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For the royal family, as long as they are determined and have no scruples, everything is not a problem. When Hongli and Fu Heng, disguised as two assassins, investigated - in fact, it was impossible to investigate, but they all knew that there was a problem with Zhengjiazhuang - they strongly investigated the territory of Zhengjiazhuang, and soon, the real situation of a small village at the foot of the nearby mountain was revealed to the world.
A line of people who had been resisting soon received reinforcements. Ning County King Hong Chen led the officers and soldiers of the Xiu Riding Camp, who happened to have arranged for field training in the past few days, not far from here. Then, after receiving the signal, the deputy commander of the infantry camp, Hong Hui, also arrived with a team of horses.
The village head made several trips in and out of Zhengjiazhuang - how this confession was extracted is not elaborated here, including many interrogation methods such as the Ten Great Terrors of the Qing Dynasty. In short, the arriving troops were just enough to besiege Zhengjiazhuang.
However, Hong Hui would not wait for death, Zhengjiazhuang had considered everything from the beginning of its construction, including palaces, imperial residences, city towers, barracks... A single confession was just a dream to open the gates of Zhengjiazhuang.
Hongxi was furious, from the cruel deeds of Yongzheng after he came to power to eliminate opposition in the imperial clan, to the court's exhaustion and militarism in recent years, sending the Eight Banners' sons who had made great contributions to the founding of the Qing dynasty to open up land and farm in the northeast, abolishing the Eight Banners' supplies... Unworthy of our ancestors, to the implementation of officials and gentry paying taxes together, raising commercial taxes, opening ports for trade, equal diplomacy, valuing industry and commerce and foreigners' skills... All of this has caused social unrest and public debate, unqualified to be a ruler... Now, even his idle and leisurely life in the suburbs of Beijing is not spared, just wanting to stabilize the Qing dynasty's throne with only the love of the new royal family...
Hongli was very calm: "Before entering the pass, there were 309 Manchu eight banner companies, and another half of the company's 18; Mongolian companies had 117... Until the Holy Ancestor was alive, the number of Manchu companies reached 669. This large number has been increasing all the time. After entering the pass, the descendants of the Eight Banners relied on their ancestors' prestige and did not strive for progress. The spirit of good martial arts quickly fell, and the phenomenon of laziness and indulgence spread. Drunkenness, opera singing, gambling, cockfighting... I won't say more. Even with great merit, the support of over a hundred years should be repaid by now. No matter how much income the national treasury has, it cannot withstand such huge expenditures. Although they are no longer supported, the court also created various conditions for their survival and development at the beginning. If there is still resentment, they do not deserve to be the descendants of the Eight Banners and the Qing Dynasty. Isn't that right? Li Guangdi was a wise and able person. He did not open up the sea ban and did not give the descendants of the Eight Banners a way to make a living. Do you want them to continue to decline and disperse, indulging in luxury and waste every day? Is this what you call doing good for them?! Anyone can be a good person, but Li Guangdi's words are right there. It is better to teach people how to fish than to give them fish. Forget it, you don't even understand such simple truths. As for other government reforms related to the people's livelihood and national power development, I suppose you wouldn't understand either if I explained them to you. I won't waste my breath on you, let me through!"
"Preposterous!" Hong Xi's blood was about to spurt out of his mouth. He had originally wanted to win people over with his words, but instead, he was ridiculed by Hong Li for not understanding politics, and being no better than a three-year-old child. How could someone with imperial ambitions like him endure this?! "This Zhengjia Village was built under the orders of our Holy Ancestor, without an imperial edict, who dares to enter?!"
"Emperor Kangxi probably didn't think that his grandson, whom he had always protected, would have disloyal intentions towards the person he chose to inherit the throne." Hongli retorted sarcastically. In fact, Emperor Kangxi was well aware of Hongxiao's ambition; otherwise, he wouldn't have chosen to build Zhengjia Village more than 20 miles away from Beijing in Changping.
"How can one lack words when wanting to add to someone's guilt?"
Both sides were at a stalemate. In the end, Hongli ordered a forced breakthrough and attacked Zhengjiazhuang. The bow was opened without a return arrow, once action had been taken, there was no reason to stop halfway.
Although they are both princes, Li Prince and Bao Prince are different. One is the current crown prince, a nailed-on heir to the throne, while the other is a prince who has been kept out of politics, living in Zhengjia Village far from the capital, with only an empty title. Who is more important is clear to everyone, and besides, today's events were planned beforehand.
As a result, many of Hong Xi's privately-made firearms and other prohibited items were found, including dragon robes and imperial beads, as well as imperial crowns.
Hong Hui, held back by the guards, looked at this pile of things with a pale face.
"Take it away!"
There's no need to say anything more, although it was the result of a political struggle, but the truth is that these things have been dug up, and Honghui's fate has already been made clear. When Liqin Wangfu and her two sons were released, even Hongrui couldn't help but get angry, these people looked like they had been locked up for a long time, their clothes were not old and tattered, but also dull and colorless, let alone their spirits...
Even the Queen and King opposed his treasonous move, even his own wife and children could be ruthlessly imprisoned... The silence of the Imperial Clan Court in the capital reflected the attitude of the vast majority of royal relatives.
Yongzheng ordered the 21st prince, Yunxi, to be in charge of cleaning up Zheng's family estate, with Beile Hongxun and Hongxu (Yunxi's son) assisting. Yunxi was clever and fond of reading since childhood, and had a clear understanding of things. In recent years, under the guidance of Guo Xin Wang, he had handled the affairs of the Manchu General of the Bordered Red Banner with great orderliness, earning the appreciation of several elder brothers. Hongxun was known for his stability among the younger generation of the imperial clan, and Hongxu was also a cautious and honest person. By letting them handle this matter together, Yongzheng was not giving people any reason to say he was being partial.
Everything finally settled down before the Mid-Autumn Festival.
As for the treatment of Hongxi, the emperor did not do as many people thought, to kill him or make an example out of him. In his public statement, he made it clear that not killing Hongxi was not because his crime of rebellion was not serious, but rather because of the late Holy Ancestor's kindness towards him. Although Hongxi had betrayed this kindness, as a son, he could not help but feel the pain in the emperor's heart... Therefore, he was handed over to the General Manager of the Imperial Household Department, confined to the East Garden of Jing Mountain, stripped of his royal title and renamed "42" (Hongxi was 42 years old at that time).
The title of Prince Duoluo of the First Rank was inherited by Yunhe's tenth son, Aixinjueluo Hongwei. His birth mother was Yunhe's secondary consort, Lady Chengjia. He was not inferior to Hongxi in terms of birth, and he is now only eighteen years old, neither too young nor too old. There are also two younger brothers below him. The Imperial Clan Court had no opinion on this matter.
Hong Xi's children who lived in Zhengjia Village were all relocated back to the capital and handed over to the newly appointed Li Xiang Wang for management.
In August of the thirteenth year, Yongzheng appointed his twenty-first younger brother Yunxi as the commander-in-chief of the Plain Yellow Banner Han Army and formally promoted him to be a prince of the second rank.
The title of the deceased Chengqin Wang has been succeeded, and there is also an answer. The son of Yunkui's wife Tian Jia Shi, Aixinjueluo Hongjing, succeeded as the Duke of Cheng, demoted by one rank, showing dissatisfaction with the family of Yunqi.
Aixinjueluo Hongxu inherited the title of Hengqin Wang Yunqi as a Beile and became a Beishun Hengqin Wang.
Aixinjueluo Hongyun inherited the title of Duke Xunqin from Yunyu and became the Duke Xunqin.
The two elderly princes who had been ill and asked to be exempted from their official duties formally laid down all their political affairs, starting a quiet and leisurely life in retirement.
In addition, Yongzheng's 24th younger brother Yunbi was five years younger than Hongli. Yongzheng, who had few children, treated him like a son and liked his loyal and gentle nature. He originally wanted to make him a prince, but later thought that would be too conspicuous (fortunately he could think of this), so he made him the Prince of Jun of the First Rank instead.
Many people say that they are used to Yongzheng's partiality, thinking back to the beginning when he promoted the thirteenth prince to be a prince of the blood and let him take charge of state affairs as a minister. Not to mention now that the heir has not been determined yet, among the legitimate sons there are already princes and kings. This imperial grace is still unknown where it will go next. Calculating with him will only make one angry enough to jump out of this world, but he will do whatever he wants anyway.
October 1st is the fiftieth birthday of King Yi Qian, and it's rare for King Yi Qian's mansion to hold a grand banquet.
To Hongli, the few times he met and interacted with this thirteenth uncle when he was young left a much better impression than his own imperial father, who was kind and gentle, closer to his ideal image of a father. You know, his imperial father used to act like Judge Bao in front of them.
Yi Qin Wang's 50th birthday was naturally valued by Yongzheng, who had already bestowed many longevity gifts to Yi Qin Wang's mansion. Hongli and his wife came early to pay their respects to Yi Qin Wang, whom they had always treated with reverence and closeness.
After entering the third gate, passing by the flower pool, and arriving at the second hall door, I saw Princess Yiqin's wife, accompanied by two daughter-in-laws, personally coming out to greet us. "Thirteen Aunt is really lazy this year, actually scheduling the 'Refusing Frost Meeting' on the same day as Thirteen Uncle's fiftieth birthday."
"It's not bad, a one-time solution." The birthday banquet had not yet begun, but the Yicun Wangfu was already bustling with people and carriages flowing like water. Fortunately, some people were sensible and only sent gifts without attending. Wu Fu Jin was amazed, next year would be a big selection, this year's Hundred Flowers Gathering was the most lively, even rushing to two scenes was unbearable, why not use a little cleverness, one banquet for two purposes? Anyway, Yicun Wangfu was big enough, it wouldn't be difficult to set aside a piece of land for the Eight Banners noblewomen to gather.
"It's still the considerate one from the Xiao family. You'll know when you're tired later." Yi Qin Wang Fu Jin glanced at Yun Zhu with a hint of meaning. Hong Li smiled quietly.
Yunzhu glanced at him and smiled: "So now you're happy to see others tired."
Wufu Jin and Kunya, Flana burst out laughing at his words.
Yi Qin Wang's consort smiled and shook her head, "This temper is getting more and more impatient, you don't even manage it." The latter half of the sentence was directed at Hong Li.
"Thirteen Auntie, you don't know my fourth brother yet. Fourth sister-in-law said she wanted to pluck the moon and he immediately set up a ladder to go!"
Everyone laughed again, and Hongli smiled and replied: "I don't have your ability."
It's now the turn of Wu Fu Jin to face Hong Xia.
The Wangfu layout is divided into three roads, east, middle and west. The central road is the core of the Wangfu, with a total of five courtyards, grand in scale and majestic in atmosphere. The southernmost part is the outer gate, which has seven bays wide, with three gates open only on major ceremonial occasions. It uses a hard mountain-style roof, covered with gray tiles, with a straight ridge, beast-shaped ornaments, and hanging beasts. The corner corridors are carved with intricate beams and painted pillars, lined with tall pine trees, and adorned with exquisitely shaped potted plants. The main gate has five bays wide, with three gates open, and the last three bays have a recessed corridor, with a Xieshan-style roof, topped with green glazed tiles, and decorated with five-tiered brackets under the eaves. In front of the gate, there are stone lions on either side... As the main courtyard, it is heavily decorated, elegant and dignified, stable and majestic, because of Prince Yi's 50th birthday, there is a hint of celebration.
As soon as they entered the hall, they saw Shouxing Gong talking with Luzi Wang. Seeing them arrive, he was very delighted.
Hongli smiled and accepted the gifts, personally taking over Yunzhu's and Wufu Jin's birthday presents and handing them to Yiqin Wang Fu: "Put them aside separately."
He smiled warmly at Lu Jing, but in his heart he was thinking, there are two jars of Yunzhu's personally roasted tea leaves in the birthday gift, when will he come to the 13th and let him cut a few taels?
Yi Qin Wang's consort knew his little thoughts and responded with a sound. After having a cup of tea and chatting, a servant came to report that Zhuang Qin Wang had arrived with his consort, Yunzhu and Wu Fu Jin took the opportunity to bid farewell to Yi Qin Wang and went to the backyard. Yi Qin Wang knew they had other plans - even if not, men's and women's banquets were also set up separately, so he ordered Junya to entertain them well.
Ning Junwang Fojin Nala. Buddha Lana then accompanied Yi Qinwang Fojin to welcome the ladies who came one after another to congratulate on her birthday, and for those noble women who received the "Refuse Frost" flower invitation, they had to bring them to the Donglu Flower Garden meeting point without leaving any trace.
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For the royal family, as long as they are determined and have no scruples, everything is not a problem. When Hongli and Fu Heng, disguised as two assassins, investigated - in fact, it was impossible to investigate, but they all knew that there was a problem with Zhengjia Village - they strongly investigated the territory of Zhengjia Village, and soon, the real situation of a small village at the foot of the nearby mountain was revealed to the world.
A line of people who had been resisting soon received reinforcements, Ning County King Hongyun brought the officers and soldiers of the Xiaruiying camp, who happened to have arranged for field training in the past few days, not far from here. Then, after receiving the signal, the deputy commander of the infantry camp, Hongrui, also arrived with a team of horses.
The village headman made several trips in and out of Zhengjiazhuang - how this confession was extracted, including many torture methods such as the Qing dynasty's ten great tortures, will not be elaborated here. In short, the arriving troops were just enough to besiege Zhengjiazhuang.
However, Hong Hui would not wait for death, Zhengjiazhuang had considered everything from the beginning of its construction, including palaces, imperial residences, city towers, barracks... A single confession was just a dream to open the gates of Zhengjiazhuang.
Hongxi was furious, from the cruel deeds of Yongzheng after he came to power in eliminating opposition within the imperial clan, to the court's exhaustion and militarism over the years, sending the Eight Banners' sons who had made great contributions to the founding of the Qing dynasty to open up land and farm in the northeast, abolishing the Eight Banners' stipends... Unworthy of our ancestors, implementing officials and gentry paying taxes together, raising commercial taxes, opening ports for trade, equal diplomacy, valuing industry and commerce and foreigners' skills... All of this has caused social unrest and public debate, unqualified to be a ruler... Now, even his idle and indulgent life in the suburbs of Beijing is not spared, just thinking that only by eliminating him can the Aixinjueluo imperial clan securely occupy the Qing dynasty's throne.
Hongli was very calm: "Before entering the pass, there were 309 Manchu eight banner companies, and another half of the company's 18; Mongolian companies had 117... Until the Holy Ancestor was alive, the number of Manchu companies reached 669. This large number has been increasing all the time. After entering the pass, the descendants of the Eight Banners relied on their ancestors' prestige and did not strive for progress. The spirit of good martial arts quickly fell, and the phenomenon of laziness and extravagance spread. Drunkenness, opera singing, gambling, cockfighting... I won't say more. Even if there were great merits, the support of over a hundred years should have been repaid by now. No matter how much income the national treasury has, it cannot afford such huge expenses. Although they are no longer supported, the court also created various conditions for their survival and development at the beginning. If there is still resentment, they do not deserve to be the descendants of the Eight Banners and the Qing Dynasty. Isn't that right? Li Puren was a wise and able person who did not open up the sea ban and did not give the descendants of the Eight Banners a way to make a living. Do you want them to continue to decline and disperse, drifting aimlessly every day? Is this what you call doing good for them?! Anyone can be a good person, but Li Puren's words are right in front of us. It is better to teach people how to fish than to give them fish. Forget it, you don't even understand such simple truths. As for other government reforms related to the people's livelihood and national power development, I suppose you wouldn't understand either if I explained them to you. I won't waste my breath on you, let me through!"
"Preposterous!" Hong Xi's blood almost boiled over, his words meant to win people's hearts were instead ridiculed by Hong Li as being ignorant of politics, no better than a three-year-old. How could he bear this, with his grand ambitions as an emperor? "This Zhengjia Village was built under the imperial decree of our Holy Ancestor, without the sacred edict from His Majesty, who dares to enter?"
"Emperor Kangxi probably didn't think that his grandson, whom he had always protected, would have disloyal intentions towards the person he chose to inherit the throne." Hongli retorted sarcastically. In fact, Emperor Kangxi was well aware of Hongxiao's ambition; otherwise, he wouldn't have chosen to build Zhengjia Village more than 20 miles away from Beijing in Changping.
"How can one lack words when wanting to add to someone's guilt?"
Both sides were at a stalemate. In the end, Hongli ordered a forced breakthrough and attacked Zhengjiazhuang. The bow was opened without turning back, once the action had been taken, there was no reason to stop halfway.
Although they are both princes, Li Prince and Bao Prince are different. One is the current crown prince, a nailed-on heir to the throne, while the other is a prince who has been left out of politics, living in Zhengjia Village far from the capital, with only an empty title. Who is more important is clear to everyone, and besides, today's events were planned beforehand.
As a result, many of Hong Xi's privately-made firearms and other prohibited items were found, including dragon robes and imperial beads, as well as imperial crowns.
Hong Hui, held back by the guards, looked at this pile of things with a pale face.
"Take it away!"
There's no need to say anything more, although it was the result of a political struggle, but the truth is that these things have been dug up, and Honghui's fate has already been made clear. When Prince Li's wife and two sons were released, even Hongrui couldn't help but feel indignant. These people looked like they had been locked up for a long time, their clothes were not old and tattered, but dull and faded, let alone their spirits...
Even the Queen and King opposed his treasonous move, even his own wife and children could be ruthlessly imprisoned... The silence of the Imperial Clan Court in the capital reflected the attitude of the vast majority of royal relatives.
Yongzheng ordered the 21st prince, Yunxi, to be in charge of cleaning up Zheng's family estate, with Beile Hongxun and Hongxu (Yunxi's son) assisting. Yunxi was clever and fond of reading since childhood, and had a clear understanding of things. In recent years, under the guidance of Guo Xin Wang, he had handled the affairs of the Manchu General of the Bordered Red Banner with great orderliness, earning the appreciation of several elder brothers. Hongxun was known for his stability among the younger generation of the imperial clan, and Hongxu was also a cautious and honest person. By letting them handle this matter together, Yongzheng was not giving people any reason to say he was being partial.
Everything finally settled down before the Mid-Autumn Festival.
As for the treatment of Hongxi, the emperor did not do as many people thought, to kill him or make an example out of him. In his public statement, he made it clear that not killing Hongxi was not because his crime of rebellion was not serious, but rather because of the late Holy Ancestor's kindness towards him. Although Hongxi had betrayed this kindness, as a son, he could not help but feel the pain in the emperor's heart... Therefore, he was handed over to the General Manager of the Imperial Household Department, confined to the East Garden of Jingyuan, stripped of his imperial title and renamed "42" (Hongxi was 42 years old at that time).
The title of Prince Duoluo of the First Rank was inherited by Yunhe's tenth son, Aixinjueluo Hongwei. His birth mother was Yunhe's secondary consort, Lady Chonggui. He was not inferior to Hongxi in terms of birth, and he is now only eighteen years old, neither too young nor too old. There are also two younger brothers below him. The Imperial Clan Court had no opinion on this matter.
Hong Xi's children who lived in Zhengjia Village all moved back to the capital and were handed over to the newly appointed Li Xiang Wang for management.
In August of the thirteenth year, Yongzheng appointed his twenty-first younger brother Yunxi as the commander-in-chief of the Plain Yellow Banner Han Army and formally promoted him to be a prince of the second rank.
The title of the deceased Chengqin Wang has been succeeded, and there is also an answer. The son of Yunkui's wife Tian Jia Shi, Aixinjueluo Hongjing, succeeded as the Duke of Cheng, demoted by one rank, showing dissatisfaction with the family of Yunqi.
Aixinjueluo Hongxu inherited the title of Hengqin Wang Yunqi as Ande Hengqin Wang.
Aixinjueluo Hongjun inherited the title of Duke Xunqin from Yunyu and became the Duke Xunqin.
The two elderly princes who had been ill and asked to be excused from their official duties formally stepped down from all government affairs, starting a quiet and leisurely life in retirement.
In addition, Yongzheng's 24th younger brother Yunbi was five years younger than Hongli. Yongzheng, who had few children, treated him like a son and liked his loyal and gentle nature. He originally wanted to make him a prince, but later thought that would be too conspicuous (fortunately he could think of this), so he made him the Prince of Jun.
Many people have expressed that they are used to Yongzheng's favoritism, thinking back to when he first promoted the 13th prince to be a prince of the blood and let him take charge of state affairs as a grand minister. Not to mention now that the heir has not been determined, among the legitimate sons there are already princes and dukes. This imperial grace, who knows where it will go? Trying to reason with him will only lead to frustration, while he remains unbothered.
October 1st is the fiftieth birthday of King Yi Qin, and it's rare for King Yi Qin's mansion to hold a grand banquet.
To Hongli, the few times he met and interacted with this thirteenth uncle when he was young left a much better impression on him than his own imperial father, being kind and gentle, and more in line with his ideal image of a father. It's worth noting that his imperial father used to act out the role of Judge Bao in front of them.
Yi Qin Wang's 50th birthday was naturally valued by Yongzheng, who had already bestowed many longevity gifts to Yi Qin Wang's mansion. Hongli had always been respectful and close to Yi Qin Wang, so he brought his wife early on to pay their respects.
After entering the third gate, passing by the flower pool, and arriving at the second hall door, I saw that Princess Yiqin's wife had brought two daughter-in-laws to welcome me personally. "Thirteen Aunt is really lazy this year, actually scheduling the 'Refusing Frost Meeting' on the same day as Thirteen Uncle's fiftieth birthday."
"It's not bad, a one-off solution." The birthday banquet had not yet begun, but the Yicun Wangfu was already bustling with cars and people. Fortunately, some people were sensible and only sent gifts without attending. Wu Fu Jin was amazed, next year would be a big selection, this year's Hundred Flowers Meeting was the most lively, even rushing to two scenes was unbearable, it's better to use some heart, one banquet for two purposes, anyway, Yicun Wangfu is big enough, setting aside a piece of land for the Eight Banners noblewomen to gather is not difficult.
"It's still the considerate one from the Xiao family. You'll know when you're tired later." Yi Qin Wang Fu Jin gave Yun Zhu a meaningful glance. Hong Li smiled slightly.
Yunzhu glanced at him and smiled: "So now you're happy to see others tired."
Wufu Jin and Kunya, Flana burst out laughing at his words.
Yi Qin Wang's consort smiled and shook her head, "This temper is getting more and more impatient, you don't even manage it." The latter half of the sentence was directed at Hong Li.
"Thirteen Auntie, you still don't know about my fourth brother. Fourth Sister-in-law said she wanted to pluck the moon and he immediately set up a ladder to go!"
Everyone laughed again, and Hongli smiled and replied: "I don't have your ability."
It's now the turn of Wu Fu Jin to face Hong Xia.
The Wangfu layout is divided into three roads, east, middle and west. The central road is the core of the Wangfu, with a total of five courtyards, grand in scale and majestic in atmosphere. The southernmost part is the outer gate, which has seven bays wide, with three gates open only on major ceremonial occasions. It uses a hard mountain-style roof, covered with gray tiles, with a straight ridge, beast-shaped decorations, and hanging ornaments. The corner corridors are carved with intricate beams and painted pillars, lined with tall cypresses and potted plants trimmed into shapes, the main gate has five bays, with three gates open, the last three bays have a recessed corridor, with a hipped roof, topped with green glazed tiles, and decorated with five-tiered brackets. In front of the gate, there are stone lions on either side... As the main courtyard, it is arranged in a thick and elegant manner, stable and majestic, because of Prince Yi's 50th birthday, there is also a hint of celebration.
As soon as they entered the hall, they saw Shouxing Gong talking with Luzi Wang. Seeing them arrive, he was very delighted.
Hongli smiled and accepted the gifts, personally taking over Yunzhu's and Wufu Jin's birthday presents and handing them to Yiqin Wang Fu: "Put them aside separately."
He smiled warmly at the king, but in his heart he was thinking, there are two jars of Yunzhu's personally roasted tea leaves in the birthday gift, when will I come to thirteen and let him spare a few?
Yi Qin Wang's consort knew his little thoughts and responded with a sound. After drinking a bowl of tea and chatting for a while, a servant came to report that Zhuang Qin Wang had arrived with his consort, and Yunzhu and Wu Fu Jin took the opportunity to bid farewell to Yi Qin Wang and went to the back garden. Yi Qin Wang knew they had other plans - even if not, men's and women's banquets were also set up separately, so he instructed Junya to entertain them well.
Ning Junwang's consort, Na La Buddha Lana, accompanied by Yi Qinwang's consort, greeted the ladies who came to congratulate her on her birthday. For those noblewomen who received the "Refuse Frost" flower invitation, they had to subtly bring them to the Donglu Flower Garden gathering point.
