Prodigal Son of the Ming Dynasty

  Chapter 1602 Court Discussion

  Fang Jifan himself was frightened by the million sales.

   Immediately afterwards, he couldn't help being moved by it.

  The people are very face-saving.

  So, with tears in his eyes, Wang Jinyuan ran to various printing workshops.

   Obviously, the previously authorized touch-up fee is unreasonable, they have to add money.

   And this sales volume is still increasing.

  People seem to be possessed.

   Like a contagious plague, one village after another was infected.

  Even... there is no need for booksellers to promote it, only relying on word of mouth, this book... as long as it appears in the market or village, it will never worry about sales.

  Xiao Jing is in Dongchang... He was invited out of the palace by people from Dongchang.

  At this moment, with his hands resting on the copybook, he was listening to a report from Dongchang Fanzi.

   Immediately afterwards, Xiao Jing's face was sullen at first, then unsteady, and then... took a deep breath.

   "This kind of book... is selling like crazy?" Xiao Jing felt incredible, looking at Fanzi, he couldn't help but said: "This Duke of Qi, is he buying and selling by force?"

  Yes, it must be so.

  Fang Jifan, this guy can do such a thing.

   But this one said: "The humble people were also suspicious at first, so they sent people to the countryside, only to find that... the common people came to buy it spontaneously, and everyone was very enthusiastic, like a robbery."

"What?" Xiao Jing had already begun to suspect that the grassroots people in this year's Ming Dynasty were not doing well, but at this moment... he was full of doubts, and then he said seriously: "This matter, you must never tell your majesty, not even a single word carry."

He lightly tapped the case with his fingers, and said lightly: "Your Majesty was anxious about this matter, but he was afraid that the book would sell too much. Your Majesty's health is not good. Don't let him know about this. Go down. "

"yes."

   Xiao Jing heaved a sigh of relief. When he stood up, his body trembled a little. He already knew...he was old too.

  For a servant girl, if her health starts to become unbearable, it is really a worrying thing.

  …

  But at this time, Emperor Hongzhi summoned the ministers to discuss matters, and the **** on duty granted seats to Liu Jian, Li Dongyang, Xie Qian, Zhang Sheng, Ma Wensheng, and Ouyang Zhiren according to His Majesty's words.

   Only said a few words, suddenly, that Zhang Sheng said: "Your Majesty, something strange has happened in Beijing recently."

   Zhang Sheng calmed down and continued with a smile: "I heard... Duke Qi has compiled a book."

  Emperor Hongzhi's face sank, he almost forgot about this book.

  Who knows, Zhang Sheng actually brought up the old matter at this time.

Zhang Sheng said again: "The old minister has read this book, but after reading it, he is at a loss, thinking... this book is actually nothing special, but the minister also learned that this book has actually become a hot seller. In a few days, it sold as much as one million."

million…

  Emperor Hongzhi suddenly felt mixed feelings.

  He has never heard that this book can sell millions. You know, there are not millions of scholars in Ming Dynasty.

   Besides...the book...

  Zhang Sheng sighed and said: "Not only that, but now this book is still selling everywhere. I heard... Qi Guogong actually went to the countryside of Yongping Mansion to sign the book."

   Signing sale... what is this?

  Emperor Hongzhi didn't understand, but he seemed to feel something bad happened.

"Your Majesty..." Zhang Sheng glanced at Emperor Hongzhi, then at the princes who were sitting with him, and said, "The old minister wants to break his head, but he can't figure it out. The country's mission is to educate the people, but why has it been educated for so many years?" , it is always difficult to achieve results, but Qi Guogong's book can sell millions, and it may even sell millions in the future..."

   Speaking of this, Zhang Sheng was heartbroken...

   Millions of…

  Emperor Hongzhi couldn't help being moved.

  To be honest...he really can't see the slightest bright spot in this book, but this Fang Jifan can always turn decay into magic. What is the reason for this?

  Why do people in this world like Fang Jifan?

   It's really weird.

  After much deliberation, Emperor Hongzhi didn't understand. He raised his head and looked at Ouyang Zhi: "What does Ouyang Qing's family have to say about this?"

  Ouyang Zhi is Fang Jifan's big disciple, maybe...knows a thing or two.

  Ouyang Zhi was silent for a moment, stood up and saluted, and said, "Your Majesty, I don't know, but my teacher is always unpredictable. There must be a reason for this."

  Emperor Hongzhi was straightforward, saying: "Then call Fang Qing's family to ask."

"Your Majesty..." Zhang Sheng reminded at the right time: "Duke Qi has gone to Yongping Mansion to sign the sale. The old minister means... Duke Qi can sell a book for millions, or even millions, why... this is serious. The sage's learning, but can't do this, the minister is the Minister of the Ministry of Rites, and it is related to the matter of enlightenment, so it has to be investigated."

  The implication is that if Fang Jifan can sell so many books of sages, then... wouldn't the matter of enlightenment be twice the result with half the effort?

   But Fang Jifan chose to sell such weird books, which really ruined his ability to sell books.

  The corner of Emperor Hongzhi's mouth twitched, and only then did he realize that Zhang Sheng's words were a little sour.

Emperor Hongzhi pondered for a moment, and said: "I have read this book several times, but I really can't see any difference in it, so I should call Fang Qing's family back to Beijing as soon as possible. I really want to know the reason for this. .”

   After Emperor Hongzhi finished speaking, he winked at the **** beside him.

  The **** understood, and hurried to deliver the decree.

  At this moment, all the ministers couldn't help but wink at each other. Some were puzzled, some were heartbroken. After all...they also sincerely felt that Fang Jifan's ability was used in the wrong place.

  Xie Qian said at this time: "Your Majesty... I heard that many people secretly laughed at this "Ming Song", and even said that the Duke of Qi is ignorant and incompetent. This time he has shown his feet."

  Emperor Hongzhi just let out an oh, but didn't say anything.

   Immediately dismissed all the officials, and when Xiao Jing came back to serve, Emperor Hongzhi suddenly called out: "Xiao Banban."

   "The servant is here."

   "That Ming Song, what's the news now?"

  Xiao Jing smiled and said: "Your Majesty, there is no news. If there is news, this servant will know..."

  Emperor Hongzhi opened his eyes, and suddenly said: "Shut up! Do you want to deceive the emperor?"

Xiao Jing was so frightened that his legs went limp, he quickly knelt down, kowtowed and said: "Your servant will die, I have heard some news that this book is selling hot, not only that... it is because it is so hot at this time, so it attracts attention. Many people laughed at them. Most of them were angered by the Duke of Qi. Now they have finally caught the pain. They are naturally all kinds of yin and yang. Even in this temple, there are still many such people...there are even some Say... say... At first, I thought Duke Qi had some skills, but after reading this book, I realized that Duke Qi is best at raising pigs!"

   Pig farming…

But these words... made Emperor Hongzhi furious, and he was so angry that he was so angry, because...he knew some ministers too well. , but it is enough to cone the heart.

   Raising pigs means raising Zhu?

  Such puns are the most vicious.

  Emperor Hongzhi trembled, unexpectedly he was not angry, he stared at Xiao Jing, and asked in a deep voice: "Who are the people who said these words?"

Xiao Jing replied honestly this time: "This... this... There are many imperial officials and imperial censors, usually they dare not show their heads, but they secretly... Not only that, I heard that the news has spread to Nanjing, Nanjing Six Departments, It's even more outspoken."

Emperor Hongzhi couldn't see any expression on his face, but suddenly the corners of his eyes raised slightly, and he said, "Is this something that a minister should say? But speaking of it... this is because the successor has failed to live up to expectations, so he will give someone a handle! Hurry up! Recall him. There are also... some people, please make a list, those who are in Beijing, record it, and those who are not in Beijing, call the capital together, remember... Hurry up."

   It is true to say that it does not live up to expectations, because Fang Jifan really spent too much pen and ink on raising pigs in Na Ming Song.

   But this sentence... really hurts my heart.

Xiao Jing understood that Emperor Hongzhi was in a bad mood at this time, and said tremblingly: "Your Majesty, the reason why this slave is hiding from His Majesty is because I am afraid that Your Majesty will be angry when you hear it. Your Majesty is getting old. Your Majesty's hair is getting thinner and grayer, this servant is worried about His Majesty..."

  Emperor Hongzhi waved his hand, but his face softened a little, and he said, "Covering the lid doesn't mean that these things didn't happen. I haven't seen anything. The factory guard, do your job well."

  Xiao Jing hurriedly kowtowed: "The servant obeys the order."

  …

  Fang Jifan was recalled from Yongping Mansion.

   To be honest, he felt quite happy signing the sale in Yongping Mansion. Looking at other people's reverent eyes, it is very easy to give birth to the feeling that Lao Tzu is a saint.

  His Majesty summoned him suddenly, of course Fang Jifan knew...what His Majesty was for.

  He didn't dare to be negligent, so when he entered the capital, he asked someone to go to the Secretary of the General Administration to answer. After a while, an **** came to read out the decree, ordering Fang Jifan to rest for a day and enter the court for discussion the next day.

  Fang Jifan heard that it was a court meeting, but he murmured in his heart.

  So I got up early the next morning and hurried to Daming Palace. Emperor Hongzhi was enthroned in Fengtian Hall, all the officials were present, and even the prince came.

   Today's scene is extraordinarily grand.

   Even in Nanjing, some ministers were summoned in a hurry.

  These six officials from Nanjing did not know what happened, but thinking about it, His Majesty suddenly called, there must be something big, and they were expecting it in their hearts.

   Which officials from the six ministries of Nanjing do not want to enter the capital, maybe their luck has come.

  Because they used the fast horses of the courier shop and the official road along the way, some people even arrived faster than Yongping Mansion where Fang Jifan lived.

Fang Jifan stood in the crowd, but he saw Emperor Hongzhi glance around, and said: "Zhuqing...you don't need to have too much politeness today, I have heard some strange words these days, in front of the ministers, it is really Feeling it, I have a few words to say.”

  ...

The children entered the school, preparing materials back and forth, but... there were still some unexpected situations. Tomorrow morning, I have to go to school. It has something to do with the children. I am very anxious. I probably won’t be able to sleep tonight, so, I will stay up late to code words tonight, but it will be late, I want to go to bed early, and I will read some tomorrow morning.

  (end of this chapter)