Prodigal Son of the Ming Dynasty

  Chapter 784 Triumphant return

  Fang Jifan was slightly taken aback when he saw Liu Wenshan, and then smiled gently.

  Liu Wenshan hurriedly stepped forward to salute: "Student... I have met my teacher."

  The voice is also choked.

  Fang Jifan sighed in his heart, there are many children, it is trouble, the palms and backs of the hands are full of flesh, the love of parents, the rain and the dew should be soaked, and all the children are given. After all, these are not raised by the stepmother, they are all his own flesh and blood.

  Fang Jifan put his hands behind his back and said with a smile: "You are here too, um, very good..."

   Liu Wenshan got up.

Fang Jifan stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder: "Actually, being a teacher is urging you. After all, you are younger than your senior brother. Your senior brother is a stable person, but you still need to sharpen your temper. As a teacher With good intentions, you don’t know it.”

   Liu Wenshan said: "Teacher, the student understands."

   "That's good." Fang Jifan said: "At that time, the teacher has very important things for you to do, let's go, we will enter the city together, you can all come, I am very pleased for the teacher."

  Fang Jifan got on the horse again, and Liu Wenshan was busy helping Fang Jifan lead the horse rope: "The teacher is tired from the journey, and the students can serve the teacher for a moment longer."

  Fang Jifan nodded: "Let's go."

   Passed through the door opening, Zhang Mao and Fang Jifan were in front, and behind them were exhausted soldiers.

  Wherever this triumphant division passed by, many people cheered unavoidably. Now the whole capital knows that the Duke of England and the captain-in-law defeated the Tatars, not only protecting Datong, but also obtaining a hard-won victory.

  The army and civilians are all rejoicing.

   "I've seen Du Wei... Du Wei Gonghou Wan Dai." Some people along the way fell to the ground and shouted loudly in the direction of Fang Jifan.

   "Captain and Prince Wandai!"

   Many people stared at Fang Jifan with red eyes.

   This made Fang Jifan a little confused, what, when did he become so famous?

   Is this flattery?

  Fang Jifan had a trace of doubt in his heart.

   Too popular.

  Especially those ordinary people, they were extremely eager. Wherever Fang Jifan went, there were people chasing him.

   Instead, it was Zhang Mao, the British public, who was dingy.

  Zhang Mao couldn't help muttering: "These people have taken the wrong medicine."

  Fang Jifan bared his teeth and walked side by side with Zhang Mao. Even if he was flattered, Fang Jifan recognized it, so let's do it, enjoy the feeling of being flattered first.

  He couldn't help saying: "Shi Bo, the common people have a steelyard in their hearts, so don't talk nonsense."

  Of course, if there are ordinary people who scold Fang Jifan, Fang Jifan must say that this group of damned muddleheaded people cannot beat you to death.

  It's just... Looking at each face, showing reverence, the person who worshiped seems to come from the bottom of his heart...

  Fang Jifan began to doubt life, I...Fang Jifan, is it really deeply rooted in the hearts of the people?

Liu Wenshan, who was leading the horse in the front, was moved by this scene. While leading the horse for Fang Jifan, he looked up at Fang Jifan who was on the horse: "Men, people, now treat your teacher with respect like a god. The teacher is in Xishan. There are countless people, and sweet potatoes and potatoes have been planted, and now they have begun to promote them. Many people's lives are much better than before. In the past, they were only half full throughout the year, but now, they can eat three meals a day, and they can eat enough. Stomach. No one knows that all the village households taken in by the mentor in Xishan are living a good life. These people, seeing it in their eyes, but remember it in their hearts, not to mention, the mentor was inoculated with cowpox, and even more How many people have been saved from smallpox."

Fang Jifan couldn't help but beam with joy: "So that's it. It can be seen that there are still many people with a conscience in this world, and few people without a conscience. Of course, as a teacher, I don't care about these many achievements. Fame and fortune are just a burden on people. You keep this in mind, and don’t try to catch your name in the future.”

   Fang Jifan said, beckoning to the people on the street.

  On the side of the street, there was an explosion, and many people returned their salutes to Fang Jifan.

Although Fang Jifan was smiling on the face, but in his heart, he was a little moved, and his eye circles were a little red, hey... people's hearts are fleshy after all, looking at these pure and kind people... that's why, my Fang Jifan two generations As a human being, the reason why he is so conscientious and not greedy for enjoyment is that even though this land is full of old people, there are still countless things worth caring about, which are enough to make Fang Jifan even if he only sleeps every day. For six hours, I also worked hard, rolled up my sleeves, and contributed a little of my heart and soul to the common people.

   To the Meridian Gate, Zhang Mao and Fang Jifan entered the palace.

  In Jinshen Hall, Emperor Hongzhi has summoned all the officials to wait for these two great heroes for a long time.

   Zhang Mao and Fang Jifan entered the hall, and they saluted.

  Emperor Hongzhi stared at the two of them.

  He was a little dazed, thinking that the prince had also returned.

These days, I have been haunted by dreams, always thinking about the prince, thinking of the child who was only around his waist back then, he held my hand carefree, and I could feel the warmth of this little hand in the palm of my hand , the father and son, when Emperor Hongzhi finished his official duties and it was getting late, the two sneaked out of the palace, with nervous guards, the scene of a night tour in the inner city.

No matter how many times Emperor Hongzhi punished the prince, no matter how many times he yelled at him, even the prince is full of shortcomings, but...Emperor Hongzhi still has these scenes in his mind, one after another, like a revolving lantern As if, it appeared in my mind, because this is my son, and no matter what the child does, he still loves this son, father and son can meet each other, they can scold each other, they can speak sarcastically, they can raise a whip, hang起来狠揍，可是…父子之爱，却是不变得。

  In just this moment of trance, Emperor Hongzhi returned to reality, and a tear slipped from the corner of his eye unconsciously.

  I'm really old... I can no longer be hard-hearted, it's so sentimental.

  Emperor Hongzhi was stunned, staring at Fang Jifan, but felt, isn't this just another Zhu Houzhao?

He is back.

  It’s good to be back.

  Whether he makes merit or not is secondary, as long as there are no missing arms or legs... everything will be fine.

  But... It looks like the British male, with his arms tied like pig knuckles, hanging on his chest, it really looks like he is missing an arm.

   "Come on, our great hero... is back..." Emperor Hongzhi smiled, but when the words came here, he suddenly choked up.

   "Your Majesty, Your Majesty..."

  Emperor Hongzhi hurriedly raised his eyes.

  Although he is in the prime of life, he is only in his forties, and his temples have gray hair.

  Xiao Jing beside him was busy reminding Emperor Hongzhi cautiously.

  This means, Your Majesty, be careful of losing your manners.

Emperor Hongzhi hurriedly touched the corners of his eyes with his long sleeves: "It is gratifying to congratulate such great achievements. The British Duke Zhang Mao, who personally commanded Huben's division, fought against Hu Gui. hand, what's wrong?"

  Zhang Mao was filled with emotion.

   What he was waiting for, wasn’t that what he said?

   There is no fool in the door, but I, Zhang Moumou, are just different!

  Zhang Mao bowed down: "Your Majesty, some minor injuries have been stitched and bandaged by the doctors of Xishan. These are not in the way. Fortunately, I will not disgrace your life..."

Emperor Hongzhi left the throne, got up, and with a lot of emotion, he walked in front of Zhang Mao, and helped Zhang Mao himself up: "There is no need to be polite, Zhang Qing's family, just sit down and talk, this battle is really fought. Zhang Qing's family owes a lot to my Daming's prestige."

  Zhang Mao cried and said: "Old minister, this sentence is enough."

  Emperor Hongzhi patted him on the back and sighed.

   Then, his eyes fell on Fang Jifan.

This time, Fang Jifan made the first achievement. If it weren't for him, Zhang Mao would not have dared to look for an opportunity to fight the Tatars. Emperor Hongzhi said: "Fang Qing's family has always said that people need new changes. It’s the same, it’s the same for a family and a country. This captain… the captain…”

  Fang Jifan immediately said: "Your Majesty, it is the mighty Thunderbolt of the captain."

  Captain Lieutenant's Mighty Thunderbolt Ball is obviously very easy to say, but it seems to be very convoluted. It seems that His Majesty has not read it well, but it doesn't matter. If you say it a few hundred times, practice makes perfect.

Emperor Hongzhi smiled: "Yes, this is the mighty thunderbolt of the captain. It was made by Fang Qing's family. In this battle, with this artifact, the Tatars were defeated. Are our Ming soldiers more brave than the Tatars?" Or, are they more familiar with horse bows and horses than the Tatars? I think...not necessarily. I have thought a lot these days. The advantage of the Ming Dynasty over the Tatars is not that they are more skilled in bows and horses, and their soldiers are more brave, but , compared to them, we have more abundant products...we..."

When Emperor Hongzhi said this, he pointed to his forehead: "Better at thinking than them. This is innovation and change. Fang Jifan has set an example for all the ministers and workers in the world, and those skilled craftsmen are also for this reason. Great achievements have been made. These master craftsmen are worth a hundred thousand Tatar cavalry. From now on, the Institute of Engineering must pay more attention, no, we must pay special attention to it. I will pass it on to officials. , all bestowed on the official nobility."

  The two classes of courtiers were all surprised.

  The so-called Chuanfeng officials are officials directly appointed by the emperor without going through the Ministry of Officials, without going through the process of imperial examinations, selection, court promotion, and ministerial discussions.

   This violated the current official procedure, but it was only to satisfy the wishes of the emperor or a concubine or **** in the harem.

  Emperor Chenghua was bewitched by Concubine Wan Gui at the beginning, and awarded a large number of people as ministers. These officials disturbed the Ming court and made a mess of smoke, so that people hated it very much.

  After Emperor Hongzhi ascended the throne, he immediately deposed all the ministers, and insisted that all officials should be born in the imperial examination, and they would be appointed and dismissed through the selection of the Ministry of Officials, the recommendation of the imperial court, and the system of ministerial meetings.

  But today, Emperor Hongzhi has set a precedent for appointing a group of craftsmen as officials.

  Suddenly, the two groups of ministers began to discuss.

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and also.

  (end of this chapter)