Chapter 73 2. Emperor Kangxi released the son of Wang Fuchen

Emperor Kangxi killed Wu Yingxiong, and none of the officials in Beijing dared to say that the San Francisco rebellion was the fault of withdrawing the feudal domain.And some ministers who were quite critical of the withdrawal of the vassal were also actively planning to quell the chaos. Emperor Kangxi was naturally very happy to see that the people's hearts were united and the general trend had been achieved.But he also understood in his heart that the San Francisco rebellion was very powerful, and if it was leveled with troops, the number of victories and defeats would be hard to predict, at least it would be a long-term and arduous task.Therefore, he felt that other methods had to be used.

So, he summoned Mingzhu, Suo'etu, Mihansi, Xiong Cilu and others to discuss the big plan together. Emperor Kangxi said: "I think that the matter of fighting chaos is not just a matter of force, but also wisdom. But I have no good plan, so I called all my lovers to discuss it. All my lovers don't have to be scruples, just speak out." Suo'etu said, "Does your majesty still remember what I said in the past?" Emperor Kangxi asked: "But the left-wing and right-wing theory?" Suo'etu said, "Exactly!" People quickly asked what is left wing and right wing?

Suo'etu said: "I think that although the power of the San Francisco is great, it is not enough to worry about. The worry is the chaos between the left and right wings. Wang Fuchen's army is like Wu Sangui's left wing, and Geng Jingzhong's army is like Wu Sangui's right wing. Now the left and right wings are in conflict. Now that the situation is established, it is really difficult to defeat it with force! I reckoned that if we want to win, we must start with the left and right wings first!" Everyone asked: "How to start?" Suo'etu said: "Wang Fuchen raised troops, which is different from San Francisco! One is that San Francisco was facing the withdrawal of the clan at that time, and they raised troops because their interests would be affected. However, Wang Fuchen was originally the admiral of Shaanxi, and the withdrawal of the clan had nothing to do with him. The reason why he raised troops was because of people’s coercion. Second, the reason why San Francisco raised troops was to seize the world, while Wang Fuchen raised troops to avoid disasters. Because Mo Luo, the imperial envoy sent by the emperor, was killed, he knew he could not escape It was his responsibility, so he raised troops to respond to Wu Sangui. Thirdly, the rise of troops in San Francisco was a long-planned affair, and the generals in the army had already been united! If it was not to defeat it in terms of strength, other methods would be difficult to work. And Wang Fuchen's rise of troops was hasty Behavior, although there are Wu Sangui's old troops under his command, but their minds may not be strong, if they disintegrate from here, it must be easy to take effect!"

Emperor Kangxi nodded again and again, and said: "Aiqing's analysis is indeed reasonable, but how can we disintegrate Wang Fuchen?" Suo'etu said: "Show kindness to Wang Fuchen." Emperor Kangxi said with a smile: "I'm afraid that my emperor's kindness may not be able to move the hearts of Wang Fuchen!" Suo'etu asked, "Why?" Emperor Kangxi said: "I have treated him well, so why did he rise up against me?" Suo'etu said: "That's because although the emperor showed his favor to him, he didn't show his faith to him."

Emperor Kangxi asked, "Why didn't I trust him?" Suo'etu said: "The emperor let Wang Fuchen's son be an official in Beijing. It was the emperor's favor to him. However, Wang Fuchen thought that the emperor didn't trust him, so he left his son in Beijing as a hostage. This is why he thought the emperor didn't show his trust. in his place." Emperor Kangxi smiled and said, "It's really hard to be an emperor! If I worry about these small things every day, how can I have the energy to manage the country's major affairs?" Everyone laughed, but their hearts couldn't help feeling a little sad.In fact, as long as they are in the officialdom, who doesn't think about their boss?Guess what he thinks of himself?Guess if he regards himself as a confidant?Guess whether he is willing to support himself and so on, let alone Emperor Kangxi, the king of a country?He is the biggest official in the land of China, and the life and death of all people in China are in his hands.Therefore, we can't blame the officials for trying their best to study the emperor to see how his character is?See what hobbies he has?See what royal relatives and relatives he has and so on.

Therefore, above the officialdom, is the most tempered place!The greatest skill of officials is to think about people.Without an official, you don't think about others, and without an official, you don't think about others, and the emperor is the object that the officials in the world want to think about! Seeing that everyone was silent, Emperor Kangxi said, "I think Suo'etu's words make sense, but what do you think?" Mihansi said: "Although Suo'etu's words are reasonable, Wang Fuchen may not be able to deal with it easily!" Suo'etu said: "Whether Wang Fuchen will surrender or not depends on the situation in our Qing Dynasty. Like the current situation, Wu Sangui is as powerful as the sky, Wang Fuchen will naturally not be moved, but if the situation changes, the host and the guest will change. I believe that Wang Fuchen will be the first to waver."

Everyone thinks that Suo'etu's words are justified. Emperor Kangxi asked: "Since this is the case, how can I win over Wang Fuchen?" Xiong Cilu said: "The slave has a plan, I don't know if it will work?" Emperor Kangxi smiled and said, "Let's hear it." Xiong Cilu said: "Nowadays, the government and the public praise the emperor for killing Wu Yingxiong, but criticize the emperor for not killing Wang Jizhen and ignoring him. It probably means that the emperor should kill Wang Jizhen. The slave thinks that It is better to let Wang Jizhen go, to show that the emperor has some differences between Wu Sangui and Wang Fuchen, and to separate Wang Fuchen and Wu Sangui psychologically!"

Mingzhu said decisively: "This plan will not work!" Emperor Kangxi asked, "Why?" Mingzhu said: "Wang Fuchen rebelled. According to the law of the Qing Dynasty, Wang Jizhen should be executed. Now the emperor didn't execute him, but let him go. Isn't it a sign of weakness to Wang Fuchen?" Mihansi said: "The ministers have complained about the emperor's letting Wang Fuchen out of his country and raising the flag. Now that Wang Jizhen is released, I'm afraid it will be difficult to convince the ministers!" Xiong Cilu said: "The slaves think that Wang Jizhen and Wu Yingxiong are completely different, and they don't like to socialize with others, so they have no influence. Killing Wang Jizhen or not has no effect on Wang Fuchen. Wu Yingxiong is different. The dignitaries, many of the officials in the capital used to be his guests. If Wu Yingxiong is not killed, it will be difficult to win the hearts of the officials in the capital! Therefore, the slave thinks that instead of killing this waste, it is better to put it back. Wang Fuchen's immediate surrender will at least make Wang Fuchen feel uneasy!"

Emperor Kangxi pondered for a moment and said, "Let Wang Jizhen come to see you!" Wang Jizhen staggered in, knelt down all the way, and then crawled up to Emperor Kangxi like a dog, tremblingly said: "Slave Wang Jizhen respectfully asks for peace." Emperor Kangxi glanced at Wang Jizhen out of the corner of his eye, and came to a conclusion about him in his heart.Emperor Kangxi thought to himself: Wang Fuchen is tall, burly and fierce, and he was born in a bandit with super courage. Why did he give birth to such a worthless son? Emperor Kangxi said: "Your father has rebelled, can you be convicted?"

Wang Jizhen immediately fell to the ground and said: "The slave deserves ten thousand deaths! The slave deserves ten thousand deaths!" Emperor Kangxi said: "If I release you back to Xi'an, how will you thank me?" Wang Jizhen looked at Emperor Kangxi in fear but didn't speak.Because he really didn't know whether the emperor was telling the truth or a lie. Seeing his useless appearance, Mingzhu despised him even more in her heart, and said viciously: "The emperor asked you something, why didn't you answer it?" Wang Jizhen quickly said: "If the emperor grants the slave not to die, the slave will be willing to work for the emperor!"

Emperor Kangxi smiled and said, "Your father said the same thing to me when I raised the flag for your family. But, now, isn't your father still turning against me?" Wang Jizhen's body immediately trembled like a sieve. Emperor Kangxi laughed and said, "I don't want you as an ox or horse either! I want you to go back, but I just want you to bring a letter to your father. Are you willing?" Wang Jizhen said: "The slave is willing." Emperor Kangxi said: "You tell your father, I know that he was threatened by Wu Sangui to rebel against me. He didn't really rebel against me, so I don't blame him! If he wants to surrender, I will let it go." Wang Jizhen said: "The servant must tell my father!" Emperor Kangxi said: "Okay! You will leave the city tonight, lest anyone hinder you!" At this time, Wang Jizhen believed that the emperor really wanted to let him go, so he burst into tears. Emperor Kangxi waved his hand. Wang Jizhen walked out of the palace door sobbing, and walked into the depths of the night.