My father is Yongzheng, and I am Qianlong?

Chapter 326 A grand celebration of imperial favor, bestowing upon the emperor the same treatment!

This day was the Laba Festival in the sixth year of the Yongzheng Emperor's reign.

According to custom, the emperor was required to offer sacrifices to his ancestors and to the Temple of the First Physician, but he could also have a prince perform the sacrifices on his behalf.

When the imperial bodyguard Fucha Fuqing arrived at the Temple of the First Physicians with the imperial edict, he saw Hongli (Emperor Yongzheng) reciting a prayer for the Three Sovereigns on behalf of Emperor Yongzheng.

But when Fucha Fuqing saw this scene, his eyes widened.

Because Hongli was wearing a bright yellow python robe!
This is a color that only the emperor can wear.

Even the crown prince could only wear it when specially granted by the emperor.

Fucha Fuqing naturally understood that this meant that Yongzheng had almost made it clear that Hongli would be the one to inherit the throne in the future!
Hongli is now his sister's husband.

Thinking of this, Fucha Fuqing was also very excited. He even hoped that the edict in his hand was the one that would allow Hongli to ascend the throne.

But he knew that was impossible.

That's right!

As a bodyguard of the emperor, Fucha Fuqing only had the temporary task of delivering imperial edicts, but he was not qualified to know the contents of the edicts.

All imperial edicts issued by the Qing court had covers.

Therefore, he does not yet know the contents of the imperial edict.

"Fourth Master, there is an imperial edict."

After Emperor Hongli finished the sacrificial ceremony and returned to the temple to rest, Fucha Fuqing was handed the imperial edict.

Hongli knelt down to receive the imperial edict, and only after opening it did he realize that his post had been changed to acting as the Minister of War and the Eight Banners Commander-in-Chief's Office.

This made Hongli smile slightly.

He knew that this meant that Yongzheng had recognized his ability to manage finances and even reform the inner court, and was beginning to be willing to give him military power.

Fucha Fuqing caught a glimpse of Hongli's smile, and a joyful expression immediately appeared on her face.

After all, Hongli's smile meant something good.

He and Hongli are now of one mind.

At this moment, Hongli pointed at Fucha Fuqing and instructed Li Yu, "Show the reward to my elder brother."

"Fourth Master, there's no need for that. How could this servant accept such a reward?"

Fucha Fuqing immediately knelt down and refused.

Hongli replied, "Although we are relatives, rules are rules."

Fucha Fuqing understood that Hongli was reminding him that he could not break the rules just because he now held military power and was his brother-in-law, and that even the rules in private were not allowed.

Fucha Fuqing kowtowed and thanked the emperor, saying, "This servant is ashamed to accept your kindness."

Hongli nodded in satisfaction, thinking to himself, "Although Fucha Fuqing has been staring at my bright yellow python robe since the beginning, he is a clear-headed and discerning person. He understands my unspoken meaning without me having to say much."

It truly deserves to be one of the "generous gifts" that his primary wife "accompanied" to her dowry.

Therefore, Hongli intentionally showed some intimacy with Fucha Fuqing, to express his satisfaction that Fucha Fuqing hadn't acted arrogantly because he had called him "elder brother," but had still referred to himself as a servant, and had even understood his meaning in time. So he smiled and said:
"My wife's belly is getting bigger and bigger, and she has difficulty walking. She rarely comes back to see my elder brother and uncle. Please understand."

"How could your servant and uncle dare to do such a thing? We only wish for the safety and well-being of the Princess Consort."

Fucha Fuqing hurriedly replied.

Hongli nodded and asked, "Today is Laba Festival. Brother, do you have time to come to the Prince's Mansion to try our Laba porridge and also to see the Princess Consort?"

"I dare not refuse Your Highness's hospitality, and I am deeply grateful."

Fucha Fuqing was overjoyed, as he had indeed not seen his younger sister and brother for a long time.

But he knew that Hongli was testing him, so he did not show any joy and continued to answer with even greater respect.

Seeing his respectful demeanor and lack of outward joy at the prospect of meeting his primary consort and Fu Heng, Hongli finally revealed his true thoughts: "Brother, would you be willing to gain experience in the army?"

Fucha Fuqing's eyes lit up immediately, and his chest rose and fell slightly.

Logically, all imperial bodyguards were appointed by the emperor himself, and a prince would not have the right to appoint them, otherwise it would be suspected of forming alliances with the emperor's close attendants. However, there are exceptions, namely, when the imperial bodyguard is a relative of the prince.

In the Qing Dynasty, it was not opposed for princes to take care of their relatives.

After all, when one person attains enlightenment, even their chickens and dogs benefit from it.

However, when a prince falls out of favor, his relatives are also implicated.

As the saying goes, "If one prospers, all prosper; if one suffers, all suffer."

I don't support nepotism, but you can't guarantee safety by having someone around you.

Of course, a wise prince wouldn't use just any relative; he would investigate them first.

The same goes for Hongli.

Fucha Fuqing dreamed of joining the army to gain experience and make meritorious contributions.

In fact, all the men in the Fucha family had this idea.

Because of a remark made by Emperor Kangxi to Ma Qi, the men of the Fucha family regarded it as a disgrace to their clan.

That is, "Hashtun was originally a person under the jurisdiction of Beile Dege of the Blue Banner. Ask him if there is a person in his clan who died in battle?"

These words were spoken by Emperor Kangxi in a moment of impulse in front of his ministers, but because he was the emperor, they were recorded in his daily records.

Therefore, if the Fucha family wants to wash away this mockery from the emperor, the only way is for one of their sons to die in battle.

The Fucha family members had been provoked by Ma Qina's words since childhood, which had long since instilled in each of them an obsession.

Therefore, when Fucha Fuqing heard that Hongli intended to send him to the army for training, his heart pounded, and he immediately kowtowed heavily: "This servant is willing! I am willing to die on the battlefield for the court!"

"Don't say that. A general's glory is not dying on the battlefield, but having his name engraved on a stone monument!"

After speaking, Hongli put his hands behind his back and left the Temple of the First Physician, shaking his head. He couldn't help but sigh that his brother-in-law was clearly deeply affected by Kangxi's words.

Next.

Hongli entered the palace first, and as was customary, he thanked Emperor Yongzheng for his favor. He also reported, as was customary, that he had completed the surrogate sacrifice to the late physician and ancestors.

After reporting, Hongli brought up the matter of Fucha Fuqing:
"Fucha Fuqing has always had the idea of ​​making meritorious contributions on the battlefield."

"Therefore, I would like to send him to the firearms battalion under Fu Peng's command for some training. I humbly request Father's permission."

Upon hearing this, Yongzheng did not immediately agree, but instead asked Su Peisheng, "Shouldn't the Laba porridge be distributed by now?"

According to custom, on the Laba Festival, the Laba porridge that has been cooked and offered to the gods should be distributed according to tradition.

That's why Emperor Yongzheng asked about Su Peisheng at this point.

Su Peisheng replied, "We await your instructions, Master."

Yongzheng then said, "Then distribute them according to precedent!"

"Whoo!"

Hongli was also entitled to a portion of Laba porridge as usual, but as a prince, he could only use a white-glazed blue-and-white bowl to serve it.

In the rigidly hierarchical Qing Dynasty, even drinking Laba porridge in the palace required adherence to the proper order of rank and status.

The emperor and empress dowager served it in a bright yellow glazed porcelain bowl, with a silver spoon.
The Empress and Imperial Concubines used "yellow-glazed green-painted porcelain bowls" and did not use silver spoons;

Princes and princesses used "white-glazed blue-and-white bowls"; they were not served with silver spoons.

Therefore, when he saw that the several bowls of Laba porridge that Su Peisheng brought over did not contain the type of bowls used for Laba porridge, he immediately glared at Su Peisheng and asked in a low voice, "Are you confused? Do you think I can use this bright yellow glaze and yellow glaze with green decoration?"

Everyone knows that Emperor Yongzheng was a notorious perfectionist; only he could break the rules, and no one else could.

Hongli would certainly not make such a mistake.

Su Peisheng didn't say much, just silently carried the tray, sweat starting to appear on his forehead.

Upon seeing this, Emperor Yongzheng said, "It was arranged by me. This year, you are on my behalf to offer sacrifices to the ancestral god of medicine, He. You may be granted special permission to use bright yellow glaze."

(End of this chapter)