The fifty-first time: Celebrating the celebration, sending meteorites to the thousand old people's banquet, Kangxi dyeing
Yin's army went smoothly. In the 59th year of Kangxi's reign, he stationed in Xining. He followed the emperor's orders and gathered troops from Mongolia, Hui and Tibet in Qinghai. After hearing the news, Alabutan quickly led the troops stationed in Lhasa and fled west in a hurry.
Yinyuan wanted to block his return route, cut off the grain road from Fuba City in Xinjiang to Lhasa, and annihilate him all at once. He then thought that the beginning of next spring would mark the 60th anniversary of Kangxi's ascension to the throne, and all places would report good news to the court.
If something goes wrong, wouldn't it mean that two years of hard work would be in vain, just dropping a bamboo basket to fetch water? In addition, Yinhu's letter repeatedly warned, "Don't be impatient, as it will hurt the Holy Spirit's knowledge of people." After thinking about it again and again, he gave up the thought of meritorious service. He said "
The situation of "Great Victory in Lhasa" was compiled into a table, and Orundai was sent to Beijing at night, first to "say hello to Amma", and secondly to "see what the Eighth Master, Fourth Master and the others are doing, and what they have to do in the west.
Come back quickly and repay me."
After receiving Jun's order, Elundai rushed to Beijing without stopping. It was already the fifth day of the first lunar month of the 60th year of Kangxi's reign. It was still the New Year in Kyoto. He rushed to Changchun Garden to see Kangxi coming out. Elundai didn't even return home, so he rushed
Go to Prince Lian's Mansion at Chaoyangmen to see Yinsu.
"Long live the meeting!" After listening to Elundai's narration, Yinhu contemplated for a long time and said with a smile: "This trip will be difficult for you." He has been sick at home in the past few years, and his face is red and bright.
Yiyi, who had just sent away a group of officials who came to "visit the patient", was even more happy to see Elundai again. He asked: "What did Long live say?" Elundai drank Yinhushang.
He took the ginseng soup and said: "My master said that I have been tired this year and that I have no strength at all. He also said that since my servant is back and there are no big things ahead, he told me to go back in the spring. If there is a will, call me
Just sent it to the Ministry of War. They also praised the Fourteenth Master for his promise. He went out to practice for a while, and the memorial he wrote looked much more mature and steady." Yinhu said: "Don't talk about Amale, I am just an idler, standing by.
It was tiring for him to watch! Those officials told lies to whitewash the peace, but he believed them to be true. The Fourteenth Master went to the front to express Wei, and the provinces in the rear urged the departments to report "Le Lose" military rations. This "Le Lose" was originally
It’s something that you are willing to serve. Tian Wenjing in Shandong drove people crazy and made them happy to lose! He even forced his whole family to jump into a well! It’s hard to tell the truth from the lies nowadays, but my fourth brother likes it like this. Is there any way?"
Orundai returned from the battlefield in the bitter cold desert to this flowery world and the land of gentleness. Listening to Yinhu's clear talk, he felt a sense of disgust for some reason. He quickly calmed down and said: "That's what everyone is talking about."
Human beings are different, so their moods are also different. When I went out to fight, I was like a bloody gourd. When I came back to Beijing, I felt awkward everywhere, and I couldn't even walk well. What a fucking weird thing! Just now, Long Live said
, the Ministry of Rites is preparing for the Qiansou Banquet, which is something new that has never happened before. I told Long Live that I want to see the excitement before leaving."
"You have to go back." Yinhu sat up straight from the easy chair and said, "Now is not the time to enjoy happiness. The Fourteenth Master cannot live without you. Have you forgotten my instructions before leaving?" Elundai said with a smile.
: "Nothing is wrong with the Fourteenth Master. Yabuqi and the others are following, what can happen? The Fourteenth Master clearly claims to be the general king, but in fact, except for soldiers, everything is restricted. Even the supply of grain and grass is handled by Nian Gengyao.
Fortune. What other thoughts does the Fourteenth Master have, and how can he act?"
This was the first time I heard about it, and Yinzhen couldn't help but feel something in his heart. What does it mean that Nian Gengyao has been so far away from him in the past two years, flickering uncertainly? Could it be that even Yinzhen is dreaming of being an emperor now? But there is no one Yinzhen has made friends with.
, and did not hold military power. In Kangxi's speech, he only praised him for his ability to govern. The four words "talent for governing" can be used for prime ministers and ministers, but they can be used for the emperor... He shook his head, already
I concluded that Nian Gengyao was on the orders of Kangxi to be wary of Yin. But he was a little unsure, because since Gao Fuer disappeared inexplicably, he only knew that Zheng Chunhua who was hiding in Prince Yong's Mansion was also dead, and no other news could be dug out. I was heartbroken.
Thinking of countless thoughts, Yinhu said: "Don't misunderstand me. I am seriously ill now, and I have no ambitions. I hope that my fourteenth brother will be proud and proud in the future? I just thought that you were in the Department of Science and Technology in the past.
Bu Duo saved the New Year's life. With this level, he is much safer when you are in the Fourteenth Master's camp. So it is better not to leave the Fourteenth Master. It should be noted that the situation only lasts a few years, and big changes are imminent.
No one can tell what the situation will be like!”
"That's what the Eighth Master said." Erundai listened to his lies and kept serious. He laughed secretly in his heart, but said in his mouth, "In that case, I will leave tomorrow and the day after. I will also have to pay a visit to another master's house."
Hu Shao'er, go back and give a reply to the Fourteenth Master." After saying that, seeing that Yinzhen was speechless, Fang Ci went out to look for Yinzhen.
Prince Yong was not at home, and the housekeeper Cai Ying told Elundai, "The fourth master is in the palace and said that if you want to meet someone important, please go to the Hall of Supreme Harmony and Tiren Pavilion to find him." Elundai had no choice but to go to Donghua again.
Fortunately, the emperor was not in the Forbidden City, the gates were relatively loose, and they were all acquaintances, so he did his best and let Elundai in. As expected, he saw Yinzhen leading a large group of eunuchs directing the construction of a colorful shed with reed mats.
"Isn't that when Lao E is back?" Yinzhen, with gray hair and face, was gesticulating. When he turned around and saw Elundai coming over, he laughed and said, "Why are you tanned like this? It's dark and purple. The ones in the temple
Like Zhou Cang? It’s been a long and tiring journey. Let’s take some free time tomorrow evening and have a good chat!” Elundai hurriedly paid his respects and said, “I just came back. I went to see Long live first and then again.
The Eighth Master, before leaving, the Fourteenth Master repeatedly asked him to come back and say hello to the Master, and to look at the Fourth Master. He said that he was in Beijing on weekdays, but he didn't realize it. When he went away, he was really thinking about the Fourth Master!" Yinzhen took the place of E.
Lundai patted the dust on his shoulder, looked at it for a long time, and sighed: "Thank you for thinking about him. These minions of mine follow me in Beijing to run such spreads, some of them complain, and some of them get sick! Look!
Look at you, I think my brother must be like this... I don’t know how to endure hardships! It’s cold today, and there is no military situation ahead. Since you are back, just stay for a few days to nourish yourself, and then leave when you are warm - what is missing?
Just tell me something."
An indescribable feeling suddenly arose in Elundai's heart. He was afraid of comparison in everything, and he only had these few caring words. How could he not have the magnanimous and kind-hearted Eighth Master? He lowered his head and pondered for a while, and said: "Long Live Master also has this."
I mean, it’s just that Master Ba has already told me to go back early. I am his disciple, so I can’t disobey him.” Yinzhen smiled and said, “There’s no need to hesitate, I have a will for you, what are you afraid of? What a loss.
You are still a character who doesn't care about heaven and earth!" He said this and Erundai also laughed. Seeing that Yinzhen was really busy, he resigned and went straight into the palace to pay tribute to Yinzhen and his mother, Concubine De.
The officials of the Ministry of Rites were busy on the first day of the Lunar New Year and the fifteenth day of the Lunar New Year, and then they went all out to prepare for the "Thousands of Old Banquets". They worked like a revolving door until the beginning of March, and finally everything was ready. This was a major event in the sixty-year celebration, but it was Kangxi's birthday.
He has his own unique ideas. Every year on New Year's Day, the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, and the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month, there are all altars, offering sacrifices to the temple, worshiping the ancestral temple, offering sacrifices to heaven and earth, receiving congratulations from hundreds of officials, listening to the poem "Longevity without Borders", and writing Bailiang style poems... He already feels vulgar.
. Now that I am over the age of 10 and have been enjoying peace for a long time, why not gather these old people who are about the same age as me together to have a happy birthday? His original plan was to invite dozens of old people to just sit around and listen to the old people.
Narrating family life is also one of the fun things in life. Unexpectedly, when Ma Qi went to the Ministry of Rites to convey the decree, it turned into a big deal. The Ministry of Rites immediately issued a memorial. Throughout the Ming Dynasty, the emperor respected the elderly and the virtuous, and advocated filial piety. He only talked about it, but no one practiced it. Very soon
It is rare to sit together with old people from the countryside. Since Kangxi's move was to promote civilization and set an example for future generations, it should be equally affected by rain and dew. Dozens of people should be invited, and it is difficult to decide who to invite and who not to invite. Therefore, the Ministry of Rites stipulates that all elderly people over sixty years old
, those in Beijing were received by the emperor in person, and those in various places were under the supervision of local governors, and the guardians held banquets on behalf of the emperor. Only then did Kangxi realize that this kind of thing was not something that the emperor could do alone. Although he found it funny, he had to comply with the report.
Then the trouble got bigger.
March 18th was the official day. Kangxi got up early. Led by Zhang Tingyu and Ma Qi, thousands of cars and horses left Changchun Garden and entered the Forbidden City. They went to Fengxian Hall, Dagao Hall and Shouhuang Hall to pay homage.
Then he went to the Qin'an Palace, picked up some incense from Dou Tan, and then lined up Luan Yu to enter the Zhongcui Palace to pay homage to the portrait of the Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang. When You Mingtang, the Minister of Rites, saw Emperor Kangxi, he hurriedly stepped forward and held the car stall, bowed and asked: "Hundred officials
We are all waiting in Tianjie to ask for orders. Should we be congratulated in the Qianqing Palace or in the Yangxin Palace?"
"Let's go to the Qianqing Palace. The Yangxin Hall is too small. People come in in groups of three, six or nine, and they all talk in clichés. It's better to just kowtow in the Qianqing Palace. The old people are all waiting at the Taihe Hall.
Don't tire them too much." Kangxi said. Seeing that it was Wu Dan's guard, he waved and said with a smile: "Old man! You follow me!" After saying that, he entered Zhongcui Palace. Dozens of officials accompanying him came
They all stopped and waited outside the hanging flower door.
Kangxi stopped talking and entered the main hall with a solemn expression. He knelt twice and kowtowed six times to the portrait of Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang in the middle. He stood up, bowed again, raised his head and looked at the portrait carefully without saying a word.
.
"Master," Wu Dan saw Kangxi's foolish look on his face, which looked both sad and joyful. He knew that it would be useless to stay here for a long time, so he forced a smile and said: "The spirit of the old Buddha in heaven will definitely be very happy to see the master's achievements now.
Excuse me! But today is not a day of sacrifice, and there are so many people waiting outside, so why not go earlier. Tomorrow is the anniversary of Lafayette’s death, and the old servant will accompany Long Live here to cry bitterly. I’m afraid it will be better.”
Kangxi nodded and turned around, glanced at the empty hall, walked out slowly, and said as he walked: "I have already sent an order to Wei Dongting to come, I wonder if he has come?" Wu Dan's heart sank, and he left Yinzhen
Knowing that Wei Dongting had also passed away, he said: "He was not in good health. If he doesn't arrive at this time, he will not be able to come." Kangxi also murmured: "Life, old age, illness and death are inevitable. Yes, as long as he can crawl, he will
They will definitely come. There are fewer and fewer old people, fewer and fewer..."
As they came out, Ma Qi and Zhang Tingyu hurriedly stepped forward and gently helped Kangxi get on the bed. Kangxi caught a glimpse of Wang Wan standing far away, so he called over and asked, "Why are you here if you are not waiting in the Hall of Supreme Harmony?" ?”
"I am very happy to have you live forever, and I would like to report something." Wang Tuan held a folded book in both hands and handed it over, and said, "This is the most important thing in the world. Please review it silently!"
"Oh? The most important thing in the world?" Kangxi smiled, took the folded book, opened it, and saw that it was written in regular eight-point regular script: "In order to request the emperor's fourth elder brother Yinzhen to be the crown prince, the king knelt down and played... ..." Kangxi was startled for a moment, but did not mention the matter of losing money, and asked: "It seems that your body and bones are much better. Have you used the medicine I gave you?"
Wang Dao suffered from red dysentery, and the name of the medicine given by Emperor Kangxi was: Dipsacus. It was for this medicine that he made bold suggestions. When Kangxi asked about it, he said, "I have recovered, and I have been given the medicine by the Holy One. Extremely grateful!”
Kangxi said with a pun: "The medicine I give you is a magical prescription for treating red dysentery. It is clearly stated in "Compendium of Materia Medica". You have to read it carefully. This medicine needs to be heated. If it is not heated, the effect will not be obvious. You can rest assured." Let’s go.” After saying that, he went to Qianqing Palace to receive congratulations.
A total of 997 elderly people participated in the feast. They entered the palace in sedan chairs before dawn and were placed in front of the platform of Taihe Hall to wait. Those over seventy years old were placed in Tiren Pavilion and Baohe Hall. The rest were dining under the banquet tent. They were all invited from the Kinki region of Beijing. For fear of trouble, the governor of Zhili would greet the weaker ones on their behalf. Although the old people were already hungry, they were very excited and sat down. Or standing in small groups on the big platform to point out the palace. Some gentry who had served as officials and had not seen each other for many years gathered together to reminisce about the same years, reminisce about the old days, and talk about entering Hong Kong. There were also a class of gentry who entered this splendid palace for the first time. Looking around the Forbidden City, I want to remember everything here, and make up my mind on how to write this epitaph when I go back. In the midst of chaos, I see Li Dequan, Xing Nian and a group of deacons and eunuchs coming from the north of the three main halls to pay for the salary in Changyin Pavilion. They sat facing west on the platform, followed by dragon flags and treasure flags, and a bright yellow soft sedan surrounded by civil and military officials came meandering over. Li Dequan waited for Xing Nian to throw off the quiet whip, and then shouted loudly: "Long live Kangxi, the Buddha is here!"
"Long live!" The old people hurriedly returned to their seats, fell down on the ground and shouted loudly. Immediately, the drum music was loud, and sixty-four palace maids in full costumes danced and sang to the beat, waving tassel fans:
The prosperous age of Zhongtian is peaceful, the auspicious mai and golden harvests are fulfilled. The white elephants of Zou and Yu come out to wish the emperor together, and the songs of Songyue are heard in the long live... The city is full of greenery and beauty, the imperial palace is thousands of miles away, and the clothes and cultural relics are everywhere The time is prosperous, the corner of the sea is peaceful and quiet, the police are boundless, and the streets are dancing and singing are peaceful. Happy today, Jin Ou will rule the Qing Dynasty for ten thousand years!
Amidst the singing and dancing, Kangxi slowly got off the sedan chair and stood under the eaves of the Taihe Palace to the south to listen quietly. When he heard "unify the Qing Dynasty for ten thousand years", he suddenly thought of Gao Shiqi and turned to ask Zhang Tingyu beside him: "Why didn't the Dan people come? "
"Long live, look carefully," Zhang Tingyu said with a low smile, "He is in the third row, and the one with white hair next to him is Chen Menglei from the third master's house."
When Kangxi looked at it, he saw it. He searched with his eyes and found that Fang Bao and Li Guangdi were inside. Then he saw Party Secretary Li and Samuha, an old pair of partners. He remembered that the two of them rushed from Guangzhou during the San Francisco rebellion. Kangxi couldn't help but sigh with emotion at the past when he returned to Beijing to report the letter. He was distracted and had stopped singing. Ma Qi saw that he was stunned and said hurriedly: "Long live, can you give me a feast?"
"Well!" Kangxi woke up with a start, nodded hurriedly and said with a smile, "I have already had breakfast. A man who is full does not know that a man who is hungry is hungry. Let's start the banquet!"
In an instant, it became lively. Hundreds of eunuchs came from the imperial kitchen, placing cold dishes and eight treasures of water and land arranged in wonderful patterns. Yinzhi was the leader, followed by Yinzhi and other seventeen emperors holding pots and cups. They arrived in Taihe first.
His Highness, the chief minister, wished Kangxi longevity. Kangxi asked Yinzhi, "Why don't you see the fourth and eighth princes?"
"Reply to Ama." Yinzhi smiled with a smile on his face and bowed to answer, "The fourth elder brother is taking care of the tea in the imperial tea room, and he will come over immediately. As for the eighth brother... his illness is still not cured, and I'm afraid it will ruin the joy of longevity.
asked for leave."
Kangxi had a dull face, feeling unhappy because he saw the two dragons playing with a pearl in the cold dish. The two dragons were vividly grabbing the purple goose egg with their teeth and claws, and said: "I'm sending this message to Yinzhen. I'm tired these days, so there's no need to come and stand up -
- Give him this plate!" He changed his smile and said, "These old people are all guests invited by me. For example, as family members, you and your nephews should go to each table and take turns to drink - don't rely on force, you can't be used to it.
For wine, just use some mountain wine - it's a pity that there are too few of the senior colleagues around me today."
"That's right!" Yin poured a glass of wine for Kangxi seriously and said, "What a pity. My son heard that Uncle Wei passed away yesterday. Not to mention the master, even I was sad all night..." Kangxi only ate
After half a glass of wine, when he heard this, he put down the glass, his face was very sad. Yinzhi immediately understood Yinzhen's intentions, and when he looked up at Yinzhen, he was staring at Kangxi with his eyes faintly, and Yinzhi couldn't help but hit him
A shiver!
Kangxi had already made up his mind that he would never get angry with his sons who were harboring evil intentions. He was sure of his decision. When he saw his sons respectfully approaching the table and asking for drinks, he got up, slowly walked around the table, and invited everyone to drink.
.Going to the fourth table in the back row, Kangxi saw two old men sitting at the table having a drink. He looked carefully and said in surprise: "Aren't these Feng Zhiren and Peng Xueren?" The two people were not prepared for Kangxi to call their names.
, hurriedly stood up and said: "Yes! Master Ankang, it is rare that he still remembers us!" Kangxi smiled and said: "Then how could you forget? You two are both capable river stewards. Together with Chen Huang, you first followed Jin Fu and then Yu
Jackie Chan, the Yellow River has been cleared several times - come! I will drink this cup with you!" After that, he raised his glasses, drank, patted the two of them on the shoulders and walked towards Li Guangdi's banquet. Turning around all the way,
After drinking with more than twenty old ministers, Kangxi already felt that his steps were erratic when he turned to Gao Shiqi.
Gao Shiqi also has gray hair, but due to good maintenance, his face is red and full of energy, but his temperament seems very stable, without the free and elegant, humorous and funny look of the past. No one who doesn't know would think that
He was once known as one of the four important officials of the Xi Dynasty together with Mingzhu and Suo'etu. When Gao Shiqi saw Kangxi coming, he stood up quickly and said with a smile: "Long live, I am compiling books in the history museum. I will see my master in a few days."
.The master will not refuse to persuade the slave to drink. He only advises the master to stop drinking..."
"What?" Kangxi said with a smile, "You said that my ability to drink is not as good as yours?" Gao Shiqi said hurriedly, "How dare you! Master knows that this slave only knows a little about medicine, and wine is harmful to the body, so it is better to drink less! Master, since
With that said, I am willing to drink together on behalf of my master." After that, he picked up the cup and poured two cups in a row. He raised one cup in front of Kangxi, drank it by himself, and then ate another cup himself. Kangxi sighed: "
You are proficient in medicine, and I am no layman. I know my health well. Now that I have said that, I will skip this glass of wine." After that, he left.
Back on the throne, Kangxi felt even more tired and was too lazy to move his legs. Ma Qi saw that his face was turning red and green, so he tugged on the corner of Zhang Tingyu's clothes and whispered: "The emperor doesn't look good, have you seen it?
Zhang Tingyu had already seen it and was thinking of a way to think of it, so he said: "We must hold on to the scheduled banquet at Shenshi. Otherwise, it will cause a lot of trouble..." Ma Qi took out his watch and looked at it. There was still half an hour left.
He asked, "Can you do something about the clock?"
"Okay!" Prince Zhang Ting clasped his hands together, "It's really yours! I'll make arrangements right away!" After that, he turned around and went out, called the eunuch of Gongchen Room, and whispered a few words. The eunuch nodded and came over to ask for the order:
"Master, the time of application has arrived, and all the family members in the palace are waiting inside. Please ask for a break..." Kangxi stood up. When more than a thousand people on the platform saw him standing up, they all left the table and fell down, kowtowing and saying: "Thank you.
Long live grace!"
Kangxi felt that his heart was beating fast and his ears were ringing. He calmed himself down and said with a hearty smile: "We are all elderly people. It is not easy to get together. I should have kept you for a while. I just built a long tent thousands of miles away and held a feast."
We'll see you there eventually. Let's work hard together to have more meals. After my seventieth birthday, I'll invite you to talk about it again!"
"Long live!"
Kangxi nodded with a smile, and with the support of Li Dequan and Xing Nian, he went to the Zhonghe Hall for a short rest: here were the tribute gifts from various provinces, and he wanted to see them. The Zhonghe Hall was full of dazzling things, and birthday gifts were placed around the hall.
Yao, chess, Lin, Pu, Qiu, Wan, Yu, Gui, Bi, Zhang, Hu... everything is available, and some are favored by Kangxi, who presented rare editions of books, Song paper, Song ink, Dong Xiangguang's calligraphy and paintings, and stickers
Yellow signs were piled everywhere. Kangxi looked at it for a while, then went to the south window, picked up a dark stone, and asked, "What is this?"
"This is a gift from the Fourteenth Master." Xing Nian replied, "It is said to be some kind of meteorite that fell from the sky, and there are words on it..."
Kangxi put on his flower glasses and looked at it carefully. The stone was iron blue and was about the size of a tea bowl. When he examined it carefully, he found that there were several seal characters protruding along the stone ribs on the back, but they were the four characters "Hundred Years of Long Luck". Somehow, he suddenly remembered
Zhu Yuanzhang's sentence in "The Song of Sesame Cake" said, "Since ancient times, barbarians have had no luck for a hundred years." He couldn't help but trembled his hands and murmured: "The Emperor of Qin, Yan Jia, a meteorite fell..." Before he could finish the sentence, his heart suddenly palpitated, and in front of his eyes he trembled.
The golden flowers were everywhere, and his legs were weak, and he almost fell to the ground. Li Dequan and Xing Nian were frightened, and they fought hard. Zhang Tingyu and Ma Qi, with white faces, screamed in surprise and rushed forward to hold up the limp Kangxi.
Calling softly, he stood on the Xumi throne for a while. Zhang Tingyu shouted to the panicked people: "Don't make a mess! Immediately notify the Taiyuan Hospital to correct the situation, and don't make any publicity!"
"Calling..." Kangxi regained consciousness slightly, his face flushed, half leaning on the chair, and said feebly: "Calling... Chuan Gao... Gao Shiqi also came in to check... Check the pulse!" (To be continued)
