More and more officials are impeaching Fu Bi and others in the court. It is really Fu Bi's "repressive advancement" and other new policies that have offended too many people.
It was easy for people to enter the system and enjoy the royal food. As soon as the New Deal came out, many officials with little ability were dismissed.
Now that the imperial court encountered a setback, the previously suppressed forces suddenly launched a frantic attack.
The court meeting lasted until ten o'clock in the afternoon, and then it was considered over.
Seeing the ministers walking out in twos and threes, Cao Bin felt a little hungry, but he couldn't go back yet. The emperor's waist still needed some maintenance.
Sure enough, as soon as he left the Zichen Palace, he was called into the harem by the chamberlain.
The emperor was in a bad mood. He didn't expect so many people to oppose the New Deal.
"Ah, comfortable! Juncai, what do you think of the new policy?"
After a few massages, the emperor's brows relaxed a little, and then he asked Cao Bin reluctantly.
Cao Bin said while recuperating his energy:
"Guan Jia, you are asking the wrong person. I don't know anything about the New Deal."
"But those ministers dare to show off to the officials, I want to teach them a lesson!"
Although he felt that the Song Dynasty had many problems and admired Fu Bi and others, he would never get involved. That would be asking for trouble.
The emperor shook his head helplessly and said with a smile:
"You, slick one!"
As he spoke, he sighed and said:
"It's difficult for me too!"
Reform is inherently difficult, and even the emperor has to worry about the reaction of the gentry and ministers in the world.
Listening to his tone, Cao Bin already understood that he probably didn't intend to persist.
Now that the Song Dynasty is in a passive situation militarily, someone needs to be responsible...
Facing the changes in the court, Cao Bin didn't have many choices, but he didn't worry. No matter how much the situation changed, the responsibility would not fall on him.
After returning home, he was planning to change his clothes and go see Zhang Shanfu when Uncle Fu suddenly brought Wu Song to ask for a visit.
Behind him were Wu Da and Pan Jinlian.
"Master Hou, someone is plotting against the Hou Mansion!"
Wu Song said with a serious face.
After listening to his narration, Cao Bin knew what was going on.
It turned out that during Cao Bin's expedition, a prodigal deliberately approached Wuhan University and tempted him to gamble.
This guy from Wuhan University is honest and does his duty, so he doesn't deserve praise or flattery.
Especially after becoming the concierge of the Hou Mansion, he was considered a respectable figure in the eyes of ordinary people.
So he was immediately fooled and was defrauded of two hundred taels of silver.
Then those people threatened him to tell the news to the Waihou Mansion.
Unexpectedly, Wu Da was so stubborn that he directly sold the house to pay off the debt.
This made those people very depressed. Seeing that this plan failed, the leader seduced his wife again...
Hearing this, Cao Bin couldn't help but look at Pan Jinlian. This woman had a criminal record. Could it be that someone had succeeded?
It doesn’t look like it!
Wu Da took the words angrily and said:
"My wife is a womanly woman, but they are blind!"
Wu Song nodded and said:
"After Wu Er returned home, he heard his brother talk about it and knew it was a big deal."
"So we planned to arrest those libertines, and let the Marquis alone take care of them!"
Seeing Pan Jinlian's aggrieved look, Cao Bin couldn't help but sigh.
Sure enough, it doesn't matter if a man is ugly, he still needs to be rich and have status.
Doesn't a person who is reviled by later generations become clean and self-possessed?
Cao Bin waved his hand and said:
"Bring it in!"
The leader of the prodigal son is also a handsome man, no wonder he can use such methods.
After he came in, he knelt down and said:
"Uncle Cao, please spare your life, it was all ordered by my sworn brother Ximen Qing!"
Upon hearing the name Ximen Qing, Wu Song's eyes already had murderous intent and he said:
"It turns out to be him!"
Cao Bin was speechless, this guy was looking for death again.
Seeing Cao Bin's silence, the leader of the prodigals quickly said:
"Uncle, Ximen Qing's guy sends people to watch the Hou Mansion every day. He also said that uncle is taking in wanted criminals and is about to go to Kaifeng Mansion to file a complaint!"
He should be talking about Lu Zhishen.
However, Cao Bin had already informed the officials on Shaanxi Road to cancel his wanted order, and in exchange for his merits, he received an amnesty order from the court.
Even Bao Zheng can't cause trouble through this matter.
Cao Bin waved his hand and said:
"Uncle Fu, interrogate him in detail and devise a plan to deal with Ximen Qing."
With his current status, he doesn't have to keep an eye on a small person like Ximen Qing himself. It's enough to leave it to Uncle Fu and Wu Song.
After the arrangements were made, he changed his clothes and took the sedan straight to Zhang Shanfu's house.
After all, he promised him that if he had some free time, Cao Bin wouldn't mind paying attention to him.
But when the carriage arrived at Zhongzhonghou Mansion, he was a little surprised.
I saw that the Zhongzhonghou Mansion was decorated with white flags and curtains, and a funeral was being held.
"Die so soon?"
Cao Bin was speechless.
Zhang Shanfu survived the bumpy road for more than half a month. Unexpectedly, he died the next day after returning to Beijing.
This one is also unlucky.
"Marquis Zhongjing comes to pay homage!"
The old housekeeper at the door saw Cao Bin jumping out of the carriage and shouted quickly.
Cao Bin was a little embarrassed. He didn't bring anything to commemorate, so he quickly asked the coachman to buy it nearby.
As the Zhang family entered the memorial shed and Cao Bin offered incense, Zhang Shanfu's wife also returned the gift, then wiped her tears and said:
"Thank you, I'm waiting for you. Please follow me into the room and take a rest!"
Although she was dressed in mourning clothes and wiping her tears, Cao Bin always felt that something was wrong with her, and he looked at him with excitement.
It's like a gourmet seeing delicious food.
Cao Bin was a little speechless and secretly mourned for Zhang Shanfu. Once this guy is gone, he wonders how many cuckolds his wife will make of him.
Cao Bin waved his hand and said:
"Madam, don't bother me. I have important matters to attend to, so I won't bother you!"
After saying that, he was about to leave with the sedan when he suddenly heard a strange knocking sound.
He looked at the coffin doubtfully and said:
"what happened?"
Zhang Shanfu's wife's expression suddenly changed. She quickly stood in front of Cao Bin, covering his sight and said:
"Since Marquis Zhongjing has something important to do, I won't keep you here..."
While Cao Bin was hesitating, a figure suddenly ran forward from the corner and said:
"Uncle Cao...Master Hou, I have something important to report to you. Please move away!"
As he said this, he was afraid that Cao Bin would not take it seriously, so he quickly added:
"It's about Mr. Cai Jingcai..."
"Ximen Qing?"
Cao Bin was speechless. This was really a narrow road for enemies.
Ximen Qing smiled and said:
"Master Hou still remembers the villain?"
Cao Bin ignored him and ordered the sedan chair:
"Go and pry open the coffin for me!"
If Ximen Qing didn't show up, he would still have to consider the gains and losses, but if this person was involved, he would be happy to fight the injustice.
Upon seeing this, Zhang Shanfu's wife immediately stood in front and said angrily:
"Hou Zhongjing, what are you going to do?"
Ximen Qing also said:
"Yes, Zhongjing Hou, even though you are powerful, you cannot disturb the souls of the dead!"
As he spoke, he rolled up his sleeves and said:
"Even if you offend Zhongjing Hou today, I can't let you do evil!"
