Chapter 24 6

--six-- "Boom"!Jidu's iron-bowl-sized fist slammed on the ebony coffee table. The bowl holder, tea bowl, and bowl lid jumped up so high that they fell down and were smashed to pieces. The light brown milk tea splashed everywhere, and also splashed all over Jidu's body. .However, he didn't feel anything, he stared at the tiger's eyes, the veins on his forehead and thick neck bulged, and shouted loudly: "What? Withdrawal of the government? Damn it!" With his hands behind his back, he strode quickly in the middle hall Walking, it is clearly a restless tiger locked in an iron cage!He was panting heavily, his swarthy face turning the color of a pig's liver.He stopped suddenly, and added angrily: "Dare to touch the Dafa of the ancestors?...The emperor has drunk the ecstasy soup of the barbarians!" Oboi stood on the left side, as he always showed, with a serious face Upright, unassuming, and not easy to speak.Suksaha standing on the right is calm and kind, with a smile on his lips, always giving people a friendly impression.He smiled and persuaded: "My lord, don't get angry. The emperor just had such an idea, said a few words casually, and didn't mean to do it immediately..." "No!" Ji Du stretched out his big palm and said harshly : "Your Majesty, I know that once you have made up your mind, the Eight Banners will not be able to pull back!... Withdrawing the government and changing the cabinet, isn't this obviously throwing away the ancestral system and changing to the Han custom and the Ming system? You two are also ministers of state affairs, Withdrawing from the administration, where are we going to go?" Suksaha thought about it, and said: "Listen to the emperor's wishes, the princes have worked hard and made great achievements, and they are supported by dignified positions and generous salaries, which have been passed down from generation to generation; ministers can join the cabinet As a university scholar, he is still the top rank..." "Han custom! Han custom! Han custom!" Jidu roared three times in a row, each one becoming more angry, and the eaves of the hall seemed to be trembling slightly: " Our Eight Banners of Manchuria, the heroes are unrivaled, the barbarians are our lowly slaves, now...forget it! Before he withdraws from the administration, I will resign from the administration tomorrow! Who will suffer from this kind of embarrassment!" Su Kesaha smiled lightly, He whispered: "My lord, if there are more people resigning from the deliberation, the emperor may not withdraw from the deliberation..." "What? What did you say?" Ji Du was stunned and asked hastily.

"I thought, the world is not peaceful now, how can there be no Eight Banners that are invincible?" Jidu slapped his head and suddenly realized: "Oh, I understand! Sukesaha, you are really the brains of our Manchuria!  … I didn't expect the emperor to indulge in the customs of the Han Dynasty, and even disregard the feelings of brothers and relatives!" Aobai was silent for a long time, and then he said slowly and solemnly: "My lord, it's no wonder the emperor. If it wasn't for Dole Dagon is so good at it that it almost endangers the throne. How could the emperor be so vigilant? When it comes to family affection, the emperor is very serious. The emperor will soon select several princesses to be raised in the palace, and add the princess to eat the princess's salary. The emperor personally told me Said that the prince and his son have contributed the most to the country, and two princesses under the prince's name should be selected to enter the palace!" Oh? "As expected, Ji Du's anger subsided a little, he was silent for a moment, and said resolutely: "I see, you go, I have my own way! "Before leaving, Sukesaha asked a few more words: "Prince, it is not a trivial matter to resign from politics.

In case the emperor loses his temper and really approves your diction, it will be difficult for you to ride a tiger.But it is enough to let the wind out slightly so that the emperor can hear it. "Jidu said with a half-smile: "No wonder people say you are good at distinguishing facial expressions and observing the direction of the wind, as expected. "Sukesaha's face was slightly red, and he laughed. Oboi glanced at him sullenly. A straight-hearted person like Jidu has always looked down on Sukesaha. But in the current situation, he has to admire his judging the situation. Ability, a few words that are neither sour nor cool, sour and cool, are expressing Jidu's complex psychology.

After seeing off the two interior ministers and ministers of state affairs, Ji Du walked back to the apse sullenly, and laughter came from Fujin's residence. "Sister, I don't know how to make that eight-treasure duck in their family. It's really delicious!" This is the voice of a side Fujin, obviously speaking to Fujin. "Not only Babao duck, but the roast duck is also very good. It's rare that it's so rotten, and my useless teeth can eat it well and taste delicious." This is Fujin's voice with a smile. Another side Fujin cheered happily: "I asked, it's called Nanwei Roast Duck, there is also Braised Pork in Wine, what else is it called, what Dongpo Pork, I've never seen it before! It's someone from Jiangnan looking for it. The chef who came here cooked it... Sister, why don’t we buy a few barbarian chefs for our family? Roast mutton, boiled meat, it’s enough!” Yes, the banquet in Prince An’s Mansion is really different. He also ate a mouthful and his stomach was full, and he praised him, and the female relatives admired him, didn't he feel the same?

"It's not just for food. Look at the fan that people use, tsk tsk, why is it so beautiful? That ball of silk fan, the fragrant sandalwood fan, ouch, as long as you cover your chin obliquely like this, the jade pei His tassels are swaying like this, and then he purses his lips and smiles like this..." Fang Fujin must be posing and making expressions, which caused the women to laugh, "Don't laugh, I can't learn well. But just like this, no matter how ugly a woman is, Captivates men too, right?" The women giggled wildly. "Er Niang, Er Niang!" In the laughter, San GeGe tried his best to suppress the voices of the crowd: "The robes of others are different from ours!

It is thin and soft. It is said that it is not embroidered with flowers, but there are bright flowers shining on it. When you walk, the wind blows again. It looks so beautiful!But our clothes are so thickly embroidered and hard as iron! ..." "Gege, tell your Ama a good word," the first side Fujin encouraged: "The clothes are all specially bought from Hangzhou and Suzhou.As long as you, Ama, nod your head, it won't be easy for our government to send someone to Jiangnan! "Emiang, go tell Ama!" "Sangege asked his mother, and Fujin smiled and agreed. "Sisters, please take a look." Fang Fujin, who was talking about fans just now, said with a smile: "This is what Wang An, Fang Fujin, taught me, and it was also passed down from the south of the Yangtze River. This way of applying powder, this way of rouge...it is called peach blossom makeup when it is done like this. Then it’s like this...it’s called wine halo makeup. If it’s like this...a thin layer of powder is added at the end, it’s called Feixia makeup." "Oh!" The women exclaimed from the bottom of their hearts.Someone said softly: "After all, the barbarians have lived in the country for a long time, and even the names are so beautiful: peach blossom makeup, wine halo makeup, Feixia makeup..." "It's not just that, people will tidy up when they are sick. Look, that's it... ...Cut three pieces of bright red silk, dip them in ointment, and stick them on the temples and between the eyebrows... Sisters, please look, how pretty! This is called sick makeup, don't be a coquettish look, it's even more lovable, isn't it? ?” “Oh, these barbarians!…” The women were amazed.This sentence does not contain the usual contempt and ridicule, but a kind of indescribable admiration.

As soon as Jidu stepped into the door, such a scene came into view: Fujin reclined on the couch in the middle, watching and listening with a smile, and the four chairs on both sides were the seats for side Fujin and San Gege.On the second side, Fujin is pulling her personal maid to stand in the middle to perform for everyone. There is a mess of powder and rouge on the coffee table, and some red silk debris is scattered on the ground.The waitress, who was used as an exhibit, had a light pink face, the so-called Feixia makeup, and the round red satin paste on the eyebrows and temples, which was as big as a fingernail, really looked pretty and delicate, as if she had changed. one person.Even Jidu couldn't help but look at her a few more times.

When the women saw the prince coming in, they hurriedly greeted him.The maid knelt down and kowtowed, then retreated in panic.Seeing the prince's complexion, all the women suppressed their smiles and dared not speak out. Only Fujin accompanied the smiling face and asked the prince to sit down and talk. Ji Du was still standing in front of the door, looking at his in-laws in turn with gloomy eyes.He tried his best to suppress the fire, and said in a sarcastic tone: "What were you doing just now? So happy, so energetic? " The women lowered their eyes, and no one dared to answer.

Suddenly, Jidu couldn't control himself, and yelled: "You guys are drinking ecstasy soup too! You bastards! Get out of here! Get out of here!--" Fang Fujin and San Gege were terrified, kneeling down quickly, and hurriedly Hastily backed out.Ji Du was not willing to give up, and chased and cursed at their backs: "If you dare to imitate the savage, I will expose her shortcoming!" The clogs of the clogs made a noise, and the women slipped away quickly. Sangege also fell, and was dragged up by a side Fujin and ran away. In the blink of an eye, they all disappeared between the corners and walls of the tall hall.

Still angry, Ji Du turned his face and reprimanded Fujin: "Look at how you pampered them! Those monsters of the Nanmanzi actually found their way into my house. What are you talking about? You don't care, Instead, let's go blind with them!" Fujin humbly persuaded: "My lord, don't be angry. Eating and dressing are trivial matters, why should you be so serious? Besides, who doesn't like to dress up among women? Don't they dress up for you? Is it worth getting so angry?" "I don't want to watch it! This is the sound of the subjugated country, the makeup of the subjugated country! Do you understand? Our Manchu family must strictly abide by the ancient ancestral traditions, and we must not touch this Han customs at all! You are in charge of the house It's an internal matter, you have to blame if the atmosphere is bad!" Fujin was upset in his heart, but he didn't dare to show it, and after a moment of silence, he said slowly and gently: "I just praised them for their good cooking. Didn’t you say that eight-treasure duck and Dongpo meat are better than boiled white meat?” Seeing that Jidu couldn’t answer for a while, she said softly: “If we all live according to the customs of our ancestors, we should still eat them.” Going back to the deep mountains and old forests, roasting yellow lamb legs over a fire, why live in this high hall and eat rice with fine flour and white rice, fried and fried vegetables?" Ji Du choked on a few words.He became even angrier, staring and pointing at Fujin's nose: "You know what mothers-in-law and mothers do! Customs are a big deal, do you understand?" He reached into his arms, took out an oiled paper bag, and threw it at Fujin, sternly Said: "I think you forgot. Read it to me!" Biting his lip, Fujin opened the paper bag that still had Ji's body temperature, took out the white silk with Manchu script written on it, knelt down on the felt mat on the ground, Spread the white silk and read word by word.

On the white silk is a copy of the memorial to the Shunzhi Emperor when the old Prince Zheng and Jierhalang, Jidu's father, were dying of illness.This memorial can be seen everywhere in Prince Jane's residence.It is on the sandalwood screen behind the throne of the so-called Yin'an Hall; in the main hall of the Guanshe building where you practice riding and archery; in the living room;This is not enough, you have to bring it with you and never leave it.The current scene has been repeated more than a hundred times in Prince Jian's residence.His son is so loyal and unswerving, Prince Zheng knows it, and he should rest in peace. It's only been three years since Prince Zheng passed away, who in Prince Jian's mansion can't memorize this memorial by heart?Not to mention Fujin! "... At the beginning of Taizu's business, he discussed political gains and losses with the four major belors and the five ministers every day, consulted and visited the sufferings of scholars and people, and communicated with each other from top to bottom, with little obstruction, so he was able to sweep away the heroes and promote the great cause. "Taizong inherited the Datong, and he talked with the kings Baylor from time to time, admiring loyalty and uprightness, recording merits and abandoning faults, all edicts must be requested to follow the people's hearts, and they will last for a long time. He also thought about the lack of military equipment, and he went out to shoot and hunt from time to time. Kings Baylor set up a lot of wine and took pleasure in excellent plays. Emperor Taizong said angrily: "Our country is in Zhaoxing, governing bows and arrows, and armor soldiers, and treats soldiers as innocent. The old man fights to die, and every battle must be conquered. He is often afraid that future generations will abandon the honesty and follow the customs. Chinese customs, that is, fornication. If today's generations are so desolate and happy, if they want the prosperity of the country, how can they get it?The minister of dispatch, Sony, repeatedly issued an edict. "Today, the emperor has edicted all ministers, big and small, to speak their minds, and the ministers think that to rule the world, there is no need to rely on faith. The former sympathized with the Manchurian officials and people, and those who heard about it were happy.The heir served to build the Qianqing Palace, but the imperial edict was not believed, so how could he make the people?Fu Qi imitated Taizu Taizong, when he discussed the gains and losses of political affairs with the kings and ministers in detail, they must discuss the best, and then issue edicts, follow the law to implement the people's trust, and teach the two saints to be strong..." After finishing reading, Fujin will The white silk was held in both hands and handed over to Jidu, who caught it and asked emphatically, "Do you remember? Fujin replied lightly: "Yes."remember. " "Get up!" "Jidu didn't look at Fujin, he folded the white silk piously and carefully, wrapped it up, and put it back in his arms solemnly. Seeing that he sat down calmly, Fujin tentatively said: "I have something to tell you, see What to do. ""Say it!" "Tage Erniang said that An Wang Fujin wanted her ugly..." Fujin carefully looked at Jidu's face: "I have never been stingy when my relatives want a family of three or five. But Yue Le's family... I don't know how deep it is, so make up an idea! ""Yue Le... Yue Le," Ji Du frowned and muttered in his mouth. Fujin knew that he and Yue Le had a bad relationship, and more than once scolded Yue Le at home as an unworthy descendant who forgot his ancestors. From the beginning, it was a bit strange to see him meditating like this when Ji Du simply refused and then cursed. Jidu strode back and forth in front of the window twice, stopped suddenly, put his hands on his hips, and said loudly: "How can I only give you one bite? If you want to shoot, you need ten bites! Pick the good ones, pick the strong ones, don't be stingy!  … Speaking of it, ten mouths are too cold. Go and pack ten catties of Liaodong ginseng, ten boxes of deer fetal paste, and a string of high-quality Dongzhu, all of which are treasures from our hometown!" He waved a big furry hand vigorously , very boldly: "Use the treasures from our hometown as the officiant gift, and the ten people will count as a bonus! How about it, isn't this birthday gift considered generous?" Fujin looked at him puzzled, and whispered: "You... just returned I am furious about forgetting the ancestral system and close to the customs of the Han Dynasty, so why..." Ji Du raised his head and laughed, and laughed heartily, and then said: "Women are short-sighted, how can they figure out the trick! King An is always his own Brother, after all, he is also a king who discusses politics, understand?" At dawn, the Hall of Mental Cultivation was extremely busy, and in the dim light, there were many figures, coming and going in a hurry, all getting up, washing and running for the emperor.The emperor did not summon his concubines during the night, so there should be fewer things to do in the morning.But today is not an extraordinary period, but the Qianqing Palace is listening to the government, and the emperor has to put on a full set of court clothes solemnly. There is another layer. After the fourth son of the emperor left, the emperor's temper was particularly violent. It was common for eunuchs to be whipped, so everyone had to be extra careful and busy. A little eunuch served fragrant tea, and Fulin, who was about to finish dressing, drank it as soon as he received it. He spit it out with a "poof", raised his eyebrows, and smashed the tea cup with the saucer and lid without thinking, the little eunuch In a blink of an eye, it hit his shoulder, and his whole body was steaming, filled with tea and tea leaves, and the tea set was smashed to pieces.Fulin scolded angrily: "Damn it! Who let you drink such hot tea? Will it burn me to death?" The little eunuch was so frightened that he only kowtowed, unable to speak. "The more urgent the matter is, the more you useless things will be delayed! What's the use of raising someone like you!..." The chief eunuch knelt down quickly: "Long live God, calm down, long live God, he just came to the Hall of Mental Cultivation as an errand, Forgive him this time!..." "Get out!" The chief eunuch hurriedly pushed the trembling little eunuch to thank the emperor, and hurriedly retreated. "Chaozhu! Chaozhu!" Fulin shouted impatiently again.The eunuchs looked at each other in blank dismay: The eunuch Guan Chaozhu was not in the bedroom. Seeing the emperor's impatience, they were all sweating for him.Fulin was so angry that he gritted his teeth and was about to scold the chief eunuch, but he heard a cry from the front hall: "Long live Lord, Chaozhu is here!" , holding up high the string of coral beads that Fulin wanted.Fulin snatched it and kicked it. The eunuch stumbled, got up again and crawled respectfully, not daring to move. Fulin scolded: "What's wrong with me? Excuse me! I'll take care of you all!" The eunuch in charge of Chaozhu hurriedly replied: "Long live Lord, calm down! I really couldn't find it in the palace, and the slave was so anxious that I ran to the warm pavilion in the front hall to look for it. Long live Lord was delayed, Slave deserves to die, slave deserves to die!" He slapped himself repeatedly, making crackling noises. Fulin suddenly remembered that he had put this red coral pilgrimage beads, which he thought would bring him good luck, in the treasure chest when he went to Xinuang Pavilion the day before yesterday.He didn't say anything else, and glared at the eunuch, and under the guidance of the imperial guards, he went to Qianqing Palace. The other eunuchs grabbed the eunuch in charge of Chaozhu: "Okay, stop beating, won't it hurt?" He sighed: "Look at what you said! How can it not hurt, but it's better than being whipped!" The red and hot cheeks said: "If the imperial concubine came to the palace yesterday, how could this be the case today!" "Isn't it!..." The eunuchs shook their heads and sighed one by one. How did the eunuchs know Fulin's mood.He is so solemn and impatient today because he sees today in his heart as an extraordinary, decisive day, a remarkable day in the life of an emperor! The death of the fourth son of the emperor was a great blow to him, but he didn't believe the threatening words of Heaven's Punishment and Heavenly Police that were passed on by his relatives and nobles.Later, when the Empress Dowager told him the truth, she asked him to think about it, did God punish him with a fake hand?Has he violated God's will?Only then did he become frightened and chilled.Through "God's Will", what he saw was the deep abhorrence of the Manchu and Mongolian relatives for the Han system and customs, and their strong dissatisfaction with his deviant behavior.Who knows how far this dissatisfaction will go and what consequences it will cause? ... Fulin has studied the classics and history so hard for so many years, and he really wants to make a difference, so that he can live a long history as a hero and a bright king.He saw that what was done outside the pass and what was done by the ancestors could no longer be applied to the Qing Dynasty, which is rich all over the world today.The most convenient and realistic reference is naturally the system established by Ming Taizu.If the weakness of the Han people can be strengthened by the martial spirit of the Manchus and Mongolians, and the barbarism of the Manchus and Mongolians can be civilized by the civilization of the Han people, wouldn’t the Qing Dynasty be more powerful than the previous dynasties? Fulin is ambitious, praying for the unification of the world and then a great order.However, every step he took to remove the old and renovate was hindered, and every step forward was very difficult.He, the supreme emperor of the Qing Dynasty, is not truly supreme, and cannot be banned.In front of him, like a big mountain, is the unbreakable ancient system passed down from his ancestors - the political meeting.Fulin, the third generation emperor, a descendant of Manchuria, dare to touch this behemoth? Fulin has been secretly planning for a long time, and the first supporter is naturally Concubine Dong E.He had already made up his mind to withdraw from the administration after the establishment of the crown prince. Who would have thought that the crown prince would die before the establishment, and his determination almost disappeared.The death of the fourth son of the emperor made him discouraged for many days. He was encouraged by the victorious progress of the army to conquer the South, and his ambition was raised again.He found a second supporter: Fan Wencheng, the founder of the country, a military adviser relied on by Emperor Taizong, and a scholar who had retired to his home.He said to the young emperor: the power of affairs is concentrated in the monarch, and the great rule of the world is expected to be achieved.Fulin's idea of ​​withdrawing the government and forming a cabinet, the veteran minister also agreed, but he specifically reminded the emperor: it is extremely difficult to withdraw the government. It not only violates the ancestral system, but also easily loses the hearts of Manchuria. , implemented slowly. But is Fulin a slow-witted person?Once the idea is mature, he can't bear to wait for a long time, so he quickly went to the third supporter - Queen Mother Zhuang.This supporter was not so clear. After thinking for a long time, he agreed that he might as well give it a try, but he must not push too hard.Do more testing, if it doesn't work, accept it.Good release, good harvest, good beginning and good end, must stabilize people's hearts and not hurt the overall situation. Calling Prince An into the palace to confess to him can be said to be a test, and it can also be said to be looking for a fourth supporter.But Yue Le, who was usually deep and resolute, was startled. At the end, he hesitated and said: "The emperor governs the world with filial piety. If he withdraws from discussing politics and changes the law of the ancestors, people will not accept it. The four seas are not peaceful, and the Eight Banners are still fighting. Can it be postponed? As for changing the inner court into a cabinet, it is beneficial and not harmful, and it can be implemented." Fulin also intentionally disclosed in front of the inner ministers, listened to their reactions, and asked them to test the tone of the kings Baylor.But the results are mostly not good. Fulin thought all night, and decided to put all his eggs in one basket: Today, he will summon the kings Baylor in turn in the Qianqing Palace, and tell the truth clearly, forcing them to submit, -- he will fight hand to hand! With the respect of the emperor and the majesty of the emperor, Fulin may not be able to win by surprise!But after all, this is against the ancestral system. It is something that the emperor Taizong has repeatedly banned. He can't do it without shame. --though he would never admit it.Impatience and violence are precisely to cover up this weak side. The first person summoned in Dongnuan Pavilion of Qianqing Palace was Leerjin, King of Shuncheng County.He is not the king of politics, his seniority is low, and he is young. Xiao Fulin summoned him first, with the intention of attacking weak links.But as soon as he opened his mouth, Fulin's heart went cold.Le Erjin has never been so assertive and eloquent as he is today: "Reporting to the emperor, the slaves think that it is impossible to withdraw the government and change the cabinet. In the summer and April of the second year of Chongde, Emperor Taizong said: In the past, Jin Xizong followed Han customs, Wearing the clothes of the Han Dynasty and forgetting the language of the country, the career of the Taizu Taizong declined. My husband bowed and arrowed my long skills. I don’t personally ride and shoot. I only indulge in feasts, so I relax my military preparations. Every time I go hunting, I hope I will not forget to ride and shoot. Train the soldiers diligently. The kings of Baylor turned around and warned, so that future generations will not change the rules of the ancestors. The ancestors have the sacred teachings, and the descendants dare not forget; As Er Jin spoke, he kowtowed again and again. Hearing that he was as smooth and dull as reciting a book, Fulin was angry and funny, but he had to show the dignity of an elder, frowning and asked: "How is your riding and shooting? Are you going to Jingshan tomorrow to test your horse riding skills?" "Le Erjin didn't dare to make a sound, he just lay down on the felt mat and lowered his head desperately. "It's so strange that even you talk about the sacred teachings of ancestors!" Fulin stared at Le Erjin and asked sharply, "Who taught you to recite these words?" Le Erjin shivered in fright, and said tremblingly: "It's really the royal family... They are all afraid that the emperor will withdraw from discussing politics. We have discussed it and come in... Admonishing, they all say that the emperor is always admonishing... The slaves also prepared in advance. ..." "Don't you understand that governing the world is different from how it used to be in Liaodong? If the system does not change, how can the people obey and the world be stable?..." Fulin looked into Le Erjin's empty eyes , there was only fear and dullness, he couldn't help but asked loudly: "Do you understand what I said?" Le Erjin only thought that the emperor lost his temper again, kowtowed repeatedly, sweating all over his face, repeating the old saying over and over again: "The emperor sees thousands of miles, forgives the sins of slaves, the ancestors established the law, and must not be changed! ..." Fulin was indescribably annoyed, and waved his hand: "Go!" Le Erjin hurriedly exited the Qianqing Palace. As soon as Prince An Yue Le walked in, Fulin felt comforted by his neither humble nor overbearing attitude, but behind his always firm and firm eyes, there was a kind of unspeakable pity, which made Fulin feel very uncomfortable. Sure enough, after Yue Le knelt down and worshiped, he said very sincerely: "It is a wise move of the emperor to withdraw the government and set up a cabinet. There is no way to govern the world. If Emperor Taizong can enter the pass and become the lord of the world, he will do the same. Outside the pass, inside the pass, the geographical people The situation is different, if the national system does not change, it is like a 20-year-old man wearing the clothes of a five-year-old doll, he will either suffocate the adult or ruin the clothes..." "Exactly!" Fulin was very happy, and for a moment forgot what the subordinate said. During the performance, you should maintain the dignity of the emperor calmly, and said excitedly: "The Qing Dynasty is already a giant, and I want to sew a suitable robe for him!" , it’s just too early.” “Why?” Fulin panicked, his voice out of tune. Prince An said solemnly: "Your Majesty has learned a lesson. Yue Le thought that it would be safer to proceed with changes after the Nanming Dynasty is destroyed, Yunnan and Guizhou are restored, and the world is unified." The second person Fulin placed his hope on was Prince Kang Jieshu .He is similar to Yue Le in many ways, but he is very cautious.Because although he is a descendant of Daishan, the Prince of Li, he is not a direct heir. He is young and has low qualifications. He has a good impression, and he always pays attention to keeping the same distance with all factions, and never crosses the line.Today, when he was called, he seemed nervous. When he knelt down, he almost fell because he accidentally pressed the lapel of his robe, and his eyes flickered, showing that he was uneasy. He said: "Changing the law of the ancestors may make the people of Manchuria panic. Everyone knows that Taizu and Taizong founded the country and started a business, and the scale and system can be passed down forever. Respecting the sky and the law ancestor are especially regarded as golden words in Manchuria. Please think twice. Then go ahead." Fulin asked unhappily: "Do you disagree?" Jieshu replied respectfully: "Jieshu dare not. But Jieshu dare not stand alone. Most princes and ministers agree, and Jieshu also agrees." He thought After thinking about it, he added: "Your majesty, don't underestimate the indignation of the people over the withdrawal of the deliberation. In case all the uncles and brothers join forces to defend... the emperor must be aware of it!" Fulin was startled, and immediately asked: "Did they Dare to form a party to disrupt the government?" "No, no! The kings and ministers of Baylor are loyal to the emperor and have no second thoughts. However, it is unavoidable for such a thing to coincide with each other..." Jie Shu had already knelt and kowtowed and left the East Nuan Pavilion, but he came back again in violation of etiquette, and whispered respectfully to Fulin: "Your Majesty, can you Abandoning its master and seeking second? ... Your Majesty, please observe clearly. "Fulin understands the meaning of Jie Shu. Of course, it is easier to change the inner court into a cabinet than to remove the government. But for Fulin, the removal of the government is more important than changing the cabinet. Even after hitting three soft nails, Fulin was in a bad mood and felt tired, but he still insisted on summoning the king of politics, Minister Baylor, and the six Manchu books one by one for private interviews.The result was very frustrating for him.These princes and ministers all expressed their loyalty to the emperor and their ancestors, and they all praised the emperor for his wisdom and achievements; Agreeing to withdraw the political affairs - the reasons are of course various, but Fulin has touched a thread from it: the king of the political affairs, Baylor, and Minister Wei Jidu follow the lead. Fulin wandered in the warm pavilion for a long time thinking, and ordered the eunuch to eat.After drinking milk tea and snacks, he felt that he was more prepared physically and mentally, so he ordered Prince Jane to discuss the matter.He wants to concentrate on this last round.He believes that as long as he succeeds, he can turn defeat into victory.He expected it to be a protracted, intense confrontation! Unexpectedly, the actual situation was completely different from his imagination. Prince Jane, whom Fulin had always regarded as rude, illiterate, and poor at speaking, after saluting and taking his seat, began to speak eloquently.He first took out his father's memorial from his bosom, read it to the emperor respectfully, and then mentioned the lesson of Dorgon, the regent at that time: "The emperor must remember that Dorgon once wanted to cut down the political affairs and make the king of the political affairs The council of ministers was set aside, and he took over the power alone. He also dismissed the kings and took care of the affairs of the ministry, and made the six ministers obey his orders. Dorgon changed the ancestral system in this way and acted mischievously, which aroused public outrage in Manchuria and lost the hearts of the people. Once he died, Wouldn't it be retribution to be ruined?" Fulin suddenly changed color: Isn't this scolding Dorgon and alluding to Fulin?In order to win the last round, Fulin tried his best to endure.Besides, Jidu didn't give him a chance to lose his temper, and he became more and more impassioned as he spoke: "I, Manchuria, preside over the world, relying on the old customs of the ancestors, which can be passed down from generation to generation, so that the country can be preserved forever. This is the inheritance of our Manchuria. Treasures, if lost, even gold and jade treasures are useless! The mountains and rivers that have been laid down through untold hardships will be taken back by others. They don’t need to use bows, arrows, knives and guns. Only this Chinese custom will send the Manchurian one to heaven. The noble sons and noble descendants of fairies are drowning in the sea of ​​Han people!...Manchuria is really going to be ruined!..." Fulin couldn't bear it any longer. He slapped the table and shouted angrily, "Nonsense!" Without blinking, he immediately stood up from the cushion, knelt down on the ground with a "plop", and said: "The emperor forgives the sin, the emperor just killed Jidu, and Jidu's loyalty can be to the emperor, but to the ancestors! The emperor thinks that Jidu is unworthy." , Jidu is willing to accept the crime. As long as the emperor says a word, Jidu will immediately resign from discussing the affairs of state, and never ask about court affairs; the king of politics, Baylor, and ministers can also all resign and resign, and be punished by the emperor. But the system of discussing politics must not be changed!" How dare a prince Say something like this in front of the emperor?He dares.For indeed he is faithful.If the emperor punishes him because of this, he will be even more honored for his loyalty to "admonish the emperor with death".He really feels that there are many people behind him, he is not isolated at all, so he has nothing to fear. And what about the emperor?Under Ji Du's righteous and stern accusation, Fulin's guilt deep in his heart was touched, and he even felt apologetic, and his momentum couldn't help but drop a bit.He knew that Jidu's threat of being soft from the outside and hard from the inside was no joke. As long as Jidu put down his pick, a large group of people would follow, which would not only make him lose face, but also ruin the great cause of unifying the world. I'm afraid it will be more serious! ... Fulin shuddered in his heart, and he didn't have the courage to bring up the topic of withdrawing the deliberations again.He suppressed the boiling anger in his heart—that was anger at Jidu, at all discussions of politics, especially at his powerless situation, and said in an unsteady voice with restraint: "Then, change the inner three courts to What about the cabinet?" "Your Majesty, the Ming Dynasty's subjugation was mostly due to the use of civil servants. It is a system of subjugation, and it must not be followed!" "Brother Wang, this statement is too much!" Fulin sneered, his nose flapped quickly, his eyes Suddenly loud and sometimes small, the words came out almost in one breath, and the voice was high and loud like a question: "When the first emperor set up the inner three courts and eight yamen, didn't they refer to the Ming system? Did the Taizu have these settings?" Indeed, Emperor Taizong established the three inner courts and the six ministries of officials, soldiers, criminals, households, workers, and rites, as well as the Metropolitan Procuratorate and the Lifan Academy. Everyone knows that they are imitating the Ming system.Taizong himself said: "Everything is done according to the rules of the Ming Dynasty, which is extremely effective." This is also well known.Ji Du was speechless for a moment, his arrogance weakened, but he still said very stubbornly: "Your Majesty, the collegiate system of state affairs established by Emperor Taizu has not been changed by the previous emperor!..." Fulin reluctantly smiled: "Then, Brother Wang is planning for me. If you don't withdraw the government, just change the cabinet? Just like the previous emperor, okay?" Ji Du was slightly taken aback, and immediately realized that the emperor had given in .He thought for a while, and said helplessly: "That's another matter, please discuss with the ministers of the political affairs king." Fulin felt very uncomfortable, and smiled bitterly: "The reason I want to withdraw from the political discussion is because the state affairs are busy. The ministers are old and meritorious, and they should be rich and honorable, and take care of their lives. I can also get quick results in governing the country. Since the king and the others think that this is the great law of the ancestors and should not be taken lightly, I also have the measure of admonishment. Will The Inner Three Courts were changed into a cabinet, and the establishment of palace scholars is actually nothing more than a smooth channel for handling affairs. Besides, the size of the cabinet should be commensurate with our Qing Dynasty." Ji Du, who had been kneeling there, bowed his head in meditation for a moment, very pious Said: "The emperor clearly learned that Jidu thought that there were twice as many bachelors in the cabinet than in the inner courtyard, and there were also honors such as bachelors and attendant bachelors. Among them, there were many Han people. They were counselors of state affairs. Although they were highly educated and talented, After all, it’s not my Manchuria, I can’t give high positions and powers, so as not to hurt my Qing Dynasty..." Fulin gritted his teeth and asked: "Brother Wang means..." "Jidu thought about it again and again, the palace scholar should not be high Passing the sixth rank..." "What?" Fulin said in surprise: "The bachelor of the Third Inner Academy is still the second rank!" Ji Du remained calm, continuing to speak respectfully, as if he had never been interrupted by the emperor Guo: "The cabinet cannot be at the same level as the six ministries, and the university scholars cannot be at the same level as the ministers, lest the cabinet has too much power and hinder the emperor's governance of the country..." The cabinet's palace university scholars are noble ministers in the Ming system. The so-called Zaifu who is under one person and above ten thousand people.Granting a bachelor degree is usually referred to as worshiping the prime minister or Dabai, which means that the emperor wants to pay respects and ask the prime minister to take care of the world's major affairs.At this moment, Jidu actually proposes a small sixth-rank official!The Yuan Wai Lang in the six yamen is the sixth rank, and in the provincial divisions, roads, prefectures, prefectures, and counties, the deputies of the state officials are the sixth rank, and the grades of Yuan Wai Lang and the same state are added to the Wenhuadian University and Dongge University. , this is neither fish nor fowl, downright absurd!Fulin was so angry that he couldn't speak for a while.He suddenly leaned back, raised his head and laughed loudly: "Hahahaha!..." The emperor's gaffe surprised Ji Du, and he raised his head: "Your majesty, you are..." Fulin laughed so hard, Completely disregarding the majesty of the emperor, he laughed intermittently and said: "Hahahaha! Brother Wang...you are so loyal, I...hahahaha! Don't forget Brother Wang... teaching, hahahaha! ... go! ..." Ji Du stood silently for a while, then said worriedly: "Take care, Your Majesty! "Fulin smiled and waved frequently: "...Go, go! ...I'm not crazy! ..." Jidu left, Fulin was still laughing, laughing! He failed, he failed completely! What he wanted to withdraw, he couldn't withdraw; what he wanted to expand, was squeezed by them; what he wanted to improve, they Pull down hard! He was defeated by them and fled away!... Suddenly, like a burst of laughter, Fulin suddenly stopped laughing, panting heavily, and burst up like a raging fire, hitting his chest , Burning his head, he let out a long, tragic hiss like a red-eyed general on the battlefield, picked up the delicate rosewood table on the kang, together with the tea set on the table, a set of sapphire文房用具，双手高高举起，狠命往地下摔去！不要说那些脆弱的器具，连小炕桌也散了架，木腿木条四处迸飞，吓得里外侍候的太监一个个合眼、闭嘴、低头，心里乱扑腾，真怕皇上迁怒自己，脑袋搬家。 福临大踏步出了暖阁，出了乾清宫。他走得飞快，不管不顾。御前侍卫和太监们一窝蜂地跟在他身后小步跑着，又不敢靠得太近。快到月华门，他才放慢了步子，最后停在门边。他既不回头，也不动弹，冷冷地说：“从今天起，朕谁也不见！奏本全送内院。向太后禀知，朕在西苑。速召汤若望来西苑虚白室见朕！“一句一顿的命令发完，福临昂首挺胸地走了。 虚白室在西苑静谷的西北角，地势低，深陷在重重太湖石之间，被树丛的浓绿所荫蔽，深邃幽静，如在山谷。整整两天，福临和汤若望把自己关在这仿佛隔绝了人世的小屋里，只有几名御前太监才能应召进入。 长桌上摆满了瓶、罐、玉钵以及烧杯、天平等用具，方桌上堆满了书，线装的和几本精装的羊皮面德文书尤其触目。福临想要知道那种极珍贵的琥珀油是怎样制成的，要亲自当一当制药师。 福临和汤若望两人一会儿翻阅书籍，研究制法，一会儿命御前太监干各种下手活。福临试图把琥珀化在一种奇怪的液体中。干了一整天，琥珀油也没做出来，福临又想制珍珠粉了。于是又查书、研究，动手制做。珍珠粉毕竟要容易些，到虚白室的第三天，福临坐在天平边，亲手拿珍珠粉一包一包地称出三百包。这时，福临才露出汤若望熟悉的那种纯真的稚子之笑。 “玛法，我估算每包珍珠粉要值十两银子呢！”“皇上，要是加上皇帝亲手采制的价值，我恐怕它不止一百两啦！"汤若望抚着卷曲的长须，慈爱地笑道。 “是吗？"福临显然很高兴：“我要拿一半进母后，五十包给皇贵妃，余下的都给你，玛法。你拿去给穷人治玻”“谢谢你，皇上。上帝会奖励你的仁慈。"汤若望这时才摇摇头，叹道：“皇上，你近日瘦多了。”“是啊！……”福临也是一声叹息。 “四皇子被上帝召去了。他的灵魂上了天堂……”福临微微一笑，虚幻的安慰不能止住心头的痛楚。他不同意天主教的教义，把夭折也当作幸福。他拉开话题：“多亏这琥珀油和珍珠粉，让我镇定了。玛法你说，一个人为什么推不动一座大山？"问题古怪而突然，汤若望并不慌张：“一个人力量太校”“还因为那座山太大太重！"福临气冲冲地添了一句。沉默有顷，他轻轻地说：“朕梦见朕在推一块石头上山，山顶松柏苍翠，云海壮观，可见旭日东升。可是越推越吃力，石头竟越长越大，越推越重，不多时朕便寸步难行，石头却长成大山，不但朕推它不动，一旦松手，它会向朕迎头压下，朕将粉骨碎身！……玛法，你会圆梦吗？"汤若望摇摇头：“请原谅，我从来不信那个。中国有句老话，叫作日有所思，夜有所梦……”福临凝视着汤若望，很长很长时间，才低声说：“玛法，你一定能懂得……“他余痛未息，紧皱着黑眉，说起了三天前那次痛苦的失败的较量，随后便象多年前那样，真挚地望定他的玛法老师，准备得到安抚和对策。 汤若望在胸前划了个十字，合掌叹道：“主啊，饶恕这些可怜的罪人吧！"他转向当年的学生，象个指迷长者似地谆谆告诫：“体面的中国人特别顾及面子，他所视为第一义务的是外表品行端正，无可指责。至于他实际上究竟是个什么样的人，他很少顾及，只要没人知道他的缺德、缺点，或是罪恶过失，他就胜利了。这可真正是这个民族的一大缺点，这就是虚伪！许多人决不承认怕死，总拿出冠冕堂皇的理由：老母在堂，子孙年幼等等作怕死的借口。议政王爷们分明贪恋权势，却拿敬天法祖作幌子，反抗皇上的变革……真可悲啊！ 皇上，如果你不注重你的臣子们的道德训戒，以后的事情更难！欺骗、讹诈，哦，多么丑恶，上帝啊！……”有句话或许是他想说而不敢说的：皇上分明想集中更大的权力，却也寻找着虚伪的托词……玛法的道德说教使福临厌烦，玛法那纯洁的上帝离福临太远。面临这样严重的争夺，谁讲真诚谁就缺乏取胜的手段和下台的梯子。玛法不懂得华夏，他的上帝，不理解华夏！ 玛法的说教却从另一方面点醒了福临。此时他才看清，太祖、太宗皇帝为了集权在手，是怎样煞费苦心：不仅一边强调合议制，一边设置三院八衙门分去王公旗主议政会议的权，--用玛法的话说，这又是虚伪的，--先皇不是还做过几件真正可以称得上是英明而又残忍的事吗？还有，睿亲王多尔衮若不抄没削爵，福临焉能有今天？这不是什么道德不道德，虚伪不虚伪，这应该叫做：雄才大略！ 福临倏然站起，仿佛心血来潮，十分兴奋地说：“好，朕也有对付的办法了！他不是要把大学士都降成正六品吗？朕就来它一个照旧例兼衔，大学士兼理六部，仍旧正二品，看他们还说什么！哼！"汤若望的说教忽然被打断，已是吃了一惊，听福临这么一说，好半天默不作声地望着年轻的天子，好象他是一个垂危的病人，眼光里满是怜悯和遗憾。 福临心里毕竟知道正直、真诚、友爱这些玛法倡导的道德是好的，是对的，在汤若望这样的注视中，心里渐渐觉出些羞愧和不安。他"嗐"了一声，重新坐下，沮丧的心绪不知不觉地又抓住了他。 转眼间，又到了中秋。 顺治皇帝在学士王熙、冯溥陪同下，在西苑万善殿召见两位高僧。一位是去冬皇上在南郊偶遇的海会寺住持憨璞性聪，他后来被请入万善殿与皇上谈佛法、讲禅机，很得看重，赐号明觉法师。皇四子夭亡，顺治心绪恶劣，十分消沉，广购佛像，并在信佛的太监们怂恿下，决意召请南方高僧来京说法。憨璞性聪于是推荐了他的两位法祖：玉林通琇和木陈道忞。今天在座的另一位高僧，便是龙池派禅宗第四代得道高僧中的玉林通琇。他已到京有些时日了。 召见礼节、见面问安等等已经过去，谈话继续着，神秘而吸引人，福临简直有一种忘形的明慧感。玉林通琇那稳如泰山的打坐姿态，长眉疏髯、清瘦宁静的面庞，从容蔼然的表情，细长的眼睛里那超凡脱俗的光亮，使福临象发热的病人在额前突然敷上冰雪一样，心下的躁乱顿时化尽，无比清爽。他带了几分敬仰说：“从古以来，治理天下都是祖祖相传，日理万机，不得闲暇。如今朕好学佛法，从谁而传？"玉林通琇道：“性聪来书，称皇上佛心天子，久修梵行，慧性敏捷，时以万几之暇，体究禅宗。今蒙皇上召对，果如所言。老僧观皇上，乃金轮王转世，夙植大善根、大智慧，天然种性，信仰佛法，不化而自善，不学而自明，故为天下之至尊。"听一位高僧这样揄扬自己，福临心里非常高兴，笑道：“朕想前身的确是僧。如今每到寺院，见僧家明窗净几，总是低回不忍离去。”“皇上夙世为僧，未曾忘却习气。"玉林通琇点头道。 福临兴味更浓：“朕再也不能与人同睡了。凡临睡时，都命一切诸人出去，才能睡得着。若闻得一些气息，则通夕辗转不寐。”“此亦习气使然。有睡诀云：先睡心，后睡眼。”“老和尚此诀真古今未发之妙！"福临欣然又问：“参禅悟道后，人还有喜怒哀乐么？”“逆之则怒，顺之则欢。”“大都如此，参禅还有何难？"福临笑问道。 “也不难。不见庞公云：难，难，千石油麻树上摊。庞婆云：易，易，百草头上祖师意。灵照云：也不难，也不易，饥来吃饭困来睡。”“却是灵照超过庞公、庞婆。”“正是。参禅学道，不需别处寻讨，但二六时中，向穿衣吃饭处会，行住坐卧处会，于此平常心即是道，无憎爱心即是道。不需截根盘之固执，钻骨髓之治疴，冷地里忽然觑破，始信从前都枉用了功夫！"福临心顺口服地赞道：“老和尚说的是！哦，请问，寿昌无明和尚与云门湛然和尚俱有高名，果真悟道善知识吗？”“二老悟不由师，而知真行卓。无明和尚有偈云：冒雨冲风去，披星戴月归，不知身里苦，难虑行门亏。至于湛师，则云流天空，事过即忘，尤称无心道人。"福临称羡不已，又问，“还有个雪峤和尚，听说他性情真率，从不事事，末后示寂又十分超脱。老和尚可知此人？”“雪大师乃老僧的先法叔。丁亥年八月十九日微疾，次日亲书一纸示众云：小儿曹，生死路上须逍遥，皎月冰霜晓，吃杯茶，坐脱去了。到二十六日酉时，果然索茶饮，口唱雪花飞之句，奄忽坐化。“福临听着，无限神往。高僧那圣洁的、超凡脱俗的事迹，神秘而富有诗意，对他这个在红尘欲海中沉浮得伤心、厌倦的人，有着无比的吸引力。他问起的几位老和尚，都是江南有名的大师，不但佛学精深，诗文素养也都很高。福临情不自禁地说：“朕极喜雪峤大师书法。先老和尚磬山与雪峤师兄弟书法孰优？"玉林通琇淡淡笑道：“先师学力既到，天分不如；雪大师天资极高，学力稍欠。故而雪师少结构，先师乏生动，互有短长。先师常对琇讲：老僧半生务作，运个生硬手腕，东涂西抹，有甚好字，不过亏我胆大罢了！"福临笑道：“这正是先老和尚所以擅长书法的所在！挥毫时若不胆大，则心手不能相忘，到底欠于圆活。老和尚书法也极好，字画圆劲，笔笔中锋，不落书家时套。不知老和尚楷书曾学什么帖来？““通琇初学黄庭不就，继学遗教经，后来又临夫子庙堂碑。 一向不能专心致志，故无成字在胸，往往落笔就点画走窜了。"福临道：“朕也临此二帖，怎么到得老和尚境界。”“皇上天纵之圣，自然不学而能。但通琇辈未获一睹皇上笔下龙蛇势耳。"福临立刻命侍臣就案上研墨，把笔架宣纸放在书桌上。他选了一支大笔，迅速濡毫，写了一个"敬"字。他写得来了兴趣，起立往八仙桌上，连书数幅大字，和尚和学士都凑过来看。福临搁笔，拿了最后一幅给玉林通琇看，笑道：“这幅如何？"玉林通琇也笑了：“此幅最佳，乞皇上赐给通琇。“福临笑着连说"不堪不堪"，通琇已从福临手上轻轻拽去，连连致谢说：“恭谢天恩。"福临笑道：“朕字不足道，崇祯帝的字才真可称佳呢。"他立命小内监取崇祯字幅和书桌上的常读书过来。 福临拿崇祯的字幅一一向玉林通琇展示，赞不绝口。 玉林通琇不住地看，不停地点头，不说什么。这正是他的特点：皇上不问，他决不强自奏对；即使回答，也不涉及古今政治得失，人物好坏，显示出清净无为的佛门子弟的格，这就更使福临钦佩。 福临又指着内监抱来的十多部书，说道：“这些都是朕读过的书，请老和尚看看。"通琇细细翻看一遍，《左传》、《史记》、、《离骚》以及先秦、两汉、唐、宋、元、明著作，无不毕备。通琇不由合掌笑道：“皇上博占通今，真乃夙世之大智慧！"福临微微叹息，道：“朕极不幸，五岁时先太宗早已晏驾，皇太后生朕一身，又极娇养，无人教训，因而失学。十三岁上，九王谢世，朕始亲政，但批阅诸臣奏章，茫然不解。由是发愤读书，每辰牌至午，除处理军国大事外，经常读到夜晚。不过顽心尚在，很多不能熟记。每到五更起读，天宇空明，始能背诵。计前后诸书读了九年，曾经呕过血。从老和尚来，朕才不苦读了，今唯广览而已。"玉林通琇确实动了真情。他原先只对这个夷狄之君能说流利的汉话，有这样高的汉文素养感到惊异，听了这一番话，他很感动，说，"天子如此发愤，实在历代罕有。由此可知，皇上参禅悟道，决计不难。"一阵醉人的甜香，随风飘进万善殿。福临深深吸一口气，道：“真香，仿佛是丹桂。老和尚以为如何？"通琇笑而不答。王熙奏道：“皇上，今日是中秋节。"福临恍然道：“真的！朕竟忘却了。下午还要往皇太后处拜节，不能久坐了。他日再来拜会，求老和尚赐教。"通琇连称"不敢"，逊谢着送皇上出殿。 万善殿前，松柏成荫，几株桂树满身是花，嵌在绿叶枝干之间，香气浓郁。福临笑道：“山寺月中寻桂子，郡亭枕上看潮头，这白乐天的名句，想必是老和尚身边风光了？”“不敢说。"通琇笑道：“皇上渊博，精通古今词赋，信手拈来，皆成文章啊！"福临觉得在松柏丹桂下交谈别有意趣，谈兴正浓，没有就走的意思。他顺着树干，向上望到一棵古松的顶端，说道：“老和尚说到古今词赋，朕以为，纵观历代，词如楚骚，赋如司马相如，都是所谓开天辟地的文章。到了宋臣苏轼，他的前后《赤壁赋》，则又独出机杼，别成一调，尤为精妙。老和尚看这前后两篇，哪篇最优？"玉林通琇沉思片刻，说：“非前篇之游神道妙，无由知后篇之寓意深长。前赋即后赋，难置优劣。"福临高兴地一拍手，说：“老和尚论得极当，与朕意一般无二！……壬戌之秋，七月既望，苏子与客泛舟游于赤壁之下……“他竟背诵起《前赤壁赋》来，有声有色，非常流畅，一双明净如秋水的眼睛，出神地望着松荫，望着松荫之外的阳光绚丽的天空。不，他已经视而不见，完全步入苏东坡勾画的秋江月夜的清奇美景：“……月出于东山之上，徘徊于斗、牛之间。白露横江，水光接天。纵一笄之所如，凌万顷之茫然。浩浩乎如凭虚御风，而不知所止；飘飘乎如遗世独立，羽化而登仙……”王熙、冯溥和性聪都听得呆住了。玉林通琇抚摸着稀疏的长髯，很是入神、专心。 福临以"相与枕籍乎舟中，不知东方之既白"一句结束了全文。王熙和冯溥互相交换一下目光，笑意中甚至带了点自豪的味道。福临问：“老和尚，朕念得可对？“玉林通琇实实在在地答道：“一点不错。"福临道：“前后相较，晋朝无文章，唯陶潜《归去来辞》独佳，朕也为老和尚背诵背诵。"福临接着就诵起那流传了一千多年的名篇，那位辞官归田的东晋彭泽令的佳作。从序言开始，一字不差，如行云流水，真挚明朗。象所有想要显示一下自己才智的文人一样，福临也流露出那种小小的得意。听一位"夷狄之君"、天下之主津津有味地背诵着"悟已往之不谏，知来者之可追；实迷途其未远，觉今是而昨非"，不仅滑稽，简直有些不可思议。可是博古通今的学士也罢，道德深湛的高僧也罢，都又恭敬又惊异地听着，一点不觉得有什么不和谐。 诵罢《归去来辞》，福临意犹未尽，又诵《离骚》。《离骚》很长，朗诵到中间，便有些磕绊错序。福临自己先笑了，说：“久不经意诵读，真是忘前失后了！“今天，在玉林通琇和憨璞性聪眼里，在王熙和冯溥眼里，皇上不仅博学多才，和蔼可亲，而且天真烂漫如此，真如赤子一般。 福临呢，仿佛遇着了知音，心里非常畅快。久已郁郁的情怀，竟如得到解脱，脸上出现了消失已久的笑容。 出万善殿，沿太液池畔南行，步步都是美景，使心胸已然舒展的福临更加豁然开朗。岸边垂柳又长又密，仿佛梳妆的美人垂下的长发。溶溶碧波，倒映着荷叶莲花，越向南走荷田越密，放眼远望，竟是一碧无际了。 清风徐拂，吹来一阵阵荷花荷叶那独特的芳香，沁入福临心脾，他全身都轻松下来，竟有飘飘欲仙的遐想。isn't it? 耳边隐隐有管弦之声，越来越真，悠扬动听。从天上飞来？从水面送来？从莲叶荷花中漾来？福临如同进入了美妙的幻境，放慢脚步，醉心地倾听着。管笛箫笙和着歌声越加清晰了：“白云飞，黄叶飏，秋风起，菊秀兰芳。回车步马将何往？还到湘潭上……”哦，唱的是《端正好》，尤侗的新制杂剧《读离骚》中第二折的一段。果然是水殿歌声，倍加清越。这本是屈原的唱段，由宫人们合声唱来，别有情趣。刚才还在万善殿背诵《离骚》，这不是令人愉快的巧合吗？……转过水湾，远远的一座高阁簇拥在绿天花海之中，那是刚建成的莲花阁。歌声更强了：“那湘君啊，兰旌横大江，湘夫人啊，辛楣葺曲房，中洲北渚愁予望。听瑶琴宝瑟参差曲，想碧杜红蘅飘渺香。还惆怅，空盼着九嶷如黛，几时对二女明妆……”尤侗的《读离骚》被送进宫中后，福临很喜欢那文采。后宫识汉文的妃嫔有数，而懂词曲的只有董鄂妃一人。所以福临看罢，就把本子交给了她。他曾有意令宫中乐工演习弹唱，谁知近日事事不遂心，他哪里还有兴致！如今，能够如此体贴他的意念，竟令宫人们演习出来，还能有谁？福临心里暖洋洋的，嘴角含笑，加快了步子。 莲花阁上，珠帘半卷，董鄂妃坐在长塌上，榻正中放着一张小几，几上就摊着那本《读离骚》。十几个十三岁上下的小宫女，一半人吹笛、鼓瑟、品箫、弹琵琶、吹笙、敲板，一半人和着乐曲唱词，在廊下演习不少时间了。她们见皇上突然上了阁，都停下曲子跪安。福临摆手道：“罢了罢了！只管演习你们的，朕也听听。"董鄂妃早已迎上前来。福临笑道：“我猜就是你，再没有第二个。"董鄂妃温柔地笑道：“是为今晚中秋家宴演习的。此剧中，东皇太乙、东君、云中君、湘君、湘夫人、大司命、少司命、山鬼全都出场，人多热闹，又照着仇十洲的《九歌图》新作了几套行头。陛下要不要过目？”“亏你想得周全。鬼精灵，一直瞒着我的吧？好，今夜同母后一道观看，奇文共欣赏，疑义相与析，等着瞧！"两人说笑着，一同走到阁中。却见容妞儿那一队随侍宫女中站了一个保姆，抱着个胖胖的大眼睛小姑娘，红红的小嘴象玫瑰花蕾似地努着，非常招人爱。福临在正座上坐定后，董鄂妃才在旁座上坐下，伸手抱过那小女孩。小女孩不哭也不笑，只是好奇地东张西望。当她眨动着长长的、象把小扇子似的浓密的睫毛，定睛看着福临时，福临忍不住笑了。他拉起她一只藕芽般的小手，柔和地问：“告诉我，你几岁了？ What is your name? " “三岁，叫冰月。"声音清脆悦耳，象小黄莺在枝头啼鸣。 “冰月。这名字好哇！……那三个呢？济度和勒尔锦的？”“都还小，留在宫里乳母带着。这小妮子真招人爱，也大些，我试着时时把她带在身边。”“论长相，论颖慧，她不象你的侄女儿，倒象你的亲生女儿，长大又是咱们满洲的绝代佳人！"福临笑着说。 董鄂妃正疼爱地抚摸着冰月的头，为她撩开前额的鬈发，说：“也许真是前世有缘，这妮子见我就怪亲的……哦，今儿个你看上去气色挺好，