Dorji was not afraid, nor did he speak, he grabbed it in one step, lifted Liao Shengyu over like an eagle catching a chicken, and said with a knife to his neck: "Tell this group of pigs to go back, otherwise I will kill you with a knife!" "Liao Shengyu has been a door official for many years, and he has never gone through such a situation, a court official was actually threatened in public, if he is soft, how will he behave in the future? Because he straightened his body, he cried out by his neck, "It's all food!" How many of them are there? Take the ......" Before the words fell, Liao Shengyu's head had already rolled to the ground......

The crowd was in an uproar. Dozens of Goshha did not slack off, shouting and scolding, some blocked the road, some reported the news, and the rest came to fetch people, and the big gong sounded loudly. In the distance, the yamen of the criminal department, knowing that something had happened, rode out in all directions, and sealed the yamen with shouts. Although these dozen or so Mongols were brave, they finally succeeded in the wrong place, and in the blink of an eye, they were all tied up like cold ducks.

The matter at the door, Suo Etu had already heard Chen Xijia say. He was discussing the matter of adjusting grain with the crown prince and the prince, Xiong Cixu, the minister of the upper study, and the Shangshu Duoji of the household department, but he didn't want to pay attention to it, but the matter had reached this point, and he couldn't ignore it. Suo Etu couldn't figure out Kangxi's attitude towards Geerdan, so he looked at Xiong Cixu and said, "Dongyuan Gong, this is a matter of the household department of the Li Fan Academy...... What do you think? ”

"The clown jumping off the beam in the Western Regions dares to be so arrogant in the Celestial Empire, is this worth it?" After listening to the report of the man at the door, Xiong Ci put the coals into the bamboo tube, kicked the hookah on the table, and said, "Duoji, go out and have a look, and ask what is going on with the fugitive slave." The Mongolians who made trouble will be handed over to the court as a whole, and they will be tried together with the criminal department, and the crime will be punished according to the law! Duoji nodded silently and withdrew.

Duoji went out, and the two continued to discuss, but they couldn't discuss it anymore. Cai Yurong and Zhao Liangdong on the Yunnan front asked for food, and they had been asked to raise their own food; The Feiyang ancient army in Gubeikou asked for food, and he had asked him to borrow it from Horqin and Heilongjiang; Due to the inability to transport the grain from Beijing, it had to be transferred by land, although it was slower, and it could be used. The most difficult to dismiss are in Gansu and Shaanxi, where there are Mongolian refugees who have been driven in by Geldan from Khalkha Mongolia, and the grain transferred from Shanxi and Henan is simply not enough. The 2,000 Mongols sent by Geldan to pay tribute are looking for trouble every day!

After a while, Duoji came in and said, "Back to the two of you: That Mongolian woman is not an ordinary person. It is the only daughter of Khalkha Mongolian Tushetu Khan, Baori Long Megege, whose Han name is Axiu, who entered Beijing to knock on the edict to attack Geldan. When she was begging for food, she was unexpectedly recognized by Geerdan's envoy, and she caused this trouble. The ministry didn't dare to call the shots, so please ask the two Zhongtang to decide. ”

"Duoji, you send someone to ask for Wang Jieshu. Let's hand the sign into the Ouchi! Suo Etu stood up, took out his pocket watch and looked at it, "It's just past the beginning of the new year, it's still too late, and the emperor has to ask the emperor for approval!" With that, the two of them got up and hurried away.

When the time was right, it was the time when the palace gate was under the key, Sula eunuch carried a lantern, patrolled the courtyard, and shouted while walking: "- money and food, be careful - the lights - " At this time, Xiong Cilu and Suo Etu handed over the sign, not only Kangxi was surprised, but even the pearl who was on night duty in the study did not know what was wrong, and he rushed to the Qianqing Palace to see Kangxi with a lantern.

On the kang of the Xinuan Pavilion of the main hall of the Qianqing Palace, under several cases, the documents, war reports, and barometers on the top of the gilded cabinet are piled up like a hill one by one. Kangxi was holding the six-year-old prince Yinren and pointing to the words on the chapter. Seeing Mingzhu come in, he put the prince by his side, and said with a smile: "In the end, you are close, you came first-the queen mother saw that I was too tired, and it was interesting to call this little trick to mess around......" Mingzhu hurriedly asked for peace, and took the prince's hand and said: "I haven't seen Chitose Lord for many days!" It's high! It's also blessed, what a blessing ......" said and took out a piece of sweet potato from his arms, which he used to satisfy his hunger at night, and said, "Little master, have you eaten this thing?" Spray incense! The prince flashed his big eyes, looked at Mingzhu, didn't dare to ask for it, smelled a pungent fragrance, and was reluctant. After a little hesitation, he snatched it away and arched into Kangxi's arms.

"Look at what this looks like!" Kangxi smiled, "How can the things that take over the courtiers be like this? Didn't you teach you with your eunuchs? ”

"I'm afraid ......" the prince raised his head and looked at Kangxi, "his eyes are so bright......" said and looked back at Mingzhu again. Mingzhu was bored.

For a while, led by Jieshu, Suo Etu and Xiong Cixu came in turn. Kang Xinyin said with a smile: "At this time, I can't think of anything important when I hand over the sign." Didn't you hand the box in, afraid of my punishment? Xiong Cilu first explained the grain adjustment methods discussed with Suo Etu and Duoji one by one, and then slowly played: "The ministers and others have been alarming the holy driver at night, but they are not for these things. For a murder case, please ask the emperor to judge! Then he explained the matter at the gate of the Ministry of Household Affairs in detail.

"You're coming in the right way." Kangxi kept frowning and listening, and asked someone to take the sleepy prince away, and said: "I think this matter should be divided into two layers: the first is that the court is unable to manage the affairs of the west at the moment, and it can't turn against Geerdan." Gelong entered Beijing with 2,000 people, which was originally no king's law. I don't cure his sins, and I don't see him, but I'm thinking of a way to get both. Don't provoke this person for the time being. On the second floor, they killed people in Beijing and were punished. Kill people to meet their lives, not to mention kill a court official! If the court is tolerant, they will become more and more uplifted, and they don't know what to do in the future! ”

Jie Shu smiled and said, "What the master said is very true. However, now that the war in Yunnan is not over, it is not appropriate to start another war. He killed people and made trouble in order to force his master to see him and recognize Geldan as a khan. A few days ago, when Gelong had just entered Beijing, the Imperial Court consulted the six departments, and none of them advocated the exoneration of Geldan. The slave thought, since he can't be guilty, why not do a favor and return the princess to him, and if the murder is not pursued for the time being, he will have no excuse......" Xiong Cixu heard this, and he was very embarrassed, but Jieshu is the king of the government, so it is not good. He blushed and sneered: "The envoys of the foreign feudal lords came to see the Celestial Empire, how could there be such unruliness?" It's not that the court can't beat him, it's that they can't get rid of it right now! It is really unseemly for the officials of the six ministries to say such weak words! Mingzhu has always played the flag of Shunfeng in front of Kangxi, so he said: "This thing has to be done not soft or rigid, just to the fire." He has already been called Khan, but he wants to be recognized by the imperial court. The slave thought, why don't you use this case to summon Gelong, while soothing with kind words, while severely reprimanding, wouldn't you be able to punish the murderer in a canonical manner? ”

"What about the princess?" Soetu asked coldly, "When Gelong came to the audience, if he asked, 'Why do you protect us when we ask for the enemies of the tribe?' 'What to do?' ”

It's a problem that can't be handled. Gelong has 2,000 people in Beijing, and the princess stays in Beijing, and she may be found again. If you want to comfort Gerdan, you can't give it to others. Kangxi had already received a secret recital, saying that the princess of Tuxietu was in exile in the Central Plains. He had secretly instructed various places to pay attention to the inspection, but she was close at hand, and wanted her to live in the palace, but it was inappropriate to think about it. Just as he didn't pay attention, Mingzhu slapped his hand and said: "Quietly let her go overnight, this is called death without proof!" With such a big Central Plains, where are they looking for it? ”

"Where?" Kangxi said, "She went to Beijing to sue the emperor, let her out, and still want to come, what should I do?" ”

Xiong Cilu pondered for a long time and said, "That's why I have to do it...... Chen asked a family member overnight to take Baori Longmei out of Beijing and settle it in Chen's hometown in Hubei, and talk about it when there is a chance in the future......"

The plan was agreed on the same day, the ministers resigned, and Kangxi opened the recital box and reviewed the recital overnight.

On the second day, Kangxi and the ministers of the upper study gathered in the Zhengda Guangming Hall of the Qianqing Palace to receive Gelong. After watching Ge Li's performance last night, he was so angry that he ordered Xiong to give a grass edict to Jackie Chan immediately and take it to Beijing, and hand it over to the ministry for strict discussion. But after two drafts, he was not satisfied, and always felt as if he owed something to the shortcomings. With a gloomy face, he looked at the drizzle outside, and when he saw Gelong come in, he hurriedly restrained his mind, and when Gelong had saluted, he asked:

"Gron, do you know what this place is? You actually indulged your subordinates to disturb the Jingshi and rob the people's daughters? Are you going to rebel? Gelong hurriedly kowtowed: "This is the imperial city of Bogda Khan!" Please forgive me, I am a loyal subordinate of Boshoktu Khan, and our Great Khan has an order: whenever you see anyone from the Tushetu tribe, you will be killed! Therefore, it is regrettable that there was a conflict with the household department. ”

Kangxi Gege smiled and said, "You are probably still thinking, this place is Yuan Dadu!" Perhaps, you still think that I am a descendant of the Jurchens, who were once defeated by your ancestors? Now the descendants of the Jurchens are receiving the gift of your three kneels and nine kowtows, and they feel a little uncomfortable, isn't it? Gelong was stunned by the question, and hurriedly said: "No, no, no, we people of Boshoketu Khan know: the heavens only bless the virtuous. We submit to the Great Bogda Khan. We came to pay tribute, but for some reason Bogda Khan refused to receive us! ”

"You don't look like a subservient person, so I'm too lazy to see you!" Kangxi had no expression on his face, "I have issued an edict to bring the murderer to justice." ”

"Please forgive the emperor!" Gronn was taken aback, "Dorji is a minister, you want to kill, kill me!" ”

"It's late," Kangxi said, "and his head has hit the ground by this time." ”

Gelong was shocked, stared at Kangxi with both hands, and said after a while: "Your Majesty, this will cause a rebellion!" He's chasing Bao Ri Longmei! Kangxi laughed and said: "Slow to say that he chased the wrong person, it is really Baori Longmei, she should be protected by national law since she came to the capital!" Speaking of soldiers, okay, come on! ——Tell you, my army of 700,000 has destroyed Wu Sangui's lair, and I am worried that there is no place for it! Gelong didn't expect Kangxi to say these words, and suddenly turned pale with anger.

"Human feelings, heavenly principles, and national laws should be like this." Kangxi suddenly changed his tone and seemed gentle and amiable. "If someone violates the ban in Dzungar, won't your Geldan care? So you don't have to feel ashamed. I am here for your good, and for Gerdan's good. - Everyone has to take care of their reputation! You say, don't you? ”

"Yes......" Groon swallowed, his voice trembling a little.

Kangxi smiled slightly, got up and bent over, helped Gelong up, patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile: "You are so atmospheric, why bother?" You're from Arabutan, aren't you? Dorji is an allied brother with Geldan and has taken away a large piece of your grassland, is there such a thing? I'm not provoking! He has broken the king's law, who can save him? Why should you be upset? When Gelong listened to these considerate and dignified words, his heart was warm. After being stunned for a long time, he said: "He is the deputy envoy, and I ...... Go back ......" "It doesn't matter if you go back. Kangxi said, "Of course I don't embarrass you. When I went back and brought the edict, I canonized Geldan as Khan, and I did not hold him accountable for the crime of killing his father and killing his brother to seize the throne. You and his nephew Alabutan persuaded him to guard the western frontier and not to oppose the imperial court, which is naturally beneficial—Prince Nibuhr of Chahar, you know, the orthodox descendant of Kublai Khan! He rebelled, and it was over in twelve days. Twelve days, understand? ”

Gelong's trip to thousands of miles, what he wanted was this edict, and he didn't expect that Kangxi, who was so angry, became a bodhisattva in a blink of an eye, so readily agreed to what he was going to ask for, and easily recaptured a large piece of grassland and pasture for him! Gelong really had all the feelings in his heart at this moment, his face flushed, and he bowed his head and said, "Thank you Bogda Khan for your great kindness!" Be sure to obey the Divine Commandment! ”

"Take a thousand horses of Ning silk to reward Gelong, and discuss Geldan's reward!" Kangxi smiled, "You have been here for a few months, and I have snubbed you, don't take it to heart - ask Geldan to see what kind of person I am!" Come, take Gelon to receive the reward! ”

Watching Gelong go out, Kangxi smiled and said, "Gelong is not difficult to deal with, but Geerdan is difficult to do!" This man is strong and strong, and should not be taken lightly. It's a pity that our side is not finished, and we can't spare our hands to deal with it! Because he saw He Guizhu, the director of the previous study, come in with a stack of papers, he said, "What are the urgent documents?" Look in the mirror and look at your bury look! Anyway, he is also a six-grade official, and he is still a shopkeeper temperament! Only then did everyone take a closer look, only to see that He Guizhu was not wearing a gown, his robe was wrinkled, his collar was tucked and turned over, and there was a layer of oil mud on it, which was about to be frosty and hurt the wind, his eyes and nose were rubbed red, and he was full of wretchedness. Only Mingzhu knew that his wife was sick, and he was too busy to rectify it, so he couldn't help grinning.

"Back to the master's words - ah!" He Guizhu replied, and couldn't help but sneeze, "The servant walked halfway, and because he saw that the rain had wet the document envelope, he had to take off his coat and wrap it - inside was a chapter that had been discussed by the ministry, and a copy was sent in by the governor of Henan for 600 miles. Yu Shi Yu Guozhu impeached the Huayuankou River Peng Xueren's excerpt wrapped in it. A sentence reminded Kangxi. He opened the bag and said, "Chuan Peng Xueren came in-I know how to take off my coat and bag the chapter, and I know the general situation!" I mean that your temperament is the same as the first time I saw you seventeen years ago. There is no gap between the gentleman and the villain, if you don't study, you don't nourish your anger, and you don't want to be reborn for the rest of your life! I wanted to lift you out and let you out to be a platform, but you are so virtuous, will you succeed? He Guizhu wiped a handful of sweat and said with a smile: "Long live the lesson of the master!" The slave is a cheap child, a snake, a snake, a snake, a scorpion, a scorpion, a scorpion. The slave is more than a little more article! ”

Kangxi ignored him anymore and went to see the excerpts presented by Fang Haozhi, the governor of Henan. As he watched, he frowned and scratched with his fingernails. It took a long time to raise his head and exhale deeply. Mingzhu bowed down and said, "What happened in Henan?" ”

"He is from Bao Peng Xueren," Kangxi said, "and said that thousands of people in Qingjiang carried 40,000 stone grains in the rain with Wanmin umbrellas, and sent them to Beijing from the early road, and they have arrived in Kaifeng ......."

"Grain?" Everyone was surprised and stared at Kangxi.

Kangxi took a heavy breath and said, "...... It was for Jackie Chan to ask for his life. Seemingly...... I'm wrong to blame Jackie Chan......"

"Hooray!" Mingzhu screamed and was about to speak, Kangxi waved his hand to stop and said, "You can't say bad things about Jackie Chan again." The virtuous mother and good ministers gathered in one door, which should have been rewarded, but I ......" without saying a word, and walked out of the hall with his hands behind his back.

Peng Xueren had been in for a while, and he didn't dare to trespass because he hadn't been ordered, kneeling under the wet dan mound, and when he saw Kangxi coming out, he hurriedly kowtowed and said: "Long live the criminal Peng Xueren!" ”

"Om!" Kangxi was stunned for a moment, and sneered, "Your name is Peng Xueren?" You knelt outside for a long time, and you were frozen, but did it feel good? Peng Xueren kowtowed, and replied in a hoarse voice: "Compared to millions of living beings being swallowed up by the flood, the slave does not dare to speak coldly. Kangxi snorted: "It turns out that you are a good official, and you still remember the creatures of the world!" I ask you, where are the prefects of Zhengzhou and Tongzhi now? ”

"They...... They're all dead......"

"How did you make it out?" Kangxi said, "Oh, I understand, you are from the river worker, so the flood has left you with mercy!" ”

"Long live it......" Peng Xueren swallowed his saliva and sobbed, "...... At that time, the flood overflowed the embankment, and the prefect Huang Jincai and the same acquaintance Ma Xin committed suicide by throwing themselves into the river. The three agreed that the slaves would enter Beijing and be killed. Later, the whole embankment collapsed, and the slave rushed down more than 60 miles before climbing up because of his slight knowledge of water......"

These were not in Yu Guozhu's ginseng book, Kangxi's heart couldn't help sinking, and he paused for a moment and asked: "How many executions were there at that time?" Peng Xueren raised his head and thought about it, and replied: "First, six places, five places are blocked, and the minions are in the largest place, and they are about to close the dragon, because the sandbags are used up, and the success is lost." …… It's all over, it's all over, my master! Tears welled up in his eyes, but he didn't dare to cry out loud, only sobbing in his throat. Kangxi couldn't help but feel a little painful when he heard this: Even the sandbag is not enough, what's the use of blaming the river? But Peng Xueren's duty is to control the water, and Yu Guozhu's impeachment also makes sense. Kangxi thought, frowned and looked at the sky, and said, "You go down, I have ordered Jin Fu, the governor of Anhui, to be the governor of the river, you go to his curtain to run an errand!" ”

Kangxi said, turned around and went back to the hall, stroked the short beard that had just been left and said to Xiong Ci: "The governor of Shandong is called Yu Chengchan, and the Qingjiang County Order is also called Yu Chengchan." Are they a family? Xiong Cixu didn't know, and Suo Etu, who was in charge of the officials, said: "It's a brother of the same clan." "Interesting." Kangxi smiled and said: "Ming issued an edict: If you are less than Jackie Chan and be promoted to the prefect of Ningbo, Ge Li's book must be strictly refuted!" ”

"I don't understand, do you?" Kangxi saw that everyone was stunned and asked, "I read Ge Li's book last night, and I was so angry that I was helpless. Today, I watched Fang Haozhi's capital preservation again, and Fang was right! According to this case, Qingjiang is trapped by water, and hundreds of thousands of hungry people are trapped in the hungry city. This is called benevolence and purity; Temporarily transfer the imperial court to store grain and help the violent people, which is called loyalty and clarity; Obey the mother's order, resist the power and disorder, this is called filial piety and uprightness; - Such a virtuous mother and a good official, of course, should be praised, and it is really stupid and mediocre and corrupt! Kangxi was silent for a long time, and said with a long sigh: "It will be sunny after a long rain, so the sky will be sunny soon!" At this time, it is sunny, and this year's autumn grain is still expected......"