Reborn in the last years of Kangxi

Chapter 964 South Court ([-])

Huang Temple, a side hall in Qingyuan.

Zebzundamba Hutuktu sat cross-legged on the kang, his long eyebrows drooped, adding a little kindness to his eyebrows.He is relatively rich, and he doesn't look like he is in his nineties.

"Third Prince, Fourth Prince..." He was old and of high status, and when he met the two princes and princes, it was only as a courtesy.

The third elder brother and the fourth elder brother did not dare to neglect in the slightest, they came in formal attire, and were ordered to visit the great lama.

Back then, Outer Mongolia would not have been so peaceful if the Great Lama hadn't turned the tide and led the Khalkha tribes to submit to the imperial court.His deterrent power in Outer Mongolia not only satisfied the imperial court, but also made the imperial court fearful.

Since he was ordered by the emperor, although he was not specified as the leader, the third elder brother certainly refused to let him.No matter who made him the elder brother, he would stand in front of the fourth elder brother even if he was scheduled for the meeting.

"The great lama has worked hard from afar, and Huang Ama has already talked about it several times." The third elder brother greeted the great lama in Mongolian.

The fourth elder brother's eyes fell on Zhiran who was standing by the side.

Since Zhiran's visit to Cao's mansion, the fourth elder brother got the news.At that time, I was still a little confused, and I didn't understand why the disciple of the great lama would get involved with Cao Yong.He also wondered if it was the fate that Cao Yong formed when he went to Outer Mongolia in his early years.

Until now, after seeing Zhiran, the fourth elder brother realized that the so-called great disciple Lingzhi Guru is Cao Yong's old friend Zhiran.

Zhiran seemed to be aware of the fourth elder brother's gaze, raised his head, and nodded slightly in greeting.

The fourth elder brother thought of the two of them talking about Zen in the thirteenth elder brother's residence in the early years, and felt suddenly stunned.

The third elder brother exchanged greetings with the big lama, but the fourth elder brother didn't hear anything, so he looked back.The fourth elder brother had already looked away from Zhiran, and only looked at the red sandalwood incense burner enshrined on the kang table.

The third elder brother raised his eyebrows, and asked with a smile: "Could it be that the fourth brother has seen some Buddhist treasure?"

The fourth elder brother raised his eyes and glanced at him, but did not answer, but said to Zebzundamba Hutuktu: "The big lama burns good incense."

Zebzundambahu Tuktu heard this, and replied with a smile: "This incense is called Bingpo Poria, and it is most soothing to the mind. This time when the old monk went to Beijing, he brought some with him, and paid tribute to the palace. If the fourth prince likes it, the old monk will give some to the fourth prince in a few days."

After hearing the name of this incense, the fourth elder brother was even more determined.

This fragrant prescription was on the copybook of the fourth elder brother, and it was a gift from Zhiran in his early years.Only because borneol and amber are needed to make this incense, the fourth elder brother felt that it was too extravagant, so he put it on the shelf and only used herbs and woods.

"Since that's the case, I'll trouble the Great Lama." The fourth elder brother said.

Seeing the Bodhi beads on the fourth prince's wrist, Zebzundamba Hutu Ketu changed his address: "Layman, you're welcome, but it's just a matter of effort. The old monk wants to stay in the capital for a while, and I'm afraid it's up to the layman to worry about it." .”

The two came and went politely, but the third elder brother was left alone, disgusted enough.

He stared at the fourth elder brother's wrist fiercely, and scolded the fourth elder brother several times in his heart.This guy, who has been eating fast and praying to Buddha for a long time, pretends to be annoying.

He looked impatiently at those two people, and had to look at Zhiran, the fourth person in the hall. He only felt that this young lama had a handsome appearance and a good face, not like a foreign monk.

If it wasn't for the great lama saying that he was his disciple, some people would believe that he was the great lama's disciple or great-grandson just by looking at his appearance.

Why do you feel that this person has a kind face? Could it be that he is also related to Buddhism?

Regardless of whether Zebzundamba Hutu Ketu has supernatural powers or not, he has designated a longevity prescription, otherwise he would not be so strong in his [-]s, traveling thousands of miles to Beijing to worship.It seems that he is a bit tougher than a seventy-year-old man.

It is his big disciple, since he is the first disciple, he cannot be too young, but he looks at twenty people.

The third elder brother didn't care about being jealous of the fourth elder brother, and stroked his beard, feeling a little bit moved.

Zebzundamba Hutuktu glanced at the third elder brother indifferently, and frowned slightly when he saw the unconcealable desire on his face...

On the day when the third elder brother and the fourth elder brother were ordered to go to the Yellow Temple, Sheng Jia also returned to the palace from the Changchun Garden.

The next day, there was a grand court meeting in the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

From the Gate of Supreme Harmony to the Hall of Supreme Harmony, Wu Yangyang is full of people.The corridor; on both sides, there are solemn and majestic soldiers.On both sides of the square of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, there are full guards of honor for the emperor.

With the sound of low-pitched ceremonies and music, he accompanied the great lama to pay homage to Prince Baylor of Khalkha, and it was in this solemn and solemn atmosphere that he met Kangxi.

They only arrived in the capital yesterday, and before they saw the prosperity of the capital, they first experienced the supreme majesty of the palace.

When they walked along the long corridor and entered the majestic Hall of Supreme Harmony, they all showed a bit of piety.

The Mongols are a nation that advocates "the strong are respected".

They are all descendants of Genghis Khan, descendants of the gold family.Especially the younger generation, who have never experienced war, grew up listening to the stories of their ancestors dominating the grassland.They were not so willing to submit to the Manchus.

In the past few years, Cewang Alabatan led the Jungar people to confront the imperial court in the northwest.They sent groups of lobbyists to persuade the Khalkha tribes to form an alliance with Jungar and restore the glory of the Mongols.

Khalkha Mongolia is not as close to the imperial court as Inner Mongolia.Due to geographical location, although they have been included in the foreign vassals of the Qing Dynasty in recent years, their rule is more comfortable.

These freedoms fueled the ambitions of the young princes.

The hearts of all the tribes in Khalkha were impetuous, and Zebzundamba Hu Tuktu was afraid of accidents, so he took these young princes to the south to Beijing for an audience.

It is to warn these young people not to "sit in a well and watch the sky".

Zebzundamba Hutuktu wanted to keep the peaceful life of Khalkha Mongolia, and he didn't think there was anything wrong with submitting to the imperial court.It's just a name, and if you offer nine white tributes every year, you won't waste a few silver coins.

After the audience was over, they retreated from the Supreme Harmony Gate, and followed the officials of the Li Fan Yuan back to the other place arranged by the Li Fan Yuan. Only then did these young people who were overwhelmed by the grandeur of the Dachao Hui talk about it...

Cao Yong was wearing a second-grade top, standing in the queue, and found the figure of Ge Keyan Pile among the Mongolian princes who met in court.

It was thought that after he met last year, he would not see each other for three to five years.After all, Outer Mongolia is not like Inner Mongolia, the princes have to meet every year, and they mostly work in shifts.

Unexpectedly, in less than a year, he came to the capital again.

This year's Hang Seng, after a year of training, is completely different from last year.

Brothers Zuo Zhu and Zuo Cheng never forget their biological father. Hang Seng must also be somewhat curious about his biological father, right?

When Gelke Yanpile retired with the Mongolian prince, the officials who were promoted and who were about to go abroad came forward to kowtow to thank him one after another.

After all this tossing, the court meeting was not over until noon.

Although Cao Yong was a little hungry, he was not in a hurry to leave.Since he agreed to Li Wei Nanyuan's matter, he had to find Elder Sixteen and inform him.

This Nanyuan Xingwei was originally presided over by the Lifan Academy and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and co-organized by various departments.

Brother Sixteen waved his hand and said, "What's so difficult about this? When the siege day begins, every yamen will have servants. It's time to add Li Wei."

Cao Yong listened, thinking about the Ministry of Households is still not very close.If the Ministry of Internal Affairs comes forward, there will be less use of the user department's warehouse in the future.

"Anyway, I will leave it to Master Sixteen. I took the initiative to attract Li Wei's heart. If he is too tired to go, it will appear that I am not kind." Cao Yong said.

Brother Sixteen glanced at him, and said: "Be kind to him, but not kind to the master. Let the master worry about it. It's cheap for you to sell favors."

Seeing that he was upset, Cao Yong rubbed his nose, unwilling to move forward, humming two words, the same official who was familiar to Brother Sixteen, left the palace and returned to the Yamen.

Lunch was useless, so I saw that the pen post style was ordered by the fourth elder brother to pass it on to Cao Yong.

At the fourth elder brother's place, Man Shangshu Sun Zhaqi was still sitting.

It turned out that Kangxi had already approved the paperwork for checking the granary, and ordered the fourth elder brother to lead the investigation.The entourage includes Shizi Hongsheng, Guogong Yanxin, Jiumen Admiral Long Kedo, Hubu Shangshu Sun Zhaqi, Military Minister Cha Bina, Hubu Minister Cao Yong, Cabinet Bachelor Wu Ertai, and Acting Governor of Water Transport Zhang Dayou survey.

Cao Yong saw Kangxi's letter, which clearly stated, "The malpractice of granaries is related to the livelihood of officials and people in the Eight Banners and Gyeonggi, and should be thoroughly investigated. If others are sent, they will not be able to do it." Therefore, the fourth elder brother was appointed to preside. Co-organized by "capable ministers" among ministers.

"Lord Cao, I will go to Tongzhou from tomorrow. I wonder if Lord Cao will go with me, or go to Tongzhou another day?" The fourth elder brother asked him as he put down the emperor's handbook.

Since it was a hand-picked errand, and others were accompanying him, Cao Yong had nothing to say, bowed his head and said: "Since he is the leader of the prince, the humble minister depends entirely on the order of the prince."

The fourth elder brother was very satisfied with his knowledge. He took a look at Sun Zhaqi and said to Cao Yong: "If Mr. Cao is not busy with his errands, he will go with me tomorrow. The other lords may not be able to leave immediately. It will take a few days."

As he spoke, he glanced at Sun Zhaqi, his tone tinged with coldness.

Sun Zhaqi blushed and coughed a few times.

Cao Yong didn't look at the fighting skills of the two, he answered honestly, pleaded guilty, and went down to explain the errands in his hands.

At the end of the year, the Ministry of household affairs are also heavy.Cao Yong's errands can be handed over half, half of which has to be taken care of by himself.After discussing with Jiang Jian, Cao Yong left Jiang Jian to guard in Beijing, and he took two hall masters to Tongzhou by himself.

After arranging the official affairs in hand, and explaining the business trip with the two hall masters, it is almost time to go to the office.

Cao Yong and Jiang Jian went back to the mansion by car, entered the second gate, and saw Hang Seng and Tianyou greeted them.

Looking at these two little brothers, it seems that they came here specially to wait for Cao Yong.

"Is there something?" Cao Yong asked.

Tianyou pursed his lips, hesitating whether to speak or not.Seeing his slowness, Hang Seng was anxious instead, stepped forward and said: "Father, in the past, Nanyuan Xingwei. Big brother's classmates tried their best to see it, and big brother wanted to see it too."

Word has spread?
Cao Yong looked at Tianyou and said, "Do you know it in the official school?"

Tianyou shook his head and said, "No, it's because my son has a classmate and the elder brother is a military officer in the guard camp, so the news came out."

Seeing that his eyes were full of hope, but Hang Seng was as calm as usual, Cao Yong asked Hang Seng: "Brother Hongli is Liao Zhunxin?"

"Yes. For this reason, brother Hongli is practicing bow and arrow hard." Hang Seng said.

Cao Yong glanced at Tianyou and said, "I'm going on a business trip to Tongzhou tomorrow. I don't know when I'll be back. There's no one at home, so I don't worry. You have to take care of the house these days. And wait, if I come back, I'm thinking of something. Can I take you to the paddock?"

Although Tianyou was curious about Xingwei, but when he saw his father entrusting him with family affairs, he unconsciously puffed out his small chest, and responded decisively...

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