Leisurely Four Fortunes

Chapter 132

In recent years, the prince's experience in the six departments has become a common name in the Qing Dynasty.

This has been a tradition since the Nurhachi period, and a group of brothers and sons hold the power of the Eight Banners.After entering the customs, in the competition between the clan and the imperial power, the imperial power gradually took an absolute advantage.Especially in recent years, there is a tendency that the suppressed clan can no longer hold its head up.

Therefore, the power of the ministries that were originally in charge of the princes of the banners was gradually replaced by the emperor's cronies and sons.

Seeing that the rebellious clan had completely weakened, Kangxi felt relieved.He knows how to use talented people, but those people need to know who their serious masters are.

Regarding Kangxi's thoughts, fourth master knew everything about him.With the lessons learned from the past, he knows that Huang Ama's complacency at the moment will become a nightmare that haunts him in his later years.The brothers gradually grow up, the son is strong and the father is weak, and ambition gradually breeds, and he will have trouble sleeping at night.

Then he will take extreme measures to divide the friendship between the brothers, several forces will compete, and he will sit firmly on the Diaoyutai.

The fourth master knew Huang Ama's original intention. He supported the elder brother firstly to sharpen the crown prince, and secondly to train a strong general for the Qing Dynasty.He thought that he could control their brothers, and the prince he trained also had this ability.

But he ignored that the crown prince is not the emperor.The hearts of the brothers are getting bigger, how can the prince who does not have the highest imperial power hold back.This is the root of the contradiction, and also the source of Huang Ama's wariness.

Because of his understanding, he has been mediocre since entering the court.Every day, I will "do my best" to complete the things Huang Ama ordered, and then start to spend my days leisurely.After resting in the yamen, he returned home and concentrated on dealing with the affairs of the south.

The sky is high and the emperor is far away. Beijing City's control over the south has never been strong.Coupled with his familiarity with the governors of Guangdong and Guangxi and various officials, within ten years his eyes and ears have spread all over the southern provinces.Taking advantage of the establishment of the customs office in the past few years, he even inserted many cronies into it.

The prince does not understand the emperor's mind, he does understand.Those people were unaware, and did not attract the attention of the court at all.

**
"Father, it's time to eat."

Su Peisheng's voice came, Fourth Master put down his pen, sealed the envelope and painted it with wax.

After tidying up his clothes, he started to walk towards the main room.In the past few days, he rested and the weather got warmer, so he simply took Xiaoyi and his children to live in Zhuangzi.

"Master is here, just in time for this peach blossom cake to be fresh, try it."

Xiaoyi picked up a piece of pastry and casually greeted Fourth Master.Suddenly there was a black shadow beside him, Fourth Master leaned down and took the snack directly into his mouth.The warmth of the tip of her tongue lingered slightly on her fingertips.

"My lord, what are you doing!"

She's sullen, the kids are there.I never thought that the man on the opposite side not only didn't shy away, but tasted it seriously.

"It's delicious, sweeter than ever."

Turning her head slightly, Yao'er was looking down at the account book, it would be more realistic if the book hadn't been knocked down.Hong Hui lowered his head and ate the pastry vigorously, chewing hard, it was not obvious that he had learned the rules.Not to mention, while chewing, he gulped down a mouthful of water, choking and coughing violently.

"Guse, play another disc."

After ordering, Xiaoyi looked at the fourth master proudly: "I kept a plate with me. I planned to feed Honghui when he was tired from practicing martial arts. Now that the master has just finished his political affairs, he should hold on to you first."

His expression unnaturally changed to Fourth Master's. Everyone knew that he disliked sweets the most.Just now I just wanted to tease Xiaoyi, but I didn't expect to annoy him.

"I don't want to win Hui'er's love."

Hong Hui stopped coughing, "Emiang said that I will fry the petals later, and then eat them with sugar or shredded shreds. My son can eat that. Let's honor Ama for these."

This bastard, fourth master can't laugh or cry.Looking at the snack that Xiaoyi handed over, he picked up a piece and put it in.I imagined that it was Xiaoyi's fingers, and sure enough, the sweet and greasy pastry became extremely delicious, and the sweetness seemed to penetrate into my heart.

How can Xiaoyi, a husband and wife who has been married for many years, not know what fourth master thinks, there is really nothing he can do.Seeing that the children were all there, she quickly tried to change the subject.

"Congratulations, you finally took control of the household department."

The fourth master swallowed another piece, and said indifferently: "It's all Huang Ama's intention. The Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs is a bit dependent on the old, but this is also good. Our shop can pay less tax."

Because the military salary did not arrive in time, Kangxi severely blamed the Minister of the Household Department and the Minister in charge, and transferred the fourth master by the way.Although the position has not changed much, it is real power.

Fourth Master didn't talk much, but Xiaoyi and Honghui understood the meaning.This disguised promotion was not for his good work, but because the emperor wanted to further control the six departments.Especially for the Ministry of Households, the amount of tax money has increased in the past two years, which is the top priority of all departments.

"But the Jiangnan salt tax..."

Fourth Master swallowed the last piece of pastry and downed a large cup of tea.The greasy feeling finally dissipated, leaving only the peach blossom fragrance between the lips and teeth, this snack is really good.

"The salt tax in the south of the Yangtze River is an old problem, but now that there is tax money, the national treasury will not be tense. In this way, we can gradually figure it out. Emperor Ama Suzhi is tired and lazy. Although he is serious in his work, he works slowly and meticulously. I am afraid of this matter." I won't give it to my grandfather."

She said it so clearly, Xiaoyi could hear it clearly.In the previous life, Kangxi handed over the tax inspection and arrears to the prince, and the prince recommended the fourth master.For this reason, he has made countless enemies throughout his life.

Knowing that fourth master could handle it, she was still not at ease.He has a lot of experience and a natural mind for this.Hong Hui is still young, and he will go to the study room next year, what if he is squeezed out by others.

"That's good."

Seeming to know what she was thinking, Fourth Master patted Honghui on the shoulder: "Xiaoyi, don't worry, Master knows what's on his mind."

Seeing his promise, she finally felt relieved.

Just as he was about to greet people for dinner, Chui Sheng walked in.

**
"Someone outside Zhuangzi broke the carriage and wanted to take a rest in the mansion."

Xiaotangshan is far away from the capital, and the roads are uneven, so this often happens.

With the heart of accumulating virtue and doing good deeds, Xiaoyi has already informed the concierge that she can give appropriate help, as long as the inner courtyard is not disturbed.

This is a customary rule, and it is impossible for Chuansheng not to know.Now that she has reported it personally, there must be something strange about it?
"Who is coming?"

Blowing Sheng raised his head: "It is said that it is Little Gege from Niu Gulu's Mansion. The ones who came to deliver the message are Mother Zhao and another maid who looks familiar."

When talking about Niu Gulu's mansion, Xiaoyi's first reaction was not that of Aling's family, but the one of Prism.Sure enough, when she heard Mother Zhao, she was completely sure.

With the care of Ama and fourth master in this life, the life of Prism's family is very difficult, and now he is still a fifth-grade Dianyi.Dianyi is also considered a civilian position among military officers, and they mainly perform the responsibility of recording.Unlike the high-ranking officials who are responsible for recording the changes of the guards of the emperor, the low-ranking prisms work in different places.

Under the care of many big figures, a large number of aged prisms are responsible for the records of the carriages entering and exiting the outer gate of the capital.The gate leader of the city gate where he is located is a member of Ulanara's family.Fei Yanggu only needs to reveal a little bit that he doesn't like Niu Gulu Dianyi, the indiscriminate attack of that city gate master Yayi, who treats him harshly.

Of course Prism also felt aggrieved, he once wanted to find a connection with A Ling'a.But the Niu Gulu family is a wealthy Manchurian family, just like Zhang Wang Li Zhao Tianliu of the Han people, a Niu Gulu family can be hit by throwing a tile at the corner gate in Beijing.Ah Ling is in a high position, how could he care about such a thing.As for other things that he wanted to take care of, they were all taken care of by Fei Yanggu Gogou who was at home.

Fortunately, the imperial court is full of people, and each person has money every month.So now, Niu Colu's family can still have enough to eat.However, Prism's son-in-law loves to enjoy life very much. Although he is small, he doesn't wear silk and satin clothes.His Fujin didn't dare to skimp on the men's monthly allowance, so he could only use his daughter to subsidize his son.

Both Xiaoyi and fourth master knew about these situations, and she looked at fourth master jokingly when she heard the visitor.

"My future brother-in-law and Fujin are here."

Yao'er couldn't hear clearly: "Emiang, is that uncle?"

Xiao Yi was happy, but Fourth Master blushed and said falteringly: "Your mother is just joking. Xiao Yi sent them away just..."

Before he finished speaking, Xiaoyi began to shake her head.There are quite a few concubines in Niu Gulu's mansion. Since Madam Zhao followed, it is likely to be Niu Gulu's real deity and her mother-in-law.

She asked Chui Sheng: "Do you know which one it is?"

"It's Niu Gulu Fujin, and Gege, who was born in the first place. I heard that Master Niu Gulu's legs and feet are not good. After Niu Gulu Fujin went back to her natal family and begged for a long time, she brought him to Zhuangzi to recuperate."

Niu Colufu Jin's natal family?Xiaoyi silently recalled that it seemed to have something to do with Eniang's Guerjia family.Moreover, Xiaotangshan is far away from Beijing, and it was not a good place before. It was indeed a site that was encircled by the Guerjia clan.

But that branch of the Guarjia family has a very far relationship with Er Niang.Just like Prism and Alinga, it is almost negligible.

"Bring me my coat trimmed with carved silver leather, and put the gold, silver and jade wares in the storeroom on the side. Yes, pick the ones that are as big as gold and precious stones. I'm a guest from afar, so I might meet her when I have time. "

Xiaoyi ordered to go on, make sure to tidy up the side room magnificently, and let people walk in to put themselves in the golden cave.

Hong Hui also followed: "Bring the gold collar that Guo Luomafa gave you, and the gold-embroidered dress that Eniangxin made."

Sure enough, it was her son, and he understood her heart.Although Yao'er didn't understand, she quickly put on the cloisonné enamel bracelet that was placed aside.The mother and three are in uniform, only the fourth master is left unmoved.

After the servant retreated, Xiaoyi raised her eyebrows: "Why, can't you bear it?"

Yao'er was even more confused, and Fourth Master's expression was completely unnatural.He had never taken a fancy to Niu Gulu's family, just because Hongli was the only elder brother from Manchu.And at that time, I thought of the two of them, Er Niang, the honest son, the smart and filial son, which was indeed his blindness.

Why can't Qi Yi not understand, a little anxious and sullen, just about to keep silent, but Yao'er kept asking.

"I understand, does Amma like Gege from Niu Gulu's family? It must be so, brother, did you already know?"

But Hong Hui nodded: "Ama likes her the most."

Yao'er wanted to cry: "Ama, how could you do this?"

Xiaoyi watched from the sidelines, but fourth master felt that one head was two big.What did his daughter think, but he could only open his mouth.

"It's all Xiaoyi's, and my master will also change into the clothes embroidered with gold thread."

(End of this chapter)