Save the Bachelor of Heaven

“I think it’s my concubine’s opinion that Jiagui is suffering from heart disease, and heart disease requires heart medicine.” Lang Hua advised again.

Although Jin Yuyan was not favored by the emperor, she was honest and honest, so she was highly regarded by Langya.

 In the palace, she and Gao Xiyue were both popular people in front of Lang Hua. Therefore, Lang Hua was also willing to help them speak a word to please the emperor.

"I don't have the medicine for her." Xiang Nan waved his hand and stood up immediately.

“What does the emperor mean by this?” Lang Hua asked doubtfully after hearing this. She could tell that Xiang Nan seemed to have something in his words.

"Langya, although you are virtuous, you still don't have enough experience. You have forgotten that there is a saying in this world, which is called 'Knowing people, knowing faces but not knowing hearts'." Xiang Nan smiled and said, "Some people appear to be your good sisters, but in fact they are your good sisters." Do you really know what you think in private?"

 “…” Lang Hua was startled again after hearing this.

“I won’t say anything unnecessary. You can think about it yourself.” Xiang Nan waved his hand and said with a smile, “You can gain wisdom only by going through a difficult time.”

Langhua had no choice but to nod.

 …

“Su Lian, what do you think the emperor meant?” After Xiang Nan left, Lang Hua called Su Lian to him and asked.

"I didn't understand it either. It seemed to be alluding to Jia Gui. It's not as simple as it seems. One thing in front of you and another behind your back." Su Lian thought for a moment and said.

“I think that’s what it means.” Lang Hua nodded, “The emperor also said, ‘I don’t have the medicine to cure her heart ailment.’ It seems to mean that there is someone else in Jiagui’s heart.”

 “That seems to be the case.” Su Lian nodded.

“No wonder the emperor has been treating all his concubines equally for so many years, except Jia Gui.” Lang Hua nodded and said, “That’s it.”

"However, Mr. Jiagui should be loyal to the empress, right?" Su Lian asked again.

"I thought so before the emperor said it. But after listening to the emperor's words, I am not sure now." Langhua waved her hands and said, "Su Lian, please help me pay more attention to Jiagui in the future to see if she is One thing on the surface and another behind the scenes.”

“Yes, empress.” Su Lian nodded.

 …

 In the following period, Xiang Nan continued to promote the reform of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

 The tax revenue of more than ten checkpoints under its jurisdiction were all handed over to the Ministry of Household Affairs by Xiang Nan, including Chongwenmen, Left-wing Tax Yamen, Right-wing Tax Yamen, Guihua City, Shanhaiguan, Zhangjiakou, etc...

These tax cards can earn Xiang Nan hundreds of thousands of taels of silver every year, but in fact, most of the tax money has been embezzled by the tax officers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

They not only enriched their own pockets and enriched themselves, but also imposed additional taxes, making business trips miserable. But because the tax collectors were sent by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, even local officials and censors could not interfere.

Therefore, Xiang Nan handed over the tax cards originally controlled by the Ministry of Internal Affairs to the Ministry of Household Affairs, and local officials were responsible for collecting taxes. In this way, if local officials dare to collect exorbitant taxes and miscellaneous taxes, the Yushi Yanguan will not sit idly by and ignore it.

 Compared to leaving it to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, it is much more transparent.

 Cha Bilong, the Minister of Household Affairs, suddenly got so many tax cards, so he was naturally very happy. As the Minister of Household Affairs, the more channels for making money, the better.

These checkpoints can only earn four to five million taels of silver per year in the hands of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

  However, after the Ministry of Household Affairs is responsible, tax revenue can be increased by at least two million taels per year, which will be of great use.

Xiang Nan is also planning to establish a Shipping Department in the future to do business with the world and replace the Thirteenth Bank of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. By then, the Qing Dynasty could make a lot of money from overseas trade alone.

"The grass on the original plain dries up every year. Wild fires never burn it out, but it grows again when the spring breeze blows..." a child recited aloud.

"Yong Cong, you memorized it very well." Xiang Nan nodded approvingly, "Next, Yong Qi, "Painting"."

“The mountains look colorful from a distance, but the water is silent up close. The flowers are still there when spring is gone, and the birds are not surprised when people come.” Another child recited loudly.

"Okay." Xiang Nan nodded, "You have done well in your lessons. Huang Ama is very satisfied. Li Yu, reward!"

"Yes, Your Majesty." Li Yu responded, and then handed over the gifts prepared by Xiang Nan to the princes.

 After lunch every day, Xiang Nan would come to the study to take a look and check the homework of his brothers.

There are three princes currently studying in the study room, namely the eldest brother Yong Huang, the second prince Yong Cong, and the third prince Yong Qi.

The eldest brother Yonghuang was born in the eighth year of Yongzheng's reign. He is now eight years old and has begun to study the Four Books. In addition, Xiang Nan also wrote to him about mathematics, foreign languages, geography, and physics, so that he could learn more knowledge.

 The second elder brother Yongcong was born in the 10th year of Yongzheng reign. He is already five years old this year. He is currently studying the Three Character Classic, Hundred Family Surnames and the Thousand Character Classic. In addition, Xiang Nan also wrote Pinyin teaching materials so that his pronunciation can be more accurate.

The third elder brother Yongqi was born in the eleventh year of Yongzheng, only four months younger than Yongcong. He is also studying in the study room, and is also learning the Three-Character Classic, Hundred Family Surnames and Thousand-Character Classic.

 …

  Xiang Nan prepared a pure mud inkstone for Yonghuang. Chengni inkstone was once one of the four famous inkstones, together with Duan inkstone, She inkstone and Tao inkstone. However, Duan inkstone, She inkstone and Tao inkstone are all made of stone, while Chengni inkstone is actually fired from clay.

 Because the production method is extremely complicated and the production process is also very confidential, by the early Qing Dynasty, the production of Chengni Inkstone had been lost.

Therefore, the price of pure mud inkstones, which are the only ones left in the world, has doubled. One inkstone is even worth thousands of gold, which is really incredible.

However, the pure mud inkstone that Xiang Nan gave to Yonghuang was made by him using the ancient method at his request. The ancient method of making Chengni inkstones was recreated after the founding of New China.

Xiang Nan inherited Cheng Jianjun’s porcelain making technology and had a certain understanding of it, so according to his method, the manufacturing office fired a batch of pure mud inkstones.

Xiang Nan also plans to bake some lost ancient porcelain, such as secret porcelain, Ru kiln, and Jun kiln, for sale in the future. High-end porcelain is already very popular, and Xiang Nan believes that these antique porcelain can be sold at a very good price.

 What he rewarded Yong Cong was a set of fine Hu brushes. Hu pens are known as "the crown of pens". A set of high-quality Hu pens can be worth up to one hundred taels of silver.

 The reward given to Yongqi was a side of fine Hui ink. Hui ink, Duan inkstone, rice paper, and Hu pen are the best among the four treasures of the study, with the greatest reputation and the best quality.

Hui ink falls off the paper like paint, with a dark and lustrous color that does not fade over a long period of time. It does not stick to paper and pen, has a strong fragrance, and has rich texture and smooth texture. It is known to be light when picked up, clear when rubbed, fragrant when smelled, hard as jade, and silent when grinding. A little bit is like paint, and it has a reputation that lasts forever. It is just right to give it to Yongqi.

 …

 “Thank you, Emperor Ama, for your reward~” The three of them knelt down and kowtowed.

"Everyone, get up." Xiang Nan smiled and said, "I give you inkstones, pens, and ink in the hope that you can study well. Reading can learn knowledge, inspire wisdom, understand truth, cultivate sentiment, and increase self-cultivation. Amma I hope each of you can get happiness from books."

 “My son, I would like to obey the teachings of Emperor Ama.” The three of them said again.

"Okay, you guys should study hard." Xiang Nan touched the heads of the three of them and said.

Yong Huang, Yong Cong and Yong Qi all laughed happily.

Xiang Nan then ordered the teacher who went to the study room, "Make sure the children have time to play and don't just study. Children are spiritual. Too strict discipline will destroy the children's spirituality."

 “Yes, Your Majesty.” The teacher nodded.