Liu Fan felt even more embarrassed when he received Xu Guangqi's two gifts, the purpose of his coming this time was to help, but not to show off in front of others, although this feeling of being grateful by historical celebrities is great, but people are seventy years old, and they have to give themselves a big gift, and it is not what a promising young man should do when he gets there, Liu Fan feels that he should do something.

"Poof" Liu Fan knelt on the ground and said loudly, "Liu Fan has been yearning for Mr. Western learning for a long time, and I implore Mr. to accept Liu Fan as a disciple!" ”

"This..."The father and son in the room looked at each other, caught off guard by Liu Fan's sudden action. Xu Ji hurriedly supported Liu Fan and said, "Jimin! My father is very old, and his health is not good when he comes in, so he really doesn't have the energy to teach his disciples! ”

Liu Fan was unmoved, and continued to kneel and said, "Sir! To tell the truth, the reason why I am willing to take a big risk this time is also to admire Mr. Chu Yang for being a master of Chinese and Western studies, and even more to admire his ability to cast cannons. To tell the truth, I am also full of admiration for Mr., Mr. "Geometric Original" and other works have also been read, in the next believes that now Western science and technology have comprehensively surpassed the Ming Dynasty, especially in navigation is to leave the Ming far behind. The Ming people have too little understanding of the world, and the scholars always think that the Ming Dynasty is the **** country, but they don't know that now the Western colonies have spread all over the world, the world is so big, and the places are occupied by the Europeans. Liu Fan's tone was a little choked when he spoke, and he kowtowed again, "Please also ask Mr. to accept me as an apprentice, and let Liu Fan make a contribution to this!" At the very least, we must fight for my Ming descendants! ”

Xu Guangqi's father and son listened to Liu Fan's words, and their hearts were also shocked, and when Liu Fan said the end, Xu Guangqi trembled and helped Liu Fan up and said, "Okay!" You disciple old man accept it! ”

Liu Fan was overjoyed: "The disciple has seen the teacher!" Then he prostrated his head a third time.

"Congratulations to my father for accepting his beloved apprentice!" Xu Ji saw that the matter was a foregone conclusion, and he was not easy to object, and he was also full of agreement with Liu Fan's words.

Xu Guangqi smiled: "Haha! I didn't expect the old man to have such a creation before he died. What providence! Get up quickly! ”

After that, he picked up Liu Fan and pulled him to his side, and continued: "I didn't expect Jimin to have such a deep understanding of the West at a young age, it's rare!" ”

"The teacher has a good reputation! The disciple just came into contact with a few more Western missionaries, and learned more because of curiosity! Liu Fan said humbly

Xu Guangqi said with a smile: "That's also very rare!" Jimin's young age and such achievements are inseparable from your studious attitude. No wonder Your Majesty thinks so highly of you. It's a shame to say that the old man is in a high position, but he can't even save the early sun, and he has to rely on you, a junior, to help! ”

Liu Fan persuaded: "Teacher, now that everyone is a family, it is only natural for me to save Senior Brother Chuyang!" This matter depends on the teacher's maneuvering! The disciple is alone, and I am afraid that he will not be able to resist the siege of the courtiers. ”

Xu Guangqi nodded when he heard this, "Hmm! The old man will contact his colleagues tomorrow! Let's write to Your Majesty! But now Wen Tiren and his party are covering the sky in the middle of the court, even the old man feels quite powerless! A few days ago, the old man also contacted Zhou Yanru and others, and they also pleaded with His Majesty! I had no choice but to be rejected by His Majesty! ”

"Don't worry, teacher! The disciple is now gaining His Majesty's trust, and he has a million taels of silver as a guarantee, but he is only pardoning a person's capital crime, and I believe that His Majesty will not refuse! What's more, Wen Tiren's status in His Majesty's heart may not be much higher than that of his disciples! With the help of teachers, this matter is already nine out of ten! In the afternoon I went to see His Majesty and struck while the iron was hot to settle the matter. Liu Fan said confidently

Xu Guangqi was overjoyed and said, "I am relieved to have the help of the people!" ”

The two chatted about some details again, and then Liu Fan said goodbye and left. Originally, Xu Guangqi wanted to keep Liu Fan to eat together, but Liu Fan was worried that things would change, so he excused himself and said that he would solve Sun Yuanhua's matter first. In the end, Xu Guangqi had no choice but to let Liu Fan leave. In the end, he also told Liu Fan that after Sun Yuanhua was released, he would gather relatives and friends to hold a formal apprenticeship ceremony for Liu Fan.

After coming out of the Xu Mansion, Liu Fan immediately entered the palace to ask to see Chongzhen. and explained the reason to Chongzhen, and asked Chongzhen to mediate and let Wen Tiren let Sun Yuanhua go. At noon, Chongzhen invited Wen Tiren to dine together.

During the banquet, Chongzhen said to the two: "Tiren! Helping the people! You two are my right-hand men, and I have called you here to get to know each other. I hope that there will be no contradictions between you, and that you can work together to serve me! ”

Wen Tiren was a little stunned when he heard this! Who is he, the head of the cabinet! It can be said that one person is below ten thousand people, and he has achieved the ultimate in people! This Liu Fancai is a small military attache from the fifth grade, and it stands to reason that he is not qualified to carry his own shoes. Hearing Chongzhen compare the two of them like this, the shock in his heart was silent. Fortunately, Wen Tiren's psychological quality is excellent, although he was shocked in his heart, he still smiled and said, "Yes!" Your Majesty! Chen Ye had long heard that Jimin was talented and a rare talent, but he never thought that he would be so outstanding. This time I saw it, and it really lived up to its reputation! After speaking, he nodded to Liu Fan to show his closeness.

Liu Fan also hurriedly stood up and said, "I've seen Wen Shoufu in my humble position!" ”

Wen Tiren smiled: "Jimin is too polite!" You and I should help each other as ministers! Serve Your Majesty and serve the Ming Dynasty! ”

Chongzhen smiled and said, "Tiren! This time, Jimin has come to you to discuss something! It's rare to help the people ask me once, and I can't refuse, so I have to trouble you to come here! Say it yourself! ”

"Yes! Your Majesty! Liu Fan bowed and replied. Then he turned to Wen Tiren and said, "Shousuke-sama! I want to have something to ask for, and a few days ago, I was entrusted by my teacher! I want to intercede for my senior brother Sun Chuyang! The senior brother is loyal and honest, and he was deceived by the traitor Kong Youde, which led to a big mistake! After many investigations, it was found that there was another hidden truth in this matter! Your Majesty has been revealed! Now I would like to implore Lord Shousuke to administer justice and reopen this case! "It's a deep joke.

Wen Tiren hurriedly got up and said, "Jimin! This matter is not within the scope of my officer's duties! Your Majesty already knows about this! Please let Your Majesty call the shots and hand it over to Dali Temple for a new trial! This official is also powerless! Jimin is asking for the wrong person! ”

Liu Fan continued: "Lord Shoufu's words are wrong! As the head of the cabinet, the lord is in charge of the affairs of the DPRK and China, and it is only by the nod of the lord that the ministers of the DPRK and the Central Government can respond to this matter! I hope you don't shirk! Thank you again! ”

"This..."Wen Tiren glanced at Chongzhen with some embarrassment, and saw Chongzhen nodding with a smile on his face, and then said, "Okay!" Let's do our best! ”

"Thank you, sir!" Liu Fan thanked again

Chongzhen nodded with satisfaction when he saw Wen Tiren agreeing, and said with a smile: "Since this matter has been resolved, the three of us monarchs and ministers should get close to each other!" Come! Fill this cup! ”

The two hurriedly stood up and toasted yes! For a while, the atmosphere was full of harmony.