starling is not a bird

On New Year's Eve, family reunion, the next day is the New Year.

On the east side of the inner court of the Forbidden City, it was late at night, but there was still a lot of voices. Butter candles as thick as a child's arm were placed everywhere, and several chief eunuchs Liu Jinzhong and Li Jinchao were watching them clean.The high, open and brilliant muddy gold ceiling in the hall is glisteningly reflected by the candles in the hall, the giant nanmu pillars without oil decoration and the exquisitely carved lotus petal pattern plinths are brilliant and solemn. Lotus water plants and pattern ceiling.Inside the hall, there are sundials, Jialiang, Xumizuo and watchtowers with dragon and phoenix patterns.

This is Fengxian Hall, where the spiritual seats of the emperors of all dynasties are located!

On Lunar New Moon, Longevity Festival, New Year's Day and National Day, etc., the emperor made a grand sacrifice in the front hall; on Christmas, death day, Lantern Festival, Qingming, Zhongyuan, Frost's Fall, New Year's Eve, etc., the emperor offered incense and saluted in the back hall; The emperor only announces the emblems, canonization, canonization, imperial banquet, plowing, visiting the mausoleum, hunting tour, Huiluan and other celebrations in the apse.

A few little eunuchs moved the throne of the dragon and phoenix lightly. They knew that it was a very noble thing. If it was touched, it would be a matter of life and death. It was too heavy and left traces. If Emperor Kangxi came to the Spring Festival tomorrow, if he was picked on, would he not only kill his own life?

The painting on the outer eaves with golden threads and large dots and gold scrolls had been wiped in the afternoon. Liu Jinzhong was still sweeping the ashes with a dust whisk. Li Jinchao brought a few tall eunuchs to be responsible for laying the shrines, shackles, confessions, and lanterns.I picked a few more clever ones, and invited the "divine master" of the former emperor in the apse to put them away, and then invited the "image" of the former emperor enshrined in the Shouhuang Hall next door to come and post them.

There are cushions and backrests on the golden lacquered throne with wooden carvings displayed in the front hall of Fengxian Hall. The chief eunuchs with heads and faces put tablets enshrining the late emperor on the wooden seat of the throne, and each tablet is attached with a brocade quilt. One bed and one pillow.

Hundreds of people kept busy until they rang a few more times, and when it was already ugly, the leading chiefs checked and checked that there was nothing abnormal, and then let the tired little eunuchs go to rest.

When the sound of the people faded away, the figure of Emperor Kangxi flashed across the deep palace wall, followed by his bodyguard and Liang Jiugong.Liang Jiugong drew up the curtain first, and Kangxi signaled him to stay outside, then entered Fengxian Hall alone, and knelt down silently.

In addition to the gods and Buddhas of heaven and earth, the only thing Kangxi worshiped in his life was the ancestral tablet in front of him.God's will has always been high and difficult to ask, and gods and Buddhas are also profound and extraordinary. In Kangxi's heart today, the ancestors and ancestors are probably more amiable and can send messages.

Kangxi, who was kneeling on the throne of the first emperor and before the confession, felt extremely complicated in his heart. In the past, every time he came here, he was secretly proud, and he always had some achievements to show to his ancestors, but today he was panicked and confused.After the World Group made great progress in the past, he set up a spiritual tablet for him. Kangxi also always hoped that one day in the future, his mausoleum would collapse, and it was the prince who put the memorial tablet here to worship.

But in the Changchun Garden in the afternoon, when the Minister of Rites, Sha Muha Shangshu, suggested that the prince's worship mat be placed in the Fengxian Hall in tomorrow's worship, what was he thinking?

Suo'etu thought in his heart that he didn't understand, but because the prince had his mother's family as his arm, he endured it; Mingzhu was a capable official, but he didn't get along with the prince, so he demoted Mingzhu and betrayed Nalan's affection; Whether it was the crown prince wearing apricot yellow, or the officials kneeling and bowing to him, Kangxi agreed to everything, and Suo'etu forced him to come over step by step, but now they are not doing well, so they can't wait?Looking back at the beginning of the year, I was seriously ill. Although the prince's face was not happy, what about Suo'etu?

Kangxi was not disappointed with the return from his confidants afterwards, and the flickering of the queen mother. Could it be that they just looked at themselves?How dare you lay hands on your own son?

Kangxi is not afraid that his son will become the throne, but he is afraid that it is not his son who ascends the throne, but the grandson of Suo'etu's family!The country of Aixinjueluo's family is not prepared for Helishe!

Unexpectedly, when he refused to put the prince's worship mattress in the Fengxian Hall, in order to fear that his son would be suspicious, Kangxi specifically asked that the prince's system be higher than that of other princes, and that he could be placed outside the threshold for worship. Mucha was afraid that he would offend the prince in the future, so he dared to record the decree in the file, hoping to find an excuse for himself, so that the prince would not hold grudges!

Kangxi looked at Sha Muha, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, who knelt in fear and fear on the ground and called him a sinner. He smiled in anger instead. Should I say I failed?

With a simple sentence, Shamuha was dismissed, and then he asked the people in the Ministry of Rites: "It is recorded in the file, what is your opinion?" With such a piercing question, they just knelt down and said that they deserved to die, and they were sure that Kangxi would not dare to let him go. They die.

What Kangxi refrained from saying in his heart was: "I am still in power, why worry about the prince in everything?" Although he didn't want to admit his failure, he still didn't want to face the difficulties of tomorrow.

There is no heavy sun in the sky, and there are no two kings in the country!Kangxi secretly made up his mind that it's time to eliminate all kinds of forces around the prince!

On New Year's Day, Crown Prince Yinfeng wore a new dress, with thirteen oriental pearls on his crown.The dress is made of Qiuxiang five-claw eight-ball dragon satin.The jade belt with a gold title is decorated with oriental beads.He already knew his father's decision, but he didn't have time to express his disappointment and anger.

Today he is going to take his brothers to participate in the sacrifice. If he shows a little disappointment and let those brothers notice Huang Ama's hesitation, then the road ahead will only be more difficult, so he has to show the most proud demeanor Make them surrender!Holding the Dongzhu court belt tightly in his hand, these are the symbols of his status and the strength that gives him the most support.He is the crown prince of the Aixinjueluo family. He has been the heir of the Aixinjueluo family since he was born, and he will be the heir of the Aixinjueluo family in the future. This position will belong to him sooner or later.

Yin Zhi was not the first one among the princes today, but he was the one who was the most well-dressed. He personally compared the prince's smoked mink crown and the green fox smoked mink, which one suits him better.

Thinking of the news about the Changchun Garden yesterday, he couldn't help smiling, and lightly fiddled with the second-tier golden dragon on Zhuwei, emitting warm light towards the ten round pale gold east beads on the crown, and holding a ruby ​​embellished on the crown. Zhu Wei, prefixed with Shelin, decorated with Dongzhuwu and suffixed with Jinhua, the color is very good.

The servants handed over the cape. The prince's auspicious clothes are all sable, the sleeves are smoked mink, the front and back of the shoulders are embroidered with dragons, the folds are six dragons, and the golden prince's court clothes are decorated with five-color clouds .

Then the servant handed over the golden satin sable end cap. Yinzhi looked down at his golden sash and court belt, and looked sideways at the golden bridle parked outside. Slowly, he felt unwilling: Could it be? I really don't deserve that apricot yellow?

But when he thought of Shamuha, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, his heart settled down again. He just found someone to spread the cruelty of the prince at will, and he was narrow-minded. Why would someone take the risk of offending the emperor to curry favor with the prince?

It's nothing more than thinking that the young master's time is long and the emperor's time is short, but he doesn't know if he is betting on the right treasure and this master will take the throne?Even if the master is in power, do you still remember this overly loyal subordinate?

It's really funny, thinking that today he can see the disappointed face of his second brother who usually has eyes above the top, so he can't wait to go out early.

Unfortunately, he was disappointed. Although the crown prince did not follow the emperor into the Fengxian Hall, his position was outside the threshold and the closest to the emperor, far away from his brothers. Yin Zhi knelt down with his brothers Son, I can't see my brother's expression at all.

Playing Shao music in unison, offering incense and saluting, the emperor reading the Zhu Wen, and presenting the Zhu silk to send the fire to the end. The process is familiar, but today the prince feels especially tormented, and every second is unwilling. The kind Huang Ama in the past sounds so Strange and cold.

The grand ceremony finally ended in the afternoon, and these few people were not the only ones disappointed.

Xiaojiu's frowning brows had not been raised from before New Year's Eve to New Year's Day, and Yinhu couldn't bear to torture his younger brother any more at this time, so he dragged him to his place and asked carefully, fearing that he would be annoyed.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Jiu is not a secretive person, and he probably has been worrying for a long time. Now he is complaining to his brother like pouring beans from a bamboo tube. It is nothing more than poor management of the shop and poor profitability.

Yinhu kept silent, and sent someone to invite Xiao Shi to come over, and he just peeled a fruit for his younger brother. He specially asked someone to prepare it. The red orange was just opened, and there was a puff of smoke. Take a closer look, it's full of flakes .

Xiao Jiu frowned: "Brother, these things are all good-looking. They are just for Buddha. Where can I eat them? Which one can't wait for you? Don't send them out. I have the best fresh products from Nanjun. Send it over in a moment!"

Yinhu looked at him and smiled: "Do you know it's fancy or not? I still think you don't know?" After speaking, he threw away the fruit in his hand, just looked at his brother and smiled.

Xiao Jiu was originally a smart person, so he would have come over at this time: "Brother, if you want to mess up, I'll just tell you, what kind of tricks are you playing?"

Yinhu stretched out his hand to touch his body, and he lost weight again. At this time, he felt awkward through the big clothes: "Xiao Jiu, it's not that my brother is doing meditation with you. You are smart since you were young. Is there anything you don't know that you want me to teach? It's just You squinted in and couldn't turn out, so I had to wait for you to want to turn back!"

Xiao Jiu was silent for a while: "I know it's because I have a big heart." After she finished speaking, she bowed her head and remained silent.

Yinhu was afraid of him being like this, he still liked that unscrupulous younger brother, so he quickly raised his voice and said, "Xiao Jiu, you just think you don't make much money, I'm afraid you forgot to make an offering to Grandpa the God of Wealth last year, and you will be the God of Wealth in a few days." It's your birthday, brother will help you prepare well, and make sure you will be full of money today!"

Xiao Shi walked in outside the door, with a displeased look on his face: "What taboo are you bumping into today? The second brother and the third brother are smiling like a kiln girl who is showing off their teeth. I'm afraid we don't know that they have changed their teeth?"

Both Yinhu and Xiaojiu were taken aback when they heard the words, and then laughed. Yinhu felt that Xiaoshi was capable and could break the deadlock as soon as he came in, so he immediately pulled Xiaoshi to sit down and discuss together.

Xiao Shi has been busy with the illness of his mother and concubine Wen Xi the past few days, and feels that he has neglected his brother. It is rare for the brothers to be together, and they are also wholeheartedly helping with the planning.

"Xiao Jiu, you are right to think about dumping those expensive goods, but after the disasters in the past few years, how can the rich have spare money to buy these? Even if you are afraid of attracting taboos, in fact, you are just starting out, and you have the status of a prince , why not make some daily objects? Although it is a small profit, it is a long-term solution after all. Those ginseng antlers who use it as a meal!" Yinhu looked at his younger brother and spoke to him seriously. explain.

Xiao Jiu's eyes lit up: "Brother, then I'll forget about selling rice, anyway, I have to eat every day!"

Over there, Xiao Ten glanced at his elder brother, and said with a sneer, "No wonder Brother Nine lost like that, Brother Ba, quickly withdraw your shares, following such a person, sooner or later you will lose everything!"

Xiao Jiu seemed a little unconvinced, and was about to speak, but Xiao Ten over there said: "The largest grain merchant in the capital is Kang's, and their family accounts for nearly [-]% of the share. Brother Jiu, how can you get in?" ?”

Xiao Jiu looked at his younger brother strangely: "Strange, how do you know so clearly?"

Xiao Ten sighed helplessly: "Ninth brother, didn't you find that the opposite of your shop is Kang's grain store? I specially asked my uncle to check the merchants next to you. They are all wealthy merchants, so I asked you to open the shop there. Quite a lot. The Kang family has strong capital, and they both buy and sell long-distance, and then sell it in their own grain store. The big landlords in the northeast often trade with him, how do you get in?"

Xiao Jiu still wanted to talk, Yinhu held him down: "Xiao Jiu, look, my brother cares about you so much, he is afraid that you will suffer, even your neighbors are checked carefully, why don't you thank him?" Not ashamed to admit that his younger brother was more careful than himself, he coughed softly and picked up the pot to refill him with a cup of tea.

The two of them knew him well, and this was already the biggest gesture of affection. Xiao Shi hurriedly raised his glass to drink, and smiled at his brother. Xiao Jiu curled his lips and played with his fingers.

Yinhu knew that his younger brother was not reconciled, so he naturally refused to let him down, and waved his hand to make the servants retreat: "Xiao Jiu, if you are really interested, it's not like you can't get in."

Xiao Jiu quickly raised her head: "Of course I'm interested, I'm interested in anyone who can make money, big ones!" She waved her fist as she spoke, as if declaring her determination!

Yinhu liked to see him so lively, and said slowly: "Although the Kang family is big, they don't have any support from the court, so there will always be troubles. If you have the opportunity to show kindness, naturally they will not show it." .”

Xiao Shi frowned: "But they have been sending tribute to the military department of the household department, no one bothers them? Doesn't brother Jiu have to wait for a long time?"

Yinhu picked up the cup, took a sip, the heat was just right, spit out the leaves that floated into his mouth, and said slowly: "There is no trouble now, but it doesn't mean there will be no trouble in the future. Just wait. If you don't want to wait, Xiaojiu, then Let's make him some trouble and it's over?"

"There are troubles, and the people from the Ministry of Housing and Military Affairs can solve them. How can we take action?" Xiao Jiu said sullenly, "Then make troubles that the Ministry of Housing and Military Affairs can't solve. They have had enough filial piety all these years Already!" There was a bit of chill in Yinhu's voice, food is something that stabilizes the country, how can businessmen do it for themselves?Isn't the fourteenth brother just defeated by food and grass? After all, you can only feel at ease when you receive it!