Drunk Qingqiu

It was Kangxi who came out first, followed by Yinfeng in apricot yellow robe.Yinreng originally looked more like Kangxi, but now the two of them came out together expressionlessly, they were surprisingly similar, but Yinreng didn't have Kangxi's deep and unconscious domineering.

After the two of them, there were the Minister of the Guards and the Grand Scholar Ma Qi of the Hall of Valor, Fu Lun, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, and Min Mingwo, Minister of the Qin Tianjian.

Yinxiang has always been the most favored by Kangxi, but this time he feels a little guilty.The prince elder brother can go out of the palace, but this morning he just asked Kangxi for sick leave to leave the palace... Now, it can almost be said that he was caught.

Yinzhen was also very surprised. Apart from the Southern Tour and Tour Xingxing, it was the first time he saw Kangxi who was visiting in private outside the palace, and he was busy thinking about his inappropriate words and deeds just now.

Yinzhen was the calmest of the three, he was stunned for a moment, and was about to salute when he walked over, but was stopped by Kangxi.Now everyone knows that he is Sibeile, and he still needs someone to salute, so one can imagine his identity.Even if he couldn't guess that it was the emperor, he was still a prince of great status.

Kangxi glanced at Yinxiang, who lowered his head, wishing he could hide behind Yinzhen and be with the little black monkey;

The two stood still, not daring to move a little, wondering if they would lose their temper with Kangxi.Kangxi just looked at the two of them sternly, but didn't say anything.Turning his head again, he took two steps towards Etenyi with his hands behind his back, and the imperial guards dressed as ordinary people had already surrounded these people first.

E Tengyi and the others looked at Kangxi's aura, and then looked at the fierce and arrogant "Jia Ding" in front of him, and felt a little lack of confidence.What's more, there is a fourth beile master who has been offended terribly, and his heart is getting more and more painful, hoping that all this is not true.

After Kangxi took a few steps, he looked at Etenyi, his face was indistinguishable, and he said in a calm voice: "I heard from inside just now, are you the nephew of Xitara Gangan?"

Hearing this sentence, Etenyi's face finally softened a little, even with a hint of color, "It's the grandfather." While answering, he murmured in his heart: This person called the grandfather's name directly, which shows that his status is not low.

Kangxi nodded, and said, "Well, I remember that when we were in Ping San Francisco, the Sitala family in Zhengbai Banner had made great military achievements; Ekuli, as the minister of the Ministry of Industry, although he did not have outstanding achievements, he was still considered to be diligent."

Although praised by others, Etenyi didn't feel relaxed at all.He sneaked a glance at Yinzhen, then at Kangxi who called his grandfather directly by his name, and didn't dare to say more.

"It seems that your father, several uncles, and elder brothers are all officials in the court?"

Er Tengyi wiped his sweat, and finally brave enough to say: "Yes, my grandfather is Cheng Engong, who is sealed by the current Long Live Lord." In his heart, he was thinking, no matter how rich he is, take the Long Live Lord If you suppress him, he will not dare to do anything to himself.After thinking about it, I was afraid that I couldn't control the person in front of me, and added: "Grandfather and Master Suo have always been close. And I am also a member of the Ministry of War."

When Kangxi heard Suo Xiang's eyes flashed sternly, he turned to look at Yinfeng.He asked again: "Then, as a staff secretary in the Ministry of War, what errands do you do every day?"

"...It's all trivial errands, not worth mentioning." Etenyi stammered.

The two slightly rouge men behind him are Etenyi's new favorite these days, they are used to being domineering in the mansion, and they don't even pay attention to Etenyi's concubines.Now the man in the light pink robe on the left saw that his master was a little unusually humble, so he chimed in: "You don't understand, our second master's job is the most leisurely, but go to the yamen to order a meal and eat a few bowls Tea, you can go back home after noon. With Er Ye's elders taking care of you, this task is naturally easier than others."

These words were originally what Etenyi said to the two of them when he was proud of himself.This time, he regretted it so much, he turned around and slapped the man who spoke, and cursed bitterly: "Huqin, there is also a place for you to talk in front of me?!"

The man was beaten with aggrieved face, but he didn't dare to speak anymore.

When Yinzhen heard this, the corners of his mouth twitched, and he held back; but Shisan let out a chuckle.

Yinzhen frowned and looked at Kangxi.The prince had just heard Etenyi talk about the relationship between Xitara's family and his uncle, and he had been worrying about it. Now he heard the words of the people around Etenyi, and his face turned dark.Gouging out Etenyi's eyes, he scolded all those in charge of the Xitara family in his heart.I also complained about my uncle, so I should have some sense of propriety in recommending someone.

All the accompanying people lowered their heads, suppressed laughter, and began to worry about Kangxi's anger.Ma Qi squinted at Etenyi, then glanced at the prince, and turned his head with a little contempt.

Kangxi was choked and coughed a few times.Yinfeng was standing by the side, hurriedly stretching out his hand to pat lightly.Kangxi was silent for a while, and said: "It's really easy. In my opinion, drinking tea and dawdling, you might as well eat free food at home!" Kangxi said and took Angry, he pointed at Etenyi and cursed: "There is a descendant like you in the Xitara family, and I will be ashamed for your ancestor."

"My lord, calm down." Several ministers hurriedly persuaded.

Kangxi stopped looking at Etenyi, looked at everyone, and said: "Yinzhen is right, there seem to be too many officials in the Qing Dynasty."

Before leaving, Kangxi suddenly remembered something again, and Kangxi stopped in his tracks and asked, "I heard that you still insist on inviting our Xiaojiu to your house for a drink?" The effeminate man's face was even colder.

Seeing that Kangxi was about to leave, Er Tengyi was relieved and was wiping his sweat over there.Hearing this sentence, he trembled twice, forced the corners of his mouth to open, and said, "Don't dare, don't dare, it's just a few jokes."

Kangxi snorted, seeing that his ninth son's face was not good, he tried to protect his shortcomings, fearing that the bastard would say something again, which would make it difficult for Yinzhen.Without further ado, he left with everyone.After walking not far away, he explained a few words to a first-class guard beside him.The guard turned around and walked in the direction he had just come from.

Yinzhen looked at the child behind him, but he had no choice but to ask He Yuzhu to take him back to the mansion first.

It was noon, and when it was time for dinner, Kangxi said: "Since we are out of the palace today, we might as well go back after lunch."

Liang Jiugong hurriedly led the crowd to a nearby restaurant, and they followed Kangxi to the private room on the second floor.

Kangxi took the first seat, and Yinfeng, Yinzhen, Yinzhen, and Yinxiang sat on the left hand side; on the right hand side were Ma Qi, Fu Lun, Min Ming and other ministers.

Putting aside the matter of Etenyi, Yinreng regained his dignity, acting like a well-founded prince.The food hasn't been served yet, he can't help but think deeply when he looks at Yinzhen and the three of them.Yinzhen has always been on his side, but Yinzhen is closer to Lao Ba.The eighth child was brought up in Concubine Hui's palace since he was a child because of his birth mother's low status.From this point of view, Lao Ba is the elder brother Yinyi's man...

Yinzhen will get close to the fourth child, is he showing his favor to him or is he trying to win the fourth child to Yinzhen's side?

"There are not so many rules outside, let's eat first." Kangxi ordered, Liang Jiugong hurriedly took clean small plates, and picked out some of Kangxi's fancy dishes.

"This time I went out of the palace to visit the former residence of Ren Mafa in Nanhuai, but I encountered such an incident. But it also made Xuan see a major drawback, that is: there seem to be too many officials in the Qing Dynasty, especially useless officials. I'm thinking about it, I'll go back and issue an order to order people to thoroughly investigate the officials of various ministries, and appropriately reduce some redundant officials."

None of the people present dared to speak up. Officials have always been diligent and motivated, and some were lazy and cunning.There are many officials in the capital who take up their duties and do nothing, but in the army, it has become a common saying to eat empty pay.But as a minister, no one dared to mention this topic.These represent the disadvantages of a person's interests, and whoever says it will offend others.

"Prince, tell me."

Yinreng just felt a headache, Kangxi asked, but had to answer.Standing up and thinking about it, he said: "What Huang Ama said is very true. There are indeed a lot of Beijing officials and officials outside the country, and some are incompetent, but there are also some officials who are diligent and responsible. This matter can only be investigated slowly. , and then submit it to Huang Ama after verification, or withdraw or demote."

Yinzhen said in her heart, this is not the same as not saying anything.However, in this way, neither side should offend.And all the officials present here understand very well that it is uncertain when the investigation will be carried out slowly.

When Kangxi asked him, Yinzhen got up and said: "My son thinks that according to what I have seen today, some yamen really don't need so many people, and some official positions are really redundant. It is a waste of manpower and material resources. Or some officials are in their positions. If you don’t plan for government affairs, you can make some appropriate cuts according to the results of the investigation.” What Yinzhen didn’t say was that these many officials didn’t do practical work, and they received gifts and money, not a penny.

As soon as Yinzhen said this, some people began to change their faces and feel uneasy.

Kangxi nodded, and said: "Well, it makes sense, let's choose someone to handle this errand in the court meeting tomorrow."

Yinreng looked at Yinzhen, shook his head secretly, and motioned him to stop talking.

Yinzhen's hands under the table tightened, but he didn't say anything.Yinzhen could see clearly that the people at the table had their own plans and goals, but Yinzhen was really thinking about Qing Dynasty.Seeing him lowering his head, he seemed to be a little lost, and Yinzhen, who didn't want to meddle in other people's business, felt sad for a while.

Quietly reached out and patted Yinzhen, leaned over and whispered, "Fourth brother, you are right."

Looking at Yinzhen's slender and soft hands, Yinzhen's disappointment subsided, and he felt a lot of comfort in his heart.Backhand quietly held Yinzhen's hand.

When I went back that day, the news that Kangxi wanted to abolish some officials had spread all over the capital, both openly and secretly.That night, many people did not sleep well.

Suofu, the study room.

Suo'etu was full of gloom, walked back and forth a few steps, turned around and said, "Prince, you must not let go at this time. The officials who have been released will not be affected much, and the Beijing officials must bear the brunt. But most of the Beijing officials They are all your people, even if they are not from our side, which one doesn't have some background? If you don't make it right and offend someone, you will lose a lot of help."

Seeing Yinfeng frowned, Suo'etu said again: "Although Long Live God wants to cut some, what if our people come to intercede? If you agree, Long Live God can't explain it, no Promising but chilling my own people. Therefore, you cannot accept this job. "

"Not only can you not pick it up, but you can't let the fourth master pick it up. He is yours after all. Well, it's better to let the big brother pick up this hot potato." Suo'etu said. Bei Zhan has great prestige in the army; behind him is a bright pearl who has been fighting with him for decades, this big brother must be guarded against.

"That's the only way to go. Tomorrow, I will recommend my elder brother to Huang Ama to do this job. Huang Ama will go north in a few days. I don't know if the matter of dismissing officials will be nothing, or it will be serious..."

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Yinzhen didn't think too much about it, he was just in charge of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and reducing officials would not hurt his interests.As for Yinhu, Yinhu tried her best to ignore the worry in her heart.Such a shrewd starling, there will always be a way.

In recent days, Yinzhen liked teasing little Hongjia more and more. If it hadn't been for the fact that the little guy was too small, for the sake of his body, he couldn't be taken out.He wanted to pack Hongjia and take him to Rehe.

These days, Jiahui has been preparing for Yinzhen's trip.That night, even though Jia Hui was reluctant, he still asked, "When Grandpa Ban Yue goes north, will he bring someone to serve you?"

"Isn't there He Yuzhu?" Yinzhen asked, looking at Jiahui in surprise.

Jiahui looked at Yuying who was waiting in the house, and finally couldn't help but said: "If you want to take someone there, you can take Yuying into the room first." This is what makes her happy.But since she moved the Wanyan family to the Zhuangzi in the suburbs, rumors spread from time to time.Or she is a jealous woman, or Yinzhen fears guilt.

Being a jealous woman is nothing to Jiahui, but she doesn't like to listen to other people's arrangement of Yinzhen.In the past few days, Madam Su has brought up the old story again, saying that Yuxiu is the son of Dong E's family, and she will never give birth to other thoughts.Moreover, even if Jiahui doesn't do this, the palace will immediately point out other people and persuade Jiahui to arrange Yuying as a roommate.So after comprehensive consideration, even though she felt extremely uncomfortable, Jiahui still said it.

Yinzhen teased Hongjia's hand and put it down, and said lightly: "Jiahui, don't forget what I told you, since I did it, I hope you don't mention it again."

Yuying's face turned pale from the flush just now, although Yinzhen's unintentional made her sad before, but today's clear rejection is even more embarrassing.

Jiahui stared at Yinzhen blankly, but felt happy in her heart.Yinzhen said: life is a matter of two people.