Reborn in the last years of Kangxi

Chapter 889
Outside Changchun Garden, Qingxi Bookstore.

Looking at Yushi's impeachment papers, Kangxi's face was a little ugly.This is already half a month, the third impeachment paper handed to the imperial court.

The target of impeachment is Nian Gengyao, governor of Sichuan, who is in Beijing.

In the first report, Nian Gengyao was impeached for exceeding the etiquette, seeing that the nobleman did not avoid the way, and went straight ahead arrogantly; in the second two reports, Nian Gengyao was impeached for traveling, with many followers, yelling and disturbing the people on the street.

This year Gengyao was born in a noble family, and both father and son were high-ranking officials in the frontier, and Kangxi originally held him in high esteem.

But in this excerpt, Cao Yong's name appeared, and Kangxi was a little unhappy.

The second-class uncle of the Cao family was not so much a gift to Cao Yin from Kangxi, as a gift to Cao Yong. It was to promote his status so that he could stand up straight and speak in the capital.

Kangxi still remembered clearly that when Cao Yong first went to the capital, the reason why he was bullied by the Eight Banners dude was because of his humble background and his obscure family status.

Cao Yong married the princess, became the earl, and was a high-ranking servant of the household department. His status has long been different from what it used to be.

Not to mention that Nian Gengyao was only the governor of the second rank, even if he was appointed as the prime minister and promoted to a first-rank bachelor, if he met Cao Yong on the road, he had to avoid it according to the rules.

Nian Gengyao's arrogance in Sichuan was to show off the prestige of the court and intimidate the local people; in the capital city, he was a little carried away and made people laugh.

If it were someone else, Kangxi wouldn't be so annoyed.

When it comes to Cao Yong, Kangxi is a little uncomfortable.Cao Yong was a little disappointed and lacked the energy of young people. Kangxi couldn't see him being relaxed, so he often beat him.

His ability to reprimand him doesn't mean he can allow others to "bully" Cao Yong.Especially now, Cao Yin brothers have died of illness one after another, and Cao Yong is supporting the family at a young age.

And the one who "bullied" Cao Yong was Nian Gengyao, whom he had always valued and wanted to promote recently. What is this?

With a cold snort, he slammed the book on the anti-table.

Next to the kang, there is a small table, on which are the Four Treasures of the Study, and behind the table sits Zhang Tingyu, a cabinet scholar and minister of officials.

Zhang Tingyu lowered his head, clutched a pen in his hand, and copied the notes.

The sound of Kangxi throwing a broken bag and snorting coldly fell in his ears.He was trembling in his heart, and his mind was running fast, thinking about what was going on inside and outside the court that made the emperor angry, but he couldn't find a clue for a while.

At this moment, I heard Kangxi raise his voice: "Zhang Tingyu!"

As soon as Zhang Tingyu heard the words, he hurriedly stood up and responded, "The minister is here!"

"The edict of Nian Gengyao, the governor of Sichuan, who is also in charge of the affairs of the governor of Shaanxi." Kangxi pondered for a moment and ordered.

"The minister leads the decree." Zhang Tingyu bowed in response, and after sitting down for a few more cases, he picked up his pen and waited for Kangxi to speak.

"Change the concurrent manager to be the deputy, and order him to defend himself on the matter of impeachment!" Kangxi's voice was cold, and his dissatisfaction was palpable.

Zhang Tingyu was inexplicably relieved after hearing this.

As long as it doesn't involve the restoration of the prince, it's fine. After the Wanshou Festival, the emperor mercifully released the academician Wang Jian. If something happens again, the old prime minister may not end well.

No matter what outsiders think, Zhang Tingyu, as an authentic disciple of Confucius and Mencius, still admires the old man's character in his heart.

Zhang Tingyu had heard about Nian Gengyao's rampage in the capital recently, but he didn't take it seriously.Just as Nian Gengyao couldn't get used to Cao Yong, Zhang Tingyu also couldn't get used to Nian Gengyao.

He is seven years older than Nian Gengyao, and he is the son of an official, but he was the same year, and he was a Jinshi in the 39th year of Kangxi.However, the gold content of Nian Gengyao, a Jinshi, has always been criticized by others.

Nian Gengyao was a Juren in the 38th year of Kangxi, and he ranked No. 30 in the Shuntianfu Township Examination.

After the rankings were released, some examinees revealed the posts, which opened up the corruption case in the examination room that year.According to rumors, Nian Gengyao's father, Nian Xialing, who was the governor of Huguang at the time, gave the examiner 1 taels as a gift.

The Shuntianfu Township Examination that year ended with a re-examination.Nian Gengyao was still on the list in the end, and the sensational "corruption case in the imperial court" was finally closed with "unjustly accused of jealousy by a failed scholar".

Zhang Tingyu was also a scholar who took the exam back then, so he naturally knew some inside stories.The court's words to close the case in order to protect face are naturally unbelievable.

Afterwards, the two were selected as Shujishi, and the first official appointment three years later was reviewed by the Imperial Academy.

A few years later, Nian Gengyao became a cabinet bachelor and was released as the governor of Sichuan. He became the youngest feudal official in the dynasty, and he was in the limelight for a while.

Zhang Tingyu, however, has been in Zhinan's study for many years, step by step, until a few years ago, he was promoted to a cabinet bachelor's degree.

Nian Gengyao couldn't understand Cao Yong's rise to a high position at a young age, but he didn't want to think that many people looked at him young and disliked him.

In the eyes of Han officials like Zhang Tingyu, the reason why Nian Gengyao was a feudal official when he was established was not because of his outstanding talents, but because of his status in the banner that he was able to advance.

Since you are lucky, and the emperor's grace, you should be obedient and be a slave. If you are so ostentatious, what is it if you are not a villain?
However, dissatisfaction is dissatisfaction, Zhang Tingyu has been in the imperial court for many years, and has already cultivated a skill of immovability.With a flick of his wrist, he had already drafted a will.

When he ordered Nian Gengyao to defend himself, the corners of his mouth twitched slightly, wondering what Nian Gengyao's face would look like after reading the decree...

*
In the northwest corner of Andingmen, Garden Hutong.

This is Nian Zhai, the mansion built by Nian Gengyao's father before he became an official.It is the courtyard of the four entrances. Brothers Nian Xiyao and Nian Gengyao lived here when they were in Beijing.

Zhaizi West Road is the former residence of Nian Gengyao in his early years, and now his eldest son Nianxi, the censor of Jiangsu and Zhejiang Provinces, lives here.

In the study, Nian Xi looked at his father, and said with a bit of shame: "It's all because of the son's fault, which caused the father's reputation to be damaged."

It turned out that the two censors who successively impeached Nian Gengyao were colleagues of the Nianxi Inspectorate.One of them was also the most powerful competitor of the previous Jiangsu and Zhejiang province censors.

That censor had been in the inspector's office for more than ten years. According to his resume, he was absolutely qualified to be promoted to the censor of Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces.It's just that he came from a poor family and had no background. In the end, Nianxi was born, taking up the vacancy of the censor of Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces.

Although Nian Xi knows that there are no waves without wind, and that without his father's arrogance, he would not have attracted the attention of Yu Shi, but "the son never speaks of his father's faults", he can only reflect on himself.

Through this incident, it also made him vigilant.

This is just a little censor with no background and no influence, who holds a grudge in his heart and can bite someone for revenge; on the Jiangsu-Zhejiang Road, all forces in the DPRK and China are involved.

If he wants to be a good censor, is he to win honor for his family, or to bring disaster to his family?

Nian Gengyao saw that his son was faintly haggard, and frowned, "It's a mediocrity not to be envied by others, but it's just a few clowns who yell like crazy, so don't take it to heart. Seeing you lose weight these days, the imperial physician is How do you say it? Don’t be too overwhelmed, if you are so thoughtful again, this censor will not do it.”

After hearing this, Nian Xi thought of the three Ruyis of the Cao family, and said, "Father, the emperor has always been kind to the Cao family. Although Cao Yong is nothing, it still depends on the face of King Zaiping..."

Before he could finish speaking, Nian Gengyao waved his hand and said, "Okay, okay, I'm really long-winded... In the future, it's useless to mention these things less at home. If it gets to the old man's ears, the old man will think wildly again... "

*
Jinyu Alley, Thirteenth Prince's Mansion.

The list of entourages for this year's tour outside the Great Wall has been drawn up, with ten princes accompanying them, which is the largest number of entourages in history.However, the thirteenth elder brother was not among the ten people, but stayed in the capital with the fifth elder brother, the twelfth elder brother, and the seventeenth elder brother.

The fourth elder brother got the news, afraid that the thirteenth elder brother would be sad, so he made a special trip to visit.

The thirteenth elder brother didn't take it seriously, and said: "Fourth brother, no matter whether he is in front of Huang Ama or staying in the capital, he is doing his filial piety for the emperor and doing his best for the country. Besides, others are afraid of the heat in the capital, but my younger brother is On the contrary, those who can stand the heat can't stand the cold. The wind outside the Great Wall is hard, and Huang Ama kept me in Beijing, maybe it's because she loves me."

He was talking about his rheumatism, and the fourth elder brother was relieved to see that he was in good spirits and there was nothing unpleasant about him.

Thinking about it again, these few people left in the capital are not capable princes.The thirteenth elder brother is among them, and he can be regarded as a leader in handling government affairs. It is a good thing to take the opportunity to get more familiar with government affairs.

Thirteen recalled the rumors that Nian Gengyao was ostentatious in the capital recently, and complained to the fourth elder brother: "Fourth elder brother, it was considered polite to look at Nian Gengyao in the early years, how come you don't understand the rules after you have been a high official in Xinjiang for more than ten years? Said in a kilometer, Cao Yong is a super uncle, his status is not one or two points higher than him; in private, he is the disciple of the fourth brother, Cao Yong is the nephew and son-in-law of the fourth brother, and he is half of him Master, today he wants Cao Yong to avoid the road, but tomorrow, if I see him, do I have to avoid him too?"

The fourth elder brother was inexplicably upset when he heard about this matter.

The fourth prince knows Nian Gengyao's arrogance better than outsiders.Now there is impeachment by the imperial censor, although Nian Xi offended others, it is also because Nian Gengyao did not act respectfully enough and handed the pigtails to others.

Unexpectedly, the fourth elder brother couldn't say a single harsh word, and had to be coaxed.

"I think it's because he has some prejudices against Cao Yong. In front of other people, he has nothing wrong with him... A few days ago, I specifically said that I told him to take care of you and leave some room for Cao Yong. ..." The thirteenth elder brother and Nian Gengyao are both very important people of the fourth elder brother, and the fourth elder brother did not want the thirteenth elder brother to have a rift with Nian Gengyao, so he said.

It's okay if you don't listen to this, but after hearing this, Elder Thirteen is even more muttering in his heart.

With contempt and respect, let Cao Yong avoid the way, is this giving him "face" for the thirteenth elder brother?This kind of "face" really makes people feel uncomfortable, and it would be better not to give it.

It's just that he could also hear that the fourth elder brother's words were full of protection, thinking that Nian Gengyao was the fourth elder brother's in-law, and the Nian family was very favored in Prince Yong's residence, and his status was second only to Fujin, so the thirteenth elder brother knew it Di didn't say much, and turned the topic to Shengjia's upcoming departure from Beijing...

*
One, two, three, after three "chance encounters", Cao Yong put Nian Gengyao's affairs aside and waited to watch the excitement.

After all, his servant of the household department is not just a decoration, and all kinds of chores in his daily life are also cumbersome.In addition, Elder Sixteen has revealed the news that he is on this year's entourage list, and this family should also arrange it properly.

Fortunately, Xiao Wu has to study for half a year under the auspices of the Ministry of Officials, so he won't be able to fill the vacancy and leave Beijing immediately, so the affairs of the two governments can be entrusted to Xiao Wu.

Within a few days, the imperial censor had become agitated, and Nian Gengyao's "domineering" became well known.

It is not surprising that things have come to this point.Because Brother Nine was by his side long ago, watching covetously, waiting to catch Nian Gengyao.

Nian Gengyao was a fool in his early years, trying his best in front of the eighth elder brother. It was not until the second abolished prince, the eighth elder brother was reprimanded and lost his sacred heart, that Nian Gengyao began to be a good servant of Prince Yong's mansion.

In the eyes of the ninth elder brother, Nian Gengyao is the villain who betrayed the eighth elder brother.

Not to mention, the fourteenth elder brother is now in the Northwest Army, and Nian Gengyao controls the rear, and the two have been at odds for the past few years.

However, Cao Yong also knew that these small fights were just to add some nausea to Nian Gengyao, so as not to hurt his muscles and bones.

He had already got the news that Nian Gengyao was going to take care of the governor of Shaanxi, and he also knew that the newly appointed governor of Sichuan was Seertu, the former official minister who was impeached and dismissed by the fourteenth elder brother two years ago.

E Hai, the current governor of Shaanxi, was transferred from the post of governor to co-organize the food and payment for the Northwest Army. On the surface, it seems that he is arranging a caring assistance for the [-]th elder brother. In fact, he will make friends with the [-]th elder brother Ehai Tune out of place.

In the eyes of outsiders, the "Great General" who was most "favored" by the emperor was so feared and guarded against.

Judging from these, the so-called rumors in later generations that Kangxi intends to pass on the Fourteenth Elder Brother are mostly fabricated.

The king's heart is unpredictable, there is nothing better than Sri Lanka.

The arrogant fourteenth elder brother, the arrogant young general, their pride is all promoted by the emperor, and it is all fueled by the emperor's grace.When the promotion is almost the same and it is no longer easy to grant grace, he will be rejected by the emperor.

Perhaps in Kangxi's mind, he never thought that the Northwest War would drag on for so many years.

If the fourteenth brother's power in the army is really increased, then if he does not get a reserve position in the future, he will become a disaster for the court.

Cao Yong will not care about the rise and fall of these people.When he goes out of Beijing, Cao Yong can bring his family with him.

For other officials who can bring their families, even if their wives do housework and it is inconvenient to accompany them, they will also have concubines or people in the house to accompany them.Just like combing hair and making the bed, it's not easy to ask the servants to take care of it.

Cao Yong has been married for 12 years, only Chuyu is monogamous.

In the early years when Zijing was in fashion, Chuyu was able to travel with her husband; now that Zijing died of illness, she had to wait on her mother-in-law, take care of her children, and take care of housework in between. How could Chuyu be free?
Cao's family has another courtyard in Rehe, and there are servant girls in it.But Chu Yu didn't know her well, so how could she let them serve her husband with confidence?
After thinking about it, Chu Yu still picked out two maidservants of the "Le" generation in Wutong Garden, and followed the two families to go ahead and prepare for the Rehe courtyard.

In the past few years, her dowry maids have been married one after another, and the maids who came in later were all named after "Le".

For his wife's arrangement, Cao Yong was noncommittal.

In the early years, Xiaoman would braid her hair without a servant girl in front of her.

Now there is another courtyard over there, and there are many servants, so there is no need to bother.But his wife arranged with her heart, so Cao Yong didn't bother, and did as she wanted...

Seeing that Shengjia was about to leave Beijing, Cao Yong couldn't help laughing three times because Nian Gengyao "acted" the affairs of the governor of Shaanxi.

There is a difference between "acting" and "simultaneously". The former means "temporary appointment" and "interim appointment", while the latter is the official seal of the governor.

If the name is not correct, the words will not go well. Nian Gengyao had to be more arrogant in order to tidy up the officials in Shaanxi.

The title of "Northwest King" should start to "lay the foundation" from this moment...

Cao Yong was in a good mood for a long time when he heard a frightening news that Brother Seven fell off his horse...

(End of this chapter)