Reborn in the last years of Kangxi

Chapter 1207 Clan secrets

If the Cao family is just worried, then Guanglu himself is terrified.

Looking at the magnificent palace gate, he only felt that his back was soaked.

After returning from Cao's house to the palace, before he entered the gate of the palace, the imperial guard passed on the emperor's oral order, summoning him to the palace to meet His Majesty.

As a descendant of the ancestors, Guanglu can be regarded as a close clan, but his father died young, and he was not yet old enough to be a knight. That's all.

In the clan, there are different opinions about the current emperor. There are naturally all kinds of praises on the surface, but in private they mostly mention the four words "thin nature and little grace".

The holy grandfather inherited the throne, and the two brothers were crowned princes. The descendants of Taizu's son, Prince Lilie Daishan, were always lenient, and the royal family and the clan were happy.

After ascending to the throne today, he also promoted several brothers, but with the stability of the throne, circles and deaths, it is embarrassing to say.

How can Guanglu not be afraid?
He hesitated in his heart, thinking about the emperor's intention of uploading his majesty's opinion.

It's nothing more than two, one is to break out of himself together, and the other is to add himself...

Thinking of this, Guanglu's heart skipped a beat.

Inheritance of clan titles, in addition to inheritance from father to son, there are two situations. The former dies without an heir, but heirs are chosen from nephews to inherit. People inherit.

If he is deprived of the title due to a crime, he will be designated by the emperor from among his brothers.

In Prince Yuxian's branch, there are only two bloodlines.

Baotai was confiscated again, and even though there were many children and grandchildren in that house, he was not qualified to inherit the title. Although Guangling had a son, if he were to be accused, he would probably be like Baotai, except for the title.

Guanglu only felt that his heart was going up and down, and he didn't know whether to be happy or sad.

He was full of thoughts in his heart, but his face was still cowardly and fearful. This was also due to the fact that he lived in his uncle's house when he was young, so he used to use this appearance to protect himself.

After a while, he followed the guard who passed the decree to the Hall of Mental Cultivation. The guard went in to report, while Guang Lu stood outside the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

After a while, the guard came out and ordered him to come in for an audience.

Guanglu shook his body, lowered his head and entered the Hall of Mental Cultivation, and was led into the East Nuan Pavilion by the servants.

He didn't dare to raise his head, he just felt that there seemed to be one person sitting on the kang in the warm pavilion, and several people were standing on the ground, only seeing the boots, he actually knelt down and said: "Slave... Slave Guanglu has seen the emperor, I respectfully wish the emperor a long life Jin An..." As he spoke, he kowtowed to the ground.

He was obviously horrified, not only speaking intermittently and disorderly, but also trembling.

It was Yongzheng who sat on the Kang.

Standing on the ground on both sides are the thirteenth elder brother, the sixteenth elder brother, and the seventeenth elder brother.

Calling Guanglu to meet His Majesty was only Yongzheng's temporary idea.

For this cousin, he had some impressions, but it was because of Guangling and Guanglu brothers' antagonism.

This Guanglu, no matter how you look at it, is a cowardly and honest person, but he treats his elder brother sincerely.

Due to his shallow knowledge, Guang Ling listened to the instigation from the outside and regarded this younger brother as an enemy.Guanglu just endured blindly, and said good things about him in private.

Seeing Guanglu's incompetence now, Yongzheng couldn't help but frowned, snorted coldly, and said, "Why are you trembling, can I still eat people? Or is it in your heart that I am a 'lack of kindness'?"

This is a heart-breaking statement. No matter how young and ignorant Guanglu is, he also knows that this is absolutely unacceptable, so he quickly raised his head and said, "I don't dare! I don't dare..."

His pale face and terrified eyes made him look even more unbearable due to fear.

Brother Thirteen saw this, his eyes flickered.

Others were not familiar with Guang Lu, so naturally they would not doubt it; he had seen Guang Lu several times, and even beat Guang Ling with words after Guang Lu was made things difficult by Guang Ling.

Although Guanglu is a little cowardly and honest, he will not look like he can't lift it up and can't figure it out.

Yongzheng was still frowning, looking at Guanglu's eyes, but he was a little more impatient: "I summoned you today to inquire about Guangling's cronies, why don't you invite me honestly?"

Guang Lu was taken aback when he heard the words.

During the half a day when the accident happened, he was also thinking about why his brother angered the emperor and was arrested for interrogation, but he didn't expect this to be the case.

This is what my uncle committed when he was deprived of his title two years ago.

Two years ago, my uncle was deprived of his title for "falsely accusing Brother Fourteen of ulterior motives" and his "clique" behavior.

Now, brother also "formed a party"?

Guanglu only felt that his mind was in a mess, and the pictures of his brother and sister-in-law's arrogance in the past two years flashed scene by scene.

Even if he knows some beginnings and ends, so what?Can you still be the first to testify?

Brothers killing each other, falling into the eyes of others, no one will sympathize with him, they will only think that he is vicious.

Seeing his blank face, Yongzheng was very dissatisfied and said: "You are already twenty, you are not an ignorant child, don't tell me that you don't know anything about what Guangling did."

With a bitter face, Guang Lu said: "I don't dare to quibble, I really don't know about this... I dare not lie to the emperor, because my slave is ignorant and lacks civil and martial arts, which caused my second elder brother to reprimand me, and I never let my slave come out to socialize ..."

This sentence is not false at all, but there is no lack of Guangling's meaning in it.

Otherwise, as the younger brother of the prince, Guanglu is 20 years old, so why would he need Shu to study in the palace?

Since Yongzheng dealt with Guangling, he was naturally clear about what he did.

He despises Guang Ling, except that Guang Ling doesn't know what is good and bad, and is close to Bao Tai's family, and his mean siblings.

Although in the eyes of outsiders, Emperor Yongzheng was not the master who treated his brothers well.

But he himself didn't see it that way, instead he felt that he was affectionate and righteous.

The thirteenth elder brother who has always supported himself became the prime minister. The sixteenth elder brother and the seventeenth elder brother were originally born by concubines, but now they are princes and county kings. Several younger brothers have gradually grown up. The two also have heard a lot about their daily life, without losing their love.

As for the ninth elder brother who died of illness, and the fourteenth elder brother who was detained in Jingshan, although Yongzheng hated them, he did not do anything to kill them.

There are also the third elder brother, the tenth elder brother, and the fifteenth elder brother who "closed their doors". Of course, there are always some shortcomings, but Yongzheng also has a benevolent heart and does not care about them.

Seeing Guanglu's cowardice and confusion, Yongzheng's mood gradually calmed down, and he said: "Since you say that your civil and military studies are not proper, then you will go to the study tomorrow to study."

The emperor's golden words, Guanglu kowtowed to lead the decree.

After he knelt down, Yongzheng discovered that he was wearing new boots, which were covered with mud.

With a look on his face, he thought about the reply when the guards came to report the decree, and asked the sixteenth elder brother: "According to Shoucheng, just now Guanglu begged the guards outside the palace, left the palace alone, and went to Cao's house. The reason is to tell the Cao family that the ceremony cannot be made. When something happened to the palace, he still cares about his stature, is he a bit cold-tempered?"

The sixteenth elder brother is currently in charge of the clan's mansion and dealing with clan affairs, he cannot be surpassed.

Elder Sixteen thought for a while, and said: "It may not be because of the coldness, the younger brother looks at Guanglu, he is a timid person, and he went to Cao's mansion in person, probably because he was afraid of offending the Yue family."

Yongzheng nodded, knowing that what brother Sixteen said was probably true.

The descendants of the clan, except those who support the nobles and rely on the shadow of their father and grandfather, the other side branches and concubines, have to live by the eyes of the descendants.In addition to being the most expensive, some are not as good as the children of powerful families, and can share a lot of wealth.

Although Guanglu is the younger brother of the prince, he is feared by his elder brother. In the future, he may not be able to rely on his elder brother, but most likely he will rely on his wife's family. It is understandable to be polite to the Cao family...

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News from Beijing has always spread quickly.

When Cao Yong fell into the Yamen, he had already received the news that Guangling, Prince Yu, who had been knighted for 23 months, won the knighthood because of "mismanagement of affairs and failure to get rid of the habit of protecting the Thai crony". His younger brother Guanglu took the title of Prince Yu.

Although I thought of this before, Cao Yong couldn't help but take a deep breath when things came to an end.

Not for Guanglu, but for the fourth sister.

If there is no change in the marriage, the Cao family will come out with a second Prince Fujin.

But the final decision has not yet been made, and the status of the fourth sister, although she can match the prince's concubine brother, can't match the prince.

Cao Yong couldn't help frowning, if the nobles in the palace had a real whim, and the first wife changed into a concubine, wouldn't the Cao family become a joke?The fourth sister's situation in the future is also embarrassing?
The emperor will not be like this, right?

For Yongzheng, who was happy and angry at will, it really couldn't be deduced with common sense.

Cao Yong was in doubt, but now is not the time to inquire about this, so he can only wait.

Because the Longevity Day is coming soon, no matter what the princes and ministers think in their hearts, they are all singing praises on their faces, showing a scene of peace.

In the afternoon of the next day, when Cao Yong came out from the Yamen, Brother Sixteen was already waiting outside.

Seeing that he was wearing a solemn auspicious suit, Cao Yong was a little surprised, hesitantly said: "Master Sixteen, are you going to enter the palace?"

Elder Sixteen shook his head and said: "Master came here specially to wait for you. I can't get away from the palace tomorrow, so I'll go with you today to pay my respects to Mrs. Tai's birthday."

Cao Yongzheng was full of questions and asked each other, he was very happy to have the opportunity to meet Sixteenth Brother, and said: "I dare not pay birthday wishes, but visiting my humble house is something I can't ask for."

The two had known each other for many years, and they had a tacit understanding. They looked at each other with a smile, and Elder Sixteen invited Cao Yong to get on the carriage.

"Guang Ling was confiscated, but for Jingshan?" Cao Yong asked in a low voice when the carriage started.

Brother Sixteen shook his head with a smile, and said: "It's just an excuse to get angry, if the emperor is really afraid of that one, how can he let him be well?"

"Huh?" Cao Yong was very surprised when he heard it. If the "clique" is not true, why would Yongzheng make a close prince?
Brother Sixteen twitched his lips, and said: "It's not because Guangling doesn't know what to do. The emperor dislikes Baotai, but he went to win over Baotai and wiped the emperor's face. What is it if he is not a fool?"

Speaking of which, not only Guangling's title is lost for no reason, but also Baotai's title.

Baotai won the title in November of the second year of Kangxi. Cao Yong had already gone to Qingyuan at that time, so he didn't know the details.

Hearing that the sixteenth elder brother mentioned Baotai, Cao Yong couldn't help being curious, and asked one more question, saying: "Master Sixteen, why did the emperor attack Baotai? Your Majesty, where does this 'clique' come from?"

Elder Sixteen's smile was unfathomable, and he said: "Baotai Ji Fujin is Limi Fujin's biological sister, Sanji Fujin is also Fujin's clan sister, the relationship with the emperor is naturally not as close as that of Prince Limi."

Wouldn't it be too late to liquidate the forces of the deposed prince?
Cao Yong just felt that there was something unreasonable, Elder Sixteen had already lowered the volume, and said in a low voice: "This is mostly speculation from outside, even if Fu Ruo wants to break his brain, he will not think of the real reason."

Seeing that he was mysterious, Cao Yong also lowered his voice and said, "I would like to hear more about it."

Brother Sixteen whispered: "The emperor didn't say it clearly, but I remember clearly that the emperor didn't want to see Baotai until he saw and checked the patriarchal yellow book that year... There will be no beginning and end, and I am also thinking about it." For a long time, I only thought of an incredible reason..."

The Yellow Book of the Clan, recorded by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, is the population change of the Yellow Belt, and the jade will be issued in the end.

When Cao Yong heard the words, he couldn't help raising his eyebrows and said, "what's the reason?"

"There are too many children and grandchildren. There are nineteen sons. Although ten of them died young, nine still survived. The five oldest sons have all grown up, married wives and had children. If the children and grandchildren continue to be entrusted, even if they will not become the second prince of Li Lie , will also become a colossus."

After the Manchu Qing Dynasty entered the customs, they ruled the Han Dynasty with the Han Dynasty and respected the Confucianism.

After several generations, even the Manchus also pay attention to the system of first-line elders.

Although the royal family is orthodox, it also has a lot of respect for the head of the clan.

Emperor Shizu Shunzhi and Prince Li Lie did the same for Daishan, and Emperor Shengzu did the same for Prince Yuxian and Fuquan. Not only would they do this themselves, but they would also account for the successor emperor and continue to treat the head of the clan generously.

Prince Lilie has eight sons, the third son is a prince, two sons are county kings, one son is Beizi, and the other is the Duke of the State.Among the eight hereditary princes, this line accounted for three.

It has been passed down through generations, hundreds of princes and generals, how can the royal family not be afraid?

With the lessons learned from the family of Prince Li Lie, it seems reasonable for the emperor to be afraid of Baotai, who has many sons and grandchildren.

Cao Yong was stunned when he heard that, no wonder Elder Sixteen said the reason was "unbelievable", it is indeed beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

The descendants of the clan have the responsibility of procreating offspring, but if the offshoots are too prosperous, they will become the root of disaster.

The sixteenth elder brother saw that Cao Yong didn't speak, and said, "Why, don't you believe it?"

Cao Yong shook his head and said: "No, I just thought that if this is the case, it seems reasonable for Guangling to be confiscated. Since the emperor wants to make Baotai's room quiet, Guangling, a cousin, always wants to raise his hand. Cousins, cousins, it is normal for the emperor to be angry."

Brother Sixteen nodded, and said: "It's cheap Guanglu, Prince Yu Lie's son, Sun Zhong, is the only one left except for the two houses that seized the title. Prince Yu's mansion does not need Zhuang Wang's mansion. Heir. Prince Yulie only has one son left, but the grandchildren and great-grandchildren have no reason to choose outsiders to inherit the palace."

"Since Guanglu attacked the prince, the marriage will be handled by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. I wonder if there is any news from Brother Sixteen?" Cao Yong asked.

Elder Sixteen smiled, and said: "Don't worry, the Emperor doesn't want Prince Yu's mansion to become powerful, and he won't presume to make Guanglu refer to the first wife of a high family. Miss Si, this Fujin, can't escape...

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Khan, I owe seven thousand words, and I will try my best to make up.This month, it must be 18, make a fist.

(End of this chapter)