Hearing Ruan Yuan's words, Jiaqing was speechless for a moment and didn't know how to argue. Seeing Ruan Yuan's sincere words, he felt he had changed his mind. But the matter of Hong Liang Ji Shang Shu was not his alone, so Jiaqing continued.

: "Shilang Ruan, what you said may have some truth. In fact, if Hong Liangji had directly reported to me, I might have avoided his death. But you should know that Hong Liangji's request was originally given to Cheng.

My dear, what does he mean by going through all this trouble? Does he want to tell me that I am not worthy of going to the court directly? Or does he think that the prince can do a better job than me by taking care of these things?

?”

"Your Majesty, I have also heard about this matter. After Prince Cheng received the letter, he did not open it and read it. Instead, he handed it directly to the Emperor early the next morning. Therefore, I believe that Prince Cheng has no disloyal heart. As for Hong Hanlin, Sir

Hong Hanlin's personality was also known to some of the strangers. He was only a seventh-grade editor and rarely met the emperor on weekdays. Prince Kecheng was elegant and fond of literature, and often respected Hanlin who was talented and learned. Therefore, Hong Hanlin

It’s not difficult to understand why the Hanlin Society believes in Prince Cheng’s character.” Ruan Yuandao.

"Elegance and good literature are particularly respected?" Jiaqing suddenly sneered: "The clear stream ends at the Donglin stele, and the bones are buried in the soil of Daizhou. Ruan Shilang, these two lines of poetry are well done? But the person in this poem, I

I don’t know much about the history of the Ming Dynasty, so I don’t know much about it. But what do you think of Zhao Nanxing?”

After hearing these words, Ruan Yuan couldn't help but break into a cold sweat again, and the clothes on his back became soaked through again.

Because these two poems were written by him for Zhao Nanxing Tie Ruyi, who was given to him by Yongxuan.

It seems that Jiaqing also heard about Tie Ruyi, and what is more important is not Tie Ruyi.

Looking back over the past few months, Chunying, Mian'en, and Yongxuan, the clan members who fought against Heshen together with Jiaqing, had all received heavy rewards and were able to occupy important positions. But not long after, due to Hengjin's incident, Chunying

Ying and Mian'en are no longer allowed to take charge of Suwei, and this time Hong Liangji's incident makes Yongxuan so panicked...

Perhaps Jiaqing's incident about Hong Liangji was not directed at Hong Liangji himself from the beginning.

But since Jiaqing had asked himself, he had no choice but to face the difficulties and said: "Back to the emperor, Duke Zhao Zhongyi presided over the election before the Ming Dynasty. He used more virtuous ministers and rejected the unworthy. For a while, the righteous men were all over the government and the public. If there was no Wei eunuch, he would be in charge.

Later, the former Ming Dynasty will not fall at the hands of Li Chuang." In the Qing Dynasty, when talking about the Ming and Qing dynasties, scholars had to explain that the Ming Dynasty died at the hands of Li Zicheng, to show that the Qing Dynasty "won the most upright country."

"But when Zhao Nanxing presided over the election, he mostly used people from Donglin and denounced the so-called three parties of Qi, Chu and Zhejiang. In fact, among the three parties in Donglin, there were no people who exaggerated the truth. How could there be any among the three parties?

Are they all treacherous and sycophantic? His election was a bit biased," Jiaqing said.

"Back to the emperor, everyone has their own thoughts on the so-called gentleman and villain. Since Duke Zhao Zhongyi presides over the election, he can only follow what he thinks in his heart. Looking at Duke Zhongyi's life, he always had a righteous heart and served the country with all his loyalty.

People." Ruan Yuandao.

"But what did his move make Emperor Tianqi think? How did it make the scholars in the world think? Sir Ruan, the world I see is different from the world you see after all?" Ruan Yuanye

Knowing the deep meaning of Jiaqing, the so-called ordinary man is not guilty, but he is guilty of carrying the jade. Yongxuan is naturally loyal to Jiaqing. However, after all, he was once a contender for the throne, and he had many exchanges with literati and scholars. The public opinion will naturally be more favorable to Yongxuan.

It’s not conducive to Jiaqing.

"It's just the emperor, but I think that the emperor doesn't have to think so much about becoming a prince." Ruan Yuandao: "The destiny lies with the emperor, not becoming a prince. This is what Emperor Gaozong spent twenty-two years telling the world before he was alive.

The principle of all people. Even if Prince Cheng had many exchanges with Hong Hanlin and other literati, how could he compete with Emperor Gaozong’s will? The emperor’s treatment of Prince Cheng in this way was excessive. Because of Prince Cheng, he had to put aside

It was unnecessary for Hong Hanlin to die?"

"Ruan Yuan, let me ask you, your official resume is very different from that of Hong Liangji. I heard that your daily academic methods are also very different from him. So why do you want to be so willing to sacrifice your own reputation?

And interceding for him? If I thought you were on the same side as his party and took away your official position, don't you think it would be worth the loss?" Jiaqing suddenly asked.

"Back to the emperor, I found that my words and Hong Hanlin's words were indeed different or even very different. However, I thought that by refusing to help him because of the academic disagreement, this would not only damage the friendship between colleagues, but also lead to misunderstandings.

Ruan Yuandao said: "Now that the emperor is issuing an edict to ask for advice, it is the time when all the people in the world are rushing to give their opinions. If the emperor really executes Hong Hanlin, what will all the people in the world think? They will only think that the emperor is like this.

If they don't keep their word, they will only think that speaking for the emperor may bring disaster to their lives. Every time they speak, they must comply with the emperor's wishes in order to be safe and sound. But what is the emperor's intention? They

I don’t know. Over time, in order to protect themselves, officials, regardless of their life, can only retreat and do the next best thing to protect their own lives, and no longer give advice to the emperor. If it comes to that step, then the emperor will reform the officialdom.

Aren’t the efforts to revitalize Chaogang in vain?”

"Ruan Yuan, you have said enough today, please step aside. I have my own way of dealing with Hong Liangji's matter, so I won't bother you," Jiaqing said.

"Your Majesty, this..." Ruan Yuan also looked confused when he heard this.

"Have you thought about it, are you deciding Hong Liangji's life or death, or am I?!" Listening to Jiaqing's words, I felt that they were very stern but also a little firm and indifferent, but even so, in the end, three people were left behind.

A mixture of nostalgia and reluctance.

Perhaps I have already done everything I can do...

Thinking of this, Ruan Yuan no longer pressed him, and after kowtowing to Jiaqing, he left the Forbidden City.

Just as he came out of the Xihua Gate, he heard someone shouting in front of him: "Shilang Ruan, stay!" When he looked carefully, it turned out that it was a group of people walking in front of him. The leader was wearing a tuanlong patchwork uniform and had an elegant demeanor. He was naturally a mature man.

Prince Yongxuan was born, followed by several servants. Ruan Yuan also hurriedly bowed to Yongxuan and said: "When I return to the prince, I have already said everything I want to say to the emperor, but...the emperor has not yet agreed to release Zhicun."

Brother."

"Boyuan, you did your best." Yongxuan consoled him: "Actually, you shouldn't have gotten involved in this matter. In the final analysis, it's still a matter between me and the emperor. It's just a pity for you and a pity for Zhicun.

By the way, did the Emperor reprimand you because you came to remonstrate? He is also very angry. If you make him angry like this, it will be difficult for you to be an official in the future."

"Prince Cheng, don't worry, the emperor has not punished me." Ruan Yuandao: "In the past year, I have seen clearly how the emperor handles people. Since he is willing to reuse me to do things, naturally he will not punish me because of something that has nothing to do with me.

If something happened, I would be dismissed from office. In the final analysis, the emperor is still a benevolent Lord."

"That's good." Yongxuan said: "Only I can do the rest. In the final analysis, he is the emperor, but I am his emperor brother. This is Huang Ama's intention, so I don't do it anymore.

I want to compete with him for the throne, but how can he let go of the emperor? Maybe today, I should end it with him."

"Prince Cheng, why do you have to..." Ruan Yuan was also worried that Yongxuan would do something self-harm regardless of his own safety.

"Don't worry, I know what I should say and do. I don't have to worry about what happens next." Yongxuan smiled, but Ruan Yuan heard that there was also a lot of meaning in this sentence.

Bitter.

Ruan Yuan did not know the conversation between the Jiaqing brothers later. At that time, Jiaqing withdrew all the servants around him. Even Niu Hulu and Zhang Jinzhong did not know the words of the conversation between the two.

"Your Majesty, I know that when Emperor Ama established the crown prince, we were the only two princes who could be crown princes. But Emperor Ama has already chosen you to be emperor, and I have no intention of coveting the throne.

In fact, to be honest with the Emperor, I know my temperament, and Huang Ama also knows that I am really fond of poetry, literature, painting and art, and I will never get out of it again... The prince that Huang Ama wants,

Today's emperor of the Qing Dynasty should be someone who is diligent in government affairs, able to correct the current problems, and not limited to the prince he likes? So at that time, I had no idea of ​​competing for the throne. Every time I promoted hundreds of officials, I

In submitting the form of congratulations, I also intend to show off my talents and knowledge, just because I know that if I let Huang Ama know more about my talents, Huang Ama will definitely be more determined if he does not support me in my determination to be the prince? So?

Your Majesty, how can you, your Majesty, start fighting for the throne again after Your Majesty takes charge?" Yongxuan said.

"Brother Emperor, you are worrying too much. I don't have the slightest suspicion about Brother Emperor," Jiaqing said.

"Then the emperor has never forgotten what the emperor said to the two of us at the meeting at Wanshou Temple that day?" Yongxuan continued: "The emperor is right. Since the founding of the Qing Dynasty, almost every time we have changed

Everything was a bloody storm. In order to fight for power, several imperial ancestors were imprisoned by the Huangma Law, and the emperor's uncle was also deprived of his clan status. Such brothers killed each other and father and son were jealous of each other. How many people were harmed and how many countries were ruined.

What's the big deal? At that time, He Shen's power was getting stronger and stronger. If my two brothers were fighting each other because they were fighting for the position of the prince, then the Qing Dynasty would really be overthrown in the future. So my two brothers

People make a vow that no matter who becomes the prince, they must accept the result of Huang Ama. Those who are not appointed as princes must not have any second thoughts and must try their best to assist the future emperor. No matter who becomes the emperor in the future

, we all need brothers to work together to eradicate Heshen, and then revitalize the country and prosper. I have always remembered these words and have always followed them? Is it possible that the emperor still cannot trust me?"

"Brother Imperial, I remember what you said to me. Right now, I am just sending Hong Liangji to death row. In the future, he will be sentenced to death and Hong Liangji will be executed. Why are you telling me these things, Brother Imperial?"

Jiaqing still refused to let go.

"Your Majesty, I know that I usually interact a lot with those scholars and scholars, but I can't change my preference. I also understand the Emperor's intentions. While serving as the Minister of Military and Aircraft, I also work with

These people with good reputations and good words have close contacts, which is actually not conducive to the emperor. In fact, I looked at the old system and found that since the Military Aircraft Department was reestablished in the second year of Qianlong and became a custom-made one (the Military Aircraft Department was founded in the seventh year of Yongzheng, it was originally just the northwest

The Military Aircraft Department was temporarily established. At that time, Prince Yi Yunxiang entered the Military Aircraft Department as the foreman military aircraft minister. After the death of Yongzheng in the 13th year of Yongzheng's reign, the Military Aircraft Department was once changed to the Political Affairs Department. It was not until the second year of Qianlong's reign that the Military Aircraft Department was officially established as a decision-making body.

), there is no precedent for a prince to take charge of the Military Aircraft Department, and I should not be on duty in the Military Aircraft Department. Since I have exceeded the precedent, and because of Hong Liang's auspicious incident, I asked him to deliver the memorial to me first. It is my fault.

, I also ask the emperor to punish me and remove me from the post of Minister of Military and Aircraft, and let me go home to take care of myself." Yongxuan knew that if he did not make any concessions on political affairs, I am afraid that Jiaqing would never give up.

, so he had to retreat on his own, not only to rescue Hong Liangji, but also to eliminate Jiaqing's suspicion.

"Brother Emperor, I am not a heartless person, so how can I be so demanding of you? Brother Emperor has no fault in being the Minister of Military and Aircraft, so how can I punish you? As for Hong Liangji's matter, I want to

It will not be too late to make a decision in a few days. You should go back first. I will make an appointment with you in the Wanshou Temple. No matter who becomes the emperor, he will not harm those who are not the emperor for no reason. I still remember those words.

." Regarding Yongxuan's matter, Jiaqing naturally did not want to be too ruthless.

In short, after a few days, new news came from the palace. The loud and auspicious words were often disrespectful, but after all, they were loyal to the country and had extenuating circumstances. The imperial edict exempted them from the death penalty and sent them to Ili. And Yongxuan also took the initiative to come.

Biao, resigned from the post of Minister of Military Aircraft. The lead Minister of Military Aircraft became Qinggui, who had always been prudent in his affairs and was not criticized for a while. Jiaqing also transferred Fu Sen, Minister of the Ministry of War, to the Military Aircraft Department to ensure sufficient personnel.

On this day, outside Guangning Gate, the group escorting Hong Liangji to Yili was about to set off westward. Zhu Gui and Ruan Yuan, thinking of their friendship with Hong Liangji, also came to Guangning Gate to see them off. Yang Ji heard about this

The man, who was usually upright, also followed him, wanting to see what he looked like.

Thinking that although he tried his best to plead with Jiaqing, Hong Liangji was only saved from death. Ruan Yuan also felt a little regretful and said: "Brother Zhicun, your Majesty, I have tried many times to persuade you, but in the end, Brother Zhicun had to be spared."

It’s really my incompetence that makes Brother Zhicun so tired. I hope Brother Zhicun can forgive me.”

Hong Liangji survived the catastrophe, but he took matters of life and death lightly. At this time, he also gave a long laugh and said: "Hong is lucky to be able to save his life today. But Boyuan, I am here to send the garrison

, has nothing to do with the court or officialdom. But you are different. I think the emperor is much more narrow-minded than I thought before. After I leave, it seems that the court will return to the old-fashioned way.

, I no longer want to make progress."

"I think you are right. The old emperor before was just a bad old man. How can this new emperor be any better? Boyuan worked so hard for him, but in the end it was so difficult to even ask for a favor.

, According to me, it’s just selfish.” Yang Ji also echoed from the side.

"Yang Ji, the emperor has listened to my advice, please don't say any more rude words." Ruan Yuan scolded.

"You don't know. The day Bo Yuan came back after begging for your favor, he was still worried about you. The emperor didn't say anything to Bo Yuan that day and just let him come back. It happened again later.
To be continued...