Save the Bachelor of Heaven

Xiang Nan's personal expedition to annihilate the Dzungar Khanate was an unparalleled military exploit and was considered outstanding among the emperors of the past dynasties.

In addition to giving great rewards to the generals who accompanied the army on the expedition, he also prepared a good reward in the harem.

He sent troops to Zhungeer in the tenth year of Qianlong's reign, and when he came back, it was already the eleventh year of Qianlong's reign. The concubines in the harem had not been nourished by rain and dew for a whole year, so life was naturally miserable, so they should be rewarded well.

Queen Langhua's status was already very high and she could no longer be promoted, so Xiang Nan rewarded Fu Heng heavily, promoted him to Minister of Household Affairs, and granted him the title of Taibao.

At the age of twenty-four, he is also the Minister of Household Affairs, the Minister of Military Aircraft, and the Taibao, which is really an unprecedented favor. Langya was naturally very happy.

The noble concubine Ruyi was promoted to the imperial concubine, the Zhe concubine Zhu Ying was promoted to the concubine Zhe, the concubines Yu Hailan, Wan concubine Wanyin, and Shu concubine Yihuan were promoted to the concubine position. The noble concubine Gao Xiyue was restored to the concubine Hui, the pure noble concubine. Su Luyun was promoted to the concubine position, Shen Wenqing, Guarjia and Yingli were promoted from Chang Zai to nobles, and they agreed to congratulate Yuhan on his promotion to Chang Zai.

As for Jiaguiren Jin Yuyan, since she fell out of favor in the fifth year of Qianlong's reign, she had lived until the tenth year of Qianlong's reign, and she still had no intention of dying.

This is true to the saying, good people don't live long, and disasters last for thousands of years.

Xiang Nan rewarded the Sixth Palace this time, but she was not included in it, and she had no intention of regaining his favor.

A woman with a vicious heart like her would harm others if she got the chance, so Xiang Nan was not prepared to give her a chance.

It was his special grace to allow her to survive in the palace, and it was also the example Xiang Nan set for the harem.

Whoever dares to think about murdering the emperor's heir and causing trouble in the future, this Jiagui man is the best example.

In addition, the moon and silver moon patterns of the concubines and concubines of Shoukang Palace have been added. The whole palace was delighted with the decree.

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"I have looked at the affairs that Yong Huang has participated in over the past year. They are well organized and fair. The child is quite capable." Xiang Nan said to Lang Hua, "The queen still has a good way of educating her son."

After returning to Beijing, he reviewed the political affairs handled by Zhang Tingyu, Yonghuang, Liu Tongxun, Fu Heng and others this year. To be honest, I'm not particularly satisfied.

First, the results are mediocre. Projects such as foreign trade, science and technology, farmland, and water conservancy have not made decent progress, and there are even signs of regression;

Second, the crackdown on corrupt officials and malpractice for personal gain is not strong enough. The annual income of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Revenue has even shown signs of decline, and corruption has resurfaced.

All these made Xiang Nan very dissatisfied, and ultimately, it was because Yong Huang, as the prince of the supervising country, lacked ability, had mediocre knowledge, and lacked courage.

It's just that it's hard for Xiang Nan to scold him now. After all, everyone has a growth process. Xiang Nan hopes that he will grow up and become sensible, and that he may change his mind after going through hardships and seeing the world.

Of course, Xiang Nan also knew that Yonghuang could not take over his throne. Don't say that it's not a big deal if you live to be 100 years old. Even Qianlong himself lived to be 89 years old, making him the longest-lived emperor in history.

Yong Huang was only seventeen years younger than Xiang Nan. When Xiang Nan died, he was already seventy-two years old. Since ancient times, no one has ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor at the age of seventy-two.

What's more, ancient medical technology was limited, and it was already difficult to live to seventy years old, so Xiang Nan couldn't bear to criticize Yong Huang harshly. Although his ability is insufficient, his knowledge is mediocre, and his courage is not enough, he can barely be a conservative king, which is considered good.

"Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty." Lang Hua was very happy after hearing this. "As the eldest son, Yong Huang should naturally share the Emperor's worries. My concubine has also been teaching him to do things well and live up to the Emperor's expectations of him."

"Yes." Xiang Nan nodded, "Speaking of which, Yong Huang is also sixteen years old. I am planning to marry him and ennoble him in the next two years. Please help me pay attention to see which family has the princess. Excellent, I will point him to Yonghuang as a blessing in the future."

"I would like to thank you, Your Majesty." Lang Hua was very happy when she heard this.

After the son divides the palace, he will move out of the palace. Although the separation of mother and son would inevitably make her sad. But this is also for the sake of his son's future.

After all, only by ennobling a branch house can it be possible to inherit the unification in the future. Just like Xiang Nan was the first to be crowned king by Emperor Yongzheng and was also chosen as his successor.

Therefore, if Yonghuang could also be granted a title, it would mean that his succession to the throne would be more likely to be stable in the future. She was naturally very happy for her son.

"Your Majesty, there has been no new addition to the harem for six years. Why don't we choose again this year?" Lang Hua asked again.

Since the first show was held in the fifth year of Qianlong's reign, no new person has entered the palace for six years. Moreover, except for Yi Huan and Shen Wenqing who gave birth to princes and princesses, no children were born in the palace for a long time.

"Since the Queen proposed it, let the Ministry of Internal Affairs handle it." Xiang Nan nodded.

Lang Hua, Ru Yi, Zhu Ying, Wanyin and other concubines have been with him for more than ten years, and now they are all three of Zhang's. Although it has been properly maintained and its charm is still there, it has to be said that it is a bit old and it is time for some new blood.

In addition, Xiang Nan happened to destroy the Dzungar Khanate and made unparalleled military exploits. A talent show should also be held to let the Eight Banners share their gratitude.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Lang Hua nodded.

"Since I have abolished the regulations prohibiting intermarriage between Manchus and Han people in the ninth year, we will also bring Han women to this draft." Xiang Nan added, "In this way, Han officials who are above the level of intellectuals and guerrillas can also Send the female relatives of the appropriate age at home to the draft."

In the early days of the Qing Dynasty, there were actually no regulations prohibiting intermarriage between Manchus and Han people. In order to win over the Han people, Nurhachi, Huang Taiji, Shunzhi, etc. not only married Han women themselves, but also actively issued decrees to encourage Manchu-Han marriages.

For example, in the fifth year of Shunzhi's reign, an edict was issued, "Today, all the officials and people of the Manchu and Han Dynasties are my ministers. If I want them to live in harmony with each other, it is better not to get them into marriage. From now on, if the officials and people of the Manchu and Han Dynasties want to marry well, please listen to me."

During the Kangxi period, because the world was settled, there was no need to win over the Han people, but to suppress and control the Han people, so intermarriage between Manchus and Han people was banned.

Of course, the main thing was that Manchu women were prohibited from marrying Han people. As for Manchu men marrying Han women, the rules were not very strict, and concubines were common.

Emperors such as Kangxi, Yongzheng, and Qianlong also took Han women as concubines. For example, Zhen Huan, An Lingrong, Nian Shilan, Gao Xiyue, Chen Wanyin, Su Lujun, etc. are all Han people, but their identities are Han military flags or coats.

Xiang Nan issued a decree in the ninth year of Qianlong's reign to abolish the ban on intermarriage between Manchus and Han Dynasties, and all Manchu women who were not selected were free to marry. Therefore, he is also planning to select more Han women in this draft.

After all, there are only a few thousand Eight Banners showgirls, and their appearance is limited. In comparison, the number of men and women of the right age ranges from a million to a million.

Moreover, in order to be selected, those Han officials would definitely search for beautiful women from all over the world to please him. Just wait and see, there will definitely be a lot of beauties coming to your door. I just hope that I won’t be dazzled by the time.

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