First Prince of Qing Dynasty

Humble Administrator's Garden.

The prefect of Suzhou and Cao Yin's ability to handle affairs is certain, and the mastermind behind this matter is not very clever, but relying on Zhao Qingyun, an orphan girl, who has no power and power, she thinks that anyone can be bullied.

With Yinfeng's verbal maneuvers, the three gentlemen, Sun, Zhou and Chen, would like to confess everything they know so as to avoid becoming the chief culprit. Under such circumstances, for them, the guilt can be reduced by one point. one cent.

So the case was found out in less than two days.

As Yinfeng expected, this matter was indeed led by the Liu family, but because of the conflict of interests brought about by the new textile pattern, many people intervened.

The law does not blame the public. Although this word is unpleasant, it has some truth.It is impossible for him to deal with all these textile merchants, otherwise, what will happen to the textile industry in the south of the Yangtze River?What about so many female workers?

Yinfeng frowned and sighed, the only way out now is to punish the chief villain of the Liu family, so as to achieve the purpose of killing chickens and monkeys.He looked at the prefect of Suzhou and Cao Yin: "How do the two adults think the Liu family should be dealt with?"

The magistrate of Suzhou said: "Although the Liu family just wants to snatch the textile chamber of commerce and the Zhao family's status in the textile industry, there is no other meaning. But as the prince said, if this matter really happens, Zhang Yubo may become a precedent and attract others to follow suit." The Liu family’s actions can be described as endless disasters. I think this can be used to incriminate.”

If it was just a business confrontation, there would be no punishment, even if there was, it would be lighter; but if it was a crime of disrupting the society, the Liu family would at least ransack the house, not to mention imprisonment.

Yinreng looked at Cao Yin, and Cao Yin had no objection, thinking about it, he was just a wife's nurse, so there was nothing to object to.The Cao family is not so confused.

"Where are the three people surnamed Sun?"

The prefect of Suzhou paused for a moment: "These days, Sun Zhou and others are the most active in instigating the people and guiding public opinion. It is also because they have fame and reputation, and are good at avoiding the important and making light of the words. They have a greater influence, not only the people, but also Some literati are also willing to follow them.

"Although the surname Chen is a squire, he also has a certain prestige. After all, he has no fame. Some things are not as convenient as Sun Zhou, so this matter is Sun Zhou's main task, and the surname Chen only cooperates. My minister suggests that it is better to get rid of Sun Zhou. How does the crown prince feel about the Chen family being punished with silver fines because of his fame and fame?"

Scholars have spent 20 years trying to obtain fame. Fame is so important to them, and getting rid of it is a fatal blow.As for the fines imposed on the Chen family, even though the punishments were small, a squire's family assets were limited, and the fines were enough to exhaust their savings.Especially with the filing and criticism of the yamen, the prestige and reputation accumulated by the Chen family over the years were lost in one fell swoop.

This is only official.As the saying goes, when the wall falls and everyone pushes it, these three people still have to bear it.

"Let's do it like this." Yinfeng nodded in approval of the Suzhou prefect's plan, and then asked about the situation outside.

The prefect of Suzhou has a complicated expression: "Nowadays, no one is saying that Miss Zhao is not good, and they are all praising her. The people turned their finger on Sun, Zhou and Chen, saying that they had ulterior motives and almost brought down the entire Suzhou government. These three people turned their eyebrows coldly, and tried their best to attack them."

Yinfeng sneered, that's what the public opinion is.The three of them, Sun, Zhou, and Chen, took advantage of public opinion. Now that their conspiracy has been revealed, how can public opinion let them go?

"The other thing is about Zhang Yubo. Someone persuaded Miss Zhao to forgive him before. Not only did no one say anything now, but many people came to the yamen to ask for severe punishment. Even if the Ministry of Criminal Justice issued an approval document, they agreed to be executed in the next autumn. They want to see Zhang Yubo beheaded right now, and some even suggested Che Crack and Ling Chi."

Yinfeng understood clearly, not surprised at all.They felt that Zhao Qingyun violated the rules of husband and wife, so they yelled at Zhao Qingyun; now Yinfeng aroused their fear of Zhang Yubo, and they were afraid that Zhang Yubo would be treated lightly and would attract imitators. Only in this way can Zhang Yubo be set up as a negative example to warn those who are uncertain.

Yinfeng curled his lips: "There is no need for Che Crack and Ling Chi. However, special events are dealt with specially. If the public opinion is high, there is no need to wait until after autumn. Let's choose a day to cut them down."

The prefect of Suzhou should come down.After he and Cao Yin resigned, Xiao Zhuzi returned to Yinreng at night, and he was sent out by Yinreng to investigate for the past two days.But it is different from the prefect of Suzhou and Cao Yin.The prefect of Suzhou and Cao Yin investigated the case, while Xiao Zhuzi investigated Zhao Qingyun's personality.

"The servant asked the neighbors of Zhang and Zhao's family, and they all praised Miss Zhao a lot. Some old people in Suzhou City also said that the Zhao family is a family of good deeds. When Zhao Liren was alive, the Zhao family would give porridge in every disaster year. Under the influence of her parents, Ms. Zhao has not had any major disasters in the past few years, but when it is cold in winter, Ms. Zhao always prepares some steamed hair for beggars on the road.

"After the death of the Zhao family couple, Ms. Zhao was hit hard, but the staff in the teahouse of the Zhao family and the people in the textile factory were very united and trusted Ms. Ms. Zhao. Ms. Zhao cheered up to deal with family affairs, so the Zhao family There was no chaos."

Yinfeng nodded and understood a little: "That's it, the Liu family has to act quickly. Because Miss Zhao is not an ordinary boudoir girl, if she is depressed due to the death of her parents, the Liu family can directly take advantage of her illness to kill her, there is no need to do anything unnecessary.

"However, no matter how sad Miss Zhao is, she still tries her best to take care of the family business. If such a woman is given some time to buffer, she will be able to firmly control the Zhao family's property, and even support the textile factory and the chamber of commerce. How could the Liu family give her this chance, they would naturally attack her and suppress her."

Xiao Zhuzi continued: "The Zhao family's textile factory is also named Jinhe, which has the same name as the tea house. The servants secretly disguised themselves as foreigners and asked the tea house staff and the female workers in the textile factory. The Zhao family's wages are reasonable. If any hired workers encounter difficulties , Report to the main family, the Zhao family will also lend a helping hand depending on the situation.

"The Zhao family's textile factory now uses new machines, and the rules are compared with those of the capital. There are also literacy classes and story sharing sessions. It is said that these were suggested by Miss Zhao.

"The servant found Xiaoman next to Miss Bai at the textile factory. I heard that Xiaoman has been in Suzhou for a while, and has been helping Miss Zhao to organize her business these days."

Yinrong was taken aback for a moment, and understood in an instant.He had seen the Zhao family's textile situation in the south of the Yangtze River before, and he guessed that they should be supported by Taji Guli.Tajiguli probably wanted to turn Jiangnan into the second capital.In this way, one north and one south, the scope of radiation is wider and more people can be affected.

Xiao Zhuzi glanced at Yinfeng: "Master, do you want the slaves to send someone to help them?"

"No need. Miss Zhao has a good temperament, she is not a villain, as long as she is sure of this. She has the ability herself, and there is a little man to help her, so why do I need us?"

Yinfeng's eyes were slightly bent, and a smile flashed in his pupils.He couldn't lead them all the time, he could only be a guide.And they only need this guidance to walk out of their own way.

Thinking of this, Yinreng was in a happy mood, but he said he would not send someone to help, but he did not say nothing.Yinfeng hooked his lips: "Go and tell the prefect of Suzhou that a person like Miss Zhao should be a role model for women, and the Yamen should reward her."

It doesn't have to be rewarded in kind, just a reputation is enough.There are public awards from the government, and public praise from the prince. These worthless things will invisibly raise Zhao Qingyun's social status and make her more authoritative in her words and deeds.In this way, if she wants to implement any rules and regulations in the textile industry, it will be more convenient and smooth.

After dealing with the affairs of Zhao's family, Yinfeng stayed in the Humble Administrator's Garden, and together with Kangxi, met Jiangnan officials and inquired about political affairs in various places.

This day, because he went to bed late and got up late, he had just washed up and had breakfast when the fourth and third children came together.The fourth eldest Yinzhen was holding a bouquet of flowers in his hand.Yinfeng was stunned, Yinzhen's bouquet was still a bunch of paper flowers, is the world fantasy?

Sensing Yinreng's surprised gaze, Yinzhi shrugged his shoulders and explained the reason: "Today, my fourth brother and I made an appointment to go out for a stroll, but we saw a girl selling flowers not far away. Girls also have a bit of ingenuity. In spring, flowers bloom all over the mountain, and it is not surprising that there are many flower sellers. But in winter, there are few flowers blooming. She is so clever, and she actually uses this craft to make paper flowers.

"Although the paper flowers have no fragrance, they are similar in shape. And as long as they are well cared for, the paper flowers will not wither and bloom forever. I think that girl is quite intelligent. I'm afraid she is the son of some wealthy family in Suzhou City." Miss will like it, but that’s all, it’s not too surprising. Who knows that the fourth brother can’t move his legs when he sees it, so he bought a bunch immediately, turned around and went back home.”

Yinzhi looked at Yinzhen: "If it wasn't for the fact that the girl was too young, I thought the fourth brother had fallen in love with her."

Yinzhen turned his head, his gaze was like a knife.Yinzhi rubbed his nose: "I can't even joke, it's really getting less and less cute. When I was a child, it was soft, waxy and..."

Seeing that Yinzhen's eyes became more and more fierce, Yinzhi's expression became embarrassing, and he shut his mouth in a very sensible manner.

Yinfeng couldn't help laughing.

Seeing that Yinzhi was no longer talkative, Yinzhen said, "Second brother, I just think it's a coincidence that this paper flower appeared. We have been in Suzhou for a few days. In the past two days, we wandered around Suzhou City and visited many places. I visited all places in Suzhou, at least half of the prefecture, but I didn’t see any paper flower sellers anywhere. But today paper flowers appeared. Especially the girl who sold flowers was not at the gate of the Humble Administrator’s Garden , but not far from the Humble Administrator's Garden."

Yin Zhi was taken aback, and Yin Reng understood: "You mean that she is waiting for the people in the garden to come out, and these flowers are prepared for the people in the garden?"

Yinzhen didn't answer directly, but emphasized emphatically: "I asked that girl how to sell paper flowers, and she said a bunch of one tael of silver."

Yinfeng frowned: "A tael of silver?"

If the other princes heard it, they might not understand the people's sentiments and feel it, but everyone here, whether it is Yinfeng Yinzhi or Yinzhen, walks in the market all the year round, and they are not the kind of people who don't eat meat.

"Second brother also thinks it is expensive. Even though there are no flower sellers in winter, paper flowers are a bit of a rarity, but after all, they are just a few pieces of paper, which are not worth such a high price. If you set the price like this, you are interested If you want to sell, you will turn around and walk away after asking for a price. And the most important point.”

Yinzhen paused for a moment, frowned, took a deep breath before slowly opening his mouth: "I saw Chunzhi fold this kind of flower."

Yinfeng and Yinzhi were stunned at the same time: "Chun Zhi?"

"Yes. I lived in Chengqian Palace when I was a child. Chunzhi and Chunying are the most valued by Tong Erniang. They are not bad in nature, but they are too loyal to Tong Erniang. Whatever Tong Erniang asks, they will definitely do their best. But if Tong Eniang didn't have a will, they would follow their will.

"So sometimes Tong Erniang doesn't speak, but they treat me pretty well. They will play with me, give me pastries, and make me happy by making small things, such as this kind of paper flower."

Yin Zhi looked hesitant: "Fourth Brother, are you overthinking? Chun Zhi is not the only one who can make this kind of paper flower."

"It's true that she is not the only one. Chunying also knows how to fold flowers. Chunzhi still learned from Chunying. But it is like the handwriting of scholars is different, and everyone has their own little habits. Chunzhi folds a flower every time. , they all like to make marks on the petals with their nails."

Yinzhen pointed to the petals of the paper flower in his hand: "Just like this, every petal has it."

Yinzhi's eyes widened: "So you think this paper flower was made by Chunzhi? Isn't she dead?"

Yinzhen frowned: "Master Suo'etu didn't see her when he wiped out the Jiangnan rebels. No one was alive, no dead body. No one is sure whether she is alive or dead."

Yinzhi was puzzled: "If she didn't die, why didn't she show up? Okay, I'll take it as she was afraid of being involved in Tong Niangniang's affairs and didn't dare to show up. But since she has chosen to hide her name, wouldn't it be good to live as an ordinary person?" ? Now why do you make paper flowers and send children to sell them near the Humble Administrator's Garden?"

Yinzhen didn't answer, and he didn't know the answer, so he could only take out one to examine it carefully.Yinfeng Yinzhi also took one, it was an ordinary paper flower, and there were no other patterns.

Since there is no surface, it can only be the inside.Yinfeng said: "It seems that we have to dismantle it."

Yinzhen nodded, seeing that Yinzhi was about to make a move, he snatched the flower from his hand first: "Let me do it. This paper flower is complicated to make, and there are many steps. If you don't pay attention to the dismantling method, the paper will be torn easily. I When I was young, I often saw Chunying and Chunzhi making origami flowers, and I knew how to unwrap them."

Hearing what he said, Yinfeng simply handed over his own.The three paper flowers had to be carefully disassembled, which took a lot of time.When everything was dismantled and the papers were put together, the three of them were stunned.

There are sentences on each sheet.

"The lotus leaves in the sky are infinitely green, and the lotus flowers in the sun are different."

"Everyone says Jiangnan is good, but tourists only like Jiangnan old."

"Shanyue doesn't know what's in his heart, the water and wind emptied the flowers in front of his eyes, and the blue clouds swayed."

……

And so on, they are all poems, they have nothing to do with each other. In terms of commonality, they are probably all related to Jiangnan.

Yinzhi was confused: "What is it? That's it? These poems don't match whether they hide the beginning and the end, or look at the middle characters."

Yinrong shook his head: "The problem is not in the lines, but here."

Looking over with his fingers, Yinzhi found ink stains on the edge of the corner of the paper. Yinzhi didn't know, so he asked, "Maybe it was stained while writing?"

Yinzhen was speechless: "Look carefully, does it look more like the strokes of certain characters than the ones that were accidentally stained? And this one, this one, this one, and the corners are all there. If it was stained, wouldn't Zhang Zhang Are they all dyed?"

Yinrong knocked on the table: "Let's fight together!"

The three of them worked together to piece together all the corners of the paper with gestures, and found that it was the word "and".

Yinzhen immediately stood up: "I purposely left Xiao Anzi to watch over the girl who sells flowers, now let someone bring that girl and the flowers in her hand!"

Just do what you say, Yinzhen has always been vigorous and resolute, and within a quarter of an hour, the girl has appeared in front of Yinreng.

The girl was a little scared, and knelt on the ground trembling: "I don't know... I don't know what happened to Minnv, Minnv didn't do it on purpose, please forgive Minnv."

At the age of seven or eight, seeing that she was about to cry, Yinreng softened his expression: "Don't be nervous, I just asked you to ask a few words. Did you make these flowers?"

The girl shook her head: "No. A wife gave it to the girl."

"What kind of lady?"

"Because of the cold weather, she covered most of her face with a turban, and Minnv couldn't see her clearly. From the sound, she looked like she was in her 20s. She gave Minnv paper flowers and told Minnv that they could be sold. Go out and earn money. With money, grandpa Minnv will have money to see a doctor."

Yinzhen looked serious: "She asked you to come here to sell?"

"Yes. The lady said that the paper flowers she made are unique and can be sold at a good price, so she asked the minnv to price a bunch of silver. The minnv thinks that the price is too high, and she will definitely not be able to sell it. But the lady said, the minnv As long as you come here to sell it, the nobles in the garden will definitely be able to afford it. Minnies dare not, after all...after all..."

The girl timidly glanced at a few people, and was frightened back by Yinzhen's cold eyes: "The emperor is on a tour to the south, everyone knows that the royal family lives in the Humble Administrator's Garden. How dare a commoner girl come here to peddle. Madam said The emperor is benevolent, and ordered not to disturb the people, and did not restrict the people here to sell. She said that if the women don't do what she does, she will not give them paper flowers."

Yinfeng smiled lightly: "You can answer her first, take her paper flower, and it will be fine if you don't listen to her?"

"Isn't that a lie?" The girl shook her head violently, "It won't work. Grandpa said, you can't lie."

Yinfeng was taken aback for a moment, and the corners of his mouth slowly curled up: "And then?"

"The folk girl came here to have a look, and saw that there were indeed sweet cakes selling in the streets and alleys, and the guards outside the garden didn't chase them away, so the folk girl just... came."

Yinfeng raised his chin and signaled Xiao Zhuzi to pay the girl a piece of silver.

"You have bought all these flower orphans, so let's go."

Holding the silver ingot, the girl was dumbfounded and couldn't believe it: "This... this ingot is all for me? I... I actually sold it all? Madam didn't lie to me! Your lord, is this really for me?" ?”

"Give you."

The girl looked delighted and kowtowed excitedly to thank her.After Xiaozhuzi led her out, Yinreng told Yinzhen: "Find someone to keep an eye on this girl to see if there is any problem with her. If she is indeed just chosen by Chunzhi by chance, that's all."

After a pause, Yinfeng said again: "She only got 20 taels of silver, which is not too much. But if someone is following her, please help me by the way."

Of course, the premise is that the girl is innocent.Yinzhen was naturally aware of this, and turned his head to tell Xiao Anzi.

Yinfeng looked at the basket of paper flowers helplessly: "We don't know how to tear it apart, so I can only work hard for the fourth brother."

Yinzhen didn't think much, and took all of them, but soon he realized something was wrong.Afraid of damaging the paper, he carefully removed the paper flowers by himself, while Yinfeng and Yinzhi warmed a pot of wine over a small stove, sipped cakes and wine, and played chess with great interest.

Yinzhen:……

Sensing Yinzhen's gaze, Yinreng looked sideways: "Fourth brother, what's the matter? The wine and pastries are reserved for you, and you can eat them after dismantling them."

His expression was frank and innocent.

Yinzhen: ...It must be my mistake, the second brother definitely didn't do it on purpose.

Thinking of this, Yinzhen shook his head: "It's okay, second brother, let's eat, I'll take it apart soon."

It is said that practice makes perfect, except that the first few dismantlings were a bit stuttering, but the speed behind Yinzhen followed.Yinreng and Yinzhi are only halfway through a game of chess, and Yinzhen has already completed the work.The three of them picked out the paper with stroke marks in the corner together, checked them one by one, and quickly pieced together the second word - Wei.

Then he pieced together the third word——desire.

Followed by the fourth, the fifth...

After spelling everything, the three found out that it was a sentence, only nine words, but it made people's heart shocked, and their faces sank like water, especially Yinfeng's eyes were as red as blood.

How dare they!How dare!

Damn it!He deserves death!

At this moment, Liang Jiugong, who was beside Kangxi, sent a young apprentice to pass the message: "The emperor asked the prince if he is free at the moment, and if he is free, please come over."

"Gu knows, this is the past."

Yinreng responded, and turned to Yinzhen Yinzhi: "Pack up these things, and go to see Khan Ama first."

When he came to Kangxi's residence, Yinfeng found that there were three foreigners in the hall.Kangxi beckoned Yinfeng to his side, pointed to the foreigner who was leading him and said, "This is Rex, the Duke of Ferris."

Yinfeng was a little surprised, but maintained the demeanor and politeness of a prince of a country on his face, and greeted him with a smile: "Why is the Duke of Ferris here?"

Resk bowed and saluted: "His Royal Highness, Prince of the Qing Dynasty, I have long heard that you are familiar with multiple languages. I did not expect that you can speak so well even our country of Ferris. Your Highness, I heard that the Qing Dynasty is an oriental dragon. Many people in the Qing Dynasty have The east and west were introduced into Ferris, and the people in the territory of Ferris yearned for it very much. I came here because I admired the style of the Eastern Empire."

"Thank you, Lord Duke, for your kindness. How long has Lord Duke been in our country?"

"I came here two months ago. I was originally on the southern coast. I wanted to go from south to north and follow the scenery all the way to the capital, where I would hand in official documents and meet with your majesty the emperor.

"Unexpectedly, after docking in the south of the Yangtze River, I fell ill due to acclimatization and have been recuperating until now. What a coincidence, it's the same when I heard that His Majesty the Emperor of your country is on a tour to the south, so I thought it would be the same to come here to pay a visit. Oh, I forgot to introduce me to you. Two partners."

Resk turned sideways to let two other foreigners appear in front of Yinfeng, and said: "His Royal Highness, many scholars in our western countries admire your country's culture very much, especially your country's Neo-Confucian knowledge and creative technology. These two It is the second of them, they knew that I was coming to the Qing Dynasty, and they accompanied me specially, saying that they wanted to conduct academic discussions and exchanges with your country."

Yinfeng smiled and nodded: "Hi, I don't know how to address you?"

The two foreigners bowed down, doing the same pagan salute as Rex.

One person said: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of the Qing Dynasty, my name is Huygens."

Another person said: "His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince of the Qing Dynasty, my name is Leibniz."

Yinfeng:? ? ? ! ! !

What do you say your name is?Say it again!

Huygens, Leibniz?

Is it the two giants he thought of?Pupil earthquake!