The emperor handed Cao Bin's memorial to the ministers for circulation, and asked Pang Ji:
"Grand Master, hasn't the follow-up information from Jiyi Division been sent yet?"
Master Pang shook his head and said: "Guan, since the imperial court wants to send troops to rescue Juncai, why not take advantage of the situation and act according to this plan?"
Cai Jing quickly left the class and said:
"Officials, please act with caution. After all, this is Uncle Zhongjing's one-sided statement."
"We still need other information to prove it. It's better to wait for the Jiyi Division to report again."
The reason for his objection is simple. No matter whether this matter succeeds or fails, it will not be good for him.
If Cao Bin defeated Xixia according to his plan, then his contribution would be too great and he would definitely rise to prominence in the court.
At that time, the balance in the court will be broken, and at least he will be suppressed by Taishi Pang.
The second reason is that he doesn't quite believe what Cao Bin said. How could Yuan Hao, as a generational tycoon, be so easily plotted to death by Cao Bin?
This is too bizarre.
He strongly suspected that Cao Bin wanted to gain credit through war fraud.
Kou Zhun also finished reading Cao Bin's memorial at this time, and said in deep thought:
"Yuan Hao's life and death are only calculated by Uncle Zhongjing, and he is not completely sure yet."
"I also suggest waiting for Jiyisi's revenge."
Pang Ji stared, his beard was blowing with anger, and he said angrily:
"Your Majesty has decided to send troops to rescue Cao Bin. Why is it delayed again and again at this time?"
A minister behind Cai Jing said:
"Grand Master, we previously thought that Uncle Zhongjing was in danger, so it was appropriate to send some soldiers to rescue him."
"Now that it involves a national war, it involves a lot of things. It cannot be solved by one battalion or one army. We have to be careful."
As he spoke, he added:
"In this current situation, if Yuan Hao is not dead, it may be Xixia's trick to lure the enemy."
"If Yuan Hao is going to die, Xixia will definitely stop fighting. Isn't this what we want?"
"National affairs should be handled with caution. I think it is better to be still than to move..."
What he meant was simply that the news from Cao Bin was not reliable.
As long as Song and Xia can put an end to the war, it will be a satisfactory result. Why must they have to fight to the death with Xixia?
As soon as he said these words, there was another quarrel in the court, with foam flying everywhere.
The emperor frowned, glanced at the ministers in disgust, and scolded:
"Shut up and stop arguing."
With that said, he turned to the female general of the Yang family and asked:
"Mrs. She, you have been in war for a long time, what do you think about this matter?"
Mrs. She was also in a very difficult situation. Except when the Yang family went on an expedition, she usually did not speak in court, just to reduce the trouble in Tianbo Mansion.
Unexpectedly, the emperor would ask him now.
She looked at Kou Zhun, and then carefully recalled Cao Bin's style. After being embarrassed for a long time, she said:
"The military is a major event for the country, and we must not ignore it..."
She first recited a section of Sun Tzu's Art of War, and when the emperor became impatient, she said:
"It stands to reason that this is a great opportunity to conquer Xixia."
"But... I think it's better to proceed with caution."
Wiping the sweat from her forehead, Mrs. She finally gave a tactful answer.
At this time, she felt very tired, and the Yang family's position itself was a bit sensitive.
The emperor's question was equivalent to betting the future of the Yang family on Cao Bin's character. Although her impression of Cao Bin changed drastically, she still did not dare to completely believe Cao Bin.
If she supported Cao Bin's plan and was blamed for the subsequent defeat, the Yang family would inevitably be implicated, and she did not dare to take the risk.
When the emperor heard this, he said directly to Master Pang:
"According to Juncai's memorial, he is not in danger now, so I feel relieved."
"In this case, be more cautious and wait for the spy's revenge."
This court meeting did not end until noon, and the second secret report from the Jiyi Department's spies also arrived in the evening.
However, the Jiyisi secret agent was just a young general in the army.
That time when I attended the Western Xia Palace Banquet, I received exceptional treatment.
He only knew that Prince Ning Lingge rebelled against Hengshan Camp and Yuan Hao sent troops to destroy him, but he did not know Yuan Hao's actual situation.
As a result, the Song Dynasty court further confirmed the strategy of persistence.
However, the emperor also personally issued an imperial edict, asking the border soldiers to act accordingly and try their best to rescue Cao Bin if there is an opportunity.
At the same time, he also added an imperial edict of canonization and sent it to the Zhongjing Marquis Mansion.
The Cao family was given the title of "Seventh Grade Ruren" as the life wife and a third-class Viscount Yinjue.
Now that Cao Bin has not officially married a wife, nor has he given birth to a child, the title of destiny wife falls on his concubine.
The title will fall to his eldest son who has not yet been born.
Du Shiniang and the others looked at the imperial edict in Uncle Fu's hand, their eyes turned green.
As a concubine, the title of married woman is more enviable than the property in hand, and is more reliable than a hard-core farmer.
Zhang Zhenniang suppressed her covetousness, forced a smile, and said to Du Shiniang:
"Congratulations, sister, you are the first to enter the palace. This imperial conferment must be for you."
While saying this, she secretly made up her mind to be the first to give birth to a son.
If you can't get the title of life wife, why can't you still get the title of nobility?
The legitimate son of the Cao family will definitely succeed Count Zhongjing, and this Duke Yin is her target.
Compared to the title of Married Woman, she hopes to obtain the title of third-class viscount.
Although this was only the lowest non-hereditary title, it was still a court lord. With this, she no longer had to worry about her children.
Hearing this, Du Shiniang waved her hands and said, "I would like it, but it depends on what Cao Yan wants."
As she spoke, she seemed to have thought of something, and frowned:
"The imperial court has given Cao Yan such a generous reward before he returned to Beijing. Could he be in any danger?"
Master Li also reacted to the reward from the imperial court and said worriedly:
"Cao Yan's deep penetration into the enemy's country this time is more dangerous than any other time."
"Even if the guards around him are highly skilled in martial arts, it will be difficult for them to be effective..."
The more she talked, the more she felt panicked and asked hurriedly:
"Uncle Fu, has there been any news about Shi Qian's guards sending someone back to Cao Yan?"
Uncle Fu carefully and temporarily enshrined the imperial edict in the hall, then turned around and said:
"The defense in the Xixia camp is too tight. Last time there was news that he was trying to infiltrate."
As he spoke, he comforted:
"Three aunts, don't worry too much. Shi Qian's spies are very capable and have a large number of people. They will definitely find a way to ensure the safety of the young master."
Du Shiniang said with resentment:
"They are so stupid. They spent so much money from the government and they can't even get into the Xixia military camp. It's really useless!"
Saying this, her eyes suddenly lit up, she clapped her hands and said:
"Yes, I will train my own spies, which will save me the anxiety of waiting in the future."
Uncle Fu was startled and waved his hands quickly: "Auntie, don't do this nonsense, we don't have that much money."
Du Shiniang curled her lips and said: "I don't need the money from the house, I also have it myself..."
At this time, she was wealthy and confident, and she didn't care at all.
However, they didn't know that Cao Bin didn't feel any danger at all now, and he had gained a few pounds.
Now he is preparing to "cast a spell" and "kill" Zhang Yuan.
When Wu Zang Heiyun saw that he was wearing a Taoist robe, with an air of immortality and a different kind of handsomeness, his eyes couldn't help but shine...
