Clearly, she doesn't want to be a concubine

Chapter 113
He thought for a while, and then said: "Some states and counties have suffered from severe floods and the people are suffering. In these places, all land, money and food will be exempted for the second half of this year and the first half of next year."

All the ministers thanked the people all over the world.

After the ministers left.

Kangxi recruited ministers and identified those places that would be exempt from taxes in the second half of this year and the first half of next year, such as Zhili Xianxian, Hejian County, Hejianwei, Jiangnan Suqian, Xinghua, Pizhou, Gaoyou, Yancheng, Shandong Zhengcheng, Yu Taiwan and other states and counties.

All the ministers lamented "the emperor is merciful".

"The benefits of the world should be hidden in the people." Kangxi said.

Then he said a few political matters before letting them go down.

The ministers are on the way to leave.

Nalan Mingzhu couldn't help sighing: "Our emperor is a good emperor, he cares about the world."

Tong Guowei still remembered this, and said, "I thought the copper mine was abolished before, but I didn't know that this is the master."

He gave a thumbs up.

They all knew what it was talking about.

The Qing Dynasty did not restrict workers and businesses, and adopted an open policy.

There are many lands of copper and lead, and the local people have mined them one after another.Later, because local officials collected taxes and cheated in various ways, the people were harmed by it and there was no profit to be made, so mining was stopped.

Copper is decreasing day by day, and the price is rising, which directly affects the making of money, resulting in less money and more expensive.

So, last year, in September of the 23rd year of Kangxi, Kangxi decided to stop collecting taxes and let the people take it.

The common people heard about this policy, and mining was quite active.

There are more copper mines, and people's families are gradually getting richer.

Nalan Mingzhu said with a smile: "At first, I thought it would be like the previous dynasty at most, or blood relatives of the clan, or aristocratic families, no matter how bad it is, the ministers of the court would manage these copper and iron mines, give some money, and hire a few people to mine them. .”

Dong Efei Yanggu smiled and said: "Our master is courageous. He dares to do things that others dare not."

He bared his teeth and smiled: "Maybe we can see a peaceful and prosperous world in our lifetime."

Tong Guowei clicked his tongue twice: "We have seen the war and chaos, and now we want to see the peace and prosperity, it's really amazing, it's amazing."

Several people laughed and made an appointment to have a banquet.

The closer the Chinese New Year was, the busier Kangxi was. Because he had to take a bath for more than half a month in the middle of the Chinese New Year, he had to finish the matter before this half month to avoid delays.

After he got busy, he hardly stepped into the harem except to go to the Palace of Compassion and Mercy to pay his respects every day.

Wanliu Haliuyan saw that the delivery date was approaching, and the nanny and nuns sent by the Ministry of Internal Affairs were already prepared.

Umalu is also called Liuli Duo Shangxin.

Wanliuha Liuyan also privately sent his cronies to inquire if Umalu was willing to make peace for her.

Liu Li heard the question from Zhaodi beside Wan Liuha Liuyan, and said with a smile: "Where is Master Wan talking about, the emperor has never entered the harem these days, even if Master wants to, there is no way."

Liuli changed her tone again: "Master has such a status now, it's not a big deal to have a prince under his name, it's just to let your master feel at ease to raise the baby."

After Zhaodi went back, she returned in every detail.

Wan Liuha Liuyan knew that what Liuli said was reasonable, but she was just concerned and confused.Although I was uneasy, I still calmed down to raise my baby.

On the afternoon of December 23, Wan Liuha Liuyan began to suffer from abdominal pain, and the midwife and imperial physician were waiting.

Umalu also asked Liuli to inquire more.

Almost one night later, at Yinshi on December 24, Wan Liuha Liuyan gave birth to the emperor's twelve sons.

At this time, it is almost the Spring Festival, and the government has already ceased.

Kangxi followed the rules and appreciated the blessing characters and Spring Festival couplets, but the palaces of Ciren Palace, Cining Palace, Chengqian Palace, Yonghe Palace, and Yikun Palace were different from other palaces.

Hearing that Wanliuha Liuyan was born, Kangxi rewarded him with something, but there was no follow-up.

Due to confinement, Wan Liuha Liuyan did not have the New Year's Eve banquet this year.

This year's Umalu and Tong Jia Huang Guifei still only attended half of the banquet, everyone was used to it, but they didn't notice anything.

After the festival, he officially went to court, and the tiring government affairs were also dealt with.

The first lunar month is a very busy time.

First, the original text of Fusang's "Chastity Order" was sent from the coast, which stipulated the total annual trade volume to Nagasaki: the trade volume of Qing Dynasty ships should not exceed [-] guan of silver, and Dutch ships should not exceed [-] guan.After the total trade volume exceeds [-] guan of silver, ships from other countries entering the port in the following year are prohibited from trading, and the goods are ordered to be shipped back.

A minister said: "Isn't it disrupting the people's livelihood, Fusang should be taught a lesson."

The Minister of Rites, Man Shujie, said: "In the Qing Dynasty, the heavens ruled the country, traded everywhere, and sold overseas. He is not the only one in Fusang. A mere lice is nothing."

Seeing his arrogance, Sha Cheng, the Han Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, lowered his head and rolled his eyes, and then said: "My lord, since the opening of the sea order, our country's goods have been exported to other countries. As Lord Jie said, Fusang is not the only country, even if Fusang has this The order will not harm the people's livelihood, so please rest assured, Your Majesty."

Kangxi nodded slightly, it was considered to be exposing.

But a small thing, not worth worrying about.

The second thing is the problem.

Last year, after Peng Chun's triumphant return from illness, the Raksha State sent troops to reinforce Nerchinsk, and the leader of the Raksha State army, Tolbuzin, learned the news of the retreat of the Qing army, and led the army to attack Yaksa again.

Because of its remote location, Kangxi only received the report at the beginning of this year.

At this moment, all the ministers are in charge of the battle, but the scheduling is quite troublesome and requires the coordination of all parties.

On the eighteenth day of the first lunar month, Jieshan was dismissed due to illness, and Hang Ai took up the post of Man Shangshu in the Ministry of Rites.

Although some people speculate that it has something to do with Fusang's "Chastity Order" speech at the court meeting a few days ago, but in the end it is just a guess, and no one wants to touch this bad luck.

After the political affairs were over for the time being, Kangxi rested for a day or two, and it was time for the Eight Banners draft every three years.

Kangxi originally wanted to follow the example and let the empress dowager and the second concubine Ronghui choose.

It was supposed to be chosen by the imperial concubine, but since the imperial concubine gave birth to Gege a few years ago, she suffered from a redness syndrome, which could not be cured for a long time and could not stand the toss.

Liang Jiugong came in and handed Kangxi the booklet from the household department.

Liang Jiugong mentioned: "I heard from the household department that Master De's younger sister is also in the room this year."

Only then did Kangxi open the memorial and take a look, and Uya Mayanzhu's name was on the list.

Liang Jiugong changed a cup of tea for Kangxi: "I heard that Master De's younger sister was born beautiful, even more beautiful than Master De."

"Compared to Concubine Yi?" Kangxi asked casually.

"It's hard to say... a slave." Liang Jiugong smiled apologetically and stopped talking.

Kangxi put together the folders, threw them aside, took a sip of tea, and said, "Tonight, we will decide the Yonghe Palace."

Kangxi paused and said: "Don't disturb her."

"Yes." Liang Jiugong withdrew.

Kangxi flipped through the memorial, and it was full of recent events.In addition to the big things, there are also some trivial things.

Kangxi had no choice but to approve: this matter does not need to be written
He didn't dare to ignore it, who knows what is written in the notebook, if he misses important events of people's livelihood, it will be the emperor's crime.

As night fell, more than half of the booklets were missing, he stood up a little tired, and pinched the bridge of his nose.

Liang Jiugong stepped forward and asked, "Your Majesty, are you going to Yonghe Palace?"

"Let's go."

A group of people came to Yonghe Palace.

Liuli got the news early and waited outside.

When Kangxi entered the room, Umalu was so sleepy that he was about to fall asleep, with a book on his lap, nodding his head.

Kangxi sat down and said: "If you are going to be sleepy, you don't have to wait for me."

"It's against the rules."

"Rules." Kangxi repeated without saying anything, but said, "Are you going to see the draft in a few days?"

"No." Umalu said vaguely, "very tired."

Kangxi poked her: "Your sister is also here."

Umalu woke up for a while, leaned up and leaned against the head of the bed: "What do you think?"

Kangxi looked at her: "It's up to you."

He was a little careless: "There is not too much one more in this palace, and there are not many ones missing."

"If you want her to accompany you, allow her to be here all the time, it's okay to stay in your palace."

Umalu lowered his eyes, neither sad nor happy, and asked him: "What if the slave is not willing?"

"Pull up the sign." Kangxi said softly, "You are the most important thing."

Umalu may indeed have no heart, she heard such touching words, her heart did not fluctuate.

There is no emotion in her eyes, like a puppet whose soul has long since left, leaving only a shell.

She smiled: "What the Lord said is really touching."

She was smiling like a flower, but Kangxi keenly sensed that something was wrong, and if he really wanted to elaborate, he couldn't say it.

He felt uncomfortable, so he asked jokingly: "Then you are a big sister, have you thought about what kind of future you can get for your little sister?"

Upon hearing this, Umalu only replied: "I am happy with you."

Kangxi was not too keen on the affairs of the harem, and only came to meet her because he was related to Umalu.

He thought for a while, and said, "Then I'll point out her relatives."

Umalu smiled and said: "Then I have to point her to a good family, who will reduce the chaos in the inner house. The younger sister is stupid by nature, and there are many things in the inner house. The slave is afraid that she will not understand."

Kangxi agreed.

Umalu thought for a while, and then mentioned another thing: "Sister Wan gave birth to an elder brother a few days ago, and the Yonghe Palace was very deserted, and there was no popularity. The slave thought, why not record that elder brother in the slave's Under the name, there is no need to hug other concubines or concubines."

"Oh, I really haven't considered whether to send him to Concubine Rong, give him to Concubine Dowager, or adopt him out." Kangxi had no objection, "Since you open your mouth, it's okay to write it under your name." relation."

The seventh elder brother Yinyou, born to Dai Jia Chengyue, had a disabled leg, and Kangxi's younger brother, Prince Chun, Longxi died early, and his heir died early, so this line is considered extinct.

Kangxi had already made up his mind that when Yinyou became an adult, he would be sent to the palace, formally adopted by Prince Chun, and inherit the title of Prince Chun, which not only left Longxi's blood, but also gave the son a way out.

There have also been examples of sending the emperor's heir out of the palace before.

Kangxi did not lie.

Kangxi stroked her hair for her: "Although I agree with you, you have to take care of your body. If something happens to you because of this child, you can only take him away."

Umalu said angrily, "I'm trying to scare the servants."

Kangxi saw that she was not energetic, and did not intend to disturb her, so he just said: "You rest first, I will not disturb you."

Umalu stopped him again: "The slave thinks, since it's a draft, why not let her come and talk with the slave after she loses the election, so as not to bother the family to go twice."

Kangxi had already promised her, but he didn't feel anything when he heard the words, so he nodded and agreed, but he still reminded her: "Pay attention to your body."

"it is good."

Before Kangxi left, he specially told Liuli: "You watch your master carefully, don't ask her to do something laborious."

Liuli listened to the training.

A few days later, during the Eight Banners draft, Kangxi asked the Ministry of Internal Affairs about the arrangement.

Liang Jiugong saw the opportunity quickly and asked people to put Wuya Mayanzhu in the third batch on the first day.

In the drafts in recent years, the empress dowager, the empress dowager and the imperial concubine Tong Jia were basically selected. This year, because the imperial concubine Tong Jia fell ill, the second concubine Ronghui was replaced, and Kangxi was added. Five people watched They only make Xiu Nu feel uneasy, but they still have to maintain the rules and refuse to lose face.

Xiu Nu followed the list and stepped forward one by one.

Kangxi just had a look and didn't make a choice.

Concubine Hui took a fancy to one of them - she came to watch the draft on behalf of Concubine Tong Jia, and the Ministry of Finance naturally sent her a list.

After looking at the list, she had already selected girls from several families for Yinti in her heart.

In this batch, one was selected by her.

It was from the same group as Uya Mayanzhu, named Ergenjueluofulana, the daughter of Kerkun, the Minister of the Household Department, who was one of the eight major surnames of the Manchu nationality, and was born in the Manchurian Xianghuang Banner.

Although Concubine Hui had selected several families in advance, when she saw this Ergen Jue Luo Fu Lana, she felt that she was beautiful and well-behaved, and she liked her even more, thinking that there was nothing better to say in the future, Yin Ti His wife, Fujin, has also been settled.

Seeing that the rest of the people were still pending, and that this batch was all going to be put down, she was anxious, so she started talking: "I see that Irgen Jue Luo is beautiful, well-mannered, and a decent person. Why don't you stay?" brand."

Kangxi had nothing to say: "Let's stay."

Ergenjue Luo Fulana was left with a sign.

The Empress Dowager also followed suit at this moment: "I heard that Uyama Yanzhu below is Defei's biological sister."

Kangxi replied: "Yes."

The Empress Dowager smiled and said: "I see that she is a smart person, why not stay in the palace and be a companion with Concubine De, lest she stay in the palace for a long time and get bored."

Kangxi was somewhat moved, so he asked Uya Mayanzhu to come forward, and he sized her up carefully.

Wuya Mayanzhu is now young and innocent, with a simple face, a newborn calf is not afraid of tigers, and when she is asked to raise her face, her eyes dare to move up slightly, and sneak a few glances at the nobleman in front of her.

He is a good-looking man.

The Empress Dowager smiled and said, "She is quite courageous."

Kangxi saw that her appearance was exquisite and beautiful, and she was full of fragrance and vivid color. She was somewhat similar to Umalu, but a little more agile than Umalu, and her temperament was more similar to Concubine Yi. .

He hesitated a bit, but after all, thinking about Umalu's reluctance, and what the Empress Dowager said, he felt bored, so he said: "Let's put it down."

All morning, only Ergenjue Luo Fulana was left behind.

Now that he had seen Uyama Yanzhu, Kangxi was unwilling to come in the afternoon, and invited ministers to discuss sending troops.

Everyone knew that he was busy with government affairs, but no one said anything.

(End of this chapter)