After discussing how to meet up, Wei Xiaobao returned to the palace. It was already evening when they returned to the capital. Wei Xiaobao hurried to pay his respects to Kang Xi. Kang Xi was worried sick, but he was both surprised and happy to see Wei Xiaobao return. He pulled Wei Xiaobao into the room and asked,"Little Gui Zi, how did you escape?”
Wei Xiaobao told him the story he had made up, and then told Kangxi to remember the route of the Oboi traitors. Kang Xi was overjoyed and ordered Suo Ertu to lead three thousand men to follow Wei Xiaobao.
When Soetu saw Wei Xiaobao, he was truly delighted. When he heard that Wei Xiaobao had been captured by Oboi's accomplices, he had thought that he was doomed. He was regretting losing this powerful support from the palace. Even though Wei Xiaobao's death meant that he would be able to get a few hundred thousand taels of silver, with Wei Xiaobao around, he would be able to better understand Kang Xi's intentions. When he heard that Wei Xiaobao had been saved, and that he was going to take him to capture the remaining Obois, he thought that Wei Xiaobao wanted to give him the chance to win the battle, so he happily came out to welcome him.
"Brother Gui, knowing that you were captured, I was really worried.”As he spoke, he took out a stack of banknotes from his pocket." This is your share.”Wei Xiaobao took the notes and cupped his hands."I'm really sorry for troubling you.”
"That's what I should do," said Soertu with a smile. Brother Gui is free, come to my residence. Let's have a drink to celebrate your escape. That Suksaha has already mentioned to me several times that he wants to meet Brother Gui.”Seeing Wei Xiaobao nod in agreement, he continued,"Also, about the land that brother mentioned that time, after I told Suksaha, Suksaha said that the land that Oboi had occupied should naturally be returned. What he meant was that he would report as much of the righteous man's land as Oboi had taken.”Wei Xiaobao was taken aback, but then he realized that Kang Xi must have told him that he had saved his life, so he was grateful and wanted to help him.
"It's just that I really don't know where in the capital is a good place.”Wei Xiaobao felt awkward.
"Brother, don't blame me for being nosy," said Soertu with a laugh."I guessed that you spent all your time in the palace and weren't very familiar with the surroundings of the capital, so I took the initiative to ask Suksaha for about a thousand hectares of land outside the east gate."”He was shocked to see Wei Xiaobao and thought that Wei Xiaobao thought it was too little, so he quickly explained,"Brother, don't think it's too little. After all, this is in the capital. The land that Oboi and his henchmen occupy is only ten thousand hectares. If they occupy too much, I'm afraid the Emperor will hear rumors.”
"Not too little, not too little," said Wei Xiaobao, waving his hand.”His unintentional words had actually been exchanged for a thousand hectares of grain fields, which really surprised him.
Seeing him like this, Soetu felt relieved and smiled."Eunuch Gui must take good care of our niece in the palace.”Wei Xiaobao was stunned for a long time before he realized that his niece was referring to Hershery. He quickly nodded in agreement.
When the so-called Oboi remnants had been wiped out, and the evidence of Oboi's head and other crimes had been collected, Wei Xiaobao and Suo Ertu returned to Kangxi to ask for credit. At this moment, he was a little suspicious when Feng Jizhong had defected to Kang Xi. According to the plot in the book, Feng Jizhong did not seem to be a traitor yet, so he should be able to rest assured.
When Wei Xiaobao entered the study, he saw Su Ma standing beside Kang Xi, looking at him with concern. However, when he saw that there were other ministers standing inside, he did not dare to neglect them and quickly followed Suo Ertu to report to Kang Xi.
After the report was completed, Kang Xi smiled gratefully and said,"That's good. There are many followers of Obai, so Soertu must be captured as soon as possible.”"I will seize the opportunity to apprehend the followers of Oboi," Soertu said, kneeling down in a hurry."I will not disappoint the Emperor."”
"Emperor, this servant doesn't know if I should say something.”As he spoke, Wei Xiaobao raised his head and gave Kang Xi a look. Kang Xi saw this and said to the ministers,"Er Bi Long, you are always wavering between me and Oboi. Now that I've asked you to go to Jiangnan to manage the grain, you must do it carefully.”
"This official thanks the emperor for his grace. This official will definitely do his best to raise food for Ping Xi Wang and will definitely not let down the emperor's heavy trust!”Even though Ebilong had not joined Oboi's faction, he had not done anything for Kangxi to pacify Oboi. He had thought that Kangxi would punish him, but seeing that Kangxi did not seem to have any intention of punishing him today, he was instantly grateful.
"You're wrong!" Kang Xi suddenly flew into a rage and slammed the table." I didn't ask you to go to gather food for Wu Sangui. He, Wu Sangui, privately minted money in Yunnan and constantly asked the court for money and grain. Would he lack food? Now, the capital was the one lacking food. There were many victims inside and outside the capital who were waiting for food! "Therefore, when you go to Jiangnan this time, send all the food to the capital. Don't give a single grain to Wu Sangui!”
E'bilong quickly kowtowed again." I'm ignorant. I'll definitely do as the Emperor says. I won't give Wu Sangui a single grain."”
Kang Xi sighed when he heard him say this. Although these people were guilty, he still couldn't bear to punish them. He waved his hand and said,"You can all leave. Xiao Guizi, Suo Ertu, Ming Zhu, you stay.”
"Mingzhu?" Wei Xiaobao felt that the name sounded familiar, so he looked up. The only one who wasn't kneeling was a pale-faced scholar. It was probably Ming Zhu. Ming Zhu looked kind and good-looking, and when she saw Wei Xiaobao looking at her, she smiled.
After the other officials left, Wei Xiaobao said,"When I was captured by the Obois, I vaguely discovered that there seemed to be other people in contact with them to help these rebels. From their words, it seemed that they were the people of Ping Xiwang, Wu Sangui.”He originally wanted to frame Wu Sangui because many people of the Heaven and Earth Association had been killed by Wu Sangui's lackeys. Moreover, it seemed that Kangxi had long had the intention of dealing with Wu Sangui. If he added fire appropriately, he could aggravate the conflict between Wu Sangui and the court.
"What?!" Kang Xi did not get angry. Instead, he frowned and looked into the distance. Su Ma, who was beside him, bowed and said,"Emperor, this servant will go back to serve the Empress Dowager first.”Kang Xi nodded and waved Su Ma away. Su Ma gave Wei Xiaobao a concerned look before turning to leave. All of this was clearly seen by Ming Zhu, who had been in the hall the entire time. He looked suspiciously at Wei Xiaobao, then at Su Ma's receding figure, nodding meaningfully.
After a while, Kang Xi asked,"Xiao Guizi, is what you said true?"”
Wei Xiaobao was just about to kneel down to speak when Kang Xi said impatiently,"Don't give me so many empty formalities. Quickly reply!”
"Every word is true," replied Wei Xiaobao hastily.”
"Your Majesty!" Seeing Kang Xi like this, Suo Ertu thought that Wei Xiaobao's words had angered Kang Xi, so he quickly helped Wei Xiaobao out. "Although Ping Xiwang has some self-respect, he probably won't do such a thing.”
"With military power, he can do anything!”Kang Xi suddenly roared," I'm not a stable emperor. I've just dealt with Oboi, and the San Fan Kingdom is going to cause trouble." Unfortunately, most of the ministers in the court speak up for Wu Sangui, making it difficult for me to do so.”
"Emperor, this official is following the emperor's orders to patrol the Yellow River embankment. I will definitely not let down the emperor's great trust!”Ming Zhu knelt down and said.
"Oh?" Kang Xi looked at Ming Zhu in surprise.
Seeing that she had attracted Kang Xi's attention, Ming Zhu quickly continued,"This subject has brought the imperial sword to patrol the places. If some local officials are corrupt and pervert the law, this subject naturally cannot sit idly by!”
"That's right. There are many Western Selection Officials among the local officials now. You have to take good care of them!”Kang Xi understood what was going on. He reminded Ming Zhu and turned to Wei Xiaobao,"Little Gui Zi, this Mingzhu is a talent that Wei Dongting found for me. He also contributed greatly to the killing of Oboi. The only people I can trust in the court now are Mingzhu, Suo Ertu, and Wei Dongting. It's a pity that you're a eunuch. Otherwise, I would have another good official.”
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After discussing how to meet up, Wei Xiaobao returned to the palace. It was already evening when they returned to the capital. Wei Xiaobao hurried to pay his respects to Kang Xi. Kang Xi was worried sick, but he was both surprised and happy to see Wei Xiaobao return. He pulled Wei Xiaobao into the room and asked,"Little Gui Zi, how did you escape?”
Wei Xiaobao told him the story he had made up, and then told Kangxi to remember the route of the Oboi traitors. Kang Xi was overjoyed and ordered Suo Ertu to lead three thousand men to follow Wei Xiaobao.
When Soetu saw Wei Xiaobao, he was truly delighted. When he heard that Wei Xiaobao had been captured by Oboi's accomplices, he had thought that he was doomed. He was regretting losing this powerful support from the palace. Even though Wei Xiaobao's death meant that he would be able to get a few hundred thousand taels of silver, with Wei Xiaobao around, he would be able to better understand Kang Xi's intentions. When he heard that Wei Xiaobao had been saved, and that he was going to take him to capture the remaining Obois, he thought that Wei Xiaobao wanted to give him the chance to win the battle, so he happily came out to welcome him.
"Brother Gui, knowing that you were captured, I was really worried.”As he spoke, he took out a stack of banknotes from his pocket." This is your share.”Wei Xiaobao took the notes and cupped his hands."I'm really sorry for troubling you.”
"That's what I should do," said Soertu with a smile. Brother Gui is free, come to my residence. Let's have a drink to celebrate your escape. That Suksaha has already mentioned to me several times that he wants to meet Brother Gui.”Seeing Wei Xiaobao nod in agreement, he continued,"Also, about the land that brother mentioned that time, after I told Suksaha, Suksaha said that the land that Oboi had occupied should naturally be returned. What he meant was that he would report as much of the righteous man's land as Oboi had taken.”Wei Xiaobao was taken aback, but then he realized that Kang Xi must have told him that he had saved his life, so he was grateful and wanted to help him.
"It's just that I really don't know where in the capital is a good place.”Wei Xiaobao felt awkward.
"Brother, don't blame me for being nosy," said Soertu with a laugh."I guessed that you spent all your time in the palace and weren't very familiar with the surroundings of the capital, so I took the initiative to ask Suksaha for about a thousand hectares of land outside the east gate."”He was shocked to see Wei Xiaobao and thought that Wei Xiaobao thought it was too little, so he quickly explained,"Brother, don't think it's too little. After all, this is in the capital. The land that Oboi and his henchmen occupy is only ten thousand hectares. If they occupy too much, I'm afraid the Emperor will hear rumors.”
"Not too little, not too little," said Wei Xiaobao, waving his hand.”His unintentional words had actually been exchanged for a thousand hectares of grain fields, which really surprised him.
Seeing him like this, Soetu felt relieved and smiled."Eunuch Gui must take good care of our niece in the palace.”Wei Xiaobao was stunned for a long time before he realized that his niece was referring to Hershery. He quickly nodded in agreement.
When the so-called Oboi remnants had been wiped out, and the evidence of Oboi's head and other crimes had been collected, Wei Xiaobao and Suo Ertu returned to Kangxi to ask for credit. At this moment, he was a little suspicious when Feng Jizhong had defected to Kang Xi. According to the plot in the book, Feng Jizhong did not seem to be a traitor yet, so he should be able to rest assured.
When Wei Xiaobao entered the study, he saw Su Ma standing beside Kang Xi, looking at him with concern. However, when he saw that there were other ministers standing inside, he did not dare to neglect them and quickly followed Suo Ertu to report to Kang Xi.
After the report was completed, Kang Xi smiled gratefully and said,"That's good. There are many followers of Obai, so Soertu must be captured as soon as possible.”"I will seize the opportunity to apprehend the followers of Oboi," Soertu said, kneeling down in a hurry."I will not disappoint the Emperor."”
"Emperor, this servant doesn't know if I should say something.”As he spoke, Wei Xiaobao raised his head and gave Kang Xi a look. Kang Xi saw this and said to the ministers,"Er Bi Long, you are always wavering between me and Oboi. Now that I've asked you to go to Jiangnan to manage the grain, you must do it carefully.”
"This official thanks the emperor for his grace. This official will definitely do his best to raise food for Ping Xi Wang and will definitely not let down the emperor's heavy trust!”Even though Ebilong had not joined Oboi's faction, he had not done anything for Kangxi to pacify Oboi. He had thought that Kangxi would punish him, but seeing that Kangxi did not seem to have any intention of punishing him today, he was instantly grateful.
"You're wrong!" Kang Xi suddenly flew into a rage and slammed the table." I didn't ask you to go to gather food for Wu Sangui. He, Wu Sangui, privately minted money in Yunnan and constantly asked the court for money and grain. Would he lack food? Now, the capital was the one lacking food. There were many victims inside and outside the capital who were waiting for food! "Therefore, when you go to Jiangnan this time, send all the food to the capital. Don't give a single grain to Wu Sangui!”
E'bilong quickly kowtowed again." I'm ignorant. I'll definitely do as the Emperor says. I won't give Wu Sangui a single grain."”
Kang Xi sighed when he heard him say this. Although these people were guilty, he still couldn't bear to punish them. He waved his hand and said,"You can all leave. Xiao Guizi, Suo Ertu, Ming Zhu, you stay.”
"Mingzhu?" Wei Xiaobao felt that the name sounded familiar, so he looked up. The only one who wasn't kneeling was a pale-faced scholar. It was probably Ming Zhu. Ming Zhu looked kind and good-looking, and when she saw Wei Xiaobao looking at her, she smiled.
After the other officials left, Wei Xiaobao said,"When I was captured by the Obois, I vaguely discovered that there seemed to be other people in contact with them to help these rebels. From their words, it seemed that they were the people of Ping Xiwang, Wu Sangui.”He originally wanted to frame Wu Sangui because many people of the Heaven and Earth Association had been killed by Wu Sangui's lackeys. Moreover, it seemed that Kangxi had long had the intention of dealing with Wu Sangui. If he added fire appropriately, he could aggravate the conflict between Wu Sangui and the court.
"What?!" Kang Xi did not get angry. Instead, he frowned and looked into the distance. Su Ma, who was beside him, bowed and said,"Emperor, this servant will go back to serve the Empress Dowager first.”Kang Xi nodded and waved Su Ma away. Su Ma gave Wei Xiaobao a concerned look before turning to leave. All of this was clearly seen by Ming Zhu, who had been in the hall the entire time. He looked suspiciously at Wei Xiaobao, then at Su Ma's receding figure, nodding meaningfully.
After a while, Kang Xi asked,"Xiao Guizi, is what you said true?"”
Wei Xiaobao was just about to kneel down to speak when Kang Xi said impatiently,"Don't give me so many empty formalities. Quickly reply!”
"Every word is true," replied Wei Xiaobao hastily.”
"Your Majesty!" Seeing Kang Xi like this, Suo Ertu thought that Wei Xiaobao's words had angered Kang Xi, so he quickly helped Wei Xiaobao out. "Although Ping Xiwang has some self-respect, he probably won't do such a thing.”
"With military power, he can do anything!”Kang Xi suddenly roared," I'm not a stable emperor. I've just dealt with Oboi, and the San Fan Kingdom is going to cause trouble." Unfortunately, most of the ministers in the court speak up for Wu Sangui, making it difficult for me to do so.”
"Emperor, this official is following the emperor's orders to patrol the Yellow River embankment. I will definitely not let down the emperor's great trust!”Ming Zhu knelt down and said.
"Oh?" Kang Xi looked at Ming Zhu in surprise.
Seeing that she had attracted Kang Xi's attention, Ming Zhu quickly continued,"This subject has brought the imperial sword to patrol the places. If some local officials are corrupt and pervert the law, this subject naturally cannot sit idly by!”
"That's right. There are many Western Selection Officials among the local officials now. You have to take good care of them!”Kang Xi understood what was going on. He reminded Ming Zhu and turned to Wei Xiaobao,"Little Gui Zi, this Mingzhu is a talent that Wei Dongting found for me. He also contributed greatly to the killing of Oboi. The only people I can trust in the court now are Mingzhu, Suo Ertu, and Wei Dongting. It's a pity that you're a eunuch. Otherwise, I would have another good official.”
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