Difficult for you · Yiyong

Chapter 39

The front court and the rear palace seemed to have quieted down for a while. Whether it was Yunyu and others, or Long Ke's many years of Gengyao, they all seemed very "cooperative" under the emperor's low pressure, and they even went to the Ministry of Households to track down the arrears. It's all much easier.For the recovery of the recovery, the confiscation of the confiscation, the officials of the household department also went their own way.

Yun Xiang's cold lasted for half a month, and then he became more and more lingering, and he took several days off intermittently before finally recovering.The affairs in his hands are too complicated, and most of them are inseparable, so there is a constant flow of vehicles and horses in Yiwang's mansion every day.

Liu Shengfang came to see a doctor. Along the way, he met several people wearing court uniforms, ranging from first- and second-rank officials to fifth-rank officials. When he entered the door, he heard Yunxiang coughing, and he couldn't help but secretly sighed. Hu helplessly: "My lord, your symptoms are still not fully recovered, you really shouldn't work so hard."

"You're working hard, there's nothing you can do," Yun Xiang waved his hands indifferently, took the medicine offered by the servant and drank it in one gulp, nodded to Liu Shengfang, and ordered someone to hold an ice handkerchief to wipe his hands for him: "Sit down and talk." , it’s so hot that there’s not even a breath of wind, it’s really uncomfortable. Is the emperor’s place okay?”

"The emperor also said that everything else is fine, except that the weather in Beijing is too stuffy and hot, pointing to the next rain to relax and relax. This is always the case during the dog days," Liu Shengfang replied politely: "My lord may as well go Sit in the waterside pavilion, calm down and raise your mind for a few days, and you won’t feel so hot.”

"Oh, it sounds very leisurely, I really didn't expect it," Yunxiang said happily in his own mansion without sticking to the rules: "If Mr. Liu is free, I will pick a few who can serve you to sit with you. How about sitting?"

"My lord was joking..."

"Not joking, seriously," Yun Xiang pointed at the door: "Look, while talking, something happened again..."

Liu Shengfang turned around and saw Yin Jishan standing at the door holding the official documents, he hurriedly bowed to Yunxiang and said, "My lord, it's a big deal, you have to let this slave get a pulse first, otherwise, if the emperor asks, this slave won't be able to hold back."

"Cheng, look at yours, he said his." Yunxiang generously reached out and handed it to him, and nodded at Yin Jishan: "Come in and talk. What's the matter?"

Yin Jishan was holding the official document, but his eyes did not dare to meet him. He originally wanted to wait for Liu Shengfang to finish his consultation, but unexpectedly Yunxiang saw that what he was holding was something from the Ministry of War, and said sharply: "I'm confused, this will delay you." something? Get it here quickly."

Yin Jishan also came to his senses when he was drunk, stepped forward to open the official document for him, and explained the situation very quickly with a straight face.Yun Xiang held it steady with one hand and quickly scanned it, then stood up immediately: "Prepare the horse, hand the sign, I want to enter the palace."

Liu Shengfang had already thought about Fang Zi and was about to report to him, but at this moment he was also taken aback by him, and subconsciously took a step back.Dazed to see him being changed by the servants who filed in, he got on his horse and left surrounded by guards.

Yongzheng also got the news, Yunhu, Longkodo and Ma Qi stood in front of him, but they were all relatively silent.Regarding military matters, Yunhu naturally refused to say anything, but Longkodo and Ma Qi didn't know what to say, for fear of making a wrong sentence that would anger the superior and cause some unexpected mistakes.Therefore, seeing Yun Xiang coming in from the corner of the eye, he secretly heaved a sigh of relief.

Seeing that the three of them were also there, Yun Xiang naturally bowed in a respectful manner.Yong looked solemn and solemn, obviously very unhappy, raised his hand to make him stand up, and asked Su Peisheng to sit down.Yunxiang glanced at Yunhu, feeling a little bit embarrassed, logically speaking, he is both the Minister of Prime Minister Affairs, and Yunhu is the elder brother, so when he sat down, the other party was still standing, it seemed that Yongzheng was too favoritism.

"Old Thirteen, please sit down, the discussion has lasted for a long time, your legs and feet can't stand it." Yongzheng seemed to see what he meant, and waved his hand: "The eighth brother, uncle and Ma Zhongtang are not outsiders, so I can understand Yours." The implication is that if anyone talks gossip, he can't understand him, and he is alien to him, and he is alien to Yongzheng.

Although the military situation is urgent, Yunxiang still laughed secretly at his perverted words, the fourth brother's reasoning is really overlord logic.

"Luo Bu Zang Danjin rebelled, is it suppressed or prosecuted? Eighth brother, what do you think of this matter?"

"Returning to the emperor, Luo Bu Zang Danjin not only called himself 'huntaiji', but also coerced all the ministries to regard him as 'Erqi Khan', and rebelled with him. He really failed the emperor's grace and ignored the court. The minister thought that it should be done immediately. Send troops to conquer."

"What did Uncle Long and Ma Zhongtang say?"

What Yunhu said was reasonable on the surface. Of course, there is a rebellion to be suppressed, otherwise it will hurt the face of the court. These words are high-sounding, and there is nothing to refute. Longkodo and Ma Qi are not sure what Yongzheng means. Don't dare to criticize in vain.

"Your Majesty, before the soldiers and horses move, the food and grass go first. The minister is in charge of the household department, and the others dare not speak. I have to settle this account for you first..."

Seeing that none of them spoke, Yun Xiang wanted to get up.Yongzheng glanced at him, but still raised his hand to stop him: "Sit and talk."

"Uh, yes..." Yun Xiang responded, and said again: "The expenses of the tens of thousands of troops stationed in the northwest, plus the transfer of troops from Sichuan, Shaanxi and other places to Tibet, is a huge expenditure every day...Mynah If you are not in charge, you don’t know the price of firewood and rice, but here is a clever woman who can’t cook without rice...For the current plan, I think that if you can caress, it’s better to recruit first. Even if you can’t, it’s better to delay for the court Fight for a time to dispatch troops."

"The thirteenth brother is telling the truth," Yongzheng nodded: "The eighth brother is also speaking from the bottom of his heart. This matter is of great importance. We will wait for the court tomorrow and listen to the opinions of the courtiers, and then we will come up with an idea. I will come first today." Here."

Yun Xiang stood up with the crowd, knowing that Yongzheng still had something to say to him, he took the initiative to take a step back: "Your Majesty, we can't fight this battle yet..."

"I know, you're in a hurry." Seeing him rubbing his hands and taking two steps, Yongzheng smiled a little: "I haven't asked you just now, so why can't I resist the conversation? I just asked first." Just ask them. We haven't reached the point where we must fight."

"Your Majesty, you are also aware of the affairs in the west. It is said that it is a war, but in fact, it is always more important to go inward than to the front." Yun Xiang sat down again and said, "There is no more than 1000 million taels of silver in the treasury now, which is enough." How many days? Of course this battle is going to be fought, but it must not be now."

"Well, every time the soldiers and horses move, the household department is constantly changing. The money coming in and out is complicated, and some moths may come out. How much money can you recover?"

"That's exactly what it means." Seeing that he understood, Yun Xiang replied with confidence, "This battle is inevitable, but there is a huge difference between fighting now and three months later."

Yongzheng nodded: "That's right, first send someone to appease. No matter how Luo Bu Zang Danjin responds, the court must first show an attitude, lest the other princes and kings be deceived by him and be dragged onto the boat by him in a daze."

"Heh, I knew that the fourth brother had already thought about it, why should I make such a hasty trip, Liu Shengfang is still left at home by me, I guess I have to show my face next time we meet..."

"Well, what's the rush? Didn't I tell you to take good care of it? We discussed the matter in the west a few days ago. Now that the matter is really here, naturally we still follow what we said at that time. Isn't it the old man? Can you change it with a few slaps?" Yongzheng saw that his face was fine, so he pointed to the table: "There is still a booklet over there, take a look."

Although it was said to be a secret book, Yongzheng did not hide it from him, and he had read most of it.Therefore, Yunxiang just paused for a moment, took it over and looked at it, and was a little startled: "Nian Gengyao?"

"Yeah, he is well-informed, and he has already set his sights on the position of the great general."

"His talent and learning are good, and he can use soldiers properly. It's just...after all, it's the flag of the Han army... I'm afraid it's a little bit reluctant to be a general," Yun Xiang analyzed, looking at Yongzheng, but saw him A little distracted, he couldn't help but mention: "Fourth Brother really wants to use him?"

Yongzheng nodded slowly: "I've made up my mind. When the affairs of the household department are settled, I will transfer him to the northwest."

Yun Xiang thought about it left and right, but still couldn't let it go: "Otherwise, let me go and sit in the town,"

"What nonsense are you talking about?" This time Yongzheng returned quickly, slightly annoyed: "Don't even think about such a thought, with your current body and bones, I don't feel at ease staying in Beijing..."

"Is it that bad?" Yunxiang didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and simply joked: "Maybe it's a disease of being rich and wealthy after being idle, and it will be cured after a few months in the Northwest."

Yongzheng glanced at him, ordered Su Peisheng to come over for tea, and sneered, "Don't worry too much, if you really want to exercise your muscles, you can go to Mulan to open a paddock in Liqiu, and you can run horses and shoot arrows. No matter how bad you are, you can be with him." Hui girl took it back, and it happened that she was clamoring for a horse race these days. After going to your place, all the diseases of wealth and honor will be gone."

"Aren't you bothering me?" Yunxiang has a lot of "lethal power" towards his daughter. Seeing him tap on his forehead with his fingers, he leaned over to rub his acupuncture points, and at the same time told Su Peisheng to go down: "Fourth brother, why don't you shut up?" Rest your eyes for a while."

Yongzheng squinted his eyes, felt that many things in his mind had been let go, and it was loosened up a lot, so he couldn't help but smiled while holding his lips: "I'm sorry."

"Old Thirteen... just now I saw Nian Gengyao's papers, but I remembered some old things... When Old Fourteen was in the northwest, Nian Gengyao's business in Sichuan and Shaanxi was very good. "

Yunxiang knew that he hadn't finished speaking, so he just gave a soft "hmm", seeing that he was comfortable, his hands didn't stop, just waiting for him to say the following, Yongzheng leaned back in the chair, and said slowly: " That year when you were locked up by Ama, Ama refused to see me, Dai Duo, Li Wei and the others... all knelt down with me all night..."

"Fourth Brother..."

"Only Nian Gengyao, he begged me to get up." Yongzheng closed his eyes and recalled what happened more than ten years ago, and stretched out his hand to hold Yunxiang's hand: "He said that the more I am like this, the worse Amma will be." Will let you go, why don't you think of a way... so that Ama will have to let you go one day... At that time, I was confused and couldn't listen to anything. After thinking about the situation at that time, he But he can see clearly and dare to speak."

"Well......"

"He is the most promising servant in my mansion. To be honest, if he is really dedicated to the country and to me, I really hope to be a role model for the emperor and his ministers through the ages."