Travel through the Qing Dynasty and become emperor

Chapter 666
Xiong Xiling said with a smile: "The two old foxes put all the responsibility on me, haha"

Li Hongzao slightly nodded and said: "I think so too. But I'm a little puzzled, now the emperor's Shengsi is all concerned with the projects of several gardens, why is he distracted by Enke's search for scholars? "?Xiong Xiling said: "Building gardens is the emperor's own business, and Enke's acquisition of scholars is the country's business. Both are important and should not be confused."?Li Hongzao said: "What Zhongtang said is a cliché. There is always a priority between the two. No matter what is important, there is a reason to do it urgently. When I came here, I asked the Ministry of Internal Affairs. , Yuanmingyuan rebuilt all the scenic spots that have been in disrepair for a long time, and added a few more scenery, if this project is completed, won’t the national treasury be emptied?”

Xiong Xiling and Kang Youwei suddenly changed their colors when they heard this, and murmured while twisting their beards: "Lan Sun, you have been working with the emperor for so many years, when will this cannonball's temper change, besides, the money for garden repairs comes from internal affairs. The money from the government, and the money from the Ministry of Finance for Enke, there is no conflict of interest between the two. When the emperor comes later, you can’t shoot randomly, and make the emperor angry, and our money will be wasted .”

Li Hongzao suddenly got up and blew his beard and stared: "I, Li Hongzao, only know how to do things well and know the destiny. I have always acted with a public heart. When the emperor comes, I will also play the prelude. As a minister of the court, I have the salary of the court. Dare to speak out to the king, what qualifications do you have to stand in front of others."

Xiong Xiling sighed and said: "Yes, yes, yes, you are a direct minister, right? Or the same sentence, is there any relationship between Enke's acquisition of scholars and Xiu Yuanzi? The heart of heaven is unpredictable. As a courtier, It’s not good to speculate on your own.”?Kang Youwei said: "Guess or not, you can't escape the two words anyway, and you want money. I only feel sorry for Tang Shaoyi from the Ministry of Finance. He is struggling left and right and can't move around!"?Xiong Xiling said: "When it comes to asking for money, which one doesn't have a headache? So how to get the emperor to approve our memorial, I'm afraid it will take some careful consideration. Like Xingsun, if you don't say anything, it's a thunderous cannon. The emperor doesn't want to be annoyed." What's wrong?"Kang Youwei said: "The Zhongtang's concerns are very serious, and the pre-trial performance is correct. In the case of Enke's selection of scholars, it is true that it is not good to say that it is good, and it is not good to say that it is bad."?Xiong Xiling said: "Oh? What does this mean?"?Kang Youwei said: "It's done, some people may not be happy, especially when other ministers will say that they are also short of money, and they will cry in front of the emperor one after another; if it is serious, some people in the court will impeach us again. Education is empty work, so much money is thrown into a bottomless pit, and there is no effect."?Xiong Xiling said indifferently: "Enke's selection of scholars was jointly discussed by the imperial court and the local governors, and everyone knows that the emperor ordered it.

I have a heart of public loyalty and national integrity, and I don’t bother to care about him whether it’s limited by the nobles or the scumbags.” He stood there, staring at the sky, and the light among the shadows of the trees cast his huge figure on the ground , shaking slightly.? Kang Youwei said: "Zhongtang, now I suddenly feel a little nervous? "?"oh? "? "You said just now that the nobles are holding you back, and you don't care about the pristine material, but you have to care about the attitude of the emperor, right?You think, there are two major events in the imperial court now, the repair of the garden is the emperor's holy will, and there is no decree, but this matter is affirmed by the holy order.You are in charge of Enke's acquisition of scholars, and the Ministry of Finance has limited money. Two beggars and one Mi Baba are not given to anyone.All the civil and military officials in the Manchu Dynasty murmured in their hearts about this matter. If we speak up at this moment, aren't we confronting the emperor face to face? "? Li Hongzao said without hesitation: "You are wrong!Don't forget, Enke was appointed by the emperor, how could he use the garden to suppress this matter! "? Kang Youwei said: "It's true, the emperor will not press us with the matter of repairing the garden, but the repair of the garden is an imminent matter, and in the eyes of many people, it is not so important to obtain a scholar from Enke. "? Kang Youwei's words were to the point, and Xiong Xiling's heart became heavy. "That's what I'm worried about. If this is the case, Enke's business will probably fail again." While talking, I only heard the sound coming from the gazebo. A hearty laugh: "What are you talking about so lively, I'm also here to have fun. "

When everyone saw it, a large group of eunuchs and maids behind the emperor and the empress meandered towards this side holding the Luanyi.The three of them hurriedly left their seats and kowtowed on the spot, saying: "Minister Xiong Xiling, Li Hongzao, and Kang Youwei respectfully invite the emperor and empress Jinan!"

Guan Xuqing came to the front and said with a smile: "I intentionally asked you to come to the garden to enjoy the scenery first. I didn't expect you to regard my garden as a cabinet." Xiong Xiling also smiled and said: "Just now I walked all the way, and I was dazzled. Oh, it’s really beautiful here, I can’t get enough of it. You can’t visit the Forbidden Garden unless it’s ordered, and if you don’t take a look at it when the master summons you, how can you get a chance?”

Guan Xuqing led everyone into the hall and sat down behind the jade table. When everyone looked up, they saw a long scroll on the table, dragged on the kang at both ends, with dotted lines drawn on it, but no ink splashed on it. It's not like a painting.Holding the picture with one hand, he looked at Xiong Xiling and the others with a smile, and said, "This garden is under construction. I'm just here to see how the project is progressing. By the way, I will discuss this matter with my lovers. Since you are here , It's fate, let's go out for a walk together, watching and talking about things while walking?"

Seeing his great interest, Xiong Xiling and Kang Youwei all nodded in agreement, only Li Hongzao said with a livid face, "I've seen this garden a few times, and thought I was familiar with it, but I came in today, and I still think it's novel, how many places are there?" I don’t even recognize it. The rockery by the East Lake probably weighs [-] catties, why did it move to the west all of a sudden?”

Guan Xuqing pointed to the picture on the case and said with a smile: "Repairing gardens is not an important matter in the end. I used to focus on fighting wars. Now that the court is rich, I dare to think about it and renovate these gardens. This is something that the former emperors have thought about for many years, and it will be considered as a dream come true in my hands. After it is repaired, I plan to open several scenic spots to the common people, so that the world can also enjoy the glory of the prosperous age, and give it to the people. Leave a little shadow for future generations." His expression was both proud and emotional.

In his heart, Li Hongzao disapproved of the large-scale construction of gardens in the capital, and insisted on the purpose of being humble, he didn't express his attitude, and just walked out.Xiong Xiling, on the other hand, was elated, followed Luanjia out, and said: "The emperor has made great efforts to rule and build a magnificent country. The four barbarians serve as guests, and all nations worship. Naturally, there must be a decent face to match it. Only in this way can we show the demeanor of our Chinese empire!"

Guan Xuqing stood by the Yimen Gate, pointing to the east with the fan in his hand, and said: "You must have seen the 'Jingfu Pavilion' over there when you came, but it's good that there is a couplet missing. Think about it for me. Make a couplet for me to listen to."

Naturally, Kang Youwei did not give in to this kind of thing, he opened his mouth and chanted: "Clouds roll over thousands of peaks, springs and Wan Lai sing."

Guan Xuqing nodded with a smile, pointed to the stone peak, and asked: "This mountain has no name, what should I call it?"

Kang Youwei looked at it for a while, and said, "This mountain looks like a canopy, and it also looks like a ganoderma. In my humble opinion, it should be called 'Hua Gai' or 'Cui Zhi'. I don't know which one the emperor thinks is better?"

"The canopy is not good. The royal flavor is too heavy. Let's call it 'Cuizhi'. It sounds aura." Guan Xuqing pointed to the Buddhist incense pavilion and said, "Look at that Buddhist hall, there is no couplet. The queen I like it very much, think about it.”

"Yes!" Kang Youwei agreed, and looked carefully at the Foxiang Pavilion, but most of it was covered by dense old trees from this direction. He lowered his head for a little thought, and then chanted: "The moss marks around the building are just dyed green, Smell the fragrance of flowers quietly through the curtain."

As soon as the voice fell, Guan Xuqing pointed to a building next to the Buddhist hall and asked, "Where is that building?"

Kang Youwei chanted: "The haze grows on the bottom of the sleeve in Xiling, and the sea of ​​clouds in Dongzhou falls in front of the bottle."

"What is written on the plaque?" Guan Xuqing asked.

Kang Youwei blurted out: "Yunfanyuefang."

"Good!" Li Hongzao always felt that Kang Youwei was a bit flattering. Seeing his quick answers, he couldn't help applauding loudly: "Well said, not out of the ordinary, without losing the true character of the temple, this requires skill!"

Guan Xuqing laughed loudly and said: "It has a taste, it has a taste, Guangsha is worthy of being a great talent in the world." Looking up, the Minister of Internal Affairs Zhirui hurriedly came from the shadow of the tree and came to the front. Guan Xuqing said casually: "There is something wrong." Play it again later, and enjoy the scenery with me first."

Zhi Rui agreed and stood aside with his hands down.

At this time, it was two or three o'clock in the afternoon, and the shadow of the sun slanted to the west, making Xiashushan Lake green and bright.With the mountain wind, the lake shakes and the trees move, ups and downs. Looking westward at the mountains and waters, the trees are verdant and green, and the buildings are dotted with trees. There are trees, small bridges, flowing water, and ancient mosses. .Kang Youwei couldn't help sighing a long time, and said, "Although I'm a little talented, I'm afraid I'll have to scratch my head when faced with such a beautiful picture scroll!"

Guan Xuqing smiled lightly, and slowly descended the stone steps of the white marble, and asked outside the Yimen Gate, "Zhirui, you seem to have something important to do?"

"It turns out there are." Zhi Rui faced the beautiful scenery with no expression on his face, "Master won't disturb the slave, and the slave dare not say it now."

Guan Xuqing pointed at him with a fan, and said to Xiong Xiling and the others with a smile: "Look at this man, the matter of raising military salaries for Urumqi was the same as the prelude to my court. You, Li Hongzao, and Luo Zhenyu have all read the notebooks handed in. This garden was built by Kangxi at that time. After such a long time, many places have been dilapidated. If we don’t take advantage of the money now, when will we build it? "

Zhirui glanced at Li Hongzao, licked his lips and said, "This servant thinks that since the garden repair is not in a hurry, it is better to focus on Enke's acquisition of scholars and relief for the victims. The garden repair can be done slowly, and it will take five years." It's okay, ten years."

(End of this chapter)