[Qing] Rebirth after abolition

Another year passed like this. In this year, apart from going to court, Fulin locked himself in the Hall of Mental Cultivation. All the concubines fell out of favor, but the favored one became a monk.

Fulin likes to worship the Buddha, it's not just a day or two, but this year it's getting worse, except for going up to court and studying Buddhism with the monk named An Dao in the Hall of Mental Cultivation, basically never set foot in the harem for a month, but This monk, but he didn't see him for a day, and Fulin didn't know what to eat.

Because of this, there was no news of happy events in the harem, and it was difficult for the concubines to even meet the emperor, let alone conceive a dragon heir, so the second elder brother was still the only son of the emperor.

Meng Guqing and Lingtai coaxed the second elder brother together, and they lived a comfortable life, Yitai would occasionally visit the palace, but most of them stayed in the palace, life was not easy.

On Boguoer's side, with the help of General Guerjia and Dorgon, the strength of the army has gradually grown. Coupled with the power of Dorgon's Zhengbai Banner, there is no talent available to deal with it now, and it is decadent again. It has not been difficult for the Qing army for a long time.

On this day, the three returned from training.

"Thanks to the gold and silver from the regent, we can recruit troops. With our current strength and the Zhengbai flag, I believe we will be able to deal with that dog emperor soon." General Guerjia said.

"It's still too early, we still need to practice more, we must not be in a hurry. I also need to secretly contact the various princes in the capital. This choice must be chosen well, and I can't tell that boy Fulin."

Boguoer nodded: "Uncle Fourteen, you arranged for a monk to enter the palace, will it work?"

Dorgon smiled: "I know Fulin best. Fulin has been obsessed with Buddhism for a long time. This fake monk, after my training, knows exactly what Fulin likes. No, now he is better than those concubines in the harem." All of them are favored. The temple where he is located has received many rewards from Fulin."

General Guerjia said in admiration: "It's still the regent who is good at planning and doing what he likes. This Dharma can make people forget the pain and escape from reality. I heard that now the emperor doesn't even want to go to court, and he only thinks that he has a relationship with the Buddha. Escape is the greatest antidote."

"Know yourself and the enemy, and you can win every battle. Andao is an important pawn for us. Take a look."

Yangxindian

"Eminent Monk, now I feel more and more that I and the Buddha are really destined."

"Your Majesty, the poor monk has already said that in your previous life, no, you have been a Buddhist in your past lives. Only by practicing Buddhism for several lifetimes can you cultivate the blessings of this life. But you are a Buddhist after all, no matter where you are. For the rest of my life, I will eventually convert to Buddhism."

Fulin nodded: "My heart is dedicated to Buddha, but I have no choice but to be an emperor, so I can't just become a monk if I say so, otherwise, I would have followed you to shave or become a monk."

"Your majesty, you have the fate of Buddha. This fate of Buddha can only be cultivated in several lifetimes. Sooner or later you will be a disciple of Buddhism. It is only a matter of time."

"Eminent Monk, teach me how to get out of the sea of ​​suffering. I don't touch those women in the harem anymore. Also, I don't eat meat now. My heart is devoted to Buddha and I don't want to be the emperor anymore."

"Your majesty, you are tied to the common people in the world. You don't need to be an emperor to practice Buddhism with peace of mind, but you have to choose one to seek blessings for death."

"The only prince under my knees is the second elder brother, and the second elder brother is only over one year old. How can he succeed to the throne? This is what I am worried about."

Within half a month, Fulin made a decree to name the second elder brother Xuanshan and make him the crown prince.

This imperial decree was not discussed with any minister, let alone mentioned a word with the queen mother or empress.So when this imperial decree was moved out, the whole capital was shocked.

The ministers talked a lot, and they all thought that the second elder brother was still young, and the emperor was afraid that he would have children in the future. Although the second elder brother was a legitimate son, it was too early to establish a crown prince, but the ministers did not dare to raise objections. Just discuss.

Kunning Palace

"Xuan Shan? Why does it sound like a monk's name?" Lingtai scolded, "Our second elder brother is called Xuan Shan?"

Meng Guqing teased Xuan Shan: "My brother has always been named by the emperor, we women, what can we say, the emperor is now dedicated to Buddha, so it is not surprising to have such a name, fortunately, the name is a good name, Shan, It's a good word too."

Lingtai nodded: "Anyway, our second elder brother is now the prince."

"This is also what I am worried about. The second elder brother has been named the prince so early, and he will inevitably become the target of public criticism. After this day, we must be careful when changing. Hai Nuo's Eqige has been tossing a lot. If Hai Nuo appears again A jealous woman like Nuo, we Xuanshan will be in danger."

"Empress, don't worry, with you and me taking care of Xuanshan, and the protection of the queen mother's aunt, Xuanshan will definitely grow up safely and inherit the throne in the future."

Meng Guqing touched Xuan Shan's head, she knew that everything would not be that simple, Meng Guqing's intuition told him that something big was about to happen.

"The emperor actually appointed the second elder brother as the crown prince, presumably to save him a way out after he becomes a monk. However, as long as we kill this second elder brother at that time, he will have no heirs in Fulin, and the throne will be vacant. "

"Uncle Fourteen, don't, he's just a child."

Dorgon looked at her: "Just because he is Meng Guqing's child? Boguoer, when did you become so indecisive?"

"Uncle Fourteen, I don't, but."

"Okay! Don't let it go. We have no way out. Only by killing the second elder brother can the throne fall to you. Don't bear it. At the beginning, it was Da Yuer who knelt in front of me and begged me. What did you say for the sake of it?" Daqing, I couldn't bear to watch her suffer so I agreed to him and put Fulin on the throne, but what about the end? How did their mother and son treat me? Boguoer, your fourteenth uncle's lesson is not enough Is it?"

"She is different from the Queen Mother."

"It's different? They are all the same in the eyes of women. Your Fujin is also the queen's cousin, just like my Fujin Xiaoyuer was also the queen mother's younger sister. Everything is exactly the same as before. Boguoer, wake up .”

In the middle of the night, Boguoer looked at the stars all over the sky, and he didn't know what he was thinking.If given the chance, he would like to go back to his childhood. At that time, he followed Fulin's footsteps and followed the emperor's elder brother. Fulin often sneaked out to ride horses with him, and then the two of them were punished together. But, gradually, Fulin Lin's character began to become suspicious and suspicious, and gradually the two brothers became less friendly, but gradually alienated.

Boguo'er doesn't know what's going on with Yitai now, and what's going on in the palace.Boguoer was upset, very upset.

Fulin hadn't gone to court for several days, and many important officials knelt in front of the Hall of Mental Cultivation, begging the emperor to go to court.

The Empress Dowager, Meng Guqing and Yitai who rushed over after hearing the news were really surprised to see all the civil and military officials of the Manchu dynasty kneeling in front of the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

"See the Queen Mother." Everyone paid their respects.

"Empress Dowager, please persuade the emperor. The emperor has not been in court for a few days. In the past, I only heard that the emperors of all dynasties were bewitched by the demon girl, but now the emperor is bewitched by the demon monk ten times. I implore the queen mother to be the master, kill the demon monk, and rectify the law of the country. Let the emperor return his mind to government affairs."

"The Ai family has heard about these things, but you have to wait for the Ai family to go in and ask the emperor. After asking clearly, there are many people in your family, and there are many old officials who are sick. Don't kneel here, you will soon die. Let's go back."

"If the emperor doesn't kill the demon monk, we will never go there!"

"If you don't kill the demon monk to the emperor, we will never go back!"

"Okay! Have you guys had enough trouble? I'm paying respects to the Buddha, and the Buddhist gate is quiet. How could you make such a fuss!"

At this time, Fulin came out, and he saw An Dao next to him.The ministers were particularly excited when they saw An Dao: "Monk, monk, kill the monk quickly."

"Bold, who said that he is a demon monk? He is an eminent monk who came to protect the happiness and well-being of the people of the Qing Dynasty. He takes me to study Buddhism with me every day and pray for the common people in the world. This is a matter of immeasurable merit. Why do you want me to kill you? he."

"Your Majesty, you haven't been to the court for many days. The court memorials are piled up like a mountain. The ministers have urgent matters to report to the emperor. Let the emperor make up his mind. Your majesty, since the regent left, you have to do all these things yourself."

"Bold! I will fine you a year's salary for what you mention him."

"Emperor! You are too nonsense. If Liu Yongshi did something wrong, you will punish him with one year's salary."

"Emperor Niang, why, you are angry when you say he is not good. Now that the boy is in charge, he can no longer interfere in the government! I still want to study Buddhism with An Dao, you all step down, otherwise, you will be the same as Liu Yongshi , I will definitely punish you severely!"

Cining Palace

"Su Mo'er, go and get some silver equivalent to Liu Yongshi's one-year salary, and tell him it was given to him by the Ai family."

"Yes, the servant will go here."

"You two, tell me, what's wrong with the emperor, he doesn't love the country or the beauties, but..."

Meng Guqing hugged Xuan Shan and said nothing.

The queen mother turned to Xuan Shan: "Xuan Shan, you have to grow up quickly, so that your mother-in-law and Ai family can rest assured."

"The second elder brother is the most obedient, and he will definitely be the most well-behaved in the future."

"The Ai family's son, the Ai family didn't take good care of it, but the grandson Xuanshan, the Ai family must personally teach him since he was a child, and he must be educated well."

After Fulin made such a fuss, some ministers, especially the prince, began to waver. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Dorgon began to contact them.Of course, Dorgon can't show up in person first, and only after confirming that they have the heart of a different master, they will go out in person. They are naturally surprised to see Dorgon who is not dead.Hearing what happened to him again, the already dissatisfied heart became more determined.Dorgon and Andori cooperated with each other, and in this way, they won many hearts.

On the contrary, Fulin didn't realize the danger was approaching, and continued to neglect the government, and the upper court always ebbed without incident.My body is also getting worse day by day.

This has been maintained for more than half a year, and the people in the court have already lost their minds.Some ministers were also happy to be so leisurely, but some ministers in charge were discouraged because they couldn't persuade Fulin, and then they were wooed by various forces.

The queen mother has already seen it, but Fulin's temper can't be overcome by anyone, so the queen mother can only be anxious.As for the concubines, except the empress and noble concubine, the other concubines kept their ears to the outside world, and Meng Guqing and Lingtai only cared about Xuan Shan's basic necessities of life.The Forbidden City looks calm on the surface, but in fact it hides a mystery.