Travel through the Qing Dynasty and become emperor

Chapter 665
Guan Xuqing took a sip of the ginseng soup brought by the maid, put the bowl on the table, saw that Xiao Dezhang had arrived outside the door, and asked him to put the booklet on the case, and then said to the princes: "The Queen's words are in your hands." I heard it from outside, and the words are sincere and wise. You were born in the royal family, you are born different, as long as you abide by the etiquette, you can straighten your back." When he said this, he suddenly thought of the rumors about the crown prince, so he slowed down his speech Quickly said: "Since the empress has given you the admonition, you should put all your minds on your studies, avoid having those shady dealings with people outside the palace, and listen to less shady gossip, and your feet are not afraid of shoes. Crooked, those villains outside and in the palace are useless. Don't listen to other people's gossip, you brothers should be friendly and friendly when the time comes. "

The three older brothers listened carefully, this was far from the subject of the Queen's admonishment, and Guan Xuqing said again: "I think you are generally in good condition, Pu Jun is still gritted his teeth to watch while he is sick." Western political economy, copying the "Diamond Sutra" for Concubine Lan is very good. Not only are Pu Hua and Pu Xian serious in their studies, they are also well-organized in their discussions. I also appreciate Pu Hua's poems, and they are serious in their studies. Don't be arrogant, this is what I ask of the princes. Study hard, be close to the virtuous and stay away from the villain, this is the way of a gentleman, you all kneel down."

The elder brothers kowtowed together, as if they were forgiven in their hearts, they retreated out in a proper manner.

Guan Xuqing smiled and said: "I originally agreed to come over for dinner. I went to the Buddhist hall just now and was about to go back to the Hall of Mental Cultivation to review papers. Xiao De'an said you have something to see me, so I came here."

As he spoke, he picked up a few notebooks on the case, which were densely packed with fine-grained regular script, and Xiong Xiling beside them annotated them clearly in small script, so that the emperor could understand them.Guan Xuqing pointed to Article No.20 and said to Xiao De'an: "The papers on the impeachment of Nie Chunming, the prefect of Jeju, will be preserved first, and Xiong Xiling will be told not to pass it down. The rest of the papers, except Li Changle's, will be sent to the guardian. Heart Palace." After speaking, he took out the booklet of Jiangsu Province, and touched his pen while reading it.Jingfen handed over the pen, just sat quietly and didn't speak, Guan Xuqing smiled and said: "If you have something to say, just say it, I'm listening."

"The Ministry of Internal Affairs has come to report that the sickness of the servants in the palace is getting less and less, and there is still a need to add a group of people."

Guan Xuqing stared at Zaiyi's invitation to An Zhezi, and took a pen to write: "I am fine. You have worked hard in other places, but you should take care of your health." He still felt that there were many things he wanted to say, but he didn't know how to write them, so he let them go The pen said to Jingfen: "You can choose someone younger than forty years old to come in, and ask the household department to send in the list of unmarried maids in the palace. Those who used to serve you and the concubines day and night, pick them up. Betroth it to the guards, and give these girls a good way out, and you can just marry them for the rest. Calm down and think about the girls who enter the palace for ten or eight years, no matter how good it is here Being young ladies and aunts at home, everyone seems to be over 25 years old. If you delay for a few more years, they will be old and outdated. The palace also needs to have a little human touch, so you can't ruin the family. In addition, it is natural to increase the money for handymen. , Ask Wang Shang and the others to discuss with the Ministry of Internal Affairs, borrow a little from the city gate tax and criminal charges, and don't make any decisions from the Ministry of Finance. It is all money for national construction, and it cannot be moved at all. This precedent is set. No, even if it can be opened, it cannot be opened from the palace."

Jingfen nodded and said yes, in fact, what she really wanted to ask the emperor was about the rumors about the establishment of the crown prince. Seeing that the emperor was so focused on the booklet, it was difficult to speak, so she changed her way and said: "What did the emperor just say about the gentleman?" Little man, is it possible that there are still people in the palace making trouble?"

"There are rumors in the palace that Pude is going to be crowned prince, and his name is inscribed on a gold book, and placed behind the 'upright and bright' plaque in Qianqing Palace." Guan Xuqing smiled and said, "Don't test me, I guess you have heard it. First, I can tell you that this is pure nonsense; second, this rumor cannot be allowed to gain wings and spread wider and wider, so that it looks as if it is true; third, the palace wants to investigate where the rumor came from Yes, if you catch him, you can’t be merciful, and you must kill them all!” Guan Xuqing’s face was covered with clouds, and he said the word “kill” very strongly, and then said: “I’m not old yet, the princes are not prosperous, and when they come Now there are seven princes at the bottom. What kind of prince can be established at this time? It is too early to establish a prince. Isn’t it like in history that brothers turned against each other and fought against each other all day long. They all hoped that my brothers would die soon. what is the benefit?"

Speaking of this, he took a breather, and said: "Second elder brother Pude, the age is just right, and he is good in character, knowledge, and dealing with people. Some people probably think that I like him quite a lot, so they just play around with the wind. This rumor has been spread for no reason. Such a spread is good. Even if I can establish a reserve now, I can’t establish a reserve. Once the reserve is established, those naughty villains will not cling to the prince one after another, messing up the court, and looking through the history books , There are too many such things, and I understand best. After a while, when the eunuchs are summoned by the respect room, you don’t need to say more, just reiterate one thing. If there are eunuchs in the palace who make false statements about state affairs and talk about the right and wrong of the master, the whistleblower will be promoted. Reward, catch these bastards and I'll skin them alive!"

Jingfen was terrified when she heard that, now that she is no longer fighting, she seldom sees the emperor angry, so she shivered and said: "I originally wanted to inquire about which child was going to be the heir, so I should take care of it. The emperor said so As soon as I said it, the courtiers and concubines dare not mention this matter. Anyway, Pu Yin has long made up his mind not to be the prince. After all these years, my heart has long been cold. I didn't expect that the knowledge here is so great. If the elder brothers start a dispute , but it’s messed up. The emperor said that, I really need to be more careful!”

"Jingfen's few words alone are enough to prove that you are an honest person." Guan Xuqing smiled, "There is no need to be alarmed, it's okay to gossip now. Empresses and concubines often chat and laugh together, you The queen just remind them secretly."

The two chatted for a while, and Guan Xuqing rested in Kunning Palace.

After a night of nothing, Guan Xuqing woke up early the next morning, finished washing up, and had breakfast with Jingfen. Guan Xuqing went to the patio to look at the sky, and saw that the sky was as blue as a wash, and a few white clouds were ripped apart like cotton wool. With that, the Xiaofeng is peaceful and smooth, and there is a scene full of vitality everywhere.He called Buku on the spot, and immediately felt refreshed and full of energy. When he returned to the house, Jingfen had already cooked a bowl of ginseng soup by himself. After drinking it, he was sweating profusely. : "Yesterday I wanted to take you around the garden, but you also saw that there are so many things that I can't get out of my body. It's rare to be free today, so let's get up and go to the Summer Palace."

Jingfen was naturally happy, and was busy putting on makeup and putting on the phoenix coronet and xiapei.

At this time, Xiao De'an came to pay his respects and said, "Xiong Xiling, Li Hongzao, and Kang Youwei will meet you in the Hall of Mental Cultivation."

Guan Xuqing frowned, knowing that it was for Enke's recruitment of scholars, and seeing that Jingfen had almost cleaned up, he walked outside and said, "Let them stay at the Longevity Hill in the Summer Palace, and I will be there in a while."

After receiving the emperor's order, Xiong Xiling and the others did not dare to delay, and immediately came to the Summer Palace in sedan chairs.Forget about Xiong Xiling and Kang Youwei, it was the first time for Li Hongzao to enter this large garden stretching hundreds of miles. He came in with the eunuchs and walked around the gate of Yi, but he saw that the courtyard was full of dark, dark green pine trees, towering to the sky, thick and thick. Surrounded by the sun, the sun is hidden from the ground. In the middle of the corridor, there is a main hall with three couplets. On the main entrance hangs a huge lacquered black plaque with four big characters written on it: "Wanhe Songfeng". Li Hongzao recognized it at a glance. It is the handwriting of the holy ancestor Kangxi, but the couplets on both sides are empty.

The three walked and watched all the way, only to see that all the old couplets in the garden had been removed.There is an octagonal pavilion next to the shore of Kunming Lake, and fishing can be done beside the pavilion.Looking to the east, I can see the clouds and mountains are hazy, and the autumn haze is light.To the west, there are several rows of tile houses, not very tall. Li Hongzao asked the eunuch what those tile houses were for, and the eunuch said they were specially built study rooms for the princes.The three of them walked westward for more than a mile. It was an open land with a lake of about [-] to [-] acres. There was a stone archway beside it, which was carved out of a whole piece of bluestone and was newly built. There are a dozen guards guarding the front.Only then did Li Hongzao know that he had arrived at the place where the emperor usually stopped to listen to the government. In front of the main entrance of the building, there was an imperial couch. At first glance, he could tell that it was the place where the emperor received ministers. Because the ground was spacious and open, sitting on the couch could not only overlook , You can also browse the nearby lakes and mountains. Sitting here in summer, the draft blows slowly, and there will be no heat at all.

Li Hongzao said in his heart: Master really knows how to enjoy life, how much manpower and material resources will be spent on such a large courtyard.

The three of them entered the archway and walked westward, which is "Writing Qiuxuan", which seems to be newly built. Li Hongzao opened his mouth wide, moved his feet, shook his head, looked around and looked north carefully, as if it was a Buddhist hall. A few tens of steps away, there is a stage facing the main hall, and there are many strange flowers and plants that cannot be named in the middle.

The little eunuch said to the three of them: "My lords, the emperor will be here in a while, you wait here first." While talking, the little eunuch who was serving here took the tea table and square stool, poured tea, and three People sit opposite each other, drink tea and enjoy the scenery, full of interest.

Li Hongzao wore a camel-colored silk robe with hidden flowers today, took off his sunglasses, and wore another pair of delicate gold-rimmed glasses, looking quite casual.Sitting on a chair, he took out a copy of "Exhortation to Kindness" made by Emperor Kangxi, and said leisurely: "My lords, you said that this performance is right, who will say that it requires money?"?Kang Youwei was looking at a list of funds needed to build schools in different places with the light between the branches and leaves. Seeing Li Hongzao talking, he raised his head and said without hesitation: "Of course it was Mr. Xiong who said it. Mr. Xiong is the prime minister of the court. We are just here Just help out."

(End of this chapter)