Chapter 472 Fawning
"What's the meaning?"
Yinreng and the others looked at Yinzhen with heavy eyes. One of the main reasons they wanted to replace Kangxi was that they no longer wanted to experience the life of being suspected and used as a pawn.
While the game granted them powerful abilities, it also bestowed upon Kangxi.
Therefore, the stronger the Qing Dynasty became, the more anxious they were to replace Kangxi, as they were also eager to remove the thorn in their side.
"I remember that during this period, a revolution occurred in a country in the far west. In name, there was still a monarch, but in reality, the monarch's power was completely usurped."
Yinzhen slowly began to explain.
Yinzhen, who was familiar with Western culture, frowned: "You want us to learn from Britain? Isn't it more difficult to sideline Father Emperor than to make him abdicate?"
Ignoring Yinzhen's question, Yinzhen continued, "Of course it's not an open attempt to sideline him."
As he spoke, Yinzhen's gaze swept over everyone. "What we need is not a puppet emperor. In the face of unknown disasters, we cannot cause turmoil in the Qing Dynasty."
"Therefore, on the surface, Father Emperor must still be that highly centralized emperor, the emperor who can sit on the throne and work diligently for the Qing Dynasty."
"As for private matters, Second Brother, why do you think the emperor is the emperor?"
Yinreng, who was suddenly called on to ask a question, was stunned for a moment. When he met Yinzhen's eyes, he inexplicably understood what he meant.
"Because he is in power, he rules the world by controlling all the departments of power."
This is also why, no matter how fiercely they fought each other in their previous lives, they could never outmaneuver Emperor Kangxi—because they had no power.
“That’s right,” Yinzhen nodded. “The six ministries of Personnel, Revenue, Rites, War, Justice, and Works, as well as the imperial examinations, military power, and so on. Now, with the addition of player organizations, this is the foundation of the Qing Dynasty’s strength, and also the foundation of Father Emperor’s power.”
"I understand what you mean."
Yinzhi nodded, understanding Yinzhen's meaning, and was the first to speak up: "I can go to the Ministry of Rites."
“I can handle the Ministry of War.” Yinzhi’s political radar suddenly lit up, and he instantly picked up on Yinzhi’s words.
Yinzhen succinctly replied: "Ministry of Revenue, skilled in its work."
Yinreng: "I'll handle the Ministry of Personnel and the Imperial Clan Court."
Yinqi: "Then I'll go to the Imperial Household Department."
Yinyou: "The Ministry of Works, it's just there to cooperate with my work."
Yinzhuo scratched his head: "Then I'll cooperate with Fifth Brother. I'm familiar with the bondservant system."
Everyone couldn't help but look at you sideways. With that tone, you're trying to take advantage of someone you know well.
Yinzhu smiled without saying a word. At his age, he had already faced life and death several times in the game. The people below who relied on him because of his birth mother still treated him like a fool.
His previous impatience in communicating with them didn't mean he knew nothing. When he needed their help, taking advantage of acquaintances was just a convenient option.
Yinzhen stroked his chin. "I'll leave the Court of Colonial Affairs to you. You're still a bit young. I'll find a way to persuade Father Emperor to bring out the entire Ministry of Commerce. If we control the national treasury, we'll control its lifeline."
As the tenth prince, who was mainly playing a minor role in the struggle for the throne among the nine princes, he didn't understand what Yinzhen meant at first.
As they claimed their spots one by one, Yin finally came to his senses, considered his own abilities, and hesitated before asking, "Then... the Imperial Kitchen?"
Before anyone else could speak, Yin shook his head and changed his mind: "No, it's not like I'm poisoning them... I'll take care of the nobles and Manchu nobles."
After all, when you really think about it, among the princes, apart from the crown prince, his birth is the highest.
No one objected to his opinion; at this moment, everyone had a high degree of trust in each other's abilities. After all, in their previous lives, they had endured so much hardship under the oppressive rule of Emperor Kangxi.
With prior experience and the help of the game, it's just a matter of quietly seizing power. Who wasn't a pro in their past life?
"In that case, there's no need to touch Xiao Ba."
Yinreng spoke up and overturned their plan.
“That’s right,” Yinzhen nodded. “The player part is the least controllable, but it’s the most controllable part to hand it over to Xiao Ba.”
By distributing power among themselves, the Qing Dynasty was able to continue its rapid development, while Kangxi lost the ability to coerce them.
A person who controls both military power and popular support would make Kangxi wary, but different powers are held by different people. On the surface, Kangxi is still the one in control, but in reality, the so-called separation of power is actually a unified force.
This is a drastic measure; if one day Emperor Kangxi grows old and loses his mind and decides to deal with one of them, it would mean dealing with them all.
This is the most suitable, least disruptive, and least attention-grabbing method they can think of at the moment.
At least let the Emperor wait until disaster strikes. If the problem becomes too big, then we can remove him from power. If it's not too big, then he can continue to work hard.
After all, how could the emperor not be considered a fully automated ox or horse for the sake of the Qing Dynasty's development?
"Therefore, we must keep a close eye on Father Emperor and strive to be a good emperor who cares about the country and its people!"
With Yinzhi making the final decision, Kangxi then began to live a life where his son took care of his every meal.
For breakfast, Liang Jiugong brought in a bowl of ginseng soup.
"Your Majesty, this was specially ordered by His Highness the Crown Prince to be prepared by the kitchen, saying that you have been working hard lately and should be properly nourished."
"Bao Cheng is very kind." Moved, Emperor Kangxi drank it all in one gulp.
At lunchtime, Liang Jiugong brought over a bowl of ginseng soup.
"Your Majesty, this is what the First Prince instructed the kitchen to prepare. He said it's newly acquired, top-quality wild ginseng, sent to Your Majesty to nourish your body."
“This Baoqing must know that Baocheng has brought soup.”
Despite saying that, Kangxi couldn't hide the smile on his face. "Then I'll try this wild ginseng and see how effective it is."
Moved once again, Emperor Kangxi drank it all in one gulp.
For dinner, Liang Jiugong brought in a pot of ginseng soup.
"Your Majesty, this is a ginseng soup prepared by the Third Prince and the Fourth Prince. They say it is made with fresh ginseng. Please taste it."
"Did we stir up a ginseng nest?"
Emperor Kangxi couldn't help but complain, but it was, after all, a token of his sons' goodwill. It wouldn't be right for the eldest and second eldest sons to drink while the third and fourth sons didn't.
"Never mind, have... one bowl." A whole pot really isn't enough.
The next morning, Liang Jiugong walked in with slightly hesitant steps.
"Your Majesty, the fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth princes, having heard that you have recently taken a liking to ginseng soup, specially prepared a portion and had this servant deliver it to you. They also said..."
"What else is there to say?" Kangxi now felt a headache just looking at ginseng soup.
"They said they'd cover all the ginseng soup for the next two weeks."
Even Emperor Kangxi couldn't help but reflect, "Have I offended them recently?"
"The princes are also showing their filial piety... Your Majesty!"
Liang Jiugong slowly raised his head, but before he could finish speaking, he was horrified to see a line of blood flowing from Kangxi's nose.
Ignoring the panicked Liang Jiugong, Kangxi casually wiped his hand and said, "Oh, you overdid it... So, I really haven't offended them recently?"
How could that be?
When summoned by Emperor Kangxi, the ten brothers stood in a row, their faces full of sincerity.
"Father, we are just concerned about you. After all, you have to handle government affairs and pay attention to the competition recently, which is really too tiring for you."
Yinreng looked worried and remorseful. "If only I had asked the imperial physician more questions. It was my fault."
"It is my fault."
The other nine people also bowed their heads and admitted their mistakes.
Yinzhi: "There's nothing I can do. Father, you are the pillar of the Qing Dynasty. I was really worried about your health and lost my composure for a moment."
Yinzhen: "Father, you are too important."
Yinqi: "Father, for the sake of the Qing Dynasty, you must take good care of yourself."
Yinzhi: "Father, I have researched and developed a light armor for you. It is strong in defense and also allows for easy movement. Father, please put it on."
Yinzhuo: "Father..."
From admitting his mistake to praising him to showering him with gifts, Kangxi didn't even have time to say a word before he was completely swayed into awe. Was he really that important?
"Don't worry, I will protect myself. I understand your good intentions. Now, go and get busy."
After his sons had all left, Kangxi sighed to Liang Jiugong, "They're still just children. They're too nervous around me. I'm not some weakling; how could I not protect myself?"
"Isn't this because the princes all have Your Majesty in their hearts?"
Liang Jiugong complimented her, since her boss was clearly grinning from ear to ear, and she had no choice but to go along with it.
"Sigh, so childish, just so childish..."
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