Emperor Yongzheng: Eagle Bow Sirius

Chapter 88: Winning People's Hearts
It was late June when Zhang Tingyu received Tian Wenjing's memorial to Chao Liu's case.Before that, he had already received the brochures from Che Ming and Hu Qiheng.Both of them impeached themselves for the crime of negligence and asked for punishment. At the same time, they also accused Tian Wenjing of being domineering, oppressing his colleagues, and employing bandits to be cruel and vicious. , or even 'talking about the field and changing color', one after another sold the manor and abandoned the farm and went south to do business. The next year's plan is very worrying." Chi", and so on.The reason why Zhang Tingyu didn't immediately submit the excerpts to Yongzheng Yulan was that he wanted to wait for Tian Wenjing's excerpts, so he had to explain these things.Unexpectedly, Tian Wenjing's excerpts are full of articles, just discussing the case of Chao Liu's case, and only saying to himself that he must burn people alive, "If this is not the case, it is not enough to deter the villain and restore the decadence. If it is not the case, there is no consolation. to the utmost."As for the payment of money by the officials and the gentry, and the reaction of the official circles to the Chao Liu case, they did not mention it at all.Zhang Tingyu thought about it carefully, he should not speak lightly on this matter, so he sorted out the summary of the three people's notebooks, took the original manuscript with him, and went to the Hall of Mental Cultivation to see Yongzheng.He did not know how many times a day he would come to ask for an order to handle affairs, so he entered the Chuihuamen without waiting for an announcement, and seeing Zhang Wuge standing on duty in Danchi, he said: "Is the emperor still reviewing the memorials? Have you had breakfast yet?"

"Let's go back to Zhongtang," Fifth Brother said with a smile, "Mr. Fang came from Changchun Garden and said that Master Thirteen is in good health today. Long live today is a happy day. After breakfast, Mr. Fang will stay here to talk. Tu Lichen I came from Fengtian and I’m talking inside!" Zhang Tingyu knew that Tu Lichen was taking care of the family affairs for Yongzheng, since he returned to Beijing from Fengtian, he must have met the seventeenth elder brother Yunli and the fourteenth elder brother Yunli, and he didn't want it at all. Getting involved in the public and private grievances between the emperor and his brothers, he couldn't help being stunned for a moment, and said: "I'm not urgent, the emperor will see someone later, just send the eunuch to the upper study to pass me over." Unexpectedly, Yongzheng Hearing them talking in the East Nuan Pavilion, he said through the window: "Fifth brother, is it Hengchen? Tell him to come in."

Zhang Tingyu had no choice but to agree to come in, and found that Yongzheng was sitting cross-legged on the kang of the warm pavilion, but he was only wearing a beige Gesha gown, a stone green Gesha gown, a white jade hook and a ponytail tie around his waist, and his green-shaven head , a tasseled crown of ten thousand silk raw silk is placed on the case.Fang Bao sat sideways on the carved porcelain pier with a mouse beard curled up, while Tu Lichen stood on the south side with his hands down.While saluting, Zhang Tingyu caught a glimpse of a fifth-rank official kneeling outside the Nuan Pavilion, but couldn't remember the name for a while, so he apologized and said with a smile: "I heard that the thirteenth master is in good health, the emperor is happy, and the slaves are also happy!"

"Some people are happy and some are not happy." Yongzheng said, "Just such a person, take advantage of my joy and hand over a sign to see him, and ask for a letter for his mother." Is there any reason to use the national rites to give grace at will? When I appointed you the prefect of Taiwan, what did I say? If you can make Taiwan self-sufficient in food, I will reward your mother with grace! Have you done it?"

Only then did Zhang Tingyu recall that it was Huang Liben, the prefect of Taiwan who came to Beijing to report on his duties a few days ago. He took off his crown and kowtowed repeatedly, and said, "I am not taking the liberty to ask for a reward. The Fujian treasury did not allocate a stone of grain to Taiwan this year. There is a case for it—"

"You are the only one who is smart in the world!" Yongzheng cut off his words, "The sea ban has been closed, how dare you use mainland medicinal materials to trade with Hongmao country by sea without permission, and then buy grain from Zhangzhou grain market and ship it to Taiwan in exchange for money! In terms of governance , Taiwan is still quiet, so I don’t offend you, but your actions are really deceiving me without knowing it, flaunting false filial piety to gain fame, such a heart-to-heart, one day your head will be in danger, and your old mother will not be known!”

"Yes Yes Yes!"

"Go down! Think carefully about what I said!" Yongzheng shouted sternly.Seeing that he was about to leave, he stopped calling again, and his tone has slowed down: "Emphasis on agriculture and business is also a distinction between a gentleman and a villain. When I go back, I will be able to persuade farmers to reclaim wasteland. I think you are still clean, and Taiwan's annual income has indeed increased. Fujian Province Governor, please give you a second level, this one still counts. If you are in the office, you will not hide your merits, and if you are not in the office, you will have to admonish you - go!"

Seeing that it was empty, Zhang Tingyu hurriedly took up the memorials and anecdotes of the Santai Division in Henan, and said: "I have been waiting for Tian Wenjing's excerpts for a few days, please read them. I will ask for another order. There was an order before the Chao's case." Hu Qiheng was promoted to governor of Sichuan, and Che Ming was transferred to Huguang as a political envoy, do you want to be drafted by the officials?" Yongzheng ignored Zhang Tingyu's words, looked at the memorial in turn, and asked casually:
"Tulichen, are you 30 years old this year?"

"Long live back, the slave canine tooth is 32 years old."

"Is there a wife in the house?"

"It used to be. Last year, I died of a fever."

"Well." Yongzheng put down the memorial, looked at Fang Bao, and said, "I want to decide to give you a marriage. This matter has been on my mind for a long time, and it seems that you deserve it. I asked Mr. Fang to read it." Your horoscopes are very similar, I want to ask if you would like it?" Tu Lichen hurriedly knelt down on his knees, kowtowed and said: "Your father has given me a gift, how dare I resign? But the deceased has not retired for many years, the old man It's unbearable to welcome the newcomer suddenly when the bones are still cold-but I don't know which woman the Holy Majesty bestowed the marriage on?" "It's your heart that I took." Yongzheng smiled and said, "You promised quickly, and I promise I won't give it to you Yes! Did you hear about the event that I drafted a girl last year? I promised to choose a son-in-law for her, but it is not easy to find a military general who is of the same age and understands writing and ink! Thinking about it, it is you! This woman has knowledge and etiquette , the appearance is also very good, but the family background is a little bit colder, I have passed the decree to the family, and think that my adopted daughter is ranked in the sixth class-how about it, don't you feel wronged?"

Only then did Zhang Tingyu remember that this was the selection of a son-in-law for Fu Aguang, who was admonishing Fu Aguang, who was drafted last year. At that time, Yongzheng said something casually, but Yongzheng was so serious. It is really admirable that the Holy Majesty is so careful. Since the Fu'a Guang family has entered the throne, and Tu Lichen is the lord of the minister, he is the forehead, and he should be promoted to the first-class guard." "This matter is holy. Virtue is at stake, and the Ministry of Rituals is negligent if it does not record files." Fang Bao said beside him: "Even if the government is missing, what should be recorded should still be recorded, and it will be a precept for the future generations of the Qing Dynasty." Yongzheng laughed: "That's right. Tu Lichen , you kneel down. Liu Gege has entered the palace today, and I will be in Zhongcui Palace to thank your master and empress for her kindness. In the afternoon, you go in and pay your respects to the queen, and you can follow whatever order you want."

"tie!"

After Tu Lichen retreated, Yongzheng laughed and said to Zhang Tingyu: "Talk about your serious business. I just talked about Che Ming and Hu Qiheng. Recently, I read some secret documents handed over by Henan. They say everything, and everyone is bad. Even if there are no good people, even I can’t figure out who is deceiving the emperor, anyway, there are. Hengchen, I’d better make an agreement with you, don’t avoid resentment, just tell your heart, I can judge for myself.” Zhang Tingyu originally wanted Yongzheng He made up his mind and acted on his own. Hearing Yongzheng's words so thoroughly, he felt embarrassed. He mustered up his courage and said with a smile: "The minister, like the master, did not come to the site in person. But the minister's disciple Ma Jiahua had a letter the day before yesterday. He said the slang words passed down in Henan official circles, which are very vulgar, and the blogger smiled when he said them. Fu, Fan, and Nie, the three drivers, each pull their own sets; Hu, three, each pissing their own piss——Although what you say is insincere, it is true..."

Before he finished speaking, Yongzheng Fangbao just smiled.Yongzheng saw a few eunuchs covering their mouths and giggling and giggling. He immediately suppressed his smile and said: "Minister, what kind of dignity do you look like? Get out!"

"According to my minister, Tian Wenjing is dedicated to serving the imperial court." Zhang Tingyu frowned and pondered, and said carefully, "but he is too hasty in seeking merit and repaying favors, and he has a reputation for harshness. He wants to rule Henan Province overnight, so The case of Jiechao Liu was dealt with with extremely tragic punishment. According to Ma Jiahua, some of these nuns deserved their crimes, but they were all beheaded, and some were sentenced too harshly." After finishing speaking, he glanced at Yongzheng.Fang Bao asked from the side: "How did Ma Jiahua know that there was wrongdoing? How many people were killed?" Zhang Tingyu said: "The Baiyi Nunnery is divided into a front yard and a back yard. There are a few young nuns in the front yard to socialize with others, and there are occasional incidents of adultery. , but did not participate in the murder. Three of them were stone girls, and the most serious crime was "failing to act while knowing". Twenty executions with a stick are enough. Therefore, Tian Wenjing's case was reckless. I don’t have enough expectations, but I want to stand up, but like Che Ming Hu Qiheng, he has a background behind him and has power in his hands. Seeing that Tian Wenjing is in the officialdom, how can he cooperate with him? Hu Qiheng’s folded piece is attached with a list of Zhang Qiu’s bribery. That’s what it means I have thought about this matter, even if it is a lawsuit before the imperial court, the head has already fallen to the ground, and it is still unclear, even if it is said that it may not be beneficial to the court. It is better to follow the emperor's original order and transfer the two of them, Che and Hu. Best policy."

Yongzheng listened very carefully, while meditating, looking outside with piercing eyes.After a long while, he turned to Fang Bao and asked, "Mr. Linggao, what do you think?" Fang Bao was also looking outside the hall, not knowing when the sky had turned cloudy.Looking through the glass, large groups of gray-brown clouds are slowly rolling down south, covering most of the sky, and the breeze blows the fine grass on the walls of the crimson palace. The wind blowing from the north is no longer as scorching as the hot southeast wind.Several eunuchs were blowing air with their collars open in the hallway, but the hall was still a bit stuffy.After thinking for a long time, Fang Bao finally said: "Che Ming belongs to Prince Lian, Hu Qiheng belongs to Nian Gengyao, and Tian Wenjing belongs to the imperial court. The water in Henan is really like a mirror. The last time Wu Sidao came to Beijing, we had a long talk all night. I have benefited a lot... The disease of scabies is not to worry about, and the troubles in the heart must not be left behind..."

Zhang Tingyu couldn't help thinking: who is the disease of scabies, and who is the trouble of the confidant?He is the prime minister, he can't say anything like Fang Bao and Yongzheng, his mission can only be to settle the situation in the court openly, and praise the emperor to rule the world with the law.But from Fang Bao's words, it can be heard that the two "parties" Yun and Nian Gengyao have violated the "sacred taboo". The minister thought that Che Ming and Hu Qiheng were originally scheduled to be transferred, and it was acceptable for Che Ming to serve as the governor of Huguang. I don't know what the holy will is for the temporary administration of the Sichuan chief envoy?"

"That's it." Yongzheng bit his lower lip with fine white teeth, and said, "Yue Zhongqi is also the governor of Sichuan, and Hu Qiheng is the Jinzhi. He will be introduced by the Ministry before going to Yunnan. Hengchen——you plan to praise Tian Wenjing, and you have to add this A couple of sentences, um——to solve a huge case that has not been settled for several years, to sweep away the gloom and surly spirit in the provincial capital, and to quickly save the people's hope that officials will be clear—just say this: Tell him to just do it violently, and today's business will only cause no harm. Be fierce and not suffer without mercy!"

"tie!"

Just as Zhang Tingyu promised to quit, Yongzheng stopped and said with a smile: "This is not military affairs, what's the rush? You and Mr. Fang stay here and accompany me to have breakfast before going to work." Then he passed the meal on. .Zhang Tingyu and Fang Bao had no choice but to agree and thank you.Suddenly, I saw Eunuch Su La in the imperial dining room holding boxes of imperial meals and placing them on the lacquer-filled dining table, such as roasted duck cold rolls, red and white duck stewed in a hot pot, sheep Xierzhan, bird's nest chicken Cake, duck stewed in wine, as well as roasted roe meat plate, steamed fat chicken, deer tail plate and four silver plates of side dishes, steamed buns and various small palace dishes, a table is full.Yongzheng changed his clothes and sat in the middle, and said: "You guys just sit next to each other, just use as much as you can, and being restrained is meaningless. This table of imperial meals is just for you two. I am not so rich in ordinary times. It's not fragrant."

But Yongzheng's food was not good, and Fang Bao and Zhang Tingyu were even more unlikely to gobble it up. The three of them, one monarch and two ministers, had different identities.At this moment, the sky outside is becoming more and more cloudy, and the slightly cool wind is wrapped in the yard, rolling up the floating dust in the dark corners and in front of the screen wall, spinning one after another, like a spinning top, spinning all over the ground, appearing and disappearing from time to time, Gives a sense of mystery and uneasiness.The two of them took a few mouthfuls with Yongzheng, and when they saw Yongzheng put the chopsticks on, they both got up and thanked Yongzheng.Yongzheng looked at the outside scenery as if disappointed, seemed to be preoccupied, and took a long time to take a deep breath, and ordered: "All the eunuchs and palace people go out!"

Gao Wuyong agreed, and the governor led the eunuchs and maids in the Hall of Mental Cultivation to retreat quietly.Fang Bao and Zhang Tingyu exchanged glances, they both realized that Yongzheng was going to have an important secret order, but Yongzheng didn't speak, they felt that it was not easy to ask, so they had to stand silently.After a long time, I heard Yongzheng ask:

(End of this chapter)