Emperor Hongzhi was deeply touched.

The more I saw the West Mountain and the simple people, the deeper Emperor Hongzhi felt.

perhaps……

He still looked at the good news on the desk. This good news was hard-won. Fang Jifan's judgment on the country's domestic situation was so accurate.

The prince made a quick decision, which was a bit unpleasant, and it was called bold, but he was also brave enough to take responsibility.

There is also that Liu Jie who came out of seclusion alone, which is extremely courageous.

These young people are very brave. Sometimes, Emperor Hongzhi cut off their heads when they do things.

only……

Can they really cut their heads?

Not to mention Zhu Houzhao, this is his only son. Not to mention Fang Jifan’s contribution to his loyalty and good deeds.

What about Liu Jie? How many people can do the son of the prime minister of the dynasty have made such contributions to the court?

Over the years of the Ming Dynasty, there have been many problems. Although Emperor Hongzhi and Liu Jian and others tried to turn the tide, why didn't they realize that it was so difficult to change under the constraints of the ancestors' laws.

Taking a deep breath, Emperor Hongzhi smiled: "The prince has made great contributions. Don't you want to be the Duke of the State?"

Zhu Houzhao's eyes widened slightly, and she looked at Emperor Hongzhi in surprise!

He thought that next, it would be a traditional family romance program between father and son, but he saw Emperor Hongzhi looking at him with a smile, looking at him with kindness.

"Don't think about not admitting it." Emperor Hongzhi said lightly: "Among the seals found in the Eastern Palace, the Duke Zhenguo has the most large and small seals. Do you think I don't know what you are thinking?"

Zhu Houzhao's body shook.

The father...really recognizes himself...

Don't you think you're messing around?

Zhu Houzhao was a little unbelievable!

Emperor Hongzhi said: "Since the Qin and Han Dynasties, the emperor has set up the Eastern Palace to teach the prince how to be an emperor. Even if he chooses all the talents from all over the world to assist the prince and teach the prince to study, there are many useless and many stupid princes in the world. If you don't want to study with the Hanlins, then let you do it. As Wang Shouren said, knowledge and action are united. Since you know the principles of the saints and have the intention to share my worries, this is enough. I will entrust you to be Duke Zhenguo, and from then on, you will serve the court as Duke Zhenguo."

The prince’s duty is to study and study hard. If the emperor lives longer, the prince still needs to live until his father is old, and the prince will learn to prepare until his old age.

But the disadvantages are visible to the naked eye. Most emperors are worried about the prince and dare not let the princes do things. The reason is very simple. The prince is the future emperor, and countless ministers will naturally put their bets on the prince.

If the prince was really allowed to do things, it would not take long before many people would join the prince's disciples and become the prince's gang members. At that time, could the emperor still control the prince?

Emperors have always tried their best to take the imperial power into their own hands, and they are hard to feel at ease even with their son!

But Emperor Hongzhi had no doubts about this. He knew that his country would be given to Zhu Houzhao sooner or later, and he had no choice. Moreover, he had too much touch on the prince's character. He might have ten thousand bad habits, but he had no thoughts about his father.

Emperor Hongzhi looked at Zhu Houzhao seriously and said, "But you must also understand that if you, Duke Zhenguo, do nothing, I will never let you down. What do you want to do? I support you to do it. This is because you are my son. I have taught you a lesson for many years, and I have never seen you repent at all. Since I can't change, what else can I do?"

"You did the right thing to do in the court this time. I will no longer stop you. You and I are father and son, you are my flesh and blood. I have told you a lot, just like you at your age. Originally... I thought about the hardships in the world, and I will let you suffer less, but since you want to do things, why don't I let you do it? Fang Jifan is a pretty good person..."

"not bad……"

Fang Jifan felt that this evaluation was a bit low. After all, he was much more tolerant of his disciples and disciples, and usually said, "I think you are very good."

"I feel more at ease with him by your side. There are also people like Wang Shouren, Liu Jie, Ouyang Zhi, etc., who are all from the West Mountain. I think they will not harm you. Do it well, so that I can see you with admiration, and I feel more at ease in the future."

Suddenly, Emperor Hongzhi started coughing. Fang Jifan raised his eyes and looked at him. Emperor Hongzhi worked hard on national affairs, which is well known. Now that he coughed and suddenly said these words again, Fang Jifan became alert.

"I... really want to take a break. Sometimes I feel that the burden on my shoulders is too heavy. I also hope that my son can share some things, Duke Zhenguo..."

Zhu Houzhao originally secretly gave Fang Jifan a wink, looking at you and was confused. But when he heard Emperor Hongzhi's cough, his heart suddenly sank. But when he thought of his father's encouragement to him today, he suddenly received great encouragement and said in a move: "I'm here."

Emperor Hongzhi said: "I will grow old. I feel more and more old. You are still young and vigorous, just like the sun is rising. I am really happy if you have this heart..."

As he said that, there was a little bit of wetness at the corners of his eyes.

"..." Fang Jifan sighed in his heart. The parents in the world are indeed the same. The ruthless family is all lies. If you let the emperor have only one son, you can see. Make sure that these princes jump around and do whatever they want, and they will be like Zhu Houzhao, and they will never die.

Zhu Houzhao heard Emperor Hongzhi's words and felt a sore throat: "Father, what's wrong with you? Don't scare me, my son can't stand the scare. I'm so pretty, why have you changed your temper? Otherwise, my son will not want this Duke, my son will beat me up."

Although he was still at a ignorant age, his father's words made him extremely uncomfortable.

Emperor Hongzhi waved his hand and said, "I have decided. In fact, you have handled the matter of Korea this time very beautifully. I have told you to be the Duke of Zhenguo. Then you are Duke of Zhenguo. A gentleman's word is as good as he can; but..."

Zhu Houzhao's eyes turned red, and she was wondering what was wrong with her father, and she became more and more unable to see through it.

"Father, please tell me, listen."

Emperor Hongzhi stared at Zhu Houzhao and said, "I just issued an oral edict to you. You are the Duke of Zhenguo. I recognize it in my heart. But you also know that my ancestors have the rules of my ancestors. I will inherit the great throne, inherit the destiny of heaven, and be at peace with the people. How can I make such a joke and enthrone my son as Duke?"

"What does it mean?" Zhu Houzhao was a little confused. He didn't understand.

You said you wanted to be a licensing certificate, but you turned your head and said you were just a verbal certificate. There was no black and white words. What should you do if you don’t recognize your father? This is not upright and your words are not right.

"It's not interesting. That's what I mean. In short, the imperial edict cannot come out of the cabinet, nor can it be drafted by the imperial edict."

"..." Zhu Houzhao said carefully: "What the father means is that he cannot come out of the palace... wouldn't he let his son ministers..."

Emperor Hongzhi looked stern: "Forged imperial edict, this is not good!"

“…”

Zhu Houzhao didn't expect that there would be such a routine, and he was so moved just now that he woke up suddenly.

Doesn’t this mean that if you do your own business, the forged imperial edict is true. If you make any mistake, you are brave enough?

That's... you don't suffer any loss, your father,

"My son... I probably understand." Zhu Houzhao said quietly, and his good mood suddenly subsided.

It is not good to forge an imperial edict, and this is an open word, so I have to forge it privately and play with my own things. I want to admit it all over the world, so I can't imagine it.

"What do you understand?"

"What does the father understand?" Zhu Houzhao looked at Emperor Hongzhi carefully.

Emperor Hongzhi did not say anything: "Forget it, I'm too lazy to ask."

He waved his hand and looked at Fang Jifan again: "Fang Jifan is also very rewarded, what should I reward? I haven't thought about it yet, well... Besides, I'm not allowed to forge imperial edicts at will in the future, so this is not good."

Zhu Houzhao was stunned, it sounded like a hint, it was obvious.

He glanced at Fang Jifan and Feng Haihunhou?

Fang Jifan felt a little uneasy, and suddenly felt like he was about to take the blame, but after thinking about it carefully...

I’m not afraid, Isn’t there any Liu Jin? It’s a big deal. When it’s time to take the blame, this guy will die first!

Otherwise, if you only care about eating and sleeping well, is the prince's tyrant so easy to be like?

But at this moment, hurried footsteps came from outside.

Then he saw an eunuch coming in and said, "Report to Your Majesty, Liu Jian, Grand Secretary of Wenyuan Pavilion, Xie Qian, and Li Dongyang are here."

Emperor Hongzhi glanced at Zhu Houzhao and reminded him seriously again: "Remember what I said."

Zhu Houzhao wanted to say that in fact, the minister still didn't understand a little, but Emperor Hongzhi didn't want to continue talking at all. At this time, Liu Jian and others had already entered the warm-up pavilion.

Liu Jian is anxious and angry.

He has been insomnia all night lately, his eyes are like panda eyes. He feels that if this continues, he will be dead soon.

Sometimes at night, he would not help but come to his son's study, put out the candles, sit for a night, his son's life and death are uncertain, how can a father not be heartbroken?

Today, a eunuch suddenly ordered the three of them to go to the warm-up hall. Liu Jian suddenly realized that there might be news from North Korea.

But, so urgent... it's not bad news, right?

He tried his best to make himself stand up straight. If this is the case, how should he perform?

In fact, as the son of the chief minister of the cabinet, it is necessary to die for the court, not to mention that all this is Liu Jie's choice. If he dies, as a father, he should also consider his reputation.

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Chapter completed!