The thirteenth elder brother's expression froze, looked at Cao Hao, and said lightly: "What does Cao Hao mean by saying this?" I want to be a professional, why should I consider the fourth brother's side? ”

Cao Hao has already closed his voice, one is not good, as if he provoked the brotherhood between the thirteenth elder brother and the fourth elder brother.

The thirteenth elder brother didn't allow Cao Hao to shut up, squinted his eyes, and asked, "What does Cao Hao mean...... Are you afraid that the fourth brother will be jealous of me......

When Cao Hao heard this, he complained bitterly. It means so, but you can't say it that way. Otherwise, it may come out of the mouth.

"Absolutely not. At present, the situation is dark and uncertain, and I am worried that the Thirteenth Master will be implicated at this time. The fourth master has always acted steadily, if he can inquire clearly, the thirteenth master can also have a guard in his heart, right? Cao Hao said without hesitation and very sincerely.

As long as the thirteenth elder brother comes out, whether it is the favored prince who regains the Sacred Heart, or the fourteenth elder brother who replaces him, he will no longer be the "thirteenth brother" in the heart of the fourth elder brother.

Who said that the emperor is broad-minded and tolerant of the four seas, and the one who can't tolerate a little sand in his eyes is also the emperor.

Thinking of this, Cao Hao also hesitated. If the thirteenth elder brother insists on this, how should he "ignite" him.

The thirteenth elder brother listened to Cao Hao's words, Xu was a little satisfied, added a smile to his face, and said: "Cao Hao, Cao Hao, the master is half a round older than you, is it a hairy boy?" Ye just said this, so that you have a preparation in your heart, how can you wait for a proper time. ”

When Cao Hao heard this, he breathed a sigh of relief.

Seeing Cao Hao like this, the thirteenth elder brother glanced behind the screen, and wanted to ask Cao Hao something else, but he couldn't help it.

He knew that the man's temper was not generous, and if there was anything wrong with Cao Hao's words, it would cause extraneous branches.

After two more gossips, Cao Hao saw that the thirteenth elder brother was happy, so he looked for a reason and got up to say goodbye.

The thirteenth elder brother did not send him out as usual, but called a housekeeper to send Cao Hao out of the house.

The thirteenth elder brother's family went to live in Tangquan, Cao Hao knew about it. Now, seeing the appearance of the thirteenth elder brother, he couldn't help but mutter, can't the thirteenth elder brother still see through it, and what kind of years will he have to give?

What he didn't know was that there was not only the thirteenth elder brother and him in the living room, but also another person.

The thirteenth elder brother stood up, looked at the fourth elder brother who came out from behind the screen, and said with a smile: "Fourth master, look, this kid Cao Hao has seen the fourth brother avoid cats and mice all these years, and he doesn't dare to say anything in private. ”

The fourth elder brother flicked his sleeves, "um", he couldn't see his joy or anger, walked to the east row of chairs and sat down, and said, "Wang Quantai is a little loyal, he should use it." ”

The thirteenth elder brother nodded and said, "Yes, he is a man who is loyal and filial, but sometimes he is a little foolish, but fortunately he is blessed to marry a daughter-in-law with a good mind." ”

When the fourth elder brother heard this, he seemed to have some hidden secret, and said, "What do you mean by this?" ”

The thirteenth elder brother said: "The fourth brother knows that there are only a few people around the younger brother who should be used, so he should pay attention to it." Wang Quantai, as the eldest son, left his hometown, which is a little unreasonable. It just so happened that there were two stewards in Yizhou who took care of the tea plantation, so they asked them to inquire about it. In addition to the widowed mother, there is also a younger brother who has become his own son. is nothing more than a small partiality and a big one, not only bought the land for Wang Quantai's early years and put it in the name of his youngest son; A few days ago, he sent someone to ask for silver, saying that it was pension money, but in fact, the little daughter-in-law was gone, and he wanted to marry the younger son. After all, she is the mother of her life, and Wang Quantai sent a little savings from the past two years in Beijing back to Shandong, and he didn't say a good word, but got a reputation as an 'unfilial son' in the phase. ”

For Wang Quantai, the fourth elder brother originally had a general impression. In his heart, Wang Quantai's entry into the Thirteenth Elder Brother's Mansion was too short, and his past resume was too complicated.

Hearing the thirteenth elder brother mention Wang Quantai's family affairs, it touched the fourth elder brother, and felt that Wang Quantai was useful.

Thinking of this, he picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said, "Just him, I heard that his daughter-in-law is the person who can be used by the thirteenth brother, so there is no need to follow Sichuan." There is a girl next to your fourth sister-in-law, her eyebrows and eyes are quite neat, let her wait. Ming'er asked her to go to the thirteenth brother's side, only saying that it was also in the house here. ”

When the thirteenth master heard this, he was stunned.

Although he was reluctant to let Zheng be a business talent, he never thought about separating his husband and wife. Immediately, he understood the intention of the fourth elder brother in his heart.

The fox is used to being suspicious, even if you want to use people, you have to hold it in your hand first.

It turned out that Nian Qianyao sent his son to Beijing and wanted to show his loyalty, but it backfired. On the contrary, the fourth elder brother became more and more suspicious, if he was frank and unrestrained in Sichuan, how could he come to such a show?

The fourth elder brother wants to send his own people down, but now that everyone in the capital is staring, there is a wind and grass, which will attract the attention of people who are interested.

I really can't think of the thirteenth elder brother. I got this one out again and explored Wang Quantai's surname.

Wang Quantai, passed.

The fourth elder brother picked the corners of his mouth, thinking of the fact that the thirteenth elder brother wanted to "go out", he felt a little uncomfortable. He raised his head, glanced at the thirteenth elder brother, and said, "Thirteenth brother, do you really want to be a scholar?" ”

The thirteenth elder brother nodded, with a smile on his face, adding a little solemnity, and said, "But I have this idea." Didn't the fourth brother want to clear the treasury and be angry with those corrupt officials outside? But in the position of the fourth brother, it is not appropriate to persecute the courtiers and foreign ministers too much because of this matter, otherwise wouldn't it be cheaper for the third brother? There must always be someone who can come forward and help the fourth brother; can also carry the infamy and protect the reputation of the fourth brother. ”

When the fourth elder brother heard this, he couldn't help but be moved, and his heart was a little excited, and he looked at the thirteenth elder brother and said, "That's what the thirteenth brother thinks? ”

The fourth elder brother is also difficult, and he has to maintain the state of "birth" to the outside world over the years, and he can't accept people like other princes and elder brothers. The number of people used is limited, and I feel that I am running low on energy.

If the thirteenth elder brother can come out and be his right-hand man, he will only get twice the result with half the effort.

The thirteenth elder brother's face was not depressed, and he had a lot of brilliance. He patted his chest and said, "Fourth brother doesn't believe in the old thirteen?" Although he has been idle for all these years, his younger brother has not become a waster? Now is the time when the war in the northwest is not over, and the imperial court is short of silver, and those corrupt officials are biased, relying on the benevolence of the emperor Ama to embezzle the treasury silver. ”

Hearing the mention of the word "northwest", the fourth elder brother's originally excited heart immediately cooled down. He was not a person who was moody, and in order to hide his strangeness, he hurriedly lowered his head.

The northwest has been preparing for two years, and the war is not yet over. When it comes to advancing westward, how can the military power be in the hands of people with foreign surnames, and at that time, there will be few princes or princes of the clan to take charge of the Eight Banners Battalion.

If the Thirteenth Elder Brother regains the favor of the imperial father, what will happen...... The fourth elder brother pondered for a while, then cleared his throat and said, "The thirteenth brother's heart, my brother's heart understands." It's just that Cao Hao is right, now the situation is dark and unclear, and Huang Ama's temper is not the same as in the past. Don't be in a hurry before you go out, wait and see. ”

The thirteenth elder brother looked at the fourth elder brother, and his heart had sunk a little.

Fang asked Cao Hao what he said, but he just said it casually, but it seemed to be the right number.

It's just that he didn't know how to look at people's faces back then, and he didn't show anything on his face, he just nodded with a smile and said, "Well, my brother knows ......"

* Although it is already the ninth cold, Cao Hao is dressed warmly, but it is not cold. He struggled again in his heart, which was to persuade the thirteenth elder brother to strive to follow the general direction of history; Or let it be natural and watch the thirteen elder brothers cultivate.

Now that the eighth elder brother is dead, maybe the fourth elder brother is not the real son. With the surname of the thirteenth elder brother, if he can really ascend to the throne, Cao Hao's son will be better.

Thinking of this thought, Cao Hao only felt that his temples were jumping and jumping, and he was inexplicably a little agitated.

Who doesn't know that power is useful? Especially in this world, people without power are like ants, and their lives are not in their own hands; Only with the backing of rights can you do what you want.

Fourth Elder Brother, Thirteenth Elder Brother, Fourth Elder Brother, Thirteenth Elder Brother...... Or the sixteenth elder brother...... Cao Hao's brain was spinning, and then Kangxi's gloomy face appeared, and he immediately became much more sober. In his early years in Qingliang Temple, he read the stories of the powerful ministers of the past dynasties, how could he have read less, where are there a few good endings?

I want to be a banker, not looking for death?

Not far from Goldfish Hutong to Cao Fuben, Cao Hao rode a horse for two quarters of an hour to arrive.

At the door of Cao's mansion, there was a familiar figure.

Seeing this, Cao Hao turned over and dismounted, showing a little joy, and said, "You're back again?" Fortunately, I just sent a letter to you, and there is good news. ”

Li Wei was full of shame, and said: "Cao Ye treats me Li Wei with sincerity, but I am trying to fool Cao Ye in order to make a false name, and I am here to ask for guilt." As he spoke, he bowed down.

When Cao Hao heard this, his heart was much more comfortable.

This time to donate an official to Li Wei, although he has the idea of befriending this future feudal official, he also has the selfish intention to test Li Wei's one or two.

Li Wei was originally a frank person, for this "hidden disease", even if it was out of the way, he never hid it from his friend Jiang Jian. Cao Hao has done this for him, if he can't be honest with each other, then Cao Hao will also know in his heart in the future, it is just a "gentleman's friend".

If Li Weiru shows so much affection, then Cao Hao doesn't mind helping him two more in his career in the future, outside his ability.

This door is really not the place to speak, Cao Hao helped Li Wei's next door, and said with a smile: "What is fooling is not fooling, please be guilty or not, enter the house to speak." ”

As they spoke, the two entered the courtyard together.

With a little joy, the porter stepped forward and said, "Uncle, Master Wei is back." ”

When Cao Hao heard this, he stopped and was overjoyed.

To be honest, in his heart, he is very dependent on Wei Hei. After all, since he was seven years old, Wei Hei has been guarding him, and his heart for maintaining him over the years has increased unabated, and he is also a father and brother.

He turned around and said to Li Wei with a smile: "Youyu, it's really a double happiness today." This led to the command of the kitchen to prepare two tables of good food, and to wash the dust for the two tonight. ”

As he spoke, Wei Hei had already gotten the news and knew that Cao Hao had returned home and came out of the courtyard in great strides.

This time I saw it, I was all beaming, and even Li Wei felt lively, and there were people here who were popular ...... * Lanyuan and went to the room.

Li was holding a tiger-headed boy in his arms, looking about the same age as Changsheng. I don't recognize life, staring at the big round eyes, looking around at people, the two little hands are not honest, and the fingers are always sent to the mouth.

This child is Wei Hei's nephew and Wei Bai's third son, Wei Yaohui. Wei Hei and Vanilla have no children for many years after marriage, this time they returned to their hometown in Henan to worship their ancestors, Wei Bai saw that his brother was desolate under his knees, so he passed his three sons to his brother.

Chu Yu stood in the chair and glanced at the vanilla sitting next to her.

Xu is tired when he goes out, and the vanilla looks a lot less, but a pair of eyes are glued to Yaohui's body, and the whole person is a lot fresher.

Li Shi already recognized the needle and thread on Yaohui's body, and said to Vanilla with a smile: "You sewed it?" Looking at the more energetic, not crying or making trouble, it hurts. Weaned? ”

"I'm afraid that my body is not strong, and I plan to let ** milk for another half a year." Vanilla said with a smile.

Qi Niang stood beside Li, stretched out her hand, and touched Yaohui's little face.

Yaohui giggled, waved his little hand, grabbed Qi Niang's fingers, and pulled them into his mouth to gnaw.

Qi Niang was bitten by the gnaw, and hurriedly withdrew her hand, and wrinkled her nose at Yaohui.

Changsheng was originally sitting on the side, and when he saw that the big guys were all surrounding Yaohui, he stopped doing it, stood up, walked to Li's side leisurely, and threw himself into Li's arms.

Yaohui was pushed aside, but he was not annoyed, showing his two molars and smiling innocently.

Changsheng rarely saw a playmate who was about the same size as himself, and he was also a little curious, stretched out his little hand, came to Yaohui's mouth, and grabbed his embroidered bib.

After a while, the two children "giggled" and laughed.

When Li saw it, he became more and more happy, put the two children on the kang, and let them play by themselves to ...... the front door of Daoxiang Village.

According to the usual practice, these shops, although Han Jiang's family does not pass every day, they also make a tour every three or five days. She was born in a business family, and she knows best what relaxation is.

Even if you promote a useful person to be in charge of the shop, you can't be a hands-off shopkeeper, otherwise it will be easy to have drawbacks. In addition, the business of Daoxiang Village is done by word of mouth, and the quality of the dumplings cannot be half a point difference, and you have to keep an eye on it.

It took nearly an hour for Han Jiang's to spot check a few kinds of dumplings, and talked a few words about the research and development of new dumplings with several masters, and asked the shopkeeper in front of him about the same action in the world.

When it was done, she still covered her veil and went out with her maid, intending to take the carriage to the next shop. As soon as she walked to the carriage, Xiaofu put down the small stool and wanted to help her, when she saw someone approaching and said, "Shopkeeper Han, our ninth master is waiting in the teahouse opposite, please shopkeeper Han go over and talk." ”

Although he looks at his eyes, he is a slave.

In recent years, as the business of Daoxiang Village has become better and better, there are many merchants who take the initiative to talk to Han Jiang's family. She was not interested in communicating, and said lightly: "Although I don't know who this ninth master is, it's just that the little woman still needs to cook in the world, so I won't accompany her today......" As she spoke, she took Xiaofu's hand and wanted to get into the carriage.

At this time, I saw a person coming out of the teahouse opposite, raised his chin, looked at Han Jiang with a smile and said, "Shopkeeper Han, it's the master, I've been waiting for you for half an hour, isn't it enough to say a few words to you......"

(To be continued)