Qing Dynasty Secret History

Chapter 13

Talk to Kong, Geng and Shang, follow Chengchou to sit down at home, and ask about secret documents.

Chengchou said: "That's Changbai's own business. Others don't need to ask. Didn't Changbai have been granted the title of King Pingxi in this dynasty? It's ridiculous that Hongguang didn't know the power, so he suddenly made him the Duke of Ji and called Zuo Maodi gave Changbai a book of orders. Changbai is not a fool. It is not good for a prince of a big country to become a prince of a small court. He took Hong Guang's book of orders and kept them intact. "

You De said: "It turns out that we were really shocked when we saw Wang Ye's expression just now."

Chengchou said: "My lord is doing something else. Now Hongguang sent Zuo Maodi, Chen Hongfan and Ma Shaoyu here to negotiate a peace. They have a thousand liang of gold, a hundred thousand silver and ten thousand coins, and escort three thousand officials and soldiers. To the boundary of Zhangjiawan."

Youde said: "People in the Ming Dynasty really didn't overestimate themselves. The current situation is still negotiable. If you surrender earlier, it will be over."

As he said that, the family members reported to Mr. Lin Gang, a scholar of the Inner Academy, to invite the master to come over and discuss an important matter.Chengchou said, "Got it!"

Knowing that they had something to do, Youde said a few more words, then lost his eyes at Geng and Shang, stood up and said goodbye.Chengchou said: "Come and sit down!
"Speaking, send the general out until Yimen. After seeing off the guests, he ordered a car to go to Ganglin Mansion and discussed the matter for a while.

The next day, Wen Cheng came to visit, and Cheng Chouyan entered the study.Wen Cheng asked about the Southern envoy, Chengchou said: "I want to treat it as a gift of the country. When the Southern envoy arrives, he will be placed in the Siyi Pavilion and that's it. Fortunately, the armies of the kings of Ying and Yu have already set off. , This little bullet-like place will belong to the Qing Dynasty sooner or later."

Wen Cheng said: "Ask them to live in the Siyi Pavilion, I'm afraid it won't work? Zuo Maodi came this time, and Hongguang asked him to do four things: first, to set up a special garden mausoleum in Tianshou Mountain and rebury it in the Chongzhen Palace; [-]. I am only willing to cut off the land outside the mountains and overseas to my dynasty, and Beijing Zhili will have to claim it back; [-]. I am only willing to give me [-] dynasty coins every year; Envoys must abide by the rules and regulations of the Ming Dynasty, and refuse to bend their knees. Tell him to live in the Siyi Pavilion, do you think you can do it?"

Chengchou smiled and said: "It's all a dream, who cares about him patiently! They still remember that it was Wanli time, so there is no need to mention him. Old Master Fan, let me tell you a strange thing."

Wen Cheng hurriedly asked what was the matter.Chengchou said: "Yesterday, Ganglin invited me to discuss something, what do you want to discuss?

Wen Cheng said: "I'm not there, how would I know?" "

Chengchou said: "This Gang Lin is really a jerk."

Speaking of this, he turned his head and looked around, as if he was afraid of being heard, and said quietly: "He said that the regent's meritorious service is highly respected, and the empress dowager is young, so he wants to be so..."

At this point, he whispered a few words in Wen Cheng's ear.

Then he said in a loud voice: "Old Master Fan, are you and my servants also saying this? He actually insisted on this, do you think he is a jerk or not?"

Wen Cheng said calmly: "What am I supposed to be, it turned out to be that matter, so there is no need to make such a fuss."

Chengchou said: "What are you talking about? Fame is at stake."

Wen Cheng smiled and said: "Heng Jiu, do you still remember that it is the Ming Dynasty? This is the Qing Dynasty! This matter is very good according to my opinion.

" Chengchou said: "During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, etiquette is always general, and I dare not agree with it. "

Wen Cheng said: "You really don't understand the past. The customs and customs are different from country to country. Manchuria is very good at things like this."

Chengchou said: "I think it's okay to just hang around like this for a few years, why bother to rectify the name and pass it on to future generations? It's not a good name after all."

Wen Cheng said: "Who cares about the affairs of future generations?"

Chengchou said: "I'm a newcomer after all, and you are an old senior. Since you want to do this, I can't stop it."

Seeing that he was stubborn, Wen Cheng couldn't argue very much, so he sat down for a while, resigned and left.

Chengchou sent Wen Cheng off and sighed: "You are always a well-educated Confucian. How can you make such an argument? It's so ridiculous!"

Suddenly it was reported to the Regent King Chuan Lord's residence for questioning.On the one hand, Chengchou wants to wear it on top, and on the other hand he calls it a set car.When I arrived at the palace, I saw several cars parked outside the door.Going to the study, I saw Fan Wencheng, Gang Lin, and Jin Zhijun were all there.Dorgon was lying on the kang, chatting with Wen Cheng.Chengchou had seen everyone, so he sat down on the lower chair.Dorgon said to Chengchou: "Zuo Maodi is really a strange man in your Ming Dynasty."

Chengchou said: "Why does the prince appreciate him again?"

Dorgon said: "His behavior is really admirable. When I arrived in Beijing yesterday, I listened to you and asked him to be placed in the Siyi Pavilion. The deputy envoy Chen Hongfan didn't say anything, but he refused to agree. He was arguing with us again and again, and the reason was too long. I heard that he went to the Honglu Temple with the Educational Reformation Hall. The strangest thing was that we sent officials to welcome him, but he was dressed in filial piety. Ask him why Ji Li wears fierce clothes? He replied that the country mourns family filial piety, and the person commits a serious funeral, so he should wear filial piety clothes.

We can't refute him.Today, Ganglin went to Honglu Temple and ordered him to make a pilgrimage.Citing the old system, he insisted that it was the guest and the host, not the monarch and his ministers.Repeatedly arguing, with harsh voices and expressions, we can't do anything to him.Asked him to ask for the credentials, but he refused to hand in the gold coins instead.I heard that he has even set up a sacrificial ceremony now. In the hall of Honghe, he led the soldiers who came with him to mourn Emperor Chongzhen!Think about it, with our momentum, he is in a tiger's den, and he is treated as nothing. Is he good or bad? "

Chengchou said: "Although the south of the Yangtze River is established, it will be defeated after all. Prince Yu will perish as soon as his army is strong. I am obedient to the sky, but if Zuo is stubborn, how can he go against the sky?"

Dorgon said: "Even so, Zuo Maodi has finally been able to explain himself to the Ming Dynasty. If you are a courtier, all of you have a free mind, who will the country rely on?"

Chengchou was bored, his face was flushed, and he sat beside him, not saying a word.Dorgon asked about other political affairs again, sat around for a while, and then left.

Before parting, Wen Cheng made an appointment to stay at the house for a drink.Chengchou didn't dare to refuse, he followed Wen Cheng to sit down at home, Wen Cheng said: "Did the old man see the prince's expression? He seems to be unhappy with you."

Chengchou said anxiously: "My lord is not happy, am I still alive?
However, I don't know which one thing doesn't suit the old man's opinion, and I don't even know it myself. "

Wen Cheng said: "You are not willing to go along with that matter. When Ganglin returns to the prince, the prince will not be happy."

After hearing this, Chengchou regretted deeply.Then he said: "That's because I was too stubborn for a while, everything will have to be done for me in the future!"

Wen Cheng said: "That's not worth anything. Being an official in one dynasty, it is the duty of colleagues to speak well of Juba."

Thank you for your thanks, and then asked: "Who started this matter?
Wen Cheng said, "It was the idea of ​​the superior."It's just that even though the higher-ups had this idea, they couldn't open their mouths.It was Hanfang who told the father-in-law and the prince who told Ganglin.Ganglin thinks that you are a veteran of the two dynasties, so you must be familiar with the story, Baba invites you to discuss it.Unexpectedly, you would turn out to be a nerd and stubborn.Who will talk to you more. "

Chengchou said: "Damn me! Gang Lin is not good either, he didn't tell me to understand. If I knew the meaning of the above, I wouldn't be stubborn."

Wen Cheng said: "You still blame him! He told me that he was scolded by you as soon as he opened his mouth. How can I explain clearly?"

Chengchou was speechless, rested for half a day, and said with a smile: "It's also a coincidence, fortunately Rui Di Fujin passed away, otherwise, how can this matter be handled?"

Wen Cheng said: "For Fujin's death, the superiors came up with this idea."

Chengchou said: "It can be done, but where do we start?
"Wen Cheng said: "I've made up my mind a long time ago. Let's talk about a public performance, saying that the regent Wang Gongyihuanwen, Demai Zhou Zhao, my emperor should reward him with a special gift. "

Chengchou said: "The word 'special ceremony' can't be related to this matter."

Wen Cheng said: "In turn, it is said that the regent is the emperor's uncle, and the uncle was called Youfu in ancient times. When the regent stays with the emperor, he treats his own son like a father. Since the king regards his son as his son, he should also treat his father as his father. It is said that the emperor treats the king with fatherly courtesy. The honors that have never been seen in the ages are not the ceremonies that have not been seen in the ages, and they are not enough to be rewarded. After such a public performance is made up, the higher-ups will naturally ask the king to discuss it. Wait until the meeting After approval, we will go to the second public performance, saying that parents should not live apart. Now I heard that the new Fu of the regent has died, and my empress dowager is widowed and has no spouse. The autumn palace is silent. The ministers are ignorant, saying that since the emperor treats the king with the father's rites, it is advisable to invite the parents to live together in the palace. It can be held.

" Chengchou was overwhelmed with admiration, and said, "The Empress Dowager's wedding has never been held, and there has never been such a note in the ritual books of all dynasties. It is a very embarrassing thing.Want to be brief?

It's not the principle of respecting the king; what about Long Chong?There is no citation, no comparison, and it is empty, how to write it? "

Wen Cheng said: "Yizhu, I have discussed it with Jin Zhijun, and he has a very good idea."

Chengchou said: "Jin Qifan has been the Minister of Rites for many years, and he is very familiar with Yizhu. But this time it is a special creation, so it doesn't matter how familiar he is."

Wen Cheng said: "He said that compared with the Ming Dynasty ceremony, the emperor's wedding ceremony, just add a little more."

Chengchou said: "It's really a good idea, thanks to him how could he come up with it."

At this time, the family had moved out the food and wine, and the two drank lightly, talked about state affairs, and discussed literature. They didn't go until the moon.

The next day, Wen Cheng raised the book, with Fan Wencheng as the first name, No. 2 cabinet scholar Gang Lin, No. 3 Hong Wenguan University scholar Hong Chengchou, and other ordinary people such as Minister of Rites Jin Zhijun.Dorgon was overjoyed and discussed with the princes, Baylor, six departments and nine ministers.This discussion is naturally approved.Wen Cheng and others followed up with another book, asking parents to live together.Dorgon ordered the ministers to discuss again.After the resumption of the discussion, the cabinet issued an imperial edict, which said: I, in my insignificant body, entrusted the people of Zhaomin, and caressed Yixia and Keshao Piji.Relying on the training of the empress dowager, the emperor's mother, and the support of the emperor's father, the regent, outside, he was saved from death.However, the emperor's father has made a lot of contributions to the establishment of the foundation, and the emperor's father has given up the country with virtue, and is humble and self-restraining.I sincerely apologize.There are ancient teachings to respect virtue and repay meritorious deeds.Kuang said that the emperor's father Demai Zhouzhao, Gongyi Huanwen, all kings Baylor, six ministries and nine ministers, jointly appealed, saying that parents should not live apart.Filial piety is especially important for raising one's will, and his words touch my heart deeply.I would like to choose a certain day in a certain month to respectfully invite the emperor's parents to live together in the palace and to hold a grand wedding ceremony.The Ministry of Rites of Honghe Temple respects and respects the general affairs, and do not disappoint me with my sincerity, filial piety and sincerity.This is it.

After the decree, all the palace supervisors and officials of the Ministry of Rites suddenly became flustered.

On the day of the big wedding, all the officials of the Manchu and Han Dynasties, wearing flowered clothes, holding congratulatory forms, went to the court to congratulate.The decree of grace comes down, and the world is amnesty.In the civil and military affairs of Beijing, one level of official is added, and those who have no rank can be added, and those who advance to the first level of honor will be given new titles, and new places will be exempted from money and food for one year.Mr. Zhang Cangshui from the Ming Dynasty wrote in a poem: "Shangshou is called Heyi Zun, and there are many gates in the Palace of Compassion and Ning."

Chunguan entered the Xinyi Note yesterday, and the big gift is to celebrate the Queen Mother's marriage.

After the big wedding, the two newlyweds are proud, needless to say.Since then, Dorgon has been more conscientious in handling state affairs.One day, I received a report from the King of England, and knew that the Western Expeditionary Army was very profitable. The natural barrier of Tongguan had been broken, and the enemy generals Liu Fangliang, Ma Shiyao, and Li Chuang were trapped in Xi'an, and their power was exhausted.Our army besieged from all sides, and the city of Xi'an could be destroyed anytime soon.Then the news of the Southern Expedition also arrived. The forward of King Yu had crossed the Yellow River, built a fort along the river, and looked forward to returning.Ming generals Xu Dingguo and Li Jiyu have already sent people to surrender.Dorgon was overjoyed, and delivered the reward as ordered.

In less than a few days, the king of England reported that Xi'an had been breached, Li Chuang went south to Xiangyang, and our army pursued it from two directions.It was rumored that King Chuang had been shot dead by the villagers, and most of the crowd surrendered to the subordinates of He Tengjiao, Governor of Ming Dynasty.In the Ming Dynasty, Gao, Chuang's wife, was granted the title of loyal wife, and a memorial archway was built specially for it, with the words "Shu Zan Zhongxing" written on it.Dorgon smiled and said to his subordinates: "How could the Ming Dynasty rise again! Li Chuang treated him so well even though he was his enemy, it's really an upside-down relationship."

While speaking, Feng Zuo, king of Yu, also arrived.Taking it apart and looking at it, Dorgon frowned and said, "Shi Kefa is so powerful, it's going to be difficult."

Wen Cheng then asked, "Mr. Fan, do you think there is any other way?"

Wen Cheng took a look and saw that the memorial said: "Nanzhong is fortified every day, and it is not easy to advance. Shi Kefa of the Cabinet Department is stationed in Qingjiangpu. The general officer Wang Yuncheng guards Yuezhou, Huang Degong guards Luzhou, and Liu Liangzuo guards In Huangzhou, Liu Zeqing guarded Huai'an, and Gao Jie guarded Xuzhou. In Hunan and Hubei, there were two heavy troops, He Tengjiao and Zuo Liangyu. Mao Di, Chen Hongfan, and Ma Shaoyu were under house arrest for many days without any intention of surrendering.In my humble opinion, it is better to let them go back.Seeing the return of the envoys in the south of the Yangtze River, he only said that our court had the intention of making peace, so the defense must be relaxed a little.At that time, if you take advantage of the situation and enter the army, you can succeed.

Dorgon said: "Very good!" "

Following the passing of the upper edict, he ordered the release of the Ming envoy to return to the south, and the internal supervisor delivered the decree to complete it.

Suddenly it was reported that Jin Zhijun, Minister of Rites, came in to greet him.Dorgon nodded; the eunuch in charge of ceremony introduced Jin Zhijun to invite Shuang'an, and Dorgon told him to sit down.Zhijun said: "Therefore, Princess Changping of the Ming Dynasty has a memorial, and I asked my minister to deliver it on her behalf. I don't dare to take the liberty, please ask the prince's order first."

Dorgon said: "Isn't this Princess Changping the girl from Chongzhen?"

Zhijun answered "Yes."

Dorgon said: "This child is very poor. When her father died for the country, he was afraid that she would be insulted by the thieves, so he cut her twice with swords. Poor princess who is so spoiled and spoiled like a flower, she fell into a coma. At that time Thanks to He Xin, the eunuch of Shangyi, for rescuing her. She also said that my father gave me death, how dare I steal my life? Think about it, at this moment, she still said these words, this child is filial or not! Eunuch He carried her to Jiading Bo’s mansion to hide, and the thieves searched her, but they didn’t dare to insult her. We went to Beijing, and when we heard about this, we ordered Concubine Yuan Gui to live in her house, and ordered her to live in her. The Ministry of Internal Affairs sent her pollen every month to support her."

Zhijun said: "This is the deep benevolence of the holy temple."

Dorgon said: "What kindness and generosity are you talking about? I just feel sorry for this child. You think he is also a golden branch and jade leaf, how delicate! Now that the country is ruined and the family is destroyed, is it miserable?"

Just ask what the kid is playing.Zhijun submitted this chapter.Dorgon took a look at it, and saw that it said: Nine dead ministers and concubines, the situation is high.May the Kunzi empty door, a little stretched... Seeing this, he was unhappy to look any further, shook his head and said: "This child is really naughty, he wants to be a sister-in-law."

Wen Cheng then asked, "Old Fan, how do you think we should deal with it?

Wen Cheng said: "Since the prince loves her, he might as well take her in." "

When Dorgon heard this, he immediately changed his expression and said, "What are you talking about! Is this what you said too? I love her, but I don't mean anything else. Jin Zhijun, please pass on my order and forbid her to become a monk. You searched for her old spouse's son-in-law for me, and I have another purpose after visiting."

Zhijun said: "My lord, when Chongzhen was here, Princess Changping promised Zhou Xian. Because it was chaotic at that time, there was no marriage. Now Zhou Xian is in Beijing, so there is no need to find him."

Dorgon said: "That's good. You pass the decree to Zhou Xian, telling him to still be the Lord. Tuyou, mansions, money, chariots and horses, whatever is in the ceremony, I will give it to you as usual, and I will give it to you as usual. Lack."

Jin Zhijun answered "Yes!"

Go as usual.

After this Princess Changping got married, she cried all the time.After more than a year, he finally became ill and died of grief.This is something.

However, Hong Chengchou, a scholar of the Hongwen Museum, was shocked when he heard that the Ming envoy Nanxuan was released, and hurried to see Dorgon.As soon as they met, they said: "Did the lord release all the envoys of the Ming Dynasty? Things will go bad."

Dorgon was also startled, and asked why.Chengchou said: "Among these three people, Chen Hongfan is the most obedient, and Zuo Maodi is the most stupid. Hong Fan has made an appointment with the minister behind his back, and he is willing to go back alone. Now that the prince has released Zuo Maodi and Ma Shaoyu together, how can he still act? Besides, how long Zuo Maodi has lived here, he knows our situation. When we go back, we will definitely report to Jiangnan People know it. As soon as they know the truth, they will change their will even if they were going to surrender."

Dorgon said: "This is all Mr. Fan's idea, I really fell for him. Without your words, it would have almost missed my business?"

Then he said: "Heng Jiu, send me two capable men to catch up quickly. No matter what, you have to catch up before resting."

Chengchou said: "If you catch up, how do you deal with it?"

Dorgon said: "Zuo and Ma will still be escorted back, let Chen Hongfan go back alone."

Promise and promise, go to the errand by yourself.Dole was so unhappy in his heart that he leaned on the kang and lost his mind.

Suddenly reported that Mr. Fan Ge came in, Dorgon just pretended not to hear.At this time Wen Cheng had stepped into the door, although Dorgon also greeted him, but only indifferently, not as affectionately as before.

Wen Cheng said: "There is one thing, so that the prince can know. The Empress Tianqi of the Ming Dynasty was living in the countryside. Lizheng reported to the county, and the county reported to the prefect. I heard that when Li broke into the palace, Empress Tianqi was the first One surrendered; after Li Chuang fled, she fled to the countryside with a rogue boy to live. Now all the gold, silver and jewels she brought out were exhausted, and she told Li Zheng that she was the queen first. .”

Dorgon was losing his temper, and said casually: "This kind of empress, won't Ming Dynasty lose all of her face? What a bastard!"

Wen Chengdao: "Later, when I inquired, I found out that this empress was a fake. Empress Tianqi had already died for her country when she broke the city. This fake empress was originally the adopted daughter of Wei Zhongxian, her maiden name was Ren, and everyone in the palace called her Concubine Ren."

Dorgon said: "Who cares about her if it's real or not? She is a shameless thing, and she will stay in this world for nothing. Just pass on my will and let her die."

Wen Cheng answered two "yes, yes."

When he was about to leave, Dorgon said: "Old Fan, you came up with a very good idea yesterday, and I was almost fooled by you."

Wen Cheng was shocked when he heard that.If you want to know how to answer, let's talk about it later.

(End of this chapter)