Cao's family, the east mansion, the west across the courtyard.

Jinghui listened to the narration of Tibetan incense and hidden incense, and her brows became tighter and tighter.

Zangxiang waited by Cao Shuo's side for a long time, afraid that Jinghui would misunderstand him, so he hurriedly said: "Second grandmother, these things are all gifts received by the third master at his wedding, not grandma's dowry." This...... Could it be the third master...... changed the silver and went to patch up the incense, after all, she is a double body, and she has to be born and raised......"

Jinghui nodded, looked at the two of them, and said, "Don't make a fuss about this in advance, when the third master comes back in the evening, you will say that I already know about it." If he doesn't have the money, I still have some ......."

Having said that, Jinghui's heart was worried.

The last time she sent Tian Xiang to Zhuangzi, she told the people over there that if Cao Shuo went over, she would reply to this side. If the number of times is not much, she can help hide it; If there are too many times, it can be persuaded one or two.

Cao Shuo didn't go to see Tian Xiang, so where did all these things go...... * Today is April 20th, the Great Imperial Meeting.

In the arrow hall of Changchun Garden, the crowd was surging, and the courtiers whispered in twos and threes. From time to time, there is a coughing sound, which accompanies it, making people feel extremely depressed.

Cao Hao stood in the queue, but he looked at his nose and his nose and his heart, not moving at all, and he was honest and tight.

Although he was so sleepy that his eyelids were fighting, Cao Yan could only hold on. After all, this is the place of the court, and he doesn't dare to relax and let himself sleep.

Otherwise, the charges of "despising the monarchy" and "losing the dignity of the emperor" will come down, but people will not be able to eat and walk around.

Tossing until midnight last night was really self-inflicted.

After the third watch this morning, Cao Hao yawned and got up early.

Because of his short sleep and hangover, he felt that his temples were aching, and he kept rubbing them vigorously with his hands.

Chu Yu was a little guilty, thinking about his heart last night, he forgot that today was the period of the court meeting.

After waiting for Cao Hao to change into court clothes, Chu Yu looked up at the table clock, it was already Chouchu (one o'clock in the morning), and there was no time to eat breakfast.

She wrapped two packs of snacks and asked Cao Hao to cushion her feet on the road.

Where did Cao Hao have an appetite, but he felt thirsty, and he brought several cups of tea in a row to ease up.

Cao Hao was uncomfortable and really didn't want to eat. asked Chu Yu to boil some millet porridge in the kitchen after dawn, mix a few small pickles, and send it to the yamen at noon.

Now, he regretted it.

Grunting with hunger, and the mouth can't do it.

Thirsty, hungry and tired, this is the portrayal of him at this time.

I feel bored all over my body, or how uncomfortable it is. Although there is a hangover, it is more often a hunger. If you listen to Chu Yu in the morning, bring some snacks and go on the mat, it won't be so uncomfortable.

The hungrier you are, the more you want to eat.

Now, what he is most worried about is fried tofu brain. Speaking of which, he rarely uses breakfast outside, and he doesn't know if it's because he misses his previous life or for other reasons, but he just thinks that he can't think about it.

A bowl of snow-white tofu brain, poured with a spoon of oil and spicy seeds, and a pair of fritters, this is the best early.

After a while, when he returned to the city, he was going to find a place to drink a bowl, Cao Hao closed his eyes and thought about it, he had already made up his mind.

Eat a bowl outside, go home in the evening, and let the kitchen make a tofu brain for the children to try tomorrow morning.

At his request, most of the children in the house drank milk. Only Zuo Cheng, the second of the twins, was weak, drank milk and diarrhea, and did not drink.

You can't drink milk, and soy milk is fine.

Cao Yan couldn't help but feel a little guilty when he thought of this, he seemed to pay too little attention to his family.

Since his parents entered Beijing, he felt relieved and rarely asked about family affairs. If you think about it, it's really undeserved.

It's been a long time since I've told a story to Niuniu, and I was thinking about building a playground for a few leather monkeys earlier, but I haven't landed yet.

Think about Chu Yu again, she has to take care of the children and soothe her mother, and her chin is already sharp.

Have you been too "dedicated" lately and neglected your family?

Not only that, Mr. has been to Xishan twice, and he said that he wanted to accompany him, but he also lost his word.

The little monk is wise, and the demons in his heart don't know how to resolve them, this is already a month away.

When he heard the sound of whips in the distance, Cao Hao straightened up and opened his eyes.

Today's early dynasty, starting from the excerpt of the Ministry of Rites, did not mention the war in the northwest at the beginning.

The Ministry of Rites teaches Jinshi, and those who have completed three years of examination will be able to elect officials before the end of the month, and fill in the vacancies. Those who fail to pass the examination will be returned to their hometown as an alternate.

Xu Chao, the former secretary of the Ministry of Justice, was given the funeral as usual, and Xu Taozhang, a first-class jinshi, was awarded to revise the Hanlin Academy, and Miao Yuezao and Fu Wanglu were edited and revised by the Hanlin Academy...... For big and small things, the errand of the Ministry of Etiquette was reported for a while.

Many people stared at the back of the head of the Ministry of Rites, and they were slandered in their hearts, this is the waterlogging.

Could it be that you don't know that the big guys are thinking about the war in the northwest and are still here endlessly...... It took a quarter of an hour for the Ministry of Rites to be dealt with.

Kangxi's face sank like water, looking down at the princes and officials in the hall. Although they are all obedient, it is an indisputable fact that people's hearts fluctuate.

There is an old saying, "Civil officials don't love money, military officials are not afraid of death, and the world is peaceful."

Now this is good, although the military attaché is not afraid of death, there are few civil officials who do not love money, this world looks "peaceful" on the surface, but in fact it is an undercurrent.

The treasury has been gnawed away by these "moths".

The dignified empire didn't even have the money to quell the scabies rebellion, how could he, the emperor, be embarrassed?

This is still a part of the silver that has been privately removed from the inner treasury, so that it can be regarded as being able to pay the salaries of several people for half a year. This matter is only known to Tobe Shangshu and a few scholars, and it is considered confidential.

Recently, this invitation to the battle folded like a snowflake flew to the front of the palace, but Kangxi only smiled bitterly when he saw it.

Among these individuals, a few of them are running to "serve the country with loyalty", but they are just thinking about making military achievements and rewarding silver.

When he saw Cao Yin bowing to the side, Kangxi couldn't help frowning slightly.

Even as an emperor, in the final analysis, he is still a mortal with seven emotions and six desires. Regarding the "happy event" from Caofu, Kangxi was also inexplicable.

I was also happy in my heart, but I was also faintly jealous, and I was picky about Cao Yin.

But the older he gets, the less intelligent he is earlier, and he has been in the Ministry of Rites for more than half a year, and he has no achievements.

But he forgot that he arranged for Cao Yin to go to the Ministry of Rites, and he was originally going to Rongyang. is a light provincial yamen, and Cao Yin is the deputy chief, so it is naturally not easy to meddle in political affairs.

Immediately, Kangxi collected his thoughts, after all, now is not the time to worry.

The excerpt from the military department immediately made everyone in the hall prick up their ears.

According to the report of the Gansu Governor Yi Deshu, on March 26, the 200 banner soldiers of Pan Zhishan, who were stationed in Hami, repelled more than 2,000 soldiers who were invasive, and the Hami Han king Bai Keemin repelled more than 2,000 invasive Alabtan soldiers, causing the thieves to retreat 20 miles away.

Although it sounds like a victory, few people take it seriously.

The Mongols were the most fierce, even if they were temporarily forced back, but the distance of twenty miles, the fast horse was only a matter of an hour, and it was only a matter of time, and it was instantaneous.

Even if this siege fails, there will be a next one.

Maybe this is our kung fu, and I don't know how many rounds of battle have been fought for thousands of miles.

Even if there was no moisture in this battle report, but the Tselu Alabutan brought more than 2,000 horses, how long could the 200 cavalry stationed in the city hold out?

Putting aside the merits of defending the territory for the time being, "killing 90 people, capturing three people, and repelling more than 2,000 people", no matter what time it is held, it can be said that it is a remarkable achievement.

I heard Kangxi speak: "There are very few officers and soldiers, and they are fighting hard to be the first to kill more than 2,000 thieves, which is deeply commendable." All the officers and soldiers who were injured and killed in the battle, and the Hami soldiers should be commemorated, and the military headquarters quickly discussed and played the instrument. ”

Yin Tebu, the secretary of the Ministry of War, thought that he already had a charter, and bowed down and replied: "Long live Lord Qiqi, after several adults in the ministry discussed, they have already signed a joint letter. As he spoke, he took the fold from his cuff and put his hands on top of his head.

Kangxi nodded, and the chamberlain had already taken the fold from Yin Tebu's hand and handed it to the bookcase in front of the emperor.

The meaning of several officials of the Ministry of War, according to the rules of first outside and then inside, sent one officer of the Ministry of War and one official of the Imperial Court to Hami last Khan King Bai Keemin. As for the 200 banner soldiers who fought bravely to kill the virus, whether they were killed or wounded, and they still continued to hold on to Hami, they will wait until the matter is decided.

"Quasi-play!" Kangxi closed the fold and spoke.

Subsequently, Yin Tebu returned to his position, and the errand of the military department was completed.

After hearing about the war situation in the northwest, everyone's hearts became more and more hot.

A Han guerrilla from the third grade can take advantage of this "advantage" and make such a military exploit, so how can they, the children of the Eight Banners, fall behind the Southern Barbarians?

Kangxi next instructed the scholars and Shangshu and others, but everyone heard a thunderbolt: "Zebu Zundanba Hu Tu Ketu, sent a member of the virtuous officials, galloped there, and ordered Hu Tu Ketu to quickly send people to the place of Arabutan to go to the clouds, and the most holy emperor of China, Da Pei Ren, wanted the world to share peace, so he sent troops for no reason, and was defeated by the 200 Yuan Banner soldiers stationed in Hami and the Hami Huizi. Now that we are defeated, how can we survive it? Why don't you send an envoy to the emperor to kneel down and ask for forgiveness. If you do not make such a plea, you will ask for ...... in heaven."

This is to appease, not to exterminate!

How can it be tolerated by a few thousand restless Erruts who dare to do such a great and indisobedient thing, and who deserve to be severely punished?

In this case, in the future, again and again, where is the majesty of the court?

Cao Yan was not keen on martial arts, and what he was thinking about was that the pen post style mentioned in the battle report was always kept.

Speaking of which, this one is not a stranger.

He is Yongqing's younger brother, a side branch of the Earl's Court, and his grandfather is the younger brother of Yongqing's grandfather.

In the early years, when Yongqing was in Beijing, among the Wanyan clan people who did not have much contact, there was this Changbao.

Cao Yan also met twice, and drank wine together at Yongqing's house.

After Yongqing left Beijing, Cao Yan did not see Chang Baozhu again, only knew that he made up the pen post style, and later went out of Beijing on an errand. I really didn't expect that he actually went to Hami.

Pen post type, is the top of the eight products.

can go straight to the front of the emperor, I don't know if it's because of the lack of talents in Hami, or because of the surname "Wanyan"?

It's just that Alabutan is full of food and can support it, so he comes to fight and play?

Cao Yan was confused, as if something was flashing in his mind.

If it was because of the snowstorm, Alabutan should have led many men and horses to raid the four directions, instead of thinking about besieging the city.

Without logistical supplies, attacking the city is a joke.

What does it rely on to be so confident? Is there anyone else behind this scene?

Cao Yan's mind was the big bear in the north, and now it was the time when Tsar Peter was in power.

Could it be that Oros has plans to expand southward, which is a big event, and you need to be careful.

Even Cao Yan, a half-hanger, can think of the people he relies on behind the scenes, and Kangxi naturally knows it.

Thinking of this, Cao Yan thought about the so-called "appeasement" just now, which seemed to be more like "appeasing" the hearts of the people in Beijing...... One less time, scattered dynasty.

Cao Yan was already sleepy, and the sixteenth elder brother came up and said in a low voice: "Cao Yan, I have something to say to you, come with me." ”

Cao Yan was originally a few subordinate officers of the same military department, and when he heard this, he waved goodbye to several subordinates, and went out with the sixteenth elder brother by himself.

It is rare to see such a solemn appearance of the sixteenth elder brother, and Cao Yan is also puzzled in his heart, and he can't guess what he wants to say.

While talking, the two came to the edge of the sea.

It was very quiet, the water was rippling, and a few waterfowl were flying around on the shore.

"What's the matter, still coming here to talk about it?" Seeing that the sixteenth elder brother was silent, Cao Yan asked with a smile.

The sixteenth elder brother didn't smile, looked at Cao Yan, frowned, and said, "Fu Ruo, there is something wrong, you have to have a number in your heart." ”

Cao Yan was surprised when he heard this, and said, "Sixteenth master, which one is this?" ”

The sixteenth elder brother hesitated for a moment and said, "The person sent to your house yesterday, although it is the slogan of Eniang, but you should also know that my Eniang is not the master." Huang Ama and his uncle-in-law are friends of the general horn, and thinking of the old lady's affection before, it is nothing to take more care. Qi is strange on the Queen Mother's side, I don't know who has blown the wind in front of the Queen Mother, her old man seems to have misunderstood her aunt...... My mother listened to her voice wrong, and felt a little uneasy, looking for me last night, let me tell you, let my aunt call her sick, don't go to the palace to thank you! It's not too late to wait for the Queen Mother to dissipate her anger, or to enter the palace after this period. ”

What misunderstandings can there be?

The Li family behaved in a proper manner, did not make a joke, and had a very good reputation.

On the Queen Mother's side, it shouldn't be because of Li's life experience that she was angry, right?

Cao Yan nodded and said, "Well, I know, thank you for the ...... of Niangniang and the Sixteenth Master" Speaking of this, I remembered that I heard Chu Yu say yesterday that their mother-in-law and daughter-in-law are going to enter the palace today to thank you.

He hurriedly took out his pocket watch and looked at it, it was already in Chenzheng (ten o'clock in the morning).

Seeing his expression, the sixteenth elder brother said, "What's the matter, my aunt entered the palace today?"

Cao Yan nodded and said, "It seems that I have to go to the gate of the garden first, but my mother has not entered the garden." If I hadn't, I'd have ridden back to the city, but I'd have been able to stop it. ”

The sixteenth elder brother said: "This is the best. Then let's not delay, let's go to the gate of the garden and ask!

But it was just a step too late, and the Li family and Chu Yu's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law had already entered the garden.

The surname of the Li family is weak, and although he also entered the palace in his early years, he only entered as a relative of the princess, and rarely came into contact with other palace concubines.

But I don't know what the old man of the Queen Mother will do to the Li family.

Seeing that Cao Yan's face was more worried, the sixteenth elder brother patted him on the shoulder: "Don't worry, there is still me." Besides, although the old lady of the Queen Mother is unhappy, she will not do anything vicious. My aunt is a fate, not a harem, at most a cold face is over, so you don't have to take it to heart. ”

If there was no mystery of Li's life experience, it would naturally be the case, but now it is a little uncertain......* Qingxi Bookstore, Kangxi sat behind the case, touched his right wrist, and felt unbearable soreness.

The Northwest used troops, although the number of men and horses sent by the two roads was not large, but it was still burning silver.

Kangxi was about to run away, so he heard Wei Zhu say in a low voice: "Long live Lord, the slave maid was ordered to go to the Empress Dowager Palace to deliver food, and when she came out, she met Mrs. Cao and Lord Herui who entered the palace to thank her. ”

"Shane?" Kangxi groaned for a while, got up and said, "I know, it's hard for you to be attentive, go, go over and take a look......"

(To be continued)