I'm sure of the prosperous age of Kangxi and Qianlong!

Chapter 82

In the year of Gengyao, the Han army set up a white flag. In the 39th year of Kangxi's reign, he took part in the imperial examination and became an official with the rank of Sanjia and Jinshi (at that time, Kangxi ordered all the ministers' children to be Sanjia).

Then he gradually began to rise to prominence, and during his patrol in Sichuan, he was willing to be indifferent and show no favoritism, and was highly appreciated by Kangxi.

His younger sister, Concubine Hua, was given a special decree by Kangxi ten years ago to marry Si Age Yinzhen, and she became a relative of the emperor.

Immediately afterwards, the Qing court fought fiercely with the Junggar Khanate, and Nian Gengyao seized the opportunity to make many contributions in the northwest war.

Relying on his merits and the help of his fourth elder brother, Nian Gengyao was first the governor of Sichuan, and then this year he was promoted to the governor of Sichuan and Shaanxi. For a time, he was in the limelight.

It was precisely because of Nian Gengyao, the secret thorn buried in the northwest frontier army, that Yongzheng was able to control the situation so easily after ascending the throne, and at the same time imprisoned Yinqi, the [-]th prince who had been commanding the northwest for many years.

By the way, it is worth mentioning that Nian Gengyao’s father, Nian Xialing, was actually the first person to propose the idea of ​​dividing the family into a family. Yongzheng highly praised his father-in-law’s method and changed it before he came up with the idea of ​​dividing the family into a family. .

However, today’s protagonist is not Nian Gengyao.

After hearing Grand Scholar Ma Qi's advice, everyone present had different expressions.

Yinzhen looked happy, while Yinzhen felt a chill in his heart, but his face remained unmoved.

Kangxi pondered for a moment, but did not respond. He turned to look at the person behind Ma Qi: "Heng Chen, what do you think?"

Zhang Tingyu, also known as Hengchen, had a legendary life experience, which spanned the three dynasties of Kangxi, Yongzong and Qianlong. He was the only Hanchen in the Qing Dynasty who was worthy of enjoying the Imperial Ancestral Temple.

Originally, based on his rank, he was not qualified to participate in today's audience, but who made Kangxi call his name, plus the recommendation of Ma Qi, a good old man.

Zhang Tingyu came out of the queue, knelt down and said: "Reporting to the emperor, Nian Gengyao, the governor of Sichuan and Shaanxi, is brave and courageous, and is indeed a good choice to defeat the thieves. However, the war in the northwest is not over yet, and Cewang Alabutan is watching, so we must not act without permission. Moreover, Zhu Ni in Fujian has become extremely difficult to control, so the governor must be selected as an important minister of the country. Only in this way can we stabilize people's hearts, coordinate the local area, and assist in the suppression of bandits."

Kangxi said: "Is there anyone suitable for the minister Heng?"

Zhang Tingyu said directly without thinking: "The commander of the imperial infantry, Longkoduo, is mature and prudent, and he should be the governor!"

Longkodo, the commander of the imperial infantry?
Everyone couldn't help but be a little surprised when they heard about this candidate. Even Longkodo who was standing by was stunned.

However, everyone soon felt that there seemed to be no problem. Regardless of his qualifications, background or ability, Longkodo was the son of Tong Guowei, had also been in charge of the military affairs of the Eight Banners, and had been the commander of the imperial infantry for many years. He was completely able to handle all aspects.

Moreover, when appointing a governor, there is no need to actually lead troops to fight. The main responsibility is to coordinate the mobilization of local military supplies and appease people's hearts.

Therefore, in summary, it is not only okay to choose Longkodo, but it can also fully reflect the emperor's attention to the chaos in Fujian.

After all, the emperor even sent the commander of the imperial infantry here, so he just had to ask his brothers to personally fight on his behalf as the emperor's charioteer.

However, others think it's okay, which doesn't mean that Yinzhen thinks so too. He was relieved after hearing Zhang Tingyu's previous words.But then, this guy actually pulled out his salary from under the cauldron.

Longkodo, or Longkodo's position as the commander of the imperial infantry, was not only the key to his inheritance, but also the last trump card when he had to.

Yinzhen paid a lot of benefits to win Longkodo into his camp, and Longkodo was the only minister in the Qing Dynasty who was called uncle by the emperor.

At this point, all efforts were in vain.

Yinzhen glanced at Zhang Tingyu, a glimmer of coldness flashed in his eyes, and then quickly disappeared.

Zhang Tingyu didn't know that what he just said had offended his fourth brother, the future Yongzheng. In fact, he didn't even know that Longko was a member of Yinzhen's party.

Zhang Tingyu recommended Longkodo simply because he understood Kangxi's thoughts.

Kangxi did not agree with what Ma Qi said about the old man's plan for the country. However, when Ma Qi proposed to send Nian Gengyao to Jiangnan to quell the rebellion, Kangxi did not agree. Zhang Tingyu's wisdom could not help but see the meaning.

In addition, the northwest war was indeed inseparable from the governor Nian Gengyao, and Longkodo, as the commander of the imperial infantry, was unable to stay in front of the emperor when the emperor was seriously ill.

This in itself already represents something.

It would be fine if the emperor really died, but if the emperor did not die, how could Longkodo be allowed to continue to stay in front of the emperor.

You know, Kangxi once specifically reminded Longkodo, saying that as long as he did not form a party for personal gain, he would be guaranteed a high official position and a generous salary.

It is now the late Kangxi Dynasty, and those famous generals are either dead or about to die. The only ones that can be used are two or three big cats and kittens, and Yinqi counts one.Therefore, after much thought, Zhang Tingyu recommended Longkodo. At least, even if Kangxi disagreed with this decision, he would not be disgusted with it.

In fact, as a bachelor of the cabinet, how could Ma Qi fail to understand Kangxi's thoughts? However, since he was beaten to the end by Kangxi a few years ago, he has learned his lesson.

On the one hand, he acted as a good old man in the court and tried his best to coordinate among the Manchu and Han ministers. On the other hand, he always maintained the character of a solitary minister and did not collude with any elder brothers.

So later, after Yongzheng came to power, although he knew that Ma Qi had secretly supported Yinhu, he did not blame him. Instead, he blamed Ma Qi for being too slippery. He was obviously capable but refused to concentrate on work, and acted like a non-stick pan.

Ma Qi chose Nian Gengyao simply to express his position that he had not colluded with his brothers. Moreover, Nian Gengyao had a special position and Kangxi would not transfer him out of the northwest unless he suddenly fell ill.

Facts have proved that whether Ma Qi or Zhang Tingyu, these two people can handle it well.

Kangxi pondered for a moment, nodded and said: "What you both said, Ma Qi and Hengchen, is reasonable. It's just that the war in the northwest is urgent, and Nian Gengyao can't handle it well. Let's do it! Move Nian Gengyao, the governor of Sichuan and Shaanxi, to the governor of Shaanxi and Gansu." , Prime Minister of the Northwest, Sichuan Admiral Yue Zhongqi is temporarily the Governor of Sichuan, and... Longkodo!"

"The slave is here!" Longkodo quickly knelt down and leaned over.

Kangxi said: "I will appoint Longkodo as the governor of Jiangnan, commanding the two provinces of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Zhejiang. I will destroy Zhu Ni in Fujian and we must destroy him!"

"This slave accepts the decree, long live my emperor!" Longkodo kowtowed and thanked him, but he had mixed feelings in his heart. This time, he seemed to have been promoted, from the commander of the imperial infantry to the governor of the four provinces.

But in fact, there is a sense of overt promotion and covert demotion. The governor of the four provinces south of the Yangtze River sounds majestic, but this is only a temporary position. Once the rebels are eliminated, this position will be meaningless.

For this position, he lost his official position as the commander of the imperial infantry. Although there will definitely be compensation later, he will never be the commander of the imperial infantry again.

Then he thought about what Kangxi had said to him before, that as long as he did not form cliques for personal gain, he would be guaranteed a high official position and a generous salary...

This is because the emperor is extremely disappointed with him for hastily taking sides!

Longkoduo felt regretful, and Yinzhen also clenched his fists, feeling depressed.

In this farce of seizing the throne, he was seriously injured. Not only did he lose the key chess piece of Longkodo, but Nian Gengyao was also removed from his position as governor of Sichuan and Shaanxi.

From the Governor of Sichuan and Shaanxi to the Governor of Shaanxi and Gansu, there seems to be a slight difference, but the power has shrunk by more than a little.

Yinzhen understood that Kangxi was warning him.

At the same time, Nian Gengyao was not completely transferred out at some opportunity, not only because a suitable replacement could not be found at the moment, but also it was taboo to change generals on the spot. On the other hand, it was also to constrain the fourteenth elder brother Yinqi.

I regret that I couldn't bear it for a moment, and after ten years of planning, I fell short.

No, he still has a chance, he hasn't lost yet.

Although the Fourteenth was appointed to be the supervisor of the country, he was not the prince. Furthermore, he had led troops in the northwest for many years and had little foundation in the court. Although he was transferred from the household department that he had been running for many years, he was not incapable of fighting.

Moreover, Kangxi also asked his elder brothers to take charge of six departments, which shows that the overall situation is still undecided. It turns out that among the fourteen parties, including the eighth elder brother, they have all been rewarded with errands, so it is estimated that these fourteen parties will not be as good as before. It's almost monolithic.

Yinzhen calmed down and made a plan in his mind. It was just another drama of nine sons seizing the throne.

Not to mention the struggles between Kangxi and his sons in the Qing court, but in the south, since Zhu Yijiong took full control of Fujian, the entire Jiangnan region was shaken.

After the collapse of Fujian and Jianning, Tu Yi, the governor of Zhejiang, completely lost his source of information about Fujian and could only rely on hearsay.

Oh no, not even hearsay now.

Because after Zhu Yijiong took over the entire territory of Fujian, the first thing he did was not to divide the people into acres, but to implement comprehensive military control, and then... cut his braids and shave his hair.

　Regarding Yongzheng, some say it was a seizure of the throne, some say it was a succession, and some say it was both.

　　However, judging from historical data, Yongzheng's succession is indeed full of doubts.

　　Even inconsistent.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)