The Concubine of Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty

The birth of this child brought new changes to the palace. She was born on her Khan Ama's birthday and was destined to be extraordinary. She had left a deep mark just after her birth.

It didn't make much of a fuss when a servant went to announce the good news. For a child in the palace, let alone a princess, even if he was a prince, the attitude when announcing the good news was determined by the emperor's attitude.

So Li Dequan received the good news brought by the servants, and then whispered it into the emperor's ear.

Kangxi was busy arguing with his court officials. The matter of withdrawing the Three Feudatories was imminent. This was always the case with the imperial family. A birthday was also a political show. Only by controlling the overall situation could the maximum benefit be achieved.

It is impossible to say that there is no ripple in the heart when a child is born. Kangxi now has only a few seedlings in a thousand hectares of land.

The third princess is still precious.

But it is impossible to say that he was overjoyed. Kangxi was first and foremost an emperor.

As for a man's feelings for his children, because he has not lived with them for ten months, they do not exist from the moment they are born or conceived. Instead, it is only when the child is actually in front of him that he truly realizes: he has a child.

He became a father.

So Kangxi was happy, but at this moment, Kangxi was not thinking about how much he loved her, but the instinct of maximizing benefits prevailed.

Li Dequan's report, which was whispered in his ear, soon received a response.

"Pour the wine!" Upon hearing this, Kangxi's originally friendly face became even happier, and he loudly instructed Li Dequan.

"Yes!" Li Dequan responded quickly, and as Kangxi ordered, he bent down and filled a glass of wine. The wine was fragrant and clear, and the clear wine flowed from the Nine Dragon Bottle into the Nine Dragon Cup like a waterfall, pouring down, which was very beautiful.

The Nine Dragon Cup was already filled. Li Dequan was respectful and had a low profile. He placed the Nine Dragon bottle on the table, then stepped back a few steps and waited on the side.

Li Dequan's actions were not very covert, and his music was not appreciated by many people. Kangxi was sitting alone on the dragon throne, and it was difficult for the court officials not to notice his movements.

The Minister of War Mingzhu tried to guess the emperor's intention. He handed over a ladder, stood up, toasted with a glass of wine, and said, "I wish the emperor a long life."

Kangxi picked up the wine glass. Mingzhu, the Minister of War who supported his political stance, was a trusted and important minister who sat and stood with Kangxi. Kangxi was a man who was somewhat willful. He just liked Mingzhu, the Minister of War who supported his political stance.

Holding the wine glass, he said, "We are the king and his subjects, there is no need to talk about this. I am waiting for you to make great achievements."

Kangxi spoke casually, but the determination in his words was unshakable. He had made up his mind, and his words and actions showed it. He was strong! There was no turning back!
Kangxi knew very well the character of the courtiers in his court. Just like before, if he, the emperor, showed any sign of cowardice, the courtiers would think they had an opportunity to exploit and would rush forward in droves, wishing to tear him to pieces on the throne.

"I also wish to be like the Marquis of Changping and the Marquis of Guanjun, and to be granted the title of Lord Langjuxu. I am willing to die on the battlefield for the emperor and guard the country!" Mingzhu walked up the stairs and said immediately.

Mingzhu shares the same stance as the emperor. Since the fangs have been exposed, this battle has to be fought. What is the point of arguing?

After the cleanup, everyone behaved themselves.

When Mingzhu said this, Suo'etu's face turned black. Fenglangjuxu, wrapped in horsehide, is not just a hint, this is a direct indication.

They were all people who went to war for the king, pursued the Huns and defended the territory. They were all typical military figures who were granted titles and appointed as prime ministers.

Even a fool can see the reason why this king and his minister are singing this song of harmony.

As expected, Kangxi laughed loudly, "Hahaha..." and then praised loudly, "Good!" He drank the wine in the Nine Dragon Cup in one gulp, and then held the cup in his hand, finished it, and without giving others a chance to speak, he said, "Emperor Wu has Marquis of Changping and Marquis of Guanjun. A man's life in the world should protect his country, make achievements, and ennoble his wife and children. I can also be like Emperor Wu and Emperor Taizong. There are Bole in the world, and then there are thousand-mile horses. I, Emperor Wu and Emperor Taizong, emulate Bole. When will I see a thousand-mile horse?"

There is no war that cannot be fought as long as the interests are great enough. When a war is beneficial to many people within a country, the opinions of the minority are no longer important.

The officials were also men, so how many of them could refuse the temptation of making great achievements, having a wife and children ennobled, and being famous for generations? Even if they could refuse, what about their children and grandchildren? Wouldn't they think about their children and grandchildren?

To serve in the court, one must have achievements. I will give them a chance. There are few people who can resist this temptation.

Kangxi thought coldly.

"If your Majesty is determined to emulate Emperor Taizong and Emperor Wu, the Marquis of Changping and the Marquis of Guanjun will naturally come into being in due course. I and the men in my family are willing to serve your Majesty." The Minister of Revenue Mi Sihan did not take it seriously and agreed immediately.

Mi Sihan knew what the emperor was trying to achieve in this grand drama of harmony between the monarch and his subjects, so he immediately followed suit and set the stage.

Mi Sihan had a normal attitude and immediately changed the subject, asking with a smile, "I just saw the emperor and he looked happy. Does he seem to have some good news?"

Kangxi replied casually, as if it was not a big deal, "I came to report that I have given birth to another princess, which is not a big deal!"

Kangxi seemed not to care, but his joy was still evident. His words were insincere and his heart was inconsistent. If the court officials could not even see this, there was no need for them to stay in the court.

Even if Kangxi was just pretending to be happy, his ministers had to accompany him and continue the show.

Before the court officials could say anything, Kangxi tapped Mi Sihan with his wine glass and said with a smile, "One day you will ask me to hold a banquet to celebrate your success. That would be a great joy."

The servant filled the cup with wine, and Mi Sihan raised the cup and said, "I am waiting! I am waiting for the emperor to hold a banquet for me and others to celebrate our victory and drink celebratory wine."

After saying this, Mi Sihan said to the emperor very naturally: "You can't drink the celebratory wine now, so I will drink this cup first to congratulate the emperor on the birth of his heir and the princess."

"I agree too. If I can't drink the celebratory wine first, I will congratulate the emperor on the birth of the princess." Ma Wu agreed readily without hesitation.

Naturally, the topic turned back to the newly born princess. As for Fenglangjuxu and making great achievements, it seemed like it was just mentioned casually, leaving an impression in everyone's mind and then passed.

As for what to think and what to do, it all depends on the ministers to weigh and think for themselves.

But can I refuse the opportunity to achieve great things and go down in history? Can I not also think about my parents and grandchildren?

The four words "fame, wealth and position" are as tempting to people as the strongest poison in the world. Men cannot help but be tempted by them, and women cannot help but be overwhelmed by them.

"Hahaha..." Kangxi laughed again and drank the wine in the glass.

Another court official congratulated Kangxi on the birth of a princess. The wine in the Nine Dragon Cup was drunk up one by one, and the emperor and his officials were in harmony. Kangxi said a few words, and unintentionally, the emperor and his officials put on a play, and everyone was a character in the play.

This scene was the turning point when the balance between agreeing to withdraw the Three Feudatories and disagreeing to withdraw the Three Feudatories completely tilted towards agreement.

(End of this chapter)