After a hundred days of prosperity for the eighth master, the autumn grass turned yellow before he knew it. Lin Yutong had just sent people to deliver the clothes for the fourth master to Rehe. The emperor's edict came.
This time not only all the adult princes and elder brothers were summoned, but also the princes and grandsons over eight years old were summoned by the emperor.
Every autumn, the royal family hunts, but this year it seems to be particularly grand.
Lin Yutong accepted his fate and packed the luggage for the two children. The fourth master was in Rehe, and when he got there, he would take care of the two boys, so he didn't have to worry about anything. Only along the way, Lin Yutong couldn't worry about the two children.
"Mom, how old am I?" Honghui is taller than Li Yutong. At the age of twelve, his voice has not yet changed, and his face is still full of childishness. He actually thinks that he is a person who can leave his parents and flutter on his own.
An adult with wings that can fly.
Of course, in the royal family, this does not mean that you are still young.
But she still warned her uneasily, "If I don't have your Ama following me, please be more careful on the road. If anything happens, go to your fourteenth uncle."
Although Fourteen is a little confused, he is well aware of the closeness and distance between people.
Honghui nodded and agreed one by one.
Lin Yutong took Hongyun and told her: "Don't go and try to be strong. We don't compare our own shortcomings with other people's strengths."
This child can finally ride on a horse and trot now, but don't bother competing with others in horse racing and archery. Isn't this deliberately making you feel uncomfortable?
A trace of embarrassment flashed across Hong Yun's face. He was already eleven years old, and his mother-in-law always treated him like a child. But he still said: "I know, I definitely don't dare to show off."
Amid E Niang's warning, Honghui took Hongyun out of the city.
The two brothers were riding on horses, followed by guards, and behind them were the luggage of more than a dozen carriages.
Shi Shi's son was still young, so he definitely didn't need to take him with him. He was a light-weight man, so he specially sent someone to wait for Hong Hui and Hong Yun at the gate of the city, telling them to follow him and not go anywhere.
"Your mother is not here, follow me, you are not allowed to run wild." The fourteenth general looked like he was scolding the fourth master, which was quite bluffing.
Honghui complied politely and swore not to run around, and Fourteen felt a little more at ease. However, when he met a good boy, he had no use for the threats and intimidation he had prepared.
After Fourteenth left, Hong Yun said: "Behind us are Uncle Sixteen, Uncle Seventeen, and Uncle Eighteen. Do you want to go say hello?"
forget it.
Honghui shook his head, "Uncle Eighth will definitely be taking care of you from behind. It's not appropriate for us to go there."
The sixteenth uncle and the seventeenth uncle are only a few years older than me, and the eighteenth uncle is only eight years old. If you can't avoid it, of course you have to say hello. If you can avoid it, don't get close to him. The eighth uncle can be said to be very popular in the capital recently.
There's a lot of controversy, so don't join in the fun.
Since they all had their children with them, they couldn't walk very fast at all. Which master doesn't take several carts of luggage with him when he goes out? In addition, the people who serve the master, including the guards, are another batch of luggage.
Therefore, this team can be said to be vast.
The family's carriage has been improved, and there is no problem lying in it. It is dusty everywhere outside, and riding a horse is a pain. The two brothers are nestled in the carriage, and no one needs to worry about it.
Shi Shi came over to see them twice every day. He asked his personal eunuch to deliver the meals himself. He watched the two of them fall asleep at night, and asked someone to keep watch outside. If anything happened, he would be the first to know.
Honghui knew that neither Amma nor E Niang had told Uncle Fourteen in advance. But precisely because they were relatives, there was no need to give them any warning. If they did, they would be ignored.
He felt that he had learned something again. Sometimes, the grasp of people's hearts is so subtle.
After bumping along the road for seven days, we finally arrived at Rehe. The fourth master sent Su Peisheng to pick him up.
A palace was built in Rehe. Surrounding the palace, various prince mansions and clan ministers also built mansions.
This was Honghui's first time coming to the house. After entering, he looked around briefly and found that the fourth master had returned from the palace.
"Ama." The two brothers stepped forward and saluted quickly.
The fourth master had not seen his son for half a year. When he suddenly saw him, Honghui was as high as his shoulders. He couldn't help but soften his mouth, "Get up." After saying that, he led the two of them into the study and asked them to stop by.
Go to the room to freshen up and change clothes before coming out.
"Is everything okay at home?" Fourth Master asked.
Honghui saw that there was already food on the table, which he and Hongyun ate. He knew that Ama had already ordered someone to prepare it. So he sat down at the table and said, "Everything is good. Hongzhao can recite the Three-Character Sutra. Hongzhao can recite the Three-Character Sutra."
Mr. Wu also praised his homework several times. He picked out a few well-made ones and asked me to bring them over and show them to Amma. My sister was able to make her own shoes and made two pairs of slippers for Amma. I also
Bring them over together. E Niang said, Ama, don't worry about family matters. Just eat well and go to bed on time, and also tell her to worry less."
The fourth master listened carefully and then nodded, "Eat quickly. I'm afraid you won't be able to eat well on the way."
"Uncle Fourteenth takes good care of his sons." Honghui reported objectively.
The fourth master's face became softer and softer, "Amma understands. After dinner, go and rest."
The room arranged by the two brothers is in the wing of this courtyard. It is obvious that they want to keep it under their noses.
The next day, the emperor was going hunting. The hunting place was far away from the palace. It only took half a day to travel, so it was definitely not possible to go there and back in the same day.
Honghui was equally excited when he moved into the tent. Before he could get over the novelty, someone reported that Hongxi had invited him to ride a horse.
Honghui had very complicated feelings about Hongxi, and he didn't want to go at all. So he got up, and not far outside the tent, Hongxi was looking over here with his horse and people.
"Why is the second brother here?" Hong Xi had an older brother who died in infancy. Therefore, the emperor's grandchildren below all called him second brother. Honghui smiled and greeted him. Before Hong Xi could speak, he hurriedly said:
"I really envy my second brother for being able to go out for a run. I can't. I was caught by Amma while he was endorsing me."
Hong Xi frowned: "What book should I memorize now?"
"During this time, haven't I been in the house and haven't gone to the study? I have fallen behind a lot in my homework. When Amma asked, it was obvious that the secret was revealed." Honghui opened his eyes and lied, pushing straight towards the Fourth Master.
Hong Xi was stunned: "Didn't you read at home?"
"My mother-in-law doesn't care about me, she's just going crazy." Honghui smiled a little proudly.
The Fourth Master came over from a distance, listened to a few words, and knew what the reason was. So he shouted: "I asked you to endorse, what are you doing here?"
Hong Xi turned around and quickly saluted Fourth Master, "Fourth Uncle misunderstood. It's my nephew who came to see Honghui."
"You don't have to defend him." Fourth Master turned to scold Honghui with a dark face, "You've learned how to mobilize reinforcements. I think everyone around you should take action."
Honghui winked at Hongxi and told him to leave quickly. However, he kept his promise and did not dare to say a word.
Hong Xi was also a little afraid of the fourth master's cold face, so he quickly said goodbye and left.
Honghui followed the fourth master step by step and returned to the fourth master's tent.
The fourth master came in and sat down, then asked him: "What's wrong? Don't you want to go out with him?"
"My son always feels that something is wrong, but he can't tell what is wrong." Honghui shook his head and said, "My son has not gone to the study during this period, but he still knows about going to the study. Hong Xi and Hong Yu both The quarrel is getting more and more tense, and there's no reason for it. It's better for my son to stay in the tent and study for a few days."
The Fourth Master felt quite relieved, "Go ahead, look at Hong Yun, and don't ask him to go out and cause trouble."
Honghui then stood up and left.
The fourth master sat in front of the desk, speculating in his mind about the emperor's intentions. The emperor was dissatisfied with Lao Ba's situation in the capital and was very angry. But this time when the Mongolian prince came, the emperor asked Lao Ba to go and entertain him instead of the prince. , I don’t know what the purpose is. The prince has not shown up for some days, and I can’t even see him. I went to greet him twice, but was blocked by people. They only said that the prince had some symptoms and was not feeling well.
After trying it twice, he didn't dare to go again.
This time, even the Mongolian prince simply refused to pay homage to the prince. But what happened to make the emperor so nervous?
The fourth master was really confused.
Just as I was thinking about it, I heard Su Peisheng whisper: "The young eunuch in front of the Thirteenth Master is here, and he is anxious to see him."
The fourth master was stunned. Thirteen himself did not come, but instead sent the young eunuch. What happened, it was so secret.
"Bring people in." Fourth Master ordered in a low voice.
The young eunuch was only thirteen or fourteen years old. When he saw the fourth master, he knelt down to say hello and whispered: "Our master asked the servant to tell the fourth master not to see the prince."
The fourth master nodded expressionlessly, "I understand. Tell your master to be careful. You can take care of yourself without authorization."
The little eunuch kowtowed again before retreating.
Fourth Master's heart is far from as peaceful as it seems. He always has a feeling that a storm is about to come.
Honghui was imprisoned in a tent for three days before he was released from the confinement because the emperor wanted to lead everyone on a hunt.
Kangxi looked at his dashing and heroic sons and grandsons below, feeling somewhat complicated.
The prince appeared in front of people again, looking very pale. He seemed to be seriously ill.
Prince Zhi would look at the prince and sneer from time to time without even trying to hide it.
Kangxi seemed not to notice the turbulent undercurrent below, "Today, princes, whoever gets the most prey, I will reward him with a good thing. You have to give me your best."
The Fourth Master sighed in his heart, this is the same as throwing a meat bone and asking dogs to fight for it. This is how a man trains a dog, and it is also how the emperor trains a human being.
Do you really want to treat yourself as the emperor's slave and be led around like a dog?
No! I am a prince! He is not a beast raised by someone.
Everyone went down to get ready, and even Hongxi came on stage in place of the prince. Only the fourth master did not move.
Fourth Master didn't move, and Honghui and Hongyun couldn't move either.
"Fourth brother, why don't you go?" Kangxi looked at the father and son below and asked.
The fourth master said: "When I go back to Huangama, it was very windy last night and my son didn't sleep well. I was also worried that Honghui and Hongyun wouldn't sleep well, so I looked at them several times during the night. My body was not as good as it could be and I caught a cold. Don't worry. I just want to pay it back, but I feel weak in my limbs, and I am afraid that I cannot control the horse or draw the bow. I also ask the emperor to atone for my sins."
"Did you see the imperial doctor?" Kangxi asked, frowning slightly.
Of course he did. He did catch a cold. He really didn’t dare to say anything deceiving.
He immediately nodded and said: "Tell Huang Ama to worry about it. I've already seen the imperial doctor. It's nothing serious."
Kangxi nodded, "Then don't regret it." As he said that, he turned to Honghui and asked, "Hongxi has already gone. Your cavalry and archery skills are not inferior to his. Why don't you go out and give it a try?"
Honghui kowtowed and said: "If I go back to Emperor Mafa, I would like to ride a horse and shoot arrows. There will be many opportunities in the future. But Ama is unwell and my grandson is not around to serve, so I feel uneasy."
Kangxi nodded and asked them to take their seats.
The prince glanced at Hong Hui in surprise, who was surrounding the fourth child, and thought to himself, this kid is much calmer than Hong Xi. He told him several times not to show his face, but he refused to listen.
Without being asked, Honghui removed the wine from the Fourth Master's desk and replaced it with a teapot.
The prince also faintly heard Honghui saying: "This is ginger jujube tea. It is prepared by my mother. It is better than medicine, so drink this." It was very self-assertive, but it made people feel heartbroken. Hongyun put the table on the other side. All the meat and vegetables were removed, and soon Su Peisheng brought a fruit plate over. Even the meat and vegetables were not allowed to be eaten.
The sound of gongs, drums, shouts, and horse hooves came from the distance, making the chopsticks on the table jump. The fourth master was enjoying his son's service with peace of mind, and was not anxious at all.
The prince and the emperor didn't know what happened before, and it turned out to be like this. This made everyone unleash their ambitions. As long as the prince was killed, there would be a chance to go further. It seemed that every pore of the prince was clamoring.
They always try to show themselves in front of the emperor and gain favor, waiting for the pie in the sky to fall.
But they forgot the most basic thing, which is your heart.
An emperor would not like an ambitious person anyway. He is always thinking about the person who will replace him. Can the emperor dare to use him with confidence?
Therefore, the most important thing now is stability.
If you do it, you may make a mistake, but if you don't do it, at least you won't make a mistake.
He turned the cup in his hand and drank the ginger-date tea into his stomach. The warm feeling spread throughout his limbs. He told Su Peisheng, "Pour some on the two elder brothers too. Just think of it as a way to warm up and ward off the cold."
Honghui took it with a grimace and tasted it slowly.
He remembered the story of Zhu Yuanzhang that E Niang told him. Zhu Yuanzhang could become the final winner. The policy he initially implemented was to 'build walls high, accumulate grain widely, and slowly become king'.
This "slowly becoming king" is very interesting. If you understand it now, it can also be said that you should not expose your ambitions prematurely. (. )