When the Louvre meets the Forbidden City

Kangxi was sitting in the dragon chair, lowering his eyes and carefully flipping through the letters in his hand.

Mingzhu stood below with hands down. After waiting for a long time, Kangxi did not move, so he quietly raised his eyes to observe, and saw Kangxi was still sitting in the chair, contemplating the few pieces of paper in his hand.

The gold-painted and intricately carved cloud-dragon chair under him is wide and heavy, and it feels a little heavy when you look at it. Kangxi looks a little thin sitting in it, but fortunately, the majesty and majesty between his brows is very strong, otherwise he would be a young and elegant man. The appearance of a scholar is similar to that of my family.

Mingzhu was quietly pondering these things in her heart, anyway, she must never say anything about His Majesty's words, Kangxi suddenly thought of it, lightly 'sneered', and said to herself, "The crown prince is in the way." What's the matter with him? Look at the paper full of grievances, why are you making such a fuss?"

Mingzhu hurriedly withdrew her eyes from scrutinizing His Majesty, hesitated for a moment, thinking that it would be better not to answer such sensitive words, and thought that General Wei is brave enough to even dare to make false remarks about His Majesty's establishment of the heir apparent in his family letter to his wife , I don’t know whether to say good things or bad things?Hearing the emperor's meaning, I'm afraid it's not a good thing to say, but seeing the emperor smiling when talking to himself, it seems that he is not angry at all, but a little happy, which is really strange.

Mingzhu has not yet analyzed the ugly Yinmao here, Kangxi has put down General Wei's family letter in his hand, picked up the two booklets on the side, tapped them in his hand, and said to Mingzhu, "Jingnan General Wei Xiaobao and Shun Cheng At the same time, the county king Le Erjin sent a booklet back to Beijing, the content was similar, they all said that their current situation of attacking Wu Sangui together needs to be changed. Instead of supporting each other, it is easy to become a stumbling block, so they all plead for their own orders, and I want them to be able to dispatch and command several armies to counter the rebellion in a unified way. What do you think about this matter?"

Mingzhu immediately abandoned those messy thoughts before, and began to think about the answer, "It stands to reason that the two of them are a little bit out of bounds. The emperor sent out the army of the imperial court, so naturally they should obey the imperial court's orders. However, the battlefields of Hunan, Jiangxi, Sichuan and Guizhou are all far away from the capital, and sometimes the army really needs generals to act easily so as not to delay the battle. King Shuncheng and General Wei have this concern. Excuse me."

"Then how do you think it should be dealt with?"

Wei Xiaobao is the confidant of Emperor Kangxi; Le Erjin is the son of King Luck Dehunduoluo, the hereditary Iron Hat King.The identities of the two people are very different, and it is really not easy to decide if there is a dispute.

Mingzhu didn't dare to speak casually, and after deliberating for a while, she chose the most cautious statement, "The slave thinks that in terms of his rich qualifications and experience, he should be the king of Shuncheng County, and he is the highest-ranking general of the court in this anti-rebellion army. It should be more prudent to act; but General Wei is a rising star, although he is younger, but also..."

Kangxi interrupted him, "This is not the time to discuss seniority."

Mingzhu immediately comprehended the Holy Will, and immediately changed her tone, "That's right, that's right, what the emperor said makes sense. General Wei is young and promising, and he is very talented. He needs such a brave person when he goes to battle to kill the enemy. It should be a heavy responsibility.”

Kangxi nodded and said, "That's right, but this is an important matter. I plan to discuss it with all the ministers tomorrow before making a decision."

Mingzhu understood, she knew that Kangxi had told him in advance that if someone in the hall had no winks and stood up to support Leerjin tomorrow, he would be responsible for refuting it.

Secretly, this job is a bit tricky, no matter how you look at it, the prince of Shuncheng has high qualifications and status, and the record after the expedition is quite good, how can he justifiably ask him to take orders from Wei Xiaobao, a young general who is not yet 20 years old?When I go back at night, I have to think hard about how to say this.

Kangxi said, "Go back and think about it carefully, and speak more carefully in court tomorrow. In addition, you should also think about how to formulate this edict in advance. After all, the king of Shuncheng County is also an important minister of the court. Don't be too biased to lose people's hearts."

Mingzhu led the order, and when she came out, she brought out two letters from Wei's family. Kangxi asked him to seal it before sending it to the place where it should be delivered. Afterwards, I will send another person to Wei Mansion.

The morning of the second day coincided with the great court once every ten days, civil and military officials gathered in Qianqing Palace, but the rhetoric carefully prepared by Mingzhu was useless, because Suo'etu, a scholar of the Palace of Preserving Harmony, was able to figure it out in advance. Holy Will, the court was the first to stand up to speak for General Wei Xiaobao. Suo Zhongtang was an important figure in the court. Everyone thought that there was some reason for him to speak with such a clear attitude. [-]% of the time this was what the emperor meant. Coupled with the fact that Prince Kang Jieshu stepped up at the right time to fuel the flames, the matter was finalized, and all the ministers had no objections.

If it wasn't for the surprise flashing across Kangxi's face sitting in the dragon chair above, Mingzhu would have almost thought that Suo'etu had been arranged by Kangxi in advance to speak on his behalf.I thought that General Wei was amazing, not only the emperor favored him, but even Suo Zhongtang and Prince Kang were drawn over by him early on!

There is nothing much to say about this, just quickly draw up the imperial edict and pass on the decree.The decree spread to the front army in a short time, and the army commanded by General Wei Xiaobao of Jingnan had already penetrated into the enemy's territory and was about to approach Yunnan. He was promoted to the commander of the army on the grounds that it was the fastest advancing army among the imperial court's several armies. Wei Xiaobao is a first-class marquis, and he can dispatch Hunan and Jiangxi in case of emergency, so it is easy for the rebellious troops in Sichuan and Guizhou provinces to act.

Wei Xiaobao had already led his troops to the Qingshui River in Guizhou and stationed in Jinping.In the future, the officials who will deliver the decree will be invited to enter the military account and a banquet will be set up to welcome them.

He is very rich, and he has figured out the rule that no matter what he does here, as long as he gives gifts, he will get twice the result with half the effort, so before the food and wine are served, a silver ticket has already entered the sleeve of the eunuch who passed the decree.

Speaking of this eunuch who came to pass the decree, it was an old acquaintance of Wei Xiaobao, it was Wei Xiaobao's gambling friend in the palace, and the eunuch Wen Youfang who served in the upper study.

Wen Youfang doesn't know how to use tricks when he gambles. He is the "goat" in Wei Xiaobao's eyes. He doesn't know how much gambling debt he owes Wei Xiaobao. , this time the meeting gave a great benefit, Wen Youfang couldn't help smiling, Wei Xiaobao asked him about some things in the inner palace, and answered all of them in detail.

"Both Suo Zhongtang and Prince Kang vigorously spoke for me at the court?"

Wen Youfang nodded, "That's right. General Wei, you have a very good reputation in the court. It is said that there are Lord Ma, Lord Wang... They all came out to vote in favor."

He mentioned five or six adults in one breath, all officials who were familiar with Wei Xiaobao on weekdays.

Wei Xiaobao nodded, thinking that Brother Suo is very trustworthy, and he did what he promised me.

Suddenly, Wen Youfang said again, "The emperor is also very concerned about Mr. Wei's affairs. After returning to the study, he urged Mr. Nalan to draw up a decree as soon as possible, so that the decree must be issued before the key is released in the palace that night." Come out. There is still food and pay, and the emperor also instructed Lord Nalan alone to arrange for someone to send someone to send Lord Wei to your army."

A smile appeared on Wei Xiaobao's face, "Really?"

Wen Youfang came here because he wanted to say something nice to please him, and secondly, there was something serious about it, so he put on a serious look on his clean and beardless face, and said seriously, "Brother, I am just serving you in the study room." Yes, these are all heard with my own ears, can there be fakes? The emperor also ordered me to bring you a sentence alone, and there is no outsider who happens to say it to General Wei at this time."

"You said."

Wen Youfang coughed, "The emperor said, Xiao Guizi, you are smart and brave in battle, which is very good, but it's not good to be lazy."

Wei Xiaobao didn't understand, "Nonsense, I'm never lazy!"

Wen Youfang looked at the face of the large bank note just now, pretended not to hear his disrespectful words, and then followed Kangxi's words as they were, "The emperor said, you were on an expedition last time, and you would write me a copy every few days. When I sent back the secret note, I praised you for your literary talents, why did you start to be lazy this time, and didn’t write a single copy? Although you are a bit crooked, but your knowledge is very poor, why don’t you hurry up and practice more! Nothing to write A few letters have come, I will take the trouble to review them for you."

Wei Xiaobao had a big dimple on Wei Xiaobao's face that Kangxi thought was good-looking, "So you said this, then you go back and tell His Majesty that he always keeps his head on the review every time, and never shows me the result of his review. I am a little at a loss, and I would like to ask Your Majesty to send me his review, so that I will know what to write after I read it."

Wen Youfang felt that this passage could not be relayed to the emperor anyway, so he polished it up for him carefully, "Then I will tell the emperor, General Wei, you are very happy after hearing what he said, and you are sincerely waiting for your majesty." How about your advice?"

Wei Xiaobao was amused, raised his cup and said to Wen Youfang, "Drink, drink, you have come all the way to Jinping, Qiandong, and you have worked hard all the way."

Secretly thought that His Majesty should wait for my advice. Is it so difficult to say a few good words? He clearly wanted me to write to him, but he still said it in a roundabout way. Fortunately, he is still an emperor, and he is more shy than the most embarrassing The little girl is still twisting.

That's what he said, but he was still very satisfied with Kangxi's actions this time.

Every time he goes on an expedition, his biggest worry is the situation in the rear. A change in the internal situation after he leaves will be a fatal blow to him. But this time, the little emperor will sit in the capital and be his strong backing, which is really reassuring. Already, it can be said to be the most worry-free battle he has ever fought!

General Wei was in a good mood, and there was no fighting these two days, so he warmly entertained Wen Youfang and his party, and arranged them to rest in the barracks at night, and took Wen Youfang to the bank of the Qingjiang River in Tianzhu County early the next morning Tour the river view.

On both sides of the Qingjiang River, there are many peaks and emerald green, the scenery is very good, there is no war at this time, there are no swords, lights and swords, only the beautiful scenery, Wen Youfang is full of praise, saying that seeing this scenery is not in vain for all the hard work on the way .

A group of people walked downstream along the river, and saw that the river was clear and rapid. After a while, they came to a wave beach, which was very wide. According to visual estimation, the beach was more than 30 feet long. It was divided into upper and lower levels. And down.

Everyone was standing still to enjoy the beautiful scenery, when suddenly there was a small commotion behind them, and the accompanying soldiers shouted, "Who is it!" "Catch the assassin!" "Don't trespass!" "Protect the general!"

Immediately, dozens of personal soldiers rushed forward, with their swords out of their sheaths, they surrounded Wei Xiaobao and Wen Youfang's body.

Wei Xiaobao took a closer look and found that it was just a small commotion. The guards were fighting around a man at the end of their team. The man was thin and thin, and he was barely able to hold on. He ran over by mistake and was a spy sent by the enemy.

Li said to the deputy general who was following him, "Go and have a look."

Yu Li was General Yu who led the thousand old, weak and remnant soldiers when Wei Xiaobao left the capital. Assigned such a thankless errand.

Wei Xiaobao took such a group of people away for a few days and found out his benefits, so he honestly took them for his own use.Because General Yu has been depressed in Beijing, he is also very willing to follow this young and promising General Wei, and has been loyal and hardworking.

Wei Xiaobao's former powerful men Zhao Liangdong, Wang Jinbao and others were recommended by him to join the army at the beginning of the war with San Francisco, and now they are scattered among other people in the imperial court. He was very satisfied with having such a capable lieutenant general like Yu Li, and planned to ask the little emperor to give Yu Li a promotion after returning from this battle.

Yu Li strode to the end of the line, and in a short while grabbed a small man in a Qing soldier uniform and came back, loudly saying, "General, I caught a strange spy. He was wearing our soldier's clothes and mixed in the line. Not to mention finding a hidden place to hide and wait for an opportunity to listen to the news, but to move forward foolishly, and was just caught by Xiao Wu."

The little man raised his head, his face was smeared with mud and soot, except for a pair of big shining eyes, nothing else could be seen.

Wei Xiaobao stared at this muddy face in surprise, "Hey, why do I look familiar to you?"

Everyone next to him covered their mouths, secretly thinking that General Wei still looks familiar to such a face, and the eyes are too good.

General Yu Shen has been following Wei Xiaobao recently and has won the hearts of the general with his ability in doing things. Now seeing the general staring at the spy's muddy face in wonder, he wanted to wipe him clean so that the adults can see clearly. Zhou looked around, but couldn't find anything to wipe his face, so he just pulled up his sleeve and wiped the little spy's face indiscriminately.

The little spy tried his best to hide back, but he was caught firmly and couldn't dodge. After being wiped hard by General Yu twice, it probably hurt from the rubbing, and he exclaimed, "Don't rub it, let me go quickly!" !"

The voice was delicate and moving, it turned out to be a woman.

Everyone's eyes widened at once, and General Yu couldn't help but let go of her in shock.After seeing the woman's face clearly, she also let out a low exclamation. The face that he had roughly wiped showed some of its original appearance. There are many stains, but it can already be seen that she is a stunning little beauty.

Wei Xiaobao was startled, "Ah Ke? Why don't you stay at home and take care of the child, what are you doing here?"