cross into the fourth master

Is it not enough that your partner is his and only loves him? "You alone are enough."

☆, strong country

"Mynah."

"Mynah."

Yunyu looked back, but it was Yunyu and Yuner.He smiled and said, "I thought the emperor summoned me to discuss Beijing-China affairs, but I didn't expect you to come too."

As soon as the three of them arrived in front of the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Yun'er pointed at the person walking quickly in the distance, "Isn't that old Fourteen?"

Yun Yu also looked at the three of them from a distance, and called out in surprise: "Brother Ba, Brother Nine, Brother Ten."

The eunuch standing outside went in to report, but came out after a while, bowed his waist and said with a smile: "The emperor has ordered, please enter the hall to discuss matters.

The four of them entered the Hall of Mental Cultivation one by one, knelt down and saluted together: "Your brother sees the emperor."

Sitting behind the table, Yinzhen's eyes were dark and black, and he squeezed the space between his brows: "There's no need to be too polite. You guys came sooner."

Yunyu smiled and said: "My younger brother just happened to arrive at the door, the horses are ready, the emperor's order has arrived, and my younger brother is called into the palace. My younger brother got on his horse and rushed over, not faster than usual."

Yinzhen half-jokingly said: "I made this decree at the wrong time, and it missed your business."

Yunyu shook his head: "Where is the important matter. Even the important matter is far less than the emperor's order."

Yun'e bumped into Yunzhen quietly, and raised her eyebrows in Yinzhen's direction.

Yunyu knew what he meant, saying that Yinzhen changed from being serious in the past, and suddenly became so easy-going, fearing that the visitor was not kind.He didn't pay attention to Yun'e, just bowed his head and said nothing.

At this moment, the eunuch's shrill voice came from outside the door: "Second master is here. This servant greets you. Go in quickly, the emperor and several masters are inside."

The sights of several people in the hall all focused on the door.

Yunyu saw Yunfeng for the first time in these years, the smile on his face remained unchanged, and he looked at him from head to toe without any trace.Yinfeng has not changed much from ten years ago, but compared to the last haggard and thin appearance, he is much more energetic.It turned out that the faint impetuousness between the brows disappeared.Yunhu sneered secretly in her heart, years of confinement are also beneficial, and she can be regarded as self-cultivation if she stays behind closed doors and studies all day long.

Yunyu had met Yunfeng last time, and the two secretly confronted each other at the wine table, which was not really a good memory.Xu Shi was born with a disagreement, and Yunfeng was never pleasing in his heart.Yunyu glanced over Yunfeng lightly, as if he hadn't seen him, and looked elsewhere.

Yun'er subconsciously stood up straight and looked at Yunfeng warily.Seeing that he didn't care at all, he also felt that his vigilance had fallen short. The other party was no longer the prince of the past, but an opponent who had been imprisoned for many years and had nothing. Why should he be as cautious as he was back then.He snorted secretly, and turned his face to stare at the ground.

Yunyu quietly paid attention to Yinzhen from the corner of his eyes, seeing that when he saw Yunfeng, his expression softened for a moment, he lowered his head and curled his lips, his disgust towards Yunfeng deepened a bit.Now that he has been imprisoned, he just stays there and comes out to jump around like a clown.Back then, he and Yinzhen respected each other like ice because of their different camps. After a while, the relationship between brothers eased a lot, and the culprit of that day came out to make trouble again...

Yunfeng felt the unfriendly eyes of several people, just pretending not to see them, he calmly knelt down and saluted, the rules were not bad at all: "I see the emperor." When the two were alone, they didn't particularly care about these courtesy, but now The faces of the people could not relax at all.

"There's no need to be too polite." Yinzhen's reaction was the same as Shifang's to Yunsi's four talents.Not only the words are the same, but even the tone and demeanor of the speech are not bad, so as to show that there is no difference between closeness and estrangement.

"Today I summoned you to discuss something important." Yinzhen picked up a booklet from the case, and Su Peisheng hurried over to get it.Several people stood in order of elder and younger, so Su Peisheng first presented it to Yunfeng with both hands.

Yunyu raised her eyebrows and said nothing.

Yunfeng had already heard about this matter from Yinzhen, but he was still slightly surprised. After reading it carefully, he turned around and handed the brochure to Yunzhen.

Yunhu skimmed through it briefly, tightened his hand holding the memorial, and read it from the beginning again.

Several people have seen it.Yinzhen said in a deep voice, "How?"

Yun'e took a step forward: "Your brother thinks that the matter is general, and you need to think twice before weighing it." If you can't figure out what Yinzhen thinks, the matter is general, so don't rush to agree.

Yunyu Yunxuan thought more than him.The person who presented the memorial was Dai Duo, Yinzhen's disciple.He is not a high-ranking minister, but he made such a move.This excerpt is not so much Dai Duo's idea, but Yinzhen's wish.That being the case, Yinzhen told them not to listen to honest advice.

Yinzhen's eyes were cold, and every sentence was like a knife. "At the beginning of my ascension to the throne, there were a lot of affairs in the court and China. I couldn't find a capable minister to assist me in handling the affairs in Beijing and China. I still found the eighth and the thirteenth ministers of prime minister affairs. The people in Yunnan were full of resentment, and the local officials didn't know To appease the people, blindly oppress and deceive, almost caused a catastrophe. The governor of Jiangsu will only hand me an invitation. If he can manage Jiangsu in an orderly manner, I can feel at ease without asking An, but he has no such ability! Some individuals have crooked ideas, they don’t know how to be officials, but they look for auspiciousness everywhere. Most of the auspicious things are just flattery. These incompetent people are also given food and salary? I am determined to try to add a subject of current affairs. The first emperor’s erudite CI department added a special economics department, and officials from all over the country recommended erudite and prestigious sages to directly participate in the palace examination.”

The decline of the Qing Dynasty, rotted from the root, cannot be reversed by a single shot.The weapons of the Qing Dynasty were not very backward during the Opium War. There were red cannons, mother and child cannons, and blunderbusses.Yinzhen is not an expert in weapons, and he doesn't know how to build airplanes and atomic bombs. To be honest, even with atomic bombs, the old lady Cixi, the commander who ran five hundred miles, and the soldiers who dried their underwear on the cannon would not be able to fight this battle.Maybe the first atomic bomb "doesn't flow to outsiders' fields", which made the Chinese themselves cheaper.

A strong country is not a matter of a day, a year, or even a generation.Now that Yinzhen took off his dragon robe and raised his arms, he shouted "democracy and freedom, surpassing Britain and catching up with the United States", which will do nothing except to be called madly ill.It is still necessary to start with educating the people.

Everyone was stunned.In the last years of Kangxi, the government was corrupt, and when the new emperor came to the throne, the hearts of the people were not in harmony. Many courtiers were making small calculations. It was normal for Yinzhen to hope to recruit more talented people through the imperial examination.

Yunyu expressed his attitude first: "Your Majesty's painstaking efforts for the country and the people, my ministers are naturally in admiration."

Yunho hesitated for a moment.This matter has no conflict of interest with them, but Yinzhen called them here. Could it be that he wants them to do this errand?The new emperor reuses newcomers, and the old officials in the court must have resentment.If Yinzhen ordered them to do errands, apart from their abilities, it was more about their special status, especially since he had a lot of friends with Yunsi, so letting him do it would have a soothing effect.If this is done, they will also have a reputation among the new ministers, so they are naturally willing.But if Yinzhen can't bear the pressure and changes his mind midway...it will be a thankless task for them to be caught in the middle. "The emperor is far-sighted, and my younger brother is ashamed."

Yun Yu didn't have such a delicate heart, and he also felt that there were not many capable ministers who were neither corrupt nor corrupt. This was a good thing, and he naturally agreed with both hands. "Several elder brothers have said it to the heart of my younger brother, and my younger brother thinks so too."

Seeing that several people agreed, Yun'er was bored, and looked at Yunzhen with grievances, thinking that it would be better to express her opinion slowly next time. "It's just that my younger brother was thinking about it. What the eighth brother, the ninth brother, and the fourteenth brother said is very true. This is something that benefits the country and the people. It is something that a wise king like the emperor can't think of."

Regardless of whether the words are the same or not, everyone expresses their agreement with their mouths.Only then did Yunfeng speak: "I think so too."

Yinzhen nodded. "You think so, I am very relieved. Although there are many ministers in the court, there are very few capable ministers. I can rest assured that I leave this matter to you. The eighth, the ninth, and the tenth will add a section on current affairs at the beginning of the imperial examination next year. You go ahead and do it, and report back to me if there are any difficulties."

Yunyu bowed his head and knelt down: "My brother obeys the order." What a firm and indomitable person Yinzhen is, he has also understood it for many years as a brother, since he has expressed his position in public, he will definitely follow through.I'm afraid it's the Buddha blocking and killing the Buddha.

Yunyu Yuner also knelt down and said that he obeyed the order.

Yinzhen nodded with satisfaction. "Second brother, I heard that the West does not only have strange skills and tricks, but also some techniques of water conservancy and military equipment. You have seen the envoys of the West before, and you know about this. So I went to the Hanlin Academy and led everyone to remnant the original Western translation. Compiled and sorted out the articles, and took the available techniques."

Hearing Yinzhen calling Yunfeng, several people pricked up their ears. After hearing this, Yun'e swallowed "Please think twice, Your Majesty".Not only do I have no right to compile a book, but it is also very difficult.Compared with their errands, it is thankless.

Yunfeng nodded: "I would like to obey the holy order, and I will do my best."

"Old Fourteen, you are in the Ministry of War. After the second brother compiled a volume of Western weapons, I handed them over to you for good use."

Although Yunyu didn't think that Western weapons had any advantage over the Qing Dynasty, he nodded, "Yes. My brother obeys the order."

Yinzhen summoned Zhang Tingyu and Ma Qi early in the morning, and met his brothers. Now he relaxed and felt a little groggy.He took a sip of tea. "Say your fatigue. Remember not to let me down."

"Yes. The younger brother will leave."

Yunfeng frowned, and looked at Yinzhen worriedly. "I have one more thing to report."

Yinzhen had already relaxed, but he raised his spirits again and said: "You stay here to play your business, and the rest of you can go down."

Yunhu's footsteps paused slightly, without looking back, she walked out quickly as if she hadn't heard it.

Yinzhen rubbed his temples, "What's the matter..."

There was no one else in the hall at the moment, so Yunfeng raised his drooping head, looked carefully at Yinzhen's tired face, his eyes were full of pity, walked over to hold his hand, and kissed his fingertips lightly .

Yin Zhen blushed immediately. "In broad daylight, what are you doing..."

Yunfeng slowly rubbed his temples for him, and said softly: "Yesterday, you only rested for two hours?"

The slender and warm fingers pressed gently, and the dull pain in the head was relieved a lot. Yinzhen narrowed his eyes comfortably, and said vaguely: "Maybe, I haven't counted the hours."

Yunfeng slightly increased his strength and said: "The Emperor's diligent officials have nothing to say, but in the end the body is the most important. If you suffer like this every day, even Iron Man can't stand it."

Yinzhen smiled wryly and said: "National affairs must never be ignored, and I also want to take a rest, but I suffer from having no time."

☆, Trivia

Yunfeng hesitated for a while, then gritted his teeth: "If the emperor has no time, don't go to my minister's place in the future. Now that I have an errand, I can also come to the Hall of Mental Cultivation to seek an interview. If you come less in a month, you won't be suspicious. Your Majesty It's better to use these hours to rest more."

Yinzhen broke away from his hand, frowned, but couldn't say what he wanted to say.My heart was full of guilt and overflowing with tenderness.

The affairs of the two of them were not tolerated by the world, Yinzhen only had time a few times a month, and went to Yunfeng's place quietly at night, and sometimes he would come back after not staying for an hour.Now for the sake of state affairs, will the only few times be deducted?

Yunfeng was originally full of sourness and reluctance, but seeing Yinzhen was in such a difficult situation, he gently leaned over and kissed his lips, and they left with the touch, clean without a trace of desire.Such a simple kiss, even he himself found it inconceivable. "If the two feelings last for a long time, how can they be in the morning and evening?"

Yinzhen bit her lip: "That said..."

Yunfeng suddenly smiled, and leaned into Yinzhen's ear and whispered: "I only hope that the emperor will take care of himself better, so next time he will not be able to bear it halfway..."

"You!" Yinzhen glared at him, the tips of his ears turned red. "Didn't you say you want to discuss something?"

Yunfeng shook his head: "It's nothing, I'm just worried about the emperor. I'm leaving now. The emperor can rest."

Yinzhen struggled for a while, when someone was alone, he became more and more outspoken, if he forgives his teasing so easily, it seems a little shameless, and it also fuels someone's arrogance, but...

Yinzhen sighed, stood up and reached out to hug Yunfeng. "Go. If you have anything to do, come to the Hall of Mental Cultivation." The two of them spend such a short time together, and every second is so precious, how can they stand hesitation?Face or something is nothing compared to true feelings.

Three days later, Yinzhen announced the reform of the imperial examination to the world.

After the examination, Yinzhen, who was selected, took the palace examination in person.He personally selected a group of rising stars.At first, the old ministers were not moved, but the quota was expanded to include newcomers, but the bureaucratic system could not accommodate so many people, so Yinzhen set off a move to punish corrupt officials.A large number of corrupt officials were killed.

The ban on some books was quietly lifted.

Kong Yuxun, governor of Guangdong and Guangxi, asked to cancel the sea ban and allow merchants to trade at sea.Yinzhen discusses with the courtiers, the courtiers are divided into two factions, headed by Longkoduo, all the ministers resolutely oppose, saying that the people and diplomacy are rebellious, and the people of the Qing Dynasty are lost if there are too many people.Those who agree with the same group complain that Fujian and other places often have turmoil due to poverty, and the livelihood of the people can be solved by allowing the people to go to sea.Yinzhen didn't say a word at the beginning, and when the two sides were at a stalemate, he ordered the opposing faction to come up with a charter to solve the livelihood of the people in the coastal areas.Longkodo is speechless.Yinzhen agreed to cancel the sea ban, temporarily lift the ban in Fujian and Guangzhou, allow people to go to sea, encourage foreign trade between officials and businessmen, restrict grain exports, and reduce taxes on tea and silk exports.If people who go to sea intend to stay overseas, their family members and local officials must not be held accountable.

Later, the two-list system was abolished, and both Man and Han took part in the imperial examination.The special economic department is no longer opened by the emperor's decree, but is scheduled to be once every three years. Officials from all over the country recommend talents to directly participate in the rural examination.The books related to science and technology and current affairs compiled by Yunfeng and Yunzhi led by members of the Hanlin Academy were published and distributed to professors of county studies in various places.

Reduce the number of places in the Eight Banners, and the children of the Eight Banners corrupt and degenerate, order them to cancel their banner registration, and send them to the Northeast to learn the virtues of their ancestors.

Reduce the number of official donations, and those who donate officials are corrupt, and the responsibility is doubled.

……

In autumn night, occasionally one or two cicadas neighed, which spread far away in the silent night.

Yinzhen didn't raise his head, looked at the memorial in his hand, and asked lightly: "Is everything cleaned up?" Maybe it was because he was a little more aggressive, many people started to make small moves.Some people can't be killed on the surface, so they have to deal with them secretly.Mu Changtian and a group of guards are in charge, and they are very busy these days.

"Yes, the slave is fortunate enough to live up to his fate."

Yinzhen put down his pen and looked at Mu Changtian.Back then, I saw that hero who came and went freely to the mansion of the fourth elder brother, who was unyielding, upright, and uncomfortable even kneeling, but now he kowtowed in the palace, with blood on his hands, doing some shady things.Yinzhen suddenly felt a little emotional, and sighed softly: "If you were not under my command, you would still be dancing swords in the breeze and moon, swimming in mountains and rivers. Do you have any regrets?"

Mu Changtian shook his head and said firmly: "The emperor believes in Buddhism. Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva once said: All living beings are saved, and only then can Bodhi be realized. Hell is not empty, and I swear not to become a Buddha. The way of heaven is merciless, and all living beings are suffering. If a slave goes to hell and suffers the six realms of reincarnation, he can exchange for the blessings of the world, so why would he complain?" Although Yinzhen sometimes behaves weirdly, he can definitely be called a wise king of the previous generation, so he has no regrets.

Yinzhen gave him a gentle look. "Hongli will come tomorrow, did you bring the pastry that I ordered you to bring?" Over the years, time has flowed by, but Mu Changtian has not changed at all.Bend your knees, but keep your spine straight.There is a saying that a son is not a fish, how can he know the joy of the fish, but he thinks too much.

Mu Changtian silently presented it with both hands.Poor fourth elder brother, to this day he still has to take the blame for the emperor...

Of course, this pastry did not fall into the hands of Hongli who came to pay Yinzhen the next day.

Hongli frowned and said, "Imperial father, I'm afraid it's not appropriate to use domestic currency. My son thinks that the lack of military expenses can be funded by wealthy businessmen donating officials."

Yinzhen shook his head: "The wind of donating officials must not be unleashed, otherwise it will be out of control. How many people who donate officials have no ability to be directors after taking office, and are full of greed to search for the people. In this way, our Qing Dynasty will be chaotic. When the national treasury is full, There will be endless troubles. As a prince, how can you not have such foresight. Although filial piety is good, where will the people of the world be placed?"

"I secretly thought that there was a reason to deal with corrupt officials by donating officials. When the common people see the court disposing of corrupt officials, they will definitely feel grateful for the emperor's father's sageness. But it kills two birds with one stone. The emperor's father is for the country and the people, but he is harsh on himself. Er Chen sees it..."

Yinzhen's face changed slightly, and he said coldly: "I have made up my mind, and there is absolutely no reason to change it. Go down."

Hongli didn't dare to argue any more, he saluted and went out.

Yinzhen has only two sons so far, and the ministers in the court are more worried than him, and have written several times asking Yinzhen to fill the harem.Yinzhen was really helpless, so he chose a few women, and picked the obedient ones as a shield.Sometimes I flipped through her brand and just chatted under the quilt, how could I have children?He had already followed the example of the fourth master and hid the will behind the upright plaque with the name of Hongli written on it.

But today Yinzhen suddenly discovered that Hongli would never do what he thought for the people. On the contrary, Hongli believed that what he did for the country and the people was harsh on himself.With Hongli's skills, he will have all the power after he ascends the throne, so wouldn't his efforts be ruined?But he never trained Hiroshi as his heir...

After tossing and turning all night, I only closed my eyes in a daze in the morning.I washed my face hastily with cold water, and went to morning.After he came back, he had to correct the memorial again, Yinzhen's upper and lower eyelids gradually came together, and he fell asleep on the desk.

Su Peisheng often waits by Yinzhen's side, and Yinzhen works hard all day long, and he sees it all.Seeing that Yinzhen couldn't bear to fall asleep, he couldn't bear to wake Yinzhen up, took a blanket to cover Yinzhen, and ordered the eunuchs and maids outside to keep quiet and guard the door.

In less than half an hour, Dai Duo came in a hurry. "Please trouble Eunuch Su to report."

Su Peisheng is very reluctant, but he also knows Yinzhen's temper, if something goes wrong, even if he has been with Yinzhen for so many years, Yinzhen will not forgive him.Reluctant to go in, he called softly: "Your Majesty, Mr. Dai is asking to see you."

Xu Zhen was shocked and sat up straight. "Order him to come in."

"The slave has seen the emperor."

Yinzhen nodded: "Free from courtesy."

"Thank you, Your Majesty. The servant has the book to play."

Yinzhen took the booklet from Su Peisheng, browsed it, smiled slightly, took out a booklet from the desk and threw it to Dai Duo.

Dai Duo opened his hands and looked.It turned out to be the imperial censor's memorial to impeach him, and the words were extremely fierce, denouncing him as a national traitor and punishing the nine clans.Dai Duo showed no fear, and calmly closed the folder.

Yinzhen smiled and said: "This is just a drop in the bucket, the papers of impeachment of you these past few months have been piled up with imperial cases. Some even say that you want to rebel and shake the foundation of our Qing Dynasty..."

Dai Duo bowed his head.He has been following this master since his early years, but when Ding Muyou came back, he couldn't see through it.He couldn't guess whether today's move was a warning or a sign of trust, but he believed that Yinzhen's ambition for reform would never be shaken so easily. "The slave has no excuses. I secretly think that those who are clean will be cleared by themselves. Although there are three people who become tigers, they can't escape the emperor's scrutiny."

Yinzhen's deliberately stern face changed into a soft expression, and his tone of voice also carried a touch of comfort: "You can take that book back. In the past few months, because I ordered you to make several folds, poked some The pain of the villain. They dare not complain to me, so they impeach you, but they have wronged you."

Dai Duo even said he didn't dare. "This is the job of slaves. Although slaves have been studying since childhood, they have neither the talent of Cao Zijian nor the wisdom of Zhuge Liang. The emperor has a small family of people. Thanks to the emperor, he recommended slaves to be officials. The servant is very grateful, and is willing to do his best for the emperor." These are just clichés.

When the subject changed, Dai Duo's expression became more sincere. "Slaves are impressed by the grand ambitions of the sages in the book - to establish a heart for the world, to establish a life for the people, to inherit the knowledge of the past sages, and to bring peace to all generations. Although there is no talent or virtue, I am willing to do my best and be worthy of my heart. The emperor's words Destiny is not the wish of one generation, but it is the plan of generations to come, and the name will go down in history. The servant has no talent, if there is any outstanding thing, it is only this utter loyalty. I am willing to do my best for the emperor, and I will die."

Dai Duo is still so far-sighted and visionary.The rest, even Yunxiang, although they faithfully carried out his orders, did not quite understand the deep meaning of his reforms in spite of all opinions.Yinzhen looked at Dai Duo silently for a moment, then suddenly changed the subject. "Now I don't see you walking around in the green shirt."

Dai Duo was startled, and thought about his words before replying: "Slave, usually..."

"That's all." Yinzhen didn't expect to get an answer, seeing him in a dilemma, he waved his hand. "It's just a temporary feeling. I'm tired, so you go down first."

"Yes, the slave will leave."

Yinzhen swept aside the papers on the impeachment of Dai Duo in the case.When I first met Dai Duo, I knew that he was not without desires and desires to help the fourth master. He had hopes in his heart, but it was not only about his official career, but also his great ambition to go down in history.Therefore, even if he walks in a green shirt and has a feather fan and a long beard, he does not have the bearing of a hermit.This is also a good thing, if it wasn't for this, how could Dai Duo, in the chaotic court, disregarded himself as the target of public criticism, and would even go to the memorial to ask for change.

☆、袷节

"Hmm." Yin Zhen's eyelashes trembled slightly, and he opened his eyes.The room was quiet, except for the occasional crackling of the candles in the distance, a shadow was elongated and dragged to the couch.Yinzhen stretched out his hand to caress the shadow, feeling soft in his heart.He tiptoed off the bed, walked over and hugged the person in front of the case from behind.

Yun Rong paused, put down the pen in his hand, turned his face halfway, the profile of his face could not be seen clearly in the shadow, but the gentle light shining in his eyes was so clear. : "Wake up? Why don't you take a rest?"

Yinzhen shook his head: "It's enough to rest. How?"

"The regulations for the Ministry of War to send troops to protect officials and merchants going out to sea have been drawn up." Yunfeng's slender fingers picked up a strand of his loose hair.There was a hint of a smile in the voice: "I didn't sleep well again."

Yinzhen clapped his hands awkwardly: "Don't make trouble."

"What's the trouble..." Yunfeng grabbed his hand and moved his lips closer.

Seeing the blue and black under his eyes, Yinzhen softened his heart, and closed his eyes without pushing him away.

Yunfeng got the acquiescence, his heart felt hot, originally he just wanted to be gentle for a while, but gradually became enthusiastic, his hand slid down, and slowly teased Yinzhen's waist and abdomen.

The two of them are always busy, and it's been a long time... Yinzhen was also a little emotional, and hugged Yunfeng back, but suddenly remembered something. "Wait, second brother, don't..." Yinzhen dodged Yunfeng's mischievous hand, panting slightly: "Is Hongli still kneeling outside?"

The two of them were originally in love, but Yinzhen wanted to say something unpleasant at this moment.Yunfeng bit Yinzhen's lips helplessly, and let him go. "I have persuaded him to go back."

Yin Zhen breathed a sigh of relief.

The fire in Yunfeng's heart was still burning, and he was ready to move after finishing the business, and leaned forward to kiss.

Yinzhen lost interest, lowered his eyes, and said indifferently: "Father and son are suspicious and intriguing, this is the Tianjia."

Yunfeng was reminded by these two words that he was deposed and imprisoned in the past, tilted his head, brushed Yinzhen's lips, and gently kissed Yinzhen's cheek and neck.He comforted him vaguely and softly: "We all walked through the shadows of swords and swords. Wouldn't the danger be a hundred times more dangerous than it is now? There is no way to be born in the emperor's family, it is not what you want."

Yinzhen just bowed his head in silence.

Hongli's talent is outstanding, and he was fortunate enough to be taught by Kangxi himself. His vision and means are absolutely incomparable.Although he tried his best to teach him when he was young, he will not be too proud and complacent.But he shed the blood of the Aixinjueluo family, and he must not tolerate the loss of power.If the Qing Dynasty under the rule of Hongli becomes one person, one word to rule the world, wouldn't all his painstaking efforts be in vain?It's just that this plan can't be said to others... He deliberately maintains the fragile balance between the two sons, making them restrain each other.Two days ago, Hongshi messed up his errand, and Yinzhen reprimanded him, but today he took advantage of Hongli's words to molested the court lady to annoy him.It's really boring to calculate between father and son to this point.

Yunfeng sighed.Yinzhen's study of Western learning, reform of imperial examinations, and punishment of corrupt officials... are indeed meritorious deeds. He also secretly admires Yinzhen's foresight and courage, but Yinzhen's attitude towards the prince makes him unpredictable.

In his opinion, Hongli was indeed more suitable for the throne than Hongshi, and Yinzhen faintly showed this intention in front of him, but he insisted not to establish a heir.If it is said that this is a lesson learned from the past, why did Yinzhen insist on treating Hongshi Hongli equally to the point of harshness?Hongshi is superior to Hongli in terms of age and birth mother status, and Yinzhen has never expressed a preference for Hongli.The two brothers are no longer as close as ever.Yinzhen's attitude is ambiguous, and people in the court can't figure out the direction of the wind, and they gradually divide into two factions. If one of them becomes the throne in the future, it is likely that they will repeat the mistakes of brothers killing each other.It would be fine if Yinzhen beat Hongshi secretly, but he turned a deaf ear to the undercurrent and let it go. "I love Xinjueluo's family. Where can I find a loving father like you? Not to mention the ancestors, but the kindness of the first emperor. Brothers, who has never eaten the head? It is a blessing to kneel for an hour or two."

Remembering how easy it was to kneel, Yinzhen smiled, and said with feigned anger, "You are here to arrange the late emperor."

Yunfeng knew that he was not angry, but he also said with a look of panic: "I'm going to die."

Yinzhen was disturbed by him, and the sourness and helplessness in his heart gradually dissipated.The fingertips lightly brushed the black and blue under Yunfeng's eyes. "Rest earlier."

Yunfeng raised his eyebrows and smiled: "It is said that a moment of Spring Festival is worth a thousand gold... Does the emperor want ministers to sleep in?"

Yinzhen blushed slightly. "How could you ask such a question..."

"Three days later it will be the Qiji Festival. After today, I won't be able to touch you for another three days..."

"..."

"If the emperor is tired, just take a rest, and the minister will serve the emperor..."

"You wait... What's the difference..." Yinzhen's low complaints gradually melted in the ambiguous candlelight of the room.

Every year on the day before New Year's Eve, the god tablets of the four emperors and queens of the distant ancestors enshrined in the back hall of the Taimiao Temple are sacrificed in the front hall together with the god tablets of the deceased emperors and queens in the middle hall.Whether it is for the Aixinjueluo family or for the Qing Dynasty, it is a matter of utmost importance.After that night, Yinzhen began to fast, no banquets, no stay in the inner court, no drinking and eating meat.This is no different from Yinzhen's usual habits, and Yinzhen doesn't feel uncomfortable.

On the day of the Yi Festival, the moon was still in the sky, and the palace was already quietly busy.All the court ladies and eunuchs, dressed in neat new clothes, hurriedly shuttled between the corridors and halls, with solemn expressions.Occasionally, when the palace maid and eunuch saw someone scolding someone with clumsy hands, she lowered her voice for fear of disturbing the tranquility of the Forbidden City.

In the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Su Peisheng bowed his waist and said, "Your Majesty, the sacrificial clothes are ready. Is the slave waiting for you to change?"

Yinzhen waved his hand: "Present the sacrificial clothes, and you all go down."

"Yes. The emperor ordered you to come in."

Several maids filed in, holding wooden trays in their hands, which contained complicated sacrificial attires.

Yinzhen silently counted the number of people, then frowned and said to Su Peisheng: "What are you still doing in a daze, wait for me to change clothes."

"……Yes."

Four quarters before sunrise, Yinzhen boarded the golden chariot, led by Zan Yinguan and Fajia Lubo, and went straight out of the palace to the Taimiao.

Before Yinzhen arrived at the Taimiao, the king and the prince each led several people from the clan and officials to the back hall and middle hall of the Taimiao, holding the god tablets of the four emperors and queens of the distant ancestors and the gods of emperors and queens from the Taizu to the front hall in turn. , placed on the throne in the order of Zhao Mu.

When Xu Zhen got off the chariot at the south gate of the Taimiao, he almost fell off, but Su Peisheng quickly caught him.The sacrificial clothes wrapped the person like a zongzi, and the oriental beads on the head were ridiculously heavy. It would be strange how to control the balance so as not to fall over.With a stern face, Yin Zhen went into the temporary tent to wash up.It suddenly occurred to me that layers of clothes are not without benefits, at least Yunfeng can't take off his clothes at once...

etc!What am I thinking!Yinzhen shook his head in embarrassment, shaking the strange thought out of his mind. "Su Peisheng."

"The slave is here."

"Is Zhang Shangshu here?"

"Back to the emperor, Mr. Zhang is already waiting for the emperor outside with all the officials."

Yinzhen pondered for a while: "He is very old, and he might not be able to bear kneeling for several hours. Pass on my order and get a cushion for Zhang Shangshu."

"Yes."

After Yinzhen finished washing, he came to the front hall of the Taimiao.In the hall, there is a golden lacquer throne for the emperor and empress according to the system of Eastern Zhao and Western Mu.Yinzhen took a peek and saw that the coiled dragon on the emperor's seat could move its eyes, and the flying phoenix on the back seat was about to fly.Every knife carving is exquisite to the extreme.There is a lacquered gold bracket on the seat, and the god tablet is placed.Each generation of emperors and empresses set up a table in front of the throne, with a lot of things densely arranged on it.Yinzhen rolled his eyes and counted roughly, the three jade jewels, a pair of golden chopsticks, and a golden spoon were all radiant and extravagant.There are also two containers with strange shapes. Yinzhen squinted his eyes to make a distinction. It should be one board and one pot, which contained Taitang and Hetang respectively...

"Your Majesty, the time has come."

Yinzhen didn't dare to cast a blind eye any more, and looked away.Recite the congratulatory speech aloud, hold the ceremony of welcoming the gods, burn incense and salute in front of the gods of the first emperors in turn, return to the seat of worship after the ceremony, and kneel three times and kowtow nine times with the accompanying priests.

After the salute is over, music and dancing begin.The singing pierces through the clouds and rocks, and goes straight to the sky.

Yinzhen listened absent-mindedly, his eyes sneaking around in the crowd, trying to find Yunfeng.He secretly relied heavily on Yunfeng, and he asked Yunfeng to draw up the regulations for him for many things.But in the imperial court, not to mention his brothers, even ordinary clans could not be as low-key and tolerant as Yunfeng.Not being rewarded, not asking for jobs, not making friends with foreign officials... As much as he trusted Yunfeng, Yunfeng would repay him with double love and loyalty.This time Yunfeng didn't want to come at all, but he insisted on calling Yunfeng here.What is Yunrong doing now?I must be impatient...

There was a crowd of people in black, all wearing almost the same clothes.And they are all from the clan, and the generations going back are all within the three clans, and their faces are somewhat similar.It's not easy to find Yunrong.

When Yinzhen was struggling to distinguish, one person seemed to feel Yinzhen's gaze, and looked over slightly from the side.The two looked at each other, their eyes met in the air, they both smiled silently, and hurriedly lowered their heads to cover them.

The next step is to drink blessings and receive gifts.Yinzhen ordered people to give the wine and meat sacrificed to the gods to the clan and ministers.Special order to give Yunyu double copies.

Facing this extra favor, everyone turned their thoughts in their hearts.Is the emperor showing his favor to Lord Jiu in front of the clan and all the officials?Or is it that the emperor and Master Jiu staged a big drama of brothers and sisters respecting each other?Yinzhen and the Eighth Master Party have been enemies since they were princes. After Yinzhen ascended the throne, the Eighth Master, Ninth Master, Tenth Master, and Fourteenth Master did not make any big moves.Are the two parties trying to clear up their suspicions?

But Yunzhen understood Yinzhen's meaning and accepted it calmly.Yinzhen is nothing more than the meaning of reciprocating peaches and plums.You invite me to be a vegetarian, and I invite you to eat meat.

The officials of Taichang Temple knelt in front of the gods of the first emperors and queens to offer sacrifices, and the ceremony was completed.Please return the god tablet to the nave and apse.Yinzhen led the clan and hundreds of officials to perform three worships and nine kowtows.

After the sacrifice.It was approaching midday, and the white but not scorching sunlight shone on the roof of the double-eaved verandah, showing a bright golden color.The base of the triple xumizuo platform is made of white marble, which is almost slightly transparent in the sun, with a warm luster flowing.A gust of cold wind blew by, the leafless dry treetops trembled slightly, and the light-colored shadows on the ground also swayed slightly.

However, Yinzhen didn't go back to the palace immediately on the golden chariot, and summoned Su Peisheng: "Decide my will, first send Zhang Shangshu back to the mansion."

Su Peisheng was startled. "... Your Majesty, this..." This is unreasonable... There is no reason why the courtiers leave before the emperor leaves.Even if Mr. Zhang is a veteran minister of the two dynasties, the emperor relies heavily on him, it will not be...

Yinzhen's face sank: "Pass down my will."

Su Peisheng swallowed his saliva, and nodded like a pounding garlic: "Yes, this slave is dull. The emperor has a heart of respecting the elderly and respecting the virtuous. In fact, it is more precious than gold. This servant will go now."

Yinzhen stared at his back in a hurry, and looked away for a while, the corners of his lips curved into an almost invisible arc.He just wants to be unreasonable.Since ancient times, the emperor and his ministers had to die. Although he used the excuse of lack of energy, he gradually put the power in his hands into the six departments. It is not difficult for the new emperor to take power when he ascends the throne.He respects old ministers, reuses new ones, accepts advice humbly, and not only does not punish his courtiers for their rude remarks, but tactfully admits his mistakes. No one in the court will say anything bad.The position of the courtier has been improved invisibly.Even if Hongli comes to power in the future, he will set an example in front of him. Whether it is to show filial piety or to record a mark in history, Hongli must do his best to be a corporal.

Corrupt officials still exist in the DPRK and China, and the reform of the imperial examination has not been completed.The Manchus and the Han people occasionally had conflicts, and new and old ministers often looked down upon each other.Going to Nanyang is windy and rough, and going to Central Asia is full of mountains.The old emperor has not solved the old hatred, and the new emperor has new worries...

Yinzhen closed his eyes, and bowed solemnly to the main hall: "The first emperor and ancestors are above, the unworthy descendants Aixinjue Luo Yinzhen, one does not seek fame and history, and the other does not seek wealth and pleasure." His voice