Reborn in the last years of Kangxi

Chapter 959 Sharp Weapon

Holding a heavy pistol, Cao Yong shot at the target in the distance. Under the shock, although he was still on the target, he was not in the red heart.

Both Hang Seng and Hongli stared at the target, and they were a little embarrassed when they saw the result.

It's nothing to Cao Yong, it's the first time he touches this, it's not bad if he didn't hit the target, and he can become a sharpshooter all of a sudden.The moment Caizi came out of the scabbard, his arm shook violently. If he hadn't been careful before, he might not have hit the target.

Brother Sixteen glanced at Hang Seng and Hongli, fixed the barrel of the gun, and let them both shoot.As a result, one of the two missed the target, and the other shot on the target, but it was the target next door.
In front of everyone, the two children were a little embarrassed.Hongli couldn't see anything yet, Hang Seng blushed, bowed his head and retreated behind Cao Yong.

Just now, although he didn't hit the bull's-eye surprise for his father, he didn't despise his father because of this. He was just worried that his father would be embarrassed in front of everyone and worried about him.

Although everyone is eager to try it, there are countless bullets that go with this gun.

Everyone talked and laughed for an hour or two, each of them only shot five or six shots.

When Cao Yong put down his pistol, he couldn't put it down.

Brother Sixteen carefully put the guns back into the box, and asked Brother Fifteen to take Hongli and the others to practice fire.Although those are not as fine as pistols, the principle is similar, and it is good to practice accuracy.

Only Cao Yong and Brother Shiliu were left, Cao Yong didn't hesitate, and said bluntly: "Master Shiliu, this is a good thing, can you buy one for me?"

"You're welcome. It's just that these branches are registered by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and Huang Ama has no intention of giving them to others. I'm afraid it will be hard to find." Elder Sixteen said.

Cao Yong didn't die when he heard this, and asked: "Where did this tribute come from? Could it be that there are others outside besides these few?"

"This is brought over by French missionaries from Europa. If you really want it, you can go to Bai Jin's place after you return to Beijing. The new missionaries are all arranged by him." Elder Sixteen said When I got here, I paused: "Don't have too much hope. A few days ago, Huang Ama shot a bear in the paddock. There were quite a few people watching. I'm afraid some people may miss this firearm."

Cao Yong is not persistent at all. Hearing what Elder Sixteen said, he decided to go to the French missionary to buy guns.

Missionaries can bring this thing to China, as can business travelers and pirates.

Write a letter to Cao Fang, let Cao Fang buy it from Guangzhou, it will be cheaper, and it will not be as eye-catching as in the capital.

In the distance, the sound of Huotong firing kept coming.

The sixteenth elder brother turned his head and said to Cao Yong in a low voice: "Ama Huang is not very well. The third brother recommended Fang Zhonggong to Ama Huang. Ama Huang didn't nod now. No one will say what will happen when he returns to the capital. Not good. Mr. Fang Zhong pulled Shi Shilun back from the ghost gate and healed Brother Ten's stubborn illness. It is very hot. If this continues, something will go wrong in the future, and it may involve you."

Cao Yong listened, and his heart was heavy.

Fang Zhonggong is a private apricot grove master, and now he has lost his freedom after being registered in the imperial hospital.Not to mention Cao Yong, an outsider, even Fang Zhonggong himself may not be able to influence his actions.

Thinking about the solemn atmosphere in Rehe recently, Cao Yong asked his own question: "Master Sixteen, the emperor has not been in good health in autumn and winter for the past few years, why this year...why are you guys different this year..."

Cao Yong didn't know about the others, but the thirteenth elder brother and the sixteenth elder brother who were usually the calmest were "talking too much", which shows that they are not very optimistic about Kangxi's health.

Brother Sixteen said in a low voice: "Although I am not a knight, and I have no disciples and servants to act as ear gods, but I have eyes of my own size. Just look at Huang Ama's side, Wei Xin, who has always loved money like his life, has been honest for several months. No longer sticking claws at people; Zhao Chang, who is slick and sophisticated, who refuses to make any mistakes, can see that the imperial court is not peaceful after being reprimanded twice in a row."

Seeing that Cao Yong listened carefully, he took a breath, and then said: "I heard that in the past six months, Hong Xi has been on good terms with several old princes in the clan. Fu Ruo, do you want to bet or not?"

Although Hongli's entry into the palace made the fourth elder brother popular, but there are the orthodox emperor's grandson who is respected by Confucianism, the fourteenth elder brother who holds a large army, and the third elder brother who has been cautious in recent years. In the eyes of outsiders, the tallest man is no worse than the fourth elder brother.

The sixteenth elder brother asked about the support at the last moment.

If he can really contribute to the new emperor's accession to the throne, it's hard to say that the prince's hat is not difficult to be a county king.

Seeing Brother Sixteen's bright eyes, Cao Yong pondered for a moment, and said: "Although the merits of supporting the establishment are well paid, it is easy to bring disaster to future generations. If Master Sixteen wants to have a stable life, please think again."

Brother Sixteen was a little confused after hearing Cao Yong's words.

Not to be wooed by other elder brothers, and being optimistic about the fourth elder brother is the result of Cao Yong's explicit hints over the years.The friendship of the past ten years or so made the fourth elder brother think highly of the sixteenth elder brother, even if he is not as good as the thirteenth elder brother, he is much more affectionate than other brothers.

Now, these 99 steps have been taken, but Cao Yong persuaded him to think twice, what is the reason?

Cao Yong is not a person who speaks nonsense. Elder Sixteen frowned, thinking about Cao Yong's intentions, and said for a long time: "If Fu is afraid of 'the cunning rabbit dies, the lackey cooks'?"

Cao Yong thinks about the fate of Nian Gengyao and Long Kedo, and it doesn't exactly fit these six words.

"Master Sixteen, it's easy to give favors, but difficult to receive benefits. Lord Sixteen is an outsider, detached from the outsiders, and can be more calm in dealing with them. Why bother to make a fuss in the end?" Cao Yong said.

Brother Sixteen sighed, and said: "Furuo, I am also a layman, and I can't cut off my greedy heart. This time, it's a big problem. Do I want to keep safe and watch, be a powerless and nameless clan, or do I want to earn money? The prince's hat is a gamble, I am so confused, I really can't make up my mind."

Outsiders don't know that Long Ke, the admiral of the Nine Gates, is from Si Age, but Cao Yong knows it.

With such a general in charge of the garrison of the capital, even if the name of the fourth elder brother is not on the edict to pass on the throne, the fourth elder brother is still qualified to fight.

If history doesn't change much, Si Age's ascension to the throne will be only a few months away.

The sixteenth elder brother earns a "contribution to support" at this time, and the possibility of fulfilling his wish is very high, but the consequences are unknown.

Cao Yong persuaded everything he could, but it would be boring to talk too much, so he kept silent.It's just that an idea flashed in his mind inexplicably, everyone is afraid of death, and everyone hopes to live a long life.

In April of Kangxi, he was still healthy, so it was reasonable to send the fourteenth elder brother away; now that the dragon body is not hesitant, shouldn't it be a decree to call the fourteenth elder brother back to Beijing?

Even if you don't intend to pass on the position to Fourteenth Elder Brother, you won't leave him in charge of the army in the northwest, right?
*
Ten miles south of Rehe, in the mountains and forests.

On the post road, two horses came galloping, and the sound of "Tata"'s hooves made the mountains and forests quiet, and surprised a group of birds.

There are two people on horseback, dressed in ordinary soldier costumes, they are not eye-catching.Because Shengjia was in Rehe, the official documents from the capital to Rehe were delivered by post stations.Therefore, there are often postmen on the official road.

When we reached a corner, there were broken rocks, blocking half of the road.

The two postmen hurriedly reined in their horses and wanted to go around.

With the sound of "嗖嗖", a cold light flashed, and the two postmen were shot through, wailed twice, and fell from the horse's back.The two horses were slid by the arrows, and panicked, they began to neigh.

On both sides of the mountain forest, several light gray figures appeared. They carried the corpses of the two postmen on the ground onto the horses, covered the blood on the ground, led the horses, and quickly disappeared into the forest...

*
On September [-]th, Shengjia set off for Beijing.

When everyone passed the official road, there were no traces of falling rocks, as if nothing had happened.

Brother Thirteen was sitting in the carriage, feeling uneasy.

Because this carriage is used for long-distance use, it is very spacious inside.In addition to the thirteenth brother, there was another person sitting in the carriage. He was dressed as an army guard and served him. Using You Si's waist card, two riders, two riders, went to Gansu governor's office to write a letter."

Brother Thirteen nodded, and said: "Be safe and don't be impatient, just make people pay attention."

Na Yousi was just a small person, the guard didn't think about it, he went back to a few chores, and got out of the carriage during a break.

In the carriage, Elder Brother Thirteen's brows were already wrinkled, and he clenched his fists vigorously, his face couldn't tell whether it was sadness or joy.

Others don't know, but he knows that Dai Jin, the official of Prince Yong's residence, returned to Beijing four days ago, just one day before You Si's accident.

At this time, any troubles will make people think twice.

According to the rules, the thirteenth elder brother should report the news to the imperial court immediately, waiting for Kangxi to make a ruling.

However, Brother Thirteen lowered his eyelids and said in a low voice: "It's finally a time of dilemma..."

At this time, the fourth elder brother didn't even know that his most trusted and close brother had already caught him.His life and death, honor and disgrace, may be in the hands of the thirteenth elder brother.

The most comfortable, than Cao Yong.

Since he can persuade sixteenth elder brother not to be greedy for merit, it is even more impossible for him to hug fourth elder brother's thigh right now.Cao Yong didn't want to think about the succession of the emperor.

Kangxi has already approved the papers he wrote a few days ago about the improvement of grain varieties and the promotion of second-crop rice.Let him draw up a detailed booklet, and after Cao Yong hit the road, he began to list the detailed booklet.Roughly speaking, it is a condensed five-year plan for agriculture.

Because a lot of farming data are in the household department, Cao Yong is short of money.So after he made a rough draft, he felt that it was not enough, so he didn't hand it in. He just waited to return to Beijing and finish it up.

Hang Seng refused to ride in a car, and followed Hongli's bodyguards on horseback. Occasionally, he went to Cao Yong's carriage to greet his father.

Living outside the Great Wall for half a year has made great changes in Hang Seng.Because he was blessed by God, when he was a child, his actions depended entirely on his elder brother's decision. Now, in the past six months, he has seen and thought much more than he used to know.

He is still not good at words, but his brows have already added a color of determination.He still worships his father from the bottom of his heart, and believes that this man, who is not considered strong, is a big tree that he always looks up to.

Such a Hang Seng, when he saw the city wall of the capital, his eyes turned red unconsciously.

Finally, home...

(End of this chapter)