Chapter 705: Loyalty and Filial Piety (Part 1)

Cao Mansion, side hall.

Cao Yong stood up, spread the map of the village in his hand, and added a smile on his face. This is the hot spring farm that started construction this spring. It took more than half a year to finally be built.

In the past two years, with the construction of the Tangquan Palace, the Shengjia often stayed in Tangquan. The powerful and powerful people in the capital also went to build gardens near Xiaotangshan. Because of his foresight, Cao Yong bought a lot of land and made a lot of money.

The first farm was built and sent to the Sixteenth Prince; later there was a small farm, but it was a bit simple.

There are several beautiful scenery and the hot springs are concentrated, and Cao Yong always stays in his hands.

Now that the construction has finally been completed, it seems that you can go to hot springs this winter.

"Uncle, now there are wallpapers in the village, and the four whites are falling to the ground, just waiting for the furniture to be decorated." He Maocai bowed and said.

"Okay, okay, the furniture has been set, maybe it can be taken too." Speaking of this, Cao Yong paused and said, "How is the harvest this year? What happened to the big grandma before? What happened to the rent reduction?"

He Maocai replied: "Uncle, it is also eye-catching to reduce rent by rashly. It is also bad to cause criticism from the surrounding neighbors. It is better to use labor instead of renting, and to clear several rivers and canals before the beginning of winter."

When Cao Yong heard this, he nodded and said, "It's good that you can do as you said. By the way, if you have free time, you can also ask someone to see where there is cheap land. When the land price is low, buy a few more places."

He Maocai responded. Thinking that he was exhausted from entering the city, Cao Yong ordered Cao Fang to take him down to rest, and he took the drawings of the village and returned to Wutongyuan.

It just so happened that Amethyst was there. I heard that the Hot Spring Village had been repaired, Chu Yu and Amethyst were both a little happy, surrounded the map of the village and looked at the courtyards everywhere.

"Sister Amethyst, have you ordered furniture? There are also decorations that need to be used. It's time to let someone go to clean up while it's not cold." Chu Yu looked at the map and said to Amethyst.

Zi Jing smiled and said, "It just so happened that there was nothing wrong in the mansion these days. My wife and grandma were here, so I'd better take a few people to clean up. Not to mention anything else, the newly built kang will have to be burned for ten days and half a month before the tide will be raised. The old man made a special appointment for glazed tiles and to build a greenhouse, someone must watch it carefully. I don't feel at ease for others."

"Will it be too hard?" Chu Yu hesitated a little.

Cao Yong was right next to him, and after hearing the words of the two, he said, "It's better to have a walk with Mei Jing. It's just a lukewarm and hot, just to go to the Zhuangzi to relax. He is so boring that he is trapped in this mansion all year round."

Chu Yu also remembered that she had originally planned to pick everyone up to Rehe, but because she was injured, she disrupted the plan and did not make it happen. Therefore, she did not dissuade her again, but asked Amethyst to bring more people and not to work hard.

During the day, Yaerjiang A visited the Interior Government Office and brought a message that made Cao Yong a little uneasy. That was the gold transported to Guangzhou had already started from the capital, not the original budget of 20,000 taels, but 120,000 taels.

It seems that Yaerjiang A believed in Cao Yong's method of making money and bought the gold, but Cao Yong really couldn't be grateful.

120,000 taels of gold, according to the exchange in Guangzhou, 13 taels will be 1.56 million taels of silver; according to the ratio of 14 taels, it will be 1.68 million taels.

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

Besides, if there are more than 100,000 taels of gold in Guangzhou at once, the number of foreign ships entering the dock is limited. Can they be completely exchanged?

But Yaerjiang A had already completed the planning and did not leave any effort to question Cao Yong.

Cao Yong was thinking about this, so he returned to the front yard study room and wrote to Wei Xin. Although Wei Xin had already decided to go to the West, he had to wait until the winter monsoon before he could make a journey. He had to stay in Guangzhou for some time.

In the letter, Cao Yong told him about Dui Jin and asked him to pay more attention. If Cui Fei encounters any difficulties, he will take care of him.

This time, the one who escorted gold to Guangzhou was Cui Fei, the foreign manager of Prince Jian’s mansion, and one of the managers of the Thirteenth Prince’s mansion.

Although the two of them were doing responsibilities from the clan mansion, they received a note from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and made up for the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

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

In addition to Wei Xin, the Wang family bid for Nanyang Commercial Road, and there were children in Guangzhou. However, Cao Yong was unwilling to cause trouble, so he did not think about letting them get involved with Prince Jian’s mansion.

He Maocai just made the land just in case.

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

However, since he agreed to Wei Xin, Cao Yong made preparations.

It is now 1716, the industrial revolution has not yet begun, but the colonial movements in various places are developing rapidly.

Thinking of the East India Company, which was already stationed in Guangzhou, Cao Yong felt uncomfortable.

Although I am a mortal, but I don’t have the ability to change the world, if I use half my life to stop opium from the country, will I also contribute to this country?

If there are signs in the UK now, would you think of a way to treat the person with the same way?

Thinking of this, Cao Yong was a little excited. This is also a way to "get rich". As long as he promotes the fire, it is profitable and it is difficult to ensure that things will not happen.

Just as I was thinking, I heard a servant saying, "Uncle, Uncle Qing is here."

"Uncle Qing?" Cao Yong heard this, before he could recover, he saw that the curtain had been lifted and a strong man came in. Not Yongqing, who was it?

"Furuo, I'm back." Seeing that Cao Yong was still standing still, Yongqing grinned.

Cao Yong was really happy and unexpected. Happy was the reunion of old friends, and what was unexpected was that Yong Qingxuan came back at this time.

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

"We're here too many times? Why did we come back at this time?" Cao Yong asked, thinking of Wan Jiha's will.

According to the preparations of the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of War, the designated troops will be sent to the beginning of next spring.

Tens of thousands of soldiers have been stationed in the northwest for two years, and Mongolian kings have led their troops to accompany them, so they cannot waste their time. What is the face of the court like that?

These days, the Ministry of War has held the generals in the northwest accountable. They must always excuse the court's emptiness and incompetence, and only if someone bears the blame.

The original commander, Xi Zhu, General Xi Zhu, had been convicted of several serious crimes, and was hanged and confiscated. As a deputy governor, he also planned to be dismissed and confiscated.

Fortunately, Kangxi was still sympathetic to his ministers, so he just stayed at him and did not follow him.

Yongqing was born into a family of meritorious deeds and was also the legitimate son of Heshuo Princess. As long as he followed the army to fight, he would remember his military achievements without making any mistakes.

"I just arrived at noon this year, so I really feel sorry for it. In order to avoid the 14th Prince, I came here uninvited." Yongqing replied.

Cao Yong waved his hand and said, "Who wants you to submit a famous post first in your relationship? Since you are in the army, you should also know that the court has decided to send troops next year. Since we have been there for two years, we are about to achieve our long-cherished wish, why not wait?"

"As a son, it is unfilial to not be able to support the elderly and see him off. If he does not run away when he hears the death, then what is different from an animal?" Yongqing said in a deep voice.

In the first month, after Wan Jiha passed away, Cao Yong thought of sending a letter to Yongqing. However, Princess Fuhui, the mother of Yongqing, made a special trip to ask Cao Yong to speak for this. She asked him not to mention this matter to Yongqing, so as to avoid the uneasiness of Wan Jiha's going.

Whether it is Wanjiha or Princess Fuhui, they all hope that their son can make military achievements and gain a foothold in front of the tribe.

Although Cao Yong could not empathize with him, he could understand this kindness.

Unexpectedly, after half a year, Yongqing still received news, traveled thousands of miles and came back to mourn.

For a moment, Cao Yong really didn't know whether to praise Yongqing for being filial or that he was too rigid.

Seeing Cao Yong speechless, Yongqing said in a muffled voice: "Does Furuo also thinks that attending funerals is a small filial piety, respecting his father's orders, and fighting on the battlefield is a great filial piety?"

Seeing his eyes sinking and his eyebrows were unable to hide his fatigue, Cao Yong shook his head and said, "Why are you talking about this when you are back? Even though you have good fame and fortune, you must be open and open. Otherwise, even if you don't come back, you may feel ashamed and won't be happy if you achieve military achievements."

After hearing this, Yongqing's expression was much more relaxed, and he said with some excitement: "Those who know me are Furuo. Although he did not go to the northwest this time, he also benefited a lot. If he missed this time, he would still have the next chance. In this life, he would always be a model to comfort his parents' kindness."

Cao Yong remembered what he said just now, "The Fourteenth Prince" and said, "What's going on with the Fourteenth Prince? He stopped you from coming back?"

Yongqing nodded and smiled bitterly, "Fruo guessed well. From the local office to the army, I was originally the recommendation of the 14th Prince. I got the news that Ama died of illness. After I went back to Beijing, the 14th Prince got the news. He wrote several letters to persuade me on the road. Although he was kind-hearted, he was a son of man and had to do something that he had to let him down."

Cao Yong heard it in his ears, but he had no regrets at all, but felt glad.

Fortunately, Yongqing didn't have to stay in the army, otherwise it would be difficult for Yongqing to not be labeled as the "Fourth Party" when he looked at the 14th Prince's efforts and the relationship between the 14th concubine.

"Why are you lucky to lose your horse? Since you are back, don't think about so many. How many military officers in the court have fought in the field? Then, you will have a good time to make a name for yourself." Cao Yong asked.

"Well, then let's borrow Furuoji's words." Yongqing responded and said, "I have been away from Beijing for two years. Duluo Furuo has taken care of him in the mansion. I have heard Yongsheng say that Ama's major affairs are also due to Furuo's help. These kindnesses..."

Cao Yong could no longer listen, so he waved his hand and said, "Okay, okay, the more you say it, it's just a matter of doing your best, and it's a kindness? If you say this, if I'm not in the capital, I'll entrust you to take care of your parents, do you still want to treat you as your benefactor? Isn't it said that there are all easiest men in the military camp? You've been there for the past two years, and you've learned these false things."

After hearing Cao Yong say this, Yongqing laughed awkwardly and said, "It's mine, it's not. In the past few years, unlike Beijing, there are more rules outside, and there is no need to save trouble in Beijing..."

In the intersection of Xinjie, Wanyan Mansion, living room.

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

"Yes, the Fourteenth Master, I have written it down and I will definitely tell you." Yongsheng bowed and said.

The 14th Prince sighed and looked up and down at Yongsheng's eyes, but it was still difficult to relieve his anger. He said coldly: "Your brother is confused, you

Is it smarter here? Can a good Manchu man live by his ancestors' wealth? Since ancient times, loyalty and filial piety have been difficult to achieve. Fighting for the country is a passionate man's responsibility. I don't believe it anymore. Who would have given your brother the label of "unfilial" because of this? I have no righteousness in my heart, it's really a waste of the Lord!"

The more he spoke, he became more and more angry. At the end, he couldn't help but raise his voice, stared at him, and showed a bit of a fierce look.

Yongsheng was so scolded that his face turned red and turned red. Seeing the 14th Prince angry, he did not dare to defend his brother, so he could only nod.

After the 14th Prince finished speaking in one breath, he felt more relieved. Because he was anxious to return to the palace, he stepped out of the living room without delay.

Yongsheng personally sent it outside the gate, watched the 14th prince and his party gallop away, and then called a manager and ordered him to send a message to the Cao family...

Boluo and Tun, the Holy Driving is here.

Today is the last time I visited this year. In addition to rewarding the Mongolian prince, Gongtaiji, who came to the court, the Mongolian officers and soldiers who accompanied him also rewarded two silver cloths.

Tomorrow, the Holy Lord will return to Rehe and come to pay homage to Mongolian princes and princes to return to their fiefdoms.

In the imperial tent, in addition to Kangxi, there were also several princes and princes in the escort.

When he heard that Kangxi was trying to set off for the third prince to return to Beijing, the sixteenth prince couldn't help but feel moved. He stepped forward and said, "Emperor, since the siege is done, Is there me going back to Beijing with my brother? Is there two new palaces built in Tangquan, and my ministers are really worried."

After the work was over, Kangxi was in a good mood. He listened to the words of the Sixteenth Prince and said, "There are two ministers in the capital. You are young, don't always think about doing everything yourself. I see that you have been cut recently. Isn't it too exhausted to do your job?"

At the end of the day, I have already brought some concerns.

The third prince and the fifteenth prince are by their side, and they feel different.

Since the eighteenth prince died of illness, I don’t know if it was a transference. The emperor’s father is getting better and better with the sixteenth prince. Every time he goes on a tour, he always takes care of the Ministry of Internal Affairs at a young age.

Speaking of which, this kind of pampering is no less than the Thirteenth Prince of the past, nor is it second to the current Fourteenth Prince of the present.
To be continued...