The fifty-third chapter: Wu Sidao's Yongfu is eloquent, Longke is a poor house
Three consecutive edicts were issued, banishing Wang Guan, seizing Ma Qi, and deposing Zhang Tingyu. The Shang Study Room established in the eighth year of Kangxi has now existed in name only. This was already a major event that shocked the government and the public. Unexpectedly, the aftermath did not subside. After the Dragon Boat Festival in May, You Mingtang and Shi Shilun were also dismissed from their posts and questioned, and imprisoned in the Shengjiang Hutong Prison Temple for investigation. People were confused, and the imperial edict was issued again. Tian Wenjing, the chief envoy of Shandong, and Li Wei, the governor of Jiangsu, were imprisoned one after another, and even retired due to illness. Tong Guowei, who had been studying in seclusion for many years, was not immune. In the past, Kangxi would repeatedly consider these matters, consult with the ministers, and refute them again and again. However, these ensuing thunderous wraths had no warning beforehand and no warning afterward. During the discussion, there were all kinds of people to deal with, and they were from any "party", but most of them were capable officials who were known for their virtuous nature. So not only did the brothers seem to have fallen into the clouds and mist of Mount Lu, but many of the courtiers were inexplicably surprised and in panic all day long. Some people secretly rumored that Long Live the Lord was suffering from phlegm in his heart orifices and was suffering from madness.
After the July Festival, the cool breeze started to blow in Beijing. Yinzhen, who had nothing to do for a long time, received an order and was relieved of his duties as an errand in the Ministry of Internal Affairs and in charge of the Second Department of Criminal Household Affairs. He barely suppressed the panic in his heart. Yinzhen calmly went into the garden to pay his respects, and returned to the mansion with his legs as if they were filled with lead. He saw Dai Duo already waiting in the mansion, with jars of unopened old Fuzhou shochu and jars piled under the eaves. More than a dozen baskets of lucky oranges were stacked in front of Wanfu Hall. Dai Duo was playing against monk Wenjue, while Xingyin and Wu Sidao were sitting next to them watching the battle. Seeing Yinzhen coming in, everyone except Wu Sidao stood up to greet him. Dai Duo rushed to take a step forward. He knelt down and kowtowed and said, "Slave Dai Duo kowtows to my master!"
"You're back?" Yinzhen glanced at the gifts outside, waved his hands and sat down. He took a sip of the tea handed by the Chang Sui and asked lightly: "When did it arrive?" In the past few years, Dai Duo has been serving as foreign minister. He was dark and fat, with a shiny face and a low figure. He was wrapped in a black satin robe and exuded a strong aura. Seeing that Yinzhen looked unhappy, he said carefully: "I came back yesterday." , because I followed the instructions in the master's letter, I didn't dare to go back to the house to pay a visit first. I went to Changchun Garden to pay my respects to Lord Long Live. I only asked a few words and then came down. When I came in early this morning, Lord Pian had already gone out..." After that, he Presenting the gift list, Yinzhen took it, glanced at it, put it aside, paused for a moment, and said: "The most ruthless and unjust people in the world are you and Dai Duo! You use these things to excuse yourself every year. , every time I write a letter, I either cry about poverty or complain about it, so boring! Are you really that poor? I never eat wine. There are no ripe oranges. How can I use them when they are ripe? Follow me and pull them out. Sell it in the market, and you’ll have the money to go back!”
Dai Duo did not dare to speak after hearing this, but lowered his head to listen to his reprimand. Wu Sidao and Wen Jue looked at each other and smiled: "Fourth Master, what's wrong with you? You just lose your temper when you are fine. It's the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The mission is not going well?" Yinzhen let out a long breath, sat down on the chair, and said: "The mission... is gone. This is just right, nothing has to do and I am light! Don't I enjoy the blessing? The current situation , it’s really like a tree falling down and a hozen scattering. The workers take it and ask, what else can be done? There is nothing to do! Some people outside say that Banzai is crazy, but I don’t look at him like that. Is it okay to just manage the government in this way?" Monk Wenjue twirled the rosary beads in his hand quickly and said slowly: "Fourth master, don't be impatient. There is still news about Dai Duo. Let's take a closer look?" Yinzhen looked at it distractedly. He glanced at Dai Duo and said, "Your master is in a bad mood. Don't blame me for having a few outbursts."
"How dare you, slave!" Dai Duo bowed slightly and said, "I was waiting to meet you in the court room. Li Xiangguo of Anxi was also there and chatted for a few words. He also went in to pay his respects. When he talked about several elder brothers, the slave asked him,
Which elder brother do you think is the best? Li Guang said, 'All the elder brothers have their own strengths, but in comparison, Ba Ye seems to be better.'"
Yinzhen was shocked when he heard it, and sneered: "Okay! You didn't ask him - how could you see it?" "I didn't dare to ask that question," Dai Duo said, "I said: 'I'm not a lower official.
Replying to the old man, I know clearly below that what the eighth master gets is official popularity, and what the fourth master gets is popular popularity: Fujian folk saying, "if the noodles are ruined, you are looking for Lao Ba, if the lawsuit is clear, you are looking for Yinzhen" - this is
Proof! The fourth master is meticulous in making decisions and strict in rewards and punishments. The eighth master cannot compare!" Yinzhen said: "Why are you talking to him about this? When has Li Guangdi ever thought about serving the people? If you spread such a ballad, you will be rewarded by your ears.
If I tell the emperor, I might become suspicious again!"
"Fourth Master, there is no need to be afraid. There is no harm in the fact that such a rumor has reached Banzai's ears now!" Wu Sidao said with a smile, "Li Guangdi has been cautious all his life and did not climb into the study room. It's because Banzai simply didn't think he was talented enough.
You have failed!" Yinzhen suddenly remembered that Li Guangdi betrayed his friends, took concubines, and hid in mourning. Everyone in the government and the public knew about Li Guangdi's three regrets. Kangxi indeed only took his credit for learning, so he reluctantly allowed him to be favored throughout his life. Yinzhen couldn't help but
He nodded and sighed: "It's all fate! Now, like him and Chen Menglei, they are resting on high pillows, but talented ministers like Shi Shilun, Peng Peng, and You Mingtang have no easy end!"
Wu Sidao suddenly looked up to the sky and laughed, saying: "Fourth Master is so stupid! Do you really think that Long Live is here to punish these people? Is this why you are so upset and depressed these days?"
"you……"
"Fourth Master!" Wu Sidao's eyes flashed, "You really need to take a closer look at the emperor's mental skills of Long Live the Dragon!" He picked up his crutches, walked a few steps, and said suddenly: "The Long Live Dragon's body is not good, and he already knows that he can't afford it! Brother
Each has great ambitions, and the fight for the deer is getting more intense. If these capable people are not protected, they will inevitably fall deeper and deeper. Each one will support his own master, and he will not be able to lose in the future! Therefore, they must be deposed. Now - the safest place is no longer
Go to the study, not in the six departments, but in the Hell Temple! Don't be busy - this is one and two. One day in the future, the new king will ascend to power. If these people are not removed, they will inevitably regard themselves as elders, leaving the new king at a loss.
, now that they have 'committed crimes' one by one, and the new monarch is in power, and as soon as a piece of edict is issued, they must express gratitude to the new monarch! This will not only prevent them from falling into party disputes, but also prepare a group of capable ministers for the new monarch, long live your thoughts
Is it awesome?"
Yinzhen was horrified and shocked when he heard this, and murmured: "Oh... this is really... this is too... but what if there are some old and weak people who can't stand it?"
"Such a great good deed," Wu Sidao said with a hint of melancholy, "What does it matter if a few people die? Which temple doesn't have ghosts who have committed suicide?" Before he finished speaking, Cai Ying hurried in from outside and said: "Fourth Master, Fang
Mr. Baofang is visiting!”
Yinzhen was in great spirits, waved his hand and said: "Please step aside, I will greet you!" Wu Sidao stroked his beard and smiled and said: "They should avoid it, Fourth Master does not need to greet them, I will continue to play this game!"
It's a great pleasure to hear Fang Linggao's name and meet today." Everyone exited Wanfu Hall and saw Fang Bao, who looked like a long follower, entering the second door.
"It disturbs the fourth master's happiness!" Fang Bao came in with a little Xinu and said with a smile: "I have wanted to come here for a long time, but I was too busy and couldn't find the time..." Yinzhen dropped the chess piece in his hand and stood up.
, bowed to Fang Bao and said: "Mr. Linggao, what brought you here? Please sit down quickly!" Fang Bao sat down with a smile and said: "I just came out of Ma Zhongtang and went to see Lao Shi again.
Drop by to pay a visit to Fourth Master..." He took the tea that was offered to him, glanced at Wu Sidao, and then asked: "This gentleman is..."
Wu Sidao put the useless man into the box, glanced at this prominent and popular "commoner" dignitary, bowed slightly and said: "Wu Sidao - may I ask your surname, sir? Who is your name?" Fang Bao knew that this was from the past.
The protagonist of the Nanwei riot, the one who caused the most trouble, did not expect to be a disabled person, so he leaned over and said, "Fang Bao, whose courtesy name is Linggao." As he spoke, he handed over a famous card. Wu Sidao took it indifferently.
After looking at it, he saw the words "Tongfang Baoxunmu sincerely pays homage" written on it, so he handed it back and said perfunctorily: "I have long admired you!" Then he pointed to the chessboard and said: "The fourth master lost half of this game.
"
Fang Bao suddenly felt humiliated. Ever since Kangxi accepted him as a commoner during his southern tour, it can be said that no one in the emperor's circle had to listen to his advice, including the prince and Baylor, as well as the ministers and ministers.
Seeing that he didn't say compliments, why did Wu Sidao never seem to have heard of the word "Fang Bao"? He felt bored at that moment, walked over and examined the chess game, and after a long time, he smiled and said: "Mr. Wu!
In chess, we have just entered the middle game, so it is too early to decide the outcome!”
"Really?" Wu Sidao said cheerfully, "So Mr. Fang is also good at chess?" Seeing Fang Bao smile and not answer, Yinzhen hurriedly said: "Mr. Fang is a great Confucian. He has read all the Three Tombs and Five Classics, and knows the Qiu River in the sky.
The picture is highly appreciated by the emperor! You can't make mistakes in your thinking! I can't win when Mr. Fang teaches four pieces of chess!" Fang Bao hurriedly thanked him and said: "The prince has given me a reward, but Fang Bao dare not accept it!" Wu Sidao smiled.
He said: "Having said that, a cripple will not shed tears until he sees the coffin. Since Mr. Fang said that there is no winner in this game, why don't you take a few steps on behalf of the fourth master?"
Fang Bao originally wanted to avoid such a scornful person, but now he couldn't help but secretly get angry: You have the ability to win half of the fourth elder brother, but you want to win against me? Then he picked up the chess box with a smile and said: "It is better to obey orders than to be respectful."
Then he dropped a piece, crossed it into a dark corner, and ambush the killer. Without thinking, Wu Sidao moved the three, three, and one pieces back to the tip, and the two and four pieces were on standby. After a few moves, Fang Bao saw that his opponent was heavily guarded, and the piece seemed to be far away, as if it were real.
He is also weak, attacking left and right, looking behind and attacking forward, he is really not an ordinary person. Yinzhen looked at the side at a loss and did not understand the profound meaning of both sides. He couldn't help but secretly thought: Mr. Wu usually wins half of my life, it turns out that he has worked so hard.
Let’s do it!
"Brilliant!" After more than thirty moves, Fang Bao still couldn't regain the lead, so he sighed: "We are going to win half the piece!" Wu Sidao also put down the chess box gently and said with a smile: "We passed the game today.
Addiction. You are self-aware, which is admirable!" Fang Bao felt arrogant after hearing this, but he had no way to refute it. Thinking about it, it was unbearable, so he said: "I am a trivial chess player, is it worth being so proud of myself?
With such knowledge, I’m afraid I’m not very knowledgeable [Note 1].” Wu Sidao immediately retorted:
"I have read thousands of books, so what does it mean that I cannot understand others?"
"Have you read "Prison Notes"?"
"The book was not read under the Qin and Han Dynasties."
At this point, the two of them were already angry. Although they didn't show anger, their tone was as cold as ice. Yinzhen was in a dilemma, Wu Sidao giggled and said, "Since Mr. Fang is a well-known person, could you please give me the name of Tong just now?"
How do you say Fang Bao? According to people who can be called Tong, there are five in the world. There are Tonglu and Tongxiang in Zhejiang, Tongzi and Tongcheng in Anhui, and Tongbai in Henan. He calls himself 'Tong Fangbao', and students are puzzled!"
"Younger!" Fang Bao was startled by his question. He took a sip of tea and sneered, "Studying is important to nourish the Qi, not the tongue! Although Tongcheng Fang Bao has a false reputation, after all, everyone in the literary world knows that I use
The three words 'Tong Fang Bao' are just hiding from each other, but they have become your handle! Since your name is 'Si Dao', I don't know what Tao you are thinking about?"
Wu Sidao had no expression on his face. He bowed slightly and said, "Sir! The students still don't understand the words 'to hide one's name from others'! It's like a crane in the clouds flying around the emperor's house and saying, '
"Seclusion" - the reason is difficult to understand. I am the parent of the word "thinking". If you ask me what I am thinking about, I might as well tell you bluntly: The wise and wise men of ancient times were modest and indifferent, and did not live in dangerous buildings.
On the side of the ruins, there is no place for mechanical struggle in the heart. I just said "long admiration" is not an empty word. Prince Yong came back several times and said that he taught the Four Books to his brothers in the Imperial Study Room, and he taught it well. However, the essence of a university lies in sincerity, and sincerity is the essence.
In Shen Du, you must call it "Xunli". Is it really to nourish one's own energy and cultivate oneself, or is it just a bit of a "near name"? You quoted Zhu Xi's words to criticize the corrupt scholars of this world, which sounds very happy, but in the end is it for enlightenment, or a bit "competitive"
'What? Cultivation of oneself and enlightenment is the law of heaven, but the pursuit of fame and success is human desire. If selfish desires cannot be overcome, then is the law of heaven mixed with water?"
Wu Sidao kept talking, and not only Yinzhen was dazzled by what he heard, but Fang Bao was also dumbfounded, looking at this steady and calm scholar in surprise. Wu Sidao gently folded the folding fan in his hand, put it on the table and sighed
Said: "In the past, when I was a student, I admired you as a writer, but in recent years, I haven't seen your good articles published in the world for a long time. Why? I don't know why! You, sir, think to yourself, you are in this place, at this time,
Dealing with such people and doing such things, even if you want to be safe, you are afraid that it will be difficult to do so. How can you form a good chapter in literary thoughts? His thinking is a fool, hiding under the shelter of the fourth master, with a glimpse, his words are straight, and his heart is also
That's right, sir, I'm sorry!" After saying that, he lowered his head and looked at the remaining pieces of the game without saying a word.
"I would like to be taught!" Fang Bao finally regained his composure. These words were like a wake-up call and an inspiration to him. He actually bowed and said, "Thank you so much - Fourth Master, you have such a fearful friend. I will be with you every day."
"Side, it's such a great blessing for you! Mr. Wu, I invite you to visit Tongcheng next year and talk about wine with you again. Farewell!" After saying that, he bowed and left. Yinzhen went straight to Yimen before he came back.
Wu Sidao held up his palms and smiled, then said: "Why did you provoke him for no reason?"
Wu Sidao looked a little tired and took a deep breath and said: "Fourth Master, have you ever thought about it? This person won the imperial examination. Li Guangdi is the room master. Li Guangdi didn't ring the wooden bell in front of Long Live. He wanted to ask him for help, but this person
But he obeyed his words! At this critical moment, the fourth master cannot make a single mistake... Sigh! It's really difficult to deal with someone like Fang Bao!" Yinzhen glanced at Wu Sidao, and a sudden thought occurred in his heart.
Thoughts: The man named Wu is too scheming... But he said with a smile: "You persuade him to return to the hermit spring forest and leave the place of right and wrong, which is also the heart of a Bodhisattva." Wu Sidao said in a daze: "We have done our best, then we will
It depends on fate!"
The sky turned cloudy outside at some point, and suddenly a gust of wind wrapped in stars, rain, and mist burst through the curtains, causing Yinzhen and Wu Sidao to shrink.
Destiny was at stake, and the whole court was paying attention, but no one thought that such a major matter would fall on the head of Longkodo, the small infantry commander of the capital. Half a month after Fang Bao returned the mountain with the gold, a green cloth official
The sedan was carried into the palace of Changchun Garden. Zhang Tingyu got down from the tightly covered sedan, turned around and said: "You are waiting inside for the call." Then he ordered Xing Nian, "all the imperial doctors and eunuchs."
The palace maids and others have all left the palace." After saying that, he opened the curtain and came in. He stood in front of the couch and said softly: "Long live Longkodo is here."
Kangxi lay half-dressed on the big pillow. His face was gray and dark, and his wrinkles were as motionless as a knife. He was closing his eyes to rest. After a long time, Fang Quran opened his eyes and said, "Call in." After a moment,
Hearing the sound of boots, Longkodo came in, kowtowed without his hat, and said: "Slave Longkodo, I wish you long live Jin'an!" Kangxi did not shout, but nodded slightly and said to Zhang Tingyu: "Read it to him!"
"Hey!" Zhang Tingyu bowed, took out two edicts from a small gold box on Kangxi's desk and said: "Long Keduo, I have been ordered to read out the edict to you!"
Longkodo was taken aback. He stared at the steady and self-possessed Zhang Tingyu in panic, and kowtowed deeply. Zhang Tingyu read in detail: "The Chalongkodo party has attached itself to the emperor's brother, and has disrupted the government and harmed the people. He will be punished with death immediately! I appreciate this."
!" Longkodo never expected that he secretly summoned himself into the palace in order to grant death! He was so shocked that cold sweat broke out on his forehead. After a while, he kowtowed and said: "I am guilty...I accept the order!"
"What do you think?" Kangxi stared at Longkodo coldly and asked, "Is there anything to argue with?" Longkodo suppressed his anger, kowtowed and said tremblingly: "The thunder, rain and dew are all your kindness.
Since Long Live allowed me to defend myself, I should tell my master with all my heart and tears. It is true that there are many members of the Tong family who are affiliated with the Eighth Prince. However, because I lost my father when I was young, I have a stubborn temperament and offends my own clan. I cannot be tolerated.
The leader of the clan, Tong Guowei... the emperor went on a western expedition, and the slaves escaped from Khovd on the emperor's shoulders. The emperor was specially assigned to the guerrilla duty, and was repeatedly ostracized for taking on the role of Tong Kefei, who fled the battle. You, the emperor, know all this.
..." As he spoke, he fell to the ground and sobbed unable to control himself. Thinking of the past, Kangxi felt sad, and two lines of old tears flowed out silently. He quickly gathered his mind and nodded: "I know all this. But this edict may not necessarily be used.
Got it, Zhang Tingyu is the one who issued the edict, he will make the decision from now on, and he will fill in the empty days on the edict. Tingyu, please read another secret edict from me!"
Zhang Tingyu nodded silently and said: "Long Keduo listened to the decree: Long Keduo was appointed as the crown prince's Taibao with his original product, and became the minister of bodyguards, minister of the study, and still held the post of commander of the infantry of the capital. This is the 60th year of Kangxi's reign.
The third day of October.”
"Ah?" Longkodo's eyes widened in shock, and he said after a while: "Long live this?"
"I will give you the sorrow of death and the joy of life." Kangxi's voice was low but very clear. As he spoke, he ordered Zhang Tingyu to help him sit up, coughed dryly, and said: "You must forgive me for my difficulty.
, I have no choice but to take this step in order to prevent the country from falling into the hands of villains. If you are loyal to your duties and accept the will, the previous edict will be dismissed. If you serve without success, on the day when the new king ascends to the throne,
It’s your death date! The same goes for Zhang Tingyu, he also has two copies of this kind of edict!”
Longkodo didn't know whether it was because of fear or admiration, his lips trembled, and he couldn't find the words to respond for a moment. Kangxi ignored him and said calmly: "If you are in the small family, I should call you cousin.
But the affairs of the Heavenly Family are related to billions of people, and these personal relationships cannot be followed. That day you escaped from the rebels with me on your back, and you only had a crotch. You let me eat it, you chewed grass roots, and you just got a gourd of water.
You are doing my best, and you are drinking horse urine. So you have the desire to cut off your penis and eat the emperor. I think you are the Jie Zitui of this dynasty. After the war was over, I forgot about you. It was my fault that I buried you for many years...
..." Before he finished speaking, Longkodo had already shed tears. Kangxi sighed: "You can see the difficulties faced by the emperor and his ministers! I have thought about it over and over, but I have no favor to give you, so I have to issue this edict, and you can fulfill me.
, if you understand me, maybe you can become a famous minister in future generations, and all my hard work will be in vain..."
"Long live the Lord..." Longkodo fell to the ground and cried bitterly: "I am willing to do it for you..."
Kangxi waved his hand slightly and said: "Don't be like this. How can there be any substitution between life and death? I have done so many things and have been vigorous all my life. I have no regrets. For example, I have finished writing a book. All in all, I have no regrets.
"If you can help me write this last volume, it will be a blessing for me..." After saying that, he lay down relaxedly and said, "Tingyu, you are all ministers of Tuogu, you might as well talk in detail here, I am very tired.
Sorry, my heartbeat can't stop, so I'm just leaning here to listen..."
"Yes. Brother Long, please take a seat." Zhang Tingyu wiped his tears and said, "The emperor's edict is in two parts. One is to record the achievements of his life and the purpose of governing the world, and the other is to pass on the throne."
[Note 1] A person who has read thousands of volumes is called a "tongren". (To be continued)
