Chapter 873 Zhongqiu

"Thirteenth Master..." Nian Xi's face turned red by the thirteenth Master's joke, and she couldn't speak embarrassedly.

The Thirteenth Prince raised his eyebrows and cursed with a smile: "Come on, come with your master this vulgar one. Look, you are just a night owl and come in. You will sit down and talk about it. If you have any more Moji, you will see the guests off."

Nian Xi was scolded a few times, but instead lost her restraint and freedom as before. She said with a little earnestness: "Thirteenth Master, I really want you to come."

Although Thirteenth Master saw that he had something to come to his house, he was still surprised.

After all, Nian Xi is not an ordinary person. He has a governor, Prince Heshuo's uncle, and ordinary things will not make him so embarrassed.

After all, he was no longer the passionate and reckless Shisanlang. After thinking for a while, he spoke, "The Fourth Master has always taken care of you. What is there that he can't take care of?"

After hearing this, Nian Xi hurriedly said, "The Thirteenth Master misunderstood. The Fourth Master is very good at treating his slaves, and he is very grateful to him. But... it's just... I've been employed for two years and want to find a regular partner..."

He has always been weak. Even though he has donated his official position, he is still idle, just because he is afraid that he will be tired.

Among them, there is no lack of the Fourth Prince's love and concern.

After all, Nian Xi is Nian Gengyao's eldest son and has lost his mother at a young age, so his life experience is pitiful.

"How old are you? Why are you anxious? Keep it well for a few years, keep it well, and don't eat any errands when you think about it." The Thirteenth Prince waved his hand and said.

"Thirteenth Master, I am a man from the Nian family after all, and I am no longer a child. I should fulfill my responsibility as a son." Nian Xi's voice became more and more earnest.

The Thirteenth Prince frowned slightly and said, "Are you worried that your uncle's dismissal will affect your father? No need. Your father is a minister personally guided by the emperor. He is a great use in the northwest and will not be involved. Besides, your uncle is just a crime of misunderstanding and has no worries about his life. You should not worry too much, hurt your body and make your parents worry."

"The Thirteenth Master, the so-called crime of misunderstanding is nothing more than the grace of the emperor, who gives the uncle a little decent. Now that my father is away, the slave, who is a son, should share his worries with his father as his father." Nian Xi said.

The Thirteenth Prince knew that Nian Xi was right.

In the past few years, Nian Xiyao has been serving as the governor of Anhui, and many governors have been destroyed in the fertile land of Jiangnan, and how many have they been able to maintain their ethics?

If you really ask about the blame, let alone wearing it, even the guys who wear it may not be able to be safe.

Now, the big things have turned into small things, and all the sins of Nian Xiyao's bribery and greed have been erased, and they have been pushed to the prefect below, leaving only a crime of misunderstanding, which is indeed the grace of Kangxi.

This decency was not left to Nian Xiyao, but to Nian Gengyao, the governor of Sichuan.

But at this critical moment of the war in the Northwest, the emperor could remember a minister to keep a little decent; when the time passed, he still didn't know what would happen.

Originally, the Nian brothers were all governors and ministers, and could help each other; now they were asking for guilt here, and the northwest was another place full of smoke. Nian Xi was afraid that his father would be unable to support him, so he wanted to make a name for himself and help his father.

Looking at Nian Xi's firm expression, the Thirteenth Prince asked, "You don't think about letting go, are you? This Fourth Master will not agree. When you have stopped the medicine, it will not be too late to make this idea."

Nian Xi shook her head and said, "I didn't think about leaving Beijing, and I was still in the inspector's office. I just wanted to make up for the lack of a formal position. I have been a deputy for two years, but I am just a waste of my life. The servants also want to do practical things."

Seeing his eyes shining, the Thirteenth Prince couldn't help but smile and said, "This is a plan. What is the shortage? Tell me?"

"Thirteenth Master, Zhejiang Dao Censor is vacant. I want to make up for this, but the Fourth Master does not allow me to be self-dedicated." Nian Xi replied.

"Zhejiang Road Supervision Censor?" The Thirteenth Prince couldn't help frowning when he heard this.

Although Jiangsu and Zhejiang are rich places, they are also famous nests of corrupt officials. The officials who go to Jiangsu and Zhejiang have good endings, but Zhejiang Dao Supervisors are not that easy to do.

Those who can achieve the real shortcomings of Jiangnan are mostly close ministers of the emperor, or they are from a lord family. Even if the censor impeached and sued these people, the next thing they have to face is various questions.

Therefore, few Zhejiang Road Supervisors can be a full-time censor.

"Why do you think of taking this labour? It's thankless and you can't stand it." The Thirteenth Prince still shook his head, his face full of disagreement.

Nian Xi lowered his voice and said, "Thirteenth Master, can you let the worms go rampant? The court always needs to rectify the situation in Jiangnan. Now that the uncle is greedy and his father's reputation has been damaged. I will be a supervisor and make some political achievements. Even if I cannot shine my family, I can still do my best for the court."

When the Thirteenth Prince heard this, he felt aroused in his heart, thinking of the fourth Prince's heart when he was thinking about the bank treasury of the Ministry of Revenue and the officialdom of Jiangnan.

"The Fourth Master loves my servants, and I know that I just want to do my best for the Fourth Master. The Fourth Master is not in enough staff. Although I don't have enough people to use it, I have no plans, but I can still watch and listen." Nian Xi raised his head and said.

He said it bluntly, the Thirteenth Prince couldn't say anything. He knocked on the table with his fingers and said, "You know the fourth master's temper. I will only tell you whether he can succeed. As for whether he can succeed, it's not the only one who can decide..."

After hearing this, Nian Xi stood up and thanked him...

When the housekeeper sent Nian Xi out, the Thirteenth Prince immediately stood up and looked at the screen.

A person turned out behind the screen, and the fourth prince with contemplative faces.

"Fourth Brother, why did he think of coming to me?" The Thirteenth Prince was a little puzzled: "Nian Xi is not the first one. There was someone who asked me to come to me two days ago. I was thinking about how to push it so that I won't make the Fourth Brother upset."

"I have to arrange a few people recently, but I can't come forward. Dai Jin's intention is pushed to the Thirteenth brother, so that it won't be eye-catching outside." The fourth prince said: "I wanted to come here a few days ago and talk to you about this. I caught up with the floods in Huguang and allocated silver and grain. I have been busy for a few days and I have to come here today."

Seeing that it was arranged by the Fourth Prince, the Thirteenth Prince nodded and said, "So that's it, my brother knows it."

Although his face was calm, he became more and more surprised. His hand holding the teacup shook and almost threw the cup. Now the fourth brother arranged for people to get familiar with the officialdom of Jiangnan. What are his plans?

Is it the body of Emperor Ama... Thinking of this, the Thirteenth Prince only felt his temples rushing.

He hurriedly brought the teacup to his mouth, drank it for a few sips before calming down.

For a moment, he felt a little sympathetic to the Fourteenth Prince.

Although the court is known as the 300,000 army in the northwest, it is actually only a few hundred thousand. Among these 100,000, there are still several routes. Even if the 14th Prince has appointed the "General Fuyuan", he may not be able to capture all the 100,000 army in his hands.

Even if you hold it in your hands, what's the use?

Sichuan Governor Nian Gengyao is in charge of the rear, and it is not easy for the 14th Prince to bring his army back to Beijing.

Unless the Emperor Ama is not at stooping before the Northwest War is pacified, then the Fourteenth Prince has military merits and the hope of seizing the crown prince is increased. If the Emperor Ama is in poor health and the Northwest War has not yet been settled, the greater the "meritorship" of the Fourteenth Prince, the more embarrassing the situation in the future.

The fourth prince's face was dull, as if he was extremely tired. He did not see the thirteenth prince's disobedience. He rubbed his forehead and said, "The army has been invaded for two years and has been preparing for war for more than a year. This year, the battle has started. In June and July, several large troops have been dispatched to annihilate 200 enemies. They are also embarrassed to report the victory! The money of the Ministry of Revenue has been empty, and now all the military pay, money and food are dependent on the local area. Some people have impeached the Governor of Yunnan, Guizhou, Jiang Chenxi, and the Governor of Yunnan Gan Guobi for delaying military pay. Yunnan has had little rain since last year, and many places have been charged, and many places are still waiting for the court to release food. Where can we prepare for military pay?"

Speaking of this, the Fourth Prince had already felt a little resentful: "The court is empty, and officials do not want to serve the country. They all know how to be greedy for money. A magistrate can be thousands of taels in deficit, and the other magistrate asks for bribes, which is more than ten thousand taels! They should be killed!"

What this is about is the corruption case in Anhui officialdom that Nian Xiyao was involved in.

The Thirteenth Prince did not respond and remembered a rumor about Nian Gengyao.

Nian Gengyao went to Sichuan in the 48th year of Kangxi, and was in Sichuan first governor and then governor. It had been twelve years. During this period, he returned to Beijing to work twice or three times.

In normal years, even if people don’t come back, there will be constant gifts.

This is not unusual, and it is also a common example of governors from other places.

Although Nian Xiyao was greedy, Nian Gengyao was not the clean one. Otherwise, what would he do to be able to do and speculate everywhere back then?

Later, the Eighth Prince passed away, and Nian Gengyao also became loyal to the Fourth Prince.

As far as the Thirteenth Prince knows, the investments of the Fourth Prince’s Mansion are in addition to the Zhuangzi of the Prince’s Mansion, which is Nian Gengyao’s filial piety.

But now, the Fourth Prince Gengyao was a confidant back then and didn't care about this. He was the most protective of his shortcomings. Now, seeing Nian Gengyao's "loyalty" makes the money "filial piety" come true.

When the investigation begins in the future... the Thirteenth Prince's heart trembled, and he inexplicably felt a sense of awe for his brother who had always been closest to him...

With a quick rush along the way, Cao Yong finally returned to the capital on August 14th.

After entering the city gate, Cao Yong secretly breathed a sigh of relief. It was so strange that he wanted to escape from the capital many years ago. After staying in the capital for more than ten years, this place made people think about it again.

The autumn wind brings joy. Many streets in the capital have even lanterns hanging, and pedestrians on the street are mostly carrying dessert bags. There are also peddlers who are walking around the streets and shouting "moon cakes" in their mouths. In fact, they are just brown sugar cakes eaten by the people.

Two, three-month one, but it was bought by the people to make up for the festival.

The streets were bustling, and Cao Yong and his team could only stop their horses and move slowly.

When passing by Qianmen Daoxiang Village, Xiaoman looked at the queue at the end of the street and said, "I haven't eaten Daoxiang Village's buns for half a year. I really want to eat this bite. When I get home, I will definitely buy three or five kilograms to satisfy my cravings."

Cao Yi was beside him, looking at the big and small bags hanging on both sides of his mount, and joked: "Do you want to eat buns or you want to eat next to you? A small separation is better than a newlywed. This time, my sister-in-law must be careful and you may be swallowed up by you."

Xiaoman is older and has a thick skin. After hearing this joke, he hummed twice and said, "Second Master, don't know how to joke with the little ones. If you have the ability, the second master is back. Don't think about going to Qianmen Hutong. Be patient for three days before talking..."

Talked and laughed, and the group arrived at Cao's Mansion.

The butler Cao Yuan received the letter and hurriedly came out.

Because of the journey along the way, Cao Yong wrote a letter to his home when he left Guangzhou in June.

I arrived in Beijing a few days earlier than them when I walked to the inn.

Thinking of the thousands of miles from Guangzhou to the capital, everyone thought that Cao Yong would not be able to arrive in Beijing before winter, but he did not expect that he would arrive today.

"Please beg me for your goodbye." Cao Yuan saw Cao Yong and bowed to greet him.

Cao Yong helped him and asked repeatedly: "Is there anything wrong in the mansion? What about the East Mansion? Did the Second Master come back if he has a letter?"

"Don't worry, uncle, everything in the mansion is fine, and there is nothing wrong with the East Mansion. The second master came back a few days ago. I heard from the fifth master that they are all safe." Cao Yuan bowed and replied.

Cao Yong nodded and said, "These people who followed me are on vacation for one ten years. Except for the monthly period, each person will be rewarded with two new clothes, twenty taels of silver, and doubled the master and second master. A few days later, Cao Fang and Uncle Wei will come back, and will also double the reward according to this procedure."

Cao Yuan replied, Cao Yong turned around and said to Cao Jia. Cao Yi a few words, then turned around and headed towards the inner house.

At this moment, Chu Yu had already received the news and brought people to welcome him at the two doors.

Looking at his wife who had not seen for half a year, Cao Yong's chest was warm. He didn't care about the maid looking at her, and walked up to hold her hand and said, "Why are you waiting here? Is there wind today, so I have a headache?"

Chu Yu looked at her husband who was tanned and red because of the journey. He felt a little sad in his eyes. He held his hand and said, "Didn't he say he would only start from Guangzhou at the end of June? Why is it here for the time being? He is anxious to get on the road, so how can he stand it?"

"It's okay." Cao Yong smiled and asked his wife to rest assured. The couple went to Lanyuan together.

As soon as he entered the yard, he held Li and waited in the corridor.

Cao Yong put down his wife's hand and walked forward a few steps: "Mother, son is back."

Li held his son's arm, looked up and down, and his face felt distressed: "I've been there for half a year, and I've seen how thin I've looked like."

It is strange that when Cao Yong was still young in his early years, Li was still somewhat self-supporting in front of him. Although he loved him, he never drank his son like a child because of his eldest son.

Now that Cao Yong is older, Li knows his destiny, he regards his son as a child and is more and more concerned about him.
To be continued...