MTL - Prodigal Son of the Ming Dynasty-v2 Chapter 1661 one thousand six hundred and seventeen

  Chapter 1661 Chapter 1617: Just be ruthless

   This is not a simple matter. During the migration process, some troubles will inevitably occur.

   This is also the reason why Fang Jifan came to send Zhou Tangsheng off.

  For those who are unwilling to migrate, there are always ways. The appearance of Qi Guogong is enough to make people terrified.

   After all, that is a ruthless character that even his own family sent to Huangjinzhou. It is not without trouble when the surname Fang migrated back then. There was a lot of trouble in Jiangnan...

   But so what, this family matter, Qi Guogong ordered the local officials to pack up all the people and send them away.

  How did Ren Fang's family struggle? Now, in this world, is there anyone with the surname Fang?

   Now that the Duke of Qi is sitting in the town in person, all the prefectures in the south of the Yangtze River are shaking.

   More ruthless is coming.

Fang Jifan sent all the yellow books to the prefectures and governments according to the origins of the gentry, and asked the local officials to ask people to relocate according to the roster. By analogy, use Tongzhi and Xiancheng to make up the number.

  Fang Jifan only needs quotas, but the quotas are not enough, and officials come to join in. As a result, the local people can be described as restless and complaining.

  The magistrate received the order, and apart from gnashing his teeth and swearing secretly, he also put on a face of indifference. Don't look at the fact that they and the gentry talk happily and call each other brothers and sisters, but for this sake, they are also stern and selfless.

   Occasionally, if there are people who make a lot of trouble, the officials will go to arrest them quickly. If it is not enough, they will notify the local guard.

  The gentry were reluctant in every possible way, but they still left and embarked on the road of blood and tears, but they stayed behind.

  Fang Jifan reorganized these lands one by one.

  Xishan Bank has mobilized a large number of manpower to take charge of property counting, and all land needs to be re-measured.

In many cases, a villain alone cannot accomplish anything. Such a big thing needs to rely on a trustworthy system and a method of doing things. This method must be combined with reality, and people must be motivated. , the consequences of things not being done.

  When Fang Jifan returned to Nanjing City, when he came to Xing Zai Jian Jia, he saw that the Six Departments of Nanjing had already been here, and Liu Yi, Minister of the Household Department, still had tears in his eyes.

  Fang Jifan ignored him and saluted Emperor Hongzhi himself: "I have seen Your Majesty."

  Emperor Hongzhi took a sip of tea in a leisurely manner, and nodded to Fang Jifan: "You came just in time, and we are talking about you."

  Fang Jifan smiled: "I don't know what you said about my son?"

  Emperor Hongzhi glanced at Liu Yi, but Liu Yi looked a bit embarrassed.

  Emperor Hongzhi frowned slightly, and then said: "I heard that there was a gentry in Nanjing who hanged himself. Liu Qing's family cried bitterly in front of me, saying that the tyrannical government was fiercer than a tiger, so that... some people put their lives at risk."

   committed suicide...

Fang Jifan was surprised, and said innocently with his big eyes wide open: "My ministers have always been good for them, exempting them from interest, exchanging the fertile land of Luzon for their bad land, that is, they move. His Majesty also covered the expenses along the way for them. The expenses for carriages, ships, and food and drink along the way did not miss a copper coin. They had a lot of things at home, and my son even asked them to go to their house to help them move. Thoughts to repay, actually threatened with death, why is that?"

...

But Fang Jifan said again: "Your Majesty, what Liu Gong said is not unreasonable. After all, the gentry have left their hometowns. They don't understand Luzon, so they have misunderstood. It is understandable. As for Liu Gong Weeping bitterly, it can be seen that Liu Gong is a kind person. In this court, how many people are like Liu Gong who care about gentry? Most of them are duplicity and have ulterior motives. My son admires Liu Gong very much. This is because, My son has always liked to be friends with kind people."

  Fang Jifan said, grinning at Liu Yi, with a kind expression on his face.

At first, Liu Yi was worried that Fang Jifan would retaliate, but now he finally heaved a sigh of relief after hearing Fang Jifan's words, but he couldn't help thinking, it seems that the old man still has a bit of an official voice. Nine times out of ten, this dog is also afraid of the old man.

  Thus...he only smiled faintly, but remained silent, and did not catch the olive branch that Fang Jifan handed over.

  He is also a man of dignity, how could he be in cahoots with Fang Jifan just because of Fang Jifan's soft words?

  Emperor Hongzhi seemed surprised, and a gentry hanged himself, which no one wanted to see.

  But... this is a national policy, how can it be easily changed because of this? Now that Liu Yi is using this to make a fuss, Fang Jifan approves instead, setting a precedent for this. I am afraid that by then, there will be more voices of opposition from inside and outside the court.

   This is a taboo!

At this time, Fang Jifan said with emotion: "Mr. Liu must have said that when the gentry arrive in Luzon, they are bound to die, so... their whole family is terrified, trembling, restless, panicking, right? My son...in fact, I have always been worried. This question, after all, is a land of foreign civilizations. Although the land is fertile, if something really happens, wouldn't it... go against His Majesty's original intention of loving the people? The gentry, after all, are also the people of my Daming, and they regard Your Majesty as Father, speaking of them, they are still son-in-law's uncles? Can son-in-law not care about them?"

   "Today, Mr. Liu cried bitterly for them, but it made my ministers suddenly enlightened. Your Majesty... is overjoyed, this is overjoyed."

  Emperor Hongzhi was taken aback for a moment, puzzled and asked, "Where does the joy come from?"

Fang Jifan said conveniently: "Your Majesty... what my ministers are worried about is the new attachment of Luzon. The gentry arrived in Luzon. It can be said that everything starts from the beginning. How much blood, tears and hardships are needed for this. Children and grandchildren, although the son is far away thousands of miles away, he still remembers them in his heart, but now, these problems can be easily solved. If His Majesty appoints a Luzon chief envoy to be responsible for the placement of the gentry and solve their problems , so... not only the imperial court feels at ease, but the gentry also feel reassured, isn't this... the best of both worlds?"

  Fang Jifan showed a sincere smile, and said immediately: "And now, this person is far away in the sky and close in front of us. Mr. Liu is kind and generous, and he is the most suitable candidate."

  Emperor Hongzhi looked at Liu Yi.

   Liu Yi... was dumbfounded.

  Go to Luzon to be the chief envoy? Can…

  I am the Minister of the Ministry of Hubu, even if it is the Minister of the Ministry of Hubu in Nanjing, it is still a minister.

  Fang Jifan, you bastard, you are so shameless, you actually want this old man to go to Luzon to be a political envoy?

  He felt the pain in his heart, as if he had been humiliated, and immediately said: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty...the old minister is old..."

   "It's okay, we can send more servants and maidservants to take good care of them along the way." Fang Jifan said immediately.

  Liu Yi took a deep breath: "The veteran just gave birth to a grandson..."

Fang Jifan said cheerfully: "This is wonderful. Originally, magistrates should not bring their family members with them when they take office, but there are exceptions to everything. Wouldn't it be good to bring Mr. Liu's whole family with him? In this way, Liu When you get there, you can work with peace of mind. Second, Liu Gong has set an example, and other gentry moved their families, so they are full of energy. Your Majesty... Liu Gong has read poetry and books, and he is the most sensible. The so-called food for the king , to share your worries, with Liu Gong as a person, of course he will not refuse. I implore Your Majesty for your permission."

  "Pfft..." Liu Yi felt a sweetness in his throat, and then, a mouthful of old blood suddenly spewed out from his mouth, he was out of breath.

  The mouthful of dark red blood spurted out, Liu Yi's body shook suddenly, his eyes lit up: "Your Majesty, look, the old minister is vomiting blood, the old minister is vomiting blood."

  His voice was full of excitement.

  Isn't Liu Yi fully aware of what happened these days? Emperor Hongzhi and Fang Jifan, a pair of monarchs and ministers, can do anything.

  I was just speaking out of righteousness, how could I know that Fang Jifan, a bastard, immediately began to retaliate, this bastard...he has no conscience.

  Thinking of going to Luzon, and taking his family with him, Liu Yi felt that he was going crazy. He wished he could die now, at least without dragging his family.

   But this mouthful of old blood seemed to prove something. Although he tried his best to look like he was in pain, there was unavoidable relief in his voice. This was timely blood.

  Emperor Hongzhi's gentle face just now showed a melancholy look again.

  Fang Jifan sneered in his heart, and then said happily: "Sometimes if you get angry, it's normal to vomit blood, and I often vomit blood too."

  Liu Yigang wanted to refute.

Fang Jifan immediately said: "However, this matter needs to be cautious. After all, Mr. Liu's health is important. In my opinion, I'd like to invite the doctors of Xishan Medical College to take a look in person. Don't worry, Mr. Liu, he must be the best doctor. Mr. Liu's body is a little hindered, and he will never let Mr. Liu go to Luzon."

   Liu Yi: "..."

Emperor Hongzhi's face softened, and he said: "Yes, it should be so. What Jifan said is very reasonable. Lu Song's new attachment should not be underestimated. Only when there are people I trust are there, I can rest assured. Tomorrow I will let the doctor Let the doctor stationed in Nanjing come to Liu Qing's family to see a doctor. If there is no problem, leave earlier to save me from worrying."

  Liu Yi's heart hurt even more. He felt dizzy and almost fainted, but he seemed to think that even if he fainted, Fang Jifan would definitely say that he fainted with joy as a dog.

  He felt limp and exhausted, fell to his knees with a plop, and wanted to say something...

   But Fang Jifan looked at him with a smile, and said: "Is Mr. Liu still reluctant to leave his ancestors? Or..."

  "No, no..." Liu Yi cheered up like a conditioned reflex, and hurriedly said: "Really... What nonsense, how can the remains of the ancestors be moved lightly?"

  (end of this chapter)