[Qing Dynasty] Friends always come to chat with me in the middle of the night

Chapter 86

Wei Tong rushed to the East Palace in a hurry, and arrived at the East Palace at the last moment. This was the third time Wei Tong came to teach the prince.The prince was standing in the courtyard and shooting at this time, and his posture had improved a lot compared to what Wei Tong saw twenty years ago.At the same time, Wei Tong also heard the prince's cold voice, "Teacher Wei, you are late."

Compared with the usual time, Wei Tong was indeed a lot late.

Wei Tong first apologized, but just after he finished speaking, he straightened his face before the prince had time to say anything, "His Royal Highness, how is the seed entrusted to you by the humble post [-] years ago?" Obviously Wei Tong is now He was asking about His Royal Highness's homework after class.The prince's face was a bit ugly, he turned his head and followed the eunuch behind him to give some instructions, and soon someone brought up a familiar flower pot.

Wei Tong noticed that the eunuch named Zhang Chun behind the prince had disappeared, and now there was a strange face behind the prince.He is white and clean, and looks very gentle.Wei Tong suddenly thought of the conflicts between Kangxi and the prince in history, but at this moment, the matter in front of him was more important. He looked at the little Miao Miao who was in the pot and hadn't spoken yet, but the prince's face had already revealed Feeling nervous.

After thinking about it for a while, Wei Tong knew the reason for the prince's behavior.

The prince's intelligence is well known and heard by everyone. He has a good talent in both civil and martial arts.Not to mention that Kangxi had taught him for several years, and he paid the most attention to the prince, so he was naturally proud.But obviously Wei Tong's homework was too unexpected for him. With his natural pride, he naturally disdains to hire someone to replace him, but if so, it would be too ugly to hand over such an homework.

Of course, regarding Wei Tong, the prince naturally gritted his teeth, thinking that Taifu Wei was playing tricks on him.Who would dare to do such an act so boldly!If it wasn't for Wei Tong's increasing popularity lately... He subconsciously fumbled twice for the whip that was just attached to his waist.Wei Tong is well aware of the prince's little tricks, even though he will be an indispensable figure in Jiulong's succession in the future, but now he is only an eight-year-old child, and the cover-up in front of Wei Tong's eyes seems a bit clumsy.

Wei Tong picked up the flower pot and took a closer look.Only one seedling grew out of the pot, and when Wei Tong first sowed four or five seeds, the survival rate was obviously extremely low.

He looked at the prince with a flower pot and said with a smile, "Your Highness, do you know what this is?"

The crown prince has obviously found someone to understand, and immediately said: "The ancients said: "Song, Lingdong withers late, it is common at four o'clock, and there are pine trees, so it is called "Song", and today it is called cabbage." Wei Tong nodded, and said: "Since this is the case, His Royal Highness should have known about the growth cycle of this cabbage." Cabbage usually grows seedlings in four to five days, and four or five leaves in about fifteen days. a good thing.

The prince pursed his lips tightly and did not speak.

"It seems that the prince didn't finish this homework well." Wei Tong put down the flower pot and said slowly.When the Taifu was teaching, the prince would not be accompanied by many people. Originally, there were haha ​​beads, but Kangxi had already issued an order. When Wei Tong was teaching, even the haha ​​beads were not allowed to come near.Now there is only the eunuch who took Zhang Chun's place standing on the edge of the courtyard.Even so, the prince still felt humiliated as if he had been slapped in public in an instant.

"Teacher Wei, all I have learned is the words of a sage and the strategy of governing the country. The emperor sent you to teach Gu, but not to teach Gu how to grow vegetables. I don't need to learn such things!" The prince retorted, although his face Barbed, but still in control of the mood.

This was the first time he had tasted such a deflated feeling.When he was taught by the Tai Tuo for the first time, Kangxi even made several Tai Tuo face for him. From then on, he knew that he was the most valued son of his father.But in front of Wei Taifu, Yinfeng vaguely knew that he would not be moved in the slightest by this.And Kangxi's connivance to Wei Tong also made the prince restrained and dared not do anything.

"The original intention of the humble post is not to let the prince learn how to grow vegetables. Everyone has his own destiny, and the humble post will not put the cart before the horse. However, the humble post has heard that the prince is not tired of fine food, not tired of fine food, and has a good appetite , There is often a move to replace the imperial cook." Wei Tong said with his hands behind his back.This habit of the prince has only been formed in the past six months, and the requirements for food are getting higher and higher. The royal chef who is in charge of the prince's meals has been frightened in the past six months.

"What does this have to do with this matter?" The prince has noticed that Wei Tong seems to be pointing, but he is not sure what he wants to say.

"The prince has personally experienced the pain of planting today. Do you have a trace of guilt for the food you wasted?" When Wei Tong's words came out, the eunuch not far away was dumbfounded, and he dared to say it!But Wei Tong had already continued, "In the eyes of the prince, I'm afraid it's just a trivial matter, and it's nothing to worry about. But does your highness know how many droughts occurred between the 13th year of Kangxi and the 20th year of Kangxi?"

"24 times."

"And how many places are involved in these 24 times?"

"Nearly [-] provinces and counties."

Wei Tong asked and answered by himself.

"The white cabbage you planted is just the simplest and easiest to grow among the crops. You should know the hardships in the two decades. Then, those farmers who rely on the sky and luck, in the How difficult it is to be in such a calamity. And you are born noble, and your status is different, so what you get is naturally different. However, the people of the royal family, not to mention the noble deed of saving the common people, it is not difficult to just restrain yourself. "

It is not a bad thing for the prince to enjoy, he has such capital and background, it is a foolish thing to stop him.

But enjoyment does not mean indulgence.

Three days ago, I heard that the prince had whipped a servant who violated the palace rules. Ten days ago, I heard that the prince had punished an imperial doctor.Although they are all trivial things, this is already a bad sign.He doesn't care whether the prince will be the king or the fourth elder brother will be the king in the future, but now that the prince is in his hands, he doesn't want a candidate for the emperor to be essentially indifferent to the people at the bottom.To say a few more words, it's just that he gave himself a small benefit.

Yinfeng didn't expect Wei Tong to be so direct, which made him a little bit overwhelmed when he was used to beating around the bush.

But in the past [-] days, he was really troubled by this vegetable growing thing.On the day he went back, Zhang Chun suggested that he find a gardener or transfer someone from the imperial dining room to take care of it, but how could Yinfeng tolerate him running away halfway, anyway, this was the request of the Taifu. Doesn't the emperor know?He didn't allow himself to make such a mistake.I flipped through the books by myself, and watered them myself, but when it was time for germination, there was no response.After searching a lot of information, he realized that it was too much watering.He changed the soil without hesitation, but at this time there were only two seeds left.The prince gritted his teeth and refused to admit defeat. He didn't believe that he couldn't even grow a vegetable. After tossing for a long time, the pot sprouted tremblingly.

He would not admit that when he saw the germination, he was secretly happy for a moment.

Putting oneself and others into consideration, plus what Wei Tong said just now, Yinfeng probably guessed what Wei Tong's original intention was.He raised the corner of his mouth and looked directly at Wei Tong: "Teacher Wei, this should not be the scope of your teaching." In the words just now, he realized that talking to Wei Tong can be straightforward to a certain extent , No matter how many small tricks you make, not only will you be seen through long ago, but it will also be meaningless.

"So, hasn't the prince ever thought about why a humble job would become the prince's tutor?" Wei Tong chuckled lightly, like a naughty child, with smiles on the corners of his eyes and brows.

Of course the crown prince has thought about this question. How could he not know about such an obvious overshoot, such an obvious mistake?Nai He simply had no way to start.The people around Kangxi didn't reveal any news, all he could know was the news from Suo'etu.He naturally knows how much his father attaches importance to Wei Tong, but this is not a reason.After all, Kangxi valued more than one courtier, but he had never gone beyond the distance, and he specifically asked him to go to class alone.

"Gu really doesn't know."

"His Royal Highness will know about it in the future." Wei Tong let go of these words with hatred, turned around and took Wei Tong to the garden where he took His Royal Highness a few days ago. The vegetable field has long grown vigorously and took shape. His appearance is much more energetic than the basin Wei Tong is holding in his hand.No matter how embarrassing the prince was, he was never more hit than when he saw it on the spot.

Wei Tong moved the tree out of the flower pot and planted it in the vegetable field. After finishing, he stood up, wiped his fingers with a cloth placed beside him, and said gently: "Tang Minghuang once said: Water can carry a boat." It can also overturn the boat. Even if the foundation of the land we are stepping on is solid, no one can shake it. If the superiors don’t care about the people’s hearts at all, what will happen in ten years, 20 years, or 30 years? The change of dynasties is a normal thing , isn’t it possible for me to go to Batulu to overthrow the rule of the previous dynasty, so how can your Highness be sure that our dynasty will be able to prosper from generation to generation?”

"Bold!" The crown prince couldn't help scolding, and said angrily: "Wei Taifu's words are words of condemnation! How dare you talk about the imperial court so presumptuously!"

Wei Tong glanced at the waiter who was still guarding outside the door and couldn't hear the words of the two, and then looked at Yinfeng who was still angry.He said indifferently: "Then, can His Highness tell Beizhi, which sentence Baizhi said is wrong? If His Highness points it out, Xiaozhi will definitely do what His Highness wishes, and immediately plead guilty with the emperor."

The prince just opened his mouth, but closed it again bitterly.The most annoying thing about Wei Tong is that even though he has a lot of knowledge to argue, he feels unable to speak before he has spoken.In his half-smile, I always feel that he is still a powerless child.

"His Royal Highness has nothing to say, that's because the humble official is just speaking plainly. The humble official has always been straightforward. Since he bears the name of Tai Tuo, he doesn't want to go around and make me wait for the two of us to talk around the bush. The humble official only asks His Highness, On February [-], the emperor personally plowed the land and loosened the soil. First, the silkworm ceremony and the empress led people to sacrifice. Why do scholars, farmers, and businessmen live in the second place? Why are land mergers restricted? Is your highness really clear about the meaning behind this? Or is it clear, But do you take it to heart?"

"It is understandable for officials to represent their own rights and interests, but the emperor cannot."

Wei Tong only talked about this, so he didn't plan to say any more.If you go too far, you still need to restrain yourself in front of the prince, not to mention whether the prince really listens to it or not.If the prince really didn't care, Wei Tong didn't plan to hit the stone with an egg. Behind the prince was the biggest relative of the emperor, and Suo'etu himself didn't like Wei Tong even more.With the most unique resources, the prince does have the capital to act recklessly.

"Let's end today's lecture, Your Highness, please go back." Wei Tong didn't plan to say too much today, if the prince didn't touch him, he planned to be a martial arts master honestly in the days to come. It's just a day, and Kangxi never troubled him because of this.

The prince watched in silence as Wei Tong squatted down again to look at the vegetable field, carefully handling something beside him.This vegetable field was applied by Wei Tong. It was originally intended to be a test site for the introduction of other foreign items from various countries in the sea. Because of the teaching of the prince, Wei Tong first moved it here to grow vegetables. It is growing very well now. Yes, by the way, Wei Tong also experienced himself.

"Why is the grand master late today?" Wei Tong heard the prince's voice behind him, and replied casually: "There are people welcoming relatives on the usual road. Of course, the once-in-a-lifetime happy event cannot be disturbed casually. Taking another road, someone was caught The lunatic trampled on his horse, and I asked the coachman to take him to the hospital. I am not very skilled at driving, so it was too late." Chen Su should be blamed, he was not allowed to try driving, and now this skill has not been used. Bright.

"They are just ordinary people. You are the Taifu, why are you here?" The prince was a little shocked, even a little bit stuck, he didn't expect Wei Tong to drive here by himself.Wei Tong usually rides a horse, but today his mount is not feeling well, so Wei Tong asked someone to drive.

"The humble official has hands and feet, why can't he drive his own car? They are indeed ordinary people, but he can live for hundreds of years in this life, can the humble official live decades longer than him? What's the matter? What's the difference?"

The prince knew that Wei Tong was actually debating, but he suddenly understood what Wei Tong was talking about.

He stood behind Wei Tong and watched him for half an hour.Wei Tong let him watch until the vegetable field was re-served. Although there was a special person in charge, Wei Tong would still come over occasionally.

"Teacher, I'm leaving alone." When Wei Tong finished the last work, the prince's voice came from behind.Wei Tong waved his hand, and when he was about to return the gift, he heard the prince say again: "However, when the grand master returns, he can drink the calming soup, just to get rid of the anger."

Wei Tong raised his head, and the prince had already led his people away.He shook his head helplessly, stretched out his hand and rubbed his temples, the prince is indeed a smart person.He believed in his cover-up, but the prince still saw it.

He is not in a good mood.