No matter how reluctant He Maocai is, the sale of land is a foregone conclusion. 10,000 acres of fertile land, although it sounds good, Cao Hao is not very nostalgic. Having the money to buy land and pass it on to future generations is the result of the limited surnames of people in this era.

Although these lands can be worth more than 100,000 taels of silver, the best income on the Zhuangzi every year is only six or seven thousand taels, and if the rain is not smooth, there are also three or four thousand taels of silver. The income is not very rich, but in Gyeonggi, when it attracts Kangxi's attention, the Cao family's "repayment of debts" has become a joke. Therefore, Cao Hao only faintly felt that something was wrong after he came.

Cao Hao looked at He Maocai's distress as if he was ripping meat, and his heart was also moved. Before coming to Zhuangzi, he had sent someone to privately investigate the He family's family background, not that his surname was suspicious, but that he had heard too much about slaves bullying their masters and guarding and stealing.

The result is very surprising, the He family has run this grange for two generations, and still lives in a two-entry yard, and there is no half an acre of fertile land under his name. Someone once asked He Maocai why he didn't take advantage of the low price of land to buy a part of the fertile land under his name. He Maocai replied: "This is the rule set by the old man when he was reincarnated, I am afraid that we will be selfish and neglect the master's family." So, until now, the He family only lives on the Cao family's monthly money.

Cao Hao thought for a while and said: "Leave the ancestor to marry the first ten tilts, and then pick the nearest high-grade field to stay ten tilts, the others are sold as soon as possible, and it doesn't matter if the price is lower, if someone asks, just say that the main family is in a hurry to use the money." ”

He Maocai knew the steward of the original Zhuangzi on the other side of Fangshan, and knew that the land in the house was still empty, and when he saw that the little master was sure, he knew that there was no room for turnaround, so he responded in a state of sorrow.

"Of the ten tilts of land left, seven tilts will be assigned to your name, and three tilts will be assigned to the name of the amethyst girl, and this procedure must be completed by the yamen." Cao Hao said.

"Uncle, the house is in urgent need of silver, the old slave family has also praised some silver money in the past few decades, and this land will be discounted to the old slave at the market price!" He Maocai said very sincerely.

Cao Hao shook his head: "That's not it, Uncle Cai has worked hard for his family for half his life, and this reward should be received." Even the three tilts of the Amethyst girl are also entrusted to Uncle Cai to take care of, and you will share the income with her in the future. ”

Amethyst happened to come in with a freshly steamed vegetable dumpling, and interjected: "What does the slave want Tian to do, uncle, don't bother about it!" ”

After Cao Hao thought about it, his mood was a little heavy. In any case, the wheels of history are still turning as he knew them to come. He sighed in his heart and said, "Since the old lady entrusted you to me, I will always make arrangements for you." A few days ago, I have helped you get rid of citizenship, and now I have these 300 acres of land, even if I am not there in the future, you will have a good thing to rely on. ”

"Uncle is really, if the uncle goes back to the south, the slave and maid naturally have no reason to stay in the capital!" Amethyst said with a smile. She thought that Cao Hao's "absence" was to return to Jiangning, but she didn't know what it meant.

Cao Hao smiled, but did not change his words about He Maocai, but explained again that in the future, the silver money from the sale of land would be divided into three parts, two copies would be sent to the amethyst in the Jingzhong Mansion, and one copy would be kept, and when no one noticed, he would quietly buy the barren mountains with geothermal heat on the side of the big and small Tang Mountains.

Selling fertile land and buying barren mountains, isn't this a loser? When He Maocai heard this, he was heartbroken and wanted to persuade him again.

Cao Hao hurriedly opened his mouth to block his words: "Uncle Cai, rest assured, the income of those barren mountains is by no means worse than that of good fields." In addition, after buying the barren mountain, let's open up the wasteland and plant peach trees! ”

Soaking in the hot springs in the peach blossom forest, Cao Hao couldn't help but think a little about it.

He Maocai wanted to speak again, but Cao Hao had already waved his hand and sent him out. The old man's parents sighed for a while, but they still obeyed Cao Hao's instructions and sold their land with all their hearts.

Life in the countryside is pleasant, but it's still a little monotonous. After Cao Hao stayed for three days, he took Amethyst and the others back to the city.

*

Not long after Cao Hao returned home, Detehei, Aji and others, who had received the letter, rushed over, making a fuss, all shouting for a treat. It turned out that Kangxi had asked Fu Erdan about the details of Cao Hao's duty, and knew that among his guards there were both fierce warriors like Detehei and Nalan Rongruo's widow, so he sent a message and transferred all of them to the inner class on an errand. Although he is not in front of the emperor like Cao Hao, he is already much stronger than the outer class.

Cao Hao was too lazy to change his clothes and go outside, so he ordered the kitchen to set up a first-class table and entertain these colleagues at home. Although these people were palace guards, they were also angry with many powerful people in the past, and they were also indignant about what happened to Cao Hao. Only Naranfusen, guilty with a little worry.

Cao Hao knew that Nalan Fusen was because of Nalan Chengping, and the outside world did not know the truth, so they thought that Cao Hao was dragged down by Nalan Chengping and was beaten half to death; And the reason why Nalan Chengping didn't suffer any injuries was because he escaped alone.

After three rounds of drinking, Nalan Fusen got up and picked up his wine glass: "Brother Cao, I am tired of you so far, I am really guilty for my brother, and I apologize to you for my brother's shame on behalf of Chengping!" ”

Cao Hao hurriedly got up: "What is Brother Fusen doing?" Kill the brothers. The people outside are full of false rumors, how can they believe those words. At that time, I could see clearly that Brother Chengping had the heart to come forward to save me, but he was just separated by a few scoundrels. ”

Seeing that Cao Hao didn't blame him at all, Nalan Fusen was even more ashamed: "It's Chengping's fault, if he hadn't provoked Guishan in front, how could he have provoked these things later." ”

Cao Hao was another consolation to dissolve Nalan Fusen's knot. The other people present saw Cao Hao acting so generously, and they were secretly impressed in their hearts. I can't complain that Lord Long Live favors Cao Hao, how can this behavior not be liked.

Cao Hao didn't complain about Nalan Chengping, which was indeed true. If it weren't for Nalan Chengping, he wouldn't be able to mix with the imperial guards for a while. Although Nalan Chengping calculated him, he was beaten by the board, dismissed from the position of a guard, and fell into a bad reputation, which was a heavy enough. It's just a young man in his twenties, Cao Hao really can't bear it, he wants to send someone to send some good medicine or something, but he still doesn't want to do much when he thinks about it. Even if he is sincere, some people will think that he has a good heart, and some people will not be too pretentious for him, and since it will attract tongues, it is better to do nothing.

After Cao Hao returned to the house, Ma Jun came several times, and Yongqing stayed in the Earl's Mansion to help his father take care of the funeral due to the death of his grandfather Yongwu Bo Mutai.

Cao Hao remembered what Yongqing said in Jiangning that his parents favored his younger brother, and he was a little worried about Yongqing's situation. Now, the old uncle has died, and Yongqing's father Wan Jiha has taken the title, what if this eldest son is still not allowed?

Seeing Cao Hao's expression, Ma Jun guessed what he was worried about, and said with a smile: "You still think that Yongqing is the weak-crowned young man in Jiangning, where is it our turn to worry about our friends?" Since the old uncle felt sorry for his eldest grandson, he naturally planned for him a long time ago. After you entered Beijing, you have never stopped, and you have not seen any of our sisters-in-law so far. If you knew who she was, you wouldn't worry about these anymore. ”

Cao Hao heard Yongqing mention that this family affair was set by the old uncle, and the one who married was naturally a young lady who was a family to someone.

"It's not just the right door, speaking of which, it's the Yan family!" Ma Jun said with a smile: "It is the niece of Fu Erdan, the first-class prince of the Minister of the Interior, even if Yongqing's Ama Eniang doesn't look down on this son, she doesn't dare to offend this daughter-in-law!" ”

Cao Hao had met Fu Erdan a few times during this period, but he didn't expect him to be Yongqing's in-law.

After saying that, the Yan family is not necessarily uphill, Yongqing's father is now the deputy commander of the Red Flag, Yongqing's second uncle Luo Cha is the squire of the military department, and Luo Cha's eldest daughter is the fourteenth elder brother's concubine Fujin. Earl's Court is considered to be the number one family in the capital. However, Fu Erdan's title is more prominent, and he is a close minister of the Son of Heaven, so he has some scruples.

Thinking of these, Cao Hao was a little worried, although Yongqing was still a proud and bold surname, but every time he met Cao Hao, he didn't mention the fourteenth elder brother. He and the fourteenth elder brother are of the same age, the two are in-laws, and they are both keen on military affairs, so they have close contacts. However, with these elder brothers, how many of them have a good end. Cao Hao had the heart to persuade him, but although he and Yongqing were friends, the two had been dating for a short time after all, and many words still had scruples.

Whether it is as the sister-in-law of the Cao family or a friend of Yongqing, it is natural for Cao Hao to go to the Earl's Court to worship.

*

This is the first seven of the old uncle. Cao Hao made an appointment with Ma Jun and went to the Earl's Court to pay respects together. Cao Hao has grown rapidly in height in the past two years, and last year's clothes have long been unable to wear. Fortunately, Amethyst had already prepared the clothes for the white affair and cleaned up for Cao Hao.

Cao Hao and Ma Jun rode side by side, Xiao Man and a few elders rode horses with sacrifices, and everyone went to the Earl's Mansion in Xinjiekou.

*

Inside the new street, at the gate of the Yongwu Earl's Palace.

Wanjiha, who had just taken the title of his father and ancestor, took his second son Yongsheng and stood at the door to see off the guests. Ma Jun often comes and goes, but Cao Hao is the first time to come to the door. Although Wan Jiha had seen him in Jiangning, he was still a child at that time, and he didn't recognize it as Cao Hao for a while.

"Cao Hao has seen his uncle!" Cao Hao handed the reins of the horse to Xiao Man and stepped forward to salute.

"Oh, it's Cao Shi's nephew who has arrived!" Wan Jiha looked a little concerned, and looked at Cao Hao: "The old man heard about your incident a few days ago, and he planned to go over to see you, but he caught up with the funeral, so he delayed!" Finally, the emperor's grace is mighty, and the virtuous nephew recovers as before, which is really a great luck! ”

Wan Jiha's enthusiasm not only surprised Cao Hao, but also surprised Ma Jun and Yongsheng. Where have they seen such a loving Wanjiha? Even in front of his beloved second son, Wanjiha rarely pretends to be colorful.

Wan Jiha had his own thoughts, just because Cao Hao was beaten, Long Live Lord dismissed the titles and positions of Guishan and Nalan Chengping, which is well known. However, what everyone doesn't know is that Long Live Lord also punished a grandson and reprimanded a prince.

At present, Kangxi's favor for the Cao family has been extended to the third generation of Cao Hao, there is no doubt about it. Cao Hao, a weak-crowned young man, has no clan elders to rely on in the capital, if Wan Jiha can take care of him, not only will he sell the Cao family's affection, but he will naturally add weight in the heart of Wan Sui Ye. Thinking of this, Wan Jiha looked at Cao Hao's expression more and more lovingly.