Leisurely Four Fortunes

Chapter 156

As soon as Kangxi, who possessed absolute authority, spoke, the faces of the people below changed.

Some families are happy and some are sad, and the happiest one belongs to the prince's party.

The emperor supports his son, that is, he supports the only son, the prince, in a disguised form.There is nothing more inspiring than this news.

The eighth elder brother who was standing outside the fourth master lowered his head, with a dim light flashing in his eyes.

My son, is it really that important?
From Gao Mafa to Huang Ama, among the three emperors of the Qing Dynasty, which one is the legitimate son?The endless ridicule when he was a child told him that only by mastering the supreme power can he truly control his own destiny.

So after the eldest brother rested his mind, he jumped out.

He is more willing to fight to the death than to grovel.

If he wins, he will receive unlimited glory.

"Hey."

The fourth master sighed softly, why didn't he understand the eighth brother's thoughts.Born in the royal family, they are destined not to worry about food, clothing, housing and transportation like ordinary people.

Power and dignity are what they must have in their empty lives.

"Everyone may have objections."

The ministers tensed their nerves, and everyone showed a calm expression, saying "the emperor is wise" repeatedly.

"The salt tax in the south of the Yangtze River has been decreasing year by year. If I want to restart the salt tax inspection, you may have a good plan."

Although Kangxi didn't say a word, Fourth Master was relieved.Huang Ama's ability to endure it shows that he no longer takes this matter to heart.

At least, it is still within a controllable range, so there is no need to say it publicly.

As for the salt tax in the south of the Yangtze River, this year's patrol salt censor is Mr. Guarjia.The princess's natal family, this must be Huang Ama's anger.

He knew very well in his heart that in his previous life, because of his stern and selfless face, the corrupt administration of officials had been contained to a large extent.But in this life, he pushes four, five, six, and Huang Ama has always been kind.

Coupled with the support of the imperial court's tax money, corruption in Jiangnan may become even more unscrupulous.

The current salt tax is likely to become the worst mess in the mess.If it doesn't hurt the muscles and bones, it won't have any effect.

But what does this have to do with him? In name, he is the elder brother of the Wu Ya family who committed a serious crime and was demoted to a commoner.In court, he has always been known for his idleness.

Leave this kind of thing to someone who has the ability to do it.

**
Xiaoyi stopped her tears. Although it was embarrassing to cry in front of so many people, the effect was surprisingly good.

At the very least, she's in a completely better mood now.

It's an amazing thing.

"It's all about the granddaughter-in-law's fault, she's so tired that Huang Mamu is sad."

She looked around for a while, and in stark contrast to her good mood, were the red eye sockets of the high-ranking concubines.

What was the situation, she couldn't react for a while.

"Get up, the old four, and listen to all of you."

The Empress Dowager's voice was more kind than before, Xiaoyi circled the matter in her head, and finally got an accurate idea.

Sure enough, Concubine Rong wiped her eyes: "The concubine just remembered Chengrui and Sai Yin chasing them, and went around to the queen mother, it's really damn."

"This child."

In the next period of time, the queen mother gave full play to her remaining heat, comforting the sad concubines one by one.

The queen mother has many grandchildren, but she doesn't have much affection for those who died early.So her emotions were not affected, but she was happy because she finally had something to do.

"Look, Xiaoyi, how nice it is."

Shuying pulled her sleeve and whispered, Xiaoyi also held her hand and nodded silently.

Yes, the Palace of Compassion and Ning, which has been cold and solemn for many years, warmed up for the first time.

She hadn't expected it to have such an effect before.She just wanted to win the sympathy of these high-ranking concubines and use them to clear her name.

But she was really happy with this result.

After one lap, the Queen Mother ended the sadness: "Well, the living is the most important thing."

The basic qualities of the concubines are still there. They wipe away their tears at an unexpected speed and show elegant or pure smiles.

Xiaoyi paid careful attention, although she was reborn all her life, she still had a lot to learn.

No, today I learned a new trick, how to quickly put away my emotions and tears.

**
"Father of the old family, Huang Mamu has listened to all those bad things. Don't worry, the Ai family will decide for you."

The queen mother patted her chest, as if she had returned to the time when she was full of pride on the grassland.

Xiaoyi was really moved, but she didn't expect her to give a positive response.

If you follow the humble gentleman, you will definitely refuse at this moment.

But that's not her style.

Kneeling down, she said sincerely.

"Thank you Mamma."

"Look at you two, get up."

The Empress Dowager personally helped them up and comforted the daughters-in-law just now, and she gained an incomparable sense of accomplishment.In the past few years, the old people from Mongolia have left one by one. She is bored in the Compassion Palace day after day, feeling that life is like a pool of stagnant water.

She is very clear that she does not have such high-end skills as her aunt, and the emperor does not allow her to take power.

Still, minding this kind of business and being a likable old lady doesn't seem like a bad idea.

"I'm tired too, let's all go down, and play leaf cards together when you have time. We are such an old person, let's let go of those past grudges. Count carefully, how many years do we have left?" live."

The concubines knew that it was them, and they all nodded in agreement.

**
Xiaoyi and Shuying left the palace, but they came at different times, they got into the carriage of Yongjun Prince's Mansion.

The fourth master has a good way of making money and has 200 years of knowledge. The interior of the carriage is magnificently decorated.

"Hey, I'll get a car like this sometime."

Wiping his face with a wet kerchief, the tense skin around his eyes finally eased.

Xiaoyi raised the corners of her lips: "I said I would give you one as a gift for the year, but you and fifth brother just don't want it."

Shuying replied as a matter of course: "You don't get paid for nothing. Although we have a good relationship, I can't let you suffer."

Knowing her temperament, Xiaoyi didn't say anything more.

"By the way, Xiaoyi, tell me, how will Mamma Huang help us?"

After a little deliberation, Xiaoyi replied: "It's nothing more than a few good words in front of Huang Ama, but she is willing to say so, which is already the greatest help."

Shuying nodded seriously: "I really didn't expect that Huang Mamu would do this."

"It's been a long time to see people's hearts. We have been sincerely filial to Huang Mamu for so many years. Although the royal family is ruthless, you and I both know that there is still some truth in it. Her old man is not a difficult person to get along with. With a bit of protective heart.

To tell the truth, it is actually thanks to my nephew Hong Yang.For his sake, Huang Mamu backed you up, and then took Ting Fang and me with her. "

"You, you will make fun of me. Obviously, you are just like me, and you are also very filial to Huang Mam."

Different from the tense atmosphere when we came, the car is relaxed at this time.

Xiaoyi opened the curtain and looked at the scorching summer sun outside.

The sky was cloudless, and her heart was as clear as the sky.

"I don't know what happened to the previous dynasty?"

"Front court?"

Xiaoyi answered Ting Fang's question: "Yes, the third brother, the fifth brother, and the master will definitely not be indifferent to this."

Shuying understood, she finally understood why Fifth Elder Brother hid in the study and didn't come out for two days.

I thought he was angry with her, but I didn't expect that he was trying to find a way for her.

Thinking of this, she felt sweet in her heart.

**
In the Forbidden City not far away, the Qianqing Palace was very quiet.

"Men and lords, if you don't express any opinions, are you dissatisfied with the fine?"

Kangxi was a little bit battered, although the court was not short of money.But since the 30th year of Kangxi to the present, the salt tax has been reduced by half.

There was no war in the south, especially after the Japanese pirates were wiped out, the scale of the saltworks expanded a lot.It is impossible for taxes to decrease, and this group of people has exceeded his limit.

"Fourth brother?"

Hearing the voice, fourth master turned his head, it was the prince who called him.At this moment, there is an order in his eyes, and more of a request.

Pointing to the throne on the back, he continued to remain silent.

He didn't understand why the prince decided that he was a good helper to help him take the blame.

He is also a normal person, and he is not Lord Longyang, so how could he have no complaints or regrets towards a man.

"Fourth brother!"

There was a bit of sharpness in his voice, and he didn't look up at all.It won't be too late to clean up such offending people when he is in charge of the world.

He is a skilled worker among skilled workers for ransacking the house or something.In the whole Qing Dynasty, he said that he was second, and no one dared to come out and recognize the first.

Now, he really doesn't want to make wedding dresses for others.

"Prince, you have an opinion."

The hem of the clothes was pulled again, Fourth Master turned his head and mouthed three words: "Suo'etu".

Yes, this is his plan of revenge.Through the case of the concubine's concubine, Huang Ama was forced to protect the crown prince.And the anger in his heart had nowhere to vent, he could only rush to Suo'etu.

As for the eighth brother, those ministers who supported him have been fined just now.

"What if it is found out?"

Thirteen whispered, Fourth Master smiled indifferently.

He is just an impulsive Amma who vents his anger for his son. Isn't this kind of irritable and incompetent person just to reassure Huang Ama?
"Huang Ama, my son thinks that this matter is of great importance and needs to be discussed in the long run."

Sure enough, it was this answer, Kangxi narrowed his eyes and tried not to pat the table.

"Oh, tell me how to plan for the long term."

The prince pondered for a while: "First, start with the household department to determine where the money is scarce. Then, follow the clues and send the censor to investigate and try to treat both symptoms and root causes."

It's a good idea, but is it really okay to just copy the memorials from previous years?

Kangxi was disappointed with the prince, not because of this idea.

He knew that the way to deal with it was nothing more than those few items, and he was disappointed by the prince's attitude.

How much time is wasted from detection to disposal.During this period of time, it was enough for those corrupt officials to transfer their assets and pretend to be a family with nothing to do.

In order to support the prince back then, after Suo'etu retired, he allowed the prince to grow up in the south of the Yangtze River.Now, he is openly against himself for the little power of his subordinates.

"Ah Ling, what do you think of what the prince said?"

The white-bearded Ah Ling Ahzheng was sulking, and was robbed by the fourteenth elder brother, and was fined his salary for speaking out in support of the concubine.Although he does not lack that little money, it is a matter of face, which is more important than life.

"The minister thinks what the prince said is very true, but a serious illness must be treated with fierce medicine. If Jiangnan is like this, it must be directly attacked and uprooted."

(End of this chapter)