After Cao Bin and others returned to Yanzhou with an army of over 100,000 people, they received documents from the court urging them to return to Beijing as soon as possible.
So he handed over the army to Zhong Shiheng, and he took Erlang and Sanlang of the Zhong family and the female generals of the Yang family to the capital lightly.
He brought the children of the Zhong family with him because Zhong Shiheng wanted to use this credit to let them go to Beijing to find jobs.
Moreover, Cao Bin also valued the farmers very much and intended to win over and support him. They hit it off immediately and it was convenient for both parties.
The Zhong family is full of talents. These two people were trained by Zhong Shiheng since they were young, and they are particularly outstanding in military strategy.
It just happened to help Cao Bin lead his troops and make up for the shortcomings in his military strategy.
"Uncle, what kind of official title do you think the court will give us?"
Tanesaburo asked expectantly.
Cao Bin laughed and said:
"In this expedition to Xixia, you have contributed a lot to the family. You may be able to get a title."
Tanesaburo suddenly became pleasantly surprised and said:
"Really?"
Just as Cao Bin was about to nod, Sanniang of the Yang family poured cold water on his head and said:
"Boy, don't be too happy too soon."
"Cao Bin, that's just to comfort you. Where can you get a title so easily?"
"Besides, we have failed in the end. I'm afraid we will be criticized even after we return to the court!"
Speaking of this, the faces of the female generals of the Yang family showed some worry.
Cao Bin was speechless. The Yang family was made too sensitive by the imperial court.
Although this expedition did not defeat Xixia, the harvest was not small, and it even reached the capital of Xixia.
If the court doesn't even reward such merit, wouldn't it chill people's hearts?
At this time, Liang Ji, the eunuch overseeing the army of Yan Yan, burst out laughing:
"Generals, don't worry. The matter of reporting merits is left to the Sa family. I'll see who is dying and dares to question our merits!"
As he said this, he looked at the eunuch of the Huanqing Army and said:
"Old Wang, do you think that's the case?"
Since reuniting with Cao Bin, Eunuch Wang has almost obeyed his orders and never expressed his opinions. The female generals of the Yang family have almost forgotten his existence.
Seeing everyone looking over, Eunuch Wang smiled proudly and said:
"Other Sa families can't guarantee it, but our contribution will never be compromised at all!"
Tong Guan originally had some conflicts with the Zhong family, but after following Cao Bin, he saw that Cao Bin valued the Zhong family very much, and immediately changed his attitude.
Unexpectedly, after the contact, he actually had something in common with Erlang Zhong, and the two became close friends.
Originally, he was discussing the art of war with Erlang Zhong. When he heard the words of Sanniang of the Yang family, his eyes suddenly filled with evil spirits and he said:
"Whoever dares to take credit for our work will be killed by the Sa family..."
He was waiting for his military exploits to atone for his sins. With such a great achievement, in addition to atonement, he might also have the opportunity to be promoted.
If anyone finds trouble with him regarding his military exploits, he is his mortal enemy.
The female general of the Yang family couldn't help but look at each other in horror when she saw the three eunuchs looking murderous.
They used to lead troops, and their relationship with the eunuchs who oversaw the army was never very good.
But they can determine the general's military merit to a large extent.
Therefore, when they reported their merits in the past, they were always made things difficult for them. Their merits were great, but when they came to the court, things were not right.
Only by alerting upright officials such as Kou Zhun and Bao Zheng can they have a chance to defend themselves.
I have never encountered such an eunuch who actively helped to report his merits...
Seeing their surprised expressions, Cao Bin felt a little embarrassed.
They never knew these eunuchs.
If the credit this time was not enough, several eunuchs would even falsely claim some credit.
After the Hedong Army led by Tong Guan ran out of food, he had the idea of killing "good people" to take credit.
This "good" is the ordinary people of Xixia.
Because he got on Cao Bin's boat, he didn't implement it.
Although the sinister expressions of these three eunuchs made people a little uncomfortable, the female general of the Yang family suddenly felt very happy.
They discovered that when fighting with Cao Bin, no matter whether he was doing well or not, there was no need to worry about all external matters, and everything would go smoothly.
They just have to work hard and the working environment is very comfortable.
Just like Eunuch Wang, the supervisor of the Huanqing Army, he still wanted to give advice before joining Cao Bin.
But as soon as he saw Cao Bin, he immediately changed his attitude, obeyed his advice, and never interrupted, like a transparent person.
I don’t know how Cao Bin did it.
In fact, how did they know that Tong Guan and Liang Ji took care of the eunuch Wang without the need for Cao Bin to come forward.
What's more, Cao Bin always likes to use money to open the way.
Eunuch Wang earned two to thirty thousand silver from just this trip. He treated Cao Bin more than his own father and wished he could enshrine him as his ancestor. How could he be so troublesome?
It’s almost August in the blink of an eye.
Cao Bin and others finally rushed back to Bianjing.
At this time, Pan Renmei had led his troops northward more than half a month ago.
Outside the city of Zhendingfu, he used a powerful crossbow formation to kill more than 10,000 Liao troops, forcing the Liao troops to retreat to Dingzhou to rest.
Although the Liao army was not defeated, it also contained the Liao army's offensive.
At the same time, the Liao Second Route Army also encountered trouble.
Yang Zongbao used a trick to lure the Liao army away, and then led a surprise attack with 5,000 cavalry, killing more than 30,000 people.
The Liao army suffered heavy losses, their front was thwarted, and they immediately stopped moving forward.
It can also be regarded as revenge for Dingzhou City's transfer of tigers away from the mountains.
Yang Zongbao became famous as a result.
With these two victories, the Great Song Dynasty immediately settled down!
The female general of the Yang family had just entered the capital and heard such good news. She was very excited for a moment and waited for the imperial court to award her a reward.
Arriving at the city gate of Bianjing, she saw a group of wives and concubines coming out of the city to greet Cao Bin. Sister Yang couldn't help but complain:
"There are so many people in his family!"
Mu Guiying curled her lips and said:
"So, what do you see in him?"
Hearing this, Sister Yang's face suddenly turned red and she said:
"Guiying, what are you talking about? How can I..."
Mu Guiying looked at her carefully and said:
"Ba Gu, you are the daughter of a general, and you are not subject to the same restrictions as ordinary boudoirs."
"You have to take care of yourself... It's impossible for Cao Bin to stop his wife and remarry."
Sister Yang stamped her feet and said:
"It's nonsense, I won't pay attention to you."
Seeing her running away, Mu Guiying shook her head worriedly.
During the trip to Xixia, Sister Yang's attitude towards Cao Bin changed a bit.
Cao Bin is a smooth talker and a scumbag who doesn't like to take responsibility. Once the eighth sister is coaxed into doing something outrageous by her, will the Yang family be shameless?
But she was a junior after all, so it was hard to speak openly, so she secretly planned to remind the old lady.
If Cao Bin knew what she was thinking, he would definitely cry out that she was wronged.
Although he is a bit of a scumbag, he considers himself a "good man" and would never seduce a decent woman casually.
"Cao Lang, you're back... get out quickly, the smell in my house is strong."
Du Shiniang was very happy when she saw Cao Bin coming in, but suddenly she thought of something and hurriedly chased him away.
During the confinement period at this time, you have to sit for a hundred days without taking a bath or blowing the cool breeze, so there is a smell in the house.
Cao Bin didn't care, he stepped forward and hugged her and said with a smile:
"Thanks a lot!"
Seeing that he didn't dislike him at all, Du Shiniang immediately threw herself into his arms and said emotionally:
"You have been away for too long this time. Do you know how worried I am...Cao Yuan, you are finally back."
The two talked about love for a long time, and then Li Shishi and others walked in with the child in their arms and said speechlessly:
"Both of them are unreliable. They just came back. Don't you want to see the child?"
Cao Bin then remembered that he had a child, and quickly brought the baby over. Seeing her wrinkled little face unfolding, he couldn't help but smile:
"Haha, why is it so... so cute!"
When Du Shiniang saw that Cao Bin liked children very much, she suddenly became energetic and said:
"Cao Yan, please give our daughter a name."
Cao Bin thought for a while and said:
"When she was born, her husband was about to win a great victory, so let's call her Cao Sheng...Cao Yu."
When everyone heard this, they couldn't help but roll their eyes. Does Cao Yu have anything to do with your victory?
Cao Bin ignored them. It was understandable that he just had little reading and no literary talent.
Then he said to himself:
"I remember that our family still has a title. I will report it to the court when I have time!"
A title that is not hereditary does not require a title examination. This thing can be rewarded as soon as it is born.
When the girls heard this, their mouths opened wide. Du Shiniang said in disbelief:
"Are you kidding me? Are you going to give the title to Yu'er?"
Unless the girl earned the title herself, the title in the family is usually allocated to sons. Unexpectedly, Cao Bin did not follow the routine and directly gave it to his daughter.
Seeing their surprised looks, Cao Bin said with a proud smile:
"What's wrong with my daughter? My eldest daughter, Cao Bin, wants to be different and be loved by all..."
