Reborn in the last years of Kangxi

Chapter 444
The next day, August 27th, was Brother Nine's birthday.Cao Yong had breakfast, dressed neatly, holding the invitation in a daze.

This post was posted a long time ago, if you don't go, it won't make sense; if you go, there will be a lot of sequelae.It seems that I still have to think of a way to show up over there and come out.

Seeing him holding the post, Chu Yu said, "Should I go directly by car, or wait for my son-in-law to come back from the Yamen?"

Cao Yong said: "You go directly, listen to operas and drink tea with the Fujin ladies, you have the right to relax. I don't know when the errands in my yamen will end. There are two young children at home. It may not be here today." I have to go. If Brother Nine asks about it, he will only say that there is something at home and he can't get away with it."

After hearing this, Chu Yu hesitated, and said, "If that's the case, or I won't go either!"

Although it has been nearly two months since confinement, Chu Yu seldom went out to socialize, and just went to Jueluo Mansion a while ago.Cao Yong was afraid that she would be bored, so he said: "Just take it for a stroll, and it's good to meet the girls and talk, so as not to be bored at home."

Chu Yu laughed and said, "I don't know what Uncle Jiu is doing with all these family assets? Throughout the year, the banquets in their mansion are used every month, and there is never a time for rest. That’s enough to cover Uncle Nine’s salary for a few years!”

Cao Yong nodded, and said: "Yes, this is really a place where you can only go in and out, only those princely mansions, Brother Jiu is still ready to return the gift, and the rest of the civil and military officials, but they can accept many young and old."

The husband and wife chatted a few gossips, Cao Yong took out his watch, saw that the time was almost there, went to the cradle to kiss his daughter, and went to the Yamen.

When we arrived at the Yamen, it was still early, so Cao Yong looked at the recent Di Bao.There is an article on it, which is related to Jiangnan, that is, "Lianghuai Salt Branch first owed more than 180 million taels, and it has been paid off since Li Chenchangbu was awarded the envoy."There is also a simile from Kangxi in the back, conferring Li Chenchang as the censor, and inspecting the Lianghuai salt class for one year.

Li Xu has been in charge of the Lianghuai salt course in recent years.

This Li Chenchang was born as a donated official. He was originally unknown, but now it seems that he has indeed won the Sacred Heart.However, in this way, the Li family didn't know what was going on.

According to Cao Yong's knowledge, it is Sun Wenqi who handed over the Qingyu booklet to Kangxi among the three major weaving companies in the south of the Yangtze River.Sun Wenqi submitted a book a few days ago, and asked himself to serve as a tax official in the river mouth, but was refuted by Kangxi.

Because of this, there were rumors a while ago that the three major weaving companies in the south of the Yangtze River had lost their sacred hearts.Cao Yong didn't take it seriously, how could this grace be a good one?He hoped that the power of the Cao family in the south of the Yangtze River would be quickly eliminated, and that it would be even better if his father could go to Beijing to provide for the elderly.

The old man is also in his late [-]s, and most of his body was ruined by the exhaustion in his early years, so it is really not suitable for him to continue to work hard.

Cao Yong put down the Dibao and knocked on the table.Thinking about my son's second birthday now, the little guy should be running all over the place.If the family can be reunited, that is really better than anything else.

Hearing a burst of laughter from outside, Ituri strode in.Seeing Cao Yong, he raised his eyebrows, showing a bit of curiosity, and said: "My lord, now there is a lot of rumors outside, it is said that there are brothers and sisters from the family of Mr. Cao, the minister of Taipusi, who abandoned him on the spot. Kao, are you talking about the two brothers who failed this year? It’s just rumored that they are your young masters. If I didn’t just know that your two brothers are taking the exam this year, why not? Treat it as nonsense arranged outside!"

Cao Yong was a little strange, and said: "How did this word spread? Isn't the Gongyuan still sealed?"

Yi Duli said: "The examiners did not come out, but some of the examinees were in the same row as your two brothers, and they talked about it after they came out. I heard that many scholars want to submit letters to your house. Make friends with your little brother!"

It took less than a day for him to appear on the stage yesterday morning, and his words could reach Yiduli's ears.

Whether it is the imperial court or the people, they all respect etiquette to the extreme. "Filial piety" has also become a gentleman's virtue praised by scholars.Although Cao Xiang delayed an exam, he won the "filial piety" and virtuousness among scholars, which will be of great benefit to his future official career.

It's just that he is only fourteen after all, and he is a big tree, and he doesn't know the pros and cons of it.

Cao Yong didn't want to talk about family affairs, seeing Yi Duli's face full of joy, he changed the subject and asked: "You are in a good mood today, but what is the happy event?"

Yi Duli nodded with a smile, and said: "When I came to the yamen just now, I met Brother Fourteen on the way. He just happened to be going to the yamen of the Ministry of War, so we chatted a few words along the way."

Having said that, he lowered his volume and said: "Brother Fourteen, they said that he can find a prescription for having a child. Although he already has three or four little elder brothers, the desire to find a prescription is not enough. hurry."

Cao Yong listened, but it is a little puzzled.

The fourteenth elder brother Kangxi was born in 27 years, six years older than Cao Yong, and only 27 this year, but due to early marriage, his eldest son, the eldest elder brother Hongchun, who was born by side Fujin, is already twelve.In addition, there are two sons from the Wanyan family of the Jin Dynasty, one is ten years old and the other is eight years old, both of whom are studying in the study.

Seeing that there were no outsiders, Yi Duli said in a low voice: "It didn't happen when the crown prince was abolished. At that time, the Lord Long Live angered the eighth master because of the abolition of the prince, saying that the eighth master was 'recklessly ambitious and tried to murder' the prince. The ninth master urged the ten The fourth elder brother came out to intercede with the eighth master, but the ninth master was slapped several times, and the fourteenth master was slapped twenty times. He didn't show it in the early years, but in the past two years, he heard that the fourteenth master was looking for medicine. I'm afraid it was hurt at the beginning I've lost my waist!"

Although Cao Yong hadn't entered Beijing when the "Prince was abolished" at the beginning, he was also mentioned about the beating of the fourteenth elder brother.

At the beginning, Brother Fourteen's intercession made Kangxi very angry, and he had already pulled out his saber to kill Brother Fourteen.All the princes and elder brothers were present, the fifth elder brother knelt and hugged Kangxi's thigh, the other princes also knelt and kowtowed in prayer, only the fourth elder brother remained silent.

For this reason, the fourth elder brother and the fourteenth elder brother are two brothers, and they have broken their relationship.Afterwards, Concubine De did not allow Sifu Jin to enter the palace to pay her respects for several months.It wasn't until the crown prince came back to power that the situation got better.

Seeing Cao Yong's response, Yi Du stood up and said, "By the way, the Fourteenth Master just mentioned that it's the ninth Lord's birthday today. He told me to come with you earlier if there is nothing wrong with the yamen!"

Cao Yong felt somewhat distressed: "I'm afraid I won't be able to make it through. I've already told my wife to let her pass. The brothers are not feeling well and can't leave the mansion. When I go back later, I have to ask the imperial doctor to take a closer look."

Yi Duli heard the words, glanced at Cao Yong, shook his head, and said with a smile: "After all, the eldest brother is like a father, and your father is not in Beijing, but you have to worry about your cousin. Your brothers are also a good fortune. "

Cao Yong smiled, this is nothing to do.Cao Quan is gone, Zhao Jia's family is not easy, every time in the family letter, Cao Yin has to repeat it several times.Don't say that Cao Yong didn't have that thought, even if he really dared to neglect these younger brothers, Cao Yin is afraid that he will call up a teacher to question him immediately.

Yi Duli said: "By the way, didn't Fu Ruo fill in the guards for your two brothers? What's the matter?"

Cao Yongdao: "several internal ministers follow Mongolia. Now there is no way out for a while. We can only wait for Shengjia to return to Beijing."

When Cao Song was mentioned, Cao Yong thought of Jinghui, and wanted to talk to Yidu, but thinking that Cao Song hadn't asked Jinghui for an answer, and Zhang Luo's marriage was earlier here, so he kept silent. .

After processing half a dozen official documents, it was noon.

Yi Duli couldn't sit still anymore, so he wandered around Cao Yong a few times.Cao Yong knew his intentions, and if he didn't leave as the chief official, he would leave if he was not well.Therefore, he put down his pen and ink, and stood up to Yidu: "Since I'm done with my errands, I'll go back first. My lord has seen Lord Jiu, and please accuse me of my crime."

Yi Duli waved his hands and said: "I know, I know, there is something wrong in Fu Ruo's mansion, and Master Jiu can't find the fault, so let's go out together!"

Cao Yong called his subordinate officials, distributed the approved official documents, and then set up a Yamen with Yidu.

Yi Duli said: "Although Old Tang is a bit stubborn, he is not in the yamen, and he is really deserted. He has two cousins ​​who failed in Enke last year, and they will also end this year. I don't know if they will be on the list. Old Tang is a year old. A salary of one hundred taels of silver is enough for him to support the two households. He can't even afford new official clothes, and they all buy old ones from the tailor shop at the front door."

Speaking of this, Yi Duli looked at Cao Yong with a smile, and said: "I didn't expect it, I just realized it when I said it. The situation at Old Tang's house is similar to that at Fu Ruo's house, but there is no your house at his side." His family has a lot of money, so it seems to be a bit of a struggle. I can't complain that he and Furuo have a better relationship, presumably it's because of this."

It's all here and there, Tang Zhiyu is a upright person, it's impossible for him to flatter Shangguan.The so-called relationship is better, but because the two often travel together, Cao Yong treats people kindly.Tang Zhiyu has received a lot of favors from him, so it's hard to show his face and treat him as a superior.

The first level of officialdom crushes people to death, and those who dare not to put the superiors of the Han officials in their eyes are also full-fledged officials like Yi Duli.Although the official rank is low, but he has a high title, even if he doesn't take Shangguan seriously, Yu Shi can't fault him.

Just mentioning Tang Zhiyu, Cao Yong also had some respect for his character, and said: "Master Tang is capable, and he will have a great future in the future. He is no better than you and me, but he is just fooling around."

Yi Duli shook his head, disapprovingly said: "These six departments are on duty, who is not a dawdler. It's good to be an officer, you have some work in your hands, and being an official, no matter how small or small, it will only be annoying."

While talking, the two had already left the Yamen, and their respective leaders and servants came over with their horses.

The mansion of Jiu Age is located in Tieshi Alley in Dongcheng, so Cao Yong and Yi Duli bid farewell to each other and walk opposite each other.

As soon as he left the West Fourth Archway, Cao Yong saw a group of people coming towards him.Wearing regular clothes, riding on a horse, the one walking in front is none other than the fourth elder brother.

Because the fourth elder brother arrived in Beijing yesterday afternoon, Cao Yong was busy with housework and hadn't received the letter yet, so he couldn't help but wonder.

As usual in previous years, Shengjia has already gone to Mongolia for a tour, and will return to Beijing at the end of September.The fourth elder brother has not followed for several years, why did he go once and come back in the middle?
No matter what he thought in his mind, he had already reined in the horse, dismounted and came forward to greet him.

The fourth elder brother also reined in the horse, glanced at the official uniform on Cao Yong, and said, "Are you coming out of the Yamen?" At this point, his expression was a little stiff, and he said, "It's only past noon, and you will be in the Yamen." Come to think of it, you entertain a lot!"

Cao Yong heard that his words were not good, and secretly thought that it was bad luck.I obediently stay until the time every day, so I leave early today, why did I ask this master to touch me?

On the surface, he hurriedly defended and said: "Returning to Fourth Master, I have something to worry about at home today, I am really worried, so I finished my errands early and came out. I usually don't dare to leave early easily."

The fourth prince heard this, paused, and said: "So it's housework, if there's anything difficult, talk to me about it!"

When Cao Yong heard the words, he was very surprised. When did the fourth elder brother know him so well?They all said it was "housework", and the four princes still asked each other eagerly.

Cao Yong slandered in his heart, but still showed some gratitude on his face, and said: "Fourth Master Xie is worried, it is because the brother of the humble worker is sick, he has already invited the imperial doctor and prescribed a prescription. It is just that the humble worker is worried, and wants to go back to take care of him sooner. "

The fourth elder brother's expression slowly eased, he nodded slightly, and said: "Yes, I heard that one of your brothers fell ill after the game. If that's the case, I won't delay you, you should hurry home!"

Cao Yong retreated to one side, and asked Si Age and others to go first.

The fourth elder brother glanced at the long followers following Cao Yong, saw the blind Wei Hei, recognized him, nodded at him, and left with the guards.

Cao Yong looked at the back of the fourth prince, but frowned a little.

Even the princes and elder brothers have heard about Xiaosi, what kind of rumors can be made outside?A big tree attracts the wind, and it is not good for things to be too big.

Thinking of this, he called Zhang Yi and Zhao Tong who were following him, and ordered them to go to the teahouse at the front door to see what the market was saying...

(End of this chapter)