"Master Hou, the resignation letter has been written. Can you see if there is anything wrong with it?"
After several of his staff finished writing the memorial, they handed it over to Cao Bin.
It was already early summer. Cao Bin was wearing a large Taoist robe, his bare feet leaning on a rocking chair, chewing the fruit sent by Hu Sanniang, and reading the memorial.
Because Taoist robes were loose and unrestricted, people in the Song Dynasty often wore them as nightgowns when they were at home.
After a long time, Cao Binbin handed the memorial to his subordinates and said:
"No problem, send someone to the court."
Since the end of the Five Dynasties, the road observation envoy has become a fictitious position with no real power because this position has too much power.
This time it was because of the complicated situation in Jiangnan that the emperor specifically stated that this was an actual assignment. Now that Fang La has been wiped out, it would be a taboo to occupy this position again.
Cao Bin would not give the censor a chance to attack him, so once the situation stabilized, he planned to take the initiative to hand over his power.
He never had the intention and could not rebel.
Personal character and emotions come second.
Class determines the position. Although he now has great power and the White Lotus Sect can take advantage of him, his mind is still clear.
The White Lotus Sect is a religion for the poor. As a prince of the imperial court, he can be used temporarily, but cannot be relied upon.
Moreover, White Lotus itself is easy to spread, and once it spreads, it will be difficult for Cao Bin to control it.
His way out should be in the court.
"Master Hou, Miss Jinzhi from Baihualou has sent an invitation to invite you to the banquet, saying that she is your old friend."
The memorial has just been sent, and the disciples came to report it.
When Cao Bin heard this, he immediately laughed and said:
"Does she really dare to come here and think that her information is well hidden?"
So while changing his clothes, he ordered Shi Qian, Wu Song and others to secretly search and ambush Fang La and others.
Since he was looking for death, he just took the blame and let the Pang Wanchun brothers and sisters take over the remaining Manichean forces. Cao Bin no longer had any hidden dangers.
Although he didn't know Fang La's specific plan, he didn't need to know at this point.
Baihua Tower is located in Beicheng, Hangzhou, near Qiantang Gate.
The market here is bustling and there are many tile shops. Standing on the top floor, you can see the West Lake outside the city wall.
It's just that the West Lake at this time is overgrown with water and grass, the lake has dried up, and there is no scenery.
As soon as Cao Bin entered, he heard the old bustard's warm greeting.
"Oh, it's Mr. Cao. Mr. Cao is coming to the lower building. Girls, hurry up and greet him..."
His reputation in the brothel world has always been resounding. Soon after arriving in Jiangnan, he attracted the attention of brothels everywhere, and his portrait was also circulated.
As a bustard, if you cannot recognize Cao Bin, then you are not a qualified old bustard.
Feeling the fragrance of powder filling his ears and nose, and seeing the girls swarming in, Cao Bin felt comfortable all over, as if he had returned home. He hugged the two beauties and said:
"I've heard that there are so many beauties in the south of the Yangtze River. People in the world will never deceive me, haha!"
When the Madam heard this, she suddenly smiled like a flower, pushed the beauties away, hugged Cao Yu's arm and said:
"It is a great honor for us at Baihualou to receive such compliments from Master Hou."
"Master Hou, my little girl's talent and beauty are the best in Hangzhou. Do you want to meet her?"
When Cao Bin heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up and he said:
"Oh? Then I would like to pay you a visit..."
At this time, Fang Jinzhi upstairs also heard the noise. He was already ready, but he didn't expect that Cao Bin was going to have his beard cut off by another woman. He was speechless.
This man is so unreliable, he is obviously here to invite him.
However, in order to assassinate the important matter, he had no choice but to open the door and come out:
"Mom, Mr. Cao was invited here by me."
Although the old bustard was a little reluctant, when Cao Bin nodded, he had no choice but to let him go.
After all, Fang Jinzhi only had her name in Baihua Tower. She originally wanted to leave this good opportunity to her own people...
After climbing to the third floor and entering Fang Jinzhi's boudoir, Cao Bin smelled a delicate fragrance.
I secretly sensed my body, and there seemed to be no other abnormality except for some twitching in my mind.
He himself didn't know that the peak physique had a considerable immune effect on the Mongolian sweat medicine, not to mention the incense produced by the smell?
"Master Hou, how about we have a few drinks?"
Glancing at the sedan with two halberds on its back outside the door, Fang Jinzhi felt secretly wary and quickly closed the door and said.
When Cao Bin saw the exquisite dishes on the table, he immediately understood, took Fang Jin in his arms and said with a smile:
"Why bother?"
"Miss Jinzhi, I already understand your intention, so don't waste time."
As he spoke, his hands and feet became dishonest.
Fang Jinzhi quickly stretched out his hand to resist and said:
"Master Hou, I have something... to say."
She didn't expect Cao Bin to be so impatient. It would take at least a quarter of an hour for the incense to take effect, so she had to delay.
It's just that although she often hides her identity as a brothel girl, she has never experienced such a battle.
After a long climb to the fragrant peak, coupled with the continuous effect of the incense, she could hardly control herself.
Soon, a quarter of an hour passed, and Cao Bin was a little confused when he saw that Fang Jinzhi's clothes were half-undressed and his sexy ass was looming.
I thought she would take action soon and attract Fang La and others, but looking at her blushing face, there was no movement at all?
He looked at the burning spices on the table and wondered, maybe she didn't have the antidote herself?
Little did he know that the antidote needed to be taken later. Because he moved too fast, Fang Jinzhi and he had no chance to take it. Now that they were in a state of mind, they even forgot about it.
"Damn it, don't worry, it's all delivered to your door, why should I endure it..."
Soon the sword was sheathed, and Fang Jinzhi woke up suddenly. He was about to resist, but in an instant his whole body flushed and turned into a puddle of mud. He didn't know what was going on.
Fang La and others were in a restaurant not far from Baihua Building. Looking at the quiet windows on the third floor of Baihua Building, they said in confusion:
"Why is there no signal from Jinzhi yet? Could it be that the poison given by Yelv Guanyin's slave doesn't work?"
Little did he know that Fang Jinzhi had already gone out of his mind and completely forgotten about the assassination...
In the blink of an eye, another half an hour passed. Fang La had already arrived and realized that something was wrong. He stood up suddenly and said:
"No wait, let's go in together and cut Cao Bin into pieces!"
But as soon as they rushed to the vicinity of Baihua Tower, they were discovered by soldiers who had already ambushed them, and countless crossbows were aimed at them.
When Fang La saw this, he didn't know that his family was being plotted by Cao Bin again, and he quickly shouted:
"There's an ambush, run!"
However, just as they turned around, countless crossbow arrows were already flying towards them...
"Master Hou."
In Baihua Tower, Wu Song suddenly knocked on the door and said bravely.
Seeing that Fang Jinzhi was out of breath and almost fainted, Cao Bin had to pause and said impatiently:
"What's wrong?"
Wu Song said:
"Report to the Lord Hou that the rebel Fang La and others wanted to assassinate us, but we captured and killed them."
After hearing this, Fang Jinzhi fainted.
Cao Bin asked helplessly:
"All dead?"
Wu Song said: "Fang La and Sixingfang were seriously injured, and the rest were shot dead."
