Chapter 93: Planning (4)
Especially when they saw the bright glass in the window, and all kinds of facilities and rules that were beyond their understanding. Fortunately, the original dealers are all loyal and kind people, not only do they not exclude these newcomers, but also take care of them, and they take the trouble to teach and demonstrate patiently. So that they can integrate into this collective in a very short time. Of course, more people also need more people to manage, the original dealers have been transformed into a small steward, a long time of exposure to these people have become very shrewd and capable, and soon the work of the small steward is handy, and then more than competent. And the newcomers who have received their help are naturally very convinced of them. Zhuangzi, who had been in turmoil for a while, became orderly again.
At this time, there was a news from the imperial court that Prince Kang Jieshu and the new governor Yao Qisheng sent people to appease Zheng Jing four times from this month to May of the following year, persuading him to return to Taiwan and take Penghu as a place of trade between the two sides. Zheng Jing refused to give up an inch of land, and insisted on Haicheng as the "public office" between the two sides. The peace talks failed again.
Although this incident may not seem too big, according to the original historical process, its impact will be extremely far-reaching. Because it was precisely because of the failure of the peace talks that Kangxi made up his mind and issued an order in December of the same year - the imperial court re-established the "relocation" along the coast of Fujian, which made a large number of residents who had returned to their homeland since Geng Jingzhong's rebellion leave their homeland again. More than 1,000 miles along the coast, desolate as before. Not only that, but this move will also further weaken the maritime undertakings of the Qing Dynasty, which is already lagging behind the West. It laid the foundation for the humiliating history of more than 100 years to come.
This is also what Shuyun has been worried about and the last thing she wants to see, so Shuyun has been making all kinds of preparations. Including telling Kangxi about the development and system of Western navigation, as well as the previous handover to Tom. Four things for him to copy. I hope that we can try our best to change Kangxi's decision to move to the sea and ban the sea. I've done my best. Regardless of the outcome, Shuyun is able to accept it. Because Shuyun has a clear conscience.
Now, in addition to this incident and the upcoming children, Shuyun will face another severe test.
By day. Shuyun's due date is just a few days away. According to the previous practice, Kangxi would come to Zhuangzi in two days.
But Shuyun has been very silent for the past two days, the weather is cold, and the rocking chair under the persimmon tree has been moved to the house and placed by the window. Shuyun sat quietly on it all day long, swaying gently from moment to moment. Or staring out the window blankly, or closing your eyes and contemplating. Holding a rosewood rosary from nowhere, he twisted slowly. Except for the occasional "crunch" sound of a rocking chair hitting the floor, the room was silent.
Even when Tom was excitedly holding the four items that had been successfully copied and the information that stated the manufacturing method and process. Shuyun only smiled faintly.
The people around Shuyun were a little worried about this. is also speculating whether Shuyun is about to be born because of the child. The reason why I feel scared in my heart. Mama He also found Xiao Guizi and wanted to send him to the palace to report a message to the emperor, asking the emperor to come to Zhuangzi as soon as possible to visit Shuyun, so that maybe Shuyun's mood would be better.
But before Xiao Guizi walked out of Zhuangzi, Li Dequan came in a hurry. didn't bother to ask Shuyun to explain, so he took away all the imperial doctors who were studying in Zhuangzi, leaving only Wei Qiushi and Pang Taiyi to take care of Shuyun.
It's still a letter from Mama He to Shuyun. When Shuyun heard this, the hand that twisted the rosary paused, but still did not open her eyes. Just waved his hand. Signaling that Mama He can go down.
But when Mama He walked to the door, Shuyun's voice came, "Mama He, maybe someone in the palace is sick, I'm a little worried." I don't know if the emperor is like this, you let Xiao Guizi ride on the flame and go to the palace to investigate. Then come back and report it to me as soon as possible. By the way, bring me some more special potions," Shuyun said and paused, then muttered, "Little Guizi." Xiao Guizi" "Xiao Guizi, this kid is clever, but he is a little frizzy. My potion is very precious, and I feel a little uneasy about handing it over to him. In this way, you go and call Mama Gao. ”
"Mama Gao," Mama He wanted to speak, but stopped, "Why don't you let the slave go." ”
"No, just Mama Gao. I'm about to give birth, and I can't do without you at this time. Besides, there must be some chaos in the palace now, and it would not be good if you accidentally collided with someone. ”
"But the mother said that the medicine is very precious, and the slave is afraid."
Before Mama He could finish speaking, Shuyun waved her hand and interrupted her. "Go ahead, Mama Gao can do it well."
Mama He sighed and respectfully retreated. After a while, he brought Mama Gao here, and the two of them gave Shuyun a salute. Shuyun instructed Mama He, "Go to the dresser, open the cabinet door below, there is a locked rosewood box inside, you go and get it for me, the contents are very valuable, be careful." ”
This box is placed at the top of the cabinet, very delicate, with a small copper lock carved with cloud patterns, very conspicuous, He Mama found it at once. Then he carefully took it back and handed it to Shuyun. Shuyun gently took it and took out a key from her body, and the lock opened with a "click". Slowly opening the lid, what appeared in front of me was a small jade bottle carved from mutton fat white jade with a crystal clear and faint green light.
Shuyun took it out with great care. Then he said to Mama Gao very seriously, "Mama Gao, you go to the palace to find out what happened." I'm a little worried about the emperor, this jade bottle contains a very precious medicinal liquid. When you arrive at the palace, give it to the emperor by hand, remember to hand it over to the emperor by hand. If the emperor and the emperor are not happy, you will give it to Li Dequan's father-in-law, and let him give the emperor a drop as soon as possible. I believe that the emperor will get better soon, and the emperor will know how to deal with the rest of the things. If someone else is sick, you can tell the emperor and ask him to give a drop to the patient, because it is useless to use too much, but it is not good. Please ask the emperor to bring the rest back to me. You have to remember to protect it. Please. ”
After Shuyun finished speaking, Mama Gao responded with a solemn face. But there was a flash of excitement in his eyes. Although he regained his composure very quickly, he was still captured by Shuyun. But as if she hadn't seen it, Shuyun still handed her the jade bottle. Mama Gao took the jade bottle, and immediately said goodbye to Shuyun and turned around and walked out.
As soon as he took two steps, he was stopped by Shuyun. Then Shuyun motioned for Mama He to help her up. Then he walked to the bookcase with the support of Mama He, sat down, and took out a blank piece of paper. Mama He hurriedly helped Shuyun grind, Shuyun was full of ink, and then wrote on the paper. After writing, blow dry the ink and fold it into an envelope. It was handed over to Mama Gao, who was standing there looking a little nervous. "Mama Gao, this is the instructions I wrote for the emperor on the use of the medicinal liquid, you can hand it over to the emperor together."
After Shuyun finished speaking, Mama Gao breathed a sigh of relief. Took it with a smile. Turned around again and walked out.
But before he took two steps, he was stopped by Shuyun again. Mama Gao felt that she was about to collapse. But he had to turn around again and put on a deferential smile. "Is there anything else to tell the slave?"
"Mama Gao, you give me the liquid medicine first, and I want to leave two drops." Then he instructed Mama He, "Help me bring the medicine box on the chest of drawers." ”
Mama Gao walked over slowly, and reluctantly handed the jade bottle to Shuyun. Shuyun took it and glanced at her. Mama Gao immediately returned to her deferential smile.
Shuyun took out a small clean white porcelain bottle from the medicine box and poured two drops of the medicinal liquid in the jade bottle into it. Then he grabbed two small bottles and looked at them with a hesitant look. After a while, he gritted his teeth and handed the jade bottle to Mama Gao as if he had made up his mind. Mama Gao quickly took it. I breathed a sigh of relief.
Shuyun said solemnly again, "Mama Gao, there are still 18 drops of liquid medicine left in this bottle, you must protect it, tell the emperor, and bring the rest back to me." ”
"Niangniang, if you can't get out of the fork, you can rest assured that the old slave will do things."
Mama Gao is gone.
Shu Yunfu fell silent again. sat back in the rocking chair with the help of Mama He. Closing his eyes, he slowly twisted the string of prayer beads again. After a while, he said lightly, "Mama He, Mama Gao is back and will report to me as soon as possible." Shuyun's tone looked very tired.
Mama He glanced at Shuyun uneasily, sighed, and slowly retreated.
It's dark, it's dinner time, and Mama Gao hasn't come back yet.
At midnight, everyone fell asleep, and the sea of fragrant snow was silent. Outside, there were no fingers to be seen, only a few lanterns under the cloisters flickering and emitting a faint light. Mama Gao still hasn't heard from her.
Early the next morning. Mama He led Bayan here. Mama Gao was nowhere to be found.
Bayan respectfully reported to Shuyunyu, "Niangniang, please forgive the slave for not doing things well. Yesterday, after the subordinates sent Mama Gao back to the palace, they waited at the gate of the palace, but they never saw her come out, until the palace door was about to close after dark, and a little eunuch from Cining Palace came out to tell the slave that Mama Gao was left in the palace by the Queen Mother to serve. So that the minions don't have to wait any longer. Then without waiting for the slave to ask again, he hurriedly turned around and went back to the palace. Later, the servant finally found a friend who had just been on duty and asked him about the situation in the palace, and according to him, it was the empress dowager who was in discord. But it seems to have healed in the afternoon. When the slave came back, he was already ugly, and he didn't dare to disturb the mother. ”
"You've worked hard." Then Shuyun motioned to Mama He to take Bayan down to give a reward. Then he closed his eyes again.
After a while, Mama He came back again. said to Shuyun, "Niangniang, Mama Gao is afraid that she will not come back." ”
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