The swansong of the swansong

Chapter 234 When enemies meet, they become extremely jealous

When an old fox meets two little foxes, the ending is already determined.

It was impossible for Kangxi to get the answer he wanted from them.

Liu Bowen was fooled before. Chongba asked him, who can be the prime minister?

Liu Bowen didn't know it was a trick, and he actually talked and commented on many people. Moreover, he thought he was more than capable of being the prime minister.

Little did they know that it was this kind of ignorant attitude that constituted a major taboo for Chongba!

The most important power of the emperor is to appoint prime ministers at will, followed by generals and soldiers!

If these two powers are interfered with by someone, bloodshed will happen sooner or later!

Kangxi took a step forward, and asked Yinyu: "Fahai, is it okay?"

Fahai is also Lao Ba's man, so Yinyou naturally cannot support him.

However, opposing Fahai as prime minister was not in line with Yinyu's strategy of not interfering.

After all, they were father and son, and there was no overnight hatred. Yinyu simply said in a low voice: "Khan Ama, you know that I have never cared about these things."

What Yinyou meant was, don’t ask me, it’s useless to ask.

This answer is so personal!

If Shi Hu of Later Zhao had heard this, Yinyou's head would have been removed immediately.

However, Kangxi had a broad mind and could tolerate this level of pettiness!

Kangxi also realized that neither Zhang Tingyu nor Yinyou dared to cross the line!

"Little Fifteen, I heard that you are very successful recently?" Kangxi had a smile on his face.

Yinyu smiled and said, "This is what I like. I like to try something new!"

As the saying goes, everyone has their own preferences!
Kangxi couldn't stand the blond hair and blue eyes of the big foreign horses, but Yinyou felt that the small foreign horses were particularly hardy.

Of course, this also has to do with personal experience.

In the past, when Yinyou was still in high school, he was lured by the owner of a video rental store and used the VCR at home to secretly watch many lively performances of beautiful European female teachers.

When you don’t have the ability, you can only watch and drool, and learn some practical skills by the way.

Now, Yinyou can ride however he wants, how can it be the same?

Kangxi would not dare to use a person like Wang Mang who had no desires, even if they were his own father and son!
"Take it easy. Indulgence is harmful to your health!" Kangxi seemed to be in a good mood.

The emperor is also a human being, with seven emotions and six desires, as well as a gossipy heart.

Yinyou and Zhang Tingyu served Kangxi for quite some time.

However, these two guys are very tight-lipped, and there have been no rumors about Kangxi in the outside world so far.

Being in a key position, it is far better to keep your mouth shut and pretend to be mute than to talk incessantly.

The next day, Kangxi simply issued an edict, ordering the Council of State to publicly nominate a new Grand Secretary.

Originally, the Council of State Affairs held meetings at least three times a month.

After the second dethronement of the crown prince, the Council of State was clearly marginalized and meetings were not held for perhaps three months.

Because the Baohe Hall was under construction, the meetings of the Council of State were held in the Zhonghe Hall.

Yinyou and the fourth brother were both ministers of state affairs and were qualified to attend the meeting.

The council meeting officially began when the sun just rose.

The meeting was chaired by Tong Guowei, a senior minister of state affairs and the current emperor’s uncle!

Last time, Tong Guowei was seriously ill and dying, and everyone was preparing for his funeral.

Who would have thought that Tong Guowei was so tough and managed to survive.

"Gentlemen, the emperor has ordered us to nominate the new cabinet minister. Please speak freely!" When Tong Guowei said this, Yinyou heard the difference.

In the past, Tong Guowei was a die-hard supporter of the Eighth Master Party. Now, he has maintained a neutral attitude.

The reason for this is obvious. It is because the eighth prince can no longer be the emperor, so the fourteenth prince can only be introduced as a replacement.

However, many people who support Old Eight do not like the arrogant and domineering Old Fourteen, and they are inevitably reserved in their attitude.

Of course, there is another possibility, that is, Lao Ba has learned his lesson and absorbed the lessons from many times of swarming in but being beaten hard.

Just then, Orondei came panting.

"My lords and uncles, please forgive me for being late!" Orondai made a circle of hairpins and apologized to those present.

The fourth brother looked at Yinyou with some concern. In the Qing Dynasty, who didn’t know that Yinyou and Orondei were mortal enemies?

Before this, because of Yinyou, Orondei was ordered by Kangxi to study at home.

Who would have thought that Kangxi softened his heart and released his cousin Orondei.

After the meeting started, everyone expressed their opinions and said all kinds of things.

Yinyou remained silent because he knew that no matter what he said, it would be useless and in the end it all depended on Kangxi's opinion.

The fourth son did not say anything, because even though he was a prince, he had no right to interrupt in such a major event. If you are not in charge, you should not talk nonsense, there is nothing wrong with that!

At the meeting of the Council of State Affairs, Lao Ba's people had an absolute advantage.

After much discussion, everyone finally came up with the "right" candidate, Cha Binna and Fahai, to choose between.

As soon as Yinyou heard Fahai's name, he couldn't help but look at Orondei.

However, Orondei seemed not to have heard it and did not jump up to object on the spot.

Well, this kid Orondei has learned his lesson and knows that family disgrace should not be made public?
Unexpectedly, before Yinyu could finish his thought, he heard Orondai shouting: "Fahai has no ability and poor family background, he can't do it!"

Tong Guowei couldn't help but frowned. Orondei's behavior was a typical case of harming the public interest for personal gain!
Turn a deaf ear to the interests of the small group of the Eighth Master’s Party!
Alinga had a good relationship with Fahai, so he stood up to speak for Fahai.

"Olundai, nominating Fahai and Chabina is the public opinion of the Council of State Affairs!"

"I don't care, Fahai can't do it anyway!" The hatred between Orondei and Fahai was too deep, so deep that it could not be resolved.

This is just like the Southern Ming regime, which was facing a powerful enemy but was constantly engaged in internal strife!

Because, everyone knows that after Prince Lu came to power, all those who supported Prince Fu lost their families!

It is better to let the Jiannu get an advantage than to let internal enemies come to power!
Under the winner-takes-all game rules, the losers have no way out. This is a question worth pondering!

"Olondei, this is the public decision of the flag owners and kings. What qualifications do you have to overturn it?" Tong Guowei, who was in charge of the overall situation, had to pretend to reprimand Orondei.

"I just won't submit to Fahai!" Orondei was not afraid of Tong Guowei at all. He shouted back at the top of his lungs.

Yinyou lowered his head and sighed secretly in his heart.

Ever since the eagle-killing incident, the morale of the Eighth Master's party has obviously dispersed.

This is because supporting the Fourteenth Prince is only in the interests of the Eighth Prince, but it is impossible to take into account the interests of the backbone members of the Eighth Prince's party.

The kings and bannermen still support Old Eight because, apart from Old Eight, who else can they support?
Now that you have placed your bet, there is no regret and you must go all the way!
The Eighth Master's party unanimously supports the Fourteenth Master, because even if the Fourteenth Master ascends the throne, he has no strength and must rely on the support of the Eighth Master.

However, there is a big problem here, that is: a new emperor must have new ministers!

The Fourteenth Prince is already in his twenties and not a three-year-old child. After he becomes emperor, how could he allow the Eighth Prince and others to manipulate him all the time?

Just when Yinyou thought the meeting was about to end, Tong Guowei suddenly called his name.

"Prince Yu, you have been silent, could you please give us your opinion?"

Yinyu shrugged and said calmly: "I have no objection to everyone's collective discussion."

What I mean is, even if I have opinions, what can I do?
Orondei originally did not notice that Yinyou was also present. After being reminded by Tong Guowei, the two enemies became extremely jealous when they met.

"Greetings, Prince Yu." Orondei deliberately walked up to Yinyou and bowed in a fake manner.

Yinyou was so smart that he immediately realized that Orondei must be plotting something!

"Since everything has been discussed, I'll go first!" Yinyou turned around and left without hesitation.

Anyway, everyone present, except the fourth brother, can be considered Yinyou's rival.

Yinyou really doesn't care about face!

Seeing that Yinyou wanted to leave, Orondei became anxious and reached out to grab his arm.

Yinyu had long been on guard against Orondai's violent behavior, so he walked quickly while shouting, "Where are the guards?"

"The slave is here!"

"The slave is here!"

Two second-class guards with swords quickly ran up to Yinyou and saluted him decisively.

Yinyou had a very powerful part-time job, that is, the minister in charge of the sword-carrying guards.

"Someone wants to use violence. What do you think we should do?" Yinyou asked them deliberately.

The two second-class guards looked at each other, then quickly bowed and said, "We will never agree to this!"

The county magistrate is not as good as the current manager, this is the hard truth of the Qing Dynasty!
Even if he offended Orondei, nothing serious would happen as long as Yinyou protected him.

If you offend Yinyou, at best you will lose your position, at worst you will be severely punished or even beheaded.

Who doesn't understand the principle of choosing the lesser of two evils?
Back then, after Hai Rui became the governor of Yingtian, even though Xu Jie had disciples all over the country, he was still tortured to death and forced to give up many fertile fields.

Yinyou turned his head to look at Orondei and sneered deliberately: "You unscrupulous man, how dare you pull me behind? I'm afraid you have to go back to study, right? Humph..." Then he flicked his sleeves and left.

Orondei originally wanted to continue chasing and harassing Yinyou, but the guards in the palace were all staring at him with eager eyes, and the power disparity was too great.

So force can defeat skill, that's the truth!

No matter how crude you, Orondei, are, you cannot withstand the power held by Yinyu!

After leaving Zhonghe Hall, Yinyou went straight back to Changchun Garden.

"Khan Ama, Orondei has bullied me too much..." Following the logic that the evildoer should complain first, Yinyou told Kangxi the truth that Orondei had deliberately attacked him.

Kangxi couldn't help but frown. This Orondei had just been released, and he dared to fight with Yinyou, who was above him, in public. Does he still have the law in his eyes?
"Minister Heng, draft an imperial decree and order Orondai to set off immediately to guard the tomb of Fengtian."

Between Orondei and Yinkui, Kangxi chose Yinkui without hesitation.

(End of this chapter)