"Young man, war is dangerous. Please don't show off during this trip to Shandong. Just leave the war to the widow of the Yang family!"
Master Pang warned carefully.
After coming out of Kaifeng Mansion, Cao Bin went to Taishi Mansion.
After hearing what Master Pang said, Cao Bin nodded obediently and said:
"Don't worry, Grand Master, I know."
Master Pang nodded happily and said, "This is also a rare opportunity. Otherwise, I wouldn't want to transfer you out so soon."
As he spoke, he laughed:
"You are quite capable."
"I was actually impressed by Bao Heizi."
"He has said a lot of good things for you in court these days."
"It's a pity that your method of 'tearing down the wall to do justice' failed to pass the court, otherwise you would have gained more benefits."
Cao Bin was stunned for a moment and said: "Oh? I didn't report it to the court. Could it be that the Grand Master took the credit for me?"
Master Pang waved his hand and said:
"It's Zha Zi from Bao Zheng. I didn't expect that he actually has a flexible mind."
"But there are too many people who oppose this matter. Even if I speak for you, it will be difficult to pass."
After saying that, he laughed:
"This time, you really have to thank him. If he hadn't withstood the pressure for you, you would have been impeached."
Cao Bin didn't expect that Bao Zheng had done so many things in the court, so he couldn't help but let out a breath and said:
"I thought Mr. Bao would be difficult to get along with, but actually he is easy to talk to as long as he doesn't violate his principles."
Taishi Pang smiled and said:
"What I didn't expect was that you were able to enter Kaifeng Mansion with ease. This really impressed me."
When Cao Bin heard this, he couldn't help complaining:
"Isn't Grand Master's action too slow? Otherwise, I wouldn't have suffered in Kaifeng Mansion."
Taishi Pang laughed loudly and said:
"Do you think it's easy to transfer out of Kaifeng Mansion? If it weren't for your empress to help the officials, you would have to stay in Kaifeng Mansion for at least a year and a half."
After speaking, he waved his hand and said:
"Okay, let's not talk about this."
"In this expedition to Liangshan, you just need to keep an eye on the widows of the Yang family and prevent them from doing anything outrageous."
"When you come back, your contributions will naturally be great."
Although the positions of supervisors in the Song Dynasty varied, they had great power.
Many times, you can fight against the marshal and lead the troops alone.
This was also the reason why Grand Master Pang warned him, lest he be too aggressive and get himself killed.
However, he was overly worried.
Cao Bin still attaches great importance to his own life. Since he can get the credit safely, why should he take risks?
Besides, he still believes in the Yang family's combat capabilities.
Return to Zhongjing Marquis Mansion.
Cao Bin called Uncle Fu to inquire about the situation of his soldiers.
They will definitely be used in this expedition.
Although I don't plan to rush to the front line, I still need them to protect my safety.
"Master, from September last year to April this year, excluding various daily expenses, the house received a total of 120,000 yuan."
"After the year, I bought another thousand Western Region war horses from the Western Regions. I spent 83,000 taels. Now I can have two horses for one person."
Seeing Cao Bin nod, Uncle Fu continued:
"The remaining money has been used to purchase heavy armor and crossbow materials."
"Now we have 800 sets of heavy armor for men and horses, and 300 Zhuge Liangnu."
"In addition, the spears, waist knives, and bone knives you requested have all been provided."
Cao Bin frowned and asked, "Why are there so few Zhuge Liannu? Could it be that Mr. Xia is lazy?"
Fu Bo shook his head and said:
"That's not true. It's just that the young master's requirements are too high and materials are scarce, so there is a delay."
Cao Bin nodded and reminded: "That old Taoist is very lazy. Supervise him more if you have nothing to do."
Uncle Fu smiled and said, "Don't worry, young master, I'm keeping an eye on you."
Then, he continued: "In the past half year or so, the soldiers have almost completed their training. The rest depends on battlefield experience."
Finally, he showed a proud smile:
"Our soldiers have the best food and drink, and are physically strong. Now most of them can shoot a one-stone bow, and some can even shoot a two-stone bow."
"If it were a fight on the battlefield, it would definitely surprise people."
Cao Bin then showed a satisfied smile:
"That's good. In addition, we need to get some gunpowder and artillery from the Ordnance Supervisor, and recruit some civilians."
Uncle Fu nodded and said, "Don't worry, young master. I have discussed it with Daoist Xia and are handling it."
Seeing Uncle Fu's thoughtfulness, Cao Bin felt relieved.
The only regret is that I don't have enough Dandy Points to buy the "Tiger and Leopard Cavalry Soul" in the Time and Space Mall.
If he can buy this treasure, his soldiers can directly grow into top-notch cavalry.
After sending Uncle Fu away, Cao Bin ordered the little maid on the side:
"Go and invite Mrs. Lin over."
Maybe it was because she had been frightened for a long time. After Lin Chong's wife entered the house, she stayed in the room and never came out. She really took "rest" to the extreme.
Cao Bin planned to take her with him when he sent out troops this time to see if he could do something about Lin Chong.
If it can achieve the best effect, if not, you can also serve as a maid.
Mrs. Lin is a timid and timid character, a typical young woman from a good family, and she must be very good at taking care of others...
Within a few days, the imperial court officially issued an imperial edict.
Cao Bin was granted the title of Zuosi Langzhong, and he led the general manager of the capital to take charge of official affairs. He followed Mu Guiying, the Hou of Hun, into Liangshan to suppress Liangshan.
Among them, Zuo Siyangzhong is a sixth-grade official with no real power, but he is a junior rank.
Cao Bin knew that this was the reward given by the court because Bao Zheng showed his merit for him.
However, he was originally a lord, but he became a civil servant, which made Cao Bin's position quite embarrassing.
And to take over official duties on horseback is to supervise the army's dispatches.
The next day, it was still dark.
Cao Bin took a carriage and rushed to the military camp outside the city with his sedan chair, Xia Laodao, Hu Sanniang, and Mrs. Lin.
First, he gathered his soldiers and civilians, and then rushed to the general ordering platform, waiting for Mu Guiying to order the generals.
Because Cao Bin served as the supervisor of the army and rivaled the marshal for power, he directly ascended to the general station.
At this time, the dark army was coming, with flags waving and drums rumbling.
Mu Guiying was seen wearing a red lining and gold armor, holding a flag in her arms and a gold seal in her hand. She was full of evil spirits and majestic.
A huge banner (dao) with the character "Mu" hanging behind him, towering like a cloud.
A dozen clerks around her were constantly checking the roster.
It was not until all the sergeants arrived that Mu Guiying preached coldly:
"I have been ordered by the emperor to march into Liangshan to suppress the bandits. All armies must fight bravely to kill the enemy."
"If you have merit, you will be rewarded; if you make mistakes, you will be punished..."
After a speech, Mu Guiying suddenly waved his flag and shouted:
"The army moves out!"
Then three cannon shots were heard, resounding in the air, and the army rushed out of the school grounds one after another and headed straight for the Bianhe River Pier.
Mu Guiying then looked at Cao Bin and said, "Brother Zhongjing has come to supervise our army. I hope he can cooperate fully and avoid any suspicion."
Cao Bin cupped his hands and said, "Don't worry, Marshal Mu, Cao is just here to take credit. As long as you don't rebel, everything will be fine."
Mu Guiying was almost amused by Cao Bin's words. She didn't expect Cao Bin to be so direct, but she was relieved when she heard Cao Bin's words.
The generals of the Yang family were harmed by the supervisory army.
Back then, Yang Wudi was killed by Pan Renmei and the eunuch Wang Qian, so the Yang family was quite afraid of the position of supervisor.
However, it is impossible to lead troops in the Song Dynasty without supervisors. As long as you are a commander, you will inevitably be restricted by supervisors.
