard on the battlefield, he felt relieved again.

"Pay attention to the way you eat. You are now a general. Many brothers in the army are watching you. He said that if you don't know how to eat or how to stand, then it will be easy for the soldiers under your command to learn from you. If you look like this when the whole team looks like you, how can you be decent?"

Ning Fan pretended to be angry and scolded him.