Chapter 6 Section five

The six ministers of the military aircraft in Rehe all took Sushun's will as a transfer, especially Jiao Youying, as long as they saw Sushun, they must pay attention to the complexion on his face. , and greatly admired by Sushun, I couldn't help being envious and jealous in my heart, so when I returned to the military plane, I couldn't get interested in writing the purpose and wrote it myself. The minister of military aircraft received the emperor's ruling in person, which is called "Chengzhi". In the early years of Qianlong, the Minister of Military Aircraft "written the decree", and then slowly transferred to Zhang Jing who delivered the military aircraft to write.However, important and confidential instructions are still sometimes carried out by the Minister of Military Aircraft.Jiao Youying was the foreman of the military aircraft Zhang Jing, and was promoted to the Minister of Military Aircraft. In order to repay, he often volunteered for these drafts instructing military strategies, but he kept silent on this day.

Du Han knew it well, so he didn't want to break it out, so he only suggested to Prince Yi: "Let Cao Zhuoru handle Zeng Guofan's notes!" The military plane Zhangjing set a rule of eight Manchu and Han people, divided into two shifts, each shift has a foreman, Manchurian dialect is called "Dalami", today's "Dalami" is Cao Yuying, the word Zhuoru, in terms of qualifications Above Jiao Youying, the "Dazi Military Aircraft", which was at the end of the military aircraft minister's shift, should have belonged to him in the first place. In fact, it was Cao Yuying who was protected at the beginning.That was last October.The emperor "toured" to Rehe and was unable to return to Beijing for a while. He regarded "walking in" as a formal court, and many routine government affairs were also moved to Rehe. Among Zhang Jing's foremen, select the senior ones with excellent performance.So Sushun discussed with Yi, King Zheng and other military ministers, and decided to protect Cao Yuying according to the rules.This was a fateful encounter, but Cao Yuying tried her best to confess herself, saying that her talents were shallow and it was difficult for her to take on the important task, so she resolutely resigned, and in this way, Jiao Youying was fulfilled.

Cao Yuying's resignation from the appointment of Minister of Military Aircraft can be said to be a surprising and strange event.Therefore, there are many speculations, some people say that he doesn't know how to praise, some people say that he is ashamed to be recommended by Sushun, these are all scratchy words, only those who really understand the court situation can know the reason: Cao Yuying is a person whom Prince Gong admires, He must not be promoted by Sushun to become a "Sudang". Therefore, when Prince Yi heard that Du Han mentioned Cao Yuying, he felt an unreasonable disgust in his heart, and frowned and asked, "Where is Guiqiao? Let Guiqiao write it!" Guiqiao is Jiao Youying's nickname.

The ministers of military affairs were all sitting up in the room. Jiao Youying naturally heard Prince Yi's words. He was not as ignorant as Cao Yuying. I have a headache, and I want to hide away. Since the prince ordered, I will write right away." Du Han sneered inwardly, but he didn't show it on the surface. Instead, he said cheerfully, "It's great to get Guiqiao's big pen! And it saves me trouble, so I don't need to say it again." During the conversation inside, Zhang Jing, the military plane on duty outside, could hear clearly, and knew in his stomach that Jiao Youying and Du Han were competing in secret.But no one said a word, everyone was writing quickly, and Zhang Jing of the military machine must have the ability to write a thousand words in one stroke, with a strong tone, and every detail, to be qualified to "state the purpose".Otherwise, you can only do some trivial chores of sending and receiving transcripts, and in the eyes of the Minister of Military Aircraft, you will be a dispensable "black Zhangjing".

In just a short while, the drafts of the decree were sent to the foreman one after another. Cao Yuying reviewed them at the speed of a few lines at a glance. The box is presented.The emperor sent them out whenever he saw them, and they were still corrected and proofread by Zhang Jing of the military plane. Some of them were handed over to the cabinet for copying, which was called "Mingfa Shangyu", and some were sent directly to the governors of various provinces or ministers of military command, called "Tingzhi", which was used for cover. The silver seal of the Military Aircraft Department approved the daily travel distance: whether it is "four hundred miles", "five hundred miles", "six hundred miles", or "six hundred miles to speed up", and it was delivered to the Victory Report Office of the Ministry of War.The daily official duties of the Military Aircraft Department come to an end here.After filing and closing the cabinet, everyone can leave work except Zhang Jing who is on duty.

These officials who are away from home cannot bring their families with them, and there are no places to visit and entertain in the local area, so after work, they either play cards or drink. If they don't like both, they can only visit each other and talk.Junji Zhangjing is well-informed, so there are the most visitors. Some come to inquire about news with a purpose, and some are just bored and want to hear some insider stories.Especially at Cao Yuying's place, in addition to everything he was doing, there was also news from the capital, so the house was full of guests every day, and at least three tables had to be opened for dinner to be able to handle it.

But this day is different from the previous days. In the past, when you get out of the car and enter the door, you can always hear acquaintances chatting and laughing in the hall, but this day it is very quiet, almost no one is heard.Cao Yuying couldn't help being surprised, she stood still and questioned the room: "Is there a guest?" "Master Zhang from the Ministry of Rites, Mr. Hu and Mr. Shen from the Imperial Academy have all been here. Mr. Hu sat down for a meeting and said he was going to congratulate Mr. Li. He just left not long ago." "Oh, oh!" Because of the few guests, Cao Yuying understood.

"There is also Mr. Zhang from Beijing in the hall," said the room number, "I have never seen it before. Tell him that Mr. Zhang is not at home, and please leave a message if you have something to do. Mr. Zhang must wait, saying that he is the master's younger brother." Fellow countryman." "It looks like I'm here to ask for help." Cao Sheng, the footman, added in a low voice. Sure enough, he was a little fellow who came from the capital to borrow money.Cao Yuying gave him ten taels of silver to send him away, and then asked Cao Sheng to pass a message to the number room, that all guests would be stopped, and it was rare for him to have such a leisurely day, so he had to calm down and think carefully.

Changed into casual clothes, washed his face, drank tea, and played with two newly purchased inscriptions in the study alone. When Xin was in a daze, he heard the curtain hook ding Dong. When he looked up, Cao Sheng was pulling up the curtain. Facing his gaze, he said, "Master Xu!" It's Xu Geng, Zhang Jing of the military plane, who is the best friend of the same officer, familiar with each other informally, so he is not in the number room.He was also wearing casual clothes, stepped into the study leisurely, and said with a relaxed smile, "Qingxing is not shallow!" "'Steal half a day of leisure' is all thanks to Li Lansun." Cao Yuying also replied with a smile.

"I just came from his place, and there are so many congratulatory guests, it's very lively." "That's right!" Cao Yuying said hesitantly, "It seems that I should also go to say congratulations!" "No, I've already said it for you. Anyway, early tomorrow morning, he will come to hand over the thank you book, so we can meet him." "Thank you for your concern!" Cao Yuying cupped her hands and said, "It saves me from changing clothes and going out." "Their news is really fast! It is said that before the edict reached the cabinet, there were already rumors outside, 'Brother's master, Zhubi sent Li Hongzao.' I don't know who leaked it?"

"Anyway, it's not you or me." Cao Yuying sneered: "Huh! In our class, I heard that some people are not safe, and sooner or later something happens to know the benefits." Xu Geng thought about it and asked, "Could it be 'Burke'?" "Boke" is an cryptic term, and the allusion "Zheng Boke Duan Yuyan" in "Zuo Zhuan" is used, alluding to Zheng Xiying, the military plane Zhang Jing in Cao Yuying's class. Cao Yuying didn't want to talk too much, she waved her hand and called Xu Geng's nickname, "Uncle Xing! How is the brand going? " "Who are you looking for?" "Looking for...?" Cao Yuying pondered for a while and said, "Let's be my own!" So he wrote two small slips and called Cao Sheng to tell him, "Master Wang and Master Jiang are invited to play cards." They all live close to each other, and they can reach each other with one move.Military aircraft Zhang Jing, Wang Zheng, Jiang Jizhu, and Xu Gengshen, accompanied by their "Dalami", sat at the poker table.The servants brought by each stand behind to fill the cigarettes for the master. After eight rounds, Cao Yuying's family was defeated. After the bill was settled and dinner was served, the four guests, each occupying one side, except for the host, Wang Zheng was respected by all generations, so he was naturally the first. Although Jiang Jizhu was young, but his family name was earlier than Xu Geng, he took the second place.The host entertained guests with the Shaoxing flower carvings brought by the water grain ship and the yellow croaker fish, which are considered treasures among the jade food above. There are no outsiders, and there is no need to worry about drinking and talking, and the topic naturally falls on the few ministers in power.There is a set of adages they are accustomed to when nominating Taoist surnames. Prince Yi's "Yi" character is called "Xintai" when taken apart, and "Prince Zheng" is called "Er Jun", which is on the radical of "Zheng". Focus on.Du Han has the most pronouns, one is called "North Wei", which is derived from "Wei Du", and "Wei Qu" in the south of Chang'an City in the Tang Dynasty is in the north, and "Du Qu" is in the south, also known as "Tong Dian". , because the general code was written by Du You, or just use the general name of Du Fu as "Lao Du".Wen Xiang, the only military minister who stayed in Beijing, called it "Huzhou" or "Xingke", because Wen Tong, who was good at painting bamboo in the Song Dynasty, was born in Huzhou, and his characters were similar to Ke. To an outsider, these are all understandable after a little guessing, but some of them are really unimaginable!Sushun's nickname is "Palace Lantern", which is said to be the pictogram of the word "Su", and Kuangyuan is called "Jiaguan". For example, in the play "Dancing Jiaguan", a small gong is used, and its sound is "Kuang, Kuang". As for Jiao Youying, he used to be a colleague. In private, they always called him "Ma Lao" or "Ma Weng", and they have not changed it so far. , Even the palace lanterns have to treat him differently, Ma Lao wants to compete with him, isn't he overthinking his abilities?" "Ah!" Cao Yuying sighed, "It's a pity to pass the code! He is no better than Jiaguan or Ma Lao, and he is promoted entirely by palace lanterns. Why is he willing to be used by others? I think...he will be in trouble in the future!" Those who are guests don't make any noise, but they are all savoring Cao Yuying's last sentence in their hearts, what about the "future"?Is the palace lantern about to collapse?If the palace lantern doesn't break, how can Duhan be "unlucky"? "Ask Zhuo Weng," Jiang Jizhu couldn't help asking, "Look, Prince Gong has read the papers approved by his superiors, but what else will he do?" "What do you think?" Cao Yuying asked back: "What action should be taken? There is no need to mention the return to Luan, and the pilgrimage is not allowed. The palace lantern makes their brothers invisible for a while, this is the most ruthless move!" "I have an idea," Xu Geng said, "Why don't you let Xiubo come?" "That's not a bad idea!" Jiang Jizhu echoed, "On the one hand, let Xiu Bo come and see what's going on, and on the other hand, let us hear the news from Beijing." Cao Yuying nodded and asked Wang Zheng for advice: "Shaohe, what do you think?" "If Xiu Bo comes, the name is justified." Uncle Xiu is Prince Gong's confidant, Zhu Xueqin's alias.The military plane Zhangjing also has a Manchu and a Chinese class in the capital, and Zhu Xueqin is one of the foremen. For the official contact of the military plane department, Zhu Xueqin also needs to come to Rehe, so Wang Zheng said that it is "justified". With this said, Cao Yuying felt that Xu Gengshen's suggestion was feasible, and wrote a letter to Zhu Xueqin that night.On the surface, this letter seems unsurprising, but once the letter is overlaid with a "formula" with many frames dug out, the words and sentences that appear have a different meaning. This is the method of secret communication agreed between Cao Yuying and Zhu Xueqin. In the early morning of the next day, Cao Yuying took a "seal" with the silver seal of the Military Aircraft Department, sealed the letter, and marked it "four hundred miles". It was delivered to Beijing on the same day.