Emperor Jing had a mysterious expression on his face, and thought to himself, he will probably mention Miao Han's matter, and I will just go with the flow.
Miaohan is not young anymore, it would be inappropriate to delay it any further.
Fang Zheng clasped his fists and said, "Then I will not be polite. Your Majesty, please agree to open the sea!"
"......"
The expression on Emperor Jing's face froze, and he said in a tone full of disbelief: "Say it again?"
"Your Majesty, please agree to open the sea!" Fang Zhengyi said again with a firm tone!
Of course I didn't expect it to work, but I was just trying it out. What if it really worked? People should still have fantasies.
Emperor Jing was silent. This was completely beyond his expectations. He looked at Fang Zhengyi and said slowly, "Do you think I can agree to anything you ask for? Do you think I will give you my treasury if you want it?"
"I don't...."
"Shut up!" Emperor Jing slammed the table and stood up, his face full of indignation. "How can you play with national affairs? Speak again!"
Fang Zhengyi said with a stiff upper lip: "This... I am devoted to the country and Your Majesty. State affairs are my family affairs. Opening up the sea is for the benefit of all the people in the world and for the future of our Dajing. How can it be a joke?"
Emperor Jing's expression eased a little. Although Fang Zhengyi was not very sure about what he said, he was trustworthy when it came to serious matters.
Thinking of this, Emperor Jing sat in his original position, with a sullen face: "I can satisfy your personal affairs, but state affairs are not something you can control alone? Speak again."
Fang Zhengyi fell into deep thought...
What? Personal matters, what personal matters can't I achieve? I've made so much money and climbed so high.
I, Fang Zhengyi, no longer have any dreams other than changing history. This kind of life is really pathetic...
"How long do you want to think about it? Do you think I have too much time and I can't waste it by accompanying you here all the time? Tell me quickly." Emperor Jing urged.
"Your Majesty...Your Majesty would like to...beg to marry the princess, ahem!" After saying this, Fang Zheng began to become shy.
Even though I have a thicker skin than the corner of a city wall, this is the first time such a thing has happened.
He had never done this in his previous life. After he said this, he felt as if the emperor in front of him had really become his father-in-law. The atmosphere became extremely awkward.
A hint of smile flashed across Emperor Jing's originally serious face for a moment, and then he returned to his serious expression.
You bastard! You dare to say anything at court meetings, but you hesitate when it comes to serious matters!
If Miaohan delays any longer, she will become an old maid!
Emperor Jing spoke slowly, his tone full of majesty: "How presumptuous! Do you know what you are saying?"
"I would like to marry the princess. Your Majesty, please grant me the marriage!"
"Asshole! Do you think you can talk nonsense in front of me just because you have done something great? You want to marry Miao Han, but on what basis? Do you think I should agree to your request just because of your empty words?" Emperor Jing was furious again, "Don't be so arrogant in front of me!"
"Then I'll say it again...Your Majesty, please just give me some gold or silver. I'm not picky."
"Get out! Get out! I don't want to see you!"
After taking a quick glance at Emperor Jing who was staring at him hungrily, Fang Zhengyi did not leave in a hurry. His mind started to race.
Hiss... I didn't say which princess I would marry, so how come you said it yourself? Is it settled?
And he didn’t let me repeat it this time... He just said nothing... Could it be that he wanted a dowry?
I had previously promised to give him a 20% stake in Taoyuan County, and after doing the accounts, he would have to pay nearly 10,000 taels of silver to the treasury every year.
Aren’t you satisfied with this?
I'm afraid that sending money won't work this time. The Lu family's treasury has been raided, and several million taels are still on the way. I'm afraid that spending money this time won't solve the problem.
Seeing that he didn't move, Emperor Jing sneered in his heart.
This kid has had such a smooth journey that I agreed to him directly, as if he thought I was easy to talk to about anything.
"Why don't you leave? What are you thinking about?"
Fang Zhengyi calmed down and changed the subject, "I have something else to report. The development of gunpowder in Taoyuan County has been successful."
"Really?" Emperor Jing's eyes lit up, and then he became puzzled again: "Why didn't the people I left in Taoyuan County report it first?"
"Your Majesty, this is the case. Research and development is done in groups. The Taoyuan County group came up with the results first. They are probably still discussing with each other, so they haven't had time to present it to Your Majesty yet."
Emperor Jing nodded and said, "This is a great achievement. Send someone to deliver the gunpowder to the palace tomorrow. I want to see it myself!"
"Your Majesty, no! Please allow me to keep you in suspense. Although gunpowder has been successfully developed, it requires supporting facilities to exert its power. Once it is developed, I would like to present it to Your Majesty."
"Besides that, I got an interesting Western toy from the King of Wu. I am ordering someone to make a replica of it. Once it's done, I will present it to Your Majesty." Fang Zheng said.
"Western stuff? You seem to be particularly interested in the West. Do you know something about it?" Emperor Jing asked.
"This... My father met a Western missionary when he was young, so he knows a lot about the West." Fang Zhengyi said, "Your Majesty, the West is definitely not a barbarian land, and it is definitely not as simple as we imagine. That's why I strongly advocate opening the sea to explore the Western world in order to prevent a great enemy from attacking us one day in the future. We can't be ignorant by then."
Emperor Jing did not take over the conversation, but asked: "This is the first time I hear you mention your parents. They used to..."
"They are in another world..." Fang Zhengyi said first.
Emperor Jing felt grateful and a little guilty. As time passed, his memory had faded. He had checked Fang Zhengyi's information before and found out that both his parents had passed away.
"I already know about this matter. Go to the Northern Pacification Office as soon as possible. The matter of opening the sea involves a lot of interference. It is not as simple as you think. Don't mention it again in the future."
"Then I want to marry the princess. Your Majesty promised me anything..."
"Get out!" Emperor Jing pointed to the door expressionlessly.
Although Emperor Jing did not agree, he did not deny it either. Maybe there is still a hope!
Fang Zheng left the imperial study in dejection and headed straight for Mingluan Palace without a second thought.
He walked into the Mingluan Palace with familiarity, and heard the sound of a loom inside, frowning.
When I went deeper, I saw Li Miaohan sitting in front of the loom, she was busy with her work with a serious look on her face.
A pair of crystal-clear little hands were constantly fiddling with it.
When the palace maids on both sides saw him about to open his mouth to report, Fang Zhengyi quickly put his index finger to his lips.
Then he quietly walked behind Li Miaohan.
She didn't say anything, but just stood there quietly until she had woven a complete long piece of cloth.
Joy appeared on her pretty face and she wiped the sweat from her forehead.
Fang Zhengyi stretched out his hand, covered her eyes from behind, and whispered in her ear: "Guess who I am?"
Li Miaohan's whole body froze, and Fang Zheng felt the palm of his hand and fingers gradually become wet...
Seeing that the beauty seemed to be crying, Fang Zheng quickly let go of her hand and walked around her side.
Li Miaohan's eyes were slightly red. She wiped her eyes and smiled, "You're back?"
"I'm back."
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