Kangxi's face turned even darker and he said, "What did you say?"
Brother Jiu showed a bit of embarrassment, sighed, and said: "My son is a meat bun and we are looking for people. Everyone wants to take a bite of it!"
Kangxi: "..."
For a moment I didn't understand why it was described like this.
Brother Jiu took a long breath and said: "It's all about money. Some people outside say that Long Ke was so courageous that he wanted to take money from his son's wallet, but his son sent him to the clan mansion. Do you think his son was unjust?"
"
In the teahouse outside, many people really speculated like this.
The crime of "disrespect" was really familiar. In the spring, Brother Jiu sent several groups of people there. Only then did Kangxi know that there was still such rhetoric.
Brother Jiu looked at Kangxi and said with helplessness: "Khan Ama, my son is really not familiar with him. He didn't socialize with him in the early years, and he has no friendship now. He went to have a meal the day before yesterday, and he had no other thoughts. He just wanted to follow the crowd.
, Even the housewarming gift was carefully prepared. I was afraid that it would be too much or too little, so I sent someone to Sanbeile Mansion to pick up the gift list for reference. Who would have thought that a good meal would lead to a lawsuit? "
Kangxi thought of Sunu's report just now. Among Longkodo's eight crimes, "greed" accounted for two. One of them was to occupy the Cui family's rented official house, and the other was to take the 150,000 taels of banknotes in his hand and want to
Intervene in the Xiaotangshan land sale in the hands of Brother Jiu.
It must be said that Longkoduo was so courageous and wanted to steal money from the prince's elder brother. Kangxi said: "You don't have to worry about it. Longkoduo will be sentenced."
The ninth elder brother still said: "Khan Ama, please allow your son to do this. My son also wants to go out to relax, and he is so frustrated that he is so frustrated. Everyone thinks that his son is a soft persimmon, and he is also a bald elder brother.
, No one dares to bully Lao Shi, and my son keeps doing it again and again, which makes people uncomfortable. If it were someone else this time, my son will definitely ask him for the death penalty, otherwise everyone will dare to step on him.
But the son also knew that he was Khan Amma’s cousin, and Khan Amma was nostalgic...
When Kangxi listened to the words of his ninth elder brother, he thought of Prince Zhuang's Palace and Prince Xinjun's Palace, and frowned even more. The nobles looked down upon the royal family, and the princes did not have much respect in their eyes.
He looked at Brother Jiu and said, "There's no need to run so far. If you feel uncomfortable, just go to Hongluo Temple and stay for a few days."
Brother Jiu said: "Khan Ama, if my son really wants to take care of both public and private affairs, let's go to Mulan Paddock. When the time comes, shoot the tiger to honor Khan Ama!"
Kangxi glanced at Brother Jiu's wrist and wanted to ask him if he had any idea? He didn't know how hard he could pull the bow?
He still shook his head and said: "No, Mulan Paddock is eight hundred miles away from the capital, and the round trip will take a month. I'm not worried."
Brother Jiu hurriedly said: "In the middle, I have cultivated the official path, and I have a palace and a line. In addition, I haven't entered Jiu yet, so don't worry!"
Kangxi thought for a while and said: "If you want to check out the hot springs along the way, you don't have to go that far. Just go to Rehe Shangying. There are hot springs there at Rehe Shangying, hence the name "Rehe"."
After hearing this, Brother Jiu's mind was racing rapidly.
Rehe Shangying was right between Mulan Paddock and the capital, four hundred and twenty miles away from the capital. He had some shortcomings, and originally wanted to take Fujin to Mulan Paddock for winter hunting.
But it's better than not being allowed out.
Brother Jiu immediately said: "Okay, okay, then my son will go to Rehe. If he chooses a suitable spring, he will ask people to make plans to expand the spring and spring to the scope of the palace plan. Then Khan Ama can be there."
While taking a bath in the hot springs.”
Kangxi's heart moved, he looked at Brother Jiu and said, "Why don't you think about buying land?"
Brother Jiu said: "There are few people over there, and most of them are imperial estates. Even if a palace is built and then shops are built in the future, it will be like the imperial city. It will be directly connected to the Ministry of Internal Affairs. In the surrounding areas, Khan Ama can go out.
reward······"
Kangxi was well versed in economics and knew that Brother Jiu's approach was good, but it was obviously not as profitable as land circulation. "What if something like Xiaotangshan happened?" Kangxi asked.
Brother Jiu thought for a while, shook his head and said: "It's too eye-catching. With so much money, one to two million taels of silver, it's nothing if it goes into the inner treasury, but if it goes into the prince's private treasury, it becomes a royal gang to amass wealth."
, what works is what works. If nobles intervene in business and engage in monopoly in the future, it will easily lead to disaster, and it will not be easy to set an example. If Khan Ama thinks that all the ministers should be attached to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, fearing that the local economy will not be viable, then wait until the palace is chosen.
After that, the nearby land will be concentrated and sold to foreign officials."
Kangxi looked at Brother Ninth and was very pleased.
Being able to stretch out one's hands to make money, but also being able to restrain one's hands, shows that one has really grown up and has a pattern. He nodded and said, "You have a plan later, and we'll discuss it later."
Brother Jiu's face was filled with joy and he said: "Khan Amma, just be optimistic. My son will definitely lead people to visit the camp on Rehe, and then build a summer palace for Khan Amma!"
Kangxi thought that the cost of the Xiaotangshan Palace was nearly twice that of Changchun Garden, so he hurriedly warned: "The place does not have to be too big, just enough to live in, the house should not be too extravagant, and the money should be planned sparingly, and it should not exceed 80,000 taels of silver.
"
Brother Jiu almost jumped when he heard this, and said: "Khan Ama, Rehe Shangying is right between the capital and Mulan Paddock. We can build a big palace. Isn't it too small?"
To escape the heat in summer and to soak in hot springs in winter, the space is not small enough for these two purposes. Kangxi was very determined and said: "It's eighty thousand taels!"
Although the inner treasury is richer now, there is no reason to waste money casually. There are still many other places to spend money.
Brother Ninth has undertaken the construction of a Tangquan palace in the past two years. He did not go over to supervise the construction, but he kept an eye on the account books throughout the process.
He said: "Khan Ama, this cost cannot be compared with Changchun Garden. When Changchun Garden was built, the labor costs and food prices were much lower than now. Over in Rehe, there will be Mongolian princes coming to court. No,
It’s so shabby.”
Kangxi thought for a moment and said, "Then let's control it to one hundred thousand taels of silver, and don't exceed it." Brother Jiu nodded and said, "I understand."
After saying this, the ninth elder brother took his leave. As for Longkodo's treatment, he would just go back and wait for news from the tenth elder brother. He did not hide the joy on his face, and he had a smile on his face all the way to the Zongren Mansion Yamen.
But because Yu Qian said we would leave after the Holy Birthday Festival, there are still a few days left. But it’s almost here.
Today is September 28th, it will be fine in a few days.
Go home tonight and tell Shu Shu the good news. The carriage and luggage can be slowly prepared for departure.
The ninth elder brother looked at the twelfth elder brother and ordered: "Pick two down-to-earth and hard-working officers from the Construction Department, and leave Beijing in a few days to measure the palaces along the way, whether they are large or small..."
The twelfth elder brother stood up and responded. His heart moved. He looked at the ninth elder brother and said, "Ninth elder brother, are you only going to arrange for the chief officer to go out? Not add a supervisor?"
I have been dealing with official documents for more than half a year, can I take this opportunity to go out for a walk?
He doesn't like to go out, but he has to deal with this all day long, and it feels a little unfair to see Brother Ninth at leisure. Brother Ninth raised his eyebrows and said, "Come on, I'll go there myself!"
The twelfth elder brother looked at the ninth elder brother, hesitated for a moment, and said: "Then I will help the ninth elder brother?" The ninth elder brother said: "Just wait and see, I won't take anyone with me this time, let's talk about it next time!"
Otherwise, wouldn't he be looking for a job for Shu Shu? He would also have to take care of his brother-in-law and so on.
The couple had never gone out alone before, and they didn't want to bring anyone with them to be an eyesore.
Seeing the twelfth elder brother's mouth drooping, the ninth elder brother said: "Someone needs to check on this matter of paving the road. This is not a good time to go out. Don't worry. There will be more official duties in the future. Next time, brother
Arrange for you.
The twelfth elder brother didn't want to speak and nodded lightly.
Brother Jiu then said: "Be on duty, I will be back in a few days, and I will bring you beef jerky and milk tofu."
That side is on the Mongolian side.
The twelfth elder brother glanced at the ninth elder brother. It was strange after a few days.
Could it be that my Ninth Brother would walk eighty or a hundred miles a day like others on business trips? I'm afraid that when he comes here, walking forty miles a day is too much...
*
Zongren Mansion, Yamen, Quiet Room.
Longko had a fever for two or three more days, and finally the fever subsided.
His arms were injured and there were no chains, but his ankles were chained. Therefore, the doors and windows of the quiet room were unlocked, so there was no fear of him running out.
His mind finally calmed down. The first thing he did when he woke up was to tell the guard at the door: "I want to see Prince Jian. If Prince Jian is not here, I will see Sunu Beizi!"
Sunu was in his room, copying down Kangxi's oral edicts. Longkodo's instructions were to be posted on it.
It’s just that Longkodo is ill at the moment. When will this flogging be carried out?
You must know that during caning, you need to take off your clothes, leaving only your underwear on your body, and tie your hands, waist, knees, and ankles to wooden stakes, and be whipped by a specialized executioner.
This is a technical job, there are good ones with good skin and rotten flesh, and there are also good ones with rotten skin, it all depends on the superior's arrangement.
Here in Longkodo, you must follow the crowd, don't be too gentle, otherwise what will happen to the princes when they look at it? Longkodo may not be able to withstand the whipping at the moment.
Just as he was hesitating, someone from below came to send a message and mentioned that Longkodo wanted to see someone. Sonu regretted it.
He should have recovered from his illness like Prince Jane.
In that case, if Longko is here, he should be dragged away.
Then there were two consequences: either the charges became more and more numerous and the death penalty was inevitable; or the emperor's anger subsided and he remembered the good deeds of the Tong family again, punishing them with small punishments but with big warnings.
A person like this is the most annoying person.
The punishment was harsh, but his life was spared and there was room for recovery. Sonu suppressed his worries and went to the quiet room.
In front of Longkodo, he showed regret on his face and said: "Zhu Yun, you shouldn't have done this. Prince and brothers are so noble. It's not easy to offend directly, let alone take action. Hurry up and write an apology note."
Bar!
As the top dignitaries of the Tong family, they were also familiar with the prince of the Eight Banners, and Sunu Beizi also had wine with him.
Longkoduo glanced at his arm and said: "Sanbeile injured my arm and I can't hold the pen. How about I dictate it and trouble Bei Zi to write for me?"
He didn't know yet that this time he would not be punished by being sent to the sect's mansion, but that he would lose his family. Things had changed outside.
With the confessions of various managers of the Tong family, there were eight charges.
Su Nu endured his anger, his expression remained unchanged, and he nodded and said, "Okay, don't delay." After saying that, he asked someone to bring in pen and ink.
Longkodo thought of what happened the night before, with a sinister look in his eyes...