After two hours of long conversation, Emperor Jing's expression gradually changed from seriousness to surprise.
And he showed his appreciation for Fang Zhengyi without any concealment.
Fang Zhengyi also felt that the conversation was very pleasant. Although life was good in Taoyuan County, there were really not many people around him who could talk.
As the emperor of a country, Emperor Jing could speak fluently and even draw inferences from one instance to another. This also made Fang Zhengyi feel like he could speak quickly.
Although it was Emperor Jing who asked questions and Fang Zhengyi took the lead, the topic was naturally brought to people's livelihood issues by him.
Regarding the product and technical issues that Jingdi was curious about, Fang Zhengyi was vague and would avoid them if possible.
There is no other reason. These things are the foundation of one's own identity. They haven't established a firm foothold yet, and it won't be time.
Although Emperor Jing was curious, he was obviously more concerned about the people's livelihood in Taoyuan County, so he didn't ask any more questions.
After talking for a long time, Emperor Jing sighed: "Okay... Fang Qing is a great talent! This folk governance method can be refined to this extent. I am deeply inspired."
Fang Zhengyi also returned to his nonchalant demeanor, as if he was talking to the old Li, and his whole body was in high spirits.
"Your Majesty, in fact, what these things are about is a sense of service! When I was in office, I always thought of serving the people, that's all!"
"I am not a county magistrate! I am just a public servant of the people!"
"..."
As soon as he finished speaking, Emperor Jing and the eunuchs in the imperial study looked at Fang Zhengyi in shock.
Servant of the people? Then who am I? ? Only you, Fang Zhengyi, can say such shocking words, right? !
Fang Zheng touched his nose awkwardly... Well, it seems that this concept is too early for Da Jing...
Emperor Jing twitched his lips: "Fang Qing is really... he can't stop talking without surprising words. No wonder he can write such poems..."
Fang Zhengyi became even more embarrassed: "Your Majesty is ridiculous. This sentence is not surprising, but I got it from the fragments of ancient books. I didn't expect that your Majesty would still remember it after I said it casually."
Emperor Jing laughed and said, "Have all the best fragments of ancient books in the world fallen into your hands, Fang Zheng?"
"I already know Fang Qing's talent well. If you have this poetic talent, don't hide it in front of me in the future. There is no need to explain!"
Fang Zhengyi: "..."
Then Emperor Jing said with a straight face: "Okay, let's get down to business."
"I am not entrusting the prince to you so that you can teach him the Four Books and Five Classics, the Book of Filial Piety and the Book of Rites."
"Yan Guoan is the number one scholar in the dynasty, but you are far inferior to him when it comes to studying classics!"
"What I am interested in is your unique ideas. The prince has an out-of-the-box temperament and is very compatible with you. You must teach him everything you have. Do you understand?"
Fang Zhengyi thought for a while and said, "If His Highness doesn't listen to me, what will I do?"
Emperor Jing smiled and said: "Oh, then it all depends on your ability. If you have to ask me about anything, who can't I use? Do I have to use you, Fang Zhengyi?"
Fang Zheng couldn't help but feel happy. It seemed that even the emperor was quite helpless towards the prince.
"I understand!"
"Huh? What do you understand? What will you do if the prince doesn't listen to his instructions?"
"Hit!" Fang Zheng said eloquently: "As the saying goes, if a small tree is not repaired, it will not grow straight, and if a person does not repair it, it will go wrong! A filial son will grow out of a stick, and a good person will grow out of a yellow thorn tree."
"The prince is a noble man. He lacks setbacks. It is normal for him to be unwilling to study and have a bad temper."
"At the same time, the prince is the heir apparent, so he must have the spirit to rise to the occasion of difficulties, and to rise to the occasion even if there are no difficulties!"
"Lack of setbacks, without such a spirit, how can we save all peoples from disaster in the future?"
"Only beatings can help the prince to become talented quickly! Beating him ten to eight times a year can only relax his muscles and bones. If beaten a hundred and eighty times a year, Kuchiki can also become a talented person."
"If he makes a mistake, he should be spanked frequently. If he makes a mistake, he will be able to shudder if he has bad thoughts in the future. This is called Pablo... well, it will not be effective without spanking."
"If you haven't made a mistake, you should fight him even more. You should take precautions to prevent the slightest mistake and extinguish the flames of his crimes! These are some of my experiences. Your Majesty, please refer to them."
Even if there are no difficulties, you have to go up even if you create difficulties? well said!
Emperor Jing was thoughtful and couldn't help but nodded: "It makes sense. It seems that I didn't hit him enough...but did Fang Qing's parents teach Fang Qing like this?"
Fang Zheng looked up to the sky and sighed, recalling: "Not bad!"
"I was beaten all the way to where I am today."
"When I was young, I was told by my parents to study hard. If I made any mistakes, I would inevitably be beaten. It was often my father who would beat me alone, or my parents who would beat me in pairs..."
"But even so, there are times when I feel tired and lazy. Even if I am hit with a stick, I am not willing to read a book again."
"At this time, my parents will give me chicken blood to boost my energy...I won't be afraid of His Majesty's ridicule if I say it. There are still people in my hometown who call me Chicken Baby."
Emperor Jing suddenly understood and sighed: "Thank you Fang Qing, no wonder you can achieve what you are today... But can drinking chicken blood improve your energy? This is the first time I have heard of it."
"No, it can only disgust people... When they are disgusted, they will become energetic. I think if the prince is lazy, I will give him a hard time."
"No matter what, if he doesn't accept it, you can come to me."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Then Emperor Jing picked up a gold medal on the imperial case and threw it directly to Fang Zheng: "With this gold medal, you can enter and leave the palace freely. You must always teach the prince that you can do things cheaply."
"Yan Guoan also has a piece of this gold medal. I know there is a rift between the two of you, but he is your superior officer, so you should be careful with your words."
"Today in the main hall, all the officials are displeased with you. Although I admire you, I treat all ministers equally and will never protect you!"
"Remember, as a minister, you must fulfill your duties and be loyal. With your ability, as long as you don't make mistakes, it is possible for you to join the cabinet and worship the prime minister in the future?"
"How far you can go the rest of the way is up to you."
It seems that His Majesty is also a good at painting big cakes and filling chickens with blood! Mr. Fang mentioned the matter of entering the cabinet to pay homage to the prime minister on the first day he came here? OK!
As soon as Fang Zheng took the gold medal, he tied it around his waist.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"Then I will go to Zhan Shifu to order some mao now?"
Emperor Jing looked Fang Zhengyi up and down.
"No need! You can go back home for now! Go to Zhan Shifu tomorrow to order some mao."
"Uh, why?" Fang Zhengyi looked at Emperor Jing in confusion.
Emperor Jing couldn't help but smile when he saw Fang Zheng looking disheveled and covered in ink spots.
"Nothing, remember not to delay tomorrow morning...Also, go change into official uniform and come back dressed tomorrow!"
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