Emperor Kangxi sent me to marry

Chapter 156 Please You ([-])

If the emperor really loves and wants to use a courtier, he will subsidize good things secretly out of his own pocket.

Gao Shiqi sat in Xu Qianxue's foyer, drinking tea that was still fragrant even though it was completely cold, silently speculating in his stomach.

He looked around and saw those familiar old faces in the South study, extremely unwilling.

So beautiful, why not yourself?
Although Xu Qianxue retired from the Ministry of Justice, he still did not leave the capital, but gave lectures all day long, earning fame and contacts for himself and his brothers, nephews and nephews.Therefore, his residence is full of people all day long, and he is not a minister of the humerus, and he cannot even squeeze in.

And these people, in fact, have fallen behind.Those who really got close to Xu Qianxue would not be so blatant, but frequently entered the inner house in the name of marriage, excused the intimacy between female relatives, gave more jewelry and treasures, and bribed without showing any traces.Even if the officials know about it, it will be difficult to impeach her. Xu Qianxue can say that the woman is ignorant, and he was negligent for a while and did not take care of it.

Based on Gao Shiqi's understanding of the emperor, this will definitely work, because the emperor trusts him.For almost ten years, Xu Qianxue has been like this, time and time again, exonerating himself.

Gao Shiqi betrayed Mingzhu, ruined his reputation in the officialdom, and struggled in Nanshufang.He desperately needs a camp.Xu Qianxue is not in the court, just like living in the court, the Xu family is all in the capital to forge ahead.Gao Shiqi, who came from a humble background and lost his father when he was young, only had himself and his wretched wife.

The steward of Xu's mansion left him alone without notifying him, and waited until all the others had left, then smiled hypocritically and asked him to go to the study to talk.

"Don't be surprised, Mr. Gao. Our master is busier than being an official if he is not an official. We have no time to do knowledge before, but now we have to do it one by one. I just returned from giving lectures in the guild hall today. I didn't mean to be negligent."

"But. Brother Xu's knowledge has always been the best."

When Gao Shiqi entered the door, a gust of bleak autumn wind happened to blow, blowing a picture on the wall.He won Kangxi's favor with calligraphy, and immediately recognized that it was Yan Zhenqing's authentic handwriting.Perhaps the emperor specially bestowed this painting in order to appease Xu Qianxue.

"Brother Xu, please stay safe."

"Oh, Zhu Chuang, why did I just despise you! Please come in."

Xu Qianxue was only wearing ordinary civilian clothes, not showing any aura of wealth and nobility. He smiled warmly in the series and called Gao Shiqi to sit down.

"Since I started recuperating, I haven't seen you for more than half a year, right? People who are sick have poor memory."

"Brother Xu, take care of your health. I am here to take care of you by the order of the Holy Majesty. How are you resting?"

Xu Qianxue was quite surprised.He also thought that Gao Shiqi was down and out, so he came to beg for mercy.

"Why didn't Mr. Gao say it earlier. I should bathe and burn incense, and go out to greet me."

"Hey, are you a sick person? It's better if you don't make any noise. The emperor asked me to tell you that anyone who compiles Ming history is unreliable, and he still prefers you to write it. After the remnants of the Mingzhu party are wiped out, you can re-enter." Hanlin."

It turns out that they have already completed six Shangshu, but the revival is only Hanlin, which makes Xu Qianxue unacceptable.He is 60 years old, the pain is not just an excuse, and the body is really starting to take it.This is his last chance to join the cabinet.

"If you have something, you might as well speak up."

Gao Shiqi smiled inscrutably, enjoying the hot tea slowly.

"Brother Xu's younger brother, Xu Yuanwen, is a bachelor, how can he ask me a little servant?"

Xu Qianxue stared at him for a while, got up and walked to the desk, took out a small box, opened it casually, and took out the bronze three-legged wine bottle inside.

"I just got it the day before yesterday. It is said to be an ancient relic from the Shang Dynasty. I don't understand. Can Mr. Gao help us to appreciate it?"

Gao Shiqi knew it was a good thing, but unfortunately, Suo'etu didn't recognize it and didn't like it.

"This thing is too eye-catching, it's hard to let go."

Xu Qianxue felt that talking about copper stink here was insulting to gentlemen, and worried that Gao Shiqi would be angered, so he reluctantly agreed.

"3000 taels. I'll send someone to the house."

Gao Shiqi knew that the offer was already higher than that of the wine bottle, so he was relieved.

"Zungar has changed. The emperor doesn't want to fight anymore."

"It's nonsense. The emperor has been thinking about this for seven or eight years. Last year, he almost made a move. Even Prince An got involved. How could he not fight?"

"One moment, another moment. Last year, when the weather was good and the treasury was full, we could fight; this year, due to the drought and floods, the people were in dire straits, so we couldn't fight. Brother Xu should have a good idea of ​​what the Zhili border looks like. It's just a matter of changing sons and eating. Next If the words are spoken, even Lingdi doesn’t know. The emperor’s succession to the minister of the Fanyuan, Alani Mizhe, Galdan can’t bear it anymore. This year, the grasslands are all yellow, and countless people and livestock died of starvation.”

Xu Qianxue narrowed his eyes, and every wrinkle was full of calculations.

"The emperor is in trouble."

"Brother Xu's eyes are as bright as a torch. The emperor can't provoke the various tribes of Mongolia to fight among themselves, nor can he refuse Mobei's surrender, but this is too costly. A total of 8 people came here, and each of them gave four buckets of rice. Calculate how much the national treasury costs. Not counting the rations for horses, cattle and sheep. Several granaries in Guihua City have long been emptied."

"Understood. How should I let the people of the Xu family submit the book?"

"Alani rushed to Mobei to mediate and urge them to reconcile. But Galdan insisted that he would not agree unless Tuxietu Khan was handed over to pay for his blood. You know, the warriors of the Eight Banners are eager to fight more, so that they can be awarded for their military achievements. Mingzhu's people are pretending to be dead again, refusing to share the worries of the emperor. As long as Brother Xu gives the emperor a step at this time, are you afraid that you won't be able to join the cabinet? ?”

Xu Qianxue nodded repeatedly, thanked Gao Shiqi a thousand times, and sent him out of the house in person.

The big housekeeper went in without knowing it, and was about to step forward to inquire about it, but was stopped by a look from the master.

"If you don't want to take this monthly money, go back to my hometown in Kunshan as soon as possible!"

"Yes, the slave is confused."

The butler hurriedly invited Xu Yuanwen to the study, and was busy taking money to Gaofu.

Xu Qianxue scolded Gao Shiqi to his younger brother.

"Who does he think I am? Before the emperor, let me say a word, he is not worthy of even half a sentence! Junggar, the emperor wants to personally conquer, how could he not go. He is setting me up here. The housekeeper comes in!"

"Yes, sir."

"Mark the money you sent. Send people to keep an eye on his house in turn. You must find out. Where did the money go?"

Xu Yuanwen was always timid, seeing his brother so irritable, he sighed.

"Let's forget it. Maybe he is just short-lived with money, and he is forced to do nothing. Since we have it, why not be a colleague? Of course he is not as good as my brother in front of the emperor, but he is much better than me. Just for 3000 taels, not worth it."

"What do you know? What he said later is false, but the imperial decree cannot be false. The emperor really does not intend to reinstate me as an official, but to be a Hanlin. Someone in the court is stopping me. Moreover, this man is very powerful. Control the emperor's thoughts. If this enemy is not found out, how can the Xu family gain a foothold in the court? I must find out!"

(End of this chapter)