starling is not a bird

On March 36th in the [-]th year of Kangxi, the tenth letter from the emperor to Mr. Gu arrived at the palace and told the eunuch Gu: I am doing this, even though I am a remnant thieves, but I want to go outside to the west.There are many kinds of erut, and it must be harvested before it can be used for ten thousand years.Even if he didn't say it clearly when he went out, he made it known everywhere after he left Beijing.

I mean those who have returned to the sincerity before and after, and besides the report, all Erut who live in the West Sea and abroad have all returned to obedience, and they have already got up and walked.

I raise my hand to increase my quota, and I am overjoyed.Being virtuous and moving the world and the silent blessing, not sending a single soldier, and receiving hundreds of thousands of people, it is really beyond expectations.Those who heard it in the camp all celebrated each other, thinking that it was boundless joy.Therefore, the report is sent, so it is written, and the special order is issued.

The crown prince and empress dowager who read the letter were very happy. The success of the war meant that the date of the emperor's return to Beijing was approaching.

But they only saw the joy of Kangxi's whitewashing of peace. The spring breeze in the northwest has always been filled with yellow sand. The outlying villages were plundered, but no matter whether they came riding on skinny horses or defending their property with hoes and sickles, they all looked disheveled.

Kangxi's army was only stationed for a few days, but the lives of the people here will continue for a long time. The emperor thought that everything in the world was just a thought of the emperor, so he couldn't help but felt a little pity and shame at this time.So a decree of kindness was issued, allowing the Mongols to trade in Dingbian, Huamachi, and Pingluo City, and allowed the Han people and the Mongols to farm together outside the border, and each restrained them so that they would not fight.

But in Ningxia, the situation is even worse. In the past few years, the Northwest has been fighting continuously, and the young men have been taken away, and no one is farming.

Originally, Kangxi came out just to take a gamble, otherwise why would he go out in person just for a desperate thief?He even warned the feudal lords that as long as they found their traces and did not report them, they would be traitors.

Along the way, Kangxi felt remorse early in his heart. For his own selfishness, he was wasting people and money, but he refused to show it. Kangxi also knew that if things went on like this, Ningxia would inevitably be in chaos.I specially stayed for a whole ten days to convene civil and military officials of all sizes below the governor of Sichuan and Shaanxi to ask about politics in every detail.

In the end, the decree was issued: so far on the tour, I saw barren land and poor people along the border, but the soldiers were very elite.Officials from all over the country should be good at appeasing the soldiers, and they should be given the money and food they deserve.I heard that recently the number of soldiers in the camp has been falsely reported, and falsely received money and food, especially in Shaanxi.You officials all have salaries, and you have enough food and clothing. If you cheat and cheat, you will be punished according to the law.

The emperor made up his mind to end the war as soon as possible and return to the capital. The spring plowing is about to start, and his empire should also start to flourish!

The days in the capital are still so leisurely. In the peaceful and prosperous age, it is the time of early spring. Flowers are flying everywhere, and the people in the harem are even more busy. Pairs of skillful hands are producing red, green, yellow and purple satin branches. The imperial garden of the Forbidden City Li Jiaohua loves Jiaoyan to Jiaoyan!

The concubine is a virtuous person selected by Kangxi. She has been guarding Ningshou Palace these few days, and she doesn't go anywhere except by the empress dowager's side!Ever since eldest elder brother had a son-in-law last autumn, the crown prince almost didn't crush his molars in secret!Dizi, what kind of concept is this!If he wasn't the son of the empress, would it be his turn to live in Yuqing Palace?

The crown prince who wanted to favor and trust Li Jiashi also secretly regretted it. Shi Shi was good in everything, from birth to upbringing, although her appearance was not the best, she was still a beautiful and good daughter!It's just that Li Jiashi is sweeter and more pleasant, less respectful when he speaks and does things, and more pampered!

The crown prince didn't have the idea of ​​doting on his concubine and destroying his wife, but people's hearts are biased, so he can't help staying in Li Jia's room for more days.Besides, Shi Shi is still young, it doesn't matter if she is not pregnant for a while, the crown prince has his own sons and daughters, so he is not very worried about this.

When the elder brother wanted a son-in-law, the crown prince was not very optimistic about it. At that time, Da Fujin gave birth to four princesses in one go. How proud the crown prince was to hold his own son-in-law!But after eldest elder brother's son got the name from Huang Ama, the crown prince couldn't help but feel a little nervous. Eldest elder brother's son is in the same rank as his own son!Speaking of concubines, I'm afraid that as long as I haven't ascended the throne, the beloved son in my arms will be a head lower than the elder brother's family!

At that time, I thought about it, and specially asked the servants in the respect room to come over to forget about the little days of the Crown Princess, and found Yan Xi to take care of the Crown Princess' body, and finally got a body, the Crown Prince was overjoyed, If I have nothing to do, I go to Shi's place to sit, hold a cup and look at my wife's belly, feeling nervous and looking forward to it, as if it is the first time I am doing Ama!

The Shi family is also from a family, and has always been taught that three obediences and four virtues make husband the god, how could he accept this?If you don't know, hide in the empress dowager's place to hide in peace!How can a teenage girl not be afraid of her husband's scorching gaze?Even if you are too ashamed to lift your head!

When the funding for the palace project was stopped, the eighth elder brother just let out an oh, and there was no other expression on his smiling face, which made the crown prince who came to appease his younger brother in person very satisfied.I promised my younger brother that the money will be allocated as soon as the library silver from all over the country is delivered, so that my younger brother will not suffer.

The eighth elder brother expressed kindly that these are trivial matters, and naturally the people come first, and he must not miss a major event for his own private affairs. It is hard to worry about his brother, but it is superfluous!

But when the fourth elder brother's son is born, there is still no prospect of Kuyin in various places. Shanxi and Fujian had poor harvests last year, and there is no way to prepare seedlings this year.

The governors of the two places have issued a report asking the court to allow them to open public warehouses to help the people. If possible, it would be better to allocate some money to help the people!

The crown prince's brows were almost twisted into twists. Huang Ama was still using troops in the northwest, and kept writing letters back. When the news of success spread frequently, it also made the crown prince uncomfortable, because it meant that he had to continue to guarantee the logistics supply in the northwest!The money from the Ministry of Internal Affairs has been embezzled, what else can be used? Zhan Shifu is the most powerful man around the prince, and naturally gathers a lot of people with lofty ideals. Who are the young talents who are not eager to show off their skills at all times? The emperor's immediate affairs won a star and a half roll call?

So some people took the former Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty as an example. At that time, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was aggressive, and the treasury was even more empty than our court today. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was so talented that he ordered the casting of platinum coins to solve the problem. "Therefore, there are three grades of platinum, one of which is the weight of eight taels, which is round, and its Wenlong, named Baizhuan, is three thousand; In other words, its Wengui is straight to three hundred", and it is stipulated: "The crime of stealing and casting all kinds of money is death."

All of a sudden, the problem of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was solved, the crisis was passed, and another prosperous age was soon ushered in!

If the crown prince is like this, within a few months, the turnover of various ministries and places will not be a problem, and the court can also fill the treasury, how good it is?

The crown prince is not a person who is not economical, but this method is really easy and effective, and it is nothing more than a waste of time. When this kind of gold coin comes into circulation, the silver savings of the people can be collected into the state immediately, and it will not hurt the people. Coupled with the crown prince's eagerness to beg for kindness, the chicken blood that was fooled by his subordinates at that time came to the fore!

That night, ministers and principals from various ministries were gathered to discuss the state affairs. Everyone echoed and excitedly asked the crown prince to implement it immediately. After the crowd dispersed, the crown prince gathered individuals from Zhan Shifu to discuss how to implement it.

Hubu Shangshu Ma Qi left the Forbidden City scratching his head, and immediately rode his horse towards Prince Yu's mansion.

: "At the beginning, Emperor Wu used platinum coins to collect money from the vassal states. To put it bluntly, he consecrated the chicken bones to coax the vassal kings' money. Now in the Qing Dynasty, we don't want to split the soil and seal the lords. The power in the world rests with the emperor alone. Wouldn't it be self-destruction of the Great Wall to get this platinum coin?"

Ma Qi was already heavy, and when he talked about the excitement, he couldn't help sweating profusely.

Prince Yu has been in charge of internal affairs for many years, so he has heard about these tricks for a long time. After closing the tea bowl, Prince Yu said lightly: "What is the crown prince's evil intentions? It's just that the treasury is tight, and there are too many places to use money, so it is a last resort. You don’t have to worry about the policy, the emperor is going back to Beijing, and it will be easy to change course when the time comes!”

Ma Qi is good at calculating, but his articulate is not very good: "My lord, if you think like this, you are thinking left! I am afraid that some people will take advantage of the opportunity to make money. The treasury is already empty, and we will not be able to withstand such turmoil at that time!"

Prince Yu raised his eyelids and looked at Ma Qi. After a long while, he said, "My Qing Dynasty will last forever, and Shang Shu doesn't need to worry! Come and serve tea!"

Ma Qi came out of Prince Yu's mansion indignantly, wheezing in his throat, a burst of phlegm welling up, he hurriedly asked his followers to buy a bowl of hot tea from a tea shop to drink it down as best he could.

Mrs. Ma Qi, who just got off his horse at home, handed the reins to the gate, someone came to report that it was a guest, and the steward handed over the name card. Ma Qi saw that it was the youngest son of Mingzhu's family.

Nalan Kuifang brought the news of the elder brother, saying that the elder brother was deeply worried about Lord Ma Qi, and that the crown prince's reckless behavior would surely cause endless troubles, and the elder brother was willing to advance and retreat with Lord Ma Qi tomorrow.

Although Ma Qi is impatient, he has always been cautious and has never been impulsive. It can be explained that he asked Prince Yu to share his worries, and he asked the elder brother for help. He was afraid that he would end up like the pearl of the year when the emperor came back!Ma Qixu talked with the snake for a while, but in the end he didn't answer Nalan Kui Fang, and Na Lan Kui Fang was not surprised, and left with a smile, only saying that Big Brother Ri must have some ideas, and he hopes that Master Ma Qi will make it happen!

In the Mingzhu Mansion, Nalan Kuixu has been waiting for news from his younger brother. He should be on duty in the palace today, and the eldest brother is still waiting for his news, but with such a reply, the eldest brother will be very angry!

Sighing, he looked at his restless younger brother and said, "Don't worry about it. It's up to man to make things happen, but it's up to God to plan things. We'll do our best for the master's affairs. Master's benevolence, you won't blame us!"

In the evening, the elder brother closed his eyes and leaned on the chair, thinking, that tomorrow in the hall, he will be the first to attack, scolding the prince for not thinking carefully, and then the newly appointed minister of rites will quote the scriptures, and the minister of the household department will mention the actual implementation Big brother can't wait to see the embarrassment of the crown prince!

Opening his eyes, he ordered: "Go and invite the eighth elder brother!"

When Nalan Kui arrived, he met the eighth elder brother. After saluting, he gave up the road to the eighth elder brother and walked beside him. When the eldest elder brother saw his younger brother, he stood up and refused to let him salute. His hand told him to sit and do it himself, the eighth elder brother sat down with his body tilted, and then Nalan saluted to the two.

After listening to Nalan Kui's reply, the elder brother couldn't help but feel angry. It was obviously a bad decision, so Ma Qi, a cunning villain, dared to protect himself wisely?Could it be that only Prince Yu is reliable?

The eighth elder brother turned around and said to the eldest elder brother: "Don't be angry, elder brother, I'm afraid it's a good thing!"

The elder brother said: "Is there any reason for that guy to act so recklessly?"

The eighth elder brother glanced at Nalan Kuixu, and said casually: "Emperor Wu did not make this platinum coin alone. Didn't Wang Mang of the Xinhan Dynasty also make it? It's an old story of a knife equaling five thousand. It depends on who made it." The crown prince is nothing more than trying to solve the immediate urgent need, but the important affairs of this country are always like cooking small dishes, and the officials below are fine, but the crown prince can't do this!"

The elder brother said angrily, "Don't I think so? He has been in the palace for many years, how has he ever been to the people, how can he know the suffering of the people!"

The eighth elder brother couldn't help but feel amused when he heard the big elder brother's angry expression on behalf of the people. Although his elder brothers were raised outside the palace, but some of them were not pampered and spoiled. Take it easy?Where can I dare to say that I understand the sufferings of the world?

The current appearance is just for good looks, but the eighth elder brother can't show it on his face: "Of course the crown prince doesn't know, but I think Huang Ama must know!"

The eighth elder brother has not forgotten that the 36th year of Kangxi can be said to be the year that hit Huang Ama the hardest. After his shameful victory came back, Shanxi and Fujian were in chaos one after another in May, almost shaking the country. Huang Ama He also had the idea of ​​sinning himself, and almost gave the throne to the crown prince, but the officials urged him to give up.

Now it is up to the crown prince to listen to people's words and act perversely. Empress Ama will naturally deal with it later, so why let the eldest brother come forward?

Eldest brother refused, it is a rare opportunity to embarrass his annoying younger brother, why didn't he take the lead, wait for Huang Ama to return to the capital, naturally he wanted to give himself a credit, so that even the officials could see him courage!When the time comes, Li Chang Lixian will take over himself, so are you still afraid that Huang Ama won't be tempted?

But he said repeatedly: "Old Ba is right, it's better to be still than to move. It's something to watch the excitement, so I naturally won't talk too much!"

Turning around and telling Nalan Kui: "You have worked hard too, go ahead and tell your brother that you will use him a lot in the future, don't be discouraged!" I looked at Eighth Brother more.

The elder brother changed a happy and friendly face to the eighth elder brother: "You have been hiding for a few days, when will you come back and help?"

The eighth elder brother grinned: "Brother, isn't the younger brother helping you by hiding? Now that Huang Ama is away, only the crown prince can get the news. If we act too much, won't we be dealt with immediately?"

Eldest brother snorted coldly: "Ama Huang is in good health, I'm afraid the second child is thinking too much!"

The eighth elder brother smiled and didn't answer, and the eldest elder brother stopped talking: "You will get married next year and divide the mansion. No matter if you are a golden nest, a silver nest or a grass nest, you should also serve snacks. Go and urge more. Could it be that you are going to move into a house that is still leaking?"

The eighth prince lowered his head and smoothed the creases on the hem of his clothes: "What can I do? I'm still tired, and the elder brother stepped forward for me, but the crown prince is doing disaster relief, so what can we say? Maybe Huang Ama came back to give It’s an explanation, and I’m not the only one who wants to come out? Could it be that the brothers have no opinion?”

The eldest brother said: "It was a good thing at first, but when he said it, I was very upset, brother. I don't know why!"

The eighth brother looked at his brother's rogue face, and couldn't help but smile: "Brother is really!"

The eldest elder brother smiled and asked someone to bring out his little elder brother to show to his younger brother, and ordered someone to clean up the banquet so that he could have a drink with his younger brother. Maitreya Buddha is the same, except that he can drool, he is no different from the little boy in the temple!

The eldest elder brother had a simple and honest smile on his face, and the eighth elder brother was willing to make fun of it. The two drank the wine for two hours, and the eighth elder brother could hardly get up. He said that drunk people are heavy. It was only after a few servants escorted the eighth elder brother back half-lifted and half-supported.

The emperor was not in the palace, and everyone was relaxed. The eighth elder brother had a sweet sleep, and it was already dawn when he woke up. When the servants came in to wash up, after drinking the hangover soup, he lifted the felt curtain and missed the time to study .Brother Ba was about to get angry, but Brother Bai hurriedly stepped forward and said in a low voice: "Your Highness said yesterday that you don't have to go to school today, and you won't have so many turns, let me rest more!"

Although the eighth elder brother was still hungover, no matter how dull he was, he still woke up a little bit, so he simply leaned on the couch again, closing his eyes and resting his mind, while thinking in his heart: "Let Nalan Kui come over, I have something to ask him!"

Although Nalan Kuixu followed the eighth elder brother, it was of no great use, but the elder brother who followed the eldest elder brother often ordered some small chores to run errands.The eighth elder brother didn't treat him badly, but this was the first time that the eighth elder brother specially called him over!

By the time the eighth elder brother had the appetite to eat breakfast, it was almost noon. The eighth elder brother's guess was indeed correct, and the worst result appeared. In the early court, the crown prince had just proposed his own financial reform, and the eldest elder brother took the lead Start to refute point by point!Then the court hall became a mess.

What is surprising is that the fourth elder brother rushed out to side with the eldest elder brother, while the upright Hubu Shangshu was in the midst of making peace. In the end, the crown prince and Suo'etu fought against all opinions and forced the implementation of the New Deal.The elder brother sneered a few times and walked away, the crown prince was so angry that he lashed out at Ma Qi who dared not retreat.

After hearing this, Brother Ba felt that his head hurt even more, and even his eye sockets were twitching, but what can be done now?It was expected that Eldest Brother had made up his mind, even when the two met again, he didn't say much.

After the crown prince was furious, he found that since his eldest brother said he was ill and would not be able to go to court, he was really proud of himself for a while. He took the people from Zhan Shifu's house to feast for several days, and sent many people to the Ministry of Households to implement the new policy. On the same day, Ma Qi, Minister of the Ministry of household affairs, also said that he was ill.The crown prince just felt that he had never been so happy, and he had no other thoughts except waiting for Kangxi to come back to show his merits.

So when the crown prince received the news that the construction of the palace built by the Ministry of Internal Affairs had started again, he almost exploded with anger. This is also human nature!