Chapter 23 The Demonic Adviser
After leaving Xichun Garden, Yinzhen and Yinxiang headed to Dongcheng District and entered the Yong Prince's Mansion. Both of them went straight to the back garden without saying a word.
The back garden of the Yongwang Mansion looks very ordinary on the surface, but the only thing that is slightly unusual is that it is a little quieter, and it is extremely difficult to see people inside and outside the garden. But Yinxiang knew that there were at least 60 people living there, and there were two underground secret passages in the back garden, which led to the house 500 steps away from east to west. [The latest updates are all available in the search.]
To the east of the back garden is a large Buddhist temple, where Tibetan lamas live inside, and to the west is a three-entry courtyard covered by bamboo forests. Even Yinxiang has never been to that courtyard. To the south is a two-entry courtyard. It looks inconspicuous outside, but it is decorated very exquisitely. Yinxiang often comes to this courtyard. There is a lame man who Yinzhen respects as his husband, Wu Sidao.
Yinxiang didn't know the origin of Wu Sidao, but Mr. Wu was indeed powerful. He was very different from ordinary people when looking at people and things, but he often hit the mark. Yinzhen attached great importance to him, and Yinxiang also liked to chat with him.
Seeing Yinzhen and Yinxiang and his two brothers came in, Wu Sidao did not get up, but bowed and said with a smile: "I have met the Fourth Master and the Thirteenth Master."
"Sir, don't be too polite." Yinzhen sat down straight and poured a cup of tea on his own.
Wu Sidao smiled and said, "The Fourth Master is full of worries, but the Thirteenth Master cannot hide his joy from his eyebrows and eyes. I guess he just met the Prince."
Yinxiang smiled and said, "It is said that scholars can understand the world if they don't go out. I'm pretty open to my eyes today."
"What's so difficult?" Wu Sidao smiled slightly, "The Fourteenth Master has collected 12.5 million taels in one fell swoop today. It may not be heard of in the public, but the Zong Gui has already spread the word. It would be strange if the prince is not in a hurry to summon you. The Thirteenth Master looked happy and probably did not give the shares in his hand to the prince."
Yinxiang jumped up, "You even know this?"
Yinzhen looked over at first sight and said coldly: "Thirteenth brother, Mingyu from Jinghualou, have you redeem her for the mansion?"
"No." Yinxiang was stunned, then understood and smiled, "I didn't give it to my second brother because I was afraid that he would be too ruthless and would trap us all in by then."
"What does it mean?" Yinzhen and Wu Sidao both stared at Yinxiang.
Yinxiang made the two of them feel a little embarrassed and laughed: "The fourth brother knows that I am a person from all walks of life and all kinds of people. A few days ago, I met a few familiar people and drank together to reminisce about the past. Only then did I realize that they were all working as chief officials in the Tongzhou camp. During their conversation, they vaguely revealed that someone had bribed them with money."
"Why didn't you tell me about this earlier?"
Yinxiang said aggrievedly, "Fourth Brother, these are all things that make mistakes. There is no evidence, so how dare I gossip in front of you."
After a moment of silence, Yinzhen turned his head, "Mr. Wu, what do you think of the huge sum of money in my 14th brother's hand?"
Wu Sidao frowned slightly and said slowly: "In the six months since the prince's reinstatement, the most popular among the princes is the Fourteenth Master. In half a year, he did three things: He advocated the book of agriculture, organized the Hope Yixue, and collected the "Four Great Evergreens". After the book of agriculture, the emperor ordered him to split up his home and run the Hope Yixue, and collected the "Four Great Evergreens". The emperor received a huge sum of money of 25 million and did not reward him. The Fourteenth Master is just a little boy now, and it is not unappreciated. In fact, this is the biggest reward. This shows that the emperor has accepted his love and sharing the love is the most difficult to understand."
Speaking of this, Wu Sidao paused and turned to Yinzhen, "Fourth Master, Sidao is unclear, I hope the Fourth Master will solve the doubts. The emperor has always strictly prohibited the public from privately spreading Western learning. Why did the 14th Master run the righteous school that advocated Western learning first received the emperor's reward?"
Yinzhen hesitated and said, "I heard from the little eunuch in the palace that the fourteenth brother's charity school was related to the missionary survey and drawing maps."
Wu Sidao raised his head and suddenly said, "Sidao understands that the Fourteenth Master's vision is really unique. How can a country's map be used for a long time to outsiders? The Fourteenth Master is trying to cultivate his own surveying and mapping talents for the Qing Dynasty. No wonder the emperor not only did not blame him, but also rewarded him with a double salary."
Although Wu Sidao did not mention Yinzhen and Yinxiang at all, they were a little embarrassed after hearing these words. Yinxiang thought to himself that this lame man, not only did he curse people without dirty words, but he didn't even mention his name, but he had to learn it well.
"Let me talk about the book of promoting agriculture first." Wu Sidao took a sip of tea, and his expression became a little solemn. "Fourth Master, Thirteenth Master, don't blame Sidao for being long-winded. The Fourteenth Master is likely to be the most powerful opponent of the Fourth Master in the future. We should pay enough attention to him. The Book of Promotion of Agricultural Science is published in the newspaper of the residence, so I will read it carefully. Although there are shortcomings, as far as the promotion of agriculture is concerned, its suggestions, especially the establishment of the Agricultural College, are really high-level. Once implemented, it will benefit the country and the people. The Emperor published it in the newspaper of the residence, and then ordered the Fourteenth Master to split the residence. Sidao speculated that the Emperor intended that the Fourteenth Master go to Jiangnan to lead the Agricultural College. The purpose of the Fourteenth Master's promotion of agriculture is nothing more than branching the residence or leaving the capital."
Yinxiang was quite surprised and couldn't help asking: "Li Jing, why? Is the Fourteenth want to break away from the Bazi Party?"
"No." Wu Sidao smiled and said, "The Fourteenth Master did not want to break away from the Eighth Master Party, but he wanted to get to power himself. However, his foundation is still weak, so he wanted to leave Beijing and leave this place of Fei and accumulate strength. When he returned to Beijing, it was the day when the Eighth Master gave way.
Judging from the three things of the Fourteenth Master, he has a long-term vision and meticulous mind, not to mention the methods. What is even more rare is that he does everything with integrity and uses open conspiracy to achieve his goals.
Who is the emperor? He is a wise and martial arts master, and he is a hero of all ages. He pays attention to everything in an open and upright manner. The Fourteenth Master’s open plot is in secret to the will of the emperor. This is the place where people are worried about the Tao. Those who win the hearts of the people will win the world. Those who win the hearts of the people will win the world. Those who win the peace and prosperity will win the world! The Eighth Master is the best example.
As for the huge sums of money in the hands of the Fourteenth Master, the Emperor would definitely not ask about it, but the Fourteenth Master would definitely take the initiative to say it. With his mind, he should have planned it thoroughly. The Fourteenth Master did not act according to common sense and could not guess what he would do? But it is certain that what he wanted to do was not in the capital, and it would definitely bring him enough reputation and connections. The Emperor would definitely benefit him. It is hard to say whether you brothers can benefit from it again.
To be honest, the Fourteenth Master made such a big deal with 200,000 yuan. Now he has more than 10 million yuan. Sidao is really looking forward to his next step."
Those who win the holy heart will win the world. Yinzhen couldn't help but become foolish for a moment. This is really a sharp attack.
After Yinzhen sold the shares, he knew that he was like Tang Seng now. Everyone wanted to take a bite. The brothers were also full of hob meat, so they didn't stop at all and slipped out of the back door and rushed to the palace.
At the Ganqing Gate, Yinzhen learned that Kangxi was in the Yangxin Hall, so he rushed to the Yangxin Hall. Unexpectedly, as soon as he entered Yuehua Gate, he met Li Dequan. Li Dequan took advantage of the gap where Kangxi wrote the secret letter. When he saw Yinzhen coming, he hurried to pay his respects. Yinzhen smiled and said, "Eunuch Li, you are fourteen, please get up quickly."
Li Dequan said with a smile: "The Fourteenth Master wants to see the Emperor."
Yinzhen thought that he was about to leave the capital, and Li Dequan was always by Kangxi and wanted to make friends, so he winked at him.
Li Dequan was in the palace for many years, and he became a spirit. Naturally, he understood it and led Yinzhen to a remote place.
While making gestures, he drove away the eunuchs who were serving the marquis beside him.
When he arrived at no one, Yinzhen took out a silver note and handed it to Li Dequan, and smiled and said, "I will leave Beijing in a few days after the 14th. I can't be filial to the emperor. If you have any trouble, Eunuch Li will be more worried."
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