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

The death of the empress dowager plunged the entire court into mourning. Of course, it was all because of Emperor Kangxi. Kangxi was immersed in grief all the time. No matter how stupid the ministers were, they knew how to put their tails between their tails and put on a show. It's the same, plus Nian's first child died in May, Fourth Master didn't have much affection for this little Gege, this child was dying when he was born, for everyone in the house It must be impossible to support her, and Nian seems to have found a way to get close to Fourth Master, crying for her daughter frequently, and finally made Fourth Master stop stepping into Nian's yard, so Fourth Master didn't have to put on a show at all. I was also very upset.

In February of the 57th year of Kangxi, the Hanlin Academy reviewed Zhu Tianbao Shangshu and asked Yinreng to be crown prince again. Kangxi reprimanded him in the palace, and played against him because he knew that he was disloyal and unfilial.From then on, everyone knew in their hearts that Kangxi had completely given up on Yinfeng this time, and would not restore the crown prince.

Afterwards, the leader of the Junggar Tribe, Tsewang Alabutan, sent troops to attack Tibet. Lhazang Khan asked the Qing Dynasty to send troops to rescue, and the court suddenly fell into a quarrel. The reason for the quarrel was not whether to send troops, but which elder brother led the troops to go out this problem.

After the fourth master came back from visiting the thirteenth brother, he stuck his head in the study and said to Wu Sidao, "I went to see the thirteenth brother today. I want to recommend the thirteenth brother to lead the army. What do you think, sir?"

Wu Sidao understands that the thirteenth elder brother has completely belonged to the fourth master now, and wants to seize the military power for the fourth master. He thought for a while and said: "From the point of view of the slave, this matter is difficult. Although the thirteenth master has received the emperor's grace now He was released, but the emperor has not summoned the Thirteenth Lord so far, it is obvious that he does not want to see the Thirteenth Lord, if the master insists on going his own way, it will be difficult to get the emperor's approval."

The fourth master rubbed his eyebrows with one hand and said: "Then Mr. Yi, how do you choose the man who leads the army?"

Wu Sidao tapped his left hand with a fan, and said: "Master, please be safe and don't be impatient. Now the military power does not belong to the Northwest Army. Although the Thirteenth Master has lost his favor, he still has trusted people in Luying and Fengtai Camp. , these people have an effect on the fourth master, you just need to sit in the capital. As for the man who leads the troops, the fourteenth elder brother has frequently carried out activities recently, and he probably wants to fight. The master may as well do as he wishes .”

When Fourth Master heard this, he felt uncomfortable. Ever since he knew that Fourteen had also intervened to assassinate his heir, he had no affection for Fourteen. Now he is asking him to recommend Fourteen. Taking advantage of the trend?

Wu Sidao didn't know about the entanglement between the fourth master and the fourteenth elder brother, but he could also understand from the fourth master's expression that the relationship between the two brothers was not good, so he said: "Master, please don't act emotionally. In fact, only the fourteenth brother is the most suitable, so what if the master just pushes the boat along the way, and further, the war in the northwest seems to be a war, but it is actually fighting for money and food. Are you still afraid of Elder Fourteen? Elder Fourteen will come to visit you in a few days, so you might as well agree to it."

The fourth master thought for a moment, and said: "What you said is very true, now Nalan Fusen is watching in the Northwest Army, and the issue of food and grass is also in charge of the household department in charge of the master, and the governor of Sichuan? Let's take a look at this again." Bar."

The fourth master thought of Nian Gengyao, but he also knew Nian Gengyao, so it would be good if he didn't use it. Once he was used a lot, he had to keep an eye on him. Nian Gengyao was not a good 'slave'.

Sure enough, as Wu Sidao expected, within a few days, Elder Fourteen came to the door in person. When Su Wen saw Elder Fourteen, he was also surprised. Elder Fourteen had hardly been to Prince Yong's Mansion. The door, but now he came to look for Fourth Master in high spirits, it can be seen that he is determined to win the Northwest Army.

As soon as the fourteenth elder brother entered the room, he saluted and said: "My brother greets the fourth brother, how is the fourth brother?"

Fourth Master invited him to sit down and said: "It's nothing serious. Recently, because of my health, I haven't been able to enter the palace to pay my respects to Er Niang. Is Er Niang still in good health?"

The fourteenth elder brother picked up the teacup offered by Su Wen, took a sip and said, "Fourth brother, don't worry, everything is fine with Er Niang. My younger brother is here today to talk to fourth brother about something."

Fourth Master pretended not to know and asked: "I don't know why you need to go there yourself?"

"Brother wants to ask fourth brother what he thinks of the leader of the Northwest Army?" Elder Fourteen seemed a little embarrassed, and indeed, he, his own brother, had never set foot in his mansion when he was fine. It's a bit impolite to come to make out again as soon as there is something to do.

"This matter can only depend on Huang Ama's will. I think Huang Ama should have already arranged it." Fourth master understood the reason why Shisi said this in his heart, but he just didn't feel comfortable, so he deliberately didn't speak clearly.

Elder Fourteen's face froze, and he wanted to stand up straight away and rushed out the door, but recalling what Eniang had told him earlier, he held back and said, "To tell the truth, Fourth Brother, my younger brother yearns for this position of leading the army very much." , we are one mother and brother again, the fourth brother should help the younger brother more."

When the fourth master heard this, he was very shocked. Would the brother of the first mother poison his son?Will a brother of one mother unite others against himself?Then this mother's brother is too lowly, Fourth Master adjusted his thoughts and said: "Don't worry, Fourteenth Brother, Fourth Brother has written down what you said, don't need to think about it."

The fourteenth elder brother saw that he had achieved his goal, and there was a smile on his face, but he felt an unprecedented embarrassment while sitting on the chair, so he hurriedly stood up and said, "It's getting late, so my younger brother won't bother fourth brother, Fourth Brother, don’t forget about this.”

Fourth Master looked down on Fourteen's deeds, but he only nodded his head, sent Elder Fourteen away, and said, "Come on, take this pair of teacups and that chair out and smash them. "

The fourth master had always kept his anger in his heart, but today he was aroused by the fourteenth elder brother. Thinking of Hongli's weak body until now, and thinking of the things that Luyi confessed at that time, it was even more so. The hatred was hard to dissipate, Su Wen and Su Peisheng both had a sense of crisis and tried hard to shrink themselves down and hold their breath, trying not to let the fourth master find out that they were still there.

After the fourth master got angry, he went to find Wu Sidao. The two drank tea and discussed the situation. At this moment, Su Peisheng went out for a while and came back and said, "Master, Nian Gengyao Nian is here."

Fourth master paused holding the tea, and said, "Invite him here."

Wu Sidao stood up and said: "Master, the slaves should hide behind the curtain." Fourth Master nodded in agreement, he didn't want Wu Sidao to meet Nian Gengyao, so Su Wen hurriedly stepped forward to take Wu Sidao's teacup, and then Adjusting the chair, so that no one would suspect that there was another person in the room, Fourth Master glanced at Su Wen and nodded secretly.

After Nian Gengyao came in, he glanced around uncontrollably, then bowed his head and said, "Slave greets master, master is auspicious."

The fourth master nodded, Su Wen stepped forward and pulled a chair for Nian Gengyao to sit down, Nian Gengyao took a special look at him, and then sat down, the fourth master asked: "It can be seen that you are doing well in Beijing this time. of."

Nian Gengyao hastily declined and said, "The master is too much for the reward, and the slave only focuses on doing things for the master."

The fourth master thought for a while and said: "This time, Huang Ama has decided to use troops in the northwest, and the post of governor of Sichuan has been vacant. From my father's point of view, you are the most likely."

Nian Gengyao became excited. He came here this time for this matter. Since returning to the capital, his position has not been finalized. Now everyone is staring at the position of Governor of Sichuan. He is thinking I came here to explore the situation with the fourth master, and now it seems that the fourth master agrees, hurriedly stood up and saluted and said: "Thank you for the cultivation of the master, the slave, and will definitely serve the master, and I will die."

The fourth master chatted with Nian Gengyao for a while before sending him away, Wu Sidao walked out from the screen, and the fourth master asked, "How do you feel after hearing what Nian Gengyao said this year, sir?"

Sitting on another chair, Wu Sidao said: "The slave can see quite clearly in the tent. Nian Gengyao is decisive in killing and attacking. He will be of great use in the future, but the power of this great use must be grasped well. Once It's too sharp, but it will hurt the master."

The fourth master did not respond, but he agreed with Wu Sidao's opinion in his heart. Nian Gengyao is talented and can be ruthless. It's just that this person is too arrogant, a little disrespectful, and too self-indulgent. It seems that in the future, he will Be cautious.

While Brother Fourteen was moving around, Fourth Master got a piece of news from Su Peisheng, saying that Ge Ge in Fourteen Brother's house was pregnant. It was originally a happy event, but it was a pity that Forget about this pregnancy, it happened to be during the empress dowager's filial piety period, when the fourth master got the news, he gave a rare smile, and then ordered Su Peisheng to release the news.

So everyone knew what the fourteenth elder brother should know about the filial piety, and now he has children. After Kangxi learned about it, he was furious, and called the fourteenth elder brother to the palace and scolded him for a long time. Brother managed to break free from Kangxi's teachings, and was called to the Yonghe Palace by Concubine De for questioning. The final result was that Brother Fourteen was dismissed from his position as the son, and his face was completely humiliated.

The fourth master was in an extremely comfortable mood for several days, but after much consideration, he still recommended the fourteenth elder brother above the court, so the activities of the fourteenth elder brother during this period of time finally had an effect, and everyone expected it. Kangxi ordered the Fourteenth Prince to be the General of Fuyuan, and marched into Qinghai. The House of the Fourteenth Prince swept away the abjection of the beggars who had been removed before, and the house became lively again.

Then Kangxi granted Nian Gengyao the governorship of Sichuan, concurrently in charge of governor affairs, and commanding military affairs and civil affairs.At the same time, Yinyou, the seventh son of the emperor, Yinyi, the tenth son of the emperor, and Yinyu, the twelfth son of the emperor, were ordered to manage the affairs of Zhenghuang, Zhengbai, Zhenglan, Manchurian and Han Banners respectively.

Fortunately, the fourteenth elder brother was not in a daze, so he went to the fourth master's mansion the next day to thank him, and discussed with the fourth master for a long time about the food and grass. It's not fourteen years old, but it won't play games with war and national interests. Although the fourth master readily agreed, there will always be some "little people to save the belly of a gentleman".

Concubine De specially ordered someone to invite Fourth Master to Yonghe Palace, and said, "Are you fully recovered now?"

The fourth master's eyes showed a mocking look. It's been nearly half a year, but his mother only mentioned about his illness at this time. He lowered his head and said, "Lao's mother is concerned, and my son is fine."

After receiving this answer, Concubine De's face relaxed and she said: "Emiang suddenly thought of when you were young, at that time you were small, and when you were born, Emiang only had time to look at you before you were hugged. I left, and when I saw you again later, you had already grown up. Er Niang felt really uncomfortable. Your fourteenth brother was also spoiled by Er Niang. If there is anything wrong, you should be more tolerant. Among all the elder brothers, only your fourteenth brother and you have the same mother and brother, you must work together, and you must not be unfamiliar."

The fourth master nodded in agreement, but when he left Yonghe Palace, he was full of wounds. He was raised by Tong Eniang's side since he was a child. At that time, he didn't know that there was a biological mother. I went to see my Er Niang, but at that time, Er Niang hugged Sixth Brother with a full face of doting, and when she saw him, her eyes were full of coldness.

At that time, he thought that his Erniang treated him like this because he was afraid of being known by others. Later, after Tong Erniang was gone, Erniang didn't want to raise him anymore, and she didn't even want to recognize him as a son, but now, now For the fourteenth, she actually started to play a family relationship strategy with herself, "one mother and brother", "mother and child love", if it was her before, she might be happy, but now he will never believe in these.

The fourth master was in a bad mood, and it lasted until the fourteenth elder brother left the capital with his troops. After a while, he let go of the burden in his heart and relaxed a little, but occasionally he still thought of his dreams, and Su Wen, He himself didn't understand how he felt about Su Wen, but he didn't allow anyone to affect his emotions so easily, so there were many times when he really wanted to kill Su Wen, but Every time before opening his mouth, he gave up again.

Fourth master himself can't explain the reason clearly. If it's a woman who disturbed his thoughts, then it's easy to deal with, just put it in the mansion, but it's an eunuch or a servant who affects him. If it was before that , It’s also very easy to deal with, just deal with it directly, but now I can’t do without Su Wen, on the one hand, he uses it smoothly, on the other hand, he looks at Su who is carefully serving him by his side. Wen is also in a good mood, and doesn't really want to break this tranquility.

After so many years of life and training, Su Wen is no longer so innocent and relaxed. He still can't help being shocked by the murderous look that Fourth Master occasionally looks at him, and he will still be awakened every time he sleeps. He repeatedly thought about what he did wrong and violated the taboo of the fourth master, which caused this murderous disaster.

Su Wen is still a little chilled in his heart. He has tried hard to adapt to his identity for so many years, killed people in order to survive, and worked as a slave to hide his self-esteem and pride, but now he has to guard against being killed by the fourth master , It's really sad, Su Wen had a lot of thoughts in his mind, but in the end he really went all out. If the fourth master really wanted to deal with him, he would definitely not be able to run away, but he would not accept his fate, even if he died He also had to resist before, to let him understand that not every slave is so resigned to his fate.

Because Su Wen had already gone all out, he didn't have a lot of worries about his actions. He even had a relaxed smile on his face. Su Peisheng could only sigh in his heart. He knew his master, and he would not deal with it lightly until the critical moment. Su Wen's, and when the fourth master was struggling in every possible way, he suddenly found that there was a sense of relief in Su Wen's eyes, he felt very uncomfortable, called Su Wen and said: "Su Wen, you have been more cautious in doing things recently, you can see You worked hard, but you are not in a good mood, but what happened?"

Su Peisheng twitched the corner of his mouth uncontrollably, master, you clearly looked like you were going to kill Su Wen before, but now you are concerned in every possible way, what are you playing?

Su Wen replied respectfully: "Nothing happened to my slave, I just want to understand a lot of things, and now I just want to serve my master well."

Seeing Su Wen's generosity to die at any time, the fourth master felt angry in his heart. He stood up abruptly, leaned in front of Su Wen, and broke Su Wen's chin with one hand, making him meet his eyes. Grandpa looked at the face in front of him and the relieved eyes, suddenly he had nothing to say, he just felt a little tired, he let go of Su Wen's chin after a long time, then walked out and said: "Su Peisheng, Go to Nianshi's place tonight and get ready."

Su Peisheng glanced at Su Wen worriedly, and finally had no choice but to follow Fourth Master in a few steps, while Su Wen stood on the ground blankly, unable to think of anything...