Reborn in the last years of Kangxi

Chapter 532

"This..." Cao Yong turned around, his face was as usual, and then he seemed puzzled, and asked: "Fourteenth Lord, please forgive me for being stupid, how do you say this?"

Elder Fourteen smiled heartily, glanced around, and said, "Let's drop by and talk while walking."

Cao Yong agreed on the surface, but was shocked in his heart.

Although he knew that he would be implicated in the matter of the ranch, Cao Yong never thought that he would go to the Ministry of War.Not to mention that he is an authentic layman, the key point is that he is too close to Brother Fourteen.

At the beginning of the month, there was a banquet held in Naersu, and the fourteen elder brothers and Cao Yong were invited.

During the dinner, the fourteenth elder brother used his "drunkness" to say that he should get closer in the future and not be alienated by the "misunderstanding" in the past.

He also took the initiative to mention Yongqing, Tao was recently promoted from the sixth-rank general Wei Qian to the fifth-rank garrison because of the suppression of local bandit turmoil.

Brother Fourteen didn't directly say that Yongqing's promotion was due to his efforts, but in less than two years, he was promoted to three ranks. If no one in the Ministry of War spoke up, how could it be possible?

The fourteenth elder brother was about to make a fortune, and Cao Yong didn't want to cause trouble, so he naturally responded vaguely, but he became more and more wary in his heart.

Humans are like this, they are afraid of the unknown.

In the past, Zong Zong was vague and vague, as if he had the shadow of the fourteenth elder brother, but it was hard to see clearly.

On the surface, the fourteenth elder brother is a sincere person, showing joy and anger, making people take it lightly, but only he himself knows the real situation.

After leaving the Xihua gate, Cao Yong and the fourteenth elder brother rode side by side.

"The driver of the car, you are in charge of the horse herding decree and post transmission, so you can get started." At this point, the fourteenth elder brother smiled and said: "It's just that the grade has been lowered by three levels, maybe it's not good-looking. , This is also a helpless matter. Horses are related to the important affairs of the frontier. This time the wear and tear is serious. In addition to natural disasters, there are more or less reasons for the dereliction of duty on the ranch. The two ministers of the Ministry of War fined their salaries, the servants were demoted, and the chief doctor was dismissed. "

The demotion punishment was within Cao Yong's expectation, but the military transfer department really did not expect it.

I originally thought that I would return to the Ministry of Household Affairs to serve as a doctor, or else I would be sent to Zhili to be a magistrate or prefect, not far from the capital, and I could hone my skills.

The Ministry of War is different from the other ministries. The other ministries are full of officials, and the people who do things are all Han officials.In the Ministry of War, the Han members are just decorations, and those who can speak are all bannermen.

In addition to the fourteenth elder brother, there are also several clan princes who are in charge of the Ministry of War.For Cao Yong, this kind of place has always been unavoidable.

Even if it sounds like the driver of the car is somewhat similar to the errand of the Taipu Siqing, but how can it be so easy to do?

The ranch under Taipu Temple is a royal ranch, even if someone dares to do something, they will have scruples and dare not act recklessly.

The Ministry of War is in charge of the Eight Banners Ranch, not to mention the commanders and deputy commanders of all the banners above, and a bunch of princes Baylor.

This lack is like a scapegoat, if something goes wrong in the ranch, whoever dares to pursue the fault of those princes belonging to the banner will naturally fall on the head of the unlucky driver, the driver.

Thinking of this, Cao Yong couldn't help being a little confused.

The fourteenth brother only took the trouble to "reconcile" a few days ago, what is he doing here now?Or is he just spreading news and has nothing to do with him?

Cao Yong didn't answer for a long time, the fourteenth elder brother turned his head and saw his expression, he suddenly realized, and said with a smile: "Don't worry, who will cheat you? The bad debts at the pasture have been cleared up. It won't tire you."

Since he was so attentive, Cao Yong could only accept it, and cupped his hands and said: "In that case, I thank the Fourteenth Master. It's just that the ability of the lower officials is limited, and the Taipu Temple is only two pastures, and there are still such troubles. The Eight Banners pasture, I'm afraid it will be even more difficult to be competent. After all, it is related to major military affairs, if the supply is insufficient because of the dismissal, wouldn't it be a crime?"

Fourteenth elder brother waved his hand, squinted his eyes and said: "Too modest is deceitful, too modest is deceitful! If you are so unbearable, then who is the one who recommends you? It is the crime of deceiving the king with blind words and false words?"

Sure enough, it was him, and Cao Yong's heart couldn't help but drop.

Although the fourteenth elder brother is deliberately close, Cao Yong is really not warm to him.This "recommendation" is suspected of "bundling".

If the fourth elder brother misunderstands that he is a member of the fourteenth elder brother, Cao Yong will only feel a chill on his back.

Having been in Beijing for many years, Cao Yong is also concerned about this tragic battle for the heir apparent.When he was bored, he also thought about the situation of other elder brothers inheriting the throne.

When the third elder brother comes to power, it means that the literati are in power, and the ruling and opposition parties may be full of praises.

Literati have a good starting point, they want to leave a name in history and be a virtuous minister.But the shortcomings of literati are that their eyes are higher than the top, they talk more and do less.Regarding the corrupt officialdom, how many of them can hold on to the arrogance of literati and not follow the trend?
The eighth elder brother came to power, representing the Manchu and Han dignitaries.

It is precisely because of the greed of these people that corruption has become commonplace and the officialdom is full of smog.Eighth Prince wants to rely on these people to become emperor, how can he hurt his own foundation, and I am afraid that he will be even more conniving to everyone to make money.

When the fourteenth elder brother came to power, the military attache's weight in the court would increase.

So what?After all, governing the country is not about fighting, and raising the status of the military officer will only bury hidden dangers.

The only one who is willing to work and will not be swayed by courtiers is the fourth elder brother.

Cao Yong can think of this, and Kangxi, who is an emperor, should also be able to think of it.Others, in the context of the overall situation, think differently.It seems that it is better to find a way to prevent the fourth prince from misunderstanding...

Not long after Cao Yong returned to the yamen of Taipu Temple, an internal servant came to pass on his decree and punishment, which mentioned that he would start serving as an official in the Ministry of War on the first day of next month.

Except for Cao Yong, the other three were not spared either. Wang Jingzeng and Yidu were demoted to two levels to retain them, and Tang Zhiyu was fined for one year.

Yi Duli and Tang Zhiyu are nothing, after all, compared with Cao Yong, their disposal is fairly clear.Wang Jingzeng's expression was ugly.

In his same year, it was either a local official who was sent out, or a hall official in Beijing.This Minister of the Taipusi was not of a high rank in the first place, and if he was downgraded by two ranks, he would be from the fourth rank.

While Tang Zhiyu lamented the hardships of the world in his heart, he also felt a little bit surprised.These days, Cao Yong buried his head in the case, could it be that he got the letter a long time ago?
Thinking of the book that Cao Yong invited them to jointly sign, Tang Zhiyu felt a little admiration in his heart.

When talking about his boss outside, many people dismissed him, thinking that he was just a naive child who was in a high position because of his nepotism in the palace and Yu Yin's relationship with the family.

Tang Zhiyu thought so too, but after working together for two years, he couldn't help being ashamed of his previous perception.

Yidu didn't say anything on the facade, and when only Cao Yong and him were left, he couldn't help but said: "It seems that the few of us have been honored by the adults, fortunately!"

Although he didn't say much, Cao Yong knew what he meant.

These changes in the sun, moon, mountains and rivers must have a conclusion, and other yamen are afraid that they will soon replace the dead ghost.On the Taipusi yamen side, the decree was made early, and everyone was punished, but they didn't have to bear the charge of "immorality".

With such a stain on his back, there is no hope for his future.

Cao Yong shook his head and said: "This is the advantage of Leng Yamen. Even if the will is not satisfied today, if we don't push people out, can someone force us?" Lang's censors had wry smiles on their faces.

It stands to reason that the censor should be staring at the officialdom and supervising officials.Now it has become a tool for the rich and powerful to criticize each other, and it is other people's mouths and eyes.

Yi Duli laughed and said: "Anyway, I just want to borrow your light. It's ridiculous that Wang Jingzeng, a nerd, is still wronged by his downgrade." Speaking of this, thinking of the military department where Cao Yong went, he said with some concern: "There are not many people in the military department. , but there are quite a lot of detours in it. In the past few days, my lord, you should inquire about everything first, so as to save money and suffer later."

Cao Yong nodded in agreement, and said: "In the past two years, I have not troubled you to mention something. At the end of the next month, I will treat everyone to a drink."

"Please, my lord, let's get together and talk about it, this practice wine is always eaten..." Yi Duli said.

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Although there were many doubts in his heart, the fourth elder brother had so many things to watch, and he didn't bother to think about it.

In the white disaster in Mongolia, the princes and princes of various ministries have already asked for help. How can the court stand by and watch?Even if the food reserves are limited and the people and herdsmen are ignored, should those princes and princes be allowed to starve to death?

After several generations of marriages between Manchu and Mongolia, many princes and princes over there have the blood of Aixinjueluo.If the court is ungrateful, how can the Mongols be willing to submit in the future?

In addition to arranging people to deliver food to several ministries that were severely affected by the disaster, they also arranged for people to teach the herdsmen how to fish.

Mongolians don't eat fish, and they don't know how to fish.It's hard to say on the court's side, they only give food relief to the princes, but they don't care about the life and death of the herdsmen.

After all, above the name, those herdsmen are also the people of the Qing Dynasty.

Although on the court's side, I wish the Mongols would hurt their vitality, but on the face of it, "benevolent governance" must be implemented.

There are rivers and rivers on the grassland, and learning the method of fishing can be regarded as more food, and it is not difficult to survive this level.

In addition to Mongolia's relief, there are also flooded counties in Huguang that also need relief.

After finishing the errands in the household department, it was already dusk, and the fourth elder brother felt a little stiff in his body.

Along the way, his mind was filled with scenes of Elder Brother Fourteen joking with Cao Yong, and he couldn't help being a little restless.

Because of his scruples about Kangxi, even if the fourth elder brother admired Cao Yong, he only arranged it secretly, and did not dare to woo Cao Yong too blatantly.If the fourteenth elder brother is allowed to take the lead, wouldn't he regret it?
According to the news from the palace, Cao Yong's transfer to the military department was recommended by the fourteenth elder brother.

Kangxi originally transferred Cao Yong to the household department to take care of the warehouse affairs.It was the fourteenth elder brother who took a note sent to the Ministry of War and recommended Cao Yong in front of the imperial court.

Back at the palace, the fourth elder brother sent someone to tell Dai Jin to speak in the study.

"Cao Erfu dispatched the military department?" Dai Jin pondered, also quite surprised, but he also understood the reason why Si elder brother's face was dark.

Although Cao Yong is young, he is quick to do things, and the fourth elder brother appreciates this in his heart.More importantly, Cao Yong is still the son of the Cao family, and all aspects of the relationship are involved behind it.

If Cao Yong really voted for the fourteenth elder brother, how can it not be annoying?
"Fourth Master, I just got the news that Concubine Cao went to the Thirteenth Master's mansion after falling into the Yamen." Dai Jin said, already knowing the truth in his heart.

It doesn't matter whether Cao Yong is grateful or willing to take refuge in him. Over the years, the ceremony of "three festivals and two birthdays" has been carefully prepared.

Although due to the difference in status and age, Cao Yong is more than respectful and not close to the fourth elder brother, but compared with other elder brothers, he has close contacts.

"Your Majesty, Thirteenth House!" The fourth elder brother nodded, feeling a lot of irony in his heart.

Seeing that he is not usually fond of making money, among the elder princes, only the fourth elder brother, the thirteenth elder brother, the sixteenth elder brother and the seventeenth elder brother are the ones who walk around.

"Things of a feather flock together, and people are divided into groups." This Cao Yong went to the Ministry of War, which was a surprise to himself, and he must have been unaware of it.

This is going to the thirteenth elder brother's house, is it for himself to see, the fourth elder brother has some guesses in his heart.Immediately, he shook his head again, denying his thoughts.

Cao Yong has a lazy personality and treats people with sincerity. He is not the kind of person with a clever mind...

The fourth elder brother was wrong, Cao Yong went to the thirteenth elder brother's house just to show him, it was a "tactful" expression of loyalty...
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