My father is Yongzheng, and I am Qianlong?

Chapter 70 Hongli's power is growing
Hongli then returned to Yongshou Palace.

After returning, Hongli opened the piece of paper, took a look at the secret words on it, and hid the paper in his sleeve.

At the same time, the three words "Sticking Rod Office" that he saw behind Yongzheng kept appearing in his mind.

That night, nothing happened.

Early the next morning.

As usual, he first paid his respects to various places, then went to Maoqin Hall to study, and then practiced riding and shooting in the Archery Hall.

On the way back to the palace after practicing riding and archery, he met Ortai, the Deputy Minister of the Imperial Household Department who was on duty in the Imperial Household Department.

"Your servant, E'ertai, pays respects to the Fourth Master!"

When Ortai saw Hongli, he immediately clapped his sleeves and bowed deeply, which was obviously more respectful than the last time.

Hongli raised his hand: "Get up."

"Thank you, Fourth Master!"

After Ertai stood up, he smiled and said, "I never thought I would have the honor of meeting the Fourth Master today."

Hongli also smiled and said, "We will meet often in the future. However, right now, I am often studying in the palace, so it is difficult for me to see you."

E'ertai replied, "Your Majesty is diligent in study, and we servants are aware of your diligence. Your Majesty values ​​you highly, and we servants are extremely happy for you."

Then, E'ertai said, "I have already completed what the Fourth Master instructed Li Yu to arrange. The ten Solon households have been registered, and the commander-in-chief has also approved it."

Hongli nodded.

He had to admit that Ortai was indeed proactive in his work. He had just given the order and Ortai had already completed it.

"That's great! When you have time, have that Sauron household servant teach the orphans I've assigned to your command."

"We can't let these orphans eat for free."

Hongli then instructed Ortai on some other matters.

"Whoo!"

Thinking that the Zuoling under Ortai's hereditary management was, after all, his own banner, he continued to ask Ortai: "How is the situation of your Zuoling this winter? Has there been any snowstorm? Is the situation of freezing and starvation serious? If relief is needed, please inform me in time."

"Thanks to the Fourth Master, the winter under my command is going well this year."

"Firstly, the Fourth Master gave us some cotton cloth, grain, and charcoal in October. Secondly, last year's weather was good, and every household had a good harvest of grain."

Ortai bowed in reply.

Hongli nodded and said, "That's good. If we have surplus food and land, we can take in more refugees and register them as our own families."

Ortai was a little stunned.

Hongli knew that Ortai was worried that this would cause the population of the zuoling under his jurisdiction to increase too quickly in the future, exacerbating the contradiction between population and land.

Therefore, Hongli added: "You don't have to worry about having too many people. As long as there are people, there is no need to worry about not being able to increase the flag production. Do you understand?"

"Slave understands!"

Hongli nodded: "That's good."

Ortai had already vaguely guessed in his heart that perhaps the fourth prince had greater ambitions, or perhaps the current emperor had greater ambitions.

Therefore, he did not give much advice.

However, for Ortai, he did not expect that his new lord would become a prince from the emperor's grandson.

For him, this naturally means a better future.

Therefore, Ortai did not dare to disappoint Hongli, and he completed all the tasks assigned by Hongli seriously.

Hongli also wanted to continue to mobilize Ortai's enthusiasm to work for him, so he told Ortai about the Imperial Household Department: "I heard that you were recently transferred to the Guangchu Division of the Imperial Household Department?"

E'ertai replied, "Yes, and please rest assured, Fourth Master, with me at the Guangchusi, your share will never be deducted, nor will any inferior goods be substituted for the good ones!"

Hongli nodded.

The Guangchusi was the head of the seven departments and three academies of the Imperial Household Department and other affiliated institutions, and was responsible for the income and expenditure of royal property and the safekeeping of treasures.

The Guangchusi Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs was responsible for distributing all the allowances to the concubines, both big and small, and the princes and grandchildren of the emperor in the palace.

However, the Imperial Household Department has always been known for its corruption.

It was common for the corresponding allowances of the less powerful royal nobles and concubines to be deducted or even replaced with inferior goods.

Therefore, Ortai promised at this time that he and Niu Hulu would not suffer any loss.

Hongli also said to Ortai: "I am very happy that you have this intention. The Imperial Household Department is now under the management of my sixteenth uncle. I have a good relationship with him. When I have the chance, I will recommend you to him. You can't always be stuck in the position of Yuanwailang."

E'ertai was delighted to hear this. He was not interested in money or sex, but was obsessed with promotion and power.

Otherwise, he would not have been the first to express his loyalty to Hongli as soon as Hongli became his lord.

Now, after hearing what Hongli said, Ortai was completely overwhelmed: "Fourth Master, you are thinking about my future. I am very grateful."

"That's it!"

"Just do your job seriously and don't embarrass me."

After Hongli said this, he raised his hand.

E'ertai kowtowed again, his face full of determination: "I will never let the Fourth Master down!"

"Sui Hede!"

At this time, Hongli shouted to the Hahazhuzi who were following him.

Sui Hede hurried over: "Please give your orders, Fourth Master!"

At this time, Hongli introduced Sui Hede to Ortai: "Sui Hede is the man Khan Ama made for me. He is very clever and made great contributions during the famine relief work in the capital. You should find a way to transfer him to the Imperial Household Department as a clerk. He will certainly be able to help you."

"Whoo!"

Ortai quickly agreed.

Sui Hede also opened his eyes wide, and they began to shine, with the corners of his mouth curled up uncontrollably.

Sui Hede then bowed deeply, "Thank you, Fourth Master, for your guidance!"

Sui Hede's eyes were filled with tears for a moment.

Because he really didn't expect that Hongli had not forgotten what he had done.

Hongli naturally did not forget that today in front of Ortai and Hahazhuzi who followed him, he took the initiative to promote Sui Hede. This was also to let Ortai and other Hahazhuzi know that he would promote anyone who worked hard for him.

At this time, Li Yu looked at Sui Hede with envy, and became even more fascinated with his own future.

"Fourth Master, please be careful with your steps."

Then, when Hongli entered Jingyun Gate, Li Yu reminded Hongli more earnestly and smiled at him.

Hongli nodded lightly and returned to the inner court with Hongzhou.

Three days later, because the Fourteenth Prince was entertaining the princes and nobles, Hongli went to see the Fourteenth Prince again.

However, after Hongli met with the Fourteenth Prince this time, Yongzheng did not call him for questioning again.

However, after Hongli came back and just arrived at Jingyun Gate, a man suddenly appeared in front of him.

"Three mountains half-fall into the blue sky, and Egret Island is divided by two rivers."

Hongli then listened to the man recite a poem.

Hongli looked at him and asked, "Were you sent by Khan Ama?"

The man immediately bowed deeply to him and said, "Your servant, Tang Alai, pays respects to the Fourth Master!"

"That's it!"

Then, Hongli took out a piece of paper covered with words from his sleeve and handed it to the man: "This is what I heard and saw when I met Fourteenth Uncle today. Just give it back."

"Whoo!"

Baitang'a, known as Lai Bao, continued, "By order of the master, I, the servant, will not only deliver messages to the master on behalf of the Fourth Master, but also serve as the Fourth Master's eyes. If the Fourth Master wants me to send someone to keep an eye on someone, please tell me, even those in the harem will do."

Hongli was a little surprised after hearing this.

He didn't expect that he could order Lai Bao to do things for him.

Based on the principle that this spy named Lai Bao was supported by Yongzheng anyway, and he didn't have to spend any money on him, so it would be a waste if he didn't use him.

So, Hongli thought about where he needed to place a humanoid surveillance camera.

After thinking for a while, Hongli ordered Lai Bao: "Then send someone to keep an eye on Hongzhou for me, and inform me if there is any situation with him."

"Whoo!"

That night.

The Hall of Nourishing Heart.

After hearing Lai Bao's report, Yongzheng smiled and muttered to himself, "I knew this brat would notice Hong Zhou first!"

(End of this chapter)