Prodigal Son of the Ming Dynasty

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Chapter 122:

Hearing Liu Jian's sudden mention of the crown prince planting melons in Zhan Shi's mansion, Emperor Hongzhi suddenly became angry again.

Is the prince still growing those melons? This prodigal bastard, I thought that if he messed around for a while, enough would be enough!

These days, the state affairs are busy, and Emperor Hongzhi has neglected Zhan Shifu. Now that Liu Jian asked about this, could it be that the story of Zhan Shifu's melon planting has already spread?

Emperor Hongzhi sternly said angrily: "This rebellious son! He is really too stubborn. He can't listen to a word of my words. Let's see how I deal with him."

Liu Jian took a deep breath, exchanged glances with Xie Qian and Li Dongyang, and then let out the breath, and he said loudly: "Your Majesty, the melon... has been planted."

The melon...has been...planted!

Emperor Hongzhi wanted to reprimand him a few more words. Zhu Houzhao really disappointed him sometimes, and he was not too young. In two years, he would be married, but he was still so confused.

However, when he heard that the melon had been planted, his expression changed, he looked in disbelief, and thought it was a joke.

Liu Jian naturally saw what Emperor Hongzhi was thinking, and said, "Your Majesty, I have tasted this melon myself. It is very sweet and the flesh is luscious. I am wondering if this melon was grown in Zhan Shifu."

Emperor Hongzhi couldn't help trembling, his mouth trembled a little.

The solemnity of the Ninth Five-Year Lord in the past was completely replaced by this sudden astonishment, and he couldn't help saying: "Is the Qing family joking? How can you grow melons in winter?"

He remembered that Zhu Houzhao was severely beaten for this reason.

"I didn't believe it at first, but I have already tasted the melon, and the present is the truth." Now the melon is still in Liu Jian's stomach.

Emperor Hongzhi had a very strange expression on his face: "This...this...could it be a demon method?"

"I'm also very puzzled, but I just feel that this matter is of great importance." Liu Jian took a deep look at Emperor Hongzhi, and then continued word by word: "If it is not for the demon law, it can grow melons, then... Your Majesty, this matter is related to the community."

Jiangshan Sheji...

There is a basis for this statement, why?

The community is based on agriculture, and it would be a terrible thing if melons, fruits, and even grain could be grown in winter.

In an instant, Emperor Hongzhi's eyes full of doubts and shock revealed a different kind of brilliance.

The expression on his face gradually became solemn, and he couldn't help saying: "Immediately summon the prince to meet Fang Jifan, hurry, hurry!"

The Nuan Pavilion was already shaken, and the monarchs and ministers in the pavilion were all anxious and uneasy, but also with unspeakable expectations.

Is that really a melon grown? Really?

Countless questions came to my mind.

Emperor Hongzhi, however, seemed very anxious. He was pacing back and forth in the warm pavilion with his hands behind his back. His face turned red, and he couldn't help subconsciously saying, "Aiqing, do you think it's possible? What I mean is, will it..."

Speaking of this, he saw the bewildered faces of Liu Jian and the three of them, and couldn't help smiling wryly, yes, what's the use of asking them, I guess even they don't know anything about it.

Finally, under the anxious waiting of everyone, Zhu Houzhao and Fang Jifan came late.

But today, Zhu Houzhao is no longer aggrieved.

His face was flushed, and he even looked a little arrogant. Fang Jifan probably knew in his heart that once this melon appeared, it would definitely attract the attention of the palace, but he never expected that the palace would react so quickly.

As soon as he saw the two people coming, Emperor Hongzhi slammed his face and said, "Where's the melon?"

He obviously couldn't believe it. Before seeing the watermelon with his own eyes, Emperor Hongzhi still had doubts.

After all... this is really incredible.

Zhu Houzhao said without hesitation: "Report to Father, there is one more melon."

Emperor Hongzhi's eyes lit up: "Bring it, I'll take a look."

Zhu Houzhao smiled. He was beaten half to death when he hung from a tree last time, and now he still has lingering fears: "Where is the silver?"

These three words are really bold.

Emperor Hongzhi's face darkened instantly: "You..."

Obviously, Zhu Houzhao was full of confidence today, and said confidently: "This is planted with hard work. My son has spent countless efforts. How can my father take it without asking? My son has already prepared the melon. My father will give it to me." For three thousand taels of silver, I will definitely offer the melon to you."

"..."

This time, Fang Jifan was shocked. Others only sold it for ten taels, but his father sold it for three thousand taels? His Royal Highness... is really a talent, this... has given me a lot of inspiration...

When Emperor Hongzhi heard this, he was furious: "Zhu Houzhao, you are so courageous."

The pain was not in vain, Zhu Houzhao still remembered the hatred, he knelt down and said: "If the emperor wants to punish the minister, the minister is willing to accept it."

"..." This time, Emperor Hongzhi's old face turned red.

This is absolutely ridicule. Just two months ago, because of this kind of melon, he beat Zhu Houzhao all over his body. This guy, presumably, was not convinced. Now that the old matter is brought up again, he keeps saying that he is willing to accept punishment. Are you trying to poke my spine?

Is it because someone has planted melons and beat them again?

Right now, Emperor Hongzhi is

Anxious to see is to believe, finally had no choice but to say: "Okay, I will give you the silver, you get the melon first."

Zhu Houzhao was terribly stubborn in some respects, and he said righteously: "Give me the money first."

Emperor Hongzhi couldn't hold back his old face, he wanted to get angry, but he didn't know where the fire came from, so he had to be patient and winked at the eunuch beside him.

So the eunuch hurriedly went to fetch a stack of Daming banknotes, counted them and handed them to Zhu Houzhao.

Zhu Houzhao took the money and was very happy, even blushing with excitement. It has been a long time... I have never been so happy.

After getting the treasure note, Zhu Houzhao said, "Liu Jin, my son's companion, is waiting outside the Meridian Gate with melons in his arms, and the emperor ordered someone to fetch them."

Three thousand taels of silver, for the frugal Emperor Hongzhi, is still a pain in the heart. If it is not because he is eager to see this melon, and this melon is of great importance, Emperor Hongzhi will definitely not compromise.

Now... since the watermelon will be delivered soon, he becomes even more excited, pacing back and forth, looking very anxious.

But after a while, hurried footsteps came from outside, someone walked in with a watermelon in his arms, Emperor Hongzhi was taken aback, came... so fast? It's only been a while, I'm afraid the eunuch who went to fetch melons didn't even arrive at the Jinshui River, how could he go and come back?

Moreover, the eunuch who came was obviously not someone who was on duty in the Nuan Pavilion. This person looked familiar, but he was actually from Kunning Palace.

Holding a melon, the eunuch bowed down and said: "Your Majesty, His Highness the Prince sent two watermelons into the palace today, one for the Empress Dowager and one for the Empress Dowager. After the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager tasted it, they were full of praise. , thinking in my heart that the emperor is taking care of all kinds of affairs in the warm pavilion and working hard on the state affairs, so I ordered my servants to bring the remaining melons, so that your majesty can taste them."

As he spoke, he picked up a watermelon high.

"..." Emperor Hongzhi pulled his face, staring straight at the eunuch, unable to speak for a long time.

A stern light flashed in his eyes, and he looked at Zhu Houzhao.

Zhu Houzhao shivered involuntarily, and then quickly stuffed the treasure into his sleeve, expressing the meaning that the money and the goods are equal, and there will be no refund.

Fang Jifan also turned his face away, it seemed that the development direction of the story was slightly different from what he expected.

Emperor Hongzhi didn't know whether to laugh or cry, but still took a deep breath, and quickly focused on the watermelon.

He walked forward two steps quickly, came in front of the eunuch, and held the watermelon in his hands. This is the melon produced by the "Champion Marquis", and it is bigger than the melons grown by other melon vines. Emperor Hongzhi's eyes lit up, carefully After carefully observing the melon, the brilliance in his eyes suddenly became dazzling: "Is it really planted? Is it really planted?"

Maybe for Zhu Houzhao, growing melons is a game, but for Emperor Hongzhi, Liu Jian, Li Dongyang and Xie Qian, what matters is the issue of the community based on agriculture.

"Is this from Fang Jifan's plant?" Emperor Hongzhi raised his eyes, and his eyes fell on Fang Jifan.

He did remember, when he beat the prince back then, the prince tried his best to say that this was the melon that Fang Jifan and he planted together. At that time, Emperor Hongzhi didn't believe it.

Fang Jifan is a person who educates tribute students, how could he mess around with you prodigal bastard. You prodigal bastard, most likely want Fang Jifan to take the blame for you.

But now, the situation is different. Now that the melon has been planted, in the eyes of Emperor Hongzhi, Zhu Houzhao did not lie at the beginning. This melon was planted by Fang Jifan, and there is nothing wrong with it.

Fang Jifan said conveniently: "The minister and the crown prince planted them together. In order to take care of these melons, His Royal Highness the crown prince forgot to sleep and eat, and did not think about food or tea."

Zhu Houzhao had heard his father say that this is the melon planted by Fang Jifan. Immediately, there was a feeling that he had been beaten for nothing, but fortunately Fang Jifan relieved his cheeks, which made him feel a little better.

But Emperor Hongzhi stared and said: "How does the prince know how to grow melons?" He wanted to continue asking.

But after thinking about it carefully, he gave up the idea again, because Emperor Hongzhi was more concerned about: "Can the method of planting be generalized?"

Fang Jifan said: "Yes!"

After getting the answer of these two words, Emperor Hongzhi suddenly seemed ecstatic.

After the abnormal celestial phenomenon occurred, the cold weather in the north would last at least five months, nearly half a year, half a year, countless fields were barren there, supported by the money and food in the south of the Yangtze River, but the increasing number of refugees, but The court's confidant is in serious trouble.

And now... Fang Jifan's method of planting melons in winter can greatly alleviate the disaster?

Emperor Hongzhi stared at Fang Jifan, his voice trembled a little, took a deep breath, and said: "Then... Let me ask you again, besides melons, what else can you grow?"

Fang Jifan said: "Most of them can be planted, but...we still need to build a test field in Xishan to try planting first."

"What is the cost?" Emperor Hongzhi squinted his eyes. After all, he was not a meat eater, and soon realized that the key to the problem was the cost.

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A new day, a new chapter, a hard-working tiger, day and night, give everyone the melons he grows, friends who eat melons, can you support it?

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