A Chronicle of the Growth of the General Manager in the Qing Dynasty

"Fourth brother, what do you think of Nian Gengyao?", Thirteenth brother's current appearance is not drunk in a restaurant, Su Wen can't help admiring it when he sees it. Sure enough, none of these princes are innocent. of.

Fourth Master picked up the teacup on the table and said, "Geng Yao is not so good this year."

"In my opinion, this year Gengyao is not so good, not as honest as Nalan Fusen, and have you found out? The relationship between Gengyao and Nalan Fusen this year is not as good as they said."

"Well, who made you get so close to Nalan Fusen? Nian Gengyao has made it all the way to this point smoothly. Now seeing Nalan Fusen's closeness to you, it is inevitable that he feels a little bit down on Nalan Fusen. "

Elder Brother Thirteen said: "I don't care so much, anyway, I don't like Nian Gengyao, so I won't say much, I'll come back to Fourth Brother's birthday banquet in a few days .”

The fourth master watched the thirteenth elder brother leave and didn't say much. He just sat there drinking tea in silence. The fourth master looked up at Su Peisheng and Su Wen and said, "You all saw Nalan today. Fusen and Nian Gengyao, please tell me about these two people."

Su Wen was a little surprised. How could he ask these servants about such things? Su Peisheng was used to it. Ever since he became the fourth master's confidant, the fourth master would sometimes casually ask him about his opinions. At the beginning, Su Peisheng did the same. In fear and trepidation, I gradually realized that the master was just thinking, and wanted to know their opinions, so it didn't hurt to talk about it.

Su Peisheng was still a little surprised when he saw Su Wen, so he said first: "Master, according to the slave, Mr. Nalan is a bold person. He has the same interests as the Thirteenth Lord, and he talks freely. Too cautious, the slave thinks that Mr. Nalan looks like a man on the battlefield."

Fourth Master nodded, and asked again: "What about Gengyao this year?"

Su Peisheng glanced at Fourth Master and found nothing unusual, so he said: "Master Nian has been very cautious since he entered the private room, but this is also normal. I think ordinary people will be like this when they see Master and Thirteenth Master, but slaves are not. Finding that Mr. Nian is humble but proud in his eyes when he is praised by Master Thirteen, he must be an extremely proud person."

At the end of Su Peisheng's words, Su Wen was really shocked in his heart. In the past, Su Wen also admired Su Peisheng very much. He only thought that Su Peisheng had done very well in many aspects, and he was the confidant of the fourth master. So I always feel that Su Peisheng is also the kind of cautious person who listens less, sees less, and talks less, but today his perception has been overturned.

Thinking of this, Su Wen couldn't help but feel an inexplicable pressure all over his body. Su Peisheng, who has been with Fourth Master for many years, is so sincere in judging people, he really deserves Fourth Master's trust.

At this moment, the fourth master said: "It seems that you have made a lot of progress recently, and it's good to see this step. Su Wen, please tell me your thoughts."

Su Wen carefully recalled the previous incidents in the restaurant, and said: "Back to the master, the servant has only met this Mr. Nalan three times with the master. The first time was when Mr. Nalan was nine years old, and one of his poems was also wonderful. At that time, I only thought that Mr. Nalan should be a literati who has read poetry and books. The second time we met was at the banquet held by Master Thirteen. At that time, Mr. Nalan's research and ideas on the art of war were also praised by the master. Overturning my previous understanding, I think that Mr. Nalan should be a warrior, and he should gallop on the battlefield. The third meeting is today. Today, Mr. Nalan and the Thirteenth Lord are fighting wine, which shows that he has a bold personality. From the looks of it, Young Master Nalan really has friendship with the Thirteenth Lord, but he has an inexplicable awe towards his master, which this slave can't explain clearly."

Hearing Su Wen's analysis of these three meetings, Fourth Master still looked at him in surprise. The reason why Fourth Master asked them to share their views today is actually because Fourth Master felt that there was no useless person around him. Human beings, the slaves around him, even if they are just eunuchs, he must have outstanding abilities, so he wanted to take the school exam this time. It was within his expectation that Su Peisheng had such a clear view, but he did not. Thinking of Su Wen gave him an unexpected surprise.

"Then tell me about Gengyao this year."

Su Wen felt a little guilty when he finished talking about Nalan Fusen. After all, he himself knew that Nalan Fusen was a time traveler, so Nalan Fusen was in awe of Fourth Master, but he also knew that he was going to get Fourth master must have some outstanding performance to look at him differently, otherwise he will be a discarded pawn sooner or later.

"Returning to the master, when the slave went downstairs to get the bamboo leaf green wine, he met Mr. Nalan and Lord Nian. At that time, Mr. Nian also had arrogance in his eyes. He seemed to look down on some of Mr. Nalan's actions. When the lord saw the master and the thirteenth master, he was reserved but respectful, according to the slave, the lord Nian is extremely proud, but it seems a little too proud."

The fourth master heard his eyes staring at Su Wen and patted the table, and he said after a while: "Since you can see that Nian Gengyao is a little too proud, then you should be considered self-aware." Then he got up and said: "What you said today is good, and it can be considered that you have lived up to the cultivation of the master, but you must also remember that as a slave, pride is the most undesirable thing. Sometimes this kind of pride is a disguised reminder, understand? "

Su Peisheng and Su Wen hurriedly responded, and at the same time, their hearts couldn't help but tense. This was the fourth master's warning. Su Wen's heart suddenly became clear after analyzing Nian Gengyao. The biggest reason why Nian Gengyao was executed later was Because he was too proud, he couldn't see his identity as a slave anymore, so in the end he repeatedly did things that exceeded the emperor's bottom line, so he ended up tragically, and Si Ye's warning today was solid It hit Su Wen's heart.

The fourth master said again: "Su Peisheng, go invite Mr. Wu."

Su Wen was the only one left in the study, and the fourth master said, "How do you feel when you passed the message to the stick?"

"Returning to the master, the slave thinks it is very good. Although it is troublesome to transmit the message at the sticky pole, it guarantees the safety of the message."

"Well, at some point in the evening, you go to the sticky pole and tell them to keep an eye on Nian's family, especially Nian Gengyao, to watch him carefully."

Su Wen complied, and stood aside, waiting for the night to come. He himself didn't have any feelings about Nian Gengyao, at most he was just curious about a famous historical figure.

After a while, Su Peisheng walked in with Wu Sidao. Su Wen glanced at Su Peisheng, wondering if they were going to leave now, but seeing that Su Peisheng didn't mean that, and Fourth Master didn't order, he lowered his head again.

"How is Mr. Wu doing recently?"

Wu Sidao clasped his hands and said: "Thank you for your concern, master, the slave is much better now, there is nothing serious."

The fourth master said: "The thirteenth brother came back today, and I talked to the master about an incident on their journey, which was about the prince." Said the matter one by one, and focused on the emperor's handling method, and then said: "I don't know how Mr. Wu thinks about this matter?"

Wu Sidao closed his eyes slightly, pondered for a moment, and said, "Does the fourth master disagree with the emperor's handling of this woman's matter so lightly?"

"Yes, according to my master, Huang Ama is too kind this time. This woman is a Han, and she is not qualified to be with the prince. When she was found out, she should be executed immediately, but now Huang Ama just gave it to the prince." Isn't it a little strange that the woman let her go with a bottle of medicine?"

Wu Sidao stroked his beard with his hands, and said, "Fourth Master should have discovered that the current prince and emperor are no longer as close as they used to be."

The fourth master sighed softly: "Since Huang Ama bestowed Suo'etu on death, the prince has been silent, and he has no respect for Huang Ama in the past, but the master thinks that the prince's move is quite rash, so Suo'etu But what he deserves, it is really unwise for the crown prince to distance himself from Huang Ama for a sinner."

In fact, Wu Sidao also has some doubts. Ever since he met Siye by chance when he followed the emperor on his southern tour, Wu Sidao has studied Siye for a long time. He has always been the best among all elder brothers, and he also wholeheartedly helps the prince, but Wu Sidao feels that the current prince has gradually lost his qualifications to be the crown prince, and fourth master, as an elder brother, must have other things in his heart. kind of thought.

It's just that the fourth master's concern for the prince doesn't seem to be fake now, so he said: "No matter how much crime Suo Etu committed, he is the prince's uncle, and many things are also for the prince's sake. The emperor can easily forgive him at that time. Mingzhu, the criminal minister, did not take his life, but Suo'etu was killed right then and there, this matter is a thorn in the prince's heart, and it is difficult to remove."

Thinking about the prince's actions during this period, the fourth master couldn't help but feel a little tired, and strange thoughts gradually emerged in his heart, and said: "Then this has to end like this? It can be seen that Huang Ama is still Love the prince."

Wu Sidao seemed to hear a different meaning from the fourth master's words, and said: "The prince's matter this time has to end like this. As for the woman, it's hard to say. The emperor knows that this woman is the prince's handle. But he still let it go so easily. It can be seen that this is also a warning to the prince. There is a good saying, no matter how deep the feelings are, they will be slowly worn away. angry."

The fourth master nodded, agreeing with Wu Sidao's opinion in his heart, and Wu Sidao said again: "Actually, in the view of the servant, the emperor is not angry with the prince's behavior this time but with the prince's attitude. The emperor is the prince's Ama, and Suo'etu is the prince's attitude." My uncle, which one is closer, this Ama or my uncle? Now the crown prince alienates his Ama because of an outsider, can the emperor not be angry?"

"Well, you're right, the prince can't listen to anything now, and there's nothing I can do about it."

Wu Sidao whispered: "From the point of view of the slave, the master should also prepare for himself. If the prince continues like this, he will definitely conflict with the emperor one day."

The fourth master did not respond, but his heart was already in turmoil. Because he was brought up by Concubine Tong Gui, he was the only one who had a noble status besides the prince when he was young, so he didn't have any close friends when he was in the palace. Brother, and he has always followed the prince.

As an elder brother, it would be a lie if he said that he did not have the intention of fighting for the throne in his heart, but he knew that the crown prince was raised by Huang Ama himself, and he was uniquely pampered, so his thoughts slowly rested But as time passed, the prince's behavior became more and more presumptuous, and the elder brother and the third elder brother also began to look at each other. Now even the eighth elder brother who is younger than him has also begun to step into this battle. And slowly got up again.

"In your opinion, what is the best way for the Lord to act now?"

Wu Sidao was secretly happy in his heart, knowing that the fourth master had figured it out. Ever since Wu Sidao got in touch with the fourth master, his mind became alive. What he wanted to do was not just an aide, what he wanted most was to leave his name in the future. He It can be seen that the fourth master is a cautious person. Although he acts harshly, he is a lord who loves the people in his heart, so Wu Sidao hopes that the fourth master will have the ambition to strive for success, not just be a good king.

"Returning to the master, according to the slave, the master still wants to continue to assist the prince. Although the emperor is a little alienated from the prince, he still favors the ground in his heart. This kind of favor is not easy to eliminate in a short time, so the master now only has" Tolerate'."

The fourth master also understood the meaning of the word "forbearance" in his heart, so he said with a smile: "Mr. Wu has been here for many days, and he has no chance to go out for fun. After the birthday of the master, Mr. Wu will accompany him to Tan Offer incense to Tuo Temple."

"I do what I want, I don't dare to invite you."

Su Wen listened to Wu Sidao's words, and realized that the fourth master had already started thinking about seizing the throne. In fact, thinking about it, as a prince, he had some thoughts to some extent, but the fourth master had always hidden his thoughts very well. It's just deep, but Wu Sidao's words have analyzed the relationship between the emperor and the prince very thoroughly, which shows his ability. From the perspective of the historical ending, Wu Sidao has lived up to the trust of the fourth master, and finally helped the fourth master as he wished. throne...