Reborn in the last years of Kangxi

Chapter 572

There are many people who follow the news of Cao Yong's return to Beijing.

Half a day after Cao Yong arrived home, most of the people who paid attention to Cao's family got the letter.

Inside the Anding Gate, Prince Yong's Mansion, the fourth elder brother came back from the household department with a tired look on his face.He didn't go back to the inner house, but read the news gathered by the sticky pole in the study in the front yard.

When he saw Cao Yong's name, the fourth elder brother was taken aback.

He frowned, pondered for a moment, and ordered the servant outside the door to call Dai Jin in.

Dai Jin came in with a bow, and was not very surprised to see the frowning of the fourth elder brother.

The errands of the household department yamen are cumbersome, and my master is also the master who worries about the country and the people.Since returning to Beijing as a follower, the fourth elder brother has been so busy these days that his feet are not on the ground, and the lights in the study will not be turned off until after the third shift.

Seeing Dai Jin come in, the fourth elder brother pointed to the rosewood stool in front of the desk and let him sit down.

On the upper left of the desk, there is a long-browed arhat carved from bamboo roots, with kind eyebrows and kind eyes, sitting on a black jade pedestal.

This is one of the things that Cao Yong sent over the past few years. Although it is not made of precious materials, it has a limited number of years. It is a thing from the previous dynasty, and it looks simple and simple.The fourth elder brother liked it, so he put it here in the study.

The fourth elder brother glanced at the long-browed arhat, and said to Dai Jin: "Today, Zhao Shenqiao made an apology and said to himself, 'I can't teach my son, so I beg you to reprimand me'. What do you think, is he trying to use advance as a means of retreat? "

Although Dai Jin was only attached to the officials of the palace and did not enter the court, but because he was in charge of the eyes and ears of the palace, he knew all the officials of the six departments well.

Zhao Shenqiao's "cannot teach children" refers to his son Zhao Fengzhao, the prefect of Taiyuan, accepting bribes.This is really not a rare thing, as early as after the Gali case, someone had "followed" Zhao Fengzhao, the son of Shangshu.

Zhang Penghe, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, and Su Keji, Governor of Shanxi, both participated in Zhao Fengzhao's bribery.

When it comes to the ministry, it is estimated that Zhao Shenqiao's face is usually nothing.Even Kangxi, who had seen the officials' impeachment papers in his early years, just thought that Zhang Penghe and Zhao Shenqiao had an old grudge, so he stayed in the middle school and refused to release it.

It wasn't until the Northwest War broke out that the local treasury was used more for money, food, horses, etc., and the local money and food were insufficient, and the bribery case was uncovered again.

Dai Jin thought for a while, and said: "Father is not a son, if Zhao Shenqiao hadn't been sheltered in Beijing these years, Zhao Fengzhao would not have dared to be so unscrupulous. I guess it was because Mu Helun was begging for retirement due to his old illness, and the household department was full of vacancies. Afraid of being involved, he wanted to withdraw from the Ministry of Household Affairs by taking advantage of his son's case. He still refused to accept his old age. Speaking of which, this Zhao Shenqiao is 72 years old this year, and he is a few years older than Mu Helun. It is probably a test Let's see if the emperor has any intention of letting go."

"30 taels, 30 taels!" Anger appeared on the face of the fourth elder brother, he patted the table vigorously, and said, "Silverfish, the silverfish of the country, should be killed..."

Dai Jin felt a little puzzled, the master asked him to come here, could it be for the Zhao family father and son?
Speaking of which, the Ministry of Households is now in a state of panic. After Man Shangshu Mu Helun begged for retirement because of his old age, Liao Tengxiang, the right servant, also "begged for retirement with his old age" and agreed.

Now it's only been a few days, Han Shangshu Zhao Shenqiao asked to be dismissed again.

It's not that there is no money to make trouble, after all the investigations, there are not many clean people.In desperation, in order to avoid disaster, they could only choose to beg for a rest.

Kangxi treats the veterans with dignity, as long as there is no disturbance and nothing can end, it is possible to let them go.

Not only is the household department in turmoil, but the military department is also not peaceful.

Han Shangshu died of illness, and the vacant vacancy has not been filled. Man Shangshu went to collect camels in Guihua area.The right servant, Bayanzhu, was dismissed two days ago because of "old age and lack of talent".

This year is the year of the big competition, and it is also the day when most civil servants are replaced. It seems that there will be major changes in the six departments.

After the fourth elder brother finished scolding, he was relieved, calmed down the anger in his heart, and said, "Cao Yong has made great achievements, and he made a fuss about donating rewards. I'm afraid it will be of great use. If it weren't for his age, I'm afraid It's Mu Helun's vacancy that will fall into his hands. The second-rank servant..."

Speaking of this, he hesitated for a moment, tapped his finger on the table, and said: "At his age, the second rank is a bit high, otherwise, how about I recommend him to be the servant of the household department? Someone made it up, so we can’t call him still in the Ministry of War..."

Dai Jin saw the anticipation in the eyes of the fourth elder brother, and knew that he valued Cao Yong very much, but Cao Yong was born under the eyes of the fourteenth elder brother.

Although there are more than a dozen elder brothers under the emperor's knees, only the fourteenth elder brother is from the same mother of the fourth elder brother.

The elder brothers from the same mother are mostly affectionate, but when it comes to the fourth elder brother and the fourteenth elder brother, they are different from everyone else.There is quite a knot between the brothers, and they are not as close as other siblings.

Since the eighth elder brother lost power, the fourth elder brother feared the most, that is, the same mother and brother fourteenth elder brother.

Biansheng Cao Yong is in the Ministry of War. This time when he left Beijing, he was recommended by the fourteenth elder brother, which made the fourth elder brother feel like he swallowed a fly in his heart.

Dai Jin pondered for a while, but felt that something was wrong, and said: "Si Ye, although there is no decree, I don't know what the emperor thinks. Although Cao Yong has some talents, he is young after all, and he cannot be promoted at this level. So fast. If the fourth master recommends Cao Yong, why not recommend his father Cao Yin. Cao Yin lives a very leisurely life in the position of servant of the Ministry of Rites. If you can let him make up the Ministry of Households, the emperor will be happy. Cao Yin Yong will also work hard for his father."

The fourth elder brother nodded repeatedly after hearing this, and finally heaved a sigh of relief...

*
Cao Mansion, Cao Yong finished washing up and used some food. The husband and wife began to gossip about the past few months.

Cao Yong had heard his father mention Gao Taijun's entry to Beijing just now in Lan Yuan.

The old lady thought that there were too many people in the mansion here, so she took Xiangyu to live in Haidian Garden for a while.

Cao Yong has no feelings for this grandmother.Just thinking about his mother giving birth at an advanced age, and the old lady was not here to take care of her, but avoided going out under the pretext of making trouble, he couldn't help shaking his head.

This old lady is too troublesome.

Chu Yu saw the blame on his face, hesitated for a moment, and said: "The old lady was a little annoyed before, but Tianhui's safety was deducted a few days ago, and I don't know how to make it public, which made the old man a little bit paranoid. My wife persuaded me a few times, but I went to live in the garden. Because of this, my wife shed tears several times.”

Cao Yong frowned when he heard this, but he couldn't bear his mother's sadness, so he said to Chu Yu, "Let's send a letter to the garden, if you want to come back, you can send a car to pick it up; Everyone be quiet."

Chu Yu agreed, and Cao Yong changed his clothes because he was thinking about going to see Mr. Zhuang, and left Wutong Garden.

As soon as I arrived at the second gate, I saw two women coming over with food boxes. When they saw Cao Yong, they all bowed down to salute.

Cao Yong waved his hand and told them to get up.

Seeing that one of them was carrying a small jar of wine in his hand, Cao Yong asked, "Which garden did this send to?"

One of the women replied with a smile: "As for the master, it was the master who ordered someone to send food and wine from the kitchen to the study in the front yard. My wife gave birth to the seventh master safely. The master is very happy."

Cao Yong listened, and added a smile on his face, drinking alone, it seems that his father is Mr. Lazhuang drinking.

He said: "I happened to go there, and it's cheap to bring it over."

While speaking, Cao Yong took the wine jar, and ordered a young boy from the second door to take the food box from the woman and follow him, and went to the study in the front yard.

As soon as he walked to the corridor, he heard Cao Yin's hearty laughter from the study.

Immediately, Mr. Zhuang said: "My lord, showing off in front of a childless person, is it a gentleman's act? This is really unkind."

"No such intention, absolutely no intention. Xia Qing doesn't treat anyone who underestimates himself. The son-in-law is also the son-in-law. Although the two son-in-laws in the south of yours are only from farming and studying families, they have no official career, but they are gentle and good-natured, and they live a leisurely life. Niu Niu is smart and smart, and she will be blessed in the future." Cao Yin said: "Besides, there is also Yonger. He will be a teacher for a day and a father for life. If he dares not to be filial to you, we will teach him with a big stick."

Mr. Zhuang just couldn't get used to Cao Yin's complacency, and felt a little sour.

After nagging, he didn't want to spoil Cao Yin's interest anymore, and asked with a smile: "Do you have a baby name?"

Cao Yin pondered for a while, but he was a little worried about gains and losses.

This year is the year of Yiwei, and there is an old folk saying, "ten sheep and nine are incomplete", and the youngest son was born in winter when the vegetation withered.

This time, Cao Yong has picked up the door curtain and entered.

Mr. Zhuang saw that Cao Yong's face was much darker and thinner, and he was also a little moved.

Cao Yong put down the food and wine and greeted Mr. Zhuang.Mr. Zhuang looked at him carefully, and there was a questioning expression in his eyes.

Cao Yong supported his arm, asked him to sit at the kang table, and said: "Don't worry, sir, it's just a skin trauma, and it's already healed. You and your father have a drink first, and I'll go to the yamen first and come back at night. Talk to Mr.

Cao Yin had to give another order: "Before going to the Yamen of the Ministry of War, it is better to go to the Xihua Gate first to pass the post and see if the emperor has any orders. Although the emperor favors you, you must not forget your duty as a subject, so as not to cause trouble. right and wrong."

Cao Yong agreed, and personally arranged the wine and dishes for the two relatives, poured hot water, and scalded the wine before going out.

After Cao Yong left, Mr. Zhuang said to Cao Yin: "I have a son like this, and my lord is already envious of everyone."

Cao Yin said "hehe" twice, his face was also full of color, but he said in a humble tone: "There are still many deficiencies, too much of a woman's benevolence, a little lazy temper, lack of self-motivation, and lack of courage, so I can't be a good person." boast."

When Mr. Zhuang heard this, he couldn't help but be speechless.

Is it possible that this is "hoping for a child to become a dragon"?If Cao Yong has to fly to Huang Tengda and become famous, can he be satisfied as a father?
Over there, Cao Yin pondered and said: "Yong'er's baby name is Liansheng, and his little brother is called Changsheng. Now, I have nothing else to hope for, I just hope that the children will be safe..."

*
Because Wei Hei and others had a hard journey along the way, Cao Yong didn't ask anyone to call them, but took two other long-term followers to go out.

As soon as he arrived at the entrance of the alley, Cao Yong saw Zhiran walking over wearing a monk's hat and gray monk's clothes.

I haven't seen him for more than half a year, Zhiran's face is much rounder, his eyes are smiling, and he looks like some eminent monk.

Cao Yong reined in the horse, got off the horse, and said with a smile: "How many of us came down from the mountain? The little monk seems to have broken free and realized that he is at ease?"

Zhiran clasped his hands together, pronounced the name of the Buddha, and said, "Amitabha, is Donor Cao safe?"

On Zhiran's face, Cao Yong took off the mask a little bit, and said helplessly: "I don't know if it is considered a problem, but I also realized it. In the future, it is necessary to pretend to be a cow and a horse, 'Loyalty, filial piety, benevolence and righteousness'. If you want to be lazy, I'm afraid you won't be able to."

"Cao benefactor has taken care of himself, and his heart is calm and cool. If he is resentful, he will only work harder, and he has to go." The little monk showed compassion on his face: "Just like the little monk in the past half a year, because of the drill The horns are sharp, and I almost fell into the way of the devil. Fortunately, the Buddha Dharma is boundless, and the little monk has survived the catastrophe. When the benefactor Cao is confused, you might as well discuss Buddhism with the little monk, and calm down, so that you can do your job with ease."

Cao Yong listened to the young monk's words and looked at the young monk who looked more mature than himself, but he was puzzled in his heart. Could it be because of "the Buddha's Dharma is boundless"?

The two are the same age, and Cao Yong is a man of two lifetimes, but in comparison, he is still a young monk with a stable temper.

The two of them were talking, but something changed.

The dark clouds gradually piled up in the sky, and the north wind gradually picked up.The yellow leaves remaining on the tree were scraped off, spinning in the air and falling to the ground.

Seeing that Zhiran was wearing single clothes, Cao Yong took off his cloak and sent it up.

Zhiran refused to pick him up because he was about to go out. Cao Yong put the cloak on his shoulders, got on his horse, and said to Zhiran with a smile: "I forgot to tell you that there is a happy event in the house. I added a little Brother..." At this point, he looked at Zhiran's eyebrows, and a ridiculous thought came to him.

It's too bloody, it's really too bloody.

Cao Yong shook his head.I just thought that I was thinking wildly and didn't notice the confusion in Zhiran's eyes...

*
Outside the Xihua Gate, the guards of Xianning Palace are already urging here.

"Why haven't you arrived yet? What food is there at the Tai Hospital? This place has invited an imperial decree. If Fujin's illness is delayed, who can take care of it?" The guard complained loudly.

Speaking of which, being sent as a guard of Xianning Palace was considered a bad luck.

The second elder brother's licentiousness made everyone see the prince's elder brother's corrupt life, and even the fear of imperial power in their hearts was reduced a bit.

If the second elder brother was ill, although everyone would report to the higher authorities and ask for a doctor or something in order not to take responsibility, they would not be so eager.

Er Fujin is a respectable woman.

Whether it's the eunuchs and maids serving in Xianning Palace, or the guards who handle the martial law outside the palace gate, she treats them gently.

When serving in the palace, the most important thing is to know that you can wear eyes and ears, but not a mouth.Although everyone didn't dare to speak ill of the second elder brother, they were full of sympathy for the implicated Fujin.

This time Er Fujin was ill, and the guards got the news, they didn't dare to delay at all, they reported to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and invited the imperial physician to enter the palace.

I don't know where the delay was, after waiting for two hours, the imperial doctor hadn't arrived yet, so it's no wonder the guard was furious.

Outside the Xihua Gate, the guard on duty listened to his complaints, but there was nothing he could do.

What else can there be, but the world is cold and cold.

The imperial doctors at the imperial hospital are not of high official rank, but they are used to watching people order dishes.

Er Fujin is a "wasted crown princess", a word "wasted", which made the identity of the prince Fujin embarrassing.

The guard waited for a long time, no one was seen, frowning, already thinking about whether to report to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and then send someone to the Imperial Hospital, when he saw a person walking up.

Looking around, he was an acquaintance, and the guard couldn't help being overjoyed...

*
When adultery comes, Quack asks for a monthly pass. . .

(End of this chapter)