066. Eighteen Boys
In the outer city of Kyoto, Yangliu Hutong. A small square bamboo card with a stick in the wall, a small willow character, [Wang's House].
Zhang Yushu knocked on the door for a long time, but no one answered. The door was not closed, but was just covered in a false manner. Zhang Yushu gently pushed the door open, looked in, and saw a long narrow aisle inside. Zhang Yushu turned around and asked the emperor for advice. Kangxi nodded to Zhang Yushu, and the group walked directly along the aisle. Suddenly, there was a small courtyard with single entry.
There are several green melon seedlings from early spring on two rows of bamboo racks by the wall. There is a well platform in the southeast corner of the yard. A young woman is squatting by the well by washing clothes. There are two children in the west of the yard laughing and running, followed by a few hens and a group of chicks.
The two children first saw Zhang Yushu and others walking in, and immediately stopped playing. A boy who was a little shorter was actually only five or six years old, with a very serious expression, bowed to everyone, and said with a stern look:
"Sir, where do you think of it?"
Seeing that the child was well-mannered, Zhang Yushu returned the courtesy seriously and replied:
"Does the King of Kings live here? We are the King of Kings, so we came to visit him."
The boy was not timid and answered generously:
"The king is my father. Please wait a moment, and boy Rong will come in and report it."
After saying that, the boy turned around seriously and pulled the little girl hiding behind him into the room. The young woman who was just washing clothes by the well had already hurriedly traveled and avoided the side room.
Ling Pu observed the situation around the yard. It was simple and poor, and there was only a small and short square robe by the well. If he moved here and asked the emperor to sit down, it would be really unconventional, so he stopped thinking.
After a stick of incense, the boy walked out and said, "I have been waiting for you for a long time. My father was unable to go out to greet him in person. Now he is waiting for the big carriage in the house. I hope you all forgive me."
After saying that, the boy bowed his head and showed a gesture of welcoming guests.
Emperor Kangxi was very happy when he looked at the child in front of him. Wang Yingyuan was indeed an official from the Ministry of Rites. Looking at the tutoring and cultivation, there was nothing to say. Such a little bit of old child was very considerate and calm in treating guests, just like a professional welcome. It would be better not to admire him.
Everyone walked into the room and saw that Wang Yingyuan was really a tough person. He didn't lie down on the bed without lying down. He was sitting in a chair waiting for the guests.
When Wang Yingyuan saw Emperor Kangxi coming in person, he was shocked and struggled to stand up and salute.
Kangxi was not able to help Wang Yingyuan, so he could only wave his hands and order him: "Sit down quickly, don't stand up."
Wang Yingyuan actually touched his injured leg a little, and he was sweating profusely, so he had no choice but to sit back into the chair.
There were only four chairs in the room, two upper and one left and right. Wang Yingyuan himself deliberately sat in a chair with his left hand in advance to entertain guests. Kangxi was not polite and took the initiative to sit in the wooden chair with his head. Ling Pu refused to sit, and he stood spontaneously behind the emperor and protected him by the way. Zhang Yushu didn't dare to sit, so he decided to stand at the door of the house in terms of grades and relatives.
Emperor Kangxi greeted Wang Yingyuan warmly, meaning that I have read the memorial you wrote, and the content is roughly good. I have been transferred to the cabinet center for discussion and polishing. After the edict was drafted, I will be able to pass the world in the future. However, I heard that Wang Qing was innocently injured and was very worried. I came to visit him, but I was very pleased to see that my beloved is in good spirits.
Wang Yingyuan also spoke with gratitude and was deeply moved by Emperor Kangxi's kindness. He thought that he was just a minor official with a low status. He could win the emperor's favor and compassion, and he was indeed intimate.
Kangxi talked to Wang Yingyuan for a while, and then asked Zhang Yushu to send the medicinal materials and silver. This was what Emperor Kangxi ordered General Gu to prepare before leaving the palace. At that time, General Gu asked specifically, where would the emperor send someone to deliver? Kangxi did not want eunuch Gu to accompany him, so he just mentioned it and handed it over to Zhang Shishi.
Emperor Kangxi was treated meticulously by Eunuch Gu these days, which was really a little scared, but he was not easy to be annoying. A few days ago, Kangxi's dragon body was inconsistent, and the hardest person was probably Eunuch Gu, who had to wait for the medical treatment to review the other prescriptions and supervise the imperial pharmacy to dispense medicine. He also had to go to Cining Palace to report the emperor's condition and listen to the imperial empress dowager's teachings. The pressure of being in charge of the Qing Palace was really great, and Kangxi was not a cold-faced person. Seeing Agu was busy with his own eyes, he was embarrassed to continue to get sick. Therefore, he left the palace at noon today to do things, Kangxi specially instructed Agu to stay in the palace to rest and wait for my dinner. Emperor Kangxi appointed Ling Pu, the Minister of the Interior Department, and Zhang Yushu, the Hanlin Academy, to accompany him, to give the two a chance to perform well.
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After a moment, Kangxi talked with Wang Yingyuan with confidence that he was beaten up this time.
"Wang Qing, I ordered the infantry police camp to investigate the joint investigation by the Dali Court of Xing's Ministry. The Nine Gate Admiral Fei Yanggu and others reported the case results. It was said that many street gangsters were busy seeking revenge and arrested several of the case leaders. I know it was a bit strange, but I am afraid I will still feel wronged."
Wang Yingyuan was shocked when he heard this. In fact, in the past few days, the officers from the infantry patrol battalion and the officers of the Dali Court came to the door one after another to inquire about the case. He also orally recorded the case file of the detailed situation of his beating that day. As for the reasons for the rift of why he was injured, Wang Yingyuan was puzzled. Now, Emperor Kangxi's judgment on the Nine Gate Admiral and the Dali Court was very intriguing.
Wang Yingyuan smiled slightly and said to Kangxi: "Emperor, now he is about to carry out reforms in money law, which is beneficial to the country and the people, and everything is ready. There are many key things that need to be started and made. Hu Yi has suffered a little injury at this moment. However, his mind is clear and he can write memorials with his left hand. He has a written statement and his words are unobstructed, which actually does not prevent him from working as a job."
When Kangxi heard this, he admired and admired him very much! Anyone who said this in front of the emperor would probably have a sense of fame. However, Wang Yingyuan expressed his determination to persist in his work with injuries. This spirit of dedication is quite commendable. Moreover, he has indeed proved it with practical actions!
Originally, Emperor Kangxi thought that the memorial presented by Wang Yingyuan was written by someone for his writing. Now, when I heard it, he was actually a versatile calligraphy master, and he could write calligraphy with his left and right hands. When I recalled the last time that Wang Yingyuan wrote, in addition to the position spacing being slightly tilted to the right, the font was actually quite neat and handsome. When I was beaten up, I could also complete the task clearly and successfully. This person's mind was firm and resolute.
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Finally, before leaving, Emperor Kangxi asked specifically: "Wang Aiqing, where is the private school for the young master to study?"
Wang Yingyuan was slightly stunned, as if he had not expected that Emperor Kangxi started chatting with him and quickly replied:
"Your Majesty, the dog son has not yet entered the school to become a teacher. He is just having fun at home. He has taught him a few words when he is in a low position."
Kangxi thought to himself, you must be humble again. Emperor Kangxi mentioned briefly:
"I heard that Zhang Ying runs an official school. If Wang Qing is willing to speak, he might as well send Mr. Ling to the official school to enlighten him."
As soon as Kangxi said this, Wang Yingyuan was overjoyed. However, Zhang Yushu focused on his thoughts and thought deeply, and Ling Pu also thought deeply.
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Chapter completed!