Chapter 389: The Emperor Says Goodbye to Old Shoufu (2 in 1)(2/2)
Neither Xu Guangqi nor Yuan Keli knew what to say.
Yuan Keli was even a little embarrassed because he didn't expect that Fang Congzhe was the first person to recommend to the emperor.
But now, when Fang Congzhe mentioned this, he felt a little ashamed.
"Duke Yuan!"
At this time, Fang Congzhe called Yuan Keli weakly again.
Seeing this, Zhu Youxiao hurriedly gave Yuan Keli a wink.
Yuan Keli came to Fang Congzhe and came near: "Yuan Fu!"
"You have never been afraid of the powerful and dared to do things. This is not as good as you. But we are ministers after all, and we have to follow the tune of the king and don't sing the protagonists yourself, so that they are good to you and the country!"
Fang Congzhe said.
Yuan Keli bowed and said, "I will remember it next."
Zhu Youxiao said at this time: "You Fang family does not need to give up the share of the official industry, and you have to leave a wealthy family for future generations."
"Didn't your Majesty agree to me first?"
"But I didn't expect you to be the request!"
"It's better to return it to the court. Children and grandchildren are incompetent and cannot be defended. If you leave it to them, you will harm them! Your Majesty cannot protect our Fang family for the rest of your life! Children and grandchildren have their own blessings! Doing this is also the selfish intention of the minister. I don't want the Fang family to be regarded as a thorn in the eyes by the people of the world!"
Fang Congzhe said, breathing shortly after saying, "Please, please, Your Majesty will fulfill it!"
"Don't worry! I promise you."
Zhu Youxiao had to admit that Fang Congzhe was indeed more experienced than himself in terms of insight into people's hearts and knew that some wealth and honor would only cause disaster for his descendants.
"I can't see the day when His Majesty completely wiped out the Eastern Captain!"
Fang Congzhe continued to say something, and after that, he closed his eyes and his raised hands drooped down.
"Yuanfu!"
"Love!"
...
Zhu Youxiao called out several times, but Fang Congzhe did not agree, but his face gradually became blue and purple.
The woman hiding behind the screen seemed to have a strong sixth sense and was already sobbing.
Zhu Youxiao couldn't help but turn around and want to call the Imperial Doctor, but saw Fang Shihong, who was sitting in a wheelchair, burst into tears.
Fang Shihui, who was only kneeling on the ground, did not respond.
"Return to the palace!"
Seeing this, Zhu Youxiao did not see the imperial physician again. He knew that he was staying here, which made it difficult for the Fang family to vent his emotions, so he cooperated to leave here first.
The eunuchs and officials who followed Zhu Youxiao also followed.
Yuan Keli looked back and looked with respect.
"Greatly send your Majesty!"
As soon as Zhu Youxiao walked out of the door, Fang Shihong, who had given him respectfully before, cried loudly: "Father!"
...
The next day.
Fang Shihong reported to his father's death.
Zhu Youxiao issued an order to give 5,000 yuan of silver to the sacrificial tribute, and ordered all powerful officials below the prince of the capital to set up road sacrifices, and posthumously presented to Taishi Fang Congzhe, who was specially promoted to the Guanglu Dafu, and went to the state of the pillars, and ordered his servants to enjoy the Taimiao.
However, Zhu Youxiao was not in a hurry to appoint a new prime minister.
For him, Fang Congzhe's sudden death seemed to make him realize that a new era was about to begin.
You know, according to the original history, it is now the first year of Chongzhen.
Next, he needs to personally identify who is the truly suitable prime minister.
Even if Fang Congzhe has recommendations, whether he is better than Fang Congzhe or has the same rank as Fang Congzhe needs to be judged personally.
Zhu Youxiao didn't want to use the wrong person. Like the original Chongzhen Dynasty, the chief minister changed many times, but none of them were reliable.
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"When did Fang Congzhe look down on me? He didn't mention my name before his death, but instead kept Yuan Liqing targeting him at all times! It's really abominable. No one guessed this old guy until he died!"
In the courtyard of Yishen Mansion, a big man wearing a scarlet official robe said angrily.
"No one expected this, I'm afraid that His Majesty wouldn't have expected it. He took the initiative to transfer the Fang family's shares in the official industry. Could it be that he had guessed that we had set his sights on the Fang family, harmed him first, and then seized the Fang family's property?"
Another younger man replied.
"Impossible! Even if he is scheming, he cannot predict what is going on!"
"Yes, but now, Fang Congzhe is better than before. This old slip-on has been in the court and has blocked too many people's way!"
Chapter completed!