every spring [comprehensive]
Chapter 212 The Unruly Princess 62
After Jianning returned to the palace, he only had time to tidy up a little before Kangxi, who had just stepped down from court, sent someone to pass it on.
In the Xinuang Pavilion of Qianqing Palace, there is a stack of memorials on the imperial case, and those trusted ministers of Kangxi are also there.Just on the way to court, Wu Dan has already told the emperor about Sangege's experiences in the past few days.Kangxi couldn't wait to ask her to come and inquire.
Kangxi sized her up first, and said, "You have lost weight twice, it seems that this disease has tormented you a lot! Are you recovering now?"
Jianning said: "Thank you, Brother Emperor, for your inquiry. I have recovered and am fine."
Kangxi could tell that although she was thinner again, she was in good spirits and her cheeks were healthy and rosy.Only then did Kangxi ask the question that all the ministers were concerned about: "I heard that you captured the Zheng family members in Taiwan. Zheng Chenggong is dead, and they plan to use troops against the mainland. Is this true?"
Jianning nodded and said: "It is true. Zheng Keshuang is the second son of Zheng Jing, and Feng Xifan, Zheng Jing's confidant. Without the emperor's permission, I dare not bring outsiders into the palace without the permission of the emperor, and let them be detained in the infantry first." Yamen, you can send someone to imprison them."
Kangxi said: "You came back just in time!" He picked up the topmost booklet from the imperial case and said, "This is the booklet written by Admiral Shi Lang of the Fujian Navy. It also said that Taiwan was in chaos, and Zheng's internal strife Great power, Shi Lang asked the imperial court to send troops to fight."
Shi Lang was originally a subordinate of the Zheng family, but because the Zheng family was jealous of his great achievements and made people plot to kill his whole family, Shi Lang escaped from Taiwan alone, and had a sworn feud with the Zheng family.After he returned to the imperial court, he asked the emperor to allow him to avenge himself in the first form of surrender to Kangxi.He always pays attention to the trends in Taiwan Island. He has been in Taiwan Island for so many years and he has internal responses and is naturally well-informed.But how to prove the authenticity needs further verification.After Jianning came back, Kangxi was even more sure that what Shi Lang said was true.
Zhou Peigong said: "Your Majesty also asks the Emperor to send troops to recover Taiwan! Right now there is no master in Taiwan, and internal strife has already begun. Therefore, I agree with Shi Lang. Please take this opportunity to order the navy to cross the sea and conquer the land of Taiwan. .”
Kangxi said: "Well, I had this intention a long time ago and ordered Shi Lang to secretly train sailors. In your opinion, if Taiwan is conquered, who will be the general?"
Mingzhu said: "I recommend Shi Lang. He is familiar with Taiwan's terrain and proficient in naval warfare. He is known as the thunderbolt from the sea. He is the best candidate for naval warfare in Taiwan."
Suo'etu said: "I have a different opinion. Although Shi Lang is good, he is not suitable to be the main general to attack Taiwan. After all, he was Zheng Chenggong's subordinate before. I am afraid that he will not do practical things at the critical moment. It is better for Fujian Governor Yao Qisheng."
Kangxi pondered for a while, looked at Xiong Cilu and asked, "Xiong Cilu, why don't you speak?"
Xiong Cilu quickly stepped forward and knelt down: "Your Majesty, I don't have the same views as Peigong and Mingzhu, so...so..."
Kangxi said: "If you have something to say, why bother to talk it out like this."
Xiong Cilu said, "Yes. I think that Taiwan is just a barren and unrefined small county of Cuoer, which is not enough to be regarded as a major enemy. What's more, to expedition to Taiwan, you have to cross hundreds of miles across the ocean. There is no certainty of victory. There are endless troubles at the beginning of the war. Although the "San Francisco" is at peace, the flames are still there, and Wu Sangui's grandson is still making troubles on the Yunnan-Guizhou border, which has not yet been settled. Zhuang Wu Xiuwen, to lead to a peaceful and prosperous world, this is what the people expect, please think twice before using force!"
Kangxi didn't expect Xiong Cilu to say such a thing, and it was expected that Xiong Cilu had always advocated and not advocated war, and his concerns were not unreasonable, but they were at odds with Kangxi's thinking.
After Kangxi heard about Xiong Cilu's work, he was silent for a long time.
Xiong Cilu knelt on the ground anxiously, not daring to move. He was also afraid of offending Longyan, because when the emperor wanted to abolish San Francisco, he insisted that the emperor not abolish it.But the facts have proved that the emperor is right, San Francisco will rebel sooner or later no matter whether it withdraws or not.Xiong Cilu is a Hanchen, and he can be said to be the No. 1 Hanchen in terms of the sacred heart and the importance he receives, so he has to often ask for orders for the people of the Han family in the world.
Jianning broke the silence and said, "Master Xiong, I also have a different opinion. Wu Shipan's remnant army is already a strong bow and crossbow, and it can be destroyed with a single hand. It is not a concern. Taiwan is now a serious problem. If Taiwan is allowed to continue Harassing the southeast coast of our country, resulting in instability of the sea, the people are still difficult to be stable. Don't forget that the southeast is the world's granary. If the granary is lost, it will be a disaster for the whole country. And since the Han Dynasty, Taiwan has been the territory of China. If a county is not governed, it is also The fault of the prime minister. Even Zhao Kuangyin of the Song Dynasty also knew that "the side of the couch is not allowed to snore".
These words were resounding, and the ministers have not yet answered.
Kangxi clapped his palms and said, "That's right! Jianning's 'unified' word is used perfectly! This is exactly what I want! The Qin Emperor swept the six countries, the cars were on the same track, and the books were on the same text. Only then did Han prosper, and the country was unified and the people enjoyed their work. , with Zhang Hengyi, Cai Lunzhi, and Xiangru Fu. When the chaos of the eight kings in the Wei and Jin Dynasties, the world will be out of control! The Tang Dynasty ruled the world, and it was full of vitality. The chaos of the Five Dynasties, the people were displaced again, all industries were transferred to ruins, and the people were miserable... …Throughout the annals of history, if we want the country to be strong and the people rich, we must unify! I ascended to the throne at the age of eight, captured Oboi at the age of 15, and decided to withdraw from the feudal clan at the age of 19. What is it?——Don’t I want to be at ease? Don’t you just want to build a great cause of unification! You are all my ministers, and you want to be with me to create the Kangxi rule like the rule of Zhenguan. The people of the world , the history of future generations will never forget you! You should take care of yourself!"
Kangxi's face was a little pale, he didn't affect at all, he spoke eloquently and with emotion.
Several ministers were still listening in a daze, and then they couldn't help but knelt down together and kowtowed: "Your Majesty's teachings are very good, and you will obey the holy decree, and you will never forget it until you die."
Kangxi also said: "Xiong Cilu's words are reasonable. In terms of national strength and military strength, it is difficult at the moment. I didn't say to send troops immediately. Moreover, Zhungeer in the north and Luocha Kingdom have a deep collusion. They are all wolf ambitions. Tear off a piece of the fat of the Qing Dynasty. But you have to know that the national policy of 'conquering the southeast first and then establishing the northwest' will definitely unify the territory of China again."
Xiong Cilu didn't dare to insist any longer, and hurriedly kowtowed: "The Holy Majesty has taught you very well. I am a minister of the Qing Dynasty. How can I sit and watch the land of the Qing Dynasty be slaughtered by others. Since the emperor has made up his mind, I dare not have any objections. It's just that the national treasury is empty at the moment, and the soldiers will be exhausted, so I only ask the emperor to accumulate food, prepare troops carefully, choose generals carefully, and when the time comes, work hard and hope to win the battle."
Xiong Cilu opposed the withdrawal of the feudal clan before, and today he said that he opposed sending troops to Taiwan. He was at odds with the emperor.He thought so, all those who can enter the study are human beings, how could he not think of these?Just thinking that Xiong Cilu, an old master, is old, conservative and moderate, and can't see the Sacred Heart clearly. I'm afraid the day of falling out of favor is not far away.
Jianning casually said: "Brother Emperor, the crown prince is already three years old. He is talented and intelligent, and he can understand and remember many words now. Although the other elder brothers started school at the age of six, the crown prince is the prince of a country and shoulders the future. For the important task of the country, one should not only think about ease, it is also time to start studying. As for the candidates for the crown prince and tutor, it is up to the emperor's sacred heart to choose erudite talents!"
Kangxi pondered for a moment and said: "Xiong Cilu is the leader of the literary world and my humerus minister. If you can be loyal to the emperor and speak out, you will be able to discipline the prince severely. I am very relieved to hand the prince over to you. Pass the decree and worship Xiong Ci. As the prince's teacher, I will be responsible for teaching Yinreng's homework in the future."
Xiong Cilu was so excited that he burst into tears, and said: "I thank the emperor for his kindness! I will do my best to teach the prince to become a talent."
Everyone did not expect that Xiong Cilu, who had shown signs of decline, would get such a glorious job as the prince teacher after being reminded by the third princess. It seems that the emperor not only did not distrust him, but entrusted him with a heavy responsibility. .
Out of the Qianqing Palace, Mingzhu and Suo'etu, two old enemies, walked together. Mingzhu said: "Master Suo, the situation in the study room is worrying. Before that, there were such famous Han officials as Chen Tingjing and Xiong Cilu. Here comes another Zhou Peigong, and even the third princess has started to participate in politics. I think she is obviously leaning towards the Hanchen side. There are only us two Manchu ministers in the study room. Let's stop fighting each other. The current situation will be surrounded by Han Chinese .”
Suo'etu sneered and said: "Those Hanchens don't form a party, and they don't have anyone under them. I'm afraid they will do something. You think I'm easy to fool, let me be the rafter in the early stage, and you sit behind and take advantage of it. beautiful."
The ruling civil and military and local officials attached to Suo'etu and Mingzhu are the most powerful.Occasionally, one or two Han officials who are favored by the emperor are so bold as to dare to manage their own power. As long as they make a little move, they will be drowned by the impeachment papers.
Mingzhu smiled and said: "I said Suoxiang, why do you not listen to persuasion as you get older, I am conspiring with you in state affairs, how can you think of me so badly. The emperor put the third princess even though she didn't get in." The study room, but she entered the Hall of Mental Cultivation and the Palace of Qianqing, what do you think the emperor means by this, you must know that his side-kicking has already destroyed the family law of the ancestors, I don't know what the emperor's regulations are."
Suo'etu knew Mingzhu's heart and mind, and was always thinking of digging holes for others to trip him up. Suo'etu said: "Don't forget, the third princess didn't say who to recommend as the prince and tutor. To put it bluntly, the emperor decides who to choose. The other suggestions you put forward can also solve the emperor's urgent needs. If you want to move her, you have to weigh your own weight in the emperor's heart."
The emperor has managed to cultivate an assistant who suits him all these years, and that is the third princess. If Mingzhu interferes and makes the courtiers object, Suo'etu will naturally be happy to see it.But the premise is that he must not be implicated in Suo'etu.
And today, Xiong Cilu became the prince's teacher, and Suo'etu had assigned him to his side, so he had to take care of him.
Suo'etu is the prince's grandfather, and he is surrounded by so many cronies.Not just optimistic about his future development.In the future, when the prince ascended the throne, Suo'etu would rise even higher.
Suo'etu finished his work and went back to the study that night. It was already watch time. Lao Cai, who was on the gate, was standing at the door holding a watermelon lantern.
"Master came back so late. I heard that the exam is going to start in Beiwei. Today, a large group of officials from various ministries in the mansion came, and they all waited to hear the news. They all went back before the master came back when it was getting late."
Suo'etu said: "It's good to be gone, who is impatient to pester him day and night! The emperor hasn't appointed an examiner yet, so there is no news. They all said they were looking for news, and they came here to flatter!"
Lao Cai led Suo'etu zigzagging in with a lantern, and seeing Suo'etu yawned with a tired look on his face, Lao Cai said: "What the master said is true. Mr. Wang and Mr. Chen and the others In the West Wing, I said that I am waiting for the master to discuss matters, should the servant tell them to leave?"
Although Suo'etu was tired, Mr. Wang and Mr. Chen were his trusted staff and advisers. He felt that if he wanted to do business in front of the emperor and rise and fall in the officialdom, how could a person's wisdom be enough, so he recruited some talented people , usually help him give advice.
Seeing that Lao Cai followed him step by step, Suo'etu was about to follow into the west wing room, and he said, "Go and tell the kitchen to prepare some light side dishes."
In the wing room, Suo'etu and a group of counselors analyzed the recent situation in the court.
Wang Zhicheng said: "At present, as long as the prince's seat is stable, Prime Minister Suo can remain invincible."
Suo'etu said complacently: "That's needless to say, no matter what, the emperor will not change the prince." It can be seen that the emperor's determination to establish a crown prince.
Wang Zhicheng wanted to do a big business, that's why he joined the Suo Mansion as an aide. Suo Xiang couldn't let Suo Xiang not think about making progress and be content with the status quo, he said: "The emperor is in the heyday of Spring and Autumn, and there are so many newly promoted concubines in the harem. Concubine, Elder Brother Lian has already given birth to several, and there will be more concubines and elder brothers in the future. The Emperor has so many sons, but the Crown Prince only has one, how can you ensure that those princes and the people behind the prince are not determined to compete for the crown prince."
Suo'etu's old enemy Mingzhu is the big brother's uncle, Suo'etu frowned: "You mean that they still dare to think about the crown prince, can't they, the official department planned me to take over the first-class position a few days ago , the emperor has agreed. Just wait and see, I'm still better than Mingzhu."
While talking, the food and drink had already been served, Suo'etu ordered the servants to avoid him, so he invited a few people to sit down and talk while eating.
Chen Peng held up his vegetables to eat, and said with a smile: "I don't know the true face of Lushan Mountain, but because I live in this mountain. What Zhongtang said reminded me of the eighth year of Kangxi. The heavens let Wei Dongting take it from the palace..."
After hearing this, Suo'etu shuddered in his heart, and his face turned pale.
Wang Zhicheng said: "Forgive me, since ancient times, there has always been a stepmother and a stepfather. No one loves a child without a mother. Are there few cases where the new concubine is favored, and there are few cases of seizing the first son. The former Ming Wu Zongye was the only son. However, Concubine Quan in the harem still refuses to let go; without Empress Ma, the emperor Jianwen, who has reached the pinnacle, is still untenable! The past does not forget the teacher of the future! The emperor has now ordered Dongyuan Gong to be the prince's master, It is not satisfactory. What is important is the protection and support of a good minister and a good general. It would be even better if he could be attached to a concubine who had no heirs when he was young, so as to ensure that all parties can work together without any mistakes."
Suo'etu murmured: "A good minister, a good general, a favorite concubine?" He thought that the good minister was naturally himself, but after hearing what they said, how much trust did the emperor have in him, and Suo'etu was not so confirmed.Although the emperor is young, his thoughts have long been hidden.
Needless to say, Xiong Cilu should not have second thoughts about the prince, but he is definitely more loyal to the emperor. If something happened and the emperor changed his mind, he, Xiong Cilu, would not oppose the emperor and protect the prince.As for good generals and concubines, there are no more.Their Hesheli family has already produced a queen and gave birth to a prince. They have already occupied the best position in the harem, so they no longer send their daughters into the palace as concubines. Okay!
Suo'etu, who was thinking about it, suddenly had a flash of inspiration and thought of a brilliant idea!After that, he conspired with these counselors to discuss the feasibility until late at night.
After the early court that day, Kangxi was reading the scriptures in the Hall of Mental Cultivation, and Jianning was writing the reply, and the hall was warm and quiet.
Jian Ning said with one heart and two minds: "By the way, Brother Emperor, the woman that Zheng Keshuang wanted to kill last time, who do you think it is?"
Kangxi has ordered Zheng Keshuang and Feng Xifan to be detained, and has asked everything from them?Kangxi replied casually: "You're talking about the woman who is pregnant with the child and involved with Zheng Keshuang? Why mention her?"
Jianning said: "She is also the daughter of Chen Yuanyuan and Li Zicheng."
Kangxi glanced at her, a little confused.Jianning continued: "Actually, even if the erudite Confucianism examination is held, how can it win the hearts of the people of the world? The emperor's brother has worked hard to govern, and now it has begun to take shape. It’s not that time yet. They will still compare the poor politics of this dynasty with the previous Ming Dynasty, and there will be writings by old people, recalling the laws and regulations of the previous Ming Dynasty, to distinguish the boundaries between Huayi, Manchu and Han.”
When Kangxi heard this, he couldn't help but sighed deeply.Said: "Since I came to the throne, I don't know how much effort has been made to reconcile among the Chinese, barbarians, Manchus, and Hans. I think that the scholars and Confucians will win over the Yimin in one fell swoop. If they are still dissatisfied, I really don't know what to do." .”
Jianning said: "Actually, I have an idea. I don't know if it is feasible or not. Tell the emperor's brother to be a staff officer. If it doesn't work, just don't laugh at me."
Kangxi said with interest: "Oh? What good opinion does Princess Jianning have, I just need to listen to it."
Jian Ning thought about it and said: "Actually, when I entered the customs, the ancestral temple and society of the previous Ming Dynasty no longer existed. I obtained the rule of the world from the hands of Li Zicheng. If this truth can be promulgated to the world, everyone will be shocked." Know……"
Jianning was about to continue talking, but saw Kangxi standing up and walking over, so he stopped talking.
Kangxi waved his hands excitedly: "Go ahead - I'm not used to sitting and thinking about things..."
Jianning: "This is something that people who are familiar with that period of history know, but after decades, people's forgetfulness is also very great. The people in the world don't know this truth, and they think that the Qing Dynasty took over the world of the Zhu family. And self-reliance. Rediscover this matter in the form of imperial court newspapers or announcements, and announce it to the world, so that everyone knows. Moreover, the emperor's elder brother respects Confucianism, why not make a big fanfare, and the emperor himself will go to the public Let’s pay homage to Confucius and Mencius in the previous dynasty.” In this era of national integration, mutual influence and collision, who can say that they will not be affected.
Kangxi said: "Not only that! I can also enshrine the former Ming ancestral hall, sacrifice the former Ming emperor's tomb, and revise the official history of the Ming Dynasty to show that the country can never be restored..."
The brothers and sisters looked at each other, and they both saw in each other's eyes the flame of ambition ignited in order to regain the hearts of the people.
Kangxi clapped his hands and said: "Let's do this. Let's do it now to show that the world is taken from the hands of Li Zicheng. As for the sacrifices to the Ming Emperor's Mausoleum and Confucius and Mencius, we have to wait until I am on a tour to the south. Going to show sincerity. The military has not stopped, and the matter of the southern tour must be put aside for a while, but it can also be vented. I can imagine that those intellectuals who heard the news must be Scratch your heart. If you don’t wait until the day of our southern tour, they won’t be able to sleep well.”
Kangxi always felt that keeping Jianning by his side instead of letting her spend all day idle playing with flowers and plants in the harem was one of the wisest decisions in his life as an emperor.
Kangxi had already decided to let the crown prince go to school, so he taught him how to write in his free time. There were a lot of notebooks today, so Jianning would do it for him. Kangxi read the memorials by the imperial case in the center of the palace.Jian Ning was sitting on the kang, with the little prince sitting in his arms, Jian Ning put one arm around him, and wrapped his soft little hand with the other, and wrote the words "Heaven, Earth, Monarch, Parent, Teacher" stroke by stroke. Come, the ministers who discussed the matter were seeing this scene when they came.
When Kangxi heard the doorbell ring, he looked up and said, "You are here, I have something to ask you..."
The prince heard Huang Ama talking to someone, turned his head to look, Jianning gently straightened him, and said, "Be more attentive, I will practice all these words today."
The prince obediently said "Oh", and continued to write big characters seriously. He likes to lie in his aunt's arms, and there is a refreshing smell of fragrance, so he will do whatever Jianning asks him to do, and he is very talkative.It was precisely because of this that Kangxi simply threw the prince to her.
Suo'etu glanced in the direction of the warm kang, and then again after a while.Until Jianning asked the nanny to carry the prince back who started rubbing his eyes.
Kangxi asked slightly displeased: "Suo'etu, what's the matter with you today?" Why did you always aim at the third princess, pretending he didn't see it?
It was only then that Suo'etu realized that he was fascinated by thinking about things, so he always looked at him inadvertently, and said quickly: "I haven't seen the prince for a while, I miss him a little, I'm rude, please forgive me. "
Kangxi nodded, and said understandingly: "If you want the crown prince, you can hand over the sign and enter the palace to have an audience. You are his grandfather, why would I be so tight-lipped not to let your relatives see each other!"
Suo'etu quickly thanked him, and said: "These days, I always dream about my little girl, so I miss the prince very much."
Kangxi moved and said, "Really?" Although Empress Hesheli was married to him politically and they didn't get along for a long time, when she was alive, she devoted herself to running the harem and honoring the Empress Dowager.She died of dystocia, and she also contributed to the birth of Prince Yinfeng for the Qing Dynasty.
Kangxi can be said to have a respect and love for this queen, so even if someone puts up a petition to ask for a new empress, he never agrees.It is enough for the queen to have one, not to mention he already has a prince.Kangxi said regretfully: "Since the queen passed away, she has never been in my dream. Since the queen has entered the dream of the father-in-law, has she ever said anything, and what is her wish?"
Suo'etu was waiting for this opportunity, and said: "The little girl was favored by the emperor before, and her status is extremely high. She has no unfulfilled wish. She just said that it is a pity that she can't guard the prince and accompany him to grow up. If someone To be able to protect the prince on her behalf like a mother would be to die in peace."
Kangxi said dryly: "The Hershey family is indeed a model of a generation of virtuous queens." He was very happy when he heard it, but he felt a little unhappy when he heard it later.Although the crown prince lost his mother, Kangxi spent as much time with him as possible when he had time. Why did Hesheli say that he wanted to find someone to accompany Yinfeng instead of his mother.Didn't Suo'etu know that Kangxi didn't put the prince in any concubine's palace, which was a kind of protection for the prince in disguise?
Kangxi asked calmly: "Then according to your opinion, how can you help the queen fulfill this wish?"
Suo'etu didn't notice the difference in Kangxi's tone, but struck while the iron was hot and said: "The prince is still too young after all, and he needs someone he can trust to be safe. In my opinion, can the third princess help educate the prince?"
None of the people present had expected Suo'etu to say this, so as soon as his words fell, a needle could be heard in the Hall of Mental Cultivation.
Jianning didn't expect that he would put forward such an opinion, and planned to wait and see what happened.
Zhou Pei said fairly: "Your Majesty, I think this matter is very inappropriate. The third princess is not the emperor's concubine. The emperor has three palaces and six courtyards. How can it be the princess' turn to adopt the prince? This is unreasonable. What's more, when the princess mansion is built After recovery, it is impossible for the third princess to live in the palace permanently, so the crown prince will still have no one to take care of him, so it is better to choose someone else who is capable."
Suo'etu said: "I made it very clear that the princess is not allowed to adopt the prince, but she will take care of him. Brothers can still enjoy the love of mothers, but I just hope to make up for the lack of maternal love of the prince as much as possible."
Zhou Peigong's eyes sharpened, and he said: "Suoxiang is really good at changing concepts. Don't forget that the third princess is not the prince's mother and concubine. How could she give the prince maternal love? If you really care about the prince's lack of maternal love, why don't you suggest Let the imperial concubine adopt the prince."
Mingzhu immediately echoed: "That's right, I also disagree with this matter. In all dynasties, there has never been a precedent for letting my aunt to raise a child while the father is still alive. I am afraid that this will damage Princess Yu's reputation. Please think twice, Your Majesty." How can there be a girl who has not passed the qualifications to help her brother raise the child, and it is not a poor family who has no way to abandon the law, and it will make people laugh if they talk about it.
The reasons for the two objections are different, but the purpose is the same.Zhou Peigong was only thinking about Jianning, and was afraid that she would be involved in the troubles of Suo'etu and Mingzhu's struggle, especially when Mingzhu and Suo'etu were now intertwined in the court, and they were in dire straits.Mingzhu is very reluctant to tie the prince and the third princess together. If so, wouldn't Suo'etu be even more arrogant.
Suo'etu said angrily: "Of course not the noble concubine! This matter should be judged by the emperor." Of course he understands the reason why the crown prince cannot be handed over to any concubine. Is it necessary to have another queen? For the prince and Suo'etu, it will not work at all, but will add to the chaos.
Kangxi said: "Okay, don't argue about this matter, let me think about it before making a decision."
After all the ministers stepped back, Kangxi realized that he had been thinking hard for a long time, and he might have used his brain too much, which caused him a headache.He rubbed his swollen forehead vigorously, but it didn't help at all.
Jianning sighed, got up and walked to him, pressed his cool fingers on both sides of his temples, and released a little internal force while rubbing gently, after a while Kangxi's head pain stopped.
Kangxi couldn't help showing his fragility that was rare in adulthood: "Oh! This emperor, I really can't live in peace for a day. No wonder the emperor has been called lonely since ancient times. How many things I have to decide every day, I can't like to dislike it with selfishness, otherwise It is biased. I can't make a wrong step, otherwise I will be criticized by the courtiers."
Jianning knew that he didn't need to respond, it was just that he had held some words in his heart for a long time and wanted to find someone to confide in.So she just nodded and waited for him to continue.
Sure enough, after a long while, Kangxi said again: "What do you think is not satisfied with this Suo'etu? I have made him an extremely human minister and respected him as the head of the country, but he still fights with others all day long, trying to seize power. It's all in my hands..."
Kangxi has long been aware of the open and secret struggle between Suo'etu and Mingzhu, but what he wants to do is not to get rid of them, but to use their discord to achieve balance, and use them and the net in their hands to push himself various national policies.But sometimes watching them confront each other for their own self-interest, Kangxi is really a little tired.
Jian Ning said quietly: "In life, who can really not fight for fame and fortune, maybe only the monks who see through the world of mortals."
Jianning looked at Kangxi, and said, "You said you would consider Suo'etu's proposal, what exactly do you think?" The tacit understanding formed by getting along day and night, let Jianning know that Kangxi's expression said to think about it, in fact, it was Suo'etu. The beating by Ertu has already succeeded in most of the meaning, but he is used to concealing his true emotions and acting like an unpredictable emperor. If Suo Ertu is worried for a few more days, he will not be so quick and accurate.
When Kangxi heard her question, he naturally didn't intend to hide it, and said: "Actually, even if Suo'etu didn't say anything, I planned to ask you to help bring Yinfeng around. Since he was born, he has been living alone in Jingyang Palace. Let him have too much contact with the concubines in the harem. I want to educate him personally, but Yinfeng is a child after all, and my time is limited. I can't let him be longer than the hands of slaves and eunuchs. Before you have been leading soldiers to fight, I There is no one you can trust enough, so we can only shelve it for now. Since Suo'etu proposed it today, it is better to push the boat forward, and I plan to honor his request and let the crown prince move to Yuqing Palace."
Kangxi asked Jianning seriously: "You were also brought up by me little by little since you were three years old, would you like to treat my son the same?"
Kangxi's words have come to this point, Jianning couldn't refuse even if she wanted to, not to mention she didn't intend to refuse him, and said: "Since the emperor's brother can trust me, then I will take good care of the prince, and I will not let you down. "
Kangxi showed a relieved smile and said: "The king of a country does not need to say thank you, but at this time I want to say 'thank you' to you." The prince is different from his other sons, he is the heir he has chosen, not only to inherit the throne , should also inherit all of him, including ideas, national policies, guidelines, etc. Kangxi felt that only in this way is the real heir.And he himself has no time to educate the prince, so the best candidate around him is Jianning who brought him up single-handedly.He believed that the prince who was raised by them would definitely be able to take on great responsibilities in the future and be able to support the Qing Dynasty.
Jianning was able to agree without hesitation, not because he didn't think about the troubles from now on.Perhaps in the eyes of others, this is a more decent job.But those who are envious and jealous don't know that this prince may not be the emperor at all in the future, and may even be abolished twice.Yinfeng has been established as the prince since he was born, and the other sons of Kangxi are waiting for him. If he wants not to be pulled down, he has to fight all the elder brothers. It is so difficult to win from the nine dragons , The prince in history failed to survive.
What Jianning cares about is not whether he will be the emperor or not, since he has assumed this responsibility, he intends to let him live in peace in the future.
Sure enough, half a month later, when Suo'etu thought that Kangxi had forgotten about that matter, Kangxi suddenly agreed to Suo'etu's request and ordered to expand Yuqing Palace.
Compared with other palaces, Yuqing Palace was originally not that big.Jianning originally planned to vacate the main hall and move to the side hall by himself, but Kangxi did not agree, saying: "You are the prince's aunt, how can you abandon the main hall for him, I plan to rebuild everything in Yuqing Palace Two main halls."
The decision of the prince to be raised by the third princess was requested by Suo'etu, and then the emperor approved it. Although there were voices of opposition in the court, they disappeared soon after seeing that the matter was a foregone conclusion, and even though it involved the prince It can be regarded as a state affair, but it is also the emperor's family affair.It is the emperor's freedom for him to trust the prince.
But in the harem, it was like boiling water, and it was not so easy to calm down.
Because Yuqing Palace was still under renovation, Jianning moved directly to Jingyang Palace in order to take care of the prince nearby.This made the little guy very happy. He always liked staying with Aunt Jianning, and now he could even face each other day and night. His wish was fulfilled, and he was bubbling with happiness every day.
Jianning found that the little prince seemed to prefer people with good looks, which is also known as face control as the saying goes.Can't help being a little funny, he can tell the difference between beauty and ugliness at such a young age, but fortunately he was born in an emperor's family, and there will be more resources for beautiful women in the future.
Although the prince wants to go to school, he is still too young after all. He is only allowed to study with Xiong Cilu for a short time every afternoon. This is only in the enlightenment stage. We still have to wait until he is six years old and his mind and ability to accept are mature. After some time, I will go to the study room to give him a formal class.As for why classes are held in the afternoon instead of in the morning, Xiong Cilu, as a first-rank official, has to go to court every day.Ever since he took over the position of Prince Taifu, he has been very busy.
Xiong Cilu's study plan for the prince had been written and submitted. After reading it, Jianning felt that the burden was not too heavy, and it was suitable for the prince who needs to entertain and educate at this stage, so he agreed.She is not in a hurry to teach the prince to mature and become a talent early, but hopes that he will not miss every stage of life.Because Kangxi must be the king of longevity, there is plenty of time for the prince to grow up.Jianning will definitely protect him under his wings before he can take charge alone.
Jianning likes to braid the little guy's hair with her own hands. This is something she would do every morning, perhaps because his hair feels so good to the touch.The prince's black and soft hair is not much together, like a small tail sticking to the back of his head, taking advantage of his red lips and white teeth to make his little face even more cute.
There is a big bronze mirror in front of the prince, and behind him is the beautiful aunt who is concentrating on combing his hair. He has indeed been divided into beauty and ugliness, so he feels a little disgusted with his small lock of hair, "Auntie, when will my hair be cut?" Can you look as much like Huang Ama?"
Jianning said: "When you grow as tall as Huang Ama, you will naturally have the same amount of hair. Such a simple truth, if our smart prince thinks about it carefully, he should also want it." She spared no effort to cultivate the habit of independent thinking in him since he was a child. She knew that the child had to be taught from an early age. Some seemingly insignificant habits would actually affect his entire life in the future.
Yinfeng frowned pretending to be thoughtful, and said seriously, "Auntie is right, I am only as tall as Huang Ama's knee now, how old will I be before I can grow to the same height?"
Jianning recalled for a while and said, "Well, your Empress Seventeen
In the Xinuang Pavilion of Qianqing Palace, there is a stack of memorials on the imperial case, and those trusted ministers of Kangxi are also there.Just on the way to court, Wu Dan has already told the emperor about Sangege's experiences in the past few days.Kangxi couldn't wait to ask her to come and inquire.
Kangxi sized her up first, and said, "You have lost weight twice, it seems that this disease has tormented you a lot! Are you recovering now?"
Jianning said: "Thank you, Brother Emperor, for your inquiry. I have recovered and am fine."
Kangxi could tell that although she was thinner again, she was in good spirits and her cheeks were healthy and rosy.Only then did Kangxi ask the question that all the ministers were concerned about: "I heard that you captured the Zheng family members in Taiwan. Zheng Chenggong is dead, and they plan to use troops against the mainland. Is this true?"
Jianning nodded and said: "It is true. Zheng Keshuang is the second son of Zheng Jing, and Feng Xifan, Zheng Jing's confidant. Without the emperor's permission, I dare not bring outsiders into the palace without the permission of the emperor, and let them be detained in the infantry first." Yamen, you can send someone to imprison them."
Kangxi said: "You came back just in time!" He picked up the topmost booklet from the imperial case and said, "This is the booklet written by Admiral Shi Lang of the Fujian Navy. It also said that Taiwan was in chaos, and Zheng's internal strife Great power, Shi Lang asked the imperial court to send troops to fight."
Shi Lang was originally a subordinate of the Zheng family, but because the Zheng family was jealous of his great achievements and made people plot to kill his whole family, Shi Lang escaped from Taiwan alone, and had a sworn feud with the Zheng family.After he returned to the imperial court, he asked the emperor to allow him to avenge himself in the first form of surrender to Kangxi.He always pays attention to the trends in Taiwan Island. He has been in Taiwan Island for so many years and he has internal responses and is naturally well-informed.But how to prove the authenticity needs further verification.After Jianning came back, Kangxi was even more sure that what Shi Lang said was true.
Zhou Peigong said: "Your Majesty also asks the Emperor to send troops to recover Taiwan! Right now there is no master in Taiwan, and internal strife has already begun. Therefore, I agree with Shi Lang. Please take this opportunity to order the navy to cross the sea and conquer the land of Taiwan. .”
Kangxi said: "Well, I had this intention a long time ago and ordered Shi Lang to secretly train sailors. In your opinion, if Taiwan is conquered, who will be the general?"
Mingzhu said: "I recommend Shi Lang. He is familiar with Taiwan's terrain and proficient in naval warfare. He is known as the thunderbolt from the sea. He is the best candidate for naval warfare in Taiwan."
Suo'etu said: "I have a different opinion. Although Shi Lang is good, he is not suitable to be the main general to attack Taiwan. After all, he was Zheng Chenggong's subordinate before. I am afraid that he will not do practical things at the critical moment. It is better for Fujian Governor Yao Qisheng."
Kangxi pondered for a while, looked at Xiong Cilu and asked, "Xiong Cilu, why don't you speak?"
Xiong Cilu quickly stepped forward and knelt down: "Your Majesty, I don't have the same views as Peigong and Mingzhu, so...so..."
Kangxi said: "If you have something to say, why bother to talk it out like this."
Xiong Cilu said, "Yes. I think that Taiwan is just a barren and unrefined small county of Cuoer, which is not enough to be regarded as a major enemy. What's more, to expedition to Taiwan, you have to cross hundreds of miles across the ocean. There is no certainty of victory. There are endless troubles at the beginning of the war. Although the "San Francisco" is at peace, the flames are still there, and Wu Sangui's grandson is still making troubles on the Yunnan-Guizhou border, which has not yet been settled. Zhuang Wu Xiuwen, to lead to a peaceful and prosperous world, this is what the people expect, please think twice before using force!"
Kangxi didn't expect Xiong Cilu to say such a thing, and it was expected that Xiong Cilu had always advocated and not advocated war, and his concerns were not unreasonable, but they were at odds with Kangxi's thinking.
After Kangxi heard about Xiong Cilu's work, he was silent for a long time.
Xiong Cilu knelt on the ground anxiously, not daring to move. He was also afraid of offending Longyan, because when the emperor wanted to abolish San Francisco, he insisted that the emperor not abolish it.But the facts have proved that the emperor is right, San Francisco will rebel sooner or later no matter whether it withdraws or not.Xiong Cilu is a Hanchen, and he can be said to be the No. 1 Hanchen in terms of the sacred heart and the importance he receives, so he has to often ask for orders for the people of the Han family in the world.
Jianning broke the silence and said, "Master Xiong, I also have a different opinion. Wu Shipan's remnant army is already a strong bow and crossbow, and it can be destroyed with a single hand. It is not a concern. Taiwan is now a serious problem. If Taiwan is allowed to continue Harassing the southeast coast of our country, resulting in instability of the sea, the people are still difficult to be stable. Don't forget that the southeast is the world's granary. If the granary is lost, it will be a disaster for the whole country. And since the Han Dynasty, Taiwan has been the territory of China. If a county is not governed, it is also The fault of the prime minister. Even Zhao Kuangyin of the Song Dynasty also knew that "the side of the couch is not allowed to snore".
These words were resounding, and the ministers have not yet answered.
Kangxi clapped his palms and said, "That's right! Jianning's 'unified' word is used perfectly! This is exactly what I want! The Qin Emperor swept the six countries, the cars were on the same track, and the books were on the same text. Only then did Han prosper, and the country was unified and the people enjoyed their work. , with Zhang Hengyi, Cai Lunzhi, and Xiangru Fu. When the chaos of the eight kings in the Wei and Jin Dynasties, the world will be out of control! The Tang Dynasty ruled the world, and it was full of vitality. The chaos of the Five Dynasties, the people were displaced again, all industries were transferred to ruins, and the people were miserable... …Throughout the annals of history, if we want the country to be strong and the people rich, we must unify! I ascended to the throne at the age of eight, captured Oboi at the age of 15, and decided to withdraw from the feudal clan at the age of 19. What is it?——Don’t I want to be at ease? Don’t you just want to build a great cause of unification! You are all my ministers, and you want to be with me to create the Kangxi rule like the rule of Zhenguan. The people of the world , the history of future generations will never forget you! You should take care of yourself!"
Kangxi's face was a little pale, he didn't affect at all, he spoke eloquently and with emotion.
Several ministers were still listening in a daze, and then they couldn't help but knelt down together and kowtowed: "Your Majesty's teachings are very good, and you will obey the holy decree, and you will never forget it until you die."
Kangxi also said: "Xiong Cilu's words are reasonable. In terms of national strength and military strength, it is difficult at the moment. I didn't say to send troops immediately. Moreover, Zhungeer in the north and Luocha Kingdom have a deep collusion. They are all wolf ambitions. Tear off a piece of the fat of the Qing Dynasty. But you have to know that the national policy of 'conquering the southeast first and then establishing the northwest' will definitely unify the territory of China again."
Xiong Cilu didn't dare to insist any longer, and hurriedly kowtowed: "The Holy Majesty has taught you very well. I am a minister of the Qing Dynasty. How can I sit and watch the land of the Qing Dynasty be slaughtered by others. Since the emperor has made up his mind, I dare not have any objections. It's just that the national treasury is empty at the moment, and the soldiers will be exhausted, so I only ask the emperor to accumulate food, prepare troops carefully, choose generals carefully, and when the time comes, work hard and hope to win the battle."
Xiong Cilu opposed the withdrawal of the feudal clan before, and today he said that he opposed sending troops to Taiwan. He was at odds with the emperor.He thought so, all those who can enter the study are human beings, how could he not think of these?Just thinking that Xiong Cilu, an old master, is old, conservative and moderate, and can't see the Sacred Heart clearly. I'm afraid the day of falling out of favor is not far away.
Jianning casually said: "Brother Emperor, the crown prince is already three years old. He is talented and intelligent, and he can understand and remember many words now. Although the other elder brothers started school at the age of six, the crown prince is the prince of a country and shoulders the future. For the important task of the country, one should not only think about ease, it is also time to start studying. As for the candidates for the crown prince and tutor, it is up to the emperor's sacred heart to choose erudite talents!"
Kangxi pondered for a moment and said: "Xiong Cilu is the leader of the literary world and my humerus minister. If you can be loyal to the emperor and speak out, you will be able to discipline the prince severely. I am very relieved to hand the prince over to you. Pass the decree and worship Xiong Ci. As the prince's teacher, I will be responsible for teaching Yinreng's homework in the future."
Xiong Cilu was so excited that he burst into tears, and said: "I thank the emperor for his kindness! I will do my best to teach the prince to become a talent."
Everyone did not expect that Xiong Cilu, who had shown signs of decline, would get such a glorious job as the prince teacher after being reminded by the third princess. It seems that the emperor not only did not distrust him, but entrusted him with a heavy responsibility. .
Out of the Qianqing Palace, Mingzhu and Suo'etu, two old enemies, walked together. Mingzhu said: "Master Suo, the situation in the study room is worrying. Before that, there were such famous Han officials as Chen Tingjing and Xiong Cilu. Here comes another Zhou Peigong, and even the third princess has started to participate in politics. I think she is obviously leaning towards the Hanchen side. There are only us two Manchu ministers in the study room. Let's stop fighting each other. The current situation will be surrounded by Han Chinese .”
Suo'etu sneered and said: "Those Hanchens don't form a party, and they don't have anyone under them. I'm afraid they will do something. You think I'm easy to fool, let me be the rafter in the early stage, and you sit behind and take advantage of it. beautiful."
The ruling civil and military and local officials attached to Suo'etu and Mingzhu are the most powerful.Occasionally, one or two Han officials who are favored by the emperor are so bold as to dare to manage their own power. As long as they make a little move, they will be drowned by the impeachment papers.
Mingzhu smiled and said: "I said Suoxiang, why do you not listen to persuasion as you get older, I am conspiring with you in state affairs, how can you think of me so badly. The emperor put the third princess even though she didn't get in." The study room, but she entered the Hall of Mental Cultivation and the Palace of Qianqing, what do you think the emperor means by this, you must know that his side-kicking has already destroyed the family law of the ancestors, I don't know what the emperor's regulations are."
Suo'etu knew Mingzhu's heart and mind, and was always thinking of digging holes for others to trip him up. Suo'etu said: "Don't forget, the third princess didn't say who to recommend as the prince and tutor. To put it bluntly, the emperor decides who to choose. The other suggestions you put forward can also solve the emperor's urgent needs. If you want to move her, you have to weigh your own weight in the emperor's heart."
The emperor has managed to cultivate an assistant who suits him all these years, and that is the third princess. If Mingzhu interferes and makes the courtiers object, Suo'etu will naturally be happy to see it.But the premise is that he must not be implicated in Suo'etu.
And today, Xiong Cilu became the prince's teacher, and Suo'etu had assigned him to his side, so he had to take care of him.
Suo'etu is the prince's grandfather, and he is surrounded by so many cronies.Not just optimistic about his future development.In the future, when the prince ascended the throne, Suo'etu would rise even higher.
Suo'etu finished his work and went back to the study that night. It was already watch time. Lao Cai, who was on the gate, was standing at the door holding a watermelon lantern.
"Master came back so late. I heard that the exam is going to start in Beiwei. Today, a large group of officials from various ministries in the mansion came, and they all waited to hear the news. They all went back before the master came back when it was getting late."
Suo'etu said: "It's good to be gone, who is impatient to pester him day and night! The emperor hasn't appointed an examiner yet, so there is no news. They all said they were looking for news, and they came here to flatter!"
Lao Cai led Suo'etu zigzagging in with a lantern, and seeing Suo'etu yawned with a tired look on his face, Lao Cai said: "What the master said is true. Mr. Wang and Mr. Chen and the others In the West Wing, I said that I am waiting for the master to discuss matters, should the servant tell them to leave?"
Although Suo'etu was tired, Mr. Wang and Mr. Chen were his trusted staff and advisers. He felt that if he wanted to do business in front of the emperor and rise and fall in the officialdom, how could a person's wisdom be enough, so he recruited some talented people , usually help him give advice.
Seeing that Lao Cai followed him step by step, Suo'etu was about to follow into the west wing room, and he said, "Go and tell the kitchen to prepare some light side dishes."
In the wing room, Suo'etu and a group of counselors analyzed the recent situation in the court.
Wang Zhicheng said: "At present, as long as the prince's seat is stable, Prime Minister Suo can remain invincible."
Suo'etu said complacently: "That's needless to say, no matter what, the emperor will not change the prince." It can be seen that the emperor's determination to establish a crown prince.
Wang Zhicheng wanted to do a big business, that's why he joined the Suo Mansion as an aide. Suo Xiang couldn't let Suo Xiang not think about making progress and be content with the status quo, he said: "The emperor is in the heyday of Spring and Autumn, and there are so many newly promoted concubines in the harem. Concubine, Elder Brother Lian has already given birth to several, and there will be more concubines and elder brothers in the future. The Emperor has so many sons, but the Crown Prince only has one, how can you ensure that those princes and the people behind the prince are not determined to compete for the crown prince."
Suo'etu's old enemy Mingzhu is the big brother's uncle, Suo'etu frowned: "You mean that they still dare to think about the crown prince, can't they, the official department planned me to take over the first-class position a few days ago , the emperor has agreed. Just wait and see, I'm still better than Mingzhu."
While talking, the food and drink had already been served, Suo'etu ordered the servants to avoid him, so he invited a few people to sit down and talk while eating.
Chen Peng held up his vegetables to eat, and said with a smile: "I don't know the true face of Lushan Mountain, but because I live in this mountain. What Zhongtang said reminded me of the eighth year of Kangxi. The heavens let Wei Dongting take it from the palace..."
After hearing this, Suo'etu shuddered in his heart, and his face turned pale.
Wang Zhicheng said: "Forgive me, since ancient times, there has always been a stepmother and a stepfather. No one loves a child without a mother. Are there few cases where the new concubine is favored, and there are few cases of seizing the first son. The former Ming Wu Zongye was the only son. However, Concubine Quan in the harem still refuses to let go; without Empress Ma, the emperor Jianwen, who has reached the pinnacle, is still untenable! The past does not forget the teacher of the future! The emperor has now ordered Dongyuan Gong to be the prince's master, It is not satisfactory. What is important is the protection and support of a good minister and a good general. It would be even better if he could be attached to a concubine who had no heirs when he was young, so as to ensure that all parties can work together without any mistakes."
Suo'etu murmured: "A good minister, a good general, a favorite concubine?" He thought that the good minister was naturally himself, but after hearing what they said, how much trust did the emperor have in him, and Suo'etu was not so confirmed.Although the emperor is young, his thoughts have long been hidden.
Needless to say, Xiong Cilu should not have second thoughts about the prince, but he is definitely more loyal to the emperor. If something happened and the emperor changed his mind, he, Xiong Cilu, would not oppose the emperor and protect the prince.As for good generals and concubines, there are no more.Their Hesheli family has already produced a queen and gave birth to a prince. They have already occupied the best position in the harem, so they no longer send their daughters into the palace as concubines. Okay!
Suo'etu, who was thinking about it, suddenly had a flash of inspiration and thought of a brilliant idea!After that, he conspired with these counselors to discuss the feasibility until late at night.
After the early court that day, Kangxi was reading the scriptures in the Hall of Mental Cultivation, and Jianning was writing the reply, and the hall was warm and quiet.
Jian Ning said with one heart and two minds: "By the way, Brother Emperor, the woman that Zheng Keshuang wanted to kill last time, who do you think it is?"
Kangxi has ordered Zheng Keshuang and Feng Xifan to be detained, and has asked everything from them?Kangxi replied casually: "You're talking about the woman who is pregnant with the child and involved with Zheng Keshuang? Why mention her?"
Jianning said: "She is also the daughter of Chen Yuanyuan and Li Zicheng."
Kangxi glanced at her, a little confused.Jianning continued: "Actually, even if the erudite Confucianism examination is held, how can it win the hearts of the people of the world? The emperor's brother has worked hard to govern, and now it has begun to take shape. It’s not that time yet. They will still compare the poor politics of this dynasty with the previous Ming Dynasty, and there will be writings by old people, recalling the laws and regulations of the previous Ming Dynasty, to distinguish the boundaries between Huayi, Manchu and Han.”
When Kangxi heard this, he couldn't help but sighed deeply.Said: "Since I came to the throne, I don't know how much effort has been made to reconcile among the Chinese, barbarians, Manchus, and Hans. I think that the scholars and Confucians will win over the Yimin in one fell swoop. If they are still dissatisfied, I really don't know what to do." .”
Jianning said: "Actually, I have an idea. I don't know if it is feasible or not. Tell the emperor's brother to be a staff officer. If it doesn't work, just don't laugh at me."
Kangxi said with interest: "Oh? What good opinion does Princess Jianning have, I just need to listen to it."
Jian Ning thought about it and said: "Actually, when I entered the customs, the ancestral temple and society of the previous Ming Dynasty no longer existed. I obtained the rule of the world from the hands of Li Zicheng. If this truth can be promulgated to the world, everyone will be shocked." Know……"
Jianning was about to continue talking, but saw Kangxi standing up and walking over, so he stopped talking.
Kangxi waved his hands excitedly: "Go ahead - I'm not used to sitting and thinking about things..."
Jianning: "This is something that people who are familiar with that period of history know, but after decades, people's forgetfulness is also very great. The people in the world don't know this truth, and they think that the Qing Dynasty took over the world of the Zhu family. And self-reliance. Rediscover this matter in the form of imperial court newspapers or announcements, and announce it to the world, so that everyone knows. Moreover, the emperor's elder brother respects Confucianism, why not make a big fanfare, and the emperor himself will go to the public Let’s pay homage to Confucius and Mencius in the previous dynasty.” In this era of national integration, mutual influence and collision, who can say that they will not be affected.
Kangxi said: "Not only that! I can also enshrine the former Ming ancestral hall, sacrifice the former Ming emperor's tomb, and revise the official history of the Ming Dynasty to show that the country can never be restored..."
The brothers and sisters looked at each other, and they both saw in each other's eyes the flame of ambition ignited in order to regain the hearts of the people.
Kangxi clapped his hands and said: "Let's do this. Let's do it now to show that the world is taken from the hands of Li Zicheng. As for the sacrifices to the Ming Emperor's Mausoleum and Confucius and Mencius, we have to wait until I am on a tour to the south. Going to show sincerity. The military has not stopped, and the matter of the southern tour must be put aside for a while, but it can also be vented. I can imagine that those intellectuals who heard the news must be Scratch your heart. If you don’t wait until the day of our southern tour, they won’t be able to sleep well.”
Kangxi always felt that keeping Jianning by his side instead of letting her spend all day idle playing with flowers and plants in the harem was one of the wisest decisions in his life as an emperor.
Kangxi had already decided to let the crown prince go to school, so he taught him how to write in his free time. There were a lot of notebooks today, so Jianning would do it for him. Kangxi read the memorials by the imperial case in the center of the palace.Jian Ning was sitting on the kang, with the little prince sitting in his arms, Jian Ning put one arm around him, and wrapped his soft little hand with the other, and wrote the words "Heaven, Earth, Monarch, Parent, Teacher" stroke by stroke. Come, the ministers who discussed the matter were seeing this scene when they came.
When Kangxi heard the doorbell ring, he looked up and said, "You are here, I have something to ask you..."
The prince heard Huang Ama talking to someone, turned his head to look, Jianning gently straightened him, and said, "Be more attentive, I will practice all these words today."
The prince obediently said "Oh", and continued to write big characters seriously. He likes to lie in his aunt's arms, and there is a refreshing smell of fragrance, so he will do whatever Jianning asks him to do, and he is very talkative.It was precisely because of this that Kangxi simply threw the prince to her.
Suo'etu glanced in the direction of the warm kang, and then again after a while.Until Jianning asked the nanny to carry the prince back who started rubbing his eyes.
Kangxi asked slightly displeased: "Suo'etu, what's the matter with you today?" Why did you always aim at the third princess, pretending he didn't see it?
It was only then that Suo'etu realized that he was fascinated by thinking about things, so he always looked at him inadvertently, and said quickly: "I haven't seen the prince for a while, I miss him a little, I'm rude, please forgive me. "
Kangxi nodded, and said understandingly: "If you want the crown prince, you can hand over the sign and enter the palace to have an audience. You are his grandfather, why would I be so tight-lipped not to let your relatives see each other!"
Suo'etu quickly thanked him, and said: "These days, I always dream about my little girl, so I miss the prince very much."
Kangxi moved and said, "Really?" Although Empress Hesheli was married to him politically and they didn't get along for a long time, when she was alive, she devoted herself to running the harem and honoring the Empress Dowager.She died of dystocia, and she also contributed to the birth of Prince Yinfeng for the Qing Dynasty.
Kangxi can be said to have a respect and love for this queen, so even if someone puts up a petition to ask for a new empress, he never agrees.It is enough for the queen to have one, not to mention he already has a prince.Kangxi said regretfully: "Since the queen passed away, she has never been in my dream. Since the queen has entered the dream of the father-in-law, has she ever said anything, and what is her wish?"
Suo'etu was waiting for this opportunity, and said: "The little girl was favored by the emperor before, and her status is extremely high. She has no unfulfilled wish. She just said that it is a pity that she can't guard the prince and accompany him to grow up. If someone To be able to protect the prince on her behalf like a mother would be to die in peace."
Kangxi said dryly: "The Hershey family is indeed a model of a generation of virtuous queens." He was very happy when he heard it, but he felt a little unhappy when he heard it later.Although the crown prince lost his mother, Kangxi spent as much time with him as possible when he had time. Why did Hesheli say that he wanted to find someone to accompany Yinfeng instead of his mother.Didn't Suo'etu know that Kangxi didn't put the prince in any concubine's palace, which was a kind of protection for the prince in disguise?
Kangxi asked calmly: "Then according to your opinion, how can you help the queen fulfill this wish?"
Suo'etu didn't notice the difference in Kangxi's tone, but struck while the iron was hot and said: "The prince is still too young after all, and he needs someone he can trust to be safe. In my opinion, can the third princess help educate the prince?"
None of the people present had expected Suo'etu to say this, so as soon as his words fell, a needle could be heard in the Hall of Mental Cultivation.
Jianning didn't expect that he would put forward such an opinion, and planned to wait and see what happened.
Zhou Pei said fairly: "Your Majesty, I think this matter is very inappropriate. The third princess is not the emperor's concubine. The emperor has three palaces and six courtyards. How can it be the princess' turn to adopt the prince? This is unreasonable. What's more, when the princess mansion is built After recovery, it is impossible for the third princess to live in the palace permanently, so the crown prince will still have no one to take care of him, so it is better to choose someone else who is capable."
Suo'etu said: "I made it very clear that the princess is not allowed to adopt the prince, but she will take care of him. Brothers can still enjoy the love of mothers, but I just hope to make up for the lack of maternal love of the prince as much as possible."
Zhou Peigong's eyes sharpened, and he said: "Suoxiang is really good at changing concepts. Don't forget that the third princess is not the prince's mother and concubine. How could she give the prince maternal love? If you really care about the prince's lack of maternal love, why don't you suggest Let the imperial concubine adopt the prince."
Mingzhu immediately echoed: "That's right, I also disagree with this matter. In all dynasties, there has never been a precedent for letting my aunt to raise a child while the father is still alive. I am afraid that this will damage Princess Yu's reputation. Please think twice, Your Majesty." How can there be a girl who has not passed the qualifications to help her brother raise the child, and it is not a poor family who has no way to abandon the law, and it will make people laugh if they talk about it.
The reasons for the two objections are different, but the purpose is the same.Zhou Peigong was only thinking about Jianning, and was afraid that she would be involved in the troubles of Suo'etu and Mingzhu's struggle, especially when Mingzhu and Suo'etu were now intertwined in the court, and they were in dire straits.Mingzhu is very reluctant to tie the prince and the third princess together. If so, wouldn't Suo'etu be even more arrogant.
Suo'etu said angrily: "Of course not the noble concubine! This matter should be judged by the emperor." Of course he understands the reason why the crown prince cannot be handed over to any concubine. Is it necessary to have another queen? For the prince and Suo'etu, it will not work at all, but will add to the chaos.
Kangxi said: "Okay, don't argue about this matter, let me think about it before making a decision."
After all the ministers stepped back, Kangxi realized that he had been thinking hard for a long time, and he might have used his brain too much, which caused him a headache.He rubbed his swollen forehead vigorously, but it didn't help at all.
Jianning sighed, got up and walked to him, pressed his cool fingers on both sides of his temples, and released a little internal force while rubbing gently, after a while Kangxi's head pain stopped.
Kangxi couldn't help showing his fragility that was rare in adulthood: "Oh! This emperor, I really can't live in peace for a day. No wonder the emperor has been called lonely since ancient times. How many things I have to decide every day, I can't like to dislike it with selfishness, otherwise It is biased. I can't make a wrong step, otherwise I will be criticized by the courtiers."
Jianning knew that he didn't need to respond, it was just that he had held some words in his heart for a long time and wanted to find someone to confide in.So she just nodded and waited for him to continue.
Sure enough, after a long while, Kangxi said again: "What do you think is not satisfied with this Suo'etu? I have made him an extremely human minister and respected him as the head of the country, but he still fights with others all day long, trying to seize power. It's all in my hands..."
Kangxi has long been aware of the open and secret struggle between Suo'etu and Mingzhu, but what he wants to do is not to get rid of them, but to use their discord to achieve balance, and use them and the net in their hands to push himself various national policies.But sometimes watching them confront each other for their own self-interest, Kangxi is really a little tired.
Jian Ning said quietly: "In life, who can really not fight for fame and fortune, maybe only the monks who see through the world of mortals."
Jianning looked at Kangxi, and said, "You said you would consider Suo'etu's proposal, what exactly do you think?" The tacit understanding formed by getting along day and night, let Jianning know that Kangxi's expression said to think about it, in fact, it was Suo'etu. The beating by Ertu has already succeeded in most of the meaning, but he is used to concealing his true emotions and acting like an unpredictable emperor. If Suo Ertu is worried for a few more days, he will not be so quick and accurate.
When Kangxi heard her question, he naturally didn't intend to hide it, and said: "Actually, even if Suo'etu didn't say anything, I planned to ask you to help bring Yinfeng around. Since he was born, he has been living alone in Jingyang Palace. Let him have too much contact with the concubines in the harem. I want to educate him personally, but Yinfeng is a child after all, and my time is limited. I can't let him be longer than the hands of slaves and eunuchs. Before you have been leading soldiers to fight, I There is no one you can trust enough, so we can only shelve it for now. Since Suo'etu proposed it today, it is better to push the boat forward, and I plan to honor his request and let the crown prince move to Yuqing Palace."
Kangxi asked Jianning seriously: "You were also brought up by me little by little since you were three years old, would you like to treat my son the same?"
Kangxi's words have come to this point, Jianning couldn't refuse even if she wanted to, not to mention she didn't intend to refuse him, and said: "Since the emperor's brother can trust me, then I will take good care of the prince, and I will not let you down. "
Kangxi showed a relieved smile and said: "The king of a country does not need to say thank you, but at this time I want to say 'thank you' to you." The prince is different from his other sons, he is the heir he has chosen, not only to inherit the throne , should also inherit all of him, including ideas, national policies, guidelines, etc. Kangxi felt that only in this way is the real heir.And he himself has no time to educate the prince, so the best candidate around him is Jianning who brought him up single-handedly.He believed that the prince who was raised by them would definitely be able to take on great responsibilities in the future and be able to support the Qing Dynasty.
Jianning was able to agree without hesitation, not because he didn't think about the troubles from now on.Perhaps in the eyes of others, this is a more decent job.But those who are envious and jealous don't know that this prince may not be the emperor at all in the future, and may even be abolished twice.Yinfeng has been established as the prince since he was born, and the other sons of Kangxi are waiting for him. If he wants not to be pulled down, he has to fight all the elder brothers. It is so difficult to win from the nine dragons , The prince in history failed to survive.
What Jianning cares about is not whether he will be the emperor or not, since he has assumed this responsibility, he intends to let him live in peace in the future.
Sure enough, half a month later, when Suo'etu thought that Kangxi had forgotten about that matter, Kangxi suddenly agreed to Suo'etu's request and ordered to expand Yuqing Palace.
Compared with other palaces, Yuqing Palace was originally not that big.Jianning originally planned to vacate the main hall and move to the side hall by himself, but Kangxi did not agree, saying: "You are the prince's aunt, how can you abandon the main hall for him, I plan to rebuild everything in Yuqing Palace Two main halls."
The decision of the prince to be raised by the third princess was requested by Suo'etu, and then the emperor approved it. Although there were voices of opposition in the court, they disappeared soon after seeing that the matter was a foregone conclusion, and even though it involved the prince It can be regarded as a state affair, but it is also the emperor's family affair.It is the emperor's freedom for him to trust the prince.
But in the harem, it was like boiling water, and it was not so easy to calm down.
Because Yuqing Palace was still under renovation, Jianning moved directly to Jingyang Palace in order to take care of the prince nearby.This made the little guy very happy. He always liked staying with Aunt Jianning, and now he could even face each other day and night. His wish was fulfilled, and he was bubbling with happiness every day.
Jianning found that the little prince seemed to prefer people with good looks, which is also known as face control as the saying goes.Can't help being a little funny, he can tell the difference between beauty and ugliness at such a young age, but fortunately he was born in an emperor's family, and there will be more resources for beautiful women in the future.
Although the prince wants to go to school, he is still too young after all. He is only allowed to study with Xiong Cilu for a short time every afternoon. This is only in the enlightenment stage. We still have to wait until he is six years old and his mind and ability to accept are mature. After some time, I will go to the study room to give him a formal class.As for why classes are held in the afternoon instead of in the morning, Xiong Cilu, as a first-rank official, has to go to court every day.Ever since he took over the position of Prince Taifu, he has been very busy.
Xiong Cilu's study plan for the prince had been written and submitted. After reading it, Jianning felt that the burden was not too heavy, and it was suitable for the prince who needs to entertain and educate at this stage, so he agreed.She is not in a hurry to teach the prince to mature and become a talent early, but hopes that he will not miss every stage of life.Because Kangxi must be the king of longevity, there is plenty of time for the prince to grow up.Jianning will definitely protect him under his wings before he can take charge alone.
Jianning likes to braid the little guy's hair with her own hands. This is something she would do every morning, perhaps because his hair feels so good to the touch.The prince's black and soft hair is not much together, like a small tail sticking to the back of his head, taking advantage of his red lips and white teeth to make his little face even more cute.
There is a big bronze mirror in front of the prince, and behind him is the beautiful aunt who is concentrating on combing his hair. He has indeed been divided into beauty and ugliness, so he feels a little disgusted with his small lock of hair, "Auntie, when will my hair be cut?" Can you look as much like Huang Ama?"
Jianning said: "When you grow as tall as Huang Ama, you will naturally have the same amount of hair. Such a simple truth, if our smart prince thinks about it carefully, he should also want it." She spared no effort to cultivate the habit of independent thinking in him since he was a child. She knew that the child had to be taught from an early age. Some seemingly insignificant habits would actually affect his entire life in the future.
Yinfeng frowned pretending to be thoughtful, and said seriously, "Auntie is right, I am only as tall as Huang Ama's knee now, how old will I be before I can grow to the same height?"
Jianning recalled for a while and said, "Well, your Empress Seventeen
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