It was Yinxiang himself who forged Yinxiang's edict. He secretly discussed with the fourteenth elder brother Yin, and imitated Yinxiang's pen to ask Ling Pu to lead his troops into the villa. Yinyu sighed pretendedly: "Thirteenth brother, alas! What can I say about you! You've gone too far! Is this kind of thing child's play? If you want to live, quickly confess and confess, we will naturally not stand idly by. If you blindly support me, you have to resign yourself to fate. ”

"You-" Yinxiang trembled with anger, raised his head sharply and gritted his teeth and laughed, "Okay! Starling, you are so compassionate, I really want to thank you! But I'm sorry, I don't buy this account! If you go back to Long Live according to my original words, it will be up to him to kill or chop up: the troop transfer document was not written by me, and I don't know it at all! Tell you, people die in ignorance, and everything is over; If I die and know, I will be a terrible ghost, whoever does this, frames me, I tell him to leave the whole family of chickens and dogs! Yinyu smiled slightly, turned back to the guards and said, "Pick up Yi Beile and go to the palace to rest for the time being—thirteenth brother, you calm down, don't be powerful." Maybe you were drunk and listened to a villain who instigated to write that thing, and everyone recognized your words at a glance, so what should we say? - Fourth brother, please! You go to meet the eldest brother first, Yinren and Yinxiang are both handed over to you. ”

Yinzhen's heart was churning rapidly for a while: Yinxiang was bold, but he never came nonsense. He would not act rashly without consulting with himself on such a big matter. Whoever dares to do this is Yin. Yinzhi is a ghost, but why did Yinzhi follow them to rectify Yinxiang? But the change was hasty, the matter was unclear, and he couldn't speak. He pondered and slowly got up, rubbed his sore knees and stared at Yinzhi, and Qia Yinzhi also swept his gaze over, and a pair of sparks burst out of his eyes, and he was busy flashing away.

Although the edict abolishing the crown prince has not been promulgated, rumors have spread in Beijing. Wang Luo only laughed at first, but later received the edict to stop using the prince's seal, so he panicked and hurriedly rushed to the upper study to meet Tong Guowei, the minister of the upper study.

"Hao Weng," Tong Guowei was extremely polite, and hurriedly ordered someone, "Bring me that bowl of ginseng soup - do you look good!" I've been too busy these days, and I thought of ...... house" "Tong Zhongtang!" Wang Xuanqing's face was expressionless, "I can't use ginseng soup for this illness, you can drink it yourself." I have come to see you, not for this. I wonder, what happened to the prince in Chengde? ”

Tong Guowei hesitated for a moment, poured a cup of tea and handed it over, and said: "Hao Weng, in fact, I know as much as you, these days, old friends often come to ask about it, I don't know what to say." If you ask 'Tong Zhongtang', that's all I can say. If you ask 'Tong Guowei', we have a private relationship, I think something must have happened to the prince. Seeing Tong Guowei's determined look, Wang Wei sighed for a while: "You are a confidant of your heart, I thank you...... Thank you. He lowered his head. Tong Guowei was silent, but also pondering, he knew much more than that. The bookstore next to Yinxi had a thick letter almost three days later, commenting on the situation of the Chengde incident. Yinxi also took special care of him to comfort Wang Xuan. The meaning here is self-evident, Wang Luo has a lot of protégés, although he has no power, but he has popularity, and holding one is equivalent to dragging a group.

"Hao Weng," Tong Guowei said, "I'm not guessing, you have to make up your mind about this matter early." The prince's affairs are not small. Half a month ago, I abolished Zheng Guiren and sent him back to Beijing, and I was already suspicious. Later, I learned from the Ministry of War that the emperor secretly transferred the soldiers of the Karaqin Left Banner to guard Chengde - the existing soldiers in Chengde are under the command of Ling Pu, why did this happen? Then he ordered the transfer of troops to be stopped and the prince's seal was stopped. If you think about these things together, you don't know if there is a change in the palace! He spoke eloquently, without mentioning the news in the secret letter, sighed, and asked: "Prince, you are the prince's master, I am very worried about you, what are your plans?" Or how can I help you? ”

Wang Luo coughed dryly and said, "I don't have any plans for this matter, I will do my duty, I will be loyal." As he spoke, he took out a piece of paper from the page of his boots and handed it to Tong Guowei. When Tong Guowei unfolded it, it was three Xue Tao notes, densely packed, with names written on them, up to Shangshu, Guanglu Temple of Dali Temple, and down to the official of Kedao. Some recognize it, some don't. Tong Guowei couldn't help but be stunned and asked: "This has no title and no payment, what is the text?" Wang took a sip of tea and said, "Most of them are my protégés." They are all people who protect the prince, and the text has not been drawn up, because the news is uncertain, and there is no clear edict. ”

"You want me to sign it too?" Tong Guowei smiled and agreed very simply, "Done!" After that, he picked up the pen before the case, signed next to the first Wang Lian's name without thinking, returned the paper to Wang Luo, and said with a smile: "In the past, Gaozu wanted to abolish the prince, and Zhang Liang came up with the idea to invite Shangshan Sihao." I'm also getting a bargain with Hao Weng now! When Ma Qi and Tingyu come back, I expect them to sign and protect their principals. As he spoke, he changed his tone, "However, this chapter can't be written too early. Too early, the emperor will say, I haven't abolished Yinren yet, what do you do to protect your capital? If we don't get it right, we will be disgraced first, what's the point? Wang Yuanyuan didn't expect him to sign it, and when he saw Tong Guowei so refreshing, he said happily: "Tong Zhongtang, I didn't expect you to have such a heroic heart!" I originally thought that the Tong family had always had a good relationship with the eighth master, and if you can hold on to it, even if you live up to the emperor's cultivation heart - the people in the world are really hard to see! Don't worry, even if you sign it, I'm the one in charge! I'm so old, what's there to be afraid of? If you do this well before you die, you can see the ancestors underground! As he spoke, he almost burst into tears.

As soon as Wang Shan resigned, Long Keduo came in, and Tong Guowei smiled: "You are here!" I'm going to go home! What's the matter? Long Keduo called a thousand sons to ask for peace and said: "Third uncle, I received a court mail from Ma Qi just now, and the emperor has already set off to return to Luan, and he entered Beijing on the third day of November. I'm here to ask the third uncle to show me how to arrange the welcome - I went to the third uncle's house just now, and there are a lot of people, and they are all about to inquire about the news of Chengde. According to me, the third uncle doesn't have to go back. Otherwise, you won't even be able to eat. ”

"Huh?" Tong Guowei frowned, sat down slowly, and sighed, "These individuals are really difficult to deal with!" They didn't think about it, the Holy God didn't have a will, such a big thing. I just know in my heart, can I tell them? And he said nothing. In fact, Tong Guowei still had a layer of unhappiness in his heart: the emperor's court sent an edict to the minister, and he didn't say anything, but for such a military event, as Zaifu, he sat in Beijing, why did he often deploy down from himself? Thinking about it, he breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I, the minister of the upper study, deserve to be a bag...... Long Keduo sat opposite him, pondered for a long time, and said: "Third uncle, does Chengde have any letters?" Tong Guowei smiled and said, "The old Wang also came to ask about this." Yesterday, He Zhu'er handed over a letter. Zhang Tingyu drafted the memorial proclamation. As soon as the emperor arrived in Beijing, he immediately sent it to the world. It's a foregone conclusion. ”

Long Keduo said coldly: "The matter is decided, but who is the new prince?" Third uncle, have you thought about it? Tong Guowei smiled: "I don't want to do this, what kind of prime minister am I?" I think that our Tong family has been under pressure for decades, and this time it may be overturned. This—" he gave a thumbs up, "has been crowned king in Chengde and has taken over the power of the guards. It's ridiculous that the third master and the eighth master are still like hot charcoal in their hearts! Long Keduo shook his head steadily and said: "If you have the power of the guard, you may not be able to become the prince!" Third uncle, the rumors in the capital are not quite right, among the hundred officials, there are six out of ten rumors that the eighth master is going to succeed the national prince, when this kind of crisis is in doubt, we would rather think more about the road. ”

"Don't think about it," Tong Guowei said, "Since ancient times, there have been two ways to establish a prince. Now that the son-in-law has been abolished, it is only natural that he will be established. At this juncture, we have to hold on no matter what. Now I want to go to the eighth master's door, but I can't get the flat shoulder to be tied, and the two ends collapse. Long Keduo sighed: "Because we are towards the pearl, the eldest brother has always had a close relationship with us. I'm the same as the third uncle, it's best to be the prince with him. Only you missed one thing, in addition to standing up, there is also a 'Lixian'! We can't gamble on everything, the treasure is all bet on Yinhe. If you are not careful, there will never be a day to turn over! Tong Guowei's eyes jumped and said, "Hmm! Shibei three days should be impressed. You are so unambiguous! Wang Luo just got a list of princes, and I signed it. It's just to look at the wind. As far as I can see, the prince is only between the third master and the eighth master. If you don't stand up, the eighth master is the first one. The fourth master is too harsh, the fifth master is blindly honest and has no reputation, and the ninth master is too gloomy and may not be able to live long live. Now that you know what you know, you don't have to bother me anymore. He smiled.

Long Keduo nodded implicitly: "It can be said that heroes see the same thing." However, the ninth master should also enter it, the ninth master is steady and wise, the fourteenth master is shrewd and open-minded, and he treats people well. We've all calculated it, and if we think about it all, we won't make a wrong move and lose the whole game. ”

"That's all." Tong Guowei stood up, "I'll go to the Ministry of Rites and ask them to plan a driving plan." You are so self-conscious, if you do this, it will not be difficult to stay in the middle hall in the future, and it will also fight for your widowed mother! ”

On the third day of November, Kangxi drove back to Beijing.

Kangxi sat in the passenger hall carried by thirty-six people, through the glass window lattice, half-closed eyes, looking at the ceremonial guard outside, looking a little demented. When I went, more than 100 princes and grandsons drove away; Now that he is back, he is behind the crown prince and the thirteenth elder brother! He didn't know how many times he had thought about the consequences of deposing the crown prince, but he still found it difficult to predict. After many days of turbulence, coupled with the wind and cold, Kangxi was so dizzy that he just wanted to close his eyes and rest - he really felt too tired.

"Your Majesty......" Xing Nian, who was standing beside him, saw that the holy car was about to arrive at the gate at noon, and a large number of black crows and crows knelt down to ask for peace, and saw that Kangxi didn't seem to be asleep and ignored it, so he hurriedly took a step forward and said: "Your Majesty, Tong Guowei and hundreds of officials ask for peace!" If the emperor is gone, will the servants go out to spread the word? ”

"Hmm!" Kangxi opened his eyes and suddenly realized that if he didn't show up at this time, it would immediately arouse greater suspicion among the officials. He hurriedly stood up, stepped back from Daxiao, and leaned out to take the ride. When the cold wind hit, Kangxi shuddered, he cheered up, waved his hand and smiled: "Get up!" I'm Ann! This trip to Chengde is fortunate that everything goes well! I have read all the important recitals of the yamen in Beijing, and the errands are all done very well, and I am very relieved! It's hard to wait here for everyone on such a cold day......"

Ma Qi and Zhang Tingyu, who were behind the public opinion, listened to Kangxi's voice, trembling a little, and looked at each other without squeaking. Tong Guowei felt that it was too far from He Zhu'er's secret letter that "the dragon is very weak", so he took a step forward and smiled: "The emperor has been tired all the way, and he looks a little clear, and his complexion and spirit seem to be better than when he left Beijing, which is really a blessing for the community!" ”

"It's hard to buy money and be thin." Kangxi smiled, "I'm a little tired, it's natural to rest for a few days." Ministers, kneel down and go back to do business! After that, he was about to drive into the palace, but when he saw Wang Luo take a step forward and wanted to speak, he asked with a smile: "Old Wang Luo, I am not in Beijing." The jade spring mountains and rivers that were given to you have been given as many as they were? ”

Wang Luo didn't expect Kangxi to ask himself first, and after being stunned, he hurriedly replied: "I'll give it according to the number." Long live in the dust of the car, still thinking about the minions, the saint is so gracious, although the ministers are broken bones, it is not enough to repay the emergency! Kangxi smiled and nodded, but before he could speak, Wang Luo said: "Long live, why don't you see the prince?" ”

"Prince?" Kangxi knew that Wang Luo would never be silent about this matter, but he didn't expect this stubborn old man to be troubled so early, and said with a blank face: "What do you ask him to do?" Wang Luo stared at Kangxi and said: "The slave is the prince's master, and the prince has the righteousness of a monarch and a minister in a hundred officials, so he should ask for peace!" ”

This matter has been through ups and downs, and it has affected the hearts of the Manchu Dynasty and the civil and military forces for many days. Wang Luo spoke bluntly, and everyone's hearts suddenly raised Lao Gao, and they pricked up their ears one by one, looking at Kangxi intently. Kangxi glanced at everyone, and he was really in trouble for a while. There is no clear edict for the prince to be deposed, and it is reasonable for Wang Yu to ask for a meeting. If Yinren is allowed to show up, he is afraid of causing endless trouble-knowing that Wang Luo is having problems for himself, but there is nothing he can do! After a long time, Kangxi said slowly: "You kneel down." The prince's will soon have a will. Hao Weng, you are a person who learns to be rich and rich, you must be cautious in what you say and do, and you must talk about the overall situation. I'm here, Yinren shouldn't accept the congratulations of hundreds of officials! ”

"The slave never said that the prince would be congratulated." Wang Luo didn't give an inch, didn't pay attention to Kangxi's fierce eyes, and just said, "A few days ago, rumors arose in Jingshi, saying that the prince had an accident in Chengde. The slave doesn't know what happened, and he just wants to see each other to relieve his suspicions! ”

Wang Luo asked so hard that Kangxi had no way to retreat, and he couldn't help but burst into flames, so he said coldly: "It's okay to say it clearly." Yinren is unkind and unfilial, and has been detained. Not at the moment! ”

"Hooray!" Wang Luo threw himself on his knees, sobbing and pleading, "It turns out to be true!" The slave risked his life to say: The prince has been in power for 36 years, and he is generous, benevolent and filial, and the world knows it! …… Once it is falsely accused by the villain, it will be abandoned in a hurry, and it will attract resentment and cause the sky to change! Then he kowtowed again and again.

He spoke in a very heavy tone, and Kangxi, who had just returned to Beijing, was already unhappy, and he was so angry that he stared at Wang Luo and couldn't speak. Tong Guowei and the following hundreds of officials were all pale with fright.

"It seems that you don't want to call me peaceful for a moment!" Kangxi blushed, and Gege smiled, "You know what he has done, so you dare to open your mouth and talk nonsense?" 'People resent', what can they complain about? What has changed in the heavens? ”

"In the past, Gaozu leveled the world, all the heroes sat on the beach and whispered, Zhang Liang played Gaozu called it 'everyone rebelled'," Wang Luo said calmly, "Today, rumors are everywhere in Beijing, and a few people are shocked every day, and hundreds of officials have gathered to discuss grievances for the prince, which is 'human resentment'!" ”

"Ho! - What about the sky? ”

"Long live the northern tour, the sky is clear and peaceful, today back to Luan, but the haze clouds are everywhere, the sad wind is like crying, the yellow sand covers the sky, the sun and the moon are dark, this is the sky changes!"

Kangxi looked up at the sky, and it was really getting heavier and heavier. The gray-brown clouds pressed down low, drifting in the gale, almost blending with the yellow sand and dust barrier. Kangxi couldn't help but move in his heart, and immediately froze his mind, and said coldly: "What kind of change is this!" On the same day, Wu Sangui rebelled, and the earthquake almost destroyed the Taihe Palace! Wang Luo, you can go back and read a few more books! Then he shouted: "Let's go!" "Straight inside.

The ministers of the upper study followed in. Because there was no decree, the hundred officials did not dare to disperse. The officials waited in the wind for two hours, but it snowed again, and it was really miserable. Groups of people stomped their feet to keep warm, and some pretended to pace casually in front of the king, but did not say a word; Some soothe "the power of heaven is unpredictable, Hao Weng pay attention"; Others said, "The emperor is sage, and he may not be guilty." All my courtiers should love themselves." Some even pretended to be confused and said, "Teacher, what's the matter, the emperor really wants to abolish the prince?" Wang Luo's heart was bright, he took out the Xue Tao notes from his sleeve, and said loudly: "You don't have to worry, how many lives are involved in these pieces of paper, I will destroy it!" After that, he lifted his beard and laughed, chewed the list of warrants to a pulp, and stretched his neck to swallow. The crowd breathed a sigh of relief.

Until the end of the card, the main gate was wide open, and a group of eunuchs surrounded Li Dequan out. The officials looked at each other, and saw that Li Dequan's face seemed to be happy and sad, and he walked to the south of the center to stand up, and proclaimed: "There is a purpose!" The officials shouted in unison, long live, and listened to him preach:

Fengtian carried the emperor's edict and said: Yinren is lawless and virtuous, does not follow my precepts, abuses the public, is violent, insults the courtiers, specializes in authority, gathers party henchmen, and watches my daily actions. It seems that this is not filial piety and benevolence, the world created by Taizu Taizong and ruled by me must not be given to this person! Abolish the position of Prince Yinren and hope for the subjects of the world. Chin this!

When everyone heard this, there was a dead silence for a while, and then they kowtowed and said yes, and got up silently. Only the king fell on his face, trembling all over, first whimpering, and then crying out loud. When he cried, everyone was even more confused and at a loss. Some came to persuade with a sad face, some scolded in their hearts, and some pretended to have a blank face, and they shouted in their hearts. Wang Luo cried and said: "The slave is old, I'm sorry for the prince, I'm sorry...... If the slaves also followed to Chengde, why would the Zongmiao Society suffer such a big change......" Zhao Shenqiao, Zhu Tianbao, and Chen Jiayou, who were kneeling there, listened more and more sadly. Zhu Tianbao cried so much that he fell headlong and fainted in front of the cold noon gate.

"Lord Wang," Li Dequan looked at it in a daze for a long time, closed the edict, stepped forward and gently persuaded with tears, "You are crying, it makes people feel strange and sad!" Long live the Lord has something to say, tell you to go back to the house and rest. He also said, 'Let the king not listen to the gossip of others, and the speaker is not guilty'! After that, he called, "Where is the sedan chair of Lord Wang?" Go up with the old man, you are so waiting! ”