Who is the Cao family? Even if Cao Hao is now a fourth-grade official, who would dare to underestimate him?

In the Earl's Mansion, the old lady at the head is the emperor's nursing mother, and now the old man is the emperor's companion, the eldest aunt and grandmother are the concubines of the Iron Hat Palace, and the younger aunt and grandmother are also the ladies of the Guogong Mansion.

This grandmother is now in charge of the family, the emperor's own granddaughter, the noble county lord Gege, and their serious master.

Pang Dehui wore new clothes and followed his uncle into the gate of Cao's house, thinking that it was what his uncle said in the morning.

Looking at the tall gate and the well-behaved Tsing Yi servants on both sides, Pang Dehui only felt that his palms were sweating.

I have lived in the capital for a long time, and I have seen some rich and noble people, most of them are with a business word, and now this is a real residence of the emperor's relatives, Pang Dehui's uncle, is the shopkeeper of the drum tower store in Daoxiang Village, Pang Shan, who is usually a stable person, and he is also a little trembling at this time.

has been operating in Daoxiang Village for several years, and this is the first time to enter the gate of Caofu, not to mention that it is the county lord who wants to see them today.

Before, regarding the business of the shop, except for the big shopkeeper Han Jiang, it was Cao Fang, the chief steward of the Cao family, who appeared, and the real owner and the lord of Ruijun were not qualified to see each other.

Although this Pang Dehui is Pang Shan's nephew, he is treated as a son, otherwise he would not have given the master's grace to this nephew.

Nowadays, although the imperial examination is not as harsh as that of the previous dynasty, the children of the trading family also have the imperial examination. However, all the scholars in the world are counting on Yuelongmen, and a few can become famous.

His nephew, like this, participated in the township test three times, all of which landed. guarded the fame of a showman, and was reluctant to let him go out to seek a museum, nor could he teach him to plan to plate beads.

After the Mid-Autumn Festival, there was grace on the side of Da Gege, there were ten shops in Daoxiang Village, ten shopkeepers, and two stewards in charge of purchasing, and five of them were selected from the middle, saying that they would be rewarded for their dedication in the past few years.

These shopkeepers thought that the main family was going to take advantage of the Mid-Autumn Festival to give a big red envelope. Unexpectedly, this was a real "reward", and the Cao family came forward, and Da Gege donated money to the five shopkeepers' sons and nephews.

This is a great dignity and kindness, and several shopkeepers are grateful. Although it is not a real shortage, it has become an official body, and you can use satin to wear clothes later, and you can not kneel when you arrive at the yamen.

The rest of the shopkeepers, although no one said anything, but they didn't feel good in their hearts.

They know that this is the main family's "reward for meritorious deeds", and the few shopkeepers selected are the shops with the most turnover this year. Some of them are wronged and some are unwilling, but they all gritted their teeth, thinking that they will work hard next year and will definitely fight for this face.

The five shopkeepers who won the reward begged Cao Fang, the chief steward of Cao Mansion, to bring their sons and nephews over to kowtow to the county lord's grandmother to thank him.

People can't forget that they are not, they are the descendants of the county lord's grandmother, and when they get the reward, they always have to thank the master.

So, there is today, Pang Dehui followed his uncle into Cao's mansion.

In addition to Pang Dehui, the remaining four shopkeepers are all sons, among which the grandson shopkeeper of Longfu Temple is less than thirty, and the only child Sun Bao is only eight years old, and he is also among them.

Cao Fang led everyone to see the house, but no one dared to speak.

In the side hall, there were two rows of chairs next to the goose wings, and Cao Fang did not invite everyone to sit down.

did not dare to provoke Cao Fang's courtesy, with their identity, they were able to enter the gate of Cao Mansion, which was already high.

I waited here for nearly a quarter of an hour, during which a few small servants passed the word back and forth.

Cao Fang's side bowed his head and waited, and then he smiled and said to everyone: "Our grandmother is in the wife's room, waiting for the old lady to eat, and she will come over later." Knowing that you have arrived, grandma is afraid that she will be hungry for you, so she asked the kitchen to send the table out, you are welcome. ”

While speaking, Cao Fang led everyone to the flower hall, and there were already small servants carrying tables and chairs.

But with a cup of tea, the table was arranged.

Everyone didn't dare to sit down, but it was Cao Fang who accompanied them, so everyone sat down. Twenty or so little servants, holding silver basins and snow-white towels, waited for everyone to clean their hands.

In such a way, everyone who dared to bear it stood up. It was still Cao Fang who said it badly, so they washed their hands in fear.

Looking at the banquet again, the silver plate and jade bowl, the ivory chopsticks filled with gold, the dishes are also delicate like paintings, which makes people can't bear to drop the chopsticks.

Cao Fang picked up the wine jug and poured wine for everyone in person. When it was Sun Bao's turn to be the son of the shopkeeper, he paused, looked at the wine jug in his hand and said: "This is lotus white, the imperial wine given by the palace, you are young, it is good to borrow blessings." After speaking, he poured a small half cup for Sun Bao.

This Sun Bao is also smart, not as timid as ordinary children, he fanned his big eyes and said, "Thank you, second uncle, I drink." ”

Cao Fangxing Er, when everyone saw him, he was mostly called the chief steward back then, and he was called "Second Master Fang" behind his back. Before Sun Bao followed his father into Cao's mansion, everyone talked about it, so he called it so.

The shopkeeper Sun was beside him, and when he saw that his son didn't recognize his life, he only felt sweaty in his head, patted him, and scolded: "What is the name of the mix, you want to call the second master!" ”

When Sun Bao heard this, he only felt aggrieved, is there anything wrong with calling "uncle" who is older than his father, and "uncle" who is younger than his father? Plainly, his father called him like this, and now he is talking about him in front of so many people. Although he was young, he also knew shame, his face was flushed, his head was bowed, and he refused to speak.

When the shopkeeper Sun saw that his son was stubborn, he was half angry, and he didn't dare to train his son in this place. If you want to do a good job, good eyesight is not the key, but no eyesight is absolutely impossible. He was so worried that he could only bow down and say to Cao Fang: "The big steward, the dog is stubborn, and he doesn't know the rules......"

After finishing speaking, I heard Cao Fang smile and said, "I look very good, I am a spirit child." It's called Bao'er, how old is this year? The second half of the sentence was said to Sun Bao.

Sun Bao glanced at the shopkeeper Sun and whispered, "Second uncle, I'm eight years old." ”

Cao Fang stretched out his hand, touched Sun Bao's head, and said, "I am the same age as the three boys of my family, and you little brothers will also meet in the future, and you can always play together." ”

When Sun Bao heard this, he was really happy, grinned and showed a mouthful of white teeth, and nodded vigorously.

Several other shopkeepers, seeing this situation, remembered one thing, that is, the two young masters of Cao Mansion are also a little old. If you can send your nephew to the little young master on an errand, it will be an unlimited future.

In the restraint of everyone, Cao Fang's conversation and laughter were lively, the meal was finally finished, and everyone returned to the side hall.

After a cup of tea, two mothers-in-law led the little maid into the house with a beaded curtain screen and put it in the hall.

Everyone got up, and Cao Fang stepped forward and asked his mother-in-law in a low voice, "Aunt Song, has grandma come out of the wife's house?" ”

I heard the mother-in-law say: "Grandma is back to Wutong Garden, and Grandma Han will accompany her to eat, and she will come over later......"

*Sycamore Garden, upper room.

Because of Han Jiang's presence, Chu Yu asked someone to prepare a few more dishes and set the table. Both of them were silent people who ate and slept silently, and they did not speak until they removed the table and rinsed their mouths.

I only heard Chu Yu sigh and said, "Shopkeeper Han, I just really want to accumulate merit." You also come here often, and you should know that my uncle and I are both regarded as the root of life. Speaking of which, it was because of my improper maintenance during pregnancy that the child became like this, and I don't know how many times I cried over the years. If you are pitiful today, there is hope at last, and there is nothing more pleasing than this. Now I really don't ask for anything, I just want my parents to live a long life and my children to be safe. ”

"Grandma has a good heart, and she will be rewarded. Every Buddha's birthday, Daoxiang Village donates sesame oil to the temple, and every year, it also follows the yamen to give porridge in the porridge shed, which is the merit of grandma. Han Jiang said with low eyebrows.

Chu Yu glanced at Han Jiang's family and said, "The business of this Daoxiang Village is in your hands, and my uncle and I are at ease." I don't expect this shop to make a living, as long as the business goes well. ”

"In the end, it's grandma's shop, and they always need to know who is the serious master. They had ten years and twenty deeds. Listening to what Cao Ye meant, he also hoped to make his grandmother's shops into time-honored brands, and keep them for the young master and girls to add pocket money. Han Jiang said with a smile.

Chu Yu thought that the person in front of him had no father, no mother, no husband and no children, and he couldn't help but feel a little pity in his heart, but he didn't show it, but said lightly: "No matter how many years of trading, since the uncle has trusted the shopkeeper Han, he has to worry about the big shopkeeper a lot." ”

"After all these years of being cheeky and taken care of by Cao Ye and grandma, she finally lived up to her trust, otherwise the little woman would be even more embarrassed." Han Jiang bowed and replied: "Because the little woman is young and has many inappropriate behaviors, I also thank Master Cao and Grandma for their hospitality. ”

Chu Yu saw that the more she talked, the more she saw it, and said, "Why do you need to be like this. For Uncle Ling, the uncle mentioned too much, and the master also praised it. Sister Ling's matter, the uncle also mentioned it, it is really bumpy and pitiful. If she is still alive, Shopkeeper Han can also rely on it more. ”

When Han Jiang heard his sister, he was a little gloomy.

Chu Yu got up and said, "Look at me, saying this makes you sentimental. Since they have come to greet me, come with me to meet them. ”

Han Jiang followed and got up, and the two of them walked out of Wutong Garden.

It just so happened that Amethyst came to pick up the matter, and I heard that the shopkeeper came to ask Chu Yu for peace, which was quite unexpected. For the outside business, there are Han Jiang and Cao Fang, Chu Yu never interferes, let alone spread the news to outsiders.

Chu Yu saw that Amethyst had something to do, and said, "Sister Amethyst will go to the courtyard to eat tea first, and I'll go back when I go." ”

"Since grandma has something to do, let's go and get busy first. I just want to borrow two pairs of shoes from Grandma Xuntian, and I will come back when Grandma comes back in a while. Amethyst replied with a smile.

"Today, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has sent two boxes of green mandarins, but they have not been sent everywhere yet. If my sister goes to Sister-in-law's yard, I'll send them some. Chu Yu thought for a while and said.

Amethyst responded, and when Chu Yu and Han Jiang left, they followed Xiyan to get green oranges.

In addition to the distribution of a few portions in the house, Xiyan also made a special trip to take a basket, filled a basket, and put it aside.

Amethyst glanced at it and said, "This is for Grandma Han?" ”

Xiyan nodded and said, "Grandma just ordered it." Speaking of this, she lowered her voice and said, "Sister Amethyst, Grandma Han seems to be getting married......

When Amethyst heard this, she was very surprised and said, "This is what she said to her grandmother?" ”

Xiyan shook his head and said, "That's not true." I just listened to Gege talk to Xicai, mentioned Grandma Han, and said that she might have to leave Daoxiang Village, or she wouldn't go back to arrange anything else. She was invited by the uncle, and Gege couldn't say anything, so she could only get an idea when the uncle came back. ”

When Amethyst heard it, it was true.

In the past, except for the Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, and the end of the year, Han Jiang's clan rarely went to Caofu.

More than half a month after the Mid-Autumn Festival, it has only been several times to suffer from the ......* Saiwai, Yong'an Baiang, and the saint is here.

Although it is a common practice every year to visit the north, this year is unusual. The prince and brother who followed the Hu had the most and the least number of rounds.

Every year, the holy car comes out of Rehe to Mongolia in June, at the latest in early July, and does not return to Rehe until mid-September; This year is in August, and the holy car only came out of Rehe, and it was only in early September that it went around once.

It's not that no one has anything else in mind, but what can it be?

The one on the dragon chair today is different from the kings of all dynasties. There are no relatives to worry about, no power to restrain each other, no vassal king to crisis the imperial power, which is used to the arbitrariness of the Sacred Heart.

After the death of the eldest elder brother, the second elder brother, and the eighth elder brother, after the "Ming Party", "Tide Stall", and "Eight Master Party" disappeared, who would dare to act rashly.

Nowadays, everyone is enduring, and no one knows what they will endure again, whether they will regret it, but there is no other choice.

Even the third elder brother, who has always liked to do small actions, was much more settled after Princess Rongxian's persuasion.

These words, he is in-depth and simple, and he really looks like a bit of a scholar. When others saw this, they didn't say anything, only Brother Jiu, who came back from Mongolia to send his relatives, saw this and sneered a few times, and it was difficult to hide his contempt.

Seeing the awkward appearance of the ninth elder brother, the third elder brother was angry and annoyed. He didn't know why Brother Jiu bit himself like a mad dog. If you want to say that the death of the eighth elder brother caused the ninth elder brother to be angry, it should be the fourth elder brother who was on the board of directors in the capital last year and the sixteenth elder brother who served as an errand in the internal affairs office.

But he didn't know that in the heart of the ninth elder brother, only the eighth elder brother was qualified to board that chair, and the other brothers were not qualified. Whoever cares about that chair is the enemy of the eighth elder brother and the enemy of his ninth elder brother.

Like the third elder brother, who considers himself the "eldest son of the emperor" and feels good, how can he not cause the ninth elder brother to be on fire.

In the imperial tent, Kangxi looked at the folds sent by Ma Qi and couldn't help frowning.

The excerpt was sent by Fu Ning'an, who led the troops in the northwest, and he marched to the northwest once, and before he was in battle, he needed to borrow more than 256,000 taels of money and grain.

Where there is silver in the household, this silver must be paid from the inner treasury.

Kangxi looked at the excerpt, handed the excerpt to Zhang Tingyu, who was standing on the side, and said after a while: "Spread my will, although the officers and soldiers did not come to the battle this time, they took the place, but they worked together, which is very commendable. I sent two hundred and sixty thousand dollars of silver to the treasury, and ordered him to put in order the horses and equipment. If you are afraid that the road is far away, you will have all the money and food in the nearby places and cook it quickly. Now the inner treasury silver two, according to the number of handed over to the household. This money and food belong to Cent, and he has made a separate file to ensure that the order is clear. ”

Zhang Tingyu responded to the "minister's will" in his mouth, picked up the pen and ink on the kang table next to him, stood and wrote a holy decree, and presented it to Kangxi with both hands.

Kangxi nodded at Wei Zhu on the side, Wei Zhu stepped forward and accepted the will, leaving a seal.

Kangxi picked up another fold, his brows gradually relaxed, and while looking at it, he scolded with a smile: "Cao Hao, this kid, is really in the eye of money, and he thinks about silver wherever he goes." ”

Wei Zhu was behind Kangxi and pursed his lips. Not to mention anything else, in the past half a month, the emperor has spoken to Cao Hao twice in front of the fourth elder brother, and there is no lack of blame, such as blaming him for not being dedicated to sharing worries.

Even Wei Zhu was a little worried, and it was not easy to send a letter to Cao Hao.

As Cao Hao expected, looking at this sprinkling of "farming", Kangxi also felt that he was not very trustworthy in talking on paper, but the statement that "the people take food as the sky" was supported by Kangxi. What made him laugh was that Cao Hao swore that he would get "several times the profit" for "100,000 silver".

Over the years, Cao Hao has not failed in his moves to collect money, and Kangxi has confidence in him.

It's just that fighting a war costs too much silver, and if you send troops once, and you don't encounter an enemy, you will need hundreds of thousands of taels of silver. The benefits of several times of 100,000 yuan cannot satisfy Kangxi.

It's not just that Henan can't be chaotic, but Shaanxi, Gansu and Sichuan are also the top priority.

The implementation of double-cropping rice in Huguang was personally inquired about by Kangxi in his early years, and Li Xu, Sun Wenqi and others tried to plant new rice varieties in Jiangnan in recent years.

If bud grain and sweet potato are really suitable for mountain growth, it is not only in Henan, Shaanxi and Gansu, but also in Henan, Shaanxi and Gansu.

Cao Hao was born in wealth and grew up in wealth, but Kangxi was quite pleased to have this insight. Only then did he smile, and he saw that at the end of the fold, it was Cao Hao who begged for grace on behalf of his cousin and wanted him to resign and return to Beijing to participate in the examination.

Thinking that Cao Hao went to Henan for this cousin, Kangxi couldn't help but shake his head.

He really doesn't know whether to feel sorry or not, this grandson-in-law is too affectionate, not skilled enough, talented, but not utilitarian, it is difficult to become a big weapon...... * Outside the Xizhi Gate, on the official road.

Looking at the city gate in front of them, several guards couldn't help but be excited. It's finally come to an end, and when I was in the capital, I was tired of it and looked forward to going on a business trip. When I really went on a business trip, I found out that the capital was good.

Even the sand in the capital is more pro than the outside.

Cao Song's side also rejoiced, and said to Cao Hao with a smile: "Big brother, I'm finally back, I'm not at home during the Mid-Autumn Festival, and I can finally accompany my uncle and aunt to celebrate Chongyang!" ”

"Hmm!" Finally came back, Cao Hao responded, and breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.

The matter of Henan is only the beginning, and it is inextricably linked, and it will not be able to be calculated later. In addition to the rule of Henan officials, the officialdom is erosive, and it has to be severely punished, there is a more serious one, that is, the White Lotus Sect is prevalent in Henan.

This is a major issue that has a bearing on local stability, and it is indispensable to have to go through bloody storms.

Making Henan a "test ground" and introducing the snobbery of the Ministry of Internal Affairs into Henan can also give the people of Henan a way to live.

In the fifty-sixth year of Kangxi, most of the time has passed, and there is no news of the imperial court's westward expedition. It seems that it will be next year at the earliest.

Let's go back to Beijing quickly, otherwise if the fourteenth elder brother continues to be crooked, Cao Hao will have to offend people......

(To be continued)