Emperor Yongzheng: Eagle Bow Sirius

Chapter 83 The Law of Success
Li Fu is Zhang Tingyu's disciple. He has been sitting and listening and dare not intervene. At this time, he felt that it was not appropriate to keep silent. He leaned forward and said, "Brother Yang, the first sentence in "Lu Shi Chunqiu·Cha Jin" says: "Shanghu lawless ancestors Law? It’s not a virtuous one, and it’s because it’s unobtainable!’ Lu’s Spring and Autumn Annals compiled by Qin Prime Minister Lu Buwei and his disciples. This sentence roughly says: “Why doesn’t the current king (Hu) follow the law of the previous kings?It’s not that it’s not good (virtuous), it’s because it’s impossible (to be) blindly imitated.” The current situation is very different from the Xi Dynasty, and politics is hard to innovate. However, teacher, I also feel a little anxious. So many government affairs, and The stalls enter the mu, and the consumption and envy are returned to the public; both the people and the officials are offended, and there are quite different opinions in the court. If one misunderstands, it is easy to mess up! Like Wen Jing, almost all the officials in the provincial capital have been withdrawn. He alone has three heads and six arms, can he do it?" Liu Molin is a "reformist" who has been looking for an opportunity to argue with Yang Mingshi, and when he thought of the word "restriction", he suddenly understood the true meaning of Yongzheng's "Clique Theory" and thought of himself Li Fu suddenly realized his new mission, but Li Fu mentioned Nian Gengyao again.He pursed his lips and swallowed the words again.

A sound of Shen Lei dragged a long tail, trembling like an empty mill in the distance, and came into the upper study room.Everyone was stunned for a moment, and then there was another sound, the sound was not very high, but the ending was longer, as if they were extremely tired, and let out a sigh that shook people's hearts.

"It's going to rain!" Zhang Tingyu jumped up excitedly, and when he stepped out of the study to look, the sun was still shining.Because the seat of the study room faced west and east, Zhang Tingyu hurriedly took a few steps to the corridor to shade the west with his hands, but saw black clouds like black crows and crows rising, slowly but without hesitation towards the west. The sun pressed down, as if to close and block the entire clear and cloudless sky.The faint thunder and lightning struck the cloud curtain like a golden snake, but it didn't come out.After a while, there was a swishing sound from the forest tops in the distance, and the cool wind swept in the floating dust through the palace courtyard.Zhang Tingyu suddenly felt refreshed, and just said, "Fang Linggao is a smart man, amazing"!Then there was a thunderous thunder that shook the palace and the ground.First, a few drops of rain the size of copper coins crackled and fell for a while, and then stopped for a while, and then the sound of rain like pine waves approaching from west to east, the entire majestic palaces, dragon towers and phoenix pavilions of the Forbidden City were submerged in the rain curtain like a hemp curtain in an instant. middle.The eastern half of the day, which was so sunny, was also darkened by the raging sea and churning clouds. There was one thunder after another, sometimes lighting up the courtyard in white, and sometimes it was hidden in the clouds and rolling continuously, turning the deep century-old The Forbidden City enveloped and embraced, as dark as the dusk of late autumn.Zhang Tingyu stood in the rain as if in a daze, let the rain drenched his whole body, closed his eyes and looked up to the sky, as if he was enjoying the sudden arrival of Gan Shu from the sky, and also seemed to be silently praying for something.Seeing that he had been standing for a long time, Li Fu hurriedly came out in the rain and said, "God has taught you the master's heart. But if you stand in the rain for a long time, you will catch a cold. Please go back to the house... There are so many important things waiting to be discussed!"

Zhang Tingyu breathed a sigh of relief, and was supported by Li Fu into the study room. While changing clothes, he said: "This rain has cured countless people, and it is caused by the emperor's great blessing! I want to face the king immediately! You are here waiting for me to come back... "As he said, he put on his oil coat and walked away. When he arrived at the door, he looked at the thunderous sky, beckoned to an official at the transcription office, and ordered: "You go to the Ministry of Households immediately, and all officials below the minister must be dispatched. , Check the grain depot. And the Ministry of War, check the arsenal as well, and make up for any leaks immediately. Don’t let a grain of grain mold or rust a weapon. Let people inform Shuntian Mansion that the Yongding River embankment is important, and The earthen huts of the people in the capital also need to be inspected to prevent people from being knocked down!" After speaking, without waiting for the officer to reply, he walked out of the Yuehua Gate and went straight to the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

Yongzheng stood at the entrance of the Hall of Mental Cultivation and was silently lost in thought.He likes the cold and fears the heat by nature, and he wears a light red gauze robe with only an azurite gauze jacket and no crown on it, and a pair of blue satin cool black soap boots have been wet by the rain and mist from the whistling wind. He was motionless, staring at the sky.Standing behind Yongzheng, Fang Bao was also twirling his beard thoughtfully, seeing Zhang Tingyu coming in the rain, he said, "Heng Chen is here."

"Huh? Huh." Yongzheng nodded, turned back to the hall, ordered someone to place an embroidered dragon porcelain pier at the entrance of the hall, sat up with the corner of his robe, and said: "Hengchen, don't salute. Have you met someone?" We haven't finished talking yet!" Zhang Tingyu still beat Qian'er for the usual salute, got up and apologized and said with a smile: "It's raining like this in the world, I know that the Lord is very happy, and this slave came to plead with Shi Yizhi." Yongzheng was stunned for a moment, and said: "Shi Yizhi is still guilty. He falsely said that Nian Gengyao was a traitor, and it would not rain if he didn't kill Nian Gengyao. When it rained, he would be guilty of lying. Handling and letting go is not enough to calm the hearts of heroes."

Zhang Tingyu thought that he would let Shi Yizhi go immediately, but he didn't want Yongzheng to say that, so he couldn't help but be taken aback.For a while I didn't know how to answer correctly, so I glanced at Fang Bao, and said after a long while: "Long live the sage. But the way of heaven is impermanent, Shi Yizhi just guessed wrongly. His main purpose is to say that there are villains on the side of the emperor, which may be true. Long live to punish Shi Yizhi noon The head of the door kneels, how long can Shi Yizhi sustain a sun like that? How do you know that the heavens will suddenly rain down on the loyal and upright people?" Fang Bao smiled slightly beside him, and said: "Heng Chen, Long Live knows this. But other people's The mind must also be taken into account. This time, Shi Yizhi impeached Nian Gengyao. Sun Jiagan also tried to protect Shi Yizhi. , but only saved Shi Yizhi's life, and the rest is not worth mentioning. Let's see, what are you busy with? Rain, can't you stay for a while?" Zhang Tingyu listened to these unpredictable words, although he didn't say it clearly, he had already seen the deeper worries in Yongzheng's heart , I was at a loss for words for a while.The three monarchs and ministers remained silent, staring at the pouring rain outside.

"Ting Yu, what did they say about Yang Mingshi?" Yongzheng rubbed his knees, looking at the gleaming outer court and asked, "Li Fu is a disciple of the minister, although he didn't say much, I think he agrees with Yang Mingshi's words. They all seem to feel that the imperial court is eager to make achievements, and their steps are unstable." After finishing speaking, he elaborated on Yang Mingshi's words.Yongzheng listened very intently, but did not speak until Zhang Tingyu finished speaking, got up and took a few steps, turned to Fangbao and said: "Mr. Linggao, Cai and Yang are very prejudiced, and the secret papers played also say Yang' He has a very good conduct and is popular with the people'; Li Fu, as I know very well, does not take anyone in office, and Sun Jiagan is also a loyal and upright person. But it sounds like none of them agree with my government orders! Really! It's deplorable... It's hard to know people, and it's even harder to want people to know! They always seem to separate me from the ancestors, and always compare the beginning of Yongzheng with the beginning of Kangxi. How can I let them know my heart and know my heart? What is my problem?"

Yongzheng spoke very emotionally, his eyebrows were twitched in one place, his eyes were piercingly looking outside, as if he wanted to penetrate the chaotic rain and fog, and he sighed helplessly after a long time.Fang Bao and Zhang Tingyu had nothing to answer after hearing this; they knew Yongzheng's thoughts clearly, but they couldn't explain them; It can be said that it inherits the past and ushers in the future, and does not leave the ancestors to become a law!There are no officials in the world who are not corrupt, and Yongzheng's handling is aimed at this everywhere, but he still relies on these officials to carry out his new policies.His emperor is not easy to do, and it is also difficult to be a prime minister.For a while, the Hall of Mental Cultivation was silent, only the sound of rain and thunder was heard outside, suddenly there was a thunderous sound like broken ice, a fireball in the thick cloud like ink dyed several times and jumped down, and it did not know where it fell In which palace, the earth trembled.A few people were trembling in their hearts, and then they heard shouts from a distance, and a eunuch crawled in, with a frightened expression on his face, knelt at the entrance of the hall, trembling lips and said: "Wan Wan Wan Wan Long Live Lord... Lei ……thunder……"

"Look at your virtue!" Yongzheng said with a gloomy face, his face was green and white, "Has the sky fallen?"

"The Hall of Supreme Harmony... Lightning strikes, and the water is gone!"

Fang Bao and Zhang Tingyu, who were sitting, stood up together in shock, and followed Yongzheng out of the Hall of Mental Cultivation. When they opened their eyes and looked southeast, they could not see the flames. It was clear whether it was smoke or cloud, and intermittent shouts could be heard faintly, but I couldn't make out what they were shouting.All of a sudden Gao Wuyong was drenched all over and ran to report, "The fire was extinguished by the heavy rain before it started, master don't worry..."

"Go to the Meridian Gate to deliver the decree to Shi Yizhi." Yongzheng's voice was unusually calm amidst the sound of rain. "The long drought and no rain in the capital is caused by my cool virtue. If it is a disaster from heaven, I should take the blame. Shi Yizhi presumptuously blamed the loyal and meritorious ministers with the responsibility of the heavenly change. His academic impureness, such as She It's perverse, it should be strictly discussed, and there is no evil in mind when thinking about its original intention, and it is dismissed, never discussed, and exempted from the ministry's discussion. - You go, just pass the decree like this!"

Zhang Tingyu originally came here to save Shi Yi, but he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief when he heard the decree.But Yongzheng's decree actually had the meaning of sin against oneself, and it was not easy to follow along. After a while, he apologized and said with a smile: "The emperor seems to be stricter in punishing himself. It is said that it is a drought, but it is not a disaster. If we talk about Responsibility, prime minister Xie Li, yin and yang to reconcile the government and the public, the responsibility lies with me..." "I know your heart, so there is no need to say it." Yongzheng turned around slowly, "They are still waiting in the study, you can go about your business." Zhang Tingyu He hurriedly agreed, but when he was about to step down, Yongzheng stopped him again, "Yang Mingshi and Li Fu are all upright people, and if you have different opinions, let them talk about it. You have to make up your mind and persuade them to be of one mind with me. Tell them, I am A benevolent monarch is not a tyrant. As time goes on, they will understand more and more. If their methods can manage the administration of officials in every province and region, they might as well allow them to do it themselves, as long as they don’t learn from Shi Yizhi. Shi Yizhi is too ignorant! "

Watching Zhang Tingyu exit the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Yongzheng looked a little tired, he walked back to Dongnuang Pavilion and sat down, looking at the gurgling rain outside the glass window, just lost in thought.Fang Bao followed in and stood by the side, silent for a long time, and said, "It rains well." Yongzheng nodded, and said, "Nian Gengyao is so ignorant! I have been waiting for him to say a few words for Shi Yizhi, but he didn't Do you need Tian to speak?" The pupils in his eyes suddenly brightened, then dimmed again.

"Your Majesty, look." Fang Bao pointed to a calligraphy and painting on the north wall, and said, "This is the inscription written by the late Emperor for you, 'Beware of haste and patience'. In Yichen's opinion, it is indeed enough for the emperor to use for a lifetime." Yongzheng After glancing at the words, he stared at Fang Bao again, but said nothing.Fang Bao smiled and said: "When Li Weitian, Wenjing, Li Fu, and Yang were famous, they were in charge of their own affairs. This is the only way they can do now, and there is no use in haste. Ba Ye and Nian Gengyao are two stones in power. If you want to carry out the New Deal, you can only hold back a bit. Move it together, it's like a canal, and it will flow smoothly."

Yongzheng rubbed his hands on his knees, stared fiercely at the word, and said for a long time: "I want to be harmonious with my friends and brothers, but it's just wishful thinking. How much has the eighth person risen since he ascended to the throne? He is still obstructing! I think Longkodo also leaned towards Prince Lian, because I always just said it earnestly, and did not act cruelly! Instead, let them look at me as if I was "strong on the outside but hard on the inside"! As soon as Nian Gengyao left Beijing, I immediately wanted to drive Yun out Go to the study and see who dares to fight Ma Zhiming?"

"Nian Gengyao dare." Fang Bao said coldly with his mustache raised.His tone was so cold, and it was clearly transmitted between the rumbling and rolling thunder that Yongzheng couldn't help shivering, and his face immediately turned pale.I don't know how long it took before Yongzheng said: "It's not enough, right? Nian Gengyao was my disciple in the mansion. I know him. He is humble on the outside but arrogant on the inside. He is arrogant and arrogant. When it comes to rebellion, he It may not be that he has the heart, nor does he have the strength. This time he came to Beijing and added so many favors..." Fang Bao smiled and said: "Forgive me, the Nian Gengyao that the emperor met was a 'biao'. According to my opinion , Nian Gengyao has only two words in his nature—suspicious—fox crossing the glacier, walk a few steps to listen to the movement of the ice. Once he thinks that the river will not be blasted by the ice, he will jump over the opposite bank in a few steps!”

Yongzheng's face became paler, and he suddenly remembered that when Kangxi abolished the crown prince twice, Nian Gengyao went to Beijing to spy on his elder brother's inside story and approached Yun, but Wu Sidao kept a tight defense and warned Nian Gengyao to "not play with fire". Make sure he didn't openly betray his master.Thinking about it, Yongzheng nodded involuntarily, and after a while, sneered and said: "If this is really the case, I don't know how God will take care of him! Is there such a convenient thing? Yue Zhongqi is in Qinghai, listen to him? There is still food, What about the salary? Now that the world is settled, it is time to learn from someone who is famous, right?" "Nian Gengyao really miscalculated and should not compete with Yue Zhongqi for merit. The two were close friends, and he had a dispute of his own." Fang Bao's eyes shone brightly, "If you touch Eighth Master here, he should become 'famous' immediately. The people under Eighth Master are now governors and towns with positions and powers in every province. You 'renew the administration of officials' How can I not hate you in my heart after brushing off these people first? Nian Gengyao, a fox, really crossed the river, and the food and salary are not a problem. I will say it again, Nian Gengyao has only one Yue Zhongqi to worry about! A year is a year The party, Longkodo is also a party, needless to say the eighth master. Longkodo didn't dare to do it this time, not because he was afraid of Ma Qi, or even because he was not afraid of Bilita. In fact, they still can't see clearly Firstly, it is Lord Long Live, you are naturally dignified and Lord Thirteen is loyal to assist you, and secondly, it is really thanks to the momentum of this labor force that there is no chaos. Long live! So many city foxes and rats live above the temple , you try your best to protect yourself and be vigilant day and night, how can you implement the system of distributing food to the mu, and officials and gentry paying grain together?"

A bright flash illuminated the inside and outside of the hall, and then there was a dry crack like chopping wood, with a long tail, and the thunder became farther and farther away.

"Mr. Pianlao will make more plans for me. You will live with Prince Yi, so you can consult and take care of you at any time." Yongzheng's face was in the dark warm pavilion, and his back was facing the window. He couldn't tell what his expression was, and he said every word He paused and said, "I'll show you the secret booklet sent from the west first. Even if it's midnight, you can see me anytime."

The rain fell violently all night, and it turned into a drizzle at dawn, covering the flooded streets of Beijing like a smog.

(End of this chapter)