Emperor Yongzheng: Eagle Bow Sirius

Chapter 89: Winning People's Hearts
"Hengchen, my master is more difficult to serve than the late emperor—you know more about the situation outside than Mr. Linggao, do you have that? Tell the truth."

"Yes." Zhang Tingyu's heart sank suddenly. This is a well-known thing in the officialdom, and he must not be deceived, because he bowed and said: "The emperor is strict and resolute. , Naturally, there are these nonsense." Yongzheng turned pale, shook his head and said: "I'm afraid it's more than that. There are words like 'emperor who copied the family', 'emperor who robbed', 'emperor who beat the rich and helped the poor'." Yes, is that right?" Zhang Tingyu swallowed, bowed as a tacit consent, and dared not answer a word.

Fang Bao's eyes shone faintly, and he said: "As far as I know, these words are true. But there are also courtiers who are considerate of Sheng'en, and it's normal for the public to have different opinions. Please pay attention to it, Your Majesty."

"I'm not upset." Yongzheng said with a self-deprecating smile on his face: "There are three kinds of people who hate me: those who want to be big, and I sit in the seat; corrupt officials fear me, because I punish and search them No pity for soft hands; gentry and tyrants are not allowed to be in the fish and meat township of the government, so naturally they have to make irresponsible remarks. But Tingyu, you know how much treasury silver was left when the late emperor died?"

"Long live back, 700 million taels."

"now what?"

"Fifty million." See p. 5000 of this volume.

Yongzheng stood up slowly, and said: "The 5000 million silver came from corrupt officials, not from ordinary people. The 5000 million silver was all put into the treasury, and it was not allocated to the inner treasury to build palaces and gardens. There is a limit, I have to offend them, and I’m not afraid to offend them.” He walked slowly, and his soap boots in the blue satin cool were rattling under the gold bricks: “5000 million...to keep this number, we can do something. Xiu, disasters and famines can be relieved, and military affairs can be prepared—I love Xinjueluo. Yin can deal with the ancestors and ancestors, and can deal with billions of people!" He looked up at the algae well on the top of the hall, with a very heavy and tragic tone.怛, as if carrying a flame that wanted to penetrate everything, Zhang Tingyu's heart was burning hot, and he said:
"Long live……"

"What I want to do will never start at the beginning and end at the end. No matter if it is a family member, a dignitary, or a powerful person, who hinders my footsteps, I will not tolerate him!" Yongzheng's eyes became green, with fierce flames shining. Wei, "I have made up my mind to pull out Nian Gengyao's nail!"

Zhang Tingyu's heart seemed to be falling straight down from a cliff, and it took him a long time to calm down. He frowned tightly and said, "Nian Gengyao is proud of his achievements, and it is obvious that he interferes with government affairs. But he has just made meritorious service in Qinghai, and he has been ennobled and enthroned. He is very inviting to the holy family." Sudden condemnation, not only he himself is not satisfied, but also easy to start provocations for villains, disrupting the court situation, and it is extremely difficult to deal with the aftermath, please think twice." He paused for a while and said: "Can you delay it for a few years to cool off? It seems to be safer for the minister to try to rise up and down secretly, strip off the military power, and then deal with it slowly." Fang Bao sighed and said: "Brother Hengchen, to tell you the truth, I have made this decision and consulted me first. With Wu Sidao's opinion, we are not in the game, and we are not as responsible as you are when we speak. Maybe it is not thoughtful, and it is only for the emperor's consideration. But Nian Gengyao is arrogant and domineering, and the speed of power expansion, no one can predict what will happen after a few years. When he intervened in Henan, Tian Wenjing couldn't continue to reform the government; when he intervened in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, Li Wei had to come in secretly; Open the middle door to welcome him. Now that Guangdong has nine fateful injustices, he won’t be able to redress his injustice! Today we make a suggestion that people in the Ming Dynasty should not slander, assuming that in a few years’ time, the Nian Party and the Baye Party will merge, and Zhang Xiang will hold you back from discussing politics. Under the authority of the king, but outside the constraints of the grand duke and general who holds a large army, can you handle it with ease? Can you keep your position?"

"I'm 48 years old, and I have a lot to do. I can't wait for a few years." Yongzheng smiled sternly, "Hengchen, the only one who can really control the army is Prince Yi, look at Yunxiang's body, In case something goes wrong, you will be unable to do many things even if you want to. Uncle is an unknown person, and Yun, who has the heart to seize the position and act for himself until death, has already been secretly active in the army. It is said that It has something to do with Prince Lian—you think about it, should we start now? Besides, I don't want Nian Gengyao's life, as long as he is not in the military and keeps himself safe, it also means to protect his life. Ma Qi is getting old, Mr. Fang is a white-clothed scholar, I have high hopes for you!"

Before they finished speaking, Zhang Tingyu had fully comprehended it, and while listening, he was already searching for a solution. At this moment, his heart was really wringing out, and Yongzheng did not answer for a long time after speaking.The three of them faced each other silently for an unknown amount of time, when the sound of rustling and rain outside the courtyard gradually began, Zhang Tingyu said: "The minister complies with the order. The emperor does not know what to plan?"

"I saw Tu Lichen this afternoon." Yong said with no expression on his face, "Tu Lichen will go to Xining with the imperial edict, and Nian Gengyao will be appointed General of Hangzhou. It is appropriate for him to do this kind of mission." Fang Bao saw Zhang Tingyu With a surprised face, he said beside him: "If Nian Gengyao obeys the edict, everything will be closed; if he does not obey the edict, he can hold a banquet in Yue Zhongqi's camp and capture him in one fell swoop." Zhang Tingyu said coldly: "Mr. Ancient books, this is the time when the rule of law in the Taiping world is strict! You can act like a play! What should Nian Gengyao do if he neither obeys the edict nor attends the banquet? What if you don’t agree? Yue Zhongqi has less than 1 people in Qinghai, and Nian Gengyao’s army has more than [-], and Jiu Bei Leyun is also in the army—this will cause a big mess!”

This series of rhetorical questions made Yongzheng and Fang Bao startled.After a long time, Fang Bao lowered his eyelids and said, "Hengchen is responsible. I overthink the matter, and I am in a hurry. It seems that I need to make a new plan." Yongzheng laughed, "Isn't this being discussed? You weigh it Well done, worthy of the word 'Hengchen'. If you have any good strategies, please tell me."

"We still have to walk in steps, but we can walk faster." Zhang Tingyu said solemnly: "Nian Gengyao has not turned back now, and he has made great contributions. The kindness that should be given should be given in a dignified manner, and the military pay and rations must be allocated. .At present, the war has stopped, and the right to control the soldiers and horses of the eleven provinces will be taken back to the imperial court. This does not need to be decreed by the emperor. I will greet the Ministry of War and issue an imperial edict. Forgive Nian Gengyao and dare not openly disobey."

"Ah."

"On New Year's Day, call Nian Gengyao back to Beijing to report on his duties. This is the second step." Zhang Tingyu said thoughtfully and eloquently, "If he doesn't come, he will be resisting the edict, and the court will deal with it properly. You can order Yue Zhongqi to act as the general who conquered the West. One post, and transfer the Sichuan Army to Qing. If you don't obey, you will be rebelling. In a corner of Qinghai, one hundred thousand soldiers have no food and pay, and the rebellion is nameless. There is no need to use troops. It is within my control, what to do depends entirely on the holy will, but it cannot be punished, it can only be rewarded, and the original intention of the emperor is to remove his military power, it seems that there is no need to go too far."

What he said was clear and logical, even Fang Bao bowed his head secretly, and smiled in self-deprecation: "Heng Chen is a conspiracy, and he is a true minister. I am really ashamed to serve the king with a conspiracy. Following Ting Yu's train of thought, I I think, one is to give generous rewards to the families of the officers and soldiers of the Ministry of the Year. There is a comfortable place here, and it is difficult to encourage them to do indecent things. The other is the defense of the capital. Jing Zuoli. The secret book sent by Gong Tai yesterday, Uncle Long Kedo now privately distributes the belongings to relatives, friends and Xishan Temple "Yongzheng Zhuyu" No.12 Letter, July [-]th, three years, No matter what his face is and what his background is, he has already had a quarrel with the emperor. Even though he has resigned from the nine admirals, he has been in charge of the military for a long time, and he must be transferred or punished. Punishment, sweeping away his prestige, it will be difficult to waste. Third, I looked at Zhu's criticisms, the emperor praised Nian Gengyao's criticisms a lot, so I have to take them back. Once the emperor accepts them, the people below will naturally understand the holy meaning. If you have a little drizzle, you can try to talk to your ministers, so that there will be no "rush" and people's hearts will be more stable." After a pair of thoughts, Fang Bao's suggestions seemed to be tight and tight, and Zhang Tingyu couldn't help it Praise: "Good!"

When Zhang Tingyu and Fang Bao resigned, the sky was low and the clouds were dark, and the drizzle and mist were lightly falling in the cool wind, and the Linqing brick floor of the courtyard was crystal clear and moist like a layer of oil.Yongzheng personally sent him out of the hall, stood in the courtyard and looked up at the sky. The cool and fresh raindrops like nectar fell on his warm face. He felt comfortable and relaxed. Xing Nian saw it through the glass and hurried out and said, "Master Warm up, if you are about to catch a cold, it's all because of your slaves, you should open an umbrella and let it cool off for a while, and then you should go into the palace when you are refreshed." Yongzheng closed his eyes and looked up, took a bath for a long time, and said with a smile : "June day, where is it cold? Go to Zhongcui Palace to have a look. Tu Lichen has seen the empress and told him to come over." After saying that, he turned and came in, ordered someone to open the south window of Dongnuan Pavilion, and read the memorial with peace of mind.He has read all the stacks of memorials on the case, but they haven't approved them yet.After talking with Zhang Tingyu, some notes still need to be re-read.Yongzheng thought for a while, then took out the secret document handed over by Kong Yuliu, the governor of Guangdong, and moistened the cinnabar with his pen, writing stroke by stroke:
In the future, please don't use the yellow silk cover except for the booklet. You are a descendant of a saint, and you don't know how to cherish material resources?A large drop of cinnabar juice dripped on the memorial. Yongzheng hurriedly wiped it, but it stained a larger area. He hurriedly wrote small characters beside it, "This is what I have stained, so don't panic." Then he criticized:

It is rumored that I went to Fengtai to review the army at the request of Nian Gengyao. I don't know who I listened to?Nian Gengyao's brother is in the Guangdong Customs, so what?Such nonsense may come from my uncle's mouth, but it's just a high achievement of jealousy.I am the master of the young Chong, and I must wait for Nian Gengyao's guidance, so why does Nian Gengyao insist on playing Chen and do something? "Zhu Criticism Decree Kong Yuliu's Memorial".After finishing writing, he looked at it with satisfaction, and pulled out another copy, which was written by Sichuan Governor Wang Jinghao.Because Wang Jinghao was recommended by Nian Gengyao, he pondered for a long time before writing:
Did you offend Nian Gengyao, and Yinai would like to replace you with Hu Qiheng?Hu Qiheng will not go now, so you can do things with peace of mind.When Nian Gengyao came to see you today, he felt very perverse. I have many things that I don't like. I don't know whether it is due to his spiritual decline or his high achievements and ambitions.Although you are recommended by Yi, don't be a mediocre person to depend on, but a minister who is used by me. I am not the master of what Nian Gengyao can do. On the second day of November of the second year of "Zhu Zhu's Edict Wang Jinghao's Memorial".He looked at the name tag 'Gao Qizhuo' on the fold-out, and the words 'Gao Qizhuo' caught his eye. This is Nian Gengyao's deadly enemy, so he took it out and thought for a while before writing:

How about the Fengshui of the mausoleum?Since there is no good place in Zunhua, you can go elsewhere and hope to find a good place before yourself.In recent years, Gengyao has played Chen Shu's affairs, and I really suspect that his intentions are not pure, and he has the intention of playing tricks and stealing power.What Siqing played before, I feel ashamed of Er and Shi Yizhi!Add one.After finishing writing, he took Nian Gengyao's invitation to Anzhe, and thought about it for a while with a blank face, and wrote quickly, but it was cursive:

It is very true to say that I am "not proud of victory and dissatisfied with success".However, I really have no intention of not being arrogant or dissatisfied, it is out of sincerity, only God can show it.With regard to the matter of the West Sea, if it is said that I am not blessed, is there any reason for this?But as far as the matter is concerned, it is actually the work of the ancestors.From you down, which one is not a person used by the emperor, which soldier is not a soldier who has been educated for decades?When I was in a crisis, I had a thought, even if the matter failed, I would not admit that it was a big mistake, why?Do what was originally left by the ancestors.Now that he is so out of expectation, how about he recognize Qi Xun himself?Really ashamed!You have made such efforts, logically speaking, they are all my heroes, and according to my feelings, those who work hard with their lives are my benefactors!You dare not listen to it, but I really think so and think so.For my personal celebration, it is okay to be a truly blessed person, but I can only add my hand, and put this heart to God, in order to pray for perfection all the time, and I am always vigilant and unshakable.Also, marching in March, I drafted the preface of "Lu Xuangong's Memorial" on your behalf, and please publish it. I have time to write it to reward you, and I can't set a date--reading your memorial, I am more happy than anything else, this is it Yes, this piece of sincerity will surely feel the eternal blessing of God.This is how Fanbai treats me, and I don't know the evil if I don't want to be kind.There are few things that don't suit me, so I will tell you naturally, don't worry.Supplement II.After finishing writing, he raised his head and saw Gao Wuyong standing in front of him, so he asked, "Is it Tu Lichen? Call to come in." After speaking, he got up, took off his shoes, and walked on the ground.

Tu Lichen had already changed into the first-class bodyguard's uniform, his whole body was bright, and he looked extraordinarily energetic. When he came in and saw Yongzheng pacing and thinking about something, he didn't dare to disturb him, and quietly knelt down in the corner of the hall.Yongzheng glanced at him, staring at the wind and rain outside the courtyard, and said after a long time: "Don't say thank you. I have an errand for you."

"tie!"

"Uncle Longkodo has so much property that there is no place to put it." Yongzheng said slowly with a cold smile, "Ask someone to see where it has been moved. After you find out, please order to search it!"

"tie!"

(End of this chapter)