Kangxi allowed Old Man Fei to hide from others about Japan, but he couldn't hide it from a few of his cronies, nor from his sons. Moreover, although he agreed to Old Man Fei's request on the surface, he was still a little hesitant in his heart. After all, Japan is not an ordinary small country. Just a population of nearly 20 million made him suffer slightly. Therefore, after Old Man Fei left, he thought about it for a while, and then brought the remaining three ministers of the upper study, Shi Shiji, the squire of the military department, and the eldest brother Yinchu.

"Do you think I should grant Ferdinand's request?"

After everyone arrived, Kangxi didn't waste time, and told the matter straight to the point.

"Your Majesty, the minion feels that he should object!" Tong Guowei clenched his fists and said without thinking about it.

"Oh? Why? Kangxi asked rhetorically.

"Your Majesty, Ferdinand just saw the immediate benefits, thinking that he could take advantage of the opportunity of Japan's internal 'turmoil', and even include the whole of Japan into my Qing Dynasty's territory, but he forgot that since my Qing Dynasty is the suzerain of the world's feudal states, he should have the bearing of the suzerain, so he took advantage of the 'chaos' in the vassal country to wantonly invade and put it in the eyes of the surrounding countries, what would they think? Where is my face? Where is the face of the imperial court? Your Majesty, where is your face? Therefore, the minion felt that this matter was not feasible! Tong Guowei bowed and replied.

"What do you think?" Kangxi paused, and then asked a few other people.

"Your Majesty, the minister thinks what Prime Minister Tong said is very reasonable. Although Japan has some gold and copper things, in the eyes of the ministers, its land is not as useful to our Qing Dynasty as Luzon and other places. Rather than asking the imperial court to occupy such a country in the name of 'injustice', it is better to control Luzon and other places first, and at least, add a granary to my Qing Dynasty! Zhang Tingyu also said.

"Indeed, it is as you say. However, you all know Ferdinand's intentions, he wants to take advantage of the Japanese. Borrow the other party's population...... After all, whether it is Luzon or the continent that may exist, people need to reclaim it. However, if you want to recruit people from my Qing Dynasty, don't say that the people themselves are not happy, even the imperial court is also a little worried. Do you have a way to replace Ferdinand? Kangxi asked again.

"Your Majesty. Nothing can be done overnight. The land of Luzon was already not small, and it was far away in the South Seas, so it was very inconvenient to manage, and the imperial court could only rely on the sailors of the South China Sea to temporarily control it. If we bring outsiders there at this time, won't we give away the land that I have gained by the blood of our soldiers to others in vain? If it causes a rebellion, won't the imperial court have to put out fires everywhere? Tong Guowei said again.

"......" Kangxi nodded silently. He suddenly felt like he might be a little dizzy! How could he be persuaded by Old Man Fei so easily? Although Old Man Fei said to him not long ago that the Japanese people are very tame, and the possibility of this kind of thing is extremely low, etc., but extremely low does not mean that there is none! Moreover, if someone has a heart to arrange it in secret. The likelihood of such a thing happening will inevitably increase greatly. When the time comes, not to mention other places, the South Seas alone will be full of beacons. It's enough to make people burn. Even if those places are still just frontiers outside the frontier, but since he has occupied them, he doesn't want to be taken back by others, especially not by those Japanese, otherwise, wouldn't he have helped the Japanese expand their power in vain? This kind of loss-making business is impossible to do.

"Mazie, why don't you speak? What do you think of this? Kangxi thought for a while, was a little shaken, and looked up just in time to see Ma Qi again. He asked.

"Your Majesty, the minion just thinks it's strange!" Ma Qi replied with a bow.

"Strange? What's so strange? Kangxi asked.

"Your Majesty, the slave remembered the rumors in the past, saying that after the Battle of Yaxa, Suo Etu went to Nebuchu to negotiate with the Russians, and met Ferdinand and others. Afterward. Ma De built Vladivostok, and was in the middle of the Manchurian sailors...... After that, it was Yu Zhong who first pacified Taiwan, then forcibly occupied Hokkaido, and then raided Edo, Japan, and then, it was Ferdinand who used all means against Korea and Japan to completely control them! During this period, Yu Zhong also made a statement during his entourage of His Majesty on the way to the south, including Temasek, including the words of the South Seas! Ma Qi bowed again, "Your Majesty, don't you think it's strange?" Ferdinand, it seems, has always been interested in expansion! ”

"Of course I know! They said they had returned from Russia and had traveled to Europe. As far as I know, the countries of Europa, with the help of navigation, have been robbing their wealth and dominating the land in recent centuries, so that they have the current trend. Come to think of it, they were also influenced by Westerners! ......" Kangxi smiled, suddenly felt strange, and asked Ma Qi again, "Why did you suddenly think of this?" ”

"Your Majesty, Ma Wu, the brother of the minion, received the grace of the saint and went to Mukden to preside over the affairs. A few days ago, he wrote a letter home, in which he mentioned that he had met with Zhang Yuxiang, the general of Shengjing, and several generals of the Manchurian Naval Division, and during the conversation, he learned that when Yu Zhong was training the Manchurian Naval Division, there were quite some words that encouraged the soldiers to go on expeditions to other countries, especially mentioning that Yu Zhong had said to the generals and soldiers that 'no profit will not move the army',...... The slave felt that this kind of practice seemed to be somewhat detrimental to the imperial court's domination of the soldiers! Mazzi said.

"Hehe, I also know about this~ I think Yu Zhong's method is still good, this is better than looking majestic and high-spirited, but in fact they are all silver-like wax gun heads, right? Since it is used to protect the land of Longxing, it is impossible to use it as a tiger ben, and it has to be a group of wolves! Now, the generals all over the world, don't say such things to the soldiers under their command, they can be satisfied without eating the blood of the soldiers! Don't worry about it! Kangxi said.

"The slave knows!" Ma Qi did not train any more, and bowed down.

"And what do you think of what Ferdinand said?" Kangxi asked again.

"Your Majesty, the slave doesn't know much about many things here, so he doesn't dare to say anything! However, the minions still thought that Ferdinand seemed to be a little too anxious. There is a saying: greedy and chewy! In the past few years, the territory of the Qing Dynasty has expanded too rapidly, and many places have not yet stabilized. Especially in the west, I am afraid that there will be another big battle, and if the east is burdened with another burden, so the minions think that Ferdinand's words are not advisable! ......" Mazzie said again.

"That is, you are also against ......," Kangxi smashed his mouth and said.

"Your Majesty, is there a decree for Ferdinand to stop?" Tong Guowei saw that Ma Qi finished speaking, and hurriedly asked. He set up a stumbling block for Old Man Fei in front of Kangxi this time. Actually, it's not just what he says. In the past, he had never had a good impression of the prince, and at that time, Old Man Fei and Yu Zhong, Ma De and the prince were also opponents, and in the eyes of the prince and his gang, it seemed that he was more important than him, the minister of the study, so although he was a little jealous of the three of them. But he didn't want the prince to benefit. But now things have changed. The crown prince has fallen, and the powerful position of the three old men Fei cannot be ignored. How capable these three people are, how difficult it is to deal with him, he has been watching coldly in the past few years, but he can see it clearly, naturally he can't allow the other party to make meritorious deeds and enter the upper study, in case he is taken away from the status of the first assistant and important minister of the upper study, wouldn't it be a loss?

"Your Majesty, the minister thinks that there is no need to stop in a hurry about this matter!" Shi Shifu doesn't like to speak in the court, so some people like to compare him to Feiyang Gu, saying that he is another sleepy bug. This time, Kangxi came to him with the intention that if it was difficult to decide, he would let him and Yinchu come forward and analyze the strength of the water master. But what I didn't expect was that the three ministers of the upper study were all opposed, so they didn't think to ask him anything again. Unexpectedly, he suddenly spoke.

"Don't have to stop? You mean......" Kangxi thought for a moment. Guess.

"That's right. Your Majesty, since Japan has an enmity with me, our dynasty is unwilling to occupy its territory. Don't make it too easy. Since they will have a civil war, they will inevitably divide the winners and losers, so Wei Chen thinks that we need to choose one and support it, and then we can remotely control Japan. So that in a period of decades or even hundreds of years, they have to obey our orders! In this way, together with Hokkaido and Kyushu, which is now under the control of our court, our court will never have trouble in the eastern seas! Shi Shifei said.

"Well, then you can go and discuss it with Ferdinand. No more playing! Kangxi thought about it. commanded.

"Wechen obeys!" Shi Shifat bowed.

"Yinchu, why didn't you talk just now? Are you afraid of upsetting me? After talking, Tong Guowei and others retreated, but Kangxi left Yinchu alone.

"Erchen doesn't dare!" Yin Fu replied with a fist.

"And why? I heard that you have been studying the art of naval warfare recently, so I asked you to come with Shi Shifei this time, just to take the opportunity to see how well you have learned. But you never thought about it, but you didn't say a word. I have to give me a reason, right? Do you think I suspect you want to compete for a slot? Kangxi asked suddenly.

"Erchen doesn't dare!" Yin Zhen bowed. He glanced at Kangxi again, and then said solemnly: "Huang Ama, the sons and daughters have actually decided not to compete for the storage position a few years ago!" ”

"Indisputable?" Kangxi's face sank, "Do you think I will believe your words?" ”

"Emperor Ama, the retainers dare not deceive you! What the son said is indeed true! Yinchu slowly knelt down and kowtowed.

"Since you didn't want to compete for the storage position a few years ago, why are you still fighting with the prince with the eighth child?" Kangxi asked.

"Huang Ama, Erchen really doesn't plan to compete with anyone for the throne, but Erchen can't let the prince ascend the throne, you also know that although we are called brothers, in fact, we have long been enemies of life and death. If Yinren inherits your position, your son will definitely die! Therefore, I have to support the eighth child, for the sake of the land is to seek peace. Even if the eighth child can't ascend to the position of the crown prince, if it really comes to that time, someone can help the son and save a "life"! Yinti sobbed.

"......" Kangxi didn't expect Yinchu to have such words, and he was quite surprised, but seeing his son crying, he didn't feel a little sad in his heart. Once upon a time, Yinren also ran around in the palace with Yinren on his back to play, at that time, brothers, friends, brothers, brothers

"Then why are you studying naval warfare at home again?" Sadness is sadness, Kangxi still has something to ask about Yinchu.

"Huang Ama, please forgive your son for daring to ask you: What kind of son do you like?" Yinti asked suddenly.

"What did you say?" Kangxi was surprised.

"Erchen wants to ask, ...... What kind of son do you like? Kangxi lowered his head when he saw it, but Yinti's tone was very firm.

"What do you mean by that, you ask? Do you still want to do what I like? Although Kangxi didn't understand why Yinchu suddenly asked such a question that made people 'touch' their minds, out of the emperor's cautiousness, his tone became stern.

"Erchen doesn't dare!" Yin Zhen knelt on the ground, his hands on the ground, his head was not raised, and his voice was a little whimpering: "Erchen was a few years ago." Once got someone to point out, that person heard that Erchen and Yinren were fighting, so he sent Erchen a word: A father, what kind of son will he like! At that time, Erchen thought that the man also suggested that Erchen vote for the emperor's favor, so as to win the favor of the emperor, and there was nothing surprising about it, so he gradually forgot about it! But. Two years ago, Erchen suddenly remembered this sentence again, and the more he thought about it, the more frightened he became, and the more he thought about it, the more hesitant he became. Since then, this question has been tormenting the sons! made Erchen sleep and eat peacefully, so after Yinren was abolished, Erchen has been hiding at home and dare not come forward. After that, I began to find someone to study the method of naval warfare! ”

"......" is facing downwards. So. All Kangxi could see was the back of his head. However, even so, Kangxi can know what kind of expression Yinchu has on his face at this time. Why does Yinchu feel restless when he sleeps? Naturally, it was because of the quarrel with the brothers. It made his father worried. In other words, Yinchu is repenting to his father! …… That's certainly a good thing! However, Kangxi suddenly felt very pathetic! Because, he didn't know whether he should trust his son or not! Should you believe everything that Yinchu showed at this time!

"If you knew today, why bother in the first place? Get up! After a long time, Kangxi sighed and let Yinchu stand up again.

"Xie Huang Ama!" Yinchu restrained his feelings and slowly stood up.

"Since you can feel sorry for me, I'm relieved. At least, you're not like Yinren! Kangxi looked at Yinchu, and there were faint tears on his face. He also said, "I don't want to talk about the past!" However, I don't understand, why do you think you want to study naval warfare after you think you can't live with me? ”

"Huang Ama, the retainers know that they are guilty, so they dare not ask for your forgiveness. However, Erchen is not willing to let you look at Erchen like you used to do for the rest of your life! So. The ministers want to do more to share the worries and solve problems for the emperor! Yin Zhen replied.

"And what does this have to do with naval warfare?" Kangxi asked.

"Huang Ama, Erchen studies naval warfare, in fact, he doesn't want to fight with anyone, it's just a precaution. Because Erchen wants to lead a sailor to explore the north! Yin Zhen clenched his fists and said.

"Exploring the north? Do you want to go to that continent? Kangxi exclaimed.

"Huang Ama!" Yinren knelt down towards Kangxi again, "Although Yinren has been abolished, the Erchen is not virtuous enough and does not dare to chase the position of the prince."

However, among the brothers, only the sons and eighth brothers have some prestige in the court, so the sons are unwilling to do anything else to attract the attention of the courtiers! Erchen just wants to be able to do something for the emperor Amma, and don't ask for anything else! These days, Erchen has heard that Mrs. Fei has talked about many overseas things, so he has always wanted to go to the land to the north to have a look and explore. If you can get something, it can be regarded as a little filial piety of the ministers to the emperor! ”

"Aren't you afraid?" Kangxi asked in a deep voice. Although gold mines have been discovered in the north, going there is tantamount to a cold reception in the eyes of outsiders. If Yinchu has ulterior motives, doing so will make his momentum fall.

"Erchen is not afraid!" Yinfu replied.

"That's it! If you think so, I will fulfill you! Kangxi finally nodded: "I allow you to go to the Manchurian Naval Division to transfer 2,000 soldiers and horses, and add 3,000 cavalry to Heilongjiang to cross north!" ”

"Son-in-law, Xie Huang Ama!" Yin Zhen kowtowed.

"Go ahead! Spend more time with your mother! Kangxi said indifferently.

"Erchen understands!" Yin Zhen kowtowed again, stood up, and silently stepped back.

"Yinchu, you say, am I old?" Yinti had just taken two steps away, and Kangxi suddenly asked again.

"What's wrong with you, Huang Ama? You are in the prime of life, how can you get the word 'old'? Yinchu hurriedly stood up and said.

"But I feel old! Otherwise, how could he have repented of his promise to Ferdinand? If it had been before, how could I have done this? Kangxi smiled.

"Huang Ama, how can this be considered ......," Yinchu said.

"Alright, let's not talk about that!" Kangxi waved his hand to stop Yinchu's next words, "I've been a little lonely this time. You can call Hongyu in tomorrow to accompany me! ”

"Sons obey orders!" Yinchu didn't react, just bowed down in response. As the eldest son of the emperor, he was also the first to marry, and now has five daughters and three sons. The eldest son, Hongyu, was born in September of the 35th year of Kangxi, and is also his son-in-law. The second son Hongfang and the third son Hongwei were born in the forty-third and forty-fourth years of Kangxi respectively, and they were only young children. In other words, Kangxi asked for his heir.