Emperor Yongzheng

Chapter 131: Summer Resort, Monarchs and Ministers Discuss World Situation, Rehe Palace’s Stewardship, Suppression of Party Struggles
Zhang Tingyu and Hongshi's secret documents were sent to Fengtian, and Yongzheng's chariot had already left Shengjing. The two memorials were passed through the files and were delivered to the Minister of Military Aircraft Ortai on the second day after Yongzheng arrived in Chengde.According to the system left by Emperor Kangxi, the imperial guards came to the palace for camp. The imperial guards, the ministers of the Qianqing Gate, and the guards Zhang Jing who entered the duty today were all accompanying them day and night.Ertai and Zhu Shi both served as ministers of the bodyguard. Ertai received the yellow box and immediately went to the Yixiu Bookstore where Zhu Shi lived. As soon as he entered the door, he smiled and said: "Lao Zhongtang, I received a copy from the Fourth Master last night. Please give me a memorial, a memorial from Li Wei, and the secret box from Third Master and Heng Chen. How about we go in together to see you?"

"It's Qiu Xin!" Zhu Shi was leaning on the couch, gently beating his back with his fairy hands. Listening to Ertai's words, he turned over and sat up, smiling, "I just had breakfast, this old bone It's becoming more and more useless. Yesterday, the sedan jolted violently. It flickered here and the pain got better. It's still early for the emperor to summon the Mongolian princes to a banquet. I'm afraid I won't be able to get off before noon." Ertai is here. After driving thousands of miles, my skin became dark and red due to the wind and sun, and my usual cough was cured. He immediately smiled and said: "How young am I? Thanks to my master, I no longer cough. Everyone who left Yunnan said I am suffering from tuberculosis. I have vomited blood and my symptoms have disappeared. I can eat well and don’t worry so much. What disease can’t be cured? Your back pain is an old disease. Look at your face, which is so red and glowing. I look much better in Beijing. I came to the summer resort once in the 51st year of Kangxi's reign. You won't come in [-], right? Let's go in earlier and leave more slowly. We can even take a look at the scenery after giving away the box. Isn't that right? Okay?" After saying a few words, Zhu Shi became excited and ordered the eunuch to come in and help him change into court clothes. The two of them did not sit in a sedan chair, but rode horses to the main gate of Nanli Villa, and then entered the garden through Dehui Gate, a side gate. .

It was June and the weather was hot and golden.Chengde is located in the south of Horqin Mongolia, at the middle foot of Yanshan Mountain. It is originally high and cold, but the Taihang Mountains in the west are higher. The cold air in the north is blocked and flows eastward, like a big funnel, blowing in from Zhangjiakou to Chengde. Central Plains.The intersection of Xingzhou River, Luan River, Yisun River and Wulie River passes through Chengde, and the source of Rehe River comes from here. This place is destined to be a cool and summer resort in the world.When the two entered the village, they saw old trees intertwined with sky branches, water vapor flowing over the rocks, and cool moss slippery. Except for the occasional chirping of cicadas, which seemed to remind people that "it's summer", they felt the clear and refreshing greenness and pleasant feng shui around them. Feeling refreshed.Zhu Shi saw Ertai looking around like a fool and said with a smile: "There are thousands of households in the Bada Mountain Villa, the Twelve Palaces and the Palace and Villas. Where can I see them all in one go? Just the 36 scenes in the village. The master lives in Yanbo Zhishuangzhai. The dam we entered is called Zhijingyun, and this place is called Wushu Qingliang. We go further, pass the pond behind Yanxun Mountain Pavilion, and reach Wanhe Songfeng Hall. The rest are like pine cranes. Qingyue, surrounded by clouds, twin peaks in the North Pillow, morning glow in the West, falling light on the Hammer Peak... We are so exhausted that we can't finish it today."

"It's so exciting to get here." Ertai sighed, "Why do you have a general and a prime minister, a mansion and a palace, eight living rooms, and a position of great ministers? How can you have this flowing water, a stone, and a nunnery? I think you are a god when you are here." Zhu Wu said with a smile: "Isn't that easy? The number of soldiers who guard the garden all year round is customized to be 980 and [-]. If there is an official incident, please punish me for guarding the garden here, won't it end? To be honest, , I also had the same idea when I came in for the first time. It feels good when it is hot but cool, but in fact it is too artificially drilled and has lost its natural charm. When I returned to Beijing and saw the bustling world of red buildings and gold powder, it was another surprise. So much fun."

The two walked together, looking at the pavilion and caressing the strange tree. They chatted here and there. Ertai just exclaimed in amazement: "The Holy Ancestor is really discerning. He chose this place to live. It has beautiful scenery." Not to mention, it is neither far nor close to the capital, not far or close to Mongolia, and not far or close to Shengjing!" Zhu Wudao said: "The Holy Ancestor is worthy of being a benevolent emperor! In fact, the purpose of setting up the villa here is to It is convenient for the Mongolian prince to make a pilgrimage. When Gao Shiqi was in court, I once asked his old gentleman: The king of all countries is crowned the emperor. Why not just walk a few more steps to the capital for pilgrimage to the prince of the Mongolian vassal? The emperor has to brave the pain of travel and dust to come hundreds of miles away. I'm afraid the reception was not in line with the etiquette. Mr. Gao said: "This is the benevolence of the emperor. The Mongolians call those who have had acne a mature person, and those who have not had acne called a raw person. The unborn person does not dare to enter the capital, so he must be sympathized with. Give it a try. The special gift of the foreign vassals, in fact, as long as Mongolia is well controlled, not only the border troubles will be gone, but also Qinghai and Tibet will have less trouble. So it is the emperor's foresight. Being kind, virtuous, far-reaching, and gentle is also a courtesy!' - Thinking of the ambition and style of the wise and benevolent sages. , the Xi Dynasty is indeed unmatched by future generations." After saying that, he pointed to the palace in the northwest and said with a smile: "Let's take a look over there - that is the Lion Garden, where the current Long Live Lord's retinue is here. Prince Bao is accompanying him. Hu, it's in the courtyard next to it." Ertai saw that he mentioned Yongzheng's late residence, subconsciously flicked the corner of his clothes, changed his appearance, and followed Zhu Shi to look around, and he saw five couples falling down the building. , the door is tightly closed with red lacquer and copper nails, and a large auxiliary head title ring is hung, and a gold and black plaque is hung on it, with the three characters "Lion Garden" written on it.Next to it is a couplet:
The sun passes and the moon comes to illuminate the way

The fragrance of flowers and the chirping of birds reveal the truth

But it was written by Yongzheng himself, with dragons and phoenixes flying in the air, and the whole palace and the academy in the south were silent. Only the birds chirping in the thick green shade and the weavers singing softly in the grass.The old vines hang down on the wall, and the grass in front of the steps is green, as if to introduce to guests that the owner of the house once had a thrilling experience here.

"Why is it called the Lion Park?" Ertai asked, "Have lions ever been kept in captivity here?"

Zhu Shi pointed to a mountain peak in the south and said: "Do you think that mountain looks like a lion? Then it's called 'Lion Peak'. This palace is named after the peak -" While he was still talking, a figure in the distance The eunuch shouted while trotting: "Zhu Zhongtang, E Zhongtang! The master's banquet has come down and is calling you over!" In a blink of an eye, Zhu Shi saw a large group of people coming out of the rockery in front of Wanhe Songfeng Hall.It was expected that the banquet would be held there, so they came together with Ertai.I saw several Mongolian princes coming over with their faces flushed from drinking, chattering and laughing, and hurriedly pulled Ortai to stand by the corridor to make way for them.

"This belongs to Master Zhu!" A prince suddenly recognized Zhu Shi, pointed at him and shouted, "I saw it in the 48th year of Kangxi's reign. It belongs to the emperor's teacher. His knowledge is like the white clouds in the sky and the sheep on the ground!" Shi then saw that it was Wendur Khan, and hurriedly stepped forward to bow and salute, and said with a smile: "Master Khan is here too! My knowledge is not as high as the white clouds, and there are not as many sheep on the ground. You have praised me, Your Majesty. I am here to give you a compliment." Let me introduce you to Xilinjueluo Ertai. He was originally the emperor’s model governor, and is now the minister of military aircraft. He has both literary and military talents, and his knowledge is as big as the prairie!" Ertai smiled after hearing this. , hurriedly stepped forward to greet the kings, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty came from Mobei Mongolia. It is not easy to travel thousands of miles with yellow sand and white grass. This shows your loyalty and sincerity."

"Your Majesty treats me well!" Wendu'erhan said with a pair of short, thick bowed legs kicking up and down, with the chrysanthemum-like wrinkles on his face wrinkled with laughter, "He also rewarded me with another hundred thousand stones of food and grain. , Ten thousand kilograms of tea bricks! Celing Alabutan - the emperor said it was broken by feeding unripe wolf lambs. If he dares to come to Eastern Mongolia, Horqin, Kalaqin, Zhazhet... we, Huh?" He slammed his hands together, "Fight him to the death, he's so angry and glaring!" After that, he went off laughing with the kings.Ertai almost laughed out loud.Seeing Gao Wuyong and Zhang Wuge coming out to greet them, they hurriedly entered the "Wanhe Songfeng" palace courtyard with Zhu Shi, walked around the main hall, and stopped beside a dozen ginkgo trees.Gao Wuyong entered the east study for a moment, then came out and said, "Please come from the middle hall, please."

Yongzheng seemed to have not drank, and his face was as usual. He was wearing a beige gauze robe, a ten thousand silk beaded crown on his head, and a three-color green horsetail button belt around his waist. On a hot day, there was a stone robe outside the robe. Lying in a green gauze gown on a bamboo easy chair, a hot towel was applied under the chin and behind the ears.Qiao Yindi stood nearby, wringing towels from the basin to replace him.Seeing the two people coming in, Yong Zheng only waved his right hand to indicate to sit down on the wooden pole under the window, and said with a smile: "Have you been to where I lived? This is the first time Ertai has come in, so you should take a good look. I expected you to I'm hungry too - Gao Wuyong, get some snacks!" Then he said to Qiao Yindi: "No need for the hot towel. Open the yellow box they brought. The key is next to the pillow on my couch."

"Yes." Qiao Yindi agreed in a low voice and took the box handed over by Ertai.He presented Li Wei's memorial and Hongli's greetings to Yongzheng, and quietly went to the kang to open the two boxes.It seemed that she was very skilled at this task. Yongzheng had just turned over Hongli's greeting card, and two specially sealed envelopes had been placed gently on the front of Yongzheng.Yongzheng opened Li Wei's memorial, looked at it, put it aside, and said with a smile: "Li Wei is really interesting. He built a Guandi Temple in front of him, and asked the gunman to write an article to play it. His beautiful writing is fascinating, and today he plays Hushan again. The Spring Club was completed, and there was another flowery article, and I was asked to inscribe a couplet. He is really not afraid of troublesome me." Ertai smiled and said: "Li Wei wrote a letter to the slave. He wanted to arouse the master's love for Jiangnan. I remember that my loyal heart knew that my master was busy with state affairs on the night of the twelfth lunar month, so I asked my master in a straight line to patrol the south so that he could evacuate and evacuate." He continued, but when he saw that Yong Zheng's face had become sullen, he stopped talking.

Yongzheng threw the towel to Yindi, pointed to the two sealed envelopes and said: "You two should also take a look. It is really puzzling that such a thing can happen now, and it happened in Henan." After saying that, he stood up and walked away. He was pacing back and forth in the study with his shoes on his hands.The two people from E and Zhu hurriedly stepped forward and picked up a copy. As soon as they saw the title, their hearts skipped a beat. They took a few quick glances, exchanged glances, and made up their minds on how to speak in front of Yong Zheng.

"This is really something unexpected." Ertai said, "In the decades since the world was peaceful, there has never been such a big case. In bright daylight, under the provincial walls, there will be water bandits chasing the prince! Fourth Master Fu Da, if there is a If something goes wrong, how can the imperial court deal with the world, and how can Tian Wenjing get it?"

When Qiao Yindi first entered Changchun Garden, she saw Hongli almost every day. He was a very handsome, suave, gentle and intelligent prince, and she had a good impression of him. When she heard this news, she was startled, and she loosened the towel and fell on it. On the plate, when he saw Yong Zheng looking at him, he lowered his head and said, "Is the road outside so dangerous? The fourth master is so rich and noble, what is the person he is protecting below doing? This is really scary - the fourth master is such a good person!" Zhu Shi said: "Fourth Master loves to be micro-minded too much. The Bailongyu Suit must be controlled by fishermen and birds! And Tian Wenjing is also too careless. Now both the government and the public are attacking him, and he is still so careless in doing things!" "

"This is not worth making a fuss about." Yong Zheng breathed a sigh of relief, looked at the dark green world outside, as if to everyone, but also to himself, and murmured: "This kind of experience is more beneficial than a year of learning in Yuqing Palace. It's still big! What's the matter? Didn't a hair get hurt and you returned to Beijing safely?" He seemed to be thinking very far and then came back. He chuckled and said: "The road has been dangerous since ancient times. I stayed in a black shop when I was a prince. . Li Wei was still young at that time, it was his fault, otherwise, how would he be today?" He suddenly remembered that he was in danger because he was looking for Xiaofu. His heart moved, and he glanced at Yindi. Without saying anything, he picked up the Lai took a sip of tea and said: "Pay attention to the records of Hongli and Tian Wenjing in the past two days. The situation is not detailed and can't be seen clearly."

Ertai hurriedly bowed and said yes, and said: "Tian Wenjing wrote a letter to the third master, but did not submit this chapter. I am afraid that the case is also being solved. The case over Li Fu has just started, and something like this happened again. One can imagine how he felt. As for the fourth master, I'm afraid he has a lot on his mind. This is not a good thing. Firstly, he is afraid that the emperor will be unhappy about it; secondly, since this case is linked to Tian Wenjing's official reputation, he will definitely want to expose it. .Come three-" He suddenly felt that he had lost his words, so he shut up and said nothing.

"You!" Yong Zheng glanced at him, "Why are you still talking to me?"

Ertai's face turned red with embarrassment. He wanted to say, "The fourth master is afraid that people will be suspected of this case and get involved in political disputes." But the relationship was so serious that he couldn't bear it anyway, so he held it in for a long time before changing his words: " The third and fourth masters may not be willing to make a big deal out of it and harm the emperor's ability to govern." In fact, this statement is also inappropriate, but since both ends are harmful, it is the lesser of the two.Zhu Shi cupped his hands and said: "Since Prince Bao has returned to the capital, he has been patrolling in other provinces for nearly a year, and he was frightened again on the road. The saddle and horse are tired, so they should rest for a while. This is not far from the capital. I think it's better to summon him here." , serving around day and night, and even asked about the case on the road." After hearing this, Ertai couldn't help but admire him from the bottom of his heart: It's the same temptation, why can't he think of such a good thing?

"Hongshi should stay in Yunsongxuan for a while." Yongzheng seemed not to pay attention to the thoughts of the two ministers. He climbed on the green satin liangli soap boots and stood up again, "Don't make a fuss about Hongli anymore. Compared with I have encountered many hardships in my life, and this is just a small hardship. Is hardship—for those of you who have read enough books—a bad thing? The heaven and earth are suffering from darkness, the sun and the moon are suffering from thin eclipse, and the mountains and rivers are suffering from collapse. The heaven and earth are still like this. , let alone people. There is a saying in "Story Carving Dragon": "Yu Shun was embarrassed by the well, Yi Yin was defeated by Dingzu, Fu Shuo hid in Banzhu, Lu Shang was trapped in Jijin, Zhongni was deprived of his food. , Yan Hui defeated his Cong Lan... These are all bachelors, so-called benevolent people.' He is only 16 years old, and has just entered the year of Zhixue. It is a good thing to suffer some hardships! Hongli still will not return to Yunsongxuan for the time being. The decree was given to him, asking him to coordinate the world's money and food affairs in Beijing and also be in charge of the Ministry of War."

Ertai couldn't help but be startled: How could the decree be written in such a general way?Zhu Shi bowed and said, "I will accept the order." "You guys have some snacks first, and I'll go next door to look at the discounts." Yongzheng said with a smile, "I'm here, and you won't be able to eat well even if you're hungry." Then he took Yindi around the screen of the north room and entered the study suite.

This is a suite room with a long length from north to south. On the west side is a row of long windows covered with organza. The lower half of the window is fixed and the upper half of the window can be opened or closed. The room next to the window is the guard and eunuch room, so you can respond to your call.The north and east "walls" are made of stone carved from the mountain. A bright window is opened on the east side of the roof. Sit under the window and look up. The clouds, trees and waterfalls on the mountain are like a picture. The water from the nearby rock springs is tinkling in through the window - —Safety, convenience, and scenic views were probably the two considerations that led Kangxi to choose this row of east-facing rooms, which were not luxurious, as his living and study room.The furnishings in the house are also very simple. A row of spring stools and coffee tables are placed under the east window. There is a golden bell next to the door. There is another movable door wall to the north. The folded big Kang sits in the north and faces the south. When unfolded, the grille door looks like a door. A tight screen.Along the north wall, in addition to the imperial papers with the emperor's approval, the most eye-catching thing is dozens of pictures, densely arranged along the wall - in short, it has a simple and unpretentious literary style unlike other palace study rooms.

"Yindi," Yongzheng saw Yindi laying out the paper and bringing tea over. He took the tea and took a sip. He pointed at the paintings on the wall and said, "Don't underestimate this place. The prices of these paintings are enough. Build a heart-nurturing palace!" Qiao Yindi said: "I don't understand. I didn't take a closer look when I came here yesterday. What kind of painting is worth so much?" Yongzheng smiled and said: "This is the handiwork of Zhou Luoying, a famous artist of the Xi Dynasty. Every day Each picture has the inscription of the Holy Ancestor and a poem by Gao Shiqi. "Farming Picture" 23, "Weaving Picture" 23, combined into "Farming and Weaving Picture 46". Look at this farming picture, it is soaking seeds. This is plowing, this is raking, this is plowing, this is plowing, this is planting rice seedlings..."

Yindi laughed when she saw it and pointed: "This is cutting the grain, this is the debut, this is the raising, this is the warehouse... I can't tell what is behind this, how can this woman pull the branches?" Yongzheng smiled and said: "You are from Shanxi. This is a weaving picture. The one you are referring to is "Sulberry Picking". The following is from cocoons, kiln cocoons, silk reeling to ready-made clothes - they are complete sets." Yindi smiled and said : "Is this Lao Shizi painting so valuable? What kind of rare thing am I talking about? The master came to our place to take a look. What about spreading seedlings, pulling out seedlings, filling and watering them? They are all common things, nothing new at all. .”

"Of course." Yongzheng looked a little melancholy, "Of course it's not new to you. It's the first time I've seen it, but it's very novel! Just as you said, my elder brother is noble and noble, living in the palace, and the outside is green and beautiful. , entering is the high pavilion of the Huatang, with brocade clothes and silk bells ringing for food. When asked where it came from, I was confused. During the reign of Emperor Hui of the Jin Dynasty, people in the world were starving to death. When he played it, the emperor said: 'I'm hungry. , why don’t you eat meat porridge?’ If the emperor takes this, the world will be over. Do you understand the meaning of these dozens of paintings hanging here?”

Qiao Yindi glanced at Yongzheng, and she already understood what Yongzheng had just said about Hongli to the two ministers Zhu and E.After a long while, she sighed and said, "People are different."

Yongzheng stopped talking, sat on the dragon-carved chair, pulled out a new pen from the sea of ​​pens, picked up Hongli's greeting note, and wrote in moist ink:

Please stay safe for three days.I have another purpose, and you are also in charge of the world's money, food and military affairs.This time I look to the southeast. The Jianshan Dam has been completed, the Yellow River canal transport has been cleared, the Jianghuai River is a prosperous land in the world, and all new policies are implemented smoothly without any disturbances or disputes.This is because Li Wei, Yin Jishan and others have a general understanding of the general affairs, and they work together harmoniously and diligently on the king's affairs. However, if you mediate appropriately, relax appropriately, make big plans without neglecting details, and think far without abandoning the near, then the affairs in Jiangnan will be settled. All provinces in the world are determined.This is my original intention for commissioning you to sit down at Jinling. Do you know this?Everything will be fine when I come east.Now I see all the princes and princes of Meng, showing kindness to them and connecting them with righteousness. Looking at the hearts of the kings, they share the same hatred and hatred as the imperial court, and there seems to be no two feelings.He Ce Zero Alabutan is just a fool, and he can be expected to be destroyed by the heavenly soldiers.At this time, you have received the order, and it is very appropriate for you to understand my deep feelings.

He swirled the pen in the inkstone with satisfaction and wrote:
I know about the danger in the Yellow River.In the past, Du Hongjian asked Zen Master Wuzhu what he meant by no memory, no thought, and no delusion. Wuzhu replied that it was a three-sentence method: no intention is a precept, no thought is concentration, and no delusion is a dharma.You, Yuanming laymen, should use this as your concentration to dispel panic and maintain peace. What can't a person do if he has concentration?Quit it, quit it.Be careful not to disturb your mind with ordinary misfortunes and blessings. Just four words of "peace and peace" will be of endless use to you.After Yongzheng finished writing, he took Li Wei's memorial and commented next to it:
Having seen the completion of Hushan Chunshe, I am yearning for it.It is not that I don’t want to tour the south. When the new policy is decided and the sea and the sky are happy, wouldn’t it be fun to travel with you without any worries?The beauty of Quan Village here is probably not inferior to that of Chunshe, so I would like to give this couplet to you after viewing this scenery.It will be interesting to see him in person someday.

After writing this, he raised his head and said to Yindi: "Put up the window sash."

"Yes."

Yindi didn't know why he was writing and approving seals in a hurry, but she suddenly said this and agreed to open the Qushu prop to light up the window.Yongzheng sat down and walked to the window and looked out, but he saw that the empty palace and courtyard were full of thick old trees, which did not match the scenery of Jiangnan.Yongzheng shook his head, turned around and was deep in thought. When he looked up, he saw Yindi standing facing the window. Her upper body was a maroon-colored armor piping with red plums embroidered on it. After the rain, she wore a sky-green short-sleeved gauze gown that revealed her wrists as white as snow. A long lotus-green skirt was trailing on the ground without wind. Automatically, like a tall and graceful Clivia.Yindi looked at him, her face flushed with embarrassment, her head bowed shyly, and she stood facing the light of the window and explored the corners of her clothes, which only made her more charming.

Yongzheng muttered something.

"emperor……"

"It's nothing." Yong Zheng avoided her gaze, returned to his seat, couldn't help but glance at her, and said softly, "I mean you are so beautiful." As he said this, he changed to a larger pen. , spread out the rice paper himself, and called Qiao Yindi: "Put it down with a paperweight over there, and hold on to this side with your hand."

Yindi's face turned red with embarrassment when he saw her, and she was so praised by him that her heart skipped a beat. She slowly came over and glanced at Yongzheng warily, but she didn't follow Yongzheng's instructions. She pressed the paperweight "this way" and stood "that way". "Edge" and caress the paper gently.Yongzheng had calmed down and wrote a large handwriting on the paper:

The flower branches are still moist when entering the house, and there is a sudden sound when the spring water soaks the steps.

While blowing gently, he asked with a smile: "When you went to see the Fourteenth Master, what did he say? You know, no one has ever dared to do this to me. He actually refused to pay the order and received no reply!"

"I did not go."

Yong Zheng opened his eyes wide: "Why? Don't you want to go?"

"I don't know where the Fourteenth Master is," Qiao Yindi shook her head gently, staring at the corner of the palace, "Gao Wuyong and the others refused to tell me..." "There is such a thing." Yong Zheng couldn't help laughing, "This is you If you don’t understand the rules, just say you’re going there with orders, how dare Gao Wuyong to stop you.” After saying that, he shouted: “Gao Wuyong, come in!”

Gao Wuyong stood outside the screen, turned around when he was greeted, and came in with his hands crossed and obeyed. "After returning to the capital, you take Yindi to see your fourteenth brother." Yongzheng said warmly, "You can stay there for an hour. You can also take the opportunity to see what else he lacks and whether there are any servants there who are trying to bully him. Yes. Come back and talk to me." Gao Wuyong agreed after hearing this, and then said: "Ortai Zhu Shi has had enough. He is waiting outside. Because the master is writing, he does not dare to disturb him."

"Call in." Yong Zheng said lightly and returned to his seat with a sigh.Qiao Yindi was moved and sad at the same time.From Yongzheng's daily contact with her, she had a deep understanding that this emperor had a very deep affection for her.He treats each other strictly and politely, never using any obscene words, and is always like a gentle and peaceful big brother.How come he and the cheerful Yun became life-or-death enemies?How wonderful it would be if there were no dirty political disputes and a brotherly relationship between brothers and sisters, and I had such an elder brother to care and care for me!After thinking about it, I heard Yongzheng calling for "tea", and then I realized that Zhu and E had already come in, and hurriedly agreed to bring tea.But Yongzheng pointed to the words hanging on the table and said: "This is a reward for Li Wei. I can't go to Jiangnan right now, so I can only recall what happened when I visited the south with the Holy Ancestor."

Ertai and Zhu Shi complimented a few words casually, but Yongzheng asked: "Tian Wenjing and Li Fu's memorial was sent to the six departments, what are the words below?" Zhu Shi bowed and said, "Back to the emperor, the opinions of the six departments have not been reported yet. . If they are waiting to be dealt with, I will send a message to inform them now."

"What knowledge do you have?" Yongzheng said coldly, "Take Zhu Shi as an example. There are so many disciples and former officials. Don't they write to you? Since they have written, don't they express their own opinions?"

It was the first time Zhu Shi touched this soft-headed nail when he became prime minister. Suddenly he was sweating. He gulped and said, "I don't dare to deceive you, old servant. There are many letters, all of which are circumstantial and inquisitive to understand the holy intention. Your Majesty, the emperor The "On Clique" was written to warn ministers not to take advantage of pre-existing relationships for personal gain. There were many slaves presiding over examinations, and they were especially wary of not intervening in public affairs as teachers and students, so they would not reply to all such letters. However, since the emperor inquired about this matter, the slaves should report their own opinions. Ming. I think that Tian Wenjing and Li Fu are both honest men. Their differences are due to their different political opinions. They each have a glimpse of the heavens and have different opinions, so there is no deep blame."

"Good people misunderstood, this is your opinion." Yongzheng asked Ertai again, "What about you?"

"Li Fu and Tian Wenjing have very shallow personal relationships with their slaves, and there is no way to talk about love and hate." Ertai said, "Tian Wenjing is determined to cheer up and try to correct the shortcomings of the times without avoiding resentment. This is obvious to the world. Yu Hongtu sent it back from Henan Reading a few excerpts, we can see that Tian Wenjing was eager to repay the Lord's kindness, was eager to achieve success, and occasionally neglected to observe the circumstances at the lower levels. As a result, the number of acres of wasteland reclaimed was not true, and subordinate officials used the excuse to bully the common people to migrate to other provinces, and some treacherous officials surrendered to him. So, they exploited the gentry and invited them to flatter themselves in order to get into the society. So some bandits took advantage of the opportunity to create trouble - things like boycotting exams. As Zhu Shi said, Li Fu was a gentleman, and in Huguang implemented the New Deal and achieved great results. However, he was fascinated by the appearance of Henan and thought that Tian Wenjing was turned by a group of gangsters and deceived the sage by claiming credit in vain. This led to this political dispute. This is my short-sighted opinion, and it may not be correct. Please The emperor’s sacred candle illuminates it.”

Yongzheng sat in silence with tea for a long time, and then said: "We are not here to comment on people, but to discuss the world. Just now, Master Zhu talked about cronies. I am a person who has suffered a lot among cronies, and I understand its taste deeply. The so-called "Ba Ye Party" has been struggling for 20 years since the saint ancestors were tired of hard work in his later years. If you want to really do something for the court and the people, it is more difficult than climbing to the sky. You can see that when Hongli was in danger, even other provinces The bandits are not committing crimes in this province. They want to go to Henan to frame Tian Wenjing! Although Aqina Seth Heiyun has surrendered now, has the ghost of the "Ba Ye Party" really dispersed? You read the memorial every day Yes, Sichuan, Hubei, Yunnan, Guangxi and Guangxi, and the provincial capitals all posted notices, insinuations and attacks on the New Deal. There were also some appalling "palace secrets" circulating in the capital. Some even said that Longkoduo was offended because he knew too many of my "secret things" , I will silence him for what he did!"

The more Yong Zheng spoke, the angrier he became. He struck the case with a bang, his face flushed, and he gritted his teeth as fine as rice and said: "I treat others with kindness, and if people don't show kindness and gratitude, there is nothing more irritating than this! It seems that it is not enough for Aqina and the others to be locked up comfortably like this. The national laws they violated cannot only be treated by family laws. They immediately issued a decree and asked the six ministries to discuss their crimes. I cannot tolerate those who deserve to be killed, and the world is fair. , I am not allowed to govern it privately!" The original discussion was about the dispute between Tian and Li, but Yongzheng suddenly involved Yun Qu again, and both Zhu Shi and Ertai were shocked.Isn't Yun's matter over yet?But at this time, Yongzheng was furious, and none of them dared to show off.After a long time, Zhu Shi said: "Your Majesty, Li Fu is not from Aqina's party..."

"You were so angry that I changed the subject, right?" Yong Zheng snorted and sat down again, "Actually, I was talking about the same thing - cronies. Look at the people who followed Li Fu and made noise. How many of them didn't come and go frequently in the Eighth Prince's Palace in the past? They wished that my tenants would be put into their own acres, that the fires would be returned to the public, and that the officials and gentry would all pay for the food and work as errands to reward farmers. These new policies all collapsed overnight, making the world see me as a ridiculous emperor. . They didn’t understand until their death that I corrected the evils of the times and implemented the New Deal to revive the decadent trend that had lasted for hundreds of years. This was precisely because I was filial to the Holy Ancestor and lived up to the Holy Ancestor’s great trust!” Yong Zheng’s eyes were filled with fire or tears. Guang sighed and said, "They are ignorant and incompetent. They cannot see the hidden worries of the prosperous age. If they cannot spend their money and return it to the public, then they will be corrupt. If they do not pursue losses, their treasury will be ruined. If they do not use the power of thunder, then they will lose their money." There is no rain in the world. Poverty leads to change, change leads to generalization, and generalization leads to long-lasting. Isn't this what the "Book of Changes" talks about? The Mongols took over the Central Plains and destroyed the country in ninety years. Why? It was the moment before they entered the pass by hugging him to the death. If you don't let go, there will be no change. It has been almost 90 years since the Qing Dynasty entered the customs. Shouldn't we be more vigilant? Li Fu may be self-righteous, so he wants to gain fame and pick up the most painful parts of my body to expose the scars and contaminate me. I really feel sorry for the Han people's evil habit of being cowardly, cunning and fighting for fame. Even if there is no conspiracy behind him, like Ma Su who lost his street pavilion, how can he be innocent? Kong Ming killed Ma Su, why can't I kill Li Fu with tears? "

Zhu Shi and Ertai listened to these angry words, but they felt that every word was shocking, every sentence was warning, and it was as loud as gold and stone. They couldn't help but leave the seat and kneel on the ground, saying: "The Holy Master is in a high place and thinks deeply. I already understand. "

"That's it. According to this purpose, without mentioning Li Fu's name, I issued an order to the six departments, telling them to discuss politics as soon as possible and stop waiting." Yong Zheng raised his head sternly and said proudly.After another pause, he waved his hand and said, "Kneel down and pass the message to Delengtai, Brother Zhang and the others to drive back to Beijing at [-]:[-] the day after tomorrow."

"emperor!"

"The state affairs are in turmoil, which is not the time for a king to take a rest." Yongzheng looked at the green and green courtyard outside with nostalgia, frowned and said: "Although Liang Garden is good, it is not my hometown after all. Go back to the capital!"

(End of this chapter)