amaotonovel Chapter 413 Hey, look at this guy, he's been exiled!
Chapter 413 Hey, look at this guy, he's been exiled!
Fourteen lowered his head and carefully read the letter in his hand again. After confirming that he had not made any mistakes, he nodded to his elder brother.
“Big brother, you read that right. Sixth brother meant exactly that. He said that the Japanese are the most despicable and shameless. No matter how good you are to them, they will never know gratitude. Only by suppressing them with power and intimidating them, by hurting them and making them afraid, will they submit willingly. This Jingguan (a mound of skulls) is built at the entrance of our soldiers' cemetery. Firstly, it is to commemorate the heroic spirits of our fallen soldiers, and secondly, it is to intimidate those Japanese scoundrels. We have to let them know that if they don't obey, we don't mind turning them all into this thing.”
Yinti and the Fourteenth Prince largely agreed with what Yinzuo said in his letter. After all, they had been in Japan for some time now and had a general understanding of the people there. Moreover, the victors were the ones who decided how to deal with the defeated. The only concern for Yinti and the Fourteenth Prince was whether Emperor Kangxi would agree to their decision.
Would Emperor Kangxi agree? The answer is obvious. The cemetery in the capital would definitely not be allowed, but the cemetery in Japan would be acceptable. Once the imperial edict was in hand, Yinqi and the Fourteenth Prince naturally had no more scruples. The cemetery was built, the mound of corpses was erected, and in short—just do it.
The offensive against Japan at the front lines went exceptionally smoothly. By January of the fifty-third year of the Kangxi Emperor's reign, Yinti, the fourteenth prince, Yinzhi, the thirteenth prince, and Yinsi had successfully reunited in Kyoto, Japan. The brothers' excitement at seeing each other is another story, but this marked the beginning of their war against Japan.
"Oh my god, three years! I can finally go home. Brother, do you think my son will even recognize me now that I look like this?"
The harshness of the battlefield is unimaginable to ordinary people. Even though the princes, Yinti and his brothers would be treated well, the conditions were still limited. After years of exposure to the elements, they no longer looked like the noble young masters of the capital. Good heavens, if it weren't for the demeanor they had developed from childhood, they would look no different from the soldiers outside.
"Fourteen is right. We can finally go home. Once we get back, I'll go find Ninth Brother and ask him to book the Guanyuan Tower for a month or so. I need to make up for the health problems I've been suffering from these past few years."
While Yinti and the others were happily discussing their triumphant return to the capital, Yinsi sat to the side with his head down and remained silent. It wasn't that he was antisocial; it was just that the topics his brothers were discussing had nothing to do with him.
Along with the imperial edict to return to the capital, his appointment letter also arrived. Japan was renamed Kyoto Prefecture, and all matters were temporarily handled by Prince Yinzhi. Kangxi would gradually select officials for future appointments. In short, Yinzhi would have to stay here for the time being and even for the future.
Yinsi was raised by Consort Hui, the mother of Yinti, from a young age. Although Yinti did not spend much time with his younger brother, they saw each other frequently. Although the brotherly relationship was not as close as that with Yinzuo, seeing his brother so dejected, Yinti could not stand idly by.
"Eighth Brother, don't be sad. You have to look on the bright side. Even though you can't go home now, there's nothing wrong with staying here. After all, it's far from the emperor's reach, and you're in charge here. It's a good opportunity to realize your ambitions..."
Hehe, Yinzhi felt no comfort at all, after all, his elder brother's words sounded like he was saying - Hey, look, this person has been exiled by the Khan.
Ever since learning from Emperor Kangxi in the first month of the lunar calendar that Yinzhi and the others were about to return, Yinzhi had been eagerly anticipating their arrival. From the chill of early spring to the blooming of flowers, news finally arrived from Yinzhi's side: they had landed in Shandong and were heading towards the capital. They would arrive in the capital in a few days.
If you were to ask what the most discussed topic in and around the capital has been lately, it would be obvious that it's the return of the army. There's no doubt that Emperor Kangxi attaches great importance to this matter. Not only did he send officials from the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of War to Shandong to welcome the army, but the capital was also filled with rituals to worship Heaven and ancestors for many days. Things only calmed down a little the day before the army was to return to the capital.
These days, Yinzhuo has been busy following Kangxi around, and he has lost weight from all the work. Although he is very tired, he is full of energy. He is like a man who has been injected with chicken blood, rushing forward with great enthusiasm.
"Dexi, have the things I asked you to prepare arrived? And have you contacted Guanyuanlou? My brother and the others have been away for so long, they must be missing the taste of home. They must have had a long and tiring journey and haven't been eating well. Now that they're finally back, they need to be well-fed and satisfied..."
Having served Yinzhuo for so many years, Dexi had almost never made a mistake in handling affairs. Upon hearing this, he smiled and nodded to his master, indicating that everything was ready and they were just waiting for his order to set off.
When Yinzhu arrived at Qianqing Palace, Yinreng, Yinzhi and the others were already gathered at the entrance waiting. Yinzhu went over and greeted everyone one by one before approaching Yinreng and quietly asking what was going on. After learning that Kangxi would not be out for a while, he raised his hand and beckoned to the guards at the entrance to bring him a chair.
"Second brother, third brother, fifth brother... I'm so sorry, just thinking about how long I'll have to stand after we leave the city makes my legs weak. I'll sit down for a while now, so I don't lose my temper and embarrass myself outside. Have you eaten anything this morning? It's still early, if you haven't eaten, why don't we eat something together?"
Yinzhuo's habit of sleeping in was well-known among his brothers. Seeing Dexi carrying a food box, they knew that he must have gotten up at the last minute again this morning and hadn't had time to eat breakfast. Although Yinreng and the others had already eaten breakfast, there's a saying that food tastes better when it's being fought over. Seeing Yinzhuo eating so happily, they naturally didn't mind joining in the fun.
When Kangxi and Yinzhen came out of the Qianqing Palace, they saw this scene of brotherly affection and harmony. Of course, this was ignoring the fact that Yinreng and Yinzhi were still holding food. Unlike Yinreng and the others who looked slightly embarrassed after seeing Kangxi, Yinzuo was not embarrassed at all. After all, there is a saying that food is the most important thing for people.
"Father, Fourth Brother, you've arrived. Have you had breakfast yet? I brought a lot of things with me. Would you like to try some?"