Reborn in the last years of Kangxi

Chapter 737 The First Level
Brother Thirteen's expression froze, looked at Cao Yong, and said lightly: "What does Cao Yong mean by saying that? I want to become an official, why should I consider the fourth brother?"

Cao Yong has already stopped talking, one is not good, as if he provoked the thirteenth elder brother and the fourth elder brother to have a deep brotherhood.

The thirteenth brother didn't allow Cao Yong to shut up, squinted his eyes, and asked: "Cao Yong's meaning...is he afraid that the fourth brother will fear me..."

When Cao Yong heard the words, he complained in his heart.That's what it means, but it can't be said like that.Otherwise, it might just come out of your mouth.

"No such intention. The current situation is gloomy and unclear. I am worried that the thirteenth master will be implicated when he becomes an official. The fourth master has always acted prudently. If we can inquire clearly, the thirteenth master will also have a precaution in his heart, right? "Cao Yong said without hesitation, very sincerely.

As long as the thirteenth elder brother becomes an official, no matter whether it is the favored prince who regains the sacred heart, or replaces the fourteenth elder brother, he will no longer be the "thirteenth younger brother" in the fourth elder brother's heart.

Whoever said that the emperor has a broad mind and embraces the world, and the one who can't tolerate the slightest bit of sand in his eyes is also an emperor.

Thinking of this, Cao Yong also hesitated.If brother thirteen insists on this, how should I "enlighten" him.

The thirteenth elder brother listened to Cao Yong's words, perhaps he was a little satisfied, with a smile on his face, and said: "Cao Yong, Cao Yong, I'm half a round older than you, can't I be a brat? I just said that , let you have a preparation in your heart, no matter what you have to wait for a proper time."

Cao Yong heard the words, and he was relieved.

The thirteenth elder brother saw Cao Yong like this, glanced behind the screen, wanted to ask Cao Yong something else, but held back.

He knew that the man's temper was not magnanimous, if there were any gaffes in Cao Yong's words, it would cause extra problems.

After two more gossips, Cao Yong saw that the thirteenth elder brother was in a waning mood, so he found a reason and got up to leave.

Brother Thirteen did not send him out as usual, but called a housekeeper to send Cao Yong out of the house.

The thirteenth elder brother and his family went to Tangquan to live for a while, Cao Yong knew it all.Now, seeing the appearance of Thirteenth Elder Brother, he couldn't help muttering, could it be that Thirteenth Elder Brother still can't see through it, and has something bad happened?

What he didn't know was that Brother Thirteen and him were not the only ones in the living room, there was another person.

The thirteenth elder brother stood up, looked at the fourth elder brother who came out from behind the screen, and said with a smile: "Fourth master, look, this kid Cao Yong has been avoiding cats and mice when he sees the fourth elder brother these years, and he doesn't talk about it in private. Dare to speak half of the truth."

The fourth elder brother flicked his sleeves, said "Mmm", without any sign of happiness or anger, walked to the east row of chairs and sat down, and said: "Wang Quantai is a bit loyal, he should use it."

Elder Brother Thirteen nodded and said: "Yes, he is a man who has both loyalty and filial piety, but sometimes he is a bit foolish and filial. Fortunately, he is blessed to marry a daughter-in-law with a delicate mind."

The fourth elder brother heard the words, as if there was something hidden, said: "What is the explanation for this?"

The thirteenth elder brother said: "The fourth brother knows that these are the only ones who should be used by the younger brother, so he has been more careful. As the eldest son, Wang Quantai left his hometown. It is unreasonable. A steward took care of the tea garden and asked them to go to Rizhao to inquire. Every family has scriptures that are hard to recite. In addition to the widowed mother, there is also a younger brother who is married and has a son. It is nothing more than favoring the younger ones and neglecting the older ones. They bought land and put it in the name of the youngest son; a few days ago, they sent someone to ask for money, saying it was pension money, but in fact the youngest daughter-in-law is gone, and she wants to marry the youngest son to fill in the house. After all, she is the biological mother, so Wang Quantai Sending people back to Shandong with a little savings from the past two years in Beijing, without even saying a single good word, and instead gaining a reputation as an 'unfilial son' in Xiangjian."

For Wang Quantai, the fourth elder brother had a mediocre impression at first.In his mind, Wang Quantai's entry into the Thirteenth Prince's Mansion was too short, and his past experience was too complicated.

Hearing the thirteenth elder brother mention Wang Quantai's family affairs, the fourth elder brother was touched, and felt that Wang Quantai could be used.

Thinking of this, he picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said, "Just him, I heard that his wife is the person who can be used by the thirteenth brother, so you don't have to follow Sichuan. There is a girl next to your fourth sister-in-law, and her eyebrows and eyes are pretty neat." , let her wait on you. Tomorrow, ask her to come to Thirteenth Brother's side, and just say that she is from the mansion here."

The Thirteenth Lord was taken aback when he heard the words.

Although he was also reluctant to part with Zheng, a talented businessman, he never thought about keeping the husband and wife apart.Immediately, he understood Si elder brother's intention in his heart.

Suspicion is used to, even if you want to employ people, you have to hold them in your hands first.

It turned out that Nian Gengyao sent his son to Beijing to show his loyalty, but it backfired.On the contrary, the fourth elder brother became more and more suspicious. If he was frank and frank in Sichuan, how could he come out like this?
The fourth elder brother wanted to send his disciples down, but now everyone in the capital was staring at him, and if there was any trouble, it would attract the attention of interested people.

There is really no way, I think of Brother Thirteen.Made this again first, to explore Wang Quantai's character.

Wang Quantai, pass the test.

The fourth elder brother twitched the corner of his mouth, thinking about the fact that the thirteenth elder brother wanted to "become an official", he felt a little more uncomfortable.He raised his head, glanced at Brother Thirteen, and said, "Brother Thirteen, do you really want to become an official?"

The thirteenth elder brother nodded, put a smile on his face, added a bit of solemnity, and said: "But I have this idea. Didn't the fourth brother want to clear the treasury and be angry with those corrupt officials outside? But in the fourth brother's In that position, it is not advisable to persecute the courtiers and foreign ministers too much because of this matter, otherwise, wouldn’t it be cheaper for the third brother? There must be someone who can help the fourth brother; The reputation of the fourth brother."

The fourth elder brother couldn't help being moved when he heard this, he felt a little joy in his heart, looked at the thirteenth elder brother and asked, "Does Thirteenth Brother think so?"

The fourth elder brother is also difficult. Over the years, he has to maintain a "born" attitude to the outside world, and cannot be like other princes and elder brothers who aggressively accept people.The manpower used is limited, and the energy is lacking.

If the thirteenth elder brother can become an official, he will only get twice the result with half the effort if he is his right-hand man.

The thirteenth elder brother's face is no longer depressed, and there is a lot of brilliance.He patted himself on the chest and said, "Fourth brother, don't you believe that old thirteen can't do it? Although I have been idle for all these years, my brother has not become a useless person? Now it is the time when the war in the Northwest is not peaceful, the court is short of money, and those corrupt officials are born Officials, relying on Huang Ama's kindness, embezzled the treasury silver."

Hearing the mention of the word "Northwest", Si Age's originally joyful heart immediately cooled down.He wasn't a person who couldn't express his emotions and anger. In order to hide his strangeness, he hurriedly lowered his head.

The Northwest has been preparing for war for two years, and it is not yet known when the war will end.How can the military power be in the hands of people with foreign surnames when they march westward? At that time, there will be no princes or clan princes in charge of the Eight Banners camp.

If the thirteenth elder brother regains the favor of the emperor's father, what will happen...

The fourth elder brother deliberated for a while before clearing his throat, and said: "The thirteenth brother's heart, my brother understands it. It's just that what Cao Yong said is right. Now that the court situation is dark and unclear, Huang Ama's temper is also different from the past. After becoming an official Don’t worry about it, just wait and see.”

The thirteenth elder brother looked at the fourth elder brother, his heart sank a little.

When I asked Cao Yong that sentence just now, I just said it casually, but it seems that I was right.

It's just that he was not in Mang Shisan back then, and he also learned to look at people's faces without showing anything, just nodded with a smile, and said: "Well, brother understands..."

*
Although it was already severe cold, Cao Yong dressed warmly, but it was not cold.He struggled again, whether to persuade the thirteenth elder brother to follow the general direction of history; or to let nature take its course and see the thirteenth elder brother's cultivation.

Now, the eighth elder brother is dead, maybe the fourth elder brother is not the right one.With the temperament of the thirteenth elder brother, if he can really ascend to the throne, Cao Yong's life will be easier.

Thinking of this idea, Cao Yong only felt his temples twitching, inexplicably agitated.

Who doesn't know that power is easy to use?Especially in this world, people without rights are like ants, their lives are not in their own hands; only with the backing of rights can they do whatever they want.

The fourth elder brother, the thirteenth elder brother, the fourth elder brother, the thirteenth elder brother... or the sixteenth elder brother...

Cao Yong's mind was spinning, and then Kangxi's gloomy face appeared, and he became sober at once.In the early years at Qingliang Temple, he had never read so few stories about the powerful officials of the past dynasties. How could there be a few good endings?

I want to be a banker, not looking for death?
It's not far from Jinyu Hutong to Cao's Mansion, and it took Cao Yong two quarters of an hour to ride on horseback.

At the gate of Cao Mansion, there was a familiar figure.

Seeing this, Cao Yong dismounted from his horse, showing a bit of joy, and said: "Ju is back again? It's just right, I just went to write to you, and I have good news."

However, Li Wei was ashamed and said: "Master Cao treats me Li Wei with sincerity, but I am fooling Master Cao for the sake of my name, and I am here today to plead guilty." While speaking, he had already bowed.

After Cao Yong heard this, he felt much more at ease.

Donating an official for Li Wei this time, of course, he has the idea of ​​making friends with the future feudal official, and also has the selfish desire to test Li Wei one or two.

Li Wei was originally an open-minded person. For this "hidden disease", even if it was because of his face, he never hid it from his friend Jiang Jian.Cao Yong did this for him, if he can't be honest with each other, then Cao Yong will know in his heart that he is just a "friend of gentlemen".

If Li Weiru showed so much affection, then Cao Yong wouldn't mind helping him in his official career if he was beyond his ability.

This door is really not a place to talk, Cao Yong helped Li Wei's next door, and said with a smile: "If you don't fool me, if you don't plead guilty, go into the mansion and talk."

While talking, the two entered the yard together.

The concierge leaned forward with a bit of joy and said, "Master, Master Wei is back."

When Cao Yong heard the words, he stopped and was overjoyed.

To be honest, in his heart, he is very dependent on Wei Hei.After all, since he was seven years old, Wei Hei has been guarding him by his side, and his desire to protect him has only increased over the years. It is the existence of his father and brother.

He turned around and said to Li Wei with a smile: "You Jie, today is really a double happiness. This makes people order the kitchen to prepare two tables of good food, and clean up the dust for the two of you tonight."

While talking, Wei Hei had already got the news, knowing that Cao Yong was going back to the mansion, and came out of the Kuayuan with great strides.

This meeting, everyone is beaming, even Li Wei feels lively, there is popularity here...

*
Lanyuan, go to the room.

In Li's arms is a boy with a thick head and a thick head, who looks to be about the same age as Changsheng.He doesn't recognize his life, staring at people with big round eyes, looking around, and his two small hands are dishonest, always putting his fingers in his mouth.

This child is Wei Hei's nephew, Wei Bai's third son Wei Yaohui.Wei Hei and Xiangcao had no children for many years after their marriage. This time when they went back to their hometown in Henan to worship their ancestors, Wei Bai saw that his elder brother's knees were desolate, so he adopted his third son as his elder brother.

Chuyu stood on the chair and glanced at Xiang Cao who was sitting next to her.

Xu was exhausted from going out, and Xiangcao seemed to have lost a lot of energy, but her eyes were glued to Yaohui's body, and her whole body was much more lively.

Mrs. Li has already recognized the needlework on Yaohui's body, smiled and said to Xiangcao: "You sewed it all up? Looking more energetic, not crying or fussing, it hurts. Are you weaned?"

"I'm afraid my body won't be strong, so I plan to let my grandma take another half a year." Vanilla said with a smile.

Qiniang stood beside Li Shi, stretched out her hand, and touched Yaohui's little face.

Yaohui giggled, waved his little hand, grabbed Qiniang's finger, pulled it into his mouth and gnawed.

Qiniang was itchy from being bitten, she hurriedly withdrew her hand, and wrinkled her nose at Yaohui.

Changsheng was originally sitting on the side, but when he saw the big guys surrounding Yaohui, he gave up, stood up, walked unsteadily to Li Shi, and threw himself into Li Shi's arms.

Yaohui was pushed aside, not annoyed, showing two molars, smiling innocently.

It was rare for Changsheng to see a playmate who was about the same size as him, so he felt a bit of novelty, stretched out his little hand to Yaohui's mouth, and grabbed his embroidered bib.

After a while, the two children "giggled" and laughed.

Seeing her, Mrs. Li became more and more happy. She put the two children on the kang and let them play by themselves...

*
Qianmen, Daoxiang Village.

According to the usual practice, although Han Jiang's doesn't go to these shops every day, they also visit them every three to five days.She was born in a business family, and she knows best what it means to be relaxed.

Even if you promote a person who can be used to run a shop, you can't be a hands-off shopkeeper, otherwise it will easily cause disadvantages.In addition, the business of Daoxiang Village is based on word of mouth, so the quality of the pastry should not be the slightest difference, so we have to keep an eye on it.

It took nearly an hour for Han Jiang to spot-check several pastries, talk to several master chefs about the research and development of new pastries, and ask the shopkeeper in front of him about the recent activities of his colleagues in the world.

After all was done, she still put on her veil and went out with her maid, intending to take a carriage to the next shop.As soon as he got to the carriage, Xiao Fu put down the small stool and wanted to help her, when someone approached and said, "Master Han, our ninth master is waiting at the teahouse opposite, please talk to Master Han."

Although it looks unfamiliar, it is a slave style.

In the past few years, as the business in Daoxiang Village has been getting better and better, there are also many merchants who take the initiative to strike up a conversation with Han Jiangshi.She was not interested in socializing, and said calmly: "Although I don't know who this ninth master is, it's just that the little lady still needs to take care of the world, so I won't accompany you today..." While speaking, she helped Xiaofu's hand and wanted to get into the carriage .

At this time, I saw a person coming out of the opposite teahouse, raised his chin, looked at Han Jiang with a half-smile and said, "Shopkeeper Han, yes, I have waited for you for half an hour, and I am not qualified to say a few words to you... "

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Ask for a monthly pass. . .

(End of this chapter)