It will happen next year.
Emperor Yongzheng had already begun preparations, starting the selection of capable generals and talents.
Then, arrangements were made for people to continue Dai Zi's research.
Thinking of Dai Zi, Yongzheng felt some regret, but even more so, he felt disgust for foreigners!
Therefore, Emperor Yongzheng selected some people to go abroad for exchanges.
And they strengthened their defenses against those foreigners!
Around the time of the Golden Festival, several concubines in the imperial harem announced that they were pregnant.
There are Consort An, Consort Gu, and Consort Chang.
At the New Year's Day banquet in the 9th year of the Yongzheng Emperor's reign (1731).
Because of frequent miscarriages, the imperial edicts for promoting Consort An and Consort Gu were suppressed.
Because he had few children, Yongzheng had even tighter control over the harem!
Sherry could only lie listlessly in her bedchamber, peeping at the young and handsome guards.
Consort Ji, on the other hand, pretended to be very serious.
Many times, I saw the guards complaining to the system with resentful expressions.
"Why didn't Emperor Yongzheng bestow me upon Hongzhou? Alas!"
"But this is good too, soon I'll be a single, rich woman!"
"But who will be emperor in the future?"
"This world is different from history now. Hongli is practically half-dead. Luckily, I didn't get involved!"
"If my child becomes emperor, can I start a second spring in my life?"
"System, do you think Consort Shun, that stingy wretch, might also want to become Empress Dowager?"
"Of course, who wouldn't want to be one?" the system said with absolute certainty.
Consort Ji glanced at Xue Li secretly, then lowered her head dejectedly.
"I can't beat these ancient people!"
Sherry suddenly remembered that Consort An had promoted a beautiful palace maid during her pregnancy in order to secure her favor with the emperor!
It was just a clever move on his part, and Yongzheng never went there again.
And the disappearance of many children remains a mystery to this day!
The Emperor still promoted her rank because of her merit in bearing a child.
The Empress, due to her poor health, did mention arranging palace affairs for Shirley and Consort Qi.
Sherry rejected him, saying the child was too young!
Consort Qi did have some ideas, and the Empress agreed!
He also promoted Consort An and Consort Ning.
However, due to frequent miscarriages, Consort An was unable to be promoted and even lost the right to manage palace affairs.
Nobody can say for sure what's going on here.
After the spring, Emperor Yongzheng ordered a campaign against the Dzungar Khanate.
Historically, Emperor Yongzheng assembled many elite troops from the Eight Banners, appointed Fu'erdan as commander-in-chief, and led them to attack the Dzungar Khanate.
However, because Fu'erdan believed the prisoners' reports of "internal strife in the Dzungar Khanate," the Qing army fell into the enemy's trap and was ambushed at Hotonbo (Horselkh Mountain, 50 kilometers west of present-day Khovd, Mongolia). The Qing army suffered a casualty rate of 75%, which was the most devastating defeat for the Qing army since the Battle of Sarhu.
This time, Emperor Yongzheng arranged for Marseille and Ha Yuansheng to lead the expedition.
It also carried an improved version of the cannon.
After six months, the Dzungar Khanate was successfully wiped out.
A month later, Consort An and Consort Gu each gave birth to a daughter.
Consort An was granted the title "Shen".
Gu Changzai was promoted to the rank of Consort Gu.
Therefore, Consort Shen and Consort Gu were evenly matched in their struggle.
The Empress, Consort Qi, Consort Ning, and Consort Yu, who had lost all fighting spirit, watched from the sidelines every day.
Consort Ji often held her child and played crickets with Shirley.
Life is too leisurely, so this is all I can do.
Unexpectedly, Consort Ji gave her several bars of soap and homemade lipstick.
The lipstick comes in a beautifully carved wooden package.
Soap? Hmm, there's information about it online, so it's easy.
The packaging of this lipstick is really impressive...
Consort Ji assumed that Xue Li was startled by Xue Li's expression.
He smugly showed off to the system.
"See? Nothing you learn is ever wasted. My DIY skills actually came in handy in ancient times!"
"I should have learned more back then; all I know how to make is milk soap!"
Sherry: You can't, but I can!
Sherry pretended to be calm and thought for a moment. Since she was just idling around anyway, she might as well make some money!
Then Sherry took the finished product to Emperor Yongzheng!
Finally, Emperor Yongzheng also invested, with Consort Ji providing the recipe and Xue Li providing the recipe for the moisturizing lotion.
The first skincare brand of the Qing Dynasty was born!
It's called "The Drunken Beauty".
This name was chosen by Consort Ji.
Sherry was indifferent, but when they earned money and divided the spoils—no, when they divided the profits—the two of them grinned from ear to ear.
Consort Ji began researching various soaps every day, neglecting even the Emperor.
Emperor Yongzheng also benefited from the exorbitant profits of skincare products.
Even at his age, he couldn't hide the shock in his eyes!
As a result, it inadvertently boosted the economy of some remote areas.
In addition, imported goods are selling very well!
Sherry remembered her numerous incense recipes.
Whose favorite? It's definitely the foreigners' favorite!
This time, Sherry is collaborating with the Queen; it's all enhanced versions, and the target audience is foreigners.
After all, they have a very strong body odor!
Yongzheng inevitably got involved again!
Then "Da Qing Fragrance" made a fortune overseas!
In the capital, not only noble families but also ordinary people began to cultivate medicinal herbs.
Because of the covetous eyes of the surrounding countries, Emperor Yongzheng realized that no matter how strong or weak you are, there will always be someone who wants to covet you!
What he lacks now is people.
Emperor Yongzheng began to establish various systems, with higher rewards for having more children!
And because of his child who died young!
Realizing the drawbacks of marrying and having children too early, people began to re-evaluate the ideal age for marriage.
[Effective immediately, all men and women may marry only upon reaching the age of fifteen. Those who disobey this order will be exiled to repair bridges and roads.]
The detailed rules are still being supplemented!
At the same time, Emperor Yongzheng ordered the establishment of academies in all provinces for scholars to take the imperial examinations.
As for talent selection, everyone is active in thinking, and weapons are being updated and upgraded.
But by the end of October, the Empress was dying.
Emperor Yongzheng spent two days with the Empress, but she refused to see him again.
She feared that her sickly appearance would make the emperor dislike her.
However, he did ask to see Sherry.
Looking at her gray hair, her weak breath, and her slender fingers, Shirley felt inexplicably sad!
"Thank you, Your Majesty. Thanks to the fragrance, my good-for-nothing cousins are no longer just wasting their lives!"
"Your Majesty need not worry. Not everyone in a family is talented, but there will always be someone in a clan who can shoulder the responsibility. It's just a matter of time!"
Isn't this how clan traditions are passed down?
"Hehe, do you know what? You are different from us! Every woman hopes for a prosperous family, a harmonious marriage, and children and grandchildren! It's a pity that I asked for everything, but got nothing!"
"Your Majesty, the responsibility does not lie with you. The prosperity of a family depends on the success of its descendants. You offered them a ladder, but they couldn't climb it. It's not your fault!"
"Ah! You are as free as the wind!" The Queen said no more, staring fixedly out the window, listening to the chirping of the birds.
Sherry sat for a while, then turned and left!
Upon opening the palace doors, one was greeted by the presence of Emperor Yongzheng.
She couldn't describe the look in his eyes at that moment, but when Yongzheng took her hand and left, she looked at Mo Ran behind her and felt inexplicably guilty!
So, is he crazy? Why did he suddenly take her hand and walk with her?
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