In the Ganlu Hall, Lord Shen bowed slightly and said in a very calm tone: "I have come here with the imperial edict."
Emperor Jianlong put down the ink pen in his hand, rubbed his eyebrows, stood up and said with a wry smile: "I just received the news that my father-in-law came to Yanjing today in the morning. At that time, I was meeting with several prime ministers, and I really couldn't take the time. Otherwise, I I went to pick up my father-in-law in person."
Shen Yi smiled and said: "The Fifth Highness went to greet me outside the city. I am already very honored."
The emperor took Shen Yi to sit down and sighed: "He is my first brother to be granted a vassal status. I am afraid that all my brothers who will follow will have to be granted vassal status one after another. At that time, I will really be alone. "
Shen Yi thought for a while, then smiled and said: "If your Majesty has any brothers you like, you can keep one or two in Yanjing. For example, Emperor Su kept Prince Jin in Jiankang, and the late Emperor also kept Prince Yue in Jiankang." Kang, if your majesty has someone you like, you can stay with him. Even if you don't work in the court in the future, you can be your majesty's companion."
"It's also good."
Emperor Jianlong nodded first, and then said: "It's a pity that I don't have any brothers, otherwise I would have stayed with you."
Emperor Jianlong's background was not very good. Emperor Hongde even told Shen Yi that he had no support from his mother's family.
It was because his mother came from a humble background and was only a concubine in the harem of the Hongde Dynasty in her early years. She was not promoted to a concubine until the last year before Emperor Hongde's rise to power.
Although now the mother has become the Queen Mother of the Holy Mother due to her son, the mother clan of Emperor Jianlong still has very little power.
It was probably Emperor Hong De who warned him before his death. Until now, although Emperor Jianlong had granted titles to his mother's clan, he had only given them some titles and no other additional rewards.
Because his mother was not well-known in the harem of the Hongde Dynasty in her early years, she was naturally not favored by the Hongde Emperor. It was already her good luck to give birth to a prince, and it was impossible for the Jianlong Emperor to have a sibling. brother.
After chatting for a while, Emperor Jianlong got down to business and asked: "My father-in-law, who was patrolling from Shanhaiguan to Xi'an Prefecture, did I have any problems with Dachen's border defense?"
Mr. Shen said with a smile: "Your Majesty, the troops in the Shanhaiguan camp are already gearing up and ready to attack Zhenren Zhu at any time. As for..."
He lowered his eyebrows and said: "As for the garrison in Datong, Taiyuan, they have combat strength, but their military discipline is a bit lax. After I passed by, they have vigorously rectified it. I think there will be no similar problems in a short time."
"The specific punishment documents were already submitted to the imperial court when I was in Datong. Your Majesty should have read them."
"I've seen it."
Emperor Jianlong smiled and said: "At that time, several prime ministers in Zhongshu and some said that my father-in-law punished him too harshly. After all, they were all meritorious ministers of Da Chen..."
When he said this, Emperor Jianlong had been quietly observing Shen Yi. Seeing that there was no expression on Shen Yi's face, he coughed and said: "But I think what my father-in-law did was absolutely right. My father was able to do it back then." To wipe out the Northern Qi Dynasty, firstly, my father-in-law used troops like a god, and secondly, he relied on strict military discipline."
"Those who deserve rewards must be rewarded, and those who deserve punishment must be punished."
Shen Yi lowered his head and said, "Your Majesty is wise."
Emperor Jianlong coughed and continued: "Father-in-law just said that the Shanhaiguan camp is preparing to further attack Zhenren Zhu?"
He is the emperor.
He is just a trainee emperor. At this time, although he has mastered power to a certain extent, he still needs some performance polishing.
For example, based on the achievements of the late emperor, we can further and completely eliminate Zhu Zhenren.
Mr. Shen whispered: "As long as the imperial court supports it, makes every effort to prepare for a few years, and invests manpower and material resources, I believe that Liaodong can be pacified."
"But for the specific details of how much money it will cost, how much food it will cost, and how many people will be invested, I need to ask General Su Dingsu to return to the court, work out a charter with several officials from the Ministry of War, and then send it to His Majesty for inspection."
"Okay, okay."
Emperor Jianlong was a little excited and said with his hands: "When the new year comes, I will summon General Su to Beijing to discuss this matter with the Ministry of War."
Obviously, the young emperor was very interested in this matter.
Mr. Shen raised his head and glanced at him. He didn't say anything. He just smiled and nodded: "We can start preparing for this next year. Shen Yuan is also stationed in Liaodong and can play his part in this battle between Pingliao and Liaodong." force."
Emperor Jianlong smiled and said: "When the time comes, it will still be you, father-in-law, who will take charge. If I can completely pacify Liaodong this day and avenge the Li family's decades-old hatred, I will feel no regrets when I see my father in the future. It’s for his old man.”
Shen Yi lowered his head and obeyed the order.
Emperor Jianlong had some tea brought up, and continued: "Father-in-law, I have changed several generals in the Forbidden Army. Some of them were transferred from General Ling's army. I will look back at the specific list. Have someone send it to your father-in-law's house."
"Father-in-law, please take a look and advise me."
Emperor Jianlong said seriously: "If there is something inappropriate or unusable."
"My father-in-law must tell me so as not to miss anything."
Mr. Shen was a little surprised and said: "Your Majesty, it is naturally up to you to decide the matter of the Imperial Army. How can I comment?"
Emperor Jianlong shook his head and said: "Father-in-law, you are still out of sight."
"When my father was seriously ill, he told me about this matter. Regarding the army, whether it is the imperial army, the border army, or even the local army, I must ask my father-in-law for his opinion."
Emperor Jianlong looked at Shen Yi and said slowly: "Father said that our two families... are actually one family."
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Shen Yi was silent.
Indeed, Emperor Hong De made a series of operations and preparations in his "later years", or in the few years after he became seriously ill, and the most important thing he did was actually binding the Li and Chen families together. .
And what Emperor Jianlong relayed now indeed sounded like Emperor Hongde's.
Shen Yi thought for a while and asked: "Your Majesty, do you really want me to see it?"
Emperor Jianlong looked serious and said in a deep voice: "Others don't know, but I know in my heart that I am able to sit in this position because my father-in-law has made great efforts."
"My father has told me that if one day my father-in-law and I become suspicious, then that day... will be the time when Da Chen will decline."
"I dare not forget a word of what my father said."
"From the time I ascended the throne to the present, I have never doubted my father-in-law, not even the slightest thought. Even if my father-in-law wants to lead the world's troops, I will not frown at all."
He didn't even say "I" anymore.
Shen Yi looked up at his son-in-law.
The father-in-law and son-in-law looked at each other, and Emperor Jianlong's eyes were sincere.
In addition, his appearance was 70% similar to that of the late emperor. At this moment, it seemed as if an old friend had returned.
Shen was stunned for a moment, then nodded slightly.
"I understand."
Emperor Jianlong looked at Shen Yi with a smile on his face: "Thank you, father-in-law, for your help."
At this moment, at least at this moment.
His Majesty, the young emperor, trusted Shen Yi 100%, and there was no suspicion between the two of them.
Because no matter from any angle, he had no reason to doubt Shen Yi.
Not to mention the late emperor’s earnest teachings before his death.
Even from a personal perspective, Shen Yi was extremely kind to him. It can even be said that it was Shen who single-handedly supported him to sit on the throne.
If it weren't for Shen Yi, the divine stone that governs the country, his throne might not be secure.
From any angle, he had no reason to conflict with Shen Yi.
As long as Mr. Shen lives, he will never have this thought.
As for the future, many, many years from now, what will the situation be like and how people will think.
No one can tell clearly.
On this day, Weng and his son-in-law chatted for a long time.
Over the next month or so, Lord Shen helped His Majesty the Emperor organize the Imperial Army.
One month later, it was already the second half of the first lunar month.
Queen Shen, who was ten months pregnant, finally came to her due date.
On this day, the entire Shen family entered the palace.
Outside the delivery room, Emperor Jianlong was walking around, sweat dripping from his forehead.
Lord Shen was sitting under the pavilion, looking towards the delivery room from time to time, with a rare nervous look on his face.
Time seemed to have stood still, and it was extremely difficult.
Lu Ruoxi stood behind Shen Yi, put her hands on her husband's shoulders, and started to tremble slightly.
In this era, for a woman to give birth, she must pass through the gate of hell.
It is very dangerous for both adults and children.
Lu Ruoxi had experienced it, so she was naturally even more scared.
Lord Shen turned around, patted her hand, and was about to speak.
A loud cry came out.
The tea cup in Lord Shen's hand fell and fell to the ground, shattering into pieces.
He suddenly stood up.
Emperor Jianlong also stopped suddenly.
The delivery room was pushed open, and the nanny who delivered the baby was kneeling on the ground with a joyful voice.
"Congratulations to your majesty, congratulations to your majesty!"
"Peace to mother and son, peace to mother and son!"