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Chapter 52 Secretly Applying Eye Drops

Li Yan pressed Kangxi's back and smiled casually, "I also saw two nephews, Hongshi and Hongli, at my fourth brother's house. When Hongshi was naughty and read books, he always wanted to pee or drink water. I heard that he made the teacher very angry."

As Kangxi listened to Li Yan's casual chatter, he seemed to be reminded of the mischief of a naughty grandson, and a relaxed smile appeared on his face.

"Hongli studied hard, was well-behaved and obedient, read a lot of Huang's father's books, and knew a lot of Huang's father's deeds. Yesterday, I heard from Hongli that Huang's father had shot and killed 135 tigers, 132 wild boars, 96 wolves, 25 leopards, 20 bears, and 10 lynxes in his hunting life. He once shot and killed 310 pigs in one day. The rest of the deer he harvested were countless. Hongli also said that Huang's father was the best Baturu."

When Kangxi heard this, he felt so proud that he couldn't hide the smile on his face: "Hahaha, really, is this what Hongli said? I have conferred countless Baturu in my life, but I have never heard anyone say that I am Baturu, and the first Baturu."

"Yes, I am ashamed. I grew up without knowing how powerful my father was. It seems that I still know too little about him!"

Kangxi smiled and complained: "These children should read more books of sages. Why do they keep memorizing these things?"

"The great achievements of our father in his life far surpass those of the Qin Emperor, Han Emperor, Tang Emperor and Song Emperor, and are not inferior to any saints or celebrities. Our father's articles and deeds will be passed down through the ages, and are worthy of learning and admiration by people of this generation and the future! It is right for Fourth Brother to ask Hongli to learn more about our father's articles and deeds. I think not only Hongli, but all the princes and grandchildren should learn from him. As long as we, the children and grandchildren, can learn even a little bit from our father, we can do more for the court and the people in the future, and share more of your worries, so that you don't have to work so hard anymore!"

Li Yan said this sincerely, and specifically reminded that it was the fourth brother who asked Hongli to learn it.

Of course, these words sounded like nothing wrong now, they were all good words, affirming the fourth brother and praising Hongli, and no one would think there was anything wrong with it. But the problem was that letting one's son learn from the old man in private and letting him flatter in front of others to win favor after learning from him were two different things.

Even when Kangxi thought back on it later, he didn't feel that he was setting a trap for the fourth prince, because he couldn't have predicted in advance that the fourth prince would let Hongli say those words.

Kangxi was in a good mood: "Well, Yin, do you know why I always bring you to Rehe for hunting every year no matter how busy I am with government affairs?"

"I believe that our ancestors of the Qing dynasty started from the land of white mountains and black waters, and made a living by hunting. They overcame difficulties and difficulties, and it was not easy to establish the foundation. After four generations of arduous and unremitting efforts by Taizu, Taizong, Shizu, and Huang Fuma, we have the prosperous Qing dynasty today. Huang Fuma brought us, the princes and grandchildren, to Rehe to hunt, in order to warn us, the descendants of the future generations, that we should not forget our roots."

“When we are at peace, we must not forget danger; when we are in order, we must not forget chaos. Today, while we are enjoying the hard-earned years of peace, we must remember the difficult experiences we have gone through and not lose ourselves in wealth, glory, comfort and ease. If that happens, our prosperous Qing Dynasty will repeat the mistakes of past dynasties, including the rise and fall of dynasties!” Li Yan thought for a moment and said with a serious face.

When Kangxi heard this, he stood up and walked around the room, his face full of excitement: "Good, good, well said! Yin! It is true that a scholar should be looked at with new eyes after three days of absence. I didn't expect that you, at such a young age, could actually understand this level. It seems that your study in the past few months has not been in vain. I am very pleased!"

"It's all thanks to the good teaching of Your Majesty. I still have a lot to learn from Your Majesty." Li Yan looked humble and cautious.

Kangxi's heart moved and he waved his hand. When Li Yan was puzzled, Li Dequan retreated and closed the door. Then footsteps were heard outside, and there was no trace of anyone in a moment.

Kangxi's face was solemn. He thought for a while, then asked slowly: "Tenth Prince, I ask you, if Yinreng is not qualified for the position of crown prince, I will choose a successor from among the princes. Who do you think is more suitable?" "Your Majesty, my second brother has always been diligent in his work. Although he occasionally makes mistakes, he has been the crown prince for more than 30 years. I hope that Your Majesty can give him more guidance and have more patience. Don't depose him lightly!" Li Yan was terrified when he heard this, and he knelt down in a hurry and said.

Li Yan secretly sighed in his heart, he just came here to put on some eye drops and make a few reports.

The old man asked himself such a sensitive question.

I am just a prince who is just eating and waiting to die. Shouldn't I ask Tong Guowei and others about such an important matter?

Doesn't this cost your own life?
It seems that this villain can't do this. He just had the idea and he got the retribution.

Li Yan felt a chill in his heart when he thought of how many great figures in history were sent away to seek Buddhist scriptures under various pretexts because their answers were not to the emperor's liking when the emperor asked them about the successor.
I tensed my nerves, was extremely cautious, and responded carefully!

Kangxi waved his hand and said nonchalantly: "Stand up and speak. I have my own ideas about Yinreng's affairs. You don't need to worry about it. What I want to ask you now is, if I want to choose a new prince, what do you think?"

"Your Majesty, such a major matter is not something a minister can interfere in. I dare not speak on my own initiative. I hope your Majesty will make a wise decision!" Li Yan stood up and replied cautiously.

"There is no one else here. Don't treat me as the emperor, and don't treat yourself as a prince. This is just a casual chat between you and me, father and son. I want to know your real thoughts." Kangxi did not allow Li Yan to evade and asked directly.

Li Yan knew he couldn't dodge anymore. He had already pushed it away. If he continued to cover up, Kangxi would think he was irresponsible. He thought seriously and said, "Since Your Majesty said so, I guess I am just talking nonsense. If it's not right, Your Majesty, just ignore it and don't take it to heart."

Kangxi nodded, with a faint smile on his face, and looked at Li Yan seriously!

Li Yan thought, after all, he was not an ordinary minister, but a prince. As the saying goes, even a tiger will not eat its own cubs!

Forehead.
The fourth one doesn't count
There was no precedent of Kangxi killing a prince with his own hands. At most, he would just hold him in a circle, but there was no danger to his life.

Thinking of this, he pondered for a while, gritted his teeth and said, "I think Fourth Brother is the most suitable."

Kangxi seemed a little surprised to hear this answer, and asked with a slightly puzzled look on his face: "I remember that you have always had a good relationship with the Eighth Brother, why do you think the Fourth Brother is suitable?"

(End of this chapter)