Reborn in the last years of Kangxi

Chapter 894 "The Uncle"

Royal blue Lu silk gown, black satin straw hat, looks without losing status, but also without looking rigid.

He has a tall and straight body, slender eyebrows and eyes, a white face without beard, a modest gentleman, and a good view.It's rare for someone to be so stable at such a young age and in a prominent position, without any frivolity.The old man looked at Cao Yong, who was sitting in front of him, with some appreciation in his eyes.

Ordinarily, the Cao family and the Nian family were both officials for generations, and some contacts were normal.

It's just that these two families are not in the same banner, and the Cao family went to the south of the Yangtze River early; after the Cao family went north, Cao Yin took into account his status, and rarely made friends with other families except his old friends by marriage.Therefore, Cao Yong is the first time to see the old man.

When the old man looked at Cao Yong, Cao Yong also looked at this old man who was often ridiculed by outsiders as "cowardly".

He was released as the governor of Huguang in the 31st year of Kangxi. After that, he operated Huguang for 13 years, and served as the governor in the last three years.

In the 43rd year of Kangxi, he was 62 years old, and he wrote a booklet saying that "he is over [-] years old, and the disease is getting worse, please rest."

In the blink of an eye, 18 years have passed.

When Mr. Zhuang was alive in the early years, he commented on the governor who was released, and even mentioned his age.

Although Huguang is not as good as Jiangnan, it is the granary of the Qing Dynasty and an important place.Moreover, with the gathering of seedlings, the territory has never been peaceful.Even the famous official Guo Xiu's official career was ruined when he was appointed as the governor of Huguang, but Nian Xialing stayed steadily for 13 years amid repeated impeachments by courtiers.

Who would believe that he was not an old fox?

Therefore, Cao Yong now only has the meaning of respect for this veteran officialdom.After all, not every father can have two governor sons.

No matter from the officialdom or from the godson, this old man has something to learn from Cao Yong.

It is said to be a visit, but it is actually a "return visit", and the return is not light.Among them, a pair of Hetian jade longevity balls were immediately loved by the old man.

"I'm ashamed of myself, Uncle Cao spent a lot of money." The old man said with a smile.

Although he didn't want to get involved with Nian's family, but Nian Gengyao could offend him, but the old man in front of him was not easy to offend Cao Yong.Because in addition to being the old man of the Nian family, he is also the old Taishan of the fourth elder brother.

"I don't dare to be called the old man. Since the old man is an old friend of my father, I can just call him the kid." Cao Yong thought about it and replied.

"Haha! Alright, alright, the old man will take care of you and call him 'Nephew' directly. Don't say 'Old Master' or 'Old Master' for your nephew, just call him 'Shi Bo'." The old man smiled. Looking at Cao Yong said.

Having said that, there is no point in orthopedics.

Cao Yong got up, changed his name, and met him again as his son and nephew.

In fact, Nian Xialing met Cao Yong as an old friend of his father's generation, which was already giving Cao Yong face.Speaking of which, he is of the same generation as Cao Yin's grandfather.

Seems to be very satisfied with Cao Yong's sense of humor, the old man's face is even more smiling.

There was no awkward moment when we met for the first time, just like old friends who have known each other for many years. The old man talked about Cao Yinsheng's past for a while, and asked Cao Yong if he was busy with errands, and so on.

This meeting was a joy for the host and guest.

At the end of the day, the old man was still reluctant to let Cao Yong go, saying that he must keep him for dinner.

Cao Yong can only show some difficulty, saying that there are still mundane affairs at home.The old man was like a child, nagging himself that he was getting old, and the children didn't like to be with him.

In Cao Yong's heart, there is only admiration.

The old man's "kindness" is enough for his own nephew, let alone his "nephew".

It was Nian Xiyao who came out of the siege and said, "Father, what did the imperial doctor tell you? Didn't he tell you to cleanse your stomach and drink millet porridge for a few days? It would be impolite to keep Furuo."

The old man couldn't help but stamped his feet when he heard this, and said: "I still want to take advantage of my nephew to eat two bites of meat, this time the old man will eat porridge with pickles again..."

After two more gossips, the old man asked the eldest son to send Cao Yong out.

Although this is called "Shi Bo" and "Shi Nephew", Cao Yong and Xi Yao became peers in the same year.Nian Xiyao didn't seem to care too much, because with Cao Yong's current status and official position, being acquainted with him in the same generation can be regarded as a high rise.

Cao Yong can't be calm, after all, Nian Xiyao is over fifty years old, and there is a fourth brother in the middle, who is actually Cao Yong's father-in-law.Therefore, he was considered respectful in front of Nian Xiyao, and he didn't feel slighted or slighted at all because he was dismissed from office and idle.

Seeing this, Nian Xiyao felt that Cao Yong was modest and polite, and he was already complaining about his younger brother's rudeness in his heart.

After seeing off the guests and returning to the old man's room, he saw the old man rolling the longevity ball sent by Cao Yong in his hand, squinting his eyes, wondering what he was thinking.

Seeing Nian Xiyao came back, the old man asked, "Boss, how is Cao Yong?"

"Don't be arrogant or impetuous, be gentle and courteous. It is filial piety for a young man to help his father repay his debts; it is righteousness to help his thirteen elder brothers when he is in trouble; it is benevolence to raise a weak son who lost his father; Don't generate resentment, work diligently, and be loyal. There are no maidservants in the family, and he doesn't love wine and sex. This Cao Yong has excellent conduct and has a limitless future!" Nian Xiyao was flattered by Cao Yong, and he was full of good feelings. Hearing his father Asked each other, praised it without hesitation.

After hearing this, the old man could only sigh in his heart, "Young people are awesome".

It's not yet [-] years old, he treats people according to things and handles people's hearts, so natural and casual, and just right, he is half a block better than his eldest son who is not deeply scheming, and the arrogant and arrogant second son.

"Since I have done a good job as a whole family, after a while, I will also ask my daughter-in-law to bring the three maids to greet Mrs. Li and the princess." The old man said slowly.

After hearing this, Nian Xiyao was a little stunned.

His heirs are difficult, his first son died early, and he only has three daughters under his knees.The "Three Girls" that the old man said was his only daughter-in-law, who was born after the death of his son-in-law. She was only ten years old this year, and she was the most doted on by their husband and wife.

"Father, sister, don't you want Song Guoer to enter the palace?" Nian Xiyao asked with some hesitation.

Looking forward to a long life for this daughter and avoiding an early death, Nian Xiyao gave her the baby name "pine fruit".

The fourth elder brother and fifth elder brother of Prince Yong's Mansion are all about the same age as Song Guoer.In the year of Fujin, he mentioned the matter of marriage with his elder brother and elder sister-in-law.

"A woman's opinion!" The old lady snorted coldly when she heard the words, and said, "Except for the Tong family, two generations of descendants, which palace in this capital, the main house of Baylor's mansion, is headed by a daughter with a Han army flag? , It’s hard to survive. Even if the one who can really rise to the top and wants to promote the Nian family, it’s not on your side.”

Nian Xiyao looked awkward, a little embarrassed, and felt wronged in his heart.

Their family was not from the fourth elder brother's sect at first, but later belonged to the fourth elder brother's sect.Although he had a close relationship with the third elder brother and the eighth elder brother in the early years, it was also a previous relationship, and it was not considered a betrayal of the master.

The fourth elder brother who was born on the other hand seemed to hold a grudge, and treated him indifferently; to Nian Gengyao, he was confiding in his heart and being a confidant...

Cao Yong rode on the horse and felt itchy ears.

He wondered how the father and son of the Nian family talked about him.He didn't know that his son was already missed.

Like the old man in the officialdom, he is a master who takes one step and sees three steps.This self-proclaimed "father's generation" is by no means just flattering Cao Yong and giving Cao Yong face, but also has another deep meaning.

After coming out of the Nianzhai, Cao Yong went to Chunjun Wangfu again.

After all, he delayed going to Rehe in January because of his father-in-law's injury.Even if the seventh elder brother is getting better now, they don't need their husband and wife to guard at the palace, but visiting once every few days is also fulfilling the duty of a son-in-law.

Brother Seven's complexion has improved a lot, but he hasn't been able to get out of bed yet.

The injury on the forehead is okay, but the injury on the leg is quite serious.According to the imperial physician's words, he might have to stay on the kang for half a year.

The painkiller at this time is Gufang Mafeisan, which is used to treat trauma.Although Seventh Brother was traumatized, it was mainly due to injuries to muscles and bones.

Because the leg he injured was the one that was disabled by an old disease in his early years.

The muscles have atrophied, and the fall from the horse caused not only a broken calf, but also a broken tendon in the heel.

The pain of broken tendons and broken bones tortured Seventh Brother until he became thinner and thinner day by day.Now, even if someone jumps out and says Brother Seven is a "bitter trick", no one will believe it.

Father's love is like a mountain, and Cao Yong, as the only insider, feels heavy in his heart.

Brother Seven saw him, but he was in a good mood, talking and laughing happily.If it weren't for the constant cold sweat on his forehead, he wouldn't be able to see that he was enduring great pain.

"Father-in-law, Mr. Fang Zhong has expertise in surgery, and my son-in-law has sent people to Fujian to search for him. If he can go to Beijing and connect bones and tendons, maybe he can heal father-in-law's leg." Cao Yong couldn't bear it, and said.

Seventh elder brother waved his hand and said: "There is an imperial doctor here, why bother? No matter how good Fang Zhong's public medical skills are, he can't cure the near fire. Even if I find him from a distance of thousands of miles, I should be almost as good."

In this world, there is a kind of painkiller, none other than opium.

Seventh elder brother is so painful, the two imperial physicians who are ordered to take care of him also notice it.If someone is diligent and recommends opium to relieve pain, wouldn't it be drinking poison to quench thirst?

Thinking of this, Cao Yong made a special trip to see Hongzhuo when he left Chunjun Palace, and told him that he had sent people south to invite famous doctors, and told him to keep an eye on the two imperial doctors in the imperial hospital. If you recommend medicine, you must inform yourself.

"Famous doctor, the one with the surname Fang?" In the early years when Mr. Fang Zhonggong was in Beijing, he visited the palace of the Chunjun prince for medical treatment, so Hongzhuo still remembered him.

Hearing what his brother-in-law said, he didn't think much about it. He only thought that his brother-in-law, like himself, didn't trust the "quack doctors" of the Tai Hospital.

He still remembers clearly that the two imperial physicians in the imperial hospital said that his father was "dangerous", and they felt a little grudge.Thinking about the eighth uncle who died of illness, it was rumored that he died at the hands of a "quack doctor" in the imperial hospital. Apart from holding grudges, he was a little more defensive...

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Tongzhou, the pier.

Due to the smooth sailing, the Li family's boat arrived three days earlier than expected.

Li Xu went to Daxiao, wearing this year's white filial piety, gray cloth clothes, white shoes, and a blue cloth cap with white bumps on top.It is well maintained and plump, without any silk, and looks a bit like a landlord in the country.
He turned his head and watched the servants carrying his mother's coffin ashore.

Because it is made of high-quality fragrant fir, it is still difficult for more than a dozen servants to carry it.The two stewards who came with them tried their best to make arrangements, for fear that someone would accidentally tilt their body and disturb the old lady in the coffin.

On the other boat, a few servants came down to help Taijun Gao get off the boat...

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