Kangxi also disapproved of Erhe's actions.

The titles and worldly positions of noble families are often connected with military power.

Nobles like Xinda Li who cannot be enlisted in the army and wear armor to fight should not be knighted in the first place.

But this was a household matter for courtiers, and Kangxi would not interfere even if he had any objections.

Erhe was not an internal bodyguard, nor was he on duty at Qianqing Palace, so he really didn't know him.

However, an honest and filial child will not be annoying.

He put down the fold and said, "It's up to you. If it can be used, use it well."

Brother Jiu nodded and said: "It's also my son's luck. I was thinking about finding someone else to take care of him before, so I sent it to my door myself."

After he finished talking about the business, he came out from the imperial palace without any further words.

When he returned to the House of Internal Affairs, Brother Jiu glanced at Gao Bin and said, "Have you decided not to replace the guards now?"

Gao Bin and Ninth Elder Brother are both in the same age group, and they have been using him very well this year, and Ninth Elder Brother also wants to promote him.

Gao Bin shook his head and said: "I still want to learn more skills from Master Jiu..."

After replenishing the bodyguard, he gained a career from the fifth rank, but his errands were also limited.

Gao Bin knew his own shortcomings. He was ordinary in riding and shooting. If he was really outstanding, at the beginning of last year, like his elder brother, he would go to make up for his errands in the army.

After all, the Eight Banners are proud to serve as soldiers.

There is no need to be short-sighted and greedy for rank. Once he learns it, he can do something in the Ministry of Internal Affairs or enter the court.

Brother Jiu followed him and just said: "I have left a vacancy for Cao Shun's bodyguards. You should think about it again. If you regret it, you can fill it with him after the year."

Gao Bin said with gratitude: "Thank you, Lord Jiu, for your kindness."

Brother Jiu waved his hand and said: "Don't talk nonsense, work hard, go to the Military Selection Department of the Ministry of War first, and hand this over..."

Gao Bin took it with both hands and went out of the palace to the Yamen of the Ministry of War...

*

A few days later, Gao Bin calculated the gift lists for subordinates of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

I really found that the gifts offered by several stores were on the light side. Looking at the variety, there seemed to be no shortage. However, after roughly estimating the price of the items, I found that they were only 50% of what others paid.

Brother Jiu asked curiously: "Let's see, which ones are there..."

After reading it, he was speechless.

The leading families are actually relatives of the harem, no wonder they are so confident that they don't take him as a prince seriously.

There are three families, the Ma family, the Wuya family, and the Wei family...

There are two other families, the Tian family, the Li family...

There were notes at the end, so he didn't have to think hard about who they were.

The Tian family is the third elder brother’s natal family; the Li family is the natal family of Li Gege in Yuqing Palace.

Brother Jiu couldn't help but laugh and said: "It's simply inexplicable! Gao Bin, please remember, if any of these families need to be promoted or transferred this year, please remind me so that I don't forget."

Gao Bin agreed, and then thought of the good relationship between the ninth elder brother and the fourth elder brother, and said: "Nine masters, is the same for the Wuya family?"

Brother Jiu hummed softly: "Of course! Is it possible that Fourth Brother is a confused person who can't tell the difference between near and far?"

Cheap uncle and serious brother, of course the brother comes first.

That is to say, he doesn't care about complaining, otherwise the fourth brother would be the first to attack Wuya's family.

As for those who were doing the usual rituals, Brother Jiu told Gao Bin: "The purses have been prepared early. You can go to the Prince's Mansion to collect them later. For the first-class ones, four pairs of purses and four boxes of fruit boxes will be returned; for the second-class ones, two A pair of purses, two boxes of fruit boxes; a pair of third-class purses, one box of fruit boxes, just like what I said, everyone has worked hard, and I see it."

Gao Bin agreed.

Brother Jiu reminded: "Except those few families, since I don't give you face, I don't need to give them face..."

Gao Bin nodded, which could be regarded as a reminder to these people, don't think that they can fool Master Jiu if they slight him.

After returning home, Gao Bin couldn't help but ask Gao Yanzhong about the matter: "Father, why did Master Jiu want to 'return the gift'? There is no precedent. Creating this little book seems like asking for a bribe..."

Bao Yi contacted a relative, and after asking the doctor below, he found out that he had been awarded first, second and third prizes. Who wouldn't rush to the first place when giving gifts next year?

Gao Yanzhong pondered and said: "Master Jiu is the prince, and next year will be his third year as the general manager of the Ministry of Internal Affairs..."

"There are three things new officials do when they take office. Master Jiu was an exception last year. He rarely interfered with the personnel affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs..."

"But he is a prince after all, and his dignity cannot be offended. He Yi's previous incident also hurt Master Jiu's dignity..."

"Master Jiu will not allow others to do it again. He is preparing to establish his power..."

After hearing this, Gao Bin couldn't help but worry: "What if the emperor is not happy? This will offend people..."

Gao Yanzhong glanced at him and said: "Stupid! Master Jiu mentioned 'near and distant relatives', so he didn't worry about this. Could it be that the emperor would favor his servants over his son?"

Not to mention that Master Jiu is not an ordinary son, but the God of Wealth.

The emperor's five hundred thousand taels turned into one million taels, and he still had to count on Master Jiu.

If you don't follow Mao's coaxing, Master Jiu will fall into disgrace, and the emperor will have no choice.

Since Mr. Jiu is a capable man, why should he accept the carelessness of the Ministry of Internal Affairs?

Gao Yanzhong has taken over all the affairs of Xiaotangshan. Of course he knows how big the business is and how profitable it is.

There is also the palace, which is a serious form of filial piety.

If he had such a son, he would probably wake up laughing in his dreams.

Gao Yanzhong is very glad that he made the right choice. What is qualifications?

This is the qualification that makes Xiaotangshan's dishes and has millions of taels of silver in hand!

*

Ninth Prince's Mansion, main room.

Brother Jiu and Shu Shu were having dinner and also mentioned the matter of giving gifts to their subordinates.

This was something the couple had discussed long ago, and the Prince's Mansion had similar preparations.

It's just that the few subordinates with high grades are different. In addition to purses and fruit boxes, there are other things.

The civil servants have more Ning silk and chicken blood stone materials; the guards have more Gurkha knives, and the family has a sixty-year-old man, and a box of Korean ginseng.

There are two other people who have no rank at present, Cao Shun and Gao Bin. Because they are close friends, they are also classified as subordinates with rank, which means they have a reduced rank.

Brother Jiu raised his eyebrows and said, "This time our shop sign in Di'anmen can be considered as printed."

The fruit boxes used are all from Baiweizhai, and hundreds of companies have given them away, so everyone knows what they are doing.

Shu Shu knew that this was not his intention.

He is doing a simple screening.

It's simple and crude, just screen out those people who are dissatisfied or hostile to him, and then write them down in a small book.

Brother Ninth has never been a generous person.

"It's okay for others to pay it forward. Is there something wrong with those relatives in the harem? Are they treating me as a soft persimmon?"

Mentioning this, Ninth Brother was indignant and said: "I'm just pretending to be confused. Since I was kicked out by Khan Amma, there is something unclean. Otherwise, Khan Amma, who is so nostalgic about the past, will only call them out, and

Not idle..."

"But if you make a mistake and escape unscathed, without involving other children in the family doing errands in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, it is already a blessing. How dare you harbor resentment?"

"I'm a bad guy. I'm so angry with these people. I have to wait for these villains to cause trouble and secretly trick me..."

"Hmph! The Ministry of Internal Affairs will add a Yushi Yamen in the next year. I will take good care of them..."

Shu Shu listened and did not express an opinion. He only reminded: "The fourth brother and the fourteenth brother, please tell me in advance so that you don't have to go back to the Wuya family to stir up trouble."

Brother Jiu shook his head and said: "Don't tell me! I have business matters and I won't try to frame anyone. If I tell you, I will embarrass the person."

This world values ​​human relationships, and it is normal to help relatives but not relatives. We cannot expect everyone to be a saint and insist on helping relatives but not relatives.

Even in the law, it is allowed to "seclude one's relatives from each other".

Shu Shu touched her head.

She felt convinced.

Isn't this also "the one who is close to the ink is black"?

The two have lived together for a long time, and these three views have also been affected...

The annual rewards for the staff and those under the Ministry of Internal Affairs are good.

Fu Qing, the third-class bodyguard of the Prince's Palace, who was the head of the House of Internal Affairs and an official above Yuanwai Lang, took Gao Bin to see him off.

At the level of doctor, Erhe, the second-class guard of the prince's palace, came forward.

As for the staff members in the mansion, they received them directly from the mansion and took them back themselves.

As for the other princely residences and the clan elders and in-law elders, it was Fusong who came forward.
To be continued...