Emperor Kangxi: The First Rule of the Palace

Chapter 8 Emperor Kangxi built Yuepeng Store at night

Chapter 8 Emperor Kangxi built Yuepeng Store at night
Before the words finished, Wei Dongting lifted the curtain and came in. "Ha, brother Mingzhu, I have been looking for you for a long time, I don't want to be free today." Everyone hurriedly got up and greeted each other.Wu Ciyou was even more happy when he saw that it was the young man who fought against the injustice at Xiheyan a few days ago, and said, "Hurry up and sit down, today is a good day. I got to know Wei Xiandi while visiting Xiheyan, and I admire him very much. I don't want to see you again so soon. After seeing you, it's really a good wind to send you here, and have a drink with me!" Then he pulled Wei Dongting to his seat.Cui Gu noticed that there was a young man standing behind Wei Dongting, about ten years old, Wen Wen stood quietly by the door, and hurriedly asked, "Is this young master here with Uncle Wei?" Wei Dongting laughed when he saw the question Said: "This is Mr. Long from my family. We came out to hang out together. If we didn't want to, we came here - let's take a look and go!"

The young man cupped his hands and bowed to the crowd, said with a smile: "Since you've come, you'll be safe, let's just sit down and go again." Everyone saw that although he was young, he behaved calmly and gracefully, and also saw that Wei Dongting treated him with great respect, and also Don't dare to take it lightly.Wu Ciyou hurriedly said: "Please take a seat together." Wei Dongting wanted to give the young man to the top, and said: "In terms of position, the Lord is the most respected, so I should sit on top." The young man waved his hand and said: "This is not the place At home, you are so polite!" Then he sat down next to Cui Gu, "We have been here for a long time, and we just listened to Mr. Wu's high-level academic achievements, which is very interesting, please continue to talk about it."

Everyone returns to their seats and drinks more.Wu Ciyou said: "It's boring, but it's not Zhu'er's words. Liuhe Dong said, 'All officials are fed by scholars, and they serve the people'. Since being an official is a slave to the people, you shouldn't be afraid of worrying and suffering." " Mr. Long smiled and asked: "I heard that all officials are slaves of the emperor, why do you say they are slaves of the common people?"

Wu Ciyou said with a smile: "The fate of the emperor depends on the fate of the people. Compared with it, the fate of the people is more important. Whoever wins the hearts of the people will stabilize the country; whoever loses the hearts of the people, it will be difficult for you, the emperor!" Wei Dongting listened The face can't help but change color.He turned his face to look at Long'er, saw that Long'er was listening intently and never bored, so he was relieved.

Wu Ciyou said with a smile: "Let's still talk about fame. Since ancient times, the method of selecting scholars has changed several times. From the township selection system to the nine-rank official system, from the nine-rank official system to the current imperial examination system. In ancient times, scholars could still be proud of their officials, travel to other countries, talk about princes, and choose their masters to follow. Since the opening of the imperial examination in the Tang Dynasty, the atmosphere has changed greatly. With the ambition to keep the people safe, but without the talent to govern the country, there are more and more people seeking false fame and salary. The imperial court uses this to select scholars, and if they want to make the country rich and the people strong, they will get it!"

Wu Ciyou picked up the cup of hot wine that He Guizhu had just poured, and his face became more rosy, and he said with a smile: "In terms of the scholar's entry into the imperial court, there are seven similarities."

Long'er heard it interesting, took a sip of wine and asked, "Where is 'Qisi'?"

Wu Ciyou pointed his fingers and said: "Mr. Xuancheng Meiguchang once told me that when a scholar enters the chamber for the first time, he carries a basket barefoot, like a beggar; The room, the hole stretches out the head, the room exposes the feet, like a cold bee at the end of autumn; after the exam, the expression is in a trance, the sky and the earth change color, like a sick bird out of the cage."

Hearing this, Mingzhu laughed out loud, he is someone who has been there, so he is naturally familiar with it.Wu Ciyou pulled down his little finger again and said: "I went back and waited for the news. I felt like sitting on pins and needles, and my dreams were restless, like a monkey tied to a rope; Building a nest with a stick in its mouth is like a dove hugging a broken egg, this is Qisi!"

Everyone was fascinated by what they heard, at first they thought it was funny, but then they couldn't laugh for some reason.After a long while, Wei Dongting smiled and said: "Mr.'s portraits of people like this are really lifelike, penetrating three points!" Long Er also laughed and said: "Listening to what Mr. Isn't it a big joke that Zhou Gong and Yi Yin come?" Everyone couldn't help laughing when they heard this.Mingzhu smiled and said to Wu Ciyou: "This little brother is only ten years old, but he is so agile! It's really a witty remark, and it's a commentary for the elder brother's words." Wu Ciyou didn't smile, just looked at Longer, as if Nod thoughtfully.

Seeing that Wei Dongting drank very little, Gui Zhu put down the wine when it reached his mouth, just touched his lips slightly, and said with a smile: "Master Ming Zhu has already praised, Mr. Wei has always had a lot of wine, but today he doesn't want to be happy, could it be that the wine is not good? " Wei Dongting hurriedly said: "Brother is sick, he quit drinking a long time ago, seeing everyone happy today, I had to eat a few cups." Long Er smiled and said: "Why bother, you will compete with them today!" " Mingzhu smiled and poured a cup of hot wine and handed it over, said: "Hey! What's wrong with you! Master Long said you can drink, but can you still get by?" Wei Dongting glanced at Long Er shyly, and said with a smile: " Then I will risk my life to accompany the gentleman."

He Guizhu left the table and went out. After a while, he came over with a lottery tube with a smile on his face, and said, "This is a wine lottery tube specially used for Xiaolian people to relieve their boredom. How about we also draw lots and drink for fun?" Wu Ciyou got up and said with a smile: "That's all." .It doesn’t matter if you have fame or fortune. I’m older, I’ll come first!” Then he pulled out a lottery from the holder, held it in his hand and said nothing.Cuigu hurriedly asked: "What sign?" Wu Ciyou said nothing to himself.Wei Dongting got up to take a lottery to see, but Wu Ciyou shook his hand.Wei Dongting asked with a smile, "Aren't people allowed to watch it?" Wu Ciyou swallowed the food, nodded with a smile, and still didn't answer. He Guizhu couldn't bear it anymore, and said, "Second master is playing charades? You tell me, whoever should drink it, whoever should drink it!" "Wu Ciyou still didn't say a word, just picked up vegetables and sent them to his mouth.Mingzhu said: "I guess this lottery must be indecent, so elder brother refuses to say." Wu Ciyou smiled and shook his head.Only Long'er didn't understand these things, he watched with interest and didn't say a word.

After a long while, Wu Ciyou handed the lottery to Mingzhu. When Mingzhu read it, she said: "Peaches and plums don't say anything, and the world will make a way——If you don't talk or drink, you will have three cups." Counting the dinner, only Wu Ciyou and Longer had never spoken. , Cui Gu smiled and said: "This sign is too poisonous, I can't eat it! Let's drink it, let's change the game again!"

After everyone drank three cups, Wu Ciyou, Mingzhu and He Guizhu were already a little tipsy.Cuigu also blushed, and said, "I'm already drunk, I'm so crazy!" But Wu Ciyou shouted, "I'm not drunk! How can I get so drunk after drinking so little wine? Back then in Yangzhou, my eldest brother and I The two brothers had a long drink and chatted, commenting on current affairs, and after drinking for half a jar, that's called drinking!" After talking, I was full of emotion.Mingzhu slammed the case and said: "Don't talk about current affairs! The old thief will not die, the country will have no peace, and the people will have no peace!"

"Who is the old thief?" Long Er was surprised when he saw him jumping up against the table.He didn't hear clearly what was said later, and hurriedly asked: "What does the old thief have to do with current affairs? Did the old thief steal current affairs?"

Wei Dongting saw Mingzhu go crazy, he knew he was drunk, and hurriedly said: "Biaotai, what did you say, what's the matter today?" Wu Ciyou squinted and said, "The truth! It will never be peaceful to clear the room!"

Seeing that Wei Dongting went up to help Wu Ciyou to take a rest, Long Er hurriedly waved his hands to stop him, and asked, "Oboi entered the customs from the dragon and made great achievements, why do you think he is a national traitor?" Asking the bottom line, like a little adult, he found it interesting, so he responded with a smile: "Since ancient times, who has no credit for the ministers of power? The ministers of the chaotic country are not the country's thieves. The people who benefit themselves are not the people's thieves!" Pointing at Mingzhu, he said to Wei Dongting: "Let's just talk about you, a well-to-do family, but now their family is ruined and their wives are separated. This method of enclosing land is really harmful. Beijing is full of beggars. Qun, the fertile wilderness thousands of miles away from the city has become a land of foxes and rabbits! Just look, this time the imperial court will test it out, and I will show you the disadvantages of enclosing the land.” After finishing speaking, he poured out the wine in his cup.At this time, Mingzhu couldn't help it, she just closed her eyes and said nothing, tears streaming down her face.

Seeing that it is difficult to maintain this scene, who knows what else will be said after drinking it.Wei Dongting took advantage of the situation, got up and said: "It's getting late, Long Er still has homework tomorrow, I'm afraid Mrs. Tai is in a hurry, so we will leave now." After speaking, he took Long Er's hand and said goodbye to everyone.

After leaving the Yuepeng store, it was already dark.Wei Dongting moved the scabbard forward, seeing no one around, turned his head and smiled at Kangxi who was behind him: "Master, I'm lucky I'm not drunk today, otherwise the slave will be scolded by his mother. Recommended by Mr. Suo'etu The slave came to work for the master, and it went wrong, even Sony’s old Zhongtang’s face is not good-looking!" Kangxi laughed and said: "Your friends are very interesting, you should get close to them. That Wu Ciyou seems to be a learned man. Yes." Wei Dongting bowed and replied: "Yes, this Mr. Wu is not bad in learning, but he seems a little crazy." Kangxi nodded and said: "Crazy but not flattering, I am very happy. He is upright and has an injustice in his heart." If you don’t let him talk about it, how can this be done!”

After a while, Kangxi asked again: "Have you met Wu Ciyou in the past?" Wei Dongting then told Kangxi about Xiheyan's rescue of Jianmei.Kangxi was listening interestingly, and was surprised when Wei Dongting said that Jianmei and his daughter were missing, so he stopped and asked, "What happened to the girl?" I have it in my hand. The master wants to know the whereabouts, so I let the servant slowly investigate." Kangxi nodded, wanted to say something, then shook his head, and just hung his head in silence.

The two monarchs and ministers walked while talking, and arrived at Zhengyangmen early.Weifu's followers before his visit were here, waiting impatiently. When they saw them coming back, they all smiled and hugged Kangxi into the sedan chair.Before getting out of the car, Mrs. Sun hurriedly put on a bright yellow fox fur with noodles on Kangxi, and scolded Wei Dongting: "Being Huangzi, you are more courageous than fighting! If you go out, you don't want to come back. If you catch cold, Long Live, look at me!" Take your skin off!" Wei Dongting bowed, just smiled, but didn't speak.Kangxi was a little bit sorry, and hurriedly said: "It's because I don't want to come back." Sun was speechless just now.

Walking to the left gate of Wufeng Tower, Kangxi said: "I have arrived in Da Nei, I want to come down for a walk." Mrs. Sun persuaded: "Old man, let it go! It's already dark, and the wind is chilly. It’s cool, the two Lafayettes blame it on the slaves.” Kangxi smiled and nodded, and Chengyu entered the palace, and Aunt Su Ma was already waiting at the entrance of Yongxiang.

Aunt Su Ma helped Kangxi out of the sedan chair and brought him into Kunning Palace, without saying a word all the way.When Kangxi saw La Aunt Su Ma's face was gloomy, she thought she was unhappy when she came back late, so he hurriedly said, "Didn't you always say that the emperor should be close to the people, why do you get annoyed when I go out like this?" Served tea and said, "Not for this."

Kangxi sat down and asked, "This is strange, what's the matter?" Aunt Su Ma shook her head and said, "I don't know very well. Later today, Wu Liangfu brought a group of people from outside and took Wuhe, Xizhu, and Zheke away. Tu and Jue Luosaierbi took them together and sent them to the respect room, but I don’t know what crime I have committed, and I can’t even find out any news!”

After being away from the palace for half a day, something like this happened!Kangxi was so startled that the hot tea in his hand spilled out, he hurriedly asked: "There is always a charge for arresting people, and this Wo Hezhen is the one who knows best, and he was used by the late emperor, why should he be arrested? Lagu Su Ma said: "I don't know what the reason is. I heard from Sixizi that it was the idea of ​​several ministers."

When Kangxi heard this, he felt the fire in his heart go up, stood up suddenly, walked around the room twice, patted the dragon case and asked, "Where is Jie Shu? He is the king of politics. Could it be that he is dumb? With Suksaha, what do you eat?"

La Aunt Su Ma said coldly: "Master Sukesaha is naturally unable to compete with others, Sony said he was ill, Jie Shu was so frightened that his legs became weak, and Master Ye Bilong is more slippery than oil! You haven't seen Namo yet. With great vigor, he followed Oboi, and when he reached the gate of Qianqing, seventeen or eight people rushed up, tied him up and left! Going into the palace to arrest people is just like in his own courtyard!"

Seeing Lagu Su Ma's aggressive tone, Kangxi seemed a little unable to restrain himself, knowing that the seriousness of the situation was far beyond his imagination.Regardless of whether Wohe is guilty or innocent, it is absolutely intolerable for the ministers to despise him so much and dare to take people in Da Nei without authorization.Immediately said: "You go! The steward of the Chuan Jing Office is here, I want to ask questions!"

Seeing Kangxi's agitation, Aunt Su Ma calmed down and tried to comfort herself: "It's late today, and the respect room may not know the whole story. There will be a court meeting tomorrow, and you can ask them to see what the answer is. "

(End of this chapter)

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