The 40th time, Miss Shi's hair is disheveled, and Wu Xian
The Aobai Mansion was suddenly ransacked, which shocked Beijing. The people from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the patrol office didn't know what had happened. They wanted to break into the house to check the situation, but they were almost detained by the Iron Beggar's people.
The copied things were piled up like a hill in front of the hall, and the iron beggar personally sent people to sort them into categories and register them in a register.
Mrs. Rong of Aobai was imprisoned in the east wing. There were only five eldest girls, Juxiu, Pinggui, Suqiu, Moju and Caiping, in front of her. When the servants of Ao Mansion heard the word "property raid", it seemed as if the king was missing.
The nest was in disorder like bees. Some took a long leave, and some resigned from their houses and found other jobs. The iron beggar only imprisoned the people of Aobai's own branch, but did not restrain the rest. There were three people in the family.
Of the four hundred people in the family, more than two hundred have gone, and only some servants who gave birth to children are still clinging to their nests and unable to leave.
Although her family suffered such an unexpected disaster, Rong could still remain calm and composed. For several days in a row, the inside and outside were like a mess, and the reports coming from different channels came one after another, and she was able to deal with it calmly.
"Juxiu, all of you, come here!" Ms. Rong suddenly spoke while sitting on the kang in the lower room where Juxiu used to live. Several girls stood aside with their heads lowered, listening to her talk, "What happened to the master?"
What's going on, this family is no longer what it is. Those of you who have relatives who are visiting relatives, and those who have families, go home!" At this point, she felt that her eyes were astringent, and she wiped her tears and said, "Master Ban in the mansion over there.
, I have long seen that he is not a serious person, our master does not listen to others' advice, and keeps getting close to him. - Although I don't know about those things about them, I must think it is nothing!"
After Jianmei heard these words, she felt an indescribable feeling in her heart. It turned out that she came to Beijing for revenge and was full of anger to make enemies of the Manchus. Unexpectedly, she met Wei Dongting, a close friend from her childhood who was determined to take revenge.
Following Kangxi, his adoptive father Shi Longbiao also surrendered to the Qing Dynasty, and unknowingly he was also involved in the political whirlpool of Kangxi's seizure of the palace. But in the past few years, he got along with Mrs. Rong of Obai, and became increasingly close. This
Although the Rong family was very strict in internal affairs, they were very kind to the lowly people. Thanks to this lady's great help, Jianmei did not suffer much in the Ao Mansion. Now that he saw that even the Rong family was about to be ruined, Shi Jianmei made Shi Jianmei
She was in a dilemma and didn't know how to deal with it. Jianmei felt sad when she heard Rong's words, and she felt guilty. So she slowly began to persuade: "Madam, don't be sad, what is going on now can be said wherever you go, isn't it as bad as your wife?"
, the slave is here to accompany you!"
"Don't say that," Ms. Rong said with a forced smile, "It's hard for you guys to follow me. Not only do you get no benefits, but you end up like this. I feel very uncomfortable!" She sighed and continued, "No.
To hide it from you, I still have some self-esteem——"
As he said this, Mrs. Rong looked outside and saw no one, so she took out a banknote from her arms and said, "You guys can take it and share it. I have no use for it!" As he said this, he shook his head.
Suosuo handed the banknote to Jianmei, "This is 10,000 silver. Although you came late, I see that you act and have more opinions than the rest of them, so I prefer you more - take it and share it with them."
, don’t let down my heart!”
Several girls were already crying like tears. Jianmei's face was always green and red. She took the banknote and took a look at it. Then she handed it to Juxiu and said, "You can take it and share it with the sisters. There must be someone here, madam."
I’m not going anywhere!”
"No!" Rong's face changed color slightly, "I have stopped eating and drinking since yesterday. It would be better to die clean than to be exposed in public and be humiliated."
Only then did everyone realize that she had originally planned to commit suicide! Several people immediately knelt down and cried loudly. Jianmei collapsed internally and was just choked. Seeing that Rong just smiled and didn't answer, they knew that she was determined to die and there was no point in trying to persuade her.
He stood up and said: "Madam, you just want to do your best for the sake of the master. This is good, and I don't dare to stop it. But if the master has a glimmer of hope, wouldn't my wife's death be in vain? I want to take a leave of absence."
Go out and find out." After that, without waiting for Rong's reply, he knelt on his knees, kowtowed before getting up and going out.
After several days of interrogation, I realized that the case was far more complicated than imagined. Kangxi summoned Jieshu, Yi Bilong, Wu Liuyi and others every day in Yangxin Hall. Wei Dongting also knew the situation of the interrogation very well.
Recalling Kangxi's judgment of Banbul's kindness last year, Wei Dongting was even more impressed by the fifteen-year-old young emperor.
"The mantis stalks the cicada, but the oriole is behind it." Kangxi said with a smile, "I have long expected that this Ban Bu Shan is not someone who has to submit to others. The two of them, Ao and Ban, can't figure out who is the master at this moment."
"Long live the Holy Ming!" Jie Shu said with a smile, "The main rebel is still Obai. But Bambul is a close member of the royal family and instigates rebellion. His crime is not as serious as that of Obai."
"That makes sense," Kangxi nodded. "This man is extremely cunning and cunning, but it was Ao who fell into his trap."
After listening to Kangxi's intention, Yi Bilong seemed to want to protect Obei, so he wanted to test it further. He blinked and came over and said: "According to the Laws of the Qing Dynasty, for such crimes, there is no distinction between the leader and the subordinate."
, they are all going to be put to death. As for how to deal with it, let the Holy Judgment be the right one." These days, he was in a relaxed mood, as if he was seriously ill, and he seemed to be quite energetic when he spoke.
"You still can't change this old habit." Kangxi didn't understand the meaning of his words and thought he was trying to shirk "How can you be called a loyal minister if you can't come up with an idea? Tell me, is there anything unjust about Obai's crime?"
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Ye Bilong hurriedly said: "Death is certain, but there are several ways to die. I think that after all, Ao Bai is entrusting a lonely and important minister to judge him based on his merits in entering the pass from the dragon. It seems that he can be given a lighter punishment and a large punishment is enough.
Yes. This is also the merciful heart of my Holy Lord."
This last sentence was very helpful to Kangxi, and it was exactly what the Empress Dowager meant. Just when he was about to say a few words of praise, he suddenly remembered that Xiong Cilu was standing beside him and said nothing, so he asked, "Why don't you speak?"
Xiong Cilu was concentrating on this issue at the moment. Seeing Kangxi mentioning him, he hurriedly bowed and replied: "Your Majesty, there is no need to talk about Obai's crime. No matter how he is dealt with, it is not excessive. But.
I believe that the most important thing now is not how Obai himself is, but whether it is beneficial to the monarch's grand plan of governance, so how to deal with it is really extraordinary - I discussed it with Suo'etu yesterday until the third watch, but finally reached no conclusion.
Don’t dare to be deceitful, let me think about it again.”
"This is the mature view of seeking a country!" Kangxi praised him greatly, "Jie Shu can suppress the great power. He can only use martial arts but not literature. This is not possible! You can meet again. Don't be timid. If you have anything to say, just say it.
That’s the purpose.”
After Wei Dongting retreated, he changed into civilian clothes and went to Suofu to look for Wu Ciyou. Since Aobai was captured, Suo'etu sent a car to take him back that day. He didn't understand what kind of solution would be considered "beneficial".
"Based on the monarch's grand plan to govern", I would like to hear what Wu Ciyou thinks of this issue.
Wu Ciyou and Mingzhu were talking lively when they saw Wei Dongting coming in. They hurriedly gave up their seats and said, "Please sit down quickly. The tea is ready on the table. Please use it yourself!"
"What are you talking about so happily?" Wei Dongting asked as he sat down.
"It's about Obai." Mingzhu said with a smile, "Brother actually thinks that the court may not be willing to kill Obai. Do you think it's ridiculous?"
Wei Dongting was immediately interested. He leaned forward and said, "I just heard from the Shunde teahouse that they were afraid that they were going to chop Ao Bai into pieces!" Mingzhu clapped her hands and said, "What? What do I say?"
"It would be a big mistake to cut him into pieces!" Wu Ciyou said coldly. Seeing Wei and Ming listening attentively, he continued, "Obai is now a victim of the case. It doesn't matter whether he kills him or not, but the four
Minister Gu Ming, when he first established his career, he put in a lot of effort. Sony died of old age, and the remaining people were killed, chopped up, and ruined. There was no good end. How can the imperial court not take the officials into consideration?"
He picked up the tea and took a sip, "This is the first level. What's more important is that there is unrest in the south and a war is about to start. However, many of the commanders and generals are old friends of Obai. Who can protect them from killing Obai?
Are you feeling suspicious?"
At this point, Wei Dongting and Mingzhu suddenly realized that this was the reason for Kangxi's indecision.
"Brother Wu," Mingzhu originally wanted to ask, Obai tried to murder Kangxi twice. Is this crime forgivable? Suddenly she thought that Wu Ciyou didn't know the inside story, and Kangxi had repeatedly issued strict orders not to leak it, so she changed her words and asked,
"I heard that Obai attempted regicide several times to establish himself. If this crime is not punished, how can there be any crime worthy of death?"
"Judging from his usual behavior, he must have such a conspiracy." Wu Ciyou mused, "I have not given up my sacred mandate, and I am afraid that I will be caught in these matters." After saying that, he said with a smile, "You two have fame.
I'm here, what can I do to take care of these other things!"
Just as he was talking, Suo'etu also came, and Wei Dongting and Mingzhu both stood up. Wu Ciyou hurriedly bowed and gave up his seat and said: "Dongweng, congratulations, you will be promoted soon!"
"I'm happy, sir, I'm even happier!" Suo'etu chuckled and sat down, saying ambiguously, "Now that the world is at peace, if you have a great talent, you will definitely be reused by the court!"
"Where's Long'er?" Wu Ciyou asked, "I've been back for many days, has he not come yet since he went to offer incense?"
Suo'etu smiled and replied: "He? Yesterday, Xin'er came back. After the three-day feast, he will return to Beijing with the wife. Then you can see him."
When Wei Dongting saw that nothing was going on, he stood up and said goodbye: "Brother Mingzhu will accompany you, sir. Let's talk. I'll go back and take care of some business before I come back."
As soon as he returned to his residence in Hufangqiao, the old man called back: "Uncle, there is a woman outside who wants to see you!"
"Woman!" Wei Dongting was stunned for a moment and could no longer remember who it was. When he rushed out to take a look, he met Shi Jianmei in the doorway!
Both of them were stunned. This was the third time they met in Beijing. The first time they met Shi Jianmei, Shi Longbiao and his daughter at the Xiheyan Temple Fair, but they were separated again in danger. The second time Shi Jianmei called the police in the middle of the night and saved Kangxi.
From then on, the two passed news through Liu Hua, Xiao Qi and others. It has been more than a year since they were separated, and they have experienced many dangers and waves in the past year. When they suddenly saw each other today, Shi Jianmei had disheveled hair, pale face, panting, and a
The dejected look makes people feel sad!
After a long while, Wei Dongting finally spoke: "Mei Mei, I didn't expect you to suffer so much! I have been so busy with official duties these days that I have not taken care of you! However, I have already taken care of the iron beggar and told him not to make trouble for the servants. Why?
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"You don't have to talk about these things!" Jianmei said as he walked in, "I have something important to ask you." Wei Dongting hurriedly let her into his bedroom.
Everything here is still the same as it was a year ago. On the table is the book that Wei Dongting read that night. The embroidery stand where he sat on the plum appreciator is still in place. Even the mirror stand and wooden comb used for appreciating plum blossoms that night are still there.
It was left quietly in the same place, but it seemed that it had not been cleaned for a few days, and a thin layer of dust fell on it. Jianmei ran her hands through her messy hair and asked, "What should we do here?"
"You are becoming more and more promising like a girl under your banner!" Wei Dongting said with a smile, "What's it worth! If you come today, you are here. My mother misses her very much!"
"People are telling you serious things," Jianmei suddenly blushed to the base of his ears, lowered his head and said, "but you only choose these things to say!"
"Isn't this a serious matter?" Wei Dongting asked in surprise, "What else is there?" Shi Jianmei told him from beginning to end how Mrs. Rong treated him after he entered the house, and how he deceived Mr. Rong.
Now Rong is on a hunger strike. If he doesn't do something, his life will be in danger. When he talks about his grievances and sadness, he actually sheds tears.
After listening to Jianmei's words, Wei Dongting was filled with emotion and embarrassment: There are so many strange things in the world, and how complicated human emotions are! The girl in front of him originally planned to disappear together with the Aobai Mansion, but because of the Rong family's treatment,
She was so profound, yet she turned around and begged for her life for him! Indeed, this was almost unbelievable, but it was entirely true.
"You...you, what should I say to you?" After hesitating for a long time, Wei Dongting stepped forward, gently touched Jianmei's shoulder, and said in a serious tone: "You know, it is the emperor who makes the decision now!"
"I know." Jianmei said coldly, "I just came to tell you. People must act according to their conscience when they are alive. If Mr. Rong doesn't survive, I will be a first-class lady, which is boring!"
He stood up and said with a sad smile: "I'm going now - don't glare at me, I can't die. I can just find an old nunnery in the mountains and end my life - alas, I have committed too many sins in my life!"
Wei Dongting knew that she was leaving and would never see her again, so he jumped up to block Jianmei's shoulders, grabbing Jianmei's shoulders with both hands: "Don't go! I'm with you!" After saying that, tears were shining from his eyes, and he hurriedly said it.
He wiped it off and said: "The matter of Ao Bai has not been settled yet, I will inquire about it again!" After saying that, he walked away, then turned back and said: "Good sister Mei, just wait here for Xin'er!"
The next day, Wu Ciyou got on a green sedan, and Suo'etu rode a tall horse next to him, and headed straight for the Forbidden City. By this time, Suo'etu was already a famous figure in Beijing. Seeing him personally guarding the sedan along the way, people on the roadside
Everyone looked at him in surprise, wondering what the characters in the sedan were like.
It was originally said that "Long'er" was returning to the city today, and the two of them went out together and met the old lady by the way. Wu Ciyou didn't pay much attention. When they arrived outside Zhengyang Gate, the sedan was heading north. Wu Ciyou felt it was strange and hurriedly pedaled
The sedan shouted: "Stop!"
The bearers glanced at each other and saw Suo'etu smiling and walking, so they didn't dare to stop. Wu Ciyou was surprised and sat back again, looking out the window at the scenery.
Take yourself wherever you want.
When they were carried to the outside of the Meridian Gate, they heard someone shouting: "Here the civil servants get off their sedan chairs and the military attachés get off their horses!" Before Suo'etu could answer, he saw a man running out of the Meridian Gate and asked loudly: "Yes?"
Mr. Wu’s sedan?” Wu Ciyou felt his eyes light up: This person is a pearl!
Suo'etu slowly dismounted, handed the reins to the servant, and said with a smile: "This is Mr. Wu's sedan." Mingzhu turned to the person holding the sedan and said: "According to the emperor's decree, Mr. Wu can ride in the Forbidden City."
Sedan!"
"Let's go in!" The man waved his hand, and the captains made a way out of the way, and the sedan slowly entered again. It was also the first time for these sedan bearers to enter the palace, and they saw that there were three steps, one post, and five steps.
The whistle looked majestic, and everyone walked around cautiously. Wu Ciyou in the sedan could not speak at all, he just sat there in a daze.
In front of the tall and spacious Hall of Supreme Harmony, officials of all sizes and with feathers were kneeling. They looked at this small blue cloth sedan commonly used in the market in surprise. They couldn't figure out how they had the qualifications to be carried here. They were even more surprised.
The strange thing is that today's most favored minister Suo'etu is actually guiding him respectfully in front of the sedan chair. What is going on?
The sedan was carried to the steps of Taihe Hall and finally stopped. Suo'etu lifted the curtain of the sedan and called softly: "Mr. Wu!" He stretched out his hand to help Wu Ciyou, who was drunk and dizzy, out. He had seen the Ouchi guards earlier.
Mu Zixu, wearing a yellow mandarin jacket, walked majestically along the white marble guardrail, walked down the steps, stood opposite Wu Ciyou, and declared loudly: "Wu Ciyou comes to the Baohe Hall to see you. I am here!" After saying this, he said with a smile on his face, "Wu Ciyou."
Hello sir, you are very happy!"
"What...what's going on?" Wu Ciyou looked at the Suo'e Tu and then at Mu Zixu. When he was looking for the pearl, he left at some point. The two people in front of him were both familiar and unfamiliar.
It seems like reality, but also like a dream - "Please explain clearly!"
Mu Zixu smiled and said, "You'll know when you go up." As he said that, he and Suo'etu grabbed Wu Ciyou's arm and climbed up the stairs. Wu Ciyou felt his ears ringing and his legs were weak. He fell with every step and murmured as he walked.
: "I don't understand, I don't understand..."
But he soon understood. He foolishly followed the two of them into the Baohe Hall. Led by Suo'etu, they followed suit and knelt three times and kowtowed nine times. When he looked up slightly, he couldn't help but froze.
In the middle of the splendid Baohe Hall, sitting majestically on the throne carved with dragons and painted with gold, are the students he has taught day and night for several years and respected and loved each other. Now he has "transformed" into the current emperor, looking at him with a smile.
Himself. On both sides of Kangxi were lined up in an orderly manner with Beile Beizi and the Nine Ministers of the Ministry. There were always dozens of people standing solemnly in the hall without making any sound. Standing next to Kangxi were Pearl, Mu Zixu, Donkey and Hao Laosi.
Naturally, they were all acquaintances. Jieshu and Xiong Cilu were also vaguely familiar. In an instant, Wu Ciyou came to his senses. He was about to shout: "Long——" He immediately changed his words to: "Long live the Dragon Lord!" He kowtowed deeply.
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Seeing Wu Ciyou, who was usually free and charming, now being manipulated like a fool, Kangxi felt proud and satisfied at first. When Wu Ciyou changed his words from "Long'er" to "Long live the Dragon Lord", he suddenly felt a sense of satisfaction.
Lonely Mo felt desolate: "The relationship between mentor and friend is over!" Then he sighed slightly and said: "Mr. Wu."
Suo'etu, who was kneeling aside, hurriedly pushed Wu Ciyou secretly to ask him to agree. Wu Ciyou confusedly touched his head on the ground as a courtesy.
"After several years of teaching, I have benefited a lot." Kangxi said guiltily, "Over the past few years, I don't know the reason for this. It's because I want to learn true knowledge and need to be tempered. I have no choice but to do it. Mr. Wanwang understands.
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"If you want true learning, you must go through tempering." This is what Wu Ciyou said when he was talking about "Mencius". At this time, Kangxi recited it himself, which really had the effect of enlightenment. Wu Ciyou had a great enlightenment at this point, and many unknown things suddenly became clear to him.
He kowtowed hurriedly and said: "I have insulted the monarch with my common clothes, made false statements about current affairs, and misinterpreted the meaning of the scriptures. This crime cannot be tolerated!"
"You have done me a great service, so why should you blame me?" Kangxi said with a smile, "If I let you know the reason, I will not be able to listen to your words about gold and stone."
When Wu Ciyou heard this, he just kowtowed and did not answer.
"Mr. Wu, although my relationship with you as monarch and minister has been established, the friendship between teacher and student will last forever. I authorize you to call me 'Long'er'!" At this point, Kangxi suddenly seemed excited, "Come on! I will give you the same share as Mr.
Get the scroll!"
Mingzhu heard this and hurriedly took out a roll of paper from the eunuch's hand and presented it. Kangxi unfolded the paper, looked at it again with a smile, then handed it to Jieshu and said: "This is the paper that Mr. Wu took the exam three years ago.
"On Enclosure and Chaos of the Country". The writing is vigorous and majestic, and it states the essentials of governing the country. It is so profound that it is truly a rare masterpiece. It can be circulated."
Although Jieshu held the policy scroll in his hand and listened to Kangxi's long words of praise, he didn't bother to read it carefully. He only glanced at it briefly and handed it to King Horqin next to him. After King Horqin read it, he passed it on in turn.
It was given to King Shuogong, King Yi, King Tai and a group of Beile and Beizi. By the time it was passed to Ye Bilong, the edges of the paper were already wet with sweaty hands.
E Bilong knelt down and took the paper. He had heard about the name of this paper for a long time, and he was also clear about the story it caused. However, he had no chance to read this article. He got it today, and he wanted to read it carefully.
While reading, he felt ashamed, and a layer of fine beads of sweat oozed out on his forehead. When he passed the paper down again, he fell on the ground, sighed, and said loudly: "The article directly states the current problems, discusses
The root cause of the chaos is indeed very insightful! Mr. Wu is truly worthy of being a pillar of the country!"
Hearing the praises from the ministers, Kangxi couldn't help but feel proud. He stood up and walked in front of the throne, smiling: "Mr. Wu, I remember our first gathering at Yuepeng shop. Mr. made wine and discussed fame, which benefited me a lot.
It’s still very interesting when I think about it now.”
Wu Ciyou suddenly started sweating when he thought about his talk about fame, and he just kowtowed without saying a word.
"Mingzhu," Kangxi said, seeing that it was getting late, "it is not appropriate for Mr. Wu to live in Suo'etu Mansion anymore. You should also accompany Mr. Wu back to the original Yuepeng store to wait for the order. Your Majesty, you can kneel down."
With a deafening roar, Kangxi retreated. (To be continued)