Reborn in the last years of Kangxi

Chapter 1101 Sealing the Frontiers

On the fifth day of October, under the imperial decree, Cao Yong, the servant of the household department, was the governor and governor of Zhili, and Li Weijun, the governor of Zhili, was transferred to be the servant of the household department.

This decree not only shocked the ruling and opposition parties, but even Cao Yong was quite surprised.

Yang Zongren, governor of Huguang, has been reprimanded several times during this year, and this time he is among the list of ministers.Cao Yong's previous plan was the absence of the governor of Huguang.

Speaking of it, the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi is also vacant now, but a few days ago when Nian Xiyao was the governor of Guangdong, Cao Yong impatiently intervened, and felt that Guangdong and Guangxi were a bit far away, so he focused on Huguang.

The governor of Zhili, governing Zhili, Shandong, and Henan provinces, is the head of the world's frontier ministers.

When Cao Yong followed the servant who delivered the decree, when he went to the Hall of Mental Cultivation to meet him, he still felt dazed, like falling into a dream.

He really didn't expect that he would be in this position.

When Yuqian answered, he lost his usual composure and became a little stiff and apprehensive.

Yongzheng sat behind a few desks, looked at Cao Yong like this, and confessed a few words with a straight face. It was nothing more than a good place for the governor to carry out the implementation of "spreading into the mu" and cooperate with Prince Yi to manage Beihe Road and other affairs well.

Cao Yong received the decree one by one, and then retreated from the front of the imperial court.

When he went straight out of the Hall of Mental Cultivation, he breathed a sigh of relief, faintly exuding joy.

The Zhili governor's office was in Daming Mansion in the early years, and later moved to Baoding Mansion.The Zhili Governor's Yamen was once downgraded to the Zhili Governor's Yamen, so the Zhili Governor's Yamen in Baoding Prefecture is also the Zhili Governor's Office.

Baoding Mansion is less than [-] miles away from the capital, so it is a good place to go outside without being too far away from Beijing.

As for "spreading into the mu", he only needs to "Cao Gui Xiao Sui"; dredging and cleaning up the North River Channel is a matter of benefiting the country and the people, and he just needs to follow the thirteenth master as an errand.

The fly in the ointment is that because Zhili is located in the capital, the governor of Zhili is not permanent. Even if there are actual awards, few can serve for a long time. Unlike other governors, if the errands are not bad, there may be one or two consecutive terms.

Moreover, after serving as the governor of Zhili, serving as other governors is a demotion.

Cao Yong's experience as a foreigner should stop at Zhili.

"It's always a good thing!" Cao Yong whispered to himself, already thinking about taking office.

Local officials are different from Beijing officials. The biggest difference is the application of staff.

The six hall officials, the yamen have scribes and pens and notes, and do not rely heavily on the master.

Local officials are different. They are in charge of one side and need to deal with complicated affairs. They need a large number of staff to assist in government affairs.

As soon as he left the palace gate, he ran into Yi Duli head-on.

His face was full of joy, and he walked briskly. When he saw Cao Yong, his face was even more joyful, and he said: "Congratulations to Furuo, the leader of the world's border ministers!"

Cao Yong stopped and said: "Cao Yong also congratulates you, your wish has been fulfilled!"

Together with the governor Cao Yongqian, the decree was also issued by Yi Duli, the Minister of the Ministry of War, who moved to the governor of Shanxi.It's just that the time when the emperor summoned the two to meet was different, and they met at the gate of the palace.

Yi Duli smiled and cupped his fists to the north, saying: "It's all the emperor's grace, we can only repay the mighty grace by working diligently as errands."

Because there were so many people in front of the palace gate, Yi Duli was about to enter the palace to see His Majesty again, the two of them said a few words, and then they dispersed.

Before taking office next month, Cao Yong has to take on the errands of the household department.Therefore, after he came out of the palace, he returned to the household department.

The news of the six departments is the most well-informed, but within half a day, the household department has known the news of Cao Yong's relocation.

Although the assistant minister and the governor are both of the second grade, one is the deputy capital, and the other is a feudal official, named "Qianzhuan", but actually "promoted".

Therefore, since Cao Yong entered the gate of the household department, he has received "congratulations" all the way.

When he arrived at his office, several hall masters under him even came forward, their faces full of joy, as if they were the ones who were promoted.

In the officialdom, pay attention to "lifting".

Cao Yong is a good leader, he is not greedy for the merits of his subordinates, and he has gotten along well with everyone in the past few years.

Although he is out now, anyone with a discerning eye understands that this lord has a bright future, and one day he will return to Liuhu to be an official, so he hugged his thigh even more tightly.

Speaking of Cao Yong's release, the happiest person besides himself is Jiang Jian.

He was born as a local master, and he was detained in the sixth department. He helped Cao Yong deal with the documents for several years, which was not easy.

But just like Cao Yong was apprehensive about this senior official showing his position, Jiang Jian also felt a little uneasy.

After leaving the household tribe's Yamen, everyone returned on horseback, and Jiang Jian mentioned the staff to Cao Yong.

This release is different from Cao Yong's release to Daotai in the past.

When he was sent out to guard the Tao, he hired four masters, which was enough.

Now the party in charge needs 40 to [-] people for the governor and governor, and only the scribes.This is a huge number of staff, the Cao Mansion only has one Jiang Jian, how can things be done?
"My lord, the prefectural and county affairs that the students dealt with in the early years, and the supervision of the yamen, are in a different situation. I am afraid that the students will not be able to do it and delay the errands of the adults. It is better to hire a great sage again." Jiang Jian said.

Cao Yong smiled and waved his hands, saying: "Don't worry about Feilin. He will take up the post after the Longevity Festival. There are still more than 20 days left. There will be no shortage of manpower by then. Maybe we will have to choose."

When he was a foreign official last time, Cao Yin took care of his staff and was hired by the Cao family on his own initiative; now that the governor is in a high position, relatives and friends are all watching, and I don’t know how many people to recommend. You need to worry about yourself.

Jiang Jian saw that Cao Yong knew it well, so he stopped talking, and his expression still brought a little excitement.

When we arrived at Cao's mansion, before we got off our horses, we saw Cao Yuan, the chief steward, greeted him at the door with many stewards.Seeing Cao Yong coming back, everyone congratulated in unison.

Cao Yong got off his horse, handed the reins to the boy, glanced at Cao Yuan and said, "Someone has been here?"

Cao Yuan bowed and said: "Go back to the master. Since noon, many people have sent congratulatory cards." As he said, he took a stack of name cards from the servant and sent them to Cao Yong with both hands.

Cao Yong took it, and flipped through it casually. There are some people he knows, and some people he doesn't know. The news is well-informed.

After entering the second gate, the woman in charge couldn't stop congratulating her.

In addition to Li's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, Tianyou, Hengsheng, Zuozhu, Zuocheng, and Changsheng are also in the house in Lanyuan.

Seeing Cao Yong came back, the children all stood up and greeted Ann.

Mrs. Li called Cao Yong to the side of the kang, looked at his son, and said with satisfaction: "My son is a great talent, and he will shine on the lintel of Cao's family. Tomorrow, we can open a hall to worship our ancestors!"

After the Cao family returned to the Qing Dynasty from Duke Xiyuan, the fifth ancestor of Cao Yong, his great-grandfather Zhenyan went to Daotai, his grandfather Xigong and his father Cao Yong went from official to minister, and Cao Yong, the newly released governor of Zhili, became the first border minister of the Cao family. .

Cao Yong said: "It's just a fluke. He jumped to the prominent position. My son is also afraid and dare not be frivolous in front of his ancestors. The only joy is that I can send the old lady out of Beijing to get some fresh air, so as not to live in the capital for a long time and stay depressed."

After hearing this, Mrs. Li's eyes lit up, and she said with a bit of hesitation: "The mansion always has to keep people, the daughter-in-law will go with you, I'll stay in the mansion..."

Thinking that this might be his only chance to go outside, Cao Yong still decided to take his mother out for a walk: "Don't worry about the matter in the mansion, the old lady will leave Beijing for his post next month, and my son will always handle it properly."

Although Mrs. Li was still hesitant, but seeing that her son was in high spirits, she didn't want to spoil his interest, so she listened with a smile and stopped talking.

Chu Yu had heard her husband talk about the release, and now that it finally came to fruition, she was also happy for her husband.In addition, compared with other places, the governor of Zhili is the closest to the capital, which is more joy than joy.

However, when the children are older, they don't travel with their parents cheaply like in the past.

Tianyou wants to study in Qiqi, and Hang Seng wants to study with him in the palace, so it is not easy to leave Beijing.

The eldest son is only thirteen, if the old lady and he both go out of Beijing... Chu Yu's heart tightens, looking at her husband, then at the children, her heart slowly sinks...

Tianyou didn't speak, but just looked at Hang Seng.

Hang Seng stood up and said, "Father, my son wants to resign as an accompanying student and serve his father."

After one sentence, the whole room was shocked.

Accompanied by the prince, this is the dignity of the children of officials.Not to mention that the prince he was serving was brother Hongli who was the most promising candidate for the throne.

Even though he is the second son and was adopted, he cannot inherit the title of his father and grandfather, but as long as he sticks to brother Hongli's side, his future achievements may not be under the blessing of his elder brother.

Now, he said that he would resign as a companion.

Cao Yong glanced at him and said: "I'm going to be an errand, and I'm not in my seventies and eighties to be raised. Where is the lack of someone to wait on? Don't raise the banner, did you encounter any difficulties in the study room and was bullied?"

Hearing what he said, everyone was worried and looked at Hang Seng.

Hang Seng laughed twice and said, "Father, no one bullies the son. It's because the son is impatient and wants to go out with his father to learn more."

Seeing that he was not telling the truth, Cao Yong knew that there was something hidden in it, and he didn't want everyone to worry about it, so he put this aside and asked Zuo Zhu and Zuo Chenggong about the class.

The two brothers, when they heard that their adoptive father was going to leave the capital, their eyes showed longing.

But they also knew that there was little hope of going there. The Shuntian government school was not as loose as the Eight Banners government school. It was impossible to take a long vacation.

Now that they are growing up, they are ashamed. Although they know that their adoptive father is in a high position and love them very much, they don't want to become useless people who are ignorant and useless.

Cao Yong watched them grow up, and he didn't understand their thoughts. He said: "Even if it's not for fame, you must know the books and rituals. Although I want to take you there, but studies are like sailing against the current. If you don't advance, you will retreat. Don't delay. Don't be impatient, after you become adults, if you are impatient to study again, I will arrange for you to go out to experience it, and it will not be too late."

Even if he is not released, there are still two brothers Cao Song and Cao Xiang, and the children can always find a place to practice.

Zuo Zhu and Zuo Cheng stood up and responded. Cao Yong looked at Zuo Zhu, remembered something, and said: "Your father-in-law will come to Beijing next year. You son-in-law, you have to work hard in the past six months. Don't let your father-in-law look down upon you."

Zuo Zhu blushed, only saying yes.

The atmosphere in the room became lively again.

Cao Yong accompanied Mrs. Li and said a few more words, then returned to Wutong Garden with Chu Yu, and took a look at Hang Seng before leaving.

Returning to Wutong Garden, changing clothes and freshening up, Chu Yu sent someone to pass the meal.

Before the husband and wife moved their chopsticks, they heard footsteps coming from the yard, and then the maid Le Chun came in and said: "Master, madam, master and second master are here..."

"These two boys, I don't know what to do!" Cao Yong complained to his wife and ordered them to come in.

"In such a hurry, you can't even wait for dinner?" Seeing that they were frizzy and not as stable as before, Cao Yong snorted and said, "What's the matter, let's talk about it after dinner."

Chu Yu was by the side, and had already asked someone to prepare bowls and chopsticks for their brothers.

A family of four, after dinner, the maids all retreated, Tian Youfang said: "Father, don't blame the second brother for making his own decisions, it's all the son's idea. There is something wrong in the palace recently, the second brother is worried, and if he tells his son, the son will say goodbye." It's good to think that the second brother can get out as soon as possible."

Ever since Nian Gengyao came to Beijing for the past few days, the atmosphere in the study room has been very strange.

Those who circled around Hongli and Hongzhou brothers earlier have lost their former enthusiasm, wishing to keep them at a respectful distance.

Hang Seng has always had a straightforward personality, and he is generous in dealing with people and things. Although he is not a boy who spreads money, he often gives this little gadget or that small object, so he is quite well informed.

It turned out that there was news from the palace that Nian Gengyao came to Beijing this time and received such an honor because the emperor had the intention of establishing a heir, so he treated the prince's family favorably.

This "reserve" is naturally Elder Brother Fuhui from Nian Guifei.

In this way, the fourth elder brother, who was regarded as a reserve candidate earlier, has become a taboo figure that everyone can't avoid.

Cao Yong frowned when he heard this, looked at Hang Seng and said, "Just because of the rumors, you want to learn from others and draw a clear line with the fourth elder brother? You are already 12 years old, you are not too young, so you don't have your own judgment?"

If Hang Seng is the reading companion of the prince next to him, and he knows how to avoid bad luck, Cao Yong would like to praise him a few words; but he is the reading companion of the future emperor, Cao Yong still hopes that he can have more friendship with Hongli.

Hang Seng said dejectedly: "My son doesn't want to be like others and be a villain... But he doesn't dare to drag the family into the vortex for his own sake... Whichever is the lesser of two evils, instead of making the family suffer, the son can only Be a villain..."

Cao Yong shook his head and said: "It's a good thing to be afraid, but you can't follow others' opinions. If there is a big change in the capital, I have already got the news, and it's your turn to be impatient?"

Speaking of this, he paused, and said: "In the early years, I also went to the study as a companion, so I was able to meet your sixteenth uncle and grandpa, and became a confidant. It is also fate that you can become the fourth elder brother's companion. Even if You can't regard him as the master, but also regard him as respect, and maintaining his dignity is your due duty as a companion, how can you forget morality at this time?"

Hang Seng was blushed and ashamed.

Cao Yong was afraid that he would be fooled, so he calmed down a little, and said softly: "You are still young, you don't need to think too much, just act according to morality. There is me as an old man at the top, if there is something that is in the way of the family, I'll let you know."

Hang Seng nodded vigorously, with joy on his face.

After hearing his father's words, Tianyou also lowered his head, feeling that he was being a villain.

Cao Yong looked at the eldest son, fearing that he would be discouraged, and said: "It's a good thing for you to make suggestions for your younger brother. It's a good thing to pick up the leftovers and make up for the vacancies. But remember, you can be selfish, but you must be upright in front of others, and you can't leave anything to others. Don't say anything else, Let’s talk about Hang Seng’s matter, if what you said is true, the family can certainly avoid the turmoil of establishing a reserve, but it might cause grudges against the fourth elder brother, and if it falls into the eyes of the emperor, the Cao family may not be well.”

Tianyou was confused when he heard this, and said: "No wind, no waves. If the rumors are true and the second brother is still reading for the fourth elder brother, then in that family..."

Cao Yong smiled and said: "Hang Seng never abandons the honor and disgrace of the fourth elder brother. It is righteousness; I abide by my duty as a courtier and do not interfere with the matter of seizing the reserve. It is loyalty. Loyalty and righteousness are not contrary to each other. Why do you make things difficult for your brothers... "

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Sahua is finally leaving Beijing, quack. .

(End of this chapter)