Dream of the Red Chamber: Start by gaining Zhao Yun's martial prowess, and be ennobled in a sin

It turns out that last night, several mansions of powerful and wealthy families in the eastern part of the city were robbed by thieves. Not only were large sums of money stolen, but several people were also seriously injured.

Among them were Cao Guogong Li Long, who was dismissed from his post, and Rong Guogong's First-Class Divine Might General Jia She. Both of them were seriously injured and unconscious, and are still receiving treatment.

In addition, several imperial censors and the Marquis of Mei were seriously injured and their lives were in danger.

In the eastern part of the capital city, where powerful and wealthy people gathered, such a heinous case occurred, in which a high-ranking official was attacked and seriously injured, leaving him on the verge of death. This incident directly alarmed Emperor Jingsheng.

During the morning court session, Emperor Jingsheng severely criticized the newly appointed Prefect of Shuntian Prefecture and the Commander of the Five Cities Garrison.

If it weren't for the intercession of the Grand Secretary of the court, and the fact that the Prefect of Shuntian Prefecture and the Commander of the Five Cities Garrison had only recently taken office, they would probably have been thrown into prison and dismissed from their posts.

However, Emperor Jingsheng still gave the two men three days to solve the case and capture the thieves, otherwise he would not let them off easily.

Afterwards, Emperor Jingsheng even issued an edict to impose martial law at the nine gates to prevent the thieves from escaping.

After the court session, the Prefect of Shuntian Prefecture flew into a rage in the yamen (government office).

The magistrate and head constable in charge of criminal cases are ordered to solve the case within two days, or they can go home and take care of their children!

This is why all the yamen runners and soldiers of the capital city have come out today.

A storm was brewing in the capital city, and countless filthy places were investigated and cracked down on by the government.

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Shengjing.

The Hall of Mental Cultivation.

As the Qing emperor Kangxi grew older, he slept less and less.

After drinking the deer blood that Li Dequan brought me tonight, I felt even more restless and couldn't fall asleep.

She wanted to choose a concubine, but was advised against it by the palace officials, making it difficult to do so.

Helpless, he could only lie in bed, reflecting on his life as an emperor.

He ascended the throne at the age of eight and began ruling in his own right at the age of fourteen.

As a young man, he thwarted powerful ministers, rectified the court, and officially began to handle state affairs.

When he ascended the throne, the Qing Dynasty faced a very grim situation both internally and externally.

It was through his own insistence on military campaigns, diligent governance, and the promulgation of new systems that the Qing Dynasty gradually grew stronger.

Externally, it defeated the Khalkha and Khorchin tribes of Mongolia, established the Manchu-Mongol alliance policy, and brought most of the grasslands under the Qing's control.

It also thwarted the aggression of Tsarist Russia and Korea, and signed a non-aggression pact.

Domestically, he quelled internal rebellions and unified the Haixi Jurchen and Wild Jurchen tribes, greatly expanding the territory of the Qing Dynasty.

In recent years, the central government has continuously strengthened its power and implemented benevolent policies, while also winning over gentry from the Manchu, Han, and Mongol ethnic groups and developing the economy.

At the same time, attention was paid to allowing the people to rest and recuperate, so that the Qing Dynasty could truly become an increasingly powerful nation.

It can be said that he was one of the most accomplished monarchs in history in terms of both civil administration and military achievements.

Some officials and scholars in the court even referred to themselves as "the greatest emperor of all time".

Thinking about my life and all the achievements I've made, it seems I should be content!

Now, the only thing I care about is the Han Dynasty!

Since Nurhaci, the founding emperor, every emperor of the Qing Dynasty had aimed to conquer and rule the Central Plains.

Only by conquering the Central Plains can a dynasty truly be considered the one ordained by Heaven.

The grasslands are rather barren, lacking the vastness and abundant resources of the Central Plains.

Moreover, how can one allow another to snore beside one's bed? The Qing Dynasty and the Han Dynasty were at war for years, and it was destined that only one could exist.

Fortunately, the Han Dynasty's national strength is declining year by year, and it is already in the late stages of the dynasty where the accumulated problems are difficult to reverse, while the Qing Dynasty is thriving.

If one can complete the grand plan of conquering the Central Plains in one's later years,

Then his achievements would surpass those of the Qing Dynasty's founding emperor and the founding emperor, making him a true emperor for all time.

If that were truly possible, I would die without regret!

If you can't do it yourself, then you can only hope for your successor!

She had more than thirty sons in her lifetime, and more than twenty of them grew to adulthood! That's quite a large family!

Which of my sons has that talent?

Crown Prince Yinreng seems incompetent; he is of mediocre talent and not capable of being given important responsibilities.

The Eighth Prince, Yinzhi, was hailed as a wise prince by the court officials.

But he only knows how to win people's hearts with kindness and compassion. He can't even control his own wife. It's unrealistic to expect him to govern the Qing Dynasty well.

The fourteenth prince, Yinzhen, is quite good. His strategic vision, battlefield command ability, and courage are among the best of all the princes.

Unfortunately, his political skills are lacking and he needs more experience.

The eldest prince, Yinti, has experience in commanding troops, but he is arrogant and impetuous, lacking the qualities of a ruler!

I wonder how the battle is going for him on the front lines right now!

Even Nian Gengyao of the Han Dynasty was not easy to deal with!

However, with Fei Yanggu and the others assisting him, there shouldn't be any major problems for Yinti!

After much deliberation, Emperor Kangxi ultimately favored his fourth son, Yinzhen.

Only he has the courage and the means to govern this country well.

In particular, he was resolute and unyielding, meticulous in his work, and able to share the burdens of the emperor and father from the perspective of the overall national situation, making him a good successor.

It's a matter of being too lenient! He needs more experience and refinement!

"Being an emperor is hard! Being a father is hard too!"

Kangxi sighed inwardly, looked up at the roof ridge inside the palace, and his mind was filled with thoughts.

Just then, a series of hurried footsteps suddenly came from outside.

Then he heard the high-pitched voice of Li Dequan, his personal eunuch:

"What is it? His Majesty is already asleep! Don't disturb His Majesty unless it's something important!"

Then came Li Dequan's astonished voice:

"What?! An urgent message from the front lines?!"

Kangxi was jolted awake, sat up abruptly, put on his clothes, and said:

"Li Dequan? Is this Yinqi's report? Bring it in quickly!"

Then, the palace door creaked open, and Li De walked in with a look of utter terror and trepidation.

Kangxi immediately had a bad feeling:

"What's going on? Where's Yinqi's report?"

Li Dequan knelt on the ground, his hands trembling as he handed over the memorial.

He's already received news from the messenger! A crushing defeat at the front!

Kangxi quickly snatched the memorial from Li Dequan's hand and began to read it at a glance!

After only a short while, Kangxi felt his head buzzing, and his hands holding the memorials began to tremble...

What is that?

The 150,000-strong Qing army suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of the Han army, and all of Qing generals, including Fei Yanggu and Jidu, were killed.

Now only 20,000 people remain trapped in Jizhou City. Are they calling for reinforcements?

Although the 150,000 troops were not all Manchus, with many being Mongols, this battle was still a crushing defeat!

"Smack!" Kangxi slammed the memorial onto the floor of the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

He roared like a tiger ready to devour its prey:

"This arrogant, impetuous, and greedy idiot? He thinks he can win a battle with a commander like him?"