The emperor's carriage, which stretched for several miles, was only halfway through, but those who stayed in the capital had already gotten up from the ground under the leadership of the prince and began to "see off" the emperor.
Yinti stood behind the crown prince with his brothers who stayed in Beijing. Kangxi originally said that he would take Yinti with him, but after the New Year, he suddenly changed his mind: the crown prince continued to stay in Beijing to supervise the country, and Prince Zhi went to control the floods.
When Prince Cheng of Di Cheng County compiled a book in Beijing, the old man took his fourth, fifth, eighth, twelfth and thirteenth sons to the south to serve the Queen Mother.
Maybe you want to change your taste and show off your younger sons?
Although this move was unexpected, it did not arouse much speculation. Originally, the crown prince should sit in the capital to calm the world and lead the overall situation. What's more, this time the emperor kept the princes of Zhijun and Chengjun in the capital, which was just to let the princes stay in the capital.
They assisted the prince, and with this arrangement, at least most of the courtiers felt at ease.
"Prince, if nothing happens, my younger brother will leave." Yinzhi took the lead and said: "To be honest with my two elder brothers, my younger brother has been unable to stand the heat recently and is planning to move to the garden."
Yinti just nodded with a smile. This kind of occasion was naturally led by the crown prince, so Yinti didn't say much: "Well, compiling books takes up a lot of energy, so you should take care of yourself. You might as well come to Yuqing Palace for a walk when you have free time. Your nephew
It's just a good time for us to ask you for advice."
What a scene of brothers and sisters, Yinti smiled, and Yinreng suddenly turned around and said: "Brother, please go back early. Khan Ama asked him to repair the embankment, arrange the arrangements for his subordinates, and other matters. Come to Yuqing when he has the draft."
It’s not too late for the palace.”
Yinti couldn't help but raise his eyebrows. Listen, he really sounded like he was in charge. He smiled and said, "Of course I have to ask the prince to correct me."
After Kangxi's southern tour, the Crown Prince's presence in the capital exceeded Yinti's imagination. The Crown Prince was very active this time. In short, he wanted to interfere in all aspects and intervene in all kinds of things.
The ministers and ministers of the six departments in Beijing had to line up one by one to report to the crown prince. The memorials between the emperor and the cabinet, except those that Kangxi had specially approved to show to the crown prince, the cabinet would also keep in mind under the pressure of the East Palace's eager eyes.
Xuan asked Zhan Shifu to come over and copy the summary of the memorial.
One month after Kangxi left Beijing, the first person who couldn't stand it was Prince Cheng. Yinzhi couldn't stand the results of the East Palace sending people over every few days to "condol" him. So Prince Cheng returned to the city obediently.
I paid a serious visit to the Crown Prince and reported my recent compilation results to His Highness.
This meeting concluded between "The third brother is indeed extraordinary in literary affairs. Khan Amma must always be very happy and very happy to see him."
, I can only share the worries for the emperor and the prince a little bit." The curtain came to a successful conclusion.
But in private, Yinzhi couldn't help complaining to Chen Menglei: "Is this prince full of energy and nowhere to show it? These are all things Khan Ama has explained. Do you deserve his repeated questioning?"
"Mr. Chen? Mr. Shengzhai!" Yinzhi shouted dissatisfied when he found that Chen Menglei ignored him.
Chen Menglei put the books at hand and smiled helplessly: "Your Majesty, you are quite good. The Crown Prince may not want to target you, let alone step on you. Do you believe me, Your Majesty?"
"I know!" Yinzhi's expression became even more irritable. He couldn't tell whether he was relieved or ashamed. He believed that the prince did not take him seriously, which was a painful realization.
Yinzhi said: "You mean, the prince wants to use our compilation of books to beat others?" For example, his eldest brother.
"Exactly." Chen Menglei sighed: "Now you and Prince Zhi are the only ones in the capital who have serious errands. I care about you, so I have to ask Prince Zhi about something. That is a matter of Xianglan Banner. I would say something overstepping.
, Your Majesty, the drunkard’s interest in you is not wine.” The target of the attack was Prince Zhi.
This is... everyone is a member of the royal family, and they are all married and have children. They are about to reach their thirties. Yinzhi immediately understood what Chen Menglei meant. This time, the prince was probably looking for an opportunity to have a showdown with Prince Zhi and clarify the relationship between the king and his ministers.
identity.
Or to put it more bluntly, Yin Reng has discovered something, or it may be that the crown prince is no longer satisfied with the current situation of "brothers respecting him", and he wants to persuade his brothers and make everyone bow their heads.
But even if all the younger brothers bowed their heads and Prince Zhi was standing there, the prince still couldn't feel at ease.
Yinzhi looked at the spring scenery outside the window and suddenly smiled and said: "I don't know if Mr. has seen my eldest brother... He is a good brother. He doesn't say anything to us younger brothers. He has never had any trouble with the prince. He has always been
Do whatever you have to do. It will be difficult for the prince to bow his head to such a person."
"Haha," the third master smiled bitterly, "Anyway, I am nothing in the eyes of the prince, but I guess he will not be able to please the elder brother!"
Chen Menglei said nothing. He had never met Prince Zhi, but he still had contacts with the old Jiangnan scribes in Beijing. He had met Gu Zhenguan and others, Cheng De and Kuixu brothers. But there were some words, even if they were
There was nothing he could say to Prince Cheng, the "benefactor". Chen Menglei felt that the prince might not encounter a wall with Prince Zhi. There were so many "old and cunning" people around him. Would Prince Zhi be so determined as to confront the East Palace head-on?
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Yuqing Palace
The crown prince had just met with officials from the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Household Affairs. Yinreng was familiar with Kangxi and understood what "combining leniency with severity" meant. He only met the six heads of the six ministries when he met the officials for the first time after the emperor left.
Officials, just ask Liubu Lang and other officials to come over which part is in use at other times.
It's not eye-catching, but it's useful.
"Is there no news from King Nao yet?"
Yinfeng was writing a reply to Kangxi, and the person kneeling in front of him was Zhan Shifu of Zhan Shifu. The crown prince continued: "Prince Zhijun has always been capable. Is it so difficult for him to control the water and build embankments this time?"
"Replying to the prince, there is indeed no news." Zhan Shi hesitated, and then whispered: "Your Highness, do you think Prince Zhi will go past you and report it directly to the emperor? After all, the emperor has assigned this job, even if he doesn't
Saying hello is not considered rude to outsiders."
The prince wrote the last few words, folded the letter with his own hands after the ink was dry, and then said: "Then you should take the initiative to urge me. I have already called the third brother several times, and the eldest brother will not remain unmoved."
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Spring was already in full bloom in the capital, but the owner of Prince Zhi's Mansion was in no mood to appreciate the beautiful scenery. Fujin and his children all went to the garden, and only Yinti was at home alone. Since his wife and children were gone, Prince Zhi took care of these people under his command.
They all were called to the palace, so it would be easier to arrange things.
"A message came from Yuqing Palace. The prince is asking when Xianglan Qi plans to transfer people. They said that after the prince decides, the prince will order someone to write the document for the local government." Sulu stood in Yinti's study and reported this.
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Sulu fell silent. Neither Sabintu nor Fuge, who was called by Yinti, spoke. Yinti looked at the flower arrangement that his precious daughter gave to his study before she left. After looking at it for a long time, he said: "Just say it's still here." If there is any problem, I will report it to Khan Amma!"
None of the four people moved. Sabine looked around and saw that there was no one waiting in the room. The four people left behind were all of his own. There was only one person in the room who should have spoken, but he half-lowered his head and couldn't. Know what you are thinking.
"Your Majesty, isn't it inappropriate to do this?" Sabintu said, "You..." There is no need to be angry with the prince.
Sulu also said: "The Crown Prince has been paying close attention to Prince Cheng this month. As for the Third Master's affairs, there is no need for the Crown Prince to call people over several times and go back and forth. If the Crown Prince replies to Yuqing Palace like this... instead of face to face For unknown numbers, it is better to follow his wishes."
Yinti still didn't say anything, and he didn't know what was wrong with him. Maybe Ni Bodhisattva still had some anger. For many years, he and Dong Gong thought that they were just like water in a well, but Dong Gong wanted to make trouble, and even his people were trying to persuade him to " Let’s give in for the time being for the sake of the consequences.”
But he just didn't want to retreat.
Fuge spoke: "Your Majesty, you might as well ask for the Holy Order. Originally, this is the emperor's mission. Even if he doesn't go through the prince, what can he do!"
Yinti looked at him and smiled, then asked: "Ah, tell me."
"What Fu Ge said is not impossible." Shen Ling said: "I suspect that the prince also has some secrets, but I boldly ask you to think about it. Is it worth it to make the East Palace speculate now?"
"Yuqing Palace first beat up the six departments, and I guess there was no shortage of efforts in the cabinet. After that, Wang Chengjun repeatedly asked Chengjun Wang Yuanzi to give him a reply." He said with a deep smile: "It seems that the prince is also very troublesome in the eyes of the East Palace. ah."
Yinti curled his lips. He knew that what Shen said was right, but he was still unhappy. The other three people all winked at Shen, and Sabine mouthed, "Mr. Shen, think of a way!"
"Otherwise, Your Majesty, what do you think of this? You can write a letter to the Emperor as usual and give the details to Yuqing Palace." Shen said: "We will wait until the Emperor approves and gives you a date for leaving the city with your subordinates. Talk to the prince."
This method is quite damaging, and with Yinreng’s temper, he might get even more angry. But so what?
Yinti felt a lot better. He thought about it in his mind and smiled at the people in front of him: "Sulu will go over and tell Yuqing Palace that we are still counting the flags and making final decisions."
When only Fuge and Shen were present, Yinti confessed: "Read the details and write a note for me to the emperor, saying that we are all ready and asking for permission to set off when."
So, when Yinreng finally waited for Prince Zhi to release the news that "preparations are complete", the crown prince received Kangxi's edict and family letter. The emperor had already decided the matter with Prince Zhi without the crown prince knowing, From beginning to end, there was nothing wrong with the prince.
The eunuchs of Yuqing Palace once again lived a life of fear. They tried their best to make themselves less noticeable in order to save their own lives. The chief eunuchs were also uneasy. They had not seen such a prince for a long time. , and his whole body was filled with anger.