Vol 2 Chapter 1369: Kaijiang
Chapter 1369 Kaijiang
Emperor Hongzhi cut to the chase.
Come all come.
Let’s just talk.
If you are not satisfied with anything, it’s okay to speak up.
I am determined to win the northern province.
Others can be discussed.
The most important thing is that Emperor Hongzhi didn't know what to do, and he was afraid that something would happen to the crown prince.
After hearing this, Zi Le said something.
The interpreter said sternly: "The northern province has always been under the rule of Spain, and the king of Spain expropriated us. We have suffered greatly from it. This time, the delegation came here to meet the emperor, and... Qi Guogong... No, it should be translated as Fang The great benefactor expresses his heartfelt thanks to His Majesty and the Duke of Qi for their relief to the northern province in times of crisis."
Emperor Hongzhi: "..."
Fang Jifan stood in the crowd, his waist straightened.
Many civil and military officials looked at Fang Jifan speechlessly.
To be honest... this Franji man... isn't his brain working?
Fang Jifan was also fooled?
Before, everyone was just curious about these northern provinces. After all, this is a foreign country thousands of miles away, and their eyes and noses are really different from those of the Han people.
Can now...
More people look sympathetic.
These barbarians are really pitiful.
Then, the interpreter began to translate Qi Le's follow-up words: "This time I came to Daming, and I saw the prosperity of Daming. With great confidence, after they arrived in Daming, they have never had the chance to meet Fang Dashan... er, that is, the Duke of Qi. So far, they have not expressed their gratitude, which makes them feel regretful. I have heard for a long time that Fang Dashan is kind and generous. Based on this, he has the talent to know the world, but he doesn’t know how to be a good person, but here he is.”
This time, even Emperor Hongzhi looked at Fang Jifan.
Fang Jifan stood up modestly.
cough.
looked a little embarrassed.
Qi Le and the others noticed Fang Jifan only now, and they felt extraordinarily kind.
In the northern province, they have seen the portrait of Fang Dashan, isn't it just like the young man in front of them?
Unexpectedly, when I saw a real person today, I was still alive and able to move.
Qi Le and the others were the leaders, all of them had red eye circles.
Many people came from thousands of miles just to meet living people.
They saluted Fang Jifan one after another.
Fang Jifan looked at Emperor Hongzhi.
Emperor Hongzhi smiled: "Jifan Huairou is far away, and he is deeply loved by the northern province."
Fang Jifan hurriedly said: "I am ashamed, this... this must be Wang Xizuo... Wang Xizuo spread rumors..."
Hundreds of officials are all awe-inspiring, keeping their eyes on their noses and noses on their hearts, without showing any signs of expression.
Emperor Hongzhi smiled: "I don't mean to blame, this is a good thing, and the successors don't have to blame themselves."
Emperor Hongzhi took a deep breath and thought to himself, Wang Xizuo must be doing well in the northern province, otherwise... how could these Frangji people believe in Wang Xizuo's words.
As I said, this is indeed a good thing. For Daming, the Northern Province is just a springboard. It is not a bad thing to buy their hearts, no matter what method is used.
Fang Jifan is his son-in-law after all, and it is better for them to appreciate Fang Jifan's kindness than Wang Xizuo.
Fat water doesn't flow into outsiders' fields.
Emperor Hongzhi looked at the interpreter: "Tell them, let them stay in Beijing for a few more days, and Daming will treat each other with courtesy, and then ask them what difficulties they have in staying here for a long time."
The interpreter listened and relayed the words.
As soon as Ziller and the others asked if they had any difficulties, these Francine figures seemed to explode, and some people's faces turned red with excitement.
All of a sudden, the hearts of Emperor Hongzhi and all the civil and military officials thumped.
Why... Did they encounter something in Beijing? Was beaten by the prince, or...
Emperor Hongzhi couldn't help but glared at Zhu Houzhao.
Zhu Houzhao looked indifferent.
This made Emperor Hongzhi very angry. Ever since this guy grew up and Emperor Hongzhi felt that it was inconvenient to slap him, he became more and more lawless.
It's just... It's inconvenient to get angry on such occasions, Emperor Hongzhi still smiled: "What did they say?"
"This..." The interpreter looked strange.
Emperor Hongzhi said angrily: "Say!"
The interpreter said timidly: "Franji said that they have one thing they are very dissatisfied with Daming. They want... want to..."
Emperor Hongzhi remained calm: "Huh?"
"They..." The interpreter took a deep breath and said, "They said that since Xishan built a business, they wanted to build a Frangji garden. The machine garden is just for show, and most of those shops and mansions were sold to the people of Ming Dynasty..."
Emperor Hongzhi looked confused.
All the officials were dumbfounded.
What is Franz Garden?
The interpreter continued: "Therefore, they strongly demand that Your Majesty should not favor one another. This Franji Garden, the preferential interest rate of the loan, and the indicators should be left to them. Otherwise, this Franji Garden is still called Franji Garden. machine garden?"
Emperor Hongzhi looked at Zhu Houzhao.
Zhu Houzhao immediately said: "Father, my son didn't say anything. The house is sold out, and they insist on buying it."
Suddenly, everyone understood.
Emperor Hongzhi didn't know whether to be happy or worried, he said dumbfoundedly: "Where is this Frangji Garden?"
Zhu Houzhao said: "Near the Yuquan Guard Station."
"..."
Yuquanwei.
Even Fang Jifan couldn't help looking at Zhu Houzhao, speechless.
Yuquanwei... This is going to Zhuozhou County.
That place, with a radius of ten miles, is barren.
Emperor Hongzhi looked suspiciously at Xiao Jing who was aside.
Xiao Jing bent down and said something in a low voice.
Emperor Hongzhi knew where Yuquanwei was stationed, and his face suddenly fell.
After all, he is also a distinguished guest.
Emperor Hongzhi said indifferently: "Frangji Garden? I don't think this place is good. If you are really interested, I can order someone to open up a piece of land near Shuntian Mansion."
Translate and paraphrase.
Shuntian Mansion is actually located in the suburbs of the capital, and it is also close to Shuntian Mansion. The future is unlimited.
No matter what.
Zile and others heard this, and all of them blushed.
It was chattering again.
The interpreter has a bitter face: "Your Majesty, they say...Francis Garden is located in the future Paris and Vienna of Franz. This place will have a great future in the future, and it is really a rare treasure. Now...Francis's purchase index, It was sold out, and they also want to buy some mansions, but they are not interested in other places. They also said that there will be an academy nearby, an opera house, and in the future... maybe a railway..."
Emperor Hongzhi was too lazy to communicate with these Francois anymore.
Chickens talk to ducks.
He turned to Zhu Houzhao and said, "Prince...you make arrangements."
Zhu Houzhao said with a troubled face: "This... my son... is in business, this land near Yuquanwei is rare..."
"There is a ten-mile radius there, and it's all barren. It's rare, and I'll take care of it."
Zhu Houzhao didn't dare to contradict him anymore, and obediently said: "I obey the order."
Hearing that the emperor personally supported them, all of a sudden, Qi Le and others beamed with joy.
It seems like Chinese New Year.
Emperor Hongzhi ordered the Ministry of Rites to place these Frangji people.
Then, with a shock, he cheered up and looked at the civil and military officials: "This time... the prince and Jifan have won them over. Now that they have won their hearts, before the Spaniards get over their nerves, The northern province needs to be put into operation immediately. The imperial court needs to prepare a mission for return visits. The bigger the better, there must be merchants and a large number of attendants. I, Daming, have to come to the Francois once, but it’s a pity. , we can’t send out steamships now, it’s better not to expose Daming’s strength now. Ji Fan, run the Northern Province, I want to listen to your suggestion.”
"Your Majesty wants to get off the Frang machine?" Fang Jifan looked at Emperor Hongzhi.
Emperor Hongzhi nodded firmly.
"This is easy to handle." Fang Jifan said: "In that case, then order the Siyang Commercial Bank to send hundreds of ships in conjunction with the Ningbo Navy, and simply... to make a large-scale return visit. These hundreds of ships must bring enough If there are more people, there needs to be enough supplies and weapons, and it is best to bring more goods, which can be taken care of by the Siyang Trading Company."
Emperor Hongzhi nodded.
This is an excellent opportunity. As long as the return visit group arrives in the Northern Province, it will be like a nail stuck in the Northern Province. ,
Of course, the premise is that this nail must be strong enough.
Emperor Hongzhi said: "Who should preside over this matter?"
He looked at Baiguan.
Hundred officials are silent.
To be honest, such a large-scale return visit is not ordinary people, and it is impossible to control so many ships and personnel.
What's more, you still need to be alone overseas.
An official who is not a minister or above has no qualifications at all.
But the problem is that at the level of servants, most of them are old bones. Who can bear the pain of the rough sea.
Furthermore, there are not many people who have sailing experience and know the situation of the Francophone.
Hundred officials are silent.
But at this time, someone stood up: "Your Majesty, I am willing to go."
Emperor Hongzhi looked up.
It was Jiang Chen.
Jiang Chen is still young, and now he is only a scholar in the Imperial Academy, noble enough, but...
Emperor Hongzhi saw this and looked at Fang Jifan.
It seems to be saying, this person... is your disciple.
But I heard Jiang Chen say: "Your Majesty, I have always been teaching knowledge in Xishan Academy, and at the same time studying history in Imperial Academy. I have read it all, and I am barely familiar with the customs, customs, languages, navigation, ships, hydrology, and astronomy of the countries I have been involved in. Over the years, I have been studying. , I think that you need a erudite talent, although I am not talented, but I dare not insult the teacher, I want to give it a try."
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Chapter One.
(end of this chapter)