As the saying goes, "A new emperor brings a new court," and each dynasty is different.
Hongli's attitude towards the Mongols depended on how much capability the Mongols still possessed.
If the Mongols were as powerful and fierce as they were when the Manchus first entered the Central Plains, Emperor Qianlong would not care so much about the Mongols daring to petition for the marriage of a Qing princess.
Even if the Mongols didn't formally propose marriage, Hongli would still find ways to send his daughters to the Mongols.
Just like during the Kangxi era, several of Kangxi's daughters suffered heavy casualties, but it still couldn't stop their own father from cruelly marrying them off to Mongolia.
The prerequisite for the princess to pacify Mongolia was that Mongolia was strong enough so that the Qing Dynasty could see that there was something to gain.
The situation in Mongolia is not good right now, and every tribe is starting to decline, so why should Hongli bother with them?
He tossed the troublesome memorial aside and poured himself a cup of tea to soothe his throat.
Outside the door, Chen Yuwei, who had been invited over from Yikun Palace by Wu Shulai, was quietly trying to get information out of the other party.
Chen Yuwei could roughly guess Hongli's intentions by coming to the Hall of Mental Cultivation at this time.
However, I should still ask, just in case. "I would appreciate any guidance from Eunuch Wu."
Faced with Chen Yuwei's humble attitude, Wu Shulai repeatedly said that he dared not.
Oh dear, the Imperial Noble Consort was being polite to him; that was just to give him face. How could he possibly take it seriously?
"It was the group of Mongols who sent the memorial, and the emperor was furious when he saw it."
Your Highness, when you go in later, you will need to persuade the Emperor more.
Getting angry is bad for your health; it's really not worth it over such trivial matters.
After Wu Shulai finished speaking, he pointed to the distance and silently uttered the words "marriage alliance".
Chen Yuwei raised her eyebrows, thinking to herself that she somewhat understood what this meant.
It seems that the Mongols were interested in marrying him, but Hongli himself was not very willing.
As for Wu Shulai's anger? Not really, he's probably just putting on a show for himself.
After all, there are only two princesses who have come of age: Khoja and Fulinga. Whom can the Mongols ask to marry? It's obvious without even thinking.
Hongli, oh dear, she's playing tricks on him here.
“What Eunuch Wu says is true. I also think that His Majesty should not get angry over such a trivial matter.”
Chen Yuwei gave Wu Shulai a slightly official smile, then turned and pushed open the door, entering the hall herself.
Squeak—
Inside the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Hongli sat in a chair, frowning as he pondered something.
Seeing this, Chen Yuwei slowly walked to Hongli's side and gently massaged his shoulder.
You've arrived.
Hongli turned around and patted Chen Yuwei's hand, then sighed with great distress.
The pages of the memorial, which had been forced to be unfolded, were clearly visible; Chen Yuwei could see the contents simply by looking down slightly.
"Your Majesty, please don't be angry. It would be unwise to stoop to the level of these people."
Hongli smiled wryly, "I don't want to argue with them too much."
But look at yourselves, everyone's feeling pretty good about themselves. I really don't know what to say.
Chen Yuwei glanced at it a few times while Hongli was talking, but her words were still meant to persuade Hongli to think things through.
Chen Yuwei didn't know whether Hongli had taken her words to heart.
However, Chen Yuwei had a premonition that Hongli absolutely did not want Khoja and Fuling'a to have any contact with the Mongolians.
Wuhu~
The suggestion I made earlier has a high probability of being implemented.
If Khoja and Fuling were to marry into Jiangnan as they wish, they would surely be more content than in the capital.
The Jiangnan region has always been prosperous.
"Wei'er, I intend to discuss with you the marriage between Khoja and Fulinga."
I did not intend to include the Mongols, and most of the remaining talented young men are from the south.
Hongli was unsure whether Chen Yuwei was willing to marry her two daughters off to a distant place in Jiangnan.
After all, women always love the sight of being surrounded by their children and grandchildren, and even the short-lived Empress Xiaoxian cherished the memory of Hejing.
The reason why Hejing and the prince consort were able to live in the princess's residence in the capital for a long time was because of the fatherly heart that Hongli had developed.
Hongli was not a sentimental person. He would give alms when he was happy and ignore everyone when he was unhappy. He considered himself second only to the emperor throughout the era, and no one could control him.
"As long as Khoja and Fulinga live well in the future, I will have no regrets."
Chen Yuwei gently moved her fingers upwards, carefully massaging Hongli's temples.
Hongli closed his eyes to rest, while pondering his ideal son-in-law.
There are not many officials from Jiangnan in the imperial court, and the differences between factions must also be taken into account.
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This is a difficult choice, but fortunately he has a lot of connections.
The early Gao Bin fell, but countless others like Gao Bin will rise up after him.
Finding a typical talent who excels in every aspect might be a bit difficult, but if one or more aspects are outstanding, then a considerable number of candidates can still be found.
Having made up his mind, Hongli felt increasingly confident facing Chen Yuwei, who was busy running around taking care of everything.
He casually flipped through a few memorials and presented them to Chen Yuwei, then called out the names listed among them.
For example, what is the family's financial situation like, or what are the connections of that family? Even if both of these are slightly inferior, there is still someone with outstanding appearance who can be mentioned.
In any case, Hongli's main goal is to ensure that he doesn't fail. As long as Chen Yuwei's requirements aren't too high, he's sure to be able to choose two decent consorts.
Chen Yuwei: ...
Chen Yuwei never expected that Hongli had the potential to be a matchmaker.
Although her voice might sound a little strange, Chen Yuwei had no reason to dislike Hongli's ability to gather information.
It concerned the emperor's reputation, and Hongli valued these things the most, as they were directly related to his own honor.
The people that Hongli pointed out to her today are definitely above average.
Furthermore, Hongli generously granted Chen Yuwei the right to choose.
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