Reborn in the last years of Kangxi

Chapter 1368
Two days before the Mid-Autumn Festival, Cao Yong, who had just recovered from a serious illness, went to the Old Summer Palace to pay his respects before officially returning to the office of the Ministry of Household Affairs.

Since Cao Yong left Beijing by order at the end of May, the monarch and his ministers have not seen each other for nearly three months.

Seeing Cao Yong with a clear face, Yongzheng glanced over the papers on the case, and felt somewhat guilty, but his face became more severe.When he spoke, it was somewhat similar to the meaning of the sixteenth elder brother, who blamed Cao Yong for not caring about his body.

It's just that Cao Yong's serious illness, the benevolent sees the benevolent and the wise sees wisdom.

Brother Sixteen saw Cao Yong's "independence", and Yongzheng saw Cao Yong's "caution".

He gritted his teeth and said: "You are the Minister in charge hand-picked by me, how many important things will you have to undertake in the future. A job of flood control in Shengjing can kill half of your life; how can I trust you with other jobs?" The surrounding area of ​​the imperial mausoleum is fine, the former Zhaojun settlement is only more than a thousand mu, and you have also installed flood control places, and you have visited it three times in person. Even if the thousand-mu military settlement is fertile land, the annual income is only more than a thousand taels. Is my Household Minister's Book only worth more than a thousand taels?"

At the end of the training, Yongzheng really had a burning fire in his heart.

For Cao Yong, he is valued.

He believed in Cao Yong's integrity, and also believed that Cao Yong was in charge of the household department and had the ability to gather money for the Qing Dynasty.But in fact, because of the word "cautious", although Cao Yong has no fault in the household department in the past few years, he has made no achievements.

As for Shengjing's flood control, that was the job of the Ministry of Industry.If you change to a fine person, you can do it comprehensively, without showing Cao Yong's ability.

Cao Yong knelt on the ground, lowered his head, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help twitching.

Now that Yongzheng has inquired about the affairs of the former Zhao army, didn't he know that although there are not many fertile fields over there, there are five villages scattered along the river.

It's just that it's not Mintun, but the coated servants under the name of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Weihu from three villages, and Yinghu from two villages.

Most of these coated ancestors were criminals who served in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and their descendants were not allowed to enter the customs for life.

Perhaps in the eyes of Yongzheng, they are nothing at all; but Cao Yong knew that there were hundreds of lives there, so how could he remain indifferent.

It's just that at this moment, under Yongzheng's reprimand, he has no room to defend himself, so he can only kowtow to plead guilty.

Seeing Cao Yong's obedience, Yongzheng snorted coldly, and finally his face looked better: "Come on, let's get bigger in the future, don't have to do everything yourself. You are still young, and I want to use you for a few more years. As long as you are loyal to the public, even Wherever there is a mistake, I will take care of it for you. Don't be cautious, otherwise I will give you a plaque for nothing? How can you become a great weapon if you are careful? No matter what happens, don't think too much, you are my nephew, I will protect you I am safe and secure, I can still do it.”

Cao Yong wondered in his heart that Yongzheng's previous reprimand had the meaning of "deep love and severe responsibility", which is not surprising; later, even the unspeakable origins came out, and the emotional card was played. Why is this the reason? ?

At this time, Yongzheng continued to say: "I heard that your eldest son will get married a few years ago, and the marriage must be more dignified. In addition, it was quite hard work for him to go south with the fourth elder brother, so he was promoted to the second-class guard... ..."

Long before the meeting, Cao Yong had thought that Yongzheng might have a reward for Shengjing's flood prevention, and most of it would fall on the eldest son who was about to get married.

But now, although Cao Yong is grateful and thankful, he is more and more uncertain in his heart.

Just because Yongzheng said "no matter what happens", thinking about these words makes people tremble.

Until he came out of the Old Summer Palace, Cao Yong felt a little uneasy.

Could it be that the incident of the bombing of the bridge in Shengjing couldn't eliminate the hidden dangers even if he wrote an apology?
Or is there a big mistake in Shengjing's flood control, and I, the leading person in charge, also have to bear the responsibility?
Or is it that the matter of flood control came to an end, the emperor wanted to clean up the clan, and he became a fish in the pond?

No matter what it is, the Sacred Heart is not lost. Looking at Yongzheng's meaning, it seems that in desperation, he must punish himself.

Cao Yong was really speechless, and couldn't help touching his forehead. Did he "recover" too early?
After returning to the government office of the Ministry of Household Affairs, after exchanging greetings with his colleagues, he mentioned the matter to Jiang Jian in private.

Jiang Jian thought about it carefully, and asked Cao Yong: "My lord, are there any letters from the second master and the fifth master in the near future?"

"Xiaoer, Xiaowu..." Cao Yong stood up suddenly: "It's Xiaoer..."

He had doubts at first, if Yongzheng really wanted to use the name of "alarming the imperial mausoleum" to speak out about himself, he might have to back down if he didn't die.However, in Yongzheng's instruction just now, there were words such as asking him to concentrate on his errands, and he did not intend to replace the Minister of the Ministry of Households.

With Yongzheng's temperament of "love wants to live, hate wants to die", he will not leave his trustworthy palm minister idle because of impeachment by the clan or the imperial censor.

Hearing Jiang Jian ask about his two cousins, he realized that this year is a year of catastrophe in the south, and among the provinces along the river, Jiangsu and Hunan are the most severely damaged dams.

Jiang Jian was reminded, so he stroked his beard and remained silent.

Cao Yong smiled bitterly and said: "The emperor really values ​​Li Wei..."

In order to deal with Fan Shiduo and protect Li Wei, Cao Song must be pushed out.

Otherwise, even if Fan Shiduo was dealt with, Li Wei would not be completely clean if the two governors fought.

Li Wei made knives for the emperor. He had offended too many people in the past few years, and he came from a weak background. Apart from the emperor's favor, he had no other support.

Fan Shiduo was born in a family of several generations of meritorious service, Li Wei came forward to file a lawsuit with him, how could it end well?Even if the emperor intends to preserve it, it will attract all kinds of strife and impeachment.

Moreover, it might cause turmoil in the Jiangnan officialdom.

Jiang Jian was afraid of resentment in Cao Yong's heart, so he hurriedly said: "Today, I have always been a saint. If this is the case, it is for the sake of the overall situation... The important land in the south of the Yangtze River, this year is a year of catastrophe, and it must not be chaotic... Even if the second master has something to do because of this, it is also for the sake of the overall situation... Setbacks will not be idle for too long. After three or two years, you will always have to recover..."

Cao Yong said: "don't worry sir, I know this truth..."

What depressed him was not Yongzheng sacrificing Cao Song to preserve Li Wei, but his relationship with Li Wei.

I took the initiative to show my favor to Li Wei back then, and it was very utilitarian. It was to form a good relationship for the Cao family and build a good relationship with the future emperor's important ministers.

Unexpectedly, the slightest advantage was not taken. Not only did the family have to send out a cousin to take care of Li Wei's son, but also to send out another one to support his battle between the two governors.

This is what the saying goes, "You can't lose money by stealing chickens"...

When Luoya came home, Cao Yong asked about going to Prince Jian's house to pay a gift.

"In the middle ten days, there is only one auspicious day, August [-]th, which is too hasty. In the second half of the year, August [-]th would be a good day... Otherwise, it will be the sixth day of September..." Chu Yu said, "I just want to discuss with the master, what should I do?" Which of the two days is better?"

At the end of October is Li's birthday, and there is Longevity Day.

The meaning of the husband and wife is that they want to marry the eldest daughter-in-law into the family before the Longevity Festival, so that Li's grandson-in-law will have a birthday this year.

Cao Yong suffered from two serious illnesses from last year to now, which made Mrs. Li worried, and the melancholy in her heart has not been completely resolved so far.

Cao Yong and his wife personally persuaded him several times, but Li still insisted on eating long fast and praying for his children and grandchildren.

The husband and wife really have no choice but to hope that the eldest daughter-in-law will come in as soon as possible, spread the branches and spread the leaves, and divert the attention of the elderly.

Even at Changsheng's place, the husband and wife also thought that they would start to see each other after completing Tianyou's marriage, and they would get engaged after the next year's show girl selection, and Changsheng would be able to get married the following year.

Cao Yong was not in favor of early marriage in the early days. One was unfavorable for childbearing, and the other was unstable in character. He was afraid that the young couple would not be harmonious after marriage.

But these two serious illnesses not only frightened Li Shi, but also a little frightened himself.

"Left and right betrothal gifts are all ready, so let's take August [-]th..." Cao Yong thought for a while and said.

"Ah? Then there are only five days left, will it be too hasty?" Chu Yu asked in surprise.

It is customary nowadays that the dowry can be done within one to two months before the official date.

Since the wedding date is set in October, there is no need to rush the appointment. Whether it is August [-]th or September [-]th, it is more leisurely.

Cao Yong did not hide the truth from his wife, but said what he saw today and his own guesses.

After the Mid-Autumn Festival, I'm afraid that a lawsuit in the Jiangnan official circles will come to the imperial court, and my cousin may not be able to keep his title.At that time, it is always not like to prepare for the son's marriage in a lively manner; now set an application period as soon as possible, and then just wait for the day.

After hearing this, Chu Yu frowned, and said, "Master, can't you save Second Uncle?"

Cao Yong said helplessly: "Do you think the emperor's mind can be changed at will?"

Chu Yu showed a sad face and said, "How can it be good?"

Cao Yong treats Cao Song differently. Chu Yu loves the house and Wu, and is the closest to Cao Song's room, very much like an elder sister-in-law.

Cao Yong persuaded: "You don't have to worry too much. Being in front of the emperor, suffering a loss may not be a blessing... The second brother is still young, but it is only a delay of two or three years. After recovery, he will be more beautiful than now..."

Chu Yu shook her head and said, "I'm not worried about my second uncle's future, but about my two nieces...the two sisters will be drafted next year. If my second brother is dismissed, the future of the nieces may be..."

Seeing that his wife was worried about this, Cao Yong didn't take it seriously: "Could it be that the daughters of the Cao family still have to be attached to the clan? The Cao family has already produced two princes, Fujin. Even if the emperor leaves a sign, he will not point too high to their sisters... ...It is also a good thing to put up a brand and get married at home..."

Chu Yu said worriedly: "Master only thinks that his own marriage is a good thing, but he forgot how snobbish the world is...Even with the help of Master, if the second brother is dismissed, the important affairs of the two nieces may be delayed..."

When Cao Yong heard this, he couldn't help but blacken his face, and complained about Yongzheng and Li Wei in his heart.

It's really picking honest people to bully, Cao Song went to Jiangning in the past few years, followed Li Weifeng in the rain, and tried his best.

"Humph, if the selected family is really so snobbish, it doesn't matter if the marriage is not settled..." Cao Yong said so, thinking about the age of the two nieces in his heart.

Two nieces, one fourteen this year and one twelve, will be drafted together next year.

The second niece's marriage is still delayed, and the eldest niece's marriage has to be planned early...

It's just that this matter can be discussed later, and the decision for Prince Jian's residence is imminent.

The next day, after Chu Yu sent Cao Yong away, he sent someone to pay a visit to Prince Jian's mansion and asked if Prince Jian Fujin was free in the afternoon.

Yong Jia received the post and remembered what her husband told her yesterday, that Cao Yong had already recovered and started going to the Yamen, knowing that the Cao family probably wanted to arrange an appointment.

Although he is reluctant to give up, Yongjia doesn't want her daughter's marriage to be troubled again, so she will immediately prepare her next post, and invite Chuyu to come over for tea in the afternoon...

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Poor Xiao Er, finally topped the tank. . .

(End of this chapter)