In fact, from the beginning, Cao Bin had some sense of crisis.
So consciously or unconsciously, I constantly think of ways to enhance my strength.
After the fall of Master Pang, this sense of crisis became more serious.
As the saying goes, accompanying a king is like accompanying a tiger. If the emperor never gave birth to an heir, would he still trust himself as much as he does now?
Thinking of this, Cao Bin already made a decision.
Although his official position is not high, his background is strong enough and he has the support of the emperor. Isn’t that impressive enough?
As long as something can be done, a group of officials can be gathered.
He pondered for a moment and said:
"Zihou, I can help you plan Dengzhou Zhizhou, but the new policy is not trivial."
"Especially your ideas. Although they are all good governance, some things are not appropriate for the times."
"Although I agree with you, I have no intention of touching you easily, nor do I have the strength to touch you."
Zhang Dun smiled and said:
"My uncle is too modest. Many of Zhang's ideas were inspired by my uncle."
"There are some things that although my uncle didn't explain, he is already doing them."
"This is what Zhang admires... In fact, Zhang is more willing to follow my uncle and ask for advice from time to time."
"Dengzhou is adjacent to Xiangyang, which is why Zhang wants to go there."
Cao Bin nodded and said:
"In that case, let me give it a try..."
Zhang Dun is a practical person, but Cao Bin still believes him.
Otherwise, like Jia Zheng in Red Mansion, it would be funny to be taken advantage of by Jia Yucun.
After sending Zhang Dun away, Cao Bin didn't delay and immediately found an acquaintance in the political hall.
It's hard to say how to provide help in times of need, but it's easy to add icing on the cake.
That man was originally an old member of Taishi Pang's family. Hearing that Cao Bin wanted to recommend Zhang Dun, he hurriedly laughed and said:
"Uncle Cao, don't worry, we also saw Zhang Zihou's self-recommendation post."
"He has sufficient qualifications and is working abroad in Beijing. With your recommendation, it's just a matter of one sentence."
Tokyo's wealth and wealth are alluring, and few Beijing officials are willing to go out of Beijing for transfers.
Zhang Dun was from a high background and had real talents. Although it was a bit of an unconventional promotion to be appointed magistrate, it was not too difficult.
After getting the exact news, Cao Bin immediately informed Zhang Dun.
I thought the matter was a foregone conclusion, but I didn't expect that a few days later, Chen Shimei suddenly came to visit with gifts.
It turned out that Chen Shimei was entrusted by his brother Qi from the same list to plan the dispatch of Dengzhou Zhizhou.
"Uncle Zhongjing, this promotion is very important to my brother Naqi. I hope you can take care of me for Chen's sake."
"You have deep connections in the court, and you don't care about the position of a governor..."
Cao Bin quickly stopped him and said speechlessly:
"Chen Prince Consort, what you said is a bit too much. Why do you think Cao doesn't care about the position of a magistrate?"
"Cao is recommending talents for the country. This official position also belongs to the country. You can't talk nonsense!"
Mud, give in as you say, I don’t want to lose face.
I've already informed Zhang Dun, but if you ask me to regret it, what's the use of it?
Do you still care about your face? Kind of funny!
Seeing that he was blocked by Cao Bin before he finished speaking, Chen Shimei looked a little ugly, gritted his teeth and said:
"If Uncle Zhongjing can become a beautiful friend in the world, I am willing to give up 10% of the profits from the construction camp!"
Cao Bin was stunned for a moment, and looked at Chen Shimei carefully. After looking at him with fury, he shook his head and said:
"Chen Prince Consort is promoting talents for the country. Could it be that Cao did it for personal gain?"
"Just pretend that Mr. Cao didn't hear these wild words of yours! If you speak out again, I will impeach you."
Hearing this, Chen Shimei was almost furious. When did you, Cao Bin, become so selfless?
If you say this, you won't be afraid of others laughing out loud.
However, Cao Bin refused to give him any advice and only responded with loud words. He was only angry and had no choice but to do anything.
He had no choice but to cup his hands, throw away his sleeves and leave.
Looking at his back, Cao Bin became thoughtful.
No matter how you look at it, Chen Shimei doesn't look like someone who betrayed his own interests for his friends.
He was willing to pay 10% of the construction camp's profits, which was a bit extraordinary.
Cao Bin suddenly thought that Chen Shimei's hometown seemed to be in Junzhou, right next to Dengzhou.
So he called Shi Qian and gave him careful instructions...
A few days later, someone from the Political Affairs Hall suddenly came to him and said:
"Uncle Cao, Zhang Zihou's matter is a little troublesome. Mr. Cai of the Third Division personally recommended someone."
"It's really not that the subordinates didn't try their best. Mr. Cai personally recommended him, and even Prime Minister Wang also attached great importance to it."
When Cao Bin heard this, he was a little speechless. Chen Shimei was quite capable and could actually move Cai Jing out.
With his personal connections, he still has no way to compete with Cai Jing in appointing officials.
Generally speaking, local governors at the level of Zhizhou are personally appointed by the emperor or prime minister.
If there is no other way, we can only recommend it directly to the emperor.
However, if you do this, your intentions are a bit difficult to explain.
After all, promoting talents for the country is not in line with my personality.
Time flies by quickly, and the New Year's Eve will arrive in a few days.
This is the second New Year that Cao Bin has spent in the Song Dynasty.
It's just that as a minister, Cao Bin can't rest for the time being.
Because the first day of the Lunar New Year is the first day of the dynasty, the emperor receives congratulations from envoys and officials from various countries in the Daqing Hall.
On the second day of the Lunar New Year, incense is burned at Daxiangguo Temple.
On the third day of the lunar month, there was archery and horse racing in Nanyuyuan, and banquets were held for envoys and civil and military officials from various countries.
To Cao Bin's surprise, Chen Shimei unexpectedly became active. He followed Duan Wang Zhao Ji and talked about poetry and lyrics with the officials.
He was inseparable from King Duan, as if he had become his close friend.
Seeing Cao Bin looking at her, Chen Shimei came over with a cup in hand, knelt down beside him, and said with a smile:
"Uncle Zhongjing, please let me apologize to you first. I have no choice but to be the governor of Dengzhou."
"Uncle Zhongjing refused, so Chen can only entrust His Highness Prince Duan..."
Seeing the pride in his eyes, Cao Bin was a little speechless, so he climbed up a high branch and couldn't wait to run to his side to show off?
It seems that Zhao Ji did not remember the lesson of the last ban. When the banquet is over, I will give you eye drops in front of the emperor.
Let him learn a lesson...
In fact, Chen Shimei was also depressed. He spent all his personal money, and King Duan reluctantly agreed to help. If he didn't show off, he would feel really depressed.
At the same time, the Queen Mother also held a banquet in the harem.
Women of rank four or above are eligible to participate.
Pang Yanyan is Cao Bin's first wife. Her rank is equivalent to that of an earl, and she is also the fourth rank.
As the daughter of a guilty minister, she was prepared to be left out before entering the palace. Unexpectedly, Queen Mother Liu specifically asked her to sit next to her.
Make all the ladies envious.
At this time, Princess Duan on the other side suddenly said:
"My prince recently asked Cao Bin to draw a picture of thousands of cranes. Sister Pang, can you..."
