.In the 38th year of the reign of Emperor Kangxi, although the twelfth lunar month passed, the north wind was still there.

The Zong Ling of the Zongren Mansion, Prince Jian Yabu, was waiting outside the Ganqing Palace, and his hands were still cold in his sleeves. Standing with him were Gu Badai, the Minister of Rites Man and Zhang Ying. Yabu, the Minister of Han who was summoned back to Beijing by Kangxi Xuan, coughed gently and said, "Tomorrow is the grand ceremony. I can make a promise to the emperor today. Wenqi, Dunfu, what are the rules of your two?" Gu Badai smiled and said, "Look at what the prince said, although the Ministry of Rites is in charge. At the ceremony, the prince was in charge. Didn’t the prince make up the rules and asked the minister and Lord Zhang to cheer?" Zhang Ying was just a silencer. He really didn’t want to come to this muddy water. Aisin Gioro’s family affairs were not his turn to interfere. If Yabu hadn’t been caught by Yabu at the Ministry of Rites, he wouldn’t have mixed in. Seeing that Gu Bada and Zhang Ying stopped talking, Yabu wanted to say something, but he still held back.

At this time, Li Dequan came out, first made a thousand fight with Yabu, then stood up and bowed to Gu Badai and Zhang Ying, and said with a smile: "The emperor asked the prince and the two adults to come in. The emperor made a late comment last night, so he just took a short nap. It was so cold that it was hard for you to wait for a long time." Yabu nodded slightly, and went into the Ganqing Palace Warm Pavilion with the two Ministers of Rites.

There were several copper braziers growing in the warm cabinet and incense burned. The house was warm, which looked like two seasons outside. The three people who had been in the cold wind for more than half an hour suddenly felt much more comfortable. Seeing Kangxi leaning against the soft couch, they all bowed: "I (sub) respectfully invite the emperor to the holy."

Kangxi waved his hand casually and said, "Well, you all get up. Li Dequan, granted a seat to Prince Jian, Gu Badai, and Zhang Ying. I have been a little tired and lazy these two days, so I just relaxed and discussed with you so quickly. You are all close friends to me, and I will not meet you."

Gu Badai had been sick before, and he came to the ministry to take care of things in the past two days. He had not seen Kangxi for some time. At this time, he saw that Kangxi was indeed tired and felt sad, and said, "I saw that the emperor has really reduced a lot. The emperor is the foundation of the country. I should take care of the dragon body."

Seeing that Gu Badi's eyes were slightly red, Kangxi was also a little moved, so he comforted him, "My body is still strong, so Wenqi doesn't have to worry too much. I will know the age of destiny in a few years, but I can still read the memorials for six hours a day, and riding and shooting is no problem. Wenqi should be only ten years older than me, and it's not as good as me. I look like an old man. I have a few prescriptions for health care here. I will copy them to you later. I will be able to take care of myself slowly according to the prescription and be healthy as before."

Gu Badai sat on the brocade and bowed and said, "I thank the emperor for his kindness. I am old and I am so proud of the minister's affairs. It's like a corpse and a simple meal..."

Kangxi knew that Gu Badai was determined to beg for home, but he didn't want to let the loyal and honest minister stop him, so he interrupted: "Wenqi is the master of the Fourth Prince, and he teaches him well. The Fourth Prince is knowledgeable and polite, and he is also very good at teaching. I am pointing at you to teach Hongxi." Hongxi is the legitimate son of the Crown Prince Yinreng and the serious crown prince. He is just four years old this year and is at the age of enlightenment.

When Kangxi mentioned Yinzhen, Prince Jian finally caught the conversation and intervened at the sight of the opportunity: "The emperor forgives me for being rash. The emperor just mentioned the Fourth Prince, and the three others who met this time are just doing this."

"Oh?" Kangxi frowned slightly, "For the Fourth Prince?"

"It's not just the fourth prince, but also the fifth prince, the seventh prince and the eighth prince." Yabu looked at Kangxi's face carefully, and saw that there was nothing unusual, then continued: "I have submitted a memorandum to the emperor the day before yesterday. I heard that the emperor was staying. Since I am carrying the clan order from the clan mansion, I have to do a good job to be worthy of the emperor and the entire Aisin Gioro clan."

"I know this, you continue to say it." Kangxi still had a calm expression.

"Yes, tomorrow the grand ceremony will be held, and the emperor will issue an edict to enthrone the elder princes. The clan's mansion and the Ministry of Rites have received an edict and are preparing for a matter. Therefore, I learned that the emperor wants to enthrone the eldest prince, the third prince, and the other four princes are all Beile." Yabu said.

"I have this intention. Why? Prince Jian thinks these princes cannot be the prince, Beile?" Kangxi smiled.

Yabu was shocked by this sentence and hurriedly said, "I dare not. I have discussed with the kings at the left and right. The kings in the capital have the same meaning. Since Emperor Taizong, all the emperor and his sons have been granted titles. Even if the emperor wants to leave some room for the princes, he should be granted a title of prince."

Kangxi smiled unabated, and he said lightly: "These kings all mean this? My sons should be granted the king, so what should the prince's sons be granted?"

This was extremely heart-wrenching, and Yabu felt a chill on his backbone, and he didn't know what he said in panic. Kangxi lowered his smile and said, "I think that in the Ming Dynasty, all the princes were named kings. Li Zicheng was at the city, what did those princes who were benefactors in the world do? But how many people fought? Like King Fu, they would rather make the gold and silver in the warehouse in the treasury in order to save Li Zicheng than to help the people and motivate the soldiers, and ended up in a dead body. My franchise is only about talent and merit, rewards will be rewarded, and punishments will be made, and never follow the mistakes of the Ming Dynasty. I want all the brothers to know that the title of kings is not based on my son, but on their own real skills!"

Looking at Yabu, who looked a little pale, Kangxi slowed down his tone and said, "I will have another imperial edict tomorrow: All the children of the royal family, regardless of the legitimate illegitimate, must be introduced by the clan's house for a period of fifteen years, and those who pass the exam will be awarded the title. I have a deep expectation for the clan family. As a clan dictator, you should understand my painstaking efforts." Yabu quickly stood up and said, "The emperor is wise, because I have been worried about it before. After the emperor's words, I realized that I had just woken up in my dream."

Kangxi nodded slightly and said, "You are an honest person. That memorial is not what you mean. I will let you wait outside today and have the intention to make you feel more sober. You should have more thoughts on everything. Whatever the title you are awarded is the business of your children and grandchildren. Children and grandchildren have their own blessings. The kings in the capital must figure it out." "At this time, he was already feeling like he was sitting on pins and needles.

At this time, Kangxi turned to Gu Badai and Zhang Ying again and said, "You and Wang Jian come with you, but it's also for this?"

Zhang Ying was very moved. Kangxi's words were still in his ears. How could he dare to say anything at this moment? At this time, Gu Badi hesitated for a moment, glanced at Zhang Ying, and said, "I am the servant and Zhang Ying, who are responsible for the ritual ceremony. In theory, I only think that the emperor is really harsh on the princes."

"I'm too harsh to my son?" Kangxi's face became gloomy again.
Chapter completed!