Time flies like water, and in a blink of an eye, the first month is almost over.
After Sima Guang returned home, he drank poison once, but unfortunately he was rescued.
Cao Bin originally wanted to "visit and visit", but his relatives and friends somehow found their way to Pang Ji.
With the father-in-law personally asking for the invitation, Cao Bin did not continue to add insult to injury.
Anyway, he had no hope of official career and could not have much influence on Cao Bin.
As for whether he can untie his knot and whether he will continue to seek death, it is none of Cao Bin's business.
These days, because Li Qingzhao has completely integrated Shangguan Wan'er's abilities, his administrative efficiency has greatly increased.
Later, Cao Bin specifically showed his high trust in Li Qingzhao in front of his subordinates, so within the Third Division, she could already represent Cao Bin to a certain extent.
Nowadays, as long as it is not a particularly important matter, Cao Bin can handle it properly without showing up at all.
As a result, Cao Bin became more leisurely, either missing work or on the way to work every day.
Looking at the rapidly rising Dandy Points on the system panel, Cao Bin felt very happy.
On the twenty-ninth day of the first lunar month, after a spring rain, Mu Guiying, who had been on the war for several months, finally wiped out the remaining bandits in Huaixi and returned to Beijing in triumph.
The selection of generals for the post of deputy commander of the Palace Front Division was also put on the agenda under the arrangements of the Political Affairs Hall.
This position controls the military power of the capital and plays a very important role. Both Pan Renmei and Wang Yanling want to insert their own people.
However, compared to their favorites Mu Guiying and Qinsu Bo Wang Deyong, one has merits and demerits, while the other has neither merits nor demerits.
Di Qing has a huge advantage.
He has made great achievements in quelling chaos, has qualified qualifications, and has never made any mistakes, so Cao Bin has great confidence in him.
Now there is an additional post of deputy commander.
One of the two seats must belong to Di Qing, otherwise Pan and Wang would look too ugly, which is not the way to govern a country.
Another four days passed in the blink of an eye.
After having breakfast, Cao Bin came to the gate with his sedan chair and other entourage, and watched the two adopted sons directing the servants to prepare the carriage.
Today he plans to take his family to Bianhe River to visit the floating market.
These two adopted sons have been training in the army all year round. Although the older one is only fourteen years old and the younger one is twelve years old, they are very clear-headed in commanding the servants.
Especially the big one, because of Cao Zhen's inheritance, he can already stand alone when it comes to commanding and fighting.
Maybe in another year or two, he can become Cao Bin's right-hand man.
"Dad, we are ready. Do you want to invite all the mothers to come out?"
Cao Bin patted Cao Zheng's head and laughed:
"Well done, today's itinerary will be arranged by the two of you."
With that said, he turned around and told Hu Sanniang to invite some ladies to go out.
At this moment, a carriage suddenly rushed over from the end of the street, and a rope lassoing the horse flew out from it and lassoed towards Cao Bin like lightning.
"Be bold!"
The sedan roared angrily and was about to take action, but Cao Bin stopped him and said:
"Stop the sedan chair. Master, I have something to do. You can protect the ladies as they go boating."
With that said, he had already grabbed the rope, used his strength to jump onto the carriage, and disappeared from everyone's eyes.
The sedan was speechless and scratched its head. Suddenly, it felt like it was in danger of losing its job. It was a bit depressing that it was not even allowed to guard the door for such a thing.
A courtyard in the western suburbs outside the city.
After some exercise, Eighth Sister's fair and pretty face was already covered with sweat, and a few touches of flushing were like the sunset.
She panted for a while, then lightly punched Cao Bin with resentment, and said angrily:
"I've been back to Beijing for a few days, and I've been waiting for you every day."
"But you are so heartless and there is never a trace. Have you forgotten me a long time ago?"
Although Cao Bin did not think of this matter, he was determined not to admit it. He straightened his neck and argued:
"Aren't I afraid that the old lady will find out the clues?"
"If you want to piss her off so that we can achieve good things, at worst I will go to Tianbo Mansion tomorrow."
The eighth sister was so angry that she punched him again and glared:
"Nonsense, why would I think that? You bastard is just trying to make me angry..."
Cao Bin then touched her spine and smiled:
"Don't worry, I've been thinking about our affairs? Haven't you read the Dasong Daily these days?"
"Recently, Master Shao's theory of 'marrying both mother and father' has been promoted all the time."
"It won't be long before it attracts the attention of the imperial court. When the time comes, I will add fuel to the flames and I will definitely make it happen."
When the Eighth Sister heard this, she immediately lost all her resentment and said with surprise:
"Master Shao actually agreed?"
Master Shao was a great Confucian of the time and had a very high reputation in both the government and the public. Most of the etiquette systems he proposed would be recognized by the court.
Sister Yang did not expect that such a noble person would be dealt with by Cao Bin using secular means.
Cao Bin smiled and said:
"What's so difficult about this? Although he is a great scholar, he is not a saint."
"As long as we take the right medicine, we don't have to worry about him not giving in."
The eighth sister hugged him tightly, put her head close to his chest, and said:
"As long as you have this intention, it doesn't matter even if it doesn't work out in the end... I just don't want to be separated from you."
Speaking of this, she couldn't help but sigh and said in disappointment:
"But you have to go on an envoy and I have to go on an expedition. I'm afraid it won't be until half a year before we meet again."
Cao Bin was stunned for a moment and said in surprise:
"Are you going on an expedition again? Didn't you just come back to Beijing?"
"Why didn't I hear the news?"
The eighth sister listened to his question but did not move. She just lay in his arms and said to herself:
"not sure yet."
"This is news from Zongbao, saying that there are rebels in Hebei who are ready to move."
"When the time comes, the King may recommend our Yang family to go on an expedition and add new achievements, so that we can be sure to compete for the position of Palace Chief."
Cao Bin nodded thoughtfully. He knew about the rebellion in Hebei, and he also understood the reason.
During the peace talks with the Liao Kingdom last year, although Cao Bin plotted against Yelv Guanyin, Sima Guang and others were afraid that after the abolition of the Sui coins, the Liao Kingdom would have no scruples and would invade the Song Dynasty at any time.
So he took the initiative to promise 300,000 yuan in annual coins.
Among them, one hundred thousand pieces of cloth were produced in Hebei. Because of its high quality and thick thickness, Hebei silk was the only one in the Liao Kingdom.
But the key problem is that the war in Hebei has not ended for less than a year, with countless strong men killed and injured, and most of the finances robbed. How can it be easy to hand over so much cloth?
Therefore, Hebei has always been a powder keg. Now it has persisted for a year, and it has developed to the point of explosion before the delivery of Sui coins.
The two national wars the year before last had such a far-reaching impact that the Song Dynasty was leaked everywhere, and it was not known how many years it would take to recover.
Cao Bin sighed, feeling a little blocked.
Although he doesn't have much publicity, things like this are inevitably frustrating.
He also didn't expect that Wang Yanling would use this matter as a key factor in the competition for the position of front secretary.
Cao Bin pondered for a moment and said very firmly.
"Eighth sister, I advise you not to get involved in this matter."
"Pan Renmei will not let you gain your position through meritorious service. He will definitely make a stumbling block in secret."
"With the character of your Yang family, you can't stop his evil hand!"
Sister Yang complained and nodded:
"It's not that they have to support Prince Duan, otherwise with Guiying's qualifications and merits, she would be able to command even the front minister."
"I don't understand. What's the point of being a deputy commander? I've been demoted for nothing...I'll persuade my mother when I get back!"
Cao Bin felt relieved after hearing what she said. He felt the heat in his arms. He laughed twice and extended an invitation:
"It's still early, how about three more games?"
The eighth sister turned pale with fright and quickly begged for mercy: "No, Cao Lang, I really can't..."
