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Chapter 114 Kangxi's Retirement
When Li Yan came in, Kangxi was dozing off on a recliner, lazily basking in the sun.

"Father Emperor, I am here to pay my respects to you!"

Li Yan stood at the side and saluted respectfully. Even though Kangxi didn't even raise his eyelids, he was meticulous and not sloppy at all.

"Um!."

Kangxi glanced at Li Yan and said, "Don't bother me, I was just squinting."

"Didn't I tell you that you can discuss these trivial matters with Zhang Tingyu and Ma Qi on your own without asking for their permission?"

"Father, I lack experience in handling government affairs. I make decisions on small matters with Zhang Zhongtang and others. For big matters, I still need your wisdom to advise me. You have been governing the country all your life, you are knowledgeable, wise, and have rich political experience. If you don't check for me, I will always be worried!"

Li Yan knew that Kangxi was just saying that. If he came often, he would definitely be annoyed, but if he really didn't come, he would probably feel even more uncomfortable.

In history, both Jiaqing and Yongyan became emperors. However, when they were slightly disrespectful to Emperor Qianlong, the retired emperor, they were scolded like his grandsons in front of all the civil and military officials in the court.

It can be seen that some words are just for listening and should not be taken seriously!

Kangxi waved his hand, muttered a few words, and continued to snore.
Li Yan has seen such scenes frequently in recent times, so it is not surprising to him.

Without waiting for Kangxi to speak, he sat on a small chair beside him and said with a smile: "Father, go to sleep. I will tell you about today's affairs."

Kangxi was still taking a nap without moving. Li Yan said softly: "The 10,000 Northwest Cavalry stationed in the western suburbs reported by the Ministry of War are the troops brought by Fourteenth Brother."

"After discussing with Zhang Zhongtang, I think this is the way to deal with it."

After finishing speaking, Li Yan looked up at Kangxi, only to see the old man nod his head slightly, which was almost imperceptible if you didn't look carefully.

Li Yan knew that this was approved by the old man, so he started to report the next thing.
This has been the case recently. Li Yan reports to Kangxi all the court affairs he has handled that day.

Kangxi didn't say anything, which meant he agreed. If he had any objections, he would raise them and set the tone, and Li Yan would then deal with it together with the officials in the Shangshufang.

"The clan office reported the supplies from the residences of several princes."

"I think so."

"This matter involves several brothers. I dare not make decisions on my own. How should I deal with it? Please, Father, please make your decision."

Kangxi slowly opened his eyes, sighed heavily, and struggled to get up.

Li Yan hurried forward to help Kangxi up, and Li Dequan picked up a pillow and placed it on the recliner, allowing the old man to straighten up and lie more comfortably.

"Yin, you handled it very well. I have no objection."

Kangxi's eyes flashed with sadness and complexity: "Over the years, I have imprisoned several princes one after another. I locked them up because I don't want them to hinder you and let you repeat the mistakes of your second brother."

"I will not release them while I am alive. How to deal with them in the future is your business. Tell me, how do you plan to deal with these people?" Li Yan knew that the old man couldn't let go of these people. After thinking for a while, he said, "Father, this is what I think. No matter what, they are my brothers and sisters. Even if they are broken, they are still connected."

"If I am incompetent, they will be a hidden danger to the court. If I can control them, some of them are talented and knowledgeable, and will become the backbone of the court."

"When there is a chance in the future, I will go and see my fourth, eighth and thirteenth brothers. If they can let go of their grudges, no longer have unrealistic fantasies about the throne, and can accept all this calmly and be willing to contribute to the court, I will invite them out and appoint them as ministers in the court. If they can use their talents in governing the country, it will be a blessing for the court!"

"It can even be said that as long as he can make contributions to the court, he can be granted the title of a prince like his other brothers and live a normal life."

"As for my eldest brother, second brother, and fourteenth brother, I am your son..."

Kangxi interrupted Li Yan at this time: "Don't release the three of them. If you are willing, help them improve their living environment, so that he can live peacefully until he grows old. That's enough."

"I know these three people. If you let them out, they will not be content. They will definitely stir up trouble behind your back and collude with the princes and ministers. Sooner or later, they will commit serious crimes. When you can no longer tolerate them, you will still take action. By that time, they may be sentenced to death."

"Keeping them in custody will benefit the princes and ministers outside, themselves, and the court. You must promise me this, and don't be soft-hearted!"

Kangxi sighed and said sternly, "As an emperor, the more severe you are, the more afraid they will be. They will not dare to go beyond the line, and it is ultimately for their own good."

"And if you are too lenient, your ministers will become arrogant and complacent, and commit serious crimes. You will have to execute Ma Su with tears. This will harm them, and the court will also lose a pillar, do you know that?"

Li Yan knelt down immediately and said, "Thank you, Father Emperor, for your guidance. I will respect your teachings."

Kangxi said a few words, which seemed to have exhausted all his energy. He nodded with satisfaction and leaned back on the recliner.

Seeing that Kangxi was in a good mood, Li Yan said tentatively: "Father, I went to visit Tong Guowei yesterday."

Li Yan recounted the details of his meeting with Tong Guowei. Seeing Kangxi open his eyes and look at him with a glimmer of approval in his eyes, he was greatly encouraged and said, "Tong Guowei feels deeply guilty about Longkodo's behavior and has made a profound review and reflection on behalf of Tong Jia."

"And they handed over the money that Longkodo had embezzled over the past ten years, a total of 10 million taels of silver notes, all here!"

Li Yan took a box from the side and placed it on the table.

Kangxi sighed: "What do you think?"

"I think that although Longkodo participated in the fight for the throne among the princes, it only shows that he did not fulfill his duty as a minister and violated the wishes of the emperor by privately supporting the prince. However, it does not mean that the Tonggiya clan is not loyal to the Aisin-Gioro clan."

"After all, the Tonggiya clan is the natal family of Empress Xiaokangzhang, Empress Xiaohuizhang, and Empress Xiaoyiren. Over the past hundred years, they have been intermarried with the royal family. We are one and the same!"

"I think we should give them a chance!"

"Besides, there are only two ministers in the Shangshufang now, one Manchu and one Han. Some Manchu ministers have been very dissatisfied with this privately, believing that the court favors Han ministers and does not reflect the uniqueness of Manchu ministers. Now they are all suppressed by the high prestige of the emperor. In the long run, I am afraid that it will not be a good thing for Han ministers."

(End of this chapter)