Pucci's appearance in the crown prince's tent is not a secret, but it is not something particularly eye-catching. After all, he is a royal duke and has errands. It is normal for the prince to ask him to question him.
It's just that everyone inevitably whispers "The prince is afraid that he wants to deal with Pu Qi", but Prince Zhi doesn't care about Pu Qi's life or death. He is just curious about Yinreng's temper. It is normal for Pu Qi to have an attack, but now everything is calm...
There is a saying that it is easy to change one's nature, but hard to change one's nature. If you think that Yin Reng's nature will change, it is better to hope for red rain in the world, then there is something fishy. Prince Zhi called Qin Ji to work with Sabintu, and the eunuchs and guards came together.
, pay more attention to the Duke of this town. Sure enough, there was news within a few days.
"The slaves discovered that Pucci only met with Ba Beile besides going to the prince's tent as if to answer questions. But they were all in public, and the Duke of Zhen was very respectful, and only talked briefly every time they bumped into each other.
A few words, and then they parted ways.”
After listening to Sabintu's words, Yinti suddenly laughed and said, "Have you heard what Pucci and Yinti said?"
"The minions don't dare to come near, so..."
"Seeing may not necessarily be believed. Just because you look very respectful does not mean that the content of the conversation is also polite and aboveboard." Prince Zhi's tone was determined. He smiled and told Sabine that there was no need to stare at them anymore.
Ba Beile is so scary... When Pucci returned to his tent, he felt that his heart was about to jump out of his chest. He couldn't help but think of what Yinhu said to him that day.
That day, when the clan members left Prince Jian's Mansion, Puqi was stopped by Ba Beile's people on his way home and was taken to an inconspicuous house.
"Don't worry, Mr. Zhenguo. Please sit down." Babeile Yinsu said with a graceful manner, "This is the place where my grandma has set up. No outsiders will know about it. You don't have to worry about today's meeting being seen by others."
Puqi was surprised and doubtful, but he still sat down as he was told. He wanted to take a preemptive strike and asked, "Babel asked me to come here, why do you want me to come here?"
"Haha." Yinhu looked at this man. This man was a little clever and thought that forcing Suo'etu to death would please Khan Amma. As a result, he happened to catch up with Isan'a and Khan Amma was unavoidable.
Qi did not receive any praise or reward. Pu Qi dared to risk offending the prince and forced Suo'etu to die, which shows that there is a gambler in his character and he wants to gamble.
Just in time, he also wanted to take a gamble. The curve of Yinzhu's mouth became even wider, "I invited the Duke to come today. I want to ask, does the Duke know that your death is coming?"
"What?" Puqi was in disbelief at first, and then became furious, "People say that Corporal Ba Beile is a polite and virtuous man who is willing to do good and charity, but I don't think that is necessarily the case. Why are you saying such lies!"
As the prince of the clan, Puqi was not afraid of this Baylor. He turned around and was about to leave. But behind his back, Yinsu said, "You deliberately let Suo'etu die, thinking that this secret can be kept for a lifetime? No, many people, including Ben Baylor,
Everyone knows it and can find witnesses. They don’t play this card, but it’s just not time.”
"Now, Mr. Zhen Guo, do you still want to leave?"
Puqi tried to calm down, "Babeile is joking. I am just a humble person in the capital. Who would play this card? Haha."
"Hahahahaha." Yinhu also laughed, which made Pucci's hair stand on end. He heard Babele say, "The prince and I. You don't think that if Suo'etu dies, the prince will not pursue it."
Well? He just didn't free his hands, Algishan and Gelfen will come out one day."
Yinsu didn't wait for Puqi to speak and continued, "Even if you are a descendant of Aisin Gioro, how do you think you compare with the late old Prince Gong? The Duke does not think about himself, nor does he think about his children and grandchildren.
Think about it?"
Pucci swallowed and said, "Master Baylor, what do you want from me?"
"I will give you a way to survive." Yinzhu still smiled kindly, "I will give you a way to survive that has the best of both worlds. If the prince ascends the throne, you can be reborn. If the prince falls, you will also have a way to survive. How about that?"
At Yinhu's place, Yinhu mentioned the current situation of Prince Gong's Mansion. It is not what it used to be, and things and people have changed. Puqi knew in his heart that if the prince ascended the throne, the situation described by Babeile would not be impossible. His voice
He asked hoarsely, what is the way out?
Now that the deal is done, Pucci has stepped onto the pirate ship. He squats in the tent and holds his head, his face is ferocious and twisted, and there is no way out.
Jiangning
Important officials such as Galli, the governor of Liangjiang, Chen Pengnian, the prefect of Jiangning, Zhang Boxing, the inspector general of Jiangsu, and Cao Yin, the weaver of Jiangning, were having a meeting in the governor's office to discuss the matter of welcoming the emperor.
"The master has given instructions. This time, we will stay in Ziqing's house as usual." Galli said with a smile on his face, "The master has also told General Jiangning about the situation of Su Wei and other matters, and he will take charge of the situation after the imperial commander arrives."
Prince Zhi of Su Wei will also ask."
Cao Yin smiled, "All the lower officials understand, and the governor can rest assured that the Zhizao Mansion has already prepared all the necessary things."
Galli nodded and smiled with satisfaction and said, "Even the emperor often praises Ziqing for your work. Naturally, I have nothing to worry about. I just want to say a few more words out of the heart of a minister."
All the officials below expressed approval. Only Chen Pengnian, the governor of Jiangning, frowned slightly. It was not that he had any opinion about Cao Yin, but that he despised Garli. The new governor had accomplished a lot in less than a year after arriving in Jiangning.
, it’s a pity it’s a mixed bag!
Both Zhang Boxing and Cao Yin noticed Chen Pengnian's expression. Galli also frowned when he saw his look, but he didn't dare to speak directly. Since he was almost knocked down by Cai Zhenshen last time, Galli also knew how to be cautious in his actions. If it was true,
Even if he was caught, he would not be able to get past the emperor.
Even though Chen Pengnian was a prefect, he was a veteran. He had been an official before San Francisco, and his official reputation was good. Unless he had to, Galli didn't want to play big tricks and drag himself into trouble. It wouldn't happen every time.
good luck.
When leaving the meeting, Zhang Boxing walked with Chen Pengnian and Cao Yin. The two of them reminded him in unison, "Gali is the governor after all. Don't confront him head-on." Chen Pengnian, whose courtesy name was Cangzhou.
"I don't know. But Ziqing and Xiaoxian (Zhang Boxing) should also know..."
Chen Pengnian paused for a moment and then said, "Gali is more restrained than when he was in Shanxi, but he is a good official if he doesn't scrape the land and blackmail the squires? What he, the governor of Liangjiang, will do, and it will lead to deeds. What will the officialdom be like in the future!"
Aren't the standards for officials always like this?
Cao Yin knew in his heart that Chen Pengnian was sincere, but had the standards of officials never been so low? In all dynasties, as long as he could make the place stable and productive, he was a good official, even if he was a mediocre person. Galli did not dare to work as hard in Jiangnan as he did in Shanxi.
I am also worried about them, those close to the emperor.
"Cang Gong, the emperor is coming soon. If Garli wears this layer of skin and serves as an official seriously, we can't say anything." Cao Yin looked at the sky in the distance and finally said, "If he wants to spend time, I will
Don’t just sit back and watch while nature comes.”
Zhang Boxing also said, "Canggong, let's go first, we have to take a look again."
The three people just left the Governor's Mansion, and Gali in the Governor's Mansion was also whispering to others. The visitor was from the Hesheli Palace in the capital, and was sent by Duke Changtai.
"Your Majesty sent a young man here to ask the Governor to be careful. During this period, everything in Jiangnan is going well, and the Crown Prince of the East Palace has been working hard." The visitor said, "The Crown Prince is always thinking of you, Governor!"
"His Royal Highness is diligent in state affairs and still remembers his lowly body. It really makes people cry with gratitude!" Galli also cooperated and said, "What should be said and done. Sir, please tell the Lord that my Galli will do my duty!"
The visitor left with satisfaction, but someone in the inner room came around the screen from behind and came into the hall. It was Galli's younger brother Selqi. Selqi looked worried: "Brother, I heard that the emperor seems to be dissatisfied with the prince."
, how can you still..."
"Outsiders don't know, and you don't know either?" Galli sighed, "Our family has been friends with Duke Cheng'en for almost thirty years, and there is an East Palace above. Besides, I heard a lot when I was in the capital.
I also know a lot. After all, the prince has been the prince for thirty years. The emperor will not abolish the establishment lightly."
Selech looked gloomy and said, "I hope so."
While the emperor was still in Shandong, Kangxi ordered Yinhu, the Eight Belles, to prepare for the ceremony to sacrifice Confucius. The ceremony was successfully completed, and Yinhu was praised by Kangxi in front of everyone for "doing things appropriately and thoughtfully, and knowing how to show consideration for the people."
Listening to these testimonials, even Sanbeile, who had already admired the courage of the eighth brother, was grinding his teeth. The eighth brother was just doing it as usual, and Khan Ama really praised him.
Yinsu looked very humble and said to Kangxi, "Thank you, Ama Khan, I also rely on the help of the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Internal Affairs. I can't do everything perfectly just by myself."
"Good." Kangxi was very satisfied. "You did a good job knowing not to compete with the courtiers for credit. I am very relieved that Ba Beile has this."
"It's all thanks to Khan Amma's many years of teaching. I can only learn a little bit from the emperor's father if I follow him. The emperor's father's benevolence is..."
Listening to Laoba blowing Kangxi's rainbow fart crazily, Yinti's face went numb, and Yinreng next to him had a face that looked like it was covered in paste.
The prince said the words "suck and lick hemorrhoids" in his mouth. It was a bit excessive to think so, but Yin Reng was very disgusted with Lao Ba's behavior. He was particularly disgusted when Lao Ba did the same thing.
"Prince, you are wise." Puqi came to Yinreng again and said, "The reason why Babeile is so generous in asking for credit from the people in the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Rites is because he has done nothing at all and used the emperor to do errands."
It’s an opportunity to build relationships with officials everywhere!”
"He just moved his mouth, but in the end he got a favor in front of the emperor, and the people below him also missed him. This ability is really... tsk tsk." Pu Qi glanced at the prince's face and said quickly, "It's a slave who made a mistake.
.”
"...It's not a gaffe." Yinreng couldn't help but say, "I didn't realize it in the past, but now I can see that this younger brother Gu, haha, is really capable."
"Then, do you want you to talk in front of the emperor..." Pucci tentatively suggested, "Let's talk about it? At least let the emperor know that this person is a man of words, a man of secret knowledge, and a cunning man!"
"...No." Yinreng was tempted for a moment, but he was not a fool. He said to himself, "A person who is sophisticated in the world, usually watches the fun, but can be a good person at critical moments, and everyone will be grateful for the result."
Even if someone says it, will Khan Amma believe it?"
"When the time comes, I will become a villain. Don't mention this again!"
Pu Qi was submissive and couldn't explain how he felt. Before he came, Ba Beile said that the prince would never tell the emperor. But the prince really wouldn't. Pu Qi felt disappointed. It seemed that he still had to be there.
Continue to stay on the pirate ship.
Jiangning
The Governor's Yamen began the second meeting, and the attendees were Governor Galli, Magistrate Chen Pengnian, Inspector Zhang Boxing and Weaver Cao Yin.
"The governor thinks that we should increase the number of people to provide supplies for the holy chariots. What do you think?" Galli asked.
Before Zhang Boxing and Cao Yin could speak, Chen Pengnian immediately said, "The governor's proposal is extremely inappropriate! Doesn't it go against the emperor's purpose of not adding burdens to local governments?"
Besides, after the money was squeezed out and in the hands of Garli, who knows how much was used by the emperor and how much was left to himself!
Galli immediately turned pale, "Prefect Chen doesn't need to use the emperor's will to pressure people. The governor's loyalty will be said like this when he comes to the emperor. It's for the emperor! What's more, the Jiangning squires also want to serve the emperor. What's the matter?
No, why bother wasting people’s energy!”
"Governor, didn't you mean Di Ding? Why did he become Huo Hua again!" Chen Pengnian sneered, looking at who was the fool!