Although she knew that the emperor would not deceive her about these matters, Princess Jincheng was not convinced so easily. Although it was clear that once the emperor made up his mind, it would be difficult to change it, Princess Jincheng was still a little unconvinced and said: "Father, I know that what you said is true. But the general trend of the world is far from coming. It’s really as dangerous as a pebble.”
"Even if you can't choose a leader, you can choose a murderous person, which may not be the luck of the people in this world. The ninth brother killed hundreds of officials and scholars indiscriminately in Zhengzhou, and he was the son of Aunt Lian Xincai. I have killed every count. You have been on the throne for decades, and you have been very cautious every autumn. The number of officials you have killed in these years is not as many as he killed in one day.
"Such a person, no matter how powerful he is, can't he be entrusted to the country? Are you really not worried? That day he was so red-blooded that he imitated the former Huaiyang County Prince? Father, the clans of various places prey on the people, and the sons and ministers are not the same. I often hear people talk about it. Are you really not worried that in order to rectify the clan, the ninth brother will kill the clan like his grandfather did? "
"No matter what, the body of Ninth Brother is still filled with the bones and blood of that person. Father, I am not nitpicking in the bones, or have other ideas. I only hope that father will be more cautious on this matter. Some. Let’s wait for a few younger brothers and then get older. After all, your health is still very good, and you are far from reaching that stage.”
After what Princess Jincheng said, the emperor knew that his eldest daughter was still unconvinced with Huang Qiong, or simply unconvinced with his decision. Facing this powerful eldest daughter, the emperor felt helpless. He could only shake his head and sigh and said: "Jincheng, it's just someone else, but I didn't expect you to think so."
"You are right. Ah Jiu went on a killing spree in Zhengzhou, killing hundreds of rebellious officials and scholars, as well as the eldest son of your aunt Xincai's earl. In the eyes of outsiders, it was indeed indiscriminate. He is suspected of killing indiscriminately. But if I want to evaluate this matter, I can only evaluate it with three words: good killing."
When the emperor said these three words through gritted teeth, the murderous tone in his tone made Princess Jincheng a little stunned even though she was calming down. She was a little confused. Huang Qiong killed hundreds of civil and military officials in Zhengzhou, plus officials and scholars. Zhengzhou Prefecture was almost killed, and all its state and county officials and officials were wiped out, including an earl who was a relative of the emperor.
Instead of reprimanding him, the old man even suppressed impeachment charges like flakes for him. At that time, Prince Teng only whipped a seventh-grade county magistrate, but he was repeatedly reprimanded by the old man. Even thousands of acres of Yongye field were cut off as punishment. Even the officials affiliated with King Teng were punished with a one-year salary fine. How come when I get to the King of England, it turns out to be the words "kill well".
Even if the old man has always looked down upon Prince Teng, even if those officials and scholars are all rebellious people. The old man is a little biased, but he can't be biased like this. Thinking of this, Princess Jincheng felt somewhat uncomfortable. Although he knew clearly that Prince Teng was greedy and extremely rude, the emperor punished him in the hope that he would restrain himself.
But no matter what, this sixth brother was brought up by himself. Compared with the king of England whose grandfather was a rebellious king, his feelings were still different. Normally there might be nothing, but at this moment, Princess Jincheng's heart naturally has to distinguish between distance and distance. Looking at the old man with a normal expression, Princess Jincheng felt a little unspeakably disgusted at this moment.
Maybe he could see Princess Jincheng's hesitation in her heart. The emperor, who wanted to speak clearly today, did not say anything to her. He just said lightly: "I said killing is good for a reason. Let's not talk about whether they are rebellious or not. These officials did not care about the lives of the people, colluding with each other to amass money, and deserved to die."
"A small seventh-grade magistrate has amassed more than 100,000 yuan in just one term. How many people's support and support are needed? How many people's families were destroyed? People's property was taken away, their wives and daughters were forcibly occupied, and they were kicked out of the Yamen when they went to redress their grievances. A man from Prince Jing's Mansion Butler, just handing in a note can determine the outcome of a lawsuit. The yamen door really opens to the south, so don’t come in if you have a reason or money."
"They have the sacred mandate to guard the pastoral side on my behalf, but they have made me angry and resentful, and the people of the court have lost all their hearts. The people, who have nowhere to redress their grievances, are extremely disappointed with the court. Do you think they should be killed or not? There is an old saying: Beware. The reputation of the people is better than that of Fangchuan. Most of them were born in the second rank of Jinshi, and the rest were also selected by electors. It’s not that they don’t understand this truth."
"But their thoughts are still not on governing the place, but on how to amass money. What's more, they have all been officials in Zhengzhou for many years, and they have deep-rooted connections with officials in Chaozhong and Henan Road. There are so many. If Ah Jiu doesn't kill them, the situation in Zhengzhou will not be stable at all. These officials also take advantage of their fellow villagers and party members to form cliques for personal gain and support each other."
"Jincheng, you also know that there are many factions among the officials in the DPRK. They have been fighting against each other and have been attacking each other for a long time. Once these people are escorted to Beijing, they will fight each other desperately. If someone takes the opportunity to disrupt the DPRK situation and start trouble, A heinous case will arise soon. And since the prince is involved, even I may not be able to suppress it when the time comes."
"And if we don't kill these people by then, it won't be enough to warn other officials. But if we do, how many can we really kill under the protection of the officials? Ah Jiu killed these people, no matter what his original intention was. But but He helped me solve the crisis in the DPRK and at least partially restored the hearts and minds of the people of Zhengzhou Prefecture. I admire him for this alone. What's more, his original intention is the same as mine."
"Ajiu is capable, courageous and skillful in his actions, and he is brave enough to take on responsibilities. In terms of character and perseverance, he is even better than me. He can do things that I can't do, or even dare to do. I want to be worthy of the country passed down by my ancestors and worthy of the people of this world. As for other things, I can’t control that much."
After saying these words, the emperor looked at his daughter who was completely silent and did not continue the topic. He knew that this daughter was extremely stubborn, and the knots she had in her early years could not be explained by just a few words. She still needs some time to feel what she said. The emperor believed that as long as Princess Jincheng could turn around, she would understand his painstaking efforts.
So in the next words, the emperor turned the topic to the daughter in front of him. The emperor wants Princess Jincheng to understand that his painstaking efforts are not just for the world, but also for their children. Looking at his daughter, who was already thirty-five or sixty years old but still pretty and charming, the emperor suddenly asked: "How is Uncle Yingchuan's condition?"
Hearing the emperor suddenly mentioning her seriously ill husband, Princess Jincheng, who had not yet reacted to the shock caused by the emperor's unusually straightforward words, showed a bitter smile on her lips, shook her head slightly and said: "The capital city." I have consulted almost all the famous doctors in China, and I also consulted Dr. Guo a few years ago, and he said that I am afraid it will not be delayed this year."
Seeing the bitterness on his daughter's lips, the emperor couldn't help but slow down his tone, and said with some guilt: "Back then, I forced you to marry the prince of Yingchuan, the current uncle of Yingchuan. I have suffered you for so many years. In these years, who are you? I still know how it happened. Over the years, you have put on a smile in front of others, but you have never complained in front of me. It was me who mistreated you."
Hearing the emperor mention her marriage, Princess Jincheng couldn't help but look a little sad: "Father, it has been so many years, why do you still mention this? I am your daughter, and I should do my best for the Tian family. Besides, since the founding of the Qi Dynasty, the princess has been the same as the other ministers, and who can escape?"
"Since my death, my son, except for the few years when you first ascended the throne, it was difficult. In these years, not only have you enjoyed a salary, but you have also rewarded me with large sums of money almost every year. Every day, the bells ring and the food is eaten, and the clothes you wear are also silk and satin. It can be regarded as enjoying the glory and wealth to the extreme. Since you have enjoyed the dignity given by the Tianjia and the unimaginable wealth for ordinary people, it is also right to contribute to the Tianjia."
"Even Aunt Yongning, who was so favored by Emperor Shizong, eventually died in depression? What is in the past is in the past, and you should not say anything about whether you owe anything or not. My son now has a son, and there is no need to behave like ordinary people. If you worry about your livelihood and worry about three meals a day, you are already satisfied. As for other things, I didn’t think about anything else."
Regarding Princess Jincheng's answer, the emperor smiled lightly and said: "I am really pleased that you have such thoughts. But don't be too modest. If you are wronged, you are wronged. I am not just this. The king of the country is also your biological father. As a father, I can't just watch my daughter being wronged and pretend I didn't see it at all, right?"
"The Jinshi who you fell in love with back then is still serving as the magistrate of Longyou County. Over the years, you have been trying your best to transfer him back, but I have suppressed it. However, I already made the move a few years ago. After receiving the imperial edict, he was appointed as the head of the Warehousing Department of the Ministry of Household Affairs. After the New Year, he will come to Beijing to take up the post. The child is already over ten years old, and it is time for him to meet him. "
Waving his hand, he stopped Princess Jincheng who wanted to say something. The emperor smiled and said: "Originally, I wanted to give you a surprise. But since today is the Chinese New Year, I decided to tell you so that you can be happy. Take it easy. Don’t worry, I’m not just doing this for you. I’ve also read his evaluations, and they’ve always been top-notch.”
"Last year there was a severe drought in Longyou. In the county he governed, not one person starved to death, and not one person fled the famine. This is a real political achievement, and it is time for him to be promoted. Besides, he was demoted to Longyou before he became the county magistrate. , is the prefect of Fengxiang Prefecture on Shaanxi Road. He was originally a fourth-rank official, but this time he was just reinstated."
"Although he was a little biased in his work back then, it was actually not wrong. I was also a capable official. But I had some scruples, so I had no choice but to wrong him. I demoted him to Longyou, seemingly to appease the clan. , but actually I was protecting him. The year before last, the Henan Road pacifier died suddenly just one year after taking office. I had always suspected that it was the second child who did it, but now I have found out that it was the fifth child who did it."
"It's just because this pacifier went their way and killed him regardless of the court's laws. They don't even look down on a second-grade official, let alone a fourth-grade prefect? Those clan members , although he is not as bold as these sons of mine, but when it comes to being ruthless and ruthless, he will not give in at all."
"You tell me, if I hadn't demoted him to Longyou first, with his temper, would he still be able to safely serve as his Fengxiang prefect? I know the behavior of those clan members very well. If I hadn't had some scruples , I really want to imprison them all, so that these people will not do anything except ruin the reputation of Tianjia and prey on the common people all day long."
