Reborn in the last years of Kangxi

Chapter 1062 "Apologizing" (seeking a guaranteed monthly ticket)
Although Cao Yong is still in the northwest, his status is completely different from the past.

As the Minister of Supervision, Food and Salary, he is eligible to attend the military meeting of the Northwest Army, and he is not under Nian Gengyao's command.

When the fourteenth elder brother was the general, he was the son of Kangxi, and he only had the command of half of the army, and the other half was scattered in the hands of Naersu and other clans.Food, grass, soldiers and salaries are directly under the Ministry of War, and the general and his subordinates have no right to intervene.

In the final analysis, it is still the emperor's method, in order to prevent the commander from embracing his own self-respect and endangering the country.

Now, it is cheaper Cao Yong.

After staying in Ganzhou for more than half a month, Cao Yong was not without resentment.

He originally came here on an errand, and it was related to important livelihood issues in places such as military settlements and land reclamation.Nian Gengyao pampered his son, plotting against him out of his own personal anger, and wasting so much effort on him, what is this?
That's right, it's not Nian Gengyao, but Nianfu, who Cao Yong has calculated for himself.

This news was told to him by Wang Quantai.

Wang Quantai has now been promoted to lieutenant general, and he can be regarded as a high-ranking figure under Nian Gengyao's command.

Because he was an errand in Sichuan in his early years and followed Nian Gengyao for many years, he was also familiar with all the long-term followers around Nianfu.On the Mid-Autumn Festival day when he was rich, he inadvertently learned about the messenger sending a letter to the northwest bandit "Ma Sanchun".

Knowing that Cao Yong was plotting against him, he was anxious in his heart, and it was not easy to go to Cao Yong's place in person, so he sent a letter to warn him.

Fortunately, Cao Yong did not go to Hami the next day because of "feeling cold at night", but stayed in Ganzhou.

After a few days, Wang Quantai found a reason and told Cao Yong the reason in private.

Nian Fu's move was not all due to the small friction between Cao Yong and Nian Gengyao a few years ago.

Nianfu is the third son of Nian Gengyao. He was originally a concubine. His biological mother died young, but he was raised by Nian Gengyao's successor family Jueluo himself.After the youngest son of the Jueluo family died early, the Jueluo family put the wealth into his own name and acted as the son of the eldest son.

Although Nianfu didn't get the fame and fame like his elder brother Nianxi, he was still young, and he followed Nian Gengyao when he was a teenager.

If it wasn't for Nian Xi, the eldest brother in Beijing, who was under pressure, Nian Fu would be Nian Gengyao's heir.

But no matter how much the Jue Luo family supported him, and how much Nian Gengyao loved him, as long as Nian Xi was around, Nian Fu would only be the third son of the Nian family.

Although Nian Xi had a mediocre relationship with his biological father and stepmother, he grew up beside concubines and aunts, and was loved by the emperor and empress.The old man of the Nian family loved Nian Xi the most for his grandchildren.

Even if Nian Xi is a sick child, but he occupies the title of "Heirs of the First Family", which cannot be shaken by Jue Luo and Nian Fu.

One can imagine the depression of the rich.

Cao Yong is Nian Xi's "brother-in-law". Nian Fu's arrogant arrangements also mean to vent his anger, and he is also a little narrow-minded. .

After hearing these reasons, Cao Yong couldn't laugh or cry.

No wonder he felt something was wrong, this way of calculating people was a bit petty, not like the aggressive Nian Gengyao's style.

This young man only learned his father's defiant attitude, but he didn't have his father's true skills.

You know, the beginning of Nian Gengyao's fortune was in the Kangxi Dynasty.First, he was promoted by the imperial examination, and then after several years in the Imperial Academy, he shined in the local area before becoming an important minister in the Northwest.

Those are all real achievements, and nothing can be faked.

Nian Fu wants to stand out among the Nian family's sons, not thinking about how to use means to squeeze his elder brother, but making contributions by himself.

Nian Gengyao is not the eldest son, but now he surpasses his father and brother and has the title of third-class prince.

If Nian Gengyao hadn't confronted him, Cao Yong still admired Nian Gengyao very much.Compared with those corrupt officials who only know about corruption and eating vegetarian meals, Nian Gengyao used thunderous means to manage the troubled Sichuan in an orderly manner. This is a real skill.

Nian Gengyao was still bookish, thinking that he was capable and arrogant, and he didn't pay attention to power and tactics, so he was already incompatible with the officialdom of the Qing Dynasty.

Did the "annual election" come first, or Yongzheng's "grace and indulgence" first?
When facing Nian Gengyao again, Cao Yong was no longer so bored and disturbed.Even, he was a little curious to observe Nian Gengyao, a tragic figure.

In the history of later generations, all kinds of crimes of his arrogance and disobedience were listed, but no one would defend him. Those "crimes" were all "connivance" or directly arranged by Yongzheng.

On the one hand, everyone thinks this is "the cunning rabbit dies, the running dog cooks", and it is "killing the donkey after unloading the grind";

Just as Cao Yong was observing Nian Gengyao, Nian Gengyao was also observing Cao Yong.

The minister sent by the imperial court to negotiate peace in Qinghai was detained by the rebels, and the emperor has issued an order to suppress the rebellion.In a few days, he will bring elite soldiers to the Xining camp to succeed General Yanxin Fuyuan and command the Northwest military.

Although the vanguard and the elite are in the camp in Xining, the logistics and food are in Ganzhou.

The logistics, food, grass and soldiers are all in the hands of Cao Yong.

When the capital confronted that year, he was "difficult" by Cao Yong.Now that the enmity has not been resolved, even if he is as ruthless as him, he still has doubts and apprehensions in his heart.

The army is about to dispatch troops. If Cao Yong moves some hands and feet on the grain and grass, the consequences will be disastrous.If there is a mistake, let alone make a contribution, it may ruin your future.

However, the two don't seem to have an endless hatred, so it is necessary for Cao Yong to involve himself in order to calculate himself?

Although when Nian Gengyao was in Sichuan, he led troops to kill bandits and thieves, and he had already seen killings.But it was the first time for him to personally lead a large army to suppress rebellion for the country.

He hopes to get full credit and does not want any accidents.

So, Cao Yong received a post from Nian Gengyao, asking him to post the account.

Hongpu and Tianyou are worried, they want to go with Cao Yong, Cao Yong taught them a few words, and they are honest.

Even though Nian Gengyao didn't bother to inquire about Hongpu's identity at the beginning, after half a month, he heard Hongpu call Cao Yong "brother-in-law" a few times with his own ears, and he understood afterward.

Cao Yong didn't explain, and Nian Gengyao himself didn't feel uncomfortable, revealing Hongpu's identity.

It's just that Nian Gengyao was reluctant to show his favor to Hongpu because of his identity.After all, with his current status, there is no need to please the underage elder brother of the clan.

But in Hong Pu's eyes, this once again proved how arrogant Nian Gengyao was.Not only conspired against Cao Yong, but also showed no false colors to him.

His dislike for Nian Gengyao had swelled to the extreme.

He was the only one in Nian Gengyao's tent.Whether it's his cronies, his staff, or his son's age, he didn't keep any of them.

Seeing this, Cao Yong didn't feel surprised, but heaved a sigh of relief.

It seems that Nian Gengyao harbors scruples and intends to reconcile, which is right in Cao Yong's arms.

When he went to the northwest, Gengyao didn't get angry in the same year.

Nian Gengyao's eyes were still cold, looking at Cao Yong with extremely complicated eyes.

Standing at the entrance of the tent, Cao Yong saw that he hadn't spoken for a while, so he gave a soft "cough", cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, Cao Yong has seen Mr. Nian..."

Nian Gengyao narrowed his eyes, took two steps, sat down at the table in the tent, pointed to the chair opposite, and said, "Please sit down!"

His expression still couldn't hide his arrogance, and his tone was cold, but he finally carried the word "please".

Cao Yong sighed in his heart, didn't say much, went to the table and sat down.

Nian Gengyao's gaze shifted from Cao Yong to the tent opening, and he raised his voice, "Stand back ten feet, and those who get closer will die!"

The guards behind the tent agreed in unison, followed by the sound of thin movements, and the silence returned instantly.

There were only two empty bowls on the table, Nian Gengyao pushed one to Cao Yong, then lowered his head and lifted a jar of wine from under the table.

He slapped open the wine seal, filled Cao Yong first, and then filled himself.

His movements were very slow, and the arrogance had faded from his expression, leaving only determination and firmness on his face.

He put down the wine jar, picked up the wine bowl in front of him, stood up, looked at Cao Yong and said, "Master Cao, someone in Nian was reckless and rude. He offended Mr. Cao that year. Here I apologize to Mr. Cao!"

Rao knew that Nian Gengyao intended to reconcile, Cao Yong was also taken aback by him.

Not by this sudden "repentance", but by the oncoming oppression and coldness.

Cao Yong stood up, his face calm as before, but his heart was full of anger.

Nian Gengyao didn't give him a "choice" at all. Looking at the decision in his eyes, if Cao Yong refused to "reconcile", he would rather arrange for Cao Yong to "died suddenly" in the northwest than send troops. , leaving Cao Yong, who had a grudge with him, to contain his throat.

This kind of killing is decisive, if you stay out of it, Cao Yong will clap your hands and applaud.

But now, Nian Gengyao's murderous aura does not frighten others, but himself. This feeling is unbearable.

"Mr. Nian is serious. Why is this? It's all due to the young and incomprehensible officials. If Mr. Nian doesn't blame him, I will be grateful to the lower officials!" Holding the wine bowl, he didn't let himself reveal his true feelings.

Now, he already greeted Nian Gengyao's elders in his heart.

How sincere the face is, the hatred in the heart is so strong.

This feeling of life being threatened has not been felt for many years.Unexpectedly, he let himself fall into such a situation after he claimed that the arrangements had been made properly.

These days, the idea that Nian Gengyao is a "tragic hero" and he doesn't want to have a dispute with him has disappeared.

He had already turned several corners in his mind and thought of several ways to deal with Nian Gengyao.

Nian Gengyao stared at Cao Yong, and after confirming that he was not cheating, his expression slowly calmed down, he raised his wine bowl and saluted Cao Yong, and said: "Whether you are really relieved or not, I, Nian Gengyao, have a drink here. This bowl of wine, let this matter be exposed!" After finishing speaking, he raised the wine bowl in his hand, filled the bowl with wine, and drank it down in one gulp.

"Since the adults ordered it, then the officials will accompany you to drink!" Cao Yong lowered his eyes, raised his wine bowl, and drank to the bottom of the bowl with a few gulps.

The cold liquid flowed from the corner of his mouth into his collar, making him shiver.

He turned his head and wiped the corner of his mouth with his sleeve to hide his gaffe.

Because of Cao Yong's pleasure, Nian Gengyao's coldness gradually faded away.

He laughed a few times, pointed to the chairs, the host and guest sat down again, and said in a loud voice: "It is said in the capital that Mr. Cao is a good minister of money management. The emperor appointed Mr. Cao to coordinate the food, grass and soldiers. The logistics of these 10,000+ soldiers, this general will take care of them." Entrust it to Master Cao!"

He was extremely proud of being appointed General Fuyuan, and he couldn't help but call himself a general before he received the seal.

Cao Yong stood up, very calmly, looked at Nian Gengyao, and said with a light smile: "The next official should do his best, and dare not disobey the emperor's will and the general's orders..."

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It's the 1st, Xiao Jiu begged for a guaranteed monthly pass and clasped her fists. . .

(End of this chapter)