Chapter 403 The Fourteenth Abacus

News about the capital has been spread the fastest. Kangxi entered the yamen of the Infantry Commander's Office in a very small dress. A short musket appeared in a fight in a small market. The nine gate admiral, the left deputy censor of the Censorate, and the prefect of Fengtian Prefecture were punished to kneel down. Kangxi ordered an investigation into the si-to-district tax collection and the news of tracing the people behind the scenes spread one after another, which soon attracted the extreme attention of the royal family, princes, nobles, and civil and military ministers in the capital.

In recent years, because the princes competed for the throne, Kangxi rarely had the interest in visiting in si si. He did not expect that he would have such a big leak when he went out once. Yesterday, he was a slave in the royal family and soldiers from the infantry yamen fought in the street. Today, he was a ruffian fighting in the street. Moreover, there were short muskets with the strictest control of the court in the hands of the ruffian. Moreover, there were horrifying things such as si levying miscellaneous taxes. Even if you think with your feet, you can imagine what Kangxi was feeling now. How could a group of relatives and ministers not be nervous?

As soon as he heard these news, the Ministry of Works, the Ministry of War, and the battalions stationed in the Eight Banners of Beijing, all the yamen and military camps related to the short musket were immediately busy, and they began to check whether the damn short musket had been lost from their own hands.

The Ministry of Revenue, the infantry commander's yamen, Shuntian Mansion, and the Five City Military and Mass Division were busy condemning people to investigate the levy of miscellaneous taxes. Although it was already afternoon, the entire capital became busy in an instant. The children of the royal family who participated in the levy of miscellaneous taxes were even more anxious all day long, and they all cursed the rushing of Fuershan, who was holding the rushing of midtown, and affected everyone.

In the Nine Gate Admiral's entrustment room, Kangxi sat upright on the large carved silence. Since this case has surfaced, it is necessary to investigate, and it must be investigated to the end. However, within what range does this involvement surface really make him feel embarrassed.

The court has just emerged from the party struggle for the throne, and it still needs time to get through. It is also facing a lot of urgent tasks such as expeditions to Europe, America, immigration to Australia, and implementing "spreading acres to acres". If it involves too much, what will happen? It will inevitably be a shock to the government and the opposition, and people's hearts are unstable, which is not conducive to the overall situation.

But the case has already emerged. It is obviously impossible to cover the lid again, and it is impossible to put it down gently. Isn’t it another dilemma? Old Fourteen was a little too anxious. It took a year or two to free up his hands and deal with it again. However, complaining now is useless. The most urgent thing is how to grasp the measure of this case.

Thinking of this, Kangxi glanced at Yinzhen. This case involved almost all the royal family members and noble ministers, and it really affected the whole body. The Fourteenth proposed to pay more attention. In the long run, it was indeed a great deal to the court and should also sound the alarm for those relatives and nobles. But judging from the current situation, it is not a good idea.

What purpose is behind Lao Si's? Do you want to establish your authority through this? Or do you have another purpose? Even if he can withstand it, he will inevitably hold enemies from all directions and lose all his heart. For him, the obvious disadvantages outweigh the benefits. With Lao Si's shrewdness, how can he not see through this point? Is it possible that he wants me to take it?

Originally, the condemnant called Lao Si, planning to discuss with Longkodo how to rectify the security of the capital. Now Kangxi is hesitant. Lao Si, the fourteenth wife, has entered. If this case is infinitely expanded by him, he will be afraid that it will be out of control. Apart from Lao Si, who else is suitable for this case in the capital?

Prince Yong's Mansion.

After hearing the series of news, the fourth prince Yinzhen thought for a long time, and then happily rushed to the small house in the south courtyard of the back garden. Wu Sidao seemed relatively leisurely these two days. Since the Fourth Master had withdrawn from the stake in the throne, he was still free and had no time to do anything.

Yinzhen came in and smiled as soon as he saw this situation: "Sir, he is leisurely and content."

"Holding a furnace to read in winter is also a great pleasure in life." Wu Sidao put down the book in his hand, bowed and smiled, "The Fourth Master is brisk in his footsteps, but is there good news?"

"Yinzhen still couldn't see through whether it was good news for a while, but he vaguely felt that Lao Sisi had made a fool of himself. Mr. Wu might as well analyze it." Yinzhen said, and then told the news in detail.

After listening to it, Wu Sidao pondered for a while, but his expression gradually became solemn. When Yinzhen saw it, he couldn't help but wonder that even if it was not good news, it was not bad news, right? Why is this lame man so solemn? Could it be that this matter still involves me? But I have never been involved in these broken things.

Wu Sidao was silent for a while before he slowly spoke: "For the Fourth Master, this matter is a disaster, not a blessing. The Fourth Master must make plans early."

"What does this matter have to do with me?" Yinzhen asked in confusion when he heard this.

"This matter has nothing to do with the Fourth Master. Sidao is worried that the Fourth Master will suffer an undead disaster." Wu Sidao said in a deep voice.

Wuwang disaster! Yinzhen jumped and pondered for a moment before asking tentatively: "What do you mean by sir, is the emperor and the fourteenth brother in secret fighting?"

After nodding slightly, Wu Sidao said calmly: "The year is approaching, and there are many things. Not only is the court busy, but the emperor cannot be idle either. However, why does the emperor have a slight visit at this critical moment? Sidao speculated that the emperor must have a clear purpose for this slight visit, and it is related to the 14th Master. Otherwise, after the emperor returns to the slightest military commander's office, he will not immediately summon the 14th Master. The slutty fight and the loss of short muskets is just a coincidence. What is the purpose of the slightest military visit at this critical moment?"

Wu Sidao said this and stopped abruptly. He looked at Yinzhen with a smile. Yinzhen pondered: "The rascal fight occurred in Xiaoshi Street. In other words, the emperor visited Xiaoshi Street in a si street. There were many shops in the small city, which was the most prosperous street in the outer city. Naturally, the emperor could not investigate the prices in this culprit. It is related to the fourteenth year of the year, but it could only be investigated for the reform of industrial and commercial miscellaneous taxes, that is, it was to collect miscellaneous taxes for Si."

Speaking of this, he paused slightly before continuing: "Si levies miscellaneous taxes, and it is a gangster on the surface, but many people in the capital know that behind this is the clan's family. Isn't the old Fourteenth doing this obviously going to attack the clan's family? The emperor only needs to follow the flow, and the old Fourteenth immediately puts enemies on all sides. How can he fight with the emperor?"

"Will the emperor follow the situation?" Wu Sidao asked quietly.

Yinzhen was stunned when asked and immediately realized that he was unable to survive in his expeditions to Europe, America, and immigration to Australia. How could Kangxi let Lao Si offend all royal relatives and noble ministers at this time? Now that the case has surfaced, it is like an arrow on the string and has to be fired. The fourteenth cannot be allowed to offend people. Kangxi naturally did not want to offend people, so he could only find another scapegoat!

Thinking of this, Yinzhen's heart was shocked. Did Kangxi want him to take over the case? He couldn't help but look at Wu Sidao inquiry.

Wu Sidao lowered his head and sipped tea, which made him so happy. He was addicted to it. He put down his teacup and said, "The Fourteenth Master has a very good grasp of the timing. The purpose is to ask the emperor to come forward to rectify the children of the clan and nobles, not only to clear obstacles for the reform of industrial and commercial taxes, but also to set a good start for the future rectification of the Eight Banners and the rectification of the administration. It not only enjoys its achievements, but also wins the hearts of the people.

The emperor has always been committed to the principle of lenient governance, so he is naturally unwilling to accept this hot potato. He also wants to protect the Fourteenth Master, so he has to pass it on to others. Let me ask the Fourth Master, a group of princes and ministers, who is more suitable for this case? Of course, the Fourth Master, who is known as the "cold-faced King", is the most suitable for you.

If the emperor ordered the Fourth Master to take charge of this case, what would it be? It is purely a delusion to attract people, and neither the Emperor nor the Fourteenth Master would agree. This case must be handled strictly. Even if the Fourth Master is not afraid of offending others, he is unfair and severely punishes the children of the clan and nobles to please the emperor, but you have to be wary of the Fourteenth Master being dissatisfied with you and secretly stumbling to you.

The problem is that even if the Fourth Master pleases the Emperor, the Emperor will not make much changes to you. It is not beneficial to the Fourth Master for the fact that this case is responsible for the Fourth Master, but there are many disadvantages. The Fourth Master must be able to hide if he can, and push if he can. It is the right way to go to Europe as soon as possible."

Yinzhen was silent for a while before saying, "Mr. Wu, I think it is a turning point to be responsible for this case. After the war, we can stay. Now, although the fourteenth and the emperor are not in a state of power, they are still fighting in secret. It is not that we will stay, but we will not have a chance."

"Otherwise." Wu Sidao denied it, "Fourth Master, the emperor is very talented and wise. How can he not see through the Fourteenth Master's thoughts? Even if he cannot detect it on the spot, he can see through it even if he turns around. But even if he sees through this, the emperor still has to protect the Fourteenth Master and still has to handle this case in a special way. Why?

This is the wise nature of the Fourteenth Master. He is not afraid of the emperor seeing through it. He is a dignified and open plot. Even if he sees through it, the emperor still has to do it willingly. Why? Because this is a move that benefits the country and the people.

This is also the difference between the Fourteenth Master. He does not seek profits, and everything he does is for the country, the people, the court and the Qing Dynasty. Even if he is tricky and scheming, the emperor is not happy, but as long as he does not touch the safety of the imperial power, the emperor will tolerate it. Unless the Fourteenth Master intends to usurp the throne, all the princes will not even have any chance.

But will the Fourteenth Master plot a rebellion? He is only twenty-five now, and he can afford it. Ten years later, he is only thirty-five. Even if he is fifteen years later, he is only forty years old. In this regard, he is much better than the Second Master and Fourth Master.”

Yinzhen was immediately disheartened and leaned on the back of the chair and silently said. Wu Sidao said it well. Think about it carefully over the past few years, although the fourteenth brother had the heart and had cultivated power, all his actions were beneficial to the country and the people. Otherwise, he would not have been promoted to three titles for three years, and it would have been difficult for him to do this.

Since he gave up, Yinzhen turned his head and thought secretly how to avoid Kangxi's general? Pushing cannot be pushed, so he can only hide. What excuses should he find to escape?

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