Prodigal Son of the Ming Dynasty

  Chapter 1596 Nine Clans

  Emperor Hongzhi paid close attention to the joint trial of the three divisions these days.

  But the more you pay attention, the more depressed you feel.

   Among the hundreds of officials in the court, there are obviously many people who are procrastinating.

  However, Emperor Hongzhi did not interfere easily.

   He's waiting!

   Wait for a result.

  But when the latest report was sent, Emperor Hongzhi was obviously confused by the result.

  Liu Huiwen knew that he had sinned deeply, so he asked to be exiled to Jinzhou?

  Moreover... he also claimed that his entire family had migrated there.

  You must know that the extermination of the three clans is a very serious law, and the exile of the three clans is also extremely serious.

  Although this is to avoid death, people in this era are most afraid of leaving their hometown, let alone going to Huangjinzhou. So do you still want your ancestors? After all, people can move, but ancestral graves cannot be moved.

  After Emperor Hongzhi was astonished, he was full of suspicion. This report seemed too strange, because it was completely opposite to Liu Huiwen's previous rhetoric.

   Now Liu Huiwen not only pleaded guilty and was willing to be punished, but according to the report, he wept bitterly, regretted, and even lost all thoughts...

   This is even more strange.

  Emperor Hongzhi could not help knocking on the imperial case, and then said: "Xiao Banban."

  Xiao Jing stepped forward and said, "The servant is here."

  Emperor Hongzhi said: "Why hasn't Jifan been moving in the past few days, and Shenlong has seen his head and tail. What is he doing recently?"

   "I'm working on a book." Xiao Jing coughed, and hurriedly explained: "The servant also listened to what others said."

  This means that this is by no means the factory guards who are spying on Duke Qi.

  The Duke of Qi’s status is too special. If the factory guards investigate him closely, it is very easy to think that Xiao Jing may have prejudices against Duke Qi. Xiao Jing feels that it is necessary to clarify.

   "Oh?" Emperor Hongzhi cheered up, with a look of expectation on his face.

   This revision of books is a serious matter.

   It is rare that Fang Jifan is willing to do a serious thing.

  Fang Jifan tossed out of Xishan Academy, the world is full of peaches and plums, his disciples, which one is not extraordinary, this time the book... the book this time must be a wonderful book.

  Emperor Hongzhi even heard academicians in the Academy of Sciences praise Fang Jifan as the world, just like the rebirth of the sage Confucius.

  Of course...Emperor Hongzhi thought it was a bit exaggerated.

   But if it is compared to Cheng Zhu, Emperor Hongzhi quite recognized it.

  Therefore... Fang Jifan is going to edit the book now, so he directly thinks that this book must also be the world.

  Emperor Hongzhi was overjoyed, and said with a slight smile: "Don't bother him today, let him enter the palace for an audience tomorrow."

   "Yes, the servant obeys the order." Seeing that Emperor Hongzhi was happy, Xiao Jing said, "In fact, people inside and outside the court have heard about this, and everyone wants to see what the book that Duke Qi has compiled."

  Emperor Hongzhi nodded: "Tomorrow I will find out if I ask."

  …

  Fang Jifan was suddenly summoned into the palace.

  But he has confidence in his heart, knowing that His Majesty must be asking about the case of the joint trial of the three divisions.

  So I got up early in the morning, dressed new, and set out to enter the palace.

  But as soon as he left the mansion, Wang Jinyuan hurried over anxiously and said, "Master...Master...Last night, I received a letter from Qufu."

  Qufu…

  Fang Jifan stopped, and then he looked up to the sky: "The Yanshenggong Mansion in Qufu? What news came from Qufu?"

"Today's Lord Yansheng, after hearing that the Lord wants to exempt the land from rent, he specially repaired the books. He said that the Lord's move was unprecedented in the ages. You, Lord, are very talented and full of knowledge. You are really a model for scholars. If Master Yansheng knew that there are people like Grandpa in the world who can carry forward the holy learning, he would be gratified. He also said that he is a few years older than Grandpa, and he is very ashamed. He reluctantly calls himself a fool in front of Grandpa. ..."

In fact, when Wang Jinyuan just got the letter, he was a little nervous. The young master is messing around here and punishing those scholars to death. After the saint, the influence still exists.

  Who knew after reading the letter, not only did the Yanshenggong Mansion not blame Fang Jifan, but also praised the young master so much that they almost compared Fang Jifan to Cheng Zhu, which made Wang Jinyuan very relieved.

  Look at my young master, now who dares to say that he is not authentic?

  But this letter, to Fang Jifan...is not surprising at all.

Fang Jifan froze when he heard this, and said angrily: "I am the descendant of Shennong, he is the descendant of Kong Shengren, this Shennong is older than Kong Shengren by how many generations, how dare he call himself my elder brother, he is so big Air, do you not take this young master seriously at all? This **** has no sense of propriety, righteousness and shame. Where has he read this book? Reading like this really shames the most holy teacher. Pass the letter, let him think about his seniority again, the format of this letter is also a bit wrong, touting my young master, but he is still not confrontational, and the rhyme is not fixed in a few places, such an ignorant fool, let him rewrite it Otherwise, on behalf of the most holy teacher, I will kick him out of the saint's gate!"

   "Ah..." Wang Jinyuan looked at Fang Jifan in surprise... He couldn't recover for a long time, and said nana: "Master, he is the authentic one, the queen of the saint."

Fang Jifan curled his lips: "Now I am authentic, and I am even a direct disciple of the holy master, and have inherited the unique knowledge. If you step back ten thousand steps, even if he is authentic, then I will represent my ancestor Shen Nong and make him unworthy. "

   "Yes, yes, yes..." Under Fang Jifan's stare, Wang Jinyuan bit the bullet and said: "The young master is right, then... that villain just replied."

   "You can't change a single word. If you change it, your legs will be broken."

  Fang Jifan dropped these words and got into the car directly, leaving Wang Jinyuan in a mess in the wind.

  Wang Jinyuan hesitated for a long time, slapped his forehead, and then went to work in a hurry.

  …

  Fang Jifan went directly to Fengtian Hall after entering the palace, and when he met Emperor Hongzhi, he was full of smiles.

He first made a big salute and said: "I have seen Your Majesty, long live my emperor. Your Majesty's complexion today is extraordinary. Your Majesty's complexion is the fate of the country. From this, it can be seen that your Majesty is in court, the world is stable, and the fortune of our Ming Dynasty is like your Majesty." ,Long live Long live Long live."

  Emperor Hongzhi couldn't help laughing, his eyes were full of warmth, and said: "Give me a seat."

Fang Jifan sat down immediately, and saw Emperor Hongzhi say: "The grain fields in Xishan Qianzhuang are rent-free. I heard that the people are rushing to tell each other, and all the prefectures and counties are asking to rent the land. This alone is enough to let the land be rented." I have no worries."

Fang Jifan said with a sincere face: "Your Majesty's permission to do this, in the final analysis, is His Majesty's gift to the people, and I am just helping you. If you have any credit, it is also your Majesty's. "

Emperor Hongzhi shook his head: "In my conscience, when Qing proposed to exempt rent, I was really reluctant, but now that I think about it, the world belongs to me, so what is there to be reluctant? Although this matter has never happened before , but I can’t just follow the old ways because there is nothing in the past, and the things of the ancients can only be used as a reference after all. Isn’t what Qing and I have done to provide reference for future generations? I hope to be a mirror, and also let future generations When the children and grandchildren act, think about what I am trying to do, and what I am absolutely unwilling to do. Rent-free benefits farmers, I have nothing to be reluctant to do, and I hope future generations will learn from this.”

  Fang Jifan nodded hurriedly: "Your Majesty is so kind..."

  Emperor Hongzhi pressed his hand, and said: "There is one more thing, then Liu Huiwen asked his family to exile to Huangjinzhou, what do you think?"

Fang Jifan said sternly: "What Liu Huiwen committed was a crime of treason, which cannot be forgiven. But this person is still useful after all. He once sacrificed wine for the Imperial College. If he doesn't have a little bit of ability, it really can't be justified. Besides, my minister still I heard that someone beat his son to death because of anger. Now, since he wishes to go to Huangjinzhou, he is allowed to go. There are thousands of people in the Liu family. I have read the book, killing it is a waste.”

"And as for the grievances between my son and him... Now, he deserves what he deserves. His son died and his family was exiled, and he has already been punished. My son is too lazy to pursue it. Even if it is for the court, for His Majesty, when will this grievance be repaid?" Yes, I also let go of this enmity. Therefore, I implore Your Majesty to show mercy and allow him to go to the Golden Continent."

  Emperor Hongzhi felt a lot of emotions in his heart.

Those scholars are vicious and vicious, screaming and killing, but look at Fang Jifan again, Fang Jifan has suffered from them, but he still showed generosity. In the world, such young people really can't be found even with a lantern .

  Emperor Hongzhi tapped the imperial case lightly with his fingers, and remained silent for a long time, as if he felt that the punishment was too light and hesitated.

  Fang Jifan saw this, and said: "How about...Your Majesty, why don't you exile his nine clans?"

   Nine clans?

  Emperor Hongzhi was taken aback for a moment.

   These five clans include the relationship between teachers and students.

   After all, Liu Huiwen used to serve as a sacrificial wine for the Imperial College, and his disciples and old officials are all over the world. Would this...will be too involved?

Fang Jifan understood what Emperor Hongzhi was thinking, and said with a dry laugh: "I'm just joking, Your Majesty... three clans are enough, you have to forgive others and forgive others, this is my motto, although the world is dangerous, but However, the son-in-law always reminds himself to maintain a heart of benevolence and righteousness."

  Emperor Hongzhi exhaled: "Alright."

  Speaking, Emperor Hongzhi remembered something, and said with great interest: "Jifan, are you editing a book? What book are you editing?"

  Fang Jifan said in embarrassment: "This...my son is inconvenient to say now."

  Emperor Hongzhi couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "Since it's inconvenient to say, I won't ask, but since you are compiling the book, it must be a masterpiece, and I will definitely read it at that time. I'm afraid it took a lot of manpower and material resources to compile the book."

  This is Emperor Hongzhi's own conception. The revision of books by the imperial court requires any chief editor, and then allocates countless manpower and material resources.

  Fang Jifan shook his head frankly, and said: "I only write books by myself, and I will never pretend to be someone else."

  (end of this chapter)