The splendor of the red mansion

Chapter 280
"The emperor called Ruhai back in such a hurry, is there something urgent?" Lin Ruhai asked after a long time.

Kangxi frowned, looked at Lin Ruhai seriously, and said, "A few days ago, the fourth son submitted an offer, and I... can't make up my mind. I want to hear your opinion." Lin Ruhai raised his eyebrows slightly when he heard this.Xu Zhen knew a little about the rectification of the Eight Banners, and naturally he also knew the risks and benefits involved.But how could Kangxi call himself back to Beijing under the pretext of being undecided?Lin Ruhai thought about it, and soon understood Kangxi's thoughts.In Kangxi's heart, as a generation of emperors, he naturally hoped that the Qing Dynasty and the Eight Banners would be as strong as possible.As an emperor, his foresight and foresight are enough to make him agree with Yinzhen's book, but Kangxi, who is already old, can't bear the consequences of the failure of the reform.In case of failure, Emperor Kangxi, who has been wise and mighty all his life, will add a huge failure in his last years, and it is more likely to cause the Eight Banners to renounce.These are the results that Kangxi does not want to see.The emperor's rationality and ambition, and the reputation of Shengshi Mingjun made it difficult for Kangxi to make a choice, so he needed someone to give him confidence, or to add some weight to Yinzhen's victory, "Tell me, how are you?" Li Dequan respectfully Unexpectedly, Kangxi sent a booklet, and Kangxi turned around and handed it to Li Ruhai.

Lin Ruhai looked at it quickly. Although the expression on his face was calm, Kangxi, who had known him for decades, could also see the shock in his heart.Kangxi can understand this kind of mood, because when he saw this book, he was even worse than Lin Ruhai.

After patiently waiting for Lin Ruhai to finish reading, Kangxi asked, "What do you think?"

Lin Ruhai raised his head to look at Kangxi, and said solemnly: "If it succeeds, it will be a great contribution to my Qing Dynasty, but...if it fails, I will be a sinner for the Qing Dynasty forever."

Kangxi sighed, and said: "You see it that way too. I don't know why the fourth child came up with such an idea." Lin Ruhai said: "Your Majesty, regardless of success or failure, you should be glad that there are still people who have such an idea .” Kangxi was taken aback, didn’t he?If everyone is safe and peaceful, they think that the Qing cavalry is invincible.Maybe my generation is fine, and the next generation is fine.But what about the next generation, the next generation?It's not that they can't see the current situation of the Eight Banners, nor can they imagine what it will look like if it continues like this.Kangxi frowned and said: "But at this time...forget it, you go back and talk to Yinzhen, and write a note to me if you think about it later. Now the position of a scholar in the Palace of Preserving Harmony is vacant, and I will make an order later." Of course it wasn't a discussion with Lin Ruhai, it was just a notification.Lin Ruhai raised her eyebrows, not paying attention.The governor of the second rank is directly promoted to the first rank, and he is still Prince Yong's father-in-law. I don't know what the expressions of those Eight Banners Guiyun prince brothers will be.

The sudden appearance of the emperor's tenth son Yinji, who had been silent for several years, naturally caused a commotion in the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty, but it was the former governor of Sichuan, Shaanxi and Gansu, and the current scholar of Baohe Temple, Xilin Jueluo Ruhai.Counting Lin Ruhai's official career, promotions have always been skipping, and now he has become a senior member of the first rank, and the three halls and three pavilions are the most respected.Such generous treatment shows that this lord is definitely the emperor's confidant.What's more, Lin Ruhai is also Prince Yong's father-in-law and the grandfather of Prince Yong's son.This made Lin Ruhai immediately become the most popular figure in the capital as soon as he returned to Beijing.If it wasn't for staying in Prince Yong's Mansion for a while, the threshold of Xilin Jueluo Mansion would be trampled down.

In a quiet courtyard in the Old Summer Palace, Daiyu sat respectfully in front of Lin Ruhai making tea.The two eldest, Hong Yao and Hong Yan, were playing with their three younger siblings who were still staggering and barely able to walk.Daiyu poured a cup of tea and brought it to Lin Ruhai, and then handed another cup to Yinzhen who was sitting on the side before asking, "Is Daddy still used to living in the garden?" Jiangnan Charming Scenery smiled and said: "This garden is not bad." Although the emperor's decree has been issued, he has not returned to Beijing for a full ten years, so Kangxi gave him a one-month vacation no matter how anxious he was.In the past few days, Lin Ruhai has also easily left the courtyard, completely ignoring the temptations and courtesies waiting outside.Every day, I just enjoy my daughter cooking in the garden, let my grandchildren take care of me, and give Hongyao Hongyan some homework by the way.Living a leisurely life, he almost wanted to quit his official duties and ignore the common affairs of the court. It also made Kangxi complain that Yinzhen and Daiyu brought Hong Yao and Hong Chen back to the mansion as soon as Lin Ruhai came back. It was really unfilial.It also vaguely revealed the intention to move to Changchun Garden not far from Yuanmingyuan.

Daiyu laughed and said, "As long as Daddy likes it. This garden is very big, and there are only a few of us living in it on weekdays. It's very empty. Daddy and his children are also happy here."

Lin Ruhai also understood Daiyu's thoughts, her daughter was afraid that she would live alone in the Xilin Jueluo Mansion with no one to take care of her.Although I am happy for my daughter's filial piety, since ancient times, how can there be a daughter who is married and lives in her husband's house with her father?Besides, it's still royal.Lin Ruhai smiled and said: "The emperor just gave me a new garden, which is also near here. Although it is not as good as this Old Summer Palace, it is also very good. If you have time, you can ask a few children to come and accompany me, this old man." Yinzhen said: " It is their good fortune to be able to get their father-in-law to guide them." Daiyu also understood the truth of this, although she felt a little bit reluctant, she didn't say much.She also knew about the garden bestowed by the emperor, and it was indeed not far from the Old Summer Palace, but she would often borrow her father to come to the garden for gatherings, or take the children back to have a look. "Daddy..." Daiyu thought for a while, but finally said nothing what.

Lin Ruhai comforted her daughter with a smile and said: "Now that our father and daughter are all in the capital, it's better than being separated by thousands of miles all these years, isn't it? Besides, there are so many people in the family, do you think they are just decorations? Don't worry about daddy." Thinking of her father's loneliness in the Northwest these years, Daiyu felt even more guilty and sour, but she didn't want them to see her worrying about her, so she nodded with a smile.

"My lord, Fujin, Mrs. Lin, the old lady of Rongguo Mansion asks to see you." The steward of Yuanmingyuan came in and reported, but his face was a bit ugly.After all, Yuanmingyuan is also the prince's other courtyard. Generally, if you want to see it, you should submit a post first. How can you come to the door directly like this?Although the Rongguo Mansion has long since become useless, and there are not many useful people in the family, this old lady is still a first-class wife, let alone Fujin's grandmother, so it is really inconvenient to directly reject people.The steward had to pinch his nose and come in to report.Daiyu raised her head and looked at her father in surprise. Her father had already visited her grandmother on the third day after returning to Beijing.If it wasn't for some urgent matter, why would you come to the door in person?
(End of this chapter)