Reborn in the last years of Kangxi

Chapter 547

Cao's house, Dongfu, Xikuayuan.

After listening to the narration of Zangxiang and Yinxiang, Jinghui frowned more and more.

Zang Xiang had been waiting by Cao Shuo's side for a long time, fearing that Jinghui might misunderstand him, she hurriedly said, "Second Grandma, these things are gifts from the third master's wedding, not grandma's dowry. This... Could it be that the third master... exchanged money and went to supplement and add incense, after all, she has twin bodies, so she has to take care of her..."

Jinghui nodded, looked at the two of them, and said, "Don't make it public beforehand. When the third master comes back in the evening, you can say that I already know about it. If he doesn't have money to envoy, I'm still a little considerate." Has……"

Having said that, Jinghui's heart was full of worries.

When she sent someone to send Tianxiang to Zhuangzi last time, she told the people there that if Cao Shuo came over, they would write back here.If the frequency is not many, she can help conceal it; if the frequency is too many, she can persuade one or two.

Cao Shuo didn't go to see Tianxiang, so where did all these things go...

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Today is April [-]th, the Great Court Assembly.

In Changchun Garden's arrow hall, there were crowds of people, and courtiers in twos and threes whispering.There was coughing from time to time, accompanied by it, which made people feel extremely depressed.

Cao Yong stood in the queue, but his eyes were on his nose, his nose was on his heart, he was motionless, and he was very honest.

Although he was too sleepy and his eyelids were fighting, Cao Yong could only hold on.After all, this is the place of the court meeting, and he didn't dare to relax and let himself fall asleep.

Otherwise, the charges of "contempt for the majesty" and "disrespect in front of the imperial court" will be too much to bear.

Tossing until midnight last night was really self-inflicted.

After the third watch this morning, Cao Yong yawned and got up early.

Due to the short sleep time and the hangover, he felt that his temples were sore and painful, and he kept rubbing and rubbing vigorously with his hands.

Chu Yu showed a bit of guilt, thinking about something on her mind last night, she forgot that today is the court meeting.

After waiting for Cao Yong to change into court clothes, Chu Yu looked up at the clock. It was already Chouchu (one o'clock in the morning) and there was no time for breakfast.

She packed two packs of snacks and asked Cao Yong to puff on the road.

Cao Yong didn't have any appetite, but he felt thirsty, so he drank several cups of tea to relieve himself.

Cao Yong is feeling uncomfortable and really doesn't want to eat.He asked Chuyu to ask the kitchen to cook some millet porridge after daybreak, mixed with a few small pickles, and sent it to the yamen at noon.

Now, he regretted it.

Hungry gurgling and gurgling, his mouth can't do it well.

Thirsty, hungry and tired, this is the portrayal of him at this time.

I feel boring all over my body, or how uncomfortable it is.Although there was a hangover, it was mostly due to hunger.If I had listened to Chu Yu in the morning, I would have brought some snacks to rest on the road, it wouldn't be so uncomfortable.

The more hungry you are, the more you want to eat.

Now, what he misses most is fried dough sticks and tofu nao.Speaking of which, he seldom eats breakfast outside, and he doesn't know if it's because he misses his previous life or for some other reason, he just thinks that he can't do it.

A bowl of snow-white tofu nao, topped with a spoonful of spicy oil and fried dough sticks, this is the best breakfast.

After going back to the city for a while, I must find a place to drink a bowl. Cao Yong closed his eyes and thought about it, and he had already made up his mind.

Eat a bowl outside first, go home at night, let the kitchen make tofu nao, and give it to the children tomorrow morning.

Due to his request, most of the children in the house drink milk.Only the second child, Zuo Cheng, was weak and had diarrhea after drinking milk, but did not drink it.

I can't drink milk, soy milk is fine.

Thinking of this, Cao Yong couldn't help feeling a little guilty, as if he had paid too little attention to his family.

Since his parents came to Beijing, he felt relieved and rarely asked about family affairs.Thinking about it carefully, it really shouldn't be.

I haven't told stories to Niu Niu for a long time. I was thinking about building a playground for a few monkeys earlier, but I haven't found a solution yet.

Thinking about Chuyu again, she has to take care of the children and also caress her mother, her jaw is already on the tip.

Have you been too "dedicated" recently and neglected your family?

Not only that, Mr. has gone to Xishan twice, and he said that he would accompany him, but it was also a slip of the tongue.

The little monk is wise, he doesn't know how to resolve the inner demon, it's been a month since I've seen him.

When he heard the sound of the whip coming from a distance, Cao Yong straightened his body and opened his eyes.

Today's early dynasty, starting from the excerpts of the Ministry of Rites, did not mention the war in the northwest at the beginning.

The Ministry of Rites has taught Jinshi for three years, and those who are excellent in the examination will be able to select officials before the end of the month, and fill in the gaps.Those who fail the exam will return to their original places to wait.

For example, Xu Chao, the former Minister of the Ministry of Officials, sacrificed and buried Xu Chao. In addition, Xu Taozhang, a first-class Jinshi, was awarded as the editor for the Imperial Academy, and Miao Yuezao and Fu Wanglu were edited by the Imperial Academy...

For big things and small things, the errands in the etiquette department have been reported for a while.

Many people stared hard at the back of the head of He Shuozi, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, and slandered in their hearts.

Could it be that the big guys are thinking about the Northwest War in their hearts, and they are still talking endlessly here...

It took a full quarter of an hour before the affairs of the Ministry of Rites were dealt with.

Kangxi's face sank like water, looking down at the princes and officials in the hall.Although they all pretend to be submissive, it is an indisputable fact that people's hearts are floating.

There is an old saying that goes well, "Civil officials don't love money, military officials don't fear death, and the world is peaceful."

This is good now, although military officials are not afraid of death, there are not many civil servants who do not love money. The world seems to be "peaceful" on the surface, but in fact it is undercurrents.

The treasury has been eaten up by these "worms".

The majestic empire doesn't even have the money to put down the scabies chaos. How can he be an emperor?
This is still a part of the money that was secretly removed from the internal treasury, so that it can be regarded as able to pay the salaries of several people and horses for half a year.Only the Minister of the Ministry of Finance and a few academicians know about this matter, and it is considered a secret.

Recently, Zhan Zhezi flew to the imperial court like snowflakes, but Kangxi could only smile wryly when he saw it.

Among these individuals, several of them went for "loyalty to the emperor and serving the country", but they just wanted to earn military merits and rewards.

When he saw Cao Yin bowed to one side, Kangxi couldn't help frowning slightly.

Even as an emperor, in the final analysis, he is still a mortal with seven emotions and six desires.Kangxi was also inexplicably touched by the "happy event" from Cao's mansion.

I am also happy in my heart, but I am also faintly jealous and picky about Cao Yin.

But the older I get, the less intelligent I was before. I have been in the Ministry of Rites for more than half a year, but I have not achieved much.

He forgot, however, that he arranged for Cao Yin to go to the Ministry of Rites, originally for the purpose of being honored.This is a light provincial yamen, and Cao Yin is the deputy chief official, so naturally it is not easy to meddle in political affairs.

Immediately, Kangxi collected his thoughts, after all, now is not the time to worry.

The excerpts immediately published by the Ministry of War made everyone in the hall prick up their ears.

Hami's battle report is back. According to Gansu admiral Shi Yideshu's report, on March 26, Pan Zhishan, a guerrilla stationed in Hami, was stationed at a rate of [-] banner soldiers. Yu Ce bluffed Allah Butan's soldiers, causing the rebels to retreat twenty miles away.

Although it sounded like a victory, few people really took it seriously.

The Mongols are the toughest. Even if they are temporarily forced to retreat, the distance of twenty miles is only an hour's work on a fast horse, and they can be reached in an instant.

Even if this siege fails, there will be another time.

Maybe it's our kung fu, thousands of miles and thousands of miles have been fought for a few rounds.

Even if there is no water in the battle report, Cewang Allah Butan brought more than 2000 horses. How long can the [-] cavalry stationed in the city last?
Putting aside meritorious service in defending the land, "Killing 90 people, capturing three alive, and repelling more than [-] people", no matter when it is placed, it can be said to be an outstanding military exploit.

I heard Kangxi say: "There are very few officers and soldiers, and they are always striving to be the first to kill more than two thousand thieves. .”

Yin Tebu, Shangshu of the Ministry of War, thought that he already had a charter, and bowed back: "I would like to report to the Lord Long Live, after discussions with several adults in the ministerial department, they have jointly signed the booklet." As he spoke, he took the booklet from his cuff and presented it to him with both hands. overhead.

Kangxi nodded, the servant had already taken the notebook from Yin Tebu and handed it to the imperial desk.

According to the opinion of several officials of the Ministry of War, according to the rule of first outside and then inside, one officer from the Ministry of Dispatch and one officer from the Lifan Academy went to Hami last time Khan King Bai Ke'emin.As for the [-] banner soldiers who fought bravely to kill the virus, no matter they were killed or injured, they still continued to stick to Hami, we will wait for the matter to be discussed later.

"Zunzuo!" Kangxi closed the folder and said.

Afterwards, Yin Tebu returned to his position, and the errand of the Ministry of War was completed.

After hearing about the battle in the Northwest, everyone became more envious.

A Han guerrilla from the third rank can take advantage of this "expensive" and gain such a share of military merit, so how can they, the Eight Banners, fall behind the Southern barbarians?
Kangxi then gave instructions to the academicians, ministers and others, but everyone heard a thunderbolt from the blue sky: "Zebzundamba Hu Tuktu, send a talented official to go there, let Hu Tuke speed up Sent people to go to the place of Tsewang Allah Butan to go to the clouds. The most holy emperor of China, Dapei Renen, wanted to share peace with the world. He sent troops for no reason, but was completely defeated by the [-] Yuan Banner soldiers stationed in Hami and Hami Huizi. Now that he is defeated, How do you live? Why don’t you send an envoy to kneel before the emperor and beg for your sins. If you don’t plead so, you will be punished by heaven…”

This is to appease, not exterminate!

It's just a few thousand restless Erut people who dare to do such a big and unviolable thing, and they should be severely punished, how can they be tolerated?

If this is the case, what is the majesty of the court again and again in the future?
Cao Yong is not keen on martial arts, what he thinks in his heart is that the pen post style mentioned in the battle report is always kept.

Speaking of which, this is not a stranger.

He is the younger brother of Yongqing, an offshoot of the Earl's Mansion, and his grandfather is the younger brother of Yongqing's grandfather.

When Yongqing was in Beijing in the early years, among the members of the Wanyan clan who had little contact with him, there was this Changbao.

Cao Yong also met twice, and drank together at Yongqing's house.

After Yongqing left Beijing, Cao Yong never saw Chang Baozhu again. He only knew that he had made up a pen post, and then he left Beijing to work on an errand.Unexpectedly, he actually went to Hami.

Pen post style, the top wear of the eighth grade.

I don't know if it's because of the lack of talents in Hami, or because of the surname "Wanyan"?

It's just that Cewang Allah Butan is full and full, so he came to fight and play?
Cao Yong was in a daze, as if something flashed in his mind.

If it was because of the snowstorm, Cewang Allah Butan should have led a lot of troops to plunder the Quartet instead of thinking about besieging the city.

Without logistical supplies, attacking a city is like a joke.

Can be so confident, rely on what?Is there anyone else behind this scene?

What appeared in Cao Yong's mind was the big bear in the north, and now it is the time when Tsar Peter was in power.

Could it be that E Luosi has plans to expand southward, this is a big event, and needs to be guarded carefully.

Even Cao Yong, a half-bad guy, can think of the people he relies on behind the scenes, and Kangxi naturally knows it.

Thinking of this, Cao Yong thought about the so-called "consolation" just now, which seemed more like "pacifying" the hearts of the people in Beijing...

For a short time, the dynasty will be scattered.

Cao Yong was no longer sleepy, Brother Sixteen came up and said in a low voice: "Cao Yong, I have something to tell you, come with me."

Cao Yong was originally with several subordinate officials of the Ministry of War. Hearing this, he waved his hands away to several subordinates, and went out with sixteen elder brothers by himself.

It is rare to see Brother Sixteen looking so solemn, Cao Yong was also puzzled and couldn't guess what he wanted to say.

While talking, the two arrived at the edge of a lake.

It is very quiet here, the water is rippling, and a few waterfowl are flying around on the shore.

"What's the matter, you still come here to talk?" Cao Yong asked with a smile when he saw that the sixteenth elder brother was silent.

Brother Sixteen didn't smile, looked at Cao Yong, frowned and said: "Fu Ruo, something is wrong, you have to know it in your heart."

Cao Yong was surprised when he heard the words, and said, "Master Sixteen, which one is this?"

Elder Sixteen hesitated for a moment, and said: "The person sent to your house yesterday, even though it was my mother's slogan, but you should also know that my mother is not in charge. Huang Ama is the same as uncle. It is not a big deal to pay more attention to the old lady. I don’t know who has blown the wind in front of the queen mother. Her old man seems to be an aunt. Misunderstanding... My mother-in-law heard that her voice was not right, and she felt a little worried. She came to me last night and asked me to tell you, let my aunt call you sick, and don't go to the palace to thank you! Wait until the queen mother calms down, or after this period It’s not too late to enter the palace.”

What can be wrong?
Mrs. Li followed the rules and did not make any bad jokes, so she had a very good reputation.

On the Queen Mother's side, could it be because of Li's background that she was angry?
Cao Yong nodded and said: "Well, I got it, I thank the empress and the sixteenth master..." Speaking of this, I remembered what I heard from Chu Yu yesterday, that their mother-in-law and daughter-in-law are going to enter the palace to thank each other.

He hurriedly took out his pocket watch to look, and it was already Chenzheng (ten o'clock in the morning).

Brother Sixteen saw his expression and said, "Why, my aunt has entered the palace today?
Cao Yong nodded and said: "It seems that we should go to the gate of the garden first to see if my mother has entered the garden. If not, I will ride back to the city, but it is really easy to stop me."

Brother Sixteen said: "This is the best. Then let's not delay, and go to the gate of the garden to ask!"
But it happened to be a step late, Li Shi and Chu Yu's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law had already entered the garden.

Li's temperament is weak, although he also entered the palace in the early years, but he only entered with the relatives of the concubine Wang, and rarely had contact with other concubines.

But I don't know how the old queen mother will treat Li Shi.

The sixteenth elder brother saw that Cao Yong's face was more worried, and patted him on the shoulder: "Don't worry, there is still me. Besides, the empress dowager is unhappy, but she will not do it. It is a vicious act. Auntie is ordered , it’s not the harem, at most you’ll end up with a cold face, so don’t take it to heart.”

If Li Shi didn't have the mystery of his life experience, it would naturally be the case, but now it's a little uncertain...

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In Qingxi Bookstore, Kangxi sat behind the table and touched his right wrist, feeling the pain unbearably.

The use of troops in the northwest, although the number of troops sent by the two groups is not large, is still burning money.

Kangxi was about to run away when he heard Wei Zhu whisper: "Long Live Lord, this servant was ordered to deliver food to the Empress Dowager's Palace. When she came out, she met Mrs. Cao and Princess Herui who had entered the palace to thank you."

"Thank you?" Kangxi pondered for a moment, got up and said, "Understood, I can't help you, go, go and have a look..."

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At this time again, tears, try to come over normally tonight, go to sleep, and ask for a ticket in my dream. . .

(End of this chapter)