Prodigal Son of the Ming Dynasty

  Chapter 1118 Greeting the Holy Driver

  Wu Kuan's life has been smooth sailing.

  Born in a family of officials, he read books for half his life, and then he was named on the gold list, and then entered the Imperial Academy, and then became a teacher of the prince.

   Once, he was deeply trusted by His Majesty.

   Once, he was famous all over the world.

  Countless people regard him as a role model.

  Now, he occupies the position of Minister of the Ministry of Officials, and if he goes one step further, he may join the cabinet to pay homage to the prime minister.

   What a wonderful life this is.

  But this inkstone suddenly seemed to drag him into hell.

   Sven sweeping the floor.

  His face was covered in blood, grinning in pain, seeing Ouyang Zhi with a stern face, and Liu Jin baring his teeth.

  In his opinion, these two people are simply black and white.

  After Wu Kuan howled, he couldn't help but said: "Beating a minister is an unforgivable crime, Ouyang Zhi, and you... Liu Jin, just wait and see, just wait and see."

  Yang Yiqing has helped him up.

  He hurriedly invited the doctor, who was about to come in, Wu Kuan roared: "There is no need to seek medical treatment, get out, get out... Let's keep this humiliation."

   His forehead was swollen and blood was still on his face, but he said stiffly: "Lang Lang Qian Kun, everyone is watching, just watch!"

  Zhang Sheng, Ma Wensheng and others all frowned.

  Ouyang Zhi obviously went too far this time.

   If it goes on like this, I don't know when it will end.

  His Majesty disappeared again, as if all of a sudden, the sky fell apart and everyone lost their backbone.

  But, who is to blame for such things?

  Everyone is born as a scholar, and the four words of respecting teachers and respecting the way have long been engraved in their bones.

  Wu Kuan scolded his mentor in front of his students, even if many people disagreed with Fang Jifan, it was reasonable for him to be taboo.

  This is equivalent to scolding someone's father face to face, and not allowing him to do anything.

   From another perspective, Ouyang Zhi is now the magistrate of Baoding Prefecture, while Wu Kuan is the servant of the Ministry of Officials. Ouyang Zhi... is still presumptuous.

  Helping Ouyang Zhi, this is destroying the dignity in the officialdom and favoring the beater.

   Helped Wu Kuan, where does this leave the tradition of scholars, as well as the monarch, minister and minister, father and son?

  Ouyang Zhi also seemed to know the consequences of his anger.

  He closed his eyes, and unceremoniously swept the gleam of light passing through the slits of the eyes on Wu Kuan's body.

  Then, he took off his black gauze hat. The greatest ideal of a scholar is to become an official.

  Perhaps, some people become officials because of their titles and profit.

  But for some people, maybe... this comes from the teachings of countless sages, worrying about the world's worries first, and enjoying the world's joys later.

  Or... In the world of great rule, start with yourself!

  Ouyang Zhi is the latter.

  He is an honest man, he doesn't have too many thoughts in his heart, he just listens to the teacher's teachings, takes the teacher as an example, and bends down to do what he believes in his bones to be beneficial to the people of the world.

   But now...he understands, it's over, it's over.

  He took off the black hat by himself.

  I know that what greets me will be dismissed from office, dismissed from my official position, and completely bid farewell to the temple.

  Beating Shangguan, although it is unlawful, this temple will never tolerate him again.

  He silently... put the black gauze hat on the table, sat there, silent.

  Liu Jin was standing beside Ouyang Zhi, at this moment...he suddenly thought...he was hungry.

  Hunger is uncomfortable, especially for Liu Jin. Liu Jin started to break out in a cold sweat and became uncomfortable.

  The atmosphere in the entire ya hall has become extremely strange, and the silence is terrifying.

  Everyone, thoughtfully, began to think about the scene just now, the far-reaching impact, even... the consequences, and what position they should hold.

  Suddenly, someone came in a hurry: "Godfather, godfather."

  The person who came was a rat-headed guy. When he came in, he saw no one but Liu Jin: "Godfather, Rongcheng County, there is news."

  Hoo...

  All eyes fell on him.

  Zhang Sheng couldn't help but said, "In Rongcheng?"

   This rogue-headed guy didn't even look at Zhang Sheng, only Liu Jin in his eyes.

  So... Zhang Sheng was a little embarrassed.

  Go to the bottom, go to the bottom, these are a group of things, either godfather or godson.

   Liu Jin felt that he had been hungry for a thousand years, and his stomach was starting to rumble. At this time, he got the news, but it still shocked him: "Oh? Are you sure?"

"In a woodworking workshop, the traces of the discovery have been secretly followed. There are nine people, whose appearance and age are all very consistent. It is also the one who just arrived in Rongcheng County a few days ago. Not only that...the one who is the leader ...surnamed Zhu."

   "Surname Zhu?" Liu Jin couldn't help asking, "What is Zhu?"

   "Zhu Dashou!"

   "..."

   This made Liu Jin think of pig intestines at this moment.

Pig large intestine can be steamed, boiled, stir-fried, or made into sausages. Liu Jin thought again that his favorite food is stir-fried pig large intestine, with a few garlic and chili peppers. After the oil pan boils, throw away the large intestine, put a little onion and **** to remove the flavor, and after a while, when it is fried golden, it can be served in the pan, served with Shaoxing rice wine, and a plate of edamame, it is really like a fairy Enjoy.

  Liu Jin's saliva began to flow from the corner of his mouth involuntarily. He was short of breath, and he actually felt a throbbing feeling, just like... people often say... first love.

   But then... Liu Jin's head exploded all of a sudden, why did he pay attention to this kind of thing, Zhu Dashou...

  He opened his eyes suddenly, and said excitedly: "His Royal Highness, he calls himself Zhu Shou."

  People suddenly remembered.

  So, everyone took a breath.

  It is Your Majesty, there is nothing wrong with that.

   In this world, there is no such coincidence.

   "Your Majesty is in the woodworking workshop?" Ouyang Zhi said suddenly.

  This rogue-headed, mouse-eyed person seems to have a taboo towards Ouyang Zhi, after all, his godfather has to be called Ouyang Zhi's uncle.

  He hurriedly said: "Inside... as the accountant..."

Ma Wensheng was in a hurry: "Nonsense, it's just nonsense, Your Majesty... Your Majesty..." He cried, his eyes blurred: "Your Majesty is unfortunate. He must have been coerced by a damned merchant when he entered the magic cave. What are you still doing? Rongcheng County."

  Zhang Sheng immediately said: "Who is your name, go immediately... to meet you, the old man will take a step first."

  He walked away with every step, without ambiguity at all.

  Others were also shocked.

  That’s right, I have to go to meet the driver immediately, everyone is moving, scrambling to be the first.

  Wu Kuan, whose face was still bloodstained, was shocked when he heard the news from His Majesty, and glared at Ouyang Zhi and Liu Jin.

  If His Majesty knew that his lecturer, the servant of the Ministry of Officials, was actually beaten by a subordinate official, even if he protected these people again, he would definitely be punished severely.

  He deliberately kept the bruises and open wounds on his face, just to let His Majesty see what kind of virtue this prefect of Baoding Prefecture is.

   There is also Fang Jifan...he must have bewitched His Majesty's private patrol, and this account will be forgotten together!

  The mighty ministers, eunuchs, and sergeants have already heard the news and moved.

   Countless people frantically left Baoding Fucheng and ran towards Rongcheng County.

  …

  In the woodworking workshop.

  After no trace of His Majesty was found.

  Zhao Shiqian seemed to feel that he had been hollowed out.

  He is listless and has no interest in business matters.

   It is his happiest moment when he settles accounts every day.

In the dead of night, hiding in the counting room, he and Emperor Hongzhi calculated today's output, as well as the payment and deposit received, as well as the future surplus. Waving and smiling at him.

   But tonight, his eyes were red and swollen.

  Under the burning oil lamp, Emperor Hongzhi was wearing a pair of glass mirrors, and carefully checked the accounts, while Zhao Shiqian sat aside, just sighing.

"Boss." Emperor Hongzhi said: "I'm afraid I won't be able to deliver the order for the next day. If it needs to be postponed, according to the contract, I have to allocate thirty taels of silver per day. Calculated in this way, if the order cannot be delivered within three days." Shipment, this order, even if it is for nothing."

   "Also, I haven't received the payment from Chengxi Furniture Store today..."

   "Today's Surplus..."

  Zhao Shiqian sighed suddenly, waved his hands, his complexion was sallow: "There is no need to report again, uncle's account, I can trust it. I don't understand, why... the emperor is so good, but it is gone?"

  Emperor Hongzhi: "..."

  Zhao Shiqian said with emotion: "I'm really scared, I can't sleep, and I can't eat."

  Emperor Hongzhi said: "If you think about it, it shouldn't be so serious."

   "You don't understand, what do you understand?" Zhao Shiqian shook his head, still full of emotions: "You scholars say you have the world in your heart, but in fact you are short-sighted."

  Emperor Hongzhi: "..."

  Zhao Shiqian said: "Baoding Mansion is in such a good situation, it is thanks to His Majesty, you see, everyone has big fish and meat to eat, as long as they are willing to work hard, they will not worry about starvation or cold."

  Emperor Hongzhi really wanted to tell him that it was not big fish and big meat, but shredded pork.

Zhao Shiqian continued: "However, outside of Baoding Mansion, how many corrupt officials and officials are there in this world, and how many self-proclaimed Qingtian masters, but in fact, no matter how clear they are, they are different from us ordinary people. It doesn't matter, they don't even look at us ordinary people, they have countless knowledge hidden in their hearts, but these knowledge have nothing to do with us ordinary people."

"Our majesty, we are trying our best to govern, and we are hiding our common people in our hearts. Otherwise, how could we use Qi Guogong and Ouyang Zhifu to open up the situation in Baoding Mansion. Now... everything is over, nothing is left, thinking , I want to go back to that dark day again, I... I... I am very confused."

  ...

   Make up for tomorrow's debt today, so I won't stay up late in the future.

  (end of this chapter)