Chapter Three Hundred and Fifteen: Demonstrate National Prestige
Speaking of Mr. Liu, Ma Wensheng felt sorry for him.
I am honest, but... but if I weren't lucky, I was defeated again and again. I think... I'm a lot less talented.
Mr. Liu was also famous for his lifetime, but his son was not very successful. The bachelors of the cabinet, the six ministries and the ministers rely on their family studies. Each of them has some promising nephews.
But Mr. Liu is just like this son, and he is not good at it.
He glanced at the Hanlin Grand Secretary Shen Wen and said, "Don't mention this matter to Mr. Liu."
Shen Wen nodded: "I don't dare to mention it if I beat you to death."
As he said that, Ma Wensheng sneered and said, "Shen Wen, Shen Wen, you are such a slut. Xu Jing, who was beaten Shangguan, has now kicked the Ministry of War to make trouble for me, hum."
Shen Wen stroked his beard and smiled and said, "He didn't go to the Ministry of War, but he just went to sea. It was the Shujis from our Hanlin Academy who went to sea. Your Ministry of War came out of your sea. What do you do with you? It's good to go to sea. This kid went out of the sea and went to the ends of the earth. I can't see it. Look, how happy this is. In fact... Fang Jifan's disciples are all top-notch people, such as Ouyang Zhi, Tang Yin, and Wang Shouren, but you don't know, if they are not Fang Jifan's disciples, even if others don't accept these people, I'm really moved and wished that these young handsome men would be by my side. But..."
Speaking of this, Shen Wen couldn't help but show his bitter face: "Hey... Since I know that they are Fang Jifan's disciples, to be honest, I... I really tried my best to hide away when I saw them. Not only me, but I am from Hanlin, which one is not like this? It's not because of other things, nor because of other reasons, Fang Jifan is also a person who has made great contributions to our Ming Dynasty. A sweet potato and a potato are enough to be famous for all ages, but I know that even though I know these, I am just worried! Ma Gong has always known me. My old bones cannot withstand the torture, so I want to live a little more and not cause trouble to myself. Although this is called "Goji" in the eyes of young scholars."
Speaking of this, Shen Wen's tone became more sad, and he continued, "But who is not living a life of silence? He lived a lifetime. When he was young, he studied hard. When he was young, he was once energetic and thought he was great. So he thought about speaking up for justice and having a strong character. He wanted to discuss the unfair things in the world. But after falling into trouble and getting sad, he gradually realized that there are so many black and white in this world, and many things have tasted the sweetness of the sweetness of the world.
It was bitter and stingy, and I just realized that people have to live a life, so how can you do it? When you encounter such an unreasonable person as Fang Jifan, you can reason with him, what should he do? You said he could beat the imperial officials? If you tell him the rules of the Ming Dynasty, he would put the knife on your mother's neck! If you can't afford to offend, you really can't afford to offend him. I feel relieved to send him away a disciple of Fang Jifan, and I hope to send them all away. It's not that I am jealous of the virtuous and capable, but I just want to live a few years, but I have lived for a few years."
After saying that, a sigh!
But Ma Wensheng looked at him and said, "Mr. Shen, your spirit has been lost."
Shen Wen showed some helplessness and shook his head.
Ma Wensheng smiled bitterly and said, "But isn't that the same? What a terrible thing about people is not losing their aura, but that when they are young, young, strong, and old, they all think differently. The thoughts that arise when they are young are ridiculous when they are young. When they are young, they find that they try their best to make their ambitions, but when they are old, they find that all their hard work is ridiculous. Now you and I are old. Looking back, have you ever found that you have wasted your great time on many meaningless things."
"Just as Xu Jing and Fang Jifan, what they said must be wrong? Look, it may not be. They dare to say that the route of the Sanbao eunuch is problematic, and they think they will rely on it. But... they have their persistence, and I should trust the Ministry of War. This is not a matter of right and wrong. This is because I am the Minister of War and must stand here, so I understand. Wherever I am, I should take a step, and the boy surnamed Fang is very focused on me, and I have to go against me everywhere! This time, the Ministry of War must let out a sigh of anger, and don't really let a little Shuji look down on me."
The two old men walked side by side, full of wasted time, and with a deep breath, they left a line of footprints in the palace.
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The news that the East Palace is about to go out to sea in the name of Xishan has spread throughout the capital.
On the evening of this day, the glow of light gently scattered on the ground, reflecting a patch of redness.
Fang Jifan sat straight in the hall. He was not in the mood to appreciate the rays of light floating in from the window, but looked straight at the person in front of him.
I saw six disciples lined up in a row, and they all looked at Fang Jifan silently.
If the mentor doesn't move, they don't move.
This is the rule!
And Fang Jifan was actually staring at Xu Jing affectionately.
Sighing...
Fang Jifan finally spoke: "It has been many, many years since the Ming Dynasty went out to sea. The sea was filled with pirates, and there were winds and waves, thunder, lightning, storms, and even a major epidemic, which are enough to harm people's lives."
Ouyang Zhi and Liu Wenshan, Jiang Chenren had no expressions.
Tang Yin's eyes were red. He was a passionate person. When he heard the news, he couldn't help but worry and reluctant to leave.
Wang Shouren looked at his mentor strangely, as if he wanted to understand and chew the profound meaning of his mentor's words.
Xu Jing bowed down, and he was actually filled with emotion. His ancestors had compiled countless information. Today, when he arrived at him, he finally had the opportunity to witness it with his own eyes.
Fang Jifan sighed again, "But how can we be afraid of hardships and dangers? If we want to create a prosperous era in the Ming Dynasty, we can't just rely on farming. Farming can only support people, but we can only absorb wealth from the blue waves of thousands of miles. If everyone is afraid of the surging waves and keeps moving forward, wouldn't we become sinners? Bo'an said a very good saying, "Those who call the literati will receive the favor of the king and eat the people's salaries. If you study hard and refuse to act, this... is the shame of the literati, so Hengfu, recommended you to your teacher."
Xu Jing's body trembled and his eyes were red.
I was appointed such a great task by my mentor at a young age... My mentor is really...
Fang Jifan sighed again and said, "Among all the disciples, the one who is most distressed by the master is you!"
Ouyang Zhi, Liu Wenshanren and others had no expression on their faces.
Tang Yin wiped his tears secretly.
Wang Shouren seems to be no longer surprised.
Fang Jifan took a breath and continued, "So even though he knew that he would go to the sea for a lifetime, he still had to go there. This... is for our Ming Dynasty, for the thousands of people, and for the future historians to record today. He will tell our descendants that thousands of people are living a life of mercy, thousands of people are talking about the wind and moon, and their hearts and minds, but there are still some people. They ride the wind and waves, and their courage and courage will open up a new world..."
When Xu Jing heard this, he was so excited that he trembled.
At this time, Fang Jifan stood up, raised his hand, and continued, "Actually, my teacher wants to go into the sea with you. My teacher even wants to see the outside world in person, but my teacher still decides to let you go..."
After hearing this, Xu Jing finally spoke: "Teacher... Stop talking, the student understands that there are more important things in the teacher, and the student must..."
Fang Jifan looked at him strangely: "Actually, there is nothing wrong with my teacher at home. My teacher has always spoken honestly, and is based on integrity. The reason why my teacher asked you to go is because my teacher... is greedy for life and fears death!"
Fang Jifan doesn't like lying. Overall, he is a sincere person...
"..." The scene became quiet again!
Fang Jifan sighed: "My teacher thought of the vast ocean and the surging waves, and he got goosebumps. After thinking about it, it would be better for you to go..."
"Mr., don't joke... If you talk about it, the students will cry." Xu Jing wiped his tears.
Fang Jifan's eyes showed surprise, looked at Xu Jing, patted his shoulder: "Don't worry, if you were buried in the belly of a fish, from now on, your parents will have five sons. I will ask Bo'an and others to give Lingzun to support Lingtang, and Lingtang will give you peace of mind, so you don't have to be afraid. Even if there are thousands of people, I will go. There are some men in the Ming Dynasty who are strong and keep life and death aside. As long as you know, you will show your national prestige in the Ming Dynasty!"
Xu Jing wanted to say something, but he became more and more choked, as if he was difficult to say anything. Tears poured down. Finally, he choked up with difficulty and said, "Students respect their mentor's orders and should put life and death aside."
"What a good kid. From now on, my teacher will really feel sorry for you the most."
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A memorial was placed in front of Emperor Hongzhi's imperial case.
It was Fang Jifan's memorial, and several cabinet masters in the cabinet had read it, but... there was no vote.
The reason why there is no ticket to draft is because you don’t know what to draft.
Fang Jifan reported that the prince had discussed with him, began to select personnel, and requisition civilian ships, and Zeri was about to go to sea.
However, since you are going to go to sea, you should give the ship a famous name, so you also ask Your Majesty to decide and give the ship a name.
Xie Qian saw the memorial, just glanced at it and threw the memorial aside. Your uncle, you should go to sea and go to sea. A few small broken boats, and you still need the emperor to give it a name? How idle should you Fang Jifan be? He didn't have time to sign up for the bill, so he simply sent it to the imperial front.
Emperor Hongzhi looked at the memorial and showed a strange expression. Then he looked at Liu Jian who was kneeling on one side in the warm room, and then looked at Xie Qian and Li Dongyang on the other side: "Fang Jifan, is that too much trouble?"
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Chapter completed!