Emperor order

"Personal conquest?" Cheng Hu subconsciously blurted out, "It's not necessary!"

Kangxi had long expected that Chenghu would object: "This time, I must personally conquer. Not only because Galdan is very powerful and difficult, but also because I want to fulfill a childhood dream."

Cheng Hu was a little dazed: "Childhood dream?" He really couldn't guess what Emperor Qiangu Yidi's childhood dream would be.

Kangxi looked at Chenghu suspiciously: "Didn't you ever think that one day you will go to the battlefield to experience the battles of gold and iron horses and mighty mountains and rivers? You must know that our ancestors fought through cruel battles to win this battle." There are thousands of miles of land. We all have the blood of warriors, so we naturally want to test ourselves through war."

Cheng Hu shook his head in embarrassment: "I really haven't thought about it."

Cheng Hu believes in the creed of long live peace, so he really does not look forward to war at all.However, he also has the idea of ​​defending his country.Therefore, to a certain extent, he does not resist war.However, no matter what, he really didn't think about what it would be like to go to the battlefield.When war was mentioned, what appeared in front of his eyes was a scene of blood flowing into rivers and corpses shrouded in horse leather. This kind of picture really didn't feel good to him.

"Chenghu, the blood of a good man must be spilled on the battlefield. If it weren't for your poor health, I really want to take you with me." Kangxi said with a little regret.

"Wait, why don't you take me with you when you go to conscript yourself?" Cheng Hu sat up with a bang.It's one thing not to want to see bloody war scenes, but quite another to watch Kangxi's expedition.In any case, he was worried that Kangxi would conquer alone.

Kangxi nodded solemnly: "Going to the battlefield is no small matter, you'd better stay in the capital."

Cheng Hu was not happy anymore: "You can go with a rich body, why can't I go? If you are afraid that something will happen to me, if you go to the war zone, can't I obediently stay by your side?"

Kangxi insisted this time: "No, you stay in the capital and you can't go anywhere."

Cheng Hu recalled Kangxi's first personal conquest of Galdan in history.The process is a bit tortuous, and the result is not perfect.However, one thing caught Cheng Hu's attention.Kangxi's personal expedition did not last long, because he fell ill halfway.Therefore, I had to return to the capital early.

"You really don't want to take me?" Facing Kangxi's toughness, Cheng Hu had no choice but to compromise, "Okay! I'll stay in the capital." Anyway, the parting wouldn't last long, so he endured it!

"Don't think that staying in the capital is just enjoying the blessings. Some things in the capital are enough to annoy you." Kangxi said clearly, "During the time when I personally conquered the country, you will supervise the country."

Cheng Hu knew that he couldn't shirk this job.He has been at ease for many years, and it is time to start contributing to the Qing Dynasty. "I know what to do, and I won't let you down." Cheng Hu solemnly made a promise.

Kangxi suddenly changed the subject: "Suo'etu has returned from Nerchinsk, do you know?"

A few days ago, Suo'etu was sent by Kangxi to the Sino-Russian border to negotiate with Tsarist Russia. After some twists and turns, he finally signed the first equality treaty in China's history-"Nerchinsk Treaty".

Recalling this period of history, Cheng Hu couldn't help feeling deeply emotional.Thinking of so many unequal treaties in the future, he feels so uncomfortable!If you lag behind, you will be beaten. This is really an eternal truth.

Gathering his thoughts, Cheng Hu replied softly: "I know. He has made great achievements this time, how does Huang Ama plan to reward him?"

"His current status is already below one person and above ten thousand people. Tell me, what else can I reward him?" Kangxi asked with deep meaning.

Although Mingzhu still has the title of Minister of the Interior, Kangxi obviously no longer intends to reuse him.Therefore, the courtiers who were attached to Mingzhu in the past were either taken over by the second elder brother Yinyi, or transferred to Suo'etu's sect.Therefore, Suo'etu has more and more followers.At first, Cheng Hu told him not to get carried away with his warning, but he still kept it in his heart.But, later, seeing that Mingzhu really couldn't make a comeback, Suo'etu began to get carried away.Sometimes, Cheng Hu really wanted to teach Suo'etu a lesson.If you have no brains to this point, you will die as cannon fodder sooner or later.

Cheng Hu said angrily: "Reward? Punishment is about the same. He forgot all the warnings given to him."

Kangxi patted his hand: "Suo'etu is also old, and it is inevitable to be confused. I don't want to touch him yet. If he can restrain himself, it will be great. If he is still obsessed, then, when the time comes, I will naturally deal with him. But, Chenghu, if Suo'etu collapses, what will you do?"

"Me? Naturally, I still live my life. With Huang Ama here, I don't need to think so much about some things, don't I?" Cheng Hu almost understood Kangxi's thoughts.

On the one hand, Kangxi wanted to delegate power to him.Because of power, Cheng Hu can better protect himself.On the other hand, Kangxi was worried about handing over too much power to him.Because Kangxi has the common problem of emperors, that is, being suspicious.For Chenghu, Kangxi has tried his best to choose to believe him.However, due to various considerations, he still has a little room for himself in his heart.

Cheng Hu knew about Kangxi's reservations, but he didn't care.It is everyone's subconscious behavior to leave a way out for oneself, which is not a cause for concern.Even if they are father and son connected by blood, they are intimate partners, but the necessary distance must be maintained.Keeping a little secret about yourself is a great way to make their relationship last.What they have to do is to warm each other, not let each other's thorns hurt each other.

Therefore, Cheng Hu's approach is to rely on Kangxi at the right time, so as to give Kangxi a sense of security.Although it is difficult to get a good measure, he will learn slowly.At least, so far, he has been quite successful.

"You are getting smarter and smarter." Kangxi said with emotion.

"It's Huang Ama, you taught me well." Cheng Hu replied with a smile.

When it was almost time for the palace ban, Cheng Hu left the palace.And the first thing he did after returning to the mansion was to summon Gao Lang.

"Brother Lang, in history, when Huang Ama conquered Geldan for the first time, did she get sick halfway?" Cheng Hu confirmed to Gao Lang.

Gao Lang thought about it carefully: "It's malaria. Not only the emperor will be like this, but many soldiers will also be infected with malaria."

Cheng Hu tried hard to recall the professional knowledge that he had suppressed at the bottom of his box: "The special medicine for malaria is quinine, which is cinchona cream. However, this medicine is a western medicine, and it is not available in Qing Dynasty now."

Gao Lang nodded: "I remember, according to historical records, it was two European missionaries who accidentally brought Kinney to the barracks, thus saving the emperor's life. But due to illness and weakness, before the end of the war , the emperor returned to the capital. This led to the fact that although the Qing army won the battle of Ulan Mutong, in the end they let Galdan escape due to negligence."

"Anyway, Galdan can run the first time, but can't run the second time. What I am concerned about now is how to get Kinney. If I don't take precautions in advance, what if the two missionaries don't show up at that time? "It is about the safety of Kangxi, Cheng Hu has to be cautious, cautious and cautious.

"Quinine is extracted from the bark of the cinchona tree, but there is no such tree in the Qing Dynasty. The only way we can find it is to ask missionaries from various countries who are preaching in the Qing Dynasty to see if they have cinchona cream in their hands." Gao Lang calmly analyzed.

Cheng Hu hissed shortly: "If you can give me the raw materials and equipment, I can extract them myself. But now I don't have anything at hand. Then, I can only ask those foreign devils! Brother Lang, I can only do this. Please. My identity is not suitable for contacting those foreigners, otherwise, those who stare at me will only give me a charge of adultery with foreign enemies."

Gao Lang understood: "I will act carefully. By the way, is the emperor planning to conquer Galdan himself?"

Cheng Hu sighed: "History is still going on the established track, and there are not many things we can change."

"The emperor didn't say he would take you with him, did he?" Gao Lang asked confidently.

Cheng Hu didn't hide anything: "He asked me to stay and supervise the country."

Gao Lang reminded him: "Do you remember that the emperor brought only one elder brother with him this time, and that is Yinyi. It is because of his meritorious service in the expedition to Galdan that Yinyi gained the military power step by step."

Cheng Hu's face froze: "I remember. Originally, the elder brother Yinfeng was with the army, and the crown prince Yinfeng was abolished to supervise the country. That's good, Yinfeng's work will be my responsibility. I don't know if Yinfeng will go out with the army. .”

"Nine times out of ten, yes. The second elder brother has been waiting for this opportunity for a long time, and he will not let it go easily." Gao Lang said with certainty, "How about it, do you want to stop it?"

Cheng Hu weighed it carefully: "I guess, Yinfei will directly invite Ying in the court. If I want Huang Ama to give up the idea of ​​bringing Yinfei, what kind of reason should I use? This matter is difficult to handle. Regardless of me Saying anything is not good for me. Even if the obstruction is successful, it will only leave a bad impression on the courtiers that they are narrow-minded and intolerable. Therefore, all I can do is say nothing. "

Gao Lang also meant the same thing: "It's okay to let him go to the battlefield. He can show his glory on the battlefield, and you can also take the opportunity to integrate the forces in the court. As long as you make your political achievements beautiful, it will be good for Yinyin." Not a small blow."

"Yinbi has many people in the court, and they should take the opportunity to trip me up. However, the bigger their movements, the better, so that I have a reason to remove them one by one." Cheng Hu's eyes flashed.

"You're finally not such an idiot anymore!" Gao Lang expressed gratifiedly.

Cheng Hu glared at him: "When have I ever been an idiot?"

Gao Lang stared back without showing any weakness: "A lot of times."

"Cut! I'll let you take a good look at my methods this time." Cheng Hu said confidently.