Prodigal Son of the Ming Dynasty

  Chapter 1040 No Regrets

   What Emperor Hongzhi liked was the achievements of his son-in-law.

  Of course, Ouyang Zhizhen always thought he was a talent.

  This time, I have made great achievements again, which proves that I have the knowledge of people.

  Emperor Hongzhi was beaming with excitement, appearing quite excited.

   "Is this a money book?" Emperor Hongzhi asked.

  Seeing that everyone is silent.

  He shook his head: "No! This is the dawn, a ray of dawn! The imperial court has accumulated evils for many years, and I have seen hope in Dingxing County. You have seen it, and I have seen it too."

"In the past, Qing and others always said that industry and commerce hurt farmers. This is true in the past. But now, the situation has changed drastically, but it is wrong. There is insufficient manpower, and cattle can be used instead. As long as food is grown, it is still profitable. However, there are sweet potatoes and potatoes to supplement. In Ningbo, there are countless fishing boats going out to sea to catch sea fish. I am Ming, and I will not be short of food for the time being. Even, I can let the farming institute improve and breed better seeds. There will always be a way The Zhuqing family, no job, no prosperity, no business, no wealth, the rich are not just mere merchants, but also ordinary people, and even... the state treasury."

  Emperor Hongzhi said this, and the point is over.

  He knew that if he said more, it would be a bit taboo.

   But he is still very excited about it.

He coughed: "The Qing family wants to send troops and horses to **** tax money to Beijing, I agree! Xiao Jing, you go to Dingxing County personally, I want to call Ouyang Qing's family to Beijing, I haven't seen him for a long time, Yes, but I miss him a little bit, and I want to ask him about many things, and the Qing family is right, this is a pillar, and I can't treat him badly."

   "In addition, I will send you a team of warriors to **** the tax bank to Beijing."

   How dare Xiao Jing be negligent: "Your maid obeys the order."

  Liu Jian and the others were also full of anticipation in their hearts. They also hoped to see this Ouyang Zhi at this time, this boy, not bad!

  …

  Xiao Jing followed the decree and arrived at Dingxing County almost non-stop.

  Ouyang Zhi seemed to have known something a long time ago. When he saw the messenger coming from the palace, he hurriedly opened the middle door to greet him.

  Xiao Jing thought that he would be shocked when he saw him.

  After all, I am a person close to His Majesty. If ordinary people want to convey His Majesty's will, it is enough for an **** from the palace to come. Why do I need the **** Bingbi, the Supervisor of Rituals, and the Duke of Dongchangchang to come in person.

   What an honor it is.

  Even if it is His Royal Highness, His Majesty does not have this kind of elegance.

  But... Ouyang Zhi had no expression on his face.

  Because...when he realized it, it turned out that Eunuch Xiao came in person, which is amazing, but unfortunately...the excitement has passed.

Everyone in the county government looked at Ouyang Zhi with admiration. Ouyang county magistrate is indeed a person who has seen the world. Everyone saw the bullfighting suit bestowed on Xiao Jing, and he called himself Xiao Jing. They were all pale with fright.

  This Eunuch Xiao, whose status is far above them, is extraordinary.

  Ouyang Zhi said calmly: "Your Majesty may have a will."

"There is an oral order." Xiao Jing smiled helplessly in his heart, and he appeared on the stage, but he still got such a calm face, which made him unwilling: "Your Majesty ordered you to enter the palace with us immediately, oh, and, tax All the silver was sealed up and escorted to Beijing by the Warrior Battalion."

  Ouyang Zhi was silent for a moment: "The minister complies with the order, the minister is ready and can leave at any time."

  Ready...ready!

  Eunuch Xiao had always suspected that Ouyang Zhi had some mental problems.

   But now, look at how prepared they are.

   There is no brain problem here, people are so stable.

  Ouyang Zhi winked at the subordinate staff beside him.

  The subordinate official was immediately reluctant to give up.

   Immediately, a burden was brought.

  When Ouyang Zhi came here, he was such a burden. Now, when he is leaving, he is still such a burden.

  Ouyang Zhi seemed indescribably at ease with the burden on his back.

   This sense of steadiness filled his heart made him smile.

   "Eunuch, you can go."

   "Ah..." Xiao Jing really wanted to say, we haven't eaten yet, why don't we entertain.

  But... Seeing the burden on his back, the washed and white burden... Xiao Jing immediately dispelled this idea.

  He smiled wryly in his heart, and couldn't help but glance at Ouyang Zhi in admiration.

  Ouyang Zhi moved calmly.

  But at this time, many servants rushed forward in this county.

   Several officials took the lead and bowed down: "Your envoy..."

  Someone was crying.

  Going too suddenly.

  They work in the same office as Ouyang Zhi, one is an official and the other is an official.

  Ouyang Zhi is strict with the officials and does not allow them to make any mistakes.

  Even... There are quite a few guards, all of whom have been punished.

  But now...many people have tears in their eyes.

  Public is public, private is private, no one harbors resentment, but his heart is filled with sadness.

  Ouyang Zhi stopped and looked back at them. He thought for a while: "Go back, you don't need to send them off. Don't worry, you have contributed a lot to the implementation of the New Deal over the past year. I will report to the Holy Majesty."

   "Your Majesty, please stay here and eat something in the hut before leaving."

Ouyang Zhi's face was dull, he looked up at the sky: "This is impossible, the angel has come, and the holy life is in me, how can I stay, you all go back and perform your duties, remember, the New Deal starts from us, and it must be done." It must be carried out resolutely. According to the original plan, the commercial street of Shilipu must not make any mistakes. Sometimes, you can also discuss it with the merchants. The loan from Xishan Bank must be repaid early, and there will be late fees. And..."

After Ouyang Zhi's babbling explanation, he turned his head away and strode forward. He didn't leave much regret, carrying a burden, just like when he came here, his face was so dull, or in the eyes of others, he was still the same Unfathomable, he shook his burden, his eyes sinking like water.

  Slowly, he got into the carriage, and the carriage moved slowly.

  It seems that...the news has been heard.

  Along the street, people rushed to tell each other: "Emissary Ouyang is about to enter Beijing, and Emissary Ouyang is leaving."

   But at some point, the carriage stopped moving.

  It turned out to be a crowd of people, blocking the driveway.

  The accompanying guards shouted.

  The crowd on the road, some shouted loudly, and some were infected by some unknown emotion, as if parting from life and death.

  Ouyang Zhi has measured every inch of land in the county with his feet.

   Maybe he doesn't know everyone, but most of the people in this county have seen the figure and footprints left by the envoy from afar.

  People only feel that they are getting full and can support their families gradually, and they realize that there are too many changes around them.

   And all of this came from this unsmiling, said to be unpredictable county magistrate.

   This sudden news has a feeling of heaven and earth falling apart.

  People pushed and shoved, some wept, some wailed.

   Every movement of the carriage is extremely difficult.

  Ouyang Zhi didn't dare to open the curtain of the car. He just sat on the sofa with his luggage. He has been here before, maybe...he will never come back here, but he has been here, and that is enough.

  There are too many regrets in life, just like what my mentor said, as long as you do things worthy of your conscience, then... you will have no regrets.

  The only thing Ouyang Zhi is thankful for is that when he left, he didn't leave too many regrets here.

  The carriage finally broke through the crowd and left slowly.

   What is left behind is a long-awaited call.

  Ouyang Zhi had no expression on his dull face.

  Only the eyes were red, and crystal liquid slipped out from the corners of his eyes. He didn't have time to wipe it off, but he sat on the sofa seriously, heaving his body with the slight bumps in the road.

   After a long time, he murmured softly: "Teacher...students fulfill their mission!"

  So, he closed his eyes, and with the eyes closed, big tears fell down, and the eyelashes were already wet.

Xiao Jing grinned and squeezed out of the crowd. At first, he wished to yell for people to open up these **** thugs. After breaking through the barriers, he was already sweating profusely. Behind him, there was a faint cry. Looking back, looking at the countless figures, Xiao Jing suddenly turned his head to look at Ouyang Zhi's carriage, and sighed in his heart, "Damn it, Fang Jifan still has such a student, our family will never be able to catch up with him in his life." on him.

  (end of this chapter)