Reborn in the last years of Kangxi

Chapter 47 Communication
No matter how reluctant He Maocai is, the sale of the land is a foregone conclusion.Ten thousand acres of fertile land, although it sounds nice, Cao Yong doesn't miss it very much.Having money to buy land and pass it on to future generations is due to the limitations of people in this era.

Although these lands can be worth more than one hundred thousand taels of silver, the best year of Zhuangzi's annual income is only six to seven thousand taels. If the rain is not smooth, there are times of three to four thousand taels of silver.The income is not huge, but it is in Gyeonggi. One day, if it attracts Kangxi's attention, the Cao family's "repaying the debt with the whole family" will become a joke.Therefore, Cao Yong faintly felt something was wrong when he came.

Cao Yong looked at He Maocai's distressed heart, and was also moved in his heart.Before coming to Zhuangzi, he had sent someone to investigate the He family's family background in private. It wasn't that he was suspicious, but that he had heard too much about slaves bullying their masters and guards stealing themselves.

The result is very surprising. Two generations of the He family have managed the farm, and they still live in the two courtyards, and there is no half acre of fertile land under their name.Someone once asked He Maocai why he didn't take advantage of the low land price to buy part of the fertile land under his name.He Maocai replied: "This is the rule set by the old man when he was reborn. He is afraid that we, as servants, will have selfish intentions and neglect the master's family." So, until today, the He family only lives on the monthly money of the Cao family.

Cao Yong thought for a while and said: "Leave Shiqing who was the earliest dowry of the ancestors, and then choose the nearest top-grade land to keep Shiqing, and sell the others as soon as possible. It doesn't matter if the price is lower. If someone asks, just say the owner's family Urgent money."

He Maocai knew the original manager of the Zhuangzi in Fangshan, and he knew that the mansion was still at a deficit in selling the land. Seeing that the young master said it affirmatively, he knew that there was no room for change, so he agreed with regret.

"For the remaining ten lands, seven lands will be assigned to your name, and three lands will be assigned to Zijing girl's name. This procedure must be completed at the Yamen." Cao Yong said.

"Master, the mansion is in urgent need of money, and the old slave's family has praised some money over the past few decades. Let's discount this land to the old slave at the market price!" He Maocai said very sincerely.

Cao Yong shook his head: "That's not the case, Uncle Cai has worked hard for half his life for the family, and this little reward should be collected. Even Miss Amethyst's three loves will be entrusted to Uncle Cai to take care of them, and you will have nothing to do with her in the future. into."

Zijing happened to come in with a freshly steamed vegetable dumpling, and interjected, "What does this servant want Tian to do, sir, don't bother with it!"

Cao Yong thought of the future, feeling a little heavy.In any case, so far, the wheels of history still turn as he later knows.He sighed in his heart, and said: "Since the old lady entrusted you to me, I will always arrange for you. A few days ago, I have already helped you get out of citizenship. Now that I have this [-] mu of land, I will count you in the future." If you're gone, you'll have someone to rely on."

"My lord, it's true. If my lord goes back to the south, there's no reason for my slaves to stay in Beijing!" Zijing laughed and blamed.She thought Cao Yong's "absence" meant returning to Jiangning, but she didn't know what it meant.

Cao Yong smiled, but he didn't change his words to He Maocai, he just explained that in the future, the money for selling the land will be divided into three parts, two parts will be sent to Zijing in the mansion in Beijing, and one part will be kept, and when no one is paying attention, quietly Buy the barren hills with geothermal heat on the big and small Tangshan Mountains.

Selling good land to buy barren hills, isn't this a prodigal?He Maocai was heartbroken after hearing this, and wanted to persuade him again.

Cao Yong hurriedly opened his mouth to block his words: "Uncle Cai, don't worry, the income from those barren hills will never be worse than that of good fields. In addition, after buying the barren hills, let's open up wasteland and plant peach trees!"

Soaking in the hot springs in the peach blossom forest, Cao Yong couldn't help but fantasize.

He Maocai wanted to speak again, but Cao Yong had already waved his hand to send him out.The elders' parents sighed for a long time, but followed Cao Yong's instructions and sold the land with all their heart.

Although life in the country is pleasant, it is still a bit monotonous.After Cao Yong stayed for three days, he took Zijing and others back to the city.

*
Not long after Cao Yong returned to the mansion, Detehei and Aji, who had received the letter, rushed over. There was a lot of noise, and they were all clamoring for a treat.It turned out that Kangxi had asked Fu Erdan about the details of Cao Yong's duty, and knowing that among his bodyguards there were not only a brave warrior like Detehei, but also a posthumous son of Nalan Rongruo, so he ordered all of them to be transferred to the inner shift. .Although he is not in front of the imperial court like Cao Yong, he is already much stronger than the foreign class.

Cao Yong was too lazy to change clothes and go outside, so he ordered the kitchen to buy high-quality noodles and entertain these colleagues at home.Although these few were palace guards, they had been angered by many dignitaries in the past, and they were also indignant at what happened to Cao Yong.Only Nalan Fusen felt guilty and worried.

Cao Yong knew that Nalan Fusen was because of Nalan Chengping, but the outside world didn't know the truth, and everyone thought that Cao Yong was dragged down by Nalan Chengping and was beaten to death; escape.

After drinking for three rounds, Nalan Fusen got up and held up his glass: "Brother Cao, I have tired you so much, I am so sorry for my brother, I am so shameless to apologize to you for Taiping!"

Cao Yong hurriedly got up: "Brother Fusen, what is this? He killed his brother. The people outside are all spreading rumors, how can those words be believed. At that time, I could see clearly that Brother Taiping wanted to come forward to save me. It's just a rogue separated."

Seeing that Cao Yong didn't blame him at all, Nalan Fusen was even more ashamed: "It's always Taiping's fault. If he didn't provoke Guishan first, how could these things happen later."

Cao Yong is some consolation to resolve Nalan Fusen's knot.The other people present, seeing Cao Yong act so generously, secretly admired in their hearts.I can't complain that Long Live Lord favors Cao Yong so much, how can this behavior not be liked.

Cao Yong didn't have the slightest complaint about Nalan Chengping, this is indeed the truth.If Nalan Chengping hadn't been so troublesome, he wouldn't be able to get along with the imperial guards for a while.Although Nalan Chengping plotted against him, being punished, dismissed from his position as a guard, and getting a bad reputation is already severe enough.It's just a young man in his twenties, Cao Yong really couldn't bear it, and wanted to send someone to deliver some good medicine or something, but he still didn't want to be troublesome after thinking about it.Even if you are sincere, some people will think that he is kind-hearted, and some people will think that he is too pretentious. Since it will attract tongues, then it is better to do nothing.

After Cao Yong returned to the mansion, Ma Jun came several times, and Yongqing stayed in the earl's mansion to help his father with the funeral because of his grandfather Yongwu Bomutai's death.

Cao Yong remembered what Yongqing said in Jiangning when his parents favored his younger brother, and he was a little worried about Yongqing's situation.Now, the old uncle passed away, and Yongqing's father Wan Jiha took over the title, what if the eldest son is still not allowed?
Seeing Cao Yong's expression, Ma Jun guessed what he was worried about, and said with a smile: "You still think that Yongqing is that weak-ranked boy in Jiangning, how can it be our friends' turn to worry? Since the old man loves his eldest grandson, he has already made plans for him. Yes. After you came to Beijing, you haven't stopped, and you haven't seen any of our sister-in-laws yet. If you knew who she was, you wouldn't worry about these things anymore."

Cao Yong heard from Yongqing that this marriage was arranged by the old uncle, so the one who married was naturally a well-matched young lady.

"It's not just the right family, speaking of it, it's the Wanyan family's success!" Ma Jun said with a smile, "She's the niece of Fu Erdan, the Minister of the Interior, even if Ama Erniang of Yongqing doesn't like this son, she still doesn't dare Offend this daughter-in-law!"

Cao Yong met Fu Erdan several times during these days, but he did not expect that he was Yongqing's in-law.

It is not entirely true that the Yan family has climbed high and low, Yongqing's father is currently serving as the deputy governor of Xianghongqi, Yongqing's second uncle Luo Cha is serving as the servant of the Ministry of War, and Luo Cha's eldest daughter is the [-]th elder brother's eldest daughter Fujin.The Earl's Mansion is considered to be one of the largest and most prestigious families in the capital.However, Fu Erdan's title is more prominent, and he is a close minister of the emperor, so he is somewhat scrupulous.

Thinking of this, Cao Yong is a little worried. Although Yongqing is still arrogant and forthright, every time he meets Cao Yong, he never fails to mention Brother Fourteen.He is about the same age as the fourteenth elder brother, they are relatives by marriage, and they are both keen on military affairs, so they have relatively close contacts.However, how many of them will end well if they hang out with these elder brothers.Cao Yong intends to persuade, but although he and Yongqing are friends, the time between the two is short after all, and many words are still scruples.

Whether as the son of the Cao family or as a friend of Yongqing, it is only natural for Cao Yong to go to the Earl's Mansion to pay homage.

*
Today is the first seven days of the old man.Cao Yong made an appointment with Ma Jun and went to the Earl House to worship together.Cao Yong has grown rapidly in the past two years, and he can no longer wear last year's clothes.Fortunately, Amethyst had already prepared the clothes for the funeral, and tidied it up for Cao Yong.

Cao Yong and Ma Jun rode side by side, Xiaoman and several long-term followers rode with sacrifices, and they all went to the earl's mansion in Xinjiekou.

*
Inside Xinjiekou, at the gate of Earl Yongwu's Mansion.

Wan Jiha, who had just taken the title of his father and grandfather for a few days, took his second son, Yongsheng, and stood at the door to see off the guests.Ma Jun is a frequent visitor, but Cao Yong is the first time to visit.Although Wan Jiha had seen him in Jiangning, he was still a child at that time, so he didn't recognize Cao Yong for a while.

"Cao Yong has seen Uncle!" Cao Yong handed the reins to Xiaoman, and went forward to greet him.

"Oh, it's Nephew Cao!" Wan Jiha looked a little concerned, and sized Cao Yong up: "I heard about what happened to you a few days ago, and I planned to go over to see you, but it was delayed because of the funeral! The emperor's kindness is great, and my nephew has recovered as before, it is really a great fortune!"

Wan Jiha's enthusiasm not only surprised Cao Yong, but also surprised Ma Jun and Yongsheng.Where have they seen such a loving Wanjiha.Even in front of his beloved second son, Wan Jiha seldom pretends.

However, Wan Jiha thought about it for a while. Just because of Cao Yong's beating, Long Live God changed the titles and positions of Guishan and Nalan Chengping. This is well known.However, what everyone didn't know was that Lord Long Live also punished a grandson of the emperor and reprimanded a prince.

Right now, Kangxi's favor to the Cao family has extended to the third generation of Cao Yong, which is beyond doubt.Cao Yong, a young man with a weak crown, has no clan elders to rely on in the capital. If Wan Jiha can take care of him, he will not only sell the favor of the Cao family, but will naturally add weight to the heart of Long Live God.Thinking of this, Wan Jiha looked at Cao Yong with a more loving expression.

(End of this chapter)