dognovel Chapter 343: Shunzhi Empress Xiaohui Qiqige 76
Chapter 343: Shunzhi Empress Xiaohui Qiqige 76
Xue Li looked neither sad nor happy and ignored him.
Shunzhi couldn't help laughing. This queen showed her emotions on her face!
It was rare that she gave him such a smart and clever son.
But, the next generation...
"Mother, Queen, my son has something to say to Jingrong!"
Shunzhi spoke without paying attention to the Empress Dowager's reaction.
The Queen Mother paused, then stood up and left.
"Jingrong. Put on a mask! He just recovered from a serious illness, and I'm afraid he might get smallpox!"
Xue Li put a new mask on the little guy, said something to Shunzhi, then turned and left.
Shunzhi stared at her departing back without saying anything.
But after they went out, they saw the ministers rushing over.
The Queen Mother and Xue Li drank tea quietly.
When several ministers saw the two most noble women in the Qing Dynasty react in this way, they understood what was going on.
But Shunzhi inside started chatting with Jingrong.
"Why are you interested in the West at such a young age?"
“All under heaven belongs to the king; all within the four seas are the king’s subjects.” Jingrong couldn’t help but be fascinated when he thought of the world map his mother showed him.
Such a large piece of land is indispensable for management, communication, military and productivity.
"Do you want to be emperor?" Shunzhi seemed to see a wise and ambitious emperor rising up at this moment, and couldn't help asking again.
"Of course!" Jingrong thought of his past and present life at this moment. How could he give up the throne to someone else when he had such an opportunity?
"You seem to be very close to the Han people?" Shunzhi said, narrowing his eyes.
"No, no matter if they are Manchus or Han Chinese, they are all my son's future subjects. Working in isolation is not a long-term solution!"
Jingrong said it with certainty.
Shunzhi was somewhat surprised and somewhat relieved.
The fact that such a young child has such insights is enough to put him at ease.
"I'm sorry, Father Huang... I'm tired of being constrained, and I wanted to wait until you were older."
Shunzhi swallowed those words again.
After all, he didn't want to admit that he was wrong.
Let him tell his son in front of him that he had given up on him without hesitation?
He couldn't say it.
"My son is not afraid, because they are the cornerstones of his progress." Jingrong thought of his weapons and cannons, as well as the extraordinary power displayed by the foreigners.
He knew that every race has its own culture.
What he needs to do is to annex, absorb and learn.
"You are good in every way, but Jingrong, do you know why I don't like your mother?"
This was the first time Shunzhi spoke frankly.
What Jingrong instinctively thought of was: My mother doesn’t like you yet!
"Because the emperor has poor vision!" Jingrong looked at him and said this.
Shunzhi stared at Haodaer in amazement. He was stunned for a long time before he smiled.
"My eyesight is bad?"
"My son understands, Father. You don't have to worry!" Jing Rong's eyes turned cold when he thought of that troublemaker.
Shunzhi was just about to say something when he saw his son's reaction.
Thinking of Dong E and Qin!
I was speechless for a moment!
Yes, no matter how vicious the queen is, she is still a strong mother!
After a while, Shunzhi spoke listlessly: "No matter what, remember that the next generation of emperors cannot be of Mongolian descent! People are never satisfied, otherwise, the throne of our Aisin-Gioro family will change hands!"
"Yes, my mother also mentioned it. She said that if close relatives marry, the children will be more likely to get sick or deformed! My son plans to prohibit close relatives from marrying among his subjects in the future."
When Jingrong said this, Shunzhi was a little bit unbelievable.
At this moment, he was a little jealous of his son.
Intelligent, courageous, resolute and stable in temperament.
Not to mention these, he was extremely envious of the queen's indifference and open-mindedness.
So, why can't his mother understand what the queen can understand?
You have to force him to do something he doesn't want to do!
The mother and son almost got separated!
Shunzhi closed his eyes and said, "Let them in!"
After a while, everyone came in one after another.
Shunzhi looked at them one by one and saw the queen feeding Jingrong health-preserving pills.
Suddenly I felt calm!
After all, his mood at that time was complicated.
He was unable to endure at such a young age, and his unwillingness and fear made him instantly see everyone as an executioner who coveted his throne.
As for the Queen Mother and the Empress?
He didn't dare to think about it too much and he didn't have time to think about it.
If the throne really fell into the hands of a side branch, he would really have no face to face the emperor.
Shunzhi suddenly stood up and the secret guard brought him a bowl of medicine.
Shunzhi walked slowly to the desk on the side and wrote:
[Blessed by heaven, the emperor issued an edict:
Since I ascended the throne, I have been diligent in government affairs, working day and night without slacking off. However, the mandate of heaven is not eternal. Recently, my health has been deteriorating. I am worried that I will not be able to govern the country for long. Considering the importance of the country and the hopes of the people, I have decided to follow the ancient system and appoint a crown prince in advance to inherit the throne and stabilize the country.
My son Jingrong is resolute, intelligent, studious, and worthy of a great ruler. From today on, he will inherit the throne.
I know that the new emperor has just ascended the throne and still needs experience and assistance. For this reason, I have appointed Sony, Suksaha, Ebilun, and Aobai as regents. I hope that after the new emperor ascends the throne, you will do your best to assist the new emperor and work together on state affairs to ensure that our Qing Dynasty will be forever stable and the people will live and work in peace and contentment.
The regents should be impartial, loyal to the new monarch, and perform their duties conscientiously without any slackness. Whenever there are major national affairs, they must discuss and make decisions with the new monarch to ensure that government orders are implemented smoothly and the country prospers.
Although I am not in good health, my heart is with the world. I hope that the new emperor and the nobles will work together to create a prosperous Qing Dynasty. I will also die with a smile on my face in my grave.
This decree shall take effect from the date of its promulgation and shall be announced to the whole world so that everyone will know it.
Admire this!
July 20, the 16th year of Shunzhi
Shunzhi was enthroned
Oboi on the side took the imperial edict, and everyone knelt down to listen to it.
The four regent ministers took the imperial edict, looked at it, and began to discuss the new emperor's enthronement.
Just as Xue Li was about to leave, Shunzhi stopped her.
The Queen Mother took Jingrong away.
Xueli cursed and sat down.
"Queen, you are so bold!" Shunzhi was very calm at this moment.
"Oh? Isn't this the confidence you gave me?" Xue Li was about to say, "After all, I am the queen," but she was afraid that her grandson would play a trick on her at the last minute, so she swallowed her words.
"Oh! Do you blame me?" Shunzhi curled his lips.
"What do you think?"
"You are seriously ill, right? You cheated others and now you ask them if they are happy or not?"
Xue Li felt that her stay here was completely unnecessary and couldn't help but yawn.
"Actually, I am somewhat fond of you!" Shunzhi was silent for a long while before speaking.
"..." Xue Li said nothing and looked at him with disgust.
"Do you believe this yourself?"
Shunzhi was at a standstill again.
"If it weren't for some affection, I would have punished you for lynching the concubines!"
"Then, may I thank Your Majesty for his consideration?" Xue Li asked tentatively.
"If I could do it again, I would turn her into a human pig and send it to you!"