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Cao stood up, spread out the map of Zhuangzi in his hand, and added a smile to his face. This is a hot spring village that began construction this spring, and it took more than half a year to finally complete the construction.

In the past two years, with the construction of the Tangquan Palace, the Holy Driver often stayed in Tangquan. The powerful people in the capital also went to build gardens near Xiaotang Mountain. Cao was prescient, bought a lot of land, and made a lot of silver.

A Zhuangzi who was a beginner gave sixteen elder brothers; Later, there was a small village, but it was a little simple.

There are several places with beautiful scenery and hot springs, and Cao always stays in his hands.

Now that the construction has finally been completed, it seems that we will be able to go to the hot springs this winter.

"Uncle, now the Zhuangzi is covered with wallpaper, and the four white are on the ground, just waiting for the furniture to be furnished." He Maocai bowed and said.

"Okay, okay, the furniture has already been set, and I can take it too." Speaking of this, Cao paused and said, "How is this year's harvest?" Grandma said about rent reduction before, what's wrong? ”

He Maocai replied: "Uncle, taking the liberty of reducing the rent is also eye-catching.

It is also not good to cause criticism from the surrounding neighbors. In the villain's opinion, it is better to replace rent with work, and dredge several rivers and canals before the beginning of winter. ”

Cao Wenyan. Nodding. "That's fine." Just do as you say. That's right. If you have leisure. You also ask for someone. Look where there is cheap land. Catch up with the time when land prices are low. A few more places. ”

He Maocai responded. Thinking of him going into the city to be tired. Cao instructed Cao Fang to take him down to rest. He was holding the Zhuangzi drawings. Back to Sycamore Garden.

It just so happened that Amethyst was there. I heard that the hot spring Zhuangzi was repaired. Chu Yu and Amethyst were both a little happy. Around the map of Zhuangzi. Look at the courtyards and houses.

"Sister Amethyst. Didn't you order the furniture? There is also a need for land ornaments. While it's still cold. It's time for someone to clean up. Chu Yu looked at the map. To the amethyst road.

Amethyst smiled: "It just so happens that there is nothing going on in the house these days. My wife and grandmother were there. I'll take a few people over and clean up. Don't say anything else. Newly repaired ondol. It will take ten days and a half to burn and the tide will rise. There is also an uncle who made a special trip to order glazed tiles. Warm the sheath. Someone has to watch it carefully. To others. I'm not at ease either. ”

"Won't it be too hard?" Chu Yu listened. Some hesitation.

Cao Zheng listened to the words of the two of them and said, "Let's go for Amethyst." It happens to be lukewarm, just go to Zhuangzi to relax. Confined in this house all year round, it's weird. ”

Chu Yu also remembered that she was originally scheduled to take everyone to Rehe, but because she was injured, she disrupted the plan and did not make the trip. Therefore, there was no further dissuasion, but just asked Amethyst to bring more manpower and not to work hard.

During the day, Yarjianga went to the yamen of the Internal Affairs Office and brought a piece of news that made Cao a little uneasy. That is, the gold shipped to Guangzhou, which had already set off from the capital, was not the original budget of 20,000 taels, but 120,000 taels.

It seems that Yarjianga believed in Cao Di's method of making money, so he bought this gold, but Cao Shisheng was not grateful.

120,000 taels of gold, according to the exchange in Guangzhou, 13 taels of silver, is 1,560,000 taels of silver; According to the ratio of 14 taels, it is 1.68 million taels.

The large inflow of silver and the sharp decline in gold will cause silver to be cheap and expensive, which is still inappropriate.

Besides, when hundreds of thousands of taels of gold arrive in Guangzhou at once, but the entry of foreign ships into the dock is limited, can it be completely exchanged?

However, Yarjianga had already completed the planning and did not leave Cao with a lot of work.

Cao was worried about this, so he returned to the study in the front yard and wrote a letter to Wei Xin. Although Wei Xin had already set to go to the West, he would not be able to make the trip until the winter monsoon. Counting the days, he still has to stay in Guangzhou for some time.

In the letter, Cao told him about the redemption of gold and asked him to pay attention. If Cui Fei encounters any difficulties, he will also make people take care of them.

This time, escorting Jin Zi to Guangzhou, it was Cui Fei, the foreign steward of Prince Jian's Mansion, and a steward of the Thirteenth Elder Brother's Mansion.

Although the two of them were on an errand of the Zongren Mansion, they received a note from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the land supplement was also a shortage of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

When Cao put down his pen, the room was already a little dark, and the little servant came in to hold the lamp.

In addition to Wei Xin, the Wang family invited bids for Nanyang Commercial Road, and there are also children in Guangzhou. But Cao didn't want to make any extraneous branches, so he didn't think about letting them have anything to do with King Jian's side.

Just now, He Maocai bought land, just in case.

In fact, even if Wei Xin really never returned, with his parents and four brothers above, it would not be Cao's turn to take care of his children.

However, since he promised Wei Xin, Cao's side also made preparations with both hands.

It is now 17166 in the Western calendar, and the Industrial Revolution has not yet begun, but the colonization movement in various places is surging and developing.

Thinking of the East India Company, which already had a station in Guangzhou, Cao felt uncomfortable.

Although he is a mortal and has no ability to change the world, if he uses half his life to stop opium outside the country, will he also contribute to this country?

If there are signs in Britain now, do you think of a way to treat others the way they do?

Thinking of this, Cao was a little excited. This is also a way to "get rich", as long as he fuels the flames and is profitable, it is difficult to ensure that it will not work.

Just thinking about it, I heard a little maid say across the door: "Uncle, Uncle Qing is here." ”

"Uncle Qing?" Cao listened, and before he could calm down, he saw that the curtain of the door had been opened, and a strong man came in. It's not Yongqing, which one?

"I'm back." Seeing that Cao was still stunned, Yongqing grinned.

Cao's side, it was really joy and an accident. Joy is the reunion of old friends, and the unexpected is that Yongqing chose this time

Seeing that he was wearing a gray coat, a green hat, and white shoes, it was Bai Xiao's outfit this year.

"How many of us? How can you come back at this time? Cao thought about Wan Jiha's will and asked.

According to the preparations of the household department and the military department, it is designated to send troops at the beginning of spring next year.

Tens of thousands of soldiers and horses have been stationed in the northwest for two years, and the Mongolian kings have led the troops to accompany them, and they can't be wasted all the time, so where is the face of the court?

These days, the Ministry of War has been holding the generals in the northwest accountable. It is necessary to excuse the emptiness and incompetence of the imperial court, and someone must bear the charge.

The first commander, Xi'an General Xi Zhu, has been drafted for several major crimes, such as hanging and confiscation of family property; As a deputy commander, he also proposed to be dismissed from his post and his family property was confiscated.

Fortunately, Kangxi's side was still sympathetic to the courtiers, but he just stayed in the middle and did not follow it.

Yongqing was born in a meritorious family, and he is the son-in-law of Heshuo Gege, as long as he follows the army and does not make any mistakes, his exploits will be recorded.

"I only arrived at noon today, so I really wanted to do it, and in order to avoid the fourteenth elder brother, I didn't invite me." Yongqing replied.

Cao waved his hand and said, "The relationship between you and me, who wants you to hand over the name post first?" Since you are in the army, you should also know that the imperial court has set a plan to send troops next year. Since I have been going for two years, I am about to achieve my long-cherished wish, so why not wait? ”

"For the son of man, it is already unfilial piety to not be able to support the old and send him to the end, if he does not run when he hears the mourning, how is it different from an animal?" Yongqing said in a deep voice.

In the first month, after Wan Jiha passed away, Cao Zeng thought about sending a letter to Yongqing. But for this, the lord of Yongqing's Fuhui County made a special trip to ask Cao to speak. is to ask him not to mention this matter to Yongqing, so as to save Wan Jiha from worrying about going.

Whether it is Wanjiha or the lord of Fuhui, they all look forward to their sons being able to make military achievements and regain a foothold in front of their clansmen.

Although Cao can't empathize, he can understand this compassion.

Unexpectedly, after half a year, Yongqing still got the news, traveled thousands of miles, and came back to guard filial piety.

For a while, Cao Shi didn't know whether to praise Yongqing for honesty and filial piety, or if he was too rigid.

Seeing that Cao was speechless, Yongqing said in a sullen voice: "Could it be that Fu Ruo also thinks that running for funeral is a small filial piety, and respecting his father's life and fighting on the battlefield is a great filial piety?" ”

Seeing that his eyes were sunken and his eyebrows could not hide his tiredness, Cao shook his head and said, "Everyone is back, what are you talking about?" Although the fame is good, it must be open and open. Otherwise, even if you don't come back, you will feel ashamed in your heart and have won the battle exploits, and you may not feel happy. ”

Hearing these words, Yongqing's expression softened a lot, and with a little excitement, he said, "Those who know me, Ruoye." This time I went to the northwest, although I did not go on the expedition, but I also benefited a lot. If you miss this time, there will be a disaster. In this life, you must always mix up your personal appearance to comfort your parents' compassion. ”

Cao remembered what he had just said about "Fourteen Elder Brothers" and said, "What's the matter with Fourteenth Elder Brother?" He's not letting you come back? ”

Yongqing nodded and said with a wry smile: "Fu Ruo's guess is good. I went from a local appointment to the army, and I was originally the guarantee of the fourteenth elder brother. I got the news of Amma's death, and after returning to Beijing from a suspended position, the fourteenth elder brother got the news here. He wrote several letters to dissuade me from the road. Although it is a good intention, but in the end, it is a son of man, and there is something that must be done, and he has failed to live up to his kindness. ”

Cao listened to it in his ears, but he didn't have the slightest regret, but felt lucky.

Fortunately, Yongqing doesn't have to stay in the army, otherwise it would be difficult for Yongqing not to be labeled as the "Fourteenth Party" because of the strength of the Fourteenth Elder Brother and the relationship between the Fourteenth Elder Brother and the Fourteenth Fortune and Jindi.

"If Seon loses his horse, how do you know if it's a blessing? Even if you have returned, do not think about it. How many of the Manchu military attachés fought in the field? When the time comes, you will have to work errands and have qualifications, and there will always be a day to get ahead. Cao asked.

"Well, then borrow Fu Ruoji's words." Yongqing responded and said: "I haven't been in Beijing for the past two years, and the government will take care of it." I have already heard Yongsheng say that the great things of Amadi are only decently handled thanks to their help. These kindnesses ......"

Cao couldn't listen to it anymore, waved his hand, and said: "It's okay, it's okay, the more you talk about it, the farther you go, it's just something that you should do your best, and it's become a favor?" If I say so, if I am not in the capital and entrust you to take care of your parents, will I still treat you as a benefactor? Didn't you say that the barracks were full of cheerful men? You've been there for the past two years, but you've learned these things. ”

Hearing Cao say this, Yongqing laughed twice and said: "It's mine, no, in the past few years of going out, unlike Beijing, there are more rules outside, and there is no need to save trouble in Beijing at all......

In the new street, Wanyan Mansion, living room.

Seeing that it was getting dark outside, the fourteenth elder brother frowned, got up from his seat, and said to Yongsheng who was accompanying him: "It's almost down the palace gate, I won't wait." When your brother comes back, he will say that he will talk about the land, and let him go to the Yamen of the Ministry of War to see him tomorrow. ”

"Yes, Fourteenth Master, the little one has been written down, and I will tell you." Yongsheng bowed.

The fourteenth elder brother let out a long breath, looked Yongsheng up and down, but it was still difficult to dissipate his anger, and said coldly: "Your brother is confused, you."

Be smarter here. Could it be that a good Manchurian man has to live on his ancestors' old books? Since ancient times, it has been difficult to achieve both loyalty and filial piety. Fighting for the country is really the duty of a hot-blooded man. I don't believe it, who will give your brother the hat of 'unfilial piety' because of this? There is no righteousness in my heart, it is really in vain after being a lord! ”

The more he talked, the more angry he became, and in the end, he couldn't help but raise his voice, glare, and look a little fierce.

Yongsheng was trained to blush and turn white, looking at the fourteenth elder brother angry, he didn't dare to defend his brother, so he could only nod his head.

After the fourteenth elder brother finished speaking in one breath, his heart was more comfortable. Because he was in a hurry to return to the palace, he did not delay and strode out of the living room.

Yongsheng personally sent it outside the gate and looked at Fourteen

got on the horse and galloped away, only to call a steward and order to deliver the message to Cao's house......

Bolo and Tun, the holy driving line is in.

Today is the last siege of this year, in addition to rewarding the Mongolian prince Taiji silver coin saddle horse, the Mongolian officers and soldiers in the encirclement also rewarded two pieces of silver cloth.

Tomorrow, the holy car will return to Rehe, and the Mongolian princes who came to the dynasty will also return to their fiefdoms.

In the imperial tent, in addition to Kangxi, there are also several princes and elder brothers who follow him.

Hearing that Kangxi was going to order the third elder brother to leave for Beijing, the sixteenth elder brother couldn't help but be moved, stepped forward, and said: "Huang Ama, since the siege is over, the ministers there will also return to Beijing with the imperial brother, right?" Two new palaces were built on the Tangquan side, and the ministers were really not at ease. ”

After the siege was over, Kangxi was also in a good mood, listening to the words of the sixteenth elder brother, and said: "There are two ministers in charge of the capital, you are young, don't keep thinking about everything." I see that you have been reduced recently, are you too tired of your errands? ”

In the end, there was already some concern.

The third elder brother and the fifteenth elder brother are beside them, and the taste is really different.

Since the death of the eighteenth elder brother, I don't know if it is empathy, but the imperial father is getting better and better to the sixteenth elder brother. Every time you go on patrol, there is no time when you don't take the ground. At a young age, let him also be in charge of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Get up, this spoiling is no less than the thirteenth elder brother of the year, and it is not inferior to the fourteenth elder brother of the current earth.

If it is because of the youngest son, there are seventeen elder brothers and several younger elder brothers; If it is said that it is for the sake of the princess's affection, the fifteen elder brothers from the same mother are just mediocre.

The fifteenth elder brother is just a mortal, where can he be just without desire? There is no jealousy in his heart, but he was born from the same mother as the sixteenth elder brother, sharing honor and disgrace, and he can't care about a lot.

Besides, even if he cares, what's the use? The prince with a low status of the biological mother is not as decent as the prince in the palace outside.

In the heart of the third elder brother, he has already thought about what the sixteenth elder brother likes the most. In the past few months, although he has the intention to woo him, the sixteenth elder brother has not left his hands, either pretending to be confused, or diverting from the conversation, and there is no letter.

Now listening to the sixteenth elder brother take the initiative to say that he wants to return to Beijing with him, he seems to have seen the dawn and has already thought about it.

If you can really go back to Beijing together, move with affection and reason, and take this younger brother under your door, it can be regarded as adding a help.

But he didn't want to think about how the sixteenth elder brother, a sperm, would be willing to walk with him if it wasn't for other reasons.

For Kangxi's question, the sixteenth elder brother was also quite flattered, and said with a little gratitude: "Huang Ama is concerned, and the sons and daughters are inscribed." Erchen is fine, but he is just worried about his errand, and he is a little worried. ”

Kangxi said: "Cao is a stable place, Dong Dianbang is an old man from the Internal Affairs Office, with the two of them in Beijing, you don't have to think about it anymore." If you feel tired, rest for two days. When you arrive in Rehe, before the Queen Mother drives, she is still waiting for you to entertain your relatives. ”

Chrysostom Yuya had already said that what else could the sixteenth elder brother say, so he had to bow down and respond.

The brothers came out of the royal tent, and the third elder brother stopped, and said to the fifteenth elder brother and the sixteenth elder brother with a smile: "Ming'er is going to leave for Beijing as a brother, and if the two younger brothers are fine, they will come to my side to sit down." ”

The fifteenth elder brother nodded and said, "Okay, it just so happened that Mengkete Taiji from Khalkha gave me two jars of high-quality mare's milk wine, and I will practice it for the third brother today." ”

As he spoke, he looked at the sixteenth elder brother.

The sixteenth elder brother had already stroked his forehead, and said apologetically: "I have been busy feasting and drinking for the past two days, and I haven't rested well, and I have a splitting headache right now." I hope my brothers are compassionate, and my younger brother won't join in the fun today. Get up tomorrow morning, and the younger brother will lead the horse to the third brother. ”

When the third elder brother listened, his face had changed, but he couldn't have a seizure.

The sixteenth elder brother's appearance was clear, Yin Tang was dark, his eyes were blue and black, and his eyes were bloodshot, and there was something wrong with him.

The third elder brother endured his anger, "coughed", and said very caringly: "The sixteenth brother is overworked and injured, so let's send a doctor to take a look, and nourish and nourish it." Even if you are young, don't be careless about your body, you need to take care of it. ”

"My brother thanked the third brother for thinking about it, but I didn't sleep much in the past two days, and I was a little lacking, so I just had to sleep." The sixteenth elder brother replied with a smile.

The third elder brother still didn't seem to be at ease, and said, "Since you are tired today, you can rest early." If Ming'er is not energetic, he must ask for a doctor. Speaking of this, he looked at the fifteenth elder brother and ordered: "Fifteenth brother, this time you are staring at the little sixteen." I don't know how old I am, and I don't know how much I can take care of myself. ”

The fifteenth elder brother responded, and the sixteenth elder brother couldn't help it, so he didn't talk to the two of them, and didn't go back to his own tent.

But he didn't see it, the third elder brother and the fifteenth elder brother did not leave immediately, but stayed in place, looking at his back.

The third elder brother looked at the hurried footsteps of the sixteenth elder brother, and his swaying body, and said to the fifteenth elder brother: "Little sixteen, what's wrong?" When he turned around, he shivered, it couldn't be typhoid fever, right? ”

When the fifteenth elder brother heard this, his face was already a little worried......

When he returned to the tent, the sixteenth elder brother couldn't hold back any longer, and suddenly lay on the soft couch, hugging the quilt, with a painful look on his face.

Zhao Feng was beside him, he was already very anxious, and leaned over and said, "Master, how can this be good?" The paste is gone, or do you want to look for dry tobacco? ”

The sixteenth elder brother's body was like an ant's bite, and he was also scratching his heart and liver, and he endured it for half a quarter of an hour, and couldn't hold back anymore, remembering that the third elder brother mentioned the imperial doctor just now, he immediately opened his eyes and said to Zhao Feng in a loud voice: "Go, pass on the imperial doctor......"