Chapter 524: Shoot yourself in the foot
Chapter 524 Throwing a stone and shooting yourself in the foot
Emperor Hongzhi felt that Fang Jifan's words were harsh.
He squinted his eyes, a trace of coldness flashed across his pupils.
But immediately, the eyes became gentle again, what else can I do? Eh... Blame my son for not living up to expectations.
He breathed out: "The prince is the foundation of the country, you know this, right?"
Emperor Hongzhi said: "It is precisely because of this that he backs away from the left and right. Some words are not easy to utter."
A sigh.
Emperor Hongzhi continued: "There is no one else here, so I just said it bluntly. I only have such a son, but if there is one more son, I won't be so worried."
Fang Jifan nodded in agreement.
Actually, although just now he praised the prince for being great, Fang Jifan believed that if Zhu Houzhao was not the prince, he would not be an emperor in the future, and perhaps he could really achieve great achievements in some aspects.
If he is a general, he will definitely become a famous general of Ming Dynasty.
If he wants to be a farmer, maybe... this guy can really become a small expert in plowing the land.
If let him go to weave...
It is not an exaggeration to say that this guy is a genius.
It's a pity that fate has placed him in an inappropriate position. A person who shouldn't bear the heavy pressure has to carry a heavy burden.
Emperor Hongzhi heaved a sigh of relief: "But he is the prince. Then, Fang Qing's family, do you think that to be the prince, and in order to be the emperor, what should be done is the right time?"
Fang Jifan thought for a while, then shook his head: "I don't know?"
"You don't know." Emperor Hongzhi raised his eyebrows and stared at Fang Jifan: "You are a smart person. If you want to come, you should know, right?"
Fang Jifan smiled wryly and shook his head: "I really don't know. There are many princes in this world. Some of them were intelligent, some were well-read in poetry and books, some had outstanding achievements, and some It is mediocrity, there are all kinds of people, but after they conquered the great rule and became emperors, they ruled the country and the world, but they have different evaluations, so I don't understand what is a prince required talent.”
Emperor Hongzhi was taken aback.
Fang Jifan is really good at messing around.
But thinking about it carefully, it seems that it is not unreasonable.
How many princes, before ascending the throne, were well-educated, well-educated, full of knowledge, and praised by others, but in fact, after ascending the throne, they became tyrants and faint kings in an instant, and the degree of tyranny is amazing.
Fang Jifan said: "So I thought about it carefully, the talent of the emperor is actually not important. The emperors of all dynasties have been clever, but they still became tyrants, and even became kings of subjugation. Your Majesty, whether it is King Zhou of the Shang Dynasty is Emperor Sui Yang. Which one is not smart, and which one is not full of poetry and books, both civil and military? Has your majesty read the poems of Sui Yang? His poems are not comparable to ordinary people, which shows his talent .”
Emperor Hongzhi stared at Fang Jifan. This guy dared to say that he commented on the kings of the past. Next, you will not be so courageous as to criticize Emperor Taizu Gao and Emperor Wen.
Fang Jifan was not an idiot, he continued: "Then, do you think, Your Majesty, that you are smarter than King Zhou and Emperor Yang of Sui Dynasty? Can Your Majesty compose poems like theirs? King Zhou and Emperor Yang of Sui also conquered the world , Your Majesty, do you have their talents?"
"..." This rhetorical question made Emperor Hongzhi regret it, Fang Jifan, return your Marquis to me.
Fang Jifan shook his head: "I don't think so. In terms of talent, learning and martial arts, His Majesty is far behind them."
"It can be seen that there is no conclusion on what kind of education the crown prince should receive. However, if you look at these foolish kings, compared with your majesty..."
Emperor Hongzhi's face was a little dark, and he couldn't help but twitched, holding back his silence.
Fang Jifan didn't want to do this either, he usually didn't have time to flatter.
But your majesty, you have to close the door and study the education of the prince, and we, Fang Jifan, also think that the education of the prince is related to the well-being of the people in the world. It is the responsibility of the common people. In order to prevent the prince from being misled and becoming a scumbag, this matter must be clearly explained.
Of course, Fang Jifan's boldness and presumptuousness are not really because of his audacity. No one would make fun of his own head. The reason for his courage is because Fang Jifan is young and comes from his family background of living with the country. Of course, And my own brain disease. People of different identities, saying the same words, have different effects on people. As long as Emperor Hongzhi didn't doubt his own intentions, he didn't have to worry about what he said.
Fang Jifan said: "I have also read some books. Looking at the gains and losses of the kings of the past dynasties, I found that the difference between your Majesty and these brutal kings lies in empathy. This seems to involve the category of new learning. However, the minister agrees with these words very much. A person with empathy may not have any literary and military strategies, but he knows that the people will suffer from disasters, and he will be worried; Si; this is treating the people like children, and His Majesty is such a person."
Emperor Hongzhi's face softened a little.
It really makes sense.
Fang Jifan immediately said: "Then, what kind of person does Your Majesty hope the prince will be? A person who has literary and military skills, can write beautiful articles, has the talents of Emperor Yang of Sui and King Zhou of Shang, or has empathy. What about those who can suffer the suffering of the people?"
Emperor Hongzhi said: "The suffering of the poor people, isn't that what is taught in the book?"
Fang Jifan shook his head: "It's useless. The people in the book are far away in the sky. No matter how many books you read, how can you develop empathy? The prince should be with the people and be close to each other, so that he can understand the suffering of the people."
Emperor Hongzhi nodded: "What you said is also reasonable, so you let the prince farm and live with the people. I have no objection."
Fang Jifan shook his head again: "Your Majesty is wrong. It's not that the minister asked the prince to farm, eat and live with the people. His Highness the prince is a very independent person. What he wants to do, nine cows will not pull him back. He doesn't like it. What he does is definitely not what the minister asks him to do, he will do it. The reason why he shares the suffering and joy with the people is because he thinks about it, so the minister said that he is the prince that has never been seen in all dynasties. Throughout the past and present, no one can compare with him."
Emperor Hongzhi suppressed his face, and suddenly said: "But you can't be a female celebrity with him, what is that like?"
"..."
Fang Jifan was stunned.
After so much talk and so many detours, it turns out...that is the purpose.
I said that His Majesty is full and supporting himself, talking so much nonsense to himself.
Fang Jifan said seriously: "Your Majesty, please listen to my explanation."
"I don't listen." Emperor Hongzhi said: "These things are spread, and many people laugh at them. The crown prince is the prince of the country. He can go to farm, plow the land, or do whatever he wants, but you have heard that the crown prince is a female celebrity. Is it? It's what women do."
Fang Jifan couldn't help but said: "What's the matter with women? The Empress Dowager, Mrs. Zhang and Her Highness the Princess are all women. No, Her Highness the Princess is not a woman, she is a girl in a boudoir."
"..."
Fang Jifan regretted this sentence.
Embarrassed, he didn't know what to say. He wondered if he should stroke his forehead at this time, and he said he had a brain disorder.
But at this time, someone outside said: "Your Majesty, the British public has an audience, and I have something important to report."
Fang Jifan heaved a sigh of relief, Zhang Shibo was saved.
Emperor Hongzhi glared at Fang Jifan.
Fang Jifan hurriedly said angrily: "Your Majesty, I will take my leave, um... next time, I will come to plead guilty."
Busy to run away, when he was leaving the palace, he met Zhang Mao, the British prince, and was about to go to the warm court to meet him. Zhang Mao saw Fang Jifan, but before he could speak, he saw Fang Jifan warmly said: "Hello, Shibo."
This tone is really very affectionate.
Zhang Mao was shocked, what, what's wrong, why is he so enthusiastic today, what happened to his son? died? Still disabled?
Or did he fall in love with the old man's granddaughter? Beast, this old man's granddaughter is only seven years old!
Fang Jifan said enthusiastically: "Shibo wants to see you, what happened?"
Zhang Mao said: "It must be the military situation of the Tatars going south." He looked very suspicious, observing Fang Jifan, if something abnormal happened, he would be a demon.
Fang Jifan breathed out: "Okay, it's great that the Tatars are here. Uncle, go see him quickly. His Majesty is anxious to see you, old man. He is very happy when he knows you are here."
"Wait a minute." Zhang Mao looked Fang Jifan up and down: "The old man heard something, you and the crown prince are working as female celebrities recently?"
"..."
Is bad news spreading thousands of miles again?
Fang Jifan said: "This is not female red, this is weaving clothes."
"That's also a female celebrity, a dignified man, it's not good to do something." Zhang Mao shook his head.
Fang Jifan has nothing to say, and there is no way to patiently explain such things.
He saluted and fled as if flying.
…
Emperor Hongzhi sat behind the imperial case, waiting for Zhang Mao to come to see him.
But he seemed a little uneasy.
He suddenly said: "Xiao Banban."
Xiao Jing hurriedly came in with a smile: "Your Majesty..."
Emperor Hongzhi said: "How many people know about being a female celebrity?"
Xiao Jing was silent for a long time: "I feel that this matter cannot be hidden."
Emperor Hongzhi nodded slowly: "Since that's the case, I'll call the prince tomorrow, and I'll teach him a lesson myself. I thought, it's really shameful for the prince to be a female celebrity. His skin is itchy."
Xiao Jing was scared to pee.
At the beginning, when he mentioned this 'joke', he was essentially targeting Fang Jifan. He wanted to tell His Majesty that Fang Jifan, this fellow, had once again instigated the crown prince to mess around.
But how did you know that His Majesty wanted to arrest the prince to clean up the meal.
There are so many ears and eyes in the palace, if His Royal Highness is beaten up, who is instigating it, and can you hide it?
Myself...this is courting death.
"Your Majesty... His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is very wise..." Xiao Jing howled, knelt on the ground with a thud, and began to intercede for the Crown Prince with sobs.
(end of this chapter)