This night, Cao Hao felt a little uncomfortable.

Until the next morning, when he got up and changed his clothes, his face was still a little scornful.

Chu Yu had the heart to persuade him, but it was not good to mention this first, so he just made an ordinary appearance and served Cao Hao and changed his official uniform.

On the first day of February, it was the period of the Great Dynasty Meeting, and because of the presence of Tangquan, Cao Hao and his son did not have to get up early.

In the end, it is about the dignity of men, Cao Hao looked at the table full of gluttonous dishes, and also lost his appetite.

I only felt that the taste was like chewing wax, and after eating two bean paste buns indiscriminately, Cao Hao put down his chopsticks.

Seeing this, Chu Yu had already taken the tea cup from the maid's hand and sent it to Cao Hao.

Cao Hao took it, rinsed his mouth, glanced at Chu Yu, and said in a low voice: "These days, I am really tired, and I went to Tangquan Palace before, and I came back in the middle of the night." Yesterday, I got up before dawn, and my body was tired. ”

When Chu Yu heard this, his face showed a look of self-blame, and said: "It's all mine, I should have thought about boiling some tonic medicine and making up for my forehead." ”

Cao Hao was already uncomfortable in his heart, and when he heard the word "tonic", he became more and more uncomfortable, and hurriedly waved his hand and said: "If you are not sick or sick, what kind of tonic do you drink?" Don't toss, I'll be fine after two days of rest. ”

When Chu Yu heard this, he didn't say anything more.

In the past few days, Cao Hao took people to work directly in the warehouse on the side of Dongjiang Rice Lane. Cao Yin's Yamen of the Ministry of Rites is also over there. Therefore, Cao Hao went out of Wutong Garden, went to the Orchid Courtyard, and went out of the house with his father.

If it is changed to other yamen, the master will live in the yamen.

On the side of the Internal Affairs Office, it was in the palace, and Jiang Jian worked with Li Wei every day, followed Wei Hei, Zheng Hu and others, and followed Cao Hao to the palace.

The two of them, both of them are stout and sturdy, looking majestic and high-spirited, and they don't know that Cao Hao has changed to two long followers.

In addition to Jiang Jian, Cao Yin and Mr. Zhuang also found a money and grain master for Cao Hao. Yangzhou people, in their forties, are also famous. I didn't want to, but on the eve of the museum, I received a letter from home and went back to my hometown to mourn.

It should have been looked for again, but Cao Hao saw that Jiang Jian was also economical and interested in bidding, so he was not busy looking for others.

As for the criminal name, there are few ministers of the interior who directly intervene on the left and right, but they are not in a hurry for a moment. At this time, Zhao Tong begged Cao Hao, claiming that he wanted to learn from Jiang Jian.

He has always been interested in the "Great Qing Laws", and he is transparent about the laws and regulations after all.

Cao Hao had nothing to say, and asked someone to buy him a lot of relevant books. For these long-term followers who have followed him for many years, Cao Hao is also happy to see them promising.

One time later, when he arrived at Dongjiang Rice Lane, Cao Yin took a sedan chair to the Yamen of the Ministry of Rites, while Cao Hao rode a horse and took the others to the warehouse.

Wei Hei took Xiao Man and the other guards to follow, and Jiang Jian, Li Wei and Zhao Tong followed Cao Hao into the yamen.

Iduli had already arrived, with a booklet in his hand, and looked at it with a frown.

Seeing that Cao Hao had arrived, his face was as fresh as if he had found the backbone of the heart, and he walked over quickly: "My lord! ”

Cao Hao stepped forward, nodded, and met Yi Duli.

Yi Duli looked at the booklet in his hand, hesitated for a moment, and still gave the booklet to Cao Hao with both hands.

Cao Hao took it and saw that he was a businessman who had registered with the Ministry of Internal Affairs to participate in the bidding.

This bidding involves several items, in addition to business, there are also some small procurement bidding. According to the different bidding projects participated, a certain deposit must be paid in advance.

As of now, there are only seven merchants listed in this booklet. Looking at the amount of deposit paid above, they are all small auctions that they participate in, but no one cares about a few business routes.

Yi Duli wanted to put his future on Cao Hao, and he was a little uncertain at the moment, and he was inevitably worried.

Cao Hao looked at the booklet, but saw a familiar brand - Tongrentang Lejia Old Shop.

At this time, Tongrentang, among the many pharmacies in Beijing, was not yet a climate. Although it is somewhat famous in the Qianmen area, the medicine of the powerful and powerful people is mostly used in the medicine of the big pharmacy in the inner city.

Only Cao Hao, who didn't expect that the famous Tong Ren Tang would have it at this time, and he felt very cordial in his heart, and he also specially instructed his family to buy medicine from Tong Ren Tang.

Cao Hao's side also made a special trip to inquire about the history of Tongrentang. The founder of Tong Ren Tang is the father of Le Fengming, who was a small official of Tai Hospital.

Le Fengming is his third son, and he had no intention of inheriting the family business, but he was admitted to show his talent and fame, and wanted to study and become a scholar. As a result, he participated in three township examinations, all of which were named Sun Shan.

Le Fengming inherited his father's business and took over Tongrentang.

bought medicine for the Cao family in Tongrentang, and Le Fengming also took his son Leli to the Cao family to ask for peace in person.

Speaking of Le Fengming and Le Li, Cao Hao turned his head, glanced at Li Wei, and said, "Youju, this Le family father and son ......."

Before Li Wei entered Cao's Mansion, he stayed in the capital, often messing around at the front gate, and had some friendship with Leli.

Li Wei saw Cao Hao asking, stepped forward and said with a smile: "The adults forgot a few days ago, the villain once said that if you want to post an invitation, it is to give them home." The two uncles were busy, and the villain didn't tell them in detail. ”

Although Li Wei understated it, Cao Hao also knew that the father and son of the Le family dared to get involved in such a thing, and Li Wei's demagogy was specified.

In the yamen, Cao Hao didn't say much, but he also knew that Li Wei coaxed people in, but he was afraid of being cold, and he couldn't hold his feet on his side.

The venue has been prepared, and on the north side is a temporary wooden platform, with tables and chairs placed below, which are "VIP seats", and the rest are rows of wooden chairs.

On the chairs, there are number plates, which are the positions of the bidders.

Tomorrow, in addition to the officials of the Ministry of Internal Affairs who will come here to preside over the bidding, two hundred green battalions will also be seconded from the Yamen of the Infantry Army to shake the scene.

This is the inner field, and it is on the edge of the Yamen of the Six Ministries, who dares to come here to make trouble?

It's just a matter of momentum.

"My lord, what if it's just these seven families?" Yi Duli looked at the rows of wooden chairs, the numbers all posted a hundred miles away.

Tomorrow is the first bidding for the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and it is also the first thing Cao Hao did after taking office, if there are really only seven bidders in this huge venue, even if they successfully photograph several items they are concerned about, there is not much silver.

It took more than two months of hard work, and if it was like this, it would be a big joke.

Cao Hao, the head of the Internal Affairs Office, even if he can't be convicted of any crimes, he is afraid that it will be difficult to convince the public in the future.

Cao Hao looked at those families, and the Zheng family and Cui Fei from Prince Jian's mansion over there in the Thirteenth Elder Brother's Mansion were not registered. According to the tone revealed before, they did not mean to give up the bidding.

Come to think of it, either pay the deposit today or tomorrow morning.

Cao Hao handed the booklet back to Yi Duli and said, "My lord, please be calm for a while, there is still a day and a half of work, maybe everyone is waiting and watching." ”

Seeing that Cao Hao was calm and relaxed, Yi Du immediately put his mind at ease, and responded with a smile: "Even if the adults say so, then the lower officials have nothing to worry about." Although there are not many merchants, the adults on the side of the six departments can't sit still. Several adults have already sent their entourage to ask if they might want to come here.

Cao Hao's side, but he knows the meaning of the sound.

This so-called bidding is very tight, open, fair and fair.

However, the Manchu Dynasty, which was ruled by Kangxi, was the peak of feudal centralization in successive dynasties.

The Eight Banners are powerful, needless to say; Together with the children of the Eight Banners, they are also a privileged class.

This bidding, on the surface, centralized management, reduces the intermediate links of various procurement, as if it can save some silver. In fact, it is the more and more centralized power, so that the people above find a way to make money.

It's really both famous and profitable.

Cao Hao, this time, because he was a new official, and Brother Jiu deliberately pulled back, it reduced a lot of excitement.

Rao is like this, and the New Year's gifts received by Cao Hao this year are also several times in previous years.

This made him have to praise the wealth of the businessman.

I heard that many bureaucrats who have made a fortune have become fat only by seeking a way to swallow up such wealthy businessmen and wealthy households.

That's why. As a result, many businessmen have joined wealthy families and sought refuge.

It is said that the presiding officer of the bidding is Yiduli.

He went to worry, took the manuscript that had already been written, and the rest was a little nervous.

Seeing this, Cao Hao smiled and persuaded: "My lord, just preside over the wine order, just need to be louder." ”

Yi Duli looked at the high platform, raised his eyebrows, and said, "Yes, nervous, even if there are red tops sitting underneath, what about the yellow belts?" Just be the court. Not to mention, there is a group of rich people down there. ”

While the two were talking, the sixteenth elder brother arrived.

Looking at the registration booklet, he also frowned.

The sixteenth elder brother took Cao Hao to a secluded place to sit, muttered for a while, and said, "It can't go on like this, otherwise I will send someone to a few palaces to talk to see if they can bring some of their servants over." Even if you don't shoot anything, it's good to fill a scene. You are a young man, and you are making such a big noise when you come up, and it is not one or two waiting to catch your pigtails. ”

Cao Hao shook his head and said, "Sixteenth Master, you don't have to be like this. I haven't hidden it from you, it's just that I want to fill the inner treasury in a short time. It's money, but it's not for myself. As long as we do what we should do, even if it is unsuccessful, it has nothing to do with us; Even if someone is impeached, the emperor will know my difficulties. ”

"If it really comes to that point, I'm afraid that your position as the chief manager will not be able to sit steadily." The sixteenth elder brother is still unable to hide his worries.

Cao Hao said: "Whether it can be stable or not depends on the emperor." As long as the emperor asks me to be, I will be sure; The emperor doesn't want me to be it, what's the point of me falling in love with this position? Others, just two more shouts, can't be the master. ”

The sixteenth elder brother looked at Cao Hao, was silent for a while, and said, "If you know this, you should know the severity." Don't talk about others, Huang Ama can't tolerate your mistakes. Speaking of this, he had already lowered the volume: "The more important the person, the more picky Huang Ama is, if you must not take it lightly, remember, remember ......"

* Jiubeizi House, living room.

The eighth elder brother sat in the hall, holding a bowl of tea, looking at the calligraphy and paintings hanging opposite in a daze.

The ninth elder brother hurriedly walked in, saw the eighth elder brother in the seat, and said with a smile: "Oh, starling, what a rare guest, Pingsu Yang Mo you came, you didn't come, how do you think of coming to see my brother early in the morning?" ”

Seeing that the buckle on his placket was still untied, and there were still water stains on his beard, the eighth elder brother asked, "It's too late, and the ninth brother has just gotten up?" ”

The ninth elder brother sat down under the eighth elder brother, and said with a smile: "The left and right holy drivers are not in the palace, and don't get up early, so they will snooze for a while." ”

Seeing that his eyes were blue, the eighth elder brother couldn't help but shake his head when he thought of him walking lightly, and said, "You are not too young, and you should also cherish your body." ”

Brother Jiu smiled "hehe" and said, "What is the important thing that makes the starling come to the door in person?" Starling talk about it, my brother is curious. ”

When the eighth elder brother heard this, he restrained his makeup and said, "Ninth brother, I advised you not to get involved in the affairs of the Internal Affairs Office last time, why didn't you listen to it?" ”

"Hehe, where is this, my younger brother naturally listened to the words of the starling, who is full of food and support, mixed with this." The ninth elder brother denied it with a smile, but his eyes did not dare to look at the eighth elder brother.

"There are only seven registered merchants in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and there are no hands and feet of the ninth brother here?" Eighth Elder Brother frowned and said, "Ninth brother, this is not the time to be angry, you should focus on the overall situation." ”

"Seven?" Brother Jiu changed color, picked the corners of his mouth and said, "I want to see, that bastard is so fat and bold that he dares to apply eye medicine to me!" ”

Seeing that he was still entangled in this, the eighth elder brother shook his head and said, "The ninth brother is confused!" Are you still angry that the emperor Ama didn't circle his brother? Who is in charge of the Ministry of Internal Affairs now, it is Xiao 16 and Xiao 17. Cao Hao's chief manager was not recommended, not promoted, but appointed by Huang Amma. Even if Cao Hao makes a fuss again, it is Huang Ama standing behind! Where are you doing it against Cao Hao, you are fighting with Emperor Amma! On the side of the Emperor, he appointed that the sin should be imputed on my head. "In the end, it's already a bit desolate.

Brother Jiu clenched his fists and said in a muffled voice: "What are you doing with Starling?" Even if Huang Ama blames him, he should blame his younger brother. I'm really not angry, let Cao Hao's little minion Yang Zi be rampantly proud. I don't believe it, if this Laoshizi procurement ends in child's play, Cao Hao, the head of the Internal Affairs Office, can still do it properly! ”

The eighth elder brother waved his hand and said, "It seems that the ninth brother really can't tolerate Cao Hao, but you forgot a word." If heaven wants to make it die, it must first make it mad. If the ninth brother really wants to deal with Cao Hao, it would be good to make him proud. He is not very old, but he is respected by Huang Ama, in addition to the Cao family's involvement, but also because he is usually steady. ”

Brother Jiu slapped the table vigorously, and his face was very dry: "It's just like that, it's really unbearable." It's all here in the capital, who can still be confused? Who doesn't know that the Ministry of Internal Affairs is the power of starlings. Cao Hao made a fuss, isn't it a slap in the face of the starling? ”

When the eighth elder brother heard this, his heart was cold, his eyes looked to the north, and his eyes showed a look of pain...... * Outside Qianmen Street, Xuzhou Hall.

A few businessmen were already standing restless in the hall of the guild hall.

After a while, I saw a small guy rushing in, panting and reporting to a person: "Master, someone has come out of Yangzhou Hall......

The man and several other businessmen glanced at each other, and their faces were a little moved.

After a while, someone came back again, "Someone from the Taiyuan Hall went to the inner city."

"Minnan Hall", "Guangzhou Hall", "Luzhong Hall", one by one, the audio was delivered.

There were already people in the hall who couldn't wait, and waved their hands: "Let's go, let's go, don't get up early in the morning, catch up for a late ......."

(To be continued)