Reborn in the last years of Kangxi

Chapter 792 Share capital (guaranteed monthly ticket at the beginning of the month)

Rehe, Summer Resort, Imperial Front.

Hearing from the Minister of the Ministry of War that the officers and soldiers of the Eight Banners were stationed in Henan Province, the third and fifteenth elder brothers who were on duty in front of the imperial guard quickly looked at each other.They already knew the news that Zhungeer had occupied Tibet, but they didn't know whether the Eight Banners officers and soldiers in Henan were set up for the Northwest War, or whether it was the White Lotus Sect that has been rumored recently.

This year, apart from the third elder brother and the fifteenth elder brother, there are fifteen elder brothers and twenty elder brothers who follow Rehe.The [-]th elder brother is only thirteen today, and he is not yet on errands, so he doesn't need to arrange shifts in front of the imperial court.

The seventh elder brother stood between the third elder brother and the fifteenth elder brother, and noticed the strangeness on both sides, but he looked at the nose and the heart with the nose, and did not intend to interrupt their "passion".

It's fifteen today, and he remembered the post he received from Brother Sixteen a few days ago.

"Bank of Great Qing", such an imposing name.Although it was the sixteenth elder brother who came forward to make arrangements, he said unscrupulously that the appointment of the counselor behind the scenes was his son-in-law Cao Yong.

Even if he usually acts low-key and doesn't like to participate in these things, but for the sake of the sixteenth elder brother and his son-in-law, the seventh elder brother can't ignore it.He had already written a letter to Hongshu, asking his son to discuss with Fujin and pool 2 taels of silver.

2 taels of silver per share is not enough for the top and more than the bottom, and it is not too eye-catching, just right.As for whether he can make money, Brother Qi has full confidence in his son-in-law.The royal residence is expensive, and his salary is limited. If he is not unwilling to show off, he would like to collect more money.

Considering that Hongshu is already 22 years old, if he follows the rules, he can already invite the eldest son of the county prince, and then he will have a salary of 3000 taels of silver every year.It's just that Hongsheng, the legitimate son of the third elder brother's mansion, and Hongsheng, the eldest son of the fifth elder brother's mansion, are both over twenty, so the two of them don't mention it, and the younger brother, the seventh elder brother, is naturally not easy to mention.

In the past few years at the Clan Mansion, the children of the Kaofeng and Enfeng clans have been delayed in age, which is also due to the empty treasury.One more title requires more salary, silver and lumi, and for some ranks, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has to buy land for sub-houses and arrange servants and servants.

Brother Qi had a good idea. The 2 taels of silver sent to the Ministry of Internal Affairs by Hongshu was really not conspicuous.

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The capital, the Forbidden City, the yamen of the House of Internal Affairs.

It was almost noon, and after half a day's work, the main hall turned from noisy to quiet.

Five princes, eight princes, and ten princes all gave 4 taels of silver.In addition, Prince Kang Chong'an is also 4 taels.Prince Xianhuang, the third elder brother, the fourth elder brother, the seventh elder brother, the fourteenth elder brother, the seventeenth elder brother, Naersu, the king of Ping County, and Xibao, the king of Shuncheng County, all have 2 taels of taels, and Prince Zhuang Bo Guoduo , Xinjun Wang Dezhao, and 1 elder brothers are under the name of 6000 taels.The other Bei Le, Bei Zi, the Zhen Guogong, Fu Guogong, and clan generals, there are also two thousand, and there are also five thousand, and the subtotal is [-] taels.

The sixteenth elder brother looked at the list and roughly calculated it. The total is 43 taels and 6000 taels, which is 60 short of the goal of 20.He hesitated for a moment, and changed the [-] in the name of the fifteenth elder brother to [-].

Does this count as his popularity? Almost all the brothers cheered him on.It's just that Brother Thirteen didn't expect to join in the fun.

Brother Thirteen has not been as hard-pressed as he used to be in the past few years.The sixteenth elder brother thought that the thirteenth elder brother had the best relationship with him and would join in, but he didn't expect that there was no movement until now.

Few of the other idle clans were well-to-do, so even if there were a few more, it would be good to have 8000 taels of silver.

What to do with the remaining 10,000+ holes, Brother Sixteen was undecided.He hesitated for a moment, got up and called a doctor, explained the errand at hand, left the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and went to the household department yamen to find Cao Yong for advice.

*
In the yamen of the household department, Cao Yong came out of the yamen of the hall with a few files in his hand.

At the end of April, the household department transferred a new minister.Cao Yong also met Sun Zhaqi, the former Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry.He is a bannerman, originally a civil servant who was transferred from a military position, he does not treat people as politely as he is treated by others, and his eyes are often a bit sharp when he looks at people.

Although Cao Yong was on duty in the Ministry of Household Affairs, he belonged to the official system and was directly responsible to Kangxi, but he was not under the jurisdiction of the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs.Therefore, for the new Shangshu, Cao Yong has nothing to do with cursing.

Sun Zhaqi knew that the Ministry of Household Affairs was different from the Ministry of Industry, and that it was a popular government office, where all forces intervened.He was afraid that he would not be able to surrender, that it would be trivial to lose face in front of the emperor, and it would be great to disappoint the sacred heart, so he made up his mind to set off a few fires to deter and intimidate the subordinates.

He looks reckless and straightforward, but in fact, no one is a fool when he gets to this position.Even if it is set on fire, it is still possible to pick something that can be burned, and it will not touch Cao Yong.

However, Sun Zhaqi also paid special attention to the yamen of the Household Affairs Office.As a hall official, he certainly didn't want his power to be restrained.

Half a month after arriving at the Ministry of Household Affairs, others were speculating about him as a superior official, and he was also observing his colleagues and subordinates.

After Cao Yong left, he sat behind the desk, still wondering what kind of character this Heshuo son-in-law was.Looking at how he behaves as a person, he is just ordinary, and there is nothing special about him.

Just as he was thinking about it, someone knocked on the door and entered in a low voice: "My lord, Elder Sixteen is here and has gone to the Huke Yamen."

Sun Zhaqi raised his eyebrows and said, "Where is Fourth Master?"

The letter replied: "Si Ye is still working in the middle hall, so I didn't see him."

Sun Zhaqi waved his hand and sent the man out, but he felt a headache in his heart.There is a cold-faced Tai Sui on the top, and several princes are involved in the affairs below. They are all untouchable and untouchable. In the future, the errands of the household department may be difficult to handle.

Not to mention how entangled Sun Zhaqi was, Elder Sixteen had already brought Cao Yong out of the Huke Yamen.

Cao Yong was also surprised when he heard Brother Sixteen say that Brother Thirteen hadn't moved.There are no secrets in the capital, the thirteenth elder brother is not considered a wealthy family in the clan, nor can he be considered a barren family.In addition, there is less entertainment and less expenses, and there is some idle money on hand.

If someone else was in charge, it was understandable that Brother Thirteen did not want to get involved; on Brother Sixteen's side, he and Brother Thirteen had always had a good relationship.

"Fu Ruo, is Brother Thirteen being overthinking? Before, I should have said it in person. It's just that they are all elder brothers, so I don't want to favor one over the other. I'm afraid I will lose my tongue, so I only sent a post." Elder Sixteen was worried. In the end, I asked Cao Yongdao with a little anxiety.

"No, the thirteenth master is open-minded by nature, and he will understand the sixteenth master's difficulties, and will not pick on this." Cao Yong shook his head and said.

Brother Sixteen was still worried, and said, "Fu Ruo will follow me for a while and see what Brother Thirteen has to say."

Cao Yong nodded when he saw Brother Sixteen like this, and followed him to Jinyu Alley.

Hearing that the half-day effort has raised 43 yuan, Cao Yong said: "Isn't this very good? It's more than half successful, the sixteenth master should be happy."

Sixteenth elder brother smiled wryly and said: "Fu Ruo, I didn't expect my brothers to sell me this face, I just felt the weight on my shoulders. Didn't I even expect fourteenth elder brother to pay 2 taels of silver, it seems to be a move. In this way, among the princes and brothers, only the fifteenth brother is the least, and I have helped the seventeenth brother, how can I stand still with the fifteenth brother? In this way, there is still a shortfall of 1 taels of silver. I have to trouble Fu Ruo to help put it on first."

"Isn't it just 1 taels of silver? Why is this? Tomorrow someone will send it to you." Cao Yong asked with a puzzled look on the sixteenth elder brother's face.

Elder Sixteen sighed, and said: "I don't understand my height, why I can treat my Seventeenth brother with heart, but I am wary of my elder brother, and I don't think about him. He loved me the most when he was young. Even if I get a mouthful of food, I will keep half of it for me. I really have no conscience, just afraid that he will accidentally drag me down."

There is no one else at the moment, so Cao Yong said a little more, saying: "I'm still trying to persuade you. The fifteenth master is too close to the third master and the fourteenth master. These two masters are not weak masters. Fifteen Grandpa is too close, and you will inevitably be implicated."

Brother Sixteen shook his head and said: "Where do you listen to persuasion? He wants to be a prince. As long as I persuade him, he will sneer at me, saying that I laugh at a hundred steps at fifty steps. I am flattering the emperor." Ma, he flattered his brothers, all he wanted was to make life easier."

On Cao Yong's side, he just felt that Brother Shiwu was playing with fire.Whether it is the third elder brother or the fourteenth elder brother, they are all people who participate in the seizure of the heir, and the fourth elder brother is a thorn in the side and a thorn in the flesh.Elder Brother Fifteen and these two are in a good relationship, and they can't benefit from one side, and they will be double burdened.

It's just that people have their own aspirations, and the blisters on their feet are all caused by themselves. Brother Sixteen can't persuade him, let alone Cao Yong's words.

"Master Sixteen, let's be more open. You don't have to talk about brotherhood all the time. You can take care of where you can in the future. Lord Fifteen will eventually know about Master Sixteen's kindness." Cao Yong thought about it and explained. .

Brother Sixteen took a long breath and said, "That's the only way."

The household department yamen is not far from Jinyu Hutong, and the two of them arrived at the place while they were talking.

Hearing that the two of them are here, Brother Thirteen is rather strange.He raised his head to look at the sky, but it was noon, these two were not working in the Yamen, how could they think of running to his side?
At this time, Cao Yong and Brother Sixteen have been led to the living room, and Brother Thirteen striding forward wearing ordinary clothes.

Brother Sixteen is most afraid of heat. After riding a horse for a while, his forehead is sweating profusely, and his body feels uncomfortable. After seeing Brother Thirteen, he said: "Brother Thirteen, it's so hot, no matter what kind of melon or fruit you put on it for two hours. plate, let it cool down."

Brother Thirteen saw this, and ordered two ice basins to be served, and another plate of sliced ​​watermelon.

Both of them are frequent visitors to Thirteenth Prince's Mansion, they don't know how to pretend, they ate half a melon before wiping their hands.The servant had already served the drink, but Elder Sixteen thought it was sour plum soup, and it was only after he drank it that he noticed the difference.The taste is more mellow, and there is a faint fragrance when drinking.

Cao Yong was a little familiar while drinking, and there were only three words in his mind, "Wang Laoji".

Seeing that the sixteenth brother and Cao Yong were both concerned about drinks, the thirteenth brother said: "This is a Cantonese-style herbal tea, which is a recipe bought by the servants in Guangzhou. It's okay to drink, and it's okay to relieve the heat and get tired. It nourishes the stomach better than sour plum soup.”

Brother Sixteen drank the remaining half of the cup and said: "This is a good thing, Brother Thirteen can't keep it private."

Elder Brother Thirteen smiled and said, "Okay, I'll have someone make a copy for you later. It's mainly made of several kinds of grasses from the south. It's not troublesome, but those things are hard to find in the capital. I don't have many, Pack up two bags and give it to you and Cao Yong to taste."

The sixteenth elder brother thanked him happily, the thirteenth elder brother looked at him, and said: "It's noon, you come here under the sun, you will not be looking for me to beg for food, is there something wrong?"

Elder Sixteen put down his cup and replied, "Brother Thirteen, my younger brother wants to ask about the bank shares. My brothers are all mixed up. What is Brother Thirteen thinking?"

The thirteenth elder brother couldn't help smiling when he heard this, and said: "For this matter, I just sent someone here, and even made a special trip here. The money is not much, 4 taels, and it was prepared a few days ago. I just think about tomorrow Then go to the Ministry of Internal Affairs. After all, it is your first time to get such a big job, and it involves the royal family and Prince Baylor. If the shares are not sold enough, you will be embarrassed. I thought, if the shares are sold out today, I will not get involved. Don't be a nuisance; if there's any stock left, I'll take two cents."

Brother Sixteen grinned and said, "I know Brother Thirteen loves me."

Speaking of this matter, Elder Brother Thirteen asked about the situation of other palaces in Baylor's Mansion.Brother Sixteen had a backup account book in his sleeve, and showed it to Brother Thirteen and Cao Yong.

Seeing that the fifth elder brother, the eighth elder brother, and the tenth elder brother are all 4 taels, Cao Yong glanced at the sixteenth elder brother and admired the financial resources of the ninth elder brother.In addition to the 12 under the name of Brother Jiu, plus the 22, it is [-] taels of silver.

It is also possible to count the families in the capital who can collect 22 taels of cash within ten months.Brother Jiu is indeed rich.

It's just that such a wealthy man is aired in front of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, even in front of the emperor, Brother Jiu can be considered courageous.

Coming out of the thirteenth elder brother's mansion, the sixteenth elder brother no longer had worries on his face, only joy was left, and he looked at Cao Yong and said: "The remaining one hundred thousand, I have thought about it, and I will go to the emperors of the Shangzhu." The mansion of relatives and relatives posted a post, and it just so happens that Da Gege's side is justified, how much Furuo plans to pay?"

Mention this, Cao Yong also brought some regrets.He and the sixteenth elder brother originally thought that 2% of the shares were not enough, but they didn't expect that except for the famous families of the ninth elder brother and Prince Kang's mansion, other families were so cautious: "Even the fourth master and the seventh master are no more than that." 2 taels, it’s not easy for me here, only [-] taels. On the contrary, Han Jiang’s two shares are a bit eye-catching. She is neither a clan nor a royal relative, should she act like Master Jiu?”

Elder Sixteen waved his hand and said: "No, no, sometimes you have to pull the tiger's skin to do things. When someone pays attention, you can release the words, vaguely spread the meaning of Huang Ama's hand, and save the trouble." In the future, if you are unhappy, hit her up."

It is really not the best policy, Cao Yong seems to be able to hear those old scholars stamping their feet: "Showing your face in public is not a woman's way."

*
Han Zhai, Han Jiang's holding a brush in one hand, fiddling with the abacus in the other, doing the bank's budget according to Cao Yong's instructions.

By the time it was done, her wrists were already sore.Xiaoxi has already thrown a wet towel and stepped forward, waiting for her to wipe her face and hands.Xiaofu served the sliced ​​cantaloupe again.Han Jiangshi ate two slices and let the two of them use it for themselves.

Both Xiaoxi and Xiaofu are married, married to the family steward, and are still serving in the inner house.The two have already started training the little maid, but Han Jiangshi is used to the two of them, and others always feel uncomfortable.

"Girl, 4 taels of silver have been prepared. When will I send someone to deliver it, or borrow a few nurses from Mr. Cao, so as not to be insecure." Xiaofu replied.

Han Jiangshi shook his head and said, "Don't worry, just wait for Master Sixteen's orders..."

*
It's February, new year and new weather, Xiaojiu asks for a guaranteed monthly pass. . .

(End of this chapter)