My father is Yongzheng, and I am Qianlong?

Chapter 31 Yongzheng Protects Hongli

After Hongli said this, Yongzheng picked up his teacup, his expression slightly solemn: "He has always been very good at winning people's hearts, even better than your uncles!"

Hongli could tell that Yongzheng was also somewhat envious of the Eighth Brother's popularity.

"In your heart, do you also feel that your eighth uncle is more approachable?"

Yongzheng suddenly looked at Hongli seriously.

Hongli heard a hint of loneliness in Yongzheng's question.

This is not surprising. Yongzheng, who is cold on the outside but warm on the inside, also longs for others to be close to him.

But in reality, his mother is partial to him, his brothers do not respect him, the eldest son (in fact) is closer to other uncles, the thirteenth son with whom he has feelings cannot be contacted, and his father behaves in a mysterious way.

Therefore, Yongzheng was lonely in his heart and longed to be recognized by others.

In Hongli's view, this was the time for him to stir up trouble for Yongzheng.

Especially when Hongshi was confused and not close to Yongzheng, Hongzhou had not matured, and Yongzheng's other sons were very young.

Therefore, Hongli took the initiative to put his hands on Yongzheng's arms and said, "Of course not, Father! In my son's heart, the one who is dearest to me is you, Father."

"Who doesn't know how to say nice things?"

Yongzheng smiled as if he had eaten honey, but he was still harsh in his words.

Hongli stood up with feigned excitement and looked at Yongzheng: "Really, only Father thought about his son's hunger when he took him to Changchun Garden. Only Father knew to care about his son's hands being cold in the heavy snow."

After hearing Hongli's details, Yongzheng became solemn and even looked a little moved.

"Of course, what makes my son feel most connected to my father is that he is the uncle who truly cares about the country and the people."

"Perhaps in the eyes of many people, this famine relief effort was just a practical political exercise for his son, but in my father's eyes, famine relief itself was no small matter, which is why he was the only one who braved the heavy snow to give his son instructions."

Hongli believed that Yongzheng could understand what he meant and knew that he was telling Yongzheng that he and Yongzheng had the same ambition and both wanted to help the country and the people.

Yongzheng indeed understood Hongli's meaning at once, and nodded, with a hint of approval in his eyes as he looked at Hongli.

Hongli smiled secretly, he could see the affirmation and recognition in Yongzheng's expression.

While Hongshi was still investing in the eighth and fourteenth princes and Hongzhou didn't know what to do, Hongli had already put his efforts into Yongzheng.

It can be said that we have taken the initiative.

Now, he was just waiting for Yongzheng to become more determined to carry out drastic reforms in the future, and then become more determined to pass the throne to him, and even be willing to lay a more solid foundation for his son to become a happier emperor in the future.

"It's getting late. After you go see Fu Jin and Ge Ge, come back to the study. Then, Ama will take you back to Changchun Garden."

Yongzheng picked up the book, gave Hongli some instructions, and decided to send Hongli back personally.

Yongzheng suddenly wanted to show him his love as a father to his son, and Hongli naturally would not refuse. After agreeing, he went to Ulanara and Niuhuru to pay his respects.

Because Hongli didn't want to keep Yongzheng waiting for too long, after chatting with him for a while, he went back to Yongzheng's study.

However, halfway through the journey, Hongli met Hongshi.

"Third brother."

Hongli greeted him.

Hongshi put one hand behind his back and looked at Hongli: "Did Uncle Eight invite you over again?"

Hongli said "hmm".

Hongshi couldn't hide his envy and said, "You are really lucky now. Khan Mafa values ​​you, and so does your eighth uncle."

"However, Hongli, your Eighth Uncle is so kind to you now. Do you have the opportunity to seize the opportunity of your Eighth Uncle being kind to you?"

As Hongshi spoke, he asked about Hongli.

Hongli pretended to be confused: "What do you mean, Third Brother?"

"Do you think Uncle Eight would be so nice to you for no reason?"

"Isn't it because you are favored by Khan Mafa and have some abilities that I treat you so warmly? I hope you can tell him everything you know about Khan Mafa and Ama in time."

"Do you understand?"

Hongshi used a preaching tone to Hongli.

Hongli sneered in his heart. He admitted that Hongshi's analysis was correct, but the problem was that he did not want to join the party of the Eighth and Fourteenth Brothers. It was just that Hongshi was acting as if the world already belonged to the Eighth and Fourteenth Brothers.

After learning that Hongli had returned home, Hongshi went to see him and gave him some advice, which showed that he really wanted to please the Eighth Uncle. He thought that if Hongli was not sensible and did not understand that the Eighth Uncle wanted him to join the gang, if he, as an older brother, could remind Hongli and persuade him to work for the Eighth Uncle, then the Eighth Uncle would definitely value him more.

That's why Hongshi gave Hongli such serious guidance.

But Hongli didn't appreciate it. He just said at this time: "I don't think Eighth Uncle has such intentions. Eighth Uncle is such an upright person, how could he have such despicable thoughts? Besides, if Eighth Uncle really has such intentions, he should have told me directly instead of waiting for you, Third Brother, to remind me."

"You dare to contradict me?"

Hongshi became angry and embarrassed, so he questioned Hongli.

Hongli cupped his hands and said, "Brother, I dare not. I am speaking the truth."

Hongshi said with a stern face: "Are you going to listen to me?"

Hongli was naturally not afraid of Hongshi.

Besides, he knew better than anyone how wrong Hongshi's current stance was.

Therefore, Hongli said calmly, "Third brother, you are talking so against loyalty and filial piety. I cannot listen to you!"

"You are so good, Hongli, you dare not listen to me, right?"

Hongshi's face turned red and white.

Because of Hongli's resistance, Hongshi became more and more angry and humiliated.

"Do you know that I have tolerated you for a long time? Believe it or not, I will deal with you!"

Hongshi raised his finger and pointed at Hongli, gritting his teeth.

Hongli is ready to run.

Hongshi was seven years older than him and was still in his prime.

At the age of eleven, he naturally couldn't beat Hongshi.

But he could accept small beatings and run away if he was beaten severely. If his father or brother wanted to beat him, he could run away. He couldn't just stand there and get beaten by Hongshi.

"Who are you going to deal with?"

But at this moment, Yongzheng appeared in front of Hongli with a loud shout.

Then, before Hongli could see Yongzheng's face clearly, he heard a "pop" sound.

Yongzheng appeared in front of Hongshi at some point and slapped him in the face.

Hongshi was suddenly knocked back.

Even his nose was bleeding.

It can be seen that Yongzheng’s blow was not light.

Hongshi was stunned and knelt on the ground: "Father, calm down!"

But Yongzheng's rage remained unabated. He only pointed at Hongshi, who was already kneeling on the ground and said, "I'm not dead yet. What about Hongli? It's not your turn to take care of him, you evil creature! Have you taken care of yourself?!"

Yongzheng was right in saying that the eldest brother is like a father, but the premise is that the father is no longer around.

If Hongshi really wanted to beat Hongli, and if he did not do it right, Yongzheng could naturally teach him a lesson and even say that he was an unfriendly brother.

In Confucian society, the most basic ethical and moral requirement is brotherly love and respect for younger brothers.

Yongzheng could naturally use this as an excuse to deal with Hongshi.

It is said that Yongzheng took the initiative to look for Hongli because he saw that Hongli had not come to see him for a long time.

Yongzheng overheard the conversation between Hongshi and Hongli, and hid in the dark and listened for a while.

Hongshi's words had already made him furious. Seeing that Hongshi was still going to deal with Hongli, he could no longer hold back and came out to slap Hongshi in the face.

After all, he personally sent Hongli to Changchun Garden at night just because Hongli said that he liked him more than his eighth uncle who was liked by all his nephews and nieces, and he wanted to express his father's love for him.

Therefore, how could Yongzheng tolerate Hongshi teaching his son, who had touched him the most, a lesson in this way?
And Yongzheng was such a person.

A man who has a clear distinction between love and hate.

Naturally, Yongzheng slapped Hongshi without hesitation.

(End of this chapter)