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

The summer sun is very dazzling, but in Rehe, a summer resort, it is extraordinarily gentle. In the Lion Garden, there are high peaks, steep mountains, clear water, clear springs, lush flowers and trees, and birds singing. The scenery is very beautiful. Su Wen, a modern Although people have traveled to various places and seen many beautiful scenery, they are still attracted and admired by the scenery here. It is better in ancient times. There are no human-shaped signboards, and there is no modern pollution. Everything is natural.

The fourth master is a bit addicted to living. Even if he is dealing with business every day, he is still in a good mood. The smiles on the corners of his mouth gradually increase, and Su Wen and Su Peisheng are also much more relaxed. Of course, Su Wen is still a bit busy. After the master issued the order to check his handwriting, he began his hard work of practicing handwriting.

Su Wen handed his own characters to the fourth master, feeling a little smug in his heart. Although he is now in ancient times, the nearly 20 years of learning are not in vain. At least he is good at reading and endurance. It is very painful to write with a brush, but it is much better after getting used to it. Although it is not at the level of those "everyone", at least it is horizontal and vertical.

The fourth master flipped through the stack of papers, feeling a little funny in his heart. He said that he wanted to check before, but he was just saying that. After coming over to check him, the fourth master quickly sat up straight and looked through it carefully, saying: "Well, at least it looks a little bit better, but... it's still too ugly, let's continue to practice more." Su Wen took it over, Knowing that fourth master had lost interest in his calligraphy practice, he didn't say anything more.

When the room was silent, Su Peisheng trotted in and said, "Master, just now the maid next to Nian Fujin came to report that Fujin passed out."

Hearing this, Su Wen almost spit out his mouth. Could it be that the trick of fainting has become popular among women? Why is everyone using this trick? It's too innovating. Fourth Master is obviously a little irritable. Nothing to do, so he said: "Let's go, go and have a look, it's not very hot today, as for fainting? Have you passed the imperial doctor?"

Su Peisheng lowered his head and replied: "The maid didn't say that, she just asked the servant to report to the master that it was Fujin who passed out."

The fourth master stopped for a while, then raised his foot and walked forward again, frowned, and said: "It seems that the maids around Nianshi are not ignorant of the rules. If the master faints, he will not go to the imperial doctor first, but come to the doctor first." Lord, it can be seen that he is a useless slave, and I will pull down the servant girl next to Nian and beat him up later."

Su Peisheng hurriedly responded, Su Wen curled his lips, this year's family is too sad, Niu Hulu's family has used this trick before, besides, fourth master is not the kind of person who is obsessed with the love of his children, even if occasionally There will be a heart of pity and sympathy, but it is still very rational.

Nian lived in the apse of the Lion Garden "Autumn Water Stream", which is also very poetic. As a "talented woman", Nian took a fancy to this place at first sight and lived in it.When they arrived, the imperial physician just rushed over, his forehead was covered with sweat, the fourth master didn't care about his etiquette, so the imperial physician hurriedly began to diagnose, stood up after a while and smiled: "Slave congratulates the prince, side Fujin This is good news, it has been nearly two months."

When the fourth master heard the good news, his expression became better, and he asked, "How is the child now?"

The imperial physician pondered for a while and said: "Ci Fujin seems to be in poor health, a little chilly, but it doesn't affect the child too much, and it will be good to take more care of him in the future."

Su Peisheng hurriedly took the imperial physician back, and at this time, Nian Shi also woke up leisurely, and seeing the fourth master by his side, obvious surprise flashed in his eyes, and the maid Xi'er beside her smiled and said: "Master, you are very happy Already!"

When Nian heard this, he touched his stomach with his hands, with the brilliance of his mother's surname on his face, and looked at Fourth Master with tears in his eyes. Fourth Master walked over uncomfortably, sat down by the bed, Nian said happily: "Master, did you hear that? The servant has a child, we have a child, the servant really can't believe it now, we really have a child..."

Su Wen looked at Nian Shi with some admiration, the change in expression was really wonderful, comparable to some big-name actresses, Su Wen saw that the scene was a little out of control, and quietly retreated, Su Peisheng happened to come over, Seeing Xi'er and Su Wen standing outside the door, she understood in her heart, stood beside Su Wen, and the two exchanged eyes a few times, understanding each other's meaning.

In July, Fourth Master was so excited that he invited Kangxi to visit the Lion Garden. Kangxi even wrote a plaque for Leshan Academy, the main hall of the Lion Garden, which made Fourth Master feel very good for several days. When the fourth master was happy, the third elder brother was not idle, and invited Kangxi to his garden many times to invite Kangxi to his garden.

Su Wen only thinks that this is the ancient version of the mentality of comparison. Kangxi actually worked very hard. So many sons are plotting against each other. Being a father is the best in this regard.

After the summer is over, it is time to return to the capital. Because Nian is pregnant, the fourth master walks very slowly. Kangxi knew that he was kind and didn't bother with his son. Once he returned to the capital, Everyone in the mansion also stood at the door and waited. After Su Wen and Su Peisheng got off the car, they helped Fourth Master get off the car.

Sifujin greeted her happily, Su Wen looked at the joy and happiness on the faces of these women, and felt a little sympathetic. Sure enough, when Nian Shi deliberately got out of the carriage with his not too big belly, there was a sudden silence, The women all stared at Nian's stomach unanimously, and Su Wen was horrified by the cold arrows in their eyes.

After Niu Hulu got out of the car, he saw everyone staring at Nian's belly, with smiles and sarcasm flashing in his eyes. As she expected, Nian was also domineering this year, and he started showing off as soon as he got off the carriage. He had already offended some women because of being taken away by the fourth master to escape the summer heat. Now that he is pregnant, he is restless. Isn't it because of these women?

As a big man, Si Ye never cared about the fights and showing off between wives and concubines. He ignored the past and went into the mansion. Si Fujin and Li Shi have seen through many things, and they only had a smile on their faces Then he entered the mansion, and Niu Hulu only wanted to see his son, so he just mocked Nian in his heart, and then entered the mansion, and Nian obviously understood a little bit, looking around with jealousy , resentful eyes, shuddered, hurriedly left the battlefield under the servant girl's service.

In the days that followed, Nian obviously became smarter, and started a hidden life, hiding in his own yard every day except to greet Fujin to give birth. Although the other women in the mansion secretly hated, they also I couldn't find any opportunities, so I could only keep it in my heart, so the atmosphere in the backyard suddenly improved.

Kangxi is more than 60 years old now, and he is a real old man. If it is put into modern times, he should have retired and retired long ago. Holding grandchildren and playing chess with other old people is the life an old person should have, but Kangxi is different. Not to mention the southern tour at five o'clock, and occasional celebrations, all of which are spent on money from the treasury. Fourth master, as the son of Kangxi, is in charge of the household department, so it is the most tragic.

After returning to the capital, the good days are gone forever. Every day, I bury my head and work hard to calculate the balance of the account department. No, the fourth master has just finished the calculation. I finally breathed a sigh of relief. The father of Kangxi is really It's too embarrassing for his son, and now he is starting to toss again. Kangxi plans to lead the eighth, tenth, twelfth, fifteenth, sixteenth and seventeenth princes who are almost in their prime in mid-November. They patrol beyond the Great Wall.As soon as fourth master got this order, he started to get busy again.

Su Wen could even see the blue veins protruding from Si Ye's head. Together with Su Peisheng, he tried his best to serve Si Ye well. He was very afraid that he would hit the muzzle of the gun and be cannon fodder.Sometimes, Su Wen, a modern person, has to admire Kangxi. As an emperor, he is indeed very energetic. Think about it, an old man in his 60s just went to Rehe, and he has not yet After taking a rest, he was going to inspect outside the Great Wall in a blink of an eye. This really made him, a young man who was still in his prime, really dissatisfied.

After sending Kangxi and his party away, Fourth Master finally calmed down, and Su Wen understood Fourth Master's habits very well. He also retrieved all the news from the sticky stick and said, "Master, Nalan Fusen has now been promoted The guards joined the army, and it is said that the emperor personally gave instructions, and since Nalan Fusen entered the army, he has been very considerate and got along very well with other generals, which has been recognized by everyone."

The fourth master was very satisfied. Now that Nalan Fusen has integrated into the Northwest Army, it will be of great use in the future. He asked again, "How about the thing I asked you to investigate last time?"

"Returning to the master, because elder brother Honghui married Fujin, the emperor also took a fancy to Xilinjueluo Ertai, and promoted him to be a member of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and Master Longkeduo, who you ordered to investigate, according to the stick. In return, Longkodo now serves as the commander of the infantry, that is, the admiral of the Nine Gates, and is very trusted by the emperor, and Longkodo has also expressed privately and trusted people around him many times that he appreciates the master's approach and is willing to contribute Allegiance to the master."

The fourth master thought for a while, but didn't say anything. Su Wen also stood on the side obediently, and stopped talking. After a few days, when the fourth master was discussing Buddhist scriptures with Wu Sidao, Su Peisheng walked in and said: "Master , Brother Fourteen has a lot of actions there."

Fourth Master straightened his sitting posture and asked, "Tell me in detail."

Su Peisheng said: "The emperor passed through Miyun County, Huayugou and other places on his way to Rehe for inspection. The eighth elder brother should have accompanied him, but because it happened to be the memorial day for the two-year departure of the concubine, the eighth elder brother Went to pay homage to the concubine Liang, but did not go to pay her respects, and only sent eunuchs to the emperor to explain the reason, saying that they would wait for the emperor to return to Beijing together at Tangquan. When the fourteenth elder brother got the news of the eighth elder brother, he moved .”

"What action?"

"It is said that the eighth elder brother intends to give the emperor two sea dongqings in order to express his apology to the emperor. According to the investigation of the slaves, the fourteenth elder brother seems to want to make a fuss about this matter. It seems that even the palace The concubine Defei also made a move."

The fourth master slapped the table angrily, obviously trying to understand a lot of things. Ever since he confirmed that many things in the mansion were planned by Er Niang, he gave up his heart and never expected anything from Er Niang again. Normally, she only maintains the superficial harmony, but now, the imperial concubine dares to get involved in the prince's fight.

Wu Sidao already knew the matter of Concubine De and Fourth Master by heart, so he said: "Master, please be careful, since Brother Fourteen is going to frame Eighth Brother in the dark, then we don't have to do anything. Just wait outside to watch the show, this is a good opportunity to attack the 'Baye Party'."

"This master also understands, but he didn't expect Fourteen to grow up so fast now, in the future..." Although the fourth master didn't say it, he was still worried in his heart.

Wu Sidao looked at the face of the fourth master and said: "Master, don't worry. To say something disrespectful, the emperor is getting older and older. Although the fourteenth elder brother is favored, he doesn't have any real power. No, even if the eighth elder brother sinks from here, the fourteenth elder brother can only take over the people around the eighth elder brother. At that time, as long as the fourteenth elder brother's actions are released, you think, to that At that time, will the eighth elder brother still treat the fourteenth elder brother wholeheartedly? Furthermore, the fourteenth elder brother can go to the battlefield to kill the enemy, but he is a novice in attracting courtiers and handling government affairs, the emperor will not choose him. "

Fourth master thought for a long time, and had to agree with Wu Sidao's words, but thought that his mother had murdered her child time and time again, and now she took risks to help Fourteen again and again, this is really the most ironic thing in the world.

As expected, news came within a few days, saying that the eighth elder brother ordered the eunuch to give Kangxi two Costin, but when they came to Kangxi, the two Costin were in the middle of As he was dying, Kangxi saw the two dying sea dongqings in front of him. He was extremely angry and decided that this was the eighth elder brother's curse on himself. He immediately summoned all the princes to scold the eighth elder brother , the 'in this passage was born of a bitch of Xinzheku, who has a high and sinister heart since childhood. ’ He even directly mentioned a thorn in the heart of the eighth elder brother, and what was more ruthless later was that Kangxi also said, "Since then, Yinhu and I will never be kind to each other.".

After the fourth master learned about it, he was silent for a long time, and said: "I never thought that Huang Ama would say such words, it really hurts people too much."

Wu Sidao pondered for a moment and said: "According to my servant, in fact, the main reason for this matter is that the emperor has tolerated the eighth elder brother for a long time, and the framing of the fourteenth elder brother hit the emperor's arms, so the emperor took advantage of it."

"If Huang Ama really went to investigate seriously, she would definitely be able to find Shisi and Er Niang, but now Huang Ama didn't even investigate, so it can be seen that she has to make use of the problem."

"What the master said is that the eighth elder brother is active too frequently, and the ministers he wins over account for more than half of the court. No emperor can tolerate this kind of thing, and the eighth elder brother Although he is smart, he is the most stupid in this matter. Frequent contact with the ministers made all the ministers admire him when he mentioned the eighth elder brother, and even called him "eight sage kings" in private. If the emperor is not angry, then That's what's wrong."

"In Mr. Yi's opinion, Lao Ba will not be able to turn over this time?"

Wu Sidao took a sip of tea and continued: "The emperor will definitely take this opportunity to attack the Eighth Brother faction wantonly. In fact, the servant thought about it carefully. This matter is not that simple."

Hearing this, Fourth Master raised his eyebrows and asked, "How can there be such doubts?"

Wu Sidao rubbed his fingers and said: "Although the fourteenth brother can do some small tricks, he should not be so cruel to the eighth brother, and the concubine De concubine is a member of the harem, no matter how hard I try, it is impossible to be so cruel to the eighth brother. Now it seems that, to put it bluntly, the emperor may have secretly planned the killing of the eagle."

The fourth master took a breath, and suddenly felt that he was in danger. After hearing Wu Sidao's analysis, the more he thought about it, the more he thought about it. If Huang Ama really planned it, wouldn't his actions be dangerous? ?

"Master, don't worry, you are now a famous 'lonely king', plus you love Buddhist scriptures, have always followed the prince's actions, interceded for the prince many times, and served the emperor many times when he was sick. In my heart, you should be regarded as a filial son, the emperor will not doubt you."

The fourth master calmed down for a while, but a chill still surged in his heart. No matter how hateful Lao Ba is, he is Huang Ama's son after all. It's not unreasonable to attack Lao Ba with the issue of Ba'er's background. For the first time, he has a heart of fear for his Huang Ama.