NFBE Chapter 281: Candidates Selected
Chapter 281: Candidates Selected
Chapter 281: Candidates Selected
Now that she had decided to do it, she had to act immediately! Without hesitation, Buerhe launched into a series of plans. She sat at her desk, intently writing letters to the princesses. Her brushstrokes were light and fluent, each word revealing a warmth and care. Meanwhile, in the days that followed, she also met with her sisters-in-law to discuss how to subtly influence traditional Manchu thought and encourage Han-Manchu marriages.
Of course, Buerhe dared not neglect Yuanshou's lifelong event. She set aside an entire day to personally take Yuanshou to the Hantuo Temple on the outskirts of the capital to burn incense and pray for blessings. The temple was serene and solemn, its incense overflowing, as if imbued with an aura of boundless auspiciousness. It was through this rare opportunity that Buerhe skillfully arranged a meeting between Yuanshou and Niuhulu, allowing the two young men to get to know each other closely.
It must be said that Niuhulu possessed extraordinary charm and wisdom. Initially, Yuanshou might have been merely nonchalant about her, but as time passed, his affection for her deepened. He gradually realized that Niuhulu was the perfect match for his wife. Her demeanor, talent, and character were all perfectly suited to Yuanshou's needs. This, of course, was inseparable from Buerhe's meticulous selection. Seeing Yuanshou's satisfaction, Buerhe felt filled with joy and pride.
Not only did Yuanshou himself rave about Nianhulu, but even Kejing, far away from home, wrote to express his great satisfaction with his future daughter-in-law. This happy situation undoubtedly encouraged Buerhe and ignited a deeper fighting spirit within her. She firmly believed that if Yuanshou's marriage could be handled so smoothly and successfully, she would surely be able to handle Hongye's affairs even better.
As time passed, the relationship between Yuanshou and Nianhulu grew stronger, and their relationship became increasingly harmonious. Just then, Yinreng decisively issued an imperial decree granting their marriage. However, for Yaliqi, still trapped in Prince Yong's mansion, this was a bolt from the blue. Despite her resentment, she could only reluctantly accept her fate. After all, the emperor's orders were undeniable!
In October, good news arrived from the Baiyue region. Prince Chun had swiftly wiped out the region and relocated all remaining inhabitants south to the Nanyang Sea, replenishing the local population. At the same time, the Nanyang Fleet officially began stationing troops there. From now on, no matter if it was John Bull, Italy, or any other foreign power, anyone who dared to enter the Qing from the south would be killed without mercy.
In November, Prince Zhi of Xinjiang also began his return journey. Although there was still some unrest in the region, the problem was no longer serious. A new army could be left to defend it, and the rest could be withdrawn. Along the way, Yinzhen also chatted with the two Khojas in Tibet to ensure that they would not dare to rebel in the future.
After hearing the two exciting news, Yinreng and Hongye began to find ways to help the talented and beautiful young lady of the Zhang family ascend to the throne of the Crown Princess.
After several months of in-depth investigation, not only did Buerhe love and praise this young lady from the Zhang family, but even Yinreng himself could not find any fault with her.
Throughout the planning process, Buer and the powerful "women's army" behind him, composed of many women, showed their talents and made full use of their intelligence. This performance made Yinreng look at him with new eyes and realize the huge power behind his queen.
Yinreng was incredibly lucky; all of his children were born to Buerhe. Furthermore, Yinreng wasn't the type to be suspicious, constantly worrying about his throne. Otherwise, any other emperor would have been constantly worried about whether they could sit securely on the throne.
Getting back to the point, the first and foremost plan of this plan is to properly resolve the marriage issues of those unmarried older men in the royal family.
After all, no matter what, they are all descendants of the noble Aisin-Gioro clan! As long as they are slightly more capable, Yinreng is quite generous and generously bestows the title of Zhenguogong without hesitation; what's more, some are directly conferred with the prestigious title of Beizi.
In this way, these royal children can marry many famous ladies in the capital, thus successfully absorbing some of the aristocratic daughters who are waiting to be married in the capital.
Next up were the talented young men who had just returned from the battlefields. Each of them was filled with high spirits and talent, boasting a promising future with no limits! Furthermore, these young men were among the best of the younger generation, possessing top-notch skills in both martial arts and strategic planning. Naturally, their excellence attracted the attention of many.
As a result, many powerful families betrothed their daughters to them, thus facilitating a number of marriages. However, even so, there were still a small number of daughters who were still unmarried.
As for the final trick, the court began to vigorously promote the concept of "Manchu and Han are one family"! Whether in public or in private, it intentionally or unintentionally revealed the emperor's desire to see the Manchu and Han people as close as one family, and also demonstrated the royal family's firm determination to lead by example.
As for Emperor Yinreng, no one in the court dared to provoke or try to control him easily! Back then, he was able to ascend to the throne smoothly, not relying on the support of these ministers in the court.
During his struggle for the throne, it was the Han officials who truly stood up to speak for him and support him, advocating the system of primogeniture. Now, the emperor is willing to support those Han officials who once spoke for him. Even if some Manchu officials are dissatisfied or hold opposing views, they are struggling to find a suitable reason to oppose them!
However, if the scope is expanded to include the purely Han Chinese in the south, the old foxes in the court will obviously prefer to choose Han officials who have been rooted in the capital for decades. After all, these Han officials are more familiar with the situation in the capital and the internal affairs of the court, and their network of relationships is also intricate, which will make communication on some matters in the future smoother.
The candidates chosen by the court officials for marriage included several prominent families, including the Chen, Zhang, Yu, and Yao families. After comparing the ladies from these families, they found that the most suitable candidates were the daughters of the Zhang and Chen families.
The Chen family's daughter was the youngest legitimate daughter, doted on since childhood and full of innocence; the Zhang family's daughter was the eldest legitimate daughter, dignified and generous, with an outstanding temperament. Without anyone needing to point it out, almost everyone tacitly preferred the Zhang family's eldest legitimate daughter.
Because people with prominent family backgrounds like them are well aware of the important position and responsibilities of the eldest daughter and son in the family, and they also understand that the family will devote a lot of resources to carefully nurture them.
It is no exaggeration to say that other children in the family may only need a little training, but the eldest son is the backbone of the entire family and will have to shoulder the important mission of supporting the family and bringing honor to the ancestors in the future.
By the same token, the eldest daughter is the face of the family and usually marries into a wealthy noble family of comparable strength to her family and becomes the mistress of the house, shouldering the arduous tasks of expanding the family line, passing on the family line, expanding social relationships, and educating future generations.
In comparison, although the youngest daughter of the Chen family is beautiful and charming, and has a playful and lovely personality, she is probably still unable to take on the important task of being the Crown Princess or even the future mother of the country.
Just like that, after months of fierce competition and repeated weighing, the dust finally settled. The girl from the Zhang family successfully stood out and became the Crown Princess, and from then on began a new chapter in her glorious life.