Emperor Kangxi: The First Rule of the Palace

Chapter 15 Discussing the Government
Wu Ciyou said with a smile: "I like Longer very much. He has excellent aptitude! It is a great pleasure to have a talent and raise him, but—" he hesitated and continued, "I received a letter from my family a few days ago. My father is old and very happy. Missing me, and being very depressed in Beijing, I want to go back to my hometown to see—"

Before Wu Ciyou finished speaking, Wei Dongting interjected: "Everything is safe with the old man. Brother, some friends want to go to Guixiang to buy some things. You can ask them to meet the old man first. If the old man is happy, you can come to Beijing for a stroll. !"

He Guizhu heard this, and said jokingly: "Second Master went to the Fuzheng Ye's mansion as a guest, and the old man was very happy to hear it. Don't be like Master Ming, who is too busy to take care of the house, let alone talk to us. Let's play chess and Shuanglu together!" Wei Dongting said with a smile: "It's not that he looks down on you, the day before yesterday I saw him at Xueshi Wu's house, and he kept complaining that there was too much entertainment and I didn't have time to go back to the shop, I'm afraid Mr. Blame him for being distant!" At this point, he stood up and asked, "Sir, the car outside is ready-made, if we don't abandon it, let's go, okay?"

Wu Ciyou also stood up and said with a smile: "Since Monsieur Meng Suo Ertu loves you so wrongly, I'd rather be respectful than obedient, please!" Wei Dongting waved his hand and said: "Please first, from now on, brother is just Long Er's companion , you are my teacher, so I can't be your equal." Seeing what Wu Ciyou said, he stood firm and said, "However, rather than this, it's better for me and Long Er to be called brothers, so as to avoid the title of teacher and student. I really don't like these red tapes, they arrested people and said it was the teaching of saints!"

Wei Dongting was worrying about Kangxi's apprentice ceremony, worried that he would not be able to handle the job well.I didn't expect Wu Ciyou to be so suave and hearty, so I was a little overjoyed, so I added another sentence: "Lord Suo'etu may not be willing to agree!" Wu Ciyou said nonchalantly: "Half a teacher and half a friend is best. I will talk to Master Suo'etu. "

Suo'etu waited restlessly beside a sumptuous banquet table, and was afraid that Wei Dongting would not be able to do a good job, that he would not be able to invite the husband, and also that he would not be able to arrange the etiquette when the husband came, so he was very upset.

He has always had doubts about the job entrusted to him by the Empress Dowager.Since ancient times, emperors have lived deep in the Nine Layers and ruled under the arch. Where has it ever been heard that the emperor quietly invited a gentleman in white clothes to be a teacher?But the Empress Dowager seemed very determined.She said: "The emperor is old and young, so we can't just delay it like this. The one Oboi invited to help the world is absolutely unacceptable. Although Aunt Su Ma is good, after all, she has limited books, and she is a girl. This is not a plan. This is a last resort!"——If this matter goes wrong and Aobai finds out, what will happen?The white dragon fish suit has always been subjugated to the family of the ministers. If there is a mistake, what kind of crime should it be, and how can it be explained to the future generations?There is a tricky thing in front of you, since you are a teacher and a student, you have to perform the ceremony of apprenticeship, how can the emperor be so soft on his knees?
——If this matter is done well, it may not be able to be famous in future generations, but if it is done badly, it may be ruined!Suo'etu was thinking about things, his face was red and white, and Kangxi who was sitting next to him had already guessed what was on his mind, and said with a smile: "Since we are acting together in this play, we must sing more realistically. You are a brother, and I am a brother. Although I am a king, he is a teacher! The dignity of a teacher, don’t you know that I don’t even know this?” Suo’etu quickly bowed and replied: “Yes.”

Kangxi asked again: "Where is the study?"

"It's located in the garden at the back. It's very quiet. It was originally given to the slave's father by Lord Shunzhi." Suo'etu hurriedly replied with a bow.

When Kangxi saw that he couldn't change the pattern, he couldn't help laughing and said: "Where in the world is there a brother who calls his brother a 'slave'? I am now a 'Longer', don't be so cramped, like worshiping Buddha, what do you look like?" What about it?" Suo'etu also laughed and said, "The main character hasn't arrived yet, so the slaves don't dare to sing first."

The two monarchs and ministers were talking, and the person at the door came in and said: "Master, my lord, Mr. Wei is here with Mr. Wu." Kangxi hurriedly got up and smiled: "I will go to meet you!" Suo Etu squeezed his sweat tightly follow.

Wei Dongting and Wu Ciyou entered hand in hand, just after entering the second gate, Suo'etu and Long'er came out with smiles on their faces.Wei Dongting quietly slowed down and stood behind Wu Ciyou.Wu Ciyou hurriedly took a step forward and bowed to the ground, and said in his mouth: "What a blessing to be born late, to be favored by Lord Suo! I have heard the name of Lord Suo for a long time, and it is like a breeze washing my ears. Seeing you today is really comforting!"

Suo Ertu saw Wu Ciyou's expression was clear, his figure was unrestrained, and he was not at all vulgar, so he hurried forward and took Wu Ciyou's hand and said, "Before the student entered the pass from Longlong, Mr. Jiuyang was a highly talented man. Fortunately, he was recommended by Wei Junmen. We can meet you today. It's really a blessing for three lives!" As he spoke, he took Kangxi's hand and said with a smile: "This is my younger brother Longer. Longer, see the teacher soon!" At this moment, Suo'etu felt relieved , suddenly had an unbelievable thought, he wanted to see how Kangxi condescended to deal with this situation.

Kangxi seemed to be a different person at this time, looking childish and innocent, blinking mischievously and smiling at Suo'etu: "Brother, this Mr. Wu, we are old acquaintances." Suo'etu falsely said: "How can this be so There are no rules! Sir is now your teacher, you have to show some respect, and you can't be courteous!" Kangxi promised "Yes" and then fell down and bowed down, but Wu Ciyou supported him and said: "Wei Xiandi and I There is an agreement in the past, the elder brother and I are only called brothers, and we dare not be honored. Haven’t you heard the "Er Ru Song" by your grandson?" Shou Wanchun'!"

As soon as these words came out, Suo'etu, Kangxi and Wei Dongting were stunned at the same time, and when they came back to their senses, Fang felt that it was so appropriate, and couldn't help laughing knowingly.Wei Dongting was astonished: "It's really the Son of Heaven, Mr. Wu was reminded of this poem!" Laughing, he let Wu Ciyou into the back room.

Everyone took their seats, and Kangxi took the last seat.Since ascending to the throne, except for the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager, he has never had any conversations with others. Today is like this, but life is really interesting.Seeing Wei Dongting standing behind Long Er respectfully and respectfully, Wu Ciyou hurriedly said: "Brother Wei Xian, why not sit down?" Suo Etu was about to answer with a smile, but Long Er said: "Since Mr. Wu told you to sit down, just sit down. We We are all friends, if we are so polite every day, wouldn't it be a tribute?" Wei Dongting had no choice but to say: "Sit down today, let's not be an example."

In fact, Wei Dongting, as the emperor's personal bodyguard, although there is a huge difference in rank, gets along with Suo'etu on weekdays, just as the upper and lower seats, and there is no "rule".Only hindering Kangxi, it is really impossible to sit on an equal footing for a long time, so he only pretends to be "accompanied reading".That Wu Ciyou is a commoner scholar, how could he understand these mysteries, he thought it should be so.

After exchanging pleasantries, Wu Ciyou returned to the topic and said: "Young brother is open-minded and super-vulgar, with a refreshing spirit and no trace of miserliness. He is a talented person, and he will surely be able to rise to the top of the sky. Why bother you to teach me with your clumsy efforts?" " Suo'etu said: "My younger brother has his own ancestral fame, and has no intention of being an official. Mrs. Tai's intention is to let him read the classics and history with her husband, and then learn some poems and songs to cultivate his temperament. Stereotypes or something, It can be avoided altogether.”

Wu Ciyou couldn't help being surprised to hear that there was someone who hired a teacher and said that he would not learn stereotyped fashion.He hurriedly said: "Zuyin is one thing, and self-reliance is another thing. You must not be careless." Kangxi interjected: "I don't like stereotyped writing. An article is just a few tendons when it is turned upside down. It has been useless for hundreds of years, and you are still talking about 'making a statement on behalf of the sages'!" Wu Ciyou hesitated and replied: "What brother said is not true, but-the emperor does not agree with the world, although these stereotypes are useless in the world. But it is very useful for the emperor. So even though it is useless, it cannot be discarded." After hearing these words, Kangxi hurriedly asked: "Why?" What about winning over the people of the world?"

It's unheard of!Just a few words caused a great shock in Kangxi's heart, his face changed slightly in an instant, and he thought to himself: "La Aunt Su Ma is right, this master can only ask for the law in this way, the master in the study room is absolutely not Dare to talk like that." Although Suo'etu was secretly surprised, he didn't show his face at all, so he said with a smile: "Let's drink wine, whether to win or not, that's the emperor's business—" Kangxi also laughed: " That's right, we don't want to learn this stereotype!"

While talking, a girl offered tea, and Fang wanted to turn around and retreat after offering one by one, but Suo'etu stopped her: "Wanniang, Mrs. Tai has something to say, you will also study with Longer from today, come quickly I met Mr. Wu."

Aunt Su Ma, who changed her name to Wanniang, bowed her head and said "yes", walked over generously and was deeply blessed, straightened up and looked at Wu Ciyou.Wu Ciyou couldn't stand her staring gaze, so he turned his face to greet Wei Dongting for a drink.That Wanniang smiled sweetly, and instead of retreating, she took a step forward and said, "I have heard from our grand master and master that Mr. Wu is very talented and famous all over the country - I have heard a few pairs from others. , I want to ask Mr. what to do."

Wu Ciyou never expected her to say such a thing, he couldn't help being stunned, put the chopsticks on the table, and said with a smile: "I don't dare to falsely admit praise, please tell me."

"Meng Lang," Wanniang said with a smile, "first of all, the five ancient women, please name the men." Seeing Wu Ciyou smiling and nodding, Wanniang blurted out: "Xiaoqing!"

"Taibai." Wu Ciyou answered without thinking.

"Don't worry!"

"No fault."

"Beautiful mother!"

"Guanfu."

"Mr. Wen!"

"Wuzi."

"Xishi!"

"Okay! — Higashino!"

Before everyone could think about it, Wu Ciyou had already confessed, and everyone admired his quick wit and quick thinking.While everyone was in a daze, Wanniang changed her tone and said again: "Wang Gua!"

Wu Ciyou couldn't help being startled, and quickly asked: "Which woman is this?" Wan Niang said with a smile: "The five women are finished, now let's talk about Wang Gua, what should I do?"

"This one is difficult." Wu Ciyou bowed his head and pondered for a moment, then hesitated, "Yes, there are, I'm afraid it's disrespectful—how about using 'Houji'?" Everyone applauded.As soon as the laughter fell, Wanniang suddenly chanted loudly: "Clear water is green, water is green and clear, rivers and rivers run on land, clear and clear green water, water is green and clear."

All the people in the house were stumped by this pair, and they all frowned and thought hard about the second couplet.Wu Ciyou was startled secretly, and said in his heart: "That's amazing!" He stood up, took two steps outside the table, opened his mouth several times but stopped talking.At this time, the shadow of the sun was slanting to the west, the green shade in front of the hall was mottled, and it was so quiet that there was not a sound.

After a long time, he frowned, raised his head and said in a loud voice: "Tomorrow the sun and the moon, the sun and the moon are bright, the sun and the moon pass through the sky, the sun and the moon tomorrow, the sun and the moon are bright. How about it?"

Everyone shouted Miao, the rare "Qing" character is the name of the country, and the second couplet is the opposite of the country name "Ming", which not only cuts the title of the text, but also implies the meaning of praising the saint.

"Sir, you are talented!" Wanniang laughed, "If you dare to ask Mencius, why is it not tolerated by other countries?" When they saw her asking questions again, they all held their breaths and listened quietly.

Wu Ciyou said with a smile: "Mencius lived in a time of warring states and turmoil. The kings of all countries took profit without knowing righteousness, so the master's aspirations of being a great man could not be fulfilled. This is time, fate, luck, and number!"

As soon as the words fell, Wanniang laughed again: "I heard people say that 'co-jinshi' is a widower, right?"

Wu Ciyou laughed loudly, and said: "What kind of widower is this! Qiangu is right, I only heard that it is 'Yan Suo Pond Willow'①—"Same Jinshi" can be right with "Ru Furen"!" Suddenly remembered that Mingzhu is also the same The Jinshi felt very mean, so he covered it up and didn't go on.

Aunt Su Mala refused to give up, and said again: "Mr. is well-educated, and his reputation is well-deserved! May I ask which sentence of the ancient sages and sages you like the most?"

Wu Ciyou thought to himself, if he didn't make a little joke, he was afraid that she would still pester her, so he said with a smile, "It's just that women and villains are hard to raise."

One sentence made everyone laugh.Suo'etu couldn't help choking on the smoke, coughing and laughing loudly.Kangxi leaned over and covered his stomach, almost bursting out of laughter.Wei Dongting leaned on the back of the chair and squatted on the ground laughing.Aunt Su Ma blushed, said "admiration", turned around and retreated.Wu Ciyou was sweated by her.

Suo'etu was a little cautious at first, but was shocked by this sudden comedy, and felt that his mind was opened up a lot, so he hurriedly said to Wu Ciyou with a smile: "This maid is a little literate, and Mrs. Tai loves her for 10 minutes. She is so spoiled that she doesn't have any rules. I laughed."

Looking at La Aunt Su Ma's back, Wu Ciyou shook his head with a smile and said: "The family has profound education, and I admire her deeply. How dare I make fun of it." A couplet in a big book full of thick ink:
〖Xia Nai Yunsoul Soul Bee is Flower Spirit〗

Seeing his cursive script, dragons and snakes fight without restraint, everyone is envious.Kangxi came closer, looked at it carefully, and said with a smile: "I'll take it to Mrs. Tai to see!" After speaking, he carefully lifted the rice paper, and took Wei Dongting inside.

〖①The sentence "Yan Suo Pond Willow" is extremely difficult to correct because the radical contains the five elements of "gold, wood, water, fire, and earth". 〗

(End of this chapter)