Fang Zhengyi hurriedly came to the rescue: "I asked him to accompany me. Why did Brother Guo come to the East Palace?"
Guo Tianyang looked at Liu Jin and sneered: "You don't have any eyesight! Master Fang interceded today, so forget it, why don't you get out of here?"
"Yes Yes Yes!"
Liu Jin ran away in a hurry, and Guo Tianyang put on his smiling face again.
"Master Fang, our family has been looking for you all the time, and you are really in the East Palace."
"Looking for me? What's important?"
Guo Tianyang nodded and said seriously: "Master Fang, Your Majesty has a decree, please accept it."
Fang Zheng had a serious look on his face. He didn't have time to think too much, so he put on his official robe and became serious.
Guo Tianyang unfolded the imperial edict in his hand and said: "The emperor is entrusted by heaven. The edict says that the Fang family is a family of loyalty and filial piety. He has a son, Fang Zhengyi, who is a senior citizen. He is called a township and county by virtue. He practices filial piety and righteousness. He has always been married to my family and lived in the past. When we were married, we had a good relationship with each other and gave birth to a good son who became my tiger minister. His benevolence was deep and his good reputation was immeasurable. His love was detailed in the classics. When he was in the imperial seal, he could be awarded the title of Prince Consort.
The way of husband and wife, the ethics of human beings, the timing of marriage, and the importance of etiquette. When an emperor's daughter marries, she must choose the old term of honor. This is the same ancient and modern principles. I now order you Fang Zhengyi to be the Prince Consort, and you will be a strong husband. Tao, don't be pampered, don't be arrogant, always respect your family, use the meaning of calling your relatives, obey my words strictly, don't be lazy. "
"I...accept the order..."
As soon as Fang Zheng received the imperial edict, he looked a little dazed.
Granted... a marriage? It's just that the marriage came really suddenly.
No wonder... no wonder no reward was given.
Together they took the daughter as payment, this father-in-law is really a thief.
I had never been married in my previous life, but in this life I was the first one to fall in love with Li Miaohan.
But now we still have two at home...
After thinking about it, Fang Zhengyi began to worry about gains and losses again, and his heart was inevitably a little complicated.
Guo Tianyang said with a smile: "Congratulations, Prince Consort Fang, you will be a family with His Majesty from now on. We don't dare to call you good brother anymore."
"Brother Guo, why are you so polite? You can call me whatever you want in private." Fang Zheng turned around and said, "Well...how much does the bride price cost?"
"Ah? Betrothal gift? Are you talking about betrothal gift?" Guo Tianyang asked.
"right."
Guo Tianyang said: "Oh, the standard of royal marriage is naturally not low. The specific number... depends on the Ministry of Rites. My dear brother, can you still have no money?"
"No! That's impossible! The bride price is high, according to Jiangxi standards!"
"Where is Jiangxi?" Guo Tianyang wondered.
"Nothing, the highest standard in my hometown." Fang Zheng said: "Then... when will we get married and what should I do? Let me be mentally prepared. I have no experience!"
Guo Tianyang smiled and said: "You are not even experienced as a consort. However, the Ministry of Etiquette will contact you. Once you choose an auspicious day, you can get married. Then you can perform the six rites."
"But Mr. Fang, you don't have to worry now. His Highness specifically told our family not to go to Mingluan Palace before you get married."
"In addition, we have to wait until the results of your competition with the Ministry of Engineering come out before we talk about it, so as not to affect you. Even if you can't compare, it doesn't matter. Don't be afraid of losing face and forcing yourself too much. It's normal if you can't compare."
"In the future, you must act steadily and don't be irritable!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your advice." Fang Zheng sighed inwardly.
When you don't want success, you can do whatever you want.
But on such a day, why do you feel so stressed?
"Brother, how confident are you in competing with the Ministry of Industry?" Guo Tianyang asked quietly.
"Why, Brother Guo, are you also concerned about this matter?" Fang Zheng smiled to himself, but he didn't expect that he was quite concerned about this matter.
"Brother Xian, the one below... started a gambling game, cough, you understand." Guo Tianyang's face turned red.
"Is this still happening in the palace?" Fang Zheng was surprised. Wherever there are people, there are rivers and lakes!
Guo Tianyang chuckled: "Humans, this happens everywhere! The palace is no exception. The people in our family just want to save some money so that they can live a good life in their later years."
"I don't dare to vouch for this, but I can tell you the truth. The craftsmanship in Taoyuan County is far inferior to that of the palace, but for creativity, even ten industrial departments can't do it. Brother Guo, you can taste it yourself. .”
Guo Tianyang blinked.
Craftsmanship is far inferior to creativity? Gunpowder and muskets in Taoyuan County were obtained by chance.
The same thing must be won by the palace!
After thinking about it, Guo Tianyang said happily: "I understand."
As he spoke, he looked in the direction of Li Yuanzhao's bedroom and sighed: "Oh, your Majesty just asked me to deliver the order, so I came to see how the prince is doing. He said he was ill this morning and did not go to court. I have to go and see your highness first."
"Don't go, Brother Guo. He is sleeping. He was injured during the martial arts practice yesterday. It's not a big problem. You can go back to see His Majesty directly."
Guo Tianyang nodded: "Okay, let's go back and recover first."
After Guo Tianyang left, Fang Zhengyi took out the imperial edict and read it over and over again.
Sometimes he giggles, sometimes he frowns.
Until Li Yuanzhao's shout appeared in the yard.
"Liu Banban! Liu Banban! I need to get dressed, where is the person?"
Fang Zheng hurriedly stuffed the imperial edict into his arms and went to the door to wait silently.
After a while, Li Yuanzhao yawned and walked out of the room.
Seeing Fang Zhengyi at the door, he smiled and said, "Old Fang, do you want to see me for anything? Are you going to eat?"
Eat when you wake up? Good guy, it’s great to be young!
Fang Zheng smiled and said: "Your Highness, you are really capable! The thugs fought with guns all night, will the ammunition they took away from Taoyuan County be enough?"
Li Yuanzhao yawned again, covered his mouth and said, "I prefer shooting. I ran out of ammunition last night. Please help me get some more."
"By the way, what are you doing with me?"
"You missed a good show today, and the opening of the sea has been decided."
"Really?" Li Yuanzhao's eyes widened, he stepped forward and slapped Fang Zheng on the shoulder, and said excitedly: "You still have a way! This time, let's get a fleet out and let my father know that the earth is round!"
"Uh..., and what's more, I suggest that your Majesty establish the Royal Academy of Sciences and its affiliated colleges, and prepare to make more inventions that benefit the people in the future."
"That's great! That's a great thing! This is a good suggestion. Now I feel more and more that science is a good thing. Isn't that penicillin and gunpowder all made by science? There are endless mysteries in it, and I also want to learn from it. "Yeah." Li Yuanzhao said excitedly, "Father must have agreed."
Fang Zheng nodded: "Your Majesty doesn't have any objections, but the Ministry of Industry has strong objections. I'm afraid they think we are going to steal their jobs."
"So today we made a bet in the court. It will last for one month, and both parties will produce results. After letting the ministers taste it, they will decide whether to establish an academy of sciences."
"There are some treasures in Taoyuan County. I think it will definitely make people's eyes shine when they are taken out. But I am not sure about the aesthetics and opinions of this palace. Your Highness, do you want to come with me to have a look?"
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