In the Battle of Zhaomodo, Galdan's elite troops were completely wiped out by the Qing army. They were defeated like a mountain and had nowhere to return. Galdan's remaining troops, who fled, led no more than a thousand people. The Qing army's squadron returned to Beijing to wait for Galdan to surrender.
By March, there was no news from Galdan, and rumors spread throughout the government and the public that the emperor would once again personally conquer Galdan, but in fact the emperor still stood still and had no further plans.
As for the awards for this battle, General Fei Yanggu took the lead. Prince Yu and the eldest brother who led the flag only got some credit. However, this was the second time that the eldest brother went to the battlefield. Compared with the last time, it was only
I followed my uncle and watched. This time I led troops to fight against the remaining Galdan troops. It was a small test of my skills.
Concubine Hui was very satisfied with the result. Another good news was that Dafujin was pregnant again. It was said that she was conceived in the first month. Since she gave birth to four daughters in a row, there has been no news for three or four years. The eldest brother and so on
Nian has been diligently participating in politics with the emperor, and is no longer as obsessed with women as she was when she was newlywed. She has grown into an excellent servant of the prince, which allowed Concubine Hui to be patient and wait for him no matter what grievances she suffered in the palace.
The son has full wings.
But even though the emperor praised his merits and his wife was pregnant, the eldest brother was not satisfied. Especially when there was still no news from Galdan in March, his father was not eager to go on another expedition. He was impatient and couldn't help but give advice to the emperor.
, not wanting to be blamed by his father, not only did he not agree with his point of view, but he directly sent him home and asked him to shut up and think about it for two days.
Concubine Hui was anxious and sent someone to look for Mingzhu and enlighten her son. Sure enough, Mingzhu had been prepared for it. That night, she arrived at the eldest brother's house at night. Dafujin happened to be talking to her husband in the study. When he saw Mingzhu coming, he politely
He said hello and left.
Too many people saw Mingzhu coming to the eldest brother's house, and even tea was not served. The eldest brother sat in front of the table and sneered: "Now that you are here to see your nephew, you have to be so sneaky."
Pearl smiled and said: "Gou Jian was lying on his back to try to restore the country and destroy Wu. If I can lift my eldest brother to a high position after lying dormant for several years, everything will be worth it."
The eldest brother smiled softly: "In that case, I can't say it now."
Since he could not stay for too long, he directly analyzed the matter with his elder brother. When talking about why the emperor did not take advantage of the victory to pursue and destroy Galdan, Mingzhu said: "When Galdan sent troops to Khalkha, his nephew planned to
Wuarabutan took the opportunity to occupy the Dzungarian territory. After Galdan was defeated, he stayed in Khovd and was unable to return westward. However, his ambition was not quenched. Over the years, he strengthened his troops and constantly harassed the Khalkha tribe. He was still the imperial court.
It’s a big worry. In fact, Galdan’s strength has long been no longer comparable to what it was back then. The emperor knows in his heart that if he conquers Galdan again, he will surely triumph.”
"So, Huang Ama doesn't care about the credit I brought back at all?" The eldest brother seemed not to understand the point of his uncle's words.
Mingzhu smiled helplessly and continued: "What I mean is that for the emperor, annihilating Galdan is only a matter of fingers now. It is not at all like the major event that almost required the entire country's efforts. In addition, Cewangala
Butan wanted to regain his father's throne, and he has always been loyal to the Qing court. You have witnessed the war. This time Cewan Alabutan's powerful attack on Galdan was also the reason why our army was able to completely annihilate Galdan's elite troops.
Important reasons.”
The eldest brother's eyes shone: "Yes, Cewang Alabutan blocked Galdan's retreat. He was almost attacked from both sides."
Mingzhu said: "Galdan is Cewang Alabutan's uncle. After his father Sengge was assassinated, Galdan returned from Xizang and ascended the throne of Junggar Khan. At that time, there were constant internal struggles for power in the Junggar tribe.
During the turmoil, Cewang Alabutan led his troops to attach themselves to Galdan. Times have changed, but now he has pushed his uncle who supported him to survive on the road of no return. Such an unkind and unjust person, the eldest brother thought,
How would the emperor view it?"
The eldest brother was puzzled: "Huang Ama?"
Mingzhu said: "If Galdan is a wild wolf, Cewang Alabutan is a jackal. Galdan still has some magnanimity and heroic spirit, but Cewang Alabutan is a coward. Brother, gentlemen are easy to deal with.
It’s hard to guard against villains.”
The eldest brother seemed to understand a little more and asked: "So, Huang Ama wants to wait for Galdan to return to the Junggar tribe, and then deal with Dewang Alabutan first?"
But Mingzhu still waved her hand: "Galdan's current strength is no longer able to fight against his nephew. The emperor must have other plans. It is inevitable to guard against Cewang Alabutan. Other ministers estimate that the emperor wants to take advantage of this
I have some experience with the brothers. After all, attacking Galdan again is no longer a big war. I think if we fight again later, the emperor may want all the brothers to get a share of the credit."
The eldest brother suddenly stood up and said unconvinced: "It's obviously our first battle."
Mingzhu smiled and said: "The emperor has already commended you for your first contribution, but the next time you fight, the situation will inevitably be different. I hope that the eldest brother will be prepared. You must know that more and more brothers are entering the court.
You are no longer alone in the past. From now on, you will share your military exploits and government affairs with your brothers. The emperor never likes one person to dominate. He, Prince Yu, and Prince Gong are brothers and brothers. Naturally, he is also happy to see everyone.
Brotherly love is deep. If you take the lead and express your dissatisfaction because of this, the emperor will definitely be disgusted with you."
Yinti's eyes trembled, he pursed his lips and said in silence for a long time: "I listen to my uncle."
That night after Mingzhu left, Dafujin came to the study alone and persuaded her eldest brother to go to bed early. She was pregnant and couldn't take care of her husband, so she asked him to sleep in another room, but Yinti went back with her anyway. Mingzhu's
He didn't mention it to his wife, but when he was waiting for her husband to change clothes, Dafujin still turned away the servants and said to Yinti: "Master Mingzhu must support you, but I don't feel at ease in my heart. Yinti, you must understand in your heart.
Are they pursuing you because they want something, or are you dependent on them because you want something? If it's the latter, I will definitely support you, but if it's the former, you have to think carefully about it. Once you embark on some roads,
, I can’t look back.”
Yinti's heart sank and he said to his wife, "I have my own sense of proportion."
Time passed by, and throughout March, the emperor had no intention of attacking Galdan again, and everyone gradually put the matter aside. In April, Liu Jiashi, the concubine of the fifth elder brother, gave birth to the little elder brother and the queen mother successfully.
He and Concubine Yi were overjoyed. Concubine Yi repeatedly begged the Queen Mother to raise the status of Liu Jia's family, and finally gave her the title of Ge Ge. She would choose a family for him to rely on among the court ministers, so as to prepare for the future canonization of Fu Jin.
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Concubine Yi was very satisfied with the arrangement made by the Queen Mother. However, her wish to leave the palace to visit her grandson before her child was a full moon was rejected by the Queen Mother and the Emperor. At that time, the people in the palace spread it like a joke. When Lan Qi heard about it, she thought that she would be betrayed.
When Xuan Ye secretly took her out of the palace, she understood even more how different and unique she was in Xuan Ye's heart.
It's just that Lan Qi's faint joy did not last long. The continuous good news outside the palace made her frown. After the eldest brother Fujin announced the good news before, soon the third brother Fujin had good news, and almost...
At the same time, the prince's concubine became pregnant, and the seventh prince's brother Fujin also became pregnant.
Among the adult princes, good news about the birth of their heirs has spread continuously, but there is only no movement in the fourth elder brother's house. If the fourth elder brother had not already had a daughter and a child had died in infancy, this situation would have been even more embarrassing. But no matter what, the fourth elder brother
As a wife, Fujin's embarrassment is unavoidable. Lan Qi can imagine the tremendous pressure Yuxi endured outside the palace when she heard the good news inside the palace again and again.
For this reason, after Concubine Rong learned that San Fujin was pregnant, she did not come to Lan Qi to share the good news with joy. Compared with when they were young, she was pregnant with a child for the emperor. Now, whether the children can continue to produce heirs has become a matter of fact.
More important and sensitive, except for Concubine Yi who got a grandson and showed off in the palace, most of the others kept a low profile. The lively atmosphere dissipated soon after. Naturally, it was not all about the face of Yonghe Palace, but the matter of pregnancy and childbirth.
I have always been stingy, so I have to be cautious and cautious.
That day, Mr. Bu came from Zhongcui Palace and wanted to ask Lan Qi how many pieces of satin he wanted. Mr. Bu said that he wanted to make new clothes, but Lan Qi laughed: "We once said that this material is the softest for making quilts for children. Read on.
Tong's quilts are all made of this material, sister asked for them for Dai Guiren, right?"
Bu Guiren smiled sheepishly: "She was sewing a quilt for the child. She has always taken good care of Duan Jing. She helped Duan Jing a lot when she got married. The seventh elder brother's wedding was supervised by the Queen Mother and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, so we all
I was watching from the side, but now that the seventh elder brother is about to give birth to a child, she can do some small things, and I can't just watch. I know you have good satin here, and I want to borrow flowers to offer to Buddha."
People who love each other like sisters don't care about a few pieces of material. Lan Qi just sighed: "Even my sister is so careful with me, the people in the palace must be laughing at me even more. Back then, I gave birth to three daughters in a row and they laughed at me because I can't give birth to another daughter."
I wasn't this sad when I was a son, but now when I look at Yuxi, I feel so painful that I don't know what to do."
Bu Guiren said: "You said Song Gege has had difficulty in having children in recent years. What about Li Fujin? How about choosing a few more concubines and sending them to the fourth elder brother's house?"
Lan Qi smiled bitterly: "You clearly know Yinzhen's temper. Moreover, because of the death of Song's child, I heard that Yinzhen has always been indifferent to Li. I really can't get involved in the affairs of their house. To say that I am
There is no rush for them to have children. They are so young at this age, so there is nothing to be anxious about. But sister, look at this wave of excitement, except for the eighth prince, the thing I was most worried about has happened."
Bu Guiren advised: "In my opinion, you can't talk to Yuxi about this matter. No matter how close the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law are, they are not the same as mother and daughter. If you are really worried, you should talk to Yinzhen so that he can enlighten Yuxi.