"Everyone likes to set off with fireworks in Yangzhou in March, but we have to leave when the spring is cold. Alas, it is not easy to be a minister. Your Majesty is also true. If you have to leave so early, you can't postpone it. The worst is to spend the New Year in Jiangnan!
"
In February of the next year, Kangxi set off on a southern tour. This time, not only the princes and ministers accompanied him, but also the crown prince. Prince Yinti of Zhijun, who also accompanied him, was currently listening to the complaints of a certain minister of loose rank.
As for which Minister of Sanzhi was so courageous, is there any need to ask? Of course it was Elundai's cousin! Elundai started complaining that he was afraid of the cold when he left Beijing. He waited until he left Zhili and arrived in Shandong.
Stop it.
After all these years, no matter whether it was the east tour or the south tour, it was the first time that the Nalan family had no one accompanying them. In the past, it didn't feel like it - when Yinti saw Mingzhu and Chengde when he was a child, he always thought they were his own family, but suddenly without them, he suddenly felt a little...
Not very comfortable with it.
At least Elundai's complaints and nagging seemed quite popular. It was not just Yinti who felt sorry for this. Yinzhen, Yinxiang and others who came with him also had this idea, especially when the atmosphere between Kangxi and the prince was not right.
…
Although the prince's administration in the past two years has been in good order, Kangxi is not particularly satisfied. Although this dissatisfaction is only about the level of the heir, not the heir himself. But as a person who pursues perfection in his character, Kangxi's pickiness also makes the prince
Very uncomfortable.
Although the emperor repeatedly said, "I am here to teach you how to check for deficiencies and fill them up," but who can guarantee that things will never be done correctly? What's more, Kangxi had some grudges about the crown prince's unauthorized personnel adjustments.
As soon as the Crown Prince mentioned the substitution, Kangxi thought of the past when the Crown Prince didn't even know what the eunuchs around him were up to. On the one hand, he couldn't trust his son's vision, and on the other hand, he deliberately used the topic to play on.
You can do things well, but you can't judge people. Look, you actually want So'etu's son to come back?!
The father and son almost broke up on bad terms, and Kangxi was forced to throw out his trump card: "The stupid son Suo'etu has always treated you as a fool and deceived you, but you still protect him!", which directly made Yinreng stand on the spot.
"Am I a fool?"
The crown prince questioned himself deeply in the eyes of his father with sympathy, helplessness and condemnation. As a result, the prince fell ill in Texas.
Normally, Kangxi would have stayed where he was and watched the prince get better before setting off, but this time he actually ordered Suo'etu to move from Beijing to Dezhou to take care of the prince, while he himself continued on with the accompanying princes and ministers.
Go forward.
Such an abnormal situation made the people accompanying him dare not ask any more questions, but privately, lawsuits and lawsuits were flying all over the place. Even Yinti found out after a lot of effort that the emperor and the prince were not happy because of something.
But why could Kangxi order Suo'etu to come over after being unhappy?
Yinti has long since lost his "prophecy" plug-in. Who can remember the years of those detailed secrets in the history books so clearly... Prince Zhi just based on the information and understanding of Kangxi, he felt that this seemed to be the emperor's intention
Let the prince and Suo'etu meet. If we continue to think in this way, Kangxi knows about Suo'etu, but the prince does not.
Then there is only the matter of the fourth elder brother... Probably the prince wanted to use Gelfen and Aljishan, but Kangxi did not agree, so he threw the matter out. Then it is easy to understand that the prince is sick, sad and disappointed
I couldn't believe it, and I felt ashamed of having the window paper broken in front of the emperor.
After thinking about this matter, Yinti boldly followed Kangxi all the way south. With Yinti's temper, Suo'etu might not be able to pass the test this time. Prince Zhi never expected that if it weren't for
The prince's thought was so different that he could really pass the test!
Suo'etu arrived in Dezhou at the end of February. When the prince's health improved in March and they both returned to Beijing according to the order, Suo'etu was still completely unscathed. This was in early April, when Yin Tishou had arrived at the governor's office of water transportation.
News arrived.
But at the same time, Kangxi urgently issued an edict to ask Gao Shiqi, who had returned to his hometown, to come to him again, and then urgently summoned San Zhizao. For a while, there was a strange atmosphere in the accompanying team, and at least several princes smelled it.
Something is wrong.
However, Yinti had just arrived at the Caodu Yamen with his chariot. Before he could meet with the charioteer, Dai Zi, the river governor, and Caodu Sang Eduo, he was summoned by Kangxi to give him a mission to sacrifice to Mount Huashan.
This means that Prince Zhi will leave immediately to hold sacrifices in Shaanxi, and Kangxi also ordered him to go directly to Huashan without entering the city when passing through the capital. Traveling with Yinti was Tong Lin, who was promoted to the first level after returning from Heilongjiang
Guard, Kangxi ordered him to bring the imperial edict to the infantry commander Tuoheqi.
“Big changes are coming!”
This idea suddenly arose in the minds of many people. The imperial court has been peaceful for nearly twenty years since the Mingsuo party struggle. Moreover, Kangxi treated the Mingsuo party struggle with a high degree of contempt... But if this matter involves the prince, the emperor will still
Is that so?
"Brother..."
The thirteenth elder brother Yinxiang who was also accompanying the driver sounded a little trembling. Although Yinzhen next to him looked calm, his face was not good-looking. The two of them had never experienced the dog-eat-dog experience of Mingzhu and Suo'etu, and together with the river governor Jin Fu and Cao
Governor Mu Tianyan and others were involved in the scene. And the matter might involve the prince, so it’s no wonder they felt uneasy.
"It's okay, you just go along with me." Yinti looked relaxed, but solemnly warned, "Remember one thing, no matter what happens, you can advise or give advice, but you can't be tough with Khan Ama.
Ding, do you understand?"
This was kind advice. Yinxiang was still a little confused, but Yinzhen said, "Thank you for reminding me, brother, I understand."
After Yinti led the people to leave, Brother Thirteen asked, "Brother Four, why did the eldest brother say that?"
"Tell us not to offend the emperor." Yinzhen sighed, "Just remember it. By the way, while you have time, if you want to bring something for your two sisters, send someone to buy it quickly, and be quiet. I
I guess Khan Amma won’t spend too long here.”
Yinzhen was a meticulous man. When he saw the emperor's father calling the weavers and Gao Shiqi over, he guessed that maybe the old man didn't intend to go south anymore.
In this way, Yinti and Tong Lin set off to return north, and the prince who had already arrived in the capital was already full of joy. The princess was pregnant again. This is really great!
With this child, and the fact that he told Khan Amma what Suo'etu had done... Yinreng's eyes were slightly closed, and he remembered that when he was in Texas, he asked Suo'etu about his infidelity, and what Suo'etu said
.
"The Hesheli family is loyal to the prince. Are we going to leave you for someone else, the prince?" Old Suo'etu burst into tears. "Whether it's Chang Tai or an old minister, it's just that the emperor doesn't like us.
Your Highness, you still don’t understand?”
"As long as you are the vice-president, the Hesheli family can only keep their heads down. As long as I get closer to you, the emperor will have a fit! Even my retainers have been beaten by the emperor." Suo Etu wiped.
Tears: "The Emperor is afraid of you..."
"Absurd." Yinreng leaned on the bed and said two words coldly.
But when Suo'etu heard this, he smiled bitterly and said, "If His Highness doesn't agree with this statement, why are you sick?" It's just because of himself, haha, Suo'etu definitely doesn't believe this.
Yinreng's face turned pale at the moment. This was not because of illness, but because Suo'etu had pointed out his hidden worries. When Khan Amma discussed government affairs with him that day, Yinreng clearly felt that the emperor had made some personnel changes to him.
Fortunately, there were many officials who had contact with Yuqing Palace at that time, and the people he carefully attracted did not arouse Khan Amma's idea.
But what Suo'etu said was not unreasonable. Yinreng thought of a common saying, people have to lower their heads under the eaves, but how long should he lower his head?
He will be thirty years old next year. Go out and see if a thirty-year-old man still has his father to remind him of everything. From inside to outside, from big to small, there is nothing that his old man doesn't care about... He owns
The prince's defenses were all powerless, and the prince sighed deeply and asked Suo'etu to withdraw.
What Suo'etu said was reasonable, but the meaning revealed in his words made the sick prince shudder. If he thought correctly, Suo'etu thought... no, no, no. This is a great unfilial piety, not to mention Khan Amma's love for him.
I am partial after all, even if...
Yinreng forced himself to face a problem. Even if he listened to Suo'etu's words and did things that people and ministers couldn't bear to say, would he be able to succeed?
The answer is of course no!
This was also what Kangxi thought when he was secretly betrayed by the prince. He was so confused by asking for lard that he went crazy. He dared to coax the prince to do such a thing! It seemed that he really didn't want to live anymore. Kangxi hated him and gnashed his teeth.
, Suo'etu is the sinner who instigated the relationship between their father and son!
Father and son, father and son... Kangxi looked at the secret letter from the prince, and then thought of the news from the guards left at Dezhou Station. Calculating the time, the son might have heard about Suo'etu's plot in Dezhou, but he would wait until he returned to the capital.
Then I decided to tell myself.
During this time, Yinreng, what are you thinking about?
Is it because I was shocked by Suo'etu's disobedient heart and felt that this matter must not be done? Or, after careful consideration, I thought that this matter was hopeless and reported it to me secretly? Why didn't you send me a letter immediately? Yinreng, Yinreng, you
Don't let down my hard work.
Beijing
Yuqing Palace received a imperial mail from the south, saying that Prince Zhijun was ordered to worship Mount Huashan. Yinreng frowned. This was not the time to worship the Five Mountains. Besides, the imperial court had a common practice of worshiping the Five Mountains and Five Towns. The imperial mail said:
The prince of Zhijun offered sacrifices on behalf of the emperor, why did Khan Amma suddenly ask him to do the sacrifices.
"Since it was assigned by Khan Amma, the Ministry of Rites should send someone to meet Prince Zhi immediately." Yinreng, as the prince of the supervising country, said this.
But Ma Qi, a scholar from Wuyingdian Palace, said, "Your Highness, the emperor has decreed that the prince does not need to come to the capital. This is not right. According to the usual practice, I must at least return to the capital to see you, and then set off with the Ministry of Rites."
"This is what the emperor has decided, just follow it!" Yinreng didn't like him asking this question very much, and said coldly, "Okay, you go down and tell the Ministry of Rites that there is no need to discuss it further."
Ma Qi sighed in his heart as he walked out of Yuqing Palace. When he was about to leave the palace through Xihua Gate and walked to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, he happened to bump into Ba Beile coming out of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Before Ma Qi could say hello, Yinhu supported him and said with a smile, "The great scholar is coming from Yuqing Palace? I heard that Khan Ama sent his eldest brother to offer sacrifices to Huashan. I don't know if it is true. If so, the Ministry of Internal Affairs will have to make preparations."
Something."
"Master Beile is really diligent in the king's affairs." Ma Qi just encountered the sarcastic words from the prince, and turned around to meet Lao Ba's gentle demeanor. He felt a lot more comfortable. He smiled and said, "Master Beile is right, the emperor is destined to direct the county."
When the king pays tribute to Huashan, the Minister of Rites will accompany him. If it is the Ministry of Internal Affairs, he will probably consult with the Ministry of Rites for details, and we can just do it as usual."
"Thank you, sir."
Yinsu smiled gently and said, "This is the first time I have encountered such an errand. Thank you for reminding me. By the way, I heard that your eldest son Fu Qing will be dismissed next year? There are not many such studious young people in your family. I occasionally have students in my house who are the same.
Mr. Zhuo's paper, if you are free, Fu Qing might as well come over. Reading is something that only progresses if classmates discuss it with each other."
"Even the elder brother's teacher Paleta has been to Nawenhui, but unfortunately, he seems to have given up his official career." Yinhu sighed with a smile and asked knowingly, "So, Paleta is also a descendant of the Fucha family?"
"
When it comes to his son, Ma Qi is still a little wary. When it comes to his distant cousin, Ma Qi relaxes and says helplessly, "Mr. Baylor is right. That boy got discouraged in the examination room and doesn't plan to end up..." The two of them started from the beginning.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs talked and laughed all the way until they broke up at Xihua Gate.
When Yinhu returned to the mansion, he went directly to Ba Fujin's upper room. Fu Jin came to greet him, "Why did you come back so early today?"
"The House of Internal Affairs has nothing to do. It's just preparing for the return of Khan Amma to marry Lao Twelve and the others. As usual, we will prepare the betrothal gifts and the place to open the house." Yinhu unbuttoned two clothes buttons and sat down to take a sip of tea.
Then he said, "I remember someone sent old ginseng from outside the customs a few days ago?"
"Yes, it was sent by the steward of the Imperial Mansion outside Guanwai of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. He wanted his son to find a job with his uncle." Uncle Eighth Prince is working as a wrapper in Shengjing. He has a prince's nephew and many people.
Flatter.
Yinsu said, "Well, in a few days you go to deliver the ginseng to my elder brother's house. You don't need to say anything else. Just say that someone will deliver it when you catch up. You thought of my elder sister-in-law, so you sent it over."
"This is out of character..." Bafujin wanted to say something, but looking at Yinsu's expression, he said, "Sure, I listen to you. But what's going on? We usually have contact with the prince's palace.
If this happens suddenly, please give me some guidance."
Yinhu put down his tea cup, waved his hand to everyone who was waiting on him, and then told Bafujin in a low voice, "Khan Ama ordered my eldest brother to go to Mount Huashan to offer sacrifices."
"Ah? Blind, what's the matter?" Bafujin smiled, "Looking at you like this, I thought Khan Amma asked his eldest brother to sacrifice to Mount Tai! I remember that last year Khan Amma visited Shandong and asked his fourth brother and thirteenth brother to follow him.
It’s a sacrifice to Mount Tai, and you don’t do this either.”
"It's not the same thing. Don't ask anymore. Just do as I say." Yinxu rubbed his forehead. "I'm thinking something is going to happen. If something does happen, if I am involved, my eldest brother is willing to pull me out."
Just handle it and it’ll be fine.”
Speaking of this, Yinhu was once again angry at himself for not being sensible at the time. Why did he cheat his eldest brother-in-law because he was afraid of offending others? As a result, his eldest brother also had opinions about him. Yinhu could obviously feel this. What good things happened in the past?
, the eldest brother is willing to give him a hand. He obviously grew up under the knees of the empress of Yanxi Palace, and such a close relationship cannot be lost just like that.
Within ten days, the Prince of Zhijun arrived in Zhili, but did not go any further. At the Zhili Governor's Office in Baoding Prefecture, he said to Yu Chenglong, the Governor of Zhili, "The governor has received the emperor's secret decree."
Yu Chenglong cupped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, please do as you please. As soon as you are told, I will do as I please."