My father-in-law is Kangxi

Chapter 1416 Preparatory Candidates (Walling for monthly votes)
The eldest elder brother, the third elder brother, the fifth elder brother, the seventh elder brother, the eighth elder brother...

There was no joy or anger on Kangxi's face.

The eldest brother was at the Ministry of War yesterday, and today he went to Mingzhu's house to celebrate his birthday.

The third elder brother was on duty in the south study room yesterday, and he also went there this morning to deal with the papers with the seventh elder brother.

The eighth prince was on duty in the South Study Room yesterday, and today he was invited by Prince An to go to the Prince's Mansion.

The fifth elder brother went to express his condolences yesterday, and today he ran around in the palace and took a nap.

The seventh elder brother went to express his condolences yesterday and is on duty in the South Study today.

Brother Jiu went to Xinzhuangzi yesterday, and today he took Fujin to Baiwang Mountain to fish for small fish.

The tenth prince went to Xinzhuangzi yesterday, and today he took Fujin to a wedding banquet.

His eyes lingered on the records of the eldest elder brother, the third elder brother, and the eighth elder brother, and also paid attention to the whereabouts of the tenth elder brother.

The reactions of the remaining few people, even if he was a little dissatisfied, were expected.

Fifth elder brother...

That's fine too...

Knowing son Moruo father.

He was not in the palace, but looking at the records, he knew the purpose of the third elder brother's visit to the South Study Room for two days in a row.

This is because I don’t worry that the fifth elder brother is too lazy to come out to take the lead, so that’s fine.

The third elder brother has also settled down in the past few years, and is not as drifting as before. He can exercise and exercise, but he can't be sluggish all the time, otherwise he will be ruined.

Although the prince who stayed in Beijing was not specifically designated, he should still serve as a backbone.

The eldest brother's reaction was also expected. Kangxi didn't know whether he was disappointed or not.

He put down the secret, thinking that when the prince stayed in Beijing, the government affairs were handled properly and there was nothing to worry about.

This is the result of many years of experience. Although the other princes and elder brothers have been traveling in the Sixth Division for many years, their vision and ability are limited.

On the other hand, the fourth elder brother is the same as the third elder brother, so he can use it with confidence.

The fourth elder brother is a bit more serious in his actions and is not as smooth as the third elder brother, but for this reason, he can handle his errands more carefully.

After the Hegong matter is over and he comes out later, Si Age can also stay in Beijing to manage politics.

Thirteenth brother is here at this age and has a lot to learn, so he can’t use it for the time being.

Kangxi hoped that his sons would all become talented, and when they were old enough, experienced, and able to take on the responsibilities, they would replace the royal family and princes in supervising the ministries.

The layout of the Eight Banners has been based on the three pillars of the royal family, clan, and nobles in the early days, and is now dominated by Qian Gang, which has taken more than 30 years.

Kangxi did not allow others to ruin this situation...

*
In the tent next to it, the thirteenth elder brother was talking to the fourth elder brother about the fir trees in the south.

"Looking at the accounts of the Ministry of Household Affairs, if a piece of wood worth a few taels of silver is transported to the capital, the transportation capacity will be doubled. As a result, even if it is corrosion-resistant, it will not last long. It has been brushed with several layers of tung oil, but it really needs to be transported. Speaking of which, it can only last for 20 to 25 years before it rots. Then it will have to happen again. Is there any other wood that can be replaced? I can hold on for a few more years..."

Brother Si said: "There is wood of better quality than fir, but there is no way to guarantee the quantity. The Ministry of Industry has used fir to build embankments for hundreds of years and it has been proven that it is not easy to replace."

As for the expensive transportation capacity, there is no solution.

When a cargo ship hauls logs through the canal, trackers are required to pull the fibers throughout the entire journey. Thousands of miles of manpower is scarce even if the price doubles.

Brother Thirteen thought for a while and said: "There are quite a few Pinus sylvestris outside the customs. If we use that, the transportation cost will be reduced by [-]%."

After working in the Ministry of Accounts for only half a year, he realized that river workers were a big spender of money, accounting for about [-]% of the annual treasury receipts.

But so much money is just wasted, nothing happens, and money is being thrown away every year.

It would be nice if I could be more frugal and spend my money in a shorter period.

Fourth Brother frowned and said: "The land of Longxing outside the pass cannot be touched lightly. It is the last retreat for the Qing Dynasty."

The thirteenth elder brother was young and energetic, and said: "Fourth brother, there was chaos everywhere and the place was not peaceful, so we kept it outside the customs. Now that the world is peaceful, you don't have to worry about that, right?"

The fourth elder brother shook his head and said: "The Qing Dynasty did not build the Great Wall and used the Mongolian vassal as the Great Wall. This has advantages and disadvantages. Zhungeer is now stable, but it is difficult to say in the future; and the three Mobei Khalkha tribes have lost the threat of Zhungeer. They also have less confidence and dependence on the imperial court, and they have to guard against making big changes."

The Thirteenth Brother listened, thinking of Princess Kejing, and said, "Will there be any changes in the future with Fourth Sister?"

The fourth elder brother was thinking about Princess Kejing's return to the court last year. He was also trying to frighten the nobles of the Tuxie Tu tribe and warned them that there was a court behind her, the Khan Princess.

If the Tuxie Tu tribe is stable, Princess Kejing will not return to the court.

The fourth elder brother said: "The princess is smart and has close contacts with the court. If there is any news, she will come back."

The Thirteenth Brother has been following the Northern Patrol for several years. After thinking about the distance between Guihua City and Culun, he said: "The smartest thing about Fourth Sister is to place the princess mansion in Guihua instead of Culun."

The Eight Banners and Green Camp were stationed in Guihua, which was the front line of the imperial court's defense against Junggar.

These soldiers and horses are also the confidence of Princess Kejing.

The two brothers said they were off topic.

The thirteenth brother came back and said: "Khan Ama has selected several brothers to stay in Beijing. They will be of great use in the future."

The fourth elder brother nodded.

With Third Elder Brother and Eighth Elder Brother here, there is nothing to worry about.

Although the actions of those two people were criticized, their ability was also the best among the brothers.

Thirteenth Brother hesitated for a moment and said: "Fourth Brother, Fourteenth Brother's side has been grounded for three and a half months..."

In the past, he would go over whenever Brother Fourteen sent someone to invite him, but after pushing twice, Brother Fourteen never called for anyone again.Brothers who grew up together, the thirteenth elder brother knew the temper of the fourteenth elder brother, so he definitely blamed him.

Nor did he want to.

After hearing this, the fourth elder brother also thought of the fourteenth elder brother.

He had asked someone to ask before and knew that the fourteenth elder brother insisted on shooting arrows at his place.

But apart from archery, it’s hard to miss out on literary studies.

The fourth elder brother said: "When the Holy Emperor comes back to Beijing, I will intercede with Khan Amma and allow the master in the study to teach. The more stubborn the person is, the more he has to learn lessons and know the principles of life."

It's almost time.

After all, he is a compatriot brother. If he ignores him, not only the empress will be resentful, but even the emperor's father will feel uncomfortable.

After hearing this, the Thirteenth Brother breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I'm going with the Fourth Brother. It's not good to delay. Otherwise, if we keep him in prison like this, our temper will go astray."

Thinking of what happened in the first month, Thirteenth Brother experienced it personally from beginning to end, and said: "Fourth Brother, if you really want to say that Fourteenth Brother has harmful intentions, you can't do it, and you won't use such a straightforward method in front of everyone. It can only be said that it was a coincidence. I was just trying to make fun of him, but I didn't expect that it would lead to a catastrophe."

Life is at stake.

Even with their status, they are not said to be crazy and despise human life.

The fourth elder brother said calmly: "He still has a bad heart. Even if he doesn't cause trouble this time, he will cause trouble in the future. Akdun will just pay it back. He is half a year old. Hongxi is only nine years old and is also a child. How dare he?"

Brother Thirteen thought of Hongxi and Hongyu who had been replaced with a wine bowl.

He was silent for a while and whispered: "Fourth brother, Khan Ama asked me to get close to the prince, but when I think of Aktun and Hong Xi, I feel a little uncomfortable."

The upper beam is not right and the lower beam is crooked.

Raising such a son, the prince's character makes people worry.

He is also the son of Khan Amma, but the prince is different from other princes. The other princes can be regarded as brothers and sisters, but when it comes to the prince, they are not brothers, but just ministers and slaves.

If only in ancient times, the king could choose his ministers, and the ministers could choose the king.

The fourth elder brother looked at the thirteenth elder brother with a serious look and said: "Then don't think about it in your heart, otherwise, if it is exposed, the Khan Ama will not be happy, and the prince will also take note of it and treat the prince as respectfully as the Khan Ama. There is no need to think about the relationship between brothers and sisters, just remember that there is a difference between the king and his ministers, and there will not be so many slanders and faults."

Brother Thirteen listened carefully and nodded: "Thank you, Brother Four, I understand."

It's just that in my heart, I feel a little bit uncomfortable and can't admire him.

This kind of thinking is disrespectful and should not be...

*
In the tent on the other side, the prince was bored.

When the young eunuch came back, he reported in a low voice the news of the thirteenth elder brother, but he still did not come out of the fourth elder brother's tent.

The prince also knew that the two people had a good relationship, so he didn't take it to heart and was a bit gloating about his misfortune.

He could see that although Khan Ama put the thirteenth brother in the household department, he took him with him to teach him the defense of the guards.

This is cultivated through military experience.

More than ten years ago, Khan Amma trained his eldest brother in this way.

Now times have changed and it is the turn of the Thirteenth Brother.

The eldest brother, a prince who can lead troops, is not indispensable.

When Brother Thirteen gets his experience, he will be able to replace him.

What about the prince himself?
The prince no longer wanted to watch the excitement.

Now, he has become a joke in the eyes of others.

When the third elder brother, eighth elder brother and others have gained experience, will they become the preparations for the East Palace?

It was obviously summer, but the prince felt chilly in his heart...

*
The next day, Shengjia boarded the boat from the dock and began to patrol the Yongding River on the boat.

In the south study room of Qianqing Palace, according to the arrangement of the third elder brother, the third elder brother, the seventh elder brother and the eighth elder brother all arrived.

The eighth prince also had no objection to the arrangement of the third prince.

When it comes to reading these discounts, he is exactly the opposite of the fifth elder brother.

The fifth elder brother felt like he had a headache and sore eyes, and he couldn't see at all; but the eighth elder brother felt as if he had eaten deer blood, and he was not tired from looking at it.

Whether it was the movements of the governors of various provinces or the movements of the ministries and yamen, he watched them all with great interest.

Moreover, when he looks at it, he will cover up the Grand Master's ticket, think about the solution in his mind, and then compare his own solution with the Grand Master's solution.

The more he watched, the more he admired Ma Qi.

The discounts prepared by Ma Qipiao were handled with the utmost care and consideration.

The three of them were in the east room, and Hanlin, Zhongshu and others from the south study room were in the west room.

After a few days, everyone finally figured out what the princes were doing.

Three Baylor are capable, seven and eight Baylor are also diligent, and five Baylor are fishermen.

There was still a quarter of an hour before noon, and the three of them went through the details that were going to be distributed today.

The fifth brother who fishes has arrived.

Behind him were two eunuchs, each carrying two food boxes...

(End of this chapter)