Du Shiniang's attention was immediately diverted, and she quickly came over and asked in surprise: "Cao Yan is also good at painting?"
Li Shishi didn't quite believe it, after all, Cao Bin had never shown it.
Cao Bin did not explain, but directly asked people to prepare paints and brushes, and said without humility:
"If my painting skills are second in the world, no one would dare to be the first."
As he spoke, he picked up the brush and started painting like a dragon or a snake.
He now has master-level painting skills, and it is still easy to draw a few paintings.
In a short time, under the watchful eyes of the girls, he finished a dozen paintings.
Among them are landscapes, ladies, hippogriffs, flowers and birds, almost all types of paintings are complete.
Hu Sanniang and others did not know painting skills and could only look very beautiful. However, Li Shishi and Du Shiniang were involved in music, chess, calligraphy and painting.
Their painting skills may not be outstanding, but their appreciation ability is top-notch.
Seeing Cao Bin's works, Li Shishi was dumbfounded. She had never seen a painter who was proficient in so many types of paintings, and they all painted so vividly.
However, Du Shiniang couldn't help the excitement in her heart, hugged Cao Bin tightly, and exclaimed:
"It turns out that Cao Yan is the most talented person in the world."
Cao Bin waved his hands proudly and said: "Low-key, low-key..."
Master Li said solemnly: "You must keep a low profile. Cao Yun's skills are no longer like those of ordinary people. If others know about it, there may be disaster."
Having said this, she hugged Cao Bin's arms even tighter.
Cao Bin didn't care much, but it was just a few paintings. The current emperor was not good at this, how could he still attract gods? He handed the calligraphy and painting to Zhang Zhenniang and said:
"Sister Zhen, please hang these paintings in the shop. Maybe you can attract people who are interested in this art."
Although Zhang Zhenniang did not know how to paint, she admired Du and Li very much.
Seeing their reaction, I suddenly felt like I was standing tall, and the eyes I was looking at Cao Bin were filled with admiration...
Three days have passed in a flash. The Rouge Shop is still undergoing renovations, but the paintings and calligraphy have been hung in the antique shop.
It's a pity that it didn't attract any calligraphy and painting lovers.
Early that morning, Cao Bin was called over by Master Pang.
"Juncai, although you did a good job when you were sent to Xixia, you also violated some taboos of the court."
"Before the court meeting, you must be prepared."
Cao Bin wondered: "What does the Grand Master mean by this?"
Master Pang shook his head and said:
"You and Yang Zongbao invaded Xixia without authorization, and your negotiations with Xixia may be attacked by people with ulterior motives."
"In addition, there are those seven thousand war horses. You are too direct."
Cao Bin asked: "What does the Grand Master mean..."
Taishi Pang said: "You send a memorial to send the 3,500 war horses to the officials."
When Cao Bin heard this, he immediately showed a look of pain. Those war horses were all fine horses carefully bred by Yuan Hao, and they were even better than the war horses he smuggled.
If we lose this group, it will be difficult to have this opportunity again.
Master Pang couldn't help but laugh when he saw Cao Bin's painful expression:
"You are still too young..."
"Don't worry, the officials are not fond of dogs and horses, and they don't have the dignity to ask for your horses. You just need to have the right attitude."
"There is no loss, you can show your loyalty to the officials, and you can also stop people with ulterior motives. Why not do it?"
Only then did Cao Bin suddenly realize. He gave a thumbs up and praised: "The Grand Master is indeed a treacherous person... No, he is an old man who seeks the country!"
Master Pang almost choked on a mouthful of water, his beard stood up, and he said angrily:
"I asked you to study hard, but you are lazy, and now you can't even think of a good sentence."
Cao Bin smiled awkwardly and quickly changed the topic:
"Grand Master, have you seen Yi Jieshan yet? How are you going to arrange them?"
Master Pang shook his head and said:
"Don't worry about this matter."
"They are too whimsical and want to imitate the generals of the She family!"
As he spoke, he explained:
"Although the She family was also from Dangxiang, they started to control the Yong'an Army in the Later Tang Dynasty. They were deeply rooted in Linzhou and had huge power."
"When Taizu founded the country, they took the initiative to join the Song Dynasty and were loyal to the Song Dynasty, so they received special rewards."
"You don't have the ability to move your family, but you want to cede territory for self-government? I really don't understand."
"Besides, a barbarian likes to be repetitive. If I recommend him, he will rebel in the future and it will be a drag on me."
Cao Bin asked: "What position will the court give him?"
Master Pang said:
"The imperial court doesn't want to conflict with Xixia, so maybe it will seal off remote states and counties to give them a place to stay."
"Even if he pleases the ministers of the DPRK, it will be useless. No one is willing to guarantee them."
As he spoke, he shook his head again and admonished:
"You shouldn't take him back to the Song Dynasty. Without your guarantee, the court will send them back so that they can reconcile with Xixia."
Hearing this, Cao Bin was speechless.
Although he didn't like Wu Yijieshan, he never thought about sending them back to Xixia.
For the Song Dynasty, if it wanted to weaken Xixia, it must accept the surrender of the Xixia people, so as to provide an example for those who judged Xia.
Judging from the current situation, the imperial court is clearly war-weary.
Cao Bin couldn't help but sigh.
The current emperor is good at everything, but he is too weak and doesn't want to get into trouble.
When Xixia first established the country, he still had some ambition, but after being defeated by Xixia several times, he completely lost his spirit.
I don’t know if I will ever have the chance to see the day when Xixia is annihilated and the sixteen states of Yanyun are recovered in my lifetime.
After talking to Master Pang, he did not delay and immediately returned home to write the memorial...
At the same time, two "teenagers" walked into Zhang Zhenniang's antique shop.
Instead of wandering around, they went straight to Cao Bin's paintings.
The young man in green said: "Fujin, I'm not telling lies. What do you think of these paintings?"
Fu Jin looked at the painting in front of him, widened his eyes and said:
"This, this...is better than my dad's painting? Much better!"
The young man in green nodded and said, "Aren't you going to choose a birthday gift for your father? Aren't these just right?"
Fu Jin nodded and said, "My dad has been in a bad mood recently. These paintings should make him happy, right?"
The young man in green clothes affirmed: "Your father has always been obsessed with calligraphy and painting. Such high-quality paintings will definitely turn his worries into joy."
Fu Jin nodded, and then couldn't help but become angry:
"It's all because of that bad dude Cao Bin. Ever since he caused dad to be imprisoned, dad has been angry and angry all the time, and his health has even deteriorated."
The young man in green nodded and said:
"I heard that he was an uneducated person who did all kinds of bad things. The people in the capital often scolded him. I don't know why he always got promoted for his meritorious service."
As he spoke, he hesitated and said:
"However, I heard that he has a good reputation in my hometown, but I don't know whether it is true or not."
Fu Jin gritted his teeth and said fiercely: "It must be fake. Anyway, I curse him every day, hoping that he will be trampled to death by a horse when he goes out..."
The young man in green said in shock: "You are too poisonous."
Fu Jin waved his hand and said: "This is what bad people should do."
As she spoke, she suddenly said: "But I also like these paintings very much, why not just give one of them to daddy!"
