Since the previous strange things were all in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, let’s get to know the Ministry of Internal Affairs!
If the Ministry of Internal Affairs can make a knife, it can be held in the hands of others or in your own hands.
Shu Shu was still on guard in her heart, not because of the second nanny or anything like that, but because of the death of Brother Eleven.
Also, Brother Jiu is indeed older and married, and it’s time to learn how to do errands.
In later generations, due to the novelist's words, people had a misunderstanding, thinking that the prince could control political affairs.
In fact, there is none at all.
As a young emperor who succeeded to the throne, Kangxi first fought against the four major ministers, and then the princes of the clan. He was already accustomed to monopolizing power.
The six divisions were the skeleton of the imperial court. How could Kangxi divide the rights among his sons?!
It was not the prince who threatened him like that, but him, the emperor!
Nowadays, the princes above the eighth prince are in charge of affairs.
To put it nicely, it’s like a project team, with one person leading the project and the other supervising the team.
To put it bluntly, it's like being a temporary worker, who can be sent wherever someone is looking.
It's just that the prince's status is noble and there is a distinction between high and low, so the one who makes up the number becomes the backbone.
Just like the eighth elder brother, he was responsible for calculating the accounts of river engineering in the 36th year of Emperor Kangxi's reign in Gyeonggi Province in May. In these two months, he often worked in the Dushui Cleaning Department of the Ministry of Works.
When I finished my errands at the beginning of July, I was free.
It doesn't mean that the Ministry of Industry's territory belongs to him.
Perhaps because of his experience, the next similar errand will probably be his.
These deeds have left one or two entries in the actual records and other materials, so some people misunderstood and thought that the prince divided up the rights of the six departments after he became an adult, so that he could compete with the prince.
In fact, the prince and the prince are not the same weight at all.
The king and his ministers are the king and his ministers.
The only one who could compete with the prince was Kangxi.
"It's good to get involved in the affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and you won't have to worry about it... The six ministries' errands, good or bad, will be watched by the censor, and they will be impeached every three to five... It also mostly involves people's livelihood matters, and if you slack off a little, it will affect local stability.
Looking up information to understand, looking through old cases, and seeing how others responded before. Trying to do every errand with all your heart is probably like learning a new lesson... It is different here in the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Just go back. It is the daily affairs of the royal family. Even if there is any negligence, the scope of impact will be small and the burden will not be so heavy..."
Shu Shu mentally sorted out the benefits of working in the Ministry of Internal Affairs and said it again.
In fact, the most important thing is to stay away from the court, stay within a limited circle, and do not have to associate with civil and military ministers because of conflicts of interest. You can detach yourself when power struggles.
At the same time, because the Ministry of Internal Affairs is directly responsible to the emperor, it is still at the center of imperial power, with a stable position and a strong presence in front of the emperor.
When Brother Jiu heard this, he was also moved.
He studied at Shangshufang for more than ten years and learned enough, but he really didn't want to continue studying.
It's okay if you learn what you like, but it's even more uncomfortable if you don't like it.
However, he still hesitated for a moment: "I was thinking about it two years ago, and when I grow up, I want to go to the Lifan Academy..."
"For this, did I learn a foreign language?"
Shu Shu asked back: "How come I heard that the Lifan Yuan still manages many internal and external vassals? When foreigners enter the court, isn't it an errand of the Ministry of Rites?"
"There are also those who want to return to the vassal academy because they just want to meet more people and learn more about the world..."
Brother Jiu was also excited when he mentioned this: "Since ancient times, books have written about 'a round sky and a square place'. It wasn't until Western priests came over and made a globe that we knew we were stepping on a big ball... and
The stars in the sky may just be countless balls, it’s very interesting, isn’t it?”
Shu Shu listened and felt sorry for Brother Jiu.
If he were born three hundred years later, he might become a linguist, translator or astronomer.
"If you want to go, look for a chance to try... maybe you can do it well..."
Shu Shu still felt a little out of touch, but seeing that Brother Jiu was in high spirits, he didn't say those disappointing words.
Brother Jiu thought for a while and shook his head: "That's what I said. The errands of the Lifan Yuan are not that easy to do. At the beginning of the year, Khan Ama sent people to Zhungeer to deliver orders, but he just came back now. This
It only takes half a year to go back and forth... It's better to go to Khalkha, which takes three or four months to go back and forth on horseback. If you go to Tibet, you have to cross mountains and ridges, which is farther than the journey to Zhungar..."
Shu Shu blinked: "Is it necessary to travel for the errands of the Ministry of Internal Affairs?"
Brother Jiu thought for a while and shook his head: "I don't know... There are quite a few yamen outside, like the three major weaving companies in Jiangnan... I just don't know how to take care of things on weekdays..."
Shu Shu was also thinking of the three major weaving industries in Jiangnan.
Cao family...
What celebrity fan isn’t curious?!
The Cao family of Jiangning weaving is now in the stage of flourishing.
The eldest girl of the Cao family will be the future Fu Jin of Pingjun Prince Nersu...
Nersu is still the younger brother of the palace, a little older than Xiaoliu...
Where is Cao Yong, son of Cao Yin?
It must be as precious as gold.
Shu Shu's eyes shone brightly, and she really wanted to go and explore the past and present lives of the characters in Red Mansions.
As for the idea that "Dream of Red Mansions" is a "pearl's family affair", she put it aside for the time being, unable to substitute it.
You must know that the Cao family's decline was a complete decline. In the final analysis, it was because the family's foundation was not enough, and its prosperity and decline depended entirely on the emperor's favor.
But the Mingzhu family is different.
Even though Mingzhu lost power, the family did not. It was still a noble family in the Eight Banners. Their children and grandchildren married into the clan, and their great-grandchildren even gave birth to princesses and concubines of the Qianlong Dynasty.
Brother Jiu has misunderstood.
When Shu Shu's eyes lit up when he heard "Jiangnan", he couldn't help but smile and said: "You really look at the mountains high, so you followed the Holy Master to patrol Mongolia, and you are thinking about the southern tour..."
"Will you tour southern China next year?"
Shu Shu was very excited. Now that the canal is open, taking a boat is different from taking a car: "Will I still follow you?"
Legend has it that Kangxi visited the South six times, but stayed at Jiangning Zhizao Mansion several times.
If you follow them there, you might be able to see the scene of the Cao family.
Brother Jiu felt a little unsure: "Who knows, Khan Ama and his sons will all take turns to take him out..."
Shu Shu saw this in his eyes and changed the topic.
A night of silence.
Everyone woke up early the next day.
When the sky was still dark, the group left Miyun Palace.
Because it was a night journey, not only the ninth elder brother did not ride a horse, but also the tenth elder brother and the thirteenth elder brother were riding in cars. Adding the servants and luggage, there were eleven carriages, which was already a large team.
Accompanying him were a group of imperial guards and a hundred military camp vests, all riding to protect the team.
Shu Shu got up early, put on her riding clothes and boots, and waited in high spirits.
It's early autumn now, and it's starting to get late.
On the first day of the lunar month, the sky became white, and it was not until about the second quarter of the lunar month that it became completely bright.
Shu Shu opened the carriage curtain and looked at it. She had been impatient for a long time. Seeing the scene on both sides of the road becoming clearer, she pushed Brother Jiu: "Master, change the horse..."
Brother Jiu looked at Shu Shu, a little worried: "How about I take you for a ride first? Riding a horse at home is different from riding outside..."
Shu Shu was unconvinced, but after thinking about it, she didn't refute and nodded: "Then I'll bother you..."
Since she wanted to be a good and obedient Fujin, it seemed more reasonable for her to be "forced" to ride together by Brother Jiu.
The corners of Brother Jiu's mouth turned up, obviously very satisfied with Shu Shu's obedience.
The carriage of the young couple was at the front of the convoy.
Brother Jiu opened the curtain and called for a stop, and the entire convoy stopped.
The imperial guard responsible for guarding Shi is a first-class guard, the general of the country, Norobu. He wears a yellow belt around his waist. He was born in the Shuncheng palace and is the uncle's concubine brother.
Norob was already riding his horse to accompany him. When he saw the car stopped, he also dismounted and pulled up the reins and came over: "Master Jiu..."
Although according to seniority, he is a cousin, but there is a difference between seniority and inferiority, so it is still a courtesy.
The princes who have not been ennobled are treated better than Prince Heshuo. Even when they see Prince Heshuo, they do not bow to each other but hold hands. The same goes for the prince, Beile and Beizi.
If you are below the size of a shell, you must be treated like a prince.
"It's dawn, change horses!"
Brother Ninth got off the carriage directly.
Norob is only performing the duty of guard, so naturally he will not stop him.
However, when he saw Brother Jiu helping Shu Shu out of the carriage and seeing Shu Shu dressed in riding clothes, he couldn't help but dissuade him: "Master Jiu, you are very exposed outside..."
Brother Jiu's face sank, feeling unhappy and wanting to scold him.
Shu Shu hurriedly stepped forward and blessed Norobu: "Third uncle..."
Norob hurriedly avoided it and nodded in return: "Fujin is well..."
Brother Jiu was dumbfounded. He glanced at his wife and then at Norobu. Thinking of their origins, he immediately felt embarrassed. He coughed twice and said, "I will take Fujin to ride a horse for a while, so as not to be bumpy in the car..."
Shu Shu smiled and explained: "My niece is impatient to ride in the car..."
While he was talking, He Yuzhu and Xiao Song came over with their horses.
He Yuzhu is leading a red and white horse. It is a Mongolian horse given by Princess Heshuo Kejing. It is medium in size but has good endurance and is suitable for riding.
The horse Xiaosong was holding was naturally Shu Shu's little red horse "Coral", which had the blood of Tianshan horse and was majestic and majestic.
When he picked up the horse yesterday, Brother Jiu didn't think anything about it. He only thought that Shu Shu's mount looked quite handsome.
But when the two horses are put together, the contrast is obvious. The red and white horses are one head shorter and look less impressive.
Brother Ninth looked down on him a little.
The tenth brother and the thirteenth brother have changed their horses and are riding over.
"Brother Ninth, why aren't you leaving? Aren't you going to Yaoting before noon? Don't delay!"
The tenth prince was still thinking about the ingredients for the palace and kept urging them.
The Thirteenth Brother's eyes were glued to "Coral" and he said with envy: "Brother Ninth, this horse is so majestic!"
His mount is a young Mongolian green horse that has just grown up and is not very high at the shoulders.
Brother Jiu heard this and did not deny it. He was very moved and looked at Shu Shu.
Shu Shu smiled and nodded slightly.
The horse Ama specially selected for her has a very docile temperament and does not reject strangers.
Brother Jiu didn't act rashly. He first took the riding whip from He Yuzhu, then pulled the reins of "Coral" and touched the horse's temples. He didn't get on the horse in a hurry. Instead, he helped Shu Shu get on the horse first, and then turned over and sat astride her.