Prodigal Son of the Ming Dynasty

  Chapter 1568 The sky has changed

  In this world, everyone wants to have both.

   It is so easy to have both.

   It is impossible to reform stereotyped writing and make the former Confucian scholars feel no pain.

  But since Wang Shouren wants to give it a try, let him try it.

  Emperor Hongzhi left the old woman's house and was quickly notified. Immediately afterwards, the local magistrate Zeng Jianwen brought people to meet her.

   Zeng Jianwen was an old official of Ouyang Zhi, and when he met Fang Jifan, he was extremely attentive.

  People of official origin like this are the most tactful, know how to be flexible, and arranged Emperor Hongzhi and his party properly.

  Emperor Hongzhi summoned him to ask him about Nantong Prefecture. Zeng Jianwen answered fluently. Emperor Hongzhi seemed satisfied, and said: "Zeng Qing was just a civil servant before, but he didn't expect to be able to take charge of it alone. It's really impressive."

   Zeng Jianwen kept saying he was ashamed cautiously.

   Knowing that His Majesty is in Nantong Prefecture, the mighty courtiers rushed over.

  Emperor Hongzhi knew that he could no longer continue his private visits, but the answer he was looking for had already been obtained, so...he was at the mercy of the accompanying ministers and prepared to leave for Beijing.

  However...a piece of news from the capital moved Emperor Hongzhi.

  The...scholars in the capital...caused trouble.

  The news of the abolition of stereotyped writing has already been spread, and there has been a lot of uproar. No one knows whether it is true or not, but judging from His Majesty's various behaviors, this matter may not be groundless.

   As a result, after a few days of rumors and rumors, some scholars finally began to release angry remarks against Qi Guogong.

  They regarded Fang Jifan as a national thief, and said that Fang Jifan must be killed in order to make the world peaceful.

  After that...he attacked Xishan Academy again.

  If it was just a group of scholars making a fuss, many academic officials were also panicked.

  The ministers in the temple, which one of them did not rely on stereotypes to achieve today, and now they want to abolish stereotypes, and now even those ministers who have a good impression of the New Deal feel that this move is too drastic.

   And just three days ago, some scholars started to cause trouble in the Imperial College, and the situation has expanded since then. Even the Ministry of Rites, the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and a large number of officials condoned it.

  Obviously...a lot of people were involved this time, and their purpose was more to deter the emperor, or...Fang Jifan.

  Some people have begun to threaten that they want to abolish stereotypes, unless... walk over their corpses.

  Emperor Hongzhi couldn't help frowning when he saw the memorial.

   The abolition of stereotyped writing is a certainty. He knew that it would be difficult to do it at this time, but he never expected that the resistance would be so great.

   Not only that, but some sporadic reports from the state capitals also show that the local gentry are beginning to complain, and some local parents and officials seem to be starting to move.

  The abolition of stereotyped writing has not yet begun to promulgate the decree, and the whole world seems to have begun to surge under the tide.

  Emperor Hongzhi's eyes flashed a bit of fear.

  He is well aware that the 150-year-old rentier system has become a step for countless people to advance. Once it is abolished, there will be serious consequences.

  Emperor Hongzhi took a deep breath, but remained silent for a long time.

   Then he looked sideways at Xiao Jing: "Beijing camp and factory guards, we must be extra vigilant to prevent any changes."

   "The servant obeys the order." Xiao Jing nodded.

  Emperor Hongzhi said: "It's time for me to go back to the palace immediately."

He took a look at Wang Shouren: "Wang Qing's family, the reform of stereotyped shares is of great importance. Since you said that you want to draw up a constitution that has the best of both worlds, you might as well stay here in Nantong Prefecture and take a walk and see more. Maybe here, it will be beneficial to you." help."

  Wang Shouren nodded: "I obey the order."

  Emperor Hongzhi looked at Wang Guang again: "I have seen with my own eyes that Wang Qing's family is doing things. They are indeed capable people. You can stay here to assist Wang Qing's family, and work with Wang Qing's family to formulate a new regulation."

  Wang Guang is about to spurt out a mouthful of old blood, **** it, is there some misunderstanding here... When did he become the vanguard of abolishing the stereotype reform?

   Isn't this equivalent to killing yourself?

   Didn't even look at how much commotion was going on in the capital.

   What's more... the old man is best at stereotyped writing, but now he wants to follow Wang Shouren to abolish it, this...

   He had tears in his eyes, just about to refuse.

  Emperor Hongzhi waved his hand. Emperor Hongzhi saw Wang Guang's talent with his own eyes.

   Stereotypes were formulated by Emperor Taizu Gao. This guy can master stereotyped essays within the rules of stereotypes in Luzhou Prefecture. What does that mean? It shows that this person is well versed in the rules, and within the rules, this person must be a capable minister.

If such a talent is ignored, he may eventually become the backbone of the opposition to the new system. Instead of this, it is better to find something for him to do. Even if he still opposes it, it is within the controllable range. In the future... If This person can change his thinking, which is a capable official.

Emperor Hongzhi smiled and looked at Fang Jifan: "I'm going to drive back to Beijing, Jifan, you also visit this place more, take a look, this capital, you don't want to go back for now, it's a mess, you If you go back, it will inevitably add fuel to the fire."

Fang Jifan felt aggrieved in his heart, and said with resentment: "Your Majesty...I didn't expect that I would be so hated for the country and the people, but in the end, all of our courtiers and scholars in Ming Dynasty wanted to eat me. The flesh of the son, the skin of the son, the son..."

  Emperor Hongzhi sighed and patted Fang Jifan on the shoulder: "Shang Yang and Wang Anshi are all like this."

  ...

  Emperor Hongzhi left.

  The mighty people and horses immediately set off from Nantong Prefecture, along the waterway, all the way north.

  Fang Jifan, Wang Shouren, and Wang Guang stayed.

   Zeng Jianwen really wanted it, he really wanted to perform well in front of Qi Guogong, and he insisted on letting Fang Jifan live in the Zhizhou Yamen's dorm.

  Fang Jifan refused. For him, this yamen is not a place for people to live.

So Zeng Jianwen had no choice but to find a rich businessman in Nantong Prefecture. His name was Zhao Duoqian. There was a mansion in Nantong Prefecture with carved beams and painted buildings. There was green smoke, and people hurriedly arranged the backyard, and asked Fang Jifan and others to move in.

  Zhao Duoqian is by Fang Jifan's side every day, carefully enshrining, and it is almost as if Fang Jifan is the ancestor.

  Fang Jifan didn't seem to be surprised by this, he told him you're polite, you're polite, I'm so embarrassed...but his body was very honest, and he stayed there with peace of mind.

  There is such a commotion in Beijing, His Majesty refuses to let him return to Beijing for the time being. Of course, he is afraid of adding fuel to the fire, but there is another meaning. He probably wants him to find out the truth about Jiangnan.

  Fang Jifan just lives idle every day, and he doesn't care about the abolition of stereotyped writing anymore. Even if Wang Shouren drafted a new charter, he didn't bother to ask.

  In the evening, Fang Jifan wanted to go out for a walk, wandering around the canal.

This is a rare time when Zhao Duoqian is on the sidelines, so he has to follow him every time. When he talks about his house, he beams with joy. It cost him a lot of money to buy this house, and he plans to pass it on to his children and grandchildren. go down.

  Fang Jifan was too lazy to listen to him talk about the benefits of his precious house.

  Wang Shouren obediently followed Fang Jifan's side, but still didn't say a word.

That Wang Guang was very entangled. He was reluctant to abolish stereotyped writing, but he had no choice but to fall into Fang Jifan's hands. What was even more frightening was that he looked at Fang Jifan all the way. No matter how he looked at it, he felt that this guy was a big traitor. Did not run away. I have been wise all my life, do I want to be lost in his hands?

  He was not reconciled. After pondering for a few days, he finally finished the draft.

  Taking advantage of today's beautiful night, while walking along the river embankment, Wang Guang finally made up his mind and said, "Duke Qi, have you ever thought that once stereotyped writing is abolished, Duke Qi will become the target of public criticism?"

   "Go away." Fang Jifan still didn't intend to be polite to him, and directly scolded: "What does it have to do with you?"

  Wang Guang: "..."

  To be honest... If it wasn't for the treacherous and evil person, Wang Guang would dare to take off his head and kick it as a ball.

Fortunately, he was used to Fang Jifan's swearing. Wang Guang took a deep breath and decided to calm down: "Qi Guogong, this is for your consideration. The so-called people are not good for a thousand days, and flowers are not popular for a hundred days. Why should Qi Guogong bother himself?" , Confucian scholars in this world, and the princes in the court, will let Qi Guogong do this? This matter is too important, and it will affect the whole body. If you are not careful, you will be lost forever, Qi Guogong..."

  Well, I said it very earnestly.

  Fang Jifan put his hands behind his back, but looked at Zhao Duoqian: "Old Zhao, continue to talk about your house, don't worry, let's talk while walking back."

  Well, very direct disregard.

  Wang Guang: "..."

  Zhao Duoqian cheered up: "The villain's house, let's not talk about occupying land. After talking about it, the father-in-law might get tired of it. Just talking about the villain is also an elegant person..."

As he said that, Zhao Duoqian touched the big gold chain around his neck subconsciously, and said seriously: "The villain loves to hide antiques. The antiques collected in the past few years can't fit in more than a dozen antique shelves. The villain I don't like vulgar things, I only like those..."

  he said here.

   Everyone has walked slowly to the house not far away.

  Suddenly discovered that half of the dark sky was actually red.

  Wang Shouren looked up in astonishment.

   But in the distance, a raging fire ignited.

  The big fire... Borrowed by the wind, it blazed like an unstoppable fire.

   "Yeah, it's on fire."

   "It seems that the house we live in is on fire!" Wang Guang looked at the direction of the fire in surprise and shuddered.

  Fang Jifan was heartbroken immediately: "My house, who burned my house... I spent so much money... No..." Fang Jifan was stunned, and his emotions gradually calmed down: "This doesn't seem to be my house."

  Behind…

  Zhao Duoqian suddenly collapsed to the ground, let out a howl, beat his chest desperately, and roared: "My house, my house!"

  Wang Shouren frowned...

  The fire suddenly became so large...Is this...someone...conspiring to assassinate?

  (end of this chapter)