[Qing Dynasty] Friends always come to chat with me in the middle of the night

Although Kangxi didn't seem to force it, he was pressing every step of the way. He wished he could swallow his life viciously and imprison him by his side forever.He has never been a generous person, nor is he a gentleman. If he didn't know what kind of heart Wei Tong is, as early as the beginning, whether it was tough or tempting, it didn't make any difference to him, as long as that person could stay. carry on.

Wei Tong didn't know what kind of temperament Kangxi was. At the very beginning, his relationship with Kangxi was like standing on a chain on a cliff. Every step brought the danger of falling, but he was happy with the danger.How hard it is to find a confidant, even in the previous life, it was not easy to meet it. It is never difficult to die for a confidant.The subsequent changes can only be said to be uncontrollable, but if Wei Tong chooses, he will not regret it.

A wrong step, but not enough to deny the previous ones.And whether this step is really wrong can only be measured by time... They have no power to judge.

Although there are some emotional troubles, life is still going on.While Wei Tong was busy with the affairs of the military letter, and seeing that things were starting to get on the right track, there was news about the fleet that went to sea some time ago.This matter was originally the place where the courtiers paid attention to. Although it was all in charge of the Ministry of Industry, Kangxi was already preparing to establish another organization to take charge of this matter in private.

The letter said that we found that the silk, porcelain, tea and other items of our dynasty were all bestsellers, and they were all looted wherever we went, so we asked the court to send more ships to go there.At that time, there was a commotion at the court meeting, and the amount of the transaction made the courtiers unbelievable.It's not that they don't know the reputation of the Ming Dynasty's seven voyages to the West. However, they think that it took a lot of trouble and wasted national power at that time. superior.Such news is undoubtedly a big stimulus to them.

At this time, Kangxi called Wei Tong who was standing outside the door and asked him to explain to the courtiers who were still doubtful.Wei Tong didn't want to show off so much at first, but he knew what Kangxi meant, and seeing some people's expressions as if they had taken poison, he was inexplicably relieved, and immediately talked about the benefits of going to sea.Faced with those doubts about attracting foreign enemies, he said: "Our dynasty has never invaded Tsarist Russia, but Tsarist Russia always harassed the border. Our dynasty has never spied on the pirate country, but Japanese pirates invaded a lot. Is it possible to follow your lord's advice? It means that we have to give up our immediate interests for the sake of an enemy that we don't know where? What's more, even if we don't take the initiative to attack, the western countries have already sent envoys to court. When they are learning from our court, we are waiting If you don’t even know about the Western countries, how can you claim to know yourself and your enemy?”

When everyone was criticizing Wei Tong, Mingzhu groaned and did not express his opinion. After Wei Tong said this, he suddenly said: "In your opinion, this is not a fault, but a merit? The sea is rough and unpredictable. If something happens and it is difficult to turn around in time, what should I do?"

Wei Tong replied calmly: "Master Ming, if we are willing to put down our airs and ask those missionaries from the West, we will know that the West now has a powerful naval army, which can travel through the strait in stormy weather, and walk in the mist. To discern the direction, can our fleet do this? If we stand still and think that closing the sea gate can stop the invasion, wouldn’t it be too ridiculous? Our country is vast and prosperous, and it is a fat piece of meat!"

Sitting in the hall, Kangxi couldn't help but smile when he heard Wei Tong's remarks. Wei Tong had said these words to him countless times, and Kangxi didn't take them seriously.It's just that although he is an emperor, he can't treat the court as a monopoly, and he can't change it if he gets used to it. The opinions of the courtiers still have merit.Because of this, he delayed starting this matter until last year.However, this matter was almost supported by Wei Tong, how could Kangxi let others take the lead.

Wei Tong's remarks were like boiling water that exploded, arousing the anger and indignation of many people, and they all ended up hating Wei Tong.Wei Tong never refused to come, talking and laughing happily.But Mingzhu, who caused the climax of this discussion, suddenly saw through Wei Tong's meaning, and couldn't help being startled. After thinking about it, she felt that although Wei Tong's words were shocking, they contained a lot of truth.When the officials were excited and were about to continue talking, Mingzhu suddenly said, "The minister seconded the proposal, Wei Tong's words really have some truth."

As soon as these words came out, it seemed as if a basin of cold water was suddenly poured down, and the voice of Sheng Sheng who was still in high spirits was silenced.At that time, the most dazzling two people in the court were Mingzhu and Suo'etu.Suo'etu watched coldly today and didn't say much, but Mingzhu's speech made those who still wanted to speak stuffed it back before they could say it, and it took several times in their minds to say it carefully .In fact, Suo'etu's opinion is somewhat similar to Mingzhu's. Although he opposes the imperial court's going to sea, it is just an attempt. Those who try to stop it when the emperor is obviously eager to try must be out of their minds, and today Ben is a good person. information.He had just been punished a few days ago, and Suo'etu didn't intend to run into the emperor's bad luck at this time.

After the ministers withdrew, Wei Tong followed Kangxi back to Qianqing Palace.During this period, Nalan Xingde kept giving Wei Tong winks, Wei Tong rolled his eyes, and simply turned his head to look at the holy car in front of him.This guy made a bet with him some time ago, the time when he was drunk, saying that he wanted to count the number of times the two were summoned by the emperor, and the one who lost would buy the other party a drink during the rest.The two of them were so drunk that they didn't know how to bring it up. When Wei Tong finally woke up, he found a signed paper stuffed in his chest.

With the current ratio, Wei Tong has indeed surpassed Nalan Xingde, and tomorrow is the rest time, Wei Tong will definitely lose.Faced with Nalan's occasional bad taste, Wei Tong really wanted to have a practice session with him to prevent the occasional runaway.After entering the main hall, the two imperial guards were summoned by Kangxi. Kangxi was delighted to praise Wei Tong, who still remembers it fresh. He praised him for his profound knowledge and novel ideas, which no one can match.However, in Wei Tong's view, he just copied modern knowledge, which is really not worthy of such praise.His appearance can bring some changes to this dynasty, which is already an unprecedented harvest for him.

After some rewards, Kangxi let him go out.When the two returned to their posts, they naturally respected the post and did not talk to each other, but after the rotation in the afternoon, Nalan said with a smile: "Brother Wei, for today's reward, you have to prepare for tomorrow's wine." Wei Tong took off his saber Put it on the table, and said speechlessly: "You should calculate your own." Both of them are the new favorites of the emperor, no matter where they are, they will accompany them, so naturally they have more chances of getting rewards than others much.

When Nalan was about to say something, there was a sound outside the door, and soon someone came to the door, only to hear a strange voice asking: "Who is Wei Tong?"

"Xuan Weitong has an audience—"

Amidst the layers of notifications, Wei Tong followed the summoner and approached the place in front of him step by step.The resplendent and resplendent exterior exudes the traces of time, and every place tells the story of hundreds of years. Outside the silent palace gate, there is a long line of palace people, who automatically back away when they see Wei Tong , there was no sound during the action, adding a bit of silence to the palace under the setting sun.He walked through the courtyard, took off his saber, stepped through the gate, and walked into the main hall, where he saw the most noble woman in the world.He knelt down on one knee in silence, "Wei Tong, the lowly post, I have seen the Empress Dowager—" The sonorous and forceful voice suddenly brought back Xiao Zhuang's thoughts.

The slightly cool eyes slid over the person under the steps inch by inch, carrying an inexplicable pressure.The western grandfather clock in the corner swayed quietly, and the arc that moved away a little bit carried the unique taste of time.Wei Tong heard an old voice on the top and said softly: "The emperor once praised you for being a great talent, but the Ai family didn't think so. As the saying goes: cultivate one's morality, regulate the family, govern the country and the world. In your opinion, how should you explain it?"

This sentence comes from "Great Learning" in "Book of Rites". It was originally based on self-cultivation and perfecting one's body, so that one can achieve something and stabilize the world.When the Empress Dowager asked this sentence, wasn't she scolding Wei Tong, or tortured Wei Tong?

Wei Tong closed his eyes, then opened them again.There was a glimmer of light in his eyes, but he said without hesitation: "The humble official believes that if you can be poor, you can take care of yourself alone, and if you can be rich, you can help the world. People must establish a foundation with virtue, broaden the world, and influence all people. Without losing yourself The foundation, but not forgetting the original intention." Xiaozhuang's fingertips moved slightly, and his eyes sank after Wei Tong finished speaking, "Since this is the case, if the emperor's virtue is at a disadvantage, how can he help the world!"

"From ancient times to the present, there are still records. There are monarchs who established great achievements, emperors who created a prosperous world, and heroes who saved the country from peril. The history books praise them, and they will be famous forever, and the world will sing good stories. I think that if the emperor is virtuous, and Love the world, the people have enough food and clothing, and the weather in the people is smooth, so the country is safe and the people are safe. And the country is safe and the people are safe, there will be no jealousy, no lying, and only his great achievements will be passed down a hundred years later. If the things of virtue do not hurt the people, they will not harm the world What's wrong?" Wei Tong's words were not to refute Kangxi, he just really believed that after taking on the heavy responsibility of the world, the king really couldn't satisfy his normal preferences.What is recorded in the history books will only be the emperor's eternal achievements. As for the private affairs, they are only sung by unofficial history, which is not surprising.

"You have a good tone. Dong Xian cut off his sleeves, and Wei Ling divided the peaches, but he didn't endanger others. And the world has passed on word of mouth, so how can it leave a good reputation!"

"These two kings are like sparrows, and the sparrows know the ambitions of the swans? The roc spreads its wings and hates the sky, and only wants to soar up, and never look down at the shallows."

The two of you were like playing Tai Chi, you and I didn't reveal anything that shouldn't be revealed between you and me, but we knew each other well.Even though Xiao Zhuang was hindered by prejudice, he had to praise him, this son was firm in heart, calm and resolved many of her difficulties, his words were reasonable, and there was no falsehood.If it wasn't for his own injustice, Xiao Zhuang would have to laugh at Kangxi's gaze.

"Do you know why the Ai family came to you today?" This sentence was supposed to be asked at the very beginning, but it was brought up by Xiaozhuang at this time. It didn't seem weird, but it added a little bit of panic.When Wei Tong first came in, he had already discovered that apart from him and Xiao Zhuang, even Su Mo'er, who often followed Xiao Zhuang, did not appear in the hall.Since he entered the hall, there was no sound of breathing other than the two of them.

"I don't know about the lowly position." Wei Tong bowed his head in response.

"If the Ai family wanted your life, they had already cut you under the sword when you came in. It was only for the sake of the emperor that you were able to survive for more than ten years. Just now you are eloquent, But I don't know what is the crime of flattering the lord? How can the emperor's Wen Chengwu virtue tolerate such a stain." Xiao Zhuang's tone was not strong, and he didn't even have any emotions, just slowly narrating the facts.

Wei Tong pursed his lips, no matter what, it was impossible for him to refute Xiao Zhuang at this time that nothing she worried about had happened between him and Kangxi.Even though Wei Tong can already admit that he already has the shadow of others in his heart, he will not step out of things that should not be done.There were some shakes, but the speed at which he made up for it was not too slow.There are three thousand beauties in Kangxi's harem, how can he trust that he can be pure-hearted and ascetic?The number of heirs in the Kangxi harem in history is beyond ordinary people, not to mention that he was the emperor in the first place.Even if Wei Tong can be sure that Kangxi has him in his heart and his status is not low, things like fighting for favor are really too ugly.

And it was only at this moment that Wei Tong allowed himself to be weak for a moment.He was never worried about Kangxi's determination, but because of his own reasons.Just as he said to Xuan before tearing off the last veil, he can't be friends with someone who controls his wealth and life.Facing the current Kangxi, although Wei Tong is not afraid of him, if Kangxi does something for him in the name of his good, Wei Tong has no right to refuse at all.

Fan Chengmo once said before letting Wei Tong go that the world seeks money and loves power, but Wei Tong can't see any desire at all, which is really amazing.

The reason is actually very simple.

Everything he owns, wealth, status, power... is all because of Kangxi. If Xiao Ke hadn't appeared, Wei Tong would be just a servant in the palace now, so what room would there be for him to comment?It's not something down-to-earth, Wei Tong doesn't have the habit of asking for it for granted.His experience in this life has been magnificent. He entered the court, went to the battlefield, became friends with Kangxi, and was accompanied by Xiao Ke.So far in life, I have no regrets.

"The king wants the minister to die, and the minister has to die."

But what if he really deserves this trust?