Chapter 100 is over! I'm so happy!
Although Kangxi showed no expression on his face, one could tell from his eyes that he was somewhat unwilling.
But so what? Just because she openly sent those people in doesn't mean that's all the people she has.
"Those bondservant have harbored rebellious intentions. I intend to train a new batch. Does the Empress have any recommendations?" Bonder are the royal family's servants who followed the emperor into the capital from beyond the Great Wall.
These were all the emperor's closest servants, and Fanghua, as the empress, naturally also had bondservant servants who were loyal to her.
But Fanghua isn't stupid; why would she expose her power in the open?
"I really don't have one, but there are quite a few sisters in the harem who come from noble families. Why don't you choose one from among them, Your Majesty?" These families have daughters in the harem who have caught Kangxi's eye, which means they have all received his approval.
As an empress, she didn't have the guts to compete with the emperor for a man.
Upon hearing this, a smile finally appeared in Kangxi's eyes. "I will think it over carefully. Since the Empress has no recommendation, then I will choose again." This was an interesting remark. Did he really think no one could detect his probing?
"Yes, I will do as Your Majesty says."
Although the Imperial Household Department is corrupt now, it is not as corrupt as it was in the later years of the Kangxi Emperor's reign. At this time, they are not as audacious as they were to interfere with the imperial heirs.
When someone goes down, someone else will come up.
Fanghua didn't dwell on this too much; as long as the people she arranged could sit in the positions she wanted, that was enough for her.
As for the rest, how dare they, as mere empresses, contradict her?
It must be said, power is truly a wonderful thing.
There were also differences in strength among the bondservants, and they also had strong kinship ties.
The decline of one family and the rise of another are, frankly speaking, internal divisions within the family, and it's unclear whether the Emperor has noticed.
Fanghua didn't intend to remind him that from now on, no bondservants would be allowed in her son's backyard.
Even during the selection process, Emperor Kangxi couldn't possibly send anyone to her son's backyard.
She needs to nip this in the bud. When Chenghu is older, she should also teach him some of the secrets of women.
You can't let a woman fool you.
It should be noted that there are many women in the world who are as strong as men, but modern times have deprived them of the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.
It's not impossible for another Martial Emperor to emerge on the same platform.
This is why the Qing Dynasty repeatedly emphasized imperial power and Manchu power after entering the Central Plains.
They just don't want anyone to get past them.
The bondservants were eager to try their luck, and one family fell while another rose. Fanghua had long had Li Changfu keep an eye on them, and she found it amusing to see those bondservant families rising to power.
They fight and fight for nothing more than the chance to be in charge.
Of course, if it were her, she would be willing too; who would want to be a servant when they can be the master?
Fanghua remained completely uninvolved in their underhanded tactics, as long as they didn't set their sights on her.
Another month passed, and Ma Jia's belly grew bigger and bigger. Fanghua had already exempted her from paying her respects.
Knowing that she was restless, Fanghua even asked the Emperor for a nanny to send to Yanxi Palace.
Fearing she might cause trouble, Fanghua Zhenming's nanny came to her aid.
Ma Jia, the emperor's personal maid, accepted the gift with obvious delight. Whether or not it was useful was not Fanghua's concern; she, as the empress, would do her job properly.
If anything else happens, it's because Ma Jia herself is unlucky.
As the weather grew hotter, the Kunning Palace once again gained Kangxi's attention during the summer heat due to its array formations. He would stay at the Kunning Palace for ten out of every half month he entered the inner palace.
In just a few days, Kunning Palace was infiltrated with many more spies. Fanghua did not let Li Changfu get rid of them, but kept them on the sidelines just in case.
"Your Majesty, there's a situation at Jingyang Palace." That day, Li Changfu ran back from outside, drenched in sweat, and entered the main hall without waiting for Qiaoling and the others to announce his arrival.
Fortunately, Fanghua was kind and wouldn't fuss over such trivial matters.
"What is it?" Upon hearing that it was Jingyang Palace, Fanghua immediately stopped dozing, sat up straight, and stared at Li Changfu below.
"Don't rush, have some water first." Seeing that he was panting heavily, Fanghua immediately had someone pour him a cup of tea.
Before Li Changfu could even express his gratitude, the tea was presented to him. He took it and drank it down immediately, feeling his parched throat soothed and his whole body feel much better.
"Thank you for the reward, Your Majesty." Now he could express his gratitude, but he didn't dare to delay and immediately told her what he had heard.
"Your Majesty, news has come from the previous court that Consort Yehenara's father has been promoted." Li Changfu would not be in such a hurry if it were not related to the Yehenara clan.
Fanghua's eyes darkened. Her previous guesses had been confirmed. She feared that Yehenara would become the next concubine.
“Tell me in detail.”
After Fanghua calmed down, she asked about the details.
Li Changfu dared not conceal anything and immediately reported back all the news from the Qianqing Palace.
Upon learning that her uncle had also become a Grand Secretary of the Hall of Preserving Harmony, Fanghua's eyes shone even brighter.
It seems the Emperor is about to take action against the Three Feudatories. This is a good thing. Although war will cause suffering to the people, some wars are unavoidable.
Where there is war, there are military achievements; she should get her people moving too.
Although they have only been trained for a short time, it is easy for them to earn some military merits. You must know that the Three Battles are a long battle that cannot be completed in one or two years. There is plenty of time for them to grow and stand out.
"Get up. I know. Li Changfu, what's the situation with the people I asked you to train outside the palace?" She needed to prepare in advance, otherwise she was afraid that they would be targeted by someone with ulterior motives.
"Your Majesty, this servant is incompetent. After so much time, I have only trained a dozen or so people." The Empress repeatedly emphasized that she wanted children with high martial arts talent, as such people were very difficult to select.
If it weren't for the increase in his martial prowess, he probably wouldn't have been able to find even a dozen or so people.
"A dozen or so men are not many, but they are enough. Li Changfu, find an opportunity to send them all to the military camp. If you can't show your face, go to your uncle. I will write a letter to him and give it to him later."
This is a good opportunity, and she needs to let Gerfin fight for it. It seems the original plan needs to be changed.
"yes."
Not in a hurry, Fanghua didn't write to Li Changfu right away, but instead told him to make arrangements in a few days.
Because she needed to figure out where to put those dozen or so people.
After all, the Qing army was also very particular about its tactics.
It's not like any ordinary soldier can rise to a higher rank just by earning military merit.
The most promising soldiers were the Eight Banner soldiers, but these men all came from certain families, and their identities needed to be checked before enlisting. This is why she asked Li Changfu to find Suo'etu.
Another point is that the Eight Banners system was based on hereditary military service, and if one's status was not properly maintained, there was a risk of major chaos.
Fanghua racked her brains but still couldn't come up with a good solution. In the end, she could only send a letter out of the palace to explain her thoughts and trouble her father and uncle.
It took more than half a month for news to arrive from outside the palace.
Fearing the inconvenience of sending messages, Borjigit's wife personally went to the palace to deliver the message.
"Mother, Uncle wants to send Gerfen to the army camp, but... will Aunt agree?" Although Fanghua was satisfied with her uncle's choice, she was still a little worried that her aunt might have other ideas.
What mother would want her son to take such a risk?
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