amaotonovel Chapter 372: Satisfaction is just two words, Kangxi said it countless times
Chapter 372: Satisfaction is just two words, Kangxi said it countless times
One feels that his heartache is worse than feeding it to a dog, the other feels that he has made a wrong decision after all.
Instead, Yinxuan was stunned and then broke into a cold sweat for him.
He was afraid that he would prepare half a boat full of gifts for his younger brother, but Khan Ama would not get even half a piece.
Hearing his worry from his inner voice, Ninth Prince smiled and patted his little shoulder gently: "Don't worry, although Ninth Brother didn't prepare so many gadgets for Khan Ama, he prepared a big surprise for him."
I guarantee that he will be very happy when he sees it.
He was even given the title of prince on the spot.
This confident look in his eyes not only aroused the curiosity of Yinzhen, but also Princess Kejing and several other princes who had rushed over after hearing the news.
Is someone deliberately keeping the mystery in suspense and refusing to reveal the answer?
That’s so simple!
The big guy turns into his little tail, and goes to see the king together in a mighty procession.
Kangxi, who was meeting with Mongolian nobles and accepting their flattery, was stunned: "Old Nine is back, and has already arrived at the enclosure. He is asking for an audience with Concubine Yi, his wife, several princes, and Princess Kejing outside the tent?"
Wei Zhu lowered her eyebrows and said: "In reply to the emperor's words, that's exactly what happened."
All the Mongolian princes and nobles quickly withdrew, not wanting to be an obstacle to the father-son relationship.
After they left, Concubine Yi was in front, and the princes followed behind. They all entered the tent and paid their respects to the emperor.
Rather than worrying about An'an, Kangxi was more curious about why Lao Jiu suddenly came back without any news.
The Ninth Prince laughed, "My son wanted to give Khan Ama a surprise, didn't he? That's why I specially asked the second brother, the Crown Prince, for help to suppress the news that my son had returned to our Qing Dynasty. Who would have thought that you had come here to escape the summer heat with the Royal Mama?"
"In order to give you the surprise sooner, my son has no choice but to chase you to the paddock again without stopping."
Oh?
Kangxi raised his eyebrows curiously, wanting to know what surprise had made this kid make such a big fuss.
"Hehe, it's nothing to say. I thought that money would be your top priority when you were planning to send troops to the northwest. I happened to be targeted by pirates, so I took advantage of the situation and got you a few ships of gold, silver and jewelry."
"Well, my son has also requisitioned the pirate island. It is a great place to travel and resupply."
"Those pirates?"
"Those who don't obey are killed on the spot to eliminate hidden dangers and deter others. Those who obey are subdued by using both carrots and sticks, a combination of kindness and force. Those people are like a walking map. With them around, my son has a clearer understanding of the surrounding countries."
Not only the topography, but also the country, nation, basic economic and political conditions, etc.
If gold and silver are dead treasures, then those former pirates who now serve as Qing soldiers are definitely living treasures!
After saying this, the Ninth Prince winked at Kangxi and said, "How is it? Is Khan Ama satisfied with this little surprise from my son?"
Satisfaction is just two words, and Kangxi said it countless times.
Although both the national treasury and private treasury are well-stocked, there are many places where the money can be used!
Repairing river embankments, building cement roads, seeking revenge on other families, etc., which one does not require a huge amount of money?
Laojiu's surprise came at the right time.
To welcome his son back safely, Kangxi ordered people to prepare fine wine and delicious food and to personally welcome him.
Concubine Yi, who had followed her son all the way, was so distressed that she burst into tears: "You bastard, you lied to me again, saying that no one would dare to offend the Qing Dynasty even if it was abroad. You would be safe even if you went out to sea with the ship, but what happened?"
Whether it's being targeted by pirates or killing pirates.
In Concubine Yi's view, it all means the same thing - escaping from death, purely escaping from death.
She even knelt down to Kangxi on the spot.
I hope the emperor will send someone else to go to sea and leave my son in Beijing.
Even if he eats and drinks like a playboy, it is better than not knowing when he will be buried in the vast ocean.
The thing he feared most became a reality, and the Ninth Prince was so angry that he cried.
Yinzhen was filled with emotion: [The love between parents is the most sincere in the world, their blood and tears are melted into their daughters. They work hard for their children, how pitiful are the parents in the world. Ninth brother wants to make achievements and is willing to sacrifice his life. But Concubine Yi hopes that he will be well, even if he achieves nothing.]
Ninth Prince:!!!
The Ninth Prince cried even louder: "Mother, my dear mother! I know you are doing this for my own good, but I am a prince of the Qing Dynasty. I am loved by the Khan and supported by the people. Naturally, I must do my best to share the Khan's worries and do my best for the Qing Dynasty within my ability."
There are many ways for Concubine Yi to express her loyalty, and it is not necessary to go overseas.
Be it selfish or short-sighted.
Anyway, she didn't want her son to continue going out to sea. If something unexpected happened, even collecting the body would be a problem.
Ninth Prince: ...
How to choose between ideals and filial piety?
It's hard.
But it doesn’t matter, he has his confidant, his eighteenth brother.
Yinxuan is indeed very kind.
Even Kangxi had to step back a little at this famous scene of "motherly love and filial piety". But he smiled and offered his confidant's handkerchief: "Empress Yi, please wipe it off. If you cry any more, you won't be beautiful~"
Concubine Yi sighed: "One son goes to the battlefield, and the other son goes to the ocean. Maybe..."
"I'm afraid that I will have a connection with Buddha in the future. I will either be burning incense for two unfilial sons or on my way to burn incense for two unfilial sons. Just thinking about it makes me feel bitter. What's the point of not having good manners?"
it does not matter!
Anyway, after the Fifth Prince's first child was born, she became a madam. Even when the Emperor came to Yikun Palace, he would just chat with her under the covers.
Then what are you worried about?
cry!
What if I cry my heart out and the emperor will feel sympathy for me?
Seeing that conventional persuasion was useless, Yinzhen quickly changed his strategy: "Don't cry, Concubine Yi. Aren't you just worried that Brother Nine will be isolated and helpless outside, and what if something goes wrong?"
"This matter is easy to solve."
"Really?" This was Concubine Yi's question.
"Really?" This was the excitement and anticipation of Kangxi, the princes, and Princess Kejing.
"Of course!" Yinzhen said seriously: "Although I have not become a monk, I will never tell lies. Have you forgotten Mr. Huang and his steam engine? As long as we load that treasure onto the ship, we can greatly increase the load capacity, speed, etc...."
To sum it up in one sentence: after the new ship is equipped with a steam engine, there will be a qualitative leap in all aspects.
Far beyond the current level.
What about pirates, water bandits, and naval forces from other countries!
In front of the Qing Dynasty ships equipped with steam engines, we couldn't even get close to them and just follow behind and collect dust.
It's impossible to catch up with it, let alone pose any threat to the ship.
Concubine Yi kept asking, "Is this...really? Is that steam engine thing really that powerful? Is Eighteenth Prince lying to me?"
My goodness, he is so anxious that he doesn’t even call himself “this palace”.
Yinxuan smiled and nodded: "Really, really. Yinxuan will send someone back to Beijing to inform Master Huang and ask him to make one as quickly as possible so that you can see it for yourself?"