Reborn in the last years of Kangxi

Chapter 732 Splendid (please ask for a guaranteed monthly pass)
"Build a big shed, post happy words. Dragons and Phoenixes surround the table and red official seats..." Hang Seng and a few relatives were clapping their hands and humming nursery rhymes.

Tianyou had already come over, waved at him, and said, "Second brother, come quickly, I'm going to pick up fifth aunt..."

Hearing this, Hang Seng came over with a smile on his face, and followed behind his brother.

Both of them were newly dressed, royal blue robes, deerskin boots, suede caps on their heads, with onyx the size of pigeon eggs on the front, looking very happy.

The mother-in-law who came to look for the two of them already called "little ancestor" in her mouth, and led the two of them into the inner courtyard.

Today is the official day of Cao Fu's wedding. According to the example of brothers Cao Song and Cao Shuo when they got married, both the east and west houses held banquets.The east mansion invites guests, while the west mansion has official guests.

Cao Yin and his son took Cao Shuo and Cao Fu to welcome the guests in the West Mansion, and Li's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law came to the East Mansion to accompany the guests.

In Zhaojia's house, there are many silks and silks, all of them are the female relatives of Cao's in-laws and old family, as well as the female relatives of Zhaojia's natal family.The younger grandmas and girls were all welcomed into Jinghui's room, and those who had tea and talked here were all of some seniority.

Seeing brothers Hang Seng and Tianyou coming in, they embraced each other and pulled each other to look at their face, they were very affectionate.Some of them called "nephew and grandson", and some called "good-natured great-grandson".

Tianyou and Hengsheng kowtowed next to each other according to Li Shi's instructions.After a circle, the meeting gifts received in the tray piled up into a hill.

Zhao Jia is in a good mood. In her heart, marrying a daughter-in-law is considered a major event.From now on, I'll just wait for the old age to enjoy the blessings. As for the marriage of the concubine, it didn't come out of my stomach after all, it's just a show.

She also treated her two nephews and grandchildren with more kindness, took Tianyou's hand, and carefully told him: "I will take this red hijab bag later, don't change hands. Either keep holding it in the left hand or keep it in the right hand, Tianyou remembers gone?"

After hearing this, Tianyou replied: "I remember everything, my mother and aunt told me about it earlier."

Zhao Jia pursed her lips in satisfaction, then turned to Hang Seng, and asked, "Hang Seng, have you picked up that gold and silver kettle? Can you lift it?"

"It can be moved, even if it is filled with water." Hang Seng nodded vigorously, and replied loudly...

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Cao's family, Xifu.

Although today is a good day, but the wedding shed has been set up for several days, Cao Yong felt that his legs were standing up straight, and his face was stiff with laughter.

Finally, when it was time to send out the sedan chair, he was finally able to be quiet for a while, so he took a break from his busy schedule, found an empty room, ordered someone to serve a pot of tea, and sat down to rest his feet.

Many relatives and friends came to congratulate him, and most of them were willing to socialize around Cao Yong, buzzing, making his forehead ache.Now that Cao Yin has retired, Cao Yong will be the head of the Cao family in the future.

The so-called relationship between relatives is not just about seeking favors, and being able to say a few words when begging or using them in the future.But Cao Yong suffered a lot. When he saw people talking about people and talking nonsense, he had to laugh with him everywhere.

This quiet down, thinking of the conversation between father and son a few days ago, Cao Yong was a little stunned.

It seems that "sealing the court and worshiping the prime minister" is his father's obsession.That's right, among the scholars at this time, who doesn't want to "confess the court to worship the prime minister"?
Just what the old saying goes?Non-jinshi are not allowed to enter the Hanlin, and non-Hanlin are not allowed to enter the cabinet.

From the perspective of official career, I am not from a real brand, but a kind person.Why did the father swear that he could "hope his son will become a dragon"?
Cao Yong stroked his forehead and was resting his mind when he heard a "squeak" and the door opened.

Cao Yong looked up, but it was Cao Song who was in a trance.Seeing his exhausted face, he must have been exhausted by the day's weddings, as if he had come to find some peace and quiet.

Seeing Cao Yong here, he laughed a few times, scratched the back of his head, and said casually: "Brother is here!"

Cao Yong pointed to the seat beside him, called Cao Song to sit down, poured a cup of tea, and pushed it to him.Cao Song thanked his elder brother before he brought the tea and drank it in one gulp.

Apart from being tired, he looked a little strange, as if he had something on his mind.

"What's the matter?" Cao Yong raised the teapot and asked while pouring another one for him.

Cao Song hesitated for a moment, then lowered his head and replied: "Brother, I think of the third child... the year before last was about the same time, the younger brother and the third child got married one after another..."

When it comes to Cao Shuo, Cao Yong's thoughts go back to the baby who was still babbling in his mother's arms many years ago.

These more than ten years of hard work seem to be in the blink of an eye.Cao Song, who has a thick head and a thick brain, has grown up. Although his brain is not very good, he is better than a kind-hearted child. He is a sensible child.Cao Shuo, who was babbling in his infancy, disappeared, Cao Xiang became an official, and the youngest Cao Fu married and had children.

Cao Yong sighed and said: "The dead are dead, and the living have to live. Let's take a look."

Cao Song raised his head, looked at Cao Yong and said, "Brother, there is something that I want to discuss with my brother... If my brother thinks it's OK, I will ask my uncle tomorrow..."

Seeing that he was quite serious, Cao Yong nodded and said, "Tell me, is it a business matter or a family matter?"

"Brother, I want to adopt Tianhu to my name..." Cao Song said: "Tianhu has been born for more than a year, and he has reached the age where he can recognize people and learn to speak. He lost his parents before he landed, and Aunt Tianxiang is no more. She is a weak woman, not to mention sick, and now she is living outside. For a small child, there are only grandma and maids to take care of her..."

At this time, according to the law, the division of the family is to pay attention to the equal distribution among the sons, but there are differences between the descendants and concubines, and the gap between them is not even a single star.

Cao Song's intentions are good, but he doesn't have an eldest son right now, if he doesn't handle it properly, troubles will easily arise in the future.

"What do younger brothers and sisters say?" Cao Yong asked after thinking about it.

"Jinghui agrees, saying that this idea is just right. We are the elder brother and sister-in-law of the second room. It is natural to take care of Tianhu instead of the third brother. It's just that the tide is too small and we can't do without her. She also needs a housekeeper, so I'm afraid someone will not take care of her." Zhou's place said that it would be best to let Yuqin take care of her. Yuqin is an old man next to my younger brother, with a gentle temper and a good heart, so it is appropriate." Cao Song replied.

Cao Yong was taken aback when he heard the words, not knowing whether Jinghui had intentions or not.

Under the care of Yuqin, she gave birth to a son-in-law in the future, and the second place does not hurt her dignity.That is to sell well in front of her husband, and leave a third leeway for myself.

No matter how it can be said, what Jinghui said is a proper way to avoid future troubles.

Cao Yong nodded and said: "Since younger siblings are willing, let's raise them. Nephew is also a son. Adoption is not adopted, but it's just a formality. It's better to listen to the opinions of parents. I am also Tianhu's uncle. , when he is older, I will buy an estate for him, and I will always make the third brother feel at ease in the underground..."

The rules of marriage are all followable, so I won't list them one by one.

Let's talk about the wedding ceremony in the bridal chamber. Cao Fu, who was drunk by his classmates and cousins, was sent to the bridal chamber by Xi Po.

Although Dong Suxin had lived in Cao's West Mansion before, when Cao Fu went to pay his respects to Mrs. Li, he saw her from afar.But after all, he is a son of everyone, he knows how to measure, and has no reason to stare at other girls' faces.

Now that he has picked up the hijab, looking at the bride with low eyebrows and pleasing eyes, Cao Fu couldn't help but feel a little happy.

The bride's body is gentle and supple, shadowy and shadowy, a bit like Chu Yu and Jing Hui.

Because of his mother and second sister-in-law, Cao Fu also felt a little afraid of those arrogant Manchu aunts.Although he is only fifteen, he is still a man, who doesn't expect his wife to be virtuous and gentle.

As for literacy or not, he couldn't remember right now, he just stared blankly at his bride.

Even though Dong Suxin is five years older, she is a newlywed after all, Cao Fu looked at her and felt her face was on fire.

Cao Fu's face was also flushed, thinking about the erotic palace that his classmates gave him yesterday, he felt his mouth was dry.

Unlike Cao Song and Cao Shuo who had people in the house before they got married, he is still a boy.

In addition to the fact that he has read too many poems and books and has high eyesight, after Cao Shuo's death, Mrs. Zhao Jia was worried that his younger son would also be seduced by the maids, so he made the big girls around him look restless. Changed.

One is unfamiliar, the other is shy; the other claims to be sympathetic, and the other is gentle and docile.

When the couple get along, there is something special about it...

On the next day, Zhao Jia took the tea from his youngest daughter-in-law, seeing her gentle and honest appearance, he was also really happy.The dowry is rich, and the temperament is first-class, so where can I ask for such a daughter-in-law...

Cao's family was busy with the wedding, but outside it was full of uproar.

The fact that the sixteenth elder brother recommended Cao Yong to join the household department has already spread in Beijing.

Even Yi Duli couldn't sit still, and chanted several times in front of Cao Yong, please Cao Yong don't forget him.

Since Taipusi, he has been Cao Yong's subordinate. If there is a time for promotion, it would be best to pull him along.Otherwise, how many more times will he be in the position of fifth rank official?

Seeing that Cao Yong didn't let go, Yi Duli felt very sad, and said: "My lord, these years I have been an official in the same government, and the subordinates have worked hard and dared not slack off in the slightest... It's just that time has passed and the world has changed, so I have been wasting until now..."

Seeing his frowning look, Cao Yong couldn't bear it.It's just that he is a mud bodhisattva crossing the river, so how can he have the right to protect others?
Cao Yong never thought about the dream of "high promotion" in the household department.If you are in your 20s, you will be an official of the Six Departments. Is this recorded in the history of the Qing Dynasty?
Yes, it seems that He Shen, who was regarded as the number one corrupt official by later generations, made his fortune in his 20s; and Fu Kang'an, who was rumored to be the illegitimate son of Qianlong, also became famous at a young age.

Fortunately, Fukang'an died young in middle age and was awarded the title of the imperial court. He was honored in life and honored after death.He Shen was left by Qianlong for his son to clean up. When Qianlong died, he followed suit.

It’s okay if you’re in your seventies and [-]s and reach a high position. If you’re old and stupid, don’t ask about business, and follow the emperor’s wishes, no one will find fault with you. If you’re young and want to get up, isn’t that arresting you?
Thinking of this, Cao Yong could not help but shudder.

Although it would be depressing to be demoted for no reason, it would be scary enough to be promoted inexplicably.

"If even the adults don't help me down, then I'm afraid I will die as a magistrate..." Yi Duli was still chattering, looking at Cao Yong with anticipation.

Cao Yong couldn't bear being stared at, and said: "Even if the adults don't say anything, Cao Yong doesn't dare to forget the friendship of his colleagues. Don't worry, my lord. If Cao Yong really leaves the Ministry of Internal Affairs, he will definitely recommend you as the new general manager candidate. As for whether It depends on the emperor's grace to make your wishes come true."

Yi Duli didn't make any detours, he just felt that he could work with Cao Yong on an errand, leaning against a big tree so that he could enjoy the shade, and he could also do some achievements and be more confident in front of relatives and friends.

He really didn't mean to spy on the head of the House of Internal Affairs, after all he knew that the emperor looked down on him because he was the grandson of Suo'etu.

Hearing what Cao Yong said, he was a little embarrassed, and said embarrassingly: "Even if the adults recommend you, the ability of the lower officials is limited, and they can't afford such a heavy job. If you can follow the adults, make some small achievements, and live without mediocrity, the next official I am satisfied..."

The two of them were talking when they heard someone "cough" outside the door and asked, "Is Manager Cao Yong here?"

It was Brother Sixteen's voice.

Today is the 22nd of the twelfth lunar month, Shengjia is still in Tangquan, and will return to Changchun Garden tomorrow.It seems that Elder Sixteen is going back to Beijing first.

Yi Duli took a look at Cao Yong, and became more and more sure that his "promotion" was not a lie.He also knew what was interesting, after he got up and met the sixteenth elder brother, he found a reason and left first.

Seeing that Cao Yong's expression was flat, showing no signs of happiness or anger, Elder Sixteen laughed twice and said: "Fu Ruo, long time no see, um, how are you doing these days..."

Seeing Elder Sixteen speaking official language, Cao Yong glanced at him and said: "It's good to be an official, I think Master Sixteen's life will be enjoyable..."

The two were classmates when they were teenagers and old friends for many years.

Brother Shiliu couldn't bear to be so polite, waved his hands, and said with a bitter face: "Fu Ruo, that's fine, can I be wrong? Why don't I accompany you." Speaking of this, He lowered his voice and said: "But you know Huang Ama's temper, how can I choose?"

Although Cao Yong was angry in his heart, he was just angry with Kangxi's overreaching and his own "cocooning", and he didn't mean to blame sixteen elder brothers.

Just to tease him.

"Shengjia will return to the station tomorrow, Master Sixteen will be back today, be careful not to lose your tongue." Cao Yong said.

"Ms. Li is going to give birth in a few days, and I have already asked for leave in front of Huang Ama." After the sixteenth elder brother answered, he realized that Cao Yong was concerned about himself.

Seeing that he didn't intend to blame himself, Elder Sixteen felt a little guilty, drooped his head, and said: "It's because I'm cowardly, I dare not speak up for you in front of Huang Ama... Otherwise, the matter would not have come to an end. this……"

Hearing him say this, Cao Yong also had chest tightness, and asked in a deep voice: "Master Sixteen, if the emperor really wants me to go to the household department, will I be promoted or demoted..."

"It was originally said that you were going to be promoted to the servant of the household department, but it was changed the next day. I don't know what happened..." Elder Sixteen replied.

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Tangquan Palace, Imperial Study Room.

Kangxi sat on the kang, looked at Zhang Tingyu on the ground, and said, "Just follow what I just said, and draw up the decree."

"The humble minister leads the decree." Zhang Tingyu knelt on the ground with a pen and paper in front of him.

Kangxi's hands trembled violently due to the sequelae of a stroke in the past few years.The right hand can no longer hold a pen, and the left hand can barely do things, and it can't last long.

The excerpts were approved by Emperor Kangxi, and the external decree was drawn up by Zhang Tingyu in the past two years.

Zhang Tingyu was born in a family of prime ministers, but also has an honest and prudent temperament. He usually refuses to say a word, but goes one step further, which can be regarded as his temper towards Kangxi, so Kangxi has relied heavily on him in the past two years.

Zhang Tingyu lowered his head and knelt down to draw up the decree. Even though his heart was as calm as water, he couldn't help feeling a little envious of the person in the decree...

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