Chapter 19 In the 19th round of deficit case, Ah Gui was reprimanded by Xiangyang Daoist Qian Fengyu for plotting
Liu Yong and Agui were guided by the eunuchs to the side palace of "Yiren Tanbo", and were informed by the female guard guard.When Ah Gui took out his pocket watch to look at it, it was exactly the second quarter of the noon card, shook his head, frowned and said, "I'm afraid the master has just had lunch, so it's a bit inappropriate to come here!" Liu Yong said: "Since you have entered the garden, no matter what It's time to see you, I'd rather come back in the afternoon." As he spoke, he saw the female officer come out and ordered: "It is the emperor's order that you two adults should rest here in the gazebo and wait for the order." Liu Yong still wanted to ask questions, and the female officer Already gone.
It took half an hour to wait for this decree.This pavilion is located in the south of the water pavilion of Hanquangong Palace, with Liuxi in the west and a shallow pool in the south. The sun is shaded by old trees on the head, the moss and slippery rocks are cool under the feet, and the old cicadas are singing among the birds chirping in the forest. The tree is blue and deep.Sitting here is all good, but you can't talk and laugh.Seeing the eunuch bring tea, the two ministers just sipped tea together on the stone bench and looked at the scenery. They kept watching the movement at the palace gate, but they didn't see anyone coming in to present imperial food, and they didn't see any food box coming down. Across the thick flower fence, the buzzing of autumn insects could be heard from the pool playing in the water. Occasionally, a few women could be heard laughing and giggling, but they were not very clear. Nowhere to ask.It wasn't until the beginning of the hour that the female official came out stepping on the "flowerpot bottom" with her chest raised and her belly protruding, and said: "The emperor calls you in, and I will meet you in the Xipei Hall." The woman meanders in, walks north from the main hall Danhui, and registers at the gate of the west side hall.Hearing Qianlong cough lightly, he ordered: "Come in." Ah Gui replied loudly: "Yes!" He staggered into the ground and saluted.Liu Yong met every day, and he only kowtowed along. When he was peeping at Qianlong, he wore only an azurite robe and sat reclined on a chair next to the case. up.Seeing that the braids were also wet, Liu Yong couldn't help but feel moved.
Quite different from what He Shen thought, Qianlong's spirit was very good.Since he and the empress had a quarrel, everyone in the palace except He Zhuo was an old woman with prickly skin, and he was disgusted by it, and He Zhuo was very indifferent in matters of men and women, so he often pretended to be ill and said goodbye. Waiter.He Shen got these four people who have accumulated years in the court of love and moon, and made a scene that was so fresh that he had never tasted it since he was an emperor!Meeting the ministers here, I suddenly remembered the scene of enjoying the joy of fish and water with Simei just now, Ninjun couldn't help but want to smile, and then remembered that Agui had returned to Beijing to accept the crime, grinned grinningly, and asked: "I have seen you Lord Fifteen? Get up, sit on the twig over there." Liu Yong thanked En and got up to take his seat, but Agui knelt and kowtowed repeatedly: "You are an advanced servant, you will only know when you see Ba Ye The master and the fifteenth master are in the garden. The fifteenth master received the servant in the West Flower Hall of Tanningju. Just after finishing talking about the military affairs on the western front, the servant asked the fifteenth master to express Li Li’s fear of sin. Received... The slave thinks that he is wearing a sinful body. He messed up his errand, and almost fell into the unknown place. Severe punishments, sent slaves to serve in the army, from redemption to punishment, to those who failed the country's grace for his subjects..." He said, and he didn't know which words touched his heart, and there was a sound of "bang bang" on the ground, tears in his eyes It has burst out: "The slave has followed his master since he was a child, and the master has been telling his orders day and night. There is no small case involving official admonitions and people's lives. You must be cautious and careful. The slave is really fascinated. He actually believed Cao Wenzhi Fusong's deceitful lies and mistakenly thought that Dou Guangnai invited him. The name deceives the emperor, if it is not for the master who has learned everything from thousands of miles away, he would almost turn right and wrong, and cover up Moli to trap loyal ministers! Thinking about it today, I really regret it..." As he spoke, he was choked up and couldn't make any words, and he fell to the ground and sobbed in grief.Sitting next to him, Liu Yong recalled that Ah Gui had always been cautious about his loyalty, that he handled all major military and state affairs with great care, fearing that one thing would be incomplete, that one person would be wronged, and he didn't want to make a mistake, but he made such a big mistake... Lin Yuan was afraid Being high and cold, he couldn't help being startled.
Qianlong didn't say anything for a while, just sat down on the table, just pondering.Ever since Fu Heng was seriously ill and couldn't take things seriously, Ah Gui has always been his most important confidant. I never imagined that when I went to Zhejiang, I would sit on my buttocks and help Cao Wenzhi, the former imperial envoy, and Fusong, Zhejiang Fusong, to rectify Dou Guangnai!Hearing Ah Gui's earnest begging, Qianlong felt sad for a while. He sighed and said, "Cao Wenzhi is probably one of the soldiers you led in Gubeikou? It can be seen that the relationship between people is sad! He is unreasonable and never speaks. You all know that Yizheng died in the palace and remonstrated on the southern tour. Although he acted fiercely and was not lovable, you followed the law, why did you get made like this?"
"Return to the emperor." Agui kowtowed and replied, "Cao Wenzhi was not a soldier led by a slave, he was a general who led troops to beat the ear cliffs in the Jinchuan campaign, and Fu Song was a disciple of the former military minister Neqin. There is no relationship with the slave. Because of this, the slave feels that he is not selfish. Richard has two accounts in the treasury. When Dou Guangnai sees the slave, he has a bad temper, which arouses the slave's resentment. And because of Dou Guangnai's impeachment of Huangmei county magistrate In fact, the county magistrate held a banquet and sang an opera to entertain his relatives on August 15th. During the banquet, his mother died of a sudden heart attack. The slaves verified this, thinking that Dou Guangnai was relying on the trust of the Lord and was arrogant. In the name of a straight minister, he invites petting, vulgar and dirty people's name--with this idea, I deeply think that Dou has a humble heart, and following this private idea, he will show favoritism in handling affairs and investigating cases... In short, slaves can't reason and judge things. You can't justify yourself with words, I beg the master to punish you severely..."
"How did you ask Dou Guangnai?"
"The servant knew about Huangmei's case and already had a preconceived idea. He asked him: "Who told you about the borrowing of the Gule faction in Yongjia and Pingyang counties?" He replied, "I can't remember the name." What evidence is there for the vassals and weaving Shengzhu to bring silver taels to Beijing?' He said, 'this cannot be true' - he replied, and the slaves became angry. But at that time, Jing didn't get angry, and Cao Wenzhi, Fu Song, and Shengzhu took The slaves checked the treasury in person, and the bank account was in line with the silver. Being deceived by them on the spot, I was even more disgusted with Dou Guangnai's meddlesome troubles, and was eager to thoroughly investigate his innocence and go back to Beijing to take care of Zhaohui's military affairs. Such mistakes made mistakes again and again. So deep that black and white are reversed..."
When he said this, Liu Yong's heart was clear, Ah Gui was in a bad mood, and asked impetuously, and Dou Guangnai's answers were not very gentle. Two thorns touched one place, and there is one that doesn't thorn?Just thinking about how to turn around, Qianlong sighed with a smile: "Dou Guangnai didn't buy your account, which angered you, and Fusong and others flattered you and coaxed you, so it became such a wrong fate——Liu Yong sees if this is the case." What's the matter?"
"Yes!" Liu Yong hurriedly turned back and replied, "Ah Gui has never been tried in prison, and the question is not appropriate. What kind of thing is this? Ask him face to face, he doesn't know what you mean by the question, so how dare you speak out the evidence and criticism Sue people?——However, I still don’t understand. Since the money in his treasury was borrowed, it was all miscellaneous silver. Yongzheng’s dynasty in Shanxi Nuomin, I’s dynasty in Wang Danwang, and Shandong Guotai’s are all repeating the same old trick Why can’t you see it?” Ah Gui sighed and said: “I later found out that there was no miscellaneous silver in the debt, and it was done in advance. The mortgage made by the property is perfectly compensated..." Liu Yong was stunned, then understood immediately, nodded and said: "The tricks of ghosts and ghosts, the tricks are getting more and more fantastic!"
Qianlong didn't intend to treat Agui seriously at first, but when he saw his face full of embarrassment and embarrassment, thinking of his usual benefits, his anger had long since disappeared, he held a cup of tea in one hand, raised it with the other hand, and said: "Get up, you are also unintentional." It's a fault... The military plane you entered from the military has never been a local official, and you are not good at handling financial and prison cases, so I don't add further crimes, but since you have made mistakes, the national system can't be sanctioned, downgraded two levels, and you are still in the military plane The ministers go up and walk. You focus on handling military affairs at the military aircraft department, and also manage the military department. Don't let go of the rest of the government affairs, and discuss with Liu Yong and Shen. Later, when Qian Feng enters Beijing, it will be decided according to the situation. Cao Wenzhi You should not participate in the punishment of Fu Song and the others, and you should avoid it for a while under the current situation."
This is the punishment, although it is not stated clearly, Agui is no longer the foreman's first assistant military aircraft.Liu Yong wanted to say something, but he thought about it. Originally, he didn't make it clear who the foreman was. Saying it now would be adding trouble to Ah Gui, so he swallowed it back.Agui repeatedly kowtowed to thank her, and said: "The slave has been deeply favored by the master for decades. Jane is in the military plane to praise the government affairs. It is unusual to obey the words and honor. The merit is small but the reward is heavy. It is hard to convince the public. , the slave feels even more uneasy, and begs the master to follow Ji Yun's example, send the slave to serve in the army, and redeem the slave's heart of virtue and fear of crime, and come back to serve Dayan again after making meritorious service in the future..."
"Don't resign, you were deceived by others, didn't you intend to do something evil!" Qianlong laughed, "And you have nothing to do with greedy ink, you can't punish wrongful crimes. There is only one thing, you can't hold grudges with Dou Guangnai, what should you do if you are on a mission?" What else should I do. If you have revenge, I won't be able to take care of your dignity."
"I dare not, and I don't have such thoughts..."
"He has such a temperament, even I can't tolerate it." Qianlong said, "He is a real man. I also suspected that he was desperate for fame and had such a bad habit as the Han people. Later, I found that he was indeed a square man. A little nerdy. If it weren't for this, the marching machine would have made it—get up, have you read Zhaohui's brochure? If you have any insights, tell me."
It was only at this point that Agui thanked En and got up.Just as he was about to speak, He Shen came in with both hands holding the notebook, only nodded at Agui with a smile, and presented the notebook to Qianlong, saying: "The servant has met the Fifteenth Lord, and the Fifteenth Lord dare not make decisions on military matters. Say please listen to the Lord Long Live." Qianlong took the unfolding, leaned on the side of the case while browsing, and asked: "He Shen, how do you think about it?"
This question made He Shen startled slightly.If you ask about the supply direction of money and grain, he can tell me how much money is stored in Ziwu Maoyou, and how much silver is stored there, so that you can use it to buy grain, and how many grain depots are here, which can be shipped at any time.But this is about the handling of military affairs. If a proposal is wrong, thousands of people will die.If you say you're completely ignorant, what's the matter with your "military aircraft"?Thinking about it, he blurted out in a hurry: "The slave also couldn't sleep for many days because of the military affairs ahead. Zhao Hui shouldn't have divided the battalion to resist the enemy, so it is easy to be defeated one by one. Now that he has contacted the battalion Therefore, they should be ordered to join forces to resist the enemy; and then dispatch 50,000 people from Xining to reinforce quickly. The whole army of our army will join forces, fists clenched, and the troops will be strong before advancing, it seems that we will be able to do everything."
One is to assemble, and the other is to increase troops.What He Shen said was serious, but Liu Yong laughed secretly when he heard it, but he refused to show frivolity on his face. He coughed lightly, looked at him and said, "I don't understand military affairs. There is nothing wrong with the method of austerity and waiting for help." , but the 50,000 people in Xining are used to support Zhaohui's supply of grain and grass. They are transferred to fight, and they have to be recruited from other places. Don't underestimate the soldiers who transported grain and grass on horseback and camels. It’s impossible to change the novice! Besides, this also gave the Hezhuo rebels a chance to breathe, and the protracted fight does not know how long it will be.”
"Heshen, if you don't understand military affairs, you can hide your clumsiness." Qianlong also said, "All these suggestions are scratching the surface of your boots - what you are talking about is actually how to save your life, not a way to resist the enemy at all!" Cutting meat with hobs constantly, being reprimanded and reprimanded, he has no temper. When he touched Qianlong's hard nails, he only frowned and smiled, licked his lips and leaned back and said, "Yes, the slave is talking nonsense! The slave thinks that the court will win or lose in this victory." No, I can't afford to lose if I win, so I came up with this idea." Qianlong looked at Agui.
Agui's expression was sad and joyful, and his mood was still immersed in the grace of Emperor Yang Mu.A case of corruption and bribery in Zhejiang was turned upside down by him.A famous name almost soaked in this pool of sewage, Huaide was afraid of crime, worry, slander and ridicule, he felt everything in his heart, but the thunder and lightning in Qianlong's imperial edict severely reprimanded him. After the decree, he went back to the mansion to wait for investigation, but when he saw it, he "raised it high and put it down gently". This inexplicable gratitude made him even more ashamed and embarrassed.Seeing Qianlong looking at himself, he bowed his lowered head again, and said in a calm tone: "Heshen's strategy cannot be used, but his original intention is understandable. The court can only win and win, and can't do it again. I missed it." He raised his body, let go of his voice a little, stared at Qianlong and said, "The front line of Heishuiying is seven thousand miles away from Beijing, and the situation of the war is changing rapidly. I think it is not appropriate to give detailed instructions on the strategy of advance and retreat. Now I Now that the army has established its position, Zhaohui can be commended for his timely response to speed up the supply of supplies and food to ensure military supplies. He can instruct Zhaohui to strictly prevent and Zhuoxi from fleeing Suiye or Kashmir, and there seems to be no need to say anything else. With food, grass, The morale is high. The Hezhuo tribe is actually far less powerful than the Junggar Mongolian tribe, so this battle should be able to be won."
As he spoke, he slowly pulled out a map from the leaf of his boots, knelt on the ground in front of Qianlong, unfolded it, and said with his fingers: "Look, my lord, this line is the Ama River, and this line is the Ama River." Wawahe River, this is the nameless ancient city covered by sand... Judging from the records of the servants and Ma Guangzu, Zhao Hui actually did not join forces on purpose. Retreating to the Heishui River is not a "retreat". The reason can only be inferred: because If Zhaohui wanted to retreat safely, he would have to pass through the two camps of Ma Guangzu and Liao Huaqing along the way, and the whole army would be able to return after a short response. The retreat to the Heishui River seems to have two intentions. One is to draw Hezhuo's army front If the supply road is long, the supply road will also be long. Using the strength of our army to attack the enemy's weakness will create an opportunity for Hailancha to attack the enemy from Urumqi. The second is to set up camp in the Heishui River, which can snipe the enemy fleeing westward. Road—this is a risky move, but there is no perfect strategy. Now that I have contacted Hu Fugui, it is safe for Zhaohui to retreat, but he will not. That is to say, Zhaohui has already occupied the overall situation at this time. If it is a dangerous move not to return to the old camp after kicking the camp, the slaves now conclude that the dangerous period has passed! The court should not give Zhaohui instructions on how to do it. One end encourages meritorious soldiers, and the other urges the delivery of food and vegetables day and night. The soldiers are full. , so that we can work hard to fight!"
"Since you said that our army has taken the initiative," Qianlong asked in deep thought, keeping his eyes on the map, "why didn't you take advantage of the momentum and attack?"
"The slave is just speculating, and cannot prepare a detailed explanation." Agui said, "As far as this situation is concerned, it is obvious that Zhaohui would rather suffer a little bit than let the enemy flee westward. If he can't go to war, maybe the military supplies are not enough, maybe It's Hailancha's army that hasn't yet formed a siege. The slaves predict that there will be news within three to five days..." After finishing speaking, he kowtowed.
"I'm afraid that Zhaohui will stick to the rules and Hai Lancha will not advance in fear of the enemy. This war will be troublesome."
Ah Gui kowtowed repeatedly on the spot, and said: "Zhaohui Hailancha was born in the military. It is true that he is not good at using words to cover up his achievements. Looking at their previous memorials, they actually won a big victory. They did not succeed in luring the enemy. Immediately." Liao Zhuren wrote because the master lost contact for a while, and was worried about responsibility. The slaves pledge their lives and lives to guarantee that the two generals Zhao Hai are not villains who are afraid of the enemy and pretend to be meritorious! "
"This is very good!" Qianlong clapped his hands and said with a smile, "Get up and write to the admiral of Xining immediately to speed up the supervision of food and grass. Zhaohui's army will run out of food for a day, and I will take his head to apologize for the three armies. He Shen wrote Send the letter to the Governor of Xi'an, and transfer the silver from the Xi'an Fan Treasury, purchase beef and mutton to make dry products, and supply them to the Hailancha army together with cold-resistant and transportable vegetables. The Tianshan Daying and Urumqi garrison would rather run out of food. Don't let him be a 'confucian general'!"
"Tie!" Ah Gui and Shen replied at the same time.
He Shen was relieved for a while: the money was transferred directly from the local treasury.The treasury of Xi'an, the Ministry of Households, and the Ministry of War settle accounts with each other, and there are transportation losses in the middle... The bad debts for the repair of roads in Yunnan and Guizhou can be filled in a pot to make a sloppy eye-this is the master of all ignorant accounts in ancient and modern China and abroad There is one thought in common: the more clues in the accounts, the better, and the more chaotic the better—one agreed, and then said: "Luoyang still has hundreds of thousands of catties of bamboo shoots and tens of thousands of catties of sucrose, and the slaves also transfer them to the soldiers to eat." .”
"It's not bad," Qianlong said with a broken face, "It's all shipped up, and you will settle the bill in a unified way in the future——Liu Luoguozi, just keep your head down, what are you thinking about?"
Liu Yong listened to them talking about military affairs, and kept thinking about his errands. After listening to Qianlong's questioning, he quickly recovered, took out his cigarette purse to start a fire, put it back, coughed and said: "I am thinking about Taiwan. Copper from Fujian was smuggled from Taiwan to Japan this year, and four thousand catties were confiscated, including tea, rhubarb, silk and porcelain. Fuzhou cannot embargo Taiwan, but Taiwan is far away from the emperor, and it is more difficult for Taiwan to ban the sea than Fujian Ten times, the sea ban was clearly issued by the imperial court, but in fact the ban has not stopped, this is a big omission!" He Shen listened, this meant that he was not doing his job well, and laughed beside him: "There is no way to do this. Last time I went back to Fujian The chief envoy Gao Fengwu came, and I talked with him for an hour, and I talked about banning the sea. He said that it has been doing well in recent years! Emperor Kangxi banned the sea, but in fact Taiwan has never banned it. The boats and department stores were shipped out, and the sea smugglers paid the money, and the people came back in sampans, and even the boats and goods were sold to Luzon and Japan. Ma Erjiazi came back from Malaysia last time, saying that the streets there are full of Han people, with five elements and eight patterns All the products sold in the work are mainland products, not smuggled, where did those things come from? So this matter should be strictly investigated!" He said lightly, and put the responsibility on Liu Yong, and wiped it off with a smile, " Mrs. Cao of the Lu Song Kingdom sent his son to Yangzhou to buy lacquerware, and even bought 3,000 pieces of tribute silk and satin from the inventory of the Nanjing weaving yamen. Look, it’s just a matter of muddle through.”
"This is actually what I'm talking about." Of course, Liu Yong understood what he meant when he heard it. Seeing Qianlong motioning for him to smoke, he thanked him with a bow, and said, "only talking about buying and selling goods, but actually selling goods." There are very few purchases when going out, even if the private trade is private, the meat rots in the pot, it is still cheaper for the people in the mainland. But the Widow Cao mentioned just now, she herself is the main criminal who escaped from the Gao Heng case-these bandits are similar to those in Taiwan. With the collusion of the unsuccessful gangsters and the incitement by the bandits, once something goes wrong, Taiwan is far away and thousands of miles away, so it will be extremely difficult to conquer and deal with the aftermath!"
Qianlong listened very attentively, nodded from time to time, and asked after a long time: "What are the symptoms now?"
"Lin Qingshuang is indeed in Taiwan and is still preaching." Liu Yong said quietly, "He has many aliases, Yao Qinzi, Guangcheng Fengzi, Huang Juying, Lin Shuangqing, Lin Qingwen, Lin Wenqing... In fact, his real name is Lin Shuangwen. He was originally from Pinghe County, Zhangzhou Prefecture, Fujian Province. In the 28th year of Qianlong’s reign, he moved to Dalidai, Changhua County, Taiwan. Your Majesty, in this place of Taiwan, Han people, mountain people, aboriginal people, and immigrants from the mainland live in a criss-cross pattern. Over the years, there have been many incidents of fighting against officials and killing officials. Overseas residents and local natives competed for mountains and land, and when they fought, tens of thousands of people gathered. So although it is rich, it is really the most difficult county to govern. The Lin family is in Taiwan. Having been in business for decades, Jiezhai Jianying is based in Changhua. In fact, he is a hero who can't be lost. The first time he infiltrated the mainland to rebel, and fled to Taiwan in an accident. The government knew that he was hiding in the Zhuluo Mountains to spread a cult, but they didn't dare to issue a ticket to arrest him. Why?" He looked up at Qianlong, then raised his thick eyebrows and said, " What I am afraid of is stirring up an incident, and it is very difficult to deal with the aftermath—Gao Fengwu defended Taiwan and wrote to his ministers saying that the people of Taiwan are "compassionate and brave, generous and tragic songs." It’s a compliment—in broad daylight, the county will issue a ticket to get someone, and the officials and servants will never return when they leave the city. Is there such a county in the interior?”
What he said was the truth, the news of Pan Kai's death had only been reported for five or six days.A man surnamed Pan was signing a mortgage at the Yamen, and suddenly the front hall reported that there was an unnamed corpse. He took four servants to the autopsy, and was surrounded by dozens of mobs as soon as he left the city. The officers and soldiers didn't even touch a thief.He Shen thought about the clip of the memorial, and felt chills in his heart, and said beside him: "Government orders do not come from the city walls, and public order is corrupted from the downtown area. It makes people shudder to think about it... this... is separated by thousands of miles of ocean... If something goes wrong, using troops far away from the water will not quench your thirst. It is better to take precautions before they happen. The slaves think that the government of Taiwan can be exempted from taxation for another year. On the one hand, it helps the robbers. We also need to rectify. The military, the government and the civil administration are both pronged, and the situation will be stabilized first. Please ask the emperor to order."
"The most important thing is to rectify the camp affairs." Qianlong said with a smile, "Heshen, you are in charge of the household department. Don't you know that Taiwan has been exempted from taxation for three years? It will be exempted again, and more money will be provided to help the robbers! Taiwan Farming the land for a while, and having sea trade, it’s not poverty at all. You’re already so rich, and if you add money to help, can you cure the source of the chaos?” He snorted, took a sip of tea, and stamped the cup on the case.Seeing that Heshen had eaten a hard nail, Ah Gui did not change his face and looked calm, just lowered his head and said "yes" carefully, secretly convinced that he had a thick head and thick skin, but also felt a burst of inexplicable pleasure, so he didn't dare to show any frivolity, because he sighed Said: "Actually, the emperor's words are very insightful! He Kun is actually talking about using money to buy peace, and it can be placed in other states and counties, except for Taiwan. Not only is it a bottomless pit, but the relief is tantamount to the court's obvious weakness, which encourages the bandits to rebel. The rampant arrogance of the people is no different from that of the enemy!" He first wiped a handful of mud to excuse He Shen, and then pointed out that He Shen was a statement that harmed the country, and He Shen's eyes jumped in shock, and he gritted his teeth and bowed his head to listen to him "There are three disadvantages in Taiwan's government affairs. One is that there are constant fighting with weapons, there is no big chaos, and small chaos is constant. The whole court is accustomed to it. The family members did not have a long-term plan to stay in the long run. They made money from the fat and vacancies to prevaricate the chief and Shangxian to finish the job; A lieutenant general, stationed in Taiwan and Changhua, has 12,670 soldiers. A lieutenant general of the navy commands 2,000 troops and is stationed in Penghu. The military attache cannot use money and food for civil affairs to make a fortune, so he uses warships to traffic Private goods, private salt, and inland trade, the soldiers who stay on the island of Taiwan are only four to five thousand permanent, and they also play gambling and prostitutes to escort private goods, and the money earned is paid to the chief on a monthly basis. Local officials have to rely on battalion soldiers to guard the yamen The city is peaceful and orderly, who dares to provoke this kicker, Mr. Qiu? The officials, bandits and soldiers are colluding and guarding against each other. Whoever is doing business seriously will not be able to stay there for a day. Chen and Chen have become cancerous because of each other! This is a Fujianese Everyone knows the undisclosed secret, and if someone else is the magistrate, he has to follow the old rules of Taiwan. Even good officials, like Cai Heqing and Huang Chaozong in the hands of Yongzheng, still have rules, and Qin Fengwu Gao Fengwu , is also a top-notch capable official, and he is only conservative, and officials below are not allowed to ask questions!" After speaking, he sighed again.
He listened to his long speeches with detailed explanations. At first, Qianlong could hold his head and nod silently in thought. Later, the more he listened to it, the more frightened he became. His brows had already withered, and when Agui finished speaking, he regained his composure. , playing with the Hanyu fan pendant in his hand, and said for a long time: "What you said was the last time Governor Chang Qing of Fujian and Zhejiang gave his speech. It makes sense. Officials in mainland China are also corrupt, and Taiwan is naturally conceivable. But for what you said, I can’t believe it. Foreign officials have described the situation in office as a mess. One is that accidents can move forward The second is that it is easy to see merit with a little governance, and the third is to reach out to the court for money and convenience. If you are old enough to do things, don’t be fooled by them. But with these three disadvantages, you must be vigilant. Fujian Province Huayi, Western affairs and Japanese affairs are complex and difficult to manage. Changqing is in Hangzhou, a little out of reach, and his talent seems to be a little weak. This is not just a matter of the prefect of Taiwan. I intend to set up a Fujian governor's yamen to manage important military and political affairs. Deal with it, calm down and calm down at any time, I'm afraid it will be better."
Agui and Shen couldn't help but look at each other, they didn't expect Qianlong to deal with it like this.Ah Gui thought of Li Shiyao almost immediately, and before he could speak, He Shen had already preempted him, bowed slightly and said: "The emperor's instructions are detailed! The more I think about it, the more I feel that the holy plan is lofty. This governor must be able to support the admirals of the land and water in Fujian. Yamen, the second is to be proficient in government and barbarian affairs. Once the military and government are grasped, they must be clean and promising. The servant recommends two people, one is Le Min from Guangdong and Guangxi, and the other is Haining from Fengtian Prefecture. Please make a decision." Agui heard It is clear that Le Min is in Guangzhou, rectifying Western affairs and banning education and smoking at the same time. People who are too busy to smoke can't make adjustments at all. In fact, what He Shen really wants to recommend is Haining.Just as he was about to speak, Qianlong murmured: "Li Shiyao did it too. Haining has never led a soldier, and it is his strength to be in charge of civil affairs. However, Li Shiyao has not been reinstated yet, and he is suddenly appointed to a high position. The court needs to give an explanation. Haining can be transferred to serve as governor. Let’s take care of the political affairs first. Taiwan’s military situation has been going on for many years, and it seems that there is no need to listen to the wind and the rain. Haining—this name is also good!”
"That's it!" He Shen said with a smile, "Haining, Haining, what's the big deal in Taiwan?" Agui heard the two of them talking, it was almost child's play, but it was Qianlong's golden words, so it's hard to refute. He pursed his lips and pondered for a moment, then said: "I think Li Shiyao's name is good too! Can I write a guarantee for the slave to ask him to temporarily serve in the Governor's Yamen? Then officially resume his post as governor. With political achievements, there will be less gossip."
"Fujian's lack is too conspicuous." Qianlong said with a smile, "Li Shiyao first went to Gansu to help with military affairs, and stepped on the stage before going. You don't want to protect Li Shiyao. It would be more appropriate for Liu Yong and Shen to protect capital."
This is very reasonable. Agui himself is a "guilt" status, and it is really inappropriate to protect others. It is well known that he is at odds with Shen Li Shiyao. It is easy for Li Shiyao to feel at ease if he protects the public.This arrangement is really seamless, the two couldn't help but be convinced, seeing Qianlong get up, hurriedly leave the seat and kneel down, they said in unison: "Slaves, please obey the holy edict!"
Qianlong stood by the white marble railing and watched them go out, waved his hand and called Wang Ren, and ordered: "Decree to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the house next to this pond to the north will be converted into a study. I read the booklets here every day when I wake up at noon - to meet the ministers." Back to Tanning residence. These four girls have been promoted to Zanshan female officials, and they are waiting in the study."
"Yes!" Wang Ren hurriedly responded, and then said, "I'm afraid the Ministry of Internal Affairs will invite the empress to order you to be promoted to a female official. This house is a summer palace, and it may need to be renovated for winter protection..." Qianlong thought about it. I wanted to report to the Queen Mother again, frowned helplessly, and said, "Don't ask for Yi's decree. This is my special decree. Let the Ministry of Internal Affairs issue a jade certificate to them with a seal. I have to worry about building the house? What do you do for food? "Wang Ren was frightened when he heard that his speech was not kind, and he repeatedly agreed: "The slave will undertake according to the order, and the master can rest assured!"
"Listen," Qianlong said, "I will skin anyone who dares to go out and talk nonsense!" After saying that, he turned and entered the side hall.
He Shen was full of mechanical thoughts, and still took a sedan chair to inspect the Yuanbei construction site as usual, and returned to Danning Judong study to see Liu Yong again, discussed the matter of recommending Li Shiyao to recover from the notebook, and then went to see the elder brother in charge Yan talked about the crime and silver income.After going in and out of the big account, I hurried out of the garden and took a sedan chair back home.
All the way in the sedan chair, he fell into deep thought.Qian Feng's going to Beijing was a big worry for him - he was busy building roads, building terraces, and rectifying copper mines in Guizhou. What's the rush to go to Beijing to report on his work?It is obvious that something went wrong with the 400,000 taels of silver in the Tongzheng, but this was transferred by the two departments of the military and households, and it was mixed with the money for buying marble in Yunnan. The Guizhou vassal was just a transit!What "symptoms" can be detected?If it has nothing to do with Heshen, how would Liu Baoqi know that "ICBC is two points higher than road construction"?Liu Baoqi is a member of Ji Yun, and he also clings to Yong Yan, and Wang Erlie and the others are "people of a while".Speaking so solidly, it is by no means chasing rumors.As the sedan chair flickered and slid, He Shen's squinted eyes gleamed faintly, and he remembered that Yong Yan had received him just now, and he was still so polite, with a coldness in his politeness, and even his smile was as pale as cold boiled water... and When Shen asked Fukang'an and Qian Feng, Yong Yan just nodded, and then tentatively asked the Yunnan-Guizhou Copper Government Envoy Yamen to allocate copper for making money. Yong Yan only said, "Silver used by the Ministry of War can be transferred from the Ministry of Households. Guizhou Road Construction Qian Feng I’m still happy, because Guizhou people can get their wages. But in Guizhou, it’s better to use money to make lunches. It’s a poor province, and the price of ICBC is slightly higher, so it’s still cheaper for them to save.” The meaning of "too expensive"...he thought about Qian Feng again.Cha Guotai’s vassal treasury in Shandong, in fact, it’s been a day. Liu Yongla and Kun went to Tai’an to see the Fengchan Monument, and Qian Feng killed him again in Jinan. the first major case.If it wasn't for Fukang'an's dispatch of troops to suppress the bandits, Liu Yong would be implicated to leave the provincial capital, and He Shen would not be able to turn the tiger away from the mountain to kill people even if he wanted to break his head!Thinking of Qian Feng's eyes when he returned to the provincial capital and heard that Guotai had been ordered to execute him--the eyelids trembled slightly, the hand holding the tea bowl trembled slightly, and he only glanced at He Shen in surprise--just like that. However, a soft sentence: "Master Liu is in Shandong, he seems to be a little impatient." Immediately, it was as quiet as a lake...Ji Yun went, and he still had letters with Ah Gui. The one who was brought down by Yu Minzhong's force is about to recover. Ah Gui slipped and fell, and it seems that nothing happened.He Shen sometimes felt that all the fists reaching out to him softened, but now he saw that these "softened" fists just shrank and stretched out without hesitation-these characters were far more powerful than him. He Shen thought much more... Just as he was thinking about it, he was so confused that his thoughts were uncertain. He Shen felt that the sliding sedan chair stopped slightly, and he closed his body before the sedan chair landed. Geshha said in front of the sedan window: "He Zhongtang, has arrived at the mansion!"
He Shen waited for Geshha to raise the curtain of the sedan chair, and stepped out of the sedan chair. He saw Liu Quan trotting out of the mansion, flicking the corner of his robe, and asked, "I asked you to find Ding Boxi and Jingchao Pavilion in the morning. Are they here?" ?”
"Here we are. They came here shortly after lunch." Liu Quan smiled, looking at He Shen's expression, and said, "They asked me what I had to do, and they didn't hear from you, so it's hard to say anything. Now I'm going to the west to wait It's on! Liu Zhangjing, who was released from the Military Aircraft Department, also came, Ma Xiangzu, Fang Lingcheng, Wu Shengqin from the Imperial Academy, and Cao Xibao from the Metropolitan Procuratorate just came to look for Liu Baoqi and said that he wanted to give him a farewell party. I also kept them. Talk to the study. Zhongtang, who do you see first?"
He Shen settled down. In fact, people like Ma Xiangzu, Fang Lingcheng, and others were all clean people who rarely interacted with each other, but he had family rules. Scholars from Fan Hanlin and Judicial Yamen were treated the same as senior officials from other provinces regardless of their rank.But at this time, he had something on his mind, and he didn't have any leisure time at all. He didn't want to chat with this group of people, because he said: "You can stay. But I'm too busy. I still have a few important business letters to write tonight, so I'll go into the inner room Wash your face and make a perfunctory meeting. You book a table in Hechun Building and ask Mr. Hu and the others to accompany you, so that you can send Baoqi the wind for me. Ding Boxi and Jingchao Pavilion will have dinner at the mansion, and tell them that they are going to Guizhou, clean up the road construction and stone and timber accounts." After saying that, he walked into the inner courtyard.
The upper room in the inner courtyard is very quiet, the shadows of autumn trees are swirling, the rustling of fallen leaves is very clear when the breeze sweeps the ground, and the sandalwood and medicinal fragrances for Buddha are mixed with the wind, making it even more secluded and secluded.He Shen knew at a glance that Mrs. Feng had just taken medicine and burned incense in front of the Buddha. Because of a change of mind, she went to the North Lower Courtyard to look for the eldest second aunt. The mother-in-law, the nanny, and the open-faced girl who held the key came down from the upper room in the north courtyard one after another, knowing that it was just a housekeeping discussion and the meeting was over.When everyone saw him coming in, they lowered their hands to their knees and bowed to one side to make way for him. He Shen ignored him and walked into the north room.The two maids were opening the window to let out the stale air in the room. When they saw him come in, they saluted. The older one, Qiuyun, said with a smile, "The second grandma is in the inner room! Auntie Wu just went to the south courtyard... ...Master, please tell me, can I ask Aunt Wu to come over?" Before He Shen could answer, the second aunt came out holding a long cigarette stick, and said: "Master still has to go to the South Courtyard anyway, Lianqing has a fever these days,这会子且不叫她吧！”说着便命丫头，“还不给老爷沏茶来？”和珅浑身乏透到骨头里，一屁股坐了端茶喝了一口，移时才道：“外头的事真真烦人，磨得人醋泡软了骨头似的！还是家里好，不回家我就定不住心……你怎么知道我还要去吴姨那里？”
“回到家老爷也是个忙人。”长二姑脸上带着抱怨，脚下不停取过座褥给和珅垫了背，又拧一把热毛巾递过来，似嗔似笑道：“老爷不说，当我们是瞎子？告诉你一句，好歹也当心点自己身子，老阴少阳最损人的了！”和珅一笑，顺势把手伸进她大襟下，抚那一对发面馍馍似的乳房，嘻笑道：“就你眼尖！那还不是妒忌？你比她还大一岁呢！咱两个那个……就不是老阴少阳了？”长二姑嘻笑着打落他手：“看叫人瞧见了吧！也没见你这样的，外头周周正正的，回来不论老少亲疏贵贱……逮住谁是谁！我要是太太，早不知闹到什么份上了呢！”
和珅只一笑。他确实是这个样，在外随和戏闹无所不至，爱钱不贪色；也许正为如此，回到府里无所不至，竟是个贪色不爱钱的角儿，嘻笑着，想起外头有客有事，见长二姑红着脸掩襟扣钮子，上去做了个嘴儿，说道：“当家婆娘儿，这府里除了个病秧秧太太，谁能迈过你去？我这会子忙，先出去见见人，回来再和你'老阴少阳'一番，如何？”
说罢要去，长二姑又叫住了他，说道：“刘全账上又过来三十六万，是进哪项账？吴姨姨昨晚说良乡那块庄子还短着八万；我说这钱不能动，得请示老爷再说，她倒没说什么，只瞧着不欢喜……她还不足意儿么？上回——”她没说完和珅便止住了，说道：“这我知道，吴姨的房地庄窝不入大账是我的话。刘全的是四十万，不是三十六万，这个钱一个子儿也不能动。回头再跟你说。”长二姑抿着嘴听，说道：“老爷说的是正理，不过防着像纪师傅那样儿抄家罢了。依我看，府里银钱收项也该收敛些子了。我粗算了一下，一天均拉下来十多万——吓人！”
“有那么多？”和珅停住了步，这就是说，和府敛财现在已经有了一千多万，这么庞大的数目他听着也暗自惊心，怔了片刻才回过神笑道，“还不是这座圆明园？园子修好了再想这进项后悔也迟了。我们不收，这笔银子就都流到别人腰里，这也是骑虎难下的局面——不妨的，谨慎些，除了议罪银子里头进项不停，凡有官员干谒进贡儿的一概不收。没有缺的官儿来拜，都要有点散碎银子给他们——不能超过十两，明白？”长二姑笑道：“晓得了，叮咛得耳朵长出老茧了！有些候补官儿也真下作，见有常例赏银，隔三错五就来走动，一二两三五两地接赏，也不嫌寒碜！”和珅道：“越是这一色越不能得罪，化小钱图买个平安人缘儿就是了。”说罢出院。
刘保琪和几个翰林清流在和珅书房里大说大笑十分热闹，都没有留意和珅进来。马祥祖正笑说：“这是相府书房，和相就是随和，大家好歹也自存些体面——瞧这屋里烟腾雾罩满地橘子核瓜子壳，和八大胡同翠袖楼刚吃过花酒似的，成什么模样——”说着一转脸，见和珅站在门口笑，便道，“和相来了！”众人便都起身道乏寒暄。吴省钦笑道：“学生们放肆，弄得和相书房乌烟瘴气的……”
“没干系没干系……”和珅满脸都是笑容，摆着手随意坐下，说道：“大家越是随便，就越是看我和珅自家人嘛！保琪在军机处我们就相与得好，你们是朋友，我们自然都是朋友。听家里人说你们要给保琪送行。这个东道我作得，可惜我还有公务，不能相陪。”刘保琪笑道：“方才贵已经来说过。我们几个穷措大今儿要吃大户了！既是您作东，我也不闹客气，要最好的八宝海席，十两一桌的！谁让您有钱呢？”和珅道：“那自然是了，平日想请还请不到你们呢！我有几个村钱，还不是皇上赏的几个庄子？指望那点俸，早他娘饿掉大牙了。也不瞒诸位，刘全管着园工，招呼个客人什么的，钱粮上头小来小去的账目随着工单就报销了，不然我也招架不起。”说着让众人，“这枇杷是他们才送来的，难为这季节几还有这东西，请大家尝个鲜。”——
他有说有笑亲切和气如同家人，曹锡宝和方令诚还是头一次到他府来，不禁心里暗自掂掇：“有名的笑和珅，果然名下无虚……”正思量着，和珅笑问：“这两位都见过面，只没有说过话，是在哪个部当差的？”曹锡宝一怔，才想到是说自己和方令诚，忙躬身道：“回中堂话，学生在都察院，纠劾司监察御史，曹锡宝。这位叫方令诚，和这位惠同济都在翰林院任庶吉士。”和珅偏着头想想，笑道：“都是久仰的了，和曹先生是在大理寺，你和几个刑部司官等着见堂官，我们握过手，惠先生和方先生是在纪晓岚府门口，我进去你们辞出来，一同打招呼说过话，都是一面之交。不过，方先生有一段风流佳话，还掺着曹先生一番玉成美意，我可是耳熟能详了哟！曹先生好文笔、好才学！”他这样说，马祥祖吴省钦和刘保琪还不觉怎样，曹锡宝等三人都是随众邂逅，与和坤一面之缘，点头即过的事，和珅都能一一记忆时日地址情形，他如此好记性，三人心中都不禁骇然。和珅恬然自喜，随意吃着枇杷，指着壁上字画道：“我是小丘八出身，肚里墨水不多，只喜爱结交清流名士，倒也不全为附庸风雅。在朝里管着钱粮，自觉在钱堆里钻着，满耳朵都是算盘珠子响，满眼都是银子戮秤，回来看看这些字画能清心寡欲，洗洗这身铜臭！”说着又笑，“诸位大方之家，看这些字画以为如何？没有假的吧？”
众人随他手指看，有董香光的画，有吴梅村、熊赐履、高士奇、张廷玉、傅恒、刘墉的……熙朝以来大名士傅青主、施愚山、方苞的也都应有尽有，最为珍贵的除了邹思道的“静气通神”还有伍次友的“野芦掩渡”——大内三希堂里也极罕见的名人之作——也悬在北壁显眼处。原来这群人初入书房时矜持，后来送上果脯点心又忙着噱笑说话，人人心想和珅是个市侩，谁也没料到满壁图书都是绝世珍品——只是名人字画太多，书房虽大，挤挤捱捱满墙都是，布置得欠雅，不像书房，倒似关帝大廊庙前摆卖的旧字画棚儿似的。但此时谁肯说破？只刘保琪笑指西壁一帙字说道：“这是纪中堂的字了，原来挂在北壁的，现在到了西边。”
“是刘墉说这字写得寻常，家里人就挪了地方儿。”和珅听刘保琪话中有话，似指纪昀配去新疆，字也到了“西边”，却只皱了皱眉头，谈笑自若说道，“是你不留心，这字画隔几个月都要重新布置一下的。那一幅是刘墉的，现在也挂到了西边。”吴省钦端详着那幅字，见是斗来大两个“竹苞”，良久一笑，问道：“是丰绅殷德世兄入宗学时纪公赠写的。果然不好，不但字寻常，意思也是恶作剧，书房里不挂也使得的。”和珅不禁诧异，问道：“为甚的呢？”吴省钦只笑着摇头，曹锡宝却拊掌笑道：“这是骂人的话——是说中堂家'个个草包'！”
这一说破，众人都醒悟过来，不禁都莞尔发笑，和珅一时也明白了，也就讪笑，说道：“昔日高江村骂索额图、骂明珠，一路骂着升进康熙爷的南书房。纪晓岚诙谐滑稽，有高士奇遗风，我和珅又何愧于明珠呢？”这是很得体的解嘲之语了，大家笑着附和，转了别的话题。因说及上路的事，和珅叫过家人，命“带这几位大人去入席，把海宁送我的洮河老醪带两坛去，北京市面上的回煞老烧干性子太烈，保琪还要上路，不能害酒”。于是众人纷纷起身告辞。
“中堂别忘了答应我的事，”刘保琪一边打躬作辞，正容微笑道，“明儿下午我离京，走前我再见刘全一面。”和珅笑道：“我就不为相，也是胳膊上跑马拳头上立人的人。已经和刘全打过招呼，呆会儿他也去给你送行——你怎么下午才走，看的吉时么？”刘保琪道：“我不相信那些个。从园里辞出来时遇见内务府老夏，他说钱沣道儿上犯了痰喘，皇上下旨叫大医院开方子赐药，说内务府要送药去，也想和我同行，也为我是学政，驿馆里吃饭供应好些……”
他没有说完，和珅已经呆了，目光幽幽闪着盯视前方不语，刘保琪从没见过他这样子的，笑道：“我是在想，钱大人瞧着蛮结实的，怎么说病就病了？老夏，是不是夏百春？”刘保琪笑道：“是。”和珅道：“我在山东，那里出的荆条花蜜，最能定喘养肺的了。你告诉夏百春，叫他派的人来我府一趟，给东注先生带些。你也问问太医，看用药要当心点什么，道儿上的事麻烦，谁背着房子走路呢？我在甘肃道上落个病根，至今一遇天儿冷或积了食，干脆就是束手无策！”
众人听了无话答讪，各自辞了出去。和珅看着渐渐麻黑上来的暮色，在书房独自思量片刻，踱了出来，已见刘全从下房偏门中出来，便道：“他们已经去了，你再呆一会子也去，代我劝几杯酒——你和丁伯熙敬朝阁他们怎么说的？”
“我说了贵州修路款项银子的事，要他们到贵州藩司衙门去核对账目。”刘全对和珅说着，见几个丫头过来，吩咐道，“把书房打扫干净，先开窗透透风，再关窗用百合香好生熏熏。”他顿了一下才又回，“——别的话没见着您，没法子往深里说。”
和珅听了点头，背着手游着步子径至新辟的西花园，看着晚色中变得斑驳杂淆的园景不言声，刘全知道这主儿正挖空心思想主意，也不吭声在身后亦步亦趋。半晌，和珅问道：“咱们新府邸正房起建，统算下来用了多少银子？”
“不到五万两吧……”刘全万不料他问出这么一句话，有些摸不到头脑，怔了一下回道，“单是房里铺地的金砖就用了一万多，起墙也用的水磨临清砖，这就费老了……”
“不行，一定要实惠好用，外边要看着平常。”和珅一摆手道，“金砖已经铺了，将来严严实实铺上羊毛毡毯，又好看又实用，瞧着也不奢华。临清砖金砖都是御用贡品，你摆出来给外人看？外边全用青灰浆拌糯米汁子料墁平了，用白灰勾出砖样儿来，再种上紫藤萝、金银花，爬上牵牛、爬山虎这些，密密栽种，用绿篱笆把墙护起来，絪缊峥嵘的也有些个气象。没的浅薄了，叫人说出个'暴发户'来，什么意思呢？”
刘全没想到和珅说出这么一大套来，和自己心里想的事满拧。看看周匝都是民居，灰霭霭的西半天宛似一堆烧成余烬的炭，斑驳暗红的光也在慢慢消融。满空中各家炊烟都弥漫开来，还隐隐散逸着饭香，不时传来小孩子捉迷藏的嬉闹声和零星的犬吠。见和珅在园心花亭旁站住，刘全才明白他是怕隔墙有耳，不由的佩服和珅心细如发，便在旁垂手竖耳，听和珅又轻咳一声，知道他要说话了。
“钱东注在道儿上病了。”和珅不咸不淡说道，“皇上赐药，要派人送去。”
刘全一阵兴奋，盯着和珅看他脸色。但和珅的脸淹在苍冥的暮色中，根本看不出神气。在沉默中刘全也冷静下来，喃喃说道：“既是姓钱的病了，怎么爷不晓得？——是听他们几个说的吧？”
“我想的也是这件事。”和珅仿佛在嘘出自己心中的郁气，徐徐说道，“有很多事一时想不明白。比如说这几个进士，方令诚和曹锡宝从不登我的门的，上次于敏中召曹锡宝说纪昀的事，听说他说私门不议公事，顶了回去。今晚，恰恰是今晚，这几个人就联袂而来？……这有没有文章呢？”刘全想着他的话，一阵惊悚，旋又自失地一笑，说道：“老爷官越大权越重胆越小了。我觉得您想得太深了。做了京官想外任，点了翰林盼学差，当了小官望大官，不和您套近乎成么？钱沣我想也不是大病，若是病重军机处也就知道了，赐药也要六百里加紧的。皇上若真的不放心您，连钱沣进京也不知会，防您还不容易？”
和珅不动声色听着，良久一叹笑道：“谁叫咱爷们心里有病呢？事事都像你这样想，早就出事了！皇上信任，你能保十五爷也和皇上一样？我再受信用，能和十五爷比？我很疑这几个清流是十五爷和刘墉，不定还有阿桂，他们商量了派这几个傻书生来打我的磨旋儿！”
刘全听傻了。
“原来的办法不能用了。”和珅阴郁地说道，“但钱沣得病是千载良机，不能错过。你叫几个太医，最好是给钱沣看过病的，商酌一个方子，我也要给钱东注送药！”
“爷！皇上赐药，你送药，钱沣肯吃您的药？”
和珅笑起来：“这事明日我还要告诉阿桂，军机处也要送药。大家都送，钱沣肯定吃皇上的药。”
刘全看着他发愣。
“明天上午把送药的太监叫来。”和珅哼了一声，“还是要在御赐的药里作文章……明白？”
“明白！”刘全一下子灵醒过来，声音大得吓了自己一跳
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