However, in comparison, Hongli was more worried about the tide. The Qiantang River has three entrances: the south gate, the middle gate and the north gate. Except for the middle gate, the remaining two gates would be washed away.
, then Shaoxing, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Jiaxing, and Huzhou, the most prosperous places in the Qing Dynasty, will be flooded by sea water, and the losses will be huge.
It is estimated that over the years, the seawall has been in danger again and again, which shows that it is becoming more and more difficult to block the tide, and he must find another way. This is why he specially summoned Gao Bin to accompany him. Unfortunately, he did not know
Gao Bin already knew the truth about Gao Ruyu's death, and he could no longer help him wholeheartedly as before.
After staying in Suzhou for a while, they traveled along the canal to Youmen Town, Xiqian. They took Gao Bin and others to leave the boat and ride horses to Haining to view the seawall. Then they boarded the boat again and arrived at the end of the trip - Hangzhou, where they rested.
Inner palace.
The so-called Inner Palace was built when Hangzhou officials vacated the Hangzhou Zhizao Mansion during Kangxi's southern tour and rebuilt it. Later, Kangxi chose a feng shui treasure land in Gushan to officially build the palace, also called the Outer Palace. Scenic comparison of Hangzhou
Suzhou is even better, with its lakes, mountains, and water, so beautiful.
On this day, Hongli specially brought Xianyue incognito to travel to the West Lake. Although it was already early winter, the lush greenery could still be seen around the West Lake. Under the winter sun, the sparkling waves on the lake made it difficult to look away.
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Hongli looked at Xianyue's side face and said with a smile: "Looking at you, you seem to like it here very much?"
Xianyue looked back and said with a smile: "There is heaven above, and Suzhou and Hangzhou below. Hangzhou is a place that brings together all the beauty in the world. How could I not like it? Even Yong Cang likes it very much."
Hongli took the young son with dark eyes in Xianyue's arms and said with a smile: "Yes, I always see him sleeping when I go out on weekdays, but today he is very energetic!"
Yong Cang seemed to understand what he said, grinning with his toothless mouth and dancing, his little appearance was really joyful.
Looking at the smart and lovely Yong Cang, Hongli suddenly said: "There are ten sceneries in the West Lake. I, you and Yong Cang will visit the ten sceneries and draw a portrait at each scene. When you and I are old,
, it will be very interesting to take it out and look at it again.”
Xianyue pursed her lips and smiled and said: "Okay, didn't the emperor say before that he went to the south of the Yangtze River to inspect the river works, observe the people and officials, and cultivate the nobles? Why now it has become a sightseeing tour, taking advantage of the prosperity of the south?"
Hongli was contradicted by her, and he said with a bit of laughter and tears: "You girl, you will challenge me. According to your words, during this southern tour, I can only immerse myself in work and not take a look at the beautiful scenery of Jiangnan?"
"How dare I, my concubine!" Xianyue raised her lips and said with a smile: "I am afraid that I will miss the emperor's official business and make the emperor talk to others. But you promised me that you will definitely be a concubine..."
Hongli interrupted her and said: "Is this the Qiangu Mingjun?" He gently pinched Xianyue's cheek and said with a smile: "I remember, but you have to give me some leisure time, otherwise I will be buried in political affairs every day.
It's unbearable." After a pause, he said, "How about this? Is this answer satisfactory to the Queen?"
Xianyue lowered her eyes and smiled, and said: "Your Majesty has already said so. How can I dare to object anymore? I have said so many things, but I also hope that the Emperor will put the people and the country first in everything!"
"I know!" Hongli hugged her shoulders emotionally and said, "It is my blessing to have you as a wise empress for several generations! I promise you that I will be a diligent and diligent person like Huang Ama.
A good emperor who loves his people will not let you down!"
"The emperor can definitely do it!" As Xianyue spoke, Yongxu, who was being held by Hongli, suddenly burst into laughter. Jinping said in surprise: "My little brother laughed out loud!"
When the baby was young, although he could grin, he could not laugh. This was the first time that Yongxing laughed clearly, which was very gratifying.
"Okay, my Yongcun has grown up a little more. In a few months, it will be time to call him Huang Ama!" Hongli laughed loudly. He loved this twelve sons very much. Every time Yongcun made a little progress,
He was very happy.
Xianyue pursed her lips and said, "How can it be so fast? It will take at least one year for the child to start talking."
"Yong Cun is now more than three months old. Isn't it only a few months before he is one year old? I was right." As he said that, Hongli stroked Yong Cang's cheek and said with emotion: "But...
I really can’t wait.”
Xianyue said amusingly: "It's not like your Majesty hasn't heard several elders calling you 'Emperor Ama', so why are you so anxious?"
"That's different." Hong Li said lightly, lifting Yong Cang high up. This action made Yong Cang very happy, and he chuckled again, becoming the most beautiful sound beside the West Lake.
After Hongli took Yong Cang into his arms again, he said: "Although this place is not one of the ten sceneries, the scenery is quite good. Why don't you, Yong Cang and I draw one here?"
"Your Majesty likes it, and I, my concubine, must obey your orders." After saying that, she ordered someone to invite the painter.
The painter came quickly and immediately painted their portraits with ink. Those who could be selected as palace painters were all extremely skilled painters. In just over half an hour, the painting was almost complete, and only needed to be polished. But here it was.
At that moment, there were noisy screams not far away.
Liu Hu and others quickly moved the two Hongli people around to avoid assassins. During the ten years of Qianlong's southern tour, the rebels assassinated and kidnapped Xianyue. They were so vivid in their minds that they did not dare to be careless.
"Help! Help!" Amidst the noise, a woman could be heard wailing for help. Immediately afterwards, a woman with disheveled hair was seen running towards this side. Although this woman did not look like a rebel, those people were the best at disguise.
How could Liu Hu dare to let her get close to Hongli when she was dressed up, so he stopped her immediately.
The woman looked at the men running behind her in panic, and said in horror: "Save me, please save me, they want to..." Before he could finish his words, the men in short coats were already approaching, and a
He grabbed the woman and shouted, "Come back with us quickly!"
"No! Even if I die, I will never go back!" The woman broke away from their hands excitedly. The face of the man walking in the front changed and he said coldly: "You are ours in life, and you are still our ghost even if you die.
, don’t even think about leaving!”
"If you harm people like this, you will be punished sooner or later!" Her words made the man angry. He wanted to take her away by force, but he was afraid that something might happen if he went too far. As well as the people in front of him,
I don’t know where he came from, but he seems to be no ordinary person, especially the men and women surrounded by him. Judging from their clothes, they are either rich or noble.
He suppressed his anger and whispered in the woman's ear: "Why are you doing this? As long as you follow us, you will be popular, drink hot food, wear gold and silver, and have whatever you want. You didn't do this before."
Have you figured it out? Why do you regret it when the end comes?"