When Yuzhu's carriage arrived outside the gate of Bianyifang, Lao Twelve was already standing outside to greet him.
Lao Twelve, who was born in the 24th year of Kangxi's reign, is five years older than Yuzhu and is already thirty-six years old this year.
Before the old emperor deposed the crown prince, in order to win over the adult princes, he promoted Lao Jiu, Lao Twelve and Lao Fourteen to the title of Gushan Beizi.
In the fifty-sixth year of Kangxi's reign, the death of the Empress Dowager gave Lao Twelve a great opportunity to stand out.
Lao Twelve arranged the funeral ceremony of the Empress Dowager very successfully, thus winning the appreciation of the old emperor.
In the second year, which was the fifty-seventh year of Kangxi, the old emperor personally issued a decree to let Lao Twelve manage the affairs of the three flags of Zhengbai Banner.
Under Zhengbai's banner, it was divided into three capital yamen: Manchuria, Mongolia and Han army.
Managing the affairs of the three banners of Zhengbai Banner means that these three are all under the yamen and all are under the control of Lao Twelve.
From then on, Chi Xi's elder brother Lao Twelve gained precious military power.
Of course, the little military power Lao Twelve held was extremely different from Yuzhu's.
In today's Gyeonggi area, especially within the jurisdiction of Shuntian Prefecture, Yuzhu is definitely the largest military leader, no one.
Commander of the Yongrui Battalion, commander of the infantry, in charge of the affairs of the three Zhenglan Banners. Among these three military powers, even if he only holds one, he is one of the few military leaders in the capital.
"Good brother, you came not long after I arrived. Haha, you are probably thinking about the plump roast duck here, right?" Lao Twelve quickly took Yuzhu's arm and stopped him calmly.
of salute.
As early as the forty-fourth year of Kangxi, during the Banner Academy Examination of Shuntian Prefecture, Yuzhu began to deal with Lao Twelve.
After so many years of dating, except for his ambition to seize the throne, Lao Twelve really really wanted to lure Yuzhu into his pirate ship.
In the early years, Longkodo was the commander of the infantry. The old man's idea of seizing military power was still a long way off.
Now, how could Lao Twelve remain indifferent to the roaring jade pillar that can gather fifty thousand soldiers?
Just as the two of them were about to walk into Bianyifang hand in hand, Sun Chengyun came.
After sitting down in the private room at the back, Lao Twelve suddenly said loudly: "Lao Sa, stop hiding and come out quickly. An ugly daughter-in-law always has to see her parents-in-law."
Yuzhu and Sun Chengyun looked at each other and thought of the same thing: Lao Twelve was going to be a demon.
After a short while, I saw a familiar stranger coming out from behind.
The man quickly walked up to Lao Twelve and Yuzhu. Zhaqian saluted with an awkward posture, and said extremely respectfully: "I'm humble, Saqiku. Please give my regards to Master Twelve and Master Zhu."
Yuzhu knew Saqiku. He was not only a doctor in the Qingfeng Division of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, but also the left leader of the Han army under Zhengbai.
What's more important is that Saqiku and Yuzhu are actually related.
Cao Yin's only son, Cao Yin, married Ma, the daughter of Masange.
Coincidentally, Saqiku happens to be Masange's second son, that is, Ma's second brother.
Yuzhu's other wife, Cao Chun, happens to be Cao Yu's second sister.
Speaking of relatives from the wife's side, Ma is Cao Chun's legitimate younger brother and sister, and Little Iron Hammer's serious aunt.
Look, after all the twists and turns, Saqiku and Yuzhu got into a nepotistic relationship.
What is more interesting is that Ma's eldest aunt Cao Yi also gave birth to little Fupeng for Yuzhu.
Saqiku is not a fool. How dare he claim to be a relative of Yuzhu with such a nepotistic relationship?
In order to please Yuzhu, the doctors and outside ministers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs often invited Sun Chengyun to drink wine in private. Among them, Saqiku was included.
In front of Yuzhu, Lao Twelve condescended to address Saqiku as Lao Sa, completely without showing off the arrogance of Prince Beizi.
To be honest, Sun Chengyun was somewhat touched.
However, Sun Chengyun never understood that Lao Twelve clearly treated Yu Zhu very well, but Yu Zhu refused to join the Twelve Ye Party?
"Lao Sa, since we are destined to gather here, let's sit down together and let's chat while eating."
Yuzhu was the boss of Saqiku's immediate boss, so it was inconvenient for him to take the initiative to speak, so Sun Chengyun took the initiative to speak on his behalf.
Saqiku didn't dare to sit down immediately, hunched over, and looked at the jade pillar eagerly.
With Sun Chengyun helping to build the steps, Yuzhu took advantage of the situation and smiled and said: "Lao Sa, I haven't seen you for a few days. Sit down and let's stay drunk until we get back."
Saqiku was very grateful and saluted again, then leaned forward and sat down below Sun Chengyun.
In an official-based society, one must pay attention to status and rank no matter when and where.
Among the people present, Lao Twelve had the highest title and Yuzhu had the highest official position. They were also sworn brothers who had publicly passed their relatives.
It was natural for these two people to sit side by side.
Sun Chengyun not only held the title of first-class Ashanihafan and Tuoshalahafan, he was also the consort of Heshuo in the dynasty, and his status was far above that of Saqiku.
Lao Twelve and Sun Chengyun both like to visit Jiyuan and play oiran.
As long as these two people are present, how can it be possible that there will be no troupe of musicians from all walks of life?
After the banquet started, Saqiku very wisely raised the pot and poured wine for everyone.
Lao Twelve raised his wine cup, clinked a glass with Yuzhu, and said thoughtfully: "I, Guo Luomafa, have three cousins of the same age. If they are all chosen to enter the palace, I, the prince,
Brother’s face is completely dull.”
As soon as Saqiku showed up, Yuzhu understood that Lao Twelve had indeed racked his brains and thought for today's small gathering.
Seriously, if Yuzhu had no other agenda, whether he was supporting Lao Twelve or Lao Eighteen, he would have been able to gain authority second only to Huo Guang.
Not to mention anything else, after Laosi ascended the throne, in order to reward his merits, he rewarded Longkodo with a series of dazzling important positions and titles: Crown Prince Taibao, First-class Duke, Prime Minister Wang Minister, Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, Lifan Yuan
Shangshu and infantry commander.
What's even more amazing is that when the fourth son came to the throne, his uncle Longkodo could promote officials at all levels as he pleased without asking, which was called "Tong Xuan" at the time.
However, Yuzhu's heart is like a mirror. After Huo Guang died of illness, the Huo family was executed by Emperor Xuan of the Han Dynasty.
In the face of the supreme imperial power, the so-called merit of support is completely vulnerable.
Han Xin was too naive. He thought that by helping Liu Ji and defeating Xiang Yu, Liu Ji would not remember his sin of forcing the false king of Qi to be crowned.
Regardless of whether they are the twelfth or eighteenth, as long as they sit on the throne, their biggest enemy will become a jade pillar that supports their troops and respects themselves.
After Lao Twelve laid out his cards, Sun Chengyun immediately took the initiative to speak and explained the difficulties for Yuzhu.
"Master Twelve, it's unreasonable that none of your three cousins have entered the palace, isn't it?" Sun Chengyun's question was quite technical.
Sun Chengyun meant that with Yuzhu's power and secret help, it would definitely be possible.
However, Lao Twelve's three nieces were all doing tricks, so the target was too big and could easily arouse suspicion.
This is tantamount to forcing Lao Twelve to do a rather troublesome multiple-choice question within his mother clan.
Lao Sun is extremely skilled in the method of transferring conflicts!