Chapter 44 Chapter 44

While Wu Liuyi and He Zhiming were discussing in the secret room, several people in the Heshou Hall of Aobai Mansion, the Assistant Minister of Government, were also searching their brains.The domestic theater troupe in the opposite water pavilion was doing their best on the stage, and the figures in the play were shaking on the frozen water, but no one was in the mood to watch, and they couldn't hear a word. Aobai, Banbulshan, Namo, Taibitu, Ge Chuha, Ji Shi, and Murima all had red eye circles, but they were not tired.Aobai claimed to be ill a few years ago, and it has been more than two months.At this moment, he was half lying comfortably on the couch, closing his eyes and listening to everyone's discussion.

It has been decided to get rid of the third child in Qianqing Palace.Because Murima and Nemo are always in charge of the guards of the Qing palace.Kangxi had to go there almost every day for his daily court affairs, so it was perfect to do it here. Just now, Bumbleshan proposed to close the two gates of Longzong and Jingyun, and cut off the traffic in the palace, which aroused everyone's controversy. Murima disliked Ban Burshan's posture of waving the goose feather fan the most, stood up and said loudly: "The guards on duty in Chengqian Palace are all from us, why bother to make the third child suspicious?"

Contrary to his usual attitude, Taibitu said very calmly: "The situation in Yuqing Palace is unknown, what will we do if the other party is prepared?" "Liuqing Palace?" Ge Chuha said, "there is only one road leading to Jingyun Gate in front, if the youngest dares to go in, let's call all the guards from Qianqing Palace and Chengqian Palace, such a siege will trap him to death Already!" Ji Shi interjected unhurriedly: "No, no, no, this kind of thing can only be resolved quickly, and one step slower will become an eternal hatred." "Brother Ji Shi is right," Obai said suddenly, "therefore the palace gate must be sealed, and the most competent people must be employed to do this."

Namo said, "Master Taibitu is very suitable. You are the servant of the Ministry of War. Now you have the seal, and you have sent a sentry to guard the Jingyun Gate to support the Qianqing Palace, intercept the king's guards outside, and kill the fleeing eunuchs inside. What's more, those forbidden soldiers and You are familiar with it, as long as you pretend to say that someone is making trouble, everyone will follow you." "Me!" Taibitu was slightly startled, glanced at Bumbleshan, and said with a smile, "How can I take on such a big responsibility. The Nine Guards are all iron beggars. It is useless for him to refuse to let go or help each other." Nah."

"Having come this far, do you still want to retreat?" Ge Chuha raised his hand and said, "Behind you is an abyss!" "I don't want to retreat," Taibitu said coldly, "I'm telling the truth!" "Okay, okay!" Murima was a little impatient, "Ge Chuha is here to block the Jingyun Gate, is it okay?" "Okay, I'll block it!" Ge Chuha took it all in, "With me, I can't even close a door! Then Wu Tiegai should be dealt with by Tai Shilang!" There was a smile on Bumbleshan's face, "Zhongtang has sent this beggar for 100,000 silver! But Wu is definitely not worth buying for 100,000. As long as he can buy a slow-moving strategy, it is worth buying his slow-moving heart." .We don’t ask him to help me, as long as he is not prepared for me, I can rest assured about everything inside and outside.” He glanced at the people present, “I’m afraid it’s going to be too laborious. Yes. If you want to lead troops to take over the Nine Gate Admiral’s Mansion, once you have the military power, kill the iron beggar, and take care of the palace, then there is no one left.”

Aobai sat up straight and said, "If you don't get rid of this hidden danger, you will have to worry about future affairs." He coughed lightly, and continued, "After pulling out this nail, the sovereignty will be in my hands, and the palace will be in trouble for a while. It doesn't matter. Take your time and rely on it, with this credit, you are worth a county king!" The word "Junwang" hit the hearts of all present like an electric current, and everyone was shocked.Taibitu smiled embarrassedly and said: "I can't bear the king of the county. ——I will take over this yamen as an official of the Ministry of War at that time!"

"For you?" Murima also felt hot and jealous when she heard the word "king of the county", she took off her hat and said, "Who is in the eyes of the iron beggar? It's hard to tell if he ignores you. !" But Taibitu sneered and pushed back, "Brother Mu, do you think my sword can't cut off heads?" Seeing Murima's ambition to fight for merit, Bumble was afraid that they would cause disputes, so he quickly changed the subject, "Brother!" "Of course we can't let Master Tai go away empty-handed, of course he is an imperial envoy!" , lightly holding his short beard with his hand and giggling.

The important matter was agreed, and everyone felt relieved. When Fang was about to speak, a Goshha at the door ran out of breath and reported sweatingly: "Report, report to Zhongtang, Shengjia has arrived!" The air became like condensation, and the people in the room were so cold that their faces were brown, and they looked at each other, not knowing what to do. "How many people did you bring?" Bumble asked anxiously. "There are five in total. The slave is not allowed to report. He said he wanted to see the garden in Zhongtang, and he was talking and joking as he walked. I am afraid that we will soon arrive at the West Flower Hall. The slave is afraid that the master will not be prepared, so I dare to tell you first."

Obai had completely calmed down, and said with a smile, "Such fast legs! You all stay away, I'll pick you up!" "Where's Crooked Tiger?" Bumbleshan asked again. "He...he went out last night, and he hasn't...he hasn't come back!" Na Geshha was suddenly a little embarrassed, and he stammered. Aobai and Ban Burshan exchanged glances, and said softly: "You go and wait!" When Geshhafang withdrew, Ban Burshan changed his calm demeanor and hurriedly said to everyone, we will never Go this way, everyone go back to the house through the east corner gate! "Whispered a few words to Oboi again. He picked up the poison box and followed the crowd.

Kangxi's visit to Aofu this time was carefully considered.He felt that before making a big move, it is necessary to visit the minister who said he was sick and would not go to court, so as to create an atmosphere of harmony between the monarch and his ministers. First, it can stabilize the uneasy mood of foreign ministers and show that the political situation of the court is stable; second, it can show favor to China and foreign countries. , which shows Oboi's crime of treason; at the same time, it also saves future generations from saying that he, the emperor, "will be punished without teaching".It is Wu Liuyi's side, so that he can know that the current emperor is not a weak and incompetent person.For the sake of safety, Wei Dongting was secretly ordered to inquire beforehand, and it was true that there was no unusual movement from the imperial guards in Beijing.After all the preparations were completed and the records were recorded by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, they went straight to Aobai Mansion with ease, only Zhang Wanqiang, Wei Dongting, Mu Zixu, Hao Laosi, and Stubborn Donkey were brought with him.Wei Dongting was still very worried, and brought almost all the soldiers from Suoi's mansion, disguised as ordinary people, and scattered them around Ao's mansion.

At this moment, Kangxi was in great spirits. He wore a black fox fur crown on his head, a Tianma fur robe with a blue satin surface, a mandarin jacket with a stone and Qingjiang silk surface, and a bright yellow dragon buckle. He looked energetic and imposing. .A group of people walked and stopped in the garden, and Kangxi kept gesticulating, saying that the rockery on this side was well built, while the pavilion on the other side was built haphazardly.Wei Dongting and the others were sweating in their hearts. Arriving at the side of the water pavilion opposite the Crane Shouting Hall, the performance on the stage was in full swing. When I looked up to the other side, I saw a few maids standing far away on the east corridor outside the hall.Oboi was alone, wearing a camel cotton robe, a green satin mandarin jacket, and soap boots, with his legs crossed and half leaning on the bamboo chair, he was watching intently, but he didn't seem to see Kangxi and his party.When Wei Dongting wanted to greet him, Kangxi stopped him with a pull of his sleeve, walked around the pool and walked towards Ao Bai. "Xiang Anle!" Kangxi suddenly said behind his back. Obai was startled, turned around and saw that it was Kangxi, he stood up, kowtowed to the ground and said: "The old minister didn't know that the holy car was coming, and I didn't meet him in time, I beg for forgiveness!" "What's wrong with Qing!" Kangxi smiled and helped him up: "How are you?" Aobai waved his hand to stop the drama on the stage, and replied with a smile: "I have used the medicine given by the emperor, and it has achieved great results." He stretched out his hand to let Kangxi back into the Crane Shouting Hall. Wei Dongting entered the hall a few steps ahead, and carefully examined the furnishings inside.The furnishings in the hall are not very luxurious, there are nanmu bookshelves all along the wall, only a sandalwood bench in the middle of the hall, a few chairs are scattered around, and a gold-plated chime clock with a height of one person is placed in an inconspicuous place behind the door. It is the most luxurious luxury in the room.There is a large wooden couch at the front door, covered with orangutan felt, and two lacquered red embroidered felt pillows on both ends. It is reliable, can sit or lie down, and no matter what posture you are in, you can see the panoramic view of the opposite water pavilion.Wei Dongting secretly said, "This old man will really enjoy life!" Looking around, he saw something strange under the pillow on the west side, he stepped forward and touched it with his hand, he felt something hard, when he pulled it out, it was cold , Shiny, chilly wind-splashing long knife! " It just so happened that Oboi and Kangxi came in hand in hand, seeing Wei Dongting standing in front of the couch with a long knife in his hand, he couldn't help being stunned.Mu Zixu and the other three gasped, stretched out their hands to the waist knife, and looked at Oboi! Wei Dongting drew out the long knife, looked at the frightening sharp edge and asked, "Zhongtang! What... what does this mean?" Aobai was not panicked, he raised his head and smiled wryly: "If the emperor had informed in advance that he wanted to visit the servant's mansion, that would be enough to punish me for killing my family." Kangxi was taken aback for a moment, and then laughed loudly: "Little Weizi, you are a Han, how do you know our rules! We Manchurians never leave our swords, and our bodies never leave our swords. Since entering the customs, few people can obey like Ao Zhongtang. The ancestral system, I am about to issue an edict to take full responsibility—put it away soon!" Wei Dongting was skeptical, took out the scabbard, closed it, and hung it on the bookshelf close to him. Then he was startled and said with a smile: "I thought Master Zhongtang didn't want to ask Master and our brothers to go back!" "Huchen, with you as Zhao Zilong, are you still afraid of my Yellow Crane Tower? I entered the customs in the early years, and I dare not say that I have experienced hundreds of battles, but I also kill people like hemp. I have been ill in bed for half a year, and I often feel like ghosts and spirits. Disturbance. Someone taught me such a prescription for suppressing evil, put a knife under the pillow to suppress evil. It is strange to say, but it is quite effective. I don’t want to scare the holy car today.” Kangxi waved his hand, not allowing him to continue talking, and took advantage of the opportunity to sit on the west end of the couch.No matter how unruly Oboi was, he had to pretend to be polite at this time, so he sat down on the next chair and called out: "Suqiu!" Shi Jianmei promised, walked in slowly, and said all blessings to Oboi, raised her head in surprise to look at Kangxi who was sitting above her, and also knelt down to salute, and stood by with her hands down, Oboi ordered: "Come and see tea!" He hurriedly bowed and said, "Yes!" He lifted his foot and left. "No need!" Kangxi, who was sitting on the upper couch, said, "I will go to discuss something with your master. Besides, he is sick, and I am also taking medicine, so tea is not suitable." Jianmei looked at Oboi, she didn't have any intention of taking back her fate, she smiled and knelt down to say hello, but she still went.Kangxi looked at her back and said with a smile: "I don't even listen to what I say, it's amazing!" Aobai laughed and said: "I rule the family with military law, how dare she disobey orders? Besides, she doesn't know that you are the emperor!" Kangxi thought for a while and said: "I came to your house, firstly to look at your ailments; secondly, to discuss with you that there was a fire at Wanzi in Xihai and the imperial pavilion was burned down. Feng Mingjun, who was patrolling the yamen, was at fault. , I thought it would be enough to issue an order, so why must it be lowered?" "Xihaizi is an important place in the imperial garden, and the palace is strictly forbidden. Not only Feng Mingjun, but also the old officials are also to blame for this kind of thing. How can we forgive without authorization?" "Punishment is acceptable," Kangxi insisted. "The crime should be punished heavily. If the punishment is heavy, he will not be convinced. For this reason, it is too much to ask him to be vacant. I think that half a year's salary will be enough." Aobai laughed and said, "Eighty taels of silver, what kind of punishment is that! I haven't laid the foundation for a long time, no matter rewards or punishments, we must be strict, so that I can teach him in future generations. For Feng Mingjun and his ministers, don't let him be vacant, transfer him to be a Nine admirals are enough." "Oh..." Kangxi asked, "The current admiral of the Nine Gates is..." He seemed to be unable to remember for a while. "Wu Liuyi!" Oboi smiled secretly, leaned forward a little, and replied, "He was a famous tiger general during Taizong's time. It's a pity that someone told him that he had something to do with the former Ming and Tang kings when he was in Nanyang, so he has been wronged to this day. .” "Some people actually believe such pretentious words!" Kangxi couldn't help sighing. "That's why I think this position has really wronged him, so I plan to transfer Wu Liuyi to the Ministry of War as a temporary servant. Feng Mingjun will fill in his vacancy." These words are indeed impeccable.Kangxi twirled the pearl in his hand and muttered silently. Seeing Jianmei bring tea from a distance, he got up and said, "This is not an urgent matter. You can ask them to draft an imperial edict first, and I will discuss it later. You are too tired today." Let's talk about it in a few days." Then he was about to get up, "Today I have to go to Zhongcui Palace with the Empress Dowager to worship Buddha!" Aobai hurriedly got up and said, "It's still early! The emperor will not come easily when the incense sticks will arrive. When it arrives today, the family is full of glory. How can you not even have a sip of tea?" Seeing that Jianmei had already entered, he said, "Suqiu, this is the time. It’s the Lord Long Live today, don’t hurry up and serve tea!” When Jianmei heard this, she hurriedly knelt down, raised the tray above her head with both hands, and said with her right knee, "I didn't realize that it was Long Live Lord, please come here to invite Jin An! Please have tea!" "Forget it," Kangxi said, while reaching out to pick up tea from the top, "but I'm taking medicine these days, so I don't like tea. Good intentions are hard to get rid of, I just have to watch it." Aobai said, "It's okay, although the Holy One is very honorable and noble, I'm afraid he has never tasted this tea." He seemed to take one of the cups indifferently, took a sip and said, "This tea is called 'Daughter's Tea'—— Hearing this, Kangxi laughed and said, "What's so rare about my daughter's tea? I'll ask Zhang Wanqiang to reward you with a load tomorrow!" ——Ah, this tea is also known as 'Guizhen Tea'". Aobai added, "It is picked from Junshan Mountain in Hangzhou.When the spring tea is spit out, an unemployed girl in her boudoir, exposed to dew and stepping on the frost in the morning, selects a few pieces of the top-quality pointed flag, and holds it in her mouth after picking it.Only a good son-in-law can taste it when he first arrives at the door of the Yue family.The rest are rarely even seen.The minister first supervised the south of the Yangtze River, and paid thousands of taels of gold, but only got more than two catties. Where did Da Nei find a load to give to the minister? " Aobai spoke so seriously that everyone in Heshou Hall was speechless after hearing it. "It's really unheard of!" Kangxi smiled, picked up the cup to look at it carefully, and said doubtfully: "It may not be like what you said!" Aobai laughed loudly: "It's a pity that you are the emperor, but you don't know how to drink tea! This tea is different from ordinary tea: once brewed, the taste is light and clean; The cup is full of red clouds. It will be boring to drink it for the fourth time." He said with great interest while tasting the tea in his hand.Even Mu Zixu, a rough man, was dumbfounded. Kangxi was still hesitating, should he drink this cup of tea?But Wei Dongting came up to greet An with a smile and said: "Boudoir tea has no husband, and slaves have no wives. I beg the master to reward this tea for slaves to drink!" Kangxi laughed and said, "Forget it." Wei Dongting knelt on one knee, took the cup with both hands, Lifting his neck and gulping it down, he said with a smile, "There's no need to flush it twice or three times!" "Okay!" Obai said with emotion, "Miss Wei is so quick-tempered! I'm not afraid to eat my daughter's tea and meet Raksha at five o'clock!" Wei Dongting said with a smile: "Master Zhongtang is not afraid, why should I, Wei, be afraid? Ya!" Kangxi looked up at the sky, and said: "It's getting late, let's go back, so that the Empress Dowager won't worry about it." "That's good!" Aobai said solemnly, "The Holy Majesty visited the servant's mansion today, it was really prosperous, and the slave's serious illness was healed, this is all due to the emperor's grace. In a few days, the servant will be in the court. Thanks again, Lord Ron!" Kangxi also leaned forward and said: "The four assistant ministers left by the late emperor, you are the only one who can use it now, and you can recuperate with peace of mind and take good care of yourself." After finishing speaking, Kangxi took the five people and walked away.