This winter is particularly cold, especially in Shaanxi and Gansu.

In late autumn, heavy snow fell in Xi'an, and the temperature suddenly dropped, and there were white areas everywhere. The sudden heavy snow made the road difficult, and there were many people fleeing west, so it was particularly difficult to walk along the way.

Starting from Beijing City, we headed to Xi'an, and walked for more than two months. When the Qing court arrived in Xi'an, the entire team was only one-third of the original one.

Some of the remaining people dispersed after entering Shanxi, while others were unable to walk halfway and temporarily placed in the local area. As for some elderly and weak people, they fell down during such a long journey and never got up again.

No matter what, the Qing court finally arrived at Xi'an City, a thousand-year-old ancient capital. When the ceremonial war representing the emperor entered Xi'an, Yin Tai, the governor of Shaanxi and Gansu, led local civil and military officials to welcome the throne. After the eighth prince came forward to appease everyone, he entered the city and moved into the temporary palace.

Although he was fleeing along the way, the Qing court was still barely performing its functions as the central government. In any case, the Qing court still controls the territory of nearly ten provinces. From this point of view, the lean camel is bigger than a horse. However, since the so-called "Western hunt" of the Qing court, the prestige of the central government has been much weaker than before. In addition, the orders and information cannot be completed as soon as possible.

However, with the Qing court officially settled in Xi'an, the state of semi-paraly improved. The eighth prince held a court meeting on the first day after arriving in Xi'an with the order of the prince to supervise the country. The meeting clearly stated that the ministries could restore their functions in the shortest time, and at the same time, they issued central orders to the provinces to mobilize the army, stabilize the existing territory, and wait for an opportunity to counterattack.

"Crown Prince, Longkodo's memorial has arrived." After Geng E, the Minister of War, reinstated his post, the Eighth Prince gave him another position as the Minister of Study. For Geng E, the Eighth Prince was not only his benefactor, but also his mentor, and he worked hard to assist the Eighth Prince in military affairs.

The eighth prince borrowed the memorial and looked at it, frowned immediately. After a long time, he sighed and said, "I will write an order to Longkodo, just do as he wants."

"Crown Prince, but once you give up Hubei, Hunan and even Guangxi will be out of protection. Is this inappropriate?" Geng E had read the memorial, and he couldn't help but persuade him after hearing this arrangement of the Eighth Prince.

"It's too late." The Eighth Prince shook his head and said, "It's been half a month since the memorial was issued. I know my uncle's temper very well. Since he submitted this memorial, he probably has made arrangements. It's too late to let him defend Hubei again. I'm afraid he'd withdrawn as stated in the memorial."

Sighing, the Eighth Prince said again: "The so-called general is outside, and the king has no choice but to give him the order. Longkodo is not a reckless person, and he will not do this. Besides, he can give such a memorial, but in fact, it is not to ask the court's opinions, but to calm my heart."

"I understand, but the prince can see it thoroughly." Geng'er suddenly realized and nodded repeatedly.

"By the way, what's going on with the Thirteenth Prince? Is there a memorial coming?" The Eighth Prince put the memorial aside and asked.

"Return to the prince, the Thirteenth Prince is still gathering troops these days and is training troops at the same time. As for the memorials, they have not been sent recently."

The Eighth Prince was not surprised, but just thought for a while and said, "I issued an order to the 14th Prince of Shandong to control all the troops in Shandong, and at the same time I issued an order to the Admiral of Jiangbei Yue Zhongqi and General Jiaen Pingnan, so that the two troops would work together and not make any mistakes!"

As soon as this sentence was finished, the Eighth Prince reminded him again: "By the way, let me explain it clearly to the decree of the 14th Prince and Yue Zhongqi. Yue Zhongqi is the main general of the troops in Shandong and Jiangbei, and Yue Zhongqi is the deputy general of the 14th Prince. All military affairs are mainly for Yue Zhongqi!"

"This... is probably inappropriate?" Geng E hesitated: "After all, the Fourteenth Prince is the general king named by his master. Yue Zhongqi is now just the admiral of Jiangbei. Even if he is the General Pingnan..."

"There is nothing wrong." The Eighth Prince insisted on the railway line: "Although the Fourteenth Prince is good at soldiers, he is still far behind Yue Zhongqi. The Emperor once said that Yue Zhongqi is a talented general and has made great achievements in Shaanxi, Gansu, Sichuan and other places before, which is enough to prove his talent. Now the state is in danger, and it is time to use talents, so it is perfect to use him as the general. Besides, the Fourteenth Prince will not have any objections to this matter. Just tell him that this is what I mean."

"I understand..."

Before, the Thirteenth Prince and the Fourteenth Prince went out of Beijing to lead troops, and Kangxi deliberately appointed the two princes as kings and encouraged them. From the eyes of many people, the Fourteenth Prince was obviously valued by Kangxi, and he had the idea of ​​competing for success in his heart. This can be seen from the Fourteenth Prince to the time he received the imperial edict until he left the capital.

If this is not the case, with the relationship between the Eighth Prince and the Fourteenth Prince, why did the Eighth Prince not meet with each other? For this reason, even the Ninth Prince and the Tenth Prince had quite a complaint about the Fourteenth Prince. But no one knew that in fact, the Fourteenth Prince had never betrayed the Eighth Prince. You must know that he could go out of the capital to lead troops. The Eighth Prince had long known the thoughts of Kangxi.

The so-called "Knowing son is better than father" is the same. Before recommending the 14th Prince, the Eighth Prince expected Kangxi to do this. In order to successfully allow the 14th Prince to have the opportunity to go out to lead troops and help him control military power, the Eighth Prince had already discussed with the 14th Prince in private. After that, whether it was the eighth Prince's reaction or the attitude of the 14th Prince, it was just a scene that the two joined forces to act together.

This is also the reason why the Eighth Prince is very at ease with the Fourteenth Prince. As for Yue Zhongqi, the Eighth Prince is also very clear about this person's ability and talent. Now he has given him the title of General Pingnan. I think Yue Zhongqi will give up and work hard for him.

Besides, Yue Zhongqi is the main general in name, and the 14th Prince is the deputy general, but both Yue Zhongqi and the 14th Prince are smart people. With Yue Zhongqi's assistance, the 14th Prince can not only firmly grasp the troops in Shandong, but also directly take over the troops of Jiangbei Camp for his own use, and then accumulate strength to counterattack Beijing when the opportunity comes and recapture the capital.

As for the Thirteenth Prince, although the Eighth Prince knew that the Thirteenth Prince was not a member of him, it didn't matter. He now had the power of the central government. As long as the Thirteenth Prince obeyed the orders of the Central Government, he naturally had a way to let him do what he wanted. If the Thirteenth Prince could be honest and obedient and work hard for the court, as the crown prince, that is, the future emperor, he would naturally not treat this younger brother badly, but if he had other plans and was half-hearted, then the Eighth Prince could also directly issue an order to seize his military power and the throne.

Besides, the Eighth Prince still has a trump card that restricts the Thirteenth Prince, that is the Fourth Prince. Now, the Fourth Prince has been brought to Xi'an by him, and every move is under his control. I think the Thirteenth Prince will not abandon the Fourth Prince and try to make some trouble.

The Eighth Prince was not idle all the way from Beijing to Xi'an. Through the rights of the central government and the name of Kangxi, the Eighth Prince had basically obtained the approval of the governors from all over the country and completely grasped the power of the court.

"Crown Prince, I heard that Zhang Tingyu has fallen ill all the time, and he is very ill." Geng'er finished the imperial edict and asked the Eighth Prince to see it. After reading it, the Eighth Prince nodded and said it was fine, and then directly used the seal. After using it, Geng'er said hesitantly.

"Zhang Hengchen..." Hearing this name, the Eighth Prince sighed. Zhang Tingyu was the chief minister of Shangshu. This person's political affairs ability was the highest in the Qing court. However, when he fled to Beijing, the Eighth Prince put Zhang Tingyu under house arrest. After all, Zhang Tingyu was Kangxi's right-hand man, and was deeply trusted by Kangxi, and his prestige in the court was not low. In order to avoid the Eighth Prince's control of the center, temporary detention is the best way for such a person to be temporarily detained.

Along the way, Zhang Tingyu's treatment was not good. In addition, he was a civil servant and weak, so he finally got a high fever when he arrived in Xi'an. Now he is placed in one place. Originally, the Eighth Prince planned to wait until the court was settled before slowly solving Zhang Tingyu's affairs. The Eighth Prince was still very concerned about such talents. If Zhang Tingyu could defect to him, it would be a great thing for the Eighth Prince.

"Have you called the Imperial Doctor?" asked the Eighth Prince.

"When I go back to the prince, Zhang Tingyu is now a criminal official, so how could he call an imperial physician? He just found a doctor in the city and took a look and prescribed a few doses of medicine." Geng E said with a sad face. Although he was in a different position from Zhang Tingyu, the two had a good personal relationship. This is also the reason why Geng E took the risk to talk about Zhang Tingyu in front of the Eighth Prince.

The eighth prince's expression was fixed and he immediately said, "Nothing! When did Zhang Tingyu become a criminal official? Isn't he still the position of chief minister in the study? It's just that Zhang Tingyu is not healthy and has been recuperating for the time being. The dog slaves below are simply bold and dare to act so recklessly?"

"What the prince said is that these dog slaves deserve to die! It's so inappropriate!" Geng E was immediately delighted and hurriedly followed the eighth prince's words.

"I sent an order to the Imperial Hospital and asked the Imperial Hospital to send people there immediately. In addition, I remember that I brought a lot of herbs during the Western Shou. You asked the Imperial Hospital to pick up and choose a good old ginseng plant with you..."

"He Zhang Hengchen must be grateful to the prince's kindness. I am here to thank Zhang Hengchen for his kindness..." Geng'er was overjoyed and quickly knelt down and kowtowed with his horse's sleeves.

"Get up." The eighth prince helped him up and sighed, "This is mine. I have been busy with official duties and I have neglected this matter. Thank you for reminding me. This is how early it is. Take me to visit him. How about it?"
Chapter completed!