Chapter 137 Cement
Fuquan and Changning were already waiting outside, and Liang Jiugong ran into them as soon as he went out.
"My two princes, you have come at the right time. The emperor has sent me to look for you. Please follow me in."
"Eunuch Liang."
The two looked at each other, and Chang Ning spoke up: "I wonder how my brother feels today?"
"this……"
Liang Jiugong glanced at the two of them awkwardly. Normally, it would be fine to give them a reminder, but today...
Liang Jiugong himself didn't understand Kangxi's mood, let alone give him any advice.
I had to remain silent.
Seeing that Liang Jiugong was so speechless, both of them felt a sinking feeling in their hearts, and they also understood that Kangxi's mood today was definitely not good.
Especially Fuquan.
He came here today to apologize. After all, it was because of his carelessness in letting Galdan go that the war was prolonged indefinitely.
The three of them walked in in silence.
Liang Jiugong led the person in and then left.
Fuquan quickly knelt down to apologize, and Changning stood by his side.
"Your Majesty, it is my fault. I will punish you."
Kangxi stared at Fuquan with a gloomy expression. Fuquan didn't dare to wipe the sweat off his forehead. His younger brother had been the emperor for so many years, and now his majesty became even greater.
"Brother, please get up."
Kangxi was very generous to his two brothers. After all, Kangxi was very concerned about his reputation and the good reputation of harmony between brothers. In particular, the brotherly love between the regent Dorgon and his two brothers, Ajige and Duoduo, is still circulating in the palace.
Kangxi boasted that he was better than Dorgon, so he must be better than him in all aspects. Dorgon later died in an unclear manner, and only the people involved knew whether it was Dorgon's hand in killing him.
But he, Aisin-Gioro Xuanye, was different. Naturally, his two brothers would not end up like Duoduo.
Even for this reason, Kangxi would not be too harsh on Fuquan.
Kangxi's eyes flickered, "I know that my brother didn't do it on purpose, so I don't want to blame him, lest it hurt our brotherly relationship."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Fuquan insisted on kowtow to Kangxi to express his gratitude.
Naturally, Kangxi was also very satisfied.
The harmonious relationship between the brothers was due in no small part to the mutual understanding and consideration of Fuquan and Changning.
Fuquan's action made Kangxi look a little more rejuvenated, and he motioned for the two to sit down first.
"I called you two here today to tell you something. I have decided to move camp and return to the palace soon."
this?
This is different from what was agreed before. Kangxi clearly decided to find out where Galdan was hiding. What made Kangxi change his mind?
Seeing the puzzled look on their faces, Kangxi sighed and said, "I also want to get rid of Galdan once and for all, but the Yellow River suddenly flooded, and I really don't feel comfortable leaving the prince alone in the court."
Kangxi recalled that Yuying had once mentioned his three expeditions to Dzungar, and felt helpless.
"Perhaps Galdan was not destined to die."
It was obvious that he had made all the necessary preparations, but Galdan still escaped.
Perhaps from the moment Galdan escaped, Kangxi knew that he was doomed to be disappointed in this expedition. But he was unwilling to accept it, which was why he had been stuck here.
Hearing Kangxi's words, Fuquan, who had just sat down, knelt down again and said, "It is my fault. Please punish me, Your Majesty."
"Brother, please get up. I don't mean to blame you." Thinking of this, Kangxi also let it go. "After returning to the palace, I will need your full help on the Yellow River flood issue."
"Yes, I will go through fire and water without hesitation."
Since the time to return to the palace had been determined, the army decided not to waste time here and quickly broke camp and headed back.
However, the letter Kangxi had written earlier had already been sent away, and at this moment Kangxi was already preparing to return, so he did not have time to inform Yuying and the prince.
At this moment, Yongshou Palace.
A group of people gathered in the backyard, staring at a piece of cement slab that looked nothing special to Yuying.
After several days of drying, the cement finally dried.
Everyone couldn't help but touch it and feel the hard touch. They were all like bumpkins who had never seen the world. From time to time, there were exclamations, and from time to time they turned back to praise Yuying who was standing aside and did not go over to join in the fun.
Yinzhen turned his head to observe the expression on Yuying's face.
Yuying had no idea that Yinzhen was watching her. She couldn't hide the pride on her face at this moment. After all, although this cement was common in modern times, she had never thought that she could actually replicate it in the Qing Dynasty.
Yinzhen looked at Yuying and saw that she looked normal, so he thought he was overthinking it.
Yinzhen was close to the prince, so he naturally knew that the prince was recently worried about the Yellow River flood.
If what Yuying took out was really as she said, then it might be very effective in solving the Yellow River's repeated floods.
Yinzhen coughed and said, "Aunt, the second prince has been troubled by political affairs for a long time recently. Do you know about this?"
"Huh?" Yuying looked at Yinzhen in confusion, as if she didn't understand why he suddenly mentioned the prince.
Yinzhen pretended to check the cement board again and avoided Yuying's sight.
Although Yuying was puzzled, she did not ask any more questions, but answered Yinzhen's question: "Aunt has not been to the Palace of Heavenly Purity since your Khan Ama left the palace, so I really don't know about this matter."
After hearing Yuying's words, Yinzhen felt relieved for some reason.
Yinsi, who was standing by, was dissatisfied when he saw that both of them were silent. His aunt had made such an amazing move, why didn't his fourth brother praise his aunt, and why did he mention his second brother, the crown prince, who was not here?
"Aunt, let's test the hardness of this cement board, okay?" Yinsi tugged at Yuying's sleeve.
Yuying looked at Yinsi, who was almost as tall as her, and said with a smile: "Xiaoba is so tall and still likes to act like a spoiled child?"
Yinsi's face turned slightly red, and he shook Yuying's sleeve again, calling her "Aunt" in a roundabout way.
Yuying looked at his still childish face and sighed in her heart. She didn't know whether it was a good thing or a bad thing for Yinsi, who was known for his thoughtfulness, to have such a personality because of her.
It was just a thought that flashed through Yuying's mind. She was not a person who worried too much, otherwise she would not have stayed in the Qing Dynasty for so many years in such a confused state.
"Xiao Zhuozi, where is the sledgehammer I asked you to prepare?" Yuying shouted to Xiao Zhuozi who was guarding the backyard gate.
"My lady, I will come right away."
As soon as Xiao Zhuozi finished speaking, he walked in with a sledgehammer in both hands.
"My lady, I am ready."
Yuying signaled the servant beside her to stand up the cement board, "Xiao Zhuozi, smash it."
Instead, Xiao Zhuozi was hesitant, "My queen, are you really going to smash it?" After all, he knew how much effort his queen had put into this cement slab, and it would be such a pity if he smashed it.
Xiao Zhuozi glanced at the excited people and gritted his teeth, "My queen, that slave really screwed up."
"Go ahead and smash it." Yuying waved her hand, signaling him to hurry up.
Xiao Zhuozi raised the hammer, took a deep breath, and smashed it on the concrete slab with some strength.
Several people widened their eyes and turned their heads in unison in the direction where the hammer in Xiao Zhuozi's hand fell.
There was a "bang", and the cement board did not move at all.
Xiao Zhuozi breathed a sigh of relief.
As a result, before he could even finish his breath, Yinsi couldn't help but speak: "Xiao Zhuozi, have you eaten yet? Try harder!"
"Eighth Prince, your servant..."
"Quick! Hit it again."
Xiao Zhuozi looked at Yuying helplessly. Yuying said, "Just listen to the Eighth Prince and smash it again."
After Yuying finished speaking, she did not forget to add: "Use your best strength."
After getting his master's approval, Xiao Zhuozi gripped the hammer tightly, took a few steps back, and got ready.
There was a heavier "bang" and Xiao Zhuozi felt his hands were numb from the shock.
Everyone stared at the ordinary cement slab in shock. Xiao Zhuozi also put down his hammer and wanted to climb up to see if it was really intact.
It was still Yinsi who first stood up and questioned: "Xiao Zhuozi, did you really use your best strength?"
Xiao Zhuozi wanted to raise his hand and swear, "Eighth Prince, I really tried my best."
"Let me try." Yinsi motioned Xiao Zhuozi to move aside, and he stepped forward, holding up the hammer as if he was about to knock it down.
Yuying motioned for Xiao Zhuozi to move aside, and said, "Xiao Si, do you want to try smashing things too?"
Looking at Yinzhen who was staring at her without blinking, Yuying asked in a good mood.
After all, the cement was stronger than she expected, which made her unhappy.
Yinzhen looked at Yuying and nodded.
While the two were talking, Yinsi had already hit the cement slab several times, but it remained intact.
Yinsi also heard the conversation between the two and was about to hand the hammer to Yinzhen, "Fourth brother, come here, come and try it."
Yinzhen walked forward, but was not in a hurry to take the hammer from Yinsi's hand. He slowly lifted his robe and tied it around his waist, then pushed his sleeves aside before taking the hammer from Yinsi's hand.
Yinsi retreated to Yuying's side and said, "Come on, Fourth Brother!"
After saying that, he looked at Yuying again and said in an exaggerated tone: "Aunt, you are so awesome!!"
Yuying was happy and pulled Yinsi back a little. She had been beaten so many times just now, so Yuying had to be careful.
Yinzhen was ready and was about to strike.
"Fourth Prince."
Yinzhen turned around, his eyes filled with displeasure at being interrupted.
Xiao Zhuozi shrank his neck and said, "You can wrap it with a cloth strip."
Xiao Zhuozi held up the piece of cloth he had just brought back and explained, "I am afraid that you might get your hand hurt."
Yuying looked at Xiao Zhuozi in surprise. She didn't expect that Xiao Zhuozi was so attentive.
So Yuying also helped to speak up: "Xiao Zhuozi's worry is not without reason, Xiao Si, just wrap it with a cloth strip."
Yinzhen had no choice but to put down the hammer in his hand temporarily, took the cloth strip from Xiao Zhuozi and pursed his lips, "Thank you."
Xiao Zhuozi waved his hands repeatedly, "You are too polite, Fourth Prince. This is what a servant should do."
Yinzhen raised the hammer again, and this time no one tried to stop him, so he smashed the hammer down smoothly.
After smashing it, Yinzhen put down the hammer in his hand and moved his arm unnaturally. Then he looked at the cement board and breathed a sigh of relief. He was not good at martial arts and had already used all his strength just now, but unfortunately the cement board still did not break.
After a few people tried it themselves, Yuying finally called a halt. "Okay, we've almost smashed everything. Qingtao, take a few people to clean up the backyard."
"Yes, madam."
After a busy morning, Yuying felt sleepy after taking Yinzhen and Yinsi to have lunch.
She returned to her bedroom and rested.
I don't know why Yinzhen and Yinsi started arguing not far from Yongshou Palace.
"Fourth brother, what were you thinking about while you were having dinner just now?" Yinsi asked Yinzhen, who had been silent since the meal.
Although Yinzhen was usually a man of few words, Yinsi, who had known him since childhood, could see that he was worried.
Yinzhen stopped and looked at Yinsi, "Xiaoba, go play with your ninth and tenth brothers first. If you have something to ask, go find your second brother, the crown prince."
After Yinzhen finished speaking, he walked towards the Qianqing Palace without even waiting for Yinsi to answer.
Yinsi chased after him, "Fourth brother... Fourth brother... why are you going to look for the crown prince and second brother?"
Yinzhen said nothing, just had a stern face.
"Fourth brother!" Yinsi stretched out his hand to stop him, "Do you want to tell the second brother, the crown prince, about the cement?"
Although it is a question, the tone is affirmative.
"Hachi..."
Before Yinzhen could finish, Yinsi made his attitude clear, "No, you can't go."
Upon hearing this, Yinzhen stopped explaining to him and planned to bypass him and go to the Qianqing Palace.
Yinsi continued to stop him.
Yinzhen stopped again, and the atmosphere between the two brothers became tense.
"Xiao Ba, you know that the second prince has been worried about the Yellow River flood for many days. This cement can just solve the second prince's urgent problem." Yinzhen advised kindly.
But Yinsi shook his head and said stubbornly: "That won't work! You are only thinking about the second prince. Those are my aunt's things. Besides, my aunt has already said that they are a surprise for Khan Ama."
"Xiao Ba!" Yinzhen raised his voice slightly, "Even if my aunt gave it to Khan Ama, Khan Ama would also use it to treat the floods in the Yellow River."
"Then wait for Khan Ama to come back and let Auntie hand herself over to Khan Ama!" Yinsi also raised his voice, "Anyway, you can't reveal it."
Yinzhen looked at his younger brother who had grown up in front of his own eyes and couldn't bear to scold him. After all, he had been like this since he was a child and was always loyal to Yuying.
Yinzhen sighed and reasoned with him again: "Fourth brother is not only thinking about the crown prince and second brother, but if we delay for one more day, countless people will be killed in the disaster, and it is impossible for aunt to watch so many people die."
Yinsi glared at Yinzhen, "Then you can't not tell your aunt. It's your aunt who should make the decision about her things!"
Yinzhen paused. What should he say?
Should he say that he is different from you, Xiaoba?
He was not sure that he could convince his aunt to take out the things that were originally presented to Khan Ama, he just wanted to test the attitude of his second brother, the Crown Prince.
If the second prince can come up with enough chips to impress my aunt, then everyone will be happy.
He looked at the angry Xiao Ba and pursed his lips.
He wanted to speak but was not good at expressing himself. In the end, he did not go to the Palace of Heavenly Purity anymore but changed direction.
Yinsi looked at Yinzhen's receding back, took two steps forward, paused, and then returned to Yongshou Palace.
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