Reborn in the last years of Kangxi

Chapter 747

Speaking of Nian Geng, it is true that the fourteenth elder brother is seven years older than the sixteenth elder brother, but when it comes to shrewdness, he can't catch up with the sixteenth elder brother.I don't know if it's because martial arts masters are less calculating, or because he is arrogant and arrogant because of his noble status as a prince, he speaks very recklessly.

"Brother Sixteen, I really didn't want to take you to play when I was young. You weren't clever, and you couldn't talk. If you didn't find out later that you liked magic and music theory, the big guys would treat you as a little fool. Who would have thought that, Do you have the eloquence you have now?" Elder Fourteen said to Elder Sixteen with a smile while holding a wine glass.

Where is the sixteenth elder brother who can't speak, but because of the low birth mother status, no one wants to talk to him.Time has really changed, although he is not a knight now, he is one of the emperor's father's favorite princes.And because there are no foreign relatives and other forces, there is no hope of reserve positions, but it has attracted all parties to woo.

"Brother Fourteen hurts my younger brother. My younger brother, I am still clumsy with my tongue, so if my words offend Brother Fourteen, my elder brother can't argue with my younger brother." Elder Sixteen laughed twice and said.

Hearing this, Elder Fourteen gave Sixteenth Elder a sideways glance, and said, "You can't say anything, and you can trap Elder Brother with just one word. It seems that as long as you don't point my nose and curse at me, I will Get 'a little belly'."

The sixteenth elder brother saw that he was holding the wine cup and did not let go, so he also raised his own wine cup, and said to the fourteenth elder brother: "Today, my younger brother will also offer a cup to the fourteenth brother. Pack less snacks for my brother."

The two brothers talked about the past when they were young, with a smile, and there was a bit of goodwill between the two brothers.

Cao Yong was by the side, acting as an audience, watching and listening to all this.This friendship of "brothers are good" is just like a bowl of water mixed with soy milk. It looks okay, but in fact the clear soup is weak.Not to mention, the brotherhood of eighth and ninth elder brothers.

Although the fourteenth elder brother did not add insult to injury, he still bears some responsibility for the eighth elder brother's death.

People's hearts are the hardest to get, but also the easiest to lose. Without the help of the ninth and tenth elder brothers, the fourteenth elder brother would have lost his foundation. Now he is thinking about the throne, which is really a mirror of water.

The fourteenth elder brother said a few words about homework, then turned his head and said to Cao Yong: "I was looking forward to Cao Yong's coming to the military department in the early years, and later I hoped that you would go to the household department. Cao Yong, don't be upset, maybe Huang Ama intends to let you go to Liubu to practice, and it will be of great use in the future."

It's been a few months since I was demoted, so it's a bit late to comfort me now?The sixteenth elder brother sat beside him with a grin, and felt amused when he saw the fourteenth elder brother holding a musical score and making friends with Cao Yong.

Cao Yong has been in Beijing for eight years. If he wants to join the prince, and the fourth elder brother who is very kind to him is in front of him, how can he get the fourteenth elder brother?

Elder Sixteen knew it well, and took a careful look at the table.

Although it looks like a home-cooked dish, the ingredients are very precious and delicacies from mountains and seas.In addition to the plate for serving the dishes and the chopsticks in his hands, everything is extraordinary.

In addition to the fourteenth elder brother's doting on Wu Shi just now, he did not hide it, the sixteenth elder brother lowered his head and raised the corners of his mouth.

Have you ever entertained Brother Fifteen here?It seems that the elder brother in front of him really regards the fifteenth elder brother as his confidant.He was so determined in front of his own size, did he think that if he won brother fifteen, who was the same mother as him, he would also keep himself in the palm of his hand?
On Cao Yong's side, while listening to the fourteenth elder brother talking about the military deployment in the Northwest, he sighed secretly. Unhygienic.

On Cao Yong's side, he has lost his appetite.

The fourteenth elder brother said excitedly himself, kept the jug, and served the sixteenth elder brother and Cao Yongman, saying: "Since I was young, I have envied those princes who founded the country, Baylor. Let the horse go south and lay down this great country. This is the real Batulu Manchuria. In the early years of Galdan’s rebellion, Huang Ama took several older brothers to fight. Even though it was not my turn, I still looked west all day long, thinking of my father and brother. The heroic appearance on a war horse. Now that the world is prosperous and peaceful, I thought that in my lifetime, I would not have the opportunity to make great achievements, and I could only be confined to the capital. Who would have thought that the plan of Alabutan's wolfish ambition would lead to the resurgence of wars in the frontier."

Speaking of this, he already had a murderous look on his face: "It's unreasonable for a mere Jungar to disturb the unrest in the frontier. When I heard the news, I really wanted to go out immediately and wipe out the thieves. I think you have heard it too. When the imperial court first sent troops to aid Hami in the spring of the previous year, I handed over the invitation letter." Then, he patted the table angrily and said, "Even those things that have recorded major demerits, been dismissed from titles, and dismissed from official positions can be found here." Serving in the army, but I can only be detained in Beijing."

"It's just a small case of scabies. If Brother Fourteen comes forward, will the slaves who are waiting for military exploits go drink the Northwest Wind?" Brother Sixteen smiled and comforted him when he saw that he became more and more excited.

"Minor problem of scabies?" Hearing the words, Fourteen lowered his voice and said slowly, "The Ministry of War has received definite news that Cewang Allah Butan sent people to Tibet in November last year. Ali has been occupied now, and advance and retreat It can be guarded. The wolf's ambition is to stare at Tibet. The eldest son of Lhazang Khan is the son-in-law of Tsewang Allah Butan, and he detained his son-in-law in Zhungeer for several years, just waiting for this opportunity."

Hearing that Zhungeer has sent troops to Tibet, Cao Yong and Sixteen elder brothers were shocked.

This is different from the previous buckle border. Although Tibet is governed by Mongolia and Tibet, it must be conferred by the imperial court and is a vassal of the Qing Dynasty.It seems that Cewang Allah Butan wanted to imitate the Mongolian Khan who first entered Tibet, and wanted to take advantage of Tibet's terrain to stand on his own.

It's just that he doesn't want to think about it. He is different from Qinghai Mongolia. He has always been regarded as a disaster by the court. It is only because of the distance that it is difficult to attack, so he has tolerated it until now. How could he be allowed to separate Tibet and stand on his own.Besides, with his wolfish ambition, he will not be obedient to the imperial court, and it is more likely to regain the Mongolian ministries and compete with the imperial court.

If at that time, the northeast, kouwai, northwest, and southwest Mongolian ministries are connected together, the Qing Dynasty will bear the enemy.

The sixteenth elder brother has restrained his smile and said: "Does Huang Ama know? What's the intention?"

The fourteenth brother said: "I got the news yesterday, and I didn't dare to delay for a moment, so I sent people to Rehe in [-] miles. Calculate the time, it's time to be in front of the emperor."

On Cao Yong's side, he knows that if Zhungeer enters Tibet, the day when the fourteenth elder brother will go out on behalf of the sky is not far away.

There are only tens of thousands of soldiers and horses in the northwest. It is not easy to take down Ali, who is easy to defend and difficult to attack.When the soldiers and horses are dispatched and they are defeated twice, and Lazang Khan's side can't stand Zhungeer, it will be the day when the imperial army goes out.

The fourteenth elder brother is about to get his wish and become the most prominent "General King" in the last years of Kangxi.

Regarding the reactions of Cao Yong and Brother Sixteen, Brother Fourteen seemed very satisfied.He stretched out his left hand, pulled Elder Brother Sixteen's arm, and said, "Brother Sixteen, I know you love listening to operas and reading books, and you have a lazy temper. The empress and the fifteenth brother were bullied, and they were talented and knowledgeable. I love Xinjue Luo Yinzhen and swear to God here that he regards the fifteenth and sixteenth brothers as brothers and sisters, respects his concubine and mother as his biological mother, and makes meritorious deeds and shares wealth together! "

The words were so loud that Cao Yong's heart trembled when he heard them.

Compatriots sound like half-brothers, but I don't see how kind they are to the fourth elder brother.

This is just a meal, and the fourteenth elder brother is about to stamp the sixteenth elder brother.

Cao Yong glanced at Elder Sixteen, Elder Sixteen was really surprised more than happy, his face turned pale.

The fourteenth elder brother talked to himself, as if he was moved by himself, patted the sixteenth elder brother's arm, and said excitedly: "Sixteenth brother doesn't believe it, there is Cao Yong to testify, if elder brother breaks his oath in the future , You must call me Fushouluwu, I will die a good death!"

After a while, Elder Sixteen's face turned from white to red, with red eye circles, he looked up at Elder Fourteen, and said in a hoarse voice: "Even if Elder Fourteen doesn't say these things, my younger brother knows that Elder Fourteen is hurting you." Brother. In my heart, my brother also regards the fourteenth brother as the same as the fifteenth brother. These years, no one thinks highly of my younger brother. Today, my brother thinks highly of my little sixteen. In the future, the fourteenth brother will take care of my younger brother .”

The fourteenth elder brother was not a kind word at all, so he talked for a long time, just to wait for this sentence.

Immediately, he couldn't help being overjoyed, he grabbed Brother Sixteen's arm and said, "Brother Sixteen believes in me, I will definitely live up to Brother Sixteen!"

Cao Yong was beside him, already about to vomit.

Did this fourteenth elder brother think that if he hooked his little finger, others would come forward to flatter him?

What the hell, if brother sixteen can be restrained by his two words, then it's not brother sixteen.

The fourteenth elder brother said excitedly: "I know that the sixteenth brother doesn't like to worry about government affairs. In the future, if the elder brother has a future, he will give the younger brother an iron hat, so that the sixteenth disciples and grandchildren can share the honor."

There was no concealment between this speech, Cao Yong lowered his head and picked up the cup and brought it to his mouth.It seems that the fourteenth elder brother is determined to pull the sixteenth elder brother and Cao Yong on board.As soon as this is said, if Cao Yong does not want to attach to him, he is an enemy.

The future general king, whose advice is this?
Sure enough, Brother Fourteen looked at Cao Yong while speaking.

The sixteenth elder brother was by the side, and he could see clearly that he was afraid that the fourteenth elder brother would persecute him too much. Cao Yong showed something else, so he hurriedly filled the wine cup for the fourteenth elder brother, and said, "don't say anything." From now on, my younger brother's future will depend on Brother Fourteen."

With this statement, Elder Fourteen was in a good mood, picked up the wine cup, and drank it down...

After this meal of wine, Cao Yong and the fourteenth elder brother were already reeling, and the sixteenth elder brother also started to talk loudly.

According to the original intention of the fourteenth elder brother, it is to leave the sixteenth elder brother and Cao Yong to rest in the guest room here.

Brother Sixteen got up and put his shoulders on his shoulders, and said drunkenly: "How can it be done? What kind of place is this... This is the golden house that Brother Fourteen bought for his sister-in-law. Brother dare not keep it. Or go to Cao... ...Cao Yong rested there for the night, that kid is timid, he has something to say...the younger brother has to persuade him." At the end, he lowered his volume.

Fourteenth elder brother glanced at Cao Yong who was lying on the table drunk and unknown, nodded and said: "In that case, I will send you back in a carriage."

At this point, he is already satisfied.I also know that I can't become fat if I eat one bite, and I have to figure out the rest slowly.

To the carriage, Cao Yong opened his eyes.Brother Sixteen was not as drunk as before, and had a gloomy face.Because the coachman belonged to Brother Fourteen, neither of them said a word.

After a while, when they arrived at Cao's mansion, the two were "drunk" and were mixed into the courtyard.

Cao Yong sent someone to prepare a guest room for the sixteenth elder brother, and he and the sixteenth elder brother went to the study to talk.

He sent people to serve some tea and sent all the servants away, even Zhao Feng asked him to wait outside.

Only Cao Yong and Brother Sixteen were left in the room, Brother Sixteen was full of anger, and said bitterly: "I really underestimated him, I thought he was thinking about you, who would want to directly count on me! Shit Swear, fellow brothers, does the royal family have bullshit brothers?"

Although he is not as polite as the third elder brother, and he rarely swears, it seems that this time he is really annoyed.

"Calm down, what's the difference between plotting against Master Sixteen and plotting against me? If Master Sixteen is really tied to him and boarded a boat, I can still watch Sixteen Master sink, and I have to risk my life to accompany the gentleman." Seeing that he was getting more and more annoyed as he talked, Cao Yong poured a bowl of tea himself and handed it to him, saying: "Drink some tea, calm down, and have to think about other things."

Brother Sixteen snorted twice, took the tea bowl, and drank it down in one gulp.

"The fourteenth master said that he is not afraid of talking, and the sixteenth master has no choice but to answer a few words, it's okay, the key depends on what the fifteenth master is planning." Cao Yong looked at the sixteenth elder brother for a while, and finally talked about this A topic that neither of them likes to bring up.

Just as he doesn't know how to watch sixteen elder brothers sink a ship, will sixteen elder brothers watch fifteen elder brothers "wreck"?

The fundamental reason why the fourteenth elder brother is so confident is because he completely controls the fifteenth elder brother.

When Elder Sixteen heard this, his anger dropped a bit, leaving only fatigue, and said: "Brother Fifteen is confused, can this be mixed?"

Seeing him like this, Cao Yong could only sigh in his heart.Some people cannot choose, for example, parents and blood relatives.

Brother Sixteen raised his head again, but his expression was extremely firm, and he said, "Fu Ruo, don't worry. I have noticed what you have been careful to avoid all these years, and I will never get you into trouble because of my own size. I My heart is the same as yours, and I don't ask for power and power. I just want to live comfortably and my family is safe. But now that Brother Fourteen has made a fuss, with his temperament, there will definitely be someone who will follow him. We shall also belong to his henchmen."

Seeing that his mind is strong, Cao Yong secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and said with a smile: "Don't be afraid, as long as the emperor and the fourth master are not confused, we can be at peace."

Elder Sixteen laughed when he heard what he said, and said, "Fu Ruo, you keep saying that you don't want to occupy the team, but you actually made a decision many years ago."

Cao Yong raised his eyebrows and acted helplessly, saying: "The grace of dripping water should be repaid by the spring; this life-saving grace is naturally as important as Mount Tai."

Elder Sixteen didn't believe it was just for this reason, so he didn't ask any more questions, and raised his head, pretending to sigh: "An iron hat, it just flew away like this, I really don't want to part with it."

Cao Yong patted him on the shoulder with a smile, and said with a smile: "The sixteenth master put his heart in his stomach, it belongs to the sixteenth master, even if it belongs to the sixteenth master, he can't escape."

While joking, the depression just gone.

But remembering what the fourteenth elder brother said about the military situation, the sixteenth elder brother couldn't help frowning, looked at Cao Yong and said: "If Zhungeer really sent troops to occupy Tibet, it would not be a matter of tens of thousands of troops, the Eight Banners army must be dispatched. Fu Ruo, you have to hurry up and think of this way of making money."

Cao Yong listened, his eyes brightened, and he asked: "Master Sixteen, the war in the Northwest is imminent. Even if I come up with the idea of ​​making a small fuss and earning a few silver, it is just a drop in the bucket. Even if the court is poor, The imperial court. Without me Cao Yong following the toss, this war can go on."

The sixteenth elder brother looked at Cao Yong carefully, and Fang asked: "What Fu Ruo means is that there is a way to make money, but it takes a lot of effort, and you can't collect the money quickly?"

Cao Yong nodded and said: "Exactly. When I heard about Tibet today, I had an idea in my heart. If it can be done, use the [-] gold in the inner treasury as the principal, and within three to five years, it will be completed." There are multiple benefits."

"Ah?" Elder Sixteen couldn't help being surprised when he heard that, "What's a good idea, tell me quickly."

He knew Cao Yong, although he was smarter, he was not a businessman, whether it was bidding by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, or paying money by the Clan's Office, it was all an opportunity.These days, I have been in ink with Cao Yong several times, and I didn't expect him to make a lot of money. I only thought of him making small troubles, so as not to lose my sacred heart.

"Brother Sixteen, in the south of Tibet, there is a foreign country called India." Cao Yong said: "Before I told Lord Sixteen, why the British company is called the East India Company is because India is a British colony. It is far away, and I don’t know how the political control in India is, and the economy is designated to be in the hands of the British.”

Elder Sixteen heard this, but he didn't take it seriously, and said, "Even if there are British merchants doing business in India, what can they say? The merchants are lowly, and they can still become Lu Buwei?"

"Master Sixteen, leaving home, how can foreign businessmen gain a foothold in a different place?" Cao Yong asked.

"Maybe it's good quality and cheap." Elder Sixteen hesitated for a moment and replied.

"It's the army, protected by foreign guns and cannons, and British businessmen can eat away at India. That's half of the Qing Dynasty." Cao Yong can't remember the history of British colonization clearly, but he knows the East India Company data of.These, he had brought Wei Xin to notice in Guangzhou a few years ago.

The sixteenth elder brother saw that Cao Yong said something solemnly, he was a little puzzled, and said: "The British occupied India, what has it to do with Fu Ruo's business?"

"Tea, from India to Europe, build a tea road." Cao Yong said.

There was a bit of excitement in his heart.Instead of taking precautions, fearing opium like a tiger, and waiting for foreign guns and cannons to enter the door, it is better to go out.

There is a reason why tea surpasses coffee and cocoa as the number one beverage in the world.

According to the understanding of later generations, tea can provide the nutrition needed by the body.

"Earn money from foreigners?" Elder Sixteen listened, and his eyes began to shine: "Good idea, foreigners have money, and there are a lot of exquisite things. Fu Ruo, your nickname 'tea boy' is going to become famous overseas .”

Cao Yong smiled, and foreigners dumped opium to China because of the trade deficit between the East and the West.What would it be like if China had gone out earlier and kept the enemy out of the country.

Killing the United States and destroying the sun, that was the topic of the school forum hundreds of years later.Cao Yong has passed the age of youth and publicity, and just wants to make his existence in this life meaningful.

The existence of human beings is not just about killing, although this is a world where the weak prey on the strong...

*Xiao Jiu's words*
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