Reborn in the last years of Kangxi

Chapter 1105 It Comes Suddenly

Before the Wanshou Festival came, the household department made a big move.

I don't know how Yongzheng thought of the shortfall of the national treasury, and asked the thirteenth elder brother to investigate the shortfall.

You know, at the beginning of Yongzheng's ascension to the throne, there was an official deficit.Some of the old accounts of the Kangxi Dynasty have been recovered, while others have been settled for a long time.

Unexpectedly, in just two years, the Ministry of Household Affairs came up with a deficit of more than 200 million taels, which is equivalent to the annual tax of a medium-sized province.

Yongzheng was so angry that he ordered the thirteenth elder brother to recover the shortfall.

Not to mention other people, only the officials of the six ministries have confiscated more than 100 million taels.The remaining one million taels, whose accounts are not clear and cannot be recovered, will be placed on the head of the household department, and the household department will pay it off in ten years.

For this matter, Sun Zhaqi, the Minister of the Household Department, was dismissed, the Minister of Han was reprimanded, and the two servants were demoted and transferred.

Cao Yong, the servant who is about to resign, has not been implicated because he has no deficit in his name and has not directly intervened in the treasury's money and food.

Cao Yong felt strange, the household deficit is a chronic disease, why did the emperor choose to pursue this matter at this time.

Within a few days, faint rumors came out. According to the meaning of the words, there was an "inner ghost" in the household department, and the revelation of the matter in front of the imperial court aroused the anger of the emperor and made the Beijing officials uneasy.

Although Cao Yong didn't make any moves, but after hearing this, he felt guilty even if he was not a thief.

After all, he was not damaged in the Hubu earthquake.And because he is about to take office as the governor of Zhili, in the eyes of outsiders, he is the emperor's confidant.

People who think this way are not limited to Cao Yong himself.

When he went to the household department again, his colleagues and subordinates looked at him with complicated and inexplicable eyes.It is the contempt in the fear and the guard in the hospitality that make Cao Yong very depressed.

He was wondering if he should ask people to track down the source of the rumors, so as not to be fueled by someone with a heart, and really "planted" on himself.

Before he could make a move, someone began to name the "inner ghost" by name and place, but he didn't do anything about Cao Yong, but Li Wei, the emperor's slave, the governor of Yunnan.

Li Wei's experience as a doctor in the Sanku of the Ministry of Households in his early years, and his grievances with the old prince of the village have all been revealed.

At the beginning, the rumors had a nose and eyes, and they were not outrageous; later, for some reason, the rumors were out of order, and even the death of Prince Lao Zhuang had something to do with Li Wei.

The root of this major change in the household department has become Li Wei's slander that he wants to find a shortage in the household department.

The most indispensable thing in the officialdom is scheming people; but what everyone taboos the most is this kind of thing that involves many people and arouses public anger.

Within a few days, many papers on the impeachment of Li Wei were handed over to the imperial court.The content of impeachment is varied and specious.From Li Wei's earliest donation of officials to his disdain for Shangguan in Yunnan, nothing has been left behind.

When the sixteenth elder brother talked with Cao Yong, he took a bit of gloating and said: "This is the old saying, thunder, rain and dew are all the grace of the king. Before you use it, beat it first, and the one who can Rest assured."

Hearing what he said, Cao Yong also wanted to understand the key point. He said: "The south of the Yangtze River is an important place, riches and silk are tempting, and beauties are in the eyes. How many officials are there. Only by letting a lonely minister down can he not be constrained by external forces."

Saying so, Cao Yong secretly thought it was a fluke.

Li Wei received this "beating" because Yongzheng wanted him to be 100% loyal, which meant "deep love and deep responsibility".It is conceivable that as long as Li Wei hugs Yongzheng's thigh, the future will be bright.

Cao Yong was not a minister of Yongzheng's hidden residence, and he had an unclear and unbreakable relationship with the clan. Yongzheng could use him, but he would not regard him as a confidant.

That's right.

In a blink of an eye, it's Longevity Day.

Because the three-year filial piety period of the Daxing Emperor had not yet passed, there was no banquet in the palace.

But this year the governors from other places came to Beijing, together with the Chinese and military officials, they couldn't say that they didn't have nothing, and they all went to the palace gate to congratulate.

Cao Yong has already unloaded the errand of the household department, handed back the seal letter, and only waited for Li's birthday to leave Beijing to take office.

After Li's birthday, Cao Yong was released to the governor of Zhili, and Cao Xiang returned to Beijing. The Cao family can be described as "three joys".

Even if Cao Yong didn't make much fuss, the mansion was more lively than in previous years.Needless to say old friends and relatives, there are many people who come to the door in person.Even many acquaintances who nod in official circles also make people send birthday gifts.

Halfway through the birthday banquet, the palace gave several birthday presents, including one from Concubine Mi, one from the queen, and two strings of court beads from the emperor.

Such dignity made many congratulators dumbfounded.

Only those who know the basics, think of the different identities of Li's family, and think they understand the hidden truth of Cao Yong's appointment as the governor, will inevitably be full of sour words, but they wish that they also have a noble mother.

Cao Yong was used to drinking a lot this day.

When the guests dispersed, he could not stand still and had to be supported to see off the guests.

The next day, Cao Yong was awakened with a splitting headache.

Because he still wants to say something, he has to hand over the sign to see him, and there is no delay.

Cao Yong felt refreshed after drinking thick hangover soup and washing his face with cold water.

Riding outside the gate of the palace, there are already many officials who have handed over signs waiting to see them.

Cao Yong approached, handed the name tag, and then exchanged greetings with the governor of Shandong Province Chen Shiguan and the former governor of Henan Province Shi Wenzhuo.

These two also came to give speeches today, Chen Shiguan remained as governor of Shandong, and Shi Wenzhuo was transferred from governor of Henan to governor of Shaanxi.Fan Shijie, the former governor of Shaanxi, was transferred back to Beijing. As for the post of governor of Henan that Shi Wenzhuo vacated, Tian Wenjing, the governor of Henan, took over.

The three model governors of the Yongzheng Dynasty were not well-known in the early years, but now they are emerging, and they all serve as political envoys in the local area.

Today, Tian Wenjing, the oldest, was promoted to governor first.Ertai was the chief envoy of Jiangsu at that time, and Li Wei was waiting for an official in Beijing under the official position of chief envoy of Yunnan.

Cao Yong's heart moved. He was surprised earlier that since Yongzheng wanted to use Li Wei, why didn't Yunnan let people go down.After all, whether it is opium or the Yunnan Salt Administration that Li Wei sorted out, they are all money bags in the internal treasury, and they need to be taken care of by his confidants.

Now it seems that Ertai is probably the one who went to Yunnan to guard.

Yongzheng didn't have many courtiers he could trust, so he wouldn't waste two confidants in one place.

Just thinking about it, a servant came over to tell Cao Yong to see him.

The words that should be explained have already been finished when I met with you last time. Cao Yong thought it was just a formality, showing the emperor's importance to the governor of Zhili.

Unexpectedly, when he arrived at the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Yongzheng made another explanation.

Military training, it turned out to be military training!

Cao Yong was a little confused, he really couldn't figure out why Zhili needed to train soldiers.

Isn't Yongzheng worried that he hurt his hand when sharpening the knife?

When the Yongzheng envoy handed a booklet to Cao Yong, Cao Yong knew why Yongzheng would pay attention to the local green camp.

In fact, not to mention the loss of combat effectiveness of the local green battalions, they are also heavily paid, which puts a heavy burden on the court and the local government.

It can be said that 60 people are paid by 100 people, but only 30 people have the fighting power.The common people pay taxes, food and money, not to support the soldiers who defend the country, but a bunch of beetles who drink the blood of soldiers.

"The country is not humiliated if the army is strong. I am not stingy with money, but I can't just watch the green battalion be destroyed. I will reward you with the title of Minister of the Ministry of War, control Zhuti Town, and give you two years of kung fu training." Yongzheng said loudly.

Cao Yong didn't dare to answer loudly, and hurriedly said: "As the holy order dictates, I should do my best to repay the king's kindness. It's just that the minister is not in harmony with military and political affairs. Will the emperor appoint another person who understands military and political affairs? Assistant, so as not to delay the emperor's important affairs?"

Yongzheng heard Cao Yong's words, frowned and thought for a while, and said: "The matter is in a hurry, and I don't have any candidates at the moment. You kneel first, and I will think about sending you a helper."

Cao Yong heard the words, heaved a sigh of relief, backed out.

Zhili is no different than other places, and the green battalion has more soldiers and horses than other provinces.Cao Yong is not willing to touch his hands, which is easy to provoke taboo.

Now Yongzheng has a heart for a while, if he is not happy in his heart later, he will have to transfer his anger to Cao Yong.

However, this change made Cao Yong completely confused, so he could only go to Brother Thirteen to find out what the rules were.

"Didn't Zhungeer change?" Hearing what the thirteenth elder brother said, Cao Yong was stunned: "Didn't Cewang Allah Butan send envoys to ask for peace talks?"

Since the first emperor passed away, the imperial court sent people to the northwest for peace talks.

This discussion has been going on for two years, but there is no confirmation.It wasn't until a few months ago that Cewang Allah Butan sent an envoy that there was a clue.

Now, the negotiating minister with the edict has left Beijing for less than two months, and Xu Shi has just arrived in the northwest boundary, so why is there something wrong with Zhungeer?
"Cewang Arabutan is old. He relied on the Russians and wanted to use Russian firearms to attack the Qing Dynasty, but he was almost copied by the Russians. The confrontation in the Northwest these years, the imperial court lost money and food, Zhungeer Life is not easy. His eldest son, Galdan Celing, has grown in prestige in recent years and has the potential to replace him. Cewang Allah Butan is powerless to abolish the elder and establish the younger. Now Zhungeer is facing a split, and his leader The position is unstable, so we can only negotiate peace with the imperial court first, so as not to suffer from the enemy." The thirteenth elder brother said.

Galdan Celing, the eldest son of Tsewang Alabatan, is said to be more brave than his father. Two years ago, he personally led the tribal warriors and repelled the Russians who invaded the Zhungeer tribe.

Compared with the aging Tserwang Arabutan, Galdan Tshering, who is in his prime, needs to be more careful.

After the civil strife broke out in Zhungeer, no matter who won the final victory, in order to integrate and unite the tribe, they may commit another crime and cause trouble.

Only then did Yongzheng decide to "train troops" to deal with the turmoil that Zhungeer would cause.

Coming out from the household department, Cao Yong hated his teeth itching.

This little Zhungeer has been bouncing around in the northwest for decades, and there is not a few days when he is safe.

It is not easy to do the two tasks of "spreading into the mu" and "rectifying the Beihe River", and now "training troops" is added.

The thirteenth elder brother said that he understood that for the sake of national stability, it is not easy for the emperor to use the Eight Banners to make a knife, so he can only sharpen the knife and rush to the green camp.If it weren't for the emperor's trust, this errand would not be handed over to Cao Yong.

Your Majesty's trust, it seems that you should be kind, you really shouldn't gloat before...

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It fell to seventh in the category, tears.Today I had a stomach problem and it hurt so badly that Xiao Jiu couldn’t sit still and was sweating all the time. But looking at the monthly ticket list, she didn’t dare to ask for leave.

(End of this chapter)