Prodigal Son of the Ming Dynasty

  Chapter 858 Monarch and Subject Concentric

  Liu Jian's consent did not make Li Dongyang and Xie Qian easy.

  They naturally knew, even if Liu Jian agreed, so what?

  This is a big deal, it's not a joke, this Mr. Liu is already ready to be smashed to pieces.

  Seeing Liu Jian prostrate on the ground, Emperor Hongzhi's eyes were a little blurred.

   In fact, Emperor Hongzhi was also a little hesitant.

  He knew that if he could implement it, it would solve the biggest hidden danger of the Ming Dynasty, but...

  It is too difficult to do it. Liu Jian will be the first to bear the brunt, because Liu Jian is the chief assistant of the cabinet, and all the pressure will be directed at him.

  Fang Jifan said it easily, but the problem is that everyone will never go to him as a son-in-law.

   Li Dongyang and Xie Qian, who have always been close friends with Liu Jian, couldn't help but hesitate at this time.

  Finally, they prostrated themselves on the ground: "My lord..."

  The latter words actually choked up, not knowing what to say.

  Fang Jifan stood aside, feeling emotional.

  Liu Jian is still a person with feelings.

As for Liu Dongyang and Xie Qian, they are quite loyal. In history, the reputation of these three people is not bad. This history may be biased, but it is still almost inseparable. It is impossible for a pure bad person to get good Fame, and a pure good person like Fang Jifan will probably be treated gently by Qianqiu Shibi.

  Of course, if someone dares to speak ill of Fang Jifan in Mingshilu, Fang Jifan promises to hack him to death.

   Even after waiting for a hundred years, who will not open their eyes.

  I have so many disciples and grandchildren, what are I afraid of?

  Of course, it is really difficult to accomplish this feat.

  At the end of the Ming Dynasty, everyone knew that the problem of land annexation was serious, and they also knew how to solve it.

  But... even if it was the Ming Dynasty that was about to perish, no one was willing to solve this problem.

   However, in the Yongzheng year of the Qing Dynasty, the gentry was settled as a whole.

This is of course because Yongzheng was originally a ruthless person, but the fundamental reason is that the Ming Dynasty was the real emperor and the scholar-officials ruled the world. The foundation of the Ming Dynasty's rule was originally relying on the gentry to cut themselves. There is no such thing as .

On the surface, the Qing Dynasty maintained the national policy of the Ming Dynasty, but in fact, Yongzheng's basic plan came from the later Jin people. The so-called scholar-bureaucrats who were treated preferentially before were just outsiders after all, so Yongzheng could deal with the rebels without hesitation. Raise the butcher's knife, whoever refuses to accept it will kill you, and if you are told to shut up, you have to shut up obediently.

   Therefore, playing this in Daming is like playing with fire, and the risk is very high.

  At this moment, Emperor Hongzhi let out a sigh of relief. He raised his eyes and glanced at Fang Jifan, and said, "Okay, Fang Qing's family, I want to hear from you how the gentry pays food as one."

  Fang Jifan became serious and said, "Your Majesty, why don't the gentry pay the grain?"

  Emperor Hongzhi couldn't help being taken aback. He hadn't thought about this question.

Faced with Emperor Hongzhi's reaction, Fang Jifan seemed to have known it for a long time, and then continued: "This is because the gentry may not be able to benefit themselves after paying the grain. Therefore, when the gentry in the world hears the grain, they are bound to gather together. And attack it."

"So if we want to solve the fundamental problem right now, we must let them know that the imperial court takes from the people and uses it for the people. By doing this, they will really taste the sweetness. At that time, even if there will be complaints, their resistance will not be enough. It will never be so intense."

  Emperor Hongzhi frowned, thoughtfully, and said: "Now, isn't it taken from the people and used for the people?"

Fang Jifan was silent for a long time, and then said: "I don't want to discuss this issue in depth. After all, things can only be solved one by one. What I said is applicable to the people lies in the kind of things that can be seen and touched." benefit."

   "Okay." Emperor Hongzhi frowned all the time: "Go on."

"Therefore, we can try it in one county first, at least to minimize the resistance first. If the gentry pays for food as a whole, it can be solved in this county, and then we can slowly promote it. Let's call this county a model county."

  Model County…

  Emperor Hongzhi couldn't help being startled, Fang Jifan could always bring them something new.

   But the most important thing now is that the problem can be solved.

  Emperor Hongzhi smiled wryly and said, "Which county can do it?"

  Fang Jifan thought for a while, and then said: "It's better to start from the near side first. It's better to start from Dingxing County, Baoding Prefecture, which is close enough to the capital. If something happens, the court can solve it immediately to prevent the situation from expanding."

  Emperor Hongzhi lowered his head and thought for a while, then nodded and said: "The distance from Dingxing to Xincheng is only a hundred miles, so it is really not a problem.

  Fang Jifan said again: "In addition to this, we must send a person with courage and insight. My son is thinking about it. It is more suitable for my student Ouyang Zhi to go."

   "Ouyang Zhi..."

  Everyone looked at each other in blank dismay.

  Fang Jifan is really spending money.

  My chief disciple was actually sent there. Doesn’t it make it clear that he is announcing to the world, that’s right, Fang Jifan came up with this bad idea, come and beat me, idiots.

  Liu Jian and others originally thought that Fang Jifan would be a coward, but who knew that Fang Jifan was actually very responsible.

  Emperor Hongzhi raised his eyebrows: "Ouyang Zhi is a bachelor in the Imperial Academy, with a noble status, and only a small county magistrate?"

Fang Jifan said sternly: "He is still a scholar in the Imperial Academy. This also shows that the imperial court attaches great importance to Dingxing County. In addition, my minister dared to think that for the time being, it is not possible to use the gentry to pay food to Dingxing to set up this advertisement. …Look for a bright eye first, it’s better to ask for donations or something.”

   This is a good idea, at least it will not arouse the resentment of the gentry all at once.

  Emperor Hongzhi nodded: "What else?"

   "And..." Fang Jifan said with a chuckle: "Also, it's up to Ouyang Zhi to see if he can withstand the pressure."

   "As long as you get over it, the matter will be fine. If you can't get over it, you will lose everything, and I will lose this apprentice."

   After finishing speaking, Fang Jifan glanced at Liu Jian and the others, and then said: "As for Liu Gong and the others, I am afraid that the future will be difficult."

  Emperor Hongzhi hesitated: "Are you sure?"

Fang Jifan said: "I'm only 30% sure." After taking a deep breath, "But...if it can be done, it will be beneficial for thousands of years. Your Majesty, give it a try, anyway, even if you lose, it will be no problem to Your Majesty. "

   This means that it is very clear that the person who died is someone else, even if it is a sacrifice, when it is really a last resort, you can also depose the cabinet scholar, or even depose the culprits such as Ouyang Zhi to appease the anger of the people in the world.

  Fang Jifan obviously wanted to put all his eggs in one basket. Being an official does not make decisions for the people, so it is better to go home and sell sweet potatoes.

   Letting Ouyang Zhi go obviously represented Fang Jifan's determination. If he couldn't do it, he would go home and sell the house with him at worst.

  Emperor Hongzhi showed embarrassment on his face, and he couldn't help but ask, "What nonsense are you talking about?"

  Fang Jifan was ashamed: "My son and minister will die."

Emperor Hongzhi's face became solemn, and he said sharply: "I want to try because I know that once I succeed, this move will benefit the country and the people, and benefit thousands of people. If the success fails, I will take the responsibility. It's not that my ancestors have never been criticized by others. Do you think that I really want to be famous, just to be a holy king in the eyes of others? There are also some people who are secretly called Stupid ones, they can do it, and I have no problem. You say you are 30% sure..."

Emperor Hongzhi stood up, with his hands behind his back, looking at the floor-to-ceiling glass outside Fengtian Hall, but the light in his eyes seemed to reveal a firmness, and his voice trembled: "Try it, if Ouyang Zhi is not afraid of being ruined, Liu Qing, Xie Qing, and Li Qing are willing to advance and retreat with me, even you Fang Jifan..."

  Fang Jifan blushed instantly: "Your Majesty, please don't use ligatures. This ligature sounds a bit shabby."

  Emperor Hongzhi said sternly: "You, Fang Jifan, are willing to give it a try for the people of the world. Well, let's try it, starting from Dingxing County."

  Liu Jian and others were beating their hearts, but at this moment, they had nothing else to say, and said, "My emperor is holy!"

  Emperor Hongzhi turned his head and smiled at Fang Jifan: "I really want to see what you call taking from the people and using it for the people!"

  ...

  Ouyang Zhi was a little confused.

  The magistrate of Dingxing County, ordered to solicit donations from the gentry of Dingxing County.

   How does it feel like insulting the IQ of the gentry in Dingxing County.

  Of course, Ouyang Zhi hasn't reacted yet.

  Fang Jifan sat in the hall, looking at Ouyang Zhi.

  He likes this guy, just like himself, he is honest and honest, as expected, what kind of master can teach what kind of disciples.

  Fang Jifan said in a sad tone: "Ouyang Zhi, are you listening?"

   "..."

   After a long time, Ouyang Zhi said, "Ah, master, tell me."

Fang Jifan said: "Let me speak slowly, you can understand for yourself." He paused: "This matter is of great importance, and it is of great importance to my Ming Dynasty. Once you fail, you will be ruined. From then on, I am afraid that you will not be able to do it as an official, so you will have to leave a bad reputation forever. I followed my teacher's miserable life of selling a house. But if it succeeds, it will be a great success. I said this to Your Majesty, and my teacher said that such a thing can only be carried out with a person of great wisdom and courage. Your IQ Although it is not enough, but the courage is commendable, and the one who loves me the most as a teacher is you, after much deliberation, I still recommend you to His Majesty."

  Ouyang Zhi understood it this time, he bowed and said: "The mentor has a destiny, and the student will go through fire and water, and he will not hesitate."

   "Okay." Fang Jifan became happy. To be honest, this kind of person doesn't even have the slightest IQ, just like a mentally retarded person. Fang Jifan also likes it.

"I wrote a regulation, you don't have to worry about anything, just do it, His Majesty has acquiesced, Zhengding County is not far away, there is a Beijing battalion stationed, the commander of this battalion is surnamed Wu, counting, it is also related to our Fang family There are some sources, if the situation is urgent, you can call it at any time, in a word, what I borrow as a teacher is your loyalty, you should pack it up immediately, and go to the post tomorrow, in short, follow the regulations!"

  (end of this chapter)