Emperor Kangxi knew that this was not something that could be resolved overnight, so he said a few conciliatory words, and the matter was not brought up again that night.
After the banquet, Kangxi and Youqing went to a private kitchen for a mutton hotpot. Kangxi couldn't help but say, "These Mongolian princes are all seasoned veterans. Even if they relax, it will be difficult for the people who come to manage them in the future."
"This is not something that can be accomplished overnight. Don't rush it, take it slow, it can't be too bad."
Everything has a gradual, subtle influence. Trade is entirely beneficial to the Mongol people, except for slightly harming the interests of the Mongol princes. After all, in the long run, if it succeeds, these princes will truly become mere figureheads.
"Yes, we can't rush it. Eat this, the meat here is tender."
Youqing took a bite of the meat that Kangxi had placed on her plate. It was indeed quite tender. Kangxi had visited Mongolia many times and was more "discerning" about food than she was.
The two ate and drank, chatted, and that was the end of it.
The next day, Kangxi ordered the Mongol princes to accompany him to watch the musket drill. In addition to the musket troops, Kangxi also brought over three mother-and-child cannons.
The drill was extremely exciting. After watching it and hearing the booming sound of the mother and child cannons, the Mongolian prince felt his head buzzing.
Several princes remained relatively calm, but this calmness stemmed from their prior experience with such a scene. When they first saw the mother-and-child cannon, none of them could remain calm.
"What do you princes think of the market I proposed a few days ago?"
Next came the time for the Mongol princes to pledge their loyalty. At this point, they dared not say anything about the court not interfering in Mongol affairs.
Kangxi was pleased to see the harmonious scene below; people still needed to be beaten into submission.
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