Contrary to Hongshi's panic, Hongli was very calm about the fate that befell him, and said with his hands in hand: "I will do my best to appease the people, alleviate the disaster, and live up to the emperor's trust."
"Very good." Hongli's answer made Yinzhen quite satisfied. His eyes turned and fell on Hongshi, obviously waiting for Hongshi's answer.
Hongshi felt the eyes on him, raised his head and wanted to speak, but his throat seemed to be strangled by an invisible hand, and he couldn't say a word. He didn't want to go, but he knew that if he
If you refuse, you will lose Huang Ama's heart, and no matter what you do, it will be useless.
Just when Hongshi was at a loss, a minister spoke up, meaning that sending two brothers to Fuzhou at the same time was too risky. Not to mention the existence of reefs in the waters near Fuzhou, the current disaster in Fuzhou was extremely dangerous.
If anything happens to the two elder brothers, it will be an irreparable loss to the entire Qing Dynasty.
Regarding this question, Yinzhen said calmly: "When you proposed that Si Age be the imperial envoy just now, didn't you say that there would not be too much danger? Why did you suddenly change your mind now?"
Longkodo and others felt nervous, understanding that although Yinzhen said he was beautiful, he was still suspicious of everyone's efforts to recommend Hongli as the imperial envoy. If he continued to oppose it, it would only make him more suspicious.
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Longko thought for a moment and broke the deadlock, "Your Majesty, the ministers and others have no other intentions. They are just worried about the eventuality. If this is the case, then our Qing Dynasty will lose two elder brothers at the same time, and in such a case
Now, the emperor has only the fifth and sixth elder brothers left, and the sixth elder brother is not yet old enough to share the emperor's worries."
"I know what my uncle is worried about. They are both my sons. I have confidence in them. They will be able to complete this matter and return safely. In addition, I will send a thousand soldiers to guard the road. I believe it will be enough to ensure their safety."
"But..." Longkodo wanted to make his last effort, but when he came into contact with Yinzhen's dark eyes, he changed his words: "Since the emperor has such confidence, I will naturally do the same. I will wait for the two elder brothers in the court.
good news.”
Longkodo's words made Hongshi almost curse. This damn old guy was very good at adapting to the changing circumstances. When he saw that the momentum was not right, he quickly changed directions and didn't even care about what he had promised.
Longkodo was like this, and other ministers did not dare to say anything. Yinzhen's decision also left Ronglu speechless, but his worries about Hongli continued unabated.
One thousand sergeants sounds like a lot, but there are more than a thousand people in Fuzhou. Even if many people escape and die, there will still be tens of thousands of people left. If Hongli and the others don't handle it well and a conflict breaks out, the consequences will be really disastrous. He
I really don’t understand why the emperor made such a decision. If the emperor didn’t want Hongli to take risks, then he could just send Hongshi there. Why send both of them? Alas.
After Longkodo lowered his head, Yinzhen turned his gaze to Hongshi, who had not spoken since just now, and said in a subtle voice: "Hongshi, what do you say, but you don't want to accept this imperial envoy? You took the initiative just now
Please take a tassel."
Under the court uniform, Hongshi's body couldn't help but tremble. He really didn't want to accept this imperial envoy, but could he say no? Huang Ama had already said everything he had said before, and it was clear that he was not allowed to refuse.
Damn it, I wanted to plot against Hongli, but sadly I was plotted against myself. This result was something neither he nor his eighth uncle expected.
No matter how much he hated or regretted in his heart, facing Yinzhen's question, Hongshi could only try to force out a smile that was uglier than crying, "Your Majesty, I can give you this opportunity to share your worries. I can't help but wish for it."
, how could you be unwilling? I was just thinking about how to appease the victims when we get there and prevent them from making trouble. I was so lost in thought that I didn’t answer Huang Ama’s words in time. "
Yinzhen's faint eyes flashed for a moment because of Hongshi's words, and then he nodded and said: "That's good. As long as you and Hongli work together, we can help Fuzhou survive this disaster. And I promise you, as long as you work together with Hongli,
After you finish this matter and return to Beijing, I will make each of you a prince."
In normal times, Hongshi would have been extremely happy if he heard that Yinzhen named himself a prince, but now he is not happy at all, because he doesn't know whether he has the life to be awarded the title.
After Hongshi and the two thanked him, Yinzhen said: "From now on, the Ministry of Household Affairs will do its best to raise food. As soon as there are results, they will inform me immediately."
The Minister of Hubu and the two ministers accepted the order, and the morning court dispersed soon after. After leaving the palace, Hongshi couldn't wait to grab Longkodo and whispered: "Master Long, why didn't you help me just now?
Please persuade Emperor Ama again to change his mind."
Longkodo had expected Hongshi to ask this question, and sighed: "Second brother, the emperor's nature is more clear to me than you. If you can persuade him so easily, it is not the emperor's decision.
, no one can change it, it was the same before, and it is the same now. Although the Fuzhou group is in danger, but with a thousand sergeants sent by the emperor to accompany them, there should be no danger, so the second elder brother does not need to worry too much. "
Seeing that Longkodo had completely shied away the responsibility, Hongshi lowered his face and said, "Master Kelong, that's not what you said when you promised your eighth uncle."
Longkodo looked at the sleeve that Hongshi pulled, and said calmly: "The old minister only said that he would try to recommend the fourth elder brother to the emperor as the imperial envoy, but he did not agree to anything. Now the old minister has not broken his promise, and the fourth elder brother has indeed become the emperor.
As an imperial envoy, I just have an additional second elder brother, you."
"You have one more thing in your mouth. For me, it is a matter of life and death. Mr. Long, you may not be too unreasonable to be like this." Hongshi said angrily. If the matter was not serious, how could he do it?
So eager.
Seeing Hongshi's persistence, Longkodo could not help but lower his face and said: "I wonder what the second elder brother means by the truth? I am just a minister. A minister can make suggestions and give advice, but it is the emperor who makes the final decision. If
The second elder brother is really so reluctant to go, why didn’t you reject the emperor just now at the Yangxin Palace?”
His words hit the nail on the head. When asked, Hongshi was speechless. If he had the guts, he would have refused long ago. Why would he be entangled with Longkodo here?
Seeing him like this, how could Longkodo not understand the reason? He shook his head and said: "It's better to know now. Maybe this matter is a blessing or not a disaster for the second elder brother. After all, the emperor has opened a gold medal."
He said that after the matter is completed, the second elder brother will be granted the position of prince." Before Hongshi could speak, he added: "I still have something to do in the old minister's house, so I should take a step first. The second elder brother will return in triumph one day, and I will definitely be the second elder.