Chapter 764 Brothers Gather

No one expected that the officers and soldiers would confront each other in the bandit camp for half a month.

That's right, it was only half a month, and even the Kang brothers did not expect that this would be the result. There was no reason, just because Li Tingchen's previous slaughter of the village was passed on back to the village.

Even if the officers and soldiers shouted every day, the people in the village did not believe that the government was really "recruiting surrender". After Yin Yuqi brought people to Shengu Village, the village organized a breakthrough, but dozens of people died but failed.

Next, confrontation.

The officers and soldiers were thinking of a quick battle and decisive decision, so they naturally did not prepare any sufficient logistics supplies. After sending out the military officer, they encountered interference from other "bandits".

Because of the slaughter of Xiao Wangzhuang and other villages, someone responded to the Kang brothers and also entered the mountain to establish a village. Within a few days, thousands of people gathered.

In recent years, the harvest cost has been bad. These harsh and complicated taxes have been too high, which has forced the people to have no way to survive. In addition, using teaching methods to fool the people and saying that the party leader has the ability to "scatter beans and become soldiers", the ignorant people have reduced their fear of officers and soldiers.

The governor's yamen was unable to do so, so he could only continue to send people into the mountains. Henan was not rich, and in recent years, the land was slaughtered by officials and had to bear the military supplies in the northwest for the court. It was really poor and careless.

For the sake of these three thousand men, Zhang Shengzuo had to ask everywhere and tried his best to send troops.

In the past half a month, Cao Song killed three people.

Although all this was recorded and counted as his military merits, he was not happy at all. Before the two sides fought, he still regarded the people in this village as "disruptors" and wanted to get rid of it quickly.

When the blade entered the flesh and the flesh and blood body died in front of him, his expression gradually calmed down, feeling shameful and hateful.

A man's blade does not show off his power on the frontier, does not cut his head towards the enemy's neck, but instead waves it towards his own people. This is really not a pleasant experience.

However, he did not hesitate at all. When these people raised the anti-flag, they were already the ones who were killed. But in addition to these people, there were others who deserved to die. I hope my brother can be aware of the situation and not let go of these corrupt officials who forced innocent people into "jagged wolves".

Luoyang City, inn.

Although Cao Yong was ordered to come, the civil servant was responsible for verifying the prison escape case of the Kang brothers. Therefore, he did not interfere in the affairs of the governor's office. After the case was almost investigated, he waited for the imperial edict.

If such a big thing happens, people always need to come out to the top. The emperor wants fame and the court to be decent, and he will not take on this relationship. Li Tingchen is just a prefect and is not worthy enough. Zhang Shengzuo is a governor who has only been in office for a few months, and this matter cannot be investigated.

When Yin Yuqi broke the Shengu Village and "returned victoriously", Kangxi's decree came down. With just one sentence, "This is the matter of the former governor Li Xi's tenure", it pointed out the direction. At the same time, it also required that all the riots be captured, and Zhang Tingshu, the Minister of Justice, and Leshbu, the Cabinet Scholar, rushed to the post for a rush to investigate and investigate carefully.

It seems that nothing happened without Cao Yong.

However, the jewelry and other items transported from Cao Xiang's house were transported back one night. Green Ju was still ignorant, so Cao Yong only asked Zhao Tong to bring two words "Saint Gift".

Cao Xiang had been away from the village for half a month. Logically speaking, he should have returned to Luoyang early, but he didn't show up until a few days ago.

According to the explanations of the people in the village, there are really everything, and there are many different groups. Some say that they offended the Kang brothers and were killed by sticks; some say that they ran away while the officers and soldiers surrounded the village.

Because of this, Cao Song was so frightened that after reporting with Yin Yuqi, he returned to Luoyang first to visit his younger brother.

Cao Yong had already heard from Cao Jia and knew the details of Cao Xiang. This involved "foreignty" and if it was inappropriate, it would hinder Cao Xiang's future.

Therefore, he did not ask Cao Xiang to come back immediately, but asked someone to make some arrangements.

So, hunters in the mountains "unintentionally" rescued Cao Xiang, who was "hardly injured", and sent him to the county town. Before Cao Xiang came out of the village, he was hit by dozens of bans. Before he could recover, he left the village and rushed to the road, and his body could no longer hold back.

This trouble is really sick. It was Cao Yong who "gets" the news and personally took his cousin back to Luoyang.

From beginning to end, Cao Xiang was alone.

The inside story that was told to the outside world was half true and half false. It was just said that it was a dispute with the thief and was beaten to the slap. The people saw him poorly and released him out of the village, but ended up getting lost in the mountains.

It's perfect, after all, Cao Xiang is just a small official who is not as good as the one in the weak. If he had not had the background of the Cao family, no one would have paid attention to him, and naturally no one would have thought that he would have made a falsification.

When Cao Xiang woke up from his drowsiness, he was already in Cao's house in Luoyang.

Looking at Lu Ju who was serving medicine in front of the bed, he felt that he couldn't move his eyes and his nose was sore and hard to bear.

When Lu Ju saw him awake, she was also moved, grabbed his hand and said with tears in her eyes: "Master, you finally woke up."

Seeing her haggard look, Cao Xiang couldn't bear it and rubbed her hands and said, "I've been tired these days." Speaking of this, he remembered his son and didn't see his son's cradle everywhere, and said, "Where is Tianyang?"

Tianyang is their son's nickname. Because he was born in Luoyang, he took the word "Yang".

"I'm afraid of disturbing you, so I asked my breasts to carry them to the wing room to settle." Lu Ju lowered her head and wiped her tears, and replied.

Although Cao Xiang missed his son, he was afraid of getting sick and was not in a hurry to meet him. He only felt his throat dry, so he sat up and coughed a few times.

Seeing this, Lu Ju hurriedly poured half a cup of herbal tea and gave it to him.

After drinking tea, Cao Xiang couldn't help but be stunned, and then he remembered that he seemed to have forgotten something. He couldn't help but widen his eyes and looked at Lu Ju and said, "Did I come back alone?"

He only remembered that he was walking in the mountains with Jiaojiao, but accidentally fell and lost consciousness. Later, he was confused and seemed to have heard the voice of his cousin. He was still surprised and thought that he was just dreaming, otherwise how could the people in the capital run to Henan Prefecture?

Lu Ju heard his question beside her head and ended up asking, "It was the uncle who sent me back. Could there be others?" After saying this, she felt a little touched and said, "I am very grateful to you, I heard that the uncle is good to treat the second master. This time, I came to Henan Palace for my sake, so I am really good to treat you."

When Cao Xiang heard this, he felt a little shocked. Did he lose Jiaojiao?

He was puzzled and heard an old lady outside report: "Grandpa, aunt, grandma, uncle and second master are here."

As I spoke, I heard the sound of rapid footsteps coming from the yard.

"The fourth brother!" Cao Song was anxious and had already called out before anyone could enter the door.

When I saw Cao Xiang's black and thin appearance, Cao Song usually claimed to be a man, and couldn't help but choke up.

Cao Xiang was robbed for more than a month and was almost dead and reborn. He looked at his two brothers and wanted to turn over to the ground. Perhaps because he was lying for a long time, his feet became weak and he almost fell.

Cao Yong was beside him, holding him and said, "Brother, don't need these vain things, just lie down and talk."

Cao Song's expression was already a little ferocious, and he said angrily: "The fourth brother, did the bandit Kang beat you? Kang Da had already hanged himself when he broke the village, and Kang Er took him to the governor's office. My brother will definitely avenge you!"

"The village is broken?" Cao Xiang was not surprised when he heard this, and asked, "Second brother, Mrs. Duan, the mother of Kang Da, what is the whereabouts?"

"Old Mrs. Duan?" Cao Song frowned and thought, "The arrested people include Kang Er, Li Yilin's two brothers and three nephews. They did not hear that there was Kang Bi's mother. Yes, when Kang Er surrendered, he wore mahjong clothes and thought he was mourning for his brother, but it seemed that he was mourning for his mother."

When Cao Xiang heard this, he couldn't help feeling sad when he thought of the old woman who treated him kindly and tenderly.

Seeing that their brothers had something to say, Lu Ju took the maid down and left the house for their brothers.

Cao Song looked at him with a wrong look and said, "The fourth brother knows this old lady Duan?"

"Second brother, she is the benefactor of my younger brother. If it weren't for her protection, my younger brother would have died under the thief's board. The reason why my younger brother could escape from the village was also because Old Lady Duan helped." In front of his brother, Cao Xiang hid nothing and said truthfully.

Hearing this, Cao Xiang remembered the two county magistrates rescued from the village and said with gratitude: "Fortunately, the fourth brother came out first. Although those two county magistrates still have a sigh, they only have a breath."

Cao Xiang thought of the missing Jiaojiao, hesitated for a moment, looked at Cao Yong, and asked, "Brother, the one who is with his younger brother..."

Cao Yong glanced at him and asked back, "Fourth brother, what is the foundation for the Cao family to settle down in the capital?"

What else can I do? Isn’t it because my grandmother raised me for the present, and the friendship between my uncle and my uncle? After hearing Cao Yong’s words, Cao Xiang had some wontons in his mind.

"It's your kindness." Cao Xiang thought for a while and replied.

The elders of the Cao family will not talk about it. In their generation, they are lucky to be since their cousin Cao Yong. In addition, whether it is the guards of his elder brother Cao Song or the seventh-rank top-notch one of his elder brother Cao Xiang.

"It's okay. You're not confused yet. Since that's the case, just think you know what you can't do and what you can do." Cao Yong snorted coldly and said.

It is not easy to be an older brother. The younger brother is too cruel and afraid that his younger brother will lose his conscience; the younger brother is too kind-hearted and afraid that he will be indecisive and have no courage to do things.

He himself could take in the Wang girl who was suspected of tomb robbing, but he could not let his younger brother take Kang Jiaojiao with him.

Both women were serious crimes, but their nature was different. The word "anti" made Cao Yong retreat.

"Brother, brother, brother, brother, brother, I..." Cao Xiang looked at Cao Yong and begged a little: "Her grandmother entrusts her to her brother. Can you ask the eldest brother to find a way to keep her safe?"

"Everything depends on the Holy Punishment." Cao Yong looked at the northeast direction and replied.

Cao Xiang was surprised and murmured: "Brother has already reported to the imperial court?"

Cao Yong nodded without hesitation at all, and said, "Fourth brother, you must be clear that you are the official of the court and understand your position. As long as you are a citizen of the Qing Dynasty, you must learn to respect the laws of the Qing Dynasty and never think about testing the law with your own body. Otherwise, not only will your own life be the best, but also affect your family. You should be clear."

Cao Xiang knew that his cousin was right, his face felt a little depressed and there was no movement.

There is no way for Cao Yong to do this. Although this Jiaojiao has a pitiful life experience, if she only gets into the Cao family, she will suffer endless disasters. He only allows the state officials to set fire and not allow the people to light the lamp, and is also to prevent problems before it happens. Otherwise, his cousins ​​would really rely on the power of the Cao family and do whatever they want, which would be the foundation of destroying the family.

In the feudal dynasty where imperial power overrides the law, although there is no saying that if you want to inflict crimes, the big tree is not afraid of the wind and rain outside, but only the worm inside.

Cao Song was beside him, and he was confused and said ignorantly: "Who is the person who is the fourth brother who is here?"

Cao Yong thought about it and did not hide it from him. He told Jiaojiao about it and wanted to see Cao Song's reaction.

When Cao Song heard this, his expression became solemn. He touched the hilt of the knife on his waist and said, "Is the daughter of the Kang bandit? One of the three people I killed was the sons and nephews of the Kang family. They are not only thieves, but also have personal grudges with our Cao family. I will never allow the Kang girl to enter the Cao family!"

Cao Xiang's two brothers said that he had his head hung down and didn't say much.

Cao Song was irritable. Seeing that he was disappointed, he couldn't help but get angry and stood up and said, "Bastard, the news of your robbery has reached the capital. My uncle and we are both worried. My uncle is at his sixties and they have to go to Henan in person. My elder brother and I have been forcibly persuaded him a few times before he stayed in the capital. My elder brother was worried about you, so he asked for a saint's order and came to Henan Palace with the reputation of "fake public and private". You didn't even say thank you. Is this for the sake of a traitor's daughter, showing off your face?"

But he became more and more annoyed as he spoke. In the end, he was so angry that his face turned red and his body was trembling.

Seeing that he was so angry, Cao Xiang could not sit still. He quickly turned over from the edge of the kang, knelt on the ground, and lowered his head and said, "It is all my brother's fault that affects the uncle and brothers. My brother knows that he is wrong, so please calm down."

Seeing him like this, Cao Song became more and more annoyed. Thinking about the half box he saw as a ticket a few days ago, he couldn't help but kick him, saying, "Can you still know what you are wrong? Don't you feel wronged? You act as a hero and just think that we brothers are sorry for you and are not worthy of being your brothers. Over the years, there have been something wrong with your wife, which has caused you to be wronged. Because of this, you can't see others' goodness? You took a concubine and left the capital by yourself. Now you take in the daughter of a thief by yourself. You jumped out of the crack of the stone, and you don't care about the life or death of others?"

Cao Xiang fell seriously ill and was weak, so he fell to the ground after kicking.

Cao Song had a bad attitude, but he was telling the truth. Cao Xiangbian was indisputable and he felt regretful.

Cao Yong was by his side, not worried about Jiaojiao's safety.

This is a rebel flag, but it is just a joke. Kangxi would change his argument for his reputation. The leader must be executed and executed to shock the people. Other families are either exiled or become slaves...

Rehe, Prince Yong’s Mansion Garden.

Today, it is the fourth prince who respectfully invites his father to visit the imperial garden. According to the annual rules, the siege of the July Holy Driving will start to travel around Mongolia as soon as it enters the July Holy Driving.

Now, the Queen Mother is in a bad state, and the Holy Lord has been stationed in Rehe. This year, the most princes and princes have followed him, and there are many female relatives. However, there are only a few older princes who are building the garden in Rexing, such as the third prince, the fourth prince, the fifth prince, and the seventh prince.
To be continued...