Daily life of Heshen's pet wife

Even if Qinggui and Mingliang were reassigned to the Military Aircraft Department, they would no longer be able to compare with their previous glory and status.

The Military Aircraft Department has now lost three highly respected Ministers of Military Aircraft. Among the remaining Han military aircraft, there are many people who are as diligent and self-restraining as Liu Tongxun and Liu Lun. Because of their status and weight, they can only do their own jobs well.

The military generals in the military plane are all important officials. After Shuhede and the others are gone, Agui starts here, and then there are Fulongan and others. Agui has been fighting outside all the year round and doesn't often return to the capital, but his status is still there.

Agui was at odds with Heshen, and Fulong'an was also at odds with Heshen. In the past, Manjunji's forces were not balanced, but because Qianlong's side was suppressing, Hanjunji's side was not weak, so it can still be maintained. .

Now that the old ministers in the military aircraft department are gone, Qianlong's attitude towards Heshen is also very delicate. There are also undercurrents everywhere, and it is no longer as calm as before.

Not to mention the people in the Military Aircraft Department, even the ministers outside felt this unrest.

But looking at He Shen, he was still as calm and calm as an old monk in meditation, no matter how the situation outside changed, it didn't affect his state of mind.

Qinggui and Mingliang re-entered the Military Aircraft Office, knowing in their hearts that it was Qianlong's soft-heartedness, so they went to Qianlong to thank him, and then went to repent, and finally got Qianlong's forgiveness, and Qianlong's attitude towards the two of them returned to the past .

It's just a lesson from the past, and with Heshen watching in front of them, Qinggui and Mingliang didn't dare to make too much noise, for fear of repeating the same mistakes. After all, Heshen is still very trustworthy by Qianlong.He is still He Zhongtang, an important minister in the court.

Qianlong is old now, and his body is not as good as when he was young. He must be a little tired and hardworking while seeking pleasure.There is some slack in government affairs. In the past, I was able to clearly understand myself. Later, I blindly indulged in my past great achievements, only cared about my previous contributions, and turned a blind eye to the situation in front of me.

At the beginning, Qianlong wanted to understand Heshen, but as time went by, Qianlong felt that it was exhausting, so he didn't bother to continue to think about it.

With the return of Qinggui and Mingliang, there are some people who are flattering and flattering in their ears every day. Although they are not as caring as Heshen before, they are more comfortable and comfortable. Qianlong gradually let go of that heart.

He is the son of heaven, the emperor can coerce his courtiers, why bother to think about what a courtier thinks?Even if he is a powerful minister, if he wants to win over and use him, he can just speak up. If he feels that what he is doing is not in line with his own wishes, he can just express his attitude directly, and he really doesn't need to pay attention to others.

Now that Liu Tongxun, Liu Lun and other important ministers have passed away in the Military Aircraft Department, there are fewer and fewer veteran ministers in the court who can listen to Qianlong.

Qianlong became more and more free-spirited. The purge effect brought about by the execution of Li Shiyao's corruption case before, after seeing that Qianlong no longer had the attitude of strict investigation and trial, he reverted to his old ways, and even slowly became more rampant.

Those winds of negotiating crimes and offering money were curbed for a while, and after Qinggui and Mingliang returned to the military aircraft office, they re-entered the mainstream officialdom.

Qianlong wanted to spend his birthday this year well.Qinggui and Mingliang arranged Qianlong's birthday for several years, as well as the Empress Dowager's birthday. Qianlong was very satisfied with the several arrangements made at that time.

But now that Qinggui and Mingliang have been transferred back, because of the previous matter, Qianlong still can't use them in a big way, so as not to arouse more resentment.Qianlong still wanted to have a good birthday, so he should find He Shen, who is now the Minister of Internal Affairs at the time, to make arrangements.

He didn't talk to Heshen in a negotiating tone at all, but directly to Heshen, asking Heshen to take care of this birthday for him.

When he said it, he also hinted at Heshen, and Qianlong wanted to have a good time if Heshen wanted to organize his birthday well.

He Shen also agreed at that time.But when he turned back and presented the procedures for organizing the birthday, Qianlong became a little angry.

All the ministers from the Military Aircraft Department were there, and there were some ministers who came to Qianlong to report their affairs. There were not a few of them. When Qianlong saw Zhezi was angry, he didn't care who was in front of him, so he went directly to Heshen.

"I told you earlier that you want to make my birthday lively, but what can you do with 5000 taels of silver?"

Qianlong disliked Heshen's shabby status. He had been the emperor for so many years, and he had never spent only 5000 taels of silver on his birthday.

He knew that Heshen was stingy, so he specifically told Heshen that Heshen must do it bustlingly, but he didn't expect that this hint was not enough. He thought it was just that it would not be as big as Qinggui Mingliang's back then. I don't want to not even have the ostentation that Qianlong thinks there should be, and to be stingy to the point that Qianlong finds it unbelievable.

He Shen said quietly: "For the 5000 taels, the servants have written it out in the articles of association."

In fact, 5000 taels of silver can still do a lot of things.It's used a lot for birthdays.

This time's birthday, if He Shen is not asked to do it, since he is allowed to do it, He Shen will not follow the path of Qinggui Mingliang, he will not encourage the wind of dedication, and he will not give money to Qianlong. What kind of extravagant birthday party are you going to have?

Originally, the accounts of the Ministry of Internal Affairs have finally been sorted out at this moment. After the accounts are clear, the problem of this account will be corrected.

Originally, when the Ministry of Internal Affairs was managed by Ying Lian, the accounts of the Ministry of Internal Affairs were clear and there was still a surplus. Sadly, after several years of misfortune by Qinggui Mingliang, there was no money left in the Ministry of Internal Affairs. They were very extravagant at that time. The wind is soaring, but because of their profligacy, there is no surplus.

Now that the 5000 taels of silver are used for Qianlong's birthday, He Shen feels that it is already a lot.We must know that 5000 taels is completely enough for Qianlong to have a birthday in the palace, and it can be very lively, but this extravagance is beyond expectation.

According to the standards of Qianlong's previous birthdays, it is estimated that the 5000 taels would be looked down upon.But there is no way, there are only so many.

Qianlong became even more angry: "A few days ago, your wife celebrated her birthday. I didn't see it, but people all over the capital said that you spent 20 taels of silver for Feng, and the banquet was held for ten days. It's lively, and now people are still talking about it inside and outside the palace. Why did you only give me 5000 taels when you came to my place and wanted to celebrate my birthday?"

"He Shen, I am the Son of Heaven, the birthday of the Son of Heaven, is it not as good as a woman?"

In recent years, Heshen's reputation as a favorite wife has become more and more famous. Heshen and his lord only want his wife, Feng Shi, and no other women, no matter who they are, are not allowed to come to their door.The matter of sleeping flowers and sleeping willows is unheard of among He Shen and his lord.It can be said that it is a clear stream among the adults in the officialdom.

He did a big business with his lord, and earned a considerable amount of silver. There were many people who were jealous inside and outside the court. In the early years, there were not a few people who criticized Heshen in the court for this matter, but Qianlong made it clear that he was involved in this matter. Support him, and gradually no one will talk about it anymore.

Later, Heshen's business grew bigger and bigger, and the money came from regular sources. Even if someone wanted to criticize him, he couldn't find a foothold.Most of Heshen's money was spent on the mansion and Feng Zhixi's body. This is something that has been known to the government and the public over the years, and no one can comment on it.

But seeing Qianlong reprimanding Heshen in front of everyone, those who are not used to Heshen are still secretly happy.

Qianlong was angry, and He Shen knelt down to plead guilty, saying that the emperor calmed down his anger, but his expression was still calm, and he was not affected by Qianlong's anger at all: "Your majesty, the servant of the Ministry of Internal Affairs has shown you the accounts after sorting them out. After that, every ten days The servants will show you the account of the current month. You know that the previous account was short, and you also know that this month’s account is a little better. This 5000 taels of silver is the most that the Ministry of Internal Affairs can give to the emperor for his birthday. If you want more, the slave really has nothing to do."

He Shen is telling the truth.

Qianlong himself knew that the accounts and Shen of the Ministry of Internal Affairs were shown to him every ten days.It was really not easy to take out the 5000 taels of silver.Not to mention the Ministry of Internal Affairs, but also the accounts of the Ministry of Households treasury, He Shen also insisted on showing him the accounts every ten days.

The accounts of the treasury of the Ministry of Households in recent years have indeed been much better than in previous years, but the money here cannot be moved.Not to mention taking it out for Qianlong's birthday.

Of course Qianlong's private treasury had silver, but how could he be willing to take it out?

If you want to take the money from the private treasury, why assign He Shen to take the money from the House of Internal Affairs for his birthday?

Qianlong was still unhappy, as if he was being held by He Shen.

He just forced He Shen to say that the money is not enough, and He Shen must find a way.In short, it is impossible to send out a birthday banquet with only 5000 taels of silver.

What Qianlong meant was to either force Heshen to let go and get some money out, he can get it from anywhere, and he doesn’t want too much, as long as there are tens of thousands more, it’s fine; or he wants Heshen to open his mouth and say He personally donated some money out.

Speaking of which, He Shen has been an official for so many years, in addition to being more generous to his wife, he is also very stingy to the emperor.I have never paid him any good deeds.

Of course, Qianlong didn't necessarily have to respect money or things with Heshen, but if he was screwed with Heshen, he must have an attitude.

Now that there are no Liu Tongxun, Liu Lun, etc. among the ministers present, there is also discord in the Military Aircraft Department. Naturally, no one mediates in front of Qianlong and Heshen, and no one even dares to speak out at this time. atmosphere.

Ying Lian is said to be a bachelor now, but he is not working in the Military Aircraft Department, and he doesn't enter the palace as often as before, so he doesn't know the things here, so he can't ease the atmosphere.

Of course, He Shen understood Qianlong's many hints, but he didn't intend to follow Qianlong's wishes. He originally wanted to clear up the morale, and it was definitely impossible for him to make such an opening here.

Qianlong's voice fell behind for a while, and everyone including Qianlong's eyes were fixed on He Shen. The hall was very quiet, and He Shen solemnly kowtowed to Qianlong, and then said: "I also ask the emperor to forgive me, the slave can't follow orders .”

"The current situation in the court, the emperor is very clear, and the emperor is also aware of the deficit of the provinces. The slave really can't spend so much money for the emperor's birthday. The emperor wants to have a lively birthday, but the slave is incompetent and cannot satisfy the emperor. The slave resigns , the slave is willing to be punished, please choose another wise man to celebrate your birthday."

When He Shen said this, everyone was stunned.

For so many years, He Shen has won the trust of Qianlong, and he is almost on the rise. There is no precedent for someone like him before, and everyone thinks that He Shen worked so hard when he was studying in order to get his current high position, or to be higher. If someone else is in Heshen's current position, it would be impossible for him to say the word resignation in his life.

But everyone never expected that they would hear the word "please resign" from He Shen. Could it be that they all misunderstood He Shen?Isn't He Zhongtang the kind of person who wants to keep his high position and salary forever?

So many years of hard work for the status, just give up and give up?

Even Qianlong was stunned, he didn't expect He Shen to say such words suddenly.

He Shen knew best about He Shen's ability, so he just forced him a little bit, and then suddenly said that he would quit and resign. What do you mean, are you still planning to threaten him?

Ke Heshen's expression was very serious, and he was definitely not joking or threatening.

Seeing that Qianlong was silent, He Shen even repeated what he said just now, insisting on resigning and asking Qianlong to choose another wise man.

Looking at He Shen's young but calm face, Qianlong suddenly felt a sense of lack of interest, and suddenly felt bored.

He Shen didn't threaten to intimidate him, but really wanted to resign.From Heshen's eyes, Qianlong saw his inner voice.For a moment, Qianlong felt a little tired for some reason, and felt that his body was also tired.

——He originally thought that He Shen was going to be poor in front of him for the rest of his life.

Qianlong waved his hand, and said with some annoyance: "That's enough. Let's all step back."

The ministers were curious, but they didn't dare to stay, so they had to withdraw.

He Shen didn't move, he was still waiting for Qianlong to grant his request, when he saw that Qianlong didn't even look at him, he turned over and sat down, saying, "You also step back!"

He Shen didn't wait for the approval, so he was not in a hurry, and slowly followed the ministers out of the hall.

Everyone walked ahead, and he followed behind. The people in front were whispering and talking, but he didn't catch up, knowing that they were talking, and He Shen didn't stop him. He wanted everyone to talk, the more the better.

Everyone went back to their respective places. There was a minister of military aircraft returning to the military aircraft office. Some military aircraft met He Shen on Zhangjing Road. They didn't dare to pass by, so they followed slowly behind. Finally, they saw He Shen passing by the value room, but they didn't go in. Instead, they walked away. On the road to the outside of the palace, Junji Zhang Jing didn't understand, so he asked.

He Shen's expression was indifferent, but his words were chic and unrestrained: "I'm a person who is to be punished now, so it's not good to take turns to do business. I have to go home and think about the past behind closed doors. You do your business well, and I will leave the palace right now. If the emperor asks From now on, I will trouble you to report it like this.”