Objectively speaking, during the struggle with Lao Ba and the others, Yuzhu's power and status also increased steadily.
However, Yuzhu was always sober. The old emperor was an emperor who used his balancing skills to the extreme.
As long as Lao Ba and the others were hammered, the old emperor's scrutinizing eyes would be focused on Yu Zhu.
At this time, if Yuzhu thought that he could still make further progress, that would be a typical idiot's thinking.
The principle of standing in line is to resolutely not make big mistakes and keep making small mistakes. This is the most correct way to serve the emperor.
The weather was too hot. When not on duty, Yuzhu stayed in the mansion in Rehe Shangying, enjoying a happy life.
When he was on duty, Yuzhu tried his best to ensure the safety of the old emperor.
No matter what the future situation may be, at least the current Yuzhu is still in its infancy and still very much in need of the old emperor's favor and support.
It just so happens that it is difficult for an old emperor in his twilight years to find an important minister as loyal and obedient as Yuzhu, who is also very capable and has a strong family background.
There are only four thousand new troops. No matter how brave and skilled the soldiers are, their numbers are too small and they will definitely not be able to influence the entire court situation.
Yuan Gongbao was able to overturn the Qing Dynasty because he had 60,000 Beiyang troops in his hands.
Today's Yuzhu has the protective look of a bannerman aristocrat, and is obviously more advantageous in controlling the court situation than Yuan Gongbao, a pure Han Chinese.
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However, in order to control several provinces in North China and radiate throughout the country, Yuzhu needs at least 30,000 new troops on hand.
As the saying goes, if strength is not enough, fame and righteousness must come together.
When Kangxi died, if Yuzhu had seen the right opportunity and proclaimed an emperor whose mother's family was incompetent, he could have openly expanded the new army in the name of protecting the new emperor.
As long as Yuzhu is given half a year to a year to breathe, and there are thousands of long-trained key officers, it is not difficult to quickly expand the army to 60,000.
In the TV series "Young Marshal", the old commander's line is a classic: As long as you have something to do and a territory, you won't have to worry about having no money to spend.
There are still eight years left, enough time for Yuzhu to swim in the water and train the more than 4,000 existing officers to become more refined.
Don't panic about anything, let alone be anxious!
Yuzhu, who has completely and completely mastered the new army, will definitely be able to overthrow the Tatars if the army is expanded to 60,000.
The emperor is a man with strong soldiers and horses!
Not convinced? Come and fight!
Under Xianghuang's banner, two first-class guards were transferred. According to Kangxi's intention, they were selected from the second-class guards.
There are six first-class guards in the flag, twenty second-class guards, more than 300 third-class guards, and several blue feather guards.
This means that the first, second, and third-class guards must all follow suit.
In this way, as he alone controls the jade pillar with the yellow flag guard, his opinion becomes crucial.
Yuzhu knew in his heart that his so-called sole control was just a result of the hard work of Lao Ba, and sooner or later that cheater Orundai would come back.
The two first-class guards leave one spot for Orundai, and Yuzhu promotes one more, which is perfect.
In officialdom, eating alone is obviously a huge taboo.
Yuzhu's ambition is not to control the guards, but to expand the new army.
The new army is the lifeblood of Yuzhu.
The bodyguard has a good name, is promoted quickly, and is well paid.
However, when it comes to fighting, a battalion of guards is no match for a team (company) of new troops.
After Yuzhu inspected the defense area, he just returned to the duty room when he saw the second-class guard Etuhun standing in front of the door with his waist bent.
Well, here comes the smart man. Yuzhu secretly laughed in his heart. When it comes to promotion, it must be the Eight Immortals crossing the sea and showing off their magical powers.
The second-class guard Etuhun was the son of Fu Bao, and Fu Bao was the fifth son of Ye Bilong.
It's a coincidence that before Fu Bao became an official, he was also a second-class bodyguard.
To put it bluntly, in the palace, where it is easy to get promoted, Fu Bao became a second-class bodyguard. This fully shows that Fu Bao is a mediocre person.
To paraphrase Li Hefei and Li Zhongtang’s famous saying, if you don’t even know how to be an official, what else will you do?
Speaking of which, the descendants of Yuzhu and Ye Bilong are really closely related.
Tardang'a, the youngest son of the first-class male Aling'a, died in the hands of Yuzhu.
However, the descendants of Ye Bilong are also proficient in the survival philosophy of long-term betting.
Although Aling'a supported Lao Ba, Fubao and Etuhun did not take sides.
Well, there is no one who takes sides, and Fubao, Etuhun and Aling'a have already fallen out, so there is a basis for cooperation.
However, this alone is definitely not enough. Etuhun must also show due sincerity.
"E Tuhun, who is of humble rank, please be in peace, Mr. Zhu!" E Tuhun bowed to Zha Qian with unusual respect.
The status of the two parties was too far apart. There was no need for Yuzhu to embarrass the little second-class guard, so he said gently: "It's a coincidence. I just got a can of good tea. You came just in time to help me taste it."
How is your son?"
Considering Yuzhu's status, this is a special compliment to Etuhun.
E Tuhun saw that Yuzhu was in a good mood, so he quickly said in a joking tone: "Master Mengzhu, you are so kind to me. How dare you refuse to do your best in your humble position?"
Yuzhu means drinking tea, but Etuhun means loyalty.
These two seemingly unrelated things are actually inseparable.
To put it bluntly, Etuhun is not a relative of Yuzhu, nor has he given Yuzhu heavy gifts, nor has he given away beauties, so why should Yuzhu promote him?
The officialdom has always been a carrot and a pit. The promotion quota controlled by Yuzhu was given to Etuhun and could not be given to others.
E Tuhun has occupied Yuzhu's promotion quota, so he must be of some use to Yuzhu, right?
After entering the house, Yuzhu asked Etuhun to sit down and drink tea. Etuhun repeatedly gave in, and then he leaned forward and sat down with only half of his buttocks.
After the little eunuch came and served tea, Etuhun looked out the window and door warily. As soon as Yuzhu saw this posture, he knew that Etuhun was probably here to trade names, right?
"Master Zhu, to be honest, my cousin Zheerjin is working as an errand at Master Fourteenth's house." As soon as Etuhun said these words, Yuzhu understood instantly.
That's enough. If this certificate of submission is true, it is absolutely full of weight!
Yuzhu saw that Etuhun kept looking towards the door and window, so he smiled and said, "Please have tea."
Before drinking tea, the word "please" was added, and Etuhun immediately understood that his bet was correct.
This is a duty room in the palace, and many sensitive things must not be spoken out.
When they were about to break up, Yuzhu asked Etuhun with a smile: "Do you know my house?"
"I know, I know, I've already inquired about it clearly." E Tuhun's answer further proved that he was indeed a thoughtful person.
After Etuhun left, Yuzhu held a tea cup in his hand and looked at the red walls and yellow tiles outside the window, but his thoughts drifted to Lao Shi4.
Old Fourteen has a rather impatient temper, but almost all the people around Old Fourteen are arranged for him by Concubine De.
To be honest, Concubine De is really a thoughtful woman.
For so many years, Yuzhu has always wanted to install an informant in Lao Shili's house, but he has never been able to do so.
Who would have thought that if you plant flowers intentionally, they will not bloom, but if you plant willows unintentionally, they will create shade.
The appearance of E Tuhun turned out to be a moment of darkness after stepping through the iron shoes.
This feeling of sudden enlightenment was beyond words to describe for a moment.
Why?
The Fourth Lao in history knew the actions of the Fourteenth very well, and he obviously had an inside plan.
Yuzhu has been wondering, who is this spy?
It was a question that I had never figured out, but just after E Tuhun appeared, Yuzhu's eyes suddenly lit up.
Etuhun's cousin Zheerjin is actually Tong Guowei's grandson and Yuzhu's cousin.
Because Zheerjin's biological mother was none other than one of Tong Guowei's concubines.
However, Zhelkin gained the trust of the fourteenth old man, and this was obviously due to Aling'a's great contribution.
Aling'a is the brother-in-law of Concubine De, and the uncle of the fourth and fourth sons.
However, A Ling'a has never been close to Lao Si. Not only is he a member of the Eighth Prince Party, but he also has a very good relationship with Lao Si.
Seeing the essence through the phenomenon, Yuzhu couldn't help but smile. This guy Lao Si is indeed a master of conspiracy.
If Yuzhu was really a young man, he would probably have been tricked by Etuhun.
It's a pity that Yuzhu is a veritable officialdom veteran.
After peeling off the cocoon, Yuzhu confirmed with more than 90% certainty that this Zheerjin was not only the spy placed by the fourth son around the old fourteen, but also a clever ploy to deceive his trust.
The fourth child, the fourth child, actually mastered the ruthless means of arranging triple spies.
The Fourteenth and Eighth in history really did not lose unfairly!
From the perspective of the fourth child, he believed that Yuzhu must also want to grasp the dynamics of the fourth child. If Zheerjin continuously revealed the true inside story, it would be difficult not to gain Yuzhu's trust.
Based on Yuzhu's understanding of Lao Si's character, since Zheljin was exposed to him, it means that Lao Si has a more important informant on Lao Fourteen's side.
Yuzhu invited Etuhun to drink tea at home, but he actually wanted to confuse the fourth child.
Unlike Lao Si, Yuzhu can do nothing, just wait patiently.
Lao Si has no internal or external military power, so he has to do much more than Yuzhu.
To be honest, even if Longko is the fourth child, so what?
When the showdown came, Yuzhu wrote a letter to Longkodo, thoroughly analyzing the powerful relationship.
One is his biological son, the other is a fake nephew, who does Longkodo believe more?
Therefore, no matter how Lao Si goes around it, he can never get around the Mount Everest of Yuzhu.
Shortly after Etuhun left, several second-class guards appeared in Yuzhu's duty room.
These people go to great lengths to get promotions.
Some gave money, some gave houses, some gave beauties, and some even hired a famous concubine and asked Yuzhu to groom the cage.
Yuzhu has no interest in bribery of this nature and will naturally not accept it.
After Yuzhu returned home from duty, Zhou Quan heard about Etuhun's incident. He couldn't help but shake out his folding fan, smiled slightly, and said: "Dong Weng, as the saying goes, tigers eat people's hearts, and people are harmful to tigers. Haha, each other.
Each other."
Laosi is good at hiding eyeliners, and Yuzhu is even better at it.
That great master who played idle chess and buried his troubles, Yuzhu once studied his anthology very seriously.
(PS: It’s late, there is another update, which is being processed. The third update will be added, I will read it in the morning or noon.)