Reborn in the last years of Kangxi

Chapter 1381
Today's Great Court Meeting mainly focuses on a few major events.

The job of the Ministry of Industry is to build seawalls in the south of the Yangtze River. The Ministry of Households is responsible for the reduction of money and food and relief for the prefectures and counties affected by floods. Nine white.

When the dynasty was dispersed, Cao Yong did not retreat with the ministers of civil and military affairs, but was left in front of the imperial court with several other officials of the household department.

The discussion was about allocating grain from the south of the Yangtze River to help the people of Fujian.

The folk customs in Fujian are tough, and the mountain people are difficult to tame. The imperial court has always coexisted with appeasement and precaution.

Although Fujian also has official warehouses, the quantity and storage are limited, just for precaution.

The neighboring provinces suffered from floods this year, and the food reserves can last for three to five months, but the people of Fujian will need relief this autumn. Otherwise, the sturdy people will have no way to survive, and who knows what will happen.

The best solution is to intercept part of the grain and ship it directly to Fujian.

However, due to the flood, the amount of grain this year is already insufficient. If it is withheld, will it affect Jingzhong?
Yongzheng left several hall officials in the household department, and they asked about this matter.

As a result, Yongzheng was very satisfied.

Not only is there surplus grain in the warehouses in Beijing, but there are also grain reserves in the fields outside the customs, which can be transferred to Beijing at any time...

It was already noon when we came out of Yuanmingyuan.

Cao Yong's face was calm, but he was a little guilty in his heart.

I handed over my copy of the "Proposed Relief Regulations" yesterday, why is there no movement at all?

He believes that for Yongzheng, an emperor who is keen on "anti-corruption", that policy will definitely itch.

Unexpectedly, there was no movement.

He didn't know that Yongzheng paid more attention to that statement than he imagined.

What he wanted was to get Yongzheng's instructions to carry out the relief work this year and next two years according to this method, but Yongzheng wanted to make this a regular practice.

Because there are many things involved, Yongzheng was considering it, and did not start this matter hastily.

Just as Cao Yong was thinking of being in a trance, he heard someone calling: "Lord Cao..."

Cao Yong turned his head, and it was none other than Yi Duli who walked quickly a few steps away.

Yi Duli returned to Beijing after the Mid-Autumn Festival. He had visited Cao's house at that time. Because he happened to be "seriously ill" with Hang Seng, Cao Yong was not in the mood to entertain guests, and the two broke up without saying much.

Yi Duli was originally a little rich, and like other Eight Banners nobles, he paid attention to dressing and dressing. After the wind and rain in the past few months outside the customs, his appearance has changed a lot.

Now it looks like he is dark and thin, and he no longer looks like a nobleman of the Eight Banners.

"Master Yi..." Cao Yong arched his hands.

Yi Duli said loudly: "My stomach was rumbling for a long time, I was hesitating, I wanted to find a place to solve it immediately, or go back to the city... Even if you meet Furuo, then don't think about it, just pass the idle talk on the way, go back to the city The city will offer sacrifices to the Temple of the Five Viscera..."

The two were really familiar with each other, and they were not polite. Seeing that he didn't take a sedan chair, Cao Yong asked him to get in the car.

When the curtain of the carriage was drawn down, Yidu Lifang looked Cao Yong in the eyes, and Fang whispered: "Although your family is not peaceful recently, you have to be more lenient and lenient yourself... As long as you are well, no matter how many things you have ; You have a problem, no matter how many things are wrong..."

Cao Yong accepted this kindness, and reciprocated: "Your Excellency has been tired for the past few months. After all, when you are middle-aged, you should also nourish and maintain your health. It is the way to maintain your health..."

When Yi Duli heard the word "nourishing", he immediately had a bitter face: "Furuo, you don't know, my old lady is out of the Buddhist hall now, seeing the world and thinking about how to make up for me... Even if it is a treasure of heaven and earth, Meals three times a day are not for the body, but for the life..."

"Poor parents in the world, please be sympathetic..." Cao Yong thought of Li Shi, and said with emotion.

Yi Duli's expression was a bit complicated, and after a while, he lowered his eyes and said, "The old lady said, I have grown up to be like Ama's son..."

When Cao Yong heard this, he couldn't help being stunned, and then he understood, knowing why Yi Duli was awkward, so he couldn't say anything, so he could only persuade him: "No matter how old we are, in the eyes of our mother, we are all children...To be parents in this world Yes, which one is not 'hoping for a child to become a dragon'? Even our old lady has a lot of expectations for me."

Yi Duli snorted softly, and said, "Fu Ruo is laughing at me? Do you still hope that your son will become a dragon? I even want to have a grandson, and I'm not a child..." He said, slightly melancholy: "I thought our old lady was deserted, In addition to what happened to my grandfather back then, he was disheartened and seldom cared about current affairs, but I didn't expect it to be because he didn't expect me as a son..."

Cao Yong stroked his forehead, and did not persuade, just think about the difference between people.

It is said that the old lady of the Hesheli family was a talented woman who was famous in the capital in her early years.

Hershey's and Li's demeanor are completely different, the old man is desolate with wisdom and calmness.

It's just that I didn't expect that the old man, who is nearly [-] years old, can still be so "hot-blooded", praising his son that "a son is like a father".It seems to be a compliment, but compared with the previous one, it means that it is not to be seen before.

It's strange that Yidu is not confused in his old age, and he doesn't feel awkward...

Yiduli was also very depressed, and it was embarrassing to tell his wife such a shameful thing.

But after chatting with Cao Yong, he was also a little embarrassed, and changed the conversation: "I have been busy, and finally there is no major flaw in Shengjing's flood control. I just met the Thirteenth Master, and the Thirteenth Master asked me to write about this matter. Here is a note, and a list of officials with meritorious service must be drawn up. Does Fu Ruo have any good suggestions in mind..."

Since Cao Yong returned to Beijing due to illness, the flood control mission in Shengjing has become dominated by Yiduli.

Now that the rainy season outside the pass is over and the autumn harvest is over, it's time to discuss meritorious deeds.

Yi Duli felt sorry for him, and always felt that he had taken advantage of Cao Yong. This book should have been drafted by Cao Yong.

He has already made up his mind to write down Cao Yong's credit one by one, and he will never be greedy for Cao Yong's credit. In addition, there is a list of meritorious officers below, and he also wants to leave a certain number of places for Cao Yong, who will be recommended and allocated by Cao Yong.

Needless to say, as long as you are on the list, you can show your face in front of the imperial court. Even if you can't be promoted immediately, you can add "excellent" in the future evaluation.

Cao Yong is not short of money, nor does he think about forming a party. Of course, he has no idea about these quotas: "Your Excellency, just look at the plan, but don't leave behind those who are really troubled..."

Speaking of this, he thought of the two of them, and said: "By the way, Mr. Shengjing E has worked hard and has an old relationship with me. You can sell him some face. In addition, there is a Yongliang in the Ministry of Industry. During the days when I was here, look Seeing that he is very meticulous in his errands..."

According to Yi Duli's plan, it is necessary for Cao Yong to recommend a dozen people at his discretion.

Cao Yong only said two, and the others were left to Yi Duli to decide.Yi Du stood here, so grateful that he almost bowed.

Cao Yong knew his difficulties. He had offended so many clan kings at once because of rectifying Shengjing's military affairs. Now this list of meritorious persons is just an opportunity for him.

Not to mention the officials who went to the capital, many of the officials from the Sixth Department of Shengjing have the background of the royal family.

Yi Duli sells some favors, which can also ease the relationship with the clan princes...

The two were talking, time passed quickly, and the carriage entered the city before they knew it.

Because the two of them had to go to the yamen to work in the afternoon, they were not picky about the place, so they found a clean restaurant near the Liubu yamen, had some food, and then went back to the yamen.

When Cao Yong arrived at the government office, he saw Jiang Jian sitting outside, lost in thought there, and even Cao Yong didn't notice it when he saw him.

Seeing Cao Yong, he was inevitably curious, stepped forward and knocked on Jiang Jian's table, and said, "Fei Lin..."

Only then did Jiang Jian wake up, stood up hurriedly, and said: "My lord is back...the student has something to report to my lord..."

"Oh? What happened?" Cao Yong asked.

Jiang Jian didn't answer immediately, but looked outside hesitantly.

Cao Yong knew well that this was to guard against people, so he went directly into his room.

Jiang Jian came in with a few more posts in his hand.

"My lord, Liang Wude posted a post for the students yesterday, talking about Na Xing's joy, asking the students to go to his house for a drink tomorrow... I don't want to receive three other posts today, all of which are for the students to socialize... One is my mother's birthday. Shou, one is a friend from the same country who came to invite students to accompany him, and the other is Xiaoer Yuanfu... Although both teachers are well-known, this is really a coincidence..." Jiang Jian said.

Liang Wude also bears the name of a scribe in the Yamen of the Ministry of Households, but his actual identity is the same as that of Jiang Jian.

A tiger has its way of a tiger, and a snake has its way of a snake.

In the Yamen of the Ministry of Household Affairs, Jiang Jian not only served as Cao Yong's counselor for government affairs, but also entertained these colleagues.

Sometimes even if it is difficult for the superiors and subordinates to say clearly, the confidantes and staff communicate with each other, and there are unexpected effects.

Now the staff of several ministers are "attentive", so it's not aimless.

Cao Yong knew it well, most of it was for the relief of the south of the Yangtze River.

With so many provinces involved and so many people involved, the Ministry of Household Affairs must of course have an official in charge of the matter.

Zhang Tingyu's head is in the official department, and he has rarely intervened in the affairs of the household department; Cao Yong, the minister, is in poor health and has to sit in the household department, so he may not have time to go out of Beijing.

Most of the relief to the south of the Yangtze River will be done by selecting one of the four servants of the household department.

Cao Yong is the chief official, and the emperor mostly wants to ask his opinion.Even if they have other connections, they cannot go beyond Cao Yong.

Cao Yong thought of this, could not help but frown.

It is difficult to choose this candidate. Those who can be the servant of the household department will be the minister if they go up one level, and the governor will be the governor if they are sent outside.

Disaster relief is a fat job that earns both face and reputation. Who wouldn't want to join in?
But Cao Yong didn't say anything, if he wanted to recommend one of them, he would offend the other three.

Although Cao Yong has a higher official position than them now, who can't guarantee the future?
Cao Yong would not do such a thankless thing, he thought about it carefully, and said: "Since it is a banquet, I will go to Fei Lin, but the words must be made clear... They are all colleagues, and I will definitely not choose here for the relief person." Join, so that they don't have to work hard with me, if they have plans, find another way out, don't waste time with me, or they will lose the opportunity..."

Hearing this, Jiang Jian heaved a sigh of relief, nodded and said: "Since your lords have drawn up the report, it is really inappropriate to interfere with the relief..." He couldn't help laughing: "Those lords only think of relief as a fat job. But I don’t know that if the emperor really approves your lord’s papers, the fat job will become a hard job... If it’s done well, it’s your lord’s plan; if there’s a mistake, it’s because they themselves are wrong..."

Cao Yong smiled and said nothing.

Thinking of the unapproved paperwork, he was still somewhat uneasy, wondering if he should go to Prince Yi's mansion to inquire, but then he dismissed the idea.

Do what you can, and let the rest take its course.

When Luo Ya returned home, there was another bad news waiting for him.

Although Cao Song was already being escorted to Beijing, the steward sent by the Cao family to the south of the Yangtze River reported that Cao Song's second son had died young, and Jing Hui was seriously ill.

Although this child is from Jinghui, it is not yet his second birthday.

This was the first child of the third generation of the Cao family to die young, and it was at this time again.

Even Cao Yong, who is sure that Cao Song is fine, feels uncomfortable after hearing this, let alone Jing Hui, the mother of life.

When this matter was brought up, Chu Yu couldn't hold back her tears, and said with a sob: "Master, how can this be good... The fourth brother came here to say it in person, and the two old ladies are still hiding it...Second brother, I didn’t even dare to report…”

Although Cao Yong said it was a pity for his nephew who died young, but after all, he had never met him, so he still valued Jinghui more: "Second brother, wait until he arrives in Beijing... Jiangnan, you can't just wait... Brother and sister meet The pain of losing a child is pitiful, but she does not only have one child..."

Chu Yu wiped her tears and said, "Master, why don't I go to Jiangning..."

Although Jinghui has a natal family in name, they are actually only cousins. Over the years, Chuyu, the eldest sister-in-law, has cared more for her.

Cao Yong shook his head, disapproving of his wife's trip: "Seeing that it's getting cold and you're taking medicine, how can you stand up to it? Let God bless you..."

Even if it will be seen as forgetting the public for personal reasons, it can't be taken care of.

After all, the second room of Cao's family had many accidents, and the head room only made a few words of consolation to make people feel cold.

Besides, Tianyou is the grandson of Cao's patriarch and the eldest son of Cao Xi's small clan, so it is appropriate for him to take care of this matter.

When Tianyou came back and heard his parents mentioning this matter, he would naturally obey.

Afterwards, Cao Yong walked away in person, went to the mansion of the Minister of Guards, and asked Tianyou for a two-month long vacation.

When Tianyou was ready and was about to leave Beijing, the most uncomfortable thing was Hang Seng.

"Father, let my son go too. My son is now an idler. Even if he can't do much, he can still be a companion to my elder brother..." Hang Seng pleaded.

But Cao Yong could only pat him on the shoulder helplessly, and said softly: "I know you care about your second uncle, but your uncle and nephew are good, and it's not on top of that... Khalkha's envoy is about to arrive in Beijing, how can you leave?" Beijing?"

Even if the Khalkha envoys did not come to Beijing at this time, with the status of Hang Seng, he was injured and wronged and stayed in the Cao family for a while, no one would say anything; It's an eyesore...

(End of this chapter)