Chapter 196: Excellent in Horseback Archery Yinzhen did not take this 'brother' seriously...
Yinzhen didn't take the anger of his "brother" to heart at all. Over the years, he had seen through Yinzhen's true nature: he was a bully. When facing "outsiders", the younger generation and younger brother acted very dignified, but when in front of him, he raised his chin higher than anyone else. It didn't seem like he was begging for help, but rather like a superior giving orders to a subordinate, as if he was born to owe him something.
I'm too lazy to complain about this to Fu Jin.
——Fu Jin is already overwhelmed now, so it’s better for him to stay away from her.
After attending Yinyou's birthday party, the couple hurriedly took their children back to the Old Summer Palace and rehearsed the procedure for welcoming the emperor.
Everyone else was fine, after all, they had all seen Kangxi to some extent. The main exception was Fan Zhengya. The child was so nervous during rehearsal that she had difficulty breathing, so he could only ask Honghui to go back and comfort her.
The next day, the family visited Emperor Kangxi at Jiuzhou Qingyan.
"Everyone, get up." Kangxi's aura became more and more majestic, and he forcibly turned Jiuzhou Qingyan into Zhengda Guangming Hall.
"sit."
After another order, Qi Buchen and his family dared to sit down.
There were only family members in the room, so Yinzhen was naturally the host.
"Your Majesty, you woke up early. Have you had breakfast yet?"
"Um."
"Even though it's midsummer, Your Majesty, please be careful not to use too much ice."
"Um."
…
After chatting about family matters for a while, Kangxi finally changed the subject: "Honghui, what have you been doing recently?"
Honghui immediately stood up and replied, "Your Majesty, my grandson is currently studying and helping to manage the affairs of the palace."
Kangxi nodded slightly and asked, "You are twenty years old this year, right?"
Actually, he is only eighteen, but these days you would be embarrassed to talk if you are not two years younger.
"yes."
"You're also old enough to come of age." Kangxi said with a sigh, "When your father was your age, he would have started taking on errands. Is there anything you'd like to do?"
Is this a job for him? Honghui seemed to understand something and glanced at his father. After not receiving any instructions, he hesitated for a moment and said boldly, "My grandson has been reading books on river engineering recently and has some interest in this area."
"River engineering." Kangxi recalled with a smile, "Your father also spent a lot of time on river engineering. You have inherited his father's spirit."
Honghui was obviously happy and said modestly, "My grandson is far inferior to my father."
Kangxi smiled slightly, but did not respond. He turned his gaze to the triplets: "You three..."
The voice paused, and Qi Buchen couldn't help but wonder in his heart, has Uncle Kang forgotten the names of the triplets?
Fortunately, the triplets were smart enough to stand up quickly, with Hongyu taking the lead and saying, "Grandson Hongyu..."
"Grandson Hongyun..."
"Grandson Hongshi..."
"Greetings to the Emperor Mafa, may the Emperor Mafa be blessed with good health and happiness."
The smile on Kangxi's face seemed more genuine than before: "Okay, okay, everyone, stand up and raise your heads so I can see."
The triplets were not at all stage-frightened, and held their heads high, allowing Kangxi to take a closer look.
This was probably the first time Kangxi had looked at the triplets so closely. He looked at them for a long time before sighing, "They don't look that much alike, but they all have a bit of the Emperor's father in them."
Kangxi’s royal father was, of course, Emperor Shunzhi.
Yinzhen stood up and answered for his son: "Your Majesty, you are really flattering them. How dare they be compared to the late emperor?"
Kangxi shook his head: "You have never seen the emperor, so how do you know he doesn't look like him? Apart from anything else, Hongshi's eyes alone are 70% similar to the emperor's."
After he said that, what else could Yinzhen say? He could only accept it with shame.
After testing the triplets on their homework for a few more sentences, Kangxi's eyes showed some fatigue. Yinzhen immediately saw the sign and asked Kangxi to move over to appreciate his collection.
Naturally, Qi Buchen took the children and retreated.
Although she hadn't said much this morning, she still felt exhausted after leaving Kangxi's sight: "You two should rest here for a while. We have to eat soon."
I don’t know if Kangxi can leave after lunch.
Tianran Pavilion, a place specially used by Yinzhen to store his collections.
After looking at a few of his son's favorites, Kangxi waved his hand to indicate that he didn't want to look anymore.
Yinzhen restrained his expression slightly, knelt down and made tea himself. The misty steam met the cold air from the ice basin, twisting into strange shapes. Amid the long chirping of cicadas, the father and son were immersed in the tranquility for a while.
Kangxi broke the silence: "I heard that you have been staying in this garden for the past two years and have never been to the city."
"I went back and stayed there for two months when Honghui got married." Yinzhen said in a serious tone.
Kangxi's lips curled slightly. "I am nearly seventy years old, yet I am still toiling away at paperwork every day. You, as a son, don't think about sharing your father's worries, but instead live a leisurely and comfortable life."
Yinzhen held the pot with a steady hand: "You should plan your policies according to your position. As the ruler of all people, you should bear the pressure."
Since my son doesn't want that position, of course he doesn't worry about it.
Kangxi snorted, "You mean I deserve it?"
It would be pointless to make a big deal about it, so Yinzhen kept silent, took out the first water grate and added new water.
Kangxi didn't force him to respond. He sighed and said, "According to one's position, one should formulate policies. Oh, then tell me, what position does Tsewang Arabtan hold, and what policies does he formulate?"
Yinzhen's voice remained steady: "Not everyone understands reason. The barbarians are all driven by ambition." He shook his head and commented, "They are dogs of greed."
Not even a human being.
Kangxi remained noncommittal about his assessment and asked, as if it were just a casual conversation, "Who do you think is the most suitable person to be sent to quell the rebellion this time?"
Yinzhen's hand paused for a moment, then quickly returned to normal: "My son knows nothing about military affairs, so I dare not speak nonsense." He was not making excuses. Compared with his ability to handle political affairs, he really did not have much talent in military affairs.
Kangxi understood this and did not think he was avoiding the topic: "What do you think of Nian Gengyao?"
Yinzhen stood up and served the brewed tea. After Kangxi took a sip, he said, "I only met this person a few times eight years ago, and I don't know much about him."
Eight years ago, Yinzhen was just conferred the title of Prince Yong. At that time, Nian Gengyao was still in the capital and came to congratulate him. Not long after that, he was appointed Governor of Sichuan, a position he holds until now.
"However, judging by his governance in Sichuan over the years, it can be seen that he is talented and has a strong sense of resolve."
Kangxi put down his tea bowl and twirled the jade ring on his left hand with his right hand. "What do you think of letting Nian Gengyao serve as the Governor-General of Sichuan and send troops to Tibet?"
Yinzhen shook his head and said again: "I, your son, do not know anything about military affairs, so I dare not speak nonsense."
Kangxi glanced at him and didn't continue the topic: "I heard that the Fourteenth and the others came a few days ago?"
"Yes." Yinzhen said calmly, "I asked if I could come to see the emperor, hoping to show my filial piety."
Kangxi smiled in an ambiguous manner, stood up and said, "Let's go and see what changes have taken place in your garden."
The changes in the Old Summer Palace were quite significant. Qi Buchen was well aware of the reputation of the Old Summer Palace in later generations. In addition, it was his own residence, so he spent a lot of the money he earned over the years on the garden.
Today's Old Summer Palace is much more refined and spacious than when it was first built.
After a tour, Kangxi said: "I didn't expect that Fei Yanggu, who was so extravagant, could raise a daughter like Ulanara."
What kind? Yinzhen was doubtful, but he just gave a vague answer.
Qi Buchen was still waiting for word that dinner was served, but who knew Yinzhen would come back? "Is the Emperor leaving now?"
Yinzhen nodded, looked at Honghui and said, "You can stay in the garden these days. I will tell you about the Ministry of Works."
The Emperor probably meant to give Honghui a task.
Then he looked at the triplets and said, "You three too, stop hanging out and stay home and study."
Although it was nothing for a grandfather to praise his grandson for being like an elder, and his family would not let today's conversation spread, Yinzhen felt it was better to be cautious at this critical juncture.
Hongyan was somewhat reluctant and muttered, "I have already agreed with my tenth uncle to go hunting in the south of the city."
Yinzhen glared and said, "Tell your tenth uncle to come and talk to me!"
Hongyan's shoulders slumped immediately. His tenth uncle's attitude towards his father was similar to his own - the less he saw the better.
After sending the children away, Qi Buchen asked, "What did the Emperor say to you?"
Yinzhen briefly recounted their previous conversation, and she thoughtfully asked, "Does the Emperor want to use Nian Gengyao?"
Yinzhen nodded slightly, he felt the same way.
"What do you think?" Qi Buchen asked.
Yinzhen said without hesitation: "No matter what."
In fact, it didn't matter whether he intervened or not. The court would not be able to reach a consensus in a short time. It had little to do with party disputes. The Eight Banners descendants saw that Tibet had another wave of military achievements and wanted to get a piece of the pie. It just so happened that the position of Governor of Sichuan was vacant at this time. This was a godsend opportunity. How could they not fight for it?
Just as each family was trying to show off their abilities for the position of Governor of Sichuan, Honghui was summoned into the palace.
Liang Jiugong smiled and asked him to wait in the warm room at the side: "The emperor is discussing matters with Lord Ma Qi, please wait a moment."
Honghui said modestly, "Eunuch Liang, there's no need to see me off. I'll go on my own."
Liang Jiugong still sent him to the door before returning to the front of the hall.
Honghui walked into the warm room and was surprised to find someone else inside. He was stunned for a moment before bowing and saying, "Greetings, Fourteenth Uncle."
"Honghui." Yinzhen looked him up and down. "Sit down. Why are you in the palace?"
Honghui sat down and smiled shyly: "The emperor cannot summon you."
"Oh?" Yin Zhen raised an eyebrow. "What's the matter?"
Honghui shook his head: "Nephew, I don't know."
"Really?" Yinzhen said without comment, smiling, "At that time, I was also summoned by the Emperor."
Honghui lowered his head slightly and did not refuse: "I will listen to Fourteenth Uncle."
Kangxi didn't know what he was talking about with Ma Qi. It was not until half an hour later that he had time to see them. When he saw the two of them come in together, he was stunned for a moment: "Why are you here together?"
Without waiting for a reply from either of them, he asked Yinzhen, "Fu Ning'an has now led his troops to the Ulan Usu area. He has submitted a memorial stating that the area is wild and desolate, the march difficult, and the army and horses are in short supply. How is the situation at the horse farms of the Imperial Guards in Shaanxi, Gansu, and Ningxia?"
Yinzhen quickly cheered up and reported the situation of several horse farms in detail.
Kangxi frowned slightly. The situation was worse than he had imagined. After thinking for a moment, he said, "We need to find a way to quickly transfer a batch of horses from the horse farm in Inner Mongolia. Don't let the army wait at the front line."
"Yes." Yinzhen responded respectfully.
Kangxi thought for a moment before looking at Honghui. The news from the front wasn't very good, and he didn't have the energy to say much. He just said, "You should report to the Ministry of Works first and learn from me."
Yinzhen frowned slightly and asked before Honghui could agree, "Your Majesty, are you planning to send Honghui to court to perform official duties?"
Kangxi raised his eyelids and looked at him: "What's wrong?"
Yinzhen smiled and said, "At home, I often hear Hongchun say that his cousin Honghui is very good at riding and shooting. Among his brothers, only Hongyu can be slightly better. Your Majesty, sending him to the Ministry of Works is a waste."
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