On March 18, Emperor Kangxi Jiazi lived long.

In the east of Taihe Gate, there are "five chariots", namely jade chariots, big chariots, large chariots, small chariots, and incense chariots.

The jade chariot is in the middle, a white elephant pulls, the green satin hangs three layers, the big often twelve, the embroidery is said to be five stars of the moon, the embroidery is twenty-eight nights, the golden cloud dragon feather text is embroidered intermittently, and the drooping colorful tassels are drooping. Surrounded by bead curtains and golden colors, there is a cloud dragon throne laid with a tapestry.

The east side is a big chariot, also driving like one, three layers of yellow satin hanging, two out of ten flags, each embroidered with a golden dragon. Cover the pavilion in the gold bucket arch, bear the jewel cover, Huang Qi is impersonated, the name is called the yellow house. In the yellow house is a dragon chair placed under the yellow silk curtain, covered with a red woven gold mattress.

The west side of the big chariot, all over the body is mostly red eye-catching makeup. Ten jujube red horses with the same coat color are driving, serving four horses, six horses, setting up a ring and a bell, and a round cover is square. There are three layers of red satin drape, and there are two big red ten, and each embroidered with gold and phoenix. Under the red section of the tie, there is a pavilion surrounded by vermilion, and the pavilion is a soft seat covered with a plain blanket.

The second in the east is a small pony, and it is black makeup. Six yellow horses drive, serve two horses, four horses, set up rings and bells, round cover square. There are three layers of black satin drape, and there are two pieces of big ten, each embroidered with divine martial arts. The black satin tie is the pavilion, and inside the pavilion is a golden dragon chair covered with a big red woven gold mattress.

The second is a fragrant step, and the whole body is mostly white makeup. Four white horses drive, one horse, three horses, also set up a ring and a bell, round cover square. There are three layers of white satin drape, and there are two big white tens, each embroidered with a golden tiger. Under the white satin tie, there is a pavilion carved with Shen Xiang color and gold cloud plates, and the pavilion is also a golden dragon chair with a red woven gold mattress.

At this time, it was just the beginning of the day, the sky was slightly bright, the morning sun had not risen, but inside and outside the Forbidden City was already singing with ceremonies and music.

Kangxi sat on the imperial chariot carried by sixteen people, and led the kings, Baylor, Beizi, Gong, Ministers, scholars, Dutong, Shangshu, guards, etc., to salute the palace of the Queen Mother.

After the ceremony, Kangxi was in the Taihe Palace.

On the Taihe Palace, the kings Baylor, civil and military officials and Zhishi gave the officials of the restoration to welcome the holy car and celebrate the ceremony.

In the Taihe Palace, the roll call by the officials of the Ministry of Rites is nothing more than a certain lord or a certain position to congratulate a certain person. After that, the official who was called forward and bowed down.

Kangxi nodded sometimes, and sometimes comforted him.

Many old ministers, kneeling in front of the emperor, were all in tears, choked and speechless.

Cao Hao stood in a mid-front position on the right side of the hall, looking at the majestic Emperor Kangxi on the dragon chair, remembering what he said yesterday. Hey, speaking of loneliness and helplessness, it is also a portrayal of the emperor.

In the blink of an eye, most of the hour passed, and the officials of the Ministry of Rites were still pulling their throats to roll call. Cao Hao thought about it in his heart, there are hundreds of princes and officials in the palace, there are not thousands of people, but there are also eight hundred, if this is called one by one, how much effort will it take? It is estimated that after this super lord and the first and second grade masters are finished, it is time to form a batch.

Sure enough, in the clan, Baylor and below all bowed in rows. Among the hundred officials, except for the lord of Chaopin, the scholars, the ministers, the scholars, the governors, and the capitalists, the others also bowed in rows.

Despite this, the pilgrimage was not completed until early noon (11 a.m.). Kangxi took Luan to the noon gate again, and accepted the soldiers of the Eight Banners and the elderly people from all provinces of Zhili to congratulate him on his long life.

When Kangxi returned to the Qianqing Palace, the ministers, guards, scholars, Hanlin Academy, Ministry of Rites, Duchayuan, Taifu Temple, Zhan Shifu and other yamen officials saluted.

Kangxi accepted everyone's bowing, and the longevity ceremony came to an end.

Cao Hao stood in the crowd, already sweating, and his legs were already weak. However, now is not the time for the courtiers to disperse. When Kangxi finishes the imperial meal, he will also serve the Queen Mother in the Spring Garden. The princes and beylors, the Manchu and Han civil and military officials, and the elderly scholars of the provinces still kneel at the chanting places.

In the past few years, there has been no feast on the Halloween Festival; The same is true of today. Now the officials of the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Internal Affairs are busy with the Qiansu banquet a few days later.

It was yesterday that Kangxi issued an edict after seeing the elderly people from various provinces who came to congratulate him on his birthday, which means that the old people in the world are crawling from thousands of miles away, how can they return empty, and plan to give them a feast and send them back. Investigate the Eight Banners of Manchuria, Mongolia, Han Army, Han Chinese, except for domestic slaves, and the elderly who are over 65 years old and above the university scholars. Then check the Eight Banners Manchuria, Mongolia, Han Army, and even under the leadership of Bao Yizuo, regardless of officials and idle people, etc., old women over 70 years old, after the old man gives a banquet, and then send it to the Empress Dowager's palace to give a banquet.

Because Kangxi said that he would choose one of the banquets on the twenty-two and three days of this month, the time was urgent, and all the officials went around it.

In the chanting office, Cao Hao supported his father, saw that his head was sweating, he was a little worried, and asked in a low voice: "Father, do you want to go back and find a place to rest?" ”

Cao Yin wiped his forehead, looked around, everyone was standing, fully dressed, waiting for the holy driver, and said: "No, for the father, don't get in the way, don't read it!" ”

It just so happened that Li Xu was beside him, and when he heard the two of them talking, he was a little envious. No matter how Cao Hao acts, he can really be called a "filial piety".

However, thinking of the upcoming Qiansu banquet, Li Xu said to Cao Yin with regret: "Dongting, it seems that we are still young and can't catch up with this feast." With the descendants of the clan, in the eyes of the old and former deacon, this is how decent it is. If we want to participate, we have to wait for the master's 70th birthday! ”

Cao Yin touched his beard and said with a smile: "Long live Lord Hongfu Qitian, as long as we people can survive until that day, we will always catch up." ”

At this time, the sound of ritual music was already heard, and Kangxi's imperial chariot was already approaching. Everyone bowed their heads and knelt to see off the holy car. When the holy car was far away, everyone got up, and they all looked relieved.

Li Xu wanted to pull Cao Yin to eat and drink, Cao Yin waved his hand and said, "Big brother, it's not going to be today, get up when you're ugly, you have to go back and take a breath first!" ”

Li Xu saw that Cao Yin's body was thin, and frowned slightly: "You have been idle for the past two years, how do you adjust your body to be like this?" Tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, I will hand over the sign and go south, or you will set off again when you are recuperating in Beijing, so as to save the fatigue of the journey. ”

Cao Yin shook his head and said, "That's not all! The younger brother also wants to hand over the sign after the announcement, and if there is no accident, he will return to the south before the twenty-fifth day. If the eldest brother does not stay in the capital, we can go together. ”

Li Xu smiled: "If that's the case, it's with my heart." Save the boat from being stuffy and panic, just to have a few plates with Dongting. ”

As he spoke, the elders of the two families had already led the horses over. Li Xu hugged Cao Yin's fist, and smiled at Cao Hao: "I heard that Fu Ruo's errand was handled very properly, and I want to stay in Beijing this time." In the future, your cousin will have to bother you to take care of one or two. ”

It's really not good, Cao Hao was secretly funny in his heart, he didn't let those who watched the excitement catch the handle, and his errand became "extremely proper".

On the face, he still replied respectfully: "Uncle is polite, whether you can be in Beijing or not, you still have to listen to the will of Banzai, maybe there are other appropriate people to take over." ”

Li Xu had already turned over and got on the horse, listened to Cao Hao's words, and said with a smile: "You know how not to be ostentatious, you are a smart child, and you will definitely have a great future in the future, and your uncle is waiting to borrow your light!" ”

Cao Hao had to be modest and sent Li Xu away. Cao Yin's side is also riding a horse today, and he is not riding a car. Because there were many ministers and old ministers this time, he was not yet sixty, so he made a car a little big, so he had to ride a horse.

Cao Hao helped Cao Yin onto the horse, and he also called Xiaoman to lead the horse over and get on the horse to accompany him.

When Cao Yin saw it, he frowned and asked, "Don't you go to the Yamen of Taifu Temple?" ”

Cao Hao took out his pocket watch and looked at it, it was already Shen Chu (three o'clock in the afternoon), so he replied with a smile: "Father, it's all down, even the yamen is about to close, so my son won't toss!" ”

The father and son walked side by side, Cao Yin thought about it for a while, turned his head and asked, "Hao'er, didn't you say that you missed Beijing a little before entering Beijing, why aren't you happy now?" ”

Cao Hao said: "My son has been out for a year, and he has encountered a lot of things, even if he understands, whether it is in the capital or outside, there is no difference." Speaking of this, he said with a wistful expression: "Father, it's you, don't you want to think of a way to go back to Beijing?" Although Jiangnan is good, our family has been in business for 50 years, and we haven't stayed there anymore! ”

Cao Yin smiled bitterly when he heard this, lowered his voice and said: "Long live the lord is old, and he has a better face than before, and he has designated our Cao family to be 'preferential' to the end." Besides, Jiangnan is rich, and half of the world's taxes are taken from Jiangnan. After all, his father is his accustomed minister, and he still has some trust; If other officials go down, he may not be able to rest assured. What your uncle did a few years ago broke the heart of Banzai Ye, but you see, it's not still used now. ”

Cao Hao was also speechless, Cao Yin was telling the truth. The reason why Kangxi keeps the old ministers and does not use newcomers is to guard against his sons. I am afraid that there is another master behind the new courtier, and I am not satisfied with him, the emperor's master.

At the mention of Li Xu, Cao Hao remembered something and said to Cao Yin: "Father, my son heard that my uncle has been in Beijing recently, and he has been in and out of the mansions of powerful people frequently, this is ...... Isn't this time to be persuaded? ”

Every time he gets along with Li Xu's father and son, Cao Hao can detect the other party's intention to probe. To be honest, it's not that he's cold-blooded, but he really doesn't have any affection for this uncle and cousin. The reason why I was worried about their father and son was just because I was afraid that they would have something wrong and affect the Cao family.

Cao Yin pondered for a while, sighed, and said, "Didn't you say that you want to set up a family affair for your second cousin before going south?" Perhaps, for this sake! ”

That being said, he himself doesn't believe it, but it's not easy to say what Li Xu is right or wrong in front of his son.

Li Ding wants to marry? Cao Hao remembered that he heard Chu Yu mention yesterday that Dong E Jinghui came to visit with his grandmother. When Li Ding's family affair is completed, I don't know how the young lady of Dong E's family should deal with herself.

Back in the house, Cao Hao and Chu Yu mentioned that Li Ding wanted to marry. Although Chu Yu was closer to Dong Ejinghui, because the Li family was Cao Hao's parent, it was difficult to say anything, so he could only sigh.

*After dinner, Hongshu came with his two younger brothers to deliver invitations to Cao Yin's wife, his sister and brother-in-law. King Chunjun and Fu Jin Ming said that they would invite their in-laws, daughters, and sons-in-law to the palace.

welcomed a few little brothers to the living room, and Cao Yin's father and son came out to meet the guests. Cao Yin came out to entertain a few words, and when he saw that a few little brothers were also restrained, he left Cao Hao here and left first.

After Cao Yin left, several elder brothers had smiles on their faces, not sitting upright like Fang Cai.

Seeing that Hongzhuo and Hongxin were both close to each other, and their beautiful appearances, Cao Hao asked, "What's the joy of this?" Let's hear about it. ”

Hongzhuo smiled and scratched his head, but did not answer, Hongxin clapped his hands and said: "Brother-in-law, the second brother and I were selected by the Zongren Mansion, and we will go to the birthday banquet of Huang Mafa in a few days!" ”

"Oh, that's a good thing, it's decent to be able to participate in such a grand event!" Cao Hao said.

Hongxin nodded very proudly and said, "No, Hongxi of the third uncle's family was not selected, so he didn't cry his nose, and when he saw Hongshi of the fourth uncle's family, he was so happy that he almost didn't roll up his sleeves." ”

Hongzhuo pursed his lips disapprovingly and said, "The children don't understand anything, so how happy they are!" It's just pouring wine for a bunch of old men, just be so happy? ”

Hongxin glanced at his brother and muttered, "Why are you unhappy, you can choose a total of fifty, and not everyone can go." ”

Hongzhuo is not happy about the banquet of Qiansuo, then there must be other good things. Cao Hao glanced at Hongshu with a little doubt, and saw Hongshu nodded, and said with a smile: "Fujin is looking for someone, Ming'er is a good son, and he wants to do a happy event for his second brother." ”

Cao Hao smiled and said to Hongzhuo: "That's really congratulations to the second brother, if you don't think my sister and brother-in-law are making trouble, then we have to ask for a cup of happy wine to drink." ”

Hongzhuo was a little embarrassed, blushed and laughed a few times, and said, "Of course, even if you don't invite others, my sister and brother-in-law will be there!" It's just that let's say it first, this congratulatory gift can't be missing, even if it can't compare to my brother and sister-in-law years ago, it can't be too bad. Otherwise, I don't! ”

Cao Hao nodded and said, "Well, well, it's saved, I'll talk to your sister in a while, and designate a heavy gift for the second brother and younger siblings!" ”

(To be continued)