Chapter 22: Huilong drives a loyal minister to protect the crown prince, saying that the heavens change to the king
It was Yinhu himself who forged Yinxiang's handwriting. He secretly discussed with Yin, the fourteenth elder brother, and imitated Yinxiang's writing to ask Lingpu to lead troops into the villa. However, Yinhu sighed hypocritically: "Thirteenth
Brother, alas! What can I say to you! You have gone too far! Isn't this kind of thing a child's play? If you want to live, confess and plead guilty quickly. Naturally, we will not stand idly by. If you just hesitate, we will have to resign ourselves to fate."
"You -" Yinxiang was so angry that he trembled all over, raised his head suddenly, gritted his teeth and smiled miserably, "Okay! Brother Bage, you are so compassionate, I really want to thank you! But I'm sorry, I don't pay for this! You do what I want
Long live the original words, it's up to him to kill or behead him: I didn't write the troop deployment document, I don't know about it at all! Let me tell you, everything will end when a person dies ignorant; if he dies with knowledge, I will do it
Li Gui, whoever did this and framed me, I will kill his whole family without leaving any chickens or dogs!" Yinsu smiled slightly, turned around and said to the guards: "Pick up Yibeile and go to the side hall to rest temporarily - Thirteenth brother, you
Be quiet and don't show off your power. Maybe you were drunk and some villain instigated you to write that thing. Everyone recognized your handwriting at a glance. What should we say? - Fourth brother, please
!You go and see the eldest brother first, Yinreng and Yinxiang are both in your hands."
Yinzhen's heart was racing for a while: It is true that Yinxiang is bold, but he never does anything reckless. He will not act rashly on such a big matter without consulting him. The one who dares to do this is none other than Yin. Yinzhen is obsessed with things.
, but why did Yinzhi follow them to correct Yinxiang? But it became hurried, the matter was unclear, and he could not speak. He slowly got up in thought, rubbed his sore knees and glanced at Yinzhi, and Yinzhi also turned his gaze.
He glanced over and his eyes sparkled, causing him to dodge away.
Although the imperial edict to depose the crown prince had not yet been issued, rumors were already spreading in Beijing. At first, Wang Tong just laughed it off, but when he received the edict to stop using the prince's seal, he panicked and hurried to the upper study to see Tong Guowei, the minister of the upper study.
"Hao Weng," Tong Guowei was extremely polite and quickly ordered someone, "Bring me my bowl of ginseng soup - you look good! I'm too busy these days. I thought of going to my house..." "Tong Zhongtang!" Wang Qinghui said
There was no expression on his face, "I can't use ginseng soup for this disease. You can drink it yourself. I came to see you not for this reason. I want to know what happened to the prince in Chengde?"
Tong Guowei hesitated for a moment, poured a cup of tea himself and handed it over, saying: "Hao Weng, actually I know as much as you do. In the past few days, old friends who are the same age often come to ask about this matter. I don't know what to say.
If you ask 'Tong Zhongtang', I can only say this. If you ask 'Tong Guowei', we have a heart-to-heart talk in private, and I think something must have happened to the prince." Seeing Tong Guowei's determined look, Wang Tuan sighed after a while: "You are so stupid
These are words from the bottom of my heart, I thank... thank you." After saying that, he lowered his head. Tong Guowei remained silent and was also thinking deeply. He knew much more than that. The clerk around Yinsu would be there every three days.
He wrote a thick letter, commenting on the situation of the Chengde Incident. Yinhu also specially asked him to comfort Wang Juan. The meaning here is self-evident. Wang Juan has many disciples. Although he has no power, he is respected by people. To hold one down is to drag him down.
A group of people lived there.
"Hao Weng," Tong Guowei said after a long while, "I'm not just guessing, you have to make up your mind about this matter early. The prince's matter is not small. Half a month ago, I successfully deposed Zheng Guiren and sent him back to the capital. I was already suspicious. Later, I was suspicious.
We learned from the Ministry of War that the emperor secretly mobilized troops from the Karaqin Zuo Banner to protect Chengde - the existing troops in Chengde were led by Ling Pu. Why did this happen? Then he ordered the troops to be stopped and the prince's seal to be stopped. These
When I think about it together, there may be a change in the palace!" He talked without mentioning a word about the news in the secret letter. After speaking, he sighed and asked: "Prince, you are the prince's master, I am very sorry for you.
You are worried, what are your plans? Or what can I do to help you?"
Wang Tong coughed dryly and said: "I have no plans for this matter. I will do my duty and be loyal." After saying that, he took out a piece of paper from the boot page and handed it to Tong Guowei. When Tong Guowei unfolded it, there were three
Zhang Xuetao's paper was densely packed with names of people, ranging from Shangshu, the minister of Guanglu Temple of Dali Temple, to the official of Kedao. Some recognized it and some did not. Tong Guowei couldn't help being startled and asked: "This one doesn't have a title."
There is no signature, what is the text?" Wang Tuan took a sip of tea and said: "Most of them are my disciples. They are all the people who protect the prince. The text has not been drafted because the news is uncertain and there is no official edict yet.
Once the imperial court issues an edict to depose Yin Reng, I will pay my respects immediately!"
"Do you want me to sign it too?" Tong Guowei smiled and agreed simply, "Okay!" After saying that, he picked up the pen in front of the case, signed the first piece of paper next to Wang Dong's name without thinking, and returned the paper.
He gave it to Wang Guan and said with a smile: "In the past, when Emperor Gaozu wanted to depose the crown prince, Zhang Liang came up with the idea to invite Si Hao from Shangshan. Now I will follow Hao Weng to take advantage! When Ma Qi and Ting Yu come back, I expect they will also sign to protect their capital.
"Yes." He said, changing his tone and said, "However, this chapter cannot be started too early. If it is too early, the emperor will say, I haven't abolished Yin Reng yet, how can you protect capital? If we don't do it well, we will be disgraced first.
, what's the point?" Wang Juan didn't expect him to sign. Seeing Tong Guowei so cheerful, he said happily: "Tong Zhongtang, I didn't expect you to be so heroic and courageous! I thought that the Tong family and the Eighth Master had always been on good terms.
If you can hold on without making any mistakes, even if you live up to the emperor's cultivation intention - people in this world are really hard to see through! Don't worry, even though you signed, I will still be the leader in this matter! At my age, I have
What are you afraid of? If you do this before you die, your ancestors will be seen underground!" As he spoke, he almost shed tears.
As soon as Wang Tong resigned, Longkodo came in. Tong Guowei smiled and said: "You're here! I'm going back to the government soon! What's the matter?" Longkodo said hello and said: "Three
Uncle, I just received a message from Ma Qi. The emperor has already driven back to Luan and arrived in Beijing on the third day of November. I came to ask my third uncle to tell me how to arrange the reception - I just went to his house.
There are a lot of people, most of whom are inquiring about Chengde. According to me, there is no need for Third Uncle to go back. Otherwise, you won’t even be able to eat and live."
"Huh?" Tong Guowei frowned, sat down slowly, and sighed, "These people are really hard to deal with! They didn't even think about such a big thing as the Holy Spirit has no will. I just know it in my heart. Can I tell them?
?" He said nothing. In fact, Tong Guowei was still unhappy: the emperor sent an edict to the ministers, and originally had nothing to say, but for such important military and national affairs, he, as the prime minister, was in Beijing, so why did he often make arrangements for his subordinates without him?
?Thinking about it, he took a breath and said: "I, the minister who goes to the study, must be considered a loser..." Longkoduo sat opposite him, pondered for a long time, and said: "Third uncle, does Chengde have any faith?" Tong Guowei
He smiled and said: "Just now, old Wang Guan also came to ask about this matter. Yesterday, He Zhuer handed over a letter. Zhang Tingyu drafted a proclamation for worshiping the sky. As soon as the emperor arrived in Beijing, he immediately informed the world. The matter has been settled."
Longkodo said coldly: "The matter has been settled, but who is the new prince? Third uncle, have you ever thought about it?" Tong Guowei smiled and said: "If I don't want to do this, what kind of prime minister am I? I think, our Tong family will suffer
After decades of pressure, this time we may be about to turn over. This—" he gave a thumbs up, "—has been crowned king in Chengde and has taken over the power of Suwei. It's ridiculous that the third and eighth masters still feel like hot coals in their hearts.
Yes!" Longkoduo shook his head steadily and said: "With the power of Su Wei, you may not be able to establish yourself as the prince! Third uncle, the rumors in Beijing are not right. Among the officials, there are six out of ten rumors that the Eighth Master is going to...
When the succession to the throne is in danger, we would rather think more carefully."
"Don't think blindly," Tong Guowei said. "Since ancient times, there have been two ways to establish a prince. Now that the legitimate son has been deposed, it is natural to establish an elder. At this juncture, we must be firm no matter what. Now we want to run away again.
The eighth master has a good connection, and the pole is not tied up, so it collapses at both ends." Longkoduo sighed: "Because we are looking for the pearl, the eldest brother has always been close to us. Like the third uncle, I want him to be the prince most of all.
Okay. The only thing you missed is that in addition to establishing a direct descendant, there is also a 'establishing a virtuous person'! We can't put all our money on Yin Ti. If we are not careful, we will never turn around!" Tong Guowei's gaze
He jumped and said: "Well! I will look at you with admiration for three days. You are so unambiguous! Wang Guan just got a list of the crown princes, and I signed it. I just want to see the situation. According to me, the princes are only among the third master and the third prince.
Among the Eighth Masters, if there is no marriage, the Eighth Master will be the first one. The Fourth Master is too harsh, the Fifth Master is always honest and has no reputation, and the Ninth Master is too gloomy, so he may not be able to win the wish of Long live. Since you know it well, you are lucky.
Save me the trouble of talking." After saying that, he smiled.
Longkodo nodded implicitly: "It can be said that heroes think alike. But Master Ninth should also go in. Master Ninth is steady and wise, while Master Fourteen is smart and open-minded, and treats people well. We have all figured it out and think about it all.
That way you won’t lose the whole game if you make one wrong move.”
"That's it." Tong Guowei stood up, "I will go to the Ministry of Rites and ask them to prepare a pick-up plan. You can take care of yourself. If you do this, it will not be difficult to survive in the middle school in the future, and it will also give your widowed mother a break!"
On the third day of November, Kangxi drove back to Beijing.
Kangxi was sitting in a chariot carried by thirty-six people, with his eyes half-closed through the glass window lattice, looking at the solemn ceremony outside, with a somewhat demented expression. When he went there, more than a hundred princes and grandsons were driving behind him.
But now that he is back, the crown prince and his thirteenth brother are imprisoned behind him! He has thought about the consequences of deposing the crown prince countless times, but he still finds it difficult to predict. After many days of bumps and cold weather,
, Kangxi was so dizzy that he just wanted to close his eyes and rest - he really felt too tired.
"Your Majesty..." Xing Nian, who was standing beside him, saw the Holy Driver approaching the Meridian Gate, and a large crowd of black crows and courtiers knelt down to greet him. Seeing that Kangxi seemed to be sleeping and paying no attention to him, he hurriedly stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty,
Tong Guowei is bringing all the officials to pay his respects! If the Emperor is missing, will my servant go out to deliver a message?"
"Hmm!" Kangxi opened his eyes and suddenly realized that if he didn't show up at this moment, he would immediately arouse greater suspicion among the officials. He quickly stood up, pushed the big horse back, and leaned out of Chengyu.
.The cold wind came, and Kangxi shuddered. He cheered up, waved his hands and smiled and said: "Get up! I'm in peace! Everything went well during this visit to Chengde! I have read all the important reports from all the yamen in the capital, and the errand was done well.
It's all very good, I'm very relieved! It's hard for everyone to wait here in such a cold weather..."
Ma Qi and Zhang Tingyu, who were riding behind the chariot, trembled a little when they heard Kangxi's voice, and looked at each other without saying a word. But Tong Guowei felt that it was too far from what He Zhuer said in his secret letter that "the dragon body is very weak", so he took a step forward and said with a smile
: "The emperor has worked hard all the way and looks a little cleaner. His complexion and energy seem to be better than when he left Beijing. This is really a blessing for the country!"
"It's hard to lose weight when you're old." Kangxi said with a smile, "I'm a little tired. I'll be fine after a few days of rest. My ministers, please kneel down and go back to work!" After saying that, he was about to drive into the palace, but
Seeing Wang Tuan take a step forward and hesitate to speak, he smiled and asked: "Old Wang Tuan, I am not in Beijing. Have you given me all the Yuquan mountains and waters I gave you?"
Wang Tuan did not expect that Kangxi would ask himself first. After being startled, he hurriedly replied: "I gave it to you according to the number. Long live the slave in the dust of driving. The Holy Lord is so kind to me. Even if I am broken into pieces, it is not enough to repay ten thousand people."
One!" Kangxi smiled and nodded, but before he could speak, Wang Juan said: "Long live, why don't you see the prince?"
"Prince?" Kangxi had known that Wang Tuan would never keep silent about this matter, but he didn't expect the stubborn old man to attack so early. He smiled blankly and said, "What are you asking him for?" Wang Tuan stared at Kangxi and said:
"My servant is the prince's master. The prince has the duty of being a king and a minister among all the officials, so he should pay his respects!"
This matter has been ups and downs, and has affected the hearts of the civil and military officials of the dynasty for many days. Wang Tong spoke bluntly, and everyone's hearts suddenly mentioned Lao Gao. Everyone pricked their ears and looked at Kangxi intently. Kangxi glanced at everyone,
He was really in trouble for a while. There was no clear edict for the prince's dethronement, so Wang Tuan was justified in asking him to see him. If Yin Reng showed up, he might cause endless trouble - he knew that Wang Tuan was posing a problem for him, but he didn't take advantage of him.
Solution! After half a day, Kangxi slowly said: "Kneel down and be patient. The prince's affairs will be decided soon. Hao Weng, you are a man of great learning. You must be cautious in what you say and do, and talk about the overall situation. I am here, and it is not suitable for Yinreng."
Accept the congratulations from all officials!"
"My servant never said that I would like to invite the prince to receive congratulations." Wang Guan refused to budge and ignored Kangxi's fierce eyes. He just said, "Rumors have been circulating in the capital recently that something happened to the prince in Chengde. I don't know what happened. I just
Please meet me to clear up all the doubts!"
Wang Tong pressed the question so hard that Kangxi had no way out. He couldn't help but feel angry, and said coldly: "It doesn't matter if I say it. Yinreng is unkind and unfilial, and he has been detained. He can't be seen at this moment!"
"Long live!" Wang Tuan knelt down and begged with tears, "It turns out it's true! I risked my life to make this statement: The prince has been in office for thirty-six years, and his kindness and filial piety are known to all the world! ... Once he is known by the villain!
False accusations and hasty abandonment will surely arouse resentment and cause changes in the heavens!" After saying this, he kowtowed again and again.
He spoke in a very serious tone. Kangxi, who had just returned to Beijing, was not happy at all. He was so angry that he was speechless as he stared at Wang Juan. All the officials from Tong Guowei down to him were so frightened that their faces turned pale.
"It seems that you don't want to give me peace for a moment!" Kangxi blushed and giggled, "You know what he has committed, and you dare to talk nonsense? 'Man blames', what can you blame me for? What does God have to say?
What has changed?”
"In the past, when Emperor Gaozu brought peace to the world, all the heroes sat on the beach and whispered, Zhang Liang reported that Emperor Gaozu called it 'everyone conspired to rebel,'" Wang Guan said calmly, "Now rumors are spreading in Beijing, which is shocking every day, and hundreds of officials have gathered to discuss and complain for the crown prince.
, that is, ‘human resentment’!”
"Ho!—what about the changes in the sky?"
"Long live the northern tour, the sky is clear and the air is calm. Today, when we return to Luan, haze and clouds are everywhere, the sad wind is like weeping, the yellow sand covers the sky, and the sun and moon are dim. This is a change in the sky!"
Kangxi raised his head to look at the sky, and it turned out that it was getting more and more gloomy. The gray-brown clouds pressed down low, drifting in the strong wind, and almost mixed with the yellow sand and dust barriers. Kangxi couldn't help but feel something in his heart, and he immediately calmed down, cold.
Leng said: "What kind of change is this? That day Wu Sangui rebelled, and the earthquake almost destroyed the Hall of Supreme Harmony! Wang Guan, go back and read a few more books!" After saying that, he shouted: "Let's drive!" and went inside.
All the ministers in the upper study followed in. Since there was no order, the officials did not dare to disperse. The officials waited in the wind for two hours, and it started to snow again. It was really miserable. Groups of people stamped their feet
With their feet warmed, some pretended to be careless and walked up to Wang Guan without saying a word; some consoled him, "The power of heaven is unpredictable, Hao Weng pays attention"; and some said, "The emperor is wise, and he may not be punished. I am a minister."
Everyone should love themselves." Some even pretended to be confused and said, "Teacher, what's going on? The emperor really wants to depose the prince?" Wang Tuan felt bright and took out the Xue Tao notes from his sleeve and said loudly: "You don't have to worry.
, these pieces of paper are related to the lives of many people, I will destroy it right now!" After saying this, he raised his beard and laughed, chewed the insurance policy to a pulp, stretched his neck and swallowed it. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
At the end of the day, the main door opened wide, and a group of eunuchs surrounded Li Dequan as he came out. The officials watched eagerly, and saw Li Dequan's face seemed to be filled with joy and sorrow. He walked to the middle and stood in the south, and announced: "There is a purpose!" The officials
Let’s all shout long live and listen to his preaching:
The Emperor of Fengtian Chengyun issued an edict: Yinreng violated the laws of our ancestors and did not obey my instructions. He abused the public, was violent and cruel, insulted the courtiers, was good at authority, gathered his party members, and watched my daily movements. In this way, he was unfilial and unkind, Taizu Taizong.
The world created by the ancestors and brought to peace by me cannot be handed over to this person! I am deposing the position of Prince Yinreng in order to satisfy the expectations of the people of the world. I admire this!
After everyone heard this, there was a deathly silence at first, and then everyone kowtowed and stood up silently. Only Wang Juan lay motionless, trembling all over, whimpering for a while, and then burst into tears. When he cried, everyone was even more upset.
, at a loss. Some came to persuade them with mournful faces, some cursed in their hearts, and some pretended to be dumbfounded, but in their hearts they cheered. Wang Tuan cried and said: "I'm old, I'm sorry, Crown Prince, I'm sorry... If I were a slave
We also went to Chengde, why did the ancestral temple and the country suffer such a big change..." Zhao Shenqiao, Zhu Tianbao, and Chen Jiayou, who were kneeling over there, became more and more sad. Zhu Tianbao choked up from crying, fell down, and fainted.
In front of the cold Meridian Gate.
"Master Wang," Li Dequan stared at it for a long time, closed the edict, stepped forward and gently advised him with tears in his eyes, "don't cry, it makes me feel very sad! Long Live the Lord has something to tell you to go back home and rest.
He also said, 'Please Wang Duan, don't listen to other people's gossip. The person who speaks is not guilty!'" After saying that, he called out, "Where is Mr. Wang's sedan chair? Help the old man up, you can wait on him!" (To be continued)
