Chapter 52: Following the Guard

On April 26, 2018, Kangxi started his trip from Changchun Garden and visited the frontier. The crown prince Yinreng, the third son of the emperor, the third son of the emperor, the seventh son of the emperor, the county prince Yinyou, the eighth son of the emperor, the thirteenth son of the emperor, the fifteenth son of the emperor, and the sixteenth son of the emperor, the sixteenth son of the emperor, the eighth son of the emperor, the eighth son of the emperor, the thirteenth son of the emperor, the thirteenth son of the emperor, the thirteenth son of the emperor, the thirteenth son of the emperor, the thirteenth son of the emperor, the thirteenth son of the emperor, the thirteenth son of the emperor, the thirteenth son of the emperor, the thirteenth son of the emperor, the thirteenth son of the emperor.

When the emperor traveled, in addition to the guards in front of the imperial guards, there were also the eight banner soldiers and brave men such as the Qiqi Battalion, the Forward Battalion, and the Guardian Battalion. In front of the brigade was the Qiqi Battalion, and then the Qiqi Battalion. The two battalions of soldiers were the Qiqi Battalion behind the imperial guards. Hundreds of imperial guards were accompanied by horses on both sides of the Qiqi Battalion, and the outer periphery were the soldiers and brave men of the Shang Sanqi Battalion. Then, a distance was the golden sedan chair of the concubines. After some accompanying palace people, they were the chariots and horses of the princes and princes, civil and military officials. Further behind, there were a vast transportation team, and the last were tens of thousands of infantry battalions.

Cao Yong rode on the horse, looking at the team that could not see the side, and looking at the yellow mantle on both sides of the road, he saw what the royal style was. Although he didn't know how many people were going this time, there were no less than 10,000 soldiers in the Three Flags Guarding Camp in front and behind the imperial carriage.

No wonder I said yesterday that after marching, I didn’t want to get on the horse again after getting off the horse. Cao Yong, who had been on the horse for several hours, really wanted to lie down and rest immediately after getting off the horse.

The Luan Jia set out from Changchun Garden at the beginning of Chenchu ​​(7 o'clock in the morning) and arrived at the Nanshi Troop in Weizheng (two o'clock in the afternoon). In just forty miles, the Luan Jia walked for three and a half hours. As the accompanying guard, Cao Yong rode with others on horseback. The atmosphere was solemn. Hundreds of guards and tens of thousands of guards rode on the horses, silent. In the entire marching team, there was no movement except the sound of chariots and horses.

*

The Nanshi Tank has already arrived by entourage transporting tents and bedding, and it has been ensured that the temporary tent can be built in a flat land when the sacred driver arrives.

The emperor's temporary tent was in the center of the garrison, surrounded by concubines and royal families, and civil and military officials on the outside. The surrounding area was the Eight Banners soldiers and brave men, and their respective garrisons were different according to the flag.

The station of the guard camp was between the royal family and the officials, not far from the emperor's tent. When Cao Yong led the horse over, Xiaoman had already arrived for a long time. He set up a tent with the servants of the guard camp and burned hot water.

Cao Yong has been in this world for a few years, except for the half month he was kidnapped when he was a child, he has never suffered much. As today, it is the first time to march on the horse for a few hours.

Cao Yong returned to the tent, wiped his face, and changed his clothes. Along the way, the army's actions caused a lot of smoke and dust. After cleaning up, he lay on his bedding, and he really didn't want to get up.

Nalanfusen's voice came from outside the tent, as if he was explaining something to someone. After a while, Nalanfusen entered the tent. Cao Yong couldn't lie down again, so he stood up and said, "Brother Fusen is here!"

Nalanfusen found a mat in front of Cao Yong's bedding and sat down: "You are tired, so you are tilted and you will have to be on duty after dinner later!"

Cao Yong had heard from the explanation that because the saint was away, the guards should be stricter. These guards will take turns every day from now on.

While speaking, Heshan, who was in the same tent as Cao Yong, came in with two other third-class guards. Seeing Nalanfusen was there, he asked with a smile: "Naran, I am willing to accept the loss. What are you going to make for us today!"

Nalanfussen replied: "I have prepared everything for a long time and have already handed it to the kitchen. It should be soon!"

He Shan was a little surprised: "You guys are here quickly, isn't it only a quarter of an hour? Where can I get wild game!"

Nalanfusen replied: "There are tens of thousands of soldiers along the way, even if there is wild game, they are shocked. Detou was prepared and asked the servant to buy two cages of fat chickens in the village along the way."

He Shan smiled and said, "It's good to have a fat chicken. I'm so hungry right now. It seems that I can have enough food!"

*

When the meal was finished, it was Cao Yong's turn to be on duty. Cao Yong followed Shu Ming and others to stand in front of the imperial tent for two hours. During this period, the princes and the six ministers of the ministry entered the imperial tent one by one. The Thirteenth Prince Yinxiang was also among them, taller than when Cao Yong saw that year. His face was a little thinner and his lips were short.

The two young princes came with the Thirteenth Prince, one of whom was sixteen, seventeen, and one of whom was fourteen, five, and had similar appearances. Cao Yong looked at the two dresses and knew that these were the fifteenth princes and sixteenth princes of the same mother. Speaking of which, the two princes and Cao Yong were still cousins. The secret nobleman of the two princes, Wang, was the cousin of Cao Yong's mother Li. It was just that because the harem was not allowed to make friends with foreign ministers at will, and the two families were not blood relatives of the same surname, so they did not move around.

Perhaps seeing Cao Yong being young and having sex again, the sixteenth prince paused outside the tent and asked, "Who are you? Why haven't you seen you?"

Cao Yong was very reluctant, but he still bowed according to the rules and replied: "Reply to the prince, the servant is Cao Yong, the third-class guard."

"Cao Yong!" The sixteenth prince's eyes lit up: "You are Cao Yong who beat Teheizi by shooting archery. OK, okay, can I ask you to shoot arrows in my spare time in the future?"

"Not good, not good at all!" Cao Yong shouted in his heart, but he still responded respectfully.

"You are so old. Last time I saw you, you were only ten years old!" The Thirteenth Prince said with a smile. However, the twenty-three people had the vicissitudes of seeing through the world: "The snake oil spirit you sent you is very useful, I haven't thanked you yet!" The last time he said was the time he followed the southern tour in the 44th year of Kangxi.

"Compared with Thirteenth Master's life-saving grace, that snake oil spirit is nothing!" Cao Yong said sincerely.

"Brother Thirteen, have you known Cao Yong long ago? Yes, I heard that he is Cao Dongting's son and he met him during his southern tour with the Emperor Ama?" The Sixteenth Prince asked curiously.

The Thirteenth Prince nodded and entered the tent. The fifteenth Prince and the sixteenth Prince then entered.

Perhaps in the eyes of the Fourth Prince and the Thirteenth Prince, the rescue back then was just a trivial matter that was solved casually, but for Cao Yong, it was a real life-saving grace. If he had not met two princes, let alone the preservation of the Cao family, it was a different story to whether his life could survive today. Thinking of this, Cao Yong suddenly felt a deep sense of guilt. As a man, repaying kindness and revenge is the minimum. However, because of all kinds of concerns, he never thought of repaying the two benefactors. Because of his prejudice against the Fourth Prince, he was very suspicious of him; because he avoided suspicion, he did not visit him even though he knew that the Thirteenth Prince was sick. What was wrong with him, how could he be so utilitarian? Cao Yong couldn't help but secretly despise himself.

*

After a while, a eunuch came out of the tent, but Cao Yong recognized it as Wei Zhu whom he had seen.

Wei Zhu first said loudly: "Long Sui Ye has an order. Third-class guard Cao Yong will see you in front of the imperial guard!" After saying that, he whispered: "The sixteenth prince mentioned Cao Wei to Long Sui Ye. Long Sui Ye is in a good mood, don't worry, Cao Wei Ye."

Cao Yong was confused. After hearing Wei Zhu's words, he felt relieved and whispered: "Thank you!"

In the tent, in addition to Kangxi who was sitting high on the imperial seat, there were seven or eight princes. The one standing on Kangxi's right hand, wearing bright yellow royal clothes, should be the prince who had been stormed by the decree.

Cao Yong entered the tent, looked at Kangxi's place, then lowered his head and took a few steps forward and knelt on one knee: "Slave Cao Yong has seen Master Cao Yong!"

"Get up!" Kangxi said, "When did you start on duty? Why didn't I see you?"

"When I say to Master Wansui, I started on duty yesterday and it was the afternoon turn. Master Wansui didn't leave the study, so I didn't see the servant!" Cao Yong stood up and replied with his head down.

Kangxi nodded, looked at Cao Yong's slightly thin figure, and frowned slightly.

Although Cao Yong lowered his head, he could feel the eyes of several princes staring at him. He couldn't help but smile bitterly. Whether it was the prince, the third prince and the eighth prince, he had offended him. In order to avoid future disasters, his small third-class guard actually offended the third prince. It seemed that there was no other choice except to hug Kangxi's thick legs.

"Emperor Ama, Ruiying is suffering from tuberculosis. Erchen's companionship has been vacant for a long time. Let Cao Yong be his companionship for Erchen!" The sixteenth prince was not as reserved in front of the emperor's father as other older princes.

Kangxi glanced at the Sixteenth Prince with a little meaningful look: "Do you know Cao Yong? When did you know him?"

The sixteenth prince replied with a smile: "I just saw that he was about the same age as a son from outside the tent. After asking a few questions, even if I know him. Emperor Ahma, aren't you old sons not good at riding and shooting? I heard that Cao Yong is good at taking care of his son."

After hearing this, Kangxi glared at the Sixteenth Prince: "I just said I wanted to find a companion to read, but now I have become a guide to ride and shoot again. I just want to find someone to accompany you to make trouble!"

The sixteenth prince smiled shamelessly and did not deny it.

Kangxi looked at the Sixteenth Prince and remembered his brother-in-law. The Eighteenth Prince who died last year had a bit of a kind fatherly feeling in his heart. Looking at Cao Yong, his figure is not much taller than the Sixteenth Prince, and he is just a child. He has been in the capital for more than a month and suffered unrestrained disasters.

With Kangxi nodding and the laughter of the sixteenth prince, Cao Yong's fate took a small turn.

Cao Yong stood in front of the imperial court, complaining deeply in his heart. It was a feudal feudal imperial power. He was pointed out to the Sixteenth Prince as a companion like an object. Although the position of the imperial guard was still in place, his responsibilities had changed and he was temporarily working with the Sixteenth Prince.

Afterwards, Kangxi wanted to summon ministers, so he waved his hand to let the princes and Cao Yong kneel down.

*

After leaving the tent and looking at the sunset in the sky, Cao Yong was a little confused. He went to the capital as a guard, which was originally the Cao family's arrangement to show his loyalty. He himself wanted to be by Kangxi and do his best to eliminate the future disasters of the Cao family. Unexpectedly, the Sixteenth Prince had a whim and completely disrupted his plan.

"Cao Yong, you go back and move your luggage to the camp where you are in your hometown!" The sixteenth prince patted Cao Yong on the shoulder and said.

"Yes, I obey the order!" Cao Yong replied in a regular manner.
Chapter completed!