Under the ancestral system of the Qing Dynasty, Han ministers could not serve as auxiliaries. Among the four major auxiliaries now, Sony has good moral character and talent, but is too old; Suksaha is quite talented, loyal and upright, and dares to do things, but is not qualified.
Hope is too shallow; Yi Bilong is unwilling to take the lead in everything, and is too gentle, but he will never cause trouble; Ao Bai is decisive and has both civil and military talents, but he is too impetuous. If these four people can work together with one heart and one mind
Assistance, but it does not lose Shunzhi's painstaking arrangements.
It's a pity that some people are unwilling to fight or dare not fight, but there are also people who are unwilling to take the back seat. The rankings of the four major auxiliaries are different, their temperaments are also different, and their personal relationships are also full of kinship and hatred. It also coincides with the troubled times, and the war in Nanming is getting worse and worse.
Strong, the three vassals were not worried. One was defeated, one was beaten and was desperate for reinforcements, and the other was waiting to see what happened. At the time of financial difficulties, the thousands of Manchu and Mongolian Eight Banners who had placed high hopes were defeated again in the south of the Yangtze River, which can be said to add insult to injury.
, the contradiction will be exposed earlier.
At three quarters of Yin hour, Kangxi sat in the middle of the hall. Suk Saha, Jieshu, Aobai, Yebilong and Suo'etu filed in and knelt down in a row.
As usual, Suo'etu reported the summary of the memorial. Suo'etu read and explained it to Kangxi, which took a full hour.
While Kangxi was listening, he played with a sapphire Ruyi on the table and glanced down curiously from time to time. He saw Suk Saha lying on the ground silently, and Yi Bilong couldn't help but peek at Ao Bai.
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But Obai had long been impatient. He raised his face and cut off Suo'etu's words: "You just read, who asked you to speak? Isn't the emperor inferior to you?"
Suo'etu hurriedly apologized and said with a smile: "Back to the middle hall, this is the original decree of the Empress Dowager. I was afraid that the emperor would not understand, so I specifically asked me to explain it."
Oboi didn't wait for him to finish speaking and said: "These memorials have already been sent by the court, so why bother with so many words!"
"It's okay to talk about it, I'm still young. Listening to it will help me gain insights." Kangxi saw that Suo'etu's face was a bit troubled, so he said in a childish voice: "By the way, Suo'etu, your father's illness is
Is it okay?"
Suo'etu hurriedly knelt down and kowtowed and replied: "Thanks to Master Hongfu, it seems that the phlegm and asthma are better this morning."
"Well, go back and greet him for me."
"Thank you, Master." Suo'etu kowtowed again.
Ao Bai saw that Kangxi had nothing to say, so he said, "If your Majesty has no edict, I will allow you to leave." After saying that, he was about to get up.
"I still have something to say!" Kangxi suddenly remembered something and said: "A few days ago, the memorial said that there seemed to be a lot of candidates to apply for the exam, but why are there so few people taking the exam?"
According to the ancestral system, the emperor who is not personally in charge of the government is entrusted with the full authority to handle government affairs by the ministers. The daily reports are actually official articles, just listen to them. Now Kangxi raised this question, which made the following people a little surprised and surprised.
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Yi Bilong was startled for a moment, then kowtowed and replied: "I am reporting to the Emperor that the war in Fujian Province has suffered a setback, and some Jiangnan nobles abandoned their exams and left."
"Why is this?" Kangxi was young after all, so he didn't understand it all at once.
Ao Bai finally felt suffocated, raised his head and said coldly: "Your Majesty is still in Youchong, these political affairs should be carried out according to the legacy of the late emperor, and be implemented by the ministers and others!"
"Can't I even ask?" Kangxi asked, blinking.
After a few words of questioning, all the ministers bowed their heads and became silent. Obai thought to himself: "If we don't block him back this time, he will ask questions about everything in the future. Then why should he assist in government affairs?" After a long time, he said slowly: "According to this.
According to the ancestral teachings, the emperor cannot ask questions before he personally takes charge of the government."
As soon as the words came out, Ebilong and Suksaha couldn't help but look at each other, and their faces turned a little pale.
"Oh. Since it is an ancestral system, I won't ask." Kangxi didn't take it seriously and waved his hand: "Kneel down!"
Several assistant ministers withdrew from the hall. Suk Saha left first, but Er Bilong slowed down. When Ao Bai approached, he spoke in a low voice: "Ogong Ao, go to the study and transfer to Wa He who is on business from Chengde."
A report I wrote after I came back said that the Zhongtang Circle occupies the land of the Eight Imperial Villas. Look at it──”
The muscles on Obai's face were tense, and without even looking at Yi Bilong, he pushed back hard: "Then please deal with it impartially and impartially!"
Ye Bilong hurriedly explained: "Ao Gong, that's not what I meant. I have already dealt with the issue. There is no need to take such villains' rumors seriously with him. Mr. Sony is already old, so I don't think there is any need to trouble him with this matter."
Already."
Oboi couldn't help but buy into this kind of favor. He glanced at the serious Yi Bilong, smiled slightly and said: "Thank you for your kindness, please be kind to me. I'll thank you someday."
E Bilong nodded knowingly: "This kind of thing will never happen again." He said, but his eyes were looking at Suk Saha's back in front of him.
Oboi glanced at Suk Saha, sneered and nodded.
Judging from the current relationship between the four major auxiliaries, Suk Saha was originally attached to Dorgon, but later turned against him and gained a high position, which is despised by others. Ao worshiped a lot, but his spirit was high and many people were afraid of him. Although
He was married to Suk Saha, but there were frequent disagreements and rifts between him and Suk Saha. Sonny, the eldest, had always hated Suk Saha. Seeing that Obai was becoming more and more arrogant, he was not compatible with Suk Saha, and he was much older.
Wei Bilong and Ao Bai formed a party and agreed with each other in everything. As a result, in the fight between the four ministers, there was a clear formation of two yellow flags against one white flag, three to one.
situation.
In the final analysis, the poor relationship between the auxiliary officials is also a manifestation of the contradictions among the various banners, and it is a long-standing problem.
After Nurhachi's death, the flag system of the Eight Banners underwent major changes. Huang Taiji made an important flag change, swapping the two white flags he led with the two yellow flags belonging to the three Dorgon brothers, and personally took charge of the two yellow flags. From then on, he was buried
The source of the conflicts between the Eight Banners. Dorgon took over as regent and strengthened his Zhengbai Banner, becoming the elite force of the Eight Banners in Manchuria. After Fulin punished him, he confiscated the Zhengbai Banner, which together with the two yellow flags formed the core and system of the Eight Banners.
The most noble "upper three banners" became the pillars of the country's military power. The "lower five banners" gradually became the vassal fiefdoms of kings and Baylor, and gradually separated from the country's military and administrative affairs.
The essence of the long-term struggle between Obai and Suksaha is by no means a personal grudge, but the long-standing struggle between the Eight Banners of Manchuria exposed in the new situation. Various contradictions and conflicts prompted Obai to insist on encircling
Change the flag area, thereby suppressing Suksaha, attacking the white flag, and raising the status of the two yellow flags.
In terms of political opinions, the four auxiliary governors also have differences. Sony and Suksaha believe that under the changing situation, the ruling policy should be adjusted to stabilize the order. These adjustments include: economically, the implementation of light corvee and low tax, and the renaming of Tian (i.e.
The Ming Dynasty vassal prince Zhuang Tian was given free of charge by the Qing government to tenants to cultivate, to develop production; politically, pay attention to rectifying the administration of officials, slowing down the steps to attack the Han landlord class in the south of the Yangtze River, and slowing down the process of attacking the Southern Ming forces to preserve strength. In this way. First
Consolidate the rule of the Qing Dynasty and then pursue other plans.
Ao Bai believes that the proposals of Sony and others are unrealistic. They sound better than they sing, but they cannot be implemented at all. How can we provide military pay and maintain the army if they are frivolous and have low taxes? Slowing down the attack on the Nanming forces is not allowing them to become powerful.
, no matter how difficult it is to control them? Slowing down the attack on the Han landlord class in the south of the Yangtze River will leave a root of disaster. Let them collude with the Ming army, and then they can cooperate with each other internally and externally?
The Ming army regained Guangdong and defeated the Eight Banners of Manchu and Mongolia in Fujian. As the war situation turned, people's hearts fluctuated. The new emperor ascended the throne, granted amnesty to the world, and opened schools to select scholars. This was a practice passed down from several dynasties. But news of the Ming army's consecutive victories continued.
When the news came, the Jiangnan Juzi who came to take the exam had other thoughts and were afraid of being stigmatized. Many people gave up the exam and left, which gave Obai more reasons not to trust the Han people.
Ao Bai returned to the mansion. As soon as the sedan chair got off, his family members came forward to report: "Sir Banbulshan is waiting for your old age in the warm pavilion of the East Flower Hall!"
After humming, Ao Bai didn't say anything. He waved his hand and walked straight to the east flower hall in the back. He walked along the corridor, pacing, thinking all the way, turned around the family temple, and entered the back.
Waterside pavilion and warm pavilion.
Seeing Obei come in, Banbulshan quickly stood up and saluted, saying, "Greetings to Mr. Zhongtang."
This rare book of Banbul is the son of Tabai, the Duke of Fuguo, who belongs to the royal family of the Qing Dynasty. In terms of seniority, he is still the elder brother of the Kangxi family before he was born in the fourth service. When Tabai died, the title of Fuguogong was passed to his second son.
Instead, he only made a third-class Fengguo general, and the whole family lived by worshiping their ancestors every year and receiving hundreds of taels of salary from Guanglu Temple. He felt a little unhappy. Ao Bai saw that his life was shabby, which was unusual.
He was very grateful to Obai, and because he had many evil intentions, he became Obai's think tank and was always known as "Little Bowen".
Oboi nodded, sat down on the chair, stroked his forehead and thought for a long time, and said in a deep voice: "The war in the south is not going well, and people in the capital are also uneasy. Those who abandoned the exam, huh, must do it at this time
Adding trouble to people.”
"There is too much talk but too much emphasis on practicality. The style of writing is superficial. The quality of scholars is declining. They have neither the ambition to bring peace to the people nor the ability to govern the country. They are seeking fame and fortune and there are many people seeking salary. If you give up the exam, you will give up the exam. It is useless to ask for it." Bumble
Shan said contemptuously: "When people leave, their family background, place of birth and other information are kept. It is not easy to deal with them. Of course, it is not suitable now, but Master Zhongtang does not need to take it to heart."
"I'm worried about the big thing behind this!" Ao Bai let out a long breath and said: "Although Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Ganxi provinces have issued strict orders to send troops to Fujian, the troops are not prepared. Jiangxi is gathering troops.
In Guangdong and Jiangxi, Jiangsu and Zhejiang must also guard against the seaports. If we wait for the army to move south, the situation may have changed. If the enemy rushes into Jiangxi, Jiangsu and Zhejiang, the disaster will be even worse!"
"Is this more serious than when the navy invaded the south of the Yangtze River?" Ban Bushan felt that compared to the time when Zheng's army entered the Yangtze River, Zhenjiang was lost, Jiangning (Nanjing) was in danger, and the capital was earthquake, the situation was still worse. Ao heard this.
The tone of worship was heavy, and I couldn't help but feel a little surprised.
Oboi shook his head slightly and said: "When Hai Ni invaded the bandit, the situation was urgent, but because it was aimed directly at the important area of Jiangning, and the court was not well prepared. Zheng Ni can certainly win, but if defeated, it will be unstoppable. Now the enemy has both sea and land forces.
, advancing steadily, it has occupied several provinces of Yunnan, Guangxi, and Guangdong. Even if there is a small defeat, it cannot be wiped out in a short period of time. San Francisco has lost one of them, and Wu Sangui has lost his fighting spirit. If Geng Fan is defeated again, the situation in Jiangnan will be serious.
It collapsed."
"The Zheng family is in civil strife and has no intention of attacking and plundering. The war situation in Fujian Province may change." Bumble is good at conspiracy and conspiracy, but military affairs are not his strong point. He can only comfort him casually, which is better than nothing.
"The source of wealth in Jiangsu and Zhejiang and the importance of water transportation must be fought with all our strength." Obai picked up his tea bowl and took a sip of water, then said to himself: "If the Eight Banners were banned from traveling southward, the capital would be empty again, and the Eight Banners are certainly
We are brave and good at fighting, but the south is not a place for galloping. The enemy may also hope that the Eight Banners soldiers will go south to consume our Qing forces in the south of the Yangtze River. It is really a dilemma!"
Banbulshan was silent for a moment, raised his eyebrows, and said: "Master Zhongtang, if the Ming army and the Zheng army conflict, the situation may be reversed, and there is great hope of turning defeat into victory."
"Oh!" Oboi stared at Banbulshan and asked, "How to make it conflict?"
"Negotiate peace talks with Zheng Jun." Bambulshan stroked his beard and said while thinking: "The conditions may be more relaxed and it is expedient. We can tell Zheng Jing that according to the Korean practice, he will not shave his head, but will only become a minister and pay tribute."
Alternatively, Zhang, Chao, Hui, and Quan could be assigned to Zheng Jing as a place to provide food and pay for Zheng’s army.”
Ao Bai narrowed his eyes and said with a smile: "The four states of Zhang, Chao, Hui and Quan have been occupied by the Ming army, so it would be appropriate to give them to the Zheng family. Well, this plan is feasible, but it still needs careful discussion."
"Haha, there are two and three plans in this plan." Banbur said with a good smile: "We can also send an envoy to see the pseudo-clan, and mention the abandonment of Hunan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Jiangxi, Sichuan, and Yunnan.
, the seven provinces of Guizhou are negotiating peace with them. Firstly, it can divert their attention, secondly, it can have the effect of arrogating the enemy, and thirdly, it may cause the Ming army to have a fight with Wu Sangui."
When King Li Dingguo of the Jin Dynasty became king and conquered Hunan, the Qing government had the idea of abandoning the seven southwestern provinces in peace talks, but it was not implemented. Compared with several southwestern provinces, Jiangnan, a land of wealth, was obviously more prosperous.
Important. Ao Bai understood Ban Burshan's suggestion. It was just a trick to gain some buffer preparation time. Of course, if the Ming army really wanted to take over Guizhou Province and fight Wu Sangui, it would also affect the Qing court.
A very beneficial thing.
"What about the third one?" Obai became more interested and asked with a smile.
"Sent spies to spread rumors and bribe officials of Nanming to fuel the flames." Banbulshan smiled sinisterly and said: "The fake emperor has been in Myanmar forever, but the fake clan never mentioned the matter of taking him over. This can be said to be Sima Zhao's intention, and everyone on the road knows it.
.Let’s create some obstacles for him, distract him and then divide the army.”
"The pseudo-clan has unified the power, so this strategy may not have much effect." Ao Bai changed his tone and praised: "But you can give it a try. Your head is worthy of that of Xiao Bowen."
"My lord, you have given me the award." Bambulshan bowed to express his humility, and then said: "The pseudo-clan does have some talents, but it can only be used as expected because there is no one to compete with him for power. In the final analysis, he is just a distant branch with great power.
With it in hand, it is inevitable that some people will be dissatisfied. It is a pity that except King Puppet Lu, there is indeed no one to compete with him."
Obai smiled bitterly. There was really no way to do it. In order to curb the struggle against the Qing Dynasty, the Qing government ignored its promise to "provide favors and support" and executed all the vassal kings of the Ming Dynasty to eliminate future troubles. Now, even if
It is impossible to create a rival for Zhu Yongxing.