Cao Hao was a little stunned: "Thirteenth Master...... Where does this begin? ”

Seeing that he didn't know what he looked like, the thirteenth elder brother snorted coldly twice and said, "If the master didn't offend you, why did your tiger bone paste be sent everywhere, that is, the master?" ”

This is a "crime of wanting to add", the tiger bone paste, Cao Hao sent a total of two brothers, the seventh elder brother and the sixteenth elder brother.

Seeing the thirteenth elder brother's bluff, Cao Hao first felt funny, and then suddenly woke up.

The tiger bone paste at the seventh elder brother was sent by Chu Yu to the housekeeper, and it would be nothing if outsiders knew; The sixteenth elder brother was sent by Cao Hao after saying a private word.

There are many rheumatism in the north, and the powerful are in families, and tiger bone paste is also common. If the thirteenth elder brother did not have accurate information, he would not be sure that the tiger bone paste at the sixteenth elder brother was sent by himself.

The sixteenth elder brother is just a powerless prince without power, why is he still so concerned? Isn't it because of the fifteenth elder brother that he is suspicious?

Cao Hao's heart turned a few corners, and his face showed a look of contempt, and said: "It's the four boxes of good plasters that I got a few days ago, and I originally wanted to honor the thirteenth master...... It's just that the Thirteenth Master has a different identity now......"

With the transparency of the thirteenth elder brother, it is not difficult to guess Cao Hao's thoughts. At this time, many justifications are not as good as telling the truth.

Sure enough, the thirteenth elder brother saw that he was sincere, his face looked better, and he said with a little blame: "You, you, you think too much, and you are not afraid of white hair." Even if the lord is knighted, he is not the lord? Just let you avoid him? If you are just a courtier, you can still be considerate and considerate of you; As a Heshuo forehead, the nephew and son-in-law of the master, can this relationship be broken? ”

Although there was reproach in his tone, he was not really angry with Cao Hao in his heart, but felt a lot because of his "retreat".

From the fourteenth day, he was named the prince and appointed as one of the four prime ministers, and it has only been a short five days, and the thirteenth elder brother's mansion has gone from being crowded in the past to being busy today.

Because the thirteenth elder brother is busy with errands, most of the male customers who come to the door are here to give gifts, and most of them are taken care of by the housekeeper; This female guest, some of them are still clan elders, and the Thirteen Fujin can only accompany them to socialize, day long, and they are overwhelmed.

Seeing this, the thirteenth elder brother felt sorry for his wife and wanted to close the door. Thirteen Fujin is a woman, thinking more, afraid that because of herself, her husband's reputation will be damaged, and she is put on an "arrogant" hat, dissuading her husband and trying his best to support it.

The thirteenth elder brother has been silent for many years, and he has tasted the heat and coldness of the world and the warmth of people, and he mostly scoffs at these "icing on the cake" people.

The more such people compare, the more valuable it is that the people who "sent charcoal in the snow" back then.

Father-in-law's family, brother-in-law's family, Cao family...... Their help to the Thirteenth Elder Brother's Mansion over the years, the Thirteenth Elder Brother remembered it in his heart.

At the beginning of his ascension, although he was careful, he did not want to cut off his contact with the Cao family for this reason. In that case, wouldn't he be ungrateful?

Listening to the thirteenth elder brother's blame, Cao Hao could only listen with a little apprehension.

He remembered that the thirteenth elder brother died of illness in his prime, and couldn't help but restrain the embarrassment on his face, and said with a straight face: "Thirteenth master, there is a sentence that the minister said, Xu is overstepping, but he doesn't vomit unpleasantly." ”

When the thirteenth elder brother heard this, he was a little surprised.

He knew that Cao Hao's surname was extremely cautious, and everything was done according to the rules, and there were few things that did not conform to the rules.

"If you have something to say, what is polite?" Thirteen Elder Brother Road.

Cao Hao pondered and said, "Thirteenth Master, although you are now in your prime, you have been strained too much in your early years, and your body has only just recovered in the past few years. Now that it is a national funeral and a state affair, you should also take care of your body...... If it becomes a disease after hard work, it will make the emperor worried, but it will live up to the emperor's remarks......"

When the thirteenth elder brother heard this, he was quite moved.

Such a simple concern, in addition to the Thirteen Fujin, there is only Cao Hao.

He sighed and said, "Everyone outside says that the master is a 'late bloomer', and the master will definitely take good care of himself and be a few more years of errand for the emperor." Speaking of this, he paused, looked at Cao Hao and said, "You don't have to avoid it for fear of provoking suspicion to your master." The emperor is a affectionate person, and he knows the friendship between our two families over the years, and he has never blamed you and me for this. ”

Cao Hao had no intention of debating with the Thirteenth Elder Brother, so he could only be silent.

The fourth elder brother is true of affection, but the emperor is the emperor, the starting point is different from ordinary people, and there are many taboo things. Today, when grace is heavy, nothing is wrong; When it comes to sin, right and wrong have become wrong.

The thirteenth elder brother saw that Cao Hao didn't speak, but when he listened to his words, his heart was much more relaxed.

At this time, Chu Yu had already placed a vegetarian seat and sent it over.

The thirteenth elder brother was busy all afternoon, but he was really hungry, so he ate a few dishes of roasted vegetables and two bowls of rice before putting down his chopsticks.

Looking at the clock, the hour was not early, and the thirteenth elder brother said: "Don't hide it, hurry up and take out your good medicine for the master." These days, I really have some sour bones. Don't just take a box, you have to be filial to the emperor. ”

Cao Hao listened to it and knew the kindness of the thirteenth elder brother.

Since the fourth elder brother gave things to show his affection, the Cao family had to return to him in addition to being obedient, so that the new emperor could feel comfortable.

Cao Hao sent a message to Wutong Garden, and when it was less, a mother-in-law sent two boxes of tiger bone paste. Cao Hao took it, opened it and looked at it.

One of the boxes has been used once, but at this moment, Chu Yu has been leveled, but he can't see anything.

The thirteenth elder brother took it with a smile and said, "Don't be reluctant, I promise you, this gift will not be given in vain." When the time comes, I will congratulate you. ”

Seeing that he was sure of what he said, Cao Hao's heart moved, and he said, "Thirteenth Master, is Lord Feitian going to be promoted?" ”

The head of the Han Dynasty is still in the field, whether it is political achievements or honest people, they are the best among Han officials. The fourth elder brother is disgusted with corrupt officials, so he naturally treats the Qing officials differently, especially this Tian Congdian has been in charge of the household department for a few years, and the relationship with the fourth elder brother is very harmonious.

Tian Congdian's ascension is not surprising.

Although Cao Hao is in the full flag, as a Han person, it is nothing to fill the Han shortage.

What can make the thirteenth elder brother congratulate, apart from promotion?

The thirteenth elder brother nodded and said, "But I heard the emperor mention that he wanted Tian Congdian to be in charge of the Ministry of Officials, and now the six departments of the Jingtang are not used a lot in old age." With your ability, coupled with the emperor's weight on you, it is not uncommon to be promoted to the next level. ”

Cao Hao listened, but only cold sweat broke out on his back, and he was not the slightest bit happy.

After the fourth elder brother ascended the throne, he was to check the deficit, how could this household secretary be easy to do? If you are not careful, you will become the scapegoat of the emperor.

With a look of surprise on his face, he bowed down and said, "Please also ask the Thirteenth Master to help!" ”

Seeing him like this, the thirteenth elder brother smiled on his face.

He frowned slowly, stared at Cao Hao, and said in silence for a long time: "How do you say this?" ”

Cao Hao would not be stupid to tell the truth, and told the thirteenth elder brother that the household was a mess, and he was unwilling to take it if he was killed.

He said with a bit of sincerity: "Thirteenth master, the minister was born in the thirty-third year of Kangxi, and the next year is only the year of establishment." Although he has been out of office for more than ten years, most of them are Enmeng, and how many of them are real appointments? Among the six departments, with the age and resume of the minister, Ren Shilang is already eye-catching. Fortunately, it is a deputy hall, and there is a Shangshu lord sitting on it, and there has been no mistake in the past two years, how dare you not measure yourself and peep into the position of the main hall? It is unbearable to drive, and the future is small; It is great to affect the people's livelihood and live up to the emperor's grace. If that time comes, won't the minister deserve death? ”

Listening to Cao Hao's analysis clearly, the thirteenth elder brother hesitated a little and said: "You have always acted cautiously, even if you don't make any political achievements at that time, you should not make too many ......mistakes."

"Thirteenth master, the household department is the important weapon of the country, and it is related to the lifeblood of the court. At the beginning of the emperor's accession to the throne, he was elected as a capable minister to take charge of the household department in order to achieve good results. Cao Hao said earnestly: "Don't talk about others, just say that Uncle Zhang is the only capable minister." ”

The thirteenth elder brother shook his head and said, "Uncle Zhang, listen to the emperor's wishes, and intend to ask Uncle Zhang to take over the Ministry of Rites." ”

"The former governor of Caoyun, Lord Shi, is also known for his honesty and good governance." Cao Hao thought for a while and said.

It seems that the fourth elder brother is going to vigorously promote clean officials, so it is time to start investigating corrupt officials and rectifying the rule of officials.

Since Shi Shilun was injured in the assassination, he has resigned from the post of governor of Caoyun, and he has not yet recovered.

After listening to Cao Hao's words, he pondered for a moment and said, "I forgot about him, he is a good candidate......

Seeing this, Cao Hao breathed a sigh of relief.

The thirteenth elder brother glanced at him and said, "Honor and disgrace are not shocked, and state affairs are more important than fame, fortune and power, this is not as good as you...... In the past few days, the master has also been a little frivolous, and he should also learn from you in the future, do not act hard, and put national affairs first in everything. ”

For the praise of the thirteenth elder brother, Cao Hao was a little embarrassed.

Seeing off the thirteenth elder brother, Cao Hao immediately went to the Lan Courtyard.

On a whim, the fourth elder brother gave Kangxi the old things he had used, I am afraid that the Li family will see things and think about people, and try to add sentimentality.

Fortunately, Chu Yu was talking here, and Li's expression was as usual, and there was no sadness.

"The royal gifts are precious, if they are left outside to knock and touch, it will be our sin, let the daughter-in-law put it away, right?" Referring to the matter of the thirteenth elder brother's passing through the house, Li said to Cao Hao with a little inquiry.

Cao Hao nodded spontaneously and agreed with his mother's proposal.

Seeing that the atmosphere was a little heavy, Chu Yu said: "Master, today, my aunt and grandmother came back to the door, and they made a special trip to Xifu to sit for a long time, saying that they had something to ask for help." ”

"Oh, what's the matter?" Cao Hao was a little surprised.

Cao Ying's surname is a little cowardly, but she also has a bit of a strong surname in her bones.

She and Sun Jue live separately, but they are still the wife of the Sun family. Although I occasionally go back to my parents' house to visit my relatives, I rarely ask for help. It's not for the side, but for the sake of the children, for fear of falling into the tongue, making the Sun clan angry with the children.

"It was Sun Li who got the letter from the school, saying that he would open Enke next year. Sun Li wanted to end up, and the eldest aunt and grandmother wanted to ask the master to help Sun Li and supervise him. Chu Yu said.

Sun Li studied at the Jingshan Official School, where the children of the Three Banners of the Internal Affairs Office were included.

When Cao Hao heard this, he couldn't help frowning, and said, "Since you want to end up next year, why didn't you participate in this year's children's exam?" ”

Sun Li is four years older than Tianyou, and if he really has the confidence to participate in the township examination, he should not avoid the children's examination.

Although it is convenient to accept the prison as a reference, it is better for young people to be stable and not to take tricks.

Without waiting for Chu Yu to answer, Li Shi spoke: "I know this. Your second aunt has been chattering a few times, and my ears are calloused. In February, your nephew was going to take the county exam. No, his brother had chickenpox, and he was afraid that it would be flowers at first, but he was not at ease at home, but he was afraid that he would go out and dye the flowers to others, so he did not take the exam. As a result, the next two games were delayed. ”

"It's still a good upbringing, and it's a sensible child." Chu Yu followed and praised.

"Who said no, such an unobtrusive Lao Tzu on the stall can still grow like this, he is indeed a good child." Lee's Road.

Hearing the hidden truth, Cao Hao also nodded.

"It's not a big deal, after the new emperor's enthronement ceremony, just let Cao Yuan cook." Cao Hao said.

Next year, Enke, next year's Zhengke will be moved to the year after next, and the township examination for two consecutive years is also a great opportunity for readers.

God bless a few of them, they are still too young and their knowledge is limited, if they are a few years older, they can follow the end...... * The next time it is already November 19. There is only one day left before the enthronement ceremony of the twentieth day.

Get up early, after the thirteenth elder brother finished worshipping in front of the Zi Palace, he followed the third elder brother to the Queen Mother's Palace to say goodbye.

The Queen Mother said that she was sick as she had done a few days before.

The third elder brother lost the throne, and he was indignant in his heart, even if he was short of the prime minister, what was the use? From the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, or from the moment of the death of the thirteenth emperor's father, he and the fourth elder brother were separated from the monarch and ministers.

Seeing that the Queen Mother was so stubborn, the third elder brother couldn't wait to see the excitement, but with a little worry on his face, he said: "Ming said that it is the enthronement ceremony, and the emperor will take the princes and ministers to the Queen Mother's palace to see the ceremony." The queen mother is not hesitant, how can this be good? ”

The thirteenth elder brother saw him gloating, and he was annoyed, but the two were different, and it was not good to be suspicious before the new emperor ascended the throne, so he could only endure it.

After the third elder brother left, the thirteenth elder brother called Chen Fu, the chamberlain stationed in Yonghe Palace, and said, "Can the emperor come over today?" When did it come? ”

Chen Fu leaned over and said, "Back to the Thirteenth Master, the emperor has come over, and he came over at five drums (four o'clock in the morning)." ”

The thirteenth elder brother looked at the main hall of Yonghe Palace, sighed secretly, didn't ask any more questions, and directly turned back to Qianqing Palace to find the fourth elder brother.

In any case, I have to ask the Queen Mother to be honored tomorrow morning.

The fourth elder brother was deeply grieved, and he couldn't bear to live in the inner hall, and he relied on the east of the Qianqing Palace, and lived in the east of the Qianqing Palace since the national mourning.

When the thirteenth elder brother arrived, Long Keduo and Ma Qi were leading the officials of the Ministry of Rites to ask for the relevant details of the enthronement ceremony.

After a few mournings, the fourth elder brother's face could not hide his lack of color.

Listening to everyone's invitation to related matters, the fourth elder brother said a few words, but it was just to honor Emperor Daxing, not to go up from the front of Zi Palace or anything. The others are arranged by the Ministry of Rites according to the enthronement ceremony of the Daxing Emperor.

After saying this, he seemed to be extremely tired, waved his hand and told everyone to stand back, leaving only one of the thirteen elder brothers.

"E-Niang still hasn't seen you." He said in a flat tone.

The thirteenth elder brother nodded and said, "Fourth brother, you can go over and beg again." The Queen Mother was just depressed because of the death of Emperor Daxing. Xu is sincere when he sees the fourth brother, and his mood is good......"

The fourth elder brother showed a little sneer on his face and said, "Didn't I ask for it?" Don't say that these days say hello sooner or later, I went five times yesterday, what is the use? She felt uncomfortable, not because of the death of Emperor Amma, but because she thought that I had robbed her of her youngest son's throne. I can't, in order to make her happy, to give up the throne. ”

The thirteenth elder brother listened to his words with a cold heart, and his heart trembled, and said: "Mother and son are very happy, the queen mother will always figure it out." ”

The fourth elder brother looked at the thirteenth elder brother, and after a while, he said: "The thirteenth brother will go to the Queen Mother's Palace for me and tell her that if you don't want your young son to be safe, you can do it at will!" ”

When the thirteenth elder brother heard this, he was shocked: "Fourth brother, don't do this...... In this way, wouldn't it hurt the relationship between mother and son......"

The fourth elder brother smiled bitterly: "I don't deceive myself anymore, is the thirteenth brother still pretending to be confused?" Where is there affection to hurt......"

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(To be continued)