Emperor Kangxi: Yuyu Chengxiang

Chapter 72 Filial Piety
"Li Guangdi," Kangxi asked slowly, sipping tea, "I refuted the ministry's discussion on the case of Ge Li and Zhang Bonian, what did the outsiders say?" Li Guangdi felt at ease when he heard this, and said politely: "Your Excellency I have no errands in the Ministry of Rites, and I seldom discuss government affairs with others. Before the minister and Gao Shiqi went to protect Zhang Bonian, they were really scared and sweated for Zhang. When you talk about it, do you think that the sage is lofty and wise, so that the treacherous party can't use their tricks, and the honest gentleman will finally live and live." Listening to Li Guangdi's words was very decent, Kangxi couldn't help nodding, and said: "It's the truth to have fear, Tianwei Unexpectedly, I’m afraid I’m also sweating for you, right?”

Li Guangdi quickly kowtowed and said: "Yes, the heart of the minister cannot escape the holy lesson!"

"In the 12th year of Kangxi, you and Chen Menglei returned to Fujian together. You stayed in Fujian for five years." Kangxi thought about it, and asked with a flash of his eyes, "Ge Li also led troops to Fujian to suppress Geng Jingzhong. You must know what kind of person you are?" Li Guangdi thought to himself, after the examination case came out, more than a dozen censors impeached him, but somehow they were wiped out without a trace. Er Ge Li remained unmoved; I heard that the day before yesterday he ordered Li Dequan to go to Nanjing to reward Ge Li with mink coats, ginseng and other things. Thinking of the case between himself and Chen Menglei, Kangxi also comforted him at both ends. It is hard to guess what this master is thinking. idea.After a long while, Li Guang said, "I only met Ge Li once. From my point of view, this man is informal, generous and hospitable, which is his strength, but he relies on power, is domineering, ignorant, rude and vulgar. The shortcomings are also very annoying. Please learn from the emperor!" Kangxi said with a "hmm" and smiled: "You don't know what to say, but I also know that Ge Li is impetuous and frivolous. There is an ancient tradition of discussing relatives and nobles, and I also know that." I have to worry about one or two. Zhang Bonian has already ordered to be transferred to the governor of Shanxi, and Ge Lizhen wants to see it again—only the governor of Jiangnan is vacant. Who do you think should fill it?"

"How about Wei Dongting?" Li Guangdi asked, looking at the moonlit Kangxi.

"Wei Dongting is no longer fit to take up any other post. The sea ban has been lifted, so it's difficult for him to take care of both."

"Mu Zixu is mature and sophisticated," Li Guangdi said again. "When he becomes the governor, he must be able to fulfill his duties." Kangxi listened and said in thought: "I have thought about this person, but he has been working as a bodyguard with me, and he has no financial management experience. How is Jackie Chan's friendship?" Li Guangdi said with a smile: "Yu Chenglong and the minister have never worked together. This man is an upright official with a high cliff, and it is rare to have a deep talk with him. So he is very sloppy."

Kangxi took a sip of tea and said slowly: "The friendship between gentlemen should not be too close. However, scholars should cultivate their spirit first, and their hearts should be open. Although Jackie Chan is good, he has shortcomings. For example, Jin Fu, it is not easy to weather the wind and rain in Hegong. I know it very well. But Yu Chenglong can’t tolerate him, several times of impeachment, it can be seen that he is also narrow-minded—I heard that the excerpts were all transferred in by you?” Li Guangdi seemed to be dissatisfied when he heard the voice, and he didn’t have time to think about it, so he was busy He kowtowed and said: "The hadith is very clear! But Jin Fu appointed private individuals in Hegong, and the special funds of the imperial court were often used for other purposes. He did not accept the advice of local officials, which was quite a violation of the Qing Dynasty. Yu Chenglong's persuasion according to the facts is the duty of ministers and workers. , his heart is not unforgivable."

"Clear discussion?" Kangxi's tone became serious. "Officials in Beijing are full of salaries and don't do practical things. They know a few lines of poetry and can read a few ancient prose, and they will 'clear discussion' a few times. Tell him to do practical things that are beneficial to the people. Everyone is ignorant, you have to be careful——Listen to your voice, it seems to be exactly the same as Suo Laosan?"

"The minister is the emperor's minister!" Li Guangdi said vigilantly, "I neither follow Suo'etu nor Mingzhu. The minister can only be loyal to the master, according to the truth!"

Kangxi nodded, smiled, but changed the subject: "There is a man named Li Mi in the middle Tang Dynasty, you know?"

"Yes—I know."

"Emperor Daizong appointed Li Mi to come out of the mountain as his chancellor, and agreed that Li Mi would not repay his kindness without authorization. How did Li Mi respond?"

A gust of cold wind hit, Li Guangdi shuddered, and replied: "Li Mi said, 'I am a monk, and I have no gratitude or grievances with the world. Now I make an appointment with Your Majesty, and I hope that the Emperor will not kill heroes.'——This is not true. The original words probably mean the same.” Kangxi’s eyes glowed brightly, and he nodded and sighed after a long time: “What their monarchs and ministers said are all from the bottom of their hearts. Today I’ll give you my heart, your academic articles are excellent, and I cherish your talent very much.” , and have a family background with my master, Mr. Wu, and I have to be tolerant. But compared with Mr. Wu, you suffer from the disease of gain and loss, and you can't get rid of the word "enthusiasm" for fame. So I don't Inviting you into the study, you have selfish thoughts and lack of capacity, understand?" Kangxi's words were heartfelt and heartfelt words, and Li Guangdi couldn't help but feel emotional, but he couldn't help being a little unconvinced, so he kowtowed and said, "I beg your majesty to clarify!"

"For example, Chen Menglei," Kangxi said with a light cough, "now you and I have become Zhang Er and Chen Yu of this dynasty! You have contributed to the 'San Francisco' rebellion, and you have contributed to the pacification of Taiwan by using troops. Grand Scholar of Yuange, why can't you tolerate a Chen Menglei!" "Chen Menglei seems to be a swindler, but he is a scum of literati!" Li Guangdi thought to himself, in front of someone like Kangxi, it is better to speak quickly than to beat around the bush, " You are not narrow-minded, so you really can't deceive your heart and help him!" Kangxi laughed and said, "Whether it's a big fraud that looks straight, or a big treachery that looks loyal, he is now writing books behind closed doors in San Age's mansion, and he has no other bad deeds. You Why let him go? Don't tell me you, Li Guangdi, have no hypocrisy?"

The words were too serious, Li Guangdi couldn't help being startled, and quickly kowtowed: "I never know how to deceive others, and I dare not deceive the Lord! Long live I can't afford to say this! And I didn't make things difficult for Chen."

Kangxi sneered, put the teacup on the case, and said: "Although I live in Jiuchong, how can the outside world escape my insight? You said that you never said that the emperor transferred Chen Xingzhai to the Sanye's mansion, and misused the little one." People, what a pity and sigh'? Also, did you say that 'Chen Menglei is deceitful and cunning, so he died, and I, Li Guangdi, never deceived his heart, so he will have a prosperous future'? Are your sons all so upright?" Li Guangdi Unexpectedly, all these private conversations with close friends were heard in Kangxi's ears. Thinking of Mingzhu's banquet, he was even more embarrassed, and was about to kowtow and play back, when Kangxi said again: "You said you Never deceive your heart, I come to ask you, Ding You seizes love, and once seized, he will never quit; why is this? If the love between mother and child is lost as soon as it is seized, is it ruthless to seize? The day before yesterday, I met Guo Xiu and others and said Passed: I am afraid that it is difficult to preserve the meaning of keeping the light and land. If the six ministries and nine ministers have a meeting, I must say it, and I will say it. Don’t even know? If it’s really a matter of learning, how can I be inferior to you, Li Guangdi?”

Li Guangdi couldn't say another word during this sharp questioning, his whole body trembled, he only kowtowed and said nothing.

"Don't be afraid, listen to me." Kangxi's tone was always calm. Seeing Li Guang's face pale and embarrassed, he just smiled and said, "According to me, the good fortune of heaven and earth will never bring down the perfect person." In the world. My master, Mr. Wu Ciyou, is high-spirited, talented and knowledgeable, but he is lonely, pure and self-loving, short-tempered and affectionate, not to mention you, Li Guangdi! I rely on you very much, and now I am a scholar of Wenyuan Pavilion. If you want to be a counselor for important affairs in the world, I can't help but hit you, this is love for you, you have to do it yourself."

Kangxi's words are both comforting and encouraging, and they have really achieved great results.Li Guangdi's heart was sometimes chaotic, sometimes warm, whether it was respect or fear, joy or worry, even Li Guangdi himself couldn't tell.

"That's it. Tomorrow Mu Zixu will go south, and you will see him off." Kangxi stood up, "Jin Fu's Zhezi, please issue an edict to plant trees and grass along the upper reaches of the Yellow River. You will act on my behalf, and the order is strict." The governor of Ganshan and the governor earnestly supervised it, and submitted it to me for my review. You, and a few people in the study room, need to do more practical work and avoid disputes, so please kneel down!"

Li Guangdi left tremblingly.Kangxi took out his gold watch to see that it was the hour of Haizheng, and it was estimated that the play was about to end, so he was about to get up and order, but he heard someone behind him chanting Buddha with a smile:
"Amitabha, the heart of the emperor to help the world and save people, is a lesson from the heavens!"

When Kangxi looked back, it was Aunt Su Ma who flashed out from behind the screen, and said with a smile: "It's you? I thought you didn't come!"

"Sigege forced me to come here." Aunt Su Ma smiled slightly, clasped her hands together and said, "The poor nun has listened to it for a long time!"

Kangxi pondered and said: "You know, Mu Zixu went to Jiangning to deal with a big case. It would be best if the matter didn't involve the central officials. It might have to be postponed!"

"Long live enlighten this surnamed Li, don't allow him to get involved." Aunt Su Ma sighed, and said with closed eyes, "Emperors through the ages, who has such a benevolent heart? Amitabha, the merit is immeasurable!"

(End of this chapter)