Reborn in the last years of Kangxi

Chapter 626 Set the storm and offer a reward ([-])

From the capital to Rehe, there are official roads, bluestone roads with a width of ten feet.

Because there were female relatives and carriages, they drove slowly all the way.Cao Yong also walked several times for these hundreds of miles. It is rare to have such a day of trusting the horse and watching the flowers and willows.

In his heart, he really regarded it as a vacation for himself and came for a trip, so he didn't rush the carriage to go fast.

Even if the daily speed is mediocre, the road of hundreds of miles will always come to an end. Six days after leaving Beijing, Cao Yong arrived in Rehe with his wife and daughter.

Along the way, the winter cold has subsided, and the spring is strong.

On the side of the garden of Prince Chun's Mansion, a few days ago, he received news from the capital and cleaned up the residence of Cao Yong and his wife.The chief manager of the Rehe Palace also sorted out the official office, waiting for Cao Yong, the chief manager of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

It's nothing for common people's women to show their faces.On the streets, there are many big girls and young wives carrying baskets to buy vegetables.

Cao Yong originally wanted to persuade Chuyu to change her clothes and take her around the streets, but taking into account Tianhui, he made a slight modification to the itinerary.

Rehe Palace is the summer resort.Although it has only been a few years since it was fully completed, some of the pavilions and buildings have been around for more than ten years, so there are not one or two places that need to be repaired.

The officials of the construction department and the chief manager of the Rehe Palace made a list of the places that needed to be repaired. Cao Yong took a rough look. Although the work cost money, the specific cost was not obvious.

It seems that the bidding for the Ministry of Internal Affairs that was mentioned in Beijing years ago has not spread to Rehe, and the old routine is still followed here.

Cao Yong has stayed in the Ministry of Household Affairs and has some understanding of the current financial system.It is a rough budget based on the previous year's taxes.

Although the Ministry of Internal Affairs has made some money from the procurement and bidding, there are not one or two places where it is worried about the millions of taels.Looking at the bright eyes of the construction department and Rehe's officials, Cao Yong knew that there were a lot of oil and water specified in the repair list.

what to do?Cao Yong read the list, and did not reply immediately.

He didn't mean to cut off other people's money and become a thorn in the eyes of others, but this kind of project has passed, and if you are not careful, you will be blamed. It is not clear.

Cao Yong could only sigh. He thought he picked an easy job, but it would be troublesome if he got it.

After pondering for two days, he handed over the list and asked the people from the construction department to make a detailed budget list and hand it in within three days.

According to the usual time, Shengjia will arrive at the Jehol Palace before the Dragon Boat Festival. Even if the construction starts now, the construction period of less than two months is a bit rushed.

Prepare more materials here, just wait for Cao Yong to arrive, and start construction after signing.

Unexpectedly, Cao Yong took his time and called out some kind of budget, and the faces of the officials under the construction department and the palace were all green.

Although some people wanted to give gifts directly to Prince Chun's mansion, Cao Yong's reputation was actually bigger.

Less than three months, tens of millions of taels of silver, how can this be the ability of ordinary people?People with such abilities would still fall in love with the 8000 taels of tribute they offered?
On Yiduri's side, many people have come to visit the letter.

Yidu responded with a smile on his face, but he didn't say a serious word in his mouth, which made those people jump their feet in anxiety.

In private, Yi Duli did not complain much with Cao Yong.They worked so hard in the capital to implement the method of procurement bidding by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.Unexpectedly, on Rehe's side, it was beyond his reach.

Now that the construction schedule is tight, although Yi Duli is dissatisfied with the wanton behavior of the people here, he does not agree with Cao Yong's procrastination.

It will be very troublesome if the repairs are not completed when the holy car arrives, and you will have to wear the hat of "ineffective".

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Rehe, Bachelor's Mansion, partial hospital.

Holding the bird's nest, Yang looked at the maids displaying brand-new flags in sets, and felt that life had never been so comfortable.The place here is spacious, the house is much larger than the one in Beijing, and there is no need to look at the faces of the mother-in-law and the old woman, how can she be in a bad mood?

Yi Duli was annoyed by the people in the palace, so he came back early.

Originally, Mrs. Yang was concerned about the main courtyard, but after marrying into the scholar's residence for a few years, she also knew some rules.He knew that even if he wanted it, Yiduli would not allow it.

No matter how much he loves his concubine, the prerequisite is that Yang Ruixue is well-behaved, gentle and sensible.

Even if the Yang family and the Zhao Jia family are facing each other tit for tat, there must be a sense of proportion, otherwise Yi Duli will not be the first to follow.

"What do you mean by making a list..." Sitting up on the kang, Yidu grabbed a handful of peanuts and ate them, saying this for some reason.

"Master, the list..." Mrs. Yang was puzzled and turned her head to ask.

"Well, there is such a thing. When Director Cao came here, he didn't sign the form of the palace and the construction department. Instead, he asked them to write a budget list. What does he mean? I'm really afraid that the money will be used. The emperor blamed it ,still……"

After all, Mrs. Yang came from a businessman's family. She is different from ordinary women and has no knowledge of foreign affairs.

She put down the bird's nest, wiped the corners of her mouth with a handkerchief, and said, "Grandpa, Master Cao is a smart man. He just asked for this order to prevent the quilt from being topped. This order is made, whether it is made of good materials or labor. , it’s all clear. In the future, if there is a mistake in the money, it will be pursued according to the list. Master Cao’s side, it’s a crime of ‘overseeing’.”

When Yi Duli heard the words, Mao Sai suddenly opened up, and said: "I can't complain, I just said that he has always been shrewd, and he should not suffer from being dumb."

Seeing that Yi Duli praised Cao Yong both inside and out, Yang couldn't help being upset for a while, feeling complicated in her thoughts and speechless in a daze.

Seeing Yang's silence, Yi Duli looked up and was quite surprised to see her look like this.

He hesitated for a moment, and asked, "What are you thinking about? Missing your brother and sister again? It's hard to say about your sister, your brother also came to Rehe this time. If you meet again, I will help you find a way ..."

After hearing this, Yang's eyes gradually turned red, and she said softly, "Master... I still know how to hurt people..." In the end, it was pear blossoms with rain, and she was soft and pleasant.

Yi Duli saw her like this, her body was already weak, so she hugged her tightly and coaxed her: "Don't cry, I know you are wronged. But the old lady is right, it is a good thing to hand over the daughter to the wife to raise her."

If it was an act just now, but now that her daughter is mentioned, Yang's heart hurts, and she throws herself into Yiduli's arms, crying uncontrollably...

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Puren Temple, Ciyun Puyin Temple.

The past Buddha Kasyapa Buddha, the present Buddha Sakyamuni Buddha, and the future Buddha Maitreya Buddha are enshrined on it. On the east and west altars, there are eighteen arhats.

Chu Yu knelt in front of the Buddha, looked at the majestic Buddha, and prayed devoutly.

Cao Yong stood behind his wife. Although he couldn't hear the voice of her prayer, he could guess the content.What else could it be, it's nothing more than Tianhui's eye disease.

Tianhui is three years old, just when children are being mischievous, but because of her eye disease, she is quiet, which makes people feel distressed.

Although she can already speak, Tianhui rarely speaks on her own initiative.

One day, she will grow up gradually. At that time, without the protection of her parents, what will happen?

Thinking of this, Cao Yong only felt that his chest was blocked, and he slowly closed his eyes.

Although he was afraid of death before, he never thought about how long he could live.Now, standing in front of the Buddha, for the sake of his daughter, he hopes that he can live to his seventies and eighties.

Chu Yu had already got up, walked to Cao Yong's side, and said in a low voice, "Forehead son-in-law, let's go!"

Cao Yong nodded, looked at the bottom of his wife's flowerpot, and said: "I'm a little hungry, let's go after the fast meal."

Chu Yu had nothing to say, and the husband and wife were led to the fasting room.

When their husband and wife came over, Zhiran and Jiang Jian also came, and the two followed a foreign monk who could speak Chinese, and went to debate Zen.

Cao Yong ordered two vegetarian meals, one was used by his husband and wife, and the other was sent to the Zen room.

After finishing Su Zhai, Cao Yong sent people to see Zhiran and Jiang Jian, but those two were studying the profound meaning of Huangjiao.

Cao Yong did not urge them, and the two of them, Tong Chuyu, left the temple first.In Chu Yu's hand, he was holding a brocade bag half the size of a palm. Needless to say, it was designated as a peace talisman for his daughter.

When the couple returned to the garden, it was already evening.

Tianhui looked very unhappy with a stern face.Hearing the voice of her parents talking, she turned around and rushed to the kang.

"Tianhui is awake, mother brought you vegetarian pastry." Seeing her daughter like this, Chu Yu stepped forward and said, "Are you hungry, do you want some food?"

Tianhui lowered her head and remained silent.

When the husband and wife wanted to go out at noon, Tianhui was taking a nap just in time, so they didn't call her.After all, it's a child. I'm a little tired on the road, and I can sleep well in the past two days.Therefore, Cao Yong and Chu Yu were reluctant to call her.

Cao Yong doted on his daughter, and just about to go forward to coax her, Xicai came in and said, "My father-in-law, Master Wei has something to look for, and he has already sent someone to ask twice."

Cao Yong heard this, and Tong Tianhui said: "It's not that I didn't take you there on purpose, but I saw you fell asleep. Tomorrow, Houer, I will take you out to play and listen to my mother."

Tianhui nodded after listening.

With a little peace of mind, Cao Yong went out of the Chuihua Gate and went to Wei Hei's hospital.Among the people who came to Rehe with Cao Yong this time, in addition to Wei Hei, there was also Wei Hei's wife, Vanilla.

In fact, except for Wei Hei's female family members and a few follow-up housekeepers, the daughter-in-law works in the inner house.

On Wei Hei's side, besides their husband and wife, there was also a little guest.

Cao Yong has seen many children since he was a child, but there are not many who are as energetic as this little guest.

However, now is not the time to praise the child's spirit.

Cao Yong only felt a headache. According to what he knew from the book, shouldn't all the masters accept apprentices in the deep mountains and old forests?How come it is in front of his eyes, but it has changed.

"Master Cao, is Master Fang really alive?" The little guest was none other than Fang Qiniang who was brought back with him when Tian was rescued from Fang's house.

Fang Qiniang looked up at Cao Yong with her little face up, and asked.

"Well!" Cao Yong nodded, looking at Cao Jia with some doubts.

Cao Jia is like a legendary martial arts master who captured a child and insisted on saying that his bones are strange, and he wanted to pass on his mantle.

The little girl was stubborn, she just refused to follow suit, clamoring to go back there to find her father.

Although Cao Yong is soft-hearted, but where his eyesight is not enough, he still hopes that his subordinates can handle things more cleanly, so that he will be less troublesome.

The more Fang Qiniang doesn't learn, the more Cao Jia wants to teach, and he has already made a condition that as long as he is defeated, the little girl will be released to find her father.

The two have been at each other for half a month, but the little girl's mouth is still stiff.

Cao Jia looked at Fang Qiniang, and said, "Didn't you want to invite the uncle to be the middleman? Why didn't you mention it?"

Fang Qiniang raised her chin and said, "I'm about to mention it. Master Cao, this man told me that if I beat him, he would let me go. You can be a middleman, okay?"

Although he didn't know what Cao Jia's past identity was, Cao Yong had seen his abilities.

Even if the little girl is really the legendary skeleton, whether the child is a child is not a gamble that can be completed in a short while.

Therefore, Cao Yong nodded and said, "Study hard."

Fang Qiniang's face was full of joy, and she looked at Cao Jia with a somewhat provocative gaze.

Cao Jia stopped coughing, got up and left.Fang Qiniang hesitated for a moment, followed up and asked, "Shall we start today? I will definitely defeat you."

The room was quiet, only Cao Yong and Wei Hei were left.

"What's the matter, but what's the news in Beijing?" Cao Yong asked.

Although there was something about Fang Qiniang just now, Cao Yong knew that Wei Hei would not frown and worry about such trivial matters.

"My lord, something is wrong. There are a lot of faces outside the garden. The master has already seen it, and even tried it out in disguise. There are a few masters." Wei Hei said.

"Is it an enemy or a friend?" Cao Yong asked, clenched his fists.

"I didn't see it before, but last night someone wanted to visit the garden at night, but they stopped them. Looking at them this morning, it seems that a lot of them came to help." Wei Hei frowned and said, "It's just that this method is a bit sneaky. What is it? People have no idea."

"Young master, the master just said that I hope you will travel less in the near future, and wait until we find out the details of those people." Wei Hei said.

The master master in his mouth is "Cao Jia".

Although he didn't explicitly recruit disciples, Cao Jia gave advice to Wei Hei and Zheng Hu.

Cao Yong didn't know the bottom line in his heart, so he ran to this place with limited guards and entourage, so he couldn't discuss with his father at any time.Thinking of these, Cao Yong was worried.

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The capital, Jiubeizi Mansion.

"What, ten thousand taels of gold?" Brother Nine's eyes lit up when he heard that, a smile slowly appeared on his face, and he said, "I didn't expect that kid to be worth so much."

"...That bastard, I want to see how you deal with it..." Brother Jiu sat down with Erlang's legs crossed, his face bursting into laughter.

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Inside the Anding Gate, Prince Yong's Mansion, Study Room.

The fourth elder brother looked at the newspaper in his hand, his face was uncertain, and after a while he asked Dai Jin who was standing respectfully beside him, "What's going on with Cao Yin?"

Dai Jin replied: "Two days ago, I sent someone out of Beijing, and it looks like they went to Rehe."

The fourth elder brother was silent for a long time after hearing the words, and said: "Two days ago, did you say that the news from Cao Yin's side was two days earlier than ours... Is it because the Cao family has another connection, or is it Huang Ama's side..."

Seeing the expression on the fourth elder brother, Dai Jin knew that this master was in shock.He hesitated for a moment, and said: "Master, Cao Yin usually doesn't have many contacts, but there should be some clues to check..."

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